Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the appointments of Ryan Champeau, Kevin Hermening, Lakeia Jones and Muriel Smith-Gross be laid on the table.
Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the appointments of Pat Lewno, Diane Opelt and Kou Y. Xiong be taken up en masse.
Lewno
, Pat,
of Racine, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2005.
Read.
Opelt
, Diane,
of Greenwood, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Read.
Xiong
, Kou Y.,
of Menomonie, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2004.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Brown, Carpenter, Chvala, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, George, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Leibham, M. Meyer, Moore, Panzer, Plale, Reynolds, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch, Wirch and Zien - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
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Senate Bill 189
Relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-state Council and making an appropriation.
Read a second time.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 189 be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill 219
Relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Read a second time.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 219 be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance.
Senate Bill 220
Relating to: charter schools located in a 1st class city school district.
Read a second time.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 220 be referred to the Joint Committee on Finance.
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Assembly Joint Resolution 18
Relating to: supporting the use of sound, scientific, and sustainable forest management harvest techniques in order to preserve and maximize the use and enjoyment of Wisconsin's forests.
Read.
Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 46
Relating to: commending outgoing Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Raymond G. Boland on his service to veterans and the state of Wisconsin.
Read.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: credit union membership, powers, operation, and regulation; the application of agriculture, trade, and consumer protection statutes to credit unions; the creation of a new type of financial institution; the powers of and requirements applicable to the new type of financial institution; the discharge of governmental liens under the Uniform Commercial Code; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
Read a second time.
Senator Leibham, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a cosponsor of Assembly Bill
19.
Senator Leibham, with unanimous consent, asked to be added as a cosponsor of Assembly Bill
42.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 1 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, George, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Panzer, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch and Zien - 19.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Chvala, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, Lassa, M. Meyer, Moore, Plale, Risser, Robson and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - None.
Adopted.
POINT OF ORDER
Senator Chvala raised the point of order that Senate amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2 was not germane.
The Chair rules the point not well taken.
Senator Chvala appealed the ruling of the Chair.
The question was: Shall the Decision of the chair stand as the judgement of the Senate?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 15; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Panzer, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch and Zien - 18.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Chvala, Decker, Erpenbach, George, Hansen, Jauch, Lassa, M. Meyer, Moore, Plale, Risser, Robson and Wirch - 15.
S390
Absent or not voting - None.
The Decision of the Chair stands as the judgement of the Senate.
Senator Chvala moved rejection of Senate amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2.
The question was: Rejection of Senate amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 14; noes, 19; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Chvala, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, Lassa, M. Meyer, Moore, Plale, Risser, Robson and Wirch - 14.
Noes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, George, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Panzer, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch and Zien - 19.
Absent or not voting - None.
Rejection refused.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 2 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2?
Adopted.
Senate amendment 3 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2 offered by Senators Decker, Robson, Carpenter, Hansen, Wirch and Chvala.
Senator Schultz moved rejection of Senate amendment 3 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2.
The question was: Rejection of Senate amendment 3 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 15; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Panzer, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp, Welch and Zien - 18.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Chvala, Decker, Erpenbach, George, Hansen, Jauch, Lassa, M. Meyer, Moore, Plale, Risser, Robson and Wirch - 15.
Absent or not voting - None.
Rejected.
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Senator Panzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess until 4:33 P.M..
4:15 P.M.
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4:33 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Senator A. Lasee in the chair.
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Senate amendment 4 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2 offered by Senator Carpenter.
Senator Schultz moved rejection of Senate amendment 4 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2.
The question was: Rejection of Senate amendment 4 to Senate substitute amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 2?
