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Introduction, First Reading, and Reference of Proposals
Read first time and referred:
Relating to: independent financial audits of private schools participating in a parental choice program, a civics exam as a condition for obtaining a high school diploma, and factors for determining school and school district performance on the school and school district accountability report.
By Senator Olsen; cosponsored by Representative Kitchens.
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Report of Committees
The committee on Education reports and recommends:
Senate Bill 412
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Olsen, Darling, C. Larson, Risser and Bewley.
Noes: 2 - Senators Vukmir and Nass.
LUTHER OLSEN
Chairperson
Committee on Education
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The committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs reports and recommends:
WADHWA, YASH, of Glendale, as Commissioner of Railroads of Office of the Commission of Railroads, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2017.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein and Cowles.
Noes: 2 - Senators Carpenter and Hansen.
Senate Bill 249
Relating to: use of lamps on vehicles when visibility is limited by weather conditions and providing a penalty.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 339
Relating to: establishing the Wisconsin Veterans Employment Initiative.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 372
Relating to: single trip permits for the movement of oversize factory-built homes.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: operation of off-highway motorcycles, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 418
Relating to: a nonprofit organization grant program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 419
Relating to: a veterans employment and entrepreneurship grant program, veteran employment grants, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 509
Relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 538
Relating to: special distinguishing registration plates issued by the Department of Transportation and making appropriations.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
Senate Bill 541
Relating to: planting trees, shrubs, or hedges on the side of certain highways.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: 0.
JERRY PETROWSKI
Chairperson
Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs
