The Senate reconvened.
President Ellis in the chair.
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Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 395 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: homemade wine and fermented malt beverages.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 1 to Senate Bill 395 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 2 to Senate Bill 395 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 219 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 219
Relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, providing a penalty, and making appropriations.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 1 to Senate Bill 219 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Bill 417 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 417
Relating to: concealment of benefit claim information, availability for work, interest on delinquent payments, and the composition and authority of appeal tribunals under the unemployment insurance law.
The question was: Shall Assembly amendment 1 to Senate Bill 417 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the appointments of John Behling and Regina Millner be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up en masse at this time.
john behling
of Eau Claire, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2019.
Regina
Millner
of Madison, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2019.
Read.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
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, Wirch and Zipperer - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Confirmed.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Senate Bill 219
Senate Bill 395
Senate Bill 417
Action Messaged.
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Senator Kedzie, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his wife, Kerrie Kedzie, and their 33rd Wedding Anniversary, which was March 10.
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Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Heloise Cheruvalath of Menomonee Falls. Heloise won the Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison on Saturday with the word "mellifluous." Next, she will head to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Germantown High School Boys Basketball team for having qualified for the WIAA State Boys Basketball Tournament.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his alma mater UWGB, and the school's Lady Phoenix (30-1), who are playing in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Gabi Fritsche and Paige Derenne, who were killed in an accident on Monday. They were sophomores at Green Bay Preble High.
Senator Vinehout, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Solidarity Singers. This group of Wisconsinites began their peaceful and joyous protest one year ago in the Capitol Rotunda. Each day at noon they express through song their views on the actions of their government. The tradition of protesting through song goes back to the earliest times of our nation's history. During the 20th century protest songs became an important way for people to express their feelings about civil liberties, civil rights, worker's rights, women's rights, gay rights, economic and social justice, politics and war. Over the decades, these songs have become an important part of the American culture. From well-known recording artists and singers to the ordinary people coming together to sing, their voices in melodious activism have succeeded in bringing out change in our nation. The Solidarity Singers each day keep this long tradition alive. Congratulations on their one-year anniversary of practicing freedom of speech through song.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his alma mater, Racine Lutheran High School Boys Basketball Team. He hopes that the Senate would wish them the best of luck in the state tournament.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Shen Yun performing Arts Group, whose mission is to revive the artistic tradition of China and breathe new life into Chinese culture.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of McFarland Spartans Senior, Ryan O'Donnell, on winning four events at the WIAA State Boys Swimming Championships this past weekend, to finish his high school swimming career with a record-setting 14 individual state titles, as McFarland racked up 325 points and rolled to its sixth-consecutive Division 2 State Championship.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Wisconsin Rapids' Bull's Eye Credit Union President Dave Stark, who received a Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense. The Patriot Award recognizes U.S. Department of Defense employers for their contributions in supporting their workers and spouses who serve in the National Guard or Reserve programs.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department Fire Fighter Ray "Nooks" Haas, who received an award for 45 years of service as a volunteer.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Lieutenant James Grubba of the Portage County Sheriff's Department who is retiring on March 30, 2012. Lt. Grubba has policed for 34 years, served under seven different sheriffs and was involved in many high profile cases over his career. Senator Lassa wishes him the best during his retirement.
Senator Leibham, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of the Sheboygan Area Lutheran Boys Basketball Team and their participation in the 2012 WIAA Division 5 State Basketball Tournament.
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Ted Blazel, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his staff. Their professionalism and excellent service to the Wisconsin State Senate during the 100th session is greatly appreciated. No one could have foreseen the challenges, long hours, and intensity that the beginning of this session brought and he feels that how his staff handled each and every day was beyond his expectations. Their true dedication to the service of the Senate should not go without recognition. They are: Dennis Burns, Lisa Macaulay, Chuck Johnson, Jacob Clark, Nola Purcell, Erin Allers, Cassie Jurenci, Steve McCarthy, Jake Miller, Kurt Annis, Cyrus Anderson, Juanita Wiltbank, Driss Amora, Jordan Annis, David Beck, Signe Bergerson, Justin Bloesch, Abby Cardinal, Meghan Case, Eddie Cullen, Dylan Endres, Andrew Endsley, Morgan Engels, Lindsi Ertel, Melissa Ertl, Erin Gillitzer, Dan Hansfield, Jozi Helland, Hagen Kaczmarek, Mark Kauzlarch, Courtney Kuehn, Holy Licht, Lena Likina, Dale Lucassen, Erica Martin, Lyjya Miles, Chris Mleczko, Emily Moore, Bill Neave, Tiann Nelson-Luck, Max Olin, Olivia Pies, Olga Pristash, Matthew Rudley, AJ Salomone, Jacob Suprenand, Emily Viles, Shelby Wallace, Jacob Wipperfurth and Sherab Lhatsang.
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Senator S. Fitzgerald moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 3:21 P.M.
