Sincerely,
Gary L. Poulson
Deputy Revisor
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Referral of Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Board on Aging and Long Term Care
Madison
June 19, 1996
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
It is our pleasure to submit to you the Biennial Report of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care in accordance with s.
15.04 (1) (d) and
16.009 (2) (l) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
The report serves as an appraisal of the Board's activities during 1994-1995. Successful strategies to resolve complex problems faced by the long-term care consumer are discussed. Continuing problems are identified, and strategies for resolution are proposed for government's consideration.
Wisconsin is embarking on a complicated study of its long-term care service system. The Board on Aging and Long Term Care is an active participant in this effort, representing the interests of the consumer. This report contributes to that discussion. We are hopeful that it will serve as a useful reference for you as the Legislature begins to debate a redesign of long-term care for Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Linda S. Howard
Chairperson
George F. Potaracke
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Aging and Long-Term Care.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services
Madison
June 20, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
Section
46.972 (4) of the statutes requires the Department of Health and Social Services to submit to the Legislature a report by June 30 of each year on the allocation and expenditure of funds for services for homeless individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including individuals who are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and substance abuse. Attached is the report for calendar year 1995.
Department staff are available to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Joseph Leean
Secretary, DHSS
Referred to committee on Health.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Madison
June 21, 1996
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
As required by s.
16.045 (5), I am submitting the fourth semiannual
Wisconsin Gasohol and Alternative Fuel Use Report for distribution to the appropriate standing committees.
Should you or committee members have questions, please contact the Division of Energy and Intergovernmental Relations, Nathaniel E. Robinson, Administrator, at 608/266-7257.
Sincerely,
James R. Klauser
Secretary, DOA
Referred to committee on Environment and Utilities.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Justice
Madison
June 27, 1996
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
1991 Wisconsin Act 194 became effective in April, 1992, and established a Class A misdemeanor penalty for harassment accompanied by a credible threat of death or severe harm or that occurs while the actor is subject to a restraining order limiting contact with the victim. Act 194 increased the penalty to a Class E felony for a second violation involving the same victim within a seven year period.
In the subsequent legislative session,
1993 Wisconsin Act 96 was enacted which defined "stalking" as intentionally maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear harm to one's self or family. The penalty for stalking was set at either a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony depending on the circumstances of the act. Under s.
165.829, this act required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide an annual report to the legislature detailing arrests and judgements of conviction for violations of s.
940.32 (stalking) and s.
947.013 (harassment) through October 1, 1997.
Attached is a report fulfilling the DOJ requirements by providing information on calendar year 1995 arrests and judgements of conviction for violations of Wisconsin's stalking and harassment statutes.
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The arrest information relies on what local law enforcement agencies report to DOJ. While this information can provide an overall profile of stalking and harassment arrests in Wisconsin, it should not be viewed as comprehensive data on all incidents in the state.
I am pleased that the Department of Justice is able to provide this information to the Wisconsin Legislature. Should any member of the Senate or Assembly require additional information, please contact Michael Moschkau, Director of the Crime Information Bureau, at 266-7399.
Sincerely,
James E. Doyle
Attorney General
Referred to committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services
Madison
June 28, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
The following summarizes the result of audit adjustments made during 1995 for County Social Service Departments and County Departments of Community Programs. This annual report is mandated and issued pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section
49.52(2)(b) to the Chief Clerk of each house by June 30 of each year.
Recoveries From 10 Counties $84,474.00
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary, DHSS
Referred to committee on Urban and Local Affairs.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Madison
June 30, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
In accordance with s.
619.15 (2), Wis. Stat., I am pleased to submit the annual Report of the Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP). The report is to summarize the activities of the plan during the previous calendar year and define the cost burden imposed by the plan on all policyholders in the state.
I am confident that the HIRSP Board of Governors will continue to explore additional managed care, provider discounting arrangements and other cost-containment options for the plan, which will prove to be beneficial to both HIRSP enrollees and the state of Wisconsin. I have also included the most recent independently-audited financial statements of the plan. Please contact Eileen Mallow of my staff if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Josephine W. Musser
Commissioner of Insurance
Referred to committee on Insurance, Securities and Corporate Policy.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Madison
July 11, 1996
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
I am pleased to present you with a copy of the Wisconsin Acid Deposition Research Council's (WADRC) Fifth Biennial Report titled,
A Status Report of Acid Rain Research in Wisconsin, which is being submitted pursuant to s.
16.02 (2). This report summarizes the results of the Council's highly successful ten-year effort and announces a new public/private partnership to continue environmental monitoring in Wisconsin.
As the 1996 Biennial Report indicates, Wisconsin continues to lead the nation in acid deposition policy, research and monitoring activities. For example, in 1994, sulfur doixide emissions from Wisconsin's major electric utilities totaled 192,093 tons, which is a 62 percent reduction from 1980 levels. This is 23 percent below the goal of 250,000 tons established in s.
144.388 (2) (b). As a result, the acidity of rainfall and snow statewide fell an average of 50 percent during this period. This has led to a greater quality of life for all Wisconsin residents.
The WADRC, which is attached to the Department of Administration, was impaneled in May of 1986. Its seven members represent industry, electric utilities, environmental organizations, academia and state government.
Should you have questions or wish to discuss this report, I may be contacted at 608/266-7257.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel E. Robinson
Chair, Wisconsin Acid Rain
Deposition Research Council
Referred to committee on Environment and Utilities.
