* Credentialing by hospitals and insurers is critical to safe practice by physicians. The review process that takes place in these settings should remain and be protected.
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* Voluntary certification programs being developed by the American Medical Association (AMAP) and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) may permit physicians who are not now reviewed by hospitals and insurers to obtain a review of their practice similar to those in institutional settings.
* Further legislation is not needed at this time.
The Medical Examining Board will continue to maintain information on disciplinary actions and stipulations. This information will be reviewed periodically to determine whether any trends emerge that may call for legislative action.
Referred to committee on Health.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
Madison
July 15, 1999
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
As directed by the Legislature in Section
9137 of
1997 Wisconsin Act 27, I am submitting on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources proposed legislation to encourage the practice of sustainable forestry.
Enclosed is a proposal that was developed by the Department in collaboration with a wide array of individuals and groups with an interest in Wisconsin's forests. I am pleased to say that there is widespread agreement that it is in the public interest to keep forestland as forestland. The Natural Resource Board approved this proposal at their most recent meeting.
This process has already afforded us a valuable opportunity to work with many of our partners and customers to begin to address the tensions that exist between issues such as resource management, resource protection, private rights and local ordinances and zoning. We look forward to working with the Legislature and our other partners as this proposal moves forward.
Sincerely,
George E. Meyer
Secretary
Referred to committee on Rural Affairs and Forestry.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Commerce
Madison
July 22, 1999
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
We are pleased to submit to you, the Recycling Market Development Board Quarterly Report for April through June 1999. In accordance to the statutory requirement, the Recycling Market Development Board is submitting the Quarterly Report to the Senate Chief Clerk and the Assembly Chief Clerk, for your review.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to update you on the Recycling Market Development Board activities. We hope this report will answer any questions you may have, as well as demonstrate the accomplishments we have made in our constant efforts to develop and sustain recycling markets in Wisconsin.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact me at (608) 267-9360.
Sincerely,
Gail Miller Wray
Executive Director, Recycling Market Development Board
Referred to committee on Environment.
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Agency Reports
Southeast Wisconsin
Professional Baseball Park District
Milwaukee
July 22, 1999
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Enclosed please find the Miller Park Monthly Progress Report for the month of June 1999 for your review and consideration. As the enclosed report indicates, Miller Park continues to develop with the District Board's "four for four" objectives of building a quality facility, on time, within budget and with strong community participation.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you should have any question or comments regarding the enclosed report.
Very truly yours,
Michael R. Duckett, P.E., R.l.s.
Executive Director
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Reference Bureau Corrections
Assembly Bill 380
1. Page 59, line 12: substitute "s." for "s.".
2. Page 59, line 13: delete "757.68 (1)" and substitute "757.68 sub. (1)".
Assembly Resolution 11
1. Page 2, line 9: after "federal" insert a comma.
2. Page 2, line 10: delete "state," and substitute "state".
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Representative Underheim moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 29.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
10:01 A.M.