The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 14; noes, 19; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Breske, Carpenter, Coggs, Decker, Erpenbach, Hansen, Jauch, Lassa, Miller, Plale, Risser, Robson, Taylor and Wirch - 14.
Noes - Senators Brown, Cowles, Darling, Ellis, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Harsdorf, Kanavas, Kapanke, Kedzie, A. Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Reynolds, Roessler, Schultz, Stepp and Zien - 19.
Absent or not voting - None.
Referral refused.
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly.
Messaged.
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Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of retiring Kenosha shoe store manager Peter Dorff. Peter has sold shoes at the same location for 46 years. The generations of families Peter has served in the Kenosha area will miss his enthusiasm for the job and his focus on customer service.
Senator Coggs, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of African-American History Month and Grant Gordon, the first African American superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Jim and Susan Swenson of Superior, who are truly generous supporters of their communities. Jim and Susan both attended UWS and are responsible for helping current UWS students pay for tuition, fees, and books by establishing four year Swenson scholarships for students studying biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, or mathematics. They are a tremendous asset to the community of Superior and to the UWS students who so greatly benefit from their generosity.
Senator Jauch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Tina Scheer, a Hayward native who will be appearing on this season's edition of the television show "Survivor." Tina, nicknamed "Lumberjill" for her reknowned skills in Lumberjack competitions, was originally slated to be on last season's show, but two weeks before she was to leave, her son was tragically killed in a car accident. Tina was asked to participate this year, and northern Wisconsin will be watching, supporting her, and cheering her on.
Senator Roessler, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Dale Jorgenson and his grandson Dylan. Dylan was injured in an automobile accident in 2001 that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Senator Roessler would like to applaud their efforts in raising awareness of the need for better child restraint system usage.
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Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
1:08 P.M.
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Senate amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 298 offered by Senator Harsdorf.
Senate amendment 3 to Senate Bill 433 offered by Senator Kanavas.
Motions Under Senate Rule
98 and Joint Rule
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for the Month of January 2006
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Brian Acker, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Affordable Autobody/CARSTAR, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business Mega Division 2005 Pride in Premises Award Winner.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Olsen, for Architectural Design Consultants, Inc., on the occasion of being selected as the 2005 Sauk County Small Business of the Year.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for David Anderson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
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A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Bart Nelson Bailey, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Black Beer Bottling Group, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business 2005 Business of the Year.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Mr. Jerry DeWolfe, on the occasion of his retirement after years of dedicated service to the citizens of Pierce County.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Peter Faulhaber, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Gartner Studios, on the occasion of being named the 2005 Business of the Year by the St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, in memory of Chris Griffin, on the occasion of his love and dedication to his family, job and indeed the entire city of Milwaukee.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Zachary Haines, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Nick Haydon, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Roessler, for Tess Hochrein, on the occasion of her 23-1/2 years of extraordinary commitment to the City of Fond du Lac.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Coggs, for Mr. Frederick Lee Hood, on the occasion of expressing extreme sorrow at his passing.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Jeffrey Karls, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Dorothy Klemmer, owner of Klemmer's Banquets, on the occasion of being named the 2006 Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for Hank Kruszynski, on the occasion of his retirement after 52 years of service as owner and operator of Video Electronic Service Center in Green Bay.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Michael Arnold Lardinois, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, in memory of Hazel B. Jonston Maxwell, on the occasion of her dedication to family, faith and community.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Julie McIntyre, on the occasion of being chosen as the Waukesha Freeman's 2005 Citizen of the Year.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for McKinstry's Home Furnishings, on the occasion of being chosen as Beaver Dam Chamber Business of the Year 2006.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Reynolds, for Logan Metz, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for the city of Middleton, on the occasion of celebrating 150 years as a great city for all inhabitants.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Milwaukee Area Technical College South Campus, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business Grand Division 2005 Pride in Premises Award Winner.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Taylor, for The Milwaukee Bucks, on the occasion of sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Family Fest.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Dan Nerad, on the occasion of being named the 2006 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year by the Wisconsin Association of School Board Administators.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Roessler, for John V. Nichols, on the occasion of his 23 years of outstanding services to the Oshkosh Public Library and Winnefox Library System.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Northwestern Mutual Insurance, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business Masterpiece Award 2005 Pride in Premises Award Winner.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Parkway Christian Academy, on the occasion of being the Mega Division 2005 Pride in Premises Award Winner.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Schultz, for the students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents of the Platteville School District on the occasion of their hard work and academic achievement.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Press Enter!, on the occasion of being named the 2005 Small Business of the Year by the St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for John Ralston, on the occasion of being chosen as Beaver Dam Chamber Member of the Year.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for David Reeb, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Schultz, for the Reedsburg Youth Hockey Association, on the occasion of celebrating 35 years of dedicated service to the youth, families and community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Ryan Road Self Storage, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business Mega Division 2005 Pride in Premise Award Winner.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Taylor, for The Salvation Army, on the occasion of sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Family Fest.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Eric Michael Shulze, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Coggs, for Principal Johnell Sharp, on the occasion of his retirement with special recognition of his dedication to the education and future of Milwaukee's children.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Mr. Johnell Sharp, on the occasion of his retirement after 31 years of leadership and education in the Milwaukee Public School District.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Skinner Transfer Corporation, on the occasion of being selected as the 2005 Sauk County Large Business of the Year.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Katherine Smith, on the occasion of her achievements and profound impact on education in Ozaukee County Board.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for SOS Manufacturing, on the occasion of being named the 2005 Emerging Business of the Year by the
St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Brandon William Stascak, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Target of Oak Creek, on the occasion of being the Southeastern Chamber United in Business Grand Division 2005 Pride in Premises Award Winner.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Matthew Thompson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Michael Treter, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Taylor, for A. J. Ugent, on the occasion of sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Family Fest.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Chris Van Den Elzen, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Ms. Peg Wandschneider, on the occasion of her commitment and enthusiasm to her students as a 5th grade teacher at South Grade School in Hartland.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Alexander Scott Waranius, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Brown, for Eric Weiner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Ann Wells, on the occasion of being awarded the James J. Murphy Person of the Year Award by the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for Brian Wereley, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Taylor, for WMCS 1290, on the occasion of sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Family Fest.
