May 13, 1998
Representative Steven Foti
Room 215 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Steven:
As Assembly Speaker, it is my pleasure to appoint you as Chair of the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. You will be replacing Rep. Urban, who has resigned. This appointment is effective immediately.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Jensen
Assembly Speaker
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May 13, 1998
Representative Dan Vrakas
Room 123 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Dan:
As Assembly Speaker, it is my pleasure to appoint you to the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. This appointment is effective immediately.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Jensen
Assembly Speaker
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Assembly Resolution 26
Relating to: welcoming and honoring the Dalai Lama.
The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 26 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand informal. Granted.
The Assembly stood informal.
1:25 P.M.
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1:55 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Jensen in the chair.
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SPECIAL GUEST
Speaker Jensen introduced Representative R. Potter, who addressed the members from the rostrum on the history of the Dalai Lama. Speaker Jensen introduced His Holiness, The 14th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Tenzin Gyatso of Tibet, who was escorted to the rostrum by Governor Tommy G. Thompson. After receiving gifts from Speaker Jensen, Speaker Pro Tempore Freese and Representative R. Potter, His Holiness addressed the members from the rostrum.
(Note: Pursuant to the unanimous consent request made by Representative R. Potter on Tuesday, May 5, 1998, the remarks by the Dalai Lama will be transcribed and entered into the Assembly Journal at a later date.)
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed until 3:00 P.M. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
2:25 P.M.
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3:05 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent that the leave of absence for Representative Klusman be lifted. Granted.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed until 3:45 P.M. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
3:20 P.M.
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4:38 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
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REFERENCE BUREAU CORRECTIONS
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 811
1. Page 3, line 17: delete "1." and substitute "(a)".
2. Page 3, line 18: delete "2." and substitute "(b)".
3. Page 3, line 19: delete "3." and substitute "(c)".
4. Page 3, line 20: delete "4." and substitute "(d)".
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Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 768
1. Page 11, line 10: before "transferring" insert "creating a compensation plan for certain senior executive positions at the University of Wisconsin System;".
Note: In preparing Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 768, this text was inadvertently omitted.
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Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 768
1. Page 84, line 11: delete "82zx" and substitute "83xem".
2. Page 559, line 25: after "(ag)" insert "of the statutes".
3. Page 580, line 10: delete "takes" and substitute "and Section 9348 (2f) of this act take".
****Note: Corrects drafting error.
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Representatives Boyle and Murat presented gifts to Representative R. Young, who is not seeking reelection to the Assembly. She addressed members from the rostrum.
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VISITORS
During today's session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Lorraine Hahn, wife of Representative Hahn, and Evelyn Wiersmn Leystra, guests of Representative Hahn.
Sera Statz, Godmother and aunt of Representative Lorge, and Don Statz, guests of Representative Lorge.
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By Donald J. Schneider, Senate Chief Clerk.
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
