Rule Submittal Date
On April 12, 2001, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. Trans 276, relating to allowing the operation of double bottoms and certain other vehicles on specified highways.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on May 15, 2001. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule is the Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, Bureau of Highway Operations.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact:
Julie Johnson
Telephone: (608) 267-3703
Workforce Development
Rule Submittal Date
On April 12, 2001, the Department of Workforce Development submitted proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect ch. DWD 128, relating to the unemployment insurance requirement of ability to work and availability for work.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on May 21, 23, and 29, 2001. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact:
Elaine Pridgen
Telephone: (608) 267-9403
Rule-making notices
Notice of Hearing
Financial Institutions
(Savings Banks)
Pursuant to s. 227.17, Stats., notice is hereby given that the Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Savings Institutions will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider creating rules allowing savings banks to invest in small business investment companies located in this state.
Date, Time and Place of Hearing
May 21, 2001 Tommy G. Thompson Conference Room
Monday 5th Floor
9:00 a.m. Department of Financial Institutions
345 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
This facility is accessible to individuals with disabilities through levels A, B or the first floor lobby. If you require reasonable accommodation to access any meeting, please call Lisa Bauer at (608) 264-7877 or TDY (608) 266-8818 for the hearing impaired at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Text of the Proposed Rule
DFI—SB 16.03 (7) Investments in development companies. A savings and loan association is authorized to invest, in an amount not to exceed in the aggregate 5% of its capital, in shares of small business investment companies located in this state.
Analysis Prepared by Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Savings Institutions
Statutory authority: s. 214.03
To create s. DFI—SB 16.03 (7)
Summary: Currently state-chartered banks are authorized to invest, in an amount not to exceed in the aggregate 5% of its capital, in shares of small business investment companies located in this state. However, similar authorization does not exist for state-chartered savings banks. This rule authorizes state-chartered savings banks to similarly invest. This rule helps state-chartered savings banks to remain competitive with other financial institutions. Agency person to be contacted for substantive questions and responsible for the agency's internal processing: Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, tel. (608) 267-1705.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect, and there are no local government costs. No funding sources or ch. 20 appropriations are affected. There are no long-range fiscal implications.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses.
Notice of Hearing
Financial Institutions
(Savings & Loan)
Pursuant to s. 227.17, Stats., notice is hereby given that the Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Savings Institutions will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider creating rules allowing savings and loan associations to invest in small business investment companies located in this state.
Date, Time and Place of Hearing
May 21, 2001 Tommy G. Thompson Conference Room
Monday 5th Floor
9:00 a.m. Department of Financial Institutions
345 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
This facility is accessible to individuals with disabilities through levels A, B or the first floor lobby. If you require reasonable accommodation to access any meeting, please call Lisa Bauer at (608) 264-7877 or TDY (608) 266-8818 for the hearing impaired at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Reasonable accommodation includes materials prepared in an alternative format, as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Text of the Proposed Rule
DFI—SL 16.05 Investments in Development Companies. A savings and loan association is authorized to invest, in an amount not to exceed in the aggregate 5% of its capital, in shares of small business investment companies located in this state.
Analysis Prepared by Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Savings Institutions
Statutory authority: s. 215.135
To create s. DFI—SL 16.05
Summary: Currently state-chartered banks are authorized to invest, in an amount not to exceed in the aggregate 5% of its capital, in shares of small business investment companies located in this state. However, similar authorization does not exist for state-chartered savings and loan associations. This rule authorizes state-chartered savings and loan associations to similarly invest. This rule helps state-chartered savings and loan associations to remain competitive with other financial institutions. Agency person to be contacted for substantive questions and responsible for the agency's internal processing: Mark Schlei, Deputy General Counsel, Department of Financial Institutions, Office of the Secretary, tel. (608) 267-1705.
Fiscal Estimate
There is no state fiscal effect, and there are no local government costs. No funding sources or ch. 20 appropriations are affected. There are no long-range fiscal implications.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses.
Notice of Hearing
Hearing and Speech Examining Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Hearing and Speech Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 459.24, Stats., and interpreting ss. 459.22 (2) (e), 459.24 (6) (a) and (b); 459.26 (2)(a) and 459.34 (2), Stats., the Hearing and Speech Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to repeal ss. HAS 6.02 (4o), (4r) and (8a), 6.06, 6.065 and 6.09; to amend ch. HAS 6 (title), 6.01, 6.02 (7), (8) and (9), 6.03 (5), 6.04 (5), 6.04 (8), 6.07 (1) (intro.) and (c), 6.08 (2) (b), (c) and (3); to repeal and recreate ss. HAS 6.03 (6), 6.04 (6) and (7), 6.05 and 6.08 (1) (e) 2.; and to create s. HAS 6.02 (1m), subchs. II, III and IV, relating to the licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, temporary licensees and supervision of unlicensed individuals.
Hearing Date, Time and Location
Date: May 21, 2001
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue
179A
Madison, Wisconsin
Appearances at the Hearing:
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by June 4, 2001 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Department of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 459.24.
Statutes interpreted: ss. 459.22 (2) (e), 459.24 (6) (a) and (b); 459.26 (2) (a) and 459.34 (2).
In this proposed rule-making order the Hearing and Speech Examining Board amends its rules relating to the licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, temporary licensees and supervision of unlicensed individuals. Under the current rules, provisions relating to the licensure of speech-language pathologist, audiologist, temporary licensees and unlicensed individuals are placed throughout the chapter. The proposed rules organizes ch. HAS 6 into subchapters that relate specifically to the licensure and regulation of the various individuals. This change is being done primarily for purposes of clarity and placement in the code. With minor exceptions, all of the provisions contained in the current rules have been retained and placed under the relevant subchapter. Some minor and technical changes are being made to the rules for purposes of clarity, grammar, form, punctuation and the use of plain language. The following is a summary of the changes made in each subchapter:
Subchapter I relates to the licensure and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. In this subchapter, the term “Au.D." is being defined to mean a doctor of audiology degree granted by a college or university approved by the board. In addition, the proposed rule clarifies that an Au.D. degree obtained from a college or university approved by the board is substantially equivalent to the examination, supervised clinical practicum, education and postgraduate clinical fellowship required for licensure as an audiologist.
Finally, the term “employee", is being omitted from the rules based upon a revision to s. 459.22 (2) (e), Stats., by Section 2925 of 1999 Wis. Act 9. Prior to the revision, the statute provided that an “employe" of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist was not required to obtained a license in order to "assist" in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology. Since most individuals who assist in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology are not employees of the speech-language pathologists and audiologists who supervise them, the statute was amended to change “employe" to “individual". The rules are being revised to reflect that change.
Subchapter II relates to the licensure and regulation of temporary licensees. In this subchapter, the terms “supervision" and “temporary licensee" are defined for purposes of clarity.
Subchapter III relates to supervision of unlicensed individuals by speech-language pathologists and audiologists. In this subchapter, the following terms are defined:
