• To clarify that “passenger automobile” in state law is defined as “Type 1 automobile,” and to clarify that any escort vehicle must meet the “overhang” requirements of s. 348.09, Stats., when carrying the required sign. This will reduce confusion as to exactly what size and type of vehicle may be used as an escort vehicle.
• To allow either the currently required sign which is 6 feet long and says “oversize load” or a 5 foot long sign which says “oversize.” Allowing a smaller sign will enable transporters more flexibility in the type and size of vehicle they may use as an escort vehicle.
• To eliminate the requirement that escort vehicles display flags on the vehicle bumpers but, instead, require flashing lights which are visible all around (360 degrees) and have a minimum required visibility. This change accommodates changes in the way vehicles are manufactured - often a bumper is molded, rounded, and unable to securely hold a flag.
Statutory authority for the rule:
Section 348.25 (3), Stats.
Estimates of the amount of time that state employes will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
Approximately 200 hours.
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.
Employment Relations
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 1999, the Department of Employment Relations submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule relates to reinstatement eligibility and restoration of sick leave for state employes, other related time periods for state personnel transactions, and minor and technical rule changes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 1999 in the 3rd floor training room at the Department of Employment Relations, 345 West Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin.
The Division of Compensation and Labor Relations in the Department of Employment Relations is responsible for developing this rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Bob Van Hoesen
Division of Administrative Services
Telephone (608) 267-1003
FAX (608) 267-1020
Employment Relations--Division of Merit Recruitment and Selection
Rule Submittal Date
On July 12, 1999, the Division of Merit Recruitment and Selection in the Department of Employment Relations submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule relates to reinstatement eligibility and employment register expiration for state employment and minor and technical rule changes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 1999 in the 3rd floor training room at the Department of Employment Relations, 345 West Washington Ave., Madison, Wisconsin.
The Division of Merit Recruitment and Selection in the Department of Employment Relations is responsible for developing this rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Bob Van Hoesen
Division of Administrative Services
Telephone (608) 267-1003
FAX (608) 267-1020
Health and Family Services
Rule Submittal Date
On July 9, 1999, the Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
SS. 49.45 (10) and 49.665 (3), (4) and (5), Stats.
The proposed rules affect chs. HFS 101-103 and 108, relating to the BadgerCare health insurance program.
Reason for rules, intended effects, requirements:
These are rules for operation of the BadgerCare program established under s. 49.665, Stats., pending approval of a federal government waiver of certain requirements of the Medicaid program which would permit the Department to implement BadgerCare. The federal waiver letter approving BadgerCare was received on January 22, 1999. The Department on July 1, 1999 published rules for operation of BadgerCare by emergency order. These are the replacement permanent rules.
The rules for operation of BadgerCare have been in part incorporated into 4 of the 8 chapters of rules for the Medical Assistance program and in part are the same as the rules for the Medical Assistance program. The BadgerCare-specific rules concern mainly:
• Eligibility for BadgerCare;
• The requirement for an eligible group with budgetable income over 150% of the federal poverty line to contribute toward the cost of health care coverage, and the amount of that contribution, which depends on monthly income of the group; and
• How the Department, as an alternative to providing MA coverage, can purchase family coverage offered by the employer of a member of a family eligible for BadgerCare.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings under ss. 227.16, 227.17 and 227.18, Stats.; approval of rules in final draft form by DHFS Secretary; and legislative standing committee review under s. 227.19, Stats.
Contact Information
Alfred Matano
Division of Health Care Financing
Telephone (608) 267-6848
Health and Family Services
Rule Submittal Date
On July 15, 1999, the Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
Section 49.45 (10), Stats.
The proposed rules affect s. HFS 105.39 (4) (b) 3., relating to refresher training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for drivers of specialized medical vehicles under the Medical Assistance program.
Reason for rules, intended effects, requirements:
This is an updating of a Medical Assistance program requirement.
Under s. HFS 105.39, a condition for certification of specialized medical vehicle (SMV) providers is that each driver of an SMV, before driving a vehicle or serving as an attendant. is to receive basic Red Cross or equivalent training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, and after that is to receive periodic refresher training in CPR and first aid. Before the Department published rule changes by emergency order effective July 3, 1999, s. HFS 105.39 (4) (b) 3. provided that first aid refresher training be every 2 years and CPR refresher training be annual. However, the American Heart Association's certification for CPR is now for 2 years before refresher training must be taken to maintain certification, and the American Red Cross certification for first aid is now for 3 years before refresher training must be taken to maintain certification. Once the change in the period of certification for CPR was brought to the attention of the Department and the Department, in confirming that change, learned of the change in the period of certification for first aid, the Department updated its rule by emergency order. This is the permanent rulemaking order.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearing under ss. 227.16, 227.17 and 227.18, Stats.; approval of rules in final draft form by DHFS Secretary; and legislative standing committee review under s. 227.19. Stats.
Contact Information
Alfred Matano
Division of Health Care Financing
Telephone (608) 267-6848
