hist59141The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 111? Adopted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 79
Relating to: declaring the second Friday of July as Collector Vehicle Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.
hist59142The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 79? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 94
Relating to: commending and congratulating the Medical College of Wisconsin.
hist59143The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 94? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 112
Relating to: recognition of the importance of calling 811 prior to excavation and declaring April 2016 as Safe Digging Month.
hist59144The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 112? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 113
Relating to: commending the ardent and remarkable service of Justice Antonin Scalia.
hist59145The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 113? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 114
Relating to: commemorating the 100th anniversary of Marshfield Clinic and declaring Thursday, October 13, 2016, as Marshfield Clinic Day in Wisconsin.
hist59146The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 114? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 115
Relating to: congratulating First Lady Tonette Walker and the Fostering Futures Steering Committee.
hist59147The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 115? Concurred in.
hist59148Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Assembly Joint Resolution 108 and 91 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time. Assembly Joint Resolution 108
Relating to: proclaiming April 28, 2016, Workers' Memorial Day in Wisconsin.
hist59151The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 108? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 91
Relating to: congratulating the city of Madison on achieving Platinum status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.
hist59152The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 91? Concurred in.
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Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess.
12:17 P.M.
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Recess
3:09 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Senate President Lazich in the chair.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Leaves of Absence
Senator Shilling, with unanimous consent, asked that Senator Bewley be granted a leave of absence for part of today's session.
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Messages from the Assembly
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: electronic voter registration, verification of certain registrations, proof of residence for voting in an election, authorizing Wisconsin to enter into agreements to share information related to the registration and voting of electors; election registration officials; testing election officials after training; electronic poll lists; election equipment approval; overvoted ballots; voter registration proof of residency for an individual in a residential care facility; counting of absentee ballots; witness address required for valid absentee ballot; and granting rule-making authority.
hist59188The question was: Shall Assembly Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 295 be concurred in? Concurred in.
Senate Bill 546
Relating to: administrative subpoena for investigating Internet crimes against children, creating an Internet crimes against children surcharge, and making an appropriation.
hist59189The question was: Shall Assembly Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 546 be concurred in? Concurred in.
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders.
hist59190The question was: Shall Assembly Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 581 be concurred in? Concurred in.
Senate Bill 615
Relating to: special needs scholarship program.
hist59191The question was: Shall Assembly Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 615 be concurred in? 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 Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harris Dodd, C. Larson, Lassa, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting - Senator Bewley - 1.
Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
