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.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of proclaiming February 2022 as Black History Month. Black History Month provides a deliberate opportunity to reflect on the common humanity underlying all people and to raise awareness and foster respect for the heritage and contributions of people of African descent. This year marks over 400 years since the arrival of enslaved Africans in Virginia. The existence of Africans in North America can be traced back to 1525, and through 1866 the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade is estimated to have ensnared more than 12 million African people, with an estimated 10 million surviving the unconscionable Middle Passage, landing in North America, the Caribbean, and South America. Wisconsin history first references African descendants in a speech given in 1725 by a chief of the Illinois Indians, in which he said, “a negro belonging to Monsieur de Boisbriant" at Green Bay. On February 12, 1926, noted Harvard scholar and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded “Negro History Week,” and since then the United States has recognized first Negro History Week and then Black History Month and celebrated the ethnic and racial diversity that enriches and strengthens our nation. Both enslaved and free people of African descent have participated in every aspect of America's effort to secure, protect, and advance the cause of freedom and civil rights, and have stories that are an inspiration to all citizens, that reflect the triumph of the human spirit, and that offer the hopes of everyday people to rise above both prejudice and circumstance and to build lives of dignity. People of African descent or African Americans have made measurable differences in their respective industries, such as: Denmark Vesey—Carpenter and formerly enslaved person. Allegedly planned a revolt against slave owners in Charleston, South Carolina. Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal congregation that would become Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Nat Turner—Preacher and Leader of Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831. Toussaint L'Ouverture—Haitian General and Leader of the Haitian Revolution. Alicia Garza—Co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, Strategy and Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Opal Tometi—Human rights advocate and strategist, Co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. Bobby Seale—Co-founder of the Black Panther Party. Torre Johnson Sr.—Founder of X-Men United and community and youth advocate. Gab Taylor—Cofounder of Program the Parks and member of Standing Up for Racial Justice MKE. Fred Hampton—American activist and Chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. Venice Williams–Founder and Executive Director of Alice's Garden and member of Kujichagulia Producers Cooperative. Nikole Hannah Jones—Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and for her involvement on the 1619 Project. Gil Scott-Heron—Spoken word poet and musician. Patrisse Cullors—Black Lives Matter activist, artist, and writer. Bree Newsome—Filmmaker, musician, and activist who removed the Confederate Flag from the South Carolina state capitol on July 10, 2015. Angela Y. Davis—Writer, teacher, activist, and Distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of California–Santa Cruz. Colin Kaepernick—Civil Rights Activist and Former NFL Quarterback. Eddie O'Jay—Member of the Radio Hall of Fame, R&B disc jockey and radio personality of WOKY/Milwaukee. Sidney Poitier—Award-winning actor who was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. His decades-long career, starting in the 1940s, paved the way for many other Black actors, and he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2009. He passed away earlier this year. Cicely Tyson—Award-winning actress whose storied career spanned seven decades. She was best known for her portrayal of strong Black women on television. She passed away last year. Chadwick Boseman—Internationally acclaimed actor best known for his portrayal of T'Challa in Black Panther, as well as his portrayal of other historic Black figures like Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and Thurgood Marshall. Giannis Antetokounmpo—The son of Nigerian immigrants and member of the Milwaukee Bucks who was the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2020 and led the Milwaukee Bucks to their second NBA Championship in 2021. Colin Powell—The son of Jamaican immigrants who became the first Black person to be confirmed as the United States Secretary of State. Mr. Powell also served in many other high profile positions including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor, and Deputy National Security Advisor. He passed away last year due to complications from COVID-19. David Crowley—Former state legislator, currently serving as the first Black Milwaukee County Executive, as well as the youngest individual to be elected to that position. Rev. Dr. James G. White—Activist, Artist, and former Milwaukee County Supervisor. Kalvin Barrett—Former Dane County deputy sheriff and the first Black officer with the Sun Prairie Police Department, currently serving as the first Black Sheriff of Dane County. Brian Chaney Austin—19-year law enforcement veteran who is the current Chief of Police in the city of Monona. Jeffrey B. Norman—Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department who has worked for over 25 years to maintain the integrity of the city's police force. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, a Masters of Public Administration degree from Kaplan University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School. Dana Guthrie—Managing Partner at Gateway Capital. She founded Alchemy Angel Investors while being employed full time at a Fortune 500 company and managing a multimillion-dollar, global product offering. Nadiyah Johnson—A Milwaukee-based entrepreneur who is the founder of Jet Constellations and the Milky Way Tech Hub who works to expand access for People of Color and women in the tech industry. Salone Monet—Founder and creative director of the color-inclusive nude shoe brand, Salone Monet. The color-inclusive line has adorned the feet of Beyoncé Knowles, Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, and a host of other influential women. Virgil Abloh—American fashion designer and entrepreneur. He was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection beginning in 2018 and was given increased creative responsibilities across the LVMH brand in early 2021. Mr. Abloh was also the chief executive officer of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. He was also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Gerard Randall—Executive Director of the Milwaukee Education Partnership, which aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Milwaukee Public Schools, bring every student up to grade level standards, improve access to higher education opportunities, and advocate for public education. Mr. Randall is the Managing Partner of The Lazarus Group, which provides education and workforce development guidance, strategic planning, and support. He also serves as adjunct professor with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in the Department of Education Policy and Community Studies. Gaulien “Gee” Smith—Milwaukee barber and owner of Gee's Clippers who opened up a vaccination clinic in his barbershop to address vaccine hesitancy and racial disparities in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Because of his efforts, he helped expand vaccine access to many in the greater Milwaukee community. Gee's Clippers is the largest Black barbershop in the state and has served the Milwaukee community for almost 25 years. While acknowledging the work of these leaders, it is equally critical to appreciate, both past and present, the long list of contributions of our fellow citizens; Black History Month gives Wisconsinites an occasion to recognize the significant influence people of African heritage have made, and continue to make, in the areas of medicine, art, politics, human rights, education, sports, law enforcement, and economic development.
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Adjournment
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Adjourned.
12:16 A.M. Tuesday, February 22
