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Around the Capitol
- Senate Committee on Environmental Resources
1:30 p.m.
DNR-Southeast Regional Headquarters
Room 140
2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee
Senate Committee on Environmental Resources will hold a hearing on a bipartisan bill to eliminate loopholes for mining from state environmental laws.
SB 271 (Formerly LRB 3503): Environmental regulation of mining and notice to transferees of interests in mining sites.
For more information, contact: Bill McClenahan, 414/405-1051, Forest County Potawatomi Community
- Task Force on Terrorism Preparedness
2 p.m.
Governor's Conference Room
State Capitol
**It is likely the Task Force will go into closed session to consider strategy for crime detection and prevention.**
- Assembly Committee on Rules
1 p.m.
The committee will meet to schedule bills and resolutions for session on Tuesday, October 16th.
The proposed calendar will be distributed as soon as possible.
- Assembly Committee on Children and Families
9:30 a.m.
328 Northwest
State Capitol
AB 488 - Placement of a child who is a custodial parent or expectant mother in a living arrangement in which the child will receive training in parenting and other skills to promote long-term economic independence.
AB 450 - Requiring a woman about to undergo abortion to be informed at least 24 hours prior to abortion to be informed of option to anonymously and with immunity from liability relinquish custody of her newborn.
AB 538 - Membership of the child abuse and neglect prevention board.
AB 542 - A community youth grant to the Wisconsin chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and making an appropriation.
- Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology
10 a.m.
411 South
State Capitol
Public testimony regarding the implementation and effects of 1993 Act 496 (relating to telecommunications deregulation), including (but not limited to) issues relating to competition, infrastructure investment, customer service, universal service, possible changes to the law and different approaches to deregulation.
- Assembly Committee on Transportation
1 p.m.
328 Northwest
State Capitol
AB 519 - Designating the bridge on I-43 across the Fox River in the city of Green Bay as the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge.
AB 523 (ADDED): Relating to special distinguishing registration plates associated with the efforts of the American Red Cross to provide assistance to families affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, on New York City and Washington, D.C., and making an appropriation.
LRB 2014 (ADDED): Relating to proposed actions regarding motor vehicle franchises.
LRB 3901 (ADDED): Relating to an air carrier loan guarantee program and making an appropriation.
- Committee on Senate Organization
1:30 p.m.
Senate Parlor
State Capitol
Committee on Senate Organization will meet to schedule the Senate Calendar for Tuesday, October 16, 2001 and to take up any other matters which may come before the committee at that time.
- Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
2 p.m.
417 North
State Capitol
LRB 3817/1 - Determining what constitutes the administration of the Department of Natural Resources when managing the state's fish and wildlife resources.
Additionally, the Committee may enter into executive session on these and any other items before it:
AB 300 - Designation and duties of chief warden, deputy chief warden, internal affairs officer, and complaint officer within the department of natural resources.
Other Events
- TEACH Wisconsin Board Meeting
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Educational Communications Board
Boardroom, 4th floor
3319 West Beltline Highway
Madison
To include approval of minutes; announcements; public comments; demonstrations, including WI Learns Website by Barbara Manthei from the Governor's Office and IDEAS by John Fischer from UW Extension; Summary of 2001-03 TEACH budget items; action items, including public library board - shared services agreement by Mike Mietz and wiring loan interest rate by Gordon Hanson; informational items, including state technology migration plan, gateways, existing contract grants, REACH, foreign language grants, competitive training grants & 1999-01 biennial report.
- Elections Board Meeting
3 p.m.
Common Council Chambers
|3000 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield
During the course of the meeting, the Elections Board will go into a closed session to confer with legal counsel. The Board will then return to open session to discuss any remaining items on the agenda. If the Elections Board takes any action with respect to litigation there will be a press briefing in Madison at the State Capitol building approximately 90 minutes following the conclusion of the meeting.
- Institute for Learning Partnership
UW-Green Bay
Secretary Paige will give an evening speech at the fall meeting of the Institute for Learning Partnership. The speech will be at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
- Community Open Space Summit
1 - 9 p.m.
Paper Valley Hotel
Appleton
Summit participants will explore successful models and practical strategies for using open space to create healthy enriching neighborhoods and natural areas; shape the Working Principles that will guide future neighborhood open space design; Launch the Community Open Space Partnership, a broad-baded network of community leaders and policy developers dedicated to improving the biological, social, and economic health of neighborhoods through innovative park systems and land use policy reform. For more information, call (800) 896-9472. Continues through October 13th.
- Senate Committee on Environmental Resources
1:30 p.m.
DNR - SE Regional Headquarters, Rm. 140
2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee
LRB Number 3503 - Environmental regulation of mining and notice to transferees of interests in mining sites.
- Autumn Golf Outing hosted by Rep. Jim Kreuser
1:30 p.m. - Registration
2 p.m. tee-off time; 9-hole scramble
5 p.m. Social hour
5:30 p.m. Dinner
Bristol Oaks Country Club
16801 75th Street
Bristol
$50.00 per person includes 9 holes, cart and dinner. Dinner only: $20.00. Payable to: Friends of Jim Kreuser
3505 14th Place, Kenosha, WI 53144. No later than October 9. (Please, no corporate or PAC checks) Call Jim at 262/553-5555 to golf, sponsor a hole, or to volunteer to help out.
- Sheriff Gary Hamblin's Annual Octoberfest Event
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Essen Haus
Contributions accepted.
- Reception for AG Candidate Brian Burke
5 - 6:30 p.m.
At the home of Mike Mervis
1693 North Water Street
Milwaukee
Please make checks payable to: Friends of Brian Burke; PO Box 908; Madison, WI 53701-0908
All contributions are gratefully accepted. For further information please call Friends of Brian Burke at (608)255-0940 or go to www.brianburke.org
- A Tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt
Celebrating Wisconsin's Women
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Civic Center
Spotlight Room
211 State Street
Downtown Madison
Guest Speaker: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster. Tickets $50 each. Payable to: Democratic Party of Wisconsin. For more information call: 608/255-5172.
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- Governor's Conference Room
No public appearances scheduled
- Community Open Space Summit
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Refer to October 11.
- Sierra Club Annual Chapter Meeting
Camp Helen Brachman
Almond
Event website. Dale Schaber is in charge of this event. His phone number (in Appleton) is 920-739-6041. Dale's email is dschaber@athenet.net.
- Bill of Rights Forum
Midwest Express Center
Milwaukee
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, state Attorney General James Doyle, U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner, and The Wall Street Journal editor John Fund will be among the speakers at "Private Rights, Public Good: The Bill of Rights in Our Lives," a two-day public forum held by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences.
Registration materials, lodging information, and more forum content is available on the Wisconsin Academy's website or you may call Michael Goodman, conference director at the Wisconsin Academy, at 608-263-1692, ext. 15.
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Around the Capitol
- Rally for Ban on Cyanide in Mining
1 - 2:30 p.m. (after Farmers' Market)
State Capitol
For updates, call toll-free at (800) 445-8615,
or e-mail mtn@igc.org.
Other Events
- Community Open Space Summit
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Refer to October 11.
- Bill of Rights Forum
Refer to October 12.
- Sierra Club Annual Chapter Meeting
Refer to October 12
- Polk County Democratic Party
Jefferson-Jackson-Dueholm Annual Dinner
5:30 Social hour, 6 p.m. Dinner
Hackers Lanes, Highway 35 in Frederic
Contact: JoAnn Hallquist , 715-268-8375
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- Sierra Club Annual Chapter Meeting
Refer to October 12
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Around the Capitol
- Governor's Press Conference
10:30 a.m.
Governor's Conference Room
State Capitol
- Joint Legislative Committee Meeting
Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations
2 p.m.
417 Northwest
State Capitol
Models of communication and relations between the legislative and executive branches of state government and tribal governments in Wisconsin. Labeling of wild rice products offered for sale.
Other Events
- School Board Meeting
5 p.m.
Madison Memorial High School
201 S. Gammon Road
Madison
- Updates on Wisconsin's Petroleum Tank Program Rules and Regulations
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Country Inn Conference Center
Waukesha
The conference will present an overview of Wisconsin?s petroleum tank program rule changes, as well as a summary of recent changes to the program as a result of the latest biennial budget. For more information, contact Lori Huntoon at 608/261-7732
- Fundraiser for Scott Suder
5 - 7 p.m.
The Argus
Further information to follow.
- Reception for Senator Brian Burke
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
855 Lombardi Avenue
Green Bay
Payable to: Friends of Brian Burke, P.O. Box 908, Madison, WI 53701-0908. For further information please call Friends of Brian Burke at 608/255-0940. Or go to www.brianburke.org
- Local News Roundtable
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Regina Hall
Edgewood College campus
Panelists include Frank Denton of the Wisconsin State Journal, Phil Haslanger of The Capital Times, Mike McKinney of WMTV-TV (NBC, Madison), Carmelyn Daley of WISC-TV (CBS, Madison) and Bob Miller of WKOW-TV (ABC, Madison). Call toll free 1-888-286-8314 or locally at 258-0107 to register today.
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- Dept. of Natural Resources Hearing
3 p.m.
Schmeekle Reserve
UW-Stevens Pt.
2419 N. Point Dr.
Stevens Point
Relating to permanent breakwaters for control of shore erosion.
- Health and Family Services Hearing
3-5 p.m.
Room 950A
1 W. Wilson Street
Madison
Relating to early intervention services for children with developmental needs in the age group from birth to 3.
Contact Donna Miller at 608-267-5150 or milledm@dhfs.state.wi.us for more information.
- Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
8:30 a.m.
415 Northwest
State Capitol
LRB 3971 - Relating to the rights of persons who are called into state service.
LRB 3956 - Relating to reemployment rights after national guard or state defense force service, providing an exemption from emergency rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
- Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities
8:30 a.m.
328 Northwest
State Capitol
AB 461 - Determination of annual salaries for the director and the executive assistant of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
AB 423 - Creating an individual and corporate income and franchise tax exemption for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes related to an educational facility and authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance a project undertaken by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities related to an educational facility.
AB 87 - Parking on property under the jurisdiction of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards.
AB 396 - Eligibility for Wisconsin tuition grants
- Assembly Committee on Judiciary
8:30 a.m.
300 Northeast
State Capitol
AB 60 - Prohibition against making, possessing, or distributing a representation that depicts nudity, and providing a penalty.
- Assembly Committee on Agriculture
9 a.m.
225 Northwest
State Capitol
AB 507 - Creating an exemption from the regulation of anhydrous ammonia.
- Assembly Floor Session
10 a.m.
State Capitol
AJR 57 - Memorializing Congress to study and modify the social security earnings limit.
AJR 61 - Life and public service of John Quentin Radcliffe.
AB 142 - Following snowplows and providing a penalty.
AB 251 - The period of time during which sturgeon spearing licenses may not be issued.
AB 492 - Use of educational telecommunications access program grants.
AB 505 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law.
AB 519 - Designating the bridge on I 43 across the Fox River in the city of Green Bay as the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge.
AB 553 - Various changes to the unemployment insurance law.
AB 555 - An income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.
AB 556 - Special labor-related reports, public educational institution job training access policies, and occupational driver's license fees.
AB 557 - Productivity enhancement training and development zone tax credits; a workplace diversity grant program, a job retention skills development program, preapprenticeship basic skills training and an apprenticeship marketing program; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations.
AB 242 - Disclosure of information obtained by the department of transportation from applications for drivers' licenses, permits, or identification cards to the selective service system for the purposes of registration with the selective service system.
AB 483 - Designating STH 122 as the Walt Bresette Memorial Highway.
- Senate Floor Session
10 a.m.
State Capitol
BARRY, JONATHAN B., of Mount Horeb, as a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, to serve for the interim term ending May 1, 2003
HERRERA, OSCAR, of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor. HUTCHISON, DAVID E., of Luxemburg, as a member of the Educational Communications Board, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
JONES, TOMMIE L., of Milwaukee, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2003.
MANTHEI, BARBARA, of West Salem, as a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, to serve for the interim term ending May 1, 2003.
MCGUIRE, PATRICK E., of Plymouth, as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
MIYAMOTO, DOUGLAS "BUB" M., of La Crosse, as a member of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2004.
UNDERWOOD, JOAN E., of Plymouth, as a member of the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Opperman, Diane, of Iola, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2002.
Ott, Marlene, of Greendale, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2002.
Viechnicki, Karen, of River Falls, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2002.
SR 6 - The life and public service of Jim Besson, mayor of Greenfield.
SJR 45 - Dedicating room 412 East of the Wisconsin state capitol as the permanent location and hearing room for the joint committee on finance and honoring 90 years of service by the joint committee on finance.
SB 38 - Speed limit at certain intersections marked with school crossing signs and providing a penalty.
SB 56 - Following snowplows and providing a penalty.
SB 72 - Authorizing the state superintendent of public instruction to award grants for family involvement in education projects and making appropriations. SB 107 - Membership of the dentistry examining board.
SB 128 - Requiring health insurance policies to cover contraceptive articles and services.
SB 136 - Using accumulated unused sick leave credits and certain health insurance premium credits for the purchase of long-term care insurance for participants under the Wisconsin retirement system.
SB 196 - State fleet management and consideration of vehicle's fuel economy and safety ratings.
SB 225 - The authority of certain cities, villages, or towns to regulate the operation of bicycles owned by nonresidents.
SB 234 - Extended area telephone service and granting rule-making authority.
SB 240 - Designating STH 122 as the Walt Bresette Memorial Highway.
SB 243 - Increasing a school district's revenue limit for the costs of teaching school professional staff how to use digital technology and distance-learning technology.
SB 244 - School district use of educational technology block grants.
SB 251 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law.
SB 255 - Modifying the manner in which a pupil enrolled in a 4-year-old kindergarten program is counted for state aid.
SB 259 - Deadline for filing a tax exemption report in the city of La Crosse by a church or religious association.
- Senate Committee on Organization
Upon adjournment of the Senate
Senate Parlor
State Capitol
- Supreme Court Hearings
2nd floor, East Wing
State Capitol
9:45 a.m. - 99-2189-CR: State v. Charles A. Dunlap
10:45 a.m. - 99-3266-CR: State v. Joseph F. Rizzo
1:45 p.m. - 00-0535-CR: State v. John D. Williams
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- Doyle News Conference
11 a.m.
Senate Parlor
Second Floor South
State Capitol
Doyle will propose a comprehensive legislative package to strengthen WI's laws to deal with threats of terrorism.
- Governor's Schedule
8:40 a.m.
Siren Airport
7425 County Road K
Siren
Will deliver a sigfnicant amount of disaster relief funds.
10 a.m.
LaCrosse County Administration Building
Main Lobby
400 North 4th Street
LaCrosse
Will present disaster relief checks to local officials.
- Dept. of Natural Resources Hearing
1 p.m.
Room 027
GEF #2
101 South Webster Street
Madison
Relating to the control of underground injection wells.
- Dept. of Natural Resources Hearing
3 p.m.
Room A
James P. Coughlin Center
625 E. County Road Y
Oshkosh
Relating to permanent breakwaters for control of shore erosion.
- Building Commission Administrative Affairs Subcommittee Meeting
9 a.m.
201 Southeast
State Capitol
Will review and make recommendations on requests submitted by state agencies, including the Green Bay Correctional Institution and the Drug Abuse Correctional Center (DACC-Winnebago); the Organizational Maintenance Shop #10; Wildcat Mountain State Park (Vernon County); and Wisconsin Veterans Home (King).
- Special Committee on Navigable Waters Recodification
10 a.m.
Legislative Council Conference Room
One E. Main St., Ste 401
Madison
Review and discussion of all bill drafts prepared for the Special Committee:
WLC: 0077/2, relating to recodification of subch. II of ch. 30.
WLC: 0156/2, relating to recodification of part of subch. V of ch. 30.
WLC: 0163/3, relating to local regulation of boating, seaplanes and icebound waters.
WLC: 0189/P1, relating to changing the term "navigable" in the statutes.
WLC: 0190/1, relating to definitions in ch. 30.
Other bill drafts distributed prior to or at the meeting.
- Building Commission Higher Education Subcommittee
10:30 a.m.
201 Southeast
State Capitol
Will review and make recommendations on requests submitted by state agencies, including UW-Eau Claire; UW-Madison Campus Utility Distribution System; UW-Madison; UW-Milwaukee; UW-Oshkosh; UW-Platteville Living and Learning Center; UW-Platteville; and UW-System.
- Senate Committee on Labor and Agriculture
12 p.m.
411 South
State Capitol
SB 268 - Public inspection of the payroll records of contractors, subcontractors, and agents performing work on those projects.
SB 272 - Relating to a community youth grant to the WI chapters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and making an appropriation.
SB 211 - Mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.
- Senate Committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs
1:30 p.m.
201 Southeast
State Capitol
FURNESS, Dr. Ian C., of Fond du Lac, as a member of the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
ERICKSON, Dr. Lief W., of Burlington, as a member of the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
WALL, Scot A., of Cashton, as a member of the Rural Health Development Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
AUGUST, Elaine, of Milwaukee, as a member of the Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2003.
GREER, Yvonne D., of Milwaukee, as a member of the Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2002, and for the full term ending July 1, 2006.
SENTY, Paul, of Middleton, as a member of the Wisconisn Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2007.
SHERMAN, Bradley J., of Madison, as a member of the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
SB 250 - Insurance coverage of prescription medications used to treat diabetes.
SB 108 - Licensing perfusionists, creating a perfusionists examining council, and granting rule-making authority.
SB 139 - Priorities, completion guidelines, and notices required for health care professional disciplinary cases; identification of health care professionals in possible need of investigation; additional public members for the medical examining board; authority of the medical examining board to limit credentials and impose forfeitures; reporting requirements for reports submitted to the national practitioner data bank; inclusion of health care professionals who practice alternative forms of health care on panels of health care experts established by the department of regulation and licensing; indication of therapeutic-related deaths on certificates of death; and providing a penalty.
SB140 - Making available to the public information on the education, practice and disciplinary history of physicians, requiring rules of the department of health and family services to include procedures affording health care providers opportunity to correct health care information, and granting rule-making authority.
- State Building Commission
2 p.m.
Governor's Conference Room
115 East
State Capitol
Will meet to review and act upon agency requests and other business.
- Supreme Court Open Administrative Conference
2:30 p.m.
Supreme Court Hearing Room
State Capitol
Classification/Compensation Study, Court Improvement Project, Judicial Education for Court Commissioners.
May not reach the following: Levine Record Request, Recommendations of National Center for State Courts, Supreme Court Internal Operating Issues: Court list of Internal Operating Issues, Disqualification Notification Proposal:
- Biotechnology and the Development of New Human Medicines
3 p.m.
330 Southwest
State Capitol
Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Legislative Briefing featuring Midwest PhRMA representatives.
- Assembly Rules Committee
***UPON ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION***
Assembly Parlor
State Capitol
Other Events
- CANCELED
Society of Professional Journalists Meeting
1-2 p.m.
Madison Newspapers Auditorium
1901 Fish Hatchery Road
Madison
Brown Bag discussion with Business Week writer Rich Miller, this semester's business-writer-in-residence at UW-Madison.
- Health and Family Services Hearing
2:30-4:30 p.m.
State Office Building
610 Gibson Street
Eau Claire
Relating to early intervention services for children with developmental needs in the age group from birth to 3.
Contact Donna Miller at 608-267-5150 or milledm@dhfs.state.wi.us for more information.
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Assoc. of Commerce Leadership Symposium
Full and Half-Day attendance available
Italian Community Center
Speakers are Joseph Jaworski, founder of Generon and American Leadership Forum, and Danah Zohar, author of Rewiring the Corporate Brain. Call Marie (414) 287-4158 for fee and reigistration information, or click here.
- Site Conservation Planning Workshop for Land Trusts
10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Devil's Head Resort
Merrimac
This two-and-a-half day seminar is designed for intermediate to advanced land conservation practitioners and will involve presentations, discussions, field trips and individual and team exercises. The training will take participants through the SCP process using the Riverland Conservancy's 2000-acre Merrimac Preserve as a case study. For more information please contact the Gathering Waters Conservancy at (608) 251-9131. Continues through October 19.
- Fundamentals of Government Contracting
with special emphasis on Electronic Commerce
1 - 4 p.m.
Fox Valley Technical College District
1825 North Bluemound Dr.
Appleton
To register, call the Business Procurement Assistance Center at 608/258-2330; or contact the COMMERCE Fax Request Hotline at 608/264-6154 and order form no. 608. Registration deadline is October 12.
- Fundraiser Event for Marvin Pratt
5 - 7 p.m.
The Milwaukee Athletic Club
758 N. Broadway
Milwaukee
$300 suggested donation. Payable to: Citizens for Marvin Pratt, 225 E. Michigan, Suite #1, Milwaukee WI 53202
- A Reception in Honor of Senator Kim Plache and her Leadership for Racine
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Sam and Gene's Grotto
336 Main Street
Racine
Suggested Donation of $100. Please make checks Payable to: Friends of Plache, P.O. Box 885, Racine, WI 53401. No PACs, please. For more information, contact Michelle at 608/279-5199
- Groundwater Lecture Series
"Will the Well Run Dry? Groundwater Management in Wisconsin"
7 p.m.
Rm. 1610 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Dr.
For more information, contact Professor Ken Potter, 262-0040, kwpotter@facstaff.wisc.edu.
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- Dept. of Health and Family Services Hearing
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Room B155
1 W. Wilson Street
Madison
Relating to the Department's rules for prevention and control of tuberculosis.
Contact Tanya Oemig at 608-261-6319 or, if you are hearing impaired, 608-266-7376 (TTY), or e-mail her at oemigtv@dhfs.state.wi.us for more information.
- CANCELLED
Senate Committee on Human Services & Aging
10 a.m.
Room 411 South
State Capitol
VUE, MAI ZONG, of Madison, as a member of the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
KAUFERT, REP. DEAN, of Neenah, as a member of the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
SB 231 - Requiring the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the state centers for the developmentally disabled.
- Assembly Committee on Personal Privacy
10 a.m.
415 Northwest
State Capitol
Public hearing on LRB 3774 - The use of a person's social security number in his or her student identification number at private institutions of higher education (AB 352 modified); prohibiting showing social security numbers on insurance identification cards (AB 422 modified); department of corrections contracts involving prisoner access to an individual's date of birth (AB 419); requiring pharmacies to keep patient health care records confidential (SB 237 modified); access to certain public records containing personally identifiable information (AB 175 modified); the place of trial for persons charged with certain crimes (AB 459 modified); use of the social security numbers as medical identifiers (AB 422 modified); access to certain public records containing social security account numbers of individuals (AB 175 modified); prohibiting the disclosure of information on credit card receipts for the purchase of motor fuel (AB 459 modified); preparation of privacy impact statements for bills that would impact personal privacy (AB 459 modified); prohibiting certain telephone solicitations (SB 41 modified); appointment of certain officers in the department of electronic government (LRB 3921); disclosure of the records of a law enforcement agency or of a juvenile or municipal court to other law enforcement agencies; other juvenile or municipal courts; district attorneys, corporation counsels, and other representatives of the public interest; and juvenile court intake workers (LRB 2802); and providing penalties.
- Assembly Committee on Transportation
10 a.m.
417 North (GAR)
State Capitol
Madison
AB 537 - A certain highway improvement project on USH 12 in Dane County.
AB 570 - Maintenance of grass and weeds below a specified height on Department of Transportation land abutting a highways.
- Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice
2 p.m.
417 North
State Capitol
AB 540 - Firearms restrictions record checks.
AB 529 - Retired peace officers carrying a weapon.
Other Events
- Site Conservation Planning Workshop for Land Trusts
8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Refer to October 17.
- Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Fall Conference
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exhibition Hall A
Monona Terrace
One John Nolen Terrace
Madison
Featured speakers include: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson; Gov. Scott McCallum; Dr. Wendy Baldwin, Deputy Director for Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health; Paul Carbone, Robert W. Baird; Carl Gulbrandsen, Managing Director, WARF. For details see www.wisconsinbiotech.org.
- Dept. of Natural Resources Hearing
10:30 a.m.
Room A
Oshkosh Public Libarary
106 Washington Avenue
Oshkosh
Relating to the control of underground injection wells.
- Wisconsin Crime Victims Council
1- 6 p.m.
643 Illinois Ave
Green Lake
Presentation by Dr. Gary Keveles on restorative justice, committee goals. Continued October 19. Call (608) 266-1155 for more information.
- Majority GOP Conduit Wisconsin Birthday Celebration for Tommy G. Thompson
5:30 - 6 p.m. $1,000 minimum contribution - VIP and photo reception
6 - 7 p.m. $500 minimum contribution - Cocktail reception
Top of the Plaza
619 N. Water Street
Milwaukee
RSVP by October 12, 2001 to Dan Morse or Scott Poole at 608/257-4765. Payable to: Majority GOP Conduit
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- Site Conservation Planning Workshop for Land Trusts
8 a.m.-12 noon
Refer to October 17.
- Wisconsin Crime Victims Council
9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
643 Illinois Ave
Green Lake
Facilitated discussion on keeping the victim's needs in foucs, develop preliminary council recommendations for the use of victim offender mediation and family group conferencing programs.
- Chancellor News Briefing
1:30 p.m.
334 Bascom Hall
Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor John Wiley plans to hold a news briefing for reporters. Please call Liz Beyler, (608) 263-1986, if you have questions or special
coverage needs.
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- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
11th Annual Assembly
Madison
The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice will have information at a booth at this conference. Or go to www.wisctowns.com for more information.
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- Dodge County Democratic Party
Dinner Meeting
6 p.m., Nile Club,
Hwy 33 between Beaver Dam and Horicon
Contact: Dan Hilbert , 920-485-2026
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Around the Capitol
- Assembly Committee on Public Health
1 p.m.
417 North (GAR)
State Capitol
The committee will hear from invited speakers ONLY on WI's state of preparedness for bio-terrorism.
AB 524 - Limiting the approval of operational plans for staffing of ambulances for services authorized to be provided by emergency medical technicians-paramedic.
- Special Committee on Condominium Law Review
1 p.m.
225 Northwest
State Capitol
Madison
Consideration by full committee of draft legislation forwarded by drafting subcommittee and remaining policy issues on those drafts. The draft legislation relates to: numerous changes in condominium law suggested by practitioners in the field; disclosure to condominium unit purchasers; reserve accounts; owner-occupancy issues; and acquisition of common elements for public projects.
Other Events
- Commerce - POWTS Advisory Code Council
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lowell Hall Rm B1A
UW-Madison
Contact: Jim Quast, 608-266-9292, jquast@commerce.state.wi.us
- Open House at Falk for Governor Headquarters
10 - 11:30 a.m.
613 Williamson St., Ste. 206 (In the Machinery Row complex)
Madison
There will be refreshments and the chance to talk with Kathleen about her fight to bring the values of Wisconsin's working families to the Governor's office.
- Dane County Democratic Party Issue Luncheon
12 p.m.
Wilson Street Grill
217 S. Hamilton St,
Madison
Guest Speaker State Rep. David Travis. Contact: Carol Brooks, 608-274-8472
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- DPI News Conference on State Standardized Testing
1 p.m.
GEF 3 State Office Building
Room 041
125 S. Webster St.
Madison
A news conference will be held to discuss a new report on state standardized testing.
- Senate Floor Session
11 a.m. **Note time change**
State Capitol
CORDERO, OTTO A., of Sauk City, as a member of the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2003.
ERICKSON, GINA, of Janesville, as a member of the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2004.
FLAHERTY, BARBARA ANNE, of Oshkosh, as a member of the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
KALISHEK, KAREN A., of Shawano, as a member of the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2004.
KONTNEY, LAURIE B., of Muskego, as a member of the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
SRB, ARTHUR L., of Mosinee, as a member of the Dentistry Examining Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2004.
SB 47 - Enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
SB 81 - The private employer health care coverage program and making an appropriation.
SB 135 - Disclosure of credit reports and providing a penalty.
SB 166 - State contract for dental education; authorizing licensed dental health professional positions in the department of health and family services; funding for dental services at community health centers; grants for community water fluoridation; increasing the medical assistance reimbursement rates for dental services; making topical fluoride varnish a covered service under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment program; creating a fluoride varnish education program; reimbursement for dental hygienist services under medical assistance; medical assistance reimbursement for dental cleanings; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and making appropriations.
SB 167 - Regional dental testing service examinations; dentist licenses for individuals licensed in another jurisdiction; the scope of practice of dental hygienists; delegation of dentistry practices to dental hygienists and unlicensed individuals; providing loan assistance to dentists and dental hygienists who practice in underserved areas; requiring the technical college system board to report on community dental health education; requiring the dentistry examining board and the department of health and family services to prepare a joint report on the ability of the dental work force to meet dental needs; requiring the department of health and family services to prepare a plan for a comprehensive oral health data collection system; requiring the department of health and family services to report on prior authorization for dental services under medical assistance; and requiring the department of health and family services and the department of regulation and licensing to prepare joint reports on improved access to dental services and dental hygiene services.
SB 212 - Restrictions on the transmission of unsolicited electronic mail.
SB 237 - Requiring pharmacies to keep patient health care records confidential.
SB 275 - Proposed actions regarding motor vehicle franchises.
AB 142 - Following snowplows and providing a penalty.
AB 153 - Authorizing resident senior citizens to hunt with a crossbow.
- Assembly Floor Session
10 a.m.
State Capitol
AR 38 - The authorization by the joint commmittee on legislative organization for 12 assembly positons.
AB 483 - Designating STH 122 as the Walt Bresette Memorial Highway.
AB 555 - An income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.
AB 439 - The liability of married persons filing a joint income tax return, the payment of the alternate fuel tax and the tobacco products tax, estate tax impostion and interest, reducing non deliquent taxes, rounding dollar amounts to whole dollars on all tax returns, allowing a mathematical computation of sales and use taxes, extending the time for filing a tax withholding report, delivering tax-related documents and related payments, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
AB 468 - Adding one representative of the Wisconsin chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America to the council on veterans programs.
AB 510 - Making technical and policy changes in teh tax incremental financing program based on the recommendations of the governor's working group on tax incremental finance and modifying the environmental remediation tax incremental financing program.
AB 558 - Eligibility for veterans benefits for those veterans who are invovled in Operation Enduring Freedom; the extension or renewal of a license held by a national guard member or member of the U.S. armed forces reserve who is called into active service; college students called to serve in the armed forces; and granting rule-making authority.
AB 560 - Abating interest otherwise due on income tax returns filed under an extension by members of the armed forces who are participating in that operation.
AB 571 - The rights of persons who are called into active state service.
AB 572 - Reemployment rights after national guard or state defense force service, providing an exemption from emergency rule-making authority.
AB 576 - An airline loan guarantee program and making an appropriation.
- Assembly Committee on Corrections and the Courts
9 a.m.
Rm. 415 NW
State Capitol
AB 170 - Creating a board to investigate and make recommendations regarding inmate deaths.
- Wisconsin Development Finance Board Meeting
9 a.m.
201 W. Washington Ave.
1st Floor Conference Rm.
Consideration of Customized Labor Training Projects: Fewco, Inc., Kraft Pizza Company, DANA Corporation.
- Wisconsin Towns Association Annual Convention
COWS Director Joel Rogers will address representatives from Wisconsin's 1,266 towns at their annual convention at the Madison Marriott. He is slated to speak after Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow and before former Gov. Lee Sherman Dreyfus.
For more information, log on to www.wisctowns.com
- Society of Professional Journalists Meeting
"Covering the Military in the wake of September 11th"
12:30-1:30pm
Wisconsin National Guard HQ
2400 Wright Street
Madison
Lt. Colonel Tim Donovan, Wisconsin Army National Guard, and Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Palzkill, U. S. Naval Reserve, will offer background information that will help journalists report on military actions now taking place as part of the war on terrorism. All journalists who intend to attend and/or cover this event should contact Lt. Col. Donovan in advance, due to security measures now in effect at military facilities. Email contact is preferred: tim.donovan@wi.ngb.army.mil. Or call him at 242-3050.
- Natural Resources Board Meeting
1 p.m.
Park Plaza Valley Inn
123 East Wisconsin Ave
Neenah
The NRB will view a presentation of the PCB's on the Fox River and a presentatoin by East Central Regional Planning Commission on the Fox Locks. At 2 p.m., the board will visit the Fox River Locks system, the wildlife marsh/dikes with the Wetlanders Group in Winneconne, and Lake Butte De Morts Breakwall. Please click here for more details.
- Fox River & Bay PCB Cleanup Public Program
7 p.m.
Jason Downer Commons
Barber Room, 2nd Floor
724 East Alton St.
Lawrence University
Appleton
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey Foran, Toxicologist and Adjunct Professor at the School of Allied Health, UW Milwaukee, and President/CEO of Citizens for a Better Environment.He has been hired by a coalition of local and regional citizen groups, using an EPA Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG), to review the Fox River plan details, with a focus on health protection.
Dr. Foran's presentation will be an independent overview of the Fox River contamination problem and proposed cleanup plan, in everyday terms, including concerns about the plan's weaknesses. He will also answer questions from the public. Additional background materials will be provided by Clean Water Action Council, including materials from another independent TAG expert, Donna Boreck, a geologist hired to review the physical aspects of PCB sediment management and the remediation methods
chosen in the plan.
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- State of the Judiciary Address
9:15 a.m.
Geneva Ballroom
Lake Lawn Lodge
Delavan
Contact Amanda K. Todd, Court Information Officer, at 608/264-6256 or by cell phone at 608/220-1969.
Director of State Courts J. Denis Moran will present his annual speech on the State of the Director of State Courts Office immediately following Abrahamson's address (approximately 10 a.m.).
- Department of Natural Resources
8:30 a.m.
Park Plaza Valley Inn
123 East Wisconsin Avenue
Neenah
Following its lunch break, the Natural Resources Board will meet in closed session under the authority of s.19.85(1)(3), Wisconsin Statutes, for the purpose of discussing potential future land acquisitions. Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Board will reconvene in open session to conduct remaining business. Any action taken at the Executive Session will be reported during the open session. For further information, please contact Darrell Bazzell, Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, at 608-266-2121.
- Volume Cap Allocation Council Meeting
3 p.m.
Tommy G. Thompson Building
WHEDA Board Room
7th floor
201 W. Washington Ave.
Madison
The Council will meet to hear recommendations from Dept. of Commerce staff on the allocation of 2001 volume cap. For more information, contact Tony Hozeny, Dept. of Commerce, at 608-267-9661.
- Senate Commmittee on Education
10 a.m.
300 Southeast
State Capitol
SB 261 - Increasing a school district's revenue limit for heating costs.
SB 262 - Creating a loan program for teachers of mathematics, science and special education in the Milwaukee Public Schools and in low-income school districts, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
SB 269 - Requiring school boards that provide instruction in human sexuality and related subjects to provide instruction in anti-bullying behavior and peer mediation.
SB 270 - Requiring school boards that provide instruction in human sexuality and related subjects to provide instruction in early childhood brain research and development.
- Senate Committee on Organization
1:30 p.m.
Senate Parlor
State Capitol
Committee will meet to schedule the Senate Calendar for Tuesday, October 30, 2001
- Senate Committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans & Military Affairs
10 a.m.
Rhinelander City Hall
Council Chambers
135 S. Stevens Street
Rhinelander
The committee will meet for the purposes of hearing public testimony on the affordability and accessibility of telephone and Internet services in rural areas.
Other Events
- Wis. Federation of Teachers Convention
Oct. 24-25
Green Bay
- WEAC Annual Convention
Milwaukee
Contact: WEAC, (608) 276-7711, or visit the WEAC website at http://www.weac.org/AboutWEA/conven01/greetings.htm
- Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Annual Convention
Oct. 24-26
Ho-Chunk Hotel and Convention Center
Baraboo
Contact: Helen Harrison, AWSA, (608) 241-0300, fax (608) 249-4973, helenh@awsa.org, or visit the AWSA website at http://www.awsa.org
- Wisconsin's 2nd Annual Work-Based Learning Showcase Conference
Oct. 24-25
Sheraton Inn and Convention Center
Madison
Contact: Bob Enghagen, (608) 267-2275, robert.enghagen@dpi.state.wi.us, or visit the conference website
- Veritas Society Benefit Dinner
KI Convention Center
Green Bay
Mike Singletary, a pro-football hall of famer and a member of the Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears will speak at the event. For ticket information contact Kelly Maloney-Whittier at 877-855-5007.
- Natural Resources Board Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Park Plaza Valley Inn
123 Wisconsin Ave
Neenah
Please refer to October 23, or click here for more information.
- DPW - Rock County General Membership Meeting
7 p.m.
RVUT
1215 Suffolk
Janesville
Contact: David Vaughn, 608-754-4434
- Fox River & Bay PCB Cleanup Public Program
7 p.m.
Brown County Library, downstairs meeting room
515 Pine Street
Downtown Green Bay
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jeffrey Foran, Toxicologist and Adjunct Professor at the School of Allied Health, UW Milwaukee, and President/CEO of Citizens for a Better Environment. He has had 16 years of experience in the field of human health and ecological toxicology. He has been hired by a coalition of local and regional citizen groups, using an EPA Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG), to review the Fox River plan details, with a focus on health protection.
Dr. Foran's presentation will be an independent overview of the Fox River contamination problem and proposed cleanup plan, in everyday terms, including concerns about the plan's weaknesses. He will also answer questions from the public. Additional background materials will be provided by Clean Water Action Council, including materials from another independent TAG expert, Donna Boreck, a geologist hired to review the physical aspects of PCB sediment management and the remediation methods
chosen in the plan.
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- Fifth Annual Legislative Health and Fitness Day
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First floor Rotunda
State Capitol
The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness is sponsoring the 5th annual Legislative Health and Fitness Day. For further information please contact Scott Fromader at (608)261-4863.
- Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities
8:15 a.m.
Rm. 415 NW
State Capitol
AB 584 - Public utility shared revenue payments and amking an appropriation.
AB 575 - Contributions required for the universal service fund.
- Assembly Floor Session
9:30 a.m.
State Capitol
AB 280 - Placing bodily substances in edibles and providing a penalty.
AB 380 - Single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
AB 488 - Placement of a child who is a custodial parent or an expectant mother in a safe and structured living arrangement in which the child is provided with training in parenting skills and other skills to promote the child's long-term economic independence and the well-being of the child's child, grants for the provision of such living arrangements and related services, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
AB 507 - Creating an exemption from the regulation of anhydrous ammonia.
AB 157 - Possession of body armor by persons convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for certain felony offenses and providing a penalty.
- Commerce - Pool Advisory Code Council
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3rd Floor, Conference Rm. 3B
201 W. Washington Ave
Madison
Contact: Jean MacCubbin, 608-266-0955, jmaccubbin@commerce.state.wi.us
Other Events
- Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Annual Convention
Refer to Oct. 24
- WEAC Annual Convention
Refer to Oct. 24
- Wis. Federation of Teachers Convention
Refer to Oct. 24
- Wisconsin's 2nd Annual Work-Based Learning Showcase Conference
Sheraton Inn and Convention Center
Madison
Continued from Oct. 24.
- An Evening with George W. Bush
Sponsored by the Republican Governors Association
Time TBD
National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW,
Washington, D.C.
If you are interested in RGA Membership or participating at the Leadership or Sponsorship levels for the event please contact: Susan Nelson, 202-863-8587, snelson@rnchq.org
- Marinette County Democratic Party General Meeting
6 p.m.
Stephenson Public Library
Marinette
Contact: Stacey Crease, 715-789-2110, or www.marcodem.org
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- UW System Tax-Sheltered Annuity Review Committee
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
780 Regent Street, Room 108
Madison
Agenda items include introduction of new members, approval of minutes, election of chair, report on recent tax law changes, State of Wisconsin Investment Board Presentation, Plan Amendments related to EGTRRA of 2001, report/plan amendment on student eligibility issue, report on vendor responses to Minimum Required Distribution motion, recommendation on third party training issue, insurance company downgrades and other company news, prospective new IDS annuity product, financial education activities, web site demo & other miscellaneous items.
- Dept. of Health and Family Services Hearing
1-4 p.m.
Room 751
1 W. Wilson Street
Madison
Relating to the regulation of radiation producing devices and radioactive materials.
Contact Paul Schmidt at 608-267-4792 or schimps@dhfs.state.wi.us for more information.
Other Events
- Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Annual Convention
Refer to Oct. 24
- WEAC Annual Convention
Refer to Oct. 24
- Outagamie County Democratic Breakfast
6:45 a.m.
Menasha Grill
204 Main St.
Menasha
Contact: Dottie Le Clair, 920-734-1063
- Dept. of Natural Resources Hearing
1:30 p.m.
Room 158
DNR West Central Region Service Center
1300 W. Clairemont
Eau Claire
Relating to the control of underground injection wells.
- 22nd Annual Milwaukee Media Hall of Fame Banquet
6:30 p.m.
The Wisconsin Club
900 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee
Former Wisconsin newspaper editor and publisher John Lavine will give the keynote address. Nine journalists will be inducted into the hall of fame. Registration deadline is Oct. 19. Call the Milwaukee Press Club at (414) 276-2582 for more information.
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Other Events
- Clark County Democratic Party Annual Dinner
8 p.m.
Thorp American Legion Hall
Tickets: $10. Contact: Bryce Luchterhand , 715-223-2894
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- State Government Moves to Central Wisconsin
3:30 p.m.-Salute to the Armed Forces, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 388, 388 River Drive, Wausau
4:30 p.m.-Community dinner, D.C. Everest High School commons, 6500 Alderson St., Schofield
6 p.m.-Charity basketball game, D.C. Everest High School gymnasium
7:30 p.m.-Opening Cabinet meeting, D.C. Everest High School
- Jefferson County Democratic Fundraiser
4 p.m. Social Hour
5 p.m. Dinner
Plattdeutscher Hall, 115 S. 2nd St., Watertown
Guest Speaker Peggy Lautenschlager. Tickets $20. Contact: Jeff Rammelt, 920-261-3588
- Rock County Democratic Party Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner
5:30 p.m.
UAW Local 95
1975 LaFayette
Janesville
Keynote Speaker: U.S. Senator Russ Feingold. Tickets: $20. Contact: Jan Mielke, 608-868-7514
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- State Government Moves to Central Wisconsin
Wausau area
7:30 a.m.-Wausau Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Rose Garden Inn, 131 W. Thomas St.
9 a.m.-WSAU-AM radio appearance, 602 Jefferson St.
9:45 a.m.-Visit Marathon Co. Birth to 3 Program, 1100 Lake View Drive
10:30 a.m.-Tour Greenheck Fan, 1100 Industrial Ave., Schofield
Noon-Lunch at Marathon Co. Health Care Facility, 1000 Lake View Drive
1 p.m.-Farm Listening Session and Agriculture announcement, Central Wisconsin Co-op, C1399 Hwy. 153, Stratford
2:30 p.m.-Visit South Mountain Elementary, 5400 Bittersweet Road
3:45 p.m.-Visit Weston Business Park, Schofield Ave. & Enterprise Way
6 p.m.-Visit Operation Fresh Start Home Open House, 1403 Sell St.
6:30 p.m.-Wausau Area Hmong Mutual Association Reception, 1109 6th St.
- DNR Public Information Meeting
4:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn Select
150 Nicolet Road (US 41 & College Ave.)
Appleton
Hearing for presentation and public comment on Fox River cleanup plan
- Guest Lecturer at the UW Law School
Election & Campaign Finance Law Course
5 p.m.
Room 5246
UW Law School
Commissioner Bradley A. Smith of the Federal Election Commission will speak. In 2001, Smith published his first book, Unfree Speech: The Folly of Campaign Finance Reform, a collection of essays advocating for the deregulation of campaign financing.
Contact Mike Wittenwyler at 608-284-2616 or at wittenwyler@gklaw.com for more information.
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- Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice
8:30 a.m.
415 Northwest
State Capitol
AB 521 - Permitting employers to refuse to employ, or to bar or terminate from employment, individuals who have been convicted of certain serious felonies, as defined in the bill, and who have not been pardoned; and permitting educational agencies to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment, individuals who have been convicted of certain serious violations and who have not been pardoned.
AB 529 - Retired peace officers carrying a weapon.
AB 540 - Firearms restrictions record checks.
- Assembly Committee on Environment
9 a.m.
300 Northeast
State Capitol
AB 580 - Water quality standards for wetlands for an activity at a site in Trempealeau County and review of certain changes to shoreland, wetland, and floodplain zoning ordinances as they relate to an activity at a site in Trempealeau County
- Senate Committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs
9:30 a.m.
330 Southwest
State Capitol
SB 297 - Relating to the rights of persons who are called into active state service and providing penalties.
SB 298 - Relating to reemployment rights after national guard or state defense force service, providing an exemption from emergency rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
- Senate Floor Session
10 a.m.
State Capitol
ERICKSON, DR. LIEF W., of Burlington, as a member of the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
FURNESS, DR. IAN C., of Fond du Lac, as a member of the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
GUTSCHOW, HEIDI J., of Krakow, as a member of the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the interim term ending May 1, 2004.
SHERMAN, BRADLEY J., of Madison, as a member of the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
**NOTE If the following two bills are available, there will be a unanimous consent request to take up:
AB 571 - Rights of persons called into active state service.
AB 572 - Reemployment rights after national guard or state defense force service.**
SJR 48 - Life and public service of John Quentin Radcliffe.
SJR 50 - Life and public service of Jerome Meyer.
SB 113 - Use of bicycle helmets and providing a penalty.
SB 118 - Procedures for changing the number of school board members, for establishing a plan of apportionment of school board members, and for providing election to numbered seats on a school board.
SB 178 - Administering drugs to pupils in compliance with instructions of practitioners.
SB 193 - Claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
SB 226 - Adding one representative of the Wisconsin chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America to the council on veterans programs.
SB 232 - Authorizing the department of workforce development to order a person who discriminates in promotion, compensation, or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or ancestry to pay compensatory and punitive damages and an assessment, directing the secretary of workforce development to appoint a committee to study wage disparities between men and women and between minority group members and nonminority group members, and making an appropriation.
SB 233 - Prohibiting construction of a new highway through a veterans cemetery.
SB 256 - National guard tuition grants and making an appropriation.
SB 260 - Sales tax imposed on the sale of mobile telecommunications services.
SB 267 - Limiting the approval of operational plans for staffing of ambulances for services authorized to be provided by emergency medical technicians-paramedic.
SB 272 - A community youth grant to the Wisconsin chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and making an appropriation.
SB 281 - Eligibility for veterans benefits for those veterans who are involved in Operation Enduring Freedom; the extension or renewal of a license held by a national guard member or member of the U.S. armed forces reserve who is called into active service; college students called to serve in the armed forces; and granting rule-making authority.
SB 283 - Abating interest otherwise due on income tax returns filed under an extension by members of the armed forces who are participating in that operation.
AB 135 - Requirement to obtain a public warehouse keeper's license.
AB 238 - Designating and observing Prisoners of War Remembrance Day.
- Assembly Floor Session
10 a.m.
State Capitol
AR 43 - Honoring the life and achievements of Jesselyn Marie Karbon and the efforts of her mother, Rosemarie Rose.
AB 150 - Proper display of a registration plate and providing a penalty.
AB 199 - Vehicle owner liability for violations of certain traffic laws relating to railroad crossings and providing penalties.
AB 241 - Requiring law enforcement officers to report traffic violations and accidents involving any foreign diplomat to the federal department of state.
AB 244 - Tax warrants and liens on property.
AB 269 - Deer hunting back tag number reservation fees.
AB 300 - Designation and duties of chief warden, deputy chief warden, internal affairs officer, and complaint officer within the department of natural resources.
AB 301 - Authorizing conservation wardens to enforce the trespass law and prohibitions on shooting at caged or staked wild animals and to make arrests under warrants issued for felonies or misdemeanors.
AB 361 - The requirement that operators of fish farms provide evidence of fish health and granting rule-making authority.
AB 365 - Newspaper recycling fee and the recycled content of newsprint used in newspapers.
AB 380 - Single sales factor apportionment of income for corporations.
AB 415 - Trapping licenses issued to nonresidents.
AB 522 - Failure to pay for gasoline or diesel fuel and suspension of operating privileges after conviction for theft of gasoline or diesel fuel and providing penalties.
AB 554 - Determining what constitutes the administration of the department of natural resources when managing the state's fish and wildlife resources.
AB 561 - Proposed actions regarding motor vehicle franchises.
AB 576 - Airline loan guarantee program. Reconsideration of Passage.
AB 579 - Certified capital investment limitations, qualified business requirements, and reviews of certified capital company financial statements.
AB 249 - The effect of annexation or detachment of territory on a municipality's quota of "Class B" intoxicating liquor licenses.
- Common Cause State Governing Board
2 - 4:15 p.m.
328 Northwest
State Capitol
Scheduled to appear and speak at the meeting is State Sen. Brian Burke (D-Milwaukee), the Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance (JCF). Also appearing will be Rep. Marc Duff (R-New Berlin), a member of JCF. Gov. Scott McCallum has also been invited to address the Board and will attend if his schedule permits.
Other Events
- State Government Moves to Central Wisconsin
Stevens Point Area
7:30 a.m.-Portage County Business Council Breakfast, Sentryworld Sports Complex, 601 N. Michigan Ave.
9 a.m.-Visit St. Michael?s Hospital, 900 Illinois Drive
11:30 a.m.-Lunch and tour of UW-Stevens Point Community Center, 1015 Reserve St.
1:30 p.m.-Tour Land?s End, Hwy 51 Industrial Park
2:15 p.m.-Visit/check presentation at Plover Fire Department, 2400 Post Rd., Plover
3 p.m.-DNR electronic government announcement, Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive
3:30 p.m. -Closing Cabinet meeting, Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive
- Governor's Schedule
1:30 p.m.
5700 Lands' End Way
Portage County Industrial Park
Stevens Point
Gov. Scott McCallum will visit Lands' End's newest facility, Lands' End Stevens Point, and discuss the state-company partnership that assisted in bringing the project to Stevens Point.
- Center on Wisconsin Strategy Presentation
4 p.m.
WNPJ Corporate Accountability Task Force
Madison
Overview of the state of the state and how to impact public policy decisions. For more information, go to www.sustainingwisconsin.org or e-mail Michael Jacob at mjacob@cows.org
- DNR Public Information Meeting
4:30 p.m.
Oneida Radisson Convention Center
2040 Airport Road (across from Austin Straubel Airport)
Green Bay
Hearing for presentation and public comment on Fox River cleanup plan
- Peg Lautenschlager for AG Fundraiser
5 - 7 p.m.
Top Of The Park Restaurant
22 S. Carroll St.
Madison
Contributions are gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to: Friends of Peg Lautenschlager; P.O. Box 1929; Fond du Lac, WI. 54936. For further information please call 608-268-0222 or e-mail peg4ag@earthlink.net
- Groundwater Lecture Series
"Will the Well Run Dry? Groundwater Management in Wisconsin"
7 p.m.
Rm. 1610 Engineering Hall
1415 Engineering Dr.
The series is co-sponsored by the Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Filling in the blank pages in Wisconsin Groundwater Policy: Perrier's model for environmental investigation and regulation. For more information, contact Professor Ken Potter, 262-0040, kwpotter@facstaff.wisc.edu.
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- Joint Legislative Council Meeting
8:30 a.m.
411 South
State Capitol
The agenda for this meeting will consist of a presentation from Dr. Sohn, Chief Economist, Wells Fargo Bank. His presentation on trends analysis will be helpful to the Council as they prepare to select topics for study during the 2002 interim.
- Real Estate Appraisers Board Meeting
9:30 a.m.
Room 180
1400 E. Washington Ave.
Madison
Contact: Katharine Hildebrand, 608-266-3423
- Senate Committee on Universities, Housing and Government Operations
10 a.m.
201 Southeast
State Capitol
FIEDLER, Sharon R., of Neenah, as a member of the Real Estate Appraisers Board, to serve for the interim term ending May 1, 2003.
FRANKLIN, LaMarr J., of Glendale, as a member of the Real Estate Appraisers Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
KOWBEL, Mark P., of Racine, as a member of the Real Estate Appraisers Board, to serve for the interim term ending May 1, 2004.
HAERING, Arno Wm., of Wausau, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 2004.
HANSON, Martin J., of Eau Claire, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
KALISHEK, Karen A., of Shawano, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
OTTO, James G., of Hubertus, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
AB 163 - Regulation of professional boxing contests.
AB 368 - The authority of cities, villages, towns, and counties to regulate amateur radio antennas and antenna support structures.
AB 512 - Repealing, consolidating, renumbering, amending and revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of correcting errors, supplying omissions, correcting and clarifying references, eliminating defects, anachronisms, conflicts, ambiguities and obsolete provisions, reconciling conflicts and repelling unintended repeals (Revisor's Correction Bill).
AB 513 - Repealing, consolidating, renumbering, amending and revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of correcting errors, supplying omissions, correcting and clarifying references, eliminating defects, anachronisms, conflicts, ambiguities and obsolete provisions, reconciling conflicts, and repelling unintended repeals (Revisor's Correction Bill).
AB 514 - Reconciling conflicts and repelling unintended repeals (Revisor's Correction Bill).
SB 239 - The valuation of a state employee's accumulated sick leave credits for the payment of health insurance premiums under a group health insurance program administered by the group insurance board.
SB 247 - The membership of the child abuse and neglect prevention board.
SB 265 - Creating a nonrefundable individual income and corporate income and franchise tax credit for contributions to the artistic endowment fund.
Other Events
- Center on Wisconsin Strategy Presentation
7 a.m.
Pewaukee Rotary
Pewaukee
Overview of the state of the state and how to impact public policy decisions. For more information, go to www.sustainingwisconsin.org or e-mail Michael Jacob at mjacob@cows.org
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