The Senate stood for the prayer which was offered by Rev. Jerry Hancock of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison
The Senate remained standing and Senator Kanavas led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Pursuant to Senate Rule
11 (6), the committee on Senate Organization had unanimously voted to give Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, Executive Governor of Kano State, Nigeria the privilege of the floor.
Upon introduction by Senator Coggs, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau was escorted by Senator Taylor and addressed the members from the rostrum.
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President Risser, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess until 11:32 A.M.
11:22 A.M.
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11:32 A.M.
The Senate reconvened.
President Risser in the chair.
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The committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 167
Relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a county with a population of 500,000 or more; and granting rule-making authority.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles, Harsdorf and Kedzie.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 3.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles, Harsdorf and Kedzie.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles, Harsdorf and Kedzie.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 228
Relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles, Harsdorf and Kedzie.
Noes, 0 - None.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Ayes, 7 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles, Harsdorf and Kedzie.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Ayes, 6 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles and Harsdorf.
Noes, 1 - Senator
Kedzie.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 6 - Senators
Plale, Breske, Wirch, Hansen, Cowles and Harsdorf.
Noes, 1 - Senator
Kedzie.
Jeffrey Plale
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
The Honorable, the Legislature:
Bill Number Act Number Publication Date
Senate Bill 40 Act 20
October 26
, 2007
Sincerely,
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
30
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
30
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
30
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Darling added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
49
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Sullivan added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
49
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
49
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
143
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a coauthor of
Senate Bill
198
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 4
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Sullivan added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 53
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Sullivan added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 54
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Darling added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 57
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 57
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 57
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Vinehout added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 57
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 60
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule
17 (5),
Senator Kedzie added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 65.
Pursuant to Senate Rule
17 (5),
Senator Miller added as a coauthor of
Senate Joint Resolution 65.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
52
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
63
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
63
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
88
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Erpenbach added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
130
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
130
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Kapanke added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
131
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Bill
270
.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Taylor added as a cosponsor of
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
.
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Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all appointments except those of Roberta Gassman and Preston Cole, be taken up en masse.
Anderson, June,
of Oshkosh, as a member of the Educational Communications Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2011.
Boehmer, Tim,
of Neenah, as a member of the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2008.
Carlson, Karen,
of Frederic, as a member of the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Cerny, Mike,
of Sharon, as a member of the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.
Chwala, Thomas,
of Lake Mills, as a member of the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009.
Colburn, Bruce,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2014.
Crabb, Thomas,
of Middleton, as a member of the Wisconsin Aerospace Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2010.
Crump, Ann,
of Mukwonago, as a member of the Labor and Industry Review Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2013.
Elford, Wesley,
of Mayville, as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010.