Department staff estimates the time spent developing the rule to be approximately 40 hours, including research, drafting and holding the public hearing.
Workforce Development
Subject:
Ch. DWD 272 - Relating to the minimum wage.
Description of policy issues:
Description of the objective of the rule:
By emergency rule effective October 1, 1996, the state minimum wage has been raised to $4.75 per hour in conformity with the minimum wage which applies to employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. This rule would adopt this change on a permanent basis and make further corrective and updating changes to the current permanent minimum wage rule.
Description of existing policies relevant to the rule and of new policies proposed to be included in the rule and an analysis of policy alternatives:
The emergency rule raises the state's basic minimum wage from $4.25 per hour to $4.75 per hour, effective October 1, 1996. In addition, the rule repeals the current definition of “probationary employe” and adopts an opportunity wage (similar to the new federal law) which applies to employes under 20 years of age during the first 90 days of employment. The rule establishes the following wage rates for opportunity employes and agricultural workers:
Opportunity employe $4.25 per hour
Adult agricultural employe $4.55 per hour
Minor agricultural employe $4.20 per hour
In addition, there has also been a proportional adjustment of the rates used to assign a value to meals and lodging received as compensation.
Additional issues that will be considered in connection with the permanent rule include:
1) Raising the minimum wage to $5.15 per hour, effective September 1, 1997, and
2) Whether to make corrective changes to rule provisions relating to the minimum wage rates paid in rehabilitation facilities.
Statutory authority:
Section 104.04, Stats.
Estimate of the amount of time that state employes will spend to develop the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
It is estimated that no more than four state employes will be extensively involved in developing the rule, and, for each of these employes, the amount of time spent on the rule will be between 20 and 40 hours.
(20 x 4) = 80 hours (minimum)
(40 x 4) = 160 hours (maximum)
Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rules to
Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Rule Submittal Date
On October 10, 1996, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule amends ch. ATCP 143, relating to the corn marketing order.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required. Five hearings will be held [See Notice this Register] after the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse completes its review of the proposed rule. The Division of Marketing is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Margaret Fay of the Division of Marketing at (608) 224-5140 or Attorney Karl Marquardt at (608) 224-5031.
Corrections
Rule Submittal Date
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to s. 227.14 (4m), Stats., the Department of Corrections submitted the proposed s. DOC 313.025 to the Joint Legislative Council Staff.
Analysis
The proposed rule defines the meaning of “prison industry” as used in s. 303.01 (1) (c), Stats., which requires the Department of Corrections to give written notification to the cochairpersons of the Joint Committee on Finance prior to establishing any prison industry.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearing is required.
Contact
The organizational unit primarily responsible for the promulgation of the rule is:
Office of Legal Counsel
Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 7925
MADISON, WI 53707-7925
Hearing and Speech Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On October 14, 1996, the Hearing and Speech Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule amends ss. HAS 4.03, 5.02 (2) (f) and 6.09 (2) (t) and (u); creates ss. HAS 4.03 (2) and (3), 5.02 (2) (fm), 6.02 (4n) and 6.065, relating to calibration of audiometric equipment and the use of support personnel.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required, and will be held on December 2, 1996.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Pamela Haack, Rules Center Coordinator, at (608) 266-0495.
Medical Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On October 11, 1996, the Medical Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule amends ch. Med 13 (title), and ss. Med 13.01, 13.02, 13.03 (1), 13.04 (title) and 13.04, 13.05 (1) (intro.), (1) (a), (2) and 13.06; and creates ss. Med 13.03 (1) (b) and 13.05 (1m), relating to continuing medical education for podiatrists.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required, and will be held on November 20, 1996.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Pamela Haack, Rules Center Coordinator, at (608) 266-0495.
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On October 11, 1996, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [WM-41-96] to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects chs. NR 10 and 11, relating to sharp-tailed grouse hunting.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required, and will be held on November 13 and 14, 1996.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Todd Peterson, Bureau of Wildlife Management, at (608) 267-2948.
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On October 11, 1996, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule [FM-48-96] to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. NR 25, relating to commercial fishing for chubs and whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required, and will be held November 13, 1996.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Bill Horns, Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection, at (608) 266-8782.
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