Senate Bill 280
Relating to: expenditure of $217,499 from the general fund in payment of a claim against the state made by J & L Steel and Electrical Services.
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In the Chair
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2 (1), Senator Kedzie in the chair. 12:53 P.M.
Senator Risser moved that Senate Bill 280 be referred to the committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications.
Senator Risser withdrew his motion that Senate Bill 280 be referred to the committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications.
Senator Risser moved indefinite postponement of Senate Bill 280.
hist16370The question was: Indefinite postponement of Senate Bill 280? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 12; noes, 20; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser and L. Taylor - 12.
Noes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Shilling, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wirch - 20.
Absent or not voting - Senator Vinehout - 1.
Indefinite postponement refused.
hist16372Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage of Senate Bill 280?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 20; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, Ellis, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Grothman, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kedzie, Lasee, Lazich, Leibham, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Schultz, Shilling, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wirch - 20.
Noes - Senators Carpenter, T. Cullen, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris, Jauch, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Risser and L. Taylor - 12.
Absent or not voting - Senator Vinehout - 1.
Passed.
Senate Bill 311
Relating to: a dental hygienist's administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia and practice of dental hygiene.
hist16384Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time and passed.
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In the Chair
Senate President Pro Tempore Leibham in the chair.
2:01 P.M.
Senate Bill 345
Relating to: the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Safety and Professional Services and the various boards under that department, the membership of the Cosmetology Examining Board, professional licensure of pharmacists, the Pharmacy Examining Board's operation of the prescription drug monitoring program, authorizing the construction, installation, alteration, operation, and inspection of elevators and other similar conveyances, and licensing requirements for elevator mechanics, inspectors, and contractors.
hist16387The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 345? Adopted.
hist16392The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 345? Adopted.
hist16394Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 370
Relating to: state procurement and construction contracts with disabled veteran-owned businesses.
hist16398Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 391
Relating to: allowing health care providers licensed outside the state to participate in and requirements on nonprofit agencies in the volunteer health care provider program.
hist16402Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage of Senate Bill 391?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 1; 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, Vukmir and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Vinehout - 1.
Passed.
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: cosmetologist training hours and exemption of makeup artists from barbering and cosmetology licensure requirements.
hist16405The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 395? Adopted.
hist16407Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time and passed.
Senate Bill 475
Relating to: changing the timing of eligibility changes and other changes to BadgerCare Plus.
Senator Fitzgerald moved that Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 475 be laid on the table.
hist16453The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 475 be laid on the table? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 18; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 1; 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 and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting - Senator Vinehout - 1.
Tabled.
hist16455Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time.
