The committee on Agriculture and Higher Education reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 234
Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Concurrence.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Vinehout, Lassa, Plale, Harsdorf and Kapanke.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 238
Relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the technical college system.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Vinehout, Lassa, Plale, Harsdorf and Kapanke.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a divorced or legally separated parent to his or her child's college savings account or college tuition and expenses program and limiting the deduction that may be claimed by a married person who files separately.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Vinehout, Lassa, Plale, Harsdorf and Kapanke.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 297
Relating to: nursery dealers, nursery growers, Christmas tree growers, and granting rule-making authority.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Vinehout, Lassa, Plale, Harsdorf and Kapanke.
Noes, 0 - None.
Kathleen Vinehout
Chairperson
The committee on Public Health, Senior Issues, Long Term Care and Privacy reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 76
Relating to: eligibility for and deductible amounts under the prescription drug assistance program for the elderly, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Passage.
Ayes, 4 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow and Schultz.
Noes, 1 - Senator
Cowles.
Senate Bill 150
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs and Cowles.
Noes, 2 - Senators
Kreitlow and Schultz.
S498
Introduction of Senate Amendment 2.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 3.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 3.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs and Cowles.
Noes, 2 - Senators
Kreitlow and Schultz.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 4.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 4.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 5.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 5.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 2 - Senators
Carpenter and Coggs.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 6.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 6.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs and Cowles.
Noes, 2 - Senators
Kreitlow and Schultz.
Senate Bill 257
Relating to: invasion of privacy.
Passage.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 283
Relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs and Kreitlow.
Noes, 2 - Senators
Schultz and Cowles.
Introduction of Senate Amendment 2.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 2.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs, Kreitlow, Schultz and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Carpenter, Coggs and Kreitlow.