Governor
Read and referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation.
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Relating to definitions, experience, educational courses, continuing education, conduct and renewal for real estate appraisers.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, August 4, 2006.
Referred to committee on Job Creation, Economic Development and Consumer Affairs, August 8, 2006
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Relating to nutritional counseling certification.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, August 4, 2006.
Referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care, August 8, 2006
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State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
August 8, 2006
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 2005-06 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us/
Adams, Anthony United Council of UW Students
Camp, Max United Council of UW Students
Jensen, Eric Amylin Pharmaceuticals
Yomantas, Cynthia Pettit National Ice Center, Inc.
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
R. Roth Judd
Executive Director
Department of Administration
August 2, 2006
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In compliance with Wisconsin statute 16.548, please find the Wisconsin Office of Federal/State Relations quarterly report to be submitted to the Legislature for the second quarter of 2006. This report provides information on the activities of the office and the status of federal legislation of concern to the State of Wisconsin.
Please contact me if you have any questions about this material.
Sincerely,
Stephen e. bablitch
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
August 4, 2006
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I'm pleased to announce the availability a new publication entitled Wisconsin's Brownfields Initiative: 2006 Report To The State Legislature, a joint publication from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Commerce and Department of Administration.
The report, required by statute (S.
292.255, Wis. Stats.), provides a summary of the legislative, financial and policy initiatives created and implemented by the State of Wisconsin since the passage of the Land Recycling Act in 1994 (Wisconsin Act 453). These initiatives have aided communities all across the state in the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of hundreds of brownfields - abandoned, idle or underused properties where the reuse is hindered by real or perceived contamination.
Sincerely,
Scott Hassett
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
August 8, 2006
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As requested by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, we have completed a review of the State's economic development programs. The Department of Commerce is the State's lead agency for economic development. It administered 88 of the 152 programs we identified to encourage the establishment and growth of businesses, including creating and retaining jobs. Seven other state agencies administered the remaining programs.
The 152 programs we identified provided financial assistance and direct services to businesses, individuals, local governments, and nonprofit and other organizations from fiscal year (FY) 2001-02 through FY 2004-05. During the period we reviewed, these programs awarded $180.9 million in grants and loans, as well as $56.3 million in targeted tax credits, $240.4 million in bonding authorization, and $64.4 million in loan guarantees.
We make a number of recommendations to streamline economic development programs by clarifying their purposes, consolidating statutory requirements, and standardizing eligibility criteria. In addition, accountability could be enhanced by strengthening agency reporting requirements and disclosing project costs and benefits to the public.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Department of Commerce and the other agencies we reviewed. A response from Commerce follows the appendices.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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Relating to required examinations for licensure as a professional counselor.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, August 8, 2006.
Referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care, August 9, 2006
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Relating to psychotherapeutic counseling by professional counselors.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, August 8, 2006.
Referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care, August 9, 2006
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Motions Under Senate Rule
98 and Joint Rule
7
for the Month of July 2006
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Roessler, for ACNielsen, on the occasion of 50 years of excellence in the Fond du Lac community.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Breske, for George and Rose Bousley, on the occasion of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Lloyd Byxbe, on the occasion of celebrating his 75th Birthday.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Roessler, for Erna Cartwright, on the occasion of the celebration of her 100th Birthday shared with family and friends.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for David Dorak, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Erik Peter Duhn, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Ms. Lavon Edge, on the occasion of her 30 years of dedicated service to the Belleville Senior Program.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Grothman, for the community of Fillmore, on the occasion of celebrating its 150th anniversary.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Grothman, for the First Baptist Church, on the occasion of celebrating its 50th anniversary.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Decker, for Flambeau River Papers LLC, on the occasion of celebrating its grand reopening.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Roessler, for Fond du Lac High School's basketball coach, Dick Diener, on the occasion of his outstanding career and commitment to the Fond du Lac basketball team.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Katrina Galka, on the occasion of receiving the Rotary International 2006 Service Above Self Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Joseph J. Ganshert, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Jeremy Gerhart, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Decker, for Toua Her, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
