Prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau
(April 30
, 2010)
In enrolling, the following correction was made:
1. Page 11, line 17: delete "48" and substitute "48m".
****NOTE: Senate amendment 1 to senate substitute amendment 1 changed the bill section number of SECTION 48. to be 48m. This item corrects a cross-reference to reflect that new bill section number.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of Energy Independence
April 30, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Pursuant to State Statutes 13.172(3) and 16.045(5)(3) the Office of Energy Independence is reporting to your respective office the 2010 Biofuels and Alternative Fuels Use Report for distribution to the respective committees as directed by the Speaker and President.
We have provided 20 reports for distribution as directed by the Speaker and President, and have made the report available for electronic download at the following website:
The report shall remain available for electronic download to the general public, and the Office of Energy Independence will encourage further distribution to officers and employees who use personal motor vehicles on state business and by residents of this state.
Sincerely,
judy ziewacz
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Rural Issues, Biofuels and Information Technology.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
April 30, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This report is transmitted as required by s.
20.002(11)(f), Wisconsin Statutes, (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s.
13.172(3), Wisconsin Statutes) and confirms that the Department of Administration has found it necessary to exercise the "temporary reallocation of balances" authority provided by this section in order to meet payment responsibilities and cover resulting negative cash balances during the month of March 2010.
On March 1, 2010, the Utility Public Benefits Fund cash balance closed at a negative $9.5 million. This negative balance continued through March 31, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $12.4 million. The Utility Public Benefits Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $12.5 million on March 29, 2010. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.
On March 1, 2010, the Permanent Endowment Fund cash balance closed at a negative $2.0 million (its intra-month low). This negative balance continued through March 31, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $2.0 million. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.
On March 1, 2010, the Medical Assistance Trust Fund cash balance closed at a negative $227.3 million. This negative balance continued through March 31, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $315.0 million. The Medical Assistance Trust Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $316.1 million on March 23, 2010. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.
On March 1, 2010, the Police and Fire Protection Fund cash balance closed at a negative $23.1 million (its intra-month low). This negative balance continued through March 31, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $19.4 million. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.
On March 1, 2010, the Conservation Fund cash balance closed at a negative $27.8 million (its intra-month low). This negative balance continued through March 15, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a positive $37.1 million. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.
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The Utility Public Benefits Fund, Permanent Endowment Fund, Medical Assistance Trust Fund, Police and Fire Protection Fund and Conservation Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitations and did not exceed the balances of the funds available for interfund borrowing.
The distribution of interest earnings to investment pool participants is based on the average daily balance in the pool and each fund's share. Therefore, the monthly calculation by the State Controller's Office will automatically reflect the use of these temporary reallocations of balance authority, and as a result, the funds requiring the use of the authority will effectively bear the interest cost.
Sincerely,
michael l. morgan
Secretary
Referred to the joint committee on Finance.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Revenue
April 31, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I am submitting the quarterly report of the Wisconsin Lottery for the quarter ending March 31, 2010. As required by s.
565.37(3) Wis. Stats., the attached materials contain unaudited Wisconsin Lottery year-to-date Revenue and Expenditure information.
Operating revenue for the quarter was down $1.4 million or 1.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Year to date, operating revenue is up $4.7 million or 1.3 percent from last year.
The information reported here is a summary and is not intended to be a complete financial accounting of Wisconsin Lottery operations.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 608) 266-6466.
Sincerely,
roger m. ervin
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare
April, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I am pleased to submit the 2009 Annual Report of the Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare (Ombudsman Office). This report is intended to complement other quality assurance and evaluation information to assess the delivery of child welfare in Milwaukee County.
Several organizational changes occurred in 2009. Late March brought a change to Region 3 when St. Amelian-Lakeside, Inc. was chosen by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to provide ongoing case management and safety services for Region 3. This occurred after La Causa, one of the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare's (Bureau) contracted partner agencies, exercised its option to terminate their contract. Integrated Family Services, a subsidiary of St. Amelian-Lakeside, was created to provide these services. In September 2009, the DCF announced they had hired a new Bureau director, Arlene Happach. The Ombudsman Office looks forward to her efforts to improve the child welfare system in Milwaukee.
The 2009 Annual Report provides an overview of the activities of the Ombudsman Office and our recommendations for systemic improvement from the perspective of those who depend on Bureau services. Based on the past year and previous years, the data suggests a need for improved communication, better comprehension of goals, accurate and timely documentation, quality supervision, as well as a need for an independent system perspective.
The Ombudsman Office appreciates the cooperation of the Bureau and its contracted private agency partners in our efforts to provide complainants with an independent and impartial review of their complaints. We continue to believe an independent Ombudsman established in state statute is the best way to provide this needed service to Milwaukee County's children and families.
Sincerely,
pamela matthews
Director
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The committee on Commerce, Utilities, Energy, and Rail reports and recommends:
Relating to allocation of the midwestern disaster area bonding authority provided to Wisconsin under the federal Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008, and affecting small businesses.
No action taken.
Jeffrey Plale
Chairperson
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Motions Under Senate Rule
98 and Joint Rule
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for the Month of April 2010
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Jim Anderson, on the occasion of being honored with the 2010 Quality of Life Leadership Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Jeff Barth, on the occasion of being named a 2010 Emergency Response Hero by the American Red Cross.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Loretta Baughan, on the occasion of being presented the 2010 Distinguished Service Award by the Dog Federation of Wisconsin.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Nicholas J. Baumgardner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lassa, for George Becker, on the occasion of being a 2010 inductee into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame.
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A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Emilie Benson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Mary Berard, on the occasion of being honored with the 2010 Quality of Life Leadership Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for David Berousek, on the occasion of his retirement from the Brown Deer and North Shore Fire Department after 19 years of dedicated service.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Jordan Binder, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Bishop R.J. Burt, Sr., on the occasion of his 25 years of unending service to his family, congregation and community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Brent Burton, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Hannah Colney, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Olsen, for Culver Franchising System, Inc., on the occasion of winning the 2009 Sauk County Large Business of the Year Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Walter Lee DeKock, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Jon Desens, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Christopher W. Doerner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Lori Duchow, on the occasion of being named the 2010 Health Hero by the American Red Cross.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Ms. Peggy Norris-Dunn, on the occasion of her dedication to her country, community and the lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lassa, for Emily Earley, on the occasion of being a 2010 inductee into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame.
