Office of the Governor
June 27, 1996
TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE:
I have approved
Senate Bill 521 as
1995 Wisconsin Act 459 and deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State. I have exercised my partial veto authority in Section 5m.
SB 521 provides $75,000 in fiscal year 1996-97 to award a grant to a nonprofit conservation organization which provides technical assistance and assists in the establishment of nonprofit conservation organizations, such as land trusts. The bill also authorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to award this type of grant annually beginning in fiscal year 1997-98. I support efforts to improve the ability of private land trust and conservation groups to play an active partnership role in the preservation of Wisconsin's natural resources and public recreational opportunities. The partial veto in this bill is meant to ensure that DNR can administer this grant efficiently.
Section 5m requires passive approval by the Joint Committee on Finance before DNR can award a grant to a nonprofit conservation organization. If the Joint Committee on Finance objects to the proposed grant, the co-chairpersons of the committee must notify DNR within 14 days of receiving the grant proposal that a meeting has been scheduled to review the proposed grant and that the grant may not be awarded until the committee gives its approval. I am vetoing this provision because it adds an unnecessary level of review to the award of this grant. Current law and the amendments contained in this bill clearly delineate the conditions under which the grant may be made. Involvement of the Joint Committee on Finance would not improve on this current review mechanism.
I am a proud supporter of efforts to preserve Wisconsin's natural resources and to improve recreational opportunities for Wisconsin's residents. The people of Wisconsin have repeatedly shown their respect for the environment and their desire to preserve it for future generations. SB 521 will enable DNR to better assist the valuable works done by private groups in support of conservation efforts.
Respectfully Submitted,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 21, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
This is to inform you that I am withdrawing the nomination of Byron Ostby as the Interim Commissioner of Railroads.
As you know, I nominated Mr. Rodney Kreunen for appointment as the Initial Commissioner. Therefore, I am withdrawing Mr. Ostby's interim nomination.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Probst
, Frank R.,
of Brookfield, as a member of the Accounting Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Birts
, Fred,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Johnson, Ruth G.,
of Madison, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Fernholz, John "Jay",
of Holmen, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Geologists, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Davis
, Yvonne J.,
of Milwaukee, as member of the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Aging and Corrections.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Robinson, Bob J.,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Optometry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Aging and Corrections.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Hauschild, Lill,
of Kenosha, as a member of the Real Estate Appraisers Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
