2015-04-21 Senate Journal

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Advice and consent of the Senate

Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all appointments, with the exception of Ray Allen, Michael Huebsch, and Kevin Shafer, be taken up en masse.

hist35051 CURREN, KATHRYN of Suamico, as a Brown/Green Bay 1 on the Fox River Navigational System Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2016.

hist35052 FELDT, JEFFERY of Kaukauna, as a Outagamie/Kaukauna on the Fox River Navigational System Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2017.

hist35053 MAXWELL, DAVE M. of Westby, as a Non-Resident, Tourism Rep on the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2016.

hist35054 QUACKENBUSH, WILLIAM L of Black River Falls, as a Non-Resident, Environment Rep on the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2017.

The question was: Confirmation en masse?

The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:

Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Darling, 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, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.

Noes - None.

Absent or not voting - None.

Confirmed.

ALLEN, DEPUTY SECRETARY RAY

Of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

hist35244 The question was: Confirmation?

The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:

Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Darling, 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, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.

Noes - None.

Absent or not voting - None.

Confirmed.

HUEBSCH, MICHAEL

Of West Salem, as Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2021.

hist35245 The question was: Confirmation?

The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 28; noes, 5; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:

Ayes - Senators Bewley, Cowles, Darling, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harris Dodd, Harsdorf, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 28.

Noes - Senators Carpenter, Hansen, C. Larson, Lassa and Ringhand - 5.

Absent or not voting - None.

Confirmed.

SHAFER, KEVIN L.

Of Fox Point, as a Public Member 2 on the Great Lakes Protection Fund, to serve for the term ending January 12, 2016.

hist35246 The question was: Confirmation?

The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 1; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:

Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Darling, 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 - 32.

Noes - Senator Stroebel - 1.

Absent or not voting - None.

Confirmed.

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Consideration of motions, resolutions, and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading

Senate Joint Resolution 9

Relating to: proclaiming May 15, 16, and 17, 2015, Syttende Mai Weekend.

hist35067 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 9?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 11

Relating to: the life and public service of Jerry Van Sistine.

hist35068 Read.

hist35069 Adopted by unanimous rising vote.

hist35070 Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all members of the Senate be added as coauthors of Senate Joint Resolution 11.

Senate Joint Resolution 19

Relating to: congratulating the James Madison Memorial High School Spartans boys swimming and diving teams on their 2014-15 season and winning their fifth consecutive state championship.

hist35071 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 19?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 22

Relating to: the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

hist35072 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 22?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 23

Relating to: declaring June 9, 2015, as Les Paul Day.

hist35074 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 23?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 24

Relating to: declaring April to be Health and Wellness Month.

hist35078 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 24?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 29

Relating to: the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the American Civil War.

hist35079 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 29?

Adopted.

Senate Joint Resolution 30

Relating to: designating May as Building Safety Month in Wisconsin.

hist35080 The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 30?

Adopted.

Assembly Joint Resolution 9

Relating to: commending Andy Dean, Sara Dean, Troy Thomas, Dean Bogdonovich, and Bob Wilke for life-saving actions.

hist35081 The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 9?

Concurred in.

Assembly Joint Resolution 21

Relating to: proclaiming Workers' Memorial Day.

hist35082 The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 21?

Concurred in.

Assembly Joint Resolution 22

Relating to: declaring April 2015 Donate Life Month.

hist35083 The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 22?

Concurred in.

Assembly Joint Resolution 24

Relating to: proclaiming April 2015 as Forestry and Paper Products Month.

hist35084 The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 24?