hist19669Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 564
Assembly Bill 566
Relating to: minors acknowledging paternity; service of the summons and petition in a paternity action when the respondent is deceased; the form for a paternity action summons; releasing a frozen bank account of a support obligor; determining eligibility for Wisconsin Shares; notices to, and the exercise of rights by, a guardian ad litem in an unborn child in need of protection or services proceeding; requiring a diligent investigation by an agency that receives a report of child abuse or neglect if the agency cannot identify an individual who is suspected of the abuse or neglect; eliminating a voluntary foster care education program; the prohibition against a person who has committed armed robbery from showing that he or she has been rehabilitated for purposes of being licensed, certified, or contracted with to provide child care (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Children and Families).
hist19679Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 566
Assembly Bill 567
Relating to: access to public records (suggested as remedial legislation by the Legislative Reference Bureau).
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In the Chair
Senate President Ellis in the chair.
12:45 P.M.
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In the Chair
Senate President Pro Tempore Leibham in the chair.
12:49 P.M.
hist19683Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 567
Assembly Bill 568
Relating to: the effective date of administrative rules promulgated by state agencies (suggested as remedial legislation by the Legislative Reference Bureau).
hist19689Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 568
Assembly Bill 569
Relating to: revising various provisions of the statutes to make corrections and reconcile conflicts (Correction Bill).
hist19693Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly bill 569
Assembly Bill 596
Relating to: renewable resource credits, removal of certain natural gas service laterals, natural gas public utility service in municipalities, and granting rule-making authority.
hist19697Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Assembly Bill 596
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Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: requiring the payment of health insurance premiums, and establishing a loan program, for survivors of a law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty and making appropriations.
hist19701Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 203 be withdrawn and returned to author. hist19702The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 203? Adopted.
hist19704Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the bill be considered for final action at this time. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage as amended of Senate Bill 203?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 1; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Carpenter, Cowles, T. Cullen, Darling, Ellis, Erpenbach, Farrow, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Hansen, Harris, Harsdorf, Kedzie, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, Lehman, Leibham, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Risser, Schultz, Shilling, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senator Grothman - 1.
Absent or not voting - Senator Jauch - 1.
Passed as amended.
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 Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Mary-Jo Bambrough, who recently retired from the custodial staff in the State Capitol. Mary-Jo began to work here in 1989 and from her very first day on the job until her retirement last week, she was a dedicated public employee who made certain that the State Capitol was clean for all of the people who work here and everyone who visits each day. Senator Miller asked that the Senate joins him in wishing Mary-Jo all the best and thanking her for her service to them and the people of Wisconsin.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Audrey H. Jacowski of Almond, who passed away on January 16, 2014. Audrey was a warm hearted person who was deeply dedicated to her family and our community. She was well respected amongst her friends and colleagues. She believed in public service having worked for local residents as part of the 7th Congressional District office and U.S. Census Bureau. Audrey was also committed to our democratic form of government having served as a town poll worker. Her dedication to family and community serves as a great example for others. She will be greatly missed.
Senator Lassa, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Norman Thrasher of Almond, who passed away on December 21, 2013. Norman was a wonderful man who deeply loved his family and hosting family gatherings for his children and grandchildren. He also was dedicated to providing exceptional care to the residents of Liberty Manor in Adams where he worked as a med tech. He was a kind hearted person who truly made a difference in the lives of the people he touched. He will be greatly missed.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that when the Senate adjourns, it do so in honor of Bob Loss on his 90th birthday. Bob has been a school administrator and good citizen in our community.
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Adjournment
Senator Fitzgerald moved that the Senate stand adjourned.
Adjourned.
1:02 P.M.
