Noes, 2 - Senators A. Lasee and Zien.
Alice Clausing
Chairperson
The committee on Labor, Transportation and Financial Institutions reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 68
Relating to: changing the name of the department of industry, labor and job development to the department of workforce development.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators Plache, C. Potter, Moore, Decker, Zien, Darling and Farrow.
Noes, 0 - None.
Kimberly Plache
Chairperson
The committee on Senate Organization reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: the salary of the research director of the joint survey committee on retirement systems.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Chvala, Risser, Moen, Ellis and Rude.
Noes, 0 - None.
Assembly Joint Resolution 25
Relating to: the life and public service of Eugene Zdroik.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Chvala, Risser, Moen, Ellis and Rude.
Noes, 0 - None.
Assembly Joint Resolution 32
Relating to: the life and public service of John Lyons Doyne.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Chvala, Risser, Moen, Ellis and Rude.
Noes, 0 - None.
Charles Chvala
Chairperson
State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
February 4, 1997
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required by s.13.94(1)(n), Wis. Stats., we have completed an evaluation of the Multifamily Dwelling Code, which establishes statewide minimum and maximum construction standards for housing units that are typically two-or three-story, four-to eight-unit apartment buildings. The former Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations was directed by statute to establish the Multifamily Dwelling Code, which took effect in April 1995. Following reorganization of state agency functions, responsibility for enforcement was transferred to the Department of Commerce in 1996.
The code remains somewhat controversial among some local officials, including some local fire officials, because communities no longer have the authority to establish stricter local standards, which were allowable under the State's previous minimum standards. On the other hand, some local fire officials believe overall safety has increased because the new uniform code has more safety requirements than the previous statewide minimum standards, which few municipalities strengthened by enacting additional safety-related ordinances. In addition, builders believe the uniform building requirements reduce design costs. In response to technical concerns expressed during its implementation, the code was revised in August 1995 and July 1996. The Department plans to conduct another review in 1997, which could address continuing concerns.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by staff in the Department of Commerce, members of the Multifamily Dwelling Council, and representatives of municipalities we contacted during the course of this evaluation. The Department's response is Appendix I.
Sincerely,
Dale cattanach
State Auditor
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Relating to immunization of students.
Submitted by Department of Health and Social Services.
Report received from Agency, March 4, 1997.
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Aging, Corrections, Veterans and Military Affairs,
March 6, 1997 .
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Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00 A.M..
Adjourned.
10:01 A.M.
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Senate amendment 1 to Senate Bill 78 offered by Senator C. Potter.
