Revenue
Subject:
S. Tax 11.67 - Relating to service enterprises.
Description of policy issues:
Objective of the proposed rule:
The objectives of the proposed rule are to:
• Clarify that the taxability of materials used in constructing a prototype depends on the primary objective of the customer, and that determining whether a transaction is a purchase and sale of a prototype, or a research and development service with the prototype being incidental, is done on a case-by-case basis.
• Conform language and style to Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse standards.
Policy analysis:
Existing policies are as set forth in the rules. No new policies are being proposed. If the rules are not changed, they will be incorrect in that they will not reflect current law or current department policy relating to the taxability of materials used in constructing a prototype.
Statutory authority:
S. 227.11 (2) (a), Stats.
Estimate of staff time required:
The Department estimates it will take approximately 30 hours to develop this rule order.
Workforce Development
Subject:
Ch. DWD 15 - Relating to cooperating with child support enforcement as a condition of eligibility for W-2 and food stamps.
Description of policy issues:
Objective of the rule:
In compliance with the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), 1997 Wis. Act 191 applies child support enforcement requirements to W-2 participants and food stamp recipients. This rule will implement these requirements and update obsolete AFDC references to current W-2 references.
Existing policies and new policies included in the proposed rule:
The definition of cooperation will be changed to include providing the name of the father, if known, and clarified to include cooperation with child support on behalf of noncustodial children. Food stamp recipients will be added to those who must cooperate with child support enforcement or be eligible for good cause for noncooperation.
Statutory authority:
SS. 49.124 (1g) and 49.145 (2) (f), Stats.
Estimate of the amount of time employes will spend developing the proposed rule and of other resources needed to develop the rule:
15 hours.
Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rules to
Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
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Law Enforcement Standards Board
Rule Submittal Date
On June 2, 1999, the Law Enforcement Standards Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Staff.
Analysis
The Law Enforcement Standards Board proposes revisions to its administrative rules pertaining to its certification of instructors for law enforcement, jail and secure detention officer training.
Proposed rules revise certification requirements for instructors who teach basic and advanced training. Revised requirements pertain to new instructors and to experienced instructors who seek to renew their certification. They restrict certification to qualified persons who instruct basic training, instructor training or who employ training guides approved by the Board. They also establish a new, single term of certification and a single anniversary date for multiple certifications.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is not required, as the proposed rules will be published under a 30-day notice procedure. Proposed rules have been prepared by the Training and Standards Bureau, Wisconsin Department of Justice (the staff of the Law Enforcement Standards Board). This notice was approved by the Board at its June 1, 1999 meeting.
Contact Information
Dennis Hanson, Director
Training and Standards Bureau
Telephone (608) 266-7864
Pharmacy Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On June 1, 1999, the Pharmacy Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
Statutory authority:
SS. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2) and 450.02 (2g) (a), Stats.
The proposed rule-making order relates to the approval of continuing education courses for pharmacists.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 13, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 179A at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact Information
Pamela Haack
Administrative Rules Coordinator
Telephone (608) 266-0495
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On June 1, 1999, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation referred a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule affects ch. Trans 213, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the local bridge program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and is scheduled for June 29, 1999. The Division of Investment Management, Bureau of Transit and Local Roads is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact:
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
Department of Transportation
Telephone (608) 266-8810
N o t i c e S e c t i o n
Notice of Hearings
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
▶ Reprinted from the May 31, 1999 Wis. Adm. Register.
