hist100759Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: retail sales of intoxicating liquor for consumption off the licensed premises.
hist100763Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 91
Relating to: buying and selling water pollution credits through a central clearinghouse.
hist100767The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 91? Adopted.
hist100768The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 91? Adopted.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
hist100788Senator Cowles moved that Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 91 be laid on the table. The question was: Tabling of Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 91?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 30; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bernier, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Jacque, Johnson, Kooyenga, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard and Wirch - 30.
Noes - Senators Kapenga and Tiffany - 2.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Tabled.
hist100790Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage of Senate Bill 91?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bernier, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Jacque, Johnson, Kapenga, Kooyenga, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Wanggaard and Wirch - 32.
Noes – None - 0.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Passed.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: eliminating deductions for moving expenses for businesses that move out of the state or out of the United States.
hist100804Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 10?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 1; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bernier, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Jacque, Johnson, Kooyenga, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Wanggaard and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senator Kapenga - 1.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Motions may be offered
Senator Ringhand asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and Senate Bill 130 be withdrawn from the committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions and be taken up at this time.
Senator Fitzgerald objected.
Senator Ringhand moved that the rules be suspended and Senate Bill 130 be withdrawn from the committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions and be taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 130
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property and assessments based on comparable sales and market segments.
hist100808The question was: Shall the rules be suspended and Senate Bill 130 be withdrawn from the committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions and be taken up at this time? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 14; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Johnson, Larson, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 14.
Noes - Senators Bernier, Cowles, Craig, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Jacque, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Testin, Tiffany and Wanggaard - 18.
Absent or not voting - Senator Darling - 1.
Refused to suspend rules.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of three institutions that came about in 1919 and are celebrating 100 years: IBEW-Local 158, Fort Howard, now Georgia Pacific, and the Green Bay Packers.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, and National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy declared today, May 15th, Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the corresponding week Police Week. This annual observance pays respect to law enforcement officers who have been disabled or have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. As a retired police officer, Senator Wanggaard is proud and honored to remember his fellow law enforcement officers. Thank you to all of those who have served, and all of those who continue to protect and serve us today.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Maya Jadhav of Eagle School in Fitchburg and Spencer Phillips of Indian Mound Middle School in McFarland. Maya won the 2019 Badger State Spelling Bee and has advanced to the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 27-30. Spencer Phillips and other Wisconsin students have also qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the women who fought for the suffrage and the black women who were left out of the 19th Amendment.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her mother Lena J. Taylor and grandmother Delta Packard, who taught her not only entrepreneurship but also to love herself and not define herself based on what others say or think.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of fallen officers across the nation and the two fallen officers from the Milwaukee community. They will be naming a highway in honor of them.
Senator Schachtner, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Becky Olson of Somerset. Becky Olson was recognized by Minneapolis Fox 9 as a Top Teacher for her outstanding work in and out of the classroom.
Senator Schachtner, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of graduating students from Senate District 10.
Senator Schachtner, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of law enforcement officers across Wisconsin. As a medical examiner, Senator Schachtner works closely with law enforcement and observes the dedication of those in uniform regularly.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jayme Closs, the young woman who escaped her abductor. She came to the Assembly today to accept a Hometown Hero Award.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his intern, Seap Bhardwaj. For the last year he have had the pleasure of having Seap Bhardwaj as an intern in his office. She is a constituent from Bristol and is a junior at UW-Madison, majoring in Political Science and Economics. Next semester she will be interning and taking classes in Washington D.C. She has been an outstanding intern and her work ethic is admirable. It has been a pleasure having her here over the past year, and Senator Wanggaard wishes her the very best in her future endeavors! Fine job!
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his intern, Kennedy Borman. Kennedy has worked in his office during different periods since 2015 and has provided their office with hours of hard work and entertainment. This past weekend she graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Political Science. Her passion about the legislative process and work ethic have earned her a job in the Assembly. Senator Wanggaard wishes her all the luck in her new position and is excited to see her around the building. Fine job, Kennedy!
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of a member of his staff, Michelle Osdene, who turned forty on May 13th. Michelle has been an essential part of his office since he was elected back to the Senate in 2014. She is the most important person in his life, with the possible exception of his wife. Senator Wanggaard is so grateful for all she has done for his as a seasoned veteran. Happy birth-week, Michelle!
Senator Cowles, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of staffers Toni Herkert and Jason Mugnaini, who put hundreds of hours into the pollution trading bill.
