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 96
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging.
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Senator Hesselbein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate recess.
2:42 P.M.
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Recess
3:04 P.M.
The Senate reconvened.
Senate President Kapenga in the chair.
hist183760The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 791? Adopted.
hist183761The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 791? Adopted.
hist183762The question was: Adoption of Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 791? Adopted.
hist183764Senator 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 791?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 30; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 30.
Noes - Senators Cowles and Nass - 2.
Absent or not voting - Senator Taylor - 1.
Passed.
Senate Bill 792
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation.
hist183768Senator 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 792?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 30; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 1; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Testin, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 30.
Noes - Senators Cowles and Nass - 2.
Absent or not voting - Senator Taylor - 1.
Passed.
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 Agard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Antwon and Legend Sims, who tragically lost their lives last week.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Rory James Rudolf, who was born on December 27, 2023 at 11:15pm to his parents Jamey Engels and Ryan Rudolf. Importantly, Rory is already a Packer fan in spite of his father’s allegiance to the Bears. More importantly, he is the first grandson of Tom and Judi Engels. Tom Engels our own Senate Sargent at Arms. Welcome to being grandparents.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Senate Sargent at Arms, Tom Engel, who turns 60 this Friday, January 19th. Happy Birth-week!
Senator Pfaff, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl. Like many in Wisconsin, Senator Pfaff was saddened to hear of his recent passing. Senator Pfaff loved the man. He learned so much from Senator Kohl over the years. He is humbled to have known him and had the opportunity to serve on his staff. He left a lasting impact on all of us. Senator Pfaff was proud to travel the state with him, and he will never forget his visit to his family’s farm in northern La Crosse County. He was a mentor, a friend, and a proud representative of the people of Wisconsin. He truly believed in the people of this state. He was nobody’s Senator but ours. His leadership always put the people of Wisconsin first, and he will be missed.
Senator Wirch, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, who passed away on December 27, 2023.
Senator Spreitzer, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Darrah Chavey of Beloit, who recently passed away. Darrah was a professor at Beloit College, teaching mathematics and computer science. In addition to his work in math and computer science, Darrah and his wife Peggy were known for teaching ballroom dance at Beloit College, UW-Madison, and in the Beloit community. Darrah was known as an advocate for students. Darrah served as the long-time faculty advisor to the Beloit Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, Ballroom Club, and other student groups. Darrah was also an advocate for LGBTQ+ students and other marginalized groups, and never hesitated to use his role as a tenured professor to speak out on behalf of someone who needed that voice. Darrah Chavey will be deeply missed on campus and throughout the Beloit community. Senator Spreitzer is also thinking of Darrah’s children, grandchildren, and Peggy as they mourn his loss.
Senator Roys, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of what should have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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Adjournment
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Adjourned.
3:24 P.M.
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Messages from the Assembly
By Edward A. Blazel, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
