State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 19, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Sell
, Steven D.,
of Oxford, as Administrator of the Division of Emergency Government, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on State Government Operations and Corrections.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 18, 1996
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
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 18, 1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have approved
Senate Bill 565 with several partial vetoes as
1995 Wisconsin Act 216 and deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State.
This government operations bill primarily corrects drafting errors made in
1995 Wisconsin Act 27, the biennial budget bill. It also contains several changes needed to effectively administer several programs created or modified in Act 27.
I have exercised the partial veto in Section 9101. This partial veto eliminates a nonstatutory provision which requires the Department of Administration to decrease appropriations from a program revenue or program revenue-service appropriation by $32,400 for fiscal year 1995-96 and $32,400 for fiscal year 1996-97 and decrease 1.0 PR position authorized for the department. In addition, the Secretary of Administration must notify the co-chairpersons of the Joint Committee on Finance no later than June 1, 1996, of the proposed decrease in funding and position authority under the 14-day passive review process.
I am vetoing this provision because this funding and position authority reduction was already decreased under the Land Information Board's standard budget adjustments in
1995 Wisconsin Act 27. The additional reduction in the Department of Administration's program revenue appropriation would be viewed as eliminating funding and a position twice.
I have exercised the partial veto in Sections 60g, 9247, and 9462(3u) . Sections 60g, 9247, and 9462(3u) eliminate, beginning in FY97, $178,300 SEG and 2.0 FTE positions in the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and decrease the number of unclassified division administrators in the Wisconsin Gaming Board. I am vetoing these provisions to retain funding and position authority for the Department of Revenue and to retain the authority to appoint three division administrators outside the classified service of the Gaming Board.
These vetoes will better effectuate the transfer of the state lottery from the Gaming Commission to DOR. In addition, the Gaming Board will retain its existing flexibility to hire division administrators outside the classified service to help meet the challenges ahead.
I have also exercised the partial veto in Section 9162(3m). This provision prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from charging any sponsor of Farm Progress Days 1996 for any costs of state traffic patrol services incurred by DOT associated with Farm Progress Days 1996.
I am vetoing this provision because it sets a precedent for legislatively limiting DOT's flexibility to recoup unbudgeted costs associated with traffic control for special events. However, I am fully supportive of the goals of this provision and request that the DOT Secretary provide traffic services to Farm Progress Days 1996 at no charge.
Respectfully submitted,
tommy g. thompson
Governor
Office of the Governor
April 19, 1996
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
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 22, 1996
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
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 22, 1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have approved
Senate Bill 632 as
1995 Wisconsin Act 255 and have deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State. I have exercised the partial veto in Sections 42, 43 and 52 (in part).
Under current law, all pay received by military personnel below the grade of commissioned officer in a combat zone and for up to $500 per month of pay received by commissioned officers is exempt from state income taxes. SB 632 expands this state income tax exemption to reservists serving in Operation Balkan Endeavor.
I am vetoing Sections 42, 43 and 52, in part, to remove an inconsistency between federal and state tax law. Instead, through the adoption of recently enacted federal tax law, pay received would be exempted not only for reservists serving in Operation Balkan Endeavor but broadened to include all military personnel. The Department of Revenue has asked the Legislature to adopt this federal law change by updating its reference to the Internal Revenue Code in Chapter
71, Wis. Stats.
In addition, federal tax law raised the officers pay exemption from $500 per month to the maximum amount of income that could be excluded by enlisted personnel, which is currently, $4,100 per month. Through the partial veto, officers will not be limited to $500 per month but will benefit from the increased pay exclusion under new federal law.
I am a proud supporter of the men and women who serve our country. SB 632 overall provides these men and women with increased opportunities for eligibility for veterans benefits while maintaining proper state tax relief for their service and sacrifice for our country.
Respectfully submitted,
tommy g. Thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 23, 1996
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
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
April 22, 1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have approved
Senate Bill 402 as
1995 Wisconsin Act 274 and have deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State. I have exercised the partial veto in sections 3m and 30 (3).
Senate Bill 402 increases the legislative oversight of the State Investment Board and creates a more structured management framework. The increased reporting requirements will enable the board to keep fund participants fully informed of the Investment Board's goals, and long-term progress in meeting these goals. An increase in the outside management limit will foster efficiency, and the additional Board member will increase the diversity and experience of the Board.
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I am vetoing sections 3m and 30 (3), which pertain to Board officers, because I believe the authority to designate the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Board should reside with the Governor. Under this legislation, the Governor appoints six of the nine Board members, which means that ultimate responsibility for the Board's actions resides with the appointing authority for these positions. Repealing my authority to designate these officers, including the current officers, contradicts the responsibility which comes with appointing a majority of the Board members. Further, a newly elected Governor should have the prerogative to select the chairperson after taking office, rather than relying on the consensus of board members appointed by his or her predecessor.
I support the other provisions of SB 40, and believe it addresses timely issues surrounding risk management and legislative oversight of the Investment Board.
Respectfully submitted,
tommy g. Thompson
Governor
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Relating to requirements for malpractice insurance coverage for advanced practice nurse prescribers.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, April 22, 1996.
Referred to committee on Business, Economic Development and Urban Affairs, April 24, 1996
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The committee on Health, Human Services and Aging reports and recommends:
Relating to grants for prevention of lead poisoning or exposure to lead.
No action taken.
Carol Buettner
Chairperson
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Chief Clerk's Report
The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 478
