Speaker Vos in the chair.
Representative August asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
The prayer was offered by Pastor Ben Zuberbier of Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus.
Representative Sapik led the membership in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
The roll was taken.
The result follows:
Present - Representatives Allen, C. Anderson, J. Anderson, Andraca, Armstrong, August, Baldeh, Bare, Behnke, Billings, Binsfeld, Bodden, Born, Brandtjen, Brooks, Cabrera, Callahan, Clancy, Conley, Considine, Dallman, Dittrich, Donovan, Doyle, Drake, Duchow, Edming, Emerson, Goeben, Goyke, Green, Gundrum, Gustafson, Haywood, Hong, Hurd, Jacobson, Joers, S. Johnson, Katsma, Kitchens, Krug, Kurtz, Macco, Madison, Magnafici, Maxey, McGuire, Melotik, Michalski, Moore Omokunde, Moses, Murphy, Mursau, Myers, Nedweski, Neubauer, Neylon, Novak, O'Connor, Ohnstad, Oldenburg, Ortiz-Velez, Palmeri, Penterman, Petersen, Petryk, Plumer, Pronschinske, Ratcliff, Rettinger, Riemer, Rodriguez, Rozar, Sapik, Schmidt, Schraa, Schutt, Shankland, Shelton, Sinicki, Snodgrass, Snyder, Sortwell, Spiros, Steffen, Stubbs, Subeck, Summerfield, Swearingen, Tittl, Tranel, Tusler, VanderMeer, Vining, Wichgers, Wittke, Zimmerman and Speaker Vos - 99.
Absent with leave - None.
Vacancies - None.
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Leaves of Absence
Representative Subeck asked unanimous consent for a leave of absence for part of today's session for Representative Myers. Granted.
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Special Guests
Representative Michalski introduced Hometown Hero Award recipient Fire Chief David Kastenholz, recognized for his 40+ years of service with the Elm Grove Fire Department. Chief Kastenholz addressed the members from the rostrum.
Representative Neubauer introduced Hometown Hero Award recipient Linda Boyle, recognized for her dedication to the people of Racine through the Racine Interfaith Coalition. Ms. Boyle addressed the members from the rostrum.
Representative Vining introduced Hometown Hero Award recipient Antonio Gibilian, recognized for his dedication to the academic success of the Nathan Hale High School wrestling team. Mr. Gibilian addressed the members from the rostrum.
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Amendments Offered
hist189939Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 102 offered by Representative Edming. hist189931Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 1078 offered by Representative Summerfield. _____________
Introduction and Reference of Proposals
Read first time and referred:
Relating to: recognizing September 25, 2024 as See You at the Pole Day in the state of Wisconsin.
By Representatives Allen, Rettinger, O'Connor, Rozar, Schmidt and Penterman.
Relating to: celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States.
By Representatives Vos, Murphy and Doyle; cosponsored by Senator Quinn.
Relating to: proclaiming May 17, 18, and 19, 2024, Syttende Mai Weekend.
By Representatives Jacobson, Oldenburg, J. Anderson, Armstrong, Baldeh, Bare, Drake, Emerson, Joers, O'Connor, Ohnstad, Ratcliff and Sinicki; cosponsored by Senators Spreitzer, Pfaff, Agard, Larson, Roys and Wirch.
Relating to: honoring the service of former Wisconsin State Senator Lena C. Taylor.
By Representatives Haywood, Vos and Drake; cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard and L. Johnson.
Relating to: revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: agricultural producer security council membership (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: renaming Lincoln County Correctional Institution Lincoln Correctional Institution (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Corrections).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: contributions by protective occupation participants and separation from service for retirement benefits under the Wisconsin Retirement System (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Employee Trust Funds).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: updating an obsolete reference to the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; eliminating an obsolete provision in the Wisconsin Consumer Act; updating a cross-reference to a federal law definition of high-cost mortgage; information included on a notary public's stamp and clarifying terminology and removing statutory duplication relating to notaries public (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Financial Institutions).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: degree requirements for certain local health officers; admissions authorized by counties to mental health institutes; and eliminating references to defunct regional long-term care advisory committees (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Health Services).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories division administrator (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Justice).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: administration of well drilling, heat exchange drilling, and pump installing examinations (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Natural Resources).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: requirements for school breakfast reimbursement and repealing a teaching license requirement (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Public Instruction).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: the Council on Veterans Programs; county veterans service offices; repealing expired programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs; mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder; and celebration of Memorial Day (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Veterans Affairs).
By Law Revision Committee
Relating to: eliminating an obsolete provision relating to the state treasurer (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the State Treasurer).
By Law Revision Committee
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Committee Reports
The committee on Children and Families reports and recommends:
Assembly Bill 1056
