Absent or not voting - Senator Bewley - 1.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 922
Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2015-16 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds.
hist59656Read a second time.
hist59657Ordered to a third reading.
hist59658Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading.
hist59659Assembly Bill 922
Read a third time.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 922?
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, Darling, Erpenbach, S. Fitzgerald, Gudex, Hansen, Harris Dodd, Harsdorf, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, Lassa, Lazich, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 32.
Noes - None.
Absent or not voting - Senator Bewley - 1.
Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
hist59680Assembly Bill 848
hist59681Assembly Bill 864
hist59682Assembly Bill 865
hist59683Assembly Bill 866
hist59684Assembly Bill 872
hist59686Assembly Bill 901
hist59687Assembly Bill 922
Messaged.
hist59663Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that Assembly Bill 201, 674, 35 and 351 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time.
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: the duty to stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
hist59664Read a second time.
hist59665Ordered to a third reading.
hist59666Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading.
Assembly Bill 201
hist59667Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 674
Relating to: visitation of residents of certain facilities by adult children.
hist59668Read a second time.
hist59669Ordered to a third reading.
hist59670Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading.
Assembly Bill 674
hist59671Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 35
Relating to: alerts for hit-and-run incidents.
hist59672Read a second time.
hist59673Ordered to a third reading.
hist59674Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading.
Assembly Bill 35
hist59675Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 351
Relating to: residence of noncustodial parent ordered to register for a work experience and job training program.
hist59676Read a second time.
hist59677Ordered to a third reading.
hist59678Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading.
Assembly Bill 351
hist59679Read a third time and concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
hist59688Assembly Bill 201
hist59689Assembly Bill 674
hist59690Assembly Bill 35
hist59691Assembly Bill 351
Messaged.
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Motions may be Offered
Senator Wirch moved that Assembly Bill 228 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and be taken up at this time.
Senate President Lazich ruled that it was an improper motion, pursuant to Senate Rule 41 (1)(a).
Senator Erpenbach moved that the rules be suspended and Assembly Bill 228 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and be taken at this time.
Senator Larson moved to call the question.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under
Special Privilege
Senator Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Juan Carlos Ruiz of Milwaukee. He was a man with a deep passion for social justice. As a Latino immigrant from Peru, he was dedicated to the civil rights struggle for immigrants in our state and nationally, and to challenging all forms of social inequality. Juan Carlos has a proud record of organizing to defend Milwaukee’s low income children from lead poisoning, and organizing the Latino Community.
Senator Stroebel, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Herb Tennies, Washington County Board of Supervisors Chairman. Mr. Tennies will retire in April after serving his community on the county board for 50 years.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Seante adjourn in honor of Deputy Michael Schmidt, Ozaukee County, for saving the life of a motorist who was overdosing on heroin. Deputy Schmidt gave the driver two doses of Narcan, an anti-overdose drug, reviving the victim. The driver was transported to the hospital and made a full recovery. Stories like Deputy Schmidt’s heroism are more common now thanks to all of you. Providing Narcan to emergency personnel was a key component of the HOPE agenda authored by State Representative John Nygren. Senator Darling wants all of you to know how supporting the HOPE agenda is saving lives and making a difference in our state.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her chief of staff, Gary Bennett.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of commemorating the recent 98th anniversary of Lithuanian Independence Day, which occurred on February 16 and Leslie Liautuad of the Town of Wascott, who is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania for Wisconsin.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Mayor Larry MacDonald of Bayfield. Larry served as Mayor for the city of Bayfield for 20 years. He was elected in 1994 and served for 10 years. He briefly retired in 2004, ran again in 2006 and served another 10 years. Some of his many accomplishments for the city include renovating the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, the city dock, boat ramp and the Carnegie Library and a state of the art wastewater treatment plant. Under his leadership Bayfield has been honored and recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices. Larry and his wife Julie plan to stay in Bayfield, travel and enjoy their 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Max Abell in recognition of his Eagle Scout Award. Max is talented and conscientious high school student in Beverly Hills, California who has recently earned his Eagle Scout award. Excelling in Math, Science and Physics Max is an honor roll student maintaining a 3.5 grade point average. He works as a personal trainer, is a member of the school debate team and is avid in photography, target and Trap shooting. He is an outstanding member of his Boy Scout troop who has relied upon his love of nature to update and improve an irrigation system at the historic Robinson Gardens located in Beverly Hills for their King Palm grove, considered the largest outside of New England. His achievement is a reflection of his leadership skills, loyalty and dedication to service and community. Max is proud of his family, his troop and all those who helped him earn the Eagle Scout award.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Cameron Boys Basketball Team who will be playing in the State Basketball Tournament on Thursday. This is their first trip to State in school history.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Hayward Co-op Girls Hockey who won the WIAA State Championship on March 5. They defeated Milwaukee University School Co-op, the team they lost to in last year’s state championship. The Hayward Co-op championship team is made up of players from Hayward, Spooner, Shell Lake, Rice Lake, Maple and Ashland.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his youngest brother, Kevin Wanggaard who turns 55 on March 16th. He is a role model for many as a local elected official, Trustee for Caledonia. A great husband, brother, grandfather and friend. Happy Birthday week my brother.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his interns: Eric Barbour, Bea Thorson and Kennedy Borman. They do stellar work and have provided his office with hours of hard work and entertainment. Their passion to learn about the legislative process is encouraging. Their positivity is refreshing and undoubtedly their futures are bright.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his wife, Peggy Marklein’s birthday.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Mineral Point Girls Basketball team who won the Division 4 State Championship for the first time in school history.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Emmi Roth, whose cheese made in Monroe, Wisconsin, won the World Championship Cheese Contest. This is the first time a cheese from the U.S. has won the top prize since 1988.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Iowa county Judge William “Bill” Dyke, who passed away earlier this week.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the late Jean Moen, wife of former Senator Rod Moen, who served the 31st Senate District from 1983 to 2002, and is currently the mayor of Whitehall.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Verona Area High School Girls Basketball Team that won the Division 1 State Basketball Championship last weekend in Green Bay.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Barneveld Girls Basketball Team for their excellent season and State Tournament Finals Appearance in Division 5 and also their Boys Basketball Team for qualifying for this weekend’s state tournament.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Senior Hannah Whitish of Barneveld High School for winning the Wisconsin Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year Honors.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Waunakee Boys Basketball Team for qualifying for the upcoming Division 2 Boys Basketball State Tournament.
Senator Vinehout, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jean Wolfe Moen who passed away on March 11th. Jean was the wife of longtime Senator from the 31st – Rod Moen. Jean was born on March 30, 1937 in rural Independence. After graduation from high school, Jean followed her dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in La Crosse. Jean married the love of her life Rod Moen in 1959. Rod was serving in the Navy and Jean adjusted to life as a Navy wife. She was a supportive partner to Rod and her love and guidance was critical to their five children as they traveled to numerous places as required by Rod’s Navy career. After military retirement, Jean and Rod moved to Whitehall in beautiful western Wisconsin. Jean returned to her nursing career and provided exceptional and compassionate care at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center and the Tri-County Hospital and Nursing Home in Whitehall. Jean retired in 1999 after dedicating 42 years to nursing. Jean took pride in her accomplishments as a nurse but more importantly in raising five wonderful children, being a much-loved grandmother to eight grandchildren, and Jean valued her lasting friendships with people from all walks of life. Jean will be missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
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