Re-energizing the State-Tribal Relations Committee will enhance legislative planning.
State Board of Regents needs tribal representation.
I'd also like to briefly mention three important initiatives.
The prisoner re-entry project is designed to help young people successfully reenter the workforce. The Wisconsin program is unique and could become a model for the country. The tribes recognize how important this program could be for all of Wisconsin.
Broadband access is an initiative that is especially important to the tribes. Currently, access to the internet on the reservations is limited and costly. We are eager to participate in any way that will help us move forward into the information age.
Lastly, the Highway 8 improvement initiative is of great interest to the tribes. We look forward to participating in an economic success similar to that of the Highways 29 and 41 projects. We especially look forward to working with the State in the areas of archaeological sites, historical findings, and environmental impacts.
A sincere, open and continuing government-to-government consultation process will ensure the best possible conclusions.
Finally, I'd like to mention two upcoming events. Milwaukee will be the host to the 2011 National Congress of American Indians. I cordially invite you to attend and interact with your counterparts from states and tribes across the country.
Milwaukee will also be the host for the 2011 Indigenous Games. This Olympic-style event is a summer celebration of health, fitness, and healthy lifestyle choices for Indian from all over North America. We invite you to not only attend, but to support this important event in any way possible.
The state of the Tribes is strong. We, like you, are facing many and growing challenges. We appreciate being here, and this opportunity to participate in these government-to-government talks.
Miigwetch. Thank you."
The Color Guard retired the colors.
Representative Nelson moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
11:50 A.M.
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Representative Barca asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for today's session for Representative A. Williams. Granted.
Representative Kleefisch asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for today's session for Representative Suder. Granted.
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Representative Barca asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representative Sinicki. Granted.
Representative Kleefisch asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representatives Gunderson and Vukmir. Granted.
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Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 527 offered by Representative Roys.
Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 624 offered by Representative Hixson.
Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 679 offered by Representative Pasch.
Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 703 offered by Representative Hixson.
Assembly amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 715 offered by Representative Clark.
Assembly amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 715 offered by Representative Clark.
Assembly amendment 1 to Senate Bill 218 offered by Representative Roys.
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Read first time and referred:
Assembly Joint Resolution 110
Relating to: the life and public service of Robert D. Haase.
By
Representatives Kessler, Nygren and Huebsch; cosponsored by Senator Risser
.
To committee on Rules.
Assembly Bill 766
Relating to: designating and marking a portion of STH 50 in Kenosha County as the LeRoy and Lynn Copen Memorial Highway.
By
Representatives Steinbrink, Barca and Kerkman; cosponsored by Senator Wirch
.
To committee on Transportation.
Relating to: changes to the membership of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, notification to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board of bills with an economic impact on small businesses, and the role of the Office of the Small Business Advocate in the Department of Commerce.
By
Representatives Barca, Dexter, Strachota, Bernard Schaber, Clark, Zigmunt, Garthwaite, Hilgenberg, Shilling, Jorgensen, Steinbrink, Kerkman, Smith, Sinicki, Hubler, Berceau and Turner; cosponsored by Senators Plale, Wirch, Darling, Vinehout, Lassa and Taylor.
To committee on Jobs, the Economy and Small Business.
Assembly Bill 768
Relating to: authorizing the Department of Commerce to designate two additional enterprise zones.
By
Representatives Garthwaite, Dexter, Berceau, Clark, Hilgenberg, Hixson, Pasch, Soletski, Molepske Jr., Turner and Zigmunt; cosponsored by Senators Kreitlow, Coggs, Robson, Schultz and Taylor.
To committee on Jobs, the Economy and Small Business.
Assembly Bill 769
Relating to: evidentiary recordings of persons under the age of 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct and attempt of certain sex crimes against children and providing penalties.
By
Representatives Staskunas, Berceau, Brooks and Suder; cosponsored by Senators Lassa and Sullivan.
To committee on Criminal Justice
.
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The committee on Jobs, the Economy and Small Business reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 642
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for a qualified equity investment in a qualified community development entity, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adoption:
Ayes: 7 - Representatives Molepske Jr., Bernard Schaber, Hintz, Barca, Krusick, Benedict and Toles.
Noes: 5 - Representatives Zipperer, Friske, Van Roy, M. Williams and Strachota.
Passage as amended:
Ayes: 11 - Representatives Molepske Jr., Bernard Schaber, Hintz, Barca, Benedict, Toles, Zipperer, Friske, Van Roy, M. Williams and Strachota.
Noes: 1 - Representative
Krusick.
To committee on Rules.
Louis Molepske Jr
Chairperson
Committee on Jobs, the Economy and Small Business
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Chief Clerk Reports
The Chief Clerk records:
Assembly Bill 458
Presented to the Governor on Tuesday, February 23.
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
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Communications
February 23, 2010
Patrick Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 758, relating to life settlements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Sincerely,
Scott Suder
