April 11, 1995
The Honorable Members of the Senate:
As required by Article V, Section 6 of the Wisconsin Constitution, I am submitting the annual Executive Clemency report to the Legislature, covering those clemency cases considered by the Pardon Advisory Board upon which final dispositions were rendered for applicants during the calendar year 1994. The following applicants received full or conditional pardons in 1994:
Sheryl Laurene Doering Baird, convicted of Forgery, Issuing Bad Checks (9Counts), Shoplifting, Possession of Marijuana -- twelve counts total -- on 5/5/71 and sentenced to four years Taycheetah, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on January 14, 1994 because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Paul Watson Lee Zakhar, convicted of Forgery and sentenced to one year probation on 1/11/57, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on January 14, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Dennis Einar Nordstrom, convicted of Criminal Damage to Property and Escape and sentenced to one year at Wisconsin State Reformatory at Green Bay 11/18/70, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a conditional pardon, was granted a conditional pardon for the sole purpose of possessing firearms designed to be discharged from the shoulder on February 23, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Michael Julius Otto, convicted of Commercial Gambling and sentenced on 2/28/86 to fine of $1000 and $250 court costs, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-1 to be granted a conditional pardon, was granted a conditional pardon for the sole purpose of possessing firearms designed to be discharged from the shoulder on February 23, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Gerald Allen Settingsgaard, convicted of Sexual Intercourse With a Child and sentenced on 2/10/59 to three years Probation with costs, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on January 14, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Leslie Howard Smith, convicted of Party to a Theft and sentenced on 2/21/72 to one year Probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on February 24, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Sylvia F. O'Malley, convicted of Forgery of Prescription and sentenced on 12/31/71 to a $200 fine, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on June 22, 1994 because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Sandra D. Law-Grigsby, convicted of Delivery of Controlled Substance (2 Counts) PTAC and sentenced on 3/5/82 to 10 days in jail and two years probations, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on June 16, 1994 because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Harry R. Borth, convicted of issuing Bad Checks and sentenced on 1/18/80 to Restitution, Court Costs and Two Years of Probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on June 22, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
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Thomas Harold Van Handel, convicted of Perjury and sentenced on 3/25/77 to 60 days in County Jail with Huber Privileges, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on December 13, 1994 because he is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Norma J. Leonard, convicted of Misconduct in Public Office and sentenced on 3/29/84 to 60 days Jail, 3 Years Probation, recommended by the Pardon Advisory Board by a vote of 4-0 to be granted a pardon, was granted a pardon on December 13, 1994 because she is a productive member of society and otherwise deserving of extraordinary relief.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
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Relating to implementing the Wisconsin environmental policy act.
Submitted by Public Service Commission.
Report received from Agency, April 18, 1995.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
April 19, 1995.
Relating to groundwater quality standards.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 19, 1995.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
April 19, 1995.
Relating to pseudorabies, swine brucellosis and equine infectious anemia.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, April 17, 1995.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs, April 19, 1995
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Relating to screening of newborn infants for cystic fibrosis.
Submitted by Department of Health Social Services.
Report received from Agency, April 13, 1995.
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services and Aging, April 19, 1995
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The Committee on Education and Financial Institutions reports and recommends:
Relating to the standard passing score for.
No action taken.
Relating to disclosure documents used by certain investment companies.
No action taken.
Alberta Darling
Chairperson
The Committee on Judiciary reports and recommends:
Relating to sex offender registration.
No action taken.
Joanne Huelsman
Chairperson
The Committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs reports and recommends:
Relating to rail passenger excursion permits on state-owned rail lines.
No action taken.
Alan Lasee
Chairperson
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Senate Enrolled Proposals
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 40
Report correctly enrolled on April 13, 1995.
Senate Enrolled Proposals
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 38
Senate Bill 63
Report correctly enrolled on April 17, 1995.
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 40
Presented to the Governor on April 13, 1995.
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Corrections In:
1995 Assembly Bill 91
Prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau
(April 5, 1995)
1. Page 2, line 1: substitute "en route" for "enroute".
