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An electronic newsletter from Senator Jon Erpenbach 2-8-08

Tuesday Public Hearing on Campaign Finance Reform Bills – The Senate Committee on Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology will hold a hearing Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM, 411 South, State Capitol

• Special Session Senate Bill 1, the Governor’s recommendations on campaign finance reform
• Senate Bill 12, the Erpenbach/Ellis comprehensive campaign finance reform,
• Senate Bill 463, an Erpenbach bill regulating issue ads SB 463 is similar to Senate Bill 77. SB 77 passed the Senate already but changes are needed as a result of the US Supreme Court decision on issue ad regulation.

If you would like to appear before the committee to testify on any of the above bills please plan on coming early.

End of Session Rush – With the end of the 2007-2008 session coming mid-March, the rush is on for last minute legislation. If you are interested in bills being introduced or want to monitor a specific bill already introduced you can track Legislation from the Wisconsin State Legislature webpage.

Action Against “Do Not Call” list Violators Taken by Department of Justice – The Wisconsin Department of Justice has commenced a lawsuit against Arizona-based Preferred Readers Service, Inc. (“Preferred Readers”), for allegedly violating the state’s Deceptive Advertising and No Call laws.  According to consumer complaints filed with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Preferred Readers called consumers’ homes several times a day for weeks or months at a time, hanging up when consumers requested caller identification.  Consumers also complained that Preferred Readers accepted payments to authorize periodical renewals, but never ordered renewal and did not have the authority to do so.

This Week the People Say – Please oppose Senate Bill 394 relating to licensing of dieticians.