Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2023-24 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds.
hist177327Senator 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 555?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - None - 0.
Absent or not voting - Senators L. Johnson and Testin - 2.
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 36
Relating to: a time limit for processing sexual assault kits.
hist177349Senator 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 394
Relating to: a driver education grant program.
hist177353Senator 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 394?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 29; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 29.
Noes - Senators Felzkowski and Nass - 2.
Absent or not voting - Senators L. Johnson and Testin - 2.
Concurred in.
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that all action be immediately messaged to the Assembly:
Messaged.
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Motions may be offered
hist177355Senator Smith moved that Senate Bill 548 be withdrawn from the committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection. Senate Bill 548
Relating to: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual requirements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
The question was: Shall Senate Bill 548 be withdrawn from the committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection?
The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 10; noes, 21; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Carpenter, Hesselbein, Larson, Pfaff, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Taylor and Wirch - 10.
Noes - Senators Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, Kapenga, Knodl, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Quinn, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Tomczyk, Wanggaard and Wimberger - 21.
Absent or not voting - Senators L. Johnson and Testin - 2.
Refused to withdraw.
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Consideration of resolutions and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading
Senate Joint Resolution 81
Relating to: commemorating November 7, 2023, as Victims of Communism Memorial Day.
hist177358The question was: Adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 81? The ayes and noes were demanded and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 0; absent or not voting, 2; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - None - 0.
Absent or not voting - Senators L. Johnson and Testin - 2.
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 Agard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the life of Cottage Grove Volunteer Firefighter, Gavin Thomas Wendricks, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on October 28th. Gavin lived for only 20 years, but it is clear he had a monumental impact on the lives of his friends, family, and community, and he will be missed dearly. Gavin fulfilled his life-long dream of joining his local fire department in April of 2022 where his father, Paul, has served as a firefighter for over 20 years. From a young age, Gavin grew up watching his father’s public service with pride and vowed to follow in his footsteps as soon as he was old enough. Gavin was also passionate about the skilled trades, having graduated from Monona Grove High School in 2021 as a welder with the Dane County Youth Apprenticeship program. After high school, Gavin worked as a welder and heavy equipment operator, and recently obtained his commercial drivers license to become a grain hauler for ALCIVIA. He loved playing baseball. Senator Agard is so grateful for his service to their community.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Officer Anthony Schiro. Officer Schiro was in the US Navy, worked with the Wisconsin State Patrol and worked with the Racine Police Department for more than 25 years. Back in the day, Officer Schiro and his K9 officer Jolan were a prominent crime fighting duo in the community. Officer Schiro passed away earlier this week. He will be missed.
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Union Grove boys soccer team. This was their first time at the state tournament and on November 4th, they won their first WIAA Division II state title. Go Broncos!
Senator Wanggaard, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Shoreland Lutheran Pacers of Somers who clinched the Division 4 boys soccer state title for the second time. Job well done.
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