CR_10-029 Revises s. DWD 293.02, relating to the adjustment of thresholds for payment and performance assurance requirements.  

  • Safety and Permanence, Chs. DCF 37-59
    On March 1, 2010, the Department of Children and Families submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed rule creates Chapter DCF 35 , relating to home visitation to prevent child abuse and neglect.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on April 6, 2010. The organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rules is the Division of Safety and Permanence.
    Contact Information
    Elaine Pridgen
    Phone: (608) 267-9403
    Insurance
    On February 25, 2010, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed rule revises section Ins 2.81 , relating to use of the 2001 CSO Preferred Class Structure Mortality Table in determining reserve liabilities.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on April 14, 2010.
    Contact Information
    A copy of the proposed rule may be obtained from the Web site at: http://oci.wi.gov/ocirules.htm or by contacting:
    Inger Williams
    OCI, Public Information and Communications
    Phone: (608) 264-8110
    For additional information, please contact:
    James W. Harris, OCI Legal Unit
    Phone: (608) 267-2833
    Workforce Development
    Public Works Construction Contracts,
    Chs. DWD 290-294
    On February 26, 2010, the Department of Workforce Development submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
    Analysis
    The proposed order revises section DWD 293.02 , relating to the adjustment of thresholds for payment and performance assurance requirements.
    Section 779.14 , Stats., sets the cost thresholds for the payment and performance assurance bond requirements that apply to contracts for the performance of labor or furnishing of materials for a public improvement project or public work. Section 779.14 (1s) , Stats., requires the Department to biennially adjust the thresholds for various requirements in proportion to any change in construction costs since the last adjustment if the adjustment to be made would not be less than 5%.
    Chapter DWD 293 , Wis. Adm. Code, provides the threshold amounts for various payment and performance assurance bond requirements that apply to contracts issued by state or local governments for the performance of labor or furnishing of materials for a public improvement or public work. This rule adjusts these thresholds to reflect a 6.82% increase in construction costs from December 2007 to December 2009.
    Agency Procedure for Promulgation
    A public hearing is required and will be held on March 31, 2010. The DWD Equal Rights Division is the organizational unit that is primarily responsible for promulgation of the rule.
    Contact Information
    Howard Bernstein, Legal Counsel, DWD
    Phone: (608) 266-9427