Senate President Kapenga in the chair.
hist143727The question was: Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 621? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 11; noes, 22; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith and Wirch - 11.
Noes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 22.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Refused to adopt.
hist143728The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 621? Adopted.
hist143744Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage of Senate Bill 621?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Passed.
Senate Bill 622
Relating to: congressional redistricting.
hist143737The question was: Adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 622? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 11; noes, 22; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith and Wirch - 11.
Noes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, L. Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 22.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Refused to adopt.
hist143745Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Passage of Senate Bill 622?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Passed.
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 Resolution 11
Relating to: castigating the Wisconsin Elections Commission for ignoring statutory requirements, for sidestepping the administrative rulemaking process, and for not following both the letter and intent of state statute.
Senator Roth moved rejection of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 11.
Senator LeMahieu raised the point of order that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 11 was not germane, pursuant to Senate Rule 50 (6)(b). The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.
hist143748Senator Larson appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was: Shall the Decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
The Decision of the Chair stands as the judgment of the Senate.
hist143756The question was: Adoption of Senate Resolution 11? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 21; noes, 12; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Ballweg, Bernier, Bradley, Cowles, Darling, Felzkowski, Feyen, Jacque, Jagler, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Petrowski, Roth, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Noes - Senators Agard, Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Johnson, Larson, Pfaff, Ringhand, Roys, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 12.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 73
Relating to: honoring the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives on August 26, 2021.
hist143757The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 73? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 74
Relating to: observing November 11, 2021, as Veterans Day and honoring all veterans who have served our state and country.
hist143758The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 74? 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 Jacque, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his wife, Renée, his six kids, his family and friends, and everyone who has helped him along this past several weeks, especially the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapist, occupational therapists, CNAs, and all the medical facility staff that have assisted him in his recovery. Senator Jacque would like to thank his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, his staff and his constituents.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all veterans living and deceased who have served our country to preserve our freedoms. Senator Wanggaard particularly wishes to honor his father, Lt. Col. Herluf Wanggaard, DDS who served in World War II and Korea with 28 years of service. In addition, Senator Wanggaard wishes to honor all his father’s siblings who served at time of war. Commander Lars Wanggaard, Captain George Wanggaard, Lieutenant Ellen Wanggaard, Lieutenant Dorothy Wanggaard. May all veterans be blessed.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his sister Gail Wanggaard who is celebrating her 75th birthday.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Chad Taylor of his staff, who is celebrating his 51st birth week today.
Senator Kooyenga, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his brother, Russ, who just finished his 4th tour in Iraq and set foot back on US soil today. Welcome back and job well done.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all the veterans all of our state and country.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the veterans of our state and her son, Isaiah, who is in the Army.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of a few birthdays. Her son, Isaiah Taylor, will be celebrating his 22nd birthday on November 10. Her brother, Jacques Taylor, will be celebrating his birthday on November 4, and Terence Ray will be celebrating his 60th birthday on November 12.
Senator Ballweg, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jesse Ramsey, resident of the 14th Senate District, Village of Westfield, and Senior at Westfield High School. Senator Ballweg appreciates his interest in public service and good government, as evidenced by his leadership as his class President and President of Student Council. She is happy to offer him the opportunity to “job shadow” today.
Senator Ballweg, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, 80 years ago, Senator Ballweg wants to recognize several citizens that came from the current 14th Senate District, serving on the USS Oklahoma on that day. Three brothers Malcolm, 22, LeRoy 21 and Randolph Barber 19, of New London, in Waupaca County. And today in Markesan, Green Lake County, her hometown, a remembrance ceremony and reinternment was held to honor Keefe R Connolly, 19. All of these sailors served on the USS Oklahoma. We honor their service to our country, appreciate the efforts of the Navy to identify these men and provide closure to their families as they have now returned home.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This month we honor the indigenous communities and their rich and diverse culture, history, and traditions. Native Americans have endured a painful history marked by unjust Federal policies and gross inequities. May we use this month to enrich our understanding of the important contributions Native Americans have made to our society and spread awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Native Americans have been deeply embedded into this nation and state’s land for centuries. Wisconsin is the proud home of 11 federally recognized tribes which include: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Forest County Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Nation, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Saint Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians. Senator Bewley is grateful that our state is dedicated to these sovereign nations and to increasing understanding through governmental relations. Just last week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Red Cliff Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa, unveiled our state’s first dual-language road sign signifying tribal boundaries. Senator Bewley is proud of our state for taking steps to advance equity and opportunity for indigenous peoples, and she looks forward to building a more equitable and inclusive future for our tribes. Senator Bewley hopes everyone can take some time this month to honor, appreciate, and learn more about our Native Tribes.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ted Schwartz, a 5th grader from Mineral Point Elementary School, who is here today with the Page for a Day Program.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ron Johnson, the father of Restorative Justice in the Madison area, who passed away recently.
