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In the Chair
President Pro Tempore Testin in the chair.
11:06 P.M.
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In the Chair
Senate President Kapenga in the chair.
11:13 P.M.
The question was: Rejection of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 13?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Rejected.
hist153641The question was: Adoption of Senate Resolution 13? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 102
Relating to: applying to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention to propose an amendment establishing term limits for members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. hist153642The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 102? The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 16; noes, 17; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Felzkowski, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 16.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Johnson, Larson, Petrowski, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roth, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 17.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Adoption Refused.
Senate Joint Resolution 105
Relating to: expressing support from the Wisconsin State Legislature for the grant application entitled A Wisconsin Forest Products Cluster: A Catalyst for Sustainable, Enduring Transformation to the United States Economic Development Administration's Phase 2 Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
hist153643The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 105? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 109
Relating to: celebrating the 155th anniversary of the Leinenkugel's brewery.
Senator Kapenga, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
hist153644Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Joint Resolution 109 be laid on the table. Senator Darling asked unanimous consent to change her vote from “No” to Aye” on the question of adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 102.
Senator Taylor objected.
hist153645Senator Darling moved reconsideration of the vote by which Senate Joint Resolution 102 was adopted. The question was: Reconsideration of the vote by which Senate Joint Resolution 102 was adopted?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 19.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Johnson, Larson, Petrowski, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roth, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting – Senator Erpenbach - 1.
Reconsidered.
POINT OF ORDER
hist156095Senator Carpenter raised the point of order that the Senator from the 8th’s motion for reconsideration of the vote by which Senate Joint Resolution 102 was adopted was not allowed under Senate Rules. The Chair ruled the point of order not well taken.
hist156096Senator Carpenter appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was: Shall the Decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 11; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 11.
Absent or not voting – Senator Erpenbach - 1.
The Decision of the Chair stands.
hist153647The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 102? The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 17; noes, 15; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Darling, Felzkowski, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 17.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Feyen, Johnson, Larson, Petrowski, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roth, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 15.
Absent or not voting - Senator Erpenbach - 1.
Adopted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 116
Relating to: declaring February 22, 2022, as Supermarket Employee Day to celebrate the hardworking individuals in the retail food industry in Wisconsin and across the nation.
hist153648The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 116? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 131
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Bonnie Ladwig.
hist153650Senator LeMahieu moved to call the question. The question was: Shall the Senate vote immediately on the current question?
Question called.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 131?
Assembly Joint Resolution 137
Relating to: celebrating the 155th anniversary of the Leinenkugel's brewery.
hist153652The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 137? Concurred in.
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 Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of John Wagnitz, who passed away over the weekend. John Wagnitz was a long-time Assembly and Senate staffer. He served most of his career working for Senator Dave Hansen and enjoyed helping the good people of Green Bay. John shared a strong commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment, and he set an example for all of us. John was known for riding his bike year around, wearing vintage suits, and his love of good music and shows. John will be remembered for his devotion to his son Manny and his family.
Senator Ballweg, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jesse Ramsey from the 14th Senate District, who is serving as a Page for the Day. Jesse graduates from Westfield High School this spring.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his father, Ray Marklein, who died 36 years ago today. He served in the Marine Corps in WWII. Senator Marklein now lives a mile from their home farm.
