Speaker Jensen appointed Representatives Spillner, Kaufert, Baldwin and Hebl to escort Governor Thompson from his office to the Assembly Chamber.
The Assembly stood informal.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of the Honorable Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson and the honorable justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly stood informal.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms announced the arrival of the members of the Senate.
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JOINT CONVENTION
The houses went into joint convention.
5:58 P.M.
Senate President Risser presiding.
Senator Risser recognized the presence of Lieutenant Governor Scott McCallum, State Treasurer Jack Voight, Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Jon Wilcox, Justice Janine Geske, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and Justice Patrick Crooks.
The colors were presented.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-arms Announced the arrival of Governor Thompson.
Governor Thompson took his place at the rostrum to deliver his State of the State Address.
Pursuant to Joint Rule
73, the Governor's message is printed in the Senate journal only.
Representative Foti moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
7:10 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Jensen in the chair.
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Announcements
Representative Brandemuehl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Paul Hoiland of his office staff, and his wife Melanie, formerly of his office staff, who were married on December 27, 1997. Granted.
Representative Kreuser asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of former State Representative and Senator Joseph F. Andrea, for his 20 years of service in the State Legislature - 8 years in the Assembly and 12 years in the Senate. Granted.
Representative Kreuser asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his parents, Harold "Babe" and La Verne Kreuser, who are celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary today. Granted.
Representative Baumgart asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Aldo Leopold. Granted.
Representative Steinbrink asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of the passage of his first bill, Assembly Bill 493. Granted.
Representative Huebsch asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Peter Danielson of his office staff, who is celebrating his 26th birthday. Granted.
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Representative Foti asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of past Assembly Majority Leaders present today: Robert Marotz (R) 1955; Frank Nikolay (D) 1965; Tony Earl (D) 1971, 1973; Jim Wahner (D) 1977, 1979; Gary Johnson (D) 1983; Dismas Becker (D) 1985; Tom Hauke (D) 1987, 1989; Dave Travis (D) 1991, 1993; and Scott Jensen (R) 1995. Granted.
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REFERENCE BUREAU CORRECTIONS
Assembly Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 579
1. Page 2, line 12: on lines 12, 15 and 18, delete "corporation" and substitute "company".
Assembly Bill 595
1. Page 5, line 19: delete "subd. 2" and substitute "subd. 2."; and delete "subd. 3" and substitute "subd. 3.".
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VISITORS
During today's session, the following visitors honored the Assembly by their presence and were welcomed by the presiding officer and the members:
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Waldman of Lancaster, in-laws of Representative Spillner, guests of Representative Brandemuehl.
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Representative Foti moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 9:30 A.M. tomorrow.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
7:11 P.M.
