By
Senators
Wirch, Burke, Roessler, Schultz, Farrow and Huelsman; cosponsored by Representatives Duff, Stone, Montgomery, Urban, La Fave, Albers, Pettis, Kedzie, Gronemus, Nass, Vrakas, Ladwig, Townsend, Olsen, Gunderson, Powers, Turner and Grothman.
To committee on Insurance, Tourism, and Transportation.
Senate Bill 44
Relating to: the authority of the department of natural resources to regulate high capacity wells.
By
Senators
Shibilski, Welch, Baumgart, Schultz, Burke, Decker, Cowles, Erpenbach, Plache, Robson, Risser, Hansen, Lazich and Roessler; cosponsored by Representatives Wade, Black, Hahn, Musser, La Fave, Huber, Boyle, Townsend, Miller, Hebl, Meyerhofer, Kreuser, Pocan, M. Lehman, Travis, Ryba, Carpenter, Berceau, Plouff, Bock and Ott.
To committee on Environmental Resources.
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: prohibiting the hunting of the bird that is the symbol of peace for this state.
By
Senators
Moen, Burke, Risser, Jauch and George; cosponsored by Representatives Boyle, Richards, Reynolds, Schneider, Pocan, Gronemus, Carpenter, Williams, Riley, Colon and Berceau.
To committee on Environmental Resources.
Senate Bill 46
Relating to: executive participating employee status under the Wisconsin retirement system for certain court commissioners.
By
Senators
Erpenbach, Risser, Robson, Breske, Burke, Roessler and Schultz; cosponsored by Representatives Townsend, Pocan, Berceau, Miller, Hoven and Skindrud.
To joint survey committee on Retirement Systems.
Senate Bill 47
Relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
By
Senators
Risser, George, Burke, Huelsman and Baumgart; cosponsored by Representatives Stone, La Fave and Urban.
To committee on Judiciary, Consumer Affairs, and Campaign Finance Reform.
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The committee on Labor and Agriculture reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien.
Passage.
Ayes, 4 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart and Harsdorf.
Noes, 1 - Senator
A. Lasee.
Senate Bill 33
Relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Passage.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Hansen, Decker and Baumgart.
Noes, 2 - Senators
A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
David Hansen
Chairperson
The committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 7
Relating to: the filing of certain forms related to a tax incremental financing district.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
M. Meyer, Moore, Grobschmidt, Hansen, Ellis, Huelsman and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Mark Meyer
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 1, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 1, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
On January 4, 1999 I took the oath of office for the constitutional office of Governor of the State of Wisconsin. After careful deliberation, I have determined I will accept President George W. Bush's appointment and will take the oath of office to become Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Consistent with sections 17.01(1) and (13), of the Wisconsin Statutes, I resign from the constitutional office of Governor of the State of Wisconsin. My resignation shall be effective on February 1, 2001 at 11:55 A.M.
There has been no greater privilege then to serve the people of the State of Wisconsin as their Governor for the past fourteen years.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
February 1, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Tour 2.05(1)(d), Wisconsin Administrative Code, I have appointed Senator Roger Breske to the Heritage Tourism Council.
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Senate Majority Leader
Office of the Governor
January 30, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
This is to inform you that I am withdrawing the following nominations:
Frederik W. Thiersen for appointment to the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialling Board.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
To the Honorable, the Senate:
Sincerely,
Douglas La follette
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
January 29, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This report is transmitted as required by sec. 20.002(11)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under sec. 13.172(3) Stats.), and confirms that the Department of Administration has found it necessary to exercise the "temporary reallocation of balances" authority provided by this section in order to meet payment responsibilities and cover resulting negative balances during the month of December 2000.
On December 1, 2000 the Wisconsin Health Education Loan Repayment Fund balance was -$9 thousand. This shortfall increased to -$11 thousand on December 19, 2000 and continued into the month of January. As of the date of this letter, it is expected to be resolved soon. This shortfall is due to the timing of revenues.
On December 1, 2000 the Utility Public Benefits Fund balance was -$3.63 million. This shortfall decreased to -$1.36 million on December 6, 2000, increased to -$2.16 million on December 19, to -$3.18 million on December 29, 2000, and continued into the month of January. As of the date of this letter, it is expected to be resolved soon. This shortfall is due to the timing of revenues.