Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
By Representatives Honadel, Ballweg, Bernier, Bies, Brooks, Doyle, Jacque, Kolste, T. Larson, LeMahieu, A. Ott, Ripp, Spiros, Stone, Thiesfeldt and Weatherston; cosponsored by Senators Tiffany, Farrow and Hansen.
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Visitors
During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Samantha Olsen, Alberto Rodriguez, Alyssa Young and Tammy Stahl from Lakeshore Technical College, guests of Representative Tittl.
Todd Hadler, Tiffani Schley and Ann Depagter of the Wisconsin Counselors Association in Manitowoc, guests of Representative Tittl.
Tiffany Vazquez, guest and intern of Representative Barca.
Mason Lombard, Victoria Schmidt, Sara Garland, Samantha Linden, high school students visiting from Northwestern Wisconsin, guests of Representative Milroy.
Representatives from the Chippewa Valley Technical College, Joseph Flackey, Beverly Taylor and Lee Vang, guests of Representative Bernier.
Jessica Strupp, Miss Teen Washington County, guest of Representative LeMahieu.
Rick Wickland, Sun Prairie Utilities Manager, guest of Representative Hebl.
Dave Euclide, Sun Prairie Utilities Customer Service Manager, guest of Representative Hebl.
Representatives of the Wisconsin Tavern League, Sharon Hough of the Trading Post in Barnes and Eric Olson of the Battle Axe in Iron River, guests of Representative Bewley.
Makela Portwood and Karly Sutherland, sophomore students at Solon Springs High School, guests of Representative Bewley.
Sam Gilbertson, a senior at the University of Wisconsin- Madison majoring in Political Science, guest and intern of Representative Bewley.
Students from Lakeshore Technical partaking in the Wisconsin Student Government Association’s Legislative Seminar, Trevor Casper, Velyi Lor and Athena Bostwick-Kuntsmann, guests of Representative Endsley.
Benjamin Nusz, Renewable Thermal Energy Technician Instructor at Mid-State Technical College, guest of Representative Shankland.
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Announcements
Representative Sargent asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of her grandmother, Evelyn Loughran, who passed away on February 16. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Justin Lentz of Sun Prairie, and Jarred Law of Portage, who were killed in an avalanche while skiing near Deadville, Colorado on February 15. Granted.
Representative Richards asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Pastor Mark William Thomsen of Wautoma, who passed away on January 20. Granted.
Representatives Bewley and Milroy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Jeff Fox, who has participated in Superior Days for countless years, who is recovering from a serious staph infection. Granted.
Representative Goyke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Reuhl Family, owners of American TV, and their employees, upon the announcement that American TV closing its doors. Granted.
Representative Larson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife, Mary, on the occasion of their 47th wedding anniversary today. Granted.
Representative Nerison asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Matt Antoine of Prairie du Chien, who won a Bronze Medal at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in the men's skeleton event. Granted.
Representative Jorgensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his dad, David Jorgensen of Waupaca, on the occasion of his birthday today. Granted.
Representative Vruwink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her dad, James Vruwink and her uncle, Ira Vruwink, who share the same birthday, one year apart, on February 26. Granted.
Representative Vruwink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Sophia Swetz, on the occasion of her 5th birthday on February 26. Granted.
Representative Vruwink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her brother, Douglas James Vruwink, on the occasion of his 51st birthday today. Granted.
Representative Tranel asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his daughter, Evelyn, on the occasion of her 5th birthday on February 19. Granted.
Representative Wachs asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of former Assembly Speaker Ora Rice, who served in the Assembly from 1937-1960 and as Assembly Speaker from 1951-1954. Mrs. Barbara Oehlsen, the wife of Mr. Rice’s late-grandson, Robert Oehlsen, loaned Representative Wachs the late-Speaker’s gavel used in today’s proceedings. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Tim Kempf of Sun Prairie, who is celebrating his 60th birthday this month. Granted.
Representative Milroy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Zach Vruwink, the youngest mayor of Wisconsin Rapids at the age of 26. Mayor Vruwink is the nephew of Representative Amy Sue Vruwink. Granted.
Representative Kahl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Assembly Bulletin Clerk Jeryn Veserat, on the occasion of her birthday on February 19. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his good friends, Tim and Sandy Kempf of Sun Prairie, on the occasion of their 38th wedding anniversary. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his good friends, Al and Fran Rademacher of the Town of Sun Prairie, on the occasion of their 38th wedding anniversary. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Kramer moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 20.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
9:41 P.M.
