The Honorable, The Senate:
Attached to this letter is the Environmental Improvement Fund Biennial Report for the 2003-2005 biennium. The report provides information on the activities and operations of the program during the previous biennium. This report is submitted in accordance with s.
281.59(3)(j), Wis. Stats.
If you have any questions regarding the Biennial Report, please contact Bob Ramharter at 266-3915 or Frank Hoadley at 266-2305.
Sincerely,
MICHELE YOUNG
Director, Bureau of Community Financial Assistance
Department of Natural Resources
FRANK HOADLEY
Capital Finance Director
Department of Administration
executive order #127
Relating to a Special Election for the Thrity-third Assembly District
WHEREAS, the Honorable Daniel P. Vrakas, submitted his resignation as a State Representative for the Thirty-third Assembly District, effective October 31, 2005;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to section 8.50(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, order that a special election be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 to fill the vacancy in the Thirty-third Assembly District. A description of the boundaries of the Thirty-third Assembly District as created in the combined cases of Baumgart et al. v. Wendelberger, Case No. 01-C-0121 (E.D. Wis. 2002) and Jensen et al. v. Wendelberger, Case No. 02-C-0366 (E.D. Wis. 2002) are set out in the 2003-04 Wisconsin Statutes following section 4.005. The term for the Thirty-third Assembly District will expire on the first Monday in January, 2007. If a primary is necessary, it shall be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. Circulation of nomination papers for candidates may begin on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, and nomination papers may be filed no later than 5:00 P.M., November 15, 2005 in the office of the State Elections Board. This election shall be held, conducted, canvassed and returned in accordance with law.
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 first day of November in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #128
Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff in Rememberance of Rosa Parks
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2005, Rosa Parks passed away at the age of ninety-two; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Parks courageously defied injustice and by doing so helped to inspire the modern civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, the President has directed that the flag of the United States be lowered to half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in honor of Rosa Parks on the day of her interment;
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE
, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, November 2, 2005, and ending at sunset on that date.
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 first day of November in the year two thousand five.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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Relating to livestock facility siting, and affecting small business.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, November 1, 2005.
Referred to committee on Agriculture and Insurance, November 3, 2005.
Relating to manufactured home parks and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, November 1, 2005.
Referred to committee on Veterans, Homeland Security, Military Affairs, Small Business and Government Reform, November 3, 2005.
Relating to cheating on an examination and breach of examination security.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, November 2, 2005.
Referred to committee on Veterans, Homeland Security, Military Affairs, Small Business and Government Reform, November 3, 2005.
Relating to an all-terrain vehicle registration exemption.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, November 2, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, November 3, 2005.
Relating to all-terrain vehicle noise testing procedures.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, November 2, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, November 3, 2005.
Relating to the implementation and administration of grants for endangered resources.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, November 2, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, November 3, 2005.
Relating to open seasons for commercial clamming on the Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters and the Misissippi River portion of the Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, November 2, 2005.
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation, November 3, 2005.
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The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 11:00 A.M.
10:01 A.M.
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Senate amendment 1 to Senate Bill 415 offered by Senator Brown.
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The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 21
Senate Joint Resolution 32
Senate Joint Resolution 43
Report correctly enrolled on November 3, 2005.
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