Representative Gunderson asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Seidel asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
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From: Robert J. Marchant, Senate Chief Clerk.
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
Concurred in:
Assembly Bill 5
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Speaker Sheridan appointed Representatives Dexter and Ripp to escort Governor Jim Doyle from his office to the Assembly Chamber.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms William Nagy announced the arrival of the Honorable Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms William Nagy 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 Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, Justice N. Patrick Crooks, Justice David T. Prosser, Jr., Justice Patience Drake Roggensack and Justice Michael J. Gableman of the Wisconsin Supreme Court; Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton, State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Burmaster.
The Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms William Nagy announced the arrival of Governor Jim Doyle.
Escorted by Senators Sullivan and Hopper, and Representatives Dexter and Ripp, 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.
Representative Nelson moved that the joint convention arise.
The question was: Shall the joint convention arise?
Motion carried.
7:53 P.M.
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The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Sheridan in the chair.
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Representative Nelson moved that the Assembly stand adjourned until 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 29.
The question was: Shall the Assembly stand adjourned?
Motion carried.
The Assembly stood adjourned.
7:54 P.M.
