The proposed amendment to s. PD 3.02 (1) is primarily technical in nature. Although it is possible that the amendment could slightly increase the number of ch. 55, Stats., cases handled by the State Public Defender's Office, the agency expects any increase to be nominal.
Contact Person
For copies of the proposed rule, or if you have questions, please contact:
Gina Pruski, Deputy Legal Counsel
Telephone (608) 266-6782
315 North Henry St.
Madison, WI 53703-3018
Written Comments
Written comments regarding this rule may be submitted in addition to or instead of verbal testimony at the public hearing. Such comments should be addressed to the contact person at the address stated above, and must be received by July 27, 1998.
Notice of Hearing
Transportation
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 85.16 (1), 227.11 and 341.09, Stats., and interpreting s. 341.09, Stats., the Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below, to consider the amendment of ch. Trans 132, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to temporary license plates and permits.
Hearing Information
The public hearing is scheduled as follows:
July 14, 1998 Room 421
Tuesday Hill Farms State Trans. Bldg.
10:00 a.m. 4802 Sheboygan Ave.
MADISON, WI
Parking for people with disabilities and an accessible entrance are available on the north and south sides of the Hill Farms State Transportation Building.
An interpreter for the hearing-impaired will be available on request for this hearing. Please make reservations for a hearing interpreter at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Written Comments
The public record on this proposed rule-making will be held open until close of business on July 16, 1998, to permit the submission of written comments from people unable to attend the public hearing or who wish to supplement testimony offered at the hearing. Any such comments should be submitted to:
Bev Schwartz,
Bureau of Vehicle Services, Room 301
Dept. of Transportation
P. O. Box 7909
Madison, WI 53707-7909
Analysis Prepared by the Wis. Dept. of Transportation
Statutory authority: ss. 85.16 (1), 227.11 and 341.09
Statute interpreted: s. 341.09
General Summary of Proposed Rule. The proposed amendments to ch. Trans 132 are necessary to implement statutory changes adopted in 1997 Wis. Act 27. Section 3961p of the Act amended s. 341.04, Stats., to require that purchasers of automobiles, station wagons or motor trucks weighing 8,000 pounds or less obtain and display temporary operation license plates within two business days after purchase. Other changes were made by the Act to s. 341.09, Stats., to provide for issuance of the required temporary operation plates by the Department and by motor vehicle dealers.
Section 1 of the proposed rule amends the definition of “purchase” to include a lease. This reflects the fact that s. 341.09, Stats., was amended to permit dealers to issue temporary plates to persons leasing as well as purchasing vehicles from the dealer.
Sections 2 and 3 of the proposed rule provides for the addition of a portion of the vehicle identification number on temporary plates as a further element of identification.
Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the proposed rule amend s. Trans 132.05 to provide for issuance of temporary plates to motor vehicle dealers without prepayment of fees and to repeal limitations on the number of plates which can be obtained at one time. These changes in procedure reflect the fact that statutory changes have increased the number of plates which motor vehicle dealers will need to satisfy their customers' needs and the fact that no fee may be charged for issuance of temporary plates to purchasers from the dealer of automobiles, station wagons or motor trucks with a registered weight of 8,000 pounds or less.
Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11 make changes to s. Trans 132.06 to reflect that dealers must now issue temporary plates at no charge to persons purchasing or leasing automobiles, station wagons or light trucks from the dealer; may collect a fee from non-residents; and may collect a fee from any resident who has purchased a vehicle from a source other than the issuing dealer. In the latter case, the dealer may also collect a separate fee for special assistance to the purchaser.
Section 14 of the proposed rule adds a new provision to s. Trans 132.06 to provide that the plate number be written on the application form and a copy of the form provided to the purchaser. This reflects the fact that the Department has decided to eliminate a separate form which had acted as a receipt for the purchaser.
Section 15 amends s. Trans 132.07, relating to recordkeeping, to reflect the elimination of the separate receipt form and to permit electronic as well as manual recordkeeping systems. The information which had been contained on the receipt form MVD 2467 will still have to be kept as part of the records of plate issuance by the dealer.
Section 17 repeals s. Trans 132.09, due to the fact that the Department will no longer charge a prepayment fee for providing temporary plates to dealers.
Section 18 repeals and recreates s. Trans 132.10 to provide that if the Department contracts with persons under s. 341.09, Stats., to issue temporary plates, the provisions of ch. Trans 132 applicable to dealers will also be applicable to contractors.
Fiscal Estimate
Chapter Trans 132 implements statutes enacted in 1997 Wis. Act 27, the 1997-99 biennial budget. Chapter Trans 132 has no fiscal impact other than the fiscal impact resulting from the statute. The following fiscal impact is estimated for these statutory provisions:
Annual Cost to DOT
Total Cost: 7.3 FTE $505,400
Funded in Budget: 4.0 FTE $389,900
Remains Unfunded: 3.3 FTE $115,500
Annual Revenue to the Transportation Fund:
+$562,500
One-time Cost to DOT:
Total cost: $13,000 plus DP cost
Funded in Budget: None
Remains Unfunded: $13,000 (the program will not be
automated because data processing
work was not funded)
The Department estimates that there will be no fiscal impact on the liabilities or revenues of any county, city, village, town, school district, technical college district, sewerage district, or any federally-recognized American Indian tribes or bands.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule will have no adverse impact on small businesses.
Copies of Proposed Rule
Copies of the rule may be obtained upon request, without cost, by writing to:
Bev Schwartz, (608) 267-5253
Bureau of Vehicle Services, Room 301
Division of Motor Vehicles
P. O. Box 7909
Madison, WI 53707-7909
Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the Department using TDD (608) 266-3096. Alternate formats of the proposed rule will be provided to individuals at their request.
Notice of Hearing
Workforce Development
(Worker's Compensation,
Chs. DWD 80-82)
Notice is given that pursuant to ss. 102.15 and 102.28 (2)(b), Stats., the Department of Workforce Development proposes to hold a public hearing to consider the revision of ch. DWD 80, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to self-insurance.
Hearing Information
July 16, 1998 Room 263-B, GEF 1
Thursday 201 E. Washington Ave.
10:00 a.m. Madison, WI
This hearing is held in an accessible facility. If you have special needs or circumstances which may make communication or accessibility difficult at the hearing, please call (608) 266-1340, or Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TTY) at 608-266-1340, at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Accommodations such as interpreters, English translators or materials in audio tape format will, to the fullest extent possible, be made available on request by a person with a disability.
Copies of Rule
A copy of the rules to be considered may be obtained from the State Department of Workforce Development, Division of Worker's Compensation, 201 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7901, Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7901, by calling (608) 266-1340, or at the appointed times and places the hearings are held.
Written Comments
