Representative Richards rose to the point of order that the vote to override the partial Item Veto C-4 (Nursing Home Rate Increase) of Assembly Bill 100 needed 65 votes for a two-thirds majority pursuant to Article V, Section 10 of the Wisconsin Constitution because there were 97 members present for the Call of the roll under the first order of business.
Representative Richards rose to the point of order that the vote to override the partial Item Veto C-4 (Nursing Home Rate Increase) of
Assembly Bill 100 was sustained because all members present must vote under Assembly Rule
77 and, therefore, two-thirds required 65 votes.
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Representative Hubler requested a call of the Assembly. There were sufficient seconds.
The Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to close the doors and the Chief Clerk to call the roll.
The Chief Clerk reported that all members of the Assembly were present. Under Assembly Rule
87, the Call of the Assembly was lifted.
Speaker Gard in the chair.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
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Speaker Pro Tempore Freese asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand informal. Granted.
The Assembly stood informal.
10:05 P.M.
10:18 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Gard stated that a point of order may not be raised while a motion to adjourn is before the Assembly pursuant to Assembly Rule
62 (1).
Representative Gard stated that a point of order regarding the vote to override partial Item Veto C-4 (Nursing Home Rate Increase) of
Assembly Bill 100 was not properly before the Assembly under Assembly Rule
50 because the partial veto was immediately messaged to the Senate.
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Announcements
Representative Lothian asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Samantha and Chad Kerkman and son Ian Gregory, born Sunday, September 18 on the occasion of the birth of their first child. 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:
Terry McGinitty, administrator and staff members, of Lodi Good Samaritan Nursing Home, guest of Representative Hahn.
Dawn Gilliam, Elizabeth Gosz, Jane Frantz, Stephanie Ludke, Pam St. Ours, Deb Captain, and Matt Gehri from Good Shepherd Services in Seymour, guests of Representative Nelson.
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Representative Huebsch moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 22.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
10:46 P.M.
