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:
S853
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.
I am exercising my partial veto authority in the following sections:
•Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16, 20, 25, 27, 30, 40 and 41. These sections establish licensing requirements for armored transport services, armored transport service persons, locksmith agencies, locksmiths, private alarm contractor agencies and private alarm contractors.
I am vetoing sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 20, 30, 40 and 41 and the provisions in sections 11, 25 and 27 that apply to armored transport services, armored transport service persons, locksmith agencies, locksmiths, private alarm contractor agencies and private alarm contractors because the regulation of these professions is unnecessary and will not provide a compelling benefit to Wisconsin consumers. Proponents of the bill have not proven that sufficient consumer harm has been done to warrant the need for regulation by the state. Regulation of this type is also anti-competitive and anti-consumer because it increases the costs of these services to consumers while creating barriers to entry that effectively reduce competition.
•Sections 23, 28, 32 and 45(2). These sections: (1) prohibit a private detective agency, armored transport service, locksmith agency or private alarm contractor agency that is a partnership, limited liability company or corporation from obtaining licensure if any member of the partnership or limited liability company or any officer or director of the corporation has been convicted of a felony in this state or elsewhere (and has not been pardoned); (2) prohibit certain employers (such as local and state governments, railroad companies and commercial establishments) from employing unpardoned felons as security personnel; (3) prohibit a private detective agency, armored transport service, locksmith agency or private alarm contractor agency from employing an unpardoned felon in any capacity; (4) prohibit a private detective agency, armored transport service, locksmith agency or private alarm contractor agency from employing an unpardoned felon as a manager; and (5) prohibit an unpardoned felon from obtaining licensure as a private detective, locksmith, armored transport service person or private alarm contractor.
I am vetoing the provisions related to (1), (2), (3) and (4) above because it is inappropriate and unnecessary for the state to become directly involved in the hiring process of private enterprises unless there is a significant threat to the public at large. With respect to the provisions related to (5) above, I am letting stand the prohibition against an unpardoned felon obtaining licensure as a private detective because of the sensitive nature of this occupation (the prohibition against licensing unpardoned felons as locksmiths, armored transport service persons and private alarm contractors is rendered moot by my veto of the provisions establishing licensing requirements for these professions).
•Section 36. This section: (1) requires DORL to revoke the license or permit of any person who has been convicted of a felony (and has not been pardoned); and (2) provides that a person whose license or permit is revoked is eligible to apply for a license or permit ten years after the date of conviction for the felony.
I am vetoing the provision related to (2) above because it is inconsistent with the language and intent of the rest of this legislation, which prohibits an unpardoned felon from obtaining a license or permit.
•⋅Section 39. This section requires DORL to issue an identification card to every individual who is issued a license or permit under this bill. This section also authorizes DORL to charge a fee for issuing or reissuing identification cards and to promulgate any rules necessary to administer this requirement.
I am vetoing this section because it is unnecessary and inefficient for DORL to administer this costly provision. Under current administrative rules (secs. RL 33.03 and 33.04), DORL already has the authority to require private detective agencies to issue identification cards to their employes.
•Section 44. This section: (1) requires all local governments who have issued private security permits to transfer to DORL copies of all records pertaining to private security permits; (2) provides that permits issued by a local government prior to the effective date of this section shall be treated as if they were issued by DORL; and (3) provides that any permit denial or revocation proceeding pending on the effective date of this section is transferred to DORL.
I am vetoing the provision related to (1) above because it is unnecessary, inefficient and costly for these records to be transferred to and stored by DORL. In order to implement the transfer of the authority to issue private security permits from local governments to DORL, it is only necessary for each local government to provide a certified list of active permits that it has issued.
These vetoes affirm the commitment of the Department of Regulation and Licensing to provide effective government regulation of professions where a threat to the well-being of the citizens of this state exists. However, to assure the protection of Wisconsin consumers, I am requesting the Department of Regulation and Licensing to continue to work with professionals in all areas of the security industry to evaluate the need for regulation. I will then consider any byproduct of this evaluation which successfully balances the protection of Wisconsin's consumers with the appropriate level of regulation.
Respectfully submitted,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
Office of the Governor
June 27, 1996
TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE:
I have approved
Senate Bill 521 as
1995 Wisconsin Act 459 and deposited it in the Office of the Secretary of State. I have exercised my partial veto authority in Section 5m.
SB 521 provides $75,000 in fiscal year 1996-97 to award a grant to a nonprofit conservation organization which provides technical assistance and assists in the establishment of nonprofit conservation organizations, such as land trusts. The bill also authorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to award this type of grant annually beginning in fiscal year 1997-98. I support efforts to improve the ability of private land trust and conservation groups to play an active partnership role in the preservation of Wisconsin's natural resources and public recreational opportunities. The partial veto in this bill is meant to ensure that DNR can administer this grant efficiently.
Section 5m requires passive approval by the Joint Committee on Finance before DNR can award a grant to a nonprofit conservation organization. If the Joint Committee on Finance objects to the proposed grant, the co-chairpersons of the committee must notify DNR within 14 days of receiving the grant proposal that a meeting has been scheduled to review the proposed grant and that the grant may not be awarded until the committee gives its approval. I am vetoing this provision because it adds an unnecessary level of review to the award of this grant. Current law and the amendments contained in this bill clearly delineate the conditions under which the grant may be made. Involvement of the Joint Committee on Finance would not improve on this current review mechanism.
I am a proud supporter of efforts to preserve Wisconsin's natural resources and to improve recreational opportunities for Wisconsin's residents. The people of Wisconsin have repeatedly shown their respect for the environment and their desire to preserve it for future generations. SB 521 will enable DNR to better assist the valuable works done by private groups in support of conservation efforts.
Respectfully Submitted,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 21, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
This is to inform you that I am withdrawing the nomination of Byron Ostby as the Interim Commissioner of Railroads.
As you know, I nominated Mr. Rodney Kreunen for appointment as the Initial Commissioner. Therefore, I am withdrawing Mr. Ostby's interim nomination.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 24, 1996
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Probst
, Frank R.,
of Brookfield, as a member of the Accounting Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing, Government Operations and Cultural Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
