2010-04-09 Senate Journal

To committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Technical Colleges, and Consumer Protection.

Senate Bill 680

Relating to: requiring that certain rail passenger service extension projects be enumerated by the legislature.

By Senators Leibham, A. Lasee, Hopper, Darling, Grothman, Lazich and Olsen; cosponsored by Representatives Davis, Vos, Kramer, Bies, Gunderson, Honadel, Kerkman, Kleefisch, Knodl, LeMahieu, Lothian, Montgomery, Murtha, Petersen, Spanbauer, Strachota, Suder, Townsend, Vukmir, M. Williams and Zipperer.

To committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources.

Senate Bill 681

Relating to: adopting the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and making an appropriation.

By Senators Lehman, Olsen, Schultz and Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Pope-Roberts, Radcliffe, Zigmunt, Hilgenberg, Berceau, Sinicki, Turner and Townsend.

To committee on Education.

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Report of Committees

The committee on Ethics Reform and Government Operations reports and recommends:

Senate Bill 298

Relating to: state building contracting and construction procedures and granting rule-making authority.

Introduction and adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1.

Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Passage as amended.

Ayes, 4 - Senators Risser, Robson, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 1 - Senator Kreitlow.

Senate Bill 604

Relating to: defining political subdivision of a state for purposes of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law.

Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.

Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Passage as amended.

Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 618

Relating to: raffles.

Passage.

Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 622

Relating to: the number of raffles permitted in a year.

Passage.

S689 Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 648

Relating to: the appointment of members of the governing body of a political subdivision to a transit authority board of directors.

Passage.

Ayes, 5 - Senators Risser, Robson, Kreitlow, Ellis and A. Lasee.

Noes, 0 - None.

Fred Risser

Chairperson

The joint committee on Finance reports and recommends:

Senate Bill 304

Relating to: the veterans tuition reimbursement program.

Passage.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 307

Relating to: special distinguishing registration plates associated with the Lions Clubs of Wisconsin and making an appropriation.

Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Introduction of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Passage as amended.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 456

Relating to: special distinguishing registration plates supporting motorcycle safety and making appropriations.

Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Introduction of Senate Amendment 2.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Adoption of Senate Amendment 2.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Passage as amended.

Ayes, 15 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 625

Relating to: streamlined sales and use tax agreement changes.

Passage.

Ayes, 11 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson and Lassa. Representatives Pocan, Mason, Shilling, Sherman and Grigsby.

Noes, 4 - Senators Darling and Olsen. Representatives Vos and Montgomery.

Senate Bill 640

Relating to: various changes in election laws, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Introduction of Senate Substitute Amendment 2.

Ayes, 14 - Senators Miller, Hansen, Taylor, Lehman, Robson, Lassa, Darling and Olsen. Representatives Pocan, Shilling, Sherman, Grigsby, Vos and Montgomery.

Noes, 0 - None.