Contact Information
Dennis Klaila
Docket Coordinator
(608) 267-9780
Revenue
On October 22, 2009, the Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates sections
Tax 2.85
and
11.90
, relating to changes in Wisconsin's tax laws due to the adoption of penalties for failure to produce records. It also provides guidance to Department employees and taxpayers so that the penalties can be administered in a fair and consistent manner. This includes providing a standard response time, a standard for noncompliance, and penalty waiver provisions.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
Dale Kleven
Income, Sales and Excise Tax Division
(608) 266-8253
Revenue
On October 28, 2009, the Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapter
Tax 11
, relating to sales and use tax.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required. Two hearings have been scheduled; the first for December 1, 2009, and the second for December 15, 2009. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
Dale Kleven
Income, Sales and Excise Tax Division
(608) 266-8253
Veterans Affairs
On October 29, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises section
VA 2.01
, relating to the assistance to needy veterans grant program.
The creation of VA 2.01 (1) (u) and VA 2.01 (1) (v) will establish a definition for the vision care assistance available under this program. The creation of VA 2.01 (3) (d), VA 2.01 (3) (e), VA 2.01 (3) (f), and VA 2.01 (3) (g) will establish program limitations for the aid offered through the program. The program is intended to provide health care assistance to those veterans who are not eligible for the federal assistance offered to veterans. The current program rules do not provide program limitations or direction for health care professionals in providing necessary services to eligible veterans. The creation of a definition for "vision care" and the creation of specific program limitations will allow veterans to receive a reasonable modicum of the benefits available to those veterans eligible for federal assistance. All care offered through the program will have monetary and frequency limitations imposed upon the available services
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later time. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
James A. Stewart
Chief Legal Counsel
30 W. Mifflin Street — P.O. Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
Telephone: (608) 266-3733
Veterans Affairs
On October 29, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises section
VA 1.11
, relating to the duties and powers of the Secretary.
The amendment of s.
VA 1.11 (1) (a)
will limit employment, after January 1, 2011, in the positions of commandant or administrator, division of homes to individuals who are licensed as skilled nursing home administrators by the State of Wisconsin or who obtain such licensure within 90 days of initiating employment in the position. The department believes that this requirement will provide better management and more accountability for the skilled nursing facilities. The repeal of VA 1.11 (8) will realign the direction of the commandants from direct supervision by the Secretary to direct supervision by the Administrator, Division of Homes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later time. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
James A. Stewart
Chief Legal Counsel
30 W. Mifflin Street — P.O. Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
Telephone: (608) 266-3733
