Wisconsin Legislature: 2009-04-23 Senate Journal

Read a third time.

The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 25; noes, 7; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:

Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Hansen, Holperin, Jauch, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 25.

Noes - Senators Grothman, Harsdorf, Hopper, Kanavas, Lazich, Leibham and Schultz - 7.

Absent or not voting - Senator Kapanke - 1.

Passed.

Assembly Bill 43

Relating to: designating portions of the Totogatic River as a wild river.

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 43

Read a third time and concurred in.

Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:

Senate Bill 94

Assembly Bill 43

Messaged.

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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege

S139 Senator Kreitlow, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of recognizing a friend to many of you in this chamber, and a former colleague, as he achieved a personal milestone that was recently celebrated. Over the past 15 years, Senator Kreitlow has had the pleasure of talking to Dave Zien many times as he rode in or out of a location on his 1991 Harley Davidson. The bike was in a little better shape. Dave was a little more clean-shaven. But one thing has never changed over all the years: his zest for riding his motorcycle anywhere and everywhere. He'll tell you his motorcycle has a spirit, a soul that travels with him from coast to coast, from border to border. He's ridden it to some magnificent vistas and -when circumstances dictated-he's ridden it off-road to catch some sleep for a couple hours in a ditch. But as long as he was near his Harley, he was home. Now, Dave and his '91 Harley have ridden their last miles together. A couple of weeks ago, the odometer rolled over one final time, marking one million miles. There was a nice party in the Milwaukee area, and plenty of accolades from motorcycle riders and advocates who understand the bond between that Marine and his machine. They are parting company now, but Dave's bike will be at one of their many "second homes," the motorcycle museum in Sturgis, South Dakota. Anyone who has ever met Dave Zien knows he is a passionate man. He loves his flag. He loves his country. He loves those who have served their country in the military, and there is perhaps nobody who serves his fellow veterans with greater fervor. But Senator Kreitlow would contend, most of all, Dave loves his motorcycle and the freedom of the open road. Congratulations, Dave, on your million miles and may that new bike you're getting from Harley bring you another million miles of joy.

Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Signe Knutson from Waunakee, who is here today with her dad, Tryg Knutson, for "Take Your Child to Work Day."

Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his son, Connor, who is shadowing him as a part of "Take Your Child to Work Day."

Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of 2009, as the Year of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. Earlier today we passed Assembly Joint Resolution 28 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Riverway's establishment, which was granted by enabling legislation in 1989. It was Senator Schultz's pleasure to work with former State Senator Richard Kreul and Representative Spencer Black to pass a law that allowed the Riverway project to commence along the final 92 miles of the Wisconsin River. The bill also created the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board, a new state agency responsible for administration of the innovative scenic protection regulations. The Riverway legislation was signed into law following years of public meetings and controversy. Senator Schultz asks that as we adjourn, we give special recognition to a former member of his staff, Mark Cupp, who has been the director of the Riverway since its inception.

Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Lenny Kitson, Kenosha Veteran of the Year. Lenny is a tireless volunteer for veterans.

Senator Holperin, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of of Sartori Food Corporation in Antigo, and master cheesemaker John Griffiths, who brought the title of U.S. Champion Cheese back to Wisconsin with his SarVecchio Parmesan. The championship judging this year was conducted, fittingly, at Lambeau Field in late March, and Sartori's win marked the 11th time in 15 championship contests that a Wisconsin cheese has captured the title.

Senator Lehman, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Senate Scholar Program; our two students, Greta Neubauer and Sara Danielson; and Jacob Clark, Erin Allers and Dana Mundell.

Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of St. James School, Mukwonago 8th Graders and their teacher Marsha Gutzmacher for winning the Lexus Eco Challenge. They've collected a $40,000 in prize winnings for themselves and their school from the Lexus Eco Challenge, a national philanthropic effort aimed at helping youths make a difference.

Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jessica Holden. Senator Jauch met Jessica Holden, a foster child, earlier this year in Milwaukee when he went to speak with a group about the child welfare and foster care system. He was immediately impressed by this bright, energetic and passionate young lady. Jessica is a remarkable 18-year-old and a high academic achiever at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. She participates in the International Baccalaureate Program and has received the Student Achiever Award from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Milwaukee Brewers Charities. She is also a fierce forensics competitor and has written a one-act play on aspects of the child welfare system. Jessica is also an Earthwatch Institute Student Fellowship recipient to study and do fieldwork to document the effects of climate change in the Arctic Circle. Jessica's hard work and creativity have been rewarded through numerous college scholarships, such as the Horatio Alger Scholars award and the Dell Scholarship. Jessica will attend Northwestern University, where she has been awarded numerous renewable scholarships that will cover her first year. She will study psychology at Northwestern as she pursues her goal of becoming a counseling psychologist.

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Adjournment

Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

12:32 P.M.

Adjourned.

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Messages from the Assembly

By Patrick E. Fuller, chief clerk.

Mr. President:

I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has passed and asks concurrence in:

Assembly Bill 18

Assembly Bill 27

Assembly Bill 103

Adopted and asks concurrence in:

Assembly Joint Resolution 42

Assembly Joint Resolution 43

Assembly Joint Resolution 44

Assembly Joint Resolution 46

Assembly Joint Resolution 47

Concurred in:

Senate Bill 27

Senate Joint Resolution 31

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Messages from the Assembly Considered

Assembly Joint Resolution 42

Relating to: recognizing April 8 as Wellness Day in Wisconsin.

By Representatives Molepske Jr., Hebl, Pasch, Bernard Schaber, Pope-Roberts, Benedict, Seidel, Berceau, Turner, Strachota, Townsend, A. Williams, A. Ott, Steinbrink, Clark, Jorgensen and Gunderson; cosponsored by Senators Lassa, Hopper, Risser, Lehman, Olsen, Cowles and Erpenbach.