The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 20 to Assembly Bill 207?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 16; noes, 16; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Ellis, Erpenbach, Jauch, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Robson, Roessler, Taylor and Vinehout - 16.
Noes - Senators Breske, Darling, Decker, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Plale, Sullivan and Wirch - 16.
Absent or not voting - Senator Schultz - 1.
Adoption Refused.
Senator Carpenter moved reconsideration of the vote by which Senate amendment 20 to Assembly Bill 207 failed to be adopted.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
The Senate stood informal.
The question was: Shall Senate amendment 20 to Assembly Bill 207 be reconsidered?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 14; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Ellis, Erpenbach, Jauch, Kreitlow, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Robson, Taylor and Vinehout - 14.
Noes - Senators Breske, Darling, Decker, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Plale, Roessler, Sullivan and Wirch - 18.
Absent or not voting - Senator Schultz - 1.
Motion to reconsider failed.
Senate amendment 21 to Assembly Bill 207 offered by Senator Grothman.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 21 to Assembly Bill 207?
Adopted.
Senator Erpenbach moved that Assembly Bill 207 be referred to the committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail.
The question was: Shall Assembly Bill 207 be referred to the committee on Commerce, Utilities and Rail?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 8; noes, 24; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Erpenbach, Jauch, Lassa, Miller, Risser, Robson and Vinehout - 8.
Noes - Senators Breske, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Olsen, Plale, Roessler, Sullivan, Taylor and Wirch - 24.
Absent or not voting - Senator Schultz - 1.
Referral Refused.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 207
Read a third time.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 23; noes, 9; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Olsen, Plale, Roessler, Sullivan, Taylor and Wirch - 23.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, Erpenbach, Jauch, Kreitlow, Lassa, Miller, Risser, Robson and Vinehout - 9.
Absent or not voting - Senator Schultz - 1.
Concurred in as amended.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Messaged.
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Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Murphy Oil, Incorporated for their scholarship program, the El Dorado Promise. This is a $50 million dollar scholarship program in El Dorado, Arkansas sponsored by Murphy Oil that is offered to every high school graduate. Murphy Oil operates a refinery in Superior, Wisconsin, but the corporate headquarters is located in El Dorado. This company has made an awe-inspiring commitment to assure that every high school graduate who wishes to pursue higher education from El Dorado High School will have the opportunity to do so. The Senate should specifically honor Claiborne Deming, President and CEO of Murphy Oil and Murphy Oil Incorporated for setting the example of how to be generous with resources to assure that every child has a chance for a better future through higher education. This $50 million investment is an extraordinary investment that is on par with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Warren Buffett. Another great example of this type of philanthropy is the recent $40 million gift to the Wisconsin Covenant program. These contributions are setting a very high standard in sharing economic wealth for the betterment of society. The El Dorado Promise is just one example of corporations and individuals reaching deeper into their resources to assure that all children have a chance for a brighter future.
Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Village of Hales Corners President Jim Ryan who passed away from stomach cancer on Tuesday of this week.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her brother Jacques Taylor who was 23 years old on November 4th; her son Isaiah Taylor who will be 8 years old on November 10th; Michelle's son Derrick Miles who will be 25 years old on November 16th; and her staff member Alan Charles who will be turning 24 years old on November 26th.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of former Senator Lloyd Kincaid.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Representative Mark Gundrum and his upcoming tour of duty.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Senator Breske's birthday.
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Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, December 11, 2007, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
8:33 P.M.