Filed with LRB:   January 31, 2013
Publication Date:   February 1, 2013
Effective Dates:   February 1, 2013 through
  June 30, 2013
Children and Families
Safety and Permanence, Chs. DCF 37-59
emergency_rules EmR1212 EmR1212 — The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families orders the creation of Chapter DCF 55, relating to subsidized guardianship.
This emergency rule was approved by the governor on August 28, 2012.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 040-12, was approved by the governor on June 8, 2012, published in Register No. 678 on June 30, 2012, and approved by Secretary Eloise Anderson on July 16, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
The Department of Children and Families finds that an emergency exists and that the attached rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare. A statement of facts constituting the emergency is:
    Guardians who entered into subsidized guardianship agreements with an agency when the statewide subsidized guardianship program was implemented in August 2011 are now eligible for consideration of an amendment to increase the amount of the subsidized guardianship payments. The rule includes the process for determining eligibility for an amendment.
Filed with LRB:   August 31, 2012
Publication Date:   September 3, 2012
Effective Dates:   September 3, 2012 through       January 30, 2013
Extension Through:   March 31, 2013
Hearing Date:   November 30, 2012
Children and Families
Early Care and Education, Chs. DCF 201-252
emergency_rules EmR1216 EmR1216 — The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families orders the creation of section DCF 201.04 (2j), relating to circumstances for a waiver to allow child care subsidy payments for a parent who is a child care provider and affecting small businesses.
This emergency rule was approved by the governor on October 19, 2012.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 054-12, was approved by the governor on July 30, 2012, published in Register No. 680 on August 14, 2012, and approved by Secretary Eloise Anderson on August 27, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
The Department of Children and Families finds that an emergency exists and that the attached rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare. A statement of facts constituting the emergency is:
    Section 49.155 (3m) (d), Stats., as affected by 2011 Wisconsin Act 32, provides that no child care subsidy funds may be used for child care services that are provided for a child by a child care provider who is the parent of the child or who resides with the child. In addition, no child care subsidy funds may be used for child care services that are provided by another child care provider if the child's parent is a child care provider. The prohibition on assistance does not apply if the child's parent has applied for, and been granted, a waiver. Implementation of an emergency rule specifying the circumstances under which the department or an agency will grant a waiver is necessary to protect certain vulnerable children.
Filed with LRB:   November 13, 2012
Publication Date:   November 15, 2012
Effective Dates:   November 15, 2012 through     April 13, 2013
Hearing Date:   January 14, 2013
Justice
emergency_rules EmR1217 EmR1217 — The State of Wisconsin Department of Justice (“DOJ") proposes an order to re-create Chapter Jus 17 and Chapter Jus 18, relating to licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; concealed carry certification cards for qualified former federal law enforcement officers; the recognition by Wisconsin of concealed carry licenses issued by other states; and the certification of firearms safety and training instructors.
The statement of scope for these emergency rules was approved by Governor Walker on February 15, 2012, published in Administrative Register No. 674, on February 29, 2012, and approved by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on March 12, 2012.
These emergency rules were approved in writing by the governor on December 4, 2012, pursuant to Wis. Stat. s. 227.24 (1) (e) 1g.
Finding of Emergency
Under section 101 of 2011 Wis. Act 35, DOJ has been statutorily required to receive and process concealed carry license applications and to issue or deny licenses since November 1, 2011. The Legislature has thus determined that the public welfare requires the licensing system commenced on that date to remain continuously in effect. In order for DOJ to accomplish that goal and comply with all applicable statutory requirements, it is necessary to continuously have in effect administrative rules establishing the procedures and standards that govern the enforcement and administration of those requirements.
Emergency rules governing the licensing process were first adopted on October 25, 2011, and have been continuously in effect since November 1, 2011. The emergency rules were subsequently repealed and recreated with an effective date of March 21, 2012. Pursuant to s. 227.24 (2) (a), Stats., the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules has authorized the current emergency rules to remain in effect through December 15, 2012.
DOJ is in the process of promulgating permanent administrative rules which, when completed, will replace the emergency rules. On September 5, 2012, the final draft of the proposed permanent rules and accompanying reports were submitted for legislative review, pursuant to s. 227.19 (2), Stats. The permanent rulemaking process, however, will not be completed prior to the anticipated expiration of the existing emergency rules on December 15, 2012. Upon such expiration, DOJ would no longer have in effect administrative rules establishing the procedures and standards that govern the concealed carry licensing program. Any such lack of continuity in the operation of the licensing program would be confusing and disruptive both for license applicants and for DOJ staff administering the program.
The public welfare thus requires that additional emergency rules be promulgated, in order to ensure that there is no interruption in DOJ's ability to continue to carry out all of its statutory responsibilities in administering and enforcing the concealed carry licensing program. These rules will prevent such a discontinuity and ensure continuous and uniform operation of the concealed carry program through the time of completion of the permanent rulemaking process that is already under way. Only if DOJ utilizes the emergency rulemaking procedures of s. 227.24, Stats., can these emergency rules be promulgated and in effect in time to prevent discontinuity in the operation of the existing rules. The public welfare thus necessitates that the rules proposed here be promulgated as emergency rules under s. 227.24, Stats.
Filed with LRB:   December 10, 2012
Publication Date:   December 15, 2012
Effective Dates:   December 15, 2012 through       May 13, 2013
Natural Resources (3)
Fish, Game, etc., Chs. NR 1
emergency_rules EmR1207 1.   EmR1207 (DNR # WM-03-12(E))— The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board proposes an order to amend section NR 10.01 (3) (d) 1., relating to the bobcat hunting and trapping season.
This emergency rule was approved by the governor on May 4, 2012. This emergency rule, modified to reflect the correct effective date, was approved by the governor on May 25, 2012.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 009-12, was approved by the governor on February 15, 2012, published in Register No. 674, on February 29, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on March 28, 2012.
This rule was approved and adopted by the State of Wisconsin Natural Resources Board on April 25, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
Pursuant to s. 227.24, Stats., the Department of Natural Resources finds that an emergency exists and that the attached rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare.
If emergency rules are not promulgated, the season automatically reverts back to a single permit period beginning on the Saturday nearest October 17 and continuing through December 31 in 2012. Frequent change of season dates and regulations for hunting and trapping can be confusing and disruptive to the public, can result in citations being issued, and is not necessary for protection of the bobcat population in this situation. Some people will view a reversion to the single season framework as a reduction of opportunity that is not socially acceptable. Therefore, this emergency rule is needed to preserve the public welfare.
Filed with LRB:   May 30, 2012
Publication Date:   June 10, 2012
Effective Dates:   October 1, 2012 through       February 27, 2013
Hearing Date:   August 27, 2012
This emergency rule was approved by the governor on August 10, 2010.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 023-12, was approved by the governor on April 12, 2012, published in Register No. 676, on April 30, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on May 23, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
A non-statutory provision, Section 21, of 2011 ACT 169 requires the department to submit rules necessary for implementation or interpretation and establishes that the department is not required to make a finding of emergency.
Filed with LRB:   August 15, 2012
Publication Date:   August 18, 2012
Effective Dates:   August 18, 2012 through the date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169, section 21.
emergency_rules EmR1215 3.   EmR1215 (DNR # WM-16-12(E)) — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board proposes an order to repeal and recreate section NR 10.01 (3) (h) 1., relating to the coyote hunting season.
This emergency rule was approved by the governor on August 30, 2012.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 038-12, was approved by the governor on May 29, 2012, published in Register No. 678, on June 14, 2012, and approved by the Natural Resources Board on June 27, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
A non-statutory provision, Section 21, of 2011 ACT 169 requires the department to submit rules necessary for implementation or interpretation and establishes that the department is not required to make a finding of emergency.
Filed with LRB:   September 14, 2012
Publication Date:   October 1, 2012
Effective Dates:   October 1, 2012 through       February 27, 2013
Safety and Professional Services
Professional Services, Chs. SPS 1—299
emergency_rules EmR1302 EmR1302 — The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services hereby adopts an order to amend sections SPS 60.01; SPS 61.02 (1) (a), (2) (a), (3) (a), and (4) (a); 62.10 (title) and 62.10; 65.01; 65.02 (1); 65.07; and 65.12 (1) (h) and (i) 6.; and to create chapter SPS 205 relating to barbers and to barbering and cosmetology schools and instructors, and affecting small business.
This emergency rule was approved by the Governor on February 5, 2013.
The statement of scope for this rule, SS 063–12, was approved by the Governor on August 10, 2012, published in Register 680, on August 31, 2012, and approved by Secretary Dave Ross on October 15, 2012.
Finding of Emergency
The Department of Safety and Professional Services finds that an emergency exists within the state of Wisconsin and that adoption of an emergency rule is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. A statement of the facts constituting the emergency is as follows.
On July 1, 2012, 2011 Wisconsin Act 190 transferred regulatory authority over barbers from the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board to the Department of Safety and Professional Services. Act 190 also changed the educational requirements for initial licensure of barbers, and the continuing-education requirements for renewal of barber licenses. Due to the transfer of authority and the changes in education requirements, immediate rulemaking by the Department is needed to implement corresponding rule changes prior to April 1, 2013, which is the renewal date mandated by section 440.08 (2) (a) of the Statutes for all barbering licenses.
Filed with LRB:   February 14, 2013
Publication Date:   February 14, 2013
Effective Dates:   February 14, 2013 through       July 13, 2013
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