Noes, 0 - None.
Kupperman, Dr. Gerard L.,
of Oconomowoc, as a member of the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Steil
, George K.,
of Janesville, as a member of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Steil
, George K.,
of Janesville, as a member of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Sutter
, Susan L.,
of Horicon, as a member of the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Thelen
, Michael K.,
of Appleton, as a member of the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
S205
Unbehaun, Rick D.,
of Richland Center, as a member of the Funeral Directors Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: membership of the dentistry examining board.
Passage.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Rodney Moen
Chairperson
__________________
State of Wisconsin
May 23, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
I will be unable to attend the Joint Committee on Finance meeting of May 24, 2001. Therefore I am submitting my resignation from the committee.
I will be available to resume my position upon my return to Madison. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Kimberly M. Plache
State Senator
State of Wisconsin
May 23, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Senate Rule
20 (2)(a), I have appointed Senator Judy Robson to the Joint Committee on Finance.
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Chair, Committee on Senate Organization
State of Wisconsin
May 24, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Senate Rule
20 (2)(a), I have appointed Senator Kim Plache to the Joint Committee on Finance, and removed Senator Judy Robson.
Sincerely,
Chuck Chvala
Chair, Committee on Senate Organization
executive order #12
Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Task force on Invasive Species
WHEREAS, Wisconsin has some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers and forests in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the State's natural resources must be preserved and protected for future generations; and
WHEREAS, invasive species, both plant and aquatic, are harmful in that they disrupt Wisconsin's natural ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, in the year 2000 alone, economic losses and control measures cost more than $138 billion in the United States;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Scott McCallum, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Wisconsin, and specifically by Section
14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby:
1.
Create the Governor's Advisory Task Force on Invasive Species (hereinafter referred to as the "Task Force"; and
2.
Provide that the Task Force shall consist of not more than twenty (20) members appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and
3.
Provide that the Governor shall designate two (2) members of the Task Force as co-chairs to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the Governor; and
4.
Provide that the Task Force shall have the following mission:
a.
Evaluate the severity of the induction and spread of invasive species in Wisconsin; and
b.
Develop a statewide control plan to combat the induction and spread of invasive species; and
c.
Identify and obtain federal funding to be used in the implementation of the statewide plan.
5.
Require the Task Force to prepare and submit a report to the Governor detailing its findings and recommendations; and
6.
Direct the Department of Administration to provide the Task Force with such sums of money as are necessary for the travel and operating expenses in accordance with Section
20.505(3)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
7.
Provide that the Task Force dissolve upon the acceptance of its final report by the Office of the Governor.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this twenty-third day of May in the year two thousand and one.
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
May 21, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In accordance with s.
601.427(9), Wis. Stats., I am pleased to submit this report to the Wisconsin Legislature. This report is to evaluate the impact that
1995 Wisconsin Act 10 has had on the following:
(a) The number of health care providers practicing in Wisconsin.
(b) The fees that health care providers pay under s.
655.27 (3), Wis. Stats.
(c) The premiums that health care providers pay for health care liability insurance.