Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 228
Read a third time.
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, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Robson - 1.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 239
Relating to: automated teller machine charges for international accounts.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 239
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 296
Relating to: issuing hunting and fishing approvals to members of the U.S. armed forces who are former residents of this state.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 296
Read a third time.
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, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Robson - 1.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 305
Relating to: control of final disposition of certain human remains and providing a penalty.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 305
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 351
Relating to: designating and marking a bridge in Columbia County as the Veterans of the American Revolution Memorial Bridge.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 351
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 359
Relating to: the preference systems for issuing Class A bear licenses, bobcat hunting and trapping permits, fisher trapping permits, and otter trapping permits.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 359
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 370
Relating to: commercial driver license testing for military license holders.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 370
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 413
Relating to: temporary certificates to practice respiratory care.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 413
Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 454
Relating to: issuance by the Department of Natural Resources of federal hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 454
Read a third time.
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, Leibham, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Roessler, Schultz, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Robson - 1.
Concurred in.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Messaged.
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Senator Kedzie, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his constituents in the Town of Wheatland in Kenosha County who were devastated by a tornado that struck the area on January 7, 2008. The tornado destroyed 26 homes and damaged about 100 more.
Senator Kedzie, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the area fire departments, rescue squads, state and local law enforcement agencies, volunteers, business organizations, contractors, Kenosha County officials, and Town of Wheatland representatives who dedicated their time, energy and resources to this tremendous response and clean up effort.
Senator Kedzie, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his uncle Henry Kadzielawski of Junction City, WI who passed away January 5, 2008. “Hank" along with his father instilled in him a deep appreciation for the outdoors including the recreational opportunities of hunting and fishing. He was his hunting buddy for more than 30 years as well as a frequent fishing partner. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Timothy R. Hanson of Kenosha who was killed while on active duty, serving our country in Southeast Baghdad.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his constituents in Kenosha County who were devastated by a tornado that struck the area on January 7, 2008.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Representative Carol Owens for her service as Representative of the 53rd Assembly District and her upcoming retirement to spend more time with her family.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Representative Roger Roth as he serves his country in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos for his election to president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of John and Tashia Morgridge for their donation of $175 million to fund scholarships for Wisconsin high school students.
