CR_10-004 Chs. ETF 10, 20, 40, 41, and 60, relating to domestic partner benefits and the expansion of health insurance coverage to adult dependents up to the age of 27 years.  

  • Rules Published with this Register and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses
    The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the July 31, 2010, Wisconsin Administrative Register. Copies of these rules are sent to subscribers of the complete Wisconsin Administrative Code and also to the subscribers of the specific affected Code.
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    Commerce
    Financial Resources for Businesses and Communities, Chs. Comm 100—
    Creates Chapter Comm 136 , relating to Midwestern Disaster Area Bonds. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    Less stringent requirements are not included for small businesses because the directive under which these rules are adopted, Executive Order #288, does not provide such flexibility.
    No issues were raised by small businesses during the rulemaking process, and no substantive reporting will be imposed on small businesses.
    The rules are not expected to impose significant costs on small businesses because the rules address submittal of documentation, and other activities, only by applicants that choose to benefit from tax-exempt private activity bonds.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were received.
    Employee Trust Funds
    Revises Chapters ETF 10 , 20 , 40 , 41 , and 60 , relating to domestic partner benefits and the expansion of health insurance coverage to adult dependents up to the age of 27 years. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    There is no effect on small business.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.
    Government Accountability Board
    Revises section GAB 1.28 , relating to the definition of the term "political purpose." Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The creation of this rule does not affect business.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.
    Natural Resources
    Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1—
    (DNR # LF-08-09)
    Creates Chapter NR 52 , relating to ensuring that lands acquired with funding from the stewardship program under ss. 23.0915 and 23.0917 , Stats., are open to public hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking and cross country skiing. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    No specific direct effect on small business is anticipated. This rule provides further guidance for the implementation of existing programs. No new funding or business activity will be created.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    The Senate Committee on the Environment and Assembly Natural Resources Committee both held hearings on the rule in March. Changes were recommended by both committees. Changes were made to the rule based on the recommendations made by the committees and as a result of discussions with stakeholder groups that participated in the hearings.
    Natural Resources
    Environmental Protection — General, Chs. NR 100—
    WPDES, Chs. NR 200—
    Water Regulation, Chs. NR 300—
    Water Supply, Chs. NR 800—
    Revises Chapters NR 102 , 103 , 105 , 106 , 108 , 110 , 114 , 200 , 203 , 205 , 210 , 214 , 299 , 328 , 341 and 812 , relating to minor modifications to rules affecting the Bureau of Watershed Management. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The rule changes are not expected to have a significant effect on small business. There are no significant changes to these rules that would affect small businesses.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.
    Public Defender Board
    Creates Chapter PD 8 , relating to payments for copies of discovery material provided to staff and private attorneys appointed to represent state public defender clients in legal proceedings. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    Small businesses are not affected by the rule.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.
    Revenue
    Creates section Tax 1.17 , relating to the ambulatory surgical center assessment. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    This rule does not have a significant effect on small business.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.
    Transportation
    Repeals sections Trans 196.04 (1) (d) and 250.04 , and creates Chapter Trans 198 , relating to motor vehicle convenience fees. Effective 8-1-10.
    Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
    The Department concludes that there is no effect on small business as a result of this rule.
    The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by e-mail at ralph.sanders@dot.state.wi.us , or by calling (414) 438-4585.
    Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
    No comments were reported.