Submittal of rules to legislative council clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Commerce
On June 15, 2006, the Department of Commerce submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects Chs.
Comm 5,
20,
21,
22, and
27, relating to the installation of manufactured homes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Safety and Buildings Division is responsible for the rule promulgation. A public hearing will be held on July 17, 2006.
Contact Person
James Quast, Program Manager
(608) 266-9292
Natural Resources
On May 31, 2006, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to regulation of firewood entering department lands and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 5, 2006.
Contact Person
Dr. Andrea Diss Torrance
Bureau of Forest Science
(608) 264-9247
Public Service Commission
On June 1, 2006, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin submitted a proposed rule to the Joint Legislative Council Staff (Rules Clearinghouse) for review.
Analysis
The proposed rule, Commission docket 1-AC-198, relates to the provision of universal telecommunications service, administration of the universal service fund and related changes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on July 14, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., at the Public Service Commission Building, 610 North Whitney Way, Madison, Wisconsin.
The Telecommunications Division of the Commission is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the rule.
Contact Person
The contact person is Anita Sprenger, Universal Service Fund Manager, (608) 266-3843.
Regulation and Licensing
On June 12, 2006, the Department of Regulation and Licensing submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to application requirements, definitions, certifications, reciprocity, waiver of education requirements and unprofessional conduct, governing the certification of massage therapists and bodyworkers.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 123 at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact Person
Pamela Haack, Paralegal, Office of Legal Counsel, (608) 266-0495.
Transportation
On June 7, 2006, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to 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 12, 2006.
The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule: Division of Transportation System Development, Bureau of Highway Operations.
Contact Person
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
(608) 266-8810
Transportation
On June 1, 2006, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to CDL exemptions.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on June 29, 2006.
The organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule: Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Field Services.
Contact Person
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
(608) 266-8810
Workforce Development
On June 15, 2006, the Department of Workforce Development submitted proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect Ch.
DWD 127, relating to the unemployment insurance work search.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 25, 2006. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division.
Contact Person
Elaine Pridgen
(608) 267-9403
Workforce Development
On June 15, 2006, the Department of Workforce Development submitted proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules affect Ch.
DWD 129, relating to unemployment insurance benefit claiming procedures.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 25, 2006. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division.
Contact Person
Elaine Pridgen
(608) 267-9403
