January 4, 2011
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Section
15.447 (1), Wisconsin Statutes and Senate Rule
20, I am appointing Senator Terry Moulton to the Council on Tourism.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Majority Leader
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Senate Chief Clerk
January 4, 2011
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to section 13.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Senate Rule
5, I do hereby appoint Jeffrey Renk as Assistant Chief Clerk of the Wisconsin Senate for 2011 legislative session, giving him all powers and duties as are derived from and inherent in said position and to perform the duties and functions of the office in the absence of the Senate Chief Clerk.
Sincerely,
robert j. marchant
Senate Chief Clerk and Director of Operations
Jeffrey Renk was administered the oath of office by Senate President Michael Ellis on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
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State of Wisconsin
Government Accountability Board
January 4, 2011
The Honorable, The Senate:
The Government Accountability Board staff has received a number of inquiries concerning the last day on which the Legislature may act to ensure that a proposed constitutional amendment can be place on the ballot for April 5, 2011 spring election. The Legislature must complete action on a proposed constitutional amendment no later than Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
By statute, all proposed constitutional amendments and any other measure or question that is to be submitted to a vote of the people shall be filed with the official or agency responsible for preparing the ballots for the election no later than 42 days before the election at which the amendment, measure or question will appear on the ballot, 8.37 Wis. Stats. Tuesday, February 22, 2011, is 42 days before the April 5, 2011 spring election.
In order for the legislative action to be filed in our office, it is sufficient for the chief clerks to notify our office by e-mail no later than Tuesday, February 22, 2011 the Legislature passed the resolution. It is not necessary that we receive the signed resolution by the close of business on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
In order to facilitate preparation for the April 2011 spring election, I suggest sponsoring legislators contact the office of the Attorney General to make arrangements for the preparation of the explanatory statement required by 10.01(2)(c) Wis. Stats. The explanatory statement is published in the paper by the county clerk immediately before the election. It is also posted at the polling place on Election Day.
Please make the appropriate arrangements to ensure that this information is communicated to the members of the Legislature. If you or any member of the Legislature has a question, please contact me at 608-267-0715 or ask to speak to one of our Elections Specialists.
Sincerely,
kevin j. kennedy
Executive Director
