Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Erin Scharlau’s organization
Oct 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee on Cemeteries Minutes
The committee held an extensive discussion regarding cemetery abandonment, including the potential for shifting maintenance responsibilities to counties, the expansion of petition processes for cities and villages, and establishing standards of care via the Cemetery Board. Topics also included the preservation of cemetery records, succession policies for abandoned or unoccupied lots, and requirements for reporting noncemetery burials to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Additionally, the committee received an update from the Subcommittee on Recodification regarding definitions of mausoleums, cemetery merchandise, and contractor liability insurance requirements.
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Study Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Minutes
The committee discussed several key policy memoranda concerning the use of artificial intelligence in health care. Topics included establishing standard definitions for artificial intelligence terms, developing data privacy legislation inspired by existing frameworks, and regulating the use of AI tools in health care practices and insurance. The committee debated requirements for AI chatbot disclosures, prohibiting the unauthorized practice of health care by AI, and ensuring meaningful human review for insurance coverage decisions. Furthermore, members explored the implementation of AI governance standards and the potential creation of an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy to oversee regulatory sandboxes and pilot programs.
Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wisconsin Legislative Council Study Committee On Floodplain Restoration Minutes
The committee held a session that included a site visit to Wilson Creek to observe floodplain restoration efforts and discuss historical and regulatory contexts. The meeting featured two panel discussions: one with zoning administrators addressing the challenges of administering floodplain ordinances and the impact of hydrologic and hydraulic study requirements, and another with engineers focusing on the regulatory obstacles facing restoration projects and the need for technical modernization. The committee also discussed potential legislative updates, including re-evaluating flood rise standards, addressing the lack of uniformity in county floodplain management, and defining ecosystem restoration projects to streamline future permitting and analysis.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations Minutes
The committee discussed several bill drafts related to the reporting of American Indian students, licensing for American Indian language teachers, and the membership of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers. Key presentations covered the implementation of tribal regalia laws at graduation ceremonies, religious practices within the Department of Corrections, and tribal eligibility for housing loan programs administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Additional discussions included tribal government participation in environmental impact statements and the differentiation of tribal programming from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
