To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.
Senate Bill 319
Relating to: elimination of the requirement that the governor approve a proposed rule that was considered at the joint annual spring fish and wildlife rule hearing of the Department of Natural Resources and county meeting of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and limitation of the scope of the requirement that an economic impact analysis be prepared for such a proposed rule.
By
Senators
Vinehout, Holperin and Shilling; cosponsored by Representatives Molepske Jr, Milroy, Hebl, Berceau and Clark.
To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.
Senate Bill 320
Relating to: requiring an ignition interlock device for first drunken driving offenses.
By
Senators
C. Larson, Carpenter, S. Coggs and Schultz; cosponsored by Representatives Staskunas, Pasch, C. Taylor, Spanbauer, Clark, Richards, Zepnick and Hulsey.
To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.
Senate Bill 321
Relating to: limiting the number of individual income tax checkoffs and combining the breast cancer and prostate cancer checkoffs into a checkoff for cancer research.
By
Senators
Grothman and Holperin; cosponsored by Representatives Strachota, Thiesfeldt, Marklein and Craig.
To committee on Public Health, Human Services, and Revenue.
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The joint committee for review of Administrative Rules reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 325
Relating to: training requirements for licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Introduction.
Ayes, 6 - Senators
Vukmir, Leibham and Grothman. Representatives J. Ott, Meyer and LeMahieu.
Noes, 4 - Senators
Taylor and Risser. Representatives Hebl and Kessler.
Leah Vukmir
Senate Chairperson
State of Wisconsin
Government Accountability Board
December 6, 2011
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
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For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 2011-2012 session of the legislature, visit the Government Accountability Board's web site at
http://gab.wi.gov/.
Berken, Nathan Wisconsin Petroleum
Marketers & Convenience
Store Association
Jensen, Jodi Aquila Resources, Inc.
Kuehn, Ronald W Aquila Resources, Inc.
Lamb, Jordan Aquila Resources, Inc.
Parrott, Douglas Wisconsin Petroleum
Marketers & Convenience
Store Association
Renlund, Cari Anne Aquila Resources, Inc.
Also available from the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
kevin kennedy
Director and General Counsel
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
October, 2011
The Honorable, The Legislature:
In accordance with s.
15.04(1)(d), Wis. Stats., the Department of Public Instruction submits its 2009-11 Biennial Report. This document gives a review of the departmental highlights during the past two years and outlines my goals for 2011-13 biennium.
The agency operations section shows that the department continued to serve the state well over the course of the 2009-11 biennium. This portion of the report focuses on the accomplishments of the department's five divisions and each of the teams within those divisions. The department's efforts over this two-year period have done much to promote public education and public libraries in Wisconsin.
As State Superintendent, it is my responsibility to address and meet the leadership, advocacy, and accountability challenges for Wisconsin's public schools and libraries. Therefore, as we move through the 2011-13 biennium, I will continue working to ensure that every child in Wisconsin will graduate with the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful as they pursue further education or enter the workforce.
Wisconsin public schools continue to ear nation-leading graduation rates, college entrance exam scores, and a growing number of students taking rigorous college-level courses. On this foundation, we must move forward fasted against increased international competition to boost family-supporting job growth across Wisconsin. Public education builds our workforce and middle class prosperity.
Our education system works for most kids, but not all kids. some learn differently or need support, while others need new challenges. Our mission is to prepare them all to succeed in further education and careers. To meet the needs of today's students, we must customize the student experience, adopting technologies and instruction in ways that meaningfully engage the digital generation.
To advance education for all students, I remain focused around four simple, but powerful areas:
• Standards and Instruction: What and how should kids learn?
• Assessments and Data Systems: How do we know if they learned it?
• Accountability for Systems and Individuals: How do we support improvement?
• School Finance: How should we pay for schools?
In these and other areas, we have worked with parents, students, educators, and leaders across the state to transform our education system so that every child is a graduate ready for college and careers. To ensure a lasting impact, we need to act swiftly to implement cutting-edge strategies to drive improvements in student achievement.
I hope you find this report useful and informative. Please contact my office for more specific information on any K-12 issues of importance to you.
Regards,
tony evers, phd
State Superintendent
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Relating to definitions, duties of brokers, broker disclosure requirements, written proposals, ethical requirements, and educational requirements.
Submitted by Department of Regulation and Licensing.
Report received from Agency, December 2, 2011.
Referred to committee on Insurance and Housing, December 6, 2011.
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of November 2011
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for Calvin James Arnold, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Joseph Berman, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Robert Bolduc, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vukmir, for Matthew Caballero, 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 Moulton, for the Colby High School Football Team, on the occasion of winning the Division V Championship.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Peter J. Davies, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for the East Troy Lioness Club, on the occasion of celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for David Franke, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Reverend Bertram Simon Gregg, on the occasion of honoring his memory.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Moulton, for the Greenwood-Granton High School Football Team, on the occasion of winning the Division VII Championship.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vinehout, for Gauge Griffin, on the occasion of his bravery and service to his country and wish him a fast and full recovery.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Suman Gunasekaran, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Leonard Hoefferle, on the occasion of his years of valuable service to our country and his many dignified acts of patriotism.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Isaac Benjamin Honeysucker III, on the occasion of extending our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Matthew Hutson, 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 Schultz, for Allan A. Jansen and Denise Jansen, on the occasion of their retirement from the Jamestown Board.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Carter Jon Jorgensen, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Nicholas Kjorlie, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Troy Geoffrey Fowler-Koenig, 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 Vukmir, for Ryan Kohl, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for the family and friends of Ronald (Ron) Kryger, on the occasion of commemorating an extraordinary life.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Nicholas C. Leskey, 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 Hansen, for Matthew Matuszak, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Jacob Mueller, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
