On September 1, 2008, the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund cash balance closed at a negative $139.5 million. This negative balance continued through September 30, 2008, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $141.0 million. The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $142.5 million on September 4, 2008. The negative balance was due to the transfer of $200 million to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund per
2007 Wisconsin Act 20, and the pending liquidation of fund securities necessary to offset this shortfall.
The Utility Public Benefits Fund and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitations and did not exceed the balances of the funds available for interfund borrowing.
The distribution of interest earnings to investment pool participants is based on the average daily balance in the pool and each fund's share. Therefore, the monthly calculation by the State Controller's Office will automatically reflect the use of these temporary reallocations of balance authority and, as a result, the funds requiring the use of the authority will effectively bear the interest cost.
Sincerely,
Michael l. morgan
Secretary
Referred to joint committee on Finance.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
October 31, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
In fulfillment of the requirements under s.
299.80 (16), Wisconsin State Statutes, I am submitting to you a copy of the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program 2008 Progress Report. Please distribute as appropriate. I am also providing a copy of the Report to the Governor and to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly.
For more information on the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program or additional copies of this report, please contact Mark McDermid at (608) 267-3125, or visit our web site at:
Here is the link to the report:
Thank you.
Sincerely,
matthew frank
Secretary
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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University of Wisconsin
Hospital and Clinics
November 1, 2008
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Attached please find a copy of the UWHC Authority report on patient care, education, research, community service activities and an audited financial statement required by state law.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
donna katen-bahensky
President & CEO
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State of Wisconsin
Joint Legislative Council
November 3, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is a copy of the
General Report of the Joint Legislative Council to the 2007-2008 Legislature, prepared and submitted pursuant to s.
13.81 (3), Stats.
I would appreciate your noting in the
Senate Journal, pursuant to s.
13.172, Stats., that this report has been delivered to your office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry c. anderson
Director
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The committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing reports and recommends:
Relating to the sex offender registration fee to bring the rule into compliance with s.301.45 (10), Stats., as amended by
2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section
3132.
No action taken.
Lena Taylor
Chairperson
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of October 2008
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Jeffrey N. Adler, 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 Jauch, for Dallin C. Anderson, 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 Jauch, for TaylorB. Anderson, 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 Risser, for Randall “Randy" William Bartels, on the occasion of his retirement after years of dedicated service to the Wisconsin State Senate.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Daniel John Charles Blaesing, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Patrick Geoffrey Christopher Blaesing, 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 Lazich, for Doctor Carol M. Brown, on the occasion of her thanking her for her complementary & innovative treatments to returning Wisconsin troops.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Albert Dunlap, on the occasion of the celebration of his 70th Birthday shared with family & friends.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Mary Esson, on the occasion of being crowned Miss Teen Milwaukee 2008.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Kevin Fruit, 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 Kyle Kellner, 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 Taylor, for the family and friends of Haroon Khan, on the occasion of honoring his memory.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Alex Klingbeil, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Judge Daniel L. Konkol, on the occasion of being named Polish American of the Year.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Ryan J. Landry, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Ethan Matecki, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Geoffrey McConohy, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Darling, for the Menomonee Falls Health Care Center along with the Administration and staff, on the occasion of being the recipient of the American Healthcare Association Quality Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Muskego Elementary, on the occasion of the Movin' and Munchin' kickoff to teach and improve the nutritional choices and increased physical activity throughout Schools.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for the Muskego Water Bugs, on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
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A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for the New Berlin Lioness Club, on the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for North Division High School and principal Janie Hatton, the Hall of Fame Committee, Alumni, inductees and the entire student body, on the occasion of the inaugurate of their Athletic Hall of Fame.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Sam Patrick, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Jeanetta Simpson-Robinson, on the occasion of the loss and dedication, commitment to all the lives she touched through her work at the Career Youth Development Center.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Patrick Steven Schmidt, 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 Schultz, for Rodney Seamans, on the occasion of his retirement and his years of outstanding service to the Sauk County Farm Bureau.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Joshua Eric Seiltz, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Brandon Selner, 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 Jauch, for Tristan A. Sheils, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Darling, for St. Boniface/St. Gabriel Food Pantry, on the occasion of receiving the Germantown Chamber of Commerce 2008 Community Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Jake Steinhorst, on the occasion of his dedication and hard work to build a “green" family business.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of John D. Stewart, on the occasion of honoring his memory.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Marisa Toepher, on the occasion of earning and attaining the 4-H Key Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, on the occasion of their leadership and generosity and great cooperative spirit in sponsoring the meetings.
