Assembly Resolution 26
Relating to: welcoming and honoring the Dalai Lama.
By
committee on Rules.
To committee on Rules.
Assembly Bill 973
Relating to: the expenditure of. $1,277,306 from the transportation fund for payment of a claim against the state made by James Cape and Sons Company.
By
committee on Rules, by request of Representative Ladwig.
To committee on Ways and Means.
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By Donald J. Schneider, Senate Chief Clerk.
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
Concurred in:
Assembly Bill 768
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Communications
May 13, 1998
Speaker Scott Jensen
Wisconsin State Assembly
Room 221 West
State Capitol
Dear Speaker Jensen:
This is to inform you that effective immediately I am resigning as a member and co-chairman of the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Frank H. Urban
State Representative
99th Assembly District
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A896
Speaker's appointments
May 13, 1998
Representative Steven Foti
Room 215 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Steven:
As Assembly Speaker, it is my pleasure to appoint you as Chair of the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. You will be replacing Rep. Urban, who has resigned. This appointment is effective immediately.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Jensen
Assembly Speaker
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May 13, 1998
Representative Dan Vrakas
Room 123 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
Dear Dan:
As Assembly Speaker, it is my pleasure to appoint you to the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions. This appointment is effective immediately.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Jensen
Assembly Speaker
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Assembly Resolution 26
Relating to: welcoming and honoring the Dalai Lama.
The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 26 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand informal. Granted.
The Assembly stood informal.
1:25 P.M.
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1:55 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Jensen in the chair.
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SPECIAL GUEST
Speaker Jensen introduced Representative R. Potter, who addressed the members from the rostrum on the history of the Dalai Lama. Speaker Jensen introduced His Holiness, The 14th Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Tenzin Gyatso of Tibet, who was escorted to the rostrum by Governor Tommy G. Thompson. After receiving gifts from Speaker Jensen, Speaker Pro Tempore Freese and Representative R. Potter, His Holiness addressed the members from the rostrum.
(Note: Pursuant to the unanimous consent request made by Representative R. Potter on Tuesday, May 5, 1998, the remarks by the Dalai Lama will be transcribed and entered into the Assembly Journal at a later date.)
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed until 3:00 P.M. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
2:25 P.M.
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3:05 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent that the leave of absence for Representative Klusman be lifted. Granted.
Representative Green asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed until 3:45 P.M. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
3:20 P.M.
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4:38 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Freese in the chair.
Representative Jensen asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
