Messaged.
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Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 132
Relating to: immunization-related mail.
hist140345Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and concurred in.
Senator Larson, with unanimous consent, asked to be recorded as voting “No” on the question of concurrence in Assembly Bill 132.
Assembly Bill 190
Relating to: the responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and disclosure of employment files when recruiting former or current officers.
hist140349Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 220
Relating to: providing information about educational options offered in a school district.
hist140353Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 300
Relating to: deadlines for certain Public Service Commission actions after a water public utility application for certificate of authority or approval of lead service line financial assistance is filed.
hist140357Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and concurred in.
Assembly Bill 302
Relating to: meter installation or replacement projects by water utilities.
hist140361Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and concurred in.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Consideration of resolutions and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading
Senate Joint Resolution 63
Relating to: public policy regarding plans that establish state legislative districts.
hist140436Senator LeMahieu moved that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 63 be rejected. The question was: Rejection of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 63?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jagler, Kapenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 19.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting - Senators Jacque and Kooyenga - 2.
Rejected.
hist140437The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 63? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jagler, Kapenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 19.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting - Senators Jacque and Kooyenga - 2.
Adopted.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Announcements, Adjournment Honors, and Remarks Under Special Privilege
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Bernard “Buzz” Englund and his brave fight against cancer.
Senator Erpenbach, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Tryg Knutson who retired this month after 34 years of service to the Wisconsin Legislature. He is an incredible friend and colleague and will be greatly missed.
Senator Jagler, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his wife Heidi Jagler and their 30th wedding anniversary today.
Senator Pfaff, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Linda DeGarmo and the caring, loving community of Chaseburg, Wisconsin. Linda and her husband Marv lost their daughter Tammy to leukemia, and with all of her hardwork, Linda was awarded one of the highest awards from the American Cancer Society, the St. George Award. Linda and the community of Chaseburg raised over $1 million dollars over the last few years.
Senator Roth, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ambassador Hsiao’s visit to the State Capitol. Senator Roth announced the formation of a bipartisan Taiwan Friendship Caucus in our legislature. Earlier this year, this body along with the Assembly, by resolution, reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening and deepening the ties between Wisconsin and Taiwan. It is reassuring to know that one of our largest trading partners shares the same values of freedom, rule of law, and prosperity as we do in Wisconsin. The Friendship Caucus will further demonstrate our shared commitment to those values and promote a closer partnership between Taiwan and Wisconsin. On September 29th, the Taiwan Friendship Caucus will be joined by Taiwan Ambassador to the United States Bi-khim Hsiao for its inaugural event.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Tom Spiro, who lost his battle with cancer.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the US Ryder Cup team and their dominate performance over the weekend. They were led by Captain Steve Stricker, a Wisconsin native.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his brother Doug’s birthday today.
Senator Bradley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Senator André Jacque and wish him well in his recovery.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of insurance month to encourage people to get life insurance.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Myra Holland, who passed away in July.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of President Barack Obama, who is breaking ground on his Presidential Library on the Southside of Chicago.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the sports capital of the world, Wisconsin. The Bucks won the NBA Championship, the Brewers won the National League Central Division Title, the Ryder Cup, and the Packers with the last second win on Sunday.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all the volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel that give their time for our local communities.
