The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Gard in the chair.
Representative Freese asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the Honorable Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Speaker Gard appointed Representatives Johnsrud, Pope-Roberts, Towns and Van Akkeren to escort Governor James Doyle from his office to the Assembly Chamber.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the members of the Wisconsin State Senate.
The Assembly stood informal.
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The houses went into joint convention.
Senate President Lasee presiding.
Senator Lasee recognized the presence of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and Justice David Prosser Jr., of the Wisconsin Supreme Court; Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, Attorney General Peggy Lautenschlager, State Treasurer Jack Voight and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of Governor James Doyle
Governor James Doyle 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 Foti moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
7:55 P.M.
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Announcements
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Representatives Rhoades and Hubler asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Dan O'Connell and James Elleson, on the one year anniversary of their death. Granted.
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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:
Coleen Woggan from Oakdale, Max Michaelson from Black River Falls, Kathy Sampson and Eric Chrisinger from Melrose, and Dan Ekern from Galesville, members of the Wisconsin Credit Union League, guests of Representative Musser.
Job Shadow Bob Sanders and Eric Swenberg from Oconomowoc, guests of Representative Foti.
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Representative Foti moved that the Assembly stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
7:56 P.M.
