Submittal of rules to legislative council clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Insurance
Rule Submittal Date
On October 28, 2004, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule-making order affects ch.
Ins 3, relating to Medicare supplement, replacement, cost-sharing, select, Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The date for the public hearing is November 30, 2004.
Contact Information
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the WEB sites at
http://oci.wi.gov/ocirules.htm or by contacting Inger Williams, Services Section, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110. For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at
Julie.Walsh@oci.state.wi.us in the OCI Legal Unit.
Regulation and Licensing
Rule Submittal Date
On November 1, 2004, the Department of Regulation and Licensing submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule-making order relates to supervision by real estate brokers.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on December 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 179A, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53702.
Contact Person
Pamela Haack, Paralegal
Office of Administrative Rules
(608) 266-0495
Transportation
Rule Submittal Date
On October 29, 2004, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule-making order affects ch.
Trans 276, relating to allowing the operation of double bottoms and certain other vehicles on specified highways.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2004.
The Division of Transportation Infrastructure Development, Bureau of Highway Operations, is the organizational unit responsible for promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
608 266-8810
Veterans Affairs
Rule Submittal Date
On November 1, 2004 the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse amending s.
VA 14.02 (1) (a) and
(b),
14.02 (2) and creating s.
VA 14.02 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
The proposed rule relates to the determination of interment fees and assessments at the state veterans cemeteries.
Subject Matter
The proposed rule changes are intended to provide the department flexibility in updating the interment fees and burial container assessments for burials at the state veterans cemeteries. The interment fees were previously set in 1996. Costs have increased. The proposed changes will enable the department to periodically reset the interment fees for a dependent child, spouse, or surviving spouse of an eligible veteran as well as the assessment made against a funeral director for the applicable burial chamber. Additionally, the proposal enables the department to charge a disinterment fee for the removal of remains buried in the cemeteries. Finally, the proposal enables the department to waive the fee for a spouse or surviving spouse who resides at a state veterans home at the time of death whenever the estate is insufficient to pay the fee.
There is no current or pending federal regulation that has an impact on this issue. There are no similar rules in adjacent states. However, fees are set by some states outside of the rulemaking process. This rule has no regulatory aspect, has no effect upon small businesses, nor any significant impact upon the private sector.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on December 3, 2004. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for preparing the rule.
Contact Person:
John Rosinski
Chief Legal Counsel
Telephone (608) 266-7916
Veterinary Examining Board
Rule Submittal Date
On November 1, 2004, the Veterinary Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rule-making order relates to renewal, conduct and continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on December 1, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 179A, 1400 East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53702.
Contact Person
