State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
June 18, 2013
The Honorable, the Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint GERALD DENOR, of Menomonee Falls, as an Accountant 3 on the Accounting Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2017.
Respectfully Submitted,
SCOTT WALKER
Governor
hist7641Read and referred to committee on Workforce Development, Forestry, Mining, and Revenue. _____________
Advice and consent of the Senate
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all appointments, with the exception of Margaret Farrow and Janice Mueller, be taken up en masse.
hist7647STOCKWELL, RANDY of Dorchester, as Professional Member 4 on the Auctioneer Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2016. hist7648VILLA, JAMES of West Allis, as a Tech Business Representative on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2014. The question was: Confirmation en masse?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Tiffany - 1.
Confirmed.
FARROW, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARGARET A.
Of Pewaukee, as a Congressional District 5 Representative on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2020.
Senator Farrow, with unanimous consent, asked to be excused from voting, pursuant to Senate Rule 73 (1). The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 31.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senators Farrow and Tiffany - 2.
Confirmed.
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Leaves of Absence
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senator Tiffany be granted a leave of absence for today's session.
MUELLER, MS. JANICE
Of Madison, as a Governor's Appointee 9 on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2020.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Tiffany - 1.
Confirmed.
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Consideration of motions, resolutions, and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading
Assembly Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: the life and public service of Dave Donnellan.
hist7657The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 26? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 40
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Henry Morris Goldberg.
hist7658The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 40? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 41
Relating to: congratulating the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program effective November 1, 2012, and supporting Taiwan's efforts seeking meaningful participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) with observer status.
hist7659The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 41? Concurred in.
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In the Chair
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2 (1), Senator Kedzie in the chair. Assembly Joint Resolution 42
Relating to: recognizing June 19, 2013, as Juneteenth Day.
hist7662Senator Larson, with unanimous consent, asked that all members of the Senate be added as cosponsors of Assembly Joint Resolution 42. hist7663The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 42? Concurred in.
Senator Grothman, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Second reading and amendments of senate joint resolutions and
senate bills
Senate Bill 205
Relating to: board of directors, powers and duties, including reporting requirements, and financial audits of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
hist7671The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 205? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 31.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senators C. Larson and Tiffany - 2.
Adopted.
Senator Larson, with unanimous consent, asked to be recorded as voting "Aye" on the question of adoption for Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 205.
hist7672The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 205? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Tiffany - 1.
Adopted.