State of Wisconsin
January 31, 1997
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to section 13.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Senate Rule
5, I do hereby appoint Donna J. Doyle as Assistant Chief Clerk of the Wisconsin Senate, giving her all powers and duties as are derived from and inherent in said position and to perform the duties and functions of the office in the absence of the Senate Chief Clerk.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Schneider
Senate Chief Clerk
State of Wisconsin
Joint Legislative Council
January 31, 1997
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is a copy of the
1996 Annual Report of the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, submitted to the Legislature pursuant to s.
227.15 (5), Stats. Copies have been distributed to the offices of each member of the Legislature.
The Report covers the 17th full calendar year of operation of the Rules Clearinghouse. I trust that it will be found to be informative.
Sincerely,
David J. Stute
Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Corrections
January 30, 1997
The Honorable, The Legislature:
The following information is provided for your consideration and review pursuant to a 301.03(6m) WI STATS. The figures below cover the period from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996.
1.
There were 27 inmates transferred involuntarily from a prison to a mental health institute under s.
51.20(13)(A)4. All but four were committed for outpatient treatment. Of the four committed for inpatient treatment, one person was committed at the end of his sentence and the other three stayed an average of 97 days.
No inmates transferred voluntarily from a prison to a mental health institute.
2.
2,172 inmates underwent voluntary treatment with psychotropic drugs. 27 inmates were treated with psychotropic drugs on an involuntary basis.
The types of medication used include antipsychotic drugs, antidepressant drugs, antianxiety drugs, mood stabilizers, anti-parkinsonian medications, and medication for side effects.
3.
Mental Health Services, both psychiatric and psychological, are available at all of the major institutions. Services include chemotherapy, group and individual therapy, psychological, psychiatric, and neuropsychological evaluations, crisis intervention, sex offender groups, anger management groups, and domestic abuse groups.
Inmates who need more intensive mental health services are transferred to the Special Management Unit at Columbia Correctional Institution, the Wisconsin Resource Center, or one of the Mental Health Institutes.
If you need any additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Sullivan
Secretary
Historical Society of Wisconsin
January 29, 1997
The Honorable, The Senate:
I have the pleasure to enclose a status report on submerged cultural resources management activities in Wisconsin for the two years from January 1995 through December 1996. This report is supplied to your office in compliance with Wisconsin statutes 44.47, for distribution to the appropriate standing committees.
If I may be of any other assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at 608/264-6493.
Sincerely,
david j. cooper
State Underwater Archaeologist
Division of Historic Preservation
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
January 28, 1997
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Ruf
, J. Frederic "Fritz",
of Pewaukee, as Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to serve for the term ending February 1, 1999.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Economic Development, Housing and Government Operations.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
January 28, 1997
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Schimming, Brian A.,
of Fitchburg, as Executive Secretary of the Wisconsin Conservation Corps Board, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Agriculture and Environmental Resources.
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Relating to the grounds for discipline for individuals who are credentialed as speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, January 30, 1997.
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Aging, Corrections, Veterans and Military Affairs,
February 5, 1997 .
Relating to continuing medical education for podiatrists.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, January 30, 1997.
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Aging, Corrections, Veterans and Military Affairs,
February 5, 1997 .
