STATE OF WISCONSIN
Senate Journal
One-Hundred and Third Regular Session
11:21 A.M.   TUESDAY, May 2, 2017
The Senate met.
The Senate was called to order by Senate President Roth.
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Call of Roll
The roll was called, disclosing the presence of a quorum.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 15, the official attendance for session was:
Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Absent with leave None - 0.
The Senate stood for the prayer which was offered by Pastor Curt Coffield from Elmbook Church Lake Country in Delafield.
The Senate remained standing and Senator Kapenga led the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (6), the Chief Clerk made the following entries under the above date.
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Chief Clerk's Entries
Amendments Offered
Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 15 offered by Senators Vinehout, L. Taylor, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Risser, Ringhand, Miller, Shilling, Bewley, Wirch, Hansen, C. Larson and Johnson.
Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 15 offered by Senators Vinehout, Carpenter, L. Taylor, Erpenbach, Risser, Ringhand, Miller, Shilling, Bewley, Wirch, Hansen, C. Larson and Johnson.
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 69 offered by Senator Erpenbach.
Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 69 offered by Senator Erpenbach.
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 108 offered by Senator Johnson.
Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 108 offered by Senator Kapenga.
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Johnson.
Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Johnson.
Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Johnson.
Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Johnson.
Senate Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Kapenga.
Senate Amendment 6 to Senate Bill 109 offered by Senator Kapenga.
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Petitions and Communications
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Cowles added as a co-author of Senate Joint Resolution 17.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Cowles added as a co-author of Senate Joint Resolution 45.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Hansen added as a co-sponsor of Assembly Joint Resolution 26.
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Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules
The committee on Natural Resources and Energy reported and recommended:
Relating to the 2016 wildlife management spring hearing rule related to tree stands and hunting hours.
No action taken on April 28, 2017.
Referred to the joint committee for review of Administrative Rules, May 2, 2017.
Relating to wildlife management rules relating to hunting, trapping, closed areas, nuisance wildlife management and captive wildlife.
No action taken on April 28, 2017.
Referred to the joint committee for review of Administrative Rules, May 2, 2017.
ROBERT COWLES
Chairperson
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Advice and consent of the Senate
DAVIS, THE HONORABLE JAMES "MAC"
Of Waukesha, as a Legislative Joint Appointment on the Ethics Commission, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2021.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Noes None - 0.
Absent or not voting None - 0.
Confirmed.
GILL, BEVERLY R.
Of Burlington, as a Legislative Joint Appointment on the Elections Commission, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2019.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Noes None - 0.
Absent or not voting None - 0.
Confirmed.
GLANCEY, JULIE
Of Sheboygan Falls, as a Legislative Joint Appointment on the Elections Commission, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2021.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Noes None - 0.
Absent or not voting None - 0.
Confirmed.
GUTIERREZ, LAURA E.
Of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 33; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, C. Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 33.
Noes None - 0.
Absent or not voting None - 0.
Confirmed.
ROBERTS, LON E.
Of Madison, as a Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2023.
The question was: Confirmation?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 28; noes, 3; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
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