The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 28 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 34
Relating to: the life and public service of James A. McCann.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 34 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 35
Relating to: commending the Gundersen Lutheran Health System on being recognized as the first medical facility in the nation to achieve a top rating from the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution 35 be concurred in?
Concurred in.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Senate Joint Resolution
24
Senate Joint Resolution
25
Senate Joint Resolution
28
Senate Joint Resolution
31
Assembly Joint Resolution
28
Assembly Joint Resolution
34
Assembly Joint Resolution
35
Messaged.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 37
Action Messaged.
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Senate Bill 27
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
Read a second time.
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The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 1 to
Senate Bill 27?
Adopted.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 27?
Adopted.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senator S. Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess for two minutes.
11:55 A.M.
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11:58 A.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Presdient Risser in the chair.
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Senate
Bill 27
Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 49
Read a third time and passed.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately message to the Assembly:
Senate Bill 27
Senate Bill 49
Messaged.
Senate Bill 94
Relating to: the licensing and regulation of thermal system insulation mechanics; creating a thermal system insulation council; requiring the employment of a state inspector; establishing standards for installing and maintaining thermal system insulation; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty.
Read a second time.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 1 to Senate Bill 94?
Adopted.
The question was: Adoption of Senate amendment 2 to Senate Bill 94?
Adopted.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Senate
Bill 94
Read a third time.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 25; noes, 7; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Coggs, Cowles, Darling, Decker, Ellis, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Hansen, Holperin, Jauch, Kedzie, Kreitlow, A. Lasee, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Olsen, Plale, Risser, Robson, Sullivan, Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 25.
Noes - Senators Grothman, Harsdorf, Hopper, Kanavas, Lazich, Leibham and Schultz - 7.
Absent or not voting - Senator Kapanke - 1.
Passed.
Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: designating portions of the Totogatic River as a wild river.
Read a second time.
Ordered to a third reading.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
Assembly Bill 43
Read a third time and concurred in.
Senator Decker, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Senate Bill 94
Assembly Bill 43
Messaged.
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Senator Kreitlow, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of recognizing a friend to many of you in this chamber, and a former colleague, as he achieved a personal milestone that was recently celebrated. Over the past 15 years, Senator Kreitlow has had the pleasure of talking to Dave Zien many times as he rode in or out of a location on his 1991 Harley Davidson. The bike was in a little better shape. Dave was a little more clean-shaven. But one thing has never changed over all the years: his zest for riding his motorcycle anywhere and everywhere. He'll tell you his motorcycle has a spirit, a soul that travels with him from coast to coast, from border to border. He's ridden it to some magnificent vistas and -when circumstances dictated-he's ridden it off-road to catch some sleep for a couple hours in a ditch. But as long as he was near his Harley, he was home. Now, Dave and his '91 Harley have ridden their last miles together. A couple of weeks ago, the odometer rolled over one final time, marking one million miles. There was a nice party in the Milwaukee area, and plenty of accolades from motorcycle riders and advocates who understand the bond between that Marine and his machine. They are parting company now, but Dave's bike will be at one of their many "second homes," the motorcycle museum in Sturgis, South Dakota. Anyone who has ever met Dave Zien knows he is a passionate man. He loves his flag. He loves his country. He loves those who have served their country in the military, and there is perhaps nobody who serves his fellow veterans with greater fervor. But Senator Kreitlow would contend, most of all, Dave loves his motorcycle and the freedom of the open road. Congratulations, Dave, on your million miles and may that new bike you're getting from Harley bring you another million miles of joy.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Signe Knutson from Waunakee, who is here today with her dad, Tryg Knutson, for "Take Your Child to Work Day."
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of his son, Connor, who is shadowing him as a part of "Take Your Child to Work Day."
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of 2009, as the Year of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. Earlier today we passed Assembly Joint Resolution 28 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Riverway's establishment, which was granted by enabling legislation in 1989. It was Senator Schultz's pleasure to work with former State Senator Richard Kreul and Representative Spencer Black to pass a law that allowed the Riverway project to commence along the final 92 miles of the Wisconsin River. The bill also created the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board, a new state agency responsible for administration of the innovative scenic protection regulations. The Riverway legislation was signed into law following years of public meetings and controversy. Senator Schultz asks that as we adjourn, we give special recognition to a former member of his staff, Mark Cupp, who has been the director of the Riverway since its inception.
