These proposed rules were developed with the advice and counsel of an advisory committee created pursuant to 1997 Wis. Act 81 and consisting of 6 home inspectors and 3 public members.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. RL 133.01 (3) is amended to read:
RL 133.01 (3) On or after January 1, 2001, the department shall prepare and or approve the required examination a 2-part examination. Part I shall consist of an examination relating to the Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules that relate to the practice of home inspection. Part II shall consist of an examination relating to the principles and procedures that relate to the practice of home inspection.
SECTION 2. RL 133.02 (1) is amended to read:
RL 133.02 (1) To pass each examination part the applicant shall receive a grade determined by the department to represent the minimum competence to practice. The department shall determine the passing grade for part II of the examination after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing grade for the examination at that point which represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The department shall determine the passing grade for Part II of the examination in the same manner as for Part I or the department may accept the passing grade recommendation of a testing agency whose examination has been approved by the department.
SECTION 3. RL 135.02 (1) (b) is amended to read:
RL 135.02 (1) (b) “Hour" means 50 minutes of classroom instruction.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Office of Administrative Rules
1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
Notice of Hearing
Veterinary Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Veterinary Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 453.03 (1), Stats., and interpreting s. 453.065, Stats., Veterinary Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to renumber and amend s. VE 3.05 (1); to amend ss. VE 2.03 (1), 3.02 (2), 3.03 (intro.), 4.01 (4) (b) and 5.03 (1) (d); and to create ss. VE 2.01 (1m) and 3.05 (1) (b), relating to the computerized veterinary examination.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
November 27, 2000 Room 179A
Monday 1400 East Washington Ave.
11:15 a.m. MADISON, WI
Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by Thursday, December 7, 2000 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 453.03 (1)
Statute interpreted: s. 453.065
In this rule-making order, the Veterinary Examining Board amends its rules relating to the application deadline date. The current national examination for veterinarians is a paper and pencil examination. The National Board Examination Committee for Veterinary Medicine will computerize the national examination beginning in November, 2000. The Board must notify the examination service of eligible candidates 50 days in advance of an examination window. The rules currently require an applicant to complete his or her application at least 30 days prior to the next scheduled examination. Therefore, this rule includes the date as to when applications need to be completed.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. VE 2.01 (1m) is created to read:
VE 2.01 (1m) Prior to November 1, 2000, the board accepts as its licensure examinations the national board examination and the clinical competency test. On and after November 1, 2000, the board accepts as its licensure examination the north American veterinary licensing examination.
SECTION 2. VE 2.03 (1) is amended to read:
VE 2.03 (1) Passing scores for veterinary applicants for the national board examination and the clinical competency test, and for the north American veterinary licensing examination, shall be based on the board's determination of the level of examination performance required for minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board shall make the determination after consultation with subject matter experts who have reviewed a representative sample of the examination questions and available candidate performance statistics, and shall set the passing score for the examination at that point that represents minimum acceptable competence in the profession. The board may accept the recommendation of the national examination provider.
SECTION 3. VE 3.02 (2) is amended to read:
VE 3.02 (2) Has Prior to November 1, 2000, has passed the national board examination and clinical competency test as evidenced by documents submitted directly to the board by the department's office of examinations or by the professional examination service. On or after November 1, 2000, has passed the north American veterinary licensing examination.
SECTION 4. VE 3.03 (intro.) is amended to read:
VE 3.03 Application procedures for veterinary applicants to take board examinations. An applicant shall file a completed application with the board at least 60 days prior to the date
on which the applicant sits for of the scheduled examination. All supporting documents shall be provided in English. An application is not complete until the board receives all of the following:
SECTION 5. VE 3.05 (1) is renumbered VE 3.05 (1) (a) and amended to read:
VE 3.05 (1) (a) An Prior to November 1, 2000, an applicant may be granted a temporary permit before the board receives notice of successful completion of the national board examination and clinical competency test, if the applicant provides evidence that the applicant is either scheduled to take the national board examination and the clinical competency test for the first time, or is awaiting results of the national board examination and clinical competency test.
SECTION 6. VE 3.05 (1) (b) is created to read:
VE 3.05 (1) (b) On or after November 1, 2000, an applicant may be granted a temporary permit before the board receives notice of successful completion of the north American veterinary licensing examination, if the applicant provides evidence that the applicant is either scheduled to take the north American veterinary licensing examination for the first time, or is awaiting results of the north American veterinary licensing examination.
SECTION 7. VE 4.01 (4) (b) is amended to read:
VE 4.01 (4) (b) Evidence Before November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the national board examination and the clinical competency test. On or after November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the north American veterinary licensing examination.
SECTION 8. VE 5.03 (1) (d) is amended to read:
VE 5.03 (1) (d) Evidence Before November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the national board examination and the clinical competency test, or is scheduled to take the national board examination and clinical competency test for the first time, or is awaiting results of the national board examination and clinical competency test. On or after November 1, 2000, evidence that the applicant has successfully completed the north American veterinary licensing examination for the first time, or is scheduled to take the north American veterinary licensing examination for the first time, or is awaiting the results of the north American veterinary licensing examination.
Fiscal Estimate
This rule decreases both agency revenues and expenditures in the Examination appropriation. The agency will no longer purchase examination booklets to administer the Veterinary Examination to candidates. The agency will also no longer pay to administer the examination. There will also be a loss in GPR-Earned revenue. There will be no local government costs.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Office of Administrative Rules
1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
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