Thursday, April 30, 1998
10:29 P.M.
Ninety-Third Regular Session
The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Senator Brian Rude.
Senator Ellis, with unanimous consent, asked that the roll call, pledge and leave from the extraordinary session be applied to the regular session.
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State of Wisconsin
April 28, 1998
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to Senate Rule
20, I have made the following appointment to Senate committee:
To the committee on Transportation, Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Senator Decker.
With regard to the members of the minority party, the appointment reflects the recommendation of that caucus.
Sincerely,
Michael Ellis
Chair, Committee on Senate Organization
State of Wisconsin
April 30, 1998
The Honorable, The Senate:
Assembly Bill 331, introduced on May 1, 1997, listed me as a cosponsor. I should not be listed as a cosponsor. I ask that the Senate Journal reflect my wishes not to be a cosponsor of Assembly Bill 331.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Kimberly M. Plache
State Senator
State of Wisconsin
Department of Commerce
April 24, 1998
The Honorable, The Senate:
In accordance with s.
560.03(15), the Department of Commerce is required to submit an annual report to the legislature analyzing the use of IRB financing authorized under Section
66.521 of Wisconsin Statutes, and report on the benefits of that use. The Department of Commerce is also required to submit a summary of the employment impact estimates required under Section
560.034(2) of Wisconsin Statutes.
I am respectfully submitting the attached Industrial Revenue Bond Activity Report. If you have any questions concerning the report or would like to obtain copies, please contact Deb Daly in the Division of Community Development at 608/267-3895.
Sincerely,
William J. McCoshen
Secretary
State of Wisconsin
Joint Department of Commerce/Department of Natural Resources
The Honorable, The Legislature:
On behalf of the Department of Commerce and the Department of Natual Resources, we are pleased to provide you with this report. The report summarizes the efforts to-date of the Department of Commerce and the Department of Natural Resources to honor the commitments that each agency made under the Memorandum of understanding on Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control.
Both agencies recognize that there are many challenges ahead to full implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding as state agencies reorganize and adjust to shifting priorities and budgetary constraints. Despite these challenges, the Department of Commerce and the Department of Natural Resouces remain committed to the success of state-administered erosion and sediment control programs and are prepared to work in partnership together and with other state agencies and local municipalities on this important water quality protection effort.
Sincerely,
William J. McCoshen, Secretary
Department of Commerce
George E. Meyer, Secretary
Department of Natural Resources
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
To the Honorable, the Senate:
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
Office of the Governor
April 28, 1998
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
