The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 33.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - None.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 27
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis.
Senator Grothman moved that Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table.
hist10414The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 15; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Tiffany and Vukmir - 18.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 15.
Absent or not voting - None.
Tabled.
Senator Grothman moved that Senate Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table.
hist10419The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 15; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Tiffany and Vukmir - 18.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 15.
Absent or not voting - None.
Tabled.
Senator Grothman moved that Senate Amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table.
hist10422The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table? Tabled.
Senator Grothman moved that Senate Amendment 4 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table.
hist10429The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 4 to Assembly Bill 27 be laid on the table? Tabled.
hist10432Senator Grothman, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 27
hist10439Senator Miller moved that Assembly Bill 27 be referred to committee on Judiciary and Labor. The question was: Shall Assembly Bill 27 be referred to committee on Judiciary and Labor?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 15; noes, 18; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 15.
Noes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Tiffany and Vukmir - 18.
Absent or not voting - None.
Referral refused.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 27?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 23; noes, 10; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Jauch, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, L. Taylor, Tiffany and Vukmir - 23.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, Hansen, Harris, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Shilling, Vinehout and Wirch - 10.
Absent or not voting - None.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 62
Relating to: the definition of intoxicant.
hist10452Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 62
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Schultz, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of the UW Marching Band, who were verbally attacked before playing the national anthem at the Packer game. Not many things are more important than speaking out against hate speech, verbal abuse, and the bullying of young people. The UW band kept their professional composure and carried out a flawless performance. Senator Schultz is proud of how the UW band handled this terrible incident. They are great ambassadors for our university and our state.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Al Bugalecki, who died at 93 years of age. He was a World War II veteran and a devoted family man. He worked at the American Brass for 40 years where he was Senator Wirch’s boss. He was a real gentleman and will be a great loss to the community.
Senator Harsdorf, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Colonel Curtis Brown from Hudson, Wisconsin, who was inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame in April 2013. Colonel Brown’s career as an accomplished astronaut, during which time he set many space records, is truly an inspiration.
Senator Lehman, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Beau Stafford, who recently left as his chief of staff. Beau served Senator Jauch, Senator Lehman’s office, and the people of Racine and the people of Wisconsin. Beau was especially helpful researching and helping with the recent discussion of metallic mining. Beau served admirably and will be greatly missed.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Bill Ogdon of Stevens Point who passed away on September 19, 2013. Bill loved people and giving back to his community, and will be greatly missed by all those who had the opportunity to know him.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Claudette Blackwell. Claudette was born at 2 pounds and wasn’t expected to live. She was fed buttermilk with an eye drop and didn’t walk until 4 or 5. She is a mother of 7 and a grandmother of many. Senator Taylor would like to congratulate her on 75 years of life.
Senator Leibham, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourn, it do so in honor of Mr. Bill Grider of Sheboygon. He was a great family friend who enjoyed the wonderful blessings of life.
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Adjournment
Senator Lazich, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Adjourned.
2:27 P.M.
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Messages from the Assembly
By Patrick E. Fuller, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has passed and asks concurrence in:
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Messages from the Assembly Considered
Assembly Bill 350
Relating to: exemptions from securities registration requirements.
By Representatives Craig, Weininger, August, Bernier, Czaja, Genrich, Hutton, Jagler, Kapenga, Kleefisch, Knodl, Kooyenga, Kramer, Kuglitsch, Murphy, Nass, Sanfelippo, Schraa, Suder, Thiesfeldt and Neylon; cosponsored by Senators Vukmir, Gudex, Darling, Farrow, Grothman, Lasee, Tiffany and T. Cullen.
hist10559Read first time and referred to committee on Economic Development and Local Government
