Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative
Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings — Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
On June 5, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection referred a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, pursuant to s.
227.15, Stats.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
089-12, was approved by the Governor on
November 8, 2012, published in
Register No. 683, on
November 30, 2012, and approved by the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on
December 18, 2013.
Analysis
The proposed rules revise Chapters
ATCP 90,
91,
92,
113, and
136, relating to fair packaging and labeling; selling commodities by weight, measure, or count; weights and measures; gasoline advertising; and mobile air conditioners — reclaiming or recycling refrigerant.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The department will hold a public hearing on this rule beginning August 7, 2013. The department's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is primarily responsible for this rule.
Contact Person
If you have questions, you may contact Kevin LeRoy at (608) 224-4928.
Insurance
On June 10, 2013, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, in accordance with ss.
227.14 (4m) and
227.15, Stats.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS
042-13, was approved by the Governor on
April 16, 2013, published in
Register No. 688, on
April 30, 2013, and approved by the Commissioner on
May 10, 2013.
Analysis
These changes will affect ss.
Ins 17.01,
17.28 (3), and
17.28 (6), Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Annual Fund and Mediation Panel Fees, and ISO code amendments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and affecting small business.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The date for the public hearing is July 23, 2013 for both this proposed permanent rule and the emergency rule effective June 12, 2013.
Contact Person
A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the website at
http://oci.wi.gov/ocirules.htm or by contacting Inger Williams, Public Information and Communications, 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@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.
Workforce Development
On June 14, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, pursuant to s.
227.15, Stats.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
046-13, was approved by the Governor on
April 24, 2013, published in
Register No. 689 on
May 14, 2013, and approved by the DWD Secretary on
May 24, 2013.
Analysis
The rule creates Chapter
DWD 801, relating to workforce training grants under
2013 Wis. Act 9.
The proposed rule concerns the procedures and criteria for the awarding of grants for workforce training programs under s.
106.27 (2g), Stats. A detailed analysis is included with the rule text and in the notice of hearing.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing on the proposed rule is required and has been scheduled for July 15, 2013. The Office of the Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development is primarily responsible for promulgation of the rules.
Contact Person
Howard Bernstein, Legal Counsel
Department of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-9427
