President Ellis in the chair.
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Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all the appointments be taken up en masse.
Christenson, David,
of Wausau, as a member of the Credit Union Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2016.
Higgins, Tim,
of Appleton, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2018.
Roberts, Gary,
of Onalaska, as member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2014.
Shore
, Sue ,
of Wausau, as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Authority, to serve for a term ending January 1, 2016.
Smith
, Bill,
of Madison, as a member of the Prison Industries Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2015.
Weddle
, McArthur,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to serve for the term ending January 1, 2016.
Whitburn, Gerald,
of Wausau, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2018.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
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Ayes - Senators Carpenter, S. Coggs, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Galloway, Grothman, Hansen, Harsdorf, Holperin, Jauch, Kedzie, King, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Zipperer - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Wirch - 1.
Confirmed.
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Senate Bill 2
Relating to: changes to timing of application process under the open enrollment program.
Read.
Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recede from its position on Assembly amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2.
The Senate recedes from its position.
Senate amendment 1 to Assembly amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2 offered by Senator Olsen.
Senator C. Larson moved that Senate Bill 2 be referred to the committee on Education.
The question was: Shall Senate Bill 2 be referred to the committee on Education?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 15; noes, 17; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, S. Coggs, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Holperin, Jauch, King, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Risser, Shilling, Taylor and Vinehout - 15.
Noes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Galloway, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Schultz, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Zipperer - 17.
Absent or not voting - Senator Wirch - 1.
Referral Refused.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 1 to Assembly amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Galloway, Grothman, Harsdorf, Holperin, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Schultz, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Zipperer - 18.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, S. Coggs, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, King, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Risser, Shilling, Taylor and Vinehout - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Wirch - 1.
Adopted.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2 be concurred in as amended?
Concurred in as amended.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Senate Bill 2
Messaged.
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Senate Joint Resolution 50
Relating to: the life and public service of Dick Wheeler.
Read.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 50 be adopted?
Adopted.
Senator Ellis, with unanimous consent, asked that all members of the Senate be made coauthors of Senate Joint Resolution 50.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Senate Joint Resolution
50
Messaged.
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Senate Bill 288
Relating to: federal financial hardship assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Natural Resources).
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 288
Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 307
Relating to: foreclosure on abandoned properties.
Read a second time.
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Pursuant to Senate Rule
2 (1), Senate President Pro Tempore Leibham in the chair.
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The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 1 to Senate Bill 307?
Adopted.
Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 307 offered by Senators Grothman and Taylor.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 307?
Adopted.
Ordered to a third reading.
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Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 307
Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 325
Relating to: training requirements for licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Read a second time.
Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 325 be referred to committee on Senate Organization.
Referred.
Senate Bill 338
Relating to: waiving fees for certain professional and occupational licenses issued to veterans.
Read a second time.
