Chairperson
The committee on Insurance, Tourism, Transportation and Corrections reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 188
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles transporting material pumped from a septic or holding tank from special or seasonal weight limitations imposed by local highway authorities.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Assembly Bill 590
Relating to: qualifications for endorsements authorizing the operation of a school bus.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Assembly Bill 606
Relating to: expanding the definition of "bed and breakfast establishment".
Concurrence.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 257
Relating to: minimum standards for life insurance policies in which the proceeds are assigned to funeral directors or funeral establishment operators.
Introduction and adoption of Senate substitute amendment 1.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 362
Relating to: fiscal estimates for bills containing criminal penalty provisions, establishing a corrections special reserve fund and making appropriations.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 381
Relating to: special distinguishing registration plates associated with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., and making an appropriation.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Breske, Grobschmidt, Baumgart, Shibilski, Schultz, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Roger Breske
Chairperson
The committee on Privacy, Electronic Commerce and Financial Institutions reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 431
Relating to: confidentiality of documents reviewed by notary publics.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Erpenbach, Jauch, Plache, Rude and Fitzgerald.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 387
Relating to: the sales tax on sales of lists.
Passage.
Ayes, 4 - Senators
Erpenbach, Jauch, Plache and Rude.
Noes, 1 - Senator
Fitzgerald.
Jon Erpenbach
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
February 16, 2000
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to s.
15.107(17), Wisconsin Statutes, I have appointed Keith Reopelle of Oregon, and Robert Jones of Madison, to the Council on Utility Public Benefits. My previous appointment letter failed to note that staggered initial terms are required. therefore, the term of Keith Reopelle will expire on July 1, 2003, and the term of Robert Jones will expire on July 1, 2001.
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Senate Majority Leader
State of Wisconsin
February 16, 2000
The Honorable, The Senate:
Please have the Journal show that Senate Bill 395, relating to policies concerning treatment and conduct of persons detained during a sexually violent person commitment proceeding and person committed for treatment after being found to be a sexually violent person, was introduced at the request of the Department of Health and Family Services.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gary R. George
State Senator
Joint Legislative Council
February 17, 2000
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to transmit to you the following report to the 1999 Legislature on legislation introduced by the Joint Legislative Council:
RL 99-17 Legislation on General Municipal Law Reorganization (1999 Assembly Bill 710)
I would appreciate your including this letter in the Journal for the information of the membership. Additional copies of this report are available at the Legislative Council Staff offices, One East Main, Suite 401, or from our web page at
www.legis.state.wi.us/lc/jlc99recs.htm.
Sincerely,
Laura D. Rose
Interim Director
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
February 22, 2000
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
Bergersen, Gunnar Wisconsin Fireworks Association
Bloom, David M. Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association
Brewer, F.H. S.C. Johnson & Son Incorporated
Cabou, Julie Task Force On Family Violence of Milwaukee, Inc.
Campbell, Karen L. Task Force On Family Violence of Milwaukee, Inc.
Conrad, Debra Peterson Wisconsin Realtors Association