Wisconsin Legislature: 96_08

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.

A1191 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.