Relating to: bonding authority for major interstate bridge projects.
By
Senator
Harsdorf
; cosponsored by Representatives Knudson, Murtha and Severson.
To committee on Transportation and Elections.
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The committee on Natural Resources and Environment reports and recommends:
Stepp
, Cathy,
of Sturtevant, as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 4 -
Senators
Kedzie, Moulton, Wanggaard and Galloway.
Noes, 0 - None.
Neal Kedzie
Chairperson
The committee on Workforce Development, Small Business, and Tourism reports and recommends:
Klett
, Stephanie,
of Beloit, as Secretary of the Department of Tourism, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Moulton, Kapanke and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Perez
, Manuel,
of Milwaukee, as Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 3 - Senators
Moulton, Kapanke and Cowles.
Noes, 0 - None.
Terry Moulton
Chairperson
The committee on Senate Organization reports:
Referred to, and withdrawn from, the joint committee on
Finance, pursuant to Senate Rule
41 (1)(e):
Senate Bill 4
Placed the following appointment and proposal on the Senate Calendar of Wednesday, March 2, 2011:
Stephanie Klett
Senate Bill 4
Ayes: 3 - Senators Fitzgerald, Ellis and Grothman.
Noes: 0 - None.
SCOTT FITZGERALD
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
March 1, 2011
The Honorable, The Senate:
Senate Bill 4 relates to authorizing the designation of additional enterprise zones and requiring the designation of enterprise zones in rural areas.
Senate Bill 4 contains a fiscal note in excess of $10,000. Accordingly and pursuant to Wis. Stat. 16.47(2), I consider this bill an emergency bill, and I recommend that its passage be permitted prior to the passage of the budget bill.
Thank you for your attention on this matter.
Sincerely,
scott walker
Governor
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Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1
TO 2009 SENATE
BILL
6
Prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau
(March 1
, 2011)
In enrolling, the following correction was made:
1. Page 1, line 11: delete "to the" and substitute "to the
".
2. Page 1, line 11: delete "elector's" and substitute "elector's
".
3 Page 2, line 11: delete "(1) (a)" and substitute "(1) (a),".
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3:47 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
President Ellis in the chair.
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The roll was called, disclosing the presence of a quorum.
Pursuant to Senate Rule
15, the official attendance for session was:
Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Galloway, Grothman, Harsdorf, Hopper, Kapanke, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Moulton, Olsen, Schultz, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Zipperer - 18.
Absent - Senators Carpenter, S. Coggs, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Holperin, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Risser, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 14.
Absent with Leave - Senator Leibham - 1.
The Senate stood for a moment of silence.
The Senate remained standing and Senator Darling led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
President Ellis appointed Senator Galloway to escort his excellency, Governor Walker, to the Joint Convention.
President Ellis, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess for the purpose of awaiting the Governor's Budget Address in Joint Convention in the Assembly Chambers at 4:00 P.M., and upon the rising of the Joint Convention, adjourn until Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
3:50 P.M.
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The Senate proceeded in a body to the Assembly Chamber to meet in Joint Convention to receive the Budget Address.
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4:05 P.M.
President Ellis in the chair.
The Committee to wait upon the Governor appeared with his excellency the Governor, who delivered his message as follows:
"Speaker Fitzgerald, Speaker Pro Tem Kramer, President Ellis, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Minority Leader Barca, Supreme Court Justices, Constitutional Officers, tribal leaders, members of the Cabinet, distinguished guests, members of the Legislature, and most importantly, fellow citizens of Wisconsin.
Each and every one of us gathered in the chamber today hold a diverse set of beliefs - beliefs that we are passionate about sharing - and that serve to guide our actions. Each of us has a vision for a better tomorrow in Wisconsin.
But we all share something in common -- an unrivaled passion for this state and the people who call it home. We all want Wisconsin to be the very best that it can be. Yet, -- because our experiences are unique and our beliefs diverse -- our paths may diverge as we tackle today's challenges. But even at the height of our differences, we can and must keep our promise to people of Wisconsin that they will always come first.
Democracy does not just expect differences, it demands them. It's the manner in which we discuss and resolve those differences that leads to bold solutions and innovative reforms. I ask that we continue to be mindful of our differences - as well our similarities - in the coming days, weeks and months. Above all, let us not lose sight of the fact that we were each elected to represent the people of this state by participating in our democratic process.
I applaud the State Assembly and those in the State Senate who are here today for not losing sight of that.
Over the past few weeks, a great deal of attention has been focused on Wisconsin. That's ok because freedom thrives each time there is a passionate debate in our society. Passion and civility can go hand-in-hand and that's what's on display here in Wisconsin.
But outside observers need to know that there is more to this state as well. Wisconsin is filled with outstanding workers and multi-generational employers. We have tremendous resources and amazing attractions. Most importantly, we have decent people in this state.
