One-Hundred and Second Regular Session
12:04 P.M. TUESDAY, January 20, 2015
The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Senate President Lazich.
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Call of Roll
The roll was called, disclosing the presence of a quorum.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 15, the official attendance for session was: Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Hansen, Harris Dodd, Harsdorf, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 31.
Absent with leave - Senator Darling - 1.
Vacancies - 20th Senate District - 1.
The Senate stood for a moment of silent meditation.
The Senate remained standing and Senator Tiffany led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
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Leaves of Absence
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Senator Darling be granted a leave of absence for today's session.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (6), the Chief Clerk makes the following entries under the above date. _____________
Chief Clerk's Entries
Amendments Offered
hist31619Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 offered by Senators Risser, L. Taylor, Erpenbach, Miller, Vinehout, Harris Dodd, Bewley, Ringhand, C. Larson, Carpenter, Wirch, Hansen, Lassa and Shilling. hist31620Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 offered by Senators Risser, L. Taylor, Erpenbach, Miller, Vinehout, Harris Dodd, Bewley, Ringhand, C. Larson, Carpenter, Hansen, Lassa and Shilling. hist31621Senate Substitute Amendment 2 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 offered by Senators L. Taylor and Risser. _____________
Petitions and Communications
hist31617Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Kremer added as a co-sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 2. hist31618Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Kremer added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 4. _____________
Second Reading and Amendments of Senate Joint Resolutions and
Senate Bills
Senate Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: election of chief justice (second consideration).
Senator Tiffany moved that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table.
hist31623The question was: Shall Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 17.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris Dodd, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Tabled.
Senator Tiffany moved that Senate Substitute Amendment 2 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table.
hist31624The question was: Shall Senate Substitute Amendment 2 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 17.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris Dodd, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Tabled.
Senator Tiffany moved that Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table.
hist31625The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 2 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 17.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris Dodd, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Tabled.
hist31640Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Senate Joint Resolution 2
hist31643The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 2? The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 17.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris Dodd, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Adopted.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under
Special Privilege
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Kenosha Unified School District. KUSD has just announced their high school graduation rate has hit its highest level in 15 years. According to the district, its overall graduation rate was 88.4% in 2014. The rate increased among almost all student groups including low income, minority students and students with disabilities.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of a man who has dedicated his life in service to his country and in particular, this stats, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Jon Wilcox. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jon Wilcox served honorably from 1959-1961 in the United States Army. Following his service, he attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, earning his law degree in 1965. In 1969, he was elected to the State Assembly, serving until 1975. He served on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress from 1975 until 1980. From 1979 to 1992, he served the people of Waushara County as a judge and as the chairman of the Wisconsin Committee of Chief Justices from 1985-1992. He also served as chairman of the Wisconsin Sentencing Commission from 1987-92. He concluded his professional career of service to Wisconsin when he retired from the Wisconsin Supreme Court after serving for 15 years.
Senator Vinehout, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the Pepin/Alma Eagles football team that capped off an incredible season by advancing to the State Championship game this past fall for the first time in the program’s history. They were narrowly defeated in the Championship game after their late comeback bid fell just short, losing 17-12 to Owen-Withee. The success of the Pepin/Alma football team is a real tribute to their hard work, dedication and sportsmanship. It is also a tribute to their coach Mike Olson who was named the Green Bay Packers High School Football Coach of the Week after leading his team to the State Championship game. The team was also honored as a recipient of the WIAA State Tournament Team Sportsmanship Award for the exemplary conduct and sportsmanship displayed by athletes, coaches, fans and other supporters of the program. Congratulations to the 2014 Pepin/Alma Eagles football team on their incredible season. Congratulations to Coach Olson; Assistant Coaches Ingli, Brownell, Anderson, Sticht, Kilian and Nuzum; Managers Evan Olson, Micah Bacon and Jacobie Radatz; Statisticians Emily Kircher, Laura Glander, Andi Terpstra and Briana Jahnke; Athletic Trainer Kurt Jacobson; and players Tyler Meixner, Ryan Engstrand, Ben Mueller, Caiden Haake, Sam Mueller, Logan Carroll, Cole Glass, Adam Fayerweather, Nick Spencer, Lance Johnson, Trevor Heit, Jacob Kircher, Jonah Bacon, Jordan Meixner, Lane Larson, Zach Vreeland, Andrew Brevick, Jacob Riesgraf, Cole Engstrand, Blaze Bergmann, Austin Fetzer, Madison Larson, Trey Johnson, Jarett Pearson, Derek Dusek, Jacob Brynjulfson, Erik Ehlert, James Sterry, Spencer Hanson, Sam Mathias, Jimmy Johnson, Zane Lehnartz, Matt Serene, Ronnie Engstrand and Randall Engstrand.
