Senate Bill 519
Relating to: establishing fire safety standards for cigarettes, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
By
Senators
Robson, Brown and Risser; cosponsored by Representatives Miller, Kreibich and Berceau.
To committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing.
Senate Bill 520
Relating to: the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in certain public buildings, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
By
Senator
Wirch
; cosponsored by Representatives Berceau, Hines, Hahn, Gunderson and Young, by request of the Hekenberger Family.
To committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing.
The committee on Agriculture, Financial Institutions and Insurance reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 650
Relating to: the definition of agricultural forest land for property tax purposes.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Neuman
, Christine A.,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Banking Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2008.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 446
Relating to: vehicle protection product warranties.
Introduction and adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 455
Relating to: financial information required to be provided by milk contractors.
Introduction and adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Schultz, Brown, Kedzie, Hansen and Lassa.
Noes, 0 - None.
Dale Schultz
Chairperson
The committee on Energy and Utilities reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 111
Relating to: the energy efficiency of equipment used in state building projects and certain other projects constructed for the state and granting rule-making authority.
Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Cowles, Lazich, Leibham, Wirch and M. Meyer.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Cowles, Lazich, Leibham, Wirch and M. Meyer.
Noes, 0 - None.
Robert Cowles
Chairperson
The committee on Environment and Natural Resources reports and recommends:
Ambs
, Todd,
of Madison, as a member of the Great Lakes Protection Fund, to serve for the term ending October 11, 2005.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Kedzie, Stepp, Zien, Risser and Wirch.
Noes, 0 - None.
Caneff
, Dennis M.,
of Verona, as a member of the Land and Water Conservation Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2006.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Kedzie, Stepp, Zien, Risser and Wirch.
Noes, 0 - None.
Neal Kedzie
Chairperson
Joint Legislative Audit Committee The reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 478
Relating to: major highway projects, southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation projects, and the transportation projects commission.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Roessler, Darling, Plale and Lassa. Representatives Jeskewitz, Kaufert, Kerkman, Cullen and Pocan.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 8 - Senators
Roessler, Darling, Plale and Lassa. Representatives Jeskewitz, Kerkman, Cullen and Pocan.
Noes, 1 - Representative
Kaufert.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 9 - Senators
Roessler, Darling, Plale and Lassa. Representatives Jeskewitz, Kaufert, Kerkman, Cullen and Pocan.
Noes, 0 - None.
Carol Roessler
Senate Chairperson
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Senate Petition 1
A petition by 319 residents of the State of Wisconsin in support of encouraging the Department of Transportation to complete the project on Highway 57 from Dyckesville to the intersection with Highway 42.
By
Senator
A. Lasee
.
To committee on Transportation and Information Infrastructure.
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executive order #39
Relating to an Affirmation of the Government-to-Government Relationship Between the State of Wisconsin and Indian Tribal Governments Located Within the State of Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has a unique legal relationship with Indian Tribes, as affirmed and set forth in state and federal law; and
WHEREAS, within Wisconsin there are 11 federally recognized Tribes with elected or appointed Tribal governments; and
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WHEREAS,
the State of Wisconsin, a sovereign state within the United States, recognizes the unique status of Indian Tribes and their right to existence, self-government, and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, state regulations and other policy statements or actions have an impact on Indian Tribes; and
