Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Confirmed.
PRINCE, DR. JOAN
Of Milwaukee, as a Congressional District 4 Representative on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2030.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senators Nass and Tomczyk - 2.
Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Confirmed.
STATON, JENNIFER
Of Kenosha, as a Non-Traditional Student Representative on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senators Nass and Tomczyk - 2.
Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Confirmed.
WEATHERLY, KYLE M.
Of Milwaukee, as a Congressional District 4 Representative on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Kapenga, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senators Nass and Tomczyk - 2.
Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Confirmed.
hist179360Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that Assembly Bill 133 be withdrawn from the committee on Senate Organization and taken up at this time. Senator Testin, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate stand informal.
Assembly Bill 133
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits.
hist179363Senator 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 133?
The ayes and noes were required and the vote was: ayes, 31; noes, 2; absent or not voting, 0; as follows:
Ayes - Senators Agard, Ballweg, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Carpenter, Cowles, Felzkowski, Feyen, Hesselbein, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, James, L. Johnson, Knodl, Larson, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Pfaff, Quinn, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Stafsholt, Stroebel, Taylor, Testin, Wanggaard, Wimberger and Wirch - 31.
Noes - Senators Kapenga and Tomczyk - 2.
Absent or not voting - None - 0.
Concurred in.
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 Carpenter, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Acting Chief Clerk, Rick Champagne, on the wonderful job he has done.
Senator Knodl, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of his daughter Taylir, who had a baby, Harper Ann Gottschlich, this morning during the floor session at 11:42am.
Senator Taylor, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of a state and national faith leader, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels of Holy Redeemer institutional church of god in Christ. Bishop Daniels, with comprised the best of the secular and non-secular worlds, merged his faith and love of God with his drive to see the people of their community succeed and was a General Board Member and Prelate, Wisconsin First Jurisdiction. Bishop Daniels was a visionary who sought to create a space of opportunity and empowerment for marginalized communities and residents. Members of all political parties recognized the value of working with Bishop Daniels as he created senior housing, spearheaded the opening of a boys and girls club, established both a middle and high school, opened a medical clinic inside Holy Redeemer Church, and founded the first institute for the preservation of African-American art and music. Most importantly, he was a man who led by example, embraced all, offered counsel, support, and served as a moral compass on issues simple and complex.
Senator Johnson, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Prince Rashon McCree and Krause Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Milwaukee.
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Wonewoc-Center Girls Volleyball Team on winning the Division 4 State Championship. In both the semifinals and championship games Wonewoc-Center was down 2 sets, but rallied to win the final 3 sets. Never give up!
Senator Marklein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Lancaster Girls Cross Country Team on winning the Division 3 State Championship. This is Lancaster’s third state championship!
Senator Pfaff, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the student athletes from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse men’s football team had an undefeated conference season. They are 9-1 overall. They won their 35th conference title in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They host their first home NCAA football playoff game this Saturday. The first home game since 2006.
Senator Pfaff, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of University of Wisconsin – La Crosse women’s soccer team. They have advanced to the sweet sixteen.
Senator Pfaff, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the La Crosse Aquinas Blugolds who are playing in the state football championship this Thursday. They are trying to win their third straight Division 5 football championship.
Senator Hutton, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Brookfield East High School Principal Andrew Farley, who was just named the 2024 National Principal of the Year for the entire country.
Senator Hesselbein, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Senator Larson, who celebrated a birthday last week, and Senator Wirch, who is celebrating a birthday this week.
Senator Bradley, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of Afa, the wild Samoan, who turns 80 next week.
Senator Ballweg, with unanimous consent, asked that the Senate adjourn in honor of the Lodi High School Football Team who will be playing in the Division 4 State Championship on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She wishes them luck at their game and congratulates the team on their very successful 2023 season.
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Adjournment
Senator LeMahieu, with unanimous consent, asked that the 2023 Regular Session of the Senate stand adjourned until Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Adjourned.
4:22 P.M.
