December 29, 2016
The Honorable the Senate:
I respectfully request a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature for January 10, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. This joint session will be for the purpose of delivering the 2017 State of the State Address.
The change in time from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. is out of respect for President Barack Obama’s farewell address to the nation, which will take place on the evening of January 10, 2017.
Thank you for the consideration of this request. I look forward to addressing the full Legislature as well as the citizens of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
SCOTT WALKER
Governor
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State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission
November 23, 2016
The Honorable, the Senate:
The Office of the Assembly Chief Clerk has requested the Wisconsin Elections Commission provide the statutory deadline on which the Legislature may act to ensure that a proposed constitutional amendment can be placed on the ballot for the April 4, 2017 spring election. The Legislature must complete action on a proposed constitutional amendment no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
By statute, all proposed constitutional amendments and any other measure or questions that is to be submitted to a vote of the people shall be filed with the official or agency responsible for preparing the ballots for the election no later than 70 days before the election at which the amendment, measure, or question will appear on the ballot. Wis. Stat. §8.37. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 is 70 days before the April 4, 2017 spring election. In order for the legislative action to be filed in our office, it is sufficient for the chief clerks to notify our office by e-mail no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2017 that the Legislature passed the resolution. It is not necessary that we received the signed resolution by the close of business on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
In order to facilitate preparation for the April 2017 spring election, I suggest sponsoring legislators contact the office of the Attorney General to make arrangements for the preparation of the explanatory statement required by Wis. Stat. §10.01 (2)(c). The explanatory statement is published in the paper by the county clerk immediately before the election. It is also posted at the polling place on Election Day. Please make the appropriate arrangements to ensure that this information is communicated to the members of the Legislature. If you or any member of the Legislature has a question, please contact me at 608-266-0136, or ask to speak to one of our Elections Specialists.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL HAAS
Interim Administrator
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State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Ethics Commission
January 3, 2017
The Honorable, the Senate:
Pursuant to Wis. Stats. §13.685 (7), we are providing the enclosed information. Please visit the Wisconsin Ethics Commission’s Eye on Lobbying website, https://lobbying.wi.gov, for more detailed information about lobbyists, lobbying principals (organizations), and state agency liaisons. Barry, Sarah Customers First! Coalition
DeMay, James Pfizer Inc
Foti, Steven Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Knight, Eric Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Knight, Eric Skiing Wisconsin
Knight, Jeffery Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Knight, Jeffery Skiing Wisconsin
Lamb, Jordan Customers First! Coalition
Langenohl, Tony Pfizer Inc
McCoshen, William Pfizer Inc
McGrath, Lee Institute for Justice
Moore, Thomas Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
O'Connor, Alice AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
O'Connor, Alice Northern Natural Gas Company
Petersen, Eric Select Management Resources, LLC
Phillips, Terri Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance
Strohl, Joseph Bank of America Corporation
Walsh, Kenneth Select Management Resources, LLC
White, Katie American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - WI Section
White, Katie Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance
White, Katie Wisconsin County Police Association
White, Katie Wisconsin Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Sincerely,
BRIAN BELL
Administrator
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Messages from the Assembly
By Patrick E. Fuller, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that, pursuant to Assembly Resolution 1, the Assembly is organized and ready to proceed to the business of the 2017-2018 session.
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has concurred in:
