Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Government Accountability Board
On February 5, 2009, the Government Accountability Board submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order amends section
GAB 1.28, relating to the definition of the term “political purpose."
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be scheduled at a later time. The Government Accountability Board is primarily responsible for preparing the proposed rule.
Contact Information
Shane W. Falk, Staff Counsel
Government Accountability Board
212 E. Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 2973
Madison, WI 53701-2973
Phone: 608-266-2094
Labor and Industry Review Commission
On February 5, 2009, the Labor and Industry Review Commission submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed rules clarify and update certain provisions of Chapters
LIRC 1 to
4 regarding petitions for commission review filed by facsimile in equal rights cases, update the page designation for filing petitions for commission review in unemployment insurance and workers' compensation cases via the internet; and correct erroneous references to venue for appeals to circuit court from commission decisions when the plaintiff lives outside of Wisconsin.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Commission proposes to proceed under the 30-notice procedure, without a public hearing. The rule is being prepared by members of the Commission and Commission staff.
Contact Information
James Pflasterer, General Counsel
Phone: 608-266-7728
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
On February 13, 2009, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapters
NR 10,
11, and
15, relating to the 2009 annual spring hearings relating to hunting, trapping, closed areas and game refuges.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A hearing will be scheduled at a later time.
Contact Information
Scott Loomans
Bureau of Wildlife Management
Phone: 608-267-2452
Natural Resources
Fish, Game, etc., Chs.
NR 1—
On February 12, 2009, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapter
NR 25, relating to commercial fishing in outlying waters and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be held on March 18 and 20, 2009.
Contact Information
William Horns
Bureau of Fisheries Management
Phone: 608-266-8782
