Relating to: licensure of school principals.
By
Representatives Nass, Brandemuehl, Duff, Schneiders, Jensen, Goetsch, Owens, Hahn, Albers, Silbaugh, Seratti, Ward, Ainsworth, Grothman, Gunderson, F. Lasee, Gard, Skindrud, Olsen, Williams and Lazich; cosponsored by Senator Huelsman
.
To committee on Education.
Assembly Bill 358
Relating to: members of deer hunting parties using bows and arrows.
By
Representatives Zukowski, Owens, Dobyns, Hahn, Hoven, Kreibich, Lehman, Ainsworth, Ryba, Kreuser, Green, Springer, Powers, Seratti, Skindrud, Grothman, Boyle, Gunderson and Silbaugh; cosponsored by Senators Rude, A. Lasee and Zien
.
To committee on Natural Resources.
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The committee on Consumer Affairs reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 184
Relating to: measurement of liquid petroleum gas.
Assembly amendment 1 adoption:
Ayes: 6 - Representatives Skindrud, Johnsrud, Coleman, Hasenohrl, Williams and La Fave.
Noes: 0.
Passage:
Ayes: 6 - Representatives Skindrud, Johnsrud, Coleman, Hasenohrl, Williams and La Fave.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Rick Skindrud
Chairperson
Committee on Consumer Affairs
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The committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 167
Relating to: parole eligibility of persons serving life sentences.
Passage:
Ayes: 14 - Representatives Goetsch, Dobyns, Brandemuehl, Lehman, Kaufert, Owens, Walker, Handrick, Gunderson, Wood, Rutkowski, Travis, Huber and Murat.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Assembly Bill 209
Relating to: probation.
Passage:
Ayes: 11 - Representatives Goetsch, Dobyns, Brandemuehl, Kaufert, Owens, Walker, Handrick, Gunderson, Wood, Rutkowski and Travis.
Noes: 3 - Representatives Lehman, Huber and Murat.
To committee on Rules.
Robert Goetsch
Chairperson
Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections
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The committee on Government Operations reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 208
Relating to: eliminating the joint legislative state supported programs study and advisory committee.
Passage:
Ayes: 8 - Representatives Dobyns, Ladwig, Musser, Ott, Powers, La Fave, Williams and Murat.
Noes: 2 - Representatives Olsen and Schneider.
To committee on Rules.
John Dobyns
Chairperson
Committee on Government Operations
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The committee on Tourism and Recreation reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 168
Relating to: fishing seasons for certain persons and granting rule-making authority.
Assembly substitute amendment 1 adoption:
Ayes: 11 - Representatives Hahn, Handrick, Hutchison, Musser, Lorge, Skindrud, Gard, Hubler, Baumgart, Reynolds and Dueholm.
Noes: 0.
Passage:
Ayes: 11 - Representatives Hahn, Handrick, Hutchison, Musser, Lorge, Skindrud, Gard, Hubler, Baumgart, Reynolds and Dueholm.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles by minors.
Passage:
Ayes: 9 - Representatives Hahn, Handrick, Hutchison, Musser, Lorge, Skindrud, Gard, Hubler and Reynolds.
Noes: 2 - Representatives Baumgart and Dueholm.
To committee on Rules.
Senate Joint Resolution 20
Relating to: proclaiming the Milwaukee Lake Schooner Project an official sesquicentennial project.
Concurrence:
Ayes: 11 - Representatives Hahn, Handrick, Hutchison, Musser, Lorge, Skindrud, Gard, Hubler, Baumgart, Reynolds and Dueholm.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Eugene Hahn
Chairperson
Committee on Tourism and Recreation
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Referral of Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
Madison
April 13, 1995
To the Honorable the Legislature:
We have completed our biennial program evaluation of the Wisconsin Gaming Commission, as required by s.
13.94, Wis. Stats. The Gaming Commission is responsible for regulating pari-mutuel racing and charitable gaming, overseeing Indian gaming, and operating and regulating the Wisconsin Lottery.
Although the proposals included in 1995 Assembly Bill 150, the 1995-97 biennial budget bill, will affect the conduct and financing of gaming in Wisconsin, our review focused on their effect on the Gaming Commission's operations, particularly its operation of the Wisconsin Lottery and the provision of security services.
Because the Gaming Commission already relies extensively on contracts to provide lottery services, increased contracting would be consistent with current practice. Of concern, however, is whether sufficient accountability for the lottery's operations can be maintained with heavier reliance on contracting. Nevertheless, if public accountability can be maintained, an increase in contracting could have another benefit: it could shift the Gaming Commission's focus from day-to-day operations of the Wisconsin Lottery to the broader issue of regulation of the lottery and other gaming activities.
The potential benefits of contracting for security services are not, however, as evident. Therefore, it may not be appropriate to contract for these services. At a minimum, if contracting for security services is pursued, the State should continue to rely on a public agency, rather than a private vendor, to provide these services.
Finally, while we agree that modifications should be made to the Gaming Commission's current structure and membership, we question whether the proposal to replace the current three-member commission with a single full-time paid commissioner and two uncompensated part-time commissioners is prudent. We suggest other options for the Legislature's consideration.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Gaming Commission staff. The Gaming Commission has chosen not to attach a response to this report.
Sincerely,
Dale Cattanach
