One-Hundred and Fifth Regular Session

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

12:00 P.M.

First Order.                         Call of roll.

Second Order.                     Chief clerk's entries.

Third Order.                       Introduction, first reading and reference of proposals.

Fourth Order.                     Report of committees.

Fifth Order.                         Petitions and communications.

Sixth Order.                        Referrals and receipt of committee reports concerning proposed administrative rules.

Seventh Order.                    Advice and consent of the Senate.

QUESTION:          Shall the appointment be confirmed?

Allen, Melissa N., of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to serve for the term ending January 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Utilities and Housing, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Atkins, Stephanie, of Brussels, as a Public Member on the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Bond Jr., Milton, of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Brogan, John J., of Kaukauna, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Brown, Cynthia, of Milwaukee, as a Public Member of the Professional Counselor section on the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Chou, Dr. Clarence, of Milwaukee, as a Doctor-Medicine on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Connelly, Kerry, of Kenosha, as a Public Member on the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Cwojdzinski, Kayla, of Cameron, as a Cosmetologist on the Cosmetology Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2020.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Dunkin, Regina, of Beloit, as a Public Member on the Public Defender Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Goel, Dr. Sumeet, of Plover, as a Doctor-Osteopathy on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Haas, Abigail, of Darlington, as a Southern Area Representative on the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Higgins, Billie Jo, of Appleton, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2021.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Holden, Michael F., of Sheboygan Falls, as a Southern Area Representative on the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Hutter, Jack W., of Oconomowoc, as a Podiatrist on the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Keehn, Erica, of Brodhead, as a Southern Area Representative on the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Kirgues, Joe, of Wauwatosa, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Kittleson, Dr. Randal, of Verona, as a Podiatrist on the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Lauer, Elizabeth Anne, of Madison, as a Real Estate Broker Representative on the Real Estate Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Utilities and Housing, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Lowery, Abigail, of Deforest, as a Public Member on the Board on Aging and Long Term Care, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

McClain, Rosalind, of Brown Deer, as a Domestic Abuse Knowledge Representative on the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2020.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Miller, Annette, of Madison, as a Public Member on the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2024.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Mrotek, Don, of Hayward, as a Northern Area Representative on the Snowmobile Recreation Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Pazak, Kathleen A., of McFarland, as a Speech/Language Pathologist on the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Podestá Losada, Eugenia, of Madison, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Quintal, Daisy, of Madison, as a Cosmetologist on the Cosmetology Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Sage, Dr. Robert M., of Beloit, as a Podiatrist on the Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2020.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Sherpe, Arden M., of Westby, as a Public Member on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions, Ayes 9, Noes 0)

Sias, Thelma, of Milwaukee, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Smedegard, Sue, of Danbury, as a Northern Area Representative on the Snowmobile Recreational Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Thorn, Ellen, of West Salem, as a Wisconsin Bar Representative on the Public Defender Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Townsend, Charisma, of Milwaukee, as a Massage/Bodywork Therapist on the Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Walsh, Michael, of Madison, as a Public Member on the Pharmacy Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2020.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Weinman, Robert, of Beaver Dam, as a Registered Nurse Representative on the Board of Nursing, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Whalen, Diana, of Brodhead, as a Dental Hygienist Representative on the Dentistry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2020.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Xiong, Mai N, of Weston, as a Public Member on the Public Defender Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Insurance, Financial Services, Government Oversight and Courts, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Xiong, Tammie, of Cedarburg, as a Domestic Abuse Knowledge Representative on the Council on Domestic Abuse, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2022.   (Report confirmation recommended by Committee on Health and Human Services, Ayes 5, Noes 0)

Eighth Order.                      Messages from the Assembly.

Ninth Order.                       Special Orders.

Tenth Order.                       Second reading and amendments of senate joint resolutions and senate bills.

Eleventh Order.                  Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills.

Twelfth Order.                    Third reading of joint resolutions and bills.

Thirteenth Order.               Motions may be offered.

Fourteenth Order.              Consideration of resolutions and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading.

QUESTION:          Shall the joint resolution be adopted?

Senate Joint Resolution 3.  Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency. By Senators Nass, Bradley, Kapenga, Stroebel, Felzkowski, Jacque, Testin, Marklein and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Ramthun, Horlacher, Sortwell, Magnafici, Wichgers, Cabral-Guevara, Brooks, Jagler, Gundrum, Macco, Skowronski, Thiesfeldt, Brandtjen, Allen, Dittrich, Moses, Knodl and Schraa.  ()

Fifteenth Order.                  Announcements, adjournment honors, and remarks under special privilege.

Sixteenth Order.                 Adjournment.