On June 21, 2013, the State of Wisconsin Public Defender Board (SPD) submitted a proposed rulemaking order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
043-13
, was approved by the Governor on
April 15, 2013
, published in
Register No. 688
on
April 30, 2013
, and approved by the SPD Board as required by s.
227.135 (2)
, Stats., on
May 13, 2013
.
Analysis
This proposed rule will revise three sections, ss.
PD 3.02 (1)
,
6.01
, and
6.02 (1)
, of the PD administrative code to include a new "felony diversion" case category. SPD case categories reflect the anticipated cost of retained counsel and set the required payment amounts for legal representation. This new felony diversion case category will more accurately reflect the amount of time attorneys spend when representing clients in felony diversion cases.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required under s.
227.16 (1)
, Wis. Stats., and will held on July 29, 2013.
The Wisconsin State Public Defender is responsible for preparing the rule.
Contact Person
Devon Lee
Legal Counsel
Office of the State Public Defender
315 N. Henry Street, 2
nd
Floor
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 261-0633
Public Service Commission
(PSC Docket # 1-AC-229)
Pursuant to s.
227.14 (4m)
, Stats., on June 24, 2013, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin submitted a proposed rule to the Joint Legislative Council Staff (Rules Clearinghouse) for review.
This rule is not subject to s.
227.135 (2)
, Stats., as affected by
2011 Wis. Act 21
. The scope statement for this rule, published in Wisconsin Administrative
Register No.
666
on
June 14, 2011
, was sent to the Legislative Reference Bureau prior to June 8, 2011.
Analysis
The proposed rule, Commission docket 1-AC-229, repeals ss.
PSC 113.0301 (1m) (j)
and
(3)
,
113.0406 (7)
,
134.062 (2)
,
134.063 (1) (L)
,
134.13 (7)
,
185.33 (18)
, and
185.37 (2) (L)
; amends ss.
PSC 113.0301 (1m) (i)
,
134.062 (1) (k)
, and
185.37 (2) (k)
; and creates ss.
PSC 113.0408
,
113.0409
,
134.051
,
134.053
,
185.30
, and
185.305
, dealing with applications for electric, gas, and water service and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing will be held on Monday July 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at the Public Service Commission building at 610 North Whitney Way, Madison, Wisconsin.
The Office of General Counsel of the Commission is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the rule.
Contact Person
Safety and Professional Services
Professional Services, Chs. 1—299
On June 19, 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 08-012, was approved by the Governor on
October 2, 2012
; published in
Register No. 682
on
October 31, 2012
; and approved by the Department on
December 4, 2012
.
Analysis
This proposed rule-making order revises Chapter
SPS 34
and relates to training of firearms instructors for private security personnel, private detectives, and private investigators or special investigators.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on August 6, 2013, at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121C, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).
Contact Person
Sam Rockweiler, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, (608)-266-0797,
sam.rockweiler@wi.gov
.
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.
Safety and Professional Services
Plumbing, Chs. 381—387
On June 19, 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
009-13
, was approved by the Governor on
January 22, 2013
, published in
Register No. 686
on
February 15, 2013
, and approved by the Department of Safety and Professional Services on
February 26, 2013
.
Analysis
This proposed rule-making order is to amend ss.
SPS 382.20 (2) (a)
and
(2) (a) 2.
(Note), 382.40 (6) (a), and 382 APPENDIX A-382.20 (2) and A-382.33 (9) (f)-1 (Note), relating to plumbing plan review by municipal agents.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on July 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121A, Madison, Wisconsin (enter at 55 North Dickinson Street).
Contact Person
Jean MacCubbin, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 608.266.0955;
jean.maccubbin@Wisconsin.gov
.
Technical College System
On June 25, 2013, the Wisconsin Technical College System Board submitted a proposed rule amendment to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
The scope statement for this rule, SS
033-13
, was approved by the Governor on
March 27, 2013
, published in
Register No. 688
on
April 14, 2013
, and approved by President Morna K. Foy on
April 29, 2013
.
Analysis
The proposed order revises Chapter
TCS 5
, relating to facility development procedures. The Legislative Council has 20 working days to review and return their report to WTCS.
Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing has been scheduled for August 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wisconsin Technical College System Office, 4622 University Avenue, Board Room, Madison, WI.
Contact Person
James Zylstra, Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Technical College System, 4622 University Avenue, P.O. Box 7874, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7874, telephone (608) 266-1739, e-mail
james.zylstra@wtcsystem.edu
.
