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1. Wisconsin Bishops Urge Action on Syrian Refugees
2. Upcoming Hearings of Interest
3. New Bills of Interest
4. Websites of Interest
Wisconsin Bishops Urge Action on Syrian Refugees
In response to the actions of some members of Congress and a number of governors, including Governor Scott Walker, the Catholic bishops of Wisconsin issued a statement today on the Paris terrorist attacks and theresettlement of Syrian refugees. "The unspeakable brutality in Paris last week has understandably raised concerns about public safety here in the United States. However, we reaffirm our support for the resettlement of refugees from Syria and all other places where persecution, terrorism, and war have inflicted terrible suffering and forced people to flee for their lives."
As decisions are being made now that could drastically affect the lives of Syrian refugees for years to come, readers are urged to contact their legislators immediately to express support for resettlement.
Please take action TODAY. Call or email lawmakers:
Sample call or email: "I'm a constituent from [City] and I support the resettlement of Syrian refugees. I urge the Senator / Representative / Governor to represent me and other constituents who seek to welcome Syrian refugees."
Here are some helpful points that you may want to mention, but the most important point is your story and why your community wants to welcome Syrian refugees:
- Welcoming refugees is the American way and an important part of the Catholic Christian calling.
- The U.S. government handpicks the refugees who resettle here, and refugees are the most thoroughly vetted people to come to the United States.
- All refugees resettled in the U.S. undergo rigorous security screenings by the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, Department of Defense and multiple intelligence agencies, including biometric checks, forensic testing, medical screenings, and in-person interviews.
- This is not an either/or situation. The U.S. can continue to welcome refugees while also continuing to ensure national security. We must do both.
Upcoming Hearings of Interest
(N.B. Only bills of interest are flagged. In most cases, committees will be considering other bills as well.)
Senate Elections and Local Government, 1 pm, Mon, Nov. 23, 300-SE
SB-302 Cemetery Authorities (LeMahieu, Devin (R)) Powers and duties of cemetery authorities; inheritance of cemetery lots in which human remains are buried; exemption of cemeteries from certain requirements concerning excavation; the powers and duties of the Cemetery Board, the Department of Safety and Professional Services, and the Department of Financial institutions; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
New Bills of Interest
SB-376 Counting Low-Income Pupils (Larson, Chris (D)) counting low-income pupils for state school aid purposes; calculating the amount to be appropriated for state general school aid; school aid factors; special adjustment aids; hold harmless aid; per pupil aid; school district revenue limits; the first dollar and school levy property tax credits; and making an appropriation. Referred to Senate Education
SB-377 Parole Revocation Victim Notification (Taylor, Lena (D)) Providing to a victim notification when an offender's extended supervision or parole is revoked. Referred to Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
SB-385 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (Ringhand, Janis (D)) The establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that are required to permit an employee to take family or medical leave; granting rule−making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. Referred to Senate Labor and Government Reform
SB-386 Birth Parent Access to Child's Information (Olsen, Luther (R)) Access by a birth parent whose parental rights have been terminated in this state to identifying information about his or her child and access to medical and genetic information about such a birth parent. Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
SB-387 Changing the Placement of a Child (Darling, Alberta (R)) Procedures for changing the placement of a child who is subject to a temporary physical custody order or termination of parental rights order of the juvenile court, procedures for amending a consent decree of the juvenile court, emergency change-in-placement procedures for a child who is placed in his or her own home under a dispositional order of the juvenile court, venue in post-dispositional proceedings under the Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code, procedures for requesting and objecting to a proposed change in placement of a child and for changing the placement of a child when no objection is filed, the appointment of a successor guardian for a child who is subject to a termination of parental rights order of the juvenile court, case closure orders with respect to a child whose dispositional order is terminated, and the effective period of a temporary physical custody order of the juvenile court. Referred to Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
AB-513 Birth Parent Access to Child's Information (Novak, Todd (R)) Access by a birth parent whose parental rights have been terminated in this state to identifying information about his or her child and access to medical and genetic information about such a birth parent. Referred to Assembly Children and Families
AB-514 Changing Child Placement (Ballweg, Joan (R)) Procedures for changing the placement of a child who is subject to a temporary physical custody order or termination of parental rights order of the juvenile court, procedures for amending a consent decree of the juvenile court, emergency change−in−placement procedures for a child who is placed in his or her own home under a dispositional order of the juvenile court, venue in post−dispositional proceedings under the Children' s Code and Juvenile Justice Code, procedures for requesting and objecting to a proposed change in placement of a child and for changing the placement of a child when no objection is filed, the appointment of a successor guardian for a child who is subject to a termination of parental rights order of the juvenile court, case closure orders with respect to a child whose dispositional order is terminated, and the effective period of a temporary physical custody order of the juvenile court. Referred to Assembly Children and Families
AB-515 Recycling Grants (Tittl, Paul (R)) Recycling grants for local governments and making an appropriation. Referred to Assembly Urban and Local Affairs
AB-516 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (Pope, Sondy (D)) The establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that are required to permit an employee to take family or medical leave; granting rule−making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. Referred to Assembly Family Law
AB-517 School Crime Reporting (Jagler, John (R)) Reporting crimes and other incidents that occur on school property, on school transportation, and at school sanctioned events and granting rule−making authority. Referred to Assembly Education
AB-524 Transgender Pupil Policies (Pope, Sondy (D)) Policies related to transgender pupils. Referred to Assembly Education
AB-528 Disclaimer of Parental Rights (Jacque, Andre (R)) The disclaimer of parental rights by a birth parent and his or her appearance in court. Referred to Assembly Family Law
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