Rule No.
Relating to
Nurse licensure compact.
Rule Type
Permanent.
Finding/Nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule Only)
N/A
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the proposed rule is to create rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation of the nurse licensure compact.
Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed To Be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
Wisconsin is a party of the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact requires the adoption of the uniform rules for facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Failure to implement the uniform rules may jeopardize our participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact. The Nurse Licensure Compact allows nurses to practice across state lines. If Wisconsin were removed from the Nurse Licensure Compact, there would be a serious economic impact on the state. In addition, nurses licensed in Wisconsin would be ineligible to practice out of state under their Wisconsin license.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b), Stats. Each examining board: shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
Section
441.01 (3), Stats.
…It [board] shall approve all rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance with ch.
227.
Section
441.50 (6) (d) , Stats. Notwithstanding any other powers, party state nurse licensing boards shall have the authority to do any of the following: Promulgate uniform rules and regulations as provided for in sub. (8) (c).
Section
441.50 (8) (c) , Stats. Compact administrators shall have the authority to develop uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate implementation of this compact. These uniform rules shall be adopted by party states, under the authority invested under sub. (6) (d).
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
50 hours.
List with Description of all Entities that May Be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Applicants, licensees and health care entities.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that Is Intended to Address the Activities to Be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule
None or minimal economic impact.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, (608) 261-2377.
Revenue
The statement of scope was approved by the governor on December 27, 2012.
Rule No.
Relating to
Lottery retailers.
Rule Type
Permanent.
Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objectives of the rule are to:
• Amend s.
Tax 61.08 (11) (h) and
(k) to eliminate discretionary authority of the Lottery Administrator that is not provided by law.
• Create a provision in s.
Tax 61.08 (13) to allow a retailer's account to be credited for the value paid for instant scratch tickets that have been stolen.
Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
2012 Executive Order 61 and
2011 Wisconsin Act 46 requires state agencies to work with the Small Business Regulatory Review Committee to review the agency's administrative rules that may be particularly onerous to small businesses in Wisconsin. In response, the department initiated a comprehensive review of all of its administrative rules. The changes described above were identified as part of that review. If the rules are not changed, they will be incorrect in that they will not reflect current law or current department policy.
Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
565.02 (4) (a), Stats., provides the department may promulgate rules “[i]mplementing the provisions of this chapter."
Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The department estimates it will take approximately 100 hours to develop the rule.
List with Description of All Entities that May Be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Lottery retailers and other businesses and individuals who rely on clear, current, and concise rules.
Summary and Preliminary Comparison with Any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that Is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
There is no existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the rule.
Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note If the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
No economic impact is anticipated.
Contact Person
Dale Kleven, (608) 266-8253.
