WHEREAS, a minimum of twenty percent of health care premium cost is attributed to inactivity and overeating; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin state employees are an invaluable resource; and
WHEREAS, Improving the health of state employees by increasing their physical activity level and optimizing their eating habits will not only reduce state taxpayer funded health insurance costs but also improve the quality of life for state employees; and
WHEREAS, Healthiest Wisconsin 2010: A Partnership Plan to Improve the Health of the Public, identifies the core principles that should guide efforts to improve our citizens health;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SCOTT McCALLUM, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of this state, and specifically by Section
14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby:
1.
Create the Wisconsin Encourages Healthy Lifestyles Council ("Council"); and
2.
Provide that the Council shall consist of not more than twenty-one (21) members appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and
3.
The Governor shall designate one (1) member of the council to serve as Chair and one (1) member to serve as Vice-Chair.
4.
Provide that the Council shall advise the Governor on methods to promote healthier lifestyles for all state employees by:
a.
Relying on the core principles identified in Healthiest Wisconsin 2010: A Partnership Plan to Improve the Health of the Public; and
b.
Designing a plan to promote the overall health and well being of state employees; and
c.
Studying successful private and public employer wellness and health promotion programs; and
d.
Encouraging all state agencies to establish a WEHL Council; and
e.
Identifying incentives to promote participation by state employees in WEHL activities; and
f.
Encouraging healthy eating habits that include fewer calories and less fat; and
g.
Encouraging all state employees to participate in physical activity 30 minutes per day; and
5.
Direct the Department of Health and Family Services and the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to provide the Council with administrative and support services.
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-fourth day of June in the year two thousand two.
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 19, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
This is to inform you that I am withdrawing the following nominations:
Paul Skidmore for appointment to the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors effective May 31, 2002.
Judith I. Kulpa for reappointment to the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, Ms. Kulpa passed away May 4, 2002.
Dr. Itzhak Matusiak for appointment to the Psychology Examining Board effective June 12, 2002.
Raymond Allen for reappointment as a member of the Technology for the Educational Achievement in Wisconsin Board. Mr. Allen resigned from this position effective June 3, 2002 due to his appointment as the Executive Director of the Board.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Sincerely,
Scott MCCallum
Governor
June 25, 2002
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am requesting that my name be removed from Senate Bills 131, 146, 175, 218 and 434. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to call. Again, thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Rob Kreibich
State Representative
93rd Assembly District
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
June 25, 2002
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 Independent Care Inc
Brown, Margaret United Council of UW Students Inc
Broydrick, William Independent Care Inc
McIntosh, Forbes Independent Care Inc
Pertl, Jeffrey United Council of UW Students Inc
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 the college savings program.
Submitted by State Treasurer
.
Report received from Agency, June 19, 2002.
Referred to committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations, June 26, 2002
.
Relating to the annuity dividend effective date and the proration of annuity dividends.
Submitted by Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Report received from Agency, June 21, 2002.
Referred to committee on Labor and Agriculture,
June 26, 2002.
Relating to allowing the operation of double bottoms and certain other vehicles on certain specified highways.
Submitted by Department of Transportation.
Report received from Agency, June 14, 2002.
Referred to committee on Insurance, Tourism, and Transportation, June 26, 2002
.
Relating to the procedure for challenging the ballot of an elector at a polling place.
Submitted by Elections Board
.
Report received from Agency, June 24, 2002.
Referred to committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations, June 26, 2002
.
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The committee on Privacy, Electronic Commerce and Financial Institutions reports and recommends:
Relating to member business loans.
No action taken.
Jon Erpenbach
Chairperson