hist118933The question was: Assembly Bill 859 having been read three times, shall the bill be passed? Motion carried.
hist118934Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Bill 859 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted. _____________
Visitors
During today’s session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Peggy Skruch and Tracey Losse of Partnership Community Health Clinic, guests of Representative Stuck.
Craig Timm of Nekoosa, representing the Wisconsin Paper Council and Domtar, guest of Representative VanderMeer.
Ginger Schwarz, Mark Leonhard, and Ron and Mary Hinz, who all received donor organs and life saving surgeries in Wisconsin, guests of Representative Tittl.
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Announcements
Representative Petryk asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of former Wisconsin State Representative Tom Larson, who passed away three years ago. Granted.
Representative Steineke asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of William and Danielle Beyer, ages 5 and 3, of Kaukauna, who were found dead in their home from intentionally inflicted injuries on February 17. Granted.
Representative L. Myers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Stephanie Jones, one of her former students who was killed in January 2017 and was a victim of teen domestic violence. Granted.
Representative Vos asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Racine Police Officer Jennifer Diener, who passed away on February 16 from injuries sustained off-duty in an automobile accident that occurred on February 9. Granted.
Representative Ramthun asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of his father-in-law, Roger Matthew Dieringer of Eau Claire, who passed away on February 15, two weeks before his 83rd birthday. Granted.
Representative Bowen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Ceasar Stinson, Tyrone Dumas, Kwabena Antoine Nixon, Muhibb Dyer, Deborah Blanks, Geraud Blanks, Camille Mays, Tatiana Washington, in recognition of February 2020 as Black History Month. Granted.
Representative Pope asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her father, Dale G. Pope of Arena, on the occasion of his 96th birthday on February 22. Granted.
Representative Hintz asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother-in-law, Chris Long, who is recovering from a recent surgery. Granted.
Representative Edming asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his oldest son, John Edming, on his recent engagement to Sherri Dunphey. Granted.
Representative L. Myers asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of PFC Anna Mae Robertson of Milwaukee, a member of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion, on the occasion of her 96th birthday. Granted.
Representative Hesselbein asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her colleagues from Milwaukee: Representative JoCasta Zamarripa, Representative Jason Fields, and Representative David Crowley. Granted.
Representative Knodl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his mother, Kate, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, and in honor of his parents’ 70th wedding anniversary. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Sarah Ebert, who has been hired as President for the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Stoughton FFA Alumni Chapter for receiving the National Outstanding Chapter Award at this year’s FFA Alumni Convention held earlier this month. Nick Lowe of Stoughton accepted the award. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Sara Rabe, who was selected as the new president and director for the Stoughton Wellness Coalition. The group was created 15 years ago to reduce the amount of drug and alcohol abuse in the Stoughton Community. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of August List, Jr., of Sun Prairie, who recently joined the Bank of Sun Prairie Board of Directors. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of former judge and Wisconsin State Representative Fred Kessler and his wife, Joan Kessler, a former Court of Appeals judge, for their retirements from public service. Granted.
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Adjournment
Representative Steineke moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 20.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
9:36 P.M.