Senate Joint Resolution 5
relating to: prohibiting partial vetoes from creating new sentences (second consideration).
By
Senators
Carpenter, Harsdorf, Lehman, S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Grothman, Olsen, A. Lasee, Schultz, Leibham, Kedzie, Cowles, Roessler, Kapanke, Lazich, Kanavas and Ellis; cosponsored by Representatives Friske, Stone, Albers, Pridemore, Kerkman, Gundrum, Lothian, Ballweg, Strachota, Musser, Bies, Tauchen, J. Fitzgerald, Townsend, Vos, Gunderson, Nerison, Gottlieb, Kestell, Montgomery, Suder, Hahn, Jeskewitz, Moulton, Van Roy, Kleefisch, Mursau, Rhoades, Kramer, F. Lasee, Honadel, Wood, Ziegelbauer, Owens, Nass, Murtha, Nygren, Petersen, M. Williams, Meyer, Ott, Vukmir, Hines and LeMahieu.
Read and referred to committee on Ethics Reform and Government Operations.
Senate Bill 6
relating to: extension of the right to vote to certain 17-year-old persons and providing for a referendum.
By
Senators
Risser, Coggs, Lehman, Kreitlow and Vinehout; cosponsored by Representatives Musser, Pocan, Young, Berceau, Black, Zepnick, Schneider, Molepske, Sheridan, A. Williams and Parisi.
Read first time and referred to committee on Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs.
Senate Bill 7
relating to: revisions in terminology that affect mobile homes, manufactured homes, modular homes, manufactured buildings, recreational vehicles, and mobile and manufactured home communities, and changes that apply to monthly fees collected by certain local governmental units.
By
Senators
Lassa, Roessler, Breske, Plale, Wirch, Grothman, Schultz, Olsen and Leibham; cosponsored by Representatives Townsend, Vruwink, Nass, Hines, Hahn, Kerkman, Wood, Suder, Molepske, Montgomery, Seidel, Petrowski, Davis, Bies, M. Williams, Vos, Hebl, Hraychuck, Kleefisch and Gunderson.
Read first time and referred to committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing.
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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
January 12, 2007
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This biennial report, which is required under s.
13.94(1)(j), Wis. Stats., summarizes the Legislative Audit Bureau's statutory responsibilities and highlights significant accomplishments from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006.
In the 2005-06 biennium, we produced more than 80 independent audits, evaluations, reviews, opinions, and certifications. This work helps to assure the Legislature and the public that financial transactions and management decisions have been made effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with the law and that the policies and practices of state agencies are consistent with legislative intent. It frequently includes recommendations to improve government programs and services, maximize federal reimbursements, and ensure that public funds are wisely spent and appropriately accounted for.
We are proud to deliver accurate and useful information that enhances accountability and assists the Legislature in its oversight of executive branch agencies. We look forward to serving the Legislature, the Governor, and the people of Wisconsin in the coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
January 16, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
In
1997 Act 27, the 97-99 Biennial Budget, the Legislature established requirements in state law intended to strengthen protections for children and vulnerable adults in organized care settings. The provisions require, among other things, that designated caregivers conduct background checks on all new and existing staff and bar them from employing anyone who has committed certain crimes or acts. DHFS and (for certain child care providers) counties and local school boards must perform checks on a provider before issuing a license or other credential. Individuals who have committed prohibited crimes or acts may apply to the Department, counties, or school boards for a waiver of the employment or licensing bans upon evidence of rehabilitation.
S39
Sections
48.685(5g) and
50.065(5g) of the Wisconsin Statutes direct the Department to submit an annual report to the legislature that specifies the number of persons who have sought waivers of employment or licensing bans by requesting to demonstrate that they have been rehabilitated. The report must also specify the number of requests that were approved and the reasons for the success or failure of the requests. Attached is the report for 2006.
Questions about this report should be referred to Diane Welsh, Chief Legal Counsel, at 608-266-1404.
Thank you for distributing this report to members of the Assembly.
Sincerely,
Kevin R. Hayden
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
January 16, 2007
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 2007-2008 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us/
Bentley, Marc S Wisconsin Engine Manufacturer & Distributor Alliance (WEMDA)
Boxer, Barbara K PDM Bridge, LLC
Boycks, Brad Wisconsin Builders Association
Boyer, Amy Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Broehm, John Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Brooks, Bryan Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin, Inc.
Brooks, Bryan Wisconsin Builders Association
Brown, David New York Life Investment Management LLC
Broydrick, William Aurora Health Care Inc
Broydrick, William Blood Center of Wisconsin, Inc.
Broydrick, William Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS)
Broydrick, William Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Carey, Ray Deloitte
Coddington, Connie Christian Science Committee on Publication for Wisconsin
Crass, David Dairy Business Association
Deschane, Gerard Wisconsin Builders Association
Elias, Nathan Community Loans of America
Elias, Nathan Competitive Wisconsin Inc
Elias, Nathan Discover Mediaworks Inc
Elias, Nathan Integrated Separation Solutions
Elias, Nathan Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Elias, Nathan Wisconsin State Attorney's Union
Elverman, Timothy J Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Essie, Patrick American International Group
Essie, Patrick UST Public Affairs Inc
Evert, Fred WEA Insurance Corporation
Fischer, Laurie Dairy Business Association
Fitzgerald, Moira E Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Franken, Andrew Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Gerrard, M William Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
Haselow, Douglas Association for Equity in Funding UA
Hertel, Julia Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Holland, Royce McLeod USA
Hoven, Timothy Cottonwood Financial Ltd.
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
Hubbard, Gregory Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Jacquart, Steve Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Johns, Jason E National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
Judge, Richard Deloitte
Kammer, Peter UST Public Affairs Inc
Kilgore, Kathleen Wisconsin Tourism Federation
Kinnard, Kari Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Kisiel, John Wisconsin Builders Association
Kordenbrock, William R Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS)
Krueger, Erin UST Public Affairs Inc
Langenohl, Tony Competitive Wisconsin Inc
Langenohl, Tony Development Association Inc, The
Leonard, Ramie Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District