The committee on Labor and Agriculture reports and recommends:
Anderson, Beverly J.,
of Darlington, as a member of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Falstad, David B.,
of Racine, as a member of the Labor and Industry Review Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2007.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Harsdorf, James E.,
of Beldenville, as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Heidepriem, Rebecca L.,
of Milwaukee, as the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Electronic Government, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Holte
, James A.,
of Elk Mound, as a member of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Lust
, Richard O.,
of Verona, as a member of the Auctioneers Examining Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2004.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Main
, Edward D.,
of Madison, as a member of the Deferred Compensation Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
S511
Rogers
, Jean,
of Madison, as a member of the Deferred Compensation Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2003.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Theorin, Carl,
of Merrill, as a member of the Auctioneers Examining Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2004.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 340
Relating to: veterinary postgraduate training permits.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Hansen, Decker, Baumgart, A. Lasee and Harsdorf.
Noes, 0 - None.
David Hansen
Chairperson
The committee on Senate Organization reports and recommends:
Senate Joint Resolution 37
Relating to: Gary Watchke's retirement following an exemplary career as a legislative analyst in the service of the Wisconsin legislature.
Adoption.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Chvala, Risser, Moen, Panzer and A. Lasee.
Noes, 0 - None.
Charles Chvala
Chairperson
The committee on Universities, Housing, and Government Operations reports and recommends:
Bras
, Armando A.,
of Richfield, as a member of the Educational Communications Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
M. Meyer, Moore, Grobschmidt, Hansen, Ellis, Huelsman and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Kilkenny, Thomas J.,
of Brookfield, as a member of the Accounting Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
M. Meyer, Moore, Grobschmidt, Hansen, Ellis, Huelsman and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Mark Meyer
Chairperson
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executive order No. 37
Relating to the Creation of the Governor's Task Force on Jails and Community Corrections
WHEREAS, holding probation and parole violators accountable for their disruptive behavior enhances the safety of communities throughout Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin Sheriffs and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections must work together to maximize the efficiencies of community corrections; and
WHEREAS, through a cooperative effort, Wisconsin Sheriffs, the Department of Corrections and the residents of Wisconsin can realize the benefits of more efficiency in conducting community corrections;
NOW, THEREFORE, I SCOTT McCALLUM, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this State, and specifically by Section
14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby:
Create the Governor's Task Force on Jails and Community Corrections (hereinafter "Task Force") and shall consist of twelve (12) members appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and
2.
Provide that the Governor shall designate one (1) member of the Task Force as chair to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the Governor; and
3.
Provide that the Task Force shall have the following mission:
a. Study the current policies and procedures related to probation and parole holds; and
b. Seek means of efficiency in community corrections for Wisconsin Counties and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections; and
c. Generate solutions and the necessary means of implementation;
4.
Require the Task Force to draft a final report due to the Governor by January 10, 2003; and
5.
Direct the Department of Administration to provide the Task Force with such sums of money as are necessary for travel and operating expenses in accordance with Section
20.505(3)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
6.
Provide that the Task Force shall dissolve when its final report is accepted by the Governor;
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this sixteenth day of January in the year two thousand two.
SCOTT McCALLUM
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
State of Wisconsin
