Leaves of Absence
Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representative Loudenbeck. Granted.
Senate Bill 179
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal penalty.
hist38920Representatives Knodl, Schraa and R. Brooks asked unanimous consent to be added as cosponsors of Senate Bill 179. Granted. Representative Swearingen in the chair.
The question was: Senate Bill 179 having been read three times, shall the bill be concurred in?
The roll was taken.
The result follows:
Ayes - Representatives Allen, August, Ballweg, Bernier, Born, Brandtjen, E. Brooks, R. Brooks, Craig, Czaja, Edming, Gannon, Heaton, Horlacher, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, Jarchow, Kapenga, Katsma, Kerkman, Kitchens, Kleefisch, Knodl, Knudson, Kremer, Krug, Kuglitsch, Kulp, T. Larson, Macco, Murphy, Mursau, Murtha, Nerison, Neylon, Novak, Nygren, A. Ott, J. Ott, Petersen, Petryk, Quinn, Ripp, Rodriguez, Rohrkaste, Sanfelippo, Schraa, Skowronski, Spiros, Steffen, Steineke, Swearingen, Tauchen, Thiesfeldt, Tittl, Tranel, VanderMeer, Vorpagel, Weatherston and Speaker Vos - 61.
Noes - Representatives Barca, Barnes, Berceau, Billings, Bowen, Brostoff, Considine, Doyle, Genrich, Goyke, Hebl, Hesselbein, Hintz, Johnson, Jorgensen, Kahl, Kessler, Kolste, Mason, Meyers, Milroy, Ohnstad, Pope, Riemer, Sargent, Shankland, Spreitzer, Stuck, Subeck, C. Taylor, Wachs, Young, Zamarripa and Zepnick - 34.
Paired for - Representative Kooyenga - 1.
Paired against - Representative Sinicki - 1.
Absent or not voting - Representatives Danou and Loudenbeck - 2.
Motion carried.
hist38921Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 179 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. _____________
Communications
July 8, 2015
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
Unfortunately I am unable to attend the second half of the Assembly Extraordinary Session. I was scheduled to undergo a routine surgery that has been scheduled for today. I would like to be recorded as opposing Senate Bill 179. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE SINICKI
State Representative
20th Assembly District
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July 9, 2015
Patrick E. Fuller
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Fuller:
I would like to record how I would have voted had I been able to attend floor session on July 8, 2015. Please let this letter serve as my intended votes for purposes of the official record of the proceedings.
Senate Bill 21: No
Senate Bill 205: Yes
Senate Bill 206: No
Senate Bill 179: No
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if you or your staff have any questions.
Sincerely,
CHRIS DANOU
State Representative
92nd Assembly District
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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:
Isaia Ben-Ami, guest and intern of Representative Sargent.
Joshua Graham, guest and intern of Representative Sargent.
Simi Seerha, a junior at Middleton High School, guest and intern of Representative Pope.
Kody Hart from Athens, Wisconsin and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, guest and intern of Representative Pope.
Ron and Theresa Shankland, parents and guests of Representative Shankland.
Katie Nord, a student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, guest and intern of Representative Macco.
Graham Pearce, President of the University of Wisconsin Colleges Student Governance Council and a former co-worker at Kulp’s of Stratford, guest of Representative Kulp.
Jacob Kopnick from Janesville, guest of Representative Kolste.
Lydia Stigman, a student at Janesville Craig High School, guest and intern of Representative Hebl.
Yuka Shiotani, a student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, guest and intern of Representative Hebl.
Zach Marquardt, a junior at Appleton North High School, guest and intern of Representative Murphy.
Justin Hineline, guest and intern of Representative Sanfelippo.
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Announcements
Representative Krug asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his father-in-law, Raymond J. Kittell of Wisconsin Rapids, who passed away on June 28. Granted.
Representative Born asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Jerry “Grampa” Rechek of Beaver Dam, who passed away on June 23. Granted.
Representative J. Ott asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Dr. William "Bill" Darling, the husband of Senator Alberta Darling, who passed away on March 28. Granted.
Representative Subeck asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Freedom From Religion Founder, Anne Nicol Gaylor of Madison, who passed away on June 14. Granted.
Representative Johnson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of 14-year-old Tariq Akbar of Milwaukee, who died from a gunshot wound on July 3. Granted.
Representative Johnson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of 13-year-old Giovanni Cameron of Milwaukee, who died from a gunshot wound on July 8. Granted.
Representatives Kessler, Reimer, Brostoff and Barnes asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Leonard Zubrensky of Milwaukee, who passed away on June 25. Granted.
Representative Goyke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his grandmother, Adeline Goyke of Oshkosh, who passed away on June 28. Granted.
Representative Bowen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his former colleague on the Milwaukee County Board, Steve Taylor, whose wife Marcie passed away recently. Granted.
Representative Bowen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his newborn niece, Naomi Hazel Green, and her parents, Perry and Monique Green of Milwaukee. Granted.
Representative Murphy asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Doris Vande Loo’s father, Gene Vande Loo, and her uncle Victor Vande Loo, who are Korean War Veterans and participated in last month’s Honor Flight, which left from Appleton. Granted.
Representative Spreitzer asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his father, Dick Spreitzer, on the occasion of his 85th birthday on July 10. Granted.
Representative Knudson asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of St. Croix County Deputy Sheriff James Sanders and St. Croix County Dispatcher Tom Barthman, who received a Commendation for Life-Saving Effort for their actions that saved the life of a two-month old. Granted.
Representative Neylon asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife, Hannah Neylon, on the occasion of their marriage on June 15. Granted.
Representative Spiros asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his son, Cameron Spiros, upon his recent graduation from Akron University and his new job. Granted.
Representative Brostoff asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his wife, Diann Vang-Brostoff, on the occasion of her birthday. Granted.
Representative Shankland asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Legislative Service Agencies, for their assistance throughout the budget proceedings. Granted.
Representative Hintz asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the Wisconsin Capitol Police for their service and action during the bomb threat on the Capitol on July 8. Granted.
Representative Thiesfeldt asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of David Haase of Fond du Lac, who placed 2nd in the Race Across America bicycle race. David finished the non-stop 3000 mile race in 8 days, 20 hours and 6 minutes. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the recent opening of Stoughton’s Norwegian Heritage Center, Livsreise, meaning Life’s Journey. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Dr. Dan Stevens, who recently became his father’s partner at Dr. Chris Stevens Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Sun Prairie. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Cade Bunnell, 2015 Stoughton graduate, for being named as an All-State honorable mention by the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association. Cade, a shortstop and pitcher, will be playing Division 1 baseball for Kansas State University next season. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Karen and Doug Terhune, who served as Parade Marshalls for the Flags of Freedom Parade in Sun Prairie. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Coby Oswalt and Drew Hamilton, 2015 Sun Prairie graduates, for being selected to play in the annual Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic in Oshkosh. Coby will be playing football in the fall for Arizona Western College and Drew will play baseball for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Granted.
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Adjournment
