Sincerely,
Douglas La follette
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
To the Honorable, the Senate:
Sincerely,
Douglas La follette
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
Department of Justice
June 27, 1996
The Honorable, The Legislature:
1991 Wisconsin Act 194 became effective in April, 1992, and established a Class A misdemeanor penalty for harassment accompanied by a credible threat of death or severe harm or that occurs while the actor is subject to a restraining order limiting contact with the victim. Act 194 increased the penalty to a Class E felony for a second violation involving the same victim within a seven year period.
In the subsequent legislative session,
1993 Wisconsin Act 96 was enacted which defined "stalking" as intentionally maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear harm to one's self or family. The penalty for stalking was set at either a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony depending on the circumstances of the act. Under s.
165.829, this act required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide an annual report to the legislature detailing arrests and judgments of conviction for violations of s.
940.32 (stalking) and s.
947.013 (harassment) through October 1, 1997.
Attached is a report fulfilling the DOJ requirements by providing information on calendar year 1995 arrests and judgments of conviction for violations of Wisconsin's stalking and harassment statutes.
The arrest information relies on what local law enforcement agencies report to DOJ. While this information can provide an overall profile of stalking and harassment arrests in Wisconsin, it should not be viewed as comprehensive data on all incidents in the state.
I am pleased that the Department of Justice is able to provide this information to the Wisconsin Legislature. Should any member of the Senate or Assembly require additional information, please contact Michael Moschkau, Director of the Crime Information Bureau, at 266-7399.
Sincerely,
James E. Doyle
Attorney General
State of Wisconsin
Gaming Commission
January 5, 1996
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I am submitting the October 31, 1995 quarterly report of the Wisconsin Gaming Commission as required by s.565.37(3), Wis. Stats., Lottery sales and financial information, and s.562.02(1)(g), Wis. Stats., Racing statistical information.
If there are any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (608)266-1645.
Sincerely,
f. Scott Scepaniak
Chairman
State of Wisconsin
Gaming Commission
March 22, 1996
The Honorable, The Legislature:
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I am submitting the quarterly, fiscal year -to-date report of the Wisconsin Gaming Commission for the period ending December 31, 1995 as required by s.
565.37(3), Wis. Stats., Lottery sales and financial information, and s.562.02(1)(g), Wis. Stats., Racing statistical information.
If there are any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (608)266-1645.
Sincerely,
f. scott scepaniak
Chairman
State of Wisconsin
Investment Board
July 1, 1996
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Under
1995 Act 274, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board is to provide an annual report to the Legislature regarding the Board's investment goals, strategies and performance. Section 30(2) of the Act provides for this initial report on July 1.
In response to the requirements of Act 274, this report addresses a wide range of specific topics, including risk management, use of derivatives and our investments in Wisconsin. An Executive Summary highlights key points in the report.
We are taking substantial steps to ensure that our risk management activities reflect the best practices in the industry. We appreciate your continuing support in helping us to reach that goal. Please contact me if you have comments or questions about the report.
Sincerely,
Patricia Lipton
Executive Director
State of Wisconsin
State Interagency Land Use Council
July 1, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
On behalf of the State Interagency Land Use Council and in compliance with Executive Order #236, I am pleased to submit this report on land use.
While this is the council's final report, it is more properly viewed as a beginning point for a renewed commitment at all levels of government in Wisconsin to manage land and other resources in the best interests of future generations. The report recommends many specific reforms and offers a land use vision for the state. While some new initiatives are proposed, much of the emphasis of this report is on integrating and coordinating existing land use planning activities of the state, county and municipal governments. It also encourages more active citizen involvement and the creation of a statewide land information system.
the council benefited from the insights and hard work of the Strategic Growth Task Force in compiling much of the background information used in the report. In addition to this research, task force members generated many thoughtful reform proposals that are included in this final report.
Council members remain available to assist the state in its future land use activities.
Sincerely,
Mark D. Bugher
Chair
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 27, 1996
TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE:
I am vetoing Senate Bill 606 in its entirety. This bill permits any state or local governmental unit, upon request of any person, to create a customized work product in any medium, compiled from information contained in existing records maintained by that governmental unit that are accessible to that person by law. The bill also allows the governmental unit to charge a reasonable fee for this service, including the direct costs of the reproduction of the records and a reasonable allowance for the labor, materials, and equipment used to produce the product.
I am vetoing this bill because it sets a precedent for the private sector to set the workflow of state agencies by requesting customized work products, even if those requesting the products pay some of the costs associated with their creation. In addition, even though state agencies have the discretion to decide whether or not they would create a customized work product, the current judicial interpretation of the requirements of openness under the Wisconsin Public Records Law suggests that state agencies that deny such requests for customized work products could be challenged and most likely be forced to comply by providing the new product.
I am opposed to expanding current requirements that would only add to the staff time and resources needed to produce customized work products, especially in a time when state and local governments are asked to be more efficient and effective in providing services to the public with limited resources.
Respectfully submitted,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 27, 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
June 27, 1996
To the Honorable, the Senate:
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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
June 27, 1996
TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE:
I have approved
Senate Bill 597 as
1995 Wisconsin Act 461 and deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State. I have exercised my partial veto authority in various sections of this legislation.
Senate Bill 597 establishes new licensing requirements for the following new professions: armored transport services, armored transport service persons, locksmith agencies, locksmiths, private alarm contractor agencies and private alarm contractors. The bill also transfers the authority to issue private security permits from local government to the Department of Regulation and Licensing (DORL) and makes certain changes to the existing licensing requirements for private detectives and private detective agencies.
