Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative
Council Clearinghouse
Please check the Bulletin of Proceedings - Administrative Rules
for further information on a particular rule.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(
DATCP Docket # 12-R-06 )
On March 29, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection referred a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse, pursuant to s.
227.15
, Stats.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS
047-12
, was approved by the governor on
July 6, 2012
, published in Administrative
Register No. 679
on
July 31, 2012
, and approved by the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on
August 14, 2012
.
Analysis
The proposed rule revises ch.
ATCP 125
, relating to manufactured home communities — fair trade practices.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The department will hold public hearings on this rule beginning April 30, 2013.
Contact Person
The department's Division of Trade and Consumer Protection is primarily responsible for this rule. If you have questions, you may contact Kevin LeRoy at (608) 224-4928.
Health Services
Health, Chs. 110—199
On April 1, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for review.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS
065-12
, was approved by the governor on
July 26, 2012
, published in
Register 681
, on
September 14, 2012
, and approved by former DHS Secretary Dennis Smith on
October 8, 2012
.
Analysis
The proposed rule amends s.
DHS 132.16 (1)
, relating to the establishment of rules to guide the actions of the quality assurance and improvement committee to review proposals and award moneys for innovative projects in regards to nursing homes.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
The Department of Health Services will adopt the proposed rules without public hearing under s.
227.16 (2) (b)
, Stats.
Contact Person
Public Instruction
On March 19, 2013, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
013-13
, was published in
Register No. 686
, on
February 14, 2013
, and approved by State Superintendent Tony Evers, on February 25, 2013. Per the Dane County Circuit Court order issued in Coyne, et al. v. Walker, et al., Case No. 11-CV-4573, the Department of Public Instruction is not required to get the Governor's approval for the statement of scope or this rule.
Analysis
The proposed rule creates chapter PI 47, relating to the equivalency process for educator effectiveness.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
Public hearings will be scheduled as required under s.
227.16 (1)
, Stats.
Contact Person
The Division for Academic Excellence within the Department of Public Instruction is primarily responsible for promulgation of this rule. If you have questions regarding this rule, you may contact Sheila Briggs, Director, Division for Academic Excellence, at
sheila.briggs@dpi.wi.gov
or (608) 266-3361.
Public Service Commission
Pursuant to s.
227.14 (4m)
, Stats., on March 22, 2013, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission submitted a proposed rule to the Joint Legislative Council Staff (Rules Clearinghouse) for review.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
013-12
, was approved by the governor on
February 15, 2012
, published in Wisconsin Administrative
Register No. 675
on
March 15, 2012
, and approved by the Commission on
April 4, 2012
.
Analysis
The proposed rule repeals s.
PSC 8.07 (7)
and
(11)
, chs.
PSC 162
to
164
, ss.
PSC 165.02 (2)
to
(5)
,
(11)
,
(13)
to
(16)
, and
(18)
to
(20)
,
165.031
,
165.034
to
165.065
, and
165.07
to
165.10
, chs.
PSC 166
,
167
, ss.
PSC 168.10 (1) (b)
to
(d)
and
(2)
, and
168.11
,
168.12 (1) (f)
, ch.
PSC 169
, ss.
PSC 171.06 (2)
and
(3)
,
171.07 (4)
and
(5)
,
171.08
,
171.10 (3)
, and ch.
PSC 174
; renumbers and amends s.
PSC 168.10 (1) (intro.)
and
(a)
; amends ss.
PSC 100.01
,
102.01
,
104.02 (3)
,
165.01 (2)
,
165.032 (intro.)
,
(6)
,
(7)
, and
(9)
,
165.033
,
168.05 (1) (d)
and
(3)
,
168.09 (4)
,
168.12 (1) (intro.)
,
168.13 (1) (a)
,
171.02 (5)
,
171.06 (1)
and
171.10 (1)
; and repeals and recreates s.
PSC 171.09
. The proposed rule, Commission docket 1-AC-237, deals with changes resulting from deregulation of the telecommunications industry in
2011 Wisconsin Act 22
.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Service Commission building, 610 North Whitney Way, Madison, Wisconsin.
Contact Person
The Telecommunications Division of the Commission is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the rule. The contact person is Michael Varda, Docket Coordinator, (608) 267-3591.
Safety and Professional Services
Professional Services, Chs. 1—299
On March 28, 2013, the Department of Safety and Professional Services submitted a proposed rule to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
063-12
, was approved by the Governor on
August 10, 2012
, published in
Register No. 680
on
August 31, 2012
, and approved by the Department of Safety and Professional Services on
October 15, 2012
.
Analysis
This proposed rule-making order revises chapters SPS 60, 61, 62, and 65, and creates chapter SPS 205, and relates to barbers and to barbering and cosmetology schools and instructors.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on April 30, 2013, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121A, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).
Executive Order 50, Paragraph III.2. Statement
The Department ensured the accuracy, integrity, objectivity and consistency of the data used in preparing the proposed rules and corresponding analysis.
Contact Person
Sam Rockweiler, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 608-266-0797,
sam.rockweiler@wi.gov
.
