Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications

Senate Bill 318

Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers.

By Senators Darling, Farrow, Vukmir, Lazich and Grothman; cosponsored by Representatives Sanfelippo, Stone, Hutton, Kooyenga, Craig, Kapenga, Kuglitsch, LeMahieu, Jagler, Ballweg, Bernier, Knodl, Pridemore and Kleefisch.

October 02, 02013      Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications

October 09, 2013        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Alberta  Darling - Senator  - 8th Senate District

·      Heather  Heaviland - IFF

·      Jim Bender - School Choice Wisconsin

·      Mike Koestler - St. Lucas School

·      Steve Baas - MMAC

·      Henry Tyson - St. Marcus Lutheran School

Appearances Against

·      Tom  Barrett - Mayor  - City of Milwaukee

·      Greg Thornton - Dr.  - Milwaukee Public Schools

·      Michael  Bonds - Board President  - Milwaukee Public Schools

·      Larry  Miller  - Milwaukee Public Schools

·      Jeff Pertl - Department of Public Instruction

·      Milton Bond - MTEA

Appearances for Information Only

·      CJ Szafir - Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

Registrations For

·      Bryan  Brooks - Rocketship Education

·      Brian Pleva - American Federation for Children

·      Sue Haase - Berlin Area Schools

·      Wendy Greenfield - St. Lucas School

·      Mike Crivello - Milwaukee Police Association

·      Buddy  Julius - DFER

Registrations Against

·      Gerard  Randal - Milwaukee Partnership Academy

·      Joe Quick - Wisconsin Association of School Boards

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 14, 2013        Executive Session Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Wirch, seconded by Senator Harris that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Farrow, seconded by Senator Gudex that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie and Wirch.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Harris and Shilling.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 2

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Shilling that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Wirch that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Shilling that Senate Amendment 4 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 4 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Shilling that Senate Amendment 5 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 5 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Shilling that Senate Amendment 6 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 6 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Harris, seconded by Senator Shilling that Senate Amendment 7 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 7 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Shilling, seconded by Senator Harris that Senate Amendment 8 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 8 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Shilling, seconded by Senator Harris that Senate Amendment 9 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

Noes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

SENATE AMENDMENT 9 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4

Moved by Senator Farrow, seconded by Senator Lasee that Senate Bill 318 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.

Noes:     (3)     Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 3

______________________________

 

Committee Clerk