Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 617
Read a third time and concurred in.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Messaged.
Senator Darling moved that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 424 be withdrawn from the committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing and taken up at this time.
The question was: Shall the rules be suspended and Assembly Bill 424 be withdrawn from the committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing and taken up at this time?
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The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 15; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Roessler and Schultz - 15.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, Kreitlow, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 18.
Absent or not voting - None.
Refused to suspend rules and take up.
Senator Roessler moved that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 695 be withdrawn from the committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing and taken up at this time.
The question was: Shall the rules be suspended and Assembly Bill 695 be withdrawn from the committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing and taken up at this time?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 15; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Roessler and Schultz - 15.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, Kreitlow, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 18.
Absent or not voting - None.
Refused to suspend rules and take up.
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Senator Kanavas, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Waukesha West Academic Decathlon Team on winning a seventh straight state championship on Tuesday. West's overall score of 52,111 out of a possible 60,000 points set a state record and beat its closest competitor by nearly 10,000 points. I would especially like to congratulate senior class member Alli Blonski, who had the highest score in the state competition and was an important contributor to a true “team" win. I wish them the best of luck at the national championships next month.
Senator Kanavas, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Brookfield Central boys and girls basketball teams for advancing to the state tournament. Congratulations to both teams.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his staff for an outstanding job this session.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Frieda Schurch of Kenosha who passed away recently.
Senator Coggs, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Lieutenant Governor, about to become the Governor, of New York, David Paterson.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Carrie and Scott Templeton on the birth of their baby boy, Jason Chester.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Bruce Springsteen who is playing at the Bradley Center on March 17th.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her staff.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Germantown High School boy's basketball team.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her granddaughter Andie's 1st birthday.
Senator Vinehout, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Eleva-Strum High School Boys Basketball Team that capped off an undefeated season by winning the WIAA Division 4 State Championship. This is the first state championship for the Eleva-Strum Basketball Cardinals. This is however, the second State Championship for Eleva-Strum student athletes - the Cardinals Football Team won their State Championship this year. The success of the Eleva-Strum Cardinals is a real tribute to their hard work, dedication and sportsmanship. It is also a tribute to their coach Rich Roginski who was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year. Congratulations to Coach Roginski and players: Lance Rongstad, Jared Bechel
Senator Robson, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her son Marc, Charlotte, North Carolina's finest police officer, who will celebrate his birthday on March 16th.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the UW-Green Bay women's basketball team - this season's Horizon League Champs with a 26-4 record.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of her grandma Mattie Katherine Kraner who lived to be one week short of 108 years old.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Oshkosh West Girls Basketball Team who are in the State Championships. These girls are playing in the State tournament after recently beating Sheboygan South narrowly, 47-45. Their victory over Sheboygan was secured by a last second jump by Krista Pelky. I wish them good luck in the State Championships.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Fond du Lac Blades Intermediate Synchronized Skating Team who on February 22nd continued being our United States Synchronized Skating Champions. The Blades beat teams from all over America including Chicago and San Diego by using their artistic and technical skills. They are awesome and are champion skaters.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Oshkosh School district which has had many recent important position changes. The former Executive Director of Administrative, Barbara Herzog, retired from the Oshkosh School District after 20 years of service. Patti Vickman, from Webster Stanley Elementary, was chosen to fill this important position. An excellent teacher who understands how safe schools work. Webster Stanley has in turn received an excellent new principal, Brenna Garrison-Bruden. I commend these women for their service.
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Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Kim Pahlow, Principal at Theisen Middle School in Fond du Lac, who has been honored to be named Wisconsin School Principal of the Year. Kim, nominated by numerous staff members, was chosen for her many skills in leadership, curriculum, and attention to students. Congratulations to her. She was chosen as the best in the state. My applause and congratulations go to her.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Mr. David Wood who devoted his adult life to progressive public policy, including the importance of recycling electronic waste. He died while still a young man. In his memory, I dedicate Senate Bill 397, the electronic recycling bill adopted by this body yesterday on a 30-3 vote.
Senator Kapanke, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Erin Jennings, a high school sophomore from Holmen High School who is a gymnast who last year at the state meet broke her ankle and came back this year and won the vault. She is a true champion. Congratulations to Erin Jennings.
Senator Sullivan, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of WIAA Division I state champions Wauwatosa East Red Raiders who outlasted Madison Memorial for a 58-56 overtime victory in the WIAA Division 1 State Boys Basketball Tournament championship game on March 8.
Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the chief clerk and the chief clerk's staff.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his staff: Linda, Carrie, Pat, Krista, Molly, and Barb.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Sergeant at Arms and Staff, Chief Clerk and staff, Legislative Council, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, and Legislative Reference Bureau.
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Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
3:55 P.M.