SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Environmental Education Board
October 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Every two years, units of state government are asked to provide a report to the legislature. A statement made by a citizen provides a wonderful testament to the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board's (WEEB) accomplishments: "I never realized the Board is served by just one part-time employee. I envisioned a much larger unit of government that that. You sure do a lot with a little! You had me completely fooled."
While fooling the public is not a WEEB goal, setting the future direction for environmental education in the state is. During the biennial period the WEEB began the implementation of a five-year strategic plan, EE-2005: A Plan for Advancing Environmental Education in Wisconsin. The primary goal of the plan is to enhance the environmental literacy of all Wisconsin residents.
As the WEEB strives to incorporate new initiatives, it continues to provide opportunities for Wisconsin residents to learn about the importance of creating and maintaining sustainable economic and ecological environments in the state. This report provides an overview of the projects that have been made possible over the last two years by the WEEB grant program. The diversity of projects attests to the many venues of daily life environmental education permeates. Environmental education ensures our Wisconsin heritage of concern and stewardship for our environment will continue for generations to come.
If, as you review the report, question arise, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rick Koziel
Chairperson
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 Natural Resources
October 31, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
In fulfillment of the requirement under s.
299.80 (16), Wisconsin statutes, I am submitting to you a copy of the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program 2001 Progress Report. I am also providing a copy of the Report to the Governor and to the Honorable Chief Clerk of the Assembly, John Scocos.
For more information on the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program or additional copies of this report, please contact Mark McDermid at (608) 267-3125, or visit our web site at
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cea/.
Sincerely,
Darrell Bazzell
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
November 20, 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/
Boyce, Catherine Community Alliance of Providers of Wisconsin (CAPOW)
Boyce, Catherine Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau
Broydrick, William Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fonfara, Thomas VoiceStream Wireless
Traas, Kevin Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
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
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Relating to foster home care for children.
Submitted by Department of Health and Family Services.
Report received from Agency, November 20, 2001.
Referred to committee on Human Services and Aging, November 21, 2001.
Relating to the community development block grant program.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, November 21, 2001.
Referred to committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations, November 21, 2001.
The joint committee for review of Administrative Rules reports and recommends:
Relating to the eligibility of nonparent relatives of children to receive kinship care benefits to help them provide care and maintenance for the children.
Report nonconcurrence in objection.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Robson, Grobschmidt and Hansen. Representatives Turner and Hebl.
Noes, 5 - Senators
Cowles and Welch. Representatives Grothman, Seratti and Gunderson.
Judith Robson
Senate Chairperson
The committee on Economic Development and Corrections reports and recommends:
Relating to classification, assessment and evaluation and program review.
No action taken.
Robert Jauch
Chairperson
The committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations reports and recommends:
Relating to Wisconsin lottery retailers and nonprofit organization retailers, and the Wisconsin lottery's major procurements.
No action taken.
Relating to the lottery and gaming property tax credit.
No action taken.
Mark Meyer
Chairperson
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 279
Presented to the Governor on November 19, 2001.
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Senate Enrolled Proposals
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 251
Senate Bill 303
