January 2017 Special Session
4:54 P.M. WEDNESDAY, June 14, 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, 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 a moment of silent meditation.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (6), the Chief Clerk made the following entries under the above date. _____________
Chief Clerk's Entries
Amendments Offered
hist71739Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session offered by Senators Bewley, Hansen, Shilling, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Erpenbach, Carpenter, Johnson, Larson and L. Taylor. _____________
Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 3, January 2017 Special Session
Relating to: immunity from revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision for certain controlled substance offenses.
hist72063Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. hist72064Assembly Bill 3, January 2017 Special Session Read a third time.
The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 3, January 2017 Special Session?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 32; noes, 1; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Erpenbach, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Harsdorf, Johnson, Kapenga, Larson, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Miller, Moulton, Olsen, Petrowski, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Shilling, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Vinehout, Vukmir, Wanggaard and Wirch - 32.
Noes - Senator Nass - 1.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session
Relating to: prevention and control of, emergency and involuntary commitment for, and treatment programs and services for drug dependence.
hist72077Senator Fitzgerald moved that Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session be rejected. The question was: Rejection of Senate Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 20; noes, 13; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Cowles, Craig, Darling, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Harsdorf, Kapenga, Lasee, LeMahieu, Marklein, Moulton, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Testin, Tiffany, Vukmir and Wanggaard - 20.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Johnson, Larson, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout and Wirch - 13.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Rejected.
hist72079Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
hist72081Assembly Bill 3, January 2017 Special Session hist72082Assembly Bill 5, January 2017 Special Session Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Tiffany, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Justin Schroepfer. Justin was a 24 year old resident of Antigo who gave his life to save struggling swimmers off the coast of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. Justin is being honored for his sacrifice by the State Assembly today as a Hometown Hero.
Senator Vukmir, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the 242nd birthday of the U.S. Navy on June 15. She also adjourned in honor of all who serve and have served in the U.S. Army, particularly her son, Nicholas, who currently serves, and Senators Fitzgerald, Petrowski and Wirch.
Senator Miller, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the 50th anniversary of the unanimous decision of the US Supreme Court in the case of Loving vs Virginia which held, in words of Chief Justice Earl Warren, that "Under our Constitution, the freedom to marry, or not marry, a person of another race reside with the individual, and cannot be infringed by the State." At the time of the decision in 1967, 16 states had laws that prohibited members of the white race from marrying a non-white. In most of these states, an interracial marriage that was legal in another state was void in the state with the interracial prohibition and children of such a union were officially bastards. This Supreme Court Loving decision is person to Senator Miller and his wife, who is a second generation Japanese-American. They married in 1968 while he was an Air Force pilot training in Selma, Alabama. Alabama was one of those states that prohibited intermarriage between whites and non-whites. They were grateful then for the decision one year earlier that made their marriage legal in Alabama. They are grateful today that freedom to marry the person you love is the law of our nation.
Senator Craig, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his parents, William and Carol Craig, who were married on June 14, 1969.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his father-in-law, John J. Mizer, on the 29th anniversary of his passing. A Korean War veteran, forward observer and bronze star recipient, his passing on Flag Day 1988 was synonymous with his love of country and family.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jeffery Van Koningsveld, a friend from childhood who passed away this week. He was
active in the Racine community supporting high school and youth sports activities. Jeff also served as the Racine County Democratic Chair. Although they did not always agree politically, he is a friend that will be missed by many.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her mother, Lena J. Taylor, whose birthday was June 9'".
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Graduates from Schools in her district: Glendale Middle School, Milwaukee Scholars Middle School, Assata and the Milwaukee Seventh Day Adventist School.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the newly dedicated Glendale Veterans Memorial.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Glendale Middle School students for their national recognition of their green project.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Wilbert Taylor and all fathers for Father’s Day.
Senator Stroebel, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Flag Day.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his dad and all dads in honor of Father's Day.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the US Open at Erin Hills in Hartford, WI.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Representative Steve Scalise of Texas who along with two capital police officers - Agents David Bailey and Kristal Griner , a former staffer Matt Mika, and Zack Barth, a staffer for Representative Roger Williams were shot today in Virginia. The incident could have been much worse if not for the brave actions of the capital police officers. We pray for a speedy recovery for all of them.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Rice Lake Girls Softball Team, who this weekend won the WIAA Division II softball championship. During their championship run, they were able to complete two straight come-from-behind victories in order to win. And Senator Bewley wants to congratulate all of the players and coaches for their hard work, all while maintaining great sportsmanship, during the tournament.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all of the local high school athletic teams that competed at the state level this Spring, including: The Cumberland Boy's Baseball Team, Phillips Girls Softball Team, and the Rice Lake Boy's Golfing and Girls Soccer Teams.
Senator Petrowski, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ted Blazel, the Wisconsin Senate Sergeant at Arms, in honor of his birthday.
Senator Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Dylan Steffen, a popular bar tender on Milwaukee's south side. Dylan was killed in the Third Senate District during an apparent armed robbery. He will be missed by our community, and Senator Carpenter extends condolences to his family.
Senate Sergeant at Arms Ted Blaze, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his mother, Mary Kay Blazel, for her love, support and dedication to her family and in honor of her upcoming 75th birthday.
Senate Sergeant at Arms Ted Blaze, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his wife Hanna in celebration of our 20th wedding anniversary, June 28th
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Adjournment
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that the January 2017 Special Session of the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Adjourned.
5:38 P.M.
