Annual Report of Guarantee Funds as of June 30, 2008.
Should you have any questions or comments on the reports, please fell free to call me at 266-1640.
Sincerely,
laura b. morris
Chief Financial Officer
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
August 29, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
Section
55.14(12) of the Wis. Stats. requires the Department of Health Services to submit a report concerning any orders for the involuntary administration of psychotropic medications to individuals who are receiving protective services. Counties and their contract agencies are required to submit copies of these orders to the Department. Sections
51.14(3) and
(8) establish the criteria for issuance of court orders. Eight counties (La Crosse, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oneida, Rock, Washburn, Waushara and Wood) provided copies of protective placement court orders for psychotropic medications in the last year.
Sincerely,
Karen e. timberlake
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
August 29, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
In accordance with s.
1.11(2)(j) Wis. Stats., the Department of Health Services reports that it conducted one Environmental Assessment during the reporting period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
The EA was done for the project to construct a 300 bed addition at the Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston, WI. It was determined that the construction of this project does not have a significant negative effect on the environment.
Sincerely,
karen e. timberlake
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
August 29, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
S883
Section
227.485 (9) Wis. Stats. requires the Department to submit a report concerning decisions and resulting payments of attorney fees and related legal costs. Attorney fees and other legal costs are to be paid whenever the opposing party to an agency's Chapter
227 hearing prevails and it is determined the agency's position was not substantially justified. The attached report reflects payments made during SFY 2008.
In addition, under s.
814.245 (10) Wis. Stats., the Department is required to report any awards granted to the Department regarding frivolous motions brought against this Department. In SFY 2008, no motions of opposing parties were found to be frivolous. Consequently, the Department has no awards to report.
Sincerely,
karen e. timberlake
Secretary
Referred to committee on Health, Human Services, Insurance, and Job Creation.
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Relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for facilities engaged in the secondary production of aluminum.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, August 28, 2008
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Relating to child care centers.
Submitted by Department of Health and Family Services.
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Tax Fairness and Family Prosperity, August 28, 2008
.
Relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for halogenated solvent cleaners and the NESHAP general provisions.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, August 28, 2008
.
Relating to the uniform dwelling code.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail, August 28, 2008
.
Relating to the 2008 migratory game bird seasons and waterfowl hunting zones.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources, August 28, 2008
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Relating to establishment of birth cost orders based on child support guidelines.
Submitted by Department of Workforce Development .
Report received from Agency, August 27, 2008.
Referred to committee on Tax Fairness and Family Prosperity, August 28, 2008
.
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The committee on Agriculture and Higher Education reports and recommends:
Relating to continuing education, informed consent and recordkeeping.
No action taken.
Kathleen Vinehout
Chairperson
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The committee on Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs reports and recommends:
Relating to how to use approved forms for the practice of real estate.
No action taken.
Spencer Coggs
Chairperson
