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Remarks of President Lasee
I am humbled that you have chosen me to preside over the debates that take place in this chamber. As you may know, there have only been 3 elected Presidents of the Senate: Senators Risser, Rude, and myself. Senators Risser and Rude were fair-minded leaders in this chamber. I am honored to be counted among them.
It is the role of the President of the Senate to ensure that the majority accomplishes its will at all times, but with due respect for the right of all members to express their thoughts and ideas. This session we will get our business done in a timely manner, but I promise to preside over our debates in a fair manner and to do what I can to ensure that all members have an adequate opportunity to speak in debate. Hopefully, we can do our part to uphold the tradition of the Senate as the more reasoned and civil legislative house.
To achieve workable solutions to the problems facing our state, we must have robust debate. Remember, though, that this debate happens not only on the floor of this chamber, but also in the hallways, offices, and committee rooms of the South wing. It involves legislators, citizens, lobbyists, experts, and many others. And let's be honest. The conversations that go into deciding a Senator's vote usually happen long before a bill gets to the floor. The debates in this chamber are important, but they are only one part of the many discussions that go into arriving at good solutions for the people of Wisconsin.
I encourage you all to take advantage of all of these opportunities to debate legislation with your colleagues. With regard to debates in this chamber, I will do my best to treat everyone fairly. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve as Senate President.
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The joint committee on Legislative Organization reports and recommends:
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the session schedule for the 2005-2006 biennial session period and providing for a limited-business floorperiod to consider bills introduced by the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules.
Introduction.
Ayes, 6 - Senators
A. Lasee, Schultz and Kedzie. Representatives Gard, Huebsch and J. Fitzgerald.
Noes, 4 - Senators
Robson and Hansen. Representatives Kreuser and Richards.
Alan Lasee
Senate Chairperson
Considered as privileged and taken up.
Senate Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: the session schedule for the 2005-2006 biennial session period and providing for a limited-business floorperiod to consider bills introduced by the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules.
Read.
Senate amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 offered by Senator Carpenter.
Senator Schultz moved that Senate amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 be laid on the table.
The question was: Shall Senate amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 be laid on the table?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp and Zien - 18.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Lassa, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Taylor and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senators Jauch and Kanavas - 2.
Tabled.
Senate amendment 2 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 offered by Senators Robson and Hansen.
Senator Schultz moved that Senate amendment 2 to Senate Joint Resolution 1 be laid on the table.
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The question was: Shall Senate amendment 2 to
Senate Joint Resolution 1 be laid on the table?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp and Zien - 18.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Lassa, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Taylor and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senators Jauch and Kanavas - 2.
Tabled.
The question was: Shall Senate Joint Resolution 1 be adopted?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp and Zien - 18.
Noes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Lassa, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Taylor and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senators Jauch and Kanavas - 2.
Adopted.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
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State of Wisconsin
Secretary of State
December 27, 2004
The Honorable, The Senate:
I, Douglas La Follette, Secretary of State of Wisconsin, do hereby certify that the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin have been approved by the regular session of the 2003-2004 legislature and duly published as required by Section 1
Article XII of the Constitution:
Enrolled Joint Resolution 8 (second consideration)
Enrolled Joint Resolution 12 (first consideration)
Enrolled Joint Resolution 29 (first consideration)
Sincerely,
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Jane Hansen, Christine and Brandon Scharer, Don Hansen, Jean Dessart, Brad Dushack, Rich Langan, Mike Hendricks, Steve Dorvinen, Jim Neuens, and Carl Arnoldi.
Senator Kapanke, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Ruth Kapanke, Mary Benson, Andrew Kapanke, Elizabeth R. Kapanke, Benjamin Kapanke, Elizabeth Gundlach, Tom Kapanke, Charmaine Kapanke, Elizabeth Croteau, Don Roell, Becky Roell, Joseph Bissen, Sheila Bissen, Barry Lenser, Lorin Preston, Winnie Preston, Duane Deml, Ruth Deml, John Perlich, and David Kapanke.
Senator Lasee, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Jan Lasee, Max and Liz Lasee, and Allie Peters.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Jo Miller, Chandra and Mike Fienen, Keiko, Chance, and Kaiya Veasey, Sterling Miller, Former State Representative Midge Miller, Jeff and Karen Miller, Randy Miller, Katrina Flower, Jamie Kuhn, Miles and Tyler Verana, Noah Seligman, Mayor Paul Fisk (Lodi), Buzz and Kay Davis, Beth Gross, Sara Sanders, and Mary Possin.
Senator Olsen, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Jennifer Olen, Dan Olsen, Katrina Goskowsky, Chad Wade, Logan Spillner, Mykayla Spillner, Joan Wade, Barb Wade, Paul Wade, Bob Bostelman, and Marge Bostelman.
Senator Plale, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Don Plale, Jo Plale, Joey Plale, and Jack Plale.
Senator Risser, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Nancy Risser, Lisa Risser White, Randy White, Clinton White, Adam White, Elizabeth White, Sara Risser, Doug Falck, Warner Risser, Amy Risser, Kara Sailing, and Wes Webendorfer.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Paul Roessler, Virginia Hayes, Anthony J. "AJ" Hayes, James F. Davis, and Sally M. Davis.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Mark L. Shepard, Jennifer Shepard, Erik Shepard, Daniel Shepard, Byron Shepard, Agnes Shepard, Rachael Schultz, Katie Schultz, Amanda Schultz, Walter Schultz, and Zach Ott.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, introduced her guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Isaiah Taylor, Lena J. Taylor, Wilbert Taylor, Aaron Cooper, Jacques Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, William Aaron Cooper, Richard Spears, Carolyn Nevins, Marie Pittman, Tyrone Blackwell, Pattie Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson, Martha Love, Stephanie Finley, Ptosha Davis Leflore, Joye Ferguson, Raymond Walls, Michael Harvey, and Dorothy Dunlap.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Edwin Hancock, Mary Wirch, Julia Wirch, Pat Singer, Walter Wirch, Katie Wirch, and Michael Wirch.
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Senate Chief Clerk, Robert J. Marchant, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Amy Marchant, Evelyn Marchant, and G. Wayne and Judith Roller.
Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Edward A. Blazel, with unanimous consent, introduced his guests attending the 2005 inaugural; Hanna Blazel, Bob and Mary Kay Blazel, and Dale and Dotty Heinecke.
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Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn.
Adjourned.
3:19 P.M.
