Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
On December 15, 2005, DATCP transmitted the above rule for legislative committee review. The rule was assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Insurance and to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture. The Assembly Committee on Agriculture took no action on the rule during the review period.
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Insurance requested a meeting with DATCP on the rule. Based on discussions with the Senate Committee Chair, DATCP agreed to add notes clarifying the rule definition of “affiliate." These notes do not change the intent of the rule, but help to clarify that intent. Based on DATCP's agreement to add the notes, the Senate Committee took no action on the rule during its review period.
Conclusion
This rule will benefit agricultural producers, and will not have a significant adverse effect on other businesses. This rule will not have a significant effect on small business, except that it will benefit agricultural producers. Compliance with this rule will not require additional professional services, and will not entail significant costs. While some (large) businesses may entail significant costs for security filings, that cost is voluntary and may be offset by other benefits.
An order affecting ch.
EAB 4, relating to student protection fees paid by schools subject to the approval of the EAB. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The potential impact of this rule on small businesses is limited to the extent that such businesses meet the statutory definition of a school and are subject to the EAB approval. The EAB currently approves 140 for-profit and non-profit postsecondary schools. These schools consist of technical, career, distance-learning and degree-granting institutions that offer more than 600 degree and non-degree programs to over 30,000 Wisconsin adults annually. Typical programs includes truck driving, massage therapy, home inspection, teacher licensure, IT certifications, CAD drafting, as well a traditional bachelor and master degrees.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Ins 8, relating to the small employer uniform employee application for group health insurance. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has determined that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses and therefore a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
NR 10, relating to deer hunting season at Straight Lake State Park. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
the proposed rule creates a deer hunting season at Straight Lake state park and is applicable to individual sportspersons and imposes no compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses, nor are any design or operational standards contained in the rule. Therefore, a final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The proposed rules were reviewed by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation and the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. The Assembly Committee on Natural Resources held a public hearing on January 18, 2006. There were no comments or requests for modifications received by the department.
An order affecting ch.
TCS 17, relating to training program grants. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Small businesses may access training or education through the training program grants, but there is no mandated participation in the program.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
Trans 102, relating to the time period within which a person moving to Wisconsin may operate a motor vehicle under a driver license from his or her previous state of residence. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
This proposed rule would have no effect on small business. It applies only to individuals moving to Wisconsin from other jurisdictions. The department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by e-mail at:
andrew.ruiz@dot.state.wi.us or by calling (414) 438-4585.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting ch.
DWD 100, relating to unemployment insurance availability. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule affects small businesses as defined in s.
227.114, Stats., but will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses. The impact on a particular employer will depend, in part, on the employer's experience with the unemployment insurance system.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
The Senate Committee on Job Creation, Economic Development and Consumer Affairs held a hearing on February 7, 2006. There were no comments.
An order affecting ch.
DWD 278, relating to garnishment. Effective 5-1-06.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The rule does not affect small businesses as defined in s.
227.114, Stats.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
