Relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.
The question was: Shall Senate Bill 179 be ordered to a third reading?
Motion carried.
Representative J. Fitzgerald asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 179 be given a third reading. Granted.
The question was: Senate Bill 179 having been read three times, shall the bill be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative J. Fitzgerald asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 179 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Senate Bill 209
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for vehicles or combinations of vehicles transporting loads near the Wisconsin-Michigan border.
The question was: Shall Senate Bill 209 be ordered to a third reading?
Motion carried.
Representative J. Fitzgerald asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 209 be given a third reading. Granted.
The question was: Senate Bill 209 having been read three times, shall the bill be concurred in?
Motion carried.
Representative J. Fitzgerald asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 209 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Representative Huebsch introduced a privileged joint resolution.
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Read first time and referred:
Assembly Joint Resolution 59
Relating to: creating a committee of conference on 2007 Senate Bill 40, the executive budget bill of the 2007 legislature.
By
Representative
Huebsch
.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 59 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative J. Fitzgerald asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 59 be immediately messaged to the Senate. 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:
Austin Scieszinski, a student at Parker High School in Janesville, guest and intern of Representative Sheridan.
Katie Hoida from Wausau, guest and intern of Representative Seidel.
Anna Grilley, a student at Wausau East High School, guest and intern of Representative Seidel.
Jeremy Theisfeldt, a member of the Fond du Lac City Council and teacher at the Winnebago Lutheran Academy, guest of Representative Townsend.
Ayesha Hasan, a student at the University of Wisconsin‐ Madison, guest and intern of Representative Jorgensen.
Alex Brower, a student at Beloit College, guest and intern of Representative Jorgensen.
David Heller, a student at the University of Wisconsin‐ Madison, guest and intern of Representative Jorgensen.
Cecilly Newett, a student at Milwaukee's Reagan High School, guest and intern of Representative Richards.
Jason Mumma, a student at Parker High School in Janesville, guest and intern of Representative Jorgensen.
Morgan Schulte from Overland Park, Kansas, a student at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison, guest and intern of Representative Kessler.
Amanda Hegge from Pigeon Falls, guest and intern of Representative Gronemus.
The Stapleman Family, guests of Representative Smith.
Maura Tracy, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison, guest and intern of Representative Pope‐Roberts.
Lauren Mielziner, a student at the University of Wisconsin‐Madison, guest and intern of Representative Berceau.
Joseph Wright from Sun Prairie, a senior at the University of Minnesota, guest and intern of Representative Hebl.
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Representative Owens asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of her brother, Quentin Braun, who passed away on June 20. Granted.
Representative Richards asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Mary Morris, the mother of Representative Sinicki, who passed away on June 20. Granted.
Representative Nygren asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his brother, Robert Nygren from Marinette, who passed away on May 26. Granted.
Representative Toles asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of her late mother, Teresa Toles, who would have celebrated her 75th birthday today. Granted.
Representative Sheridan asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Tom Murray from Janesville, who passed away on July 8. Granted.
Representative Gundrum asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of William Reilly from Waukesha, who passed away on July 6. Granted.
Representative Vos asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Randy Prideaux from Union Grove, who passed away on June 1. Granted.
Representative Shilling asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Lillian Glubka from Oak Creek, who passed away today. Granted.
Representative Murtha asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Carl Ross from Baldwin, a veteran of World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars. Granted.
Representative Mason asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of philosopher Richard Rorty, who passed away on June 8. Granted.
Representative Staskunas asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Michael Cheuremont from West Allis, who recently joined the United States Army. Granted.
Representative Kreuser asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Walt Shirer for his 28 years of service as the Director of Public Information at the University of Wisconsin System. He is a pioneer and legend who served the State of Wisconsin and its citizens, the community of Kenosha and the University of Wisconsin‐Parkside. Granted.
Representative Townsend asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother, Eva Mitchener, on the occasion of her 90th birthday July 16. Granted.
Representative Rhoades asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Legislative Fiscal Bureau and Legislative Reference Bureau for their patience and perseverance. Granted.
Representative Lothian asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Williams Bay High School Girls Softball Team who won the WIAA Division IV Championship. Granted.
Representative Steinbrink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his staff member, Joe Brydges, who is leaving his office to attend Marquette Law School this fall. Granted.
Representative Steinbrink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Christina Thompson from Pleasant Prairie, who was crowned Miss Wisconsin on June 30. She will advance to the 2008 Miss America contest in January. Granted.
Representative Zepnick asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Prince Fielder, J.J. Hardy, Francisco Cordero and Ben Sheets, who are representing the Milwaukee Brewers and the City of Milwaukee in the National League All‐Star Game. Granted.
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Representative J. Fitzgerald moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 12.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
10:02 P.M.