Several bills regarding occupational licensing review and regulatory reform are currently moving through the legislature. In this edition of Bills of Note, we highlight three bills that would change the process of reviewing both occupational licensing and administrative rule regulations in Wisconsin. Assembly Bill 369 / Senate Bill SB 288 would create a council to […]
Bills of Note: Occupational Licensing Review & Regulatory Reform
Date Thu, Aug. 31, 2017 - 1:56pm By Hamilton
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Right to Try
Date Fri, Aug. 18, 2017 - 10:03am By Hamilton
On Wednesday August 16, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 84/Assembly Bill 69, or “Right to Try.” Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) and Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) introduced AB 69, which would allow eligible patients that have a terminal illness, have considered all other available treatment options, […]
Signed by Governor: REINS Act
Date Fri, Aug. 18, 2017 - 9:41am By Hamilton
On Wednesday, August 9, Gov. Scott Walker signed the REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) Act into law at the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. The bill, which makes various administrative rule changes, was reintroduced this session by Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Rep. Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) after passing the Assembly last […]
Foxconn Package Moves in Assembly, Budget Timing Uncertain
Date Fri, Aug. 18, 2017 - 9:26am By Hamilton
Activities in the capitol over the past two weeks continued to center around Foxconn. The Assembly pushed the incentive package through committee and a floor vote this week. After introducing the Senate version last week and referring it to the Joint Finance Committee (JFC), the Senate has yet to take any action on the bill. […]
Crowded Field of Dem Candidates for Governor Grows
Date Fri, Aug. 18, 2017 - 9:10am By Hamilton
It was not that long ago when it seemed each new day brought on the announcement of another potential Democratic challenger stating that they would in fact “not” challenge sitting Gov. Scott Walker in the November 2018 election. Democratic insiders were getting nervous while Republicans enjoyed the frequent routine of potential top tier candidates publicly […]
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council Files Amicus Brief in Mayo Case
Date Fri, Aug. 18, 2017 - 8:56am By Hamilton
Last week, the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of Wisconsin in Ascaris Mayo v. Wis. Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund. WCJC supports the patients’ compensation fund position on the validity of the $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages arising out of medical malpractice claims. The brief asked […]
Walmart Joins Gov. Scott Walker to Support Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts
Date Fri, Aug. 4, 2017 - 10:21am By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker was in Milwaukee this week to support American Red Cross’s flood relief effort for Wisconsin families affected by storms last month. Walker has declared a state of emergency in 20 counties due to July’s floods and rain damage throughout the state. In response to the floods, Red Cross has aided more than […]
What Happens First: State Budget or Foxconn?
Date Fri, Aug. 4, 2017 - 10:17am By Hamilton
It was a big week for Wisconsin with the announcement of Foxconn’s $10 billion investment in a new manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. The governor and Republican legislators were quick to deem the announcement as “transformational” and “historical”, praising the potential investment and job creation with palpable excitement. Meanwhile, some Democrats voiced concerns over the overall […]
Bills of Note: Information Technology Manufacturing Zone (Foxconn Package)
Date Fri, Aug. 4, 2017 - 9:42am By Hamilton
On July 28, Gov. Scott Walker called for a special session of the legislature on economic development. More specifically, the special session was called for the legislature to take up the state’s $3 billion Foxconn incentive package. The day prior, the governor entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Foxconn, with Foxconn committing to investing $10 […]
Signed By Governor: Credit Card Skimmers, Scope Statement Expiration
Date Fri, Aug. 4, 2017 - 9:19am By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker signed 20 bills into law at the Capitol on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The bills included: Act 39, which specifies the expiration of agency scope statements after 30 months (SB 100) Act 42, which allows pharmacy students to administer vaccines (SB 172) Act 53, which adds waste heat recovery to the list of […]