Minnesota
Minnesota offers various tax credit programs, but none that are similar to the Early Stage Business Investment program in Wisconsin. Minnesota has no rules addressing loan and grant origination fees for its economic development programs.
Iowa
Iowa offers a University-Based Research Utilization Program to provide tax credits to businesses and university employees to promote the adoption of new technology developed at the state universities. Businesses must be utilizing technology based on patents awarded to Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, or the University of Northern Iowa and be less than 1 year old. Researchers who developed the intellectual property utilized by the business are also eligible for up to 10 percent of the businesses tax liability in individual income tax credits. Administrative rules for this program are available in the Iowa Administrative Code, 261-Chapter
63. Further information is available through the Iowa Department of Economic Development Web site at
www.iowalifechanging.com. Iowa has no rules addressing loan and grant origination fees for its economic development programs.
Illinois
Illinois offers various tax credit programs, but none that are similar to the Early Stage Business Investment program in Wisconsin. Illinois has no rules addressing loan and grant origination fees for its economic development programs.
Michigan
Michigan offers a High-Tech and High Wage MEGA Tax Credit program that provides tax credits to promote the development of high-tech businesses in traditional and emerging industries. A business is eligible for tax credits to offset their Michigan business tax liability. Tax credit amounts are based on job creation. There are no rules for the program, however guidelines can be found through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Web site at
www.themedc.org. Michigan has no rules addressing loan and grant origination fees for its economic development programs.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
The data and methodology for developing these rules were derived from and consisted of (1) incorporating the criteria in
2007 Wisconsin Act 20 and
2009 Wisconsin Acts 2 and
28; (2) incorporating applicable best practices the Department has developed in administering similar programs for business development and tax-credit verification; and (3) reviewing Internet-based sources of related federal, state, and private-sector information.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business
The primary documents that were used to determine the effect of the rules on small business were
2007 Wisconsin Act 20 and
2009 Wisconsin Acts 2 and
28. These Acts apply their private-sector requirements only to businesses and individuals for which a corresponding tax credit is desired.
Small Business Impact
The rules are not expected to impose significant costs or other adverse impacts on small businesses because the rules address submittal of documentation, and other activities, only by applicants that choose to pursue tax credits for angel investments and early stage seed investments.
Small business regulatory coordinator
Any inquiries for the small business regulatory coordinator for the Department of Commerce can be directed to Sam Rockweiler, as listed above.
Initial regulatory flexibility analysis
Types of small businesses that will be affected by the rules.
Reporting, bookkeeping and other procedures required for compliance with the rules.
A certified fund manager who authorizes a fund member to sell or otherwise transfer a credit to another person would need to report the transfer to the Department.
Types of professional skills necessary for compliance with the rules.
No new professional skills are necessary for compliance with the rules.
Rules have a significant economic impact on small businesses?
No.
Environmental Impact
The Department has considered the environmental impact of the proposed rules. In accordance with chapter Comm 1, the proposed rules are a Type III action. A Type III action normally does not have the potential to cause significant environmental effects and normally does not involve unresolved conflicts in the use of available resources. The Department has reviewed these rules and finds no reason to believe that any unusual conditions exist. At this time, the Department has issued this notice to serve as a finding of no significant impact. -
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Fiscal Estimate
Assumptions used in arriving at fiscal estimate
The applicant information and Departmental review thereof that are addressed in the rules are substantially similar to the currently required information and review — and therefore are not expected to have any significant fiscal effect on the Department.
The rules are not expected to impose any significant costs on local governments or the private sector, because preparation of the submittal information that is addressed in the rules is not expected to have a significant new cost.
State fiscal effect
None.
Local government fiscal effect
None.
Long-range fiscal implications
None known.
Agency Contact Person
Chris Schiffner
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Division of Business Development
201 West Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
telephone: (608) 267-2425
Amended Notice of Hearings
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to ss.
29.014,
29.063,
29.177 and
227.11, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources will hold public hearings on revisions to Chapter
NR 10, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the seasons for hunting deer.
Hearing Information
The public hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an informational presentation and overview of the proposed rule. Public comments and statements will be accepted beginning at 7:00 p.m.:
October 14, 2009 Crivitz Village Hall
800 Henriette Ave, PO 727
Crivitz
October 15, 2009 Onalaska High School Field House
700 Hilltopper Place
Onalaska, WI 54650
October 21, 2009 Lussier Family Heritage Center —
Main Level, 3101 Lake Farm Road
Madison
October 21, 2009 James Williams Middle School
915 Acacia Lane
Rhinelander
October 21, 2009 Ashland AmericInn Conf. Center,
3009 Lakeshore Drive E.
Ashland
October 26, 2009 Fox Valley Technical College,
Appleton Campus, Room C190
1825 North Bluemound Drive
Appleton
October 26, 2009 Chippewa Valley Technical College
Auditorium, Room M103
620 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire
October 28, 2009 Waukesha County Technical College
Room C051/C057
800 Main Street
Pewaukee
October 28, 2009 Spooner High School Auditorium
801 County A
Spooner
November 3, 2009 Portage County Courthouse Annex
Conf. Room 1, 1462 Strongs Ave.
Stevens Point
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN That an additional public meeting/hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an informational presentation and overview of the proposed rule. Public comments and statements will be accepted beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the following location and time:
October 27, 2009 Sturtevant Natural Resources
Office Building
9531 Rayne Road, Suite 4
Sturtevant
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call Scott Loomans at (608) 267-2452 with specific information on your request at least 10 days before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Submission of Written Comments and Copies of Proposed Rule
The proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be reviewed and comments electronically submitted at the following Internet sites:
http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov or
http://dnr.wi.gov/. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted via U.S. mail to Mr. Keith Warnke, Bureau of Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. Comments may be submitted until November 3, 2009. Written comments whether submitted electronically or by U.S. mail will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearings. A personal copy of the proposed rule and fiscal estimate may be obtained from Mr. Warnke.
Analysis Prepared by Department of Natural Resources
Statutes interpreted
Statutory authority
Plain language analysis
These proposed rules establish the deer season framework for hunting with archery gear, firearms and muzzleloaders.
November firearm
season
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Statewide 16-day season beginning two
Saturdays prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. CWD zone would use the same dates.
Season would be the normal bucks plus
variable quota system
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Archery
seasons
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Opens statewide on the Saturday closest to September 15 and continues through the Thursday immediately prior to November firearm season. Statewide season reopens on 1st day of the November gun season
and continuing through the 2nd Sunday in January.
In herd-control units, the archery season would continue through January 31. Bonus buck incentive for all hunters beginning December 26 through January 31 in herd control units. CWD zone would use the same dates.
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Youth season
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Statewide 5-day, either-sex season beginning the 2nd Saturday in October. Saturday through Wednesday.
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Early
muzzleloader season
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Statewide 5-day, antlerless-only by permit beginning the 2nd Saturday in October.
Saturday through Wednesday.
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October herd control firearm seasons
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Herd control units only. 5-day, antlerless-only season beginning the 2nd Saturday in October. CWD October season would use same dates. Saturday through Wednesday. When October herd control seasons are held on lands that are part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, the five-day season will begin on the Thursday nearest October 27.
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Late
muzzleloader season
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Statewide 7-day season beginning the Monday immediately following the
November firearm season (Bucks plus quota). CWD zone would use the same dates.
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December firearm
season
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Central Forest & Farmland zones.
4-day, antlerless-only season beginning the Thursday immediately following the late muzzleloader season. Appropriate antlerless permit required. CWD zone would use the same dates.
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Holiday herd control firearm season
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Central Forest & Farmland zones. Herd control units only, 10-day antlerless-only season beginning December 26th. CWD zone would use same dates
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Bonus buck incentive
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Hunters harvesting an antlerless deer in herd control units beginning on December 26 with this incentive are eligible for a bonus buck tag valid through the end of all deer seasons.
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Public/private land tags
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Herd control units only and only outside of the CWD Management Zone. Herd control tags will be specific to public or private lands. Public land tags will be issued based on the percentage of public land within herd control units.
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Related rule or statute
One administrative rule that is currently under promulgation,
CR 09-024, the annual wildlife management housekeeping rule, would amend language in section 2. of this board order. This board order reflects that proposed change.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
All of Wisconsin's surrounding states use hunting seasons to provide hunting opportunities and to manage white-tailed deer herds. All of the surrounding states utilize a range of hunting seasons and allow the use of archery equipment, firearms and muzzleloading firearms at certain times. The seasons proposed in this rule order do not vary significantly from the hunting opportunities that are available in other states.
Illinois
The Illinois archery season in most of the state runs from October 1-January 17 except that it is closed during the firearm deer season. Illinois has two periods for firearm deer hunting. The first firearm season in 2009 is November 20, 21, 22 and the second season is December 3, 4, 5, 6. The Illinois muzzleloader only season will be December 11, 12, 13 in 2009.
Iowa
There are two archery hunting periods, the first is October 1-Dec. 4 and the second is December 21-January 10, 2010. Iowa also has two periods for firearm hunting, December 5-9 and December 12–20. Iowa's two muzzleloader only hunting periods are October 17–25 and December 21-January 10.
Michigan
Michigan has two archery hunting periods, the first beginning on October 1 and continuing through November 14 and the second running December 1–January 1. The Michigan firearm season begins on November 15 and continues through November 30. Michigan's muzzleloader- only seasons vary in three zones, all occurring in December and vary from 10 to 17 days in length.
Minnesota
Minnesota's archery season runs from September 19 to December 31. Minnesota's firearm season begins on November 7 and continues to November 15 or 22 depending on the zone. The muzzleloader-only season runs from November 28 to December 13.
Comparison with federal regulations
These state rules and statutes do not relieve individuals from the restrictions, requirements and conditions of federal statutes and regulations. Regulating the hunting and trapping of native species has been delegated to state fish and wildlife agencies.
