Section 9 requires the Attorney General to review and approve or disapprove proposed detentions under the fifth standard and requires law enforcement officers and other persons authorized to take a child into custody under the children and juvenile codes to consult with a mental health provider prior to detaining the individual. I am vetoing the provision requiring prior consultation with a mental health provider because I am concerned that this provision, which was added by the Assembly during floor debate, will inadvertently complicate and cause confusion regarding application of the fifth standard. Currently, a law enforcement officer, upon emergency detention, must deliver to the facility a signed statement detailing the individual's actions which caused the need for detainment under the four existing standards. This procedure must also be followed for detentions under the fifth standard.
Section 35 establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Health and Social Services including the requirement that the Department submit a report to the Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) by February 15, 1996 relating to the cost to implement the data collection requirements contained in the bill. I am vetoing the February 15, 1996 deadline because it is past and I am directing the Secretary of Health and Social Services to submit the report to JCF by September 1, 1996.
SB 270 represents a major step forward for the State of Wisconsin in facilitating treatment for our mentally ill citizens. The authors of the bill and many others throughout the state are to be commended for their diligent hard work in making the fifth standard a reality.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 30, 1995
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
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State of Wisconsin
Revisor of Statutes Bureau
May 1, 1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following rules have been published:
Sincerely,
GARY L. POULSON
Deputy Revisor
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Relating to deer hunting permits.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 30, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
May 1, 1996.
Relating to assessment and treatment of intoxicated drivers.
Submitted by Department of Health and Social Services.
Report received from Agency, April 29, 1996.
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services and Aging, May 1, 1996
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Relating to requiring a handling fee for certain approvals required for hunting, trapping or fishing.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 30, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
May 1, 1996.
Relating to migratory game bird hunting.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 30, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
May 1, 1996.
Relating to the computer grant.
Submitted by State Emergency Response Board.
Report received from Agency, April 25, 1996.
Referred to committee on State Government Operations and Corrections, May 1, 1996
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Relating to hunting and trapping.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, April 30, 1996.
Referred to committee on Environment and Energy,
May 1, 1996.
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The committee on Education and Financial Institutions reports and recommends:
Relating to the Milwaukee parental private school choice program.
No action taken.
Alberta Darling
Chairperson
The committee on Human Resources, Labor, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs reports and recommends:
Relating to payment after order.
No action taken.
David Zien
Chairperson
The joint committee on Information Policy reports and recommends:
Relating to the provision of universal telecommunications service and the establishment of a universal service fund.
No action taken.
Mary Panzer
Senate Chairperson
The committee on State Government Operations and Corrections reports and recommends:
Relating to supervision fee charged to probationers and parolees.
No action taken.
Gary Drzewiecki
Chairperson
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 270
Senate Bill 413
Senate Bill 441
Senate Bill 535
Presented to the Governor on April 24, 1996.
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 76
Senate Bill 120
