Messaged.
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Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 325
Relating to: the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.
hist142536The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 325? Adopted.
hist143177Senator Petrowski, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 325 be withdrawn and returned to author. hist142539Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 325
hist142540Read a third time and concurred in as amended. Assembly Bill 435
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades.
hist142541Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that Assembly Bill 435 be referred to the committee on Senate Organization. Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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In the Chair
Senate President Kapenga in the chair.
4:31 P.M.
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Motions may be offered
Senator Smith asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and Senate Bill 328 be withdrawn from the committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform and taken up at this time.
Senator LeMahieu objected.
Senator Larson moved that Senate Bill 328 be withdrawn from the committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Kapenga, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
hist142659The question was: Shall Senate Bill 328 be withdrawn from the committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 12; noes, 20; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Noes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 20.
Absent or not voting - Senator Jacque - 1.
Refused to withdraw.
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Consideration of resolutions and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading
Senate Joint Resolution 65
Relating to: commemorating the 185th anniversary of the convening of Wisconsin's first territorial legislature.
hist142572The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 65? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 68
Relating to: recognizing the victory of Team USA and captain Steve Stricker at the 2020 Ryder Cup.
hist142573The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 68? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 69
Relating to: recognizing Employment Choice First as a means to preserve the dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin.
hist142574The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 69? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 70
Relating to: recognizing October 28, 2021, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.
hist142575The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 70? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 71
Relating to: proclaiming October 2021 to be Right to Life Month in Wisconsin.
hist142577The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 71? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 20; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 20.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting - Senator Jacque - 1.
Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 72
Relating to: proclaiming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
hist142576The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 72? Adopted.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his Chief of staff, Scott Kelly, on the 10th Anniversary of his 39th birthday. Senator Wanggaard wishes him health and prosperity in the coming years.
Senator Agard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It was launched nationwide in 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals in organizations who work on the frontlines addressing domestic violence issues while raising awareness of this public health crisis we face in our nation.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Bernard “Buzz” England, who passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. Buzz was a great teacher and coach in the Kenosha Unified School system. Rest in peace Buzz.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the women who suffer from breast cancer.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Forest Products week, which our state celebrated last week. Our forest products industry is a huge force in our state’s economy, contributing $24.5 billion in goods each year and accounting for 64,000 jobs. Wisconsin is fortunate to have a strong, forward-reaching Council on Forestry. Since its creation in 2002, the Council has advised the Governor, the legislature, the DNR, and other state agencies on complex and interdependent issues such as jobs and the economy, land use policy, tourism, invasive species, wildlife management, and of course, the forest products industry. Senator Bewley is proud to serve on this committee, and she applaud the work of so many capable men and women in our state
Senator Bernier, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Marian “Bunny” Bernier, who was killed in a car accident yesterday. Marian was the Senator’s mother-in law for 20 years. She was funny. She was quirky. She was one hard worker. She will be missed dearly.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of domestic violence awareness month, and the victims, Mallory Muenzenberger and her three-year-old son, Major Harris.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Dr. Wallace Cheatham, an acclaimed pianist and composer, a public school music educator, and adjunct professor, a lecturer and music director of a number of organizations, who passed away recently.\
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Adjournment
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand adjourned until Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
Adjourned.
