Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Wendt
, Kenneth C.,
of Sturgeon Bay, as a member of the Board of Veterans Affairs, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2007.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Moen, Breske, Robson, Erpenbach, M. Meyer, Rosenzweig, Cowles, S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
Noes, 0 - None.
Rodney Moen
Chairperson
__________________
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
To the Honorable, the Senate:
Sincerely,
Douglas La follette
Secretary of State
executive order #31
An Amendment Relating to the Governor's Task Force on Terrorism Preparedness
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, a series of vicious and cowardly terrorist attacks claimed the lives of numerous innocent and unsuspecting United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, I created the Governor's Task Force on Terrorism Preparedness to
(a)
Study the State's past actions and policies related to Biological, Radiological, Incendiary, Explosive, Chemical and Cyber terrorism threats and preparedness; and
(b)
Identify and evaluate current terrorism risks; and
(c)
Offer suggested direction and guidance for the work that needs to be done in the future to ensure the safety of Wisconsin and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SCOTT MCCALLUM,
Governor of the State of Wisconsin by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this State, and specifically by Section 14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby:
1.
Amend Executive Order No. 30 to provide that the Task Force shall consist of twenty-one (21) members appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 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 eighth day of November in the year two thousand and one.
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Women's Council
November 8, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
On behalf of the Wisconsin Women's Council, it is my pleasure to submit to you the Council's 1999-2001 Biennial Report.
In the last biennium, the Council has focused on projects designed to empower Wisconsin women through education and opportunity, provide an informational clearinghouse for programs and services affecting women, and promote partnerships addressing specific women's issues.
If you have any questions about the Council or would like additional copies of this report, please contact me at (608) 266-2219.
Sincerely,
Katie Mnuk
Executive Director
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
November 13, 2001
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 2001 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us/
Christianson, Peter C Enhanced Capital Partners LLC
Dilweg, Sean Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
Driessen, Anthony Experian
Essie, Patrick Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
Fonfara, Thomas Experian
Oemichen, William Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives
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 organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
Roth Judd
Director
Relating to telecommunications utilities price regulation.
Submitted by Public Service Commission.
Report received from Agency, November 9, 2001.
Referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs, November 14, 2001.
__________________
The committee on Environmental Resources reports and recommends:
Relating to public use of department lands.
No action taken.
Relating to asbestos inspection fees.
No action taken.
Jim Baumgart
Chairperson
The committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs reports and recommends:
Relating to the high-voltage transmission line fee.
No action taken.
Relating to contact lens prescription release by optometrists.
No action taken.
Relating to certification of optometrists to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents.
No action taken.
Rodney Moen
Chairperson
__________________
By John A. Scocos, chief clerk.
Mr. President: