Each of the members in this chamber represents a unique district and geographic area of our state, but we are united in our desire to do what’s best for everyone. Rather than focusing on policies that will divide communities, I hope that we will seize this opportunity to set a new tone and find commonsense solutions to the challenges we face.
As the Senate Democratic Leader, I look forward to working with Gov. Walker, my legislative colleagues, community leaders and local advocates to strengthen relationships and move Wisconsin forward. By working together, I know that we can provide greater economic opportunity, prosperity and freedom for all to enjoy. Thank you.”
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Report of Committees
The joint committee on Legislative Organization reported and recommended:
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the session schedule for the 2017−2018 biennial session period.
Introduction.
Ayes: 10 − Senator Roth, Representative Vos, Senators Fitzgerald, Vukmir, Shilling and Bewley, Representatives Steineke, R. Brooks, Barca and Hesselbein.
Noes: 0 − None.
ROGER ROTH
Senate Chairperson
hist62963Considered as privileged and taken up. Relating to: the session schedule for the 2017-2018 biennial session period.
By the joint committee on Legislative Organization.
hist62974The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 1? The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, S. Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Noes – None - 0.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Adopted.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors and Remarks Under
Special Privilege
Senator Cowles, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Fred and Marian Krumberger.
Senator Craig, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Amy Craig, William Craig, James Craig, Henry Craig, Greta Craig, Paul Craig, Ruth Craig, Lynn and Kathleen Johnson, Tim and Pat Johnson, Bernie and Karen Schulz, William and Carol Craig, Paul Craig, Gar and Mary Mengel, Benjamin Mengel, Alici Mengel, Elizabeth Mengel, Keith and Sharon Roder, Diane Affeldt, and Lynn Affeldt.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2017 inaugural; William Darling, Nancy Darling, Liam Darling, Charlie Winkeljohn, and Andie Winkeljohn.
Senator Feyen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Lori Feyen, Nick Feyen, Jenna Feyen, Steve Feyen, Bob Feyen, Mary Feyen, Jerry Barker, Bob Sheahan, Lisa Sheahan, Becca Sheahan, Bryan Sheahan, Hunter Lisko, Terry Shoemake, and Annie Moore.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Jane Hansen, Bret Bicoy, Alyssa Bicoy, David Bicoy, Bret Bicoy Jr., Kekoa Bicoy, Nalani Bicoy, Malia Bicoy, Donald Hansen, Dennis Hansen, Mary Jo Hansen, Jonathon Hansen, and Becky Rasmussen.
Senator Harsdorf, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Ryan Bailey, Susie and Steve Josephson, Jim Harsdorf, Jonathan, Karissa and Christian Harsdorf, and Sonja, Ezekial and Ariella Beyerlein.
Senator Johnson, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Derrell Anderson, Brittani Cook, Curtis A. Cook II, Sydney M. Lee, Annie Wacker, Heather Ullsvik Loomans, Lillian Cheeseman, Supervisor Sequanna Taylor, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Laila Johnson, Shannon McCoy, and Christian Ullsvik.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Peggy Marklein, Craig Steinbrink, Dawn Steinbrink, and Tom Harlan.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Jo Oyama Miller, Chandra Miller Fienen, Jeff Miller, Karen Miller, Tyler Verana, Mia Kuhn, Randy Miller, and Kiichi Okubo.
Senator Moulton, with unanimous consent, introduced his guest attending the 2017 inaugural; Sue Kay Moulton.
Senator Nass, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Sheila Reiff, Chris Goebel, Conor Ryan, and Monique Ryan.
Senator Olsen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Joan Wade, Paul and Cheryl Olsen, Christine Olsen, Jennifer and Mark Olsen, Peter and Selma Olsen, Bethany and Jake Wagner, Jacob Olsen, Claudia Murillo, Dan, Theresa, Angelo, Antonio and Nash Olsen, and Ted and Carol Vander Woude.
Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Nancy Risser, Warner Risser, Lisa White, Sara Risser, Doug Falck, Adam White, Lizzy White, and Noelle Risser.
Senator Roth, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Rebecca Roth, Roger Roth, Sr., Karen Roth, Kasper Roth, Jesse Chase, Josh Goodman, Matt Paddock, Kristine Newhouse, and Thomas Dubnicka.
Senator Stroebel, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Laura Stroebel, Trevor Stroebel, Stewart Stroebel, Mary Stroebel, Robin Stroebel, Christine Scimeca, Peter Scimeca, Allan Bachmann, Carmen Cruz, Zach Palmer, Paula Purcell, and Dolores Johnson.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Sheila Parrish, Nicole Sodivaish, Dr. ReShunda Stephens, Christine R. Thompson-Mosore, James Thompson, Wilbur Taylor, Isha Clayborn, LaDette Austin, Zeke Averhart, Nicole Brown, Former Representative Elizabeth Coggs, and Donna Shepard.
Senator Testin, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Hannah Henderson, Matt Testin, Paula Testin, Bill Henderson, Mary Henderson, BJ Henderson, April Disher, Baylie Disher, Amelia Heup, Brian Moczynski, Nik Nelson, and Joel Egan.
Senator Tiffany, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Chris Sully, Karlyn Tiffany, Lou Welter, Jim Welter, and Madison Mueth.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Mary Wirch, Sue Dopp, and Ron Biendseil.
Senate Chief Clerk Jeffrey Renk, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; his wife Paula Renk, son Matt Renk, and father Ralph W. Renk, age 92, who lobbied for nearly 30 years in the Capitol and retired in 1990.
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ted Blazel, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2017 inaugural; Hanna Blazel, Ben Blazel, and Will Blazel.
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Adjournment
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
Adjourned.
3:21 P.M.
