Submittal of rules to legislative council clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Elections Board
Rule Submittal Date
On June 10, 2005, the Wisconsin Elections Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
To create s. ElBd 1.46 (3), relating to the identification of individual contributors on campaign finance reports.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Elections Board is following the 30-day notice procedure, under s.
227.16 (2) (e), Stats., for the promulgation of these rules.
Contact Information
George A. Dunst, legal counsel
608-266-8005
Health and Family Services
Rule Submittal Date
On May 26, 2005, the Department of Health and Family Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
Federal statutes or regulations which require adoption of or are relevant to the substance of proposed rules:
42 CFR pt. 440.70 provides the regulatory authority to provide home health services under the Medicaid program. The federal regulation is less detailed than the proposed rule. The Department believes that its proposed administrative rule changes are necessary to ensure that the private duty nursing provided to Medicaid recipients ensure quality care and the judicious use of the Medical Assistance funds the Department is responsible for managing.
Court decisions directly relevant to the proposed rule:
None known.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required; however, a public hearing has not yet been scheduled for this proposed rule.
Contact Information
For substantive questions on rules contact:
Al Matano
Division of Health Care Financing
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53702
608-267-6848
For small business considerations contact:
Rosie Greer
608-266-1279
For rules processing information contact:
Rosie Greer
608-266-1279
Insurance
Rule Submittal Date
In accordance with ss.
227.14 and
227.15, Stats., the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is submitting a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse on June 15, 2005.
Subject
These changes will affect ch.
Ins 9, s.
Ins 3.67 and s.
Ins 18.03, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to revised requirements for defined network and preferred provide plans.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The date for the public hearing is July 27, 2005.
Contact Information
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the web site at:
or by contacting Inger Williams, Services Section, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110. For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at
Julie.Walsh@oci.state.wi.us in the OCI Legal Unit.
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On June 13, 2005, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The proposed rules affect chapter NR 10, relating to the migratory game bird season.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required and will be held on August 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Bureau of Wildlife Management.
Contact Information
Kurt Thiede
608-267-2452
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On June 8, 2005, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect chapter NR 64, relating to all-terrain vehicle noise testing procedures.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be in August 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Bureau of Law Enforcement.
Contact Information
Karl Brooks
608-266-7820
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On June 8, 2005, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The proposed rules affect chapter NR 64, relating to all-terrain vehicle registration exemption.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held in August 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Bureau of Law Enforcement.
Contact Information
Karl Brooks
608-266-7820
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On June 13, 2005, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect chapter NR 115, relating to minimum standards for county shoreland zoning ordinances.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required and will be held on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 21, 26, 27 and 28, August 2 and 4, 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Bureau of Watershed Management.
Contact Information
Toni Herkert
608-266-0161
Natural Resources
Rule Submittal Date
On June 8, 2005, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect chapter NR 400, 424 and 438, relating to excluding additional organic compounds for the volatile organic compound (VOC) definition and to VOC emission limits for yeast manufacturing.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 11, 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Bureau of Air Management.
Contact Information
Farrokh Ghoreishi
608-266-7718
Revenue
Rule Submittal Date
On June 14, 2005 the Wisconsin Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject
The proposed rule makes amendments to the assessment of agricultural property.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing on the proposed rule is required and will be scheduled.
The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact:
Scott Shields
Division of State and Local Finance
Telephone (608) 266-2317
Workforce Development
Rule Submittal Date
On June 13, 2005, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect chapter DWD 272, relating to increasing Wisconsin's minimum wages.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on June 14, 2005. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Equal Rights Division.
Contact Information
Elaine Pridgen
Telephone: (608) 267-9403
