Ayes: 8 - Representatives Huebsch, Dobyns, Ainsworth, Ladwig, R. Young, Notestein, Krug and Hebl.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Assembly Bill 266
Relating to: substitute care providers of children, termination of parental rights, the appointment of a relative of a child as the guardian of the child, paternity determinations and the duties of juvenile court intake workers.
Assembly amendment 1 adoption:
Ayes: 8 - Representatives Huebsch, Dobyns, Ainsworth, Ladwig, R. Young, Notestein, Krug and Hebl.
Noes: 0.
Assembly amendment 2 adoption:
Ayes: 6 - Representatives Huebsch, Dobyns, Ainsworth, Ladwig, Krug and Hebl.
Noes: 2 - Representatives R. Young and Notestein.
Passage as amended:
Ayes: 8 - Representatives Huebsch, Dobyns, Ainsworth, Ladwig, R. Young, Notestein, Krug and Hebl.
Noes: 0.
To committee on Rules.
Michael Huebsch
Chairperson
Committee on Children and Families
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Executive Communications
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
Madison
October 9, 1997
To the Honorable Members of the Assembly:
The following bills, originating in the Assembly, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number Date Approved
Assembly Bill 52014 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52115 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52216 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52317 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52418 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52519 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52620 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52721 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52822 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 52923 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 53024 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 53125 October 9, 1997
Assembly Bill 53426 October 9, 1997
Respectfully submitted,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
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ENROLLED BILLS
The following Assembly proposals, which have been approved by both the Assembly and Senate, have been enrolled by the Legislative Reference Bureau:
Assembly Joint Resolution 62
Assembly Joint Resolution 68
Assembly Joint Resolution 69
Assembly Joint Resolution 70
Charles R. Sanders
Assembly Chief Clerk
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Speaker's appointments
October 1, 1997
Representative John Gard
Room 316 North, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
Dear John:
This letter serves to praise and thank you for your outstanding work as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance during this long-delayed budget process.
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When Representative Cloyd Porter unexpectedly resigned his position in May due to a serious illness, I had to quickly appoint one of our members to take his place. Time was of the essence. The Finance Committee was at the height of their work on the State budget. Anyone replacing Rep. Porter would have ann enormous task ahead of them. No doubt many endless nights of study, reading and whatever else necessary to bring them up to date on the committee's work.
As the person who replaced Rep. Porter on the Finance committee, John, you did just that. You met the challenge head on and went on to distinguish yourself as a legislator of intelligence, integrity and commitment to the people of Wisconsin. Your hard work and understanding of the issues have been extremely valuable to our caucus. Therefore, I want to personally thank you for your service as a member of the Finance committee. Please know all your hard work and the many skills you brought to the table during this unusual lengthy budget process is greatly appreciated.
As you know, your appointment to the Joint Committee on Fiance was temporary appointment made with the understanding that once Representative Porter recovered from his operation, he would resume his seat on the committee. Representative Porter has now made a full recovery and is capable of resuming his duties on the Finance committee. Therefore, I am removing you as a member of the Finance committee and will be-reappointing Representative Cloyd Porter. This is effective immediately.
Again, thank you for your outstanding work. Please know your removal from this committee in no way reflects a negative connotation. You have served with great distinction and have earned the respect and admiration of your colleagues.
Sincerely,
Ben Brancel
Assembly Speaker
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September 30, 1997
Representative Barbara Linton
Room 212 North, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
Dear Barb:
It is my pleasure as Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly to appoint you as a member of the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Government's Committee on Midwest-Canada Relations.
This appointment is effective immediately.
Sincerely,
Ben Brancel
Assembly Speaker
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Referral of Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
Madison
September 19, 1997
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
In accordance with sec. 1.11(2)(j) Wis. Stats., the Department of Health and Family Services reports that it has not conducted any Environmental Impact Statements during the reporting period of July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997. During this time period the Department did conduct one Environmental Assessment associated with a facilities project at one of our institutions, but it did not require continuation into a full Environmental Impact Statement process.
An Environmental Assessment was conducted for the following project.
Wisconsin Resource Center. This is a 300-bed expansion for treatment of mentally ill correctional inmates, as authorized by the 1995-97 biennial budget.
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary, DHFS
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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