hist32382The question was: Shall Assembly Bill 19 be ordered engrossed and read a third time? Motion carried.
hist32383Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 19 be given a third reading. Granted. hist32384The question was: Assembly Bill 19 having been read three times, shall the bill be passed? Motion carried.
hist32385Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 19 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. Representative Swearingen in the chair.
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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:
David Boardman, guest and staff member of Representative Murphy.
Molly Bergum from South Range, Dave Rautio from Brule and Logan Melgosa from Barron, guests of Representative Milroy.
Jake Wrasse and Becca Jewell from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, guests of Representative Bernier.
Zach Nelson, guest and intern of Representative Barnes.
Kerry Cahoon from Burnsville, Minnesota, guest of Representative Hintz.
Duane Block from Oconomowoc, guest of Representative Kleefisch.
Madison Mitchell from Hillsboro, guest of Representative E. Brooks.
Kelly Wilfert, State Secretary of FFA and Stephanie Schmidt and Colby Wilkerson from FBLA, guests of Representative Jacque.
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Baseball team, including Shaun Wegner, Chris Lindeke, Dylan Graf, Cody Odegaard, AJ Bocchini, Patrick Souter, Terrence Bradley, Quardell Young, Eric Bryson, Reggie Hearn, Justin Bach, Tim Kelly, Leah Harms, Kyle Christensen, Peter Kishline, Ryan Winske, Scott Plaza, Andrew Lowe and Casey Power, guests of Representative Jorgensen.
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Football team, including Mike Miero, Matt Roberts, Kyle Haen, Trey Cannon, Nick Kuhlmann, Robert Lanza, Zach Franz, Marcus McLin, Patrick Suffield, Conner Peters, Richard Telfer, MyKaell Bratchett, John Miech, Tyler Pierce, Zach Koch, Mikole Pierce, Adam Gregory and Colin Grove, guests of Representative Jorgensen.
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Basketball Team, including Christian Harrison, Beverly Kopper, Steven Hillmes, Tim Baldry, Reid Gibbs, Zack Nellis, Andrew Bryson, Clay Stevens, Chris Fowler, Taylor Noon and Wes Bertram, guests of Representative Jorgensen.
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Announcements
Representative Quinn asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Trapper Tomesh of Spooner, who passed away on February 10 due to injuries received in an automobile accident. Granted.
Representative Quinn asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Brooke Baures of Chetek, who passed away on December 1, 2014 in a work related accident at the age of 21. Granted.
Representative Bernier asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Elvin "Bud" Fleming, who passed away on February 8. Granted.
Representative Edming asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his father, Walter Edming, who passed away 21 years ago. Granted.
Representative Macco asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his uncle Donald J. Macco of Wheeling, IL, who passed away on January 22. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Jonathan Norton from Sun Prairie and his fiancé Amber Smith, who died in a private plane crash in Yellow Pine, Idaho in December 2013. Granted.
Representative August asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his grandparents, Charles and Lucille Coates, on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Granted.
Representative Murphy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his grandson Edmond Chandler, who celebrated his 1st birthday on February 1. Granted.
Representative Murphy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his staff member David Boardman, on the occasion of his 23rd birthday. Granted.
Representative Murphy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the city of Appleton for receiving several awards in 2014, including 5th on the top 10 list of ‘best affordable places to live”; 9th on the top 10 list of places to live; 5th best minor league baseball city in the country; and one of the top four soccer cities in America. Granted.
Representative Edming asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Unity Mennonite Church singers, who performed in the Rotunda today. Granted.
Representative Quinn asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Kyle Pokallus, who was involved in a serious ski accident. Granted.
Representative Taylor asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who was named the 2015 winner of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize by the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Granted.
Representative Taylor asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Frank Byrne, on the occasion of his retirement as CEO from St. Mary's Hospital. Granted.
Representative Jacque asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his cousin Spencer Jacque, on the occasion of his upcoming graduation from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and 3 time winner of a National Football Championship. Granted.
Representative Nygren asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his daughter Cassandra Nygren, on the occasion of her 26th birthday on February 14. Granted.
Representative Shankland asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Brian Cummins, in recognition of his new successful business, Great Northern Distilling. Granted.
Representative Pope asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her father, Dale G. Pope, on the occasion of his 91st birthday on February 22. Granted.
Representative Czaja asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Ashley Czaja, on the occasion of her birthday today. Granted.
Representative Czaja asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Representative Dale Kooyenga, on the occasion of his birthday today. Granted.
Representative Goyke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his staff person Ryan Knocke's son, Cash William Knocke, who was born on February 7. Granted.
Representative Mason asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Charles Darwin, who was born on February 12, 1809. Granted.
Representative Sargent asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her oldest son, Devin Sargent, on the occasion of his 17th birthday on February 15. Granted.
Representative Bowen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Milwaukee Madison High School and in celebration of Black History month. Granted.
Representative Doyle asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Assembly Page Kelsey Brekke, on the occasion of her graduation with an M.S. in Rehabilitation Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and starting a full time position with Journey Mental Health as a Recovery Coach. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Julie Wiedmeyer, founder of Sunshine Supper, which serves free meals to members of the Sun Prairie community, for celebrating its 5th Anniversary. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Martin Lamers, who is retiring from the Stoughton Fire Department after 12 years as Chief and 33 years as a Volunteer Firefighter. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Pastor Robert Beckstrand from Stoughton, who is celebrating his 90th birthday. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Sun Prairie High School Basketball Coach Jeff Boos for his 200th win. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Linda Kunz, who was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Stoughton Courier Hub. Granted.
Representative Allen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Diane McGeen, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County, who was recently named Citizen of the Year by The Waukesha Freeman. Granted.
Representative Schraa asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his daughter, Annalise Marie Schraa, on the occasion of her receiving a very distinguished award and being inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. Granted.
Representative R. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Josiah Pledl, along with students Autumn Roso and Nathan Reske, for their involvement in the School to Life Program at Grafton High School. Granted.
Representative August asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Assembly Chief Clerk Patrick Fuller, on the occasion of his birthday on February 24. Granted.
Representative August asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Jeryn Veserat from the Assembly Chief Clerk's Staff, on the occasion of her birthday on February 19. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Steineke moved that the Assembly stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
2:33 P.M.
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Communications
February 12, 2015
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
In the Assembly Journal for February 12, 2015, I would like to have been recorded as voting no on passage of Assembly Bill 16. The bill passed on a voice vote, but I would have voted no on passage of the bill and would like the journal to reflect that fact.
Sincerely,
TYLER AUGUST
State Representative
32nd Assembly District
