Mistele, Enid,
of Sparta, as a member of the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Nelson, Julia,
of Boscobel, as a member of the Board of Nursing, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Nesbit, James,
of Phillips, as a member of the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Odom
, Corey,
of Milwaukee, as a member of th Prison Industries Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010.
Paggao, Nancy,
of Appleton, as a member of the Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Palmer, Dian,
of Brookfield, as a member of the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority and Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009.
Phillips, Pamela,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Roblee, Patricia,
of Oshkosh, as a member of the Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Ryan
, Connie,
of Madison, as a member of the Funeral Directors Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Thompson, Ken,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2013.
Weber, Gregory,
of Brown Deer, as a member of the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Welter, John W.,
of Eau Claire, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Welter, John,
of Eau Claire, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2011.
Wiley, Jane,
of Wausau, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2009.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
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The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Leibham - 1.
Confirmed.
Dilweg, Sean,
of Madison, as Commissioner of Insurance, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Leibham - 1.
Confirmed.
Ebert, Dan,
of Madison, as chair of the Public Service Commission, for the term ending March 1, 2009.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Leibham - 1.
Confirmed.
Hayden, Kevin,
of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Health and Family Services, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Leibham - 1.
Confirmed.
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Relating to nutrient management on farms and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, January 29, 2007.
Referred to committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, January 30, 2007.
Relating to implementing a woman-owned business certification program, and affecting small business.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, January 26, 2007.
Referred to committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail, January 30, 2007.
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Senate Joint Resolution 6
Relating to: the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin.
Read.
Adopted.
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Messaged.
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President Risser appointed Senators Lasee and Lehman to escort his excellency, the Governor, to the Joint Convention.
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, February 1, upon the rising of the Joint Convention.
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess until 6:30 P.M.
1:14 P.M.
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6:30 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess for the purpose of awaiting the Governor's State of the State Address in Joint Convention in the Assembly Chambers at 7:00 P.M.
The Senate stood recessed.
6:35 P.M.
The Senate proceeded in a body to the Assembly Chamber to meet in Joint Convention to receive the State of the State Message.
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Senate President Risser in the Chair.
The Committee to wait upon the Governor appeared with his excellency the Governor, who delivered his message as follows:
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“Speaker Huebsch, Speaker Pro Tem Gottlieb, President Risser, Majority Leader Robson, Lieutenant Governor Lawton, Constitutional Officers, Supreme Court Justices, members of the Legislature, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens of Wisconsin.
