SJR52: Joint Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 52

November 15, 2005 - Introduced by Senators Kanavas, A. Lasee, Cowles and Roessler, cosponsored by Representatives Davis, Vos, Towns, Nischke and Berceau. Referred to Committee on Job Creation, Economic Development and Consumer Affairs.

SJR52,1,3 Relating to: supporting the creation of a compact with the states of Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota for the purpose of pooling resources to attract biotechnology research.

SJR52,1,5 Whereas, the biotechnology industry has created a very competitive market for states that want this type of research done within their respective borders; and

SJR52,1,8 Whereas, midwestern states have a difficult time competing against states such as California that has bonded $3 billion for research through the public ratification of proposition 71 in 2004; and

SJR52,1,11 Whereas, the midwestern institutions of higher learning, as well as established research companies, can compete and lead the nation in research if financial tools are available, and the cross-state political environment is cohesive; and

SJR52,1,14 Whereas, creating a compact with neighboring states will ensure that existing and new businesses know that the Midwest can compete for research dollars and spin-off company relocation; and

SJR52,2,3 Whereas, said companies know that the midwestern states are open for business and will work to be competitive with states, such as California, and nations; now, therefore, be it

SJR52,2,7 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature asks the governor of the state of Wisconsin to work with the governors of the midwestern states to pool resources in an effort to compete for more biotechnology research; and, be it further

SJR52,2,10 Resolved, That the governor of the state of Wisconsin should work to solidify a compact with the states of Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota for the purpose of pooling resources to attract biotechnology research; and, be it further

SJR52,2,15 Resolved, That the governor of the state of Wisconsin is urged to bring political leaders, top university officials, and business leaders from the aforementioned midwestern states to initiate a dialogue on how these states can compete for biotechnology start-up business, business retention, and business expansion; and, be it further

SJR52,2,17 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall send a copy of this joint resolution to the governors of the states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

SJR52,2,18 (End)