2011-10-11 Senate Journal (SE1)

Senate Bill 18, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: authorizing a school board to grant a vocational high school diploma.

Introduction.

Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Grothman, Miller and Hansen.

Noes, 0 - None.

Senate Bill 19, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: exempting from income taxation certain employer-paid fringe benefits for mass transit expenses.

Introduction.

Ayes, 5 - Senators S. Fitzgerald, Ellis, Grothman, Miller and Hansen.

Noes, 0 - None.

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Introduction, First Reading, and
Reference of Proposals

Read first time and referred:

Senate Bill 1, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Cowles, and Representative Weininger.

To committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs.

Senate Bill 2, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: small business loan guarantees by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Leibham, and Representatives Petryk, Bernier, and Larson.

To committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs.

Senate Bill 3, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: the film production services tax credit application fee.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Schultz, and Representatives Marklein and Krug.

To committee on Workforce Development, Small Business, and Tourism.

Senate Bill 4, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lassa, and Representative Ripp.

To committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education.

Senate Bill 5, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Moulton, and Representative Murtha.

To committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs.

Senate Bill 6, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Wanggaard, and Representative Strachota.

To joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions.

Senate Bill 7, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Petrowski.

To committee on Transportation and Elections.

S490 Senate Bill 8, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: the maximum permissible length of vehicles carrying poles, pipe, girders, and similar materials on highways.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Petrowski.

To committee on Transportation and Elections.

Senate Bill 9, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: the maximum permissible length of single vehicles operated on a highway without an overlength permit.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Petrowski.

To committee on Transportation and Elections.

Senate Bill 10, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Petrowski.

To committee on Transportation and Elections.

Senate Bill 11, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lazich, and Representative Petrowski.

To committee on Transportation and Elections.

Senate Bill 12, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Zipperer, and Representative Vos.

To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.

Senate Bill 13, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: providing immunity from liability to drug and device manufacturers and sellers under certain circumstances.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Zipperer, and Representative Kooyenga.

To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.

Senate Bill 14, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: interest rates on judgments in certain civil actions.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Zipperer, and Representative Farrow.

To committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations.

Senate Bill 15, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: allowing refunds for the early stage seed and angel investment tax credits and making an appropriation.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lassa, and Representative Barca.

To committee on Public Health, Human Services, and Revenue.

Senate Bill 16, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: entrepreneurial tax credit access grants.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lassa, and Representative Clark.

To committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs.

Senate Bill 17, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for investments in a community development financial institution.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Lassa, and Representatives Molepske and Williams.

To committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs.

Senate Bill 18, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: authorizing a school board to grant a vocational high school diploma.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker and Representative Radcliffe.

To committee on Education.

Senate Bill 19, September 2011 Special Session

Relating to: exempting from income taxation certain employer-paid fringe benefits for mass transit expenses.

By committee on Senate Organization, by request of Governor Scott Walker, Senator Taylor, and Representative Toles.

To joint survey committee on Tax Exemptions.