Because the treatment of these provisions first apply to renewals applications that expire on or after January 1, 1996, and the department has determined that there are at least 40,000 credential holders whose credential will expire on January 1, 1996, preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare necessitates putting these rules into effect prior to the time it would take effect if the department complied with the notice, hearing and publication requirements set forth in ch. 227, Stats.
In this order the Department of Regulation and Licensing creates ch. RL 9 to establish a procedure for making the determination whether an applicant for credential renewal is liable for any delinquent taxes owed to this state and to describe the procedures available to a credential holder whose application for renewal is denied because the applicant is liable for delinquent state taxes.
The proposed rules define terms including “liable for any delinquent taxes owed to this state,” the term used in ss. 440.03 (12) and 440.08, Stats., as created by 1995 Wis. Act 27. The rules describe the method to be used for determining whether an applicant for renewal is liable for delinquent taxes. Under the procedures, the name and social security number or federal employer identification number of an applicant is compared with information at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to identify individuals and organizations liable for delinquent taxes. If an applicant is identified as owing taxes, a notice is mailed to the applicant stating that the application shall be denied unless delinquent taxes are paid within 10 days. If delinquent taxes are not paid following a notice of intent to deny or if an applicant fails to complete an application form, the department shall deny the renewal application.
The rules provide for an applicant who has been denied renewal because of liability for delinquent taxes to request a hearing. Procedural rules include rules governing a notice of hearing, service of documents and the conduct of the hearing.
Publication Date:
November 14, 1995
Effective Date:
November 14, 1995
Expiration Date:
April 13, 1996
Hearing Date:
January 29, 1996
EMERGENCY RULES NOW IN EFFECT
Department of Revenue
Rules adopted revising ch. Tax 18, relating to the 1996 assessment of agricultural property.
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue finds that an emergency exists and that a rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare. A statement of facts constituting the emergency is:
1995 Wis. Act 27, published July 28, 1995, changes the way agricultural land is valued for property tax purposes. Under the law, the assessed value of each parcel of agricultural land in 1996 is the same as the assessed value of that parcel in 1995. Buildings and improvements to agricultural land continue to be assessed at their full market value.
Since 1995 Wis. Act 27 affects assessments as of January 1, 1996, an emergency rule is necessary for the efficient and timely assessment of agricultural land in 1996.
In particular, the rule addresses the following needs:
- repealing obsolete terms defined by rule
- defining the terms “land devoted primarily to agricultural use”, “other”, and “parcel of agricultural land”
- providing instructions for assessing “agricultural land” and “other” land classifications in 1996.
This rule is therefore promulgated as an emergency rule and shall take effect upon publication in the official state newspaper. Certified copies of the rule have been filed with the Secretary of State and the Revisor of Statutes, as provided in s. 227.24, Stats.
Publication Date:
December 6, 1995
Effective Date:
December 6, 1995
Expiration Date:
May 5, 1996
Hearing Date:
January 25, 1996
EMERGENCY RULES NOW IN EFFECT (2)
Department of Transportation
1. A rule was adopted amending s. Trans 4.06 (4), relating to the Urban Mass transit Operating Assistance Program.
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
Under the current administrative rule, ch. Trans 4, recipients of state transit aid must contribute a minimum local share of 20% towards such aid. Under current practice, private transportation providers who contract with the recipient have been permitted to contribute the local share. Public policy considerations require amendment of the rule to make certain that only the recipient is permitted to contribute the local share of transit aid.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists regarding the public welfare. Without the emergency rule, there would be insufficient lead time for recipients to respond to the rule's impact on their budgets. Also, additional lead time may be required for recipients to re-bid contracts with private transportation providers, if necessary.
Publication Date:
September 28, 1995
Effective Date:
September 28, 1995
Expiration Date:
February 25, 1996
Hearing Date:
November 3, 1995
2. Rules were adopted revising ch. Trans 131, relating to the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program.
FINDING OF EMERGENCY
The Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists and a rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is that Southeastern Wisconsin is currently unable to meet federal air quality standards. Southeastern Wisconsin is one of nine regions in the United States designated as areas with “severe” air pollution problems. This air quality problem results in all area residents breathing air that is not healthy.
Since motor vehicles are the largest contributor to the area's air quality problem, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation finds that an emergency exists regarding the public health. The enhanced I/M program resulting from the proposed rule is a necessary part of the state's plan to achieve the volatile organic compound (VOC) emission reductions required by the Clean Air Act. The program will account for over one-third of the VOC reductions required by Wisconsin's 15% VOC Reduction Plan. By implementing the changes proposed in the rule, the air quality in Southeastern Wisconsin area can be improved. If such improvement does not occur, other more costly controls on small business and industry would be required. By taking action at this time, the major and most cost effective measure is utilized to meet Wisconsin's clean air goal.
Publication Date:
December 4, 1995
Effective Date:
December 4, 1995
Expiration Date:
May 3, 1996
Hearing Date:
January 11, 1996
Notice of Submission of Proposed Rules to the Presiding Officer of each House of the Legislature, Under S. 227.19, Stats.
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Ch. DOD 15 - Relating to the community-based economic development program.
Ch. DOD 6 - Relating to the community development block grant portion of the Wisconsin development fund.
Funeral Directors Examining Board
(CR 95-63):
SS. FD 2.04, 2.10 and 2.13 - Relating to discrimination, sanitation and confidentiality.
Ch. HSS 230 - Relating to county relief programs funded by block grants.
SS. HSS 122.06 and 122.07 - Relating to prior review of projects to demonstrate the worth of new nursing home designs.
Industry, Labor & Human Relations
(CR 95-231):
Ch. ILHR 41 - Relating to boilers and pressure vessels.
SS. Med 4.03 and 4.06 - Relating to expiration and renewal of temporary camp or locum tenens licenses.
S. NR 10.32 - Relating to duck zone boundary for migratory game bird hunting.
S. Tax 2.31 - Relating to compensation of nonresident members of professional athletic teams.
Administrative Rules Filed With The
Revisor Of Statutes Bureau
The following administrative rules have been filed with the Revisor of Statutes Bureau and are in the process of being published. The date assigned to each rule is the projected effective date. It is possible that the publication of these rules could be delayed. Contact the Revisor of Statutes Bureau at (608) 266-7275 for updated information on the effective dates for the listed rules.
Educational Approval Board
(CR 95-6):
An order affecting s. EAB 5.11, relating to fees which the Board charges to schools requesting approval under s. 38.51 (10), Stats.
Effective 04-01-96.
An order affecting ss. Med 19.02, 19.03 and 19.08, relating to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Effective 04-01-96.
An order creating s. HSS 157.035, relating to fees for registration of ionizing radiation installations.
Effective 04-01-96.
An order creating s. PI 11.13 (4) and (5), relating to interim alternative educational settings for children with exceptional educational needs (EEN) who bring firearms to school.
Effective 04-01-96.
An order repealing chs. PI 17, 24, 27, 28, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37 and 38, relating to the elimination of obsolete rules.
Effective 04-01-96.
An order affecting ch. Trans 106, relating to certification of traffic safety programs and instructions.
Effective 04-01-96.
