5:46 P.M.
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In the Chair
Senate President Roth in the chair.
6:07 P.M.
hist109750Senator Feyen, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time.
The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 59?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 19; noes, 14; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bernier, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Jacque, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Testin, Tiffany and Wanggaard - 19.
Noes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Johnson, Larson, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 14.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Adopted.
Senator Fitzgerald, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Motions may be offered
Senator Smith moved that Senate Bill 474 be withdrawn from the committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry and be taken up at this time.
Senate Bill 474
Relating to: chronic wasting disease testing and making an appropriation.
hist109867The question was: Shall Senate Bill 474 be withdrawn from the committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry and take up at this time? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 14; noes, 19; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bewley, Carpenter, Erpenbach, Hansen, Johnson, Larson, Miller, Ringhand, Risser, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, L. Taylor and Wirch - 14.
Noes - Senators Bernier, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Jacque, Kapenga, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Olsen, Petrowski, Roth, Stroebel, Testin, Tiffany and Wanggaard - 19.
Absent or not voting – None - 0.
Refused to withdraw.
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Consideration of resolutions and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading
Senate Joint Resolution 55
Relating to: celebrating Wisconsin's history of sports excellence through recognizing the three most recent MVPs and proclaiming December 1 to December 7, 2019, as MVP Week in Wisconsin.
hist109755The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 55? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 65
Relating to: honoring Bishop Donald J. Hying.
hist109759The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 65? Adopted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 59
Relating to: commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019.
hist109760The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 59? Concurred in.
Senator Fitzgerald, 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 Shilling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor and memory of her dad’s birthday—November 10th. He would have been 77. He would have been 77, except at the age of 50, on his death certificate his cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds—multiple gunshot wounds. We have the opportunity to take up two bills the Governor has called us to do in the special session. This takes courage. It takes courage to talk about this. Senator Shilling has the courage to do it. She has had the courage to do it since 1993. She asks you to have the courage to have this discussion not just for her family, but for the families that you all represent that have to deal with the tragedy of gun violence in their lives. The families that have to understand what a new normal looks like when their loved one is not at the Thanksgiving table, when their loved one is not at the birthday party, when their loved one is not at the birth of their grandchild. Senator Shilling will continue to adjourn in memory of those victims, some may be from her district and some may be from yours. We pray that we do not have another mass shooting in this state or in this country. It takes courage to talk about these issues. These are issues that 80% of the public is asking us to do something about—80%. So she adjourns in memory of her dad’s 77th birthday. A man who worked in this building in the ‘70s and was proud. He worked for Vel Philips. He worked for Marty Schreiber. He worked for President Jimmy Carter. He worked for Senator Ted Kennedy. That’s where Senator Shilling got the political bug. He taught her sisters and her about public service and how to pack the car super efficiently with lots of suitcases when we went on vacation—it was like Tetris. He taught them the importance of journaling when we go on vacation, to ask interesting questions, and learn things. She passed that onto her kids. They write a journal about where we go and what we see in South Dakota. He had a great sense of humor and loved a great practical joke. So Senator Shilling adjourns in celebration and memory of her father who would have turned 77, but yet she adjourns in the hopes that we have the courage to do the right thing and have a discussion on an issue that is permeating this country.
Senator Hansen, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his wife, Jane, as they celebrate their 48th anniversary on November 6th. She is the love of his life and the greatest political wife ever..
Senator Johnson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of sisters A’Lisa Zhane Gee, age 6, mea Nevaeh Gee, age 4, and their cousin Drevyze Raford, age 10. They are all victims of a hit and run in Milwaukee. Sisters A’Lisa and Amea dies as a result of the injuries.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Hattie Mae Mayfied of Racine, who passed away on August 30, 2019. Hattie Mayfield grew up down South, along the banks of the Mississippi River. She was a mother to six and a grandmother to many, including her own grandchildren and those she met throughout her life and considered family. She loved her big family, and her favorite way to show that love was through cooking. Growing up, Hattie’s mother spent a lot of time cooking for their community and church, and Hattie followed in her footsteps, sharing her gift with not just her family but the community, as well. Her specialties were cornbread, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and peach cobbler. Hattie took pride in her work and believed, “If you’re going to make something, make it right.” Hattie Mayfield gave back to the community in other ways, as well. For many years, she organized a Back to School event at Zoe Ministries, where kids could get haircuts and stock up on school clothes and supplies. She organized her last event shortly before she passed. While Hattie Mae Mayfield will be missed, her spirit will continue to feed Racine, and her legacy will live on through the family she leaves behind.
Senator Larson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ryan Clancy of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who broke the Guinness World Record for consecutive hours playing Pinball. Between Novembe1st and November 2nd, Ryan played Pinball for 30 consecutive hours to benefit Children’s Wisconsin, where his son was successfully treated for kidney failure.
Senator Stroebel, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jack Janik, a business owner, community servant and proud patriot. Mr. Janik was the president of the National Flag Day Foundation and was instrumental in organizing the annual parade and ceremony in Waubeka, the birthplace of Flag Day. He was also instrumental in the purchase and development of the Americanism Center.
Senator Bewley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her son-in-law John Och, who has returned to the US after serving in Iraq. He was in the Kandahar region, mostly in Kabul – but he didn’t serve in the armed forces, he worked for the State Department. He is home safe now with his wife, the Senator’s youngest daughter, Claire and their 2 little girls, Josephine and Eleanor. The entire family will move to his new assignment in Cape Town, South Africa in a few months. Senator Bewley wanted to thank him and the many American civilians who serve their country in dangerous parts of the world every day in the State Department, Department of Defense, and many other federal agencies.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all of you for being involved in the sex trafficking bills that we have been working on for years.
Senator Darling, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Jim Ott for all of the work he has done on drunk driving.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her brother and uncle, whose birthdays were yesterday, November 4 and her son, whose birthday is November 10.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of her family member Mildred Harpole, who died on October 24th. Mildred was born in the tumultuous early 1930’s and came of age in a time, when the nation was struggling to define itself, and questions of equality, segregation and opportunities for African-Americans, were obstructed at every turn. Mildred’s world view was shaped by these experiences and she positioned herself to make a difference in the area of civil rights, earning three college degrees, and becoming the first African-American woman in Milwaukee, to earn a Law Degree. Mildred and her husband Ruben, have spent their lives championing the causes of education, equality, and access for African-American people. As an educator, in the throes of Brown v. Board of Education and school boycotts in Milwaukee, Mildred helped found Freedom Schools across the city, which operated so that area children would not miss their education during the boycotts for school integration. Mrs. Harpole, who was also a lifelong advocate for racial housing equality and a Director with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, chair the Harambee Health Center (now known as the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center) and was the administrator of the Harambee Community School. And finally, Mildred Harpole, who along with her husband, established a scholarship to encourage African Americans, particularly males, to become teachers, helped launch 50 community centers and programs.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of 6-year-old A’Lisa “Lisa” Gee, who died as a result of a hit-and-run accident in Milwaukee on October 24th, that involved A’Lisa, Amea Gee and their cousin, Drevyze Rayford. Four-year-old Amea Gee, passed away several days later, as a result of injuries she sustained, in the same incident. These two children were laid to rest on yesterday, November 4th. The Milwaukee community showed up in the hundreds to support the family of these little girls, whose young lives ended before they could really get started. Instead of graduation and proms, there family gathered to bury them. Senator Taylor adjourned in the hopes that as legislators, we will continue to enact laws that addresses the challenges caused by reckless drivers and that increases the safety of all children.
Senator Olsen, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Dennis Valstad, who passed away this summer.
Senator Bernier, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the one year anniversary of the Girl Scout Troop 3055 accident. Sara Jo, Haylee, Autumn and Jayna lost their lives, and Madalyn was injured.
Senator Ringhand, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Lucas Stephenson, a 2019 Brodhead high school graduate and the son of Meggan and Al Foesch, started basic training at Fort Benning Georgia on Friday, August 2nd. He had his turning green ceremony on October 5th and received the Army patch officially becoming a United States Army Soldier. He continued his advanced individual training at Fort Benning and will be participating in the turning blue ceremony on Thursday, November 7th where he will receive his blue cord to signify that he is now an infantryman. He will graduate on Friday, November 8th and leave that day for his first duty station at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Brian Serdynski of the Union Grove Yorkville Fire Department. He suffered a medical issue on scene of a Rescue call for service. Brian leaves a wife and three young children behind. He will be missed but not forgotten!
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his father, Lt. Col. Herluf Wanggaard and every other service member who has served and is currently serving in all branches of America’s armed services, respecting celebration of Veteran’s days!
Senator Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of all veterans, reminding everyone that Monday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day.
Senator Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Mahud Villalaz, the victim of an acid attack in Milwaukee on Friday, November 1st.
Senator Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Catholic Coalition for Migrants and Refugees Group that recently toured the U.S./Mexico border.
Senator Petrowski, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Senator Walter John Chilsen, who served the State Senate from 1967 to 1991. Senator Chilsen passed away on December 25, 2018 at the age of 95. His beloved wife of 65 years, Rose, passed away 100 days later on April 4, 2019. Senator Chilsen was honored by the Senate today when Senate Joint Resolution 4 was adopted, followed by a reception in the Senate Parlor. Members of his family that attended today’s session were Jon Chilsen, Garrett Scheffen, Anna Straub, Molly Straub, Kris Chilsen and Bill Rundle, Margaret Chilsen and Troy Mellen, Liz Chilsen, Peter Chilsen, Jackie (Chilsen) and Brian Monpetit, Paul Chilsen, Anfinn Chilsen, Paula and Richard Barnes, and Julie Scesniak. Those who were unable to attend were Patricia Chilsen, Matt Chilsen, Tammie Chilsen, Joe Straub, and Jacquelynn Evans.
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Adjournment
Senator Fitzgerald moved that the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, November 7, 2019.
The question was: Shall the Senate stand adjourned?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 27; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 6; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Bernier, Bewley, Carpenter, Cowles, Craig, Darling, Feyen, Fitzgerald, Hansen, Jacque, Johnson, Kooyenga, LeMahieu, Miller, Nass, Olsen, Ringhand, Risser, Roth, Schachtner, Shilling, Smith, Taylor, Testin, Tiffany, Wanggaard and Wirch- 27.
Noes - None - 0.
Absent or not voting – Erpenbach, Kapenga, Larson, Marklein, Petrowski and Stroebel - 6.
Adjourned.
8:05 P.M.
