To the committee on Insurance, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs: Senators Breske, (Chair), Jauch, (Vice-Chair), Shibilski, Schultz and Zien;
To the joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions: Senators Wineke, (Chair), Adelman and Farrow;
To the Joint Legislative Council: Senators Moen, Jauch, Moore, Cowles and Drzewiecki;
To the Transportation Projects Commission: Senators Andrea, Breske, Clausing, Huelsman and Lasee;
To the Wisconsin Women's Council: Senators Moore and Plache;
To the Education Commission of the States: Senator Jauch;
To the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board: Senators Risser, Burke and Rude;
To the Building Commission: Senators Risser, Plache and Buettner.
With regards to members of the minority party, the appointments reflect recommendations of that caucus.
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Chair, Committee on Senate Organization
State of Wisconsin
June 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
The Senate Democratic Caucus has met following the June 4, 1996 Senatorial Election and has elected the following members to leadership positions:
Leader: Senator Chuck Chvala
Assistant Leader: Senator Rodney Moen
Caucus Chairperson: Senator Joseph Andrea
Caucus Secretary: Senator Gwendolynne Moore
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Senate Democratic Leader
State of Wisconsin
June 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
The Senate Republican Caucus has met following the June 4, 1996 Senatorial Election and has elected the following members to leadership positions:
Leader: Senator Michael Ellis
Assistant Leader: Senator Brian Rude
Caucus Chairperson: Senator Margaret Farrow
Caucus Secretary: Senator Gary Drzewiecki
Sincerely,
Micahel Ellis
Senate Republican Leader
State of Wisconsin
June 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
To provide for the transition of leadership on the Joint Legislative Council, pursuant to s.
13.81 (1), stats., I hereby resign the office of Senate Co-Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Council, effective immediately. As President of the Senate, I designate Senator Fred A. Risser to serve as the Senate Co-Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Council to fill the vacancy caused by my resignation.
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It has been a pleasure to serve in this capacity.
Sincerely,
Brian D. Rude
President of the Senate
State of Wisconsin
June 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
To provide for an efficient and smooth transition as a result of the election June 4, 1996, I hereby resign my position as Senate President, effective today, June 13, 1996.
It has been a sincere pleasure for me to have your confidence and trust in serving in this position. I have tried to carry out my goal to represent each of you and this great Wisconsin institution by carrying out my duties in a fair manner and in preserving the traditions, order and decorum in our deliberations. Thank you for giving me this opportunity of service to you and the people of our state.
Sincerely,
Brian D. Rude
President of the Senate
State of Wisconsin
June 13, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
To provide for a smooth transition as a result of the election June 4, 1996, I hereby resign my position as Senate President Pro Tempore, effective today, June 13, 1996.
It has indeed been a pleasure to serve in this position and I would like to thank my colleagues for providing me with this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Alan Lasee
Senator
State of Wisconsin
June 12, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to s.
15.345 (4) (b) 2, Wisconsin Statutes, I have appointed Emily Earley of Madison to serve as a member of the Public Intervenor Board for a four year term.
Sincerely,
CHUCK CHVALA
Senate Democratic Leader
State of Wisconsin
January 2, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
It is with regret that I write to you today. I must resign from the Wisconsin Women's Council. My schedule has not permitted my total participation on the Council and I do not foresee an improvement in the near future.
The Wisconsin Women's Council has been extremely instrumental in providing choices to working women in Wisconsin. I wish you continued success.
Sincerely,
Alberta Darling
Senator
State of Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
June 12, 1996
The Honorable, The Legislature:
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection was instructed in the
1995 Wisconsin Act 27 to prepare a report, which proposes a permanent funding source for the sustainable agriculture program. I am enclosing a copy of the report.
I am recommending that the sustainable agriculture program be revised and renamed, but continue to provide demonstration grants to farmers and others working in agriculture. To be successful, we need to address the concerns of mainstream agriculture in the state, become more efficient and more customer service oriented. To achieve this, we will develop mechanisms to ensure that this program will be coordinated with other related state programs.
The new agricultural stewardship program, with a mainstream agricultural focus and enhanced coordination effort, will benefit all citizens of the state. While it was not possible to identify a short term funding source for 1997, I believe this program should be funded. Therefore, the department recommends long tern funding using either agricultural chemical funds or general purpose revenue with matching contributions as a program funding source. The department intends to prepare a 1997-1999 budget initiative that will propose these potential funding sources for consideration by the Governor and legislature.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
alan t. tracy
Secretary
Referred to committee on Agriculture,Transportation, Utilities and Financial Institutions.
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
June 6, 1996