The proposed rule-making order relates to chs.
Comm 20 to
25, uniform dwelling code.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and hearings will be held on July 8, 9, and 10, 2002.
Contact Person
Duane Hubeler, (608) 266-1390.
Elections Board
Rule Submittal Date
On May 24, 2002, the State Elections Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule relates to Ch. ElBd 9, the procedure for challenging the ballot of an elector at a polling place.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is not scheduled. The 30-day notice process will be used for this proposal. George A. Dunst, legal counsel for the State Elections Board is the agency person responsible for internally processing these rules.
Contact Person
If you have any questions, you may contact George A. Dunst at (608) 266-0136.
Elections Board
Rule Submittal Date
On June 3, 2002, the State Elections Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The subject matter of the proposed rule relates to Ch. ElBd 6, filing campaign reports in electronic format.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is not scheduled. The 30-day notice process will be used for this proposal. George A. Dunst, legal counsel for the State Elections Board is the agency person responsible for internally processing these rules.
Contact Person
If you have any questions, you may contact George A. Dunst at (608) 266-0136.
Health and Family Services
Rule Submittal Date
On May 22, 2002, The Department of Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory Authority: ss.
49.68,
49.683 and 49,685, Stats.
The proposed rule-making order relates to Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program in chs.
HFS 152 to
154.
The Wisconsin Chronic Disease Program (WCDP) is the payer of last resort for adult working poor persons with medical problems relating to chronic renal disease, adult cystic fibrosis or hemophilia. The Department administers the WCDP. The WCDP reimburses beneficiaries' dialysis and transplant services, home supplies, lab and x-ray services and kidney donor services for chronic renal disease recipients. Adult cystic fibrosis recipients are eligible for reimbursement of hospital services, certain physician services, lab and x-ray services, prescription medication and some home supplies. Recipients with hemophilia receive reimbursement for blood derivatives and supplies necessary for home infusion. The program's annual $5 million budget is entirely state funded. About 90% of the budget ($4.5 million) funds the care of chronic renal disease recipients, of which 60% ($2.7 million) is for drugs. Drug costs are increasing at a rate of at least 10% per year. The Wisconsin 2001-03 biennial budget does not provide for increases of this magnitude. Consequently, the WCDP will likely have an estimated shortfall of about $900,000 in the 2001-03 biennium. Generic drugs will be emphasized and an expanded drug rebate program will be implemented. In addition, WCDP drug copayment amounts need to be increased. The Department's administrative rules governing WCDP currently limit the drug copayment amounts to the $1 used by the Wisconsin Medicaid Program.
The proposed new WCDP prescription drug copayment amounts are $5 for generic drugs and $10 for brand name drugs. These new copayment amounts resemble those used by commercial health insurers and were determined by the Department in consultation with the Chronic Renal Disease Program Advisory Committee.
The proposed rules potentially affect approximately 6,500 individuals with chronic renal disease, 200 individuals with hemophilia and 150 individuals with adult cystic fibrosis. Approximately 41% of persons enrolled in the program received state-funded benefits in 2000-01. The rest either incurred no expenses that were covered under these programs, or their expenses did not exceed the required deductibles.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings under ss.
227.16,
227.17 and
227.18, Stats.; approval of rules in final draft form by the DHFS Secretary; and legislative standing committee review under s.
227.19, Stats.
Contact Person
Randy McElhose, (608) 267-7127.
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On June 3, 2002, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to ch.
Trans 401, construction site erosion control and storm water management procedures for department actions.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 12, 2002.
The Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, Bureau of Environment, is responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Person
Julie Johnson, Paralegal, (608) 266-8810.
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On June 3, 2002, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to ch.
Trans 276, allowing the operation of double bottoms and certain other vehicles on specified highways.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 5, 2002.
The Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, Bureau of Highway Operations, is responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Person
Julie Johnson, Paralegal, (608) 266-8810.
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On June 3, 2002, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to ch.
Trans 327, motor carrier safety requirements.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 9, 2002.
The Division of State Patrol, Bureau of Field Services and Training, is responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Person
Julie Johnson, Paralegal, (608) 266-8810.
