I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
Passed and asks concurrence in:
Senate Bill 8
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Senate Bill 8
Relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
By
Senators
Cowles, Leibham, Darling, A. Lasee, Harsdorf, Kanavas and Lazich; cosponsored by Representatives Huebsch, Jensen, Krawczyk, Ainsworth, Bies, Lassa, Freese, Seratti, M. Lehman, Hahn, Ott, Stone, Van Roy, McCormick and Albers.
To committee on Energy and Utilities.
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Reference Bureau Corrections
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Resolution 3
1. Page 5, line 8: delete "rules" and substitute "rule".
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Referral of Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation
Madison
December 5, 2002
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
In 1999 the State Legislature included a $75,000 annual grant in the state budget to be matched with $25,000 of private funds for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and promoting the Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail. The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation (IAPTF) was delighted to be the recipient of that grant in 2000, 2001 and 2002. It is with a great deal of pride that I submit our final report for the year 2002, as required by statute s.
23.295.
The protection, development and management of the Ice Age Trail is dependent on partnerships. The Trail's primary partners, including the National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and IAPTF, work closely with county governments and other municipalities, and with local volunteers from around the state. In 2002 alone, over 5,000 volunteers provided an "in kind" match of over 73,000 hours spent in support of the trail. When translated into dollars their contribution equals more than $1,000,000 annually - really quite extraordinary.
We genuinely appreciate your continuing support and your true partnership. Please call me at 608-663-1240 with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Christine Thisted
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Tourism.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Madison
January 30, 2003
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
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Included with this correspondence, I am submitting the report of the Department of Administration, Division of Gaming (Gaming), for the second quarter of fiscal year 2003 (October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002). As required by s.
562.02 (1)(g), Wis. Stats., the attached materials contain pari-mutuel wagering and racing statistical information, as well as the revenues for the program areas of Racing, Charitable Gaming, Bingo and Indian Gaming.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Meek at (608) 270-2535.
Sincerely,
Linda Minash
Deputy Division Administrator
Referred to committee on State Affairs.
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Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
Madison
January 15, 2003
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
This biennial report on the operations and performance of the Legislative Audit Bureau covers the period January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002. It summarizes the Bureau's statutory responsibilities and reports and is required under s.
13.94(1)(j), Wis. Stats.
The Bureau conducts financial and program evaluation audits to assist the Legislature in its oversight of executive branch agencies. The Bureau's reports are received and reviewed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. On December 31, 2002, Audit Committee members were:
Rep. Joseph Leibham Sen. Gary George
Rep. Samantha Kerkman Sen. Judy Robson
Rep. John Gard Sen. Brian Burke
Rep. David Cullen Sen. Joanne Huelsman
Rep. Barb Gronemus Sen. Mary Lazich
Senator Huelsman was appointed to the committee effective August 10, 2001, replacing Senator Peggy Rosenzweig. Representative Gronemus was appointed to the committee effective May 16, 2001, replacing Representative James Kreuser.
During the biennium we published 45 numbered reports that include independent financial and compliance audits, management reviews, and program evaluations. We also released shorter, unnumbered reports or letters to address individual legislators' or the Audit Committee's requests for information on narrowly defined issues, and in response to state or federal funding requirements. We are proud to deliver accurate, timely, and useful analyses that enhance the accountability of state government, and we look forward to serving the Legislature, the Governor, and the people of Wisconsin in the coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
