WHEREAS, Wisconsin families continue to be challenged by the evolving and increasingly complex range of choices which they must make within the financial services markets;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this state, and specifically by Wis. Stat. s.
14.019, do hereby:
Create the Governor's Council on Financial Literacy ("Council");
2.
The Council shall consist of 20 members or less, and will have the positions of Honorary Chair, Chair, Vice-Chair
and members;
3.
The Department of Financial Institutions will provide
administrative support to the Council and will serve as the "Executive Director";
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4.
The Council's mission will be to measurably improve the financial literacy of Wisconsin's citizens. This will be accomplished by collaborating with existing state agencies, private entities, and non-profit associations to ensure that resources are utilized in an efficient and meaningful manner;
5.
The Council shall serve as a continuous sounding board for the Governor's Office and the Department of Financial Institutions' Office of Financial Literacy and will give guidance to complete the following tasks:
a.
Develop a unified interagency strategy for state and local governments to coordinate the development of their financial literacy resources efficiently and effectively, without duplication;
b.
Catalog existing public and private financial literacy programs and materials and centralize this information as a "Financial Literacy Resource" which is openly accessible to the public;
c.
List collaborations resulting from the Council's efforts and measure the number of citizens positively impacted, including the identification and promotion of best practices;
d.
Create a standalone financial literacy web based portal that is connected to the following websites: Wisconsin.gov and wdfi.org; and
e.
Identify and establish benchmarks for measuring the level of financial literacy among citizens, patterned after and coordinated with the National Jumpstart Coalition;
6.
Provide that a semi-annual report of the Council's progress shall be submitted to the Governor by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions beginning on December 31, 2005.
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 thirtieth day of March, in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #93
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Pope John Paul II
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away at the age of eighty-four; and
WHEREAS, Pope John Paul II was not only an inspirational spiritual leader, but also made a significant impact on social justice issues and was a champion of peace; and
WHEREAS, the President has directed that the flag of the United States be lowered to half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in honor of Pope John Paul II until sunset on the day of his interment;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, DO HEREBY ORDER that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installments of the State of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise beginning forthwith and ending at sunset on Friday, April 8, 2005.
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 fourth day of April, in the year two thousand and five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Sentencing Commission
March 30, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
Please accept the enclosed recent reports of the Wisconsin Sentencing Commission, in accordance with s.
973.30(1)(g) and
(i), and let us know if we need to do or provide anything else. Thank you very much for your time and help on this matter.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL CONNELLY
Executive Director
Pursuant to Senate Rule
17 (5), Senator Roessler added as a coauthor to
Senate Bill 21.
Pursuant to Senate Rule
17 (5), Senator Roessler added as a coauthor to
Senate Joint Resolution 20.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 31, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Ebert
, Dan,
of Madison, as chair of the Public Service Commission, for the term ending March 1, 2009.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Energy, Utilities and Information Technology.
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Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that the reading be dispensed with, and that all appointments be taken up en masse.
Barnett, Jeffrey,
of Whitewater, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2007.
Geertsen, David M.,
of Racine, as a member of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
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Hart
, Michael,
of Mequon, as a member of the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2011.
Heinz
, Geri A.,
of Wausau, as a member of the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Helf
, Linda,
of Manitowoc, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Kaekse
, Russ,
of Hales Corners, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Neubauer, Lisa,
of Racine, as a member of the Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Olsen-Collins, Cheryll,
of DeForest, as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to serve for the term ending January 1, 2008.
Osborn
, Sandra,
of Verona, as a member of the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2008.
Pollack, Hilary,
of Ashland, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Schoessow, Terry,
of Mequon, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Smith
, Johnnie,
of Sun Prairie, as Administrator of Wisconsin Emergency Management, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Spano
, David,
of Elm Grove, to serve as a member of the Wisconsin Baseball Park District Board, for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Vail
, Rebecca,
of Lake Geneva, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Womack
, Rolen,
of Brown Deer, as a member of the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Younger, James G.,
of Neenah, as a member of the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Zimmerman, Mary,
of Spring Valley, as a member of the Professional Coucil for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006.
Zindl
, Lynn,
of Sussex, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Brown, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Reynolds, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Taylor, Wirch and Zien - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
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The committee on Agriculture and Insurance reports and recommends:
Relating to pesticide product restrictions.
No action taken.
Relating to the dairy investment credit.
