Senator Chuck Chvala
Minority Leader
State of Wisconsin
Senator Michael G. Ellis
October 25, 1995
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Senate Rule
20, I have made the following appointment to a Senate Committe:
Joint committee on Finance; Senator Russell Decker.
With regards to members of the minority party, the appointments reflect recommendations of that caucus.
Sincerely,
Michael G. Ellis, Chair
Committee on Senate Organization
State of Wisconsin
Office of Justice Assistance
October 5, 1995
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As the Chair of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission, I am pleased to submit the attached Progress Report for calendar year 1994, which describes the occurrences and activities that were associated with the Commission's administration of Wisconsin's 1994-1996 Juvenile Justice Plan. Highlights include the following:
* Federal Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) subgrants were awarded to 25 local and state projects in several program areas -- including secure detention staffing and programs, non-secure alternatives to jail, early intervention, serious/violent offender services, and juvenile justice system improvements.
* The number of secure detention beds statewide increased from 270 to 343 beds. This increase in bed space is due to several detention centers implementing "double-ceiling" to increase their capacities. In addition, one county began operating a new juvenile secure detention facility in 1994, while a second county replaced its "co-located" facility with a larger "stand-along" facility.
* Despite the increase in the number of detention beds, counties throughout Wisconsin were periodically unable to procure bed space, particularly on Fridays and weekends, evidencing a continuing need for additional beds.
* Revisions to Chapter
DOC 346 of the Administrative Code setting juvenile secure detention program standards in the areas of education, recreation, structured out-of-cell activities, and living space needs were adopted in October 1994.
* Wisconsin maintained and solidified its compliance with the juvenile jail removal provisions under the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), as the number of out-of-compliance jail detentions decreased from 437 in 1993 to 105 in 1994.
* A recently completed study of secure detention facilities found no appreciable difference in the operational effectiveness of facilities that "share" staff with adult jails, as compared with facilities that employ "separate" detention staff.
* Consistent with the requirements under the JJDPA, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was awarded a $149,798 subgrant to perform a detailed analysis of disproportionate secure confinement of minorities within the juvenile justice system of five counties, including the factors contributing to and strategies for reducing such minority confinement. The Study is expected to be completed by the end of 1995.
* Wisconsin was awarded $252,000 in Title V Delinquency Prevention Incentive Grant funds from OJJDP in October 1994, to be awarded to counties and municipalities in 1995. In November 1994, a one-day Key Leaders Orientation on strategies for risk-focused analysis of delinquency conduct and prevention programs was attended by representatives from 18 communities.
The Commission is proud of the accomplishments of the numerous local and state juvenile justice and law enforcement agencies, and looks forward to continuing to provide funding for effective programs that encourage early intervention services for children committing minor offenses, address serious and violent offender needs, and meet the demand for secure and nonsecure detention services.
Sincerely,
kathleen M. Arthur
Chair of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Commission
Wisconsin Technical College System Board
October 19, 1995
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Pursuant to Wis. Stats. ss 38.12 (11), this is to notify you that all sixteen districts of the Wisconsin Technical College System have provided the required materials, information and orientations on sexual assault and sexual harassment. Information and materials are provided in student handbooks, information flyers, resource guides, student newspapers, booklets, college policies, and verbal orientation sessions. Assurances from the districts and sample materials are on file in our office and are available upon request.
If you need additional information or have any questions on this matter, please contact Mr. Keith Krinke, Director, Human Resources at 266-1844.
Sincerely,
Dwight A. York
State Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Development
October 18, 1995
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Section
66.46 (13) of the Wisconsin Statutes requires the Department of Development to provide a report indicating the social, economic, and financial effects and impacts of Tax Incremental Financing projects in Wisconsin.
Pursuant to the process outlined in s.
13.172(3), stats., I am respectfully submitting the attached 1993-95 Biennial Report on Tax Incremental Financing (TIF). If you have any questions concerning the report please contact Ann Bourque at 266-2423, or to obtain copies, please contact Bev Haberman in our Division of Policy and Information at 608/266-5381.
Sincerely,
William J. Mccoshen
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
September 29, 1995
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 234.165(2)(b)(3), I am submitting to the presiding officer of each House the 1995-96 WHEDA plan, Dividends for Wisconsin. I have made no amendments to the Plan.
Sincerely,
tommy G. thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
October 25, 1995
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
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Relating to the ability of a dentist to delegate remediable portions of an oral prophylaxis to an unlicensed person.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, October 20, 1995.
Referred to committee on Business, Economic Development and Urban Affairs, October 25, 1995.
Relating to animal health and diseases of bovine animals, cervidae, goats, south American camelidae and swine.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, October 23, 1995.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs, October 25, 1995.
Relating to the security requirements for motor vehicle dealers and other licensees and the conditions under which financial statements may be required.
Submitted by Department of Transportation.
Report received from Agency, October 18, 1995.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs, October 25, 1995.
Relating to proposed legislation establishing vehicle weight limit exceptions.
Submitted by Department of Transportation.
Report received from Agency, October 20, 1995.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Local Affairs, October 25, 1995.
Relating to twin trifecta, superfecta and tri-superfecta pools, deduction approvals, animal drug testing and intertrack and simulcast wagering.
