Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

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Penny Kanable

Department of Natural Resources

Bureau of Law Enforcement

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STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
NR 50 – Law Enforcement Aids to Counties and Municipalities
3. Subject
The Bureau of Law Enforcement recommends promulgating administrative rules that modify section of Chapter NR 50.12, NR 50.13 and NR 64.15 relating to law enforcement aids to counties and municipalities
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   ⍽ PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽ SEG-S
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
X No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		⍽ Increase Costs ⍽ Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy X Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
The proposed revisions are intended to provide consistency of eligibility and reimbursement standards for recreational vehicle patrol units. Inconsistencies include the definition of allowable hours for patrol units, limits to the percentage of reimbursable administrative hours, eligibility to include time law enforcement officers spend teaching safety education classes, and depreciation methods. The proposed revisions would also increase the allowable fringe rate percentage and change the dollar amount of capital equipment and repairs to capital equipment from $1,000 to $2,500 to reflect current day practices and expenditures The proposed revisions would increase the number of patrol hours required for reimbursement eligibility as follows: all-terrain vehicle from 20 to 40 hours, snowmobile from 20 to 40 hours and waters safety patrol from 40 to 80 hours providing an increased law enforcement presence throughout the state which will have a positive effect on health and safety The proposed revisions will provide consistency and standardization for the state, counties, and municipalities in the administration of the law enforcement aids program.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
Revisions will affect county sheriff, city, village, township and lake protection districts conducting ATV, snowmobile and water safety patrol activities.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
See list at end of this document.
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
Proposed changes will have an overall positive economic impact on the county sheriff's departments and local municipalities identified in the list at the end of this document. A review of the reimbursement payments for the past three years indicates that increasing the minimum patrol hour requirement could affect 5 ATV patrol units, 12 water safety patrol units and 5 snowmobile patrol units that would have to increase their patrol efforts in order to meet the minimum standards. However, the revision will provide for an increased law enforcement presence thereby providing a positive impact for health and safety. The revisions propose capping the reimbursable administrative time to 30%, which is close to the amount used for federal grants and other aids program within the State of Wisconsin. While reducing the maximum administrative time allowed will impact patrol unit reimbursement claims, the intent of the law enforcement aids program is to provide reimbursement for law enforcement activities. An analysis of the 174 patrol claims received for the 2013 boating season and the 2013-2014 ATV and Snowmobile seasons indicates that 78% of the patrols would receive an increase in their reimbursement payment, 10% would see a decrease in their reimbursement payment, and 12% of the patrols would need to increase their patrol numbers in order to meet the minimum standards proposed in this rule. A final analysis will be completed after public comments are received.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The proposed revisions will provide consistency of eligibility and reimbursement standards for recreational vehicle patrol units. The revision will also provide for an increased law enforcement presence thereby providing a positive impact for health and safety.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
None
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
Not applicable
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
N/A
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Roy Zellmer				608-212-5385

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ATV	BOAT	SNOWMOBILE	MUNICIPALITY
1	1	1	ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	ASHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		BALSAM LAKE, VILLAGE OF
1	1	1	BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	BAYFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		BIG CEDAR LAKE P&R DISTRICT
1	1	1	BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		BURLINGTON, TOWN OF
1	1	1	BURNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	CALUMET COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		CHENEQUA, VILLAGE OF
1	1	1	CHIPPEWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		CHURCH PINE, ROUND & BIG LAKE
1	1	1	CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		COLOMA, TOWN OF
1	1	1	COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		DEERFIELD, TOWN OF
	1		DELAFIELD, CITY OF
	1		DELAVAN, TOWN OF
1	1	1	DODGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	DOOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		DOVER, TOWN OF
		1	DUNN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		EAGLE, TOWN OF
	1		EAST TROY, TOWN OF
1	1	1	EAU CLAIRE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		ELKHART LAKE, VILLAGE OF
	1		FARMINGTON, TOWN OF
1	1	1	FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	FOND DU LAC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		FONTANA, VILLAGE OF
1	1	1	FOREST COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		FOX LAKE, TOWN OF
	1		GENEVA LAKE LAW ENFORCEMENT
	1		GENEVA, TOWN OF
1		1	GREEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		GREEN BAY, CITY OF
1	1	1	GREEN LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		HANCOCK, VILLAGE OF
	1		HARTFORD, TOWN OF
1	1	1	IRON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	JUNEAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	KENOSHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
		1	KEWAUNEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		LA GRANGE, TOWN OF
	1		LAC LA BELLE, VILLAGE OF
	1		LACROSSE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1			LAFAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		LAKE DELTON, VILLAGE OF
	1		LAKE GENEVA, CITY OF
	1		LAKE MILLS, TOWN OF
1		1	LANGLADE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		LAUDERDALE LAKE MGMT
	1		LAVALLE, TOWN OF
	1		LEGEND LAKE PRD
1	1	1	LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		LINCOLN, TOWN OF (LAKE WAPAGASSET/BEAR TRAP)
	1		LINN, TOWN OF
	1		LITTLE CEDAR LAKE P&R DISTRICT
	1		MANITOWISH WATERS, TOWN OF
1	1	1	MANITOWOC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	MARATHON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	MARINETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		MARION, TOWN OF
	1	1	MARQUETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	MENOMINEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		MEQUON, CITY OF
	1		MERTON, TOWN OF
1	1	1	MILWAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		MILWAUKEE, CITY OF
	1		MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF BOAT PATROL
	1		MUKWONAGO, TOWN OF
	1		MUSKEGO, CITY OF
	1		NORWAY, TOWN OF
	1		OAKLAND, TOWN OF
	1		OCONOMOWOC LAKE, VILLAGE OF
	1		OCONOMOWOC, CITY OF
	1		OCONOMOWOC, TOWN OF
1	1	1	OCONTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	ONEIDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		OSCEOLA, TOWN OF
	1	1	OUTAGAMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
		1	OZAUKEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		PADDOCK LAKE, VILLAGE OF
	1		PARK LAKE MGMT DISTRICT
	1		PEWAUKEE, CITY OF
1	1	1	PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		PORT WASHINGTON, CITY OF
1	1	1	PORTAGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	RACINE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		RANDALL, TOWN OF
	1		RICHFIELD, TOWN OF
		1	RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	ROCK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		ROCK RIVER SAFETY PATROL
	1		ROME, TOWN OF
1	1	1	RUSK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	ST CROIX COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		SALEM, TOWN OF
1	1	1	SAUK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	SAWYER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	SHAWANO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	SHEBOYGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		SILVER LAKE P&R DISTRICT
	1		SILVER LAKE, VILLAGE OF
	1		SPRINGWATER, TOWN OF
	1		STEPHENSON, TOWN OF
	1		STURGEON BAY, CITY OF
	1		SUMMIT, TOWN OF
		1	TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		THREE LAKES, TOWN OF
	1		TROY TOWN OF
	1		TWIN LAKES, VILLAGE OF
	1	1	VILAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1	1	1	WALWORTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
1		1	WASHBURN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
		1	WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		WATERFORD, TOWN OF
1	1	1	WAUKESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	WAUPACA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	WAUSHARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1		WEBB LAKE, TOWN OF
	1		WHEATLAND, TOWN OF
	1		WHITEWATER, TOWN OF
	1		WILLIAMS BAY, VILLAGE OF
1	1	1	WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
	1	1	WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
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Notice of Hearings

Safety and Professional Services —
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board

rulemaking_notices CR 14-063 CR 14-063

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 457.02 (5m), Stats., and interpreting s. 457.02 (5) and (5m), Stats., the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to repeal section MPSW 1.09 and create section MPSW 1.095, relating to substance abuse specialty.

Hearing Information

Date:   Friday, December 19, 2014
Time:   10:30 a.m.
Location:   1400 East Washington Avenue
  (Enter at 55 North Dickinson Street)
  Room 121A
  Madison, Wisconsin

Appearances at the Hearing

Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

Place Where Comments are to be Submitted and Deadline for Submission

Comments may be submitted to Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to [e-mail]. Comments must be received at or before the public hearing to be held on December 19, 2014, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

Copies of Rule

Copies of this proposed rule are available upon request to Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, by email at [e-mail].

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services

Statutes interpreted

Section 457.02 (5) and (5m), Stats.

Statutory authority

Sections 15.08 (5) (b) and 457.02 (5m), Stats.

Explanation of agency authority

Each board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and the guidance of the profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular profession.

The board establishes the educational and supervised training requirements in rules promulgated by the board to authorize an individual who is certified or licensed by the board to treat alcohol or substance dependency or abuse as a specialty. In promulgating rules under this subsection, the examining board shall consider the requirements for qualifying for a credential under s. 440.88, Stats.

Related statute or rule

N/A

Plain language analysis

Section 1 repeals s. MPSW 1.09 in its entirety.

Section 2 creates the educational and supervised training requirements for a person credentialed by the board to treat alcohol or substance dependency as a specialty.

The first subsection delineates the use of the title and scope of practice. If a person who is credentialed by the board wants to treat alcohol or substance dependency or abuse as a specialty, without being credentialed under s. 440.88, Stats., the person must meet the requirements in this section.

The second subsection recognizes that a credential holder who holds a master's degree would have received education in treatment, therefore, a minimum of 135 contact hours of substance use disorder education is required to supplement that education in four subject matter areas (understanding addiction; knowledge of addiction treatment; application to addiction practice; and professional readiness in addiction treatment). The credential holder would also be required to have 200 hours of supervised face-to-face client treatment. The education could be obtained in the course of earning the master's degree or in the addition of the degree. The 200 hours of supervised training may have been obtained during or separately of the hours required to obtain the underlying credential.

The third subsection provides the requirements for a credential holder who holds a bachelor's degree would not have had the advance education. The requirements include 180 contact hours of substance use disorder education in four subject matter areas (understanding addiction; treatment knowledge; application to practice; and professional readiness) which must include specific content within each subject matter area and 1,000 hours of supervised face-to-face client substance use disorder treatment experience. The education could be obtained in the course of earning of the bachelor's degree or in addition to the degree. The 1,000 hours of supervised training may have been obtained during or separately of the hours required to obtain the underlying credential.

The fourth subsection indicates the qualifications for a person who is supervising the person obtaining the training for the specialty. The following people are qualified, provided they have knowledge in psychopharmacology and addiction treatment: a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed psychologist, a licensed physician, a clinical supervisor as defined by s. DHS 75.02 (11) or another individual approved in advance of the training by the board.

The fifth subsection indicates that at least 6 continuing education hours in substance use disorder must be obtained during each biennial credentialing period. This continuing education may be counted toward the continuing education required for the renewal of the underlying credential.

Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation

None.

Comparison with rules in adjacent states

Illinois: Illinois does not have requirements for a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or social worker to obtain specified education or training to specialize in substance use disorder treatment.

Iowa: Iowa does not have requirements for a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or social worker to obtain specified education or training to specialize in substance use disorder treatment.

Michigan: Michigan does not have requirements for a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or social worker to obtain specified education or training to specialize in substance use disorder treatment.

Minnesota: Minnesota does not have requirements for a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or social worker to obtain specified education or training to specialize in substance use disorder treatment.

Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies

The Board considered the requirements for qualifying for a credential under s. 440.88, Stats., Scopes of Practice & Career Ladder for Substance Use Disorder Counseling (September 2011) by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Technical Assistance Publication Series Addiction Counseling Competencies (March 2008) by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis

In preparation of the EIA, the rule was posted for economic comments for a period of 14 days and received no comments. The Board determines there is no effect on small business.

Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis

The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is below.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis or Summary

These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by calling [phone].

Agency Contact Person

Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 151, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone [phone]; email at [e-mail].

STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DOA-2049 (R03/2012)	Division of Executive Budget and Finance 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor P.O. Box 7864 Madison, WI 53707-7864 FAX: [phone]
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Fiscal Estimate & Economic Impact Analysis

1. Type of Estimate and Analysis
X Original   ⍽ Updated   ⍽ Corrected
2. Administrative Rule Chapter, Title and Number
MPSW 1.09 and 1.095
3. Subject
Substance Abuse Specialty
4. Fund Sources Affected			5. Chapter 20, Stats. Appropriations Affected
⍽ GPR   ⍽ FED   X PRO   ⍽ PRS   ⍽ SEG   ⍽ SEG-S			20.165 (1) (g)
6. Fiscal Effect of Implementing the Rule
⍽ No Fiscal Effect ⍽ Indeterminate	⍽ Increase Existing Revenues ⍽ Decrease Existing Revenues		X Increase Costs X Could Absorb Within Agency's Budget ⍽ Decrease Cost
7. The Rule Will Impact the Following (Check All That Apply)
⍽ State's Economy ⍽ Local Government Units		⍽ Specific Businesses/Sectors ⍽ Public Utility Rate Payers ⍽ Small Businesses (if checked, complete Attachment A)
8. Would Implementation and Compliance Costs Be Greater Than $20 million? ⍽ Yes   X No
9. Policy Problem Addressed by the Rule
The proposed rule clarifies and updates the educational and supervised training requirements for a person credentialed by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board to treat alcohol or substance dependency as a specialty.
10. Summary of the businesses, business sectors, associations representing business, local governmental units, and individuals that may be affected by the proposed rule that were contacted for comments.
The rule was posted for 14 days for economic impact comments and none were received.
11. Identify the local governmental units that participated in the development of this EIA.
None. This will not affect local governmental units.
12. Summary of Rule's Economic and Fiscal Impact on Specific Businesses, Business Sectors, Public Utility Rate Payers, Local Governmental Units and the State's Economy as a Whole (Include Implementation and Compliance Costs Expected to be Incurred)
This rule will not have an economic and fiscal impact on businesses, business sectors, public utility rate payers, local governmental units and the state's economy as a whole.
13. Benefits of Implementing the Rule and Alternative(s) to Implementing the Rule
The benefit is to clearly delineate the requirements for a person credentialed by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board to treat alcohol or substance dependency as a specialty.
14. Long Range Implications of Implementing the Rule
The long range implication is the requirements are clearer and have been updated to reflect current practices and trends.
15. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Federal Government
None
16. Compare With Approaches Being Used by Neighboring States (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota)
Our neighboring states to not have requirements for a marriage and family therapist, professional counselor or social worker to obtain specified education or training to specialize in substance use disorder treatment.
17. Contact Name				18. Contact Phone Number
Sharon Henes				[phone]

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Notice of Hearings

Transportation

rulemaking_notices CR 14-061 CR 14-061, EmR1421

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to ss. 227.17 and 227.24 (4), Stats., the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (“WisDOT") will hold a public hearing on EmR1421, an emergency rule and proposed permanent rule that will revise Wis. Admin. Code. ch. Trans 102, relating to operator's licenses and identification cards.

Hearing Information

Date:   Thursday, December 11, 2014
Time:   6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location:   Marquette University High School
  Cannon Commons
  3401 W. Wisconsin Avenue
  Milwaukee, WI 53208

If you have special needs or circumstances regarding communication or accessibility at a hearing, please call Jennifer Peters, Administrative Rulemaking Coordinator, at [phone] prior to the hearing date. Accommodations such as ASL interpreters, English translators, or materials in audio format will be made available on request to the fullest extent possible.

Appearances at the Hearing and Written Comments

Interested persons are invited to appear at the hearing and will be afforded the opportunity to make an oral presentation of their positions. Persons making oral presentations are requested to submit their written comments. WisDOT will accept written comments until December 18, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. Written comments may be sent to Patrick Fernan, Administrator, WisDOT Division of Motor Vehicles, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 225, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, [e-mail].

Copies of the Rule

You may receive a paper copy of the rules or fiscal estimate by contacting Jennifer Peters, Administrative Rulemaking Coordinator at WisDOT Office of General Counsel, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 115B, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, [e-mail]. A copy of the rule is available at http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov. This site allows you to view documents associated with this emergency rule and proposed permanent rule promulgation.

Analysis Prepared by the Department of Transportation

Statutes interpreted

Statutes Interpreted: Sections 343.14, 343.50, Stats.

Statutory authority

Statutory Authority: Sections 85.16 (1), 343.02 (1), 343.14, and 343.50, Stats.

Explanation of statutory authority

Wis. Stat. ss. 343.14 and 343.50(4) specify the contents of applications for identification cards and authorizes the Department to require such information as the Department considers appropriate to identify the applicant.

Wis. Stat. s. 343.50 requires the Department to issue identification cards.

Wis. Stat. s. 343.50 (5) (a) 3. prohibits the Department from charging a fee for an identification card requested by a qualified applicant who requests it free of charge for purposes of voting.

Wis. Stat. s. 343.02 (1) authorizes the Department to promulgate such rules concerning ID cards that the Secretary considers necessary.

Wis. Stat. s. 85.16 (1) authorizes the Secretary of the Department to make rules deemed necessary to the discharge of the powers, duties and functions vested in the department.

Related statutes and rules

Wis. Stat. s. 343.50 requires the Department to issue identification cards.

Section Trans 102.15, Wis. Adm. Code, requires proof of identification for issuance, renewal, reissuance, reinstatement or duplicate driver license or identification card, and specifies the acceptable documentary proof. That section also establishes a petition process under which an applicant may request an exception to the documentary proof requirements for name and date of birth.

Plain language analysis

Background

The Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (“DMV") has evaluated the holding in Milwaukee Branch of NAACP v. Walker, 2014 WI 98, 851 N.W. 2d 262, and current statutes and has determined that rulemaking is appropriate to harmonize the two. In that case, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld this state's law that requires presentation of specified identification, including identification cards issued by the Department, as a condition of voting (commonly referred to as the “Voter ID law"). The court found that the existing petition process allowed applicants to obtain an identification card required for voting without payment of any fee to a government agency.

This rulemaking is intended to prescribe the manner in which DMV can issue ID cards to individuals requesting them free of charge for voting purposes consistent with the holding in NAACP v. Walker and current statutes. The Department has a petition process that allows identification card applicants to provide secondary proof of name and date of birth in the event a birth certificate is unavailable. But the Department does not currently consider a document that is available upon payment of a fee to a government agency to be “unavailable" for the purpose of using the petition process.

Rule content

This rule considers any document that is required to be submitted as part of an application for an identification card requested without charge for voting purposes to be considered “unavailable" if the applicant does not have the document and cannot obtain the document without payment of a fee to a government agency. In such cases, the Department will request the applicant provide his or her name, date of birth, place of birth and other birth information. The Department will then verify that birth information with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and, if confirmed, will issue the identification card. If the birth record information or naturalization information cannot be confirmed, the Administrator of DMV may approve secondary documentary proof of name, date of birth and U.S. citizenship.

Section 1 specifies that an identification card issued under the petition process must be readily identifiable as non-compliant with the federal REAL-ID law, similar to the treatment of certain driver's licenses by s. 343.03 (3r), Stats.

Section 2 establishes qualifications for issuance of an identification card without charge for voting purposes, and prohibits the Department from inquiring further about the applicant's qualifications to vote.