The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 202?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 16; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Tiffany and Vukmir - 17.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 16.
Absent or not voting - None.
Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Motions may be offered
Senator Hansen moved that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 505 be withdrawn from the committee on Judiciary and Labor and taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 505
Relating to: a state minimum wage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
hist24833The question was: Shall Senate Bill 505 be withdrawn from committee on Judiciary and Labor? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 15; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 15.
Noes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Tiffany and Vukmir - 18.
Absent or not voting - None.
Refused to suspend rules and take up.
Senator Erpenbach moved that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 163 be withdrawn from the committee on Elections and Urban Affairs and taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 163
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting.
hist24834The question was: Shall Senate Bill 163 be withdrawn from committee on Elections and Urban Affairs? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 16; noes, 17; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 16.
Noes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Tiffany and Vukmir - 17.
Absent or not voting - None.
Refused to suspend rules and take up.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Farrow, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of his oldest son Andrew, who turns 21 today.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Coach Luke Reigel and the UW-Parkside Men’s Basketball Team on a very successful year.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Men’s Basketball team who won the Horizon League on Tuesday evening. The Panthers will be making their first trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years.
Senator Ellis, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Green Bay Phoenix, who went 15-3 this year.
Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Vernon. The Town of Vernon, located in Waukesha County, was founded March 8, 1869 by John Dodge, Prucius Purman, Curtis Haseltine, and Onien Haseltine all from Andover, Vermont. The Town of Vernon is said to be named by Onien Haseltine honoring his home state of Vermont or honoring President George Washington’s Mount Vernon home. Today, the Town of Vernon’s population is 7,221, with four supervisors and a town chairman.
Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Greendale Panthers Boys Basketball team and the Mukwonago Indians Boys Basketball team, who both qualified for the WIAA State Boys basketball championship at the Kohl Center in Madison, March 13-15, 2014. Greendale is scheduled to take on Rice Lake on Friday March 14, 2014 at 3:15 PM for Division 2 Semifinals. Mukwonago will play Neenah at 8:15 PM on Friday, March 14, 2014 for Division 1 semifinals.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in memory of Elva Acton of Loganville, who throughout her 90 years gave hugs and a listening ear to all she came to know. Her five children, daughters Carolyn Meyer, Janet Dorow, Gloria Hirsch and Donna Petra-sitis, and son Jerome Ninnemann had the good fortune of having a mom who liked to cook and engaged in many hobbies in addition to caring for her cats. Elva delighted in being around people; her efficacious smile brought a ray of sunshine to all as she went about her work at the Sauk County Health Care Center for many, many years. Her love of music was evident at church, and at music presentations involving her grandchildren. She was a tough competitor playing cards, she was active in her church, and she often welcomed visitors to join her and her husband, Bob Acton, for dinner. Bob passed away last year in September. Together, they were a terrific team. Bob and Elva were appreciated by many and will be missed by many.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Divine 9, international Greek Sororities and Fraternities, who are here at the Capitol today.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Marlaina, Miss Wisconsin Central Outstanding Teen.
Senator Kedzie, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of his wife Kerrie. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on March 10, 2014.
Senator Shilling, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of all the women who are here job shadowing today.
Senator Tiffany, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Rhinelander mock trial team, who, just yesterday, won the mock trial state championship. They will now represent the State of Wisconsin in the National High School Mock Trial Tournament which will be held in Madison.
Senator Tiffany, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of John Sweeney, the chief deputy of the Oneida county Sheriff’s Office, who will be retiring later this year after nearly 30 years of service. John has been a loyal and very valuable employee. Everyone who knows John can attest to his excellent service and commitment to the community.
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Adjournment
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the 2013 Regular Session of the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, March 13, 2014.
Adjourned.
12:03 P.M.
