In vetoing this bill, I also repeat my offer: Let's work together to craft a broad, meaningful, long-term solution that improves educational opportunities for all Milwaukee schoolchildren, whether they attend Choice schools or public schools.
Sincerely,
Jim Doyle
Governor
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Speaker's Appointments
May 2, 2005
The Honorable James E. Doyle
115 East, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Governor Doyle:
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Sec. 15.61, I have designated Patrick Hodan to serve a two-year term, effective May 1, 2005, on the Wisconsin State Elections Board.
Sincerely,
John G. Gard
Speaker
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Speaker's Communications
May 2, 2005
Mr. Patrick Fuller
Chief Clerk, Wisconsin State Assembly
Room 208, Risser Justice Center
17 West Main Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53708
Dear Patrick:
Pursuant to Assembly Rule
42 (3)(c), I am withdrawing
Assembly Bill 63 from the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections and re-referring it to the Assembly Committee on Rules.
Sincerely,
John G. Gard
Speaker
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April 27, 2005
Representative Don Friske
Chair, Assembly Committee on Forestry
312 North, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Representative Friske:
Due to a previously scheduled commitment in my district, I was unable to attend the Executive Session that took place on Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
In accordance with Assembly Rule
11 (5)(b), I would respectfully request the committee record to reflect that had I been present, I would have voted as follows:
Assembly Bill 316 relating to the plan period for county forest land use plans and eligibility for grants for county forest administrators and sustainable forestry. Committee recommendation for passage: "AYE"
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact my office if you should have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mary Williams
State Representative
87th Assembly District
Member, Committee on Forestry
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April 27, 2005
Representative Scott Gunderson
Chair, Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
7 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Representative Gunderson:
Due to a previously scheduled commitment in my district, I was unable to attend the Executive Session taking place today.
In accordance with Assembly Rule
11 (5)(b), I would respectfully request the committee record to reflect that had I been present, I would have voted as follows:
Assembly Bill 166 relating to wildlife damage abatement assistance. Committee recommendation for passage: "AYE"
Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact my office if you should have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mary Williams
State Representative
87th Assembly District
Member, Committee on Forestry
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May 3, 2005
Mr. Patrick Fuller
Chief Clerk, Wisconsin State Assembly
17 West Main Street, Room 208
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Dear Mr. Fuller:
Per your staff's instructions, I am writing to request that I be added as a co-sponsor to Assembly Bill 387, authored by Representative Hundertmark, relating to the nursing tuition loan forgiveness program.
Because of the numerous requests for co-sponsorship that I have received recently, this important piece of legislation was overlooked. I would like to remedy that, and with your consent, lend my name to Representative Hundertmark's bill.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if there are any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Senator Spencer Coggs
Senate District 6
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Representative Vrakas asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representative Gundrum. Granted.
Representative Turner asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representatives Pope-Roberts and Young. Granted.
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Special Guest
Representatives Kerkman and Kreuser introduced 4th Grade class from Somers Elementary School in Kenosha, accompanied by Sandy Lindgren and Gretchen Smith, who sang patriotic songs from the gallery.
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Special Guest
Representative Friske introduced Alice in Dairyland Betsy Francoeur from Merrill, who addressed the members from the rostrum.
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Assembly Joint Resolution 16
Relating to: proclaiming May 13, 14, and 15, 2005, Syttende Mai Weekend.
