On October 29, 2009, the Accounting Examining Board submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises Chapters Accy 7 and 8, relating to granting certificates to applicants pursuant to an international mutual recognition agreement.

A public hearing is required and will be held on December 10, 2009.

On October 21, 2009, the Department of Health Services submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises Chapter DHS 124, relating to forfeitures, anatomical gifts, and automatic external defibrillator (AED) training for hospitals.

A public hearing is required, but has not yet been scheduled for this proposed rule.

Rachel Currans-Sheehan

(608) 266-3262

On October 30, 2009, the Division of Hearings and Appeals submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises Chapter HA 2, relating to the procedure for hearings for revoking or not revoking various types of community supervision by the Department of Corrections.

A public hearing is required, but has not yet been scheduled for this proposed rule.

On October 29, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates section Ins 3.34, relating to coverage of dependents to age 27 and affecting small business.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 9, 2009.

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, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110.

For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at julie.walsh@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.

On October 29, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates section Ins 3.36, relating to treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 2, 2009.

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, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110.

For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at julie.walsh@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.

On October 29, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates section Ins 3.75, relating to continuation of group insurance policies.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 8, 2009.

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, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110.

For additional information, please contact Robert Luck at (608) 266-0082 or e-mail at robert.luck@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.

On October 29, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises section Ins 6.77, relating to exempting commercial umbrella and commercial liability policies covering only hired and non-owned autos from having to offer or include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 8, 2009.

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, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110.

For additional information, please contact Robert Luck at (608) 266-0082 or e-mail at robert.luck@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.

On October 29, 2009, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates Chapter Ins 57, relating to care management organizations and affecting small business.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 3, 2009.

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, Public Information and Communications, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, at (608) 264-8110.

For additional information, please contact Julie E. Walsh at (608) 264-8101 or e-mail at julie.walsh@wisconsin.gov in the OCI Legal Unit.

On October 23, 2009, the Department of Natural Resources submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises Chapters NR 404, 438, and 484, relating to ambient air quality standards for ozone and lead and new reporting requirements for lead compounds.

A public hearing is required and is scheduled for December 1, 2009.

On October 29, 2009, the Pharmacy Examining Board submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order amends sections Phar 6.08, 7.12, and 8.12, relating to security systems, utilization reviews, and prescription orders transmitted by facsimile machines.

A public hearing is required and will be held on December 2, 2009.

On October 29, 2009, the Pharmacy Examining Board submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates section Phar 7.095, relating to remote dispensing sites.

A public hearing is required and will be held on December 2, 2009.

On October 22, 2009, the Public Service Commission submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates Chapter PSC 172, relating to the police and fire protection fee created under 2009 Wisconsin Act 28.

A public hearing will be held on December 2, 2009. The Telecommunications Division of the Commission is the organizational unit responsible for the promulgation of the rule.

On October 22, 2009, the Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order creates sections Tax 2.85 and 11.90, relating to changes in Wisconsin's tax laws due to the adoption of penalties for failure to produce records. It also provides guidance to Department employees and taxpayers so that the penalties can be administered in a fair and consistent manner. This includes providing a standard response time, a standard for noncompliance, and penalty waiver provisions.

A public hearing is required and will be scheduled. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.

On October 28, 2009, the Department of Revenue submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises Chapter Tax 11, relating to sales and use tax.

A public hearing is required. Two hearings have been scheduled; the first for December 1, 2009, and the second for December 15, 2009. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.

On October 29, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises section VA 2.01, relating to the assistance to needy veterans grant program.

The creation of VA 2.01 (1) (u) and VA 2.01 (1) (v) will establish a definition for the vision care assistance available under this program. The creation of VA 2.01 (3) (d), VA 2.01 (3) (e), VA 2.01 (3) (f), and VA 2.01 (3) (g) will establish program limitations for the aid offered through the program. The program is intended to provide health care assistance to those veterans who are not eligible for the federal assistance offered to veterans. The current program rules do not provide program limitations or direction for health care professionals in providing necessary services to eligible veterans. The creation of a definition for "vision care" and the creation of specific program limitations will allow veterans to receive a reasonable modicum of the benefits available to those veterans eligible for federal assistance. All care offered through the program will have monetary and frequency limitations imposed upon the available services

A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later time. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.

On October 29, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted a proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.

The proposed order revises section VA 1.11, relating to the duties and powers of the Secretary.

The amendment of s. VA 1.11 (1) (a) will limit employment, after January 1, 2011, in the positions of commandant or administrator, division of homes to individuals who are licensed as skilled nursing home administrators by the State of Wisconsin or who obtain such licensure within 90 days of initiating employment in the position. The department believes that this requirement will provide better management and more accountability for the skilled nursing facilities. The repeal of VA 1.11 (8) will realign the direction of the commandants from direct supervision by the Secretary to direct supervision by the Administrator, Division of Homes.

A public hearing is required and will be scheduled at a later time. The Office of the Secretary is primarily responsible for the promulgation of the proposed rule.