Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill
719 be immediately messaged to the Senate.
Representative Riley objected.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand in recess until 6:30 P.M. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
5:05 P.M.
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6:33 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
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JOINT CONVENTION
The Assembly was called to order by Speaker Prosser.
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The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of the members of the Senate.
The houses went into joint convention.
Senate President Rude presiding.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of members of the State Supreme Court.
President Rude recognized the presence of Lieutenant Governor Scott McCallum, State Treasurer Jack Voight, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert Gomoll, Congressman Thomas Barrett and his wife, and members of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court: Chief Justice Roland Day, and Justices Shirley Abrahamson, Jon Wilcox, William Bablitch and Janine Geske.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-arms Announced the arrival of Governor Thompson.
Escorted by Representatives Gard and Wood, and Senators Rosenzweig, Schultz, Clausing and Andrea, Governor Thompson took his place at the rostrum to deliver his state of the state address.
Pursuant to Joint Rule
73, the governor's message is printed in the Senate journal only.
Representative Jensen moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
7:57 P.M.
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The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
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REFERENCE BUREAU CORRECTIONS
Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 748
1. Page 1, line 9: substitute "5" for "7".
2. Page 1, line 10: substitute "7" for "5".
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Representative Hanson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the University of Wisconsin's Women's Basketball team who won two important Big Ten games during this past weekend. They beat Purdue on Friday evening in double overtime, 98-95, and also won their game against Penn State on Sunday, 87-69 in front of 10,500 fans. On Monday, they also earned the honor of being ranked as the 10th best team in the nation, the first team in UW Women's Basketball history to be ranked in the top 10. Granted.
Representative Hoven asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Richard Erickson, who was recently named the Village of Grafton's "Citizen of the Year". Granted.
Representative Dobyns asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Fond du Lac Goodrich High School Debate Team on their State Championship. Granted.
Representative Baumgart asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Aldo Leopold. Granted.
Representative Klusman asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Schyler Baehman of Appleton, an Assembly Page and intern in her office, on the occasion of his 21st birthday. Granted.
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Representative Jensen moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 9:00 A.M. tomorrow.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
7:58 P.M.