Thursday, January 6, 2011
10:00 A.M.
January 2011 Special Session
The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Senator S. Fitzgerald.
The Chair, with unanimous consent, asked that the proper entries be made in the journal.
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The Chief Clerk makes the following entries dated Wednesday, January
5
, 2011.
Read first time and referred:
Senate Bill 1, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
By
committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Zipperer, and Representative J. Ott.
To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.
Senate Bill 2, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
By
committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Darling, and Representative Kaufert.
To committee on Health.
Senate Bill 3, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for businesses that relocate to this state.
By
committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Wanggaard, and Representative Knilans.
To committee on Workforce Development, Small Business, and Tourism.
Senate Bill 4, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: increasing the amount of the credits under the economic development tax credit program.
By
committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Klenke.
To committee on Workforce Development, Small Business, and Tourism.
Senate Bill 5, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation.
By
committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Vukmir, and Representative August.
To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.
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The committee on Senate Organization reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 1, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
Introduction.
Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Gorthman, Miller and Hansen.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 2, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Introduction.
Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Gorthman, Miller and Hansen.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 3, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for businesses that relocate to this state.
Introduction.
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Ayes, 5 -
Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Gorthman, Miller and Hansen.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 4, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: increasing the amount of the credits under the economic development tax credit program.
Introduction.
Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Gorthman, Miller and Hansen.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 5, January 2011 Special Session
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Gorthman, Miller and Hansen.
Noes, 0 - None.
Introduction.
Scott Fitzgerald
