Senate Bill 117
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.
hist165407Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the rules be suspended and the bill be given its third reading. Read a third time and passed.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills
Assembly Bill 55
Relating to: penalties for reckless driving and providing a penalty.
hist165414Senator 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: Concurrence of Assembly Bill 55?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 30; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Testin, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 30.
Noes - Senators Hesselbein and Larson - 2.
Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Concurred in.
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants.
hist165418Senator 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 94
Relating to: eliminating certain exceptions established for Pleasant Prairie Tax Incremental District Number 2.
hist165422Senator 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 Resolution 2
Relating to: the senate rules.
hist165427The question was: Adoption of Senate Resolution 2? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Madison women's hockey team on winning the 2023 NCAA Division I Women's Hockey National Championship.
hist165428The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 26? Adopted.
Senate Joint Resolution 32
Relating to: proclaiming April 2023 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin.
hist165429The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 32? Adopted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: honoring and commending the National Wild Turkey Federation upon its 50th anniversary.
hist165430The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 26? Concurred in.
Assembly Joint Resolution 28
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Governor Anthony S. Earl.
hist165432The question was: Concurrence of Assembly Joint Resolution 28? Concurred in by unanimous rising vote.
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 Mark Modory, who recently passed away in Kenosha. He was a community activist, worked at the Shalom Center helping the homeless, and he served in local government between the City Council and the County Board for fifteen years. He was a wonderful individual, and I’d like to adjourn in his honor.
Senator Agard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Dr. James Skibo, a wonderful community member, a generous teacher, and a brilliant archaeologist. Dr. Skibo passed last Friday morning in what is a tragic loss for our community. Wisconsin was lucky to welcome Dr. Skibo back to our community in 2021 to serve as our state archeologist after a decorated 27 years teaching at Illinois State University. During his time as state archeologist, Dr. Skibo was part of the historic dive team which uncovered a 3,000-year-old canoe from Lake Mendota, now one of Wisconsin’s great historical treasures. Dr. Skibo is remembered by the archaeology community for all that he brought to the table, from his gusto to his endless curiosity, brilliance, and humor. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Becky, and their children, Matthew and Sadie. Please join Senator Agard in honoring the great life and work of Dr. James Skibo.
Senator Quinn, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron Police Office Hunter Scheel who were killed in the line of duty on April 8, 2023, in Barron County. We mourn their passing and honor their memory and service to the State of Wisconsin.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Wisconsin’s State Archaeologist, Dr. James Skibo, who passed away last week during a dive preparing for the upcoming maritime archaeology session. Jim joined the Wisconsin Historical Society in 2021, and oversaw Wisconsin’s 36,000 archaeological sites. He was instrumental in the recovery of two historic canoes, 1,200 and 3,000 years old respectively. Jim’s passion and enthusiasm reverberated throughout the state. An explorer at heart, Jim traveled Wisconsin on a mission to democratize archaeology, and he loved to tell the stories of the past through the lens of the archaeological record left behind. He truly was the “People’s Archaeologist,” as he often referred to himself. His passion for the field and for the importance of uncovering, preserving and sharing history was inspirational to us all and he will be deeply missed by so many. Please keep Jim’s wife and his children Matt & Sadie and the Wisconsin Historical Society family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Officer Emily Breidenbach (32) of Chetek Police Department and Officer Hunter Scheel (23) of the Cameron Police Department who were killed on April 8th while serving a warrant on a traffic stop.
Senator Smith, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, the main sponsor of Ellsworth’s annual Cheese Curd Festival. The Cheese Curd Festival was recently named one of the ten best specialty food festivals in the United States in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice contest. The festival attracts tens of thousands to the area, not only for cheese curds, but for a celebration of all dairy products. Senator Smith is proud to represent the Cheese Curd Capitol of Wisconsin in the State Senate and recognize the hard work and dedication that Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery puts into the festival every June.
Senator Jagler, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of former City of Watertown Mayor John David, who passed away earlier this month
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, who turned Milwaukee pink and green.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Milwaukee’s Rufus King High School Cheerleaders. Congratulations to the Rufus King International High School Varsity Cheer Team for winning State in Non-Tumble and 2nd place in Cheer Dance. The team brought home two trophies. Kudos to the awesome coaches, who have worked tirelessly to get the Cheer Team competition ready. This was a Cheer Team with brand new coaches and 99% rookies. And, yes, they made history.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Robert Thomas. Entrepreneur and Milwaukee Community Journal co-founder and Associate Publisher Robert Joseph Thomas passed away Wednesday. He was 86. Previously named Milwaukee Businessman of the Year, Thomas created a number of businesses, employed hundreds of Milwaukeeans, and broke ground as a Black business owner, paving the way for so many others.
Senator Hutton, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Bob Dennik, a terrific community leader, who recently passed away unexpectedly.
Senator Hutton, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of retiring Elm Grove Village President, Neil Palmer. Senator Hutton wishes him all the best in his retirement.
