September 28, 2001
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
I am pleased to submit to the Wisconsin Legislature the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Annual Report, as required by Chapter
233 Wisconsin Statutes. Our 2000-2001 fiscal year highlights include achieving our financial goals, increased collaboration among the UW Health partners, and development of a five-year Strategic Plan.
Though challenged by staffing shortages, rising costs and reduced reimbursements, UWHC Administration has developed a sound strategy to address today's needs while preparing us for the future. We are confident that we will continue to serve our mission of patient care, education, research and community service, as well as retain our reputation as one of the best hospitals in the country.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Legislature for the confidence they have shown in our institution by authorizing the continuation of our affiliation agreement with the University of Wisconsin for the next five years. If you have any questions about our Annual Report or would like additional information please contact me at 263-8025.
Sincerely,
Donna K. Sollenberger
President and Chief Executive Officer
Referred to committee on Health.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs
Madison
September 28, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
In compliance with section 45.35 (3d)(b), Wis. Stats., as created by
1989 Wisconsin Act 36, the Council of Veterans Programs and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) are jointly submitting the attached general summary report of the activities and membership over the past two years of the Council and the organizations represented on the Council.
Organizations not yet reporting are the American Legion, AMVETS, American Red Cross, Army-Navy Union, Federation for Culturally Diverse Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, National Association for Black Veterans and the Navy Club of USA.
The information contained in the report was compiled by WDVA staff and the Council Chair from materials submitted by the representative from each organization on the Council.
Sincerely,
William Kloster
Executive Assistant
Referred to committee on Veterans and Military Affairs.
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Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Director of State Courts
Madison
October 1, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Pursuant to s.
758.19 (5)(i), Wis Stats., the information reported to the Director of State Courts under ss.
758.19 (5)(e) and
758.19 (6)(d), Wis. Stats., by Wisconsin's counties has been compiled and is herein submitted. Under ss.
758.19 (5)(e) and
758.19 (6)(d), Wis. Stats., each county is required to submit an annual report to the Director of State Courts which provides information on the actual amount expended in the previous calendar year for court costs relating to the circuit court support and the guardian ad litem payment programs.
Sincerely,
J. Denis Moran
Director of State Courts
Referred to committee on Children and Families.
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
Department of Corrections
Department of Health and Family Services
Madison
October 1, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Pursuant to
1999 Wisconsin Act 109, Section
88, the Department of Transportation, Corrections, and Health and Family Services were required to "jointly study and evaluate the desirability of using treatment programs and other alternatives to incarceration as a way to reduce the length of incarceration or the need for incarceration of persons convicted of a second or subsequent violation of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, controlled substance or other drug."
The Act further indicated that the results of this study be reported to the Legislature no later than October 1, 2001 under sec. 13.172 (3), Wis. Stats.
Our respective departments commissioned this study to be conducted by the Dieringer Research Group, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their study report, "Alternatives to Incarceration for Repeat Drunk Driving," is enclosed.
The opinions, findings and recommendations expressed in the enclosed report are those of The Dieringer Research Group and are not necessarily those of the Departments that sponsored this research.
Sincerely,
Terry Mulcahy, P.E.
Secretary, Department of Transportation
Jon Litscher
Secretary, Department of Corrections
Phyllis Dube
Secretary, Department of Health and Family Services
Referred to committee on Highway Safety.
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Representative Bock asked uanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representative Williams. Granted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 59
Relating to: proclaiming September 11th of each year as a State Day of Remembrance.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
59 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Black asked unanimous consent that all members of the Assembly be made coauthors of Assembly Joint Resolution 59. Granted.
Representative Foti asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 59 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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Special Guest
Speaker Jensen introduced special guests seated in the galleries for today's session:
Lieutenant Mike Dibble, Firefighter Paul Komarck, Firefighter Matt Schwister, Firefighter John Clark and Apparatus Engineer Doug Freese from the Madison Fire Department.
Chief Lawrence A. Gardner, Firefighter Leonard J. Schaefer, Deputy Chief Douglas A. Holton, Fire Lieutenant James A. Hardy and Administrative Lieutenant Deborah A. Karner from the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Sergeant Michael Hartert, Officer David Droster, Officer Gregg Duran, Officer Kristen Felsman and Officer Clarence Pratt from the Milwaukee Police Department.
Officer Theresa McKenzie, Officer Eric Anderson and Officer Linda Baehmann from the Madison Police Department.
American Red Cross Emergency Services Director Susan Wheeler and Linda Anderson.
Assembly Joint Resolution 60
Relating to: commending the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the United States armed forces, and the servicemen and servicewomen called into duty in connection with Operation Enduring Freedom.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
60 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Black asked unanimous consent that all members of the Assembly be made coauthors of Assembly Joint Resolution 60. Granted.
Representative Foti asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 60 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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Speaker Jensen introduced special guests seated in the galleries for today's session:
Major General James G. Blaney and Brigadier General Albert H. Wilkening from the Wisconsin National Guard.
Representative Gundrum, who is a First Lieutenant in the Army Reserves and Representative Nass, who is a Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard, thanking them for their dedicated service.
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Secretary Ray Boland of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Major Jason M. Barrett who is the Commanding Officer US Marine Corps Reserve, Major Darin M. Clay from the US Marine Corps and Naval ROTC and Gunnery Sergeant Richard Larson of USMC.
Commander Scott Taube from Naval ROTC and Lieutenant Commander Richard T. Ouellette from Naval Reserve.
Speaker Jensen recognized eight Representatives who flew to Madison from Milwaukee today, to help build public confidence in flying. They were Representatives Gundrum, Jeskewitz, Plale, Sinicki, Staskunas, Stone, Walker and Wasserman.
Speaker Jensen thanked Assembly Chief Clerk John Scocos, who is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, for his dedicated service.
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Representative Vrakas asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
11:32 A.M.
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2:10 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Foti asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Speaker Jensen in the chair.
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