Submittal of Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Administration
On December 15, 2009, the Department of Administration submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates Chapter
Adm 80
, relating to administrative procedures for the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program.
2009 Wisconsin Act 28
requires the Department of Administration (DOA) to promulgate rules for the implementation of the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program and to submit proposed rules to Legislative Council staff no later than the first day of the twelfth month beginning after the effective date of the bill. The Act also requires DOA to promulgate rules establishing criteria for designation as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar by the Office of the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program (OWCSP).
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
created s.
39.437
, Wis. Stats., which provides grants to Wisconsin Covenant Scholars who are enrolled at least half-time at an eligible in-state institution. HEAB administers this program with the assistance of the OWCSP under s.
39.437
, Wis. Stats.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later date. The Office of the Wisconsin Covenant is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the proposed rule, please contact:
Amy Bechtum, Director
Office of the Wisconsin Covenant
P.O. Box 7869
Madison, WI 53707-7869
Phone: (608) 261-8652
Commerce
Fee Schedule, Ch. Comm 2
On December 16, 2009, the Department of Commerce submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapter
Comm 2
, relating to public swimming pool and water attraction plan review and inspection fees.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and is scheduled for January 21, 2010. The Safety and Buildings Division is responsible for promulgation of the rule.
Contact Information
James Quast, Program Manager
Phone: (608) 266-9292
Health Services
Community Services, Chs. DHS 30—
On December 11, 2009, the Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapter
DHS 75
, relating to substance abuse counselors, clinical supervisors, and prevention specialists to reflect the transfer of credentialing authority for these professions from the Department to the Department of Regulation and Licensing (DRL) as required under
2005 Wisconsin Act 25
, section
9121 (12s)
.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2010.
Contact Information
For substantive questions on rules contact:
S. Kate Johnson
Bureau of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery
1 West Wilson Street, Room 850
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 267-7707
Small Business Regulatory Review Coordinator:
Rosie Greer
Phone: (608) 266-1279
Health Services
Medical Assistance, Chs. DHS 101—
Health, Chs. DHS 110—
On December 4, 2009, the Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapters
DHS 105
,
106
and
133
, relating to Medical Assistance certification of personal care agencies and providers.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2010.
Contact Information
For substantive questions on rules contact:
Al Matano
Division of Health Care Access and Accountability
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53702
Small Business Regulatory Review Coordinator:
Rosie Greer
Phone: (608) 266-1279
Health Services
Health, Chs. DHS 110—
Economic Support, Chs. DHS 250—
On December 16, 2009, the Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order repeals Chapters
DHS 117
,
160
and
253
, and revises Chapter
DHS 172
, relating to fees for copies of health care provider records, registration of sanitarians, child support cooperation for food stamps, and safety, maintenance and operation of public swimming pools and water attractions, and affecting small businesses.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Department will adopt the rules as proposed without public hearing unless within 30 days after publication of the notice of no hearing in the Wisconsin Administrative Register on January 1, 2010, the Department of Health Services is petitioned for a public hearing by 25 natural persons who will be affected by the rule; a municipality which will be affected by the rule; or an association which is representative of a farm, labor, business or professional group which will be affected by the rule.
Contact Information
For substantive questions on rules contact:
Rosie Greer
Department of Health Services
Phone: (608) 266-1279
Small Business Regulatory Review Coordinator:
Rosie Greer
Department of Health Services
Phone: (608) 266-1279
For additional information, please contact:
Julie E. Walsh, OCI Legal Unit
Phone: (608) 264-8101
Natural Resources
Environmental Protection — General, Chs. NR 100—
On December 15, 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 151
,
153
and
155
, relating to runoff management, targeted runoff management grant program, and urban nonpoint source water pollution abatement and storm water management grant program.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings are required and will be scheduled at a later date.
Contact Information
Carol Holden, Runoff Management Section, DNR
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-0140
Tourism
On December 11, 2009, the Department of Tourism submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates Chapter
Tour 3
relating to grants to municipalities and organizations for regional tourist information centers created under
2009 Wisconsin Act 28
.
Section
41.16 (3) (c)
, Wis. Stats., requires the Department to promulgate rules to administer the grants under this section, including the preparation of an application form.
Under the proposed rule, tourist information centers may apply for a grant to seek reimbursement for up to 50 percent of eligible costs. The proposed rule identifies the eligible costs, application procedures, contracts and reporting requirements.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required but has not yet been scheduled for this proposed rule. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the proposed rule, please contact:
Laura Muenich, Budget and Policy Analyst
Department of Tourism
201 W. Washington Avenue, 2
nd
Floor
P.O. Box 8690
Madison, WI 53708-8690
Telephone: (608) 261-8764
Transportation
On December 16, 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 148
, relating to electronic recording and release of liens by non-individual creditors.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and is scheduled for January 29, 2010. The Division of Motor Vehicles Bureau of Vehicle Services is primarily responsible for promulgation of the rules.
Contact Information
Julie A. Johnson, Paralegal
Phone: (608) 267-3703
Workforce Development
Labor Standards, Chs. DWD 270-279
On December 14, 2009, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Analysis
The proposed order creates Chapter
DWD 273
, relating to the regulation of traveling sales crews, which involves the employment of groups of persons as salespersons who travel to a variety of locations and sell consumer goods or services door to door.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on January 20, 2010. The DWD Equal Rights Division is the organizational unit that is primarily responsible for promulgation of the rule.
Contact Information
Howard Bernstein, DWD Legal Counsel
Phone: (608) 266-9427
