Thursday, September 13, 2007
3:40 P.M.
Ninety-Eighth Regular Session
The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Assistant Chief Clerk Renk, pursuant to Senate Rule
5 (3) and
(4)(b).
The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the proper entries be made in the journal.
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Read first time and referred:
Senate Bill 265
Relating to: affirmative action practices in state and local government contracting and state and local government hiring, the consideration of race or ethnicity in the University of Wisconsin System, and eligibility requirements for minority teacher loans and minority undergraduate grants awarded by the Higher Educational Aids Board.
By
Joint Legislative Council.
To committee on Judiciary and Corrections.
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State of Wisconsin
Senate
September 12, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
This letter is to inform you of a temporary replacement on the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 40 on the part of the Senate. As the appointing authority pursuant to Assembly Joint Resolution 59, I hereby appoint Senator Mark Miller to replace Senator Russ Decker. This appointment will be effective for the meeting on September 13, 2007.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Most sincerely,
Fred A. Risser
Senate President
State of Wisconsin
Senate
September 13, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to 2007 Assembly Joint Resolution 59, I am appointing Senator Glenn Grothman to serve on the committee of conference on Senate Bill 40 for the remainder of the meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2007.
Sincerely,
Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Republican Leader
State of Wisconsin
Senate
September 13, 2007
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to 2007 Assembly Joint Resolution 59, I am appointing Senator Glenn Grothman to serve on the committee of conference on Senate Bill 40 for the meeting scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2007.
Sincerely,
Scott Fitzgerald
Senate Republican Leader
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The committee on Health and Human Services reports and recommends:
Relating to facility reporting of involuntary administration of psychotropic medication under s.55.14, stats., and affecting small businesses.
No action taken.
Jon Erpenbach
Chairperson
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Assistant Chief Clerk Renk, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, September 18, 2007.
Adjourned.
3:41 P.M.
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of August 2007
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Jon D. Angeli, on the occasion of his retirement after years of dedicated service to the Grant County Department of Social Services.
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A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Clayborn Benson, on the occasion of his retirement after 39 years of outstanding dedication to Milwaukeeans through his work on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4).
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for Max Bergner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for Cody Carriveau, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Breske, for Bob Egan, on the occasion of his tireless work and commitment to the citizens of Vilas County and Wisconsin.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vinehout, for the Eau Claire Area Labor Council, on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kreitlow, for the Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club, on the occasion of their celebration of their 100th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Jacob Faessler, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for the Farmers Independent Telephone Company, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Christopher John Fischer, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Roessler, for the members of the Fond du Lac Theatre, on the occasion of all the members past and present on their 50th season.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Andrew T. Fotsch, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for William Russell Gahn, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for John Gander, on the occasion of his outstanding contributions to his students and to the field of education.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Lucretia Gillingham, on the occasion of the celebration of her 101st Birthday shared with family and friends.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Gary and Mary Haag, on the occasion of being the 2007 Gemuetlichkeit King and Queen.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for the town of Highland, on the occasion of their centennial celebration.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Colin J. Kerwin, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
