The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Senator Gary Drzewiecki.
The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the proper entries be made in the journal.
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Read first time and referred:
Senate Bill 306
Relating to: assuring financial responsibility for the operation of motor vehicles, granting rule-making authority and providing a penalty.
By
Senators
Moen, Jauch, Burke, Decker, Plache, Grobschmidt, Roessler, A. Lasee, Weeden and Rosenzweig; cosponsored by Representatives Johnsrud, Baumgart, Ryba, Turner, J. Lehman, Ainsworth and Boyle.
To committee on Labor, Transportation and Financial Institutions.
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The committee on Agriculture and Environmental Resources reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: regulatory signs along snowmobile trails and routes.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Cushing, Robert C. "Chuck",
of Oregon, as a member of the Recycling Market Development Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2000.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Field
, Donald R.,
of Middleton, as a member of the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2000.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Geary
, C. William,
of Baraboo, as a member of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2003.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Johnston, Dr. Robert H.,
of Stoughton, as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2001.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Knigge
, Charles "Pete",
Of Omro, as a member of the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2003.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
McGregor, Elaine H.,
of Waukesha, as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2000.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Olson
, Linda C.,
of Exeland, as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the interim term ending July 1, 1998, and for the full term ending July 1, 2002.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Pfaff
, Bill D.,
of New Lisbon, as a member of the Snowmobile Recreation Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 1999.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 15
Relating to: issuing crossbow hunting permits to persons who are physically unable to use a bow and arrow.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Relating to: revocation or suspension of the privilege to engage in a fish or game activity and providing a penalty.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators Clausing, Shibilski, Wirch, A. Lasee and Zien.
Noes, 0 - None.
Alice Clausing
Chairperson
The committee on Education reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 272
Relating to: mediation of special education program disputes between a parent and a school board.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators C. Potter, Jauch, Shibilski, Grobschmidt, Darling, Huelsman and Roessler.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 288
Relating to: changing the name of the 2-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System.
Passage.
Ayes, 7 - Senators C. Potter, Jauch, Shibilski, Grobschmidt, Darling, Huelsman and Roessler.
Noes, 0 - None.
Calvin Potter
Chairperson
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executive order #317
Relating to the Implementation of the Federal Communication Commission's Universal Service Fund Order
WHEREAS, in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Congress directed the Federal Communications Commission and states to establish support mechanisms to ensure the delivery of affordable telecommunications services; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission has established a $2.25 billion universal service fund program to support telecommunications services for schools and libraries; and
WHEREAS, the program will provide discounts of between 20% and 90% to eligible public and private schools and libraries on telecommunications services, internet services, and internal connections; and
WHEREAS, realizing these benefits require Wisconsin's eligible schools and libraries to annually submit applications for these discounts; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission requires state certification of technology plans as a precondition for applying for discounts; and
