Representative Rhoades asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Speaker Huebsch in the chair.
Speaker Huebsch appointed Representatives Hixson and Nerison to escort Governor Jim Doyle from his office to the Assembly Chamber.
The Assembly Sergeant‐at‐Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the Honorable Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly stood informal.
The Assembly Sergeant‐at‐Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of the members of the Wisconsin State Senate.
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The houses went into joint convention.
Senate President Risser presiding.
Senator Risser recognized the presence of Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, Justice N. Patrick Crooks, Justice David T. Prosser, Jr., and Justice Patience Drake Roggensack of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly Sergeant‐at‐Arms Rick Skindrud announced the arrival of Governor Jim Doyle.
Escorted by Senators S. Fitzgerald and Taylor, and Representatives Hixson and Nerison, Governor Jim Doyle 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.
Senate President Risser moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
7:52 P.M.
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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:
Police Officer Eric Miller from the Village of Bay Side, guest of Representative Bies.
Jens Jorgensen, son and guest of Representative Jorgensen.
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Announcements
Representative Nass asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Anne Wiswell from Elkhorn, who passed away on January 7. Granted.
Representative Nygren asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Mark Thielen from Marinette, who passed away on January 20. Granted.
Representative Zepnick asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in memory of Mildred Stout from Milwaukee, who passed away on January 16. Granted.
Representative Hraychuck asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Marilyn Stower, who dedicated her life to helping women of domestic violence and sexual assualt. Marilyn is the wife of former State Representative Harvey Stower. Granted.
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Representative M. Williams asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of her sister Judith A. Muelling, who is undergoing major heart surgery today. Granted.
Representative Kerkman asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of Sarah and Jonny Popp, on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Natalie Day, on January 16. Granted.
Representative Hebl asked unanimous consent that the Assembly adjourn in honor of his son, Andrew, on the occasion of his engagement to Rita Silva. Granted.
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Representative J. Fitzgerald moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 24.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
7:58 P.M.
