Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kapenga, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 19.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senator Harris Dodd - 1.
Passed.
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Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 39
Relating to: jurisdiction and venue in adoption proceedings and investigation of suitability of a home for adoption of a child.
hist52831Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 39
Assembly Bill 40
Relating to: preadoption preparation requirements and referrals to postadoption resource centers.
hist52834The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 40? Adopted.
hist52835Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 40
hist52844Read a third time and concurred in as amended. Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: readoption of a child adopted by a resident of this state under an order of a court of a foreign jurisdiction.
hist52839The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 41? Adopted.
hist52840The question was: Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 41? Adopted.
hist52842Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 41
hist52843Read a third time and concurred in as amended. Assembly Bill 42
Relating to: including a statement as to whether a child has been adopted in a petition for a proceeding under the Children's Code or Juvenile Justice Code, in a petition for guardianship of a minor, in an informal disposition under the Children's Code or the Juvenile Justice Code, or in a voluntary out-of-home care agreement under the Children's Code, and requiring an annual report to the governor and the legislature on children who enter out-of-home care after they have been adopted or placed under a guardianship.
hist52847Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 42
Assembly Bill 547
Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty.
hist52856Senator Fitzgerald moved that Senate Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 547 be laid on the table. The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 2 to Assembly Bill 547 be laid on the table?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kapenga, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 19.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senator Harris Dodd - 1.
Tabled.
hist52857Senator Wanggaard moved that Senate Amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 547 be laid on the table. The question was: Shall Senate Amendment 3 to Assembly Bill 547 be laid on the table?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kapenga, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 19.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senator Harris Dodd - 1.
Tabled.
hist52885Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 547?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 20; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Darling, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Harsdorf, Kapenga, Lasee, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 20.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting - Senator Harris Dodd - 1.
Concurred in.
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February 9, 2016
The Honorable, the Senate:
Earlier this evening I was recorded as voting “nay” on the question of concurrence with Assembly Bill 547. I would like to request that my vote be recorded as “aye” on the question.
Please let me know if you need additional information from me. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
JANET BEWLEY
Wisconsin State Senator, 25th Senate District
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Assembly Bill 580
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway.
hist52888The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 580? Adopted.
hist52889Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 580
hist52892Read a third time and concurred in as amended. Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly, with the exception of Senate Bill 591:
