The Task Force found that the basic formulae of the shared revenue program work largely as intended, and are reasonably well-matched to the goals of the program. The Task Force also discovered that the amount of time and resources dedicated to its work, was not truly sufficient to accomplish a comprehensive study of new formulae and new programs. Given these findings, the Task Force felt it best to recommend only modest changes. The report also calls for additional study of some proposals for the shared revenue program. Finally, the report does call for additional funding for the shared revenue programs, should funding become available.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this report.
Sincerely,
John W. Rader, Chairman
Shared Revenue Task Force
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
March 23, 1999
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 1999 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us
Bartolomei, Michelle L Wisconsin Tourism Federation
Braun, Robert C. Jury Peers
Broydrick, William ARDA - WI
Broydrick, William Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc
Broydrick, William Irgens Development Partners, LLC
Christian, Robert Wisconsin School Bus Association
Cook, Sharon Wisconsin Wholesale Beer Distributors Association Inc
Croysdale, Donald American Subcontractors Association of Greater Milwaukee, Inc
Currier, Whistle B. Jury Peers
Dodge, Larry Jury Peers
Fitzgerald, Moira E Waste Management Inc.
Gross, Dianne Wisconsin Education Association Council
Knoll, Doris Madison Abortion Clinic
Kruger, Dennis Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc.
Mitchell, Brian Wisconsin Wholesale Beer Distributors Association Inc
Oakley, Kara ARDA - WI
Olson, Richard L Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group
Perry, Casey Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc.
Ramirez, Nicola Madison Abortion Clinic
Rettke, Brandon Wisconsin Education Association Council
Steinbergs, Jan Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc.
Swandby, Janet R Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors
Williams, Steven Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc.
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by the organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
Roth Judd
Director
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Relating to printed material exemptions and the sales and use tax treatment of advertising agencies.
Submitted by Department of Revenue.
Report received from Agency, March 18, 1999.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing and Government Operations, March 23, 1999
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Relating to requirements for joint local water authorities.
Submitted by Public Service Commission.
Report received from Agency, March 22, 1999.
Referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs, March 23, 1999
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Relating to valuation of life insurance policies model regulation.
Submitted by Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Report received from Agency, March 22, 1999.
Referred to committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections, March 23, 1999
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By Charles Sanders, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has adopted and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Bill 35
Assembly Bill 58
Assembly Bill 59
Assembly Bill 105
Assembly Bill 108
Assembly Bill 109
Assembly Bill 190
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Joint Resolution 29
Concurred in:
Senate Joint Resolution 8
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Assembly Bill
35
Relating to: following snowplows.
By Representatives Ainsworth, Hasenohrl, Boyle, Freese, Gard, Gunderson, Hutchison, Kreibich, Kreuser, Lassa, J. Lehman, M. Lehman, Musser, Nass, Ourada, Owens, Plouff, Ryba, Spillner, Stone, Turner and Ziegelbauer; cosponsored by Senators Plache, Breske, Clausing, Drzewiecki, Moen, Roessler, Schultz and Wirch.
Read first time and referred to committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections.
Assembly Bill
58
Relating to: administrative action against motor vehicle auction dealer's licenses.
By Representatives Brandemuehl, Freese, Grothman, Goetsch, Sykora, Gronemus, Turner, Stone, Olsen, Owens, Albers, Lassa and Ryba; cosponsored by Senators Breske, Farrow and Schultz.
Read first time and referred to committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections.
Assembly Bill
59
Relating to: motor vehicle registration expiration dates.
By Representatives Brandemuehl, Freese, Grothman, M. Lehman, Ott, Spillner, Goetsch, Riley, Sykora, Turner, F. Lasee, Ladwig, Skindrud, Stone, La Fave, Musser, Olsen, Steinbrink, Lassa, Ryba and Albers; cosponsored by Senators Breske, Darling and Farrow.
Read first time and referred to committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections.
Assembly Bill
105
Relating to: scheduling of referenda by local governments.
By Representatives Skindrud, Jensen, Gard, Ainsworth, Duff, Freese, Grothman, Hahn, Handrick, Hoven, Kelso, Ladwig, F. Lasee, Nass, Pettis, Porter, Rhoades, Seratti, Sinicki, Sykora, Vrakas, Walker and Ward; cosponsored by Senators Drzewiecki, Ellis, Huelsman, Welch and Lazich.
Read first time and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing and Government Operations.