Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Corrections
On May 28, 2009, the Department of Corrections submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order repeals and recreates Chapter
DOC 346
, relating to secure detention facilities and juvenile portions of a county jail.
The Department of Corrections is authorized under s.
301.37
, Stats., to develop "reasonable standards and regulations" for facilities, including secure detention facilities. The last revision of the current rule was in 1994. Subsequent changes in the law and accepted correctional practices necessitate revisions to DOC 346, including new standards.
The rule addresses three primary needs:
1. Repeal and recreate ch.
DOC 346
to update, renumber and reorder for clarity. The Department is seeking revision of DOC 346, which not only reflects changes in law and correctional practice, but also clarifies existing standards. Since the last revision, it became apparent that clarification of many sections was necessary.
2. Bring the rule into conformity with ch.
938
, Juvenile Justice Code, Wis. Stats. In 1996 the WI legislature created the Juvenile Justice Code (Chapter
938
), which provided new direction in the ways juveniles would be managed in the juvenile justice system. Ch.
DOC 346
was not changed at the time. The Department seeks to change DOC 346 to better reflect the changes in the law.
3. Bring the rule into conformity with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on June 26, 2009. The Department's Office of Detention Facilities is primarily responsible for this rule.
Contact Information
Kathryn R. Anderson, Chief Legal Counsel
Department of Corrections
3099 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 7925
Madison, WI 53707-7925
telephone: (608) 240-5049
FAX: (608) 240-3306
Government Accountability Board
On May 29, 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 6.05
, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the filing of campaign finance reports in the electronic format of the internet-based Campaign Finance Information System.
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, 3
rd
Floor
P.O. Box 7984, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7984
Phone: 266-2094
Insurance
On May 25, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates section
Ins 6.90
, relating to the use of designations or certifications purporting to demonstrate special expertise in the financial or retirement needs of seniors.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is scheduled for July 6, 2009.
Contact Information
Holly L. Strop
Phone: (608) 261-8283
Transportation
On June 1, 2009, the Department of Transportation submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates Chapter
Trans 206
, relating to the Local Roads Improvement Program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and are scheduled for July 20 and 22, 2009. The Division of Transportation Investment Management is primarily responsible for promulgation of the rule.
Contact Information
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
(608) 267-3703
