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Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Joint Committee on Finance
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act
of the 2005 legislature.
By Joint Committee on Finance, by request of Governor Jim Doyle.
February 09, 2005 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance.
March 9, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Appearances For
Douglas Keiser, Watertown — Watertown School District
Philip Sanborn, Whitewater — WEAC
Jani Collins, Marshall — Marshall Learning Center PK
Missy Schulenberg, Marshall — Marshall Early Learning
Center
Richard Helmick, Whitewater — Palmyra-Eagle Area School
Ted Toursnor, Milwaukee — School Breakfast Coalition
Barbara Rankin, Kenosha — Kenosha County Disability
Services Division
Barbara Rankin, Kenosha — Kenosha Volunteer Escort
Todd Gray, Appleton — Appleton School District
Lloyd McCabe, Waupun — Waupun School District
Ken Bates, Columbus — Columbus School District
John Haka, Stevens Point — Midwest Hardware Association
Rick Bennett, Waupun — Ace Hardware
Dave Riemer, Janesville — Harris Ace Hardware
Dave Warren, Milton — Davies Ace Hardware
Berta Griffin, Fort Atkinson — Head Start
Jill Ottow, Fort Atkinson — Jefferson County Literacy Council
Kristy Schuster, Randolph — Continental Manor - Randolph
and Beaver Dam Care Center
Kimberly Lane, Randolph — Continental Manor - Randolph,
Beaver Dam Care Center
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Roger Danielson, Waukesha — Waukesha School Board
Larry Anderson, Kansasville — Burlington School Board
Joe Gohagan, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Area Technical
College
Meg Gleason, Mequon — Headstart
Tina Johnson, Milwaukee — Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent
Schools
Hannah Gilbert, Shorewood — Youth ROC
Maya Mazol, Hubertus — Youth ROC
Jennifer Epps, Milwaukee — Youth ROC
Mel Wollenburg, Watertown — Schools
Hedy Eischeid, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Educ. Assoc.
Dianne Benner, Cambridge — Watertown Unified Schools
Sue Marten, Cedarburg — Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention &
Control Program
Jean Buschke, Beaver Dam — PAVE, Inc.
Cheryl Berg, Watertown
Gary Erdmann, Brookfield — Lad Lake, Inc.
Mike Augustson, Beaver Dam — Dr.
Michael Grajewski, Watertown — Dr., Family Medical Clinic
Dodge-Jefferson-Healthier Community Partnership
Ann Pausch-Gifford, Watertown
Anna-Lise Collins, Milwaukee — CBA Childcare Center
Jan Detrie, Watertown — Watertown Unified School District
Dave Schultz, Germantown — American Cancer Society
Debra Gatzke, Watertown — Dodge Jefferson Health County
Partnership
Lisa Perry Burckhardt, Jefferson
Tami Duran, Jefferson — Jefferson Co. Head Start
Appearances Against
Ronald Bieri, Mayville — Mayville School District Group
Jon Nedelcoff, Mayville — Mayville School District
Doris Hagemann, Mayville — Mayville Public Schools
Wendy Wellnitz, Mayville — Mayville Public Schools
James Buchen, Madison — WMC
Kimberly Lane, Randolp — Continental Manor - Randolph and
Beaver Dam Care Center
Kristy Schuster, Randolph — Continental Manor - Randolph
and Beaver Dam Care Center
David Schmidt, Waukesha — Waukesha Schools
Ernie Stetenfeld, Madison — AAA Wisconsin (on behalf of
TRUST Coalition)
John Schettle, Waupun
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Lynn Halase, Racine
Peter Thausten, Milwaukee — Dr.
Cindy Zietlow, Waupun — DOC Central Pharmacy
Tim Jensen, Waterloo — DOC Central Pharmacy
Lynette Hertel, Watertown — MATC - Watertown
Betsy Ebert, Reeseville — MATC - Watertown
Royce Edwards, North Fond du Lac — WPEC
Mike Zagelow, Edgerton
Mike Jacobs, Sun Prairie
Tim Parish, Waupun — Bureau of Health Services
Antonia Metheral, Cambridge — Exec. VP - ProHealth Care
Peter Geiss — Dr., Medical Director, Waukesha Health Care -
ProHealth Care
Thomas Luetzow, Waukesha — Dr., Waukesha County
Medical Society
Bob McCullough, Whitewater
Jay Fulkerson, Appleton — United Healthcare
Nancy Bowens, Neenah
Appearances for Information Only
John Bardenwerper, Watertown — Health & Wellness Center
John David, Watertown — Mayor, City of Watertown
Carol Schaufel, Kenosha
Ethelyn Kleth, Kenosha
Robert Krueger, Waterloo — Dodge Co. LCC Committee
John Sutter, Horicon
Laverne Jaros, Kenosha — Kenosha County Division of Aging
Services
David Titus, Juneau — Dodge County Human Services &
Health Dept.
Claudia Nint, Watertown
Ron Paul, Fox Lake
Norm Tessman, Watertown
Dan Barnes, Watertown
Denise Konicki-Meitner, Watertown — Access to
Independence & WCDD
Kyran Clark, Watertown
Tyler Roberts, Milwaukee
Rebecca Baumann, Madison — WI Land & Water
Conservation Association
Marion Makowski, Watertown
Pete Hanson — WI Restaurant Association
Ann Catherine Veierstahler, Milwaukee — Sister, American
Cancer Society
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Cheryl Berg, Watertown
Mike Augustson, Beaver Dam — Dr.
Dave Schultz, Germantown — American Cancer Society
Tom Meitner, Watertown — Access to Independence
Registrations For
Carolyn Alfvin, Shorewood
Stephen Vogel, Shorewood
Kit Behling, Shorewood
Helen Kurth, Beaver Dam — Lifespan Respite Network of
Dodge County
Donna Rantanen, Watertown — Jefferson County Literacy
Council
Mike Mullenax, Watertown
Arthur Risser, Watertown — Jefferson County Literary
Council
Adeline Richter, Watertown — AARP - Rock River 3717
Lorraine Bareck, Watertown — AARP
Ida Joan Volkmann, Beaver Dam
Debra Running, Waukesha — Literacy Council of Greater
Waukesha
Carolyn Heidemann, Lake Mills
Karl Anderson, Lake Mills
Sharon Olson, Jefferson — Jefferson County Human Services
Dawn Hundt, Watertown
Timothy Gifford, Watertown — Parent
Cathy Houchin, Watertown
Steven Cupery, Milwaukee
Hillary Phelps, Watertown — Teacher at Watertown High
School
Natalie Nienhuis, Watertown — WEAC/WTTN Peace and
Democracy Coalition
Margaret Theis, Beaver Dam
Kristine Leonard, Watertown — WEAC - WUSD
Kent Jacobson, Watertown — Watertown Unified School
District
Timothy Suski, Watertown — Watertown Unified School
District
Amy Junker, Watertown — Head Start
Mary Degner, Watertown — Jefferson County Head Start
Jolene Goeden-Massuch, Watertown
Patricia Nelson, Eagle — Friends of Old World Wisconsin
Scott Johnson, Jefferson
Marne Stuck, Milwaukee — Greater Milwaukee Assoc. of
Realtors
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Gail Kottwitz, Lake Mills — Watertown Education
Association
Kathleen Wagner, Watertown — Watertown Unified School
District
Peter Kaland, Columbus
Joan Meidl, Jefferson — Watertown Unified School District
Jayne Simon, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Viv Chan, Oshkosh — Fond du Lac Education
Christine Frank, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Anthony Prus, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Ted Eischeid, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Beth Olson, Oshkosh — Fond du Lac Schools
Robert Kraig, Milwaukee — SEIU Wisconsin State Council
Melissa Hayes, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Teresa Endries, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Jean Hill, Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam Tobacco Free Coalition
Andrew Bartow, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Renae Fields, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac Education
Association
Julie Burchardt, Oconomowoc — Watertown Unified School
District
Daryl Burchardt, Oconomowoc
Fernando Rodriguez, Watertown — Veterans' Advocate
Diane Craney, Baraboo — WEAC
Thomas Derleth, Watertown
Denyce Derleth, Watertown
Janice Milbrath, Watertown
Debra Weslenssig, Watertown
Catherine Hoof, Watertown
Demond Means, Wauwatosa — Wauwatosa School District
Heather Dummer, Milwaukee — School Breakfast Coaltion
Robert Loss, Kenosha — Kenosha Volunteer Escort
Jill Ness, Madison
Paul Uebelher, Madison
John Linehan, Mequon — Southeastern Wisconsin Schools
Alliance
Susan Torum, Watertown — Jefferson County Human Services
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Shelly Hovick, Milwaukee — School Breakfast Coalition
Karen Carrig, Cambridge — Jefferson County
Steve French, Mequon — School Breakfast Coalition
Don Christensen, Watertown
Sarah Clemons, Racine
Cathy Kerwin, Watertown — AARP
Cathy Kerwin, Watertown — Jefferson Literacy
Barbara Moy, Oconomowoc — WECA, Dillon's Prairie House,
WCCAD
Thad Steinke, Madison — Operating Engineers Local 139
Bonita Westfever, Madison
Liz Collins, Fort Atkinson
Marian Moran, Watertown
Michael Nordness
Reba Litmanovich, Milwaukee
Robert Burke, Madison — WEAC
Robert Kellerman, Madison — WI Association of Area
Agencies on Aging
Kathy Siegel, BSRN, Watertown — Jefferson County Tobacco
Free Coalition
Jeff Smith, Madison — Trout Unlimited
Patricia Fauteck, Milwaukee
Roger Zimmerman, Watertown — Farmer
Pamela Woodard, Whitefish Bay
Martin Kerwin, Watertown
Martin Kerwin, Watertown
Robert Hartung, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Area Technical
College
Mark Grams, Juneau — Dodge County VSO
Alice Calloway, Jefferson — AARP
Lorraine Baneck, Watertown — AARP Wisconsin
Doris Schlesner, Watertown — AARP
Eugene Schlesner, Watertown — AARP
Rodney Zoern, Watertown — AARP
David Hasslinger, Watertown — AARP
Dianna Forrester, Jackson
Tana Feiner, Milwaukee — WI Tobacco Prevention & Control
Cindy Anderson, Shorewood
Wilmer Streblow, Watertown — AARP
Marian Hasslinger, Watertown — AARP
Philip Fritsche, Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam Chamber of
Commerce
Jerome Teska, Watertown
Patrick Stanczak, Watertown
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Linda Rabbach, Jefferson — Asst. Benefit Specialist, Jefferson
Co. Human Services
Mary Beth Mackin, Milton — UW-Whitewater
Tyler Roberts, Milwaukee
Carolyn Luedtke, Watertown
Helen Waller, Watertown — AARP
Shirley Koltwitz, Jefferson — AARP 1905
Penny Larson, Wauwatosa — Wauwatosa Council of PTAs
Christine Bueckers, Wauwatosa
James Kreuziger, Watertown
Barbara Ingram, Lake Mills
Pamela Vonderohe, Lake Mills — ULE - teacher's union
Lisa Davidson, Beaver Dam — American Cancer Society
Kenneth Kamps, Juneau — Dodge County Human Services
Katy Wolf, Madison — Watertown Unified School District
Michele Gossett, Watertown
Barbara Weiss, Watertown
Michael Walsh, Madison — WEAC
Aimee Hogan, Watertown — Watertown Unified School
District
Sandra Fleming, Watertown — WUSD
Mary Lynch, Ixonia — WUSD
Pamela Wasson, Jefferson — WUSD
Jeri-Lynn Betts, Watertown — Teacher, Watertown School
District
Jean Von Rueden, Watertown — Head Start
Diane Schmidt, Watertown
Doreen Rompre, Beaver Dam
Wayne Kempen, Watertown
Sue Gockel, Columbus — Watertown Educational Association
Donna Dickhut, Waupun — Watertown WEA
Linda Rupnow, Oconomowoc
Tammy Foerster, Jefferson
Ann Rumpf, Oconomowoc
Randy Dorn, Watertown
Sharon Hass, Watertown
Lynn Walker, Watertown
Stephanie Kremers, Hartland
Shelly Degrandt, Watertown
Chuck Peters, Sun Prairie
Lora Konz, Watertown — Watertown Education Association
Trygve Torgerson, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
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Janice Rambo, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
Jane Rollefson, Oconomowoc — WEA
Tracy Ojeda, Waukesha — Watertown Educational
Association
Christine Daniels, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
John Milroy, Clyman — Watertown teachers
Thomas Gaumann, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
Karen Sturdevant, Watertown — Watertown EA
Patti Grunseth Petersen, Watertown
Suzanne Trummer, Marshall — Watertown EA
Sherrie Loeffler-Tietz, Watertown — Watertown EA
Darianne Keuler-Nelson, Beaver Dam — Watertown EA
Christine Marchand, Watertown — Watertown EA
Ron Graewin, Oconomowoc
Ruth Christensen, Watertown — Jefferson County Literacy
Council
Jeff Ranous, Madison — American Heart Association
Charlie Dee, Milwaukee — MATC - Milwaukee
Jim Schroeder, Jefferson — Jefferson Co. Literacy Council,
Respite Care Assn of WI
Susan Krechel, Waukesha
Jackie Smith, Jefferson — Watertown Education Association
Deborah Brown, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
Jane Aschenbrenner, Watertown — Watertown Education
Association
Pauline Sukow, Watertown
Lisa Stafford, Watertown
Judd Ledber, Watertown — Watertown Education Association
Joe Ready, Watertown — C.O.A.
Jim Schultz, Watertown
Nancy Kopplin, Watertown — Parent
Roxanne Pavelekovich, Watertown — Parent
Heather Fendt, Watertown
Susan Putra, Watertown
Thomas Heninger, Watertown — WUSD
Brian Busler, Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam Unified School
District
Bev Beal-Loeck, Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam Unified School
District
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Denise Bunbury, Madison — Community Coordinated Child
Care
Charles Joyce, Juneau
Andrew Hable, Shorewood
Lori Lahorodny, Wauwatosa
Penny Larson, Wauwatosa
Christine Buckers, Wauwatosa
Nancy Haberman, Jefferson — Jefferson AARP #1905,
Jefferson County Advisory Comm. On Aging
Cathy Schoenberger, Beaver Dam — Life Span Respite
Network
Richard La Tour, Dousman
Sarah Jerome, Wales — School District of Kettle Moraine
Laurie Anderson, Jefferson — Jefferson Co. District Atty's
Office
Denise Grossman, Waterloo
Jennifer Hammel, Muskego — Child Abuse Prevention Fund
Richard Whalen, Oconomowoc — AARP
Monte LeTourneau, Wauwatosa — Green Party, Tuition
Freeze Campaign, SLACUWM
Ellen Fitzsimmons, Madison
Dennis Rambo, Watertown — Watertown School Board
Thad Steinke, Madison — Operating Engineers Local 139
Philip Fritsche, Beaver Dam — Beaver Dam Chamber of
Commerce
Sheila Reiff, Elkhorn — Clerk of Circuit Court
Anne Sayers, Madison — WI League of Conservation Voters
Robert Fullmer, Waukesha — Watertown EA
Catherine Hoof, Watertown
Melvin Wollenburg, Watertown — ULE-Watertown
Robert Feulner, MD, Oconomowoc
Stephanie Hilton, Madison — United Council
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council of UW Students
Evie Arndt, Watertown
Thomas Heninger, Watertown — WUSD
Registrations Against
Dee Prine, Burlington — Ellsworth Prison
Betty Groenewold, Hartland
Linda Schmidt, Juneau
Susan Posh, Menomonee Falls — Hamilton School District
Mary Beth Macklin, Milton
Michael Bartley, Milwaukee — Watertown Joint Unified
School District
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Rhonda Pluim, Waupun — DOC Central Pharmacy
Dianne Levin, Waupun
Pauline Suckow, Watertown
Aaron Armstrong, Fox Lake
Marsha Brightman, Ripon
Ann Capodona, Madison — State Employee Union Local 68
Jean Hill, Beaver Dam
Katherine Mueller, Muskego
James Parish, Waupun — Bureau of Health Services
Roxanne Pavlekovich, Watertown
Kelly Nault, Milwaukee
Kathy Schuett, Watertown
Edna Smith, Marshall
Margaret Theis, Beaver Dam
Kristen Travis, Watertown — Watertown Schools
Roger Zimmerman, Watertown — Jefferson Co. Land
Conservation Com.
Kathleen Rydquist, Fox Lake
Dave Godshall, Waupun — Central Pharmacy - DOC
Nancy Maleck, Beaver Dam
Carole McCarthy, Glendale — Dove Healthcare, WHCA
Richard Hollander, Mukwonago — Dove
Healthcare/Wisconsin Health Care Association
Marsha Brightman, Ripon
Tom Ellett, Oconomowoc — AFT- Wisconsin
Dick David, Watertown
Hollie Schick, Oconomowoc
Herb Schick, Oconomowoc — Aurora Pharmacy
Robert Feulner, MD, Oconomowoc
Stephanie Hilton, Madison — United Council
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council of UW Students
March 11, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Present: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Meyer,
Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (2) Representatives Jensen and Rhoades.
Appearances For
Clark Reinke, Plymouth — Plymouth School District
Sue Peterson, Plymouth — Plymouth School District
Lorena McKerrow, Plymouth — Plymouth School District
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Lee Riter, Sheboygan Falls — Sheboygan Falls School District
Greg Maass, Fond du Lac — Fond du Lac School District
Jason Pape, New Richmond — Specialized Medical Vehicle
Assocation, Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners
Jim Flora, New Holstein
Brian Jensen, Two Rivers
Joseph Sheehan, Sheboygan — Sheboygan School District
Jeff Squier, Sheboygan — Sheboygan School District
Mark Hanna, Sheboygan — Sheboygan School District
Joe Gassert, Random Lake — Random Lake Schools
Alan Wagner, Green Bay — Green Bay
Barbara Beckert, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Jewish Council
Kathryn Chapman, Green Bay — Family Violence Center
Douglas Udell, Milwaukee — MATC (Milwaukee)
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council of UW Students
Tom Shields, Oshkosh
Kristin Tenney
Dave Ruby — UW - Oshkosh
Nancy Lewis, Sheboygan — Literacy Council of Sheboygan
Co.
Jeff Mason — Baycare Health Systems
Steve Weinshel — Baycare Health Systems
Bernard McKichan, Sheboygan — Sheboygan Falls Faculty
Association, WEAC
Alexis Anderson-Reed, Milwaukee — Youth ROC
Jacquelyn Hehn, Niagara — Youth ROC
Erin Sparapani, Niagara — Youth ROC
Jacob Broullire, Niagara — Youth ROC
Jared Blayney, Niagara — Youth ROC
Rachel Wilhelm, Florence — Youth ROC
Sadie Wenatt, Florence — Youth ROC
Sara Meier, Manitowoc — Domestic Violence Center
Keeley Crowley, Manitowoc — Domestic Violence Center
Beth Schnorr, Appleton — Harbor House
Kristin Ganley, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Christine Franco, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Mary Fontanazza, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Maria Schultz, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Kia Thao, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Mai Xiong, Sheboygan — Safe Harbor
Ronald Gayhart, Manitowoc — Lakeshore Technical College
Michael Lanser, Cleveland — Lakeshore Technical College
Rajan Shukla, Milwaukee — Greater Milwaukee Committee
Beth Satchell, Manitowoc — Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition
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Robert Kraig, Milwaukee — SEIU - State Council
Norma Silas Martin, Milwaukee — SEIU
Deb Teghanement, Sheboygan — SEIU
Ellen Dekanich, Cleveland — SEIU
Fred Leverenz, New Holstein — American Cancer Society
Judith Doerfler, Manitowoc — Volunteer ACS
Lauren Tennie, Oshkosh
Jeff Herzig, Oshkosh — UW - Oshkosh
Denny Moyer, Sheboygan — Sheboygan Chamber of
Commerce
Julie Mathias, Neenah — Taxpayers
Michael Griesbach, Manitowoc — Manitowoc Co. Assistant
DA
Appearances Against
Mindi Chamberlain, Madison — Shopko Pharmacy
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council of UW Students
Tom Shields, Oshkosh
Kristin Tenney
Dave Ruby — UW - Oshkosh
Dee Olson, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County C of C
Jim Wick, Thiensville — ABRI Health Plan
Ted Sauve, Marinette — Marinette Co. Board of Supervisors
Peggy Fencl, Francis Creek — Two Rivers Public Schools
WEAC
Jeff Mason — Baycare Health Systems
Steve Weinshel — Baycare Health Systems
Anne Medeirus, Madison — Long Term Care Workforce
Alliance
Kathy Erdman, Greendale — Wisconsin Speech Language
Pathology & Audiology Association
Stephanie Schmitz, Greenfield — Children's Hospital of
Wisconsin, Wisconsin Speech Language Pathology &
Audioloby Association
Richard McDonald, Manitowoc — Self-employed
Connie Gary, Waukesha — DOC - Dental
Barbara Ripani, East Troy
Randal Stelzner, Wales — Dr., Dept. of Corrections Dentist
Frank Sterzen, Sheboygan Falls — Hearthstone
John Gates, Elkhart Lake — UW-Sheboygan
Jodi Helgeson, Friendship — Lois Register of Deeds
Association
Karl Byrand, Sheboygan — Dr., UW - Sheboygan
Marilyn Fumuso, Fond du Lac — DOC - Dental
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Tod Messner, Plymouth
Elsa Horn, Fond du Lac
Theresa Matenaer, Franksville — Fox River Valley
Association of the Deaf
Steven Driggers, MD, Manitowoc — Wisconsin Medical
Society, Holy Family Memorial Medical Director
Appearances for Information Only
Patricia Finder-Stone, De Pere — AARP - American Cancer
Society
Gail Terry, Manitowoc
Meredith Scrivner, Whitefish Bay — Advocates for Education
of Whitefish Bay
David Herrick, Fond du Lac — Student Government
Dee Olson, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County C of C
John Lewis, Sheboygan — Literacy Council of Sheboygan
County
Paula Langstrom, Marinette — UW-Marinette
Kurt O'Bryan, Waukesha — Waukesha School District
Mary Schueller, Sheboygan
Chuck Kamp, Appleton — Valley Transit, Wisconsin Urban &
Rural Transit Association
Gail Fox, Two Rivers
Beth Satchell, Manitowoc — Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition
Cindy Huhn, Cleveland — Village of Cleveland
Myrtle Feldmann, Plymouth
Elizabeth Kunst, Kohler — LTC Student
Eugene Pat Weeden, Kohler
Lauren Tennie, Oshkosh
Ann Wondergem, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County Health &
Human Services
Jeff Herzig, Oshkosh — UW - Oshkosh
Becky Paasch, Cleveland
Adam Payne, Plymouth — Sheboygan County - Administrator
Mark Rohrer, Manitowoc — Manitowoc County District
Attorney
Registrations For
Sara Meier, Two Rivers
Keeley Crowley, Manitowoc
Lil Pipping, Elkhart Lake — President, Sheboygan County
Conservation Association
Xia Sarina Yang, Manitowoc — Catholic Charities
Laura Klingelhoets, Belgium — Stepping Stones Children's
Center
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Evelyn Hoegger, Sheboygan Falls — AARP
Jerald Holub, Sheboygan County — Sheboygan County
Mary Debilzen, Manitowoc — Holy Family Memorial
Jeff Pertl, Madison — Wisconsin Association of School
Boards
Ursual Bunnell, Green Bay — Family Violence Center
Marilyn Kaufmann, Manitowoc
Cheryl Laabs — Menasha Health Dept.
Dewayne Stiefvater, West Bend — AARP
Phyllis Stiefvater, West Bend — AARP
Alfred Loecher, West Bend — AARP #401
Dorothy Loecher, West Bend — AARP #401
Dale Landis, West Bend — AARP Chapter 401
Barbara Landis, West Bend — AARP
William Fessler
Andrew Lyons, Middleton — WEAC
Branden Enright, Cedar Grove
Brian Dosher, Omro — School District of Omro
Beckie Wendorf, RN, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County
Division of Health
Rebecca & John Meert, Green Bay — Brown Co. Tobacco-
Free Coalition
Darlene Wellner, Manitowoc
Beth Satchell, Manitowoc
Rebecca Derenne, Green Bay
Mary Jo Hoftiezer, Two Rivers — Two Rivers School Board
Emil Schleis, Mishicot — Public School Board Member
Wayne Schroeder, Appleton
Crystal Harrison, Green Bay — Family Violence Center
Gail Terry, Manitowoc
Mary Ann Berger, Green Bay — Brown Co. Smoke-Free
Coalition
Katrina Czys, Green Bay
Nicole Misoni, Appleton
Larry Eberle, Plymouth
John Linehan, Mequon — Southeastern Wisconsin Schools
Alliance
Lindsey Peet, Neenah
Howard Wilsmann, Manitowoc — Wisconsin Retired
Educators Association
Jessica Dalske, Plymouth — Family Resource Centers of
Sheboygan County
Jessica Dalske, Plymouth — Family Resource Centers of
Sheboygan
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Clayton Smith, De Pere
Mira Hickies, Milwaukee — SEIU Local 150
Bobbie Adell, Milwaukee
Anthony Scherer, Manitowoc — City of Manitowoc
Roger Laning, Sheboygan — Sheboygan Co. Highway Dept.
Roger Laning, Sheboygan — Sheboygan Co. Highway Dept.
Ed Kaminsky, Jr., Sheboygan — AARP
Mike Grater, Fond du Lac — Laborers Local 330
Miles Mertens, Fond du Lac — Laborers Local 330
Dianne Gross, Green Bay — WEAC
Penny Bernard Schaber, Appleton
Penny Bernard Schaber, Appleton
Lynn Hrabik, Appleton
Joann Wieland, Plymouth
Marilyn Starzewski, Manitowoc
Lola Roeh, Elkhart Lake — The Osthoff Resort
Marilyn Sontag, Manitowoc
Robert Harker, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County Historical
Society
Deborah Knoener, Howards Grove — WECA Board of
Directors
Ber Lee, Sheboygan — Hmong Association
Karen Johnston, Green Bay — Catholic Charities
Ron Heilman, Jr., Oshkosh — Dr., Oshkosh Area School
District
Robert Guenther, Cleveland — Carpenters Union
Amy Wergin, Manitowoc — Manitowoc Co. Health Dept.
Rose Smits, De Pere — Encompass Child Care, Inc.
Brian Webb, Neenah — Krueger's True Value
Ann Brusky, Sheboygan — John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Astrid Kirk, Sheboygan
Connie Olson, Appleton
Richard Becker, Two Rivers — West Shore Sportsman Club
Holly Keenan, Appleton — Lutheran Social Services
Tom Mattke, Green Bay — Wisconsin Head Start Association
Carter Pawlus, Sheboygan
Kathleen Bernhart, Manitowoc — Holy Family Memorial
Joyce Mann, Mt. Calvary — Fond du Lac Health Dept.
Sandy Bernier, North Fond du Lac — American Cancer
Society
Elizabeth Moore, Fond du Lac — Winnebago County
Tobacco-Free Coalition
Jon Janowski, Glendale — Hunger Task Force
Shirley Fessler, Manitowoc — American Cancer Society
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Registrations Against
Bruce Peters, Manitowoc — UW Colleges
Margaret Mueller, Newton
Roman Kaplan, Oshkosh — DOC
Marilyn Sontag, Manitowoc
Wilmer Gesser, Chilton — Town of Charlestown
Dean Nikodem, Larsen
Marty Nikodem, Neenah — Small Business
Bruce Luedeman, Larsen
Jerald Holub, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County
Patricia Jarmuz, Grafton — Dept. of Corrections
Roger Laning, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County Highway
Department
Dorothy Zimmerman, Manitowoc — WREA
Curtis Wilson, De Pere
Penny Bernard Schaber, Appleton
Gary Roehring, New Holstein
Brenda Schilder, Plymouth — Rehab Resources, Inc.
Mary Jo Hoftiezer, Two Rivers
Gayle Asche, Two Rivers — UW Manitowoc Foundation Bd.
Jim Meves, Plymouth
Debra Vanevenhoven, Oshkosh — Dept. of Corrections
Katherine Flood, Fond du Lac — Dept. of Corrections
Marilyn Irving, Oshkosh — DOC Dental OSCI/TCI
Mike Kaufmann, Manitowoc
Maureen Malle, Marinette — UW Marinette
Michael Arendt, Manitowoc — UW Colleges/Manitowoc
Howard Wilsmann, Manitowoc — UW Manitowoc Foundation
Donald Crowns, Sheboygan — Sheboygan County Retired
Teachers Association
Jeffrey Memos, Slinger
Charles Larson, MD, Fond du Lac — Dept. of Corrections,
Bureau of Health Services
Diane Abbott, Manitowoc — Concerned teacher of the deaf
and hard of hearing with Sheboygan Area School District
Joe Heidemann, Green Bay
Becky Paasch, Cleveland
Elizabeth Swadner, Manitowoc
Marty Nikodem, Neenah
Henry Cupetillo, Sheboygan — Taxpayer
Stephanie Pamperin, Sheboygan
Joan Garrity, Appleton
Gail Fox, Two Rivers
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Arden Mogenson, Kiel
Sherri Byrand, Sheboygan
March 14, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Present: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (2) Senator Darling; Representative Meyer.
Appearances For
Don Richards, River Falls — City of River Falls
Jesse Harness, Menomonie — School District of Menomonie
Area
Dennis Rettke, Boyceville — Supt., Boyceville School District
Chad Trowbridge, Chippewa Falls — Chippewa Falls School
District
Al Brown, Chetek — Chetek School District
Ken Jost, Chetek — Chetek School District
Jill Koenitzer, Chetek — Chetek School District
Jason Pape, New Richmond — WI Association of Taxicab
Owners
Stephanie Hilton, Madison — United Council of UW Students
Joe Eggers, River Falls — UW-River Falls Senate
Nick Cluppert, River Falls — UW-River Falls Senate
Matt Schuelke, River Falls — UW-River Falls Senate
Teresa Pendy, Oakdale
Judi Moseley, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Patricia Stein, Black River Falls — Bolton Refuge House,
Jackson County
Geri Segal, Eau Claire — Family Support Center
Shirley Fredrickson, Menomonie — The Bridge to Hope
Carol Kettner, Rice Lake — Barron Area Schools
Jeff Horner, River Falls — River Falls teachers
Kit Bruesewitz, Roberts — River Falls Schools
David Schneider, Hudson — WCEA - Durand
Kevin Klucas, Danbury — Joint Water Quality Commission of
Danbury & St. Croix Chippewa Indians
Jerry Doriett — SEH
Martin Shutt, Spooner — St. Croix Chippewa
Claire Lind, Madison — WECA
Jane Lillegard, Rice Lake — Workforce Resource
Jacalyn Broughton, Menomonie — WCEA Menomonie
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Chuck Sambs, Roberts — Hudson School District
Maria Gjovig, Dresser — Hudson School District
Beth Tabor, Arkansaw — Attorney General's Crime Victim's
Council
William Neverdahl, Menomonie — Disabled & Elderly
Transportation
Larry Motzer, Eau Claire — ACS
Michelle Sherley, Hudson — ACS - WWMA Hudson
Physicians
Jennifer Herrington, Eau Claire — American Cancer Society
Barbara Lande, Menomonie — Dunn County Victim Witness
Assistance Program
Susan Zimmer, River Falls — UWRF Classified Staff,
AFSCME Union
Lyn Collins, Boyceville — Alzheimer's Association
James Peterson, Menomonie — Dunn County District Attorney
Paula Gibson, Altoona — Coalition of Wisconsin Aging
Groups
Carolyn Kaiser, Elk Mound
Daniel Idzikowski, La Crosse — Catholic Charities - Diocese
of La Crosse
Laura Reisinger, Menomonie — Literacy Volunteers -
Chippewa Valley
Robert Krey, River Falls — UW - Superior
Michael Bark, Washburn — WI Indianhead Technical College
Linda John, Eau Claire — Chippewa Valley Visitors &
Convention Bureau
John Styczinski, Jr., Conrath — Retired
Linda McIntyre, Menomonie — Chamber of Commerce -
Menomonie
Cheryl Bevins, Altoona
Karen Humphrey, Spring Valley — American Cancer Society
Tony Geving, Hudson — REM, WI III
Peg Gagnon, Hudson
Shea Miller, Hudson
Mayor Jarvella, Rice Lake — City of Rice Lake
Theresa Johnson, Hudson — Town of St. Joseph Chair
Appearances Against
Bradley Stafford, Menomonie — UW-Stout Student
Association
Shawn Peter, Menomonie
Margaret Haglund, Menomonie — Stout Student Association
Jackie Peter, Wausau
Ann Thies, Boyceville — UW-Stout
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Darrin Witucki, Menomonie — UW-Stout
Stephanie Hilton, Madison — United Council of UW Students
Teresa Pendy, Oakdale
Kimberly Gould Speckman, River Falls — UW - River Falls
Scott Lindaman, River Falls
Shawn Hanson, Dallas — Register of Deeds
Mike Granlund, South Range
Brady Bautch, Durand
Theresa Johnson, Hudson — Town of St. Joseph
Liz De La Torre, St. Paul — UW - River Falls
Jim Wahl, Menomonie
Mary Haffenbredl, Madison — Atrium Health Plan
Chris Tashsian, MD, Ellsworth — WWMA River Falls
Ellsworth Medical Clinic
Jeff Larson, Hudson — River Falls Medical
Steve O'Malley, La Crosse — La Crosse County Administrator
Appearances for Information Only
Joseph McKay Seaton, Menomonie — Stout Student
Association
Dennis Rettke, Boyceville — Supt., Boyceville School District
Pinckney Hall, Menomonie — UW-Stout
Susan Hunt, Menomonie — UW-Stout
Ray Myers, Chippewa Falls — St. Joseph's Hospital
Teresa Pendy, Oakdale
Barbara Werner, Hudson — UWRF
Dennis Kropp, Menomonie — City of Menomonie
Hank Hurley, Shell Lake — Dr., President, WI Indianhead
Technical College
David Logghe, Shell Lake — WITC District Board Member
Susan Joswiak, Rice Lake — WITC Student Ambassador
Bill Ihlenfeldt, Eau Claire — Dr., President, Chippewa Valley
Technical College
Barbara Thomas, Menomonie
Thai Vue, La Crosse — La Crosse Hmong Multicultural
Association
Mark Tyler, Woodville — OEM Fabricators, Inc.
Jim Heerey, New Auburn
Julie Derks, Thorp
Sara Herrmann, Menomonie — Dr., Dunn Co. Dental Coalition
Lani Madis, Eau Claire — AARP State Coordinating Council
Michelle Sherley, Hudson — ACS - WWMA Hudson
Physicians
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Dennis Ciesielski, Menomonie — Wisconsin Oral Health,
Dunn County Dept. of Human Services
Jennifer Herrington, Eau Claire — American Cancer Society
Margaret Breisely, Menomonie — WASB
Pamela Guthman, Holcombe — Chippewa Valley Tobacco
Free Coalition
Clifford Tennor, New Richmond — New Richmond Clinic SC
Carmen Croonquist, Hudson — UW - River Falls
Dotty Lillo, Eau Claire — Child Care Resource & Referral
Jane Hoyt, Menomonie — Chair, Dunn Co. Board of
Supervisors
Jim Ryder, Eau Claire — Eau Claire City - County Health
Dept.
Bruce Willett, Eau Claire — County Board
Ruth Tripp, Siren
Amy Potter, Eau Claire — Child Care Provider
Jessica Claassen, Hudson — REM
Steve O'Malley, La Crosse — La Crosse County Administrator
Sally Carlson, Boyceville
Bill Berndt, River Falls — St. Croix Valley Home Builders
Association
Christopher Meinen, Bloomer
Charles Sorenson, Menomonie — Chancellor, UW-Stout
Virgil Nylander, River Falls — Interim Chancellor, UW-River
Falls
Vicki Lord Larson, Eau Claire — Interim Chancellor, UW-Eau
Claire
Dennis Kropp, Menomonie — Mayor, City of Menomonie
Registrations For
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council
Mary Rasmussen, Boyceville — NCEA
Lisa Mack, Eau Claire — WEAC
Jody Slocum, Downing
Tim Sivertson, Elk Mound — Elk Mound School Board
President, WASB Region 4 Director
Maureen Welch, Eau Claire
Maureen Welch, Eau Claire
John Wesolek, Menomonie — UW - Stout
Wendy MacDougall, Menomonie — Dunn Co. Health Dept.
Kristeen Dachel, Chippewa Falls — Kris' Family Day Care
Linda Jones, Spring Valley — Teacher
Shelly Moore, River Falls — Teacher
Debra Bell, Menomonie — Parent
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Maribeth Ballard, Menomonie — Parent
Karen Crawley, Hudson
Joan Bisson, Boyceville — WREA
Neal Prichard, Menomonie — WREA
Dianne Dummer, Boyceville — Boyceville Education
Association
Frank Dummer, Boyceville — Boyceville Education
Association
Jenny Schuler, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Jackie Steinhoff, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Kathleen Sprester, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Emily Whittow, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Mary Rusin, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Lisa Langenfeld, Eau Claire — Family Support Center
Rachel Glenz, Cadott — Family Support Center
Peggy Holmgren, Black River Falls — Bolton Refuge -
Jackson County Outreach
Diane No last name provided, Black River Falls — Bolton
Refuge - Jackson Co. Outreach
Gerald Wilkie, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
John Peter, Eau Claire — WEAC
Brian Hedrington, Chippewa Falls — Laborers Local Union
#268
Kent Conklin, Menomonie
Gladys Waller, Menomonie — Disabled and Elderly
Transportation, Inc.
Roland Solberg, La Crosse — AARP
Ann Averill, River Falls — Turning Point
Paula Myers, Arkansaw — Durand Schools
Erin Averill, River Falls
Donelle Ray, Hudson
Jeanette O'Neill, Menomonie — Disabled & Elderly Transport
Peggie Schmidt, Elk Mound — Victim/witness
Mike Ritland, Eau Claire — AARP
Shirley Cicchese, Hammond — Growing Kids Christian Day
Care
Diana Stafford, Colfax — Lutheran Social Services
Roderick Anderson, Eau Claire — AARP
Maltee McMahon, Menomonie — Dunn Co. UW-Extension
David Evenson, Cumberland — Wisconsin Sharptailed Grouse
Society
Wade Welper, La Crosse — Dungorvin
Nick Kaiser, Menomonie
Connie Olson, Menomonie
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Carolyn Johnson, Menomonie — Dunn Co. Office on Aging
Richard Johnson, Osceola
Dennis Cotter, Osceola
Ron Walsh, Elk Mound
Maloy Monicken, Jr., Baldwin
Nola Monicken, Baldwin — WEAC
Janet Palinsky, Menomonie — Bridge - Domestic abuse
Marlin Walters, Woodville
Debra Walters, Woodville
Catherine Michaels, Grantsburg
Cindy Michaels, Grantsburg
Elizabeth Michaels, Grantsburg
Jonathan Michaels, Grantsburg
Laura Hoffman, Colfax
Daniel Michaels, Grantsburg
Mary Rusin, Eau Claire — BRH - Children's Center Daycare
Anthony Baier, Elmwood — President, Elmwood School
Board
Fred Andrist, Elk Mound
Michael Topic, Elmwood
Anita Topic, Elmwood — Office on Aging
William Baecker, Independence — City of Independence
Margaret Baecker, Independence — WEAC
Jessica Gaedtke, Menomonie — Arbor Place
Brett Gebay, Eau Claire — American Cancer Society
John Russell, Menomonie — Wisconsin Historical Society
Mary Anderson, Whitehall — Coulee Graziers, River County
RC & D
David Lato, Eau Claire — CILWW
Dennis Vanden Bloomen, Eau Claire — Trout Unlimited
Gerry Nolan, Fall Creek — Fall Creek Schools
Jon Bergquist, Amery
Julie McNaughton, Menomonie — Menomonie Area Bread for
the World
Dennis Smith, Menomonie — Dunn Co. Sheriff
Deb Ausman, Eau Claire — AFT - W
Joe Benkowski, Menomonie — Northwest Wisconsin
Manufacturing Outreach Center
Barbara Wehman, Barron — Head Start
Kathleen Sprester, Eau Claire — TEACH Scholarship
Christa Schommer, Chetek — Chetek Education Association
Registrations Against
Joseph Miller, Solon Springs
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Debra Boyd, Chippewa Falls — Benedictine Health System
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council
Mario Calderon, Chippewa Falls
Zevon Smolarek, Menomonie — WREA
Andy La Nov, Eau Claire — Bolton Refuge House
Paul Wurtz, Menomonie — Wisconsin Retired Educators
Rachel Olson, La Crosse — UW - La Crosse
Erika Dinkel-Smith — UW-Eau Claire
Jon Suckow, Colfax — Area Nursing Home, Inc.
Jon Suckow, Colfax — Area Nursing Home, Inc.
Jon Suckow, Colfax — Area Nursing Home, Inc.
Judith Seliskar-Benzel, Menomonie
Dennis Shaw, Menomonie — UW-Stout
David Richie, Eau Claire
Fern Springs, MD, Black River Falls — DOC - JCI
Dale Anderson, Pepin — WHCA & Pepin Manor
Eileen Kramer, Eau Claire — Wisconsin Science Professionals
Ana Spaeth, Chippewa Falls
Corey Graf, Almena — UW Barron Co. Student
Chris Steines, Cumberland — UW-Barron County student
Clifford Tennor, New Richmond — New Richmond Clinic SC
Paul Chase, Rice Lake — UW - Barron County
Mark Muraski, Spooner
James Haemmerle, Menomonie
March 15, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Appearances For
Sally Sarnstrom, Merrill — Dr., Merrill Area School District,
Superintendent of Merrill
Patricia Burg, Merrill — Merrill Area School District,
President of Merrill School Board
Jim Seidel, Wausau
Gus Knitt, Marion — School District of Marion
Kathy Martinsen, Rosholt — Rosholt School District
Kevin Stevenson, Rosholt — SEIU Local 150
Floyd Conrad, Mosinee — SEIU Local 150
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Mike Alexander, Port Edwards — Port Edwards School
District
Karen Heldt, Merrill — Merrill Area Public Schools
Jessica Meyer, Rhinelander — Tri-County Council on
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault
Michelle Arrowood, Antigo — AVAIL
Judy Woller, Merrill — Haven, Inc.
Jane Graham Jennings, Wausau — The Women's Community
Wendy Hicks, Wausau — The Women's Community
Annette McNamara, Curtiss — The Women's Community
Mai Neng Yee, Stevens Point
Tom Mercier, Wausau — Northcentral Technical College
Stephanie Smith, Wausau — Northcentral Technical College
Aaron Bender, Gurney — Hurley Education Association
Lori Carlson, Amherst — WEAC - TREA
Rob Way, Minocqua — WEAC
Jackie Zuelke-Karch, Stevens Point — WEAC - TREA
Ying Lee Xiong, Wausau
Kevin Blazei, Weston
Larry Golly, Lac du Flambeau
Melvin Newby, Plover — Central Wisconsin Deaf
Beth Ann Golly, Lac du Flambeau — Up North Deaf Club
Justin Bender, Stevens Point
David Oginski, Phillips
Denise Madison, Antigo — WEAC
Lynn Schroeder, Wausau — Merrill Public Schools
James Veninga, Schofield — University of Wisconsin -
Marathon County
Heidi Larkee, Merrill — American Cancer Society
Holly Burgener, Merrill
Mary Hilliker, Hazelhurst
Greta Rusch, Merrill — Lincoln Co. Health Dept.
Judy Omernik, Wausau — Marathon Co. Health Dept.
Robert Marlowe, Merrill — Wausau School District
Martha Konkol, Merrill — Merrill School District
Connie Braun, Abbotsford — North Central WI School-to-
Career Partnership
Lee LaVake, Wausau — Property taxpayers
Maureen Krueger, Merrill — Reindl Printing - School to work
Kris Ullmer, Merrill — Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast
Association
Lois Sliter, Stevens Point — Mid WI CCR & R
Kelly Borchardt, Wisconsin Rapids — Child Care Resource
and Referral
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Micki Krueger, Merrill — Child Care Connection
Amber Battisti, Seymour — American Cancer Society
Larry Motzer, Eau Claire — American Cancer Society
Jay Verhulst, Arbor Vitae — Vilas County
Autumn Gehri, Madison — Wisconsin Early Childhood
Association
Deanna Yost, Washburn — Lifespan Respite Network,
Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities
Rebecca Mackin, Merrill
Phyllis Bermingham, Wausau
Peter Yang, Wausau
Youa Vang Lor, Wausau
Sandra Marcus, Wausau — Marathon County Circuit Court
Jerry Trochinski, Phillips — Phillips School District
Jill Arndt, Phillips — Phillips School District
Ginny Strobl, Phillips — Phillips School District
Jim Blankenheim, Tomahawk — Wisconsin Deer Hunter
Association
Julie Snyder, Stevens Point — UWSP academic staff
Barb Fleisner, Marshfield — TDA & Marshfield Area
Chamber of Commerce
Colette Matthews, Tomahawk — WI Co. Forests Assoc.
Jane Severt, Merrill — County Forests Association
Beth Richlen, Madison
Molly James, Wausau — UW - Marathon Co.
Appearances Against
Joe Handrick, Madison — Wisconsin Occupational Therapy
Association
Mary Brayton, White Lake — Wisconsin Occupational
Therapy Association
Liz Friske, Merrill — Wisconsin Occupational Therapy
Association
James Schofield, Antigo — Lakeside Pharmacy
James Leppi, Tomahawk — WPDA
Jeffrey Stevens, Merrill — Advanced Computer Enterprises
Mark Jones, Neillsville — Abby Vans
Mike Sadler, Tomahawk — WEPC - AFT
Dave Jaeck, Wild Rose — SEIU 1199
John Czerworki, Wittenberg
Timothy Newm, Gleason — Langlade County Area Taxpayers
League
Gary Hegranes, Antigo — Langlade County Medical Society
Jeff Moore, Merrill
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Wm. Raduege, MD, Woodruff — Wisconsin Medical Society
Mary Jo Freeman, Mosinee — Marathon County Medical
Society
Rebecca Barnard, Stevens Point — UWSP Fire Crew
Julie Snyder, Stevens Point — UWSP academic staff
Barb Fleisner, Marshfield — TDA & Marshfield Area
Chamber of Commerce
Colette Matthews, Tomahawk — WI Co. Forests Assoc.
Jane Severt, Merrill — County Forests Association
Beth Richlen, Madison
Molly James, Wausau — UW - Marathon Co.
Appearances for Information Only
Youa Vang Lor, Wausau
Doug Williams, Merrill — Mayor, City of Merrill
Michael Monson, Antigo — Mayor , City of Antigo
Kathryn Makowski, Lac du Flambeau — Chief, Lac du
Flambeau Tribal Police, Tribal Polic Chief's Association
Bill Zeitz, Merrill
Robert Phillips, Marshfield — Marshfield Clinic
LaRee Johnson, Merrill — WEAC
Tana Waid, Merrill — MTA - Merrill Teachers Association
Ken Jost, Chetek
Terry Schmidt, Merrill — Lincoln County 51.437
Chuck Ahlborn, Arbor Vitae — Vilas Co. Board
Carmen Behninger, Wausau
Wayne Tlusty, Rib Lake — Trustee, Village of Rib Lake
Blong Moua, Wausau — Marathon County Job Center
William Horvath, Stevens Point
Thomas Lee, Wausau — Minority Affairs Office
Byron Barrington, Wausau
David Tormohler, Tomahawk — Lousiana Pacific Corp.
Laurie Groskopf, Tomahawk — University of Wisconsin
Center for Tobacco Research & Intervention
Jeff Johnson, Madison — AFSCME
Bruce Ridley, Tomahawk — Packaging Corp. of America
Laura Mays, Rhinelander — Tobacco Free Oneida County
Coalition
Colette Matthews, Tomahawk — WI Co. Forests Assoc.
Jane Severt, Merrill — County Forests Association
Beth Richlen, Madison
Molly James, Wausau — UW - Marathon Co.
Registrations For
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Jennifer Brazil, Hayward — Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police
Dept.
James Stone, Odanah — Bad River Police Dept.
Charles Bressette, Jr., Bayfield — Red Cliff Tribe
Meredith Peterson, Merrill — SEIU
Greg Hofmann, Merrill — FACT
Pam Cira, Eagle River — Tri-County Council on DV/SA
Kathryn Drew, Rhinelander — Tri-County Council on
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault
Gary Olsen, Antigo — Langlade County
Gary Olsen, Gresham — Shawano-Gresham School District
Sharon Karow, Merrill — North Pine Genealogy Group
Jennifer Savage, Marshfield
Richard Savage, Marshfield
Tyler Wettereau, Merrill — Lincoln Co. Health Dept.
Dan Ollhoff, Merrill
Katie Kuehlem, Sayner — FACT
Delores Leindecker, Merrill
Jane Ann Savaske, Merrill — Merrill Area Chamber of
Commerce
Mary Lou Ellis, Marshfield
Geralyn Retzleff, Stevens Point — Central Wisconsin Deaf
Club
Kathleen Mullally, Hayward — Northwest Connection Family
Resources
Jacqueline Strand, Hayward — Northwest Connection Family
Resources
Matt Cummings, Eagle River — FACT
Josh Starck, St. Germain — FACT
Heather Daniel, Eagle River — FACT
Jim Springer, Arbor Vitae — Tri-County Council of DV & SA
(Rhinelander)
Shellie Holmes, Rhinelander — Tri-County Council on
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Don Zeasman, Jr., Plover
Hubert Jascor, Withee
Lisa Bednaroski, Amherst — Central Wisconsin Deaf Club
Molly Lu Newby, Plover
Diane Jascor, Withee
Patrick Garski, Stevens Point — Deaf rights
Richard Le Clair, Wausau — WEAC - retired
Dennis Strey, Townsend
Chaitua Her, Wausau — Wausau Area Hmong Association
Mee Yang, Wausau
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Gene Bebel, Merrill — Lincoln County Ret. Educ.
Roberta Biggerstaff, Antigo — AVAIL
Lynn Euler, Antigo — AVAIL, Inc.
Katherine Meyer, Tomahawk — Tri-County Domestic Abuse
& Sexual Assault
Robert Boquist, Eau Claire — Laborers Local 268
John Peter, Eau Claire — WEAC
Linda Olsson, Antigo — AVAIL, Inc.
Michaela Fisher, Eagle River — F.A.C.T.
Amanda Zich, Land O'Lakes — F.A.C.T.
Kim Du Bois, Tomahawk — School to Career Com. Merrill,
Semco Windows
Sheldon Schooler, Marathon
Millie Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids — AARP 1073
Malla Vue, Wausau
Irene Captain, Wisconsin Rapids — AARP
Pat Galligani, Merrill — H.A.V.E.N., Merrill, Lincoln County
Connie Hoff, Merrill — HAVEN
Jessica Krause, Merrill — H.A.V.E.N., Inc. (Lincoln County)
Diann Fristch, Antigo — AVAIL
Carrie Brown, Antigo — AVAIL, Inc.
Zoe Nylund, Schofield — The Women's Commune
Karen Jantz, Merrill — H.A.V.E.N.
Dawn Pilecky, Merrill — Crisis Line Worker at HAVEN
Mark Skolaski, Tomahawk — HAVEN
Laurie Sprague, Merrill — HAVEN
Mary Jacobson, Wausau — Women's Community
Jennifer Nass, Wausau — The Woman's Community
Julie Larsen, Custer — The Women's Community
Gina Ramsey, Stevens Point — The Women's Community
Glenn Johnson, Wautoma — Waushara Co. Dept. Human
Services
Melinda Ogstad Vallier, Harshaw — Marathon County Public
Health
Huong Nguyen-Larson, Weston
Tom Miller — UWSP
Ker Lor, Wausau — Women's Community
Song-Cha Lo, Wausau — Women's Community
Lisa Vue, Wausau
Mee Yang, Wausau
Yona Pao Hang, Wausau
Lon Yang, Wausau
David Kawski, Junction City
David Smith, Wausau
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Jay Jascor, Wausau
Christine Hilgers, Wisconsin Rapids
Shelby Hersil, Merrill — Lincoln County Health Dept.
Peggy Schoppe, St. Germain — F.A.C.T.
Trista Placek, Conover — FACT
Ashley Alsteen, Eagle River — F.A.C.T.
Brooke Grabowski, Eagle River — FACT
Mary Blazei, Weston
Jane Golly, Wausau
Daniel Neumann, Merrill — Merrill High School
Heather Eldred, Wausau — Wis. Valley Library Service
Marla Sepnafski, Mosinee — Wisconsin Valley Library
Service
Laurie Smith, Merrill — Merrill Area Public Schools
Marvil Slewitzke, Merrill — Lincoln County Association for
Retarded Citizens
Ruth Moody, Nekoosa — WI AARP
Donna Lilly, Arpin — WCPH
Sarah Jablonski, Land O'Lakes — F.A.C.T.
Dee Kleinschmidt, Wausau — UWSP Board of Visitors
Samantha Hersil, Merrill — FACT
Conrad Heeg, Eagle River — Eagle River Chamber of
Commerce
Lori Fruberg, Florence — Family Center
Roger Erdahl, Rhinelander — Rhinelander School District
Gordon King, Merrill — Trout Unlimited
Melissa Chichantek, Stevens Point — UWSP student
government
Gerry Zastrow, Amherst — WSEU
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council
Kenn Johnson, Hertel — Chief, St. Croix Tribe - Tribal police
Registrations Against
Harry Tubbin, Merrill
Gary Mason, Hamburg — Taxpayer
Jon Mason, Hamburg
Patricia Raasch, Merrill — AFSCME Local 6 - Lincoln Hills
School
Jack Knott, Rhinelander
Lois Willfahrt, Tomahawk — Lincoln Hills School
Robert Opsahl, Merrill — WREA legislative liaison
Kevin Koth, Tomahawk — PCA - Mill
Robert McAllister, Tomahawk — Packaging Corp. of America
Jim Hoppe, Tomahawk — PCA
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Arthur Marquis, MD, Merrill
Steve Engler, Weston — Council 24 Local 6
Tim Hanley, Stevens Point — State Engineering Association
Tim Hanley, Stevens Point
Scott Van Ermer, Schofield
Mike Carter, Schofield — WI Potato & Vegetable Growers
Association
Melissa Chichantek, Stevens Point — UWSP student
government
Gerry Zastrow, Amherst — WSEU
Renee Stieve, Madison — United Council
March 17, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Appearances For
Mike Zagrodnik, Oregon
Jim Lyke, Milton — Forward Janesville Inc.
Peter Bakken, Madison — Wisconsin Council of Churches
Lee Haag, Oregon
Oliver Kiefer, Madison — Representing Madison students
Bill Urban, Oregon — Oregon School District
Graciela Laguna, Madison — UNIDOS against domestic
violence
Patti Seeger, Madison — Wisconsin Coalition Against
Domestic Violence
Teresa P, Richland Center — Passages
Anna P, Richland Center — Passages
Jon Bales, DeForest — DeForest Area School District
Mike Shimshak, Lodi — Lodi School District
Gudrun Juffer, Shorewood
Verna Fowler, Keshena — Dr., College of Menominee Nation
Steve Brick, Madison — Energy Center of WI
William Andrekopoulos, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Public
Schools
Ann Louise Tetreault, Madison — SEIU District 1199
Laura Berger, Madison — SEIU District 1199
Lynn Santoni, Nekoosa — SEIU Local 150
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Virginia Costello, Monona — SEIU District 1199
Denise Bonnett, Rosendale — SEIU District 1199
Dawn Atkinson, Omro — SEIU District 1199
Melody Evans-Hailey, Milwaukee — SEIU Local 150
Karen Foxgrover, Madison — SEIU Local 150
Louise Lewis, Madison — SEIU Local 150
Ulfrica Talley, Madison — SEIU Local 150
Brian Hesterly, Madison — SEIU Local 150
Lowell Holtz, Palmyra — Palmyra Eagle School District
Heather Boyd, Madison
George Meyer, Madison — Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Darla Burton, Fennimore — CESA #3
Steve Lowery, Monroe — CESA #3
Corey Larson — CESA #3
Will Buros, Richland Center — Passages, Inc.
Patsy Evans, Madison — AARP Wisconsin
Mark McGuire, Rio — Rio Community Schools
Marcia Vangen, Rio — Rio Educational Support Team
Rose Helms, Evansville
Lisa Helms, Evansville
Michael Helms, Evansville
Michelle Sturz, Evansville
Dawn Wians, Verona
Gary Albrecht, Milton — CESA 2
Jane Robinson, Madison — The Registry
Diane Olson, Middleton — Little Red Preschool
Gregory Markle, Madison — Wisconsin Literacy and Madison
Area Literacy Council
Wiliam Cort, Madison — DCMH
Barbara Johnson-Farmer, Milwaukee — SEIU 1199
Paul Nannis — Aurora Health Care
James Brancel, Endeavor — WEAC
Denise Plantenberg, Monroe — WEAC
Marcia Vangen, Rio — WEAC
Maren Mapp, Janesville — WEAC
Debbie McCann, Beloit — WEAC
Don Sawabini, Madison
Mark Rhinerson, Madison
Jeff Smith, Madison — Trout Unlimited
B. Schulz, Madison — Trout Unlimited
David Edie, Madison
Jerome Washicheck, Big Bend — American Cancer Society
Cindy Squire, Janesville — Rock Co. School Coalition
Kurt Hendrich, Beloit — Rev., Rock Co. School Coalition
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Wendy Haaf, Janesville — Rock Co. School Coalition
Trey Duffy, Madison — McBurney Disability Resource Center
Doug Sorenson, Ladysmith — Wisconsin Waterwell
Association
Laura Reissmann, Middleton — American Cancer Society
Debbie Lassiter, Milwaukee — Convergence Resource Center
Catherine Debo, Madison — Metro transit
Terry Marshall, Madison — Wisconsin Council on Community
Corrections
Zer Vang, Madison — Immigrant Project of WI
Vivian McLemore, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Health Services
Crystal Logan, Milwaukee — Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
Kim Holbrook, Stoughton
Jo Matzner, Madison
Karl Dahlen, Dodgeville — Land's End, Wisconsin Merchants
Federation
Jim Stapel, Oshkosh — Kitz & Pfeil True Value and Midwest
Hardware Association
Michael Fahlhaber, Madison — Ward - Brodt Music and
Wisconsin Merchants Federation
John Hayes, Madison — Goodman Jewelers, Wisconsin
Jewelers Association, Wisconsin Merchants Federation
Russ Hinz, Glendale — American Cancer Society
Michael Koran, Keshena
Gerry Gerard, Tigerton — Tigerton School District
Jean Robertson, Madison
Kathleen Larson, Madison — Dungarvin Wis.
Karen Torgerson, Wisconsin Dells
John Helt, Fort Atkinson — Wisconsin Council of Churches
Hunger Task Force
Nancy Belle, Milwaukee — Hunger Task Force, Voices
Against Hunger
Constance Threinen, Middleton — League of Women Voters
Teresa Ryan, Waunakee
Appearances Against
Dale Prey
Mindy Kohout
Rhonda Bluim
Bob Brevard, Waupun — Dept. of Corrections
Katherine Flood, Fond du Lac — Dept. of Corrections
Shelly No last name provided, Waupun — Dept. of Corrections
Susan Wimberger, Fond du Lac — Bureau of Health Services
Vicki Kamrath, Waupun — Dept. of Corrections
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Tim Correll, MD, Madison — Dept. of Corrections
Dawn Atkinson, Omro — SEIU District 1199
Denise Bonnett, Rosendale — SEIU District 1199
Virginia Costello, Monona — SEIU District 1199
Greg George, Milwaukee — WI Physicians & Dentists
Michelle Farrell, Boscobel
Danielle Personette, Janesville
Pat Jerominski, Milwaukee — CEO, Independent Care Health
Plan
David Brinkmeier, Stoughton
Gary Steffen, Madison
Barbara Johnson-Farmer, Milwaukee — SEIU 1199
Tom Jacobson, Madison
Michael Moscicke, Sussex — United Council of UW Students
Dorothy Gorman, Madison
Kelly Egan, Madison — ASM legislative affairs
Constance Threinen, Middleton — League of Women Voters
Bill Steffenhagen, Madison — ASPRO - academic staff public
representation organization
Brian Holoyda, Madison — Teens Against Tobacco Use
Victoria Selkowe, Madison — Economic Justice Institute, Inc.
Tom Wilson, Viroqua — Northern Thunder
Gerri Gurman, Madison
Greg Dziedzic, Eagle River — Sporting Heritage Inc.
Brian Fruits, Fitchburg — Council for the Deaf/HH
Appearances for Information Only
Beth Hadley, Madison — WI Alliance
Mitchelle Fronces — WI Physicians & Dentists
Kitti Flood — WI Physicians & Dentists
John Verberkmoes, Middleton — WI Prof Employees Council
George Hagenauer, Verona — 4-C
Paul Fisk, Lodi — Mayor, City of Lodi
Richard Burgess, Madison — Professor, PROFS - UW-
Madison faculty
Sarah Diedrick, Madison — WI Counties Association
Bill Hauda, Spring Green — Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin,
Bike Wisconsin Education & Action Coalition
J. Michael Roraff, Wonewoc — Juneau County Dept. of
Human Services
Jerome Washicheck, Big Bend — American Cancer Society
Shel Gross, Madison — Mental Health Association
Sue Ann Thompson, Madison — Wisconsin Women's Health
Foundation
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Ward Lyles, Madison — 1000 Friends of WI
Lisa Mackinnon, Madison — 1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Teresa Ryan, Waunakee
Lynn Breedlove, Madison — WI Coalition for Advocacy &
Survival Coalition
Chris Deisinger, Madison — Union of Concerned Scientists
Laura Reissmann, Middleton — American Cancer Society
Randy Karsten, Platteville
Will Sandstrom, Madison — Dr., Fish & Wildlife Unlimited
Michael Neuman, Madison
Gary Albrecht, Milton — Dr., CESA #2
Marge Liberski, Green Bay — Deaf consumer
Mary Klaver, Milwaukee — Wis. Right to Life
Sandra Roberts, Portage — Columbia County Health and
Human Services
Jill Farnsworth, Deerfield — Wis Child Care Administrators
Jeff Melby, Portage — Divine Savior Healthcare
Carl Getto, Madison — UW Hospital
Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, Madison — Wisconsin Coalition for
Advocacy
Geraldine Hamm, Waupaca — Waupaca County Tobacco Free
Coalition
Fred Clark, Baraboo
Gerry Gerard, Tigerton — Tigerton School District
Carol Weidel, Madison
Registrations For
Arnold Shober, Madison — AARP
Rob Wilkinson, Janesville — AARP
Joanne Rausch, Richland Center — Passages - Richland Center
Glo Harper, Richland Center — Passages
Beverly Burns, Richland Center — Passages
Thomas Fisher, Madison — Laborers Local 464
John Mathaus, Verona — Laborers Local 464
Thomas Roach, Madison — Laborer's Union Local 464
John Eyster, Edgerton — School District of Janesville
Ryan Sheahan, Madison — Tobacco Free Dane County
Coalition
Kelsey McKenzie, Stoughton
Kelly Sime, Stoughton
Michelle Fleisher, Stoughton
Janice Culver, Milwaukee — Wisconsin Regional Training
Partnership (WRTP)
Susan Sutter, Verona — SEIU Local 150
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Craig Myrbo, Madison
Mark Bauman, Madison — WISCAP
Charles Bradley, Jr., Portage
H. William Dummer, Milwaukee — Voices Against Hunger
David Ahrens, Madison
Bonita Westover, Madison
David Gundersen, Madison
Mary Erickson Gerag, Mc Farland
Amy Schuster, Madison
Elizabeth Long, Waunakee
Andrea Hoernla, Platteville — Platteville Police Dept., Grant
County Drug Free Coalition
Lisa Davidson, Beaver Dam — American Cancer Society
David Edie, Madison
Kristin Long, Madison — Dane County Youth Apprenticeship
Nancy Michaud, Madison
Shelly Greller, Madison
Pam Kanikula, Crivitz
Maureen Ryan, Madison — WI Coalition of Independent
Living Centers
Mary MacKendrick, Brooklyn — UW Colleges
Yvonne Nair-Gill, Madison — WI Association of Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse (WAAODA)
Ted Kraig, Milwaukee — SEIU
Jason Salus, Madison — Greater Madison Chapter of
Wisconsin Innkeepers Association
Michael Ryan, Waunakee
Michael Haggerty, West Salem — Wisconsin Laborers'
District Council
Karen Partridge, Portage
Deedra Williams, Beloit — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Charles Miller, Janesville — Tobacco Free Kids
Meghann Mckinnon, Janesville — Tobacco Free Kids
Tami Nightengale, Janesville — Rock County Tobacco Free
Kids
Phillip Bothun, Janesville — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Jackie Femyer, Milton — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Katie Knack, Janesville — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Dominique Davidson, Beloit — Rock County
Krista Shumaker, Beloit — Tobacco Free Kids
Cynthia Huttner, Beloit — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Amanda Douang, Janesville
Troy Fiorucci, Beloit — Tobacco Free Kids
Debbie Fischer, Beloit — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
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Sarah Johnson, Janesville — Tobacco Free Kids
Andrew Simonds, Beloit — Tobacco Free Kids
Lisa Leary, Janesville — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Delaney Koeborl, Janesville — Rock Co. Tobacco Free Kids
Angelica Schwartz, Beloit — Rock County Tobacco Free Kids
Teagan Simplot, Beloit — Tobacco Free Kids
Tanner Mecca, Janesville — Tobacco Free Kids
Carla McKiver, Milwaukee — Convergence Resource Center
Tim Lowe, Baraboo — School District of Baraboo
Mary Watkins, Milwaukee — Hunger Task Force
Jeanette Johnson, Madison — WI Council of Churches
Krista Vingelis, Plover — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Staci Said, Milwaukee — WICC, Hunger Task Force
Amanda Stein, Madison — WI Council of Churches
Craig Steitz, West Allis — Voices Against Hunger
Jennifer Winter, West Allis — Voices Against Hunger
Nancy Belle, Milwaukee — Hunger Task Force - Voices
Against Hunger
Jesse Kaye, Madison — WISPIRG
Casey Dickinson, Madison — WISPIRG
Charlotte Taylor, Milwaukee — Hunger Task Force
Susan Morrissey, Menasha — Wisconsin Council of Churches
Rachel Reeves Schwaab, Neenah — Rev., Wisconsin Council
of Churches
Dave Johnson, Coloma — WCC
Larry Craig, Waupaca — WCC
Brady Russell, Madison — Associated Students of Madison
Tom Diehl, Wisconsin Dells — Tommy Bartlett, Inc.
Chet Gerlach, Madison — Association of Wisconsin Tourism
Attractions
Kerry Schumann, Madison — WI League of Conservation
Voters
Anne Sayers, Madison — WI League of Conservation Voters
Hilary Manske, Madison
Jason Hochschild, Madison
Emily Miota, Madison
Bryan Mowry, Madison
Patrick Ervin, Eagle — WI Laborer's District Council
Carl Bostrom, Woodruff — Northern Great Lake Synod
ELCA, Wisconsin Council of Churches
Gene Krueger, Wautoma — WI Council of Churches
Michael Blumenfeld, Madison — WI Jewish Conference
Pamela Anderson, Madison
Sheryl Albers — Rep.
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Stuart Wilke, West Allis — West Allis - West Milwaukee
Schools
Joe Oswald, Deforest — WI Laborers District Co.
Jonathan Bader, Madison — WISCAP
Timothy O'Neil, MD, Columbus
Mary Jane Bean, New Lisbon
Susan Bohn, Waukau
Susan Bohn, Madison — WI Child Care Resource and Referral
Network
Arthur Taggart, Madison — Epilepsy Foundation
Christine Rohde, Beaver Dam — Lifespan Respite of Dodge
County
Emily McWilliams, Madison — Associated Students of
Madison
Sandra Osborn, Verona — TEDCC - WMS
Nancy Vaughn, Madison
Mary Ellen Havel-Lang, Sun Prairie — School Board Member
Michael Semmann, Madison — WI Bankers Association
Mari Frederick, Wautoma — Wisconsin Council on Dev. Dis.
Sheila Przesmicki, Madison — UNIDOS against domestic
violence
Paul Rusl, Sun Prairie
Monica Butler, Cottage Grove — Dane County School to
Work, Waunakee Schools
Megan Butler, Cottage Grove
Kim Coplien, Madison — SEIU District 1199
Sue Bahn - Monthey, Portage — SEIU District 1199
Katy Hansen, Madison — SEIU District 1199
Diane Kraus, Waunakee
Kristin Long, Madison — Dane County School to Work
Rick Gale, Madison — Profession Fire Fighters
Mary Babula, Madison — Wisconsin Child Care & Education
Coalition, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Willie Hamllin, Janesville — Rock Co. School Coalition
Jeff Schuller, Madison — ASM Student Advisory Center
Ronault Catalini, Madison
Collon Krepke, Madison — ASM Campus Accessibility
Campaign
Eric Palm, Madison — ASM Campus Accessibility Campaign
Stephanie Beize, Madison — ASM Campus Accessibility
Campaign
Sam Delay, Madison — ASM Campus Accessibility Campaign
Jenna Whissberoecher, Madison — ASM Campus
Accessibility Campaign
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Thomas Thoresen, Fitchburg — WI League of Conservation
Voters
Debra Mandarino, Fitchburg — FEAT
Deb Archer, Madison — Greater Madison Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Melody Music-Twilla, Monona — Tellurian
Tim Nolan, New Berlin — Dr., Head Start Waukesha
Robert Annis, Madison
John Poffenberger, Oshkosh — Winnebago Interfaith Needs
Response
Chong Vang, Fitchburg
Bianca Ramirez, Madison
Terry McGowan, Pewaukee — Operating Engineers Local 139
Bob Anderson, Madison — Legal Action of Wisconsin
Carousel Bayrd, Madison — Smoke Free Wisconsin
Chris Taylor, Madison — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Nancy Fliehr, Chippewa Falls — WCCAA
Teresa Hoveland, Mc Farland — WCCAA
Aicha Amiri, Madison — TATU
Jennifer Leahy, Madison
Sally Lovshin, Monona — SEIU
Registrations Against
Mindy Sampson, Lancaster — Grant Co. Drug-Free Coalition
Ted Kraig, Milwaukee — SEIU
Laurie Tank, Waupun
Pam Frankowksi, Brownsville — DOC - BHS - CMR
David Nispel, Middleton
Robert Weber, Madison
Thomas Mugan, Sun Prairie
Doug Swanson, Edgerton — AFT-W
Nile Ostenso, Middleton — State Engineering Association
member
Sharon Bremser, Madison — State Engineering Association
Gabe Kirchner, Madison — AFT - Wisconsin
Kathryn Lovell, Prairie du Sac — DOC - CCI Dental Assistant
Marilyn Birkholz, Wisconsin Dells — DOC - DCI, NLCI
Dental Hygienist
Karen Geszrain, Madison — SEIU 1199
Emma Czarapata, Madison — Options in Community Living
Dawn Berney, Madison
Beau Stafford, Edgerton — UW-Rock County
Brad Legreid, Middleton — WI Dairy Products Association
Cindy Delarosa, Janesville — Student government
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Elise Parrish, Beloit — Student government - UW-Rock
County
Chelsey Schmidt, Janesville — UW-Rock County Student
Government Association
Marian Fredal, Madison — SEIU 1199 W
Gestina Sewell, Madison — Association Students of Madison
Liz Temple, Deforest
Ralph Lang, Marshfield
Jeff Suarez, Janesville — Dr., UW - Rock County
Mary Ellen O'Brien, Madison
Katy Hansen, Madison — SEIU District 1199
Suri Kempe, Madison — Diversity Education Program
Josh Herley, Madison — Multicultural Student Coalition
Sara Jenny — YMCA
Eric Robson, Madison — AFSCME Local 171
Pat Riley, Franklin
Sally Lovshin, Monona — SEIU
Richard Celfer, Milwaukee
April 19, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 290 - Environmental Improvement Fund -
General Obligation Bonding Authority and Present Value
Subsidy Limit - Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 291 - Environmental Improvement Fund -
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Variable Interest Rate Revenue Obligations - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 300 - Department of Financial Institutions -
Standard Budget Adjustments - Modification be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 301 - Department of Financial Institutions -
Foreign Corporation Filing Fees - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 302 - Department of Financial Institutions
- Transfer of Cash Balance - Alternative 3 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (1) Senator Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 670 - Secretary of State - GPR-Earned -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 671 - Secretary of State - Agency
Collections Appropriation Lapse - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Deletion of Summary Item 3 - National
Association of Secretaries of States Dues Increase be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 505 - Department of Natural Resources -
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Departmentwide - Administrative Reorganization - Alternative
1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Cowles
that Paper 506 - Department of Natural Resources -
Departmentwide - Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson
Stewardship 2000 Program Review - Alternative 1 a 2, b 1, c 2,
and d 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 507 - Department of Natural Resources -
Endangered Resources Funding - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 755 - Department of Transportation -
Motor Vehicles - Electronic Processing of Applications for
Vehicle Title and Registration - Alternative 1 be recommended
for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 495 - Department of Military Affairs -
Federal Aid Reestimate for Military Facility Operations -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Meyer that Motion 115 - Military Affairs - National Guard
Tuition Grants (Paper 496) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that Motion 120 - Elections Board - Elections Database
Conversion (Paper 270) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 127 - Elections Board - Elections Database
Conversion (Paper 270) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 271 - Elections Board - Help America
Vote Project Positions - Alternatives 1, 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 272 - Elections Board - Election
Campaign Fund Reestimate - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 580 - Office of State Employment
Relations - Wisconsin Personnel Partners Program Funding -
Alternative 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 581 - Office of State Employment
Relations - Program Revenue Base Spending Levels -
Alternatives 2, 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Jensen that Motion 108 - Public Service Commission -
Telecommunications Utility Late Fees (Paper 640) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 131 - Department of Revenue - Tax Administration -
Program Revenue Appropriations (Paper 655) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Representatives Ward and Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 656 - Department of Revenue - Tax
Administration - Debt Collection - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
April 20, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 180 - Revenue Obligation Bonds - Medical
Assistance Revenue Obligation Bonds - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 645 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Base Budget Reductions - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 646 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Database Integration Funding - Alternatives 3, 4 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 647 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Transfer Sanitarian Registration from DHFS -
Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 648 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Transfer of Appropriation Balances Relating to
Massage Therapist and Bodyworker Certifications from the
Educational Approval Board to R&L - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 649 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Modifications to Certain Credential Holders'
Renewal Dates - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 650 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - GPR-Earned Reestimates - Alternative 3 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 651 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Initial and Renewal Credential Fee Structure -
Alternatives 1, 2, 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Decker; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 652 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Credential Fees for Athlete Agents - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 260 - District Attorneys - Removal of
Noncontinuing Elements from Base - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 261 - District Attorneys and Department of
Administration - General Agency Provisions - Transfer of
State Administration of the District Attorneys Function to the
Department of Justice - Alternatives 4, 5, 7 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 700 - Office of the State Treasurer -
Unclaimed Property Program - Increased Funding for
Recovery Fees - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 701 - Office of the State Treasurer -
Unclaimed Property Program - Abandoned Demutualization
Property Workload Costs - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 702 - Office of the State Treasurer -
Outsourcing of Unclaimed Property Program - Alternative 2
(as modified to replace "$4,512,600" with "$565,300") be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 135 - State Treasurer - Local
Government Investment Pool Programming Costs (Paper 703) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 665 - Department of Revenue - Lottery
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Administration - Lottery Sales Projections - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Cowles,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Lazich; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 666 - Department of Revenue - Sum
Sufficient Appropriations for Retailer Compensation and
Vendor Fees - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 667 - Department of Revenue - Lottery
Administration - Elimination of Lottery Positions, Contracting
Lottery Functions, and Conflict of Interest Provisions -
Alternatives A 1, 3 and B 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senator Leibham; Representatives Kaufert,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Ward, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 667 - Department of Revenue - Lottery
Administration - Elimination of Lottery Positions, Contracting
Lottery Functions, and Conflict of Interest Provisions - A 2
and B 3 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Representatives Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 118 - Department of Revenue - Lottery
Administration - Payment of Lottery Proceeds be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 119 - Department of Revenue - Lottery
Administration - Airport Vending Machines (modified to add
the Amtrak station in Milwaukee) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Cowles,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Colon.
Noes: (5) Senators Lazich, Leibham and Olsen;
Representatives Meyer and Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 122 - Department of Revenue - Lottery Administration
- Required Prize Postings be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 149 - Public Defender - Criminal Code Changes
(Paper 590) - Items (1) and (3) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 149 - Public Defender - Criminal Code Changes -
(Paper 590) - Item (2) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Paper 760 - Department of Transportation - State
Patrol Trooper Positions - Alternative 1 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representative
Colon.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer and Pocan.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Colon that Paper 760 - Department of Transportation - State
Patrol Trooper Positions - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (7) Senators Lazich, Darling, Cowles, Leibham,
Olsen and Taylor; Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
April 26, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 710 - Department of Tourism - Standard
Budget Adjustments - Alternative 3 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 711 - Department of Tourism and
Department of Transportation - Tourism Marketing and
Vehicle Rental Fee Increase - Alternatives A 2 a, C 1 a, b, c, d be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 166 - Department of Tourism - Tourism Marketing
(Paper 711) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Lazich, Darling, Cowles and
Leibham.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Olsen, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 712 - Department of Tourism - Eliminate
Film Promotion Office - Alternative 1 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 713 - Department of Tourism - Kickapoo
Valley Reserve LTE Costs - Alternative A 2, B 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 275 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Customer Service Call Center Staffing Increases -
Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
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Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 276 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Member Services Bureau Staffing Increases -
Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 277 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Limited-Term Employee Funding to Evaluate Value-
Based Health Care Purchasing Initiatives - Alternative 2
(includes Alternative 1) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 278 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Retired Employees Benefit Supplement Reestimate -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 279 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Payment of Legal Counsel Costs - Alternative 3 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Paper 280 - Department of Employee Trust Funds - Repeal
Requirement to Maintain a Branch Office in Milwaukee -
Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 280 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Repeal Requirement to Maintain a Branch Office in
Milwaukee - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 820 - Department of Veterans Affairs and
Educational Approval Board - Transfers and Lapses from the
Educational Approval Board's Operations Appropriations -
Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 820 - Department of Veterans Affairs and
Educational Approval Board - Transfers and Lapses from the
Educational Approval Board's Operations Appropriations -
Alternative 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 163 - Department of Veterans Affairs and Educational
Approval Board - Preservation of Certain Student Records By
the Educational Approval Board be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 177 - Department of Natural Resources - Fish. Wildlife,
and Recreation - Hunting and Fishing License Fees, Wildlife
Damage, and Enforcement (Papers 510 through 523) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
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Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 524 - Miscellaneous Appropriations and
Department of Natural Resources - Fish, Wildlife, and
Recreation - Fuel Tax Transfer Reestimates - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 525 - Department of Natural Resources -
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation - Nonresident Snowmobile Trail
Pass Reestimate - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Cowles
that Paper 526 - Department of Natural Resources - Fish,
Wildlife, and Recreation - Motorcycle Recreation Program
Repeal - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 527 - Department of Natural Resources -
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation - Snowmobile and Endangered
Resources Account Adjustments - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Representative
Rhoades that Motion 169 - Department of Natural Resources -
Supplemental Snowmobile Trail Aids be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 156 - Department of Natural Resources -
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation - Bear Hunting Licenses be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 155 - Department of Natural Resources -
Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation - Ice Shanties be recommended
for adoption.
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Ayes: (14) Senators Darling, Cowles, Leibham, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators S. Fitzgerald and Lazich.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 151 - Department of Natural Resources - Fish, Wildlife,
and Recreation - Wildlife Damage Program - Chronic Wasting
Disease (Paper 512) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Pocan.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 45 - Department of Natural Resources - Fish,
Wildlife, and Recreation - Lake Winnebago Comprehensive
Project be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
May 5, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 140 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
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Protection - Transfer Consumer Protection Functions -
Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 142 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program -
Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 408 - Department of Agriculture, Trade
and Consumer Protection - Bio-Industry Grant Program
(Paper 143) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Olsen that
Motion 303 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Bio-Industry Grant Program (Paper 143) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 144 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Rural Business Enterprise Loans - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 145 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Sector Specialist Positions - Alternative 4 e be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 146 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Management Fund - Alternatives A 4, B 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
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Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 147 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Program Revenue Lapse - Alternative A 2, B 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 148 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Livestock Premises Identification - Alternatives A
2, B 2 a be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Paper 149 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection - Dane County Exposition Center Grant
- Alternative A 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Ward, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 11
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Kaufert that
Paper 149 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Alternatives A 2, B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
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Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Paper 150 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Animal Disease Indemnification Costs -
Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 407 - Department of Agriculture, Trade
and Consumer Protection - Fish Hatcheries be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Ward that
Deletion of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection Summary Item 16 - Plant Protection Lapse to the
General Fund be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Representative Stone
that Paper 840 - Department of Workforce Development -
Employment, Training, and Vocational Rehabilitation -
Rehabilitation Case Services Funding - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Representative Stone
that Paper 841 - Department of Workforce Development -
Employment, Training, and Vocational Rehabilitation -
Independent Living Center Funding - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 409 - Department of Workforce
Development - Employment, Training and Vocational
Rehabilitation - Workforce Solutions - Apprenticeship
Program Funding (Paper 842) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 843 - Department of Workforce
Development - Employment, Training, and Vocational
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Rehabilitation - Workforce Solutions - Grow Wisconsin Reed
Act Initiative - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 844 - Department of Workforce
Development - Employment, Training, and Vocational
Rehabilitation - Worker's Compensation - Injury Prevention
Program - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 845 - Department of Commerce and
Department of Workforce Development - Gaming Economic
Development and Diversification Program and Tribal College
Funding - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 846 - Department of Workforce
Development - Employment, Training, and Vocational
Rehabilitation - Governor's Work-Based Learning Board -
Alternative 2 a, c, d, e, f, i, k be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Department of Workforce Development
- Employment, Training, and Vocational Rehabilitation
Programs - Summary Item 11 - Unemployment Insurance -
Authority To Use Reed Act Funds for Administration be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Rhoades that Motion 207 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Nutrition Counseling by Chiropractors be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 410 - Department of Regulation and
Licensing - Creation of Cemetery Board and Regulation of
Cemetery Authorities and Salespersons be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Recused:(1) Representative Ward.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
May 11, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 432 - Public Service Commission - Base Budget
Reductions be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Cowles and Olsen;
Representative Pocan.
Noes: (12) Senators Lazich, Darling, Leibham, Decker
and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 101 - Department of Administration - General
Agency Provisions - District Attorney Information Technology
- Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 442 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Delete Comprehensive Planning be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling and
Leibham; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (6) Senators Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 102 - Department of Administration - Land
Information Board and Wisconsin Land Council Sunsets -
Alternatives 9, 10 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Lazich; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Cowles,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 9
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 102 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Land Information Board and
Wisconsin Land Council Sunsets - Alternatives 3, 10 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Cowles,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor.
Noes: (9) Senator Lazich; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 9
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 102 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Land Information Board and
Wisconsin Land Council Sunsets - Alternatives 5, 10 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
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Noes: (3) Senator Cowles; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Rhoades that Motion 412 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Appointment and Duties of the
State Cartographer (Paper 102) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 103 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Waste Facility Siting Board
Modifications - Alternatives A 1, B 2, 3 and C 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Olsen that
Motion 435 - Department of Administration - General Agency
Provisions - Authority to Reduce or Eliminate Certain
Memberships, Dues and Related Expenditures - as amended to
delete Item (e). (Paper 104) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 105 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Elimination of the Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program Crisis Assistance Allocation
Maximum - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 344 - Department of Administration -
Office of Justice Assistance (Part 1 - adopt Alternatives A 2, B
2, C 1, C 2 and C 5 of Paper 120) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 344 - Department of Administration -
Office of Justice Assistance - (Part 2 - In addition, provide an
additional $750,000 PR annually from tribal gaming revenues
to the county law enforcement services grant program.
Further, specify that $300,000 PR annually under the county
law enforcement services grant program be allocated to Forest
County.) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 121 - Department of Administration -
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Office of Justice Assistance - Civil Legal Services for the
Indigent - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Paper 122 - Department of Administration - Office of Justice
Assistance - Federal Byrne and Penalty Surcharge Funding -
Alternative A 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 388 - Department of Administration -
Office of Justice Assistance - Federal Byrne and Penalty
Surcharge Funding (Paper 122, Alternative 2) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 122 - Department of Administration -
Office of Justice Assistance - Federal Byrne and Penalty
Surcharge Funding - Alternative B 2 be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 337 - Supreme Court - Court Interpreter Program
Manager Funding be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 313 - Circuit Courts - Court Interpreter and
Guardian Ad Litem Funding, Court Support Services
Surcharge (Paper 200) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 200 - Circuit Courts - Court Interpreters -
Alternatives 5, 6 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Olsen that
Motion 356 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Grain Inspection Program (Paper 141) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Olsen that
Motion 446 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection - Support and Information Position Reductions
(Summary Item 8) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Stone, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 338 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection - Rental Vehicle Licensing Recovery Fee be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators Lazich, Darling, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Cowles, Leibham and
Olsen; Representatives Ward and Meyer.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 306 - Department of Agriculture, Trade
and Consumer Protection - Unfair Sales Act be recommended
for adoption.
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Ayes: (3) Senators Lazich and Darling; Representative
Jensen.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Cowles, Leibham,
Olsen, Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer,
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
May 12, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative Stone
that Motion 343 - Department of Administration - Office of
Justice Assistance - Federal Byrne and Penalty Surcharge
Funding (Paper 122) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Decker.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 395 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, Badgercare, and SeniorCare - Administration -
MA Contracts and CARES Funding - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 396 - Department of Health and Family
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Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Administration -
MA Eligibility Quality Assurance - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 339 - Department of Health and Family Service -
MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Administration -
Cemetery, Funeral and Burial Aids (Paper 397) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 410 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Departmentwide and State-Operated Institutions -
State Centers - Reductions to Reflect CIP IA Placements -
Alternatives A 3, B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 411 - Department of Health and Family
Services - State-Operated Institutions - Mental Health
Institutes - Funding Split - Modification be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 412 - Department of Health and Family
Services - State-Operated Institutions - Services for Sexually
Violent Persons, Individuals on Conditional Release and
Competency Examinations - Alternative 3 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 413 - Department of Health and Family
Services - State-Operated Institutions - Food and Variable
Non-Food Costs - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that Motion 322 - Department of Health and Family Services -
State-Operated Institutions - Northern and Southern
Wisconsin Centers be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 420 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Community, Disability, and Elder Services - Benefit
Specialists - Alternatives 4, 6 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 505 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Community, Disability, and Elder Services - State
Supplemental SSI Payments (Paper 421) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Taylor
that Motion 503 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Community, Disability, and Elder Services - Female Offender
Reintegration Program (Paper 422) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 423 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Community, Disability, and Elder Services -
Caregiver Investigations and Background Checks - Alternative
4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 424 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Community, Disability, and Elder Services -
Compulsive Gambling Awareness Campaign Grant Program -
Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 502 - Board of Commissioners of Public
Lands - Required Sale of Remaining Land Holdings (Paper
165) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling and
Olsen; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (6) Senators Cowles, Leibham, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 166 - Board of Commissioners of Public
Lands - Delegation of Investment Authority to SWIB -
Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 585 - Program Supplements - Financial and
Procurement Services Supplements - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 586 - Program Supplements - Physically
Handicapped Supplements - Alternative 1 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 379 - Fox River Navigational System
Authority (Paper 305) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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May 17, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 810 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Homes and Facilities for Veterans - Program Revenue Lapse -
Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 811 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Homes and Facilities for Veterans - Veterans Home at Union
Grove - Staff for Skilled Nursing Facility - Alternatives 1, 4 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Paper 812 - Department of Veterans Affairs - Homes and
Facilities for Veterans - Veterans Home at King - Direct Care
Staff and Supplies and Services - Alternatives A 1, 4, 6, B 2, 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 813 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Homes and Facilities for Veterans - Veterans Home at Union
Grove - State Supplement for Residents of Assisted Living
Facilities - Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Decker.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 526 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Homes and Facilities for Veterans - Operational Efficiency
Consultant be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Ward and Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 525 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Homes and Facilities for Veterans - Veterans Home at Union
Grove - Food Services System be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 360 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, Badgercare, and SeniorCare Base Reestimates
and Funding - Medical Assistance Base Reestimate -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 360 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare and SeniorCare - Base Reestimates
and Funding - Medical Assistance Base Reestimate -
Alternatives A 1, B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 361 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Base
Reestimates and Funding - BadgerCare Base Reestimate -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 362 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Base
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Reestimates and Funding - SeniorCare Base Reestimate -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 532 - Department of Administration and
Department of Health and Family Services - Health Care
Quality and Patient Safety Board (Paper 106) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 450 - Insurance and Department of Health
and Family Services - Injured Patients and Families
Compensation Fund - Alternative 4 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 155 - Arts Board - American Indian Arts
Development and Tribal Gaming Revenue - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 531 - Arts Board - Biennial 5% GPR
Lapse Requirement be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Stone, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 445 - Historical Society - State Health Care
Coverage for Certain Employees of the Wisconsin Historical
Foundation, Inc. - Alternative 6 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
May 18, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Paper 825 - Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Association - WHEDA Reserve Funds - Alternative 5 be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
Noes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 825 - Wisconsin Housing and Economic
Development Authority - WHEDA Reserve Funds -
Alternatives 3, 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 295 - Ethics Board - Code of Ethics
Investigations Funding - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 550 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board -
Grants Funding and Duplicate Birth Certificate Fee Increase
(Paper 195) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Olsen and Decker.
Noes: (10) Senators Leibham and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Paper 195 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board -
Grants Funding and Duplicate Birth Certificate Fee Increase -
Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
Noes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that Paper 195 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board -
Grants Funding and Duplicate Birth Certificates Fee Increase -
Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 558 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Administration -
Employer's Responsibility to Provide Insurance Information
for BadgerCare Eligibility Determinations be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 425 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Foster Care and Adoption
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Assistance Reestimate - Modification be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 426 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Milwaukee Child Welfare
Aids and Operations - Alternative 1 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 427 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Milwaukee Child Welfare -
Alternative 2 e be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Paper 427 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Milwaukee Child Welfare -
Alternative 2 b be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Paper 427 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Milwaukee Child Welfare -
Alternative 2 g be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Paper 427 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Milwaukee Child Welfare -
Alternatives 2 a, d be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Stone that
Motion 555 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Caseworker Retention (Paper 427) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that Paper 428 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Child and Family Service Review
Program Enhancement Plan - Alternative 1 be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Rhoades that Motion 552 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Foster Care Rates (Paper
429) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 432 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Family Foundations - Home
Visiting Program - Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Paper 433 - Department of Health and Family Services -
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Children and Families - Refugee Family Strengthening Project
- Alternative 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles and Olsen.
Noes: (11) Senators Leibham, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 11
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Taylor
that Paper 433 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - Refugee Family Strengthening Project
- Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators Darling, Leibham, Olsen, Decker
and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich and Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 559 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Refugee Family
Strengthening Project (Paper 433) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 181 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Match Requirement for
Domestic Abuse Grants be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 174 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Permit Fees for Activities in Navigable Waters
(Paper 552) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 554 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Storm Water Management - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 555 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Groundwater Management Positions -
Alternative 3 a be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 556 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Tribal Gaming Revenue for Town of Swiss
and St. Croix Chippewa Indians - Alternative 4 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 557 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Great Lakes Shore Water Monitoring -
Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald
that Motion 504 - Department of Natural Resources - Water
Quality - Great Lakes Shore Water Monitoring (Paper 557) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (1) Representative Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 558 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Well Compensation Grant Program Eligibility
- Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Summary Item 2 - Department of
Natural Resources - Water Quality - Zebra Mussel Removal be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 565 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Air Permit System
Streamlining and Air Operation Permit Fees and Staff -
Alternatives A 2, B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Cowles
that Motion 179 - Department of Natural Resources - Air,
Waste, and Contaminated Land - Air Operation Permit Fees
and Staff (Paper 565, Part C) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 568 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Environmental
Management Account - Conversion of GPR and PR Positions -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 569 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Dry Cleaner
Environmental Response Program - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 572 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Electronic Reporting
System - Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
May 19, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
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Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 222 - Department of Workforce
Development - Economic Support and Child Care - Children
First (Amendment to Motion 700) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 608 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Child
Care Copayments (Amendment to Motion 700) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 218 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Trial
Jobs Plus Demonstration Project (Amendment to Motion 700) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen and
Taylor; Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators Lazich, Cowles, Leibham and
Decker; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
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Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 224 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -
Restore Milwaukee Regional Office (Amendment to Motion
700) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 615 - Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families - Benefits for Pregnant Women (Amendment to
Motion 700) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Motion 601 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -
Restore Governor's Provisions (Amendment to Motion 700) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 619 - Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families - Migrant Child Care (Amendment to Motion 700) be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 620 - Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families - Benefits for Parents of a Newborn Infant
(Amendment to Motion 700) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 554 - Department of Workforce
Development - Economic Support and Child Care - Disclosure
of Financial Information by Wisconsin Works (W-2) Agencies -
amended to provide for $50 filing fee (Paper 851) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Olsen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 511 - Department of Workforce
Development - Economic Support and Child Care - Eligibility
for Wisconsin Shares Based on Immigration Status (Paper
855) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 213 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Wisconsin Works (W-2)
Agency Contracts and Oversight (Paper 851) - Items a, b, c, d
and f be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 213 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Wisconsin Works (W-2)
Agency Contacts and Oversight (Paper 851) - Items e and g be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representative
Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 700 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -
Omnibus Funding Motion (Papers 850 through 864) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 544 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Wisconsin Works (W-2)
Best Practices Task Force be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators Darling, Cowles, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Leibham and
Olsen; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 516 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Tracking and Reporting
of Wisconsin Works (W-2) Participants' Activities and
Progress be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senators Decker and Taylor.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 541 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Emergency Assistance be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 183 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Economic Development,
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Tax Credits, and Wisconsin Works be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators Darling, Cowles, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Leibham and
Olsen; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 870 - Department of Workforce
Development - Child Support - Reduction of Federal Matching
Funds - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
May 23, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Summary Item 4 - Legislature - Revisor
of Statutes be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 448 - Investment Board - Operating Budget Authority -
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External Management Authority and Reporting Requirements be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Paper 281 - Department of Employee Trust Funds and
University of Wisconsin System - Health Insurance Coverage
for Domestic Partners of State Employees and State
Annuitants - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Paper 281 - Department of Employee Trust Funds - Health
Insurance Coverage for Domestic Partners of State Employees
and State Annuitants - Alternative 3 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 281 - Department of Employee Trust Funds
and University of Wisconsin System - Health Insurance
Coverage for Domestic Partners of State Employees and State
Annuitants - Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 255 - Department of Employee Trust
Funds - Executive Salary Group Assignment of the Secretary
of the Department be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senator Cowles; Representatives Jensen,
Stone, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 230 - Department of Justice - Penalty
Surcharge (Paper 465) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 425 - Department of Justice - Penalty
Surcharge (Paper 465) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
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ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 466 - Department of Justice -
Reimbursement for County Victim and Witness Assistance
Programs - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald
that Motion 254 - Department of Justice - Reimbursement for
County Victim and Witness Assistance Programs (Paper 466) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Paper 467 - Department of Justice - Crime Laboratories and
Drug Law Enforcement Surcharge - Alternative A 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
Noes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 467 - Department of Justice - Crime
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Laboratories and Drug Law Enforcement Surcharge -
Alternative A 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 258 - Department of Justice - Crime
Laboratories and Drug Law Enforcement Surcharge (Paper
467) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 467 - Department of Justice - Crime
Laboratories and Drug Law Enforcement Surcharge -
Alternatives A 8, B 1, C 1, D 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 227 - Department of Justice - Budget Reductions be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 468 - Department of Justice - TIME
System Upgrade and Handgun Hotline - Alternatives 2, 3 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Summary Item 5 - Department of
Justice - Budget Reductions be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Summary Item 10 - Department of
Justice - Budget Reductions and Lapses from Program
Revenue Balances be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 240 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Juvenile Population Estimates - Daily Rates and
Population-Related Cost Adjustments - Alternative 3 be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 241 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Alternate Care - Alternative 2 be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 242 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Population-Related Position Reductions and
Reallocations for Juvenile Correctional Services - Alternative 2
a, b, c be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 242 - Department of Corrections -
Population-Related Position Reductions and Reallocations for
Juvenile Correctional Services - Alternative 3 a be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
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Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 243 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Convert Southern Oaks Girls School Mental
Health Unit to GPR Funding - Alternative 3 be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 244 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Minor Policy and Technical Changes - Budget
Reductions and Lapse to General Fund - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 245 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Serious Juvenile Offender Funding - Alternative
1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 246 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile
Corrections - Transfer of Program Revenue Balances to
Address a Juvenile Correctional Facilities Deficit - Alternatives
2, 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Stone, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 464 - Department of Corrections - Juvenile Corrections
- Cost Reduction Directive be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators Lazich, Darling, Leibham, Olsen
and Taylor; Representatives Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (5) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Cowles and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert and Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 530 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Forestry Staffing - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 251 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Stewardship Acquisition be recommended
for adoption.
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Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling and Cowles;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (7) Senators Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Decker
and Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 532 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Aids in Lieu of Property Taxes -
Alternative A 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Lazich; Representatives Kaufert and
Jensen.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Cowles,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Ward, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 532 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Aids in Lieu of Property Taxes -
Alternative A 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Meyer.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 532 - Department of Natural Resources -
Aids in Lieu of Property Taxes - Alternative B 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 533 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - MFL Public Access Grant Program -
Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 534 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Terrestrial Invasive Species Management
- Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 535 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - State Forest Certification - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Leibham, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Darling and Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 536 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Forestry Education and Awareness
Center - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Decker.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 537 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - State Park Admissions and Camping Fees
- Alternatives A 2, 4 and B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Decker.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Representative Meyer that
Motion 256 - Department of Natural Resources - Forestry and
Parks - Mud Creek Bridge be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senators Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles and Leibham; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 11
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 250 - Department of Natural Resources - Forestry and
Parks - Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senators Decker and Taylor.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
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ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
May 24, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 233 - Wisconsin Technical College System - Eliminate
the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Grant Program be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 617 - Wisconsin Technical College
System - Allocate Incentive Grant Funding to Fox Valley
Technical College for a Crime Prevention Center be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 452 - Department of Workforce Development -
Economic Support and Child Care - Sanctions and Case
Closure for Wisconsin Works Participants be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 389 - Department of Workforce Development -
Employment, Training, and Vocational Rehabilitation
Programs - Open Housing Law be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 325 - General Fund Taxes - General Sales
and Use Tax - Streamlined Sales and Use Tax - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 326 - General Fund Taxes - General Sales
and Use Tax - Sales and Use Tax on Electronic Versions of
Certain Personal Property - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
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Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 261 - General Fund Taxes - Excise Taxes
and Regulations of Tobacco and Alcohol - Direct Marketing of
Cigarettes (Paper 330) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 265 - Regulation of Tobacco and Alcohol -
Liquor Regulation (Papers 331 and 657) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Representatives Jensen, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 244 - General Fund Taxes - Excise Taxes - Bad Debt
Deductions Against Cigarette and Tobacco Products Taxes be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 430 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - Child Abuse Prevention and
Child Mental Health Surcharge - Alternative 4 be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Motion 604 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Children and Families - MA Coverage for Youth Leaving Out-
of-Home Care (Paper 431) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 431 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Children and Families - MA Coverage for Youths
Leaving Out-of-Home Care - Alternative 4 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 363 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare Base Reestimates
and Funding - Continue MA Payment Adjustments Under the
Wisconsin MA Cost Reporting Program - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 286 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Vehicle Environmental
Impact Fee, Recycling Fund, General Fund and Conservation
Fund (Papers 566, 567, 570, 571 and Summary Item 13, page
385) - Items 1, 2 and 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 286 - Department of Natural Resources -
Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land - Vehicle Environmental
Impact Fee, Recycling Fund, General Fund and Conservation
Fund (Papers 566, 567, 570, 571 and Summary Item 13, page
385) - Items 4, 5 a, b, c, d, e, and 6 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 550 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Aquatic Invasive Species - Alternative 4 a be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 460 - Department of Natural Resources - Water
Quality - Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 247 - Department of Natural Resources - Water
Quality - Marsh Restoration be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
May 25, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 268 - Department of Veterans Affairs - General Agency
Provisions - Demonstration Program for Homeless Veterans be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Meyer that Motion 297 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
General Agency Provisions - Funding for "Mission Welcome
Home" be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 801 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund - Personal Loan Program Modifications -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Meyer that Motion 361 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund (Paper 802) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 803 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
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Veterans Trust Fund - Implementation Issues Relating to
Revenue Enhancements to the Veterans Trust Fund -
Alternatives A 3, 5 and B 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Meyer that Paper 804 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund - Use of Tribal Gaming Revenues for
Certain Veterans Programs - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Meyer that Deletion of Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund Summary Item 7 - Elimination of
Military Funeral Honors Program Stipends be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 482 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund - Economic Assistance Grants to Families
of Members of the U.S. Armed Forces be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 348 - Department of Veterans Affairs -
Veterans Trust Fund - Tuition Remission for Veterans,
Spouses and Children of Certain Veterans be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 386 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - SSI
Managed Care Expansion - Alternatives 1, 4 be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 476 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - CIP II
Relocations and Nursing Home Reimbursement (part) ---
Alternative 1 from Paper 387 and language requiring DHFS to
submit a report on CIP II relocations to the Joint Committee
on Finance by January 1, 2007 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 476 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - CIP II Relocations and
Nursing Home Reimbursement (part) -- Alternative 3 from
Paper 387 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 284 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Acuity-Based
Reimbursement (Paper 387) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Paper 388 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Management of Care
and Nursing Services - Alternative A 3, B 2 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Paper 389 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Community
Opportunities Recovery Waiver - Alternative 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Paper 390 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Children's Long-Term
Care Waiver Expansion - Alternative 2 c, f be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 466 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Community-Based
Residential Facilities under CIP IA be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (1) Representative Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald
that Motion 346 - Department of Health and Family Services -
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Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Intermediate Care
Facilities for the Mentally Retarded be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Senator Leibham that
Motion 281 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Resource Center
Expansion be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 283 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Nursing Home
Reimbursement Methods be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 278 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - CIP IB Rate
Increase be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 470 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care - Community Options
Program Slots be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Deletion of Department of Health and Family Services -
Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care Summary Item 2 -
Nursing Home Reimbursement Methods (part) and Summary
Item 9 - Construction Costs Under CIP IA be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 485 - State Fair Park - State Fair Park
Expenditures (Paper 695) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Representative Jensen
that Motion 800 - Department of Commerce - Economic
Development Programs (Papers 206 through 213) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Representative Jensen
that Motion 497 - Department of Commerce - Business
Employees' Skills Training Program (Paper 208) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 496 - Department of Commerce - Wisconsin
Development Fund - Grant to Biomedical Technology Alliance be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Leibham
that Motion 478 - Department of Commerce - Community
Development Block Grants - Public Facilities - Grant to Village
of Wonewoc be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 427 - Department of Commerce -
Community Development Block Grants - Public Facilities -
Grant to Village of Ithaca be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 498 - Department of Commerce -
General Award and Tax Credit Criteria be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 630 - Department of Commerce - Enterprise
Development Zones (Paper 211) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Senators Darling, Cowles, Olsen, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Jensen, Stone, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (7) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich and Leibham;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Rhoades and
Meyer.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald
that Motion 499 - Department of Commerce - Grants to
Ethanol Production Facilities be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Cowles, Leibham and Olsen;
Representative Kaufert.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 215 - Department of Commerce - Fire Dues
Distribution - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Deletion of Department of Commerce Summary
Item 14 - Restore Funding for American Indian Economic
Development Liaison Grant Program and Summary Item 15 -
WisCon Program Transfer be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 461 - Department of Commerce -
Wisconsin Development Fund - Grant to the Wisconsin
Procurement Institute be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Leibham
that Motion 471 - Department of Commerce - Safety and
Buildings Education About Home Building Process be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 296 - Department of Commerce - Transfer
Manufacturing Extension Center Grant Program (Paper 206) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (1) Senator Decker.
Noes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 1, Noes 15
June 1, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Motion 744 - University of Wisconsin System and Higher
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Educational Aids Board - UW System and HEAB Funding be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 721 - University of Wisconsin System - UW System
Base Budget Reductions (Paper 776) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representative
Colon.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer and Pocan.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 725 - University of Wisconsin System -
Nonresident Tuition Remission for Certain Undocumented
Persons (Amendment to Motion 456) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 735 - University of Wisconsin System - 6% Annual
AOP Increases (Amendment to Motion 456) be recommended
for adoption.
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Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 456 - University of Wisconsin System
and Higher Educational Aids Board - UW System and HEAB
Funding be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 447 - University of Wisconsin System - Fuel
and Utility Expenditure Study (Paper 775) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 762 - University of Wisconsin System -
Eliminate Certain UW System Reporting Requirements - as
amended to delete Item (c) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Representative Kaufert that
Motion 214 - University of Wisconsin System - Higher
Education Task Force - as amended to include 4 current
legislators, I UW student and 1 WTCS student be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representative Kaufert.
Noes: (7) Representatives Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Representative Meyer, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 215 - University of Wisconsin System -
Reserve Officer Training Corps be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 519 - University of Wisconsin System - UW Campus
License Plates be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Olsen and Decker; Representative Pocan.
Noes: (10) Senators Cowles, Leibham and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 191 - University of Wisconsin System -
Position Reduction Report (Paper 776) be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 584 - Higher Educational Aids Board -
Increase Funding for WHEG-UW (Paper 440) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 590 - University of Wisconsin System -
Resident Undergraduate Tuition Freeze and GPR Offset be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (1) Representative Pocan.
Noes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 1, Noes 15
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 431 - University of Wisconsin System - Prohibit GPR
and Tuition Funding for UW System President and
Chancellor's Automobile Allowance be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 523 - University of Wisconsin System -
Course Retake Surcharge be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Leibham; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone and Meyer.
Noes: (7) Senators Darling, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Rhoades, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 524 - University of Wisconsin System -
Undergraduate Coursework Beyond 125% of Graduation
Credit Requirements be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 545 - University of Wisconsin System - UW-
Waukesha and UW-Milwaukee Campuses be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 198 - University of Wisconsin System -
Study on Potential Joint Academic Programs for UW-
Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 844 - University of Wisconsin System -
Study of Collaborative Efforts Between UW-Superior and
University of Minnesota-Duluth be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 428 - University of Wisconsin System - UW-Stevens
Point Paper Science Lab Funding be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 221 - University of Wisconsin System -
Increase Maximum Academic Excellence Higher Education
Scholarship Award to $2,700 Starting in 2006-07 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (8) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (8) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert and Meyer.
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ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 8
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 855 - University of Wisconsin System -
UW-Fox Valley Engineering Initiative be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Leibham,
Olsen, Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Lazich and Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Decker
that Motion 383 - Department of Health and Family Services -
Community, Disability, and Elder Services - Office of the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 378 - Department of Health and Family
Services - Community, Disability, and Elder Services -
Transfer Certification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
to the Department of Regulation and Licensing be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 188 - Department of Administration -
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General Agency Provisions and Department of Health and
Family Services - MA, BadgerCare and SeniorCare -
Administration -- Income Maintenance Contracts (Paper 100) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators Lazich, Leibham, Olsen, Decker
and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling and Cowles;
Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 100 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Transfer from Public Benefits
Fund - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Leibham,
Olsen and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Darling, Cowles and Decker;
Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
June 2, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 220 - Department of Corrections -
Departmentwide - Standard Budget Adjustments -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 221 - Department of Corrections -
Correctional Health Care Services and Building Program -
Dodge Correctional Institution - Central Pharmacy -
Alternatives B 1, 3, C 2, D 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 386 - Department of Corrections - Departmentwide -
Pilot Program - Private Contract for Inmate Pharmaceuticals
(Paper 221) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles,
Leibham, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Darling and Olsen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 438 - Department of Corrections -
Departmentwide - Health Care Funding, Delivery of
Controlled Medications to Inmates (Paper 221) - as amended
to delete first sentence be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 222 - Department of Corrections -
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Departmentwide - Risk Management - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 225 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Adult Correctional Facilities Populations, Prison
Contract Bed Funding and Operating Capacities of Adult
Correctional Facilities - Alternatives 1, 2 a, b, c, d be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 474 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Funding for Placing Inmates in Contracted
Facilities be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 226 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Earned Release Program Expansion -
Alternative C 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
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Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 227 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment Units
- Alternative 3 a 3, b 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 493 - Department of Corrections - Adult Corrections -
Funding for Three Nonprofit Organizations Providing
Community Reintegration Services (Paper 228) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 229 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Eliminate Private Business/Prison Employment
Program - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (3) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representative
Colon.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 230 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Jackson Correctional Institution Wastewater
Treatment Facility - Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Meyer, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Cowles and Decker;
Representatives Jensen and Rhoades.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 231 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Pharmacological Treatment for Certain Child
Sex Offenders - Alternative 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 727 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Sex Offender Registration Fee (Paper 232) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 233 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Expansion of Community Alternative to
Revocation - Alternatives 2, 4 c be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 459 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Community Purchase of Services Funding
(Paper 234) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 756 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Community Purchase of Services Funding
(Paper 235) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 384 - Department of Corrections - Adult Corrections -
Deletion of Unit Supervisor Positions be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 370 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Funding for Correctional Officers Training be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (8) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (8) Senators Cowles and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 8
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 368 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Authorization to Sell Inmate Products Produced
as Part of a Technical College Course be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 369 - Department of Corrections - Adult Corrections
and Building Program - Hillcrest Building at Northern
Wisconsin Center be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen.
Noes: (11) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 11
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 729 - Department of Corrections - Adult
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Corrections - Study of Alternative Care Funding be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 475 - Department of Corrections - Adult
Corrections - Inmate Pay be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Representatives Kaufert, Ward and Jensen.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Stone, Rhoades, Meyer,
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 13
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Motion 436 - Department of Corrections - Adult Corrections,
Office of Justice Assistance, and Department of Health and
Family Services - Grants for County Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse Programs be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Jensen, Stone,
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (3) Representatives Ward, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
June 3, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 551 - Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Water Resources Account Adjustments -
Alternatives 1, 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Motion 382 - Department of Natural Resources -
Forestry and Parks - Forestry Program Expenditures be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 181 - Building Commission - Unlimited
Refunding Bonding Authority - Alternative 2 be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 182 - Building Commission - Agreements
and Ancillary Arrangements on General Obligation Debt and
Operating Notes - Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 184 - Building Commission - GPR Debt
Service Reestimate - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 185 - Building Commission - Excess
General Obligation Bonding Authority - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 539 - Building Program - GPR Bonding
Authorizations (Paper 186) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
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Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 538 - Building Program - 2005-07 Building Program
Projects (Paper 186) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Leibham.
Noes: (12) Senators Darling, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 187 - Building Program - 2005-07
Building Program Delayed Bonding Issuance - Alternative 1 a,
b, c be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Decker.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Lazich that
Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year Bonding for UW
System Projects - Alternative A 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Leibham.
Noes: (12) Senators Darling, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year Bonding
for UW System Projects - Alternative A 2 - as amended to
replace "$50,000,000" with "$100,000,000" in gifts, grants and
receipts be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators Darling, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year
Bonding for UW System Projects - Alternative B 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year Bonding
for UW System Projects - Alternative C 2 - as amended to
delete "differential" be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year
Bonding for UW System Projects - Alternative E 1 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
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Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Paper 188 - Building Program - Out-Year Bonding for UW
System Projects - Alternative D 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Jensen, Stone, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 189 - Building Program - Out-Year
Bonding for Non-UW Projects - Alternatives A 1, B 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Olsen, Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Cowles and Leibham.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 190 - Building Program - Children's
Research Institute - Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
Recused:(1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that Motion 613 - Building Program - Audit of University of
Wisconsin System Building Projects be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 614 - Building Program - UW-Oshkosh
Elmwood Building be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representative Kaufert.
Noes: (10) Senators Lazich, Cowles and Leibham;
Representatives Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 537 - Building Program be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling and Olsen;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (5) Senators Lazich, Cowles, Leibham, Decker
and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
June 6, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 451 - Office of the Commissioner of
Insurance - Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund
- Actuarial Services Audit - Alternative 2 be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 452 - Office of the Commissioner of
Insurance - Financial Analysis and Examinations Staff and
Revenue Lapse to General Fund - Alternatives 1, 3 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 775 - Department of Health and Family
Services - HIRSP and Public Health - Convert the Health
Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (HIRSP) to a Private Nonprofit
Organization be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (2) Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 566 - Department of Health and Family Services -
HIRSP and Public Health - Emergency Medical Services
Grants (Paper 402) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Darling
that Motion 585 - Department of Health and Family Services -
HIRSP and Public Health - Rename AIDS/HIV Life Care and
Early Intervention Services Grants Program (Paper 403) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 404 - Department of Health and Family
Services - HIRSP and Public Health - Dental and Oral Health
Initiatives - Alternative 2 - as amended to delete "at least" in
third line be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 443 - Department of Health and Family Services -
HIRSP and Public Health - Health Care Center be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 11
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 458 - Department of Health and Family Services -
HIRSP and Public Health - Minority Health Grants be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 11
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 340 - General Fund Taxes - Tax
Administration - Authority for State Agencies to Disclose
Information for Tax Administration - Alternative 2 be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 783 - General Fund Taxes - Tax
Administration - Internet Posting of Delinquent Tax Accounts
(Paper 341) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
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Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 342 - General Fund Taxes - Tax
Administration - Revocation or Denial of Law License Based
on Tax Delinquency - Alternative 1 be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Representative Pocan that
Paper 625 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and
Milwaukee and Racine Charter School Program Payment -
Amounts - Alternative 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Pocan.
Noes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 13
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Stone that
Paper 625 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and
Milwaukee and Racine Charter School Payment Amounts -
Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Pocan.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
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ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Stone that
Paper 626 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Milwaukee and Racine Charter School Program
Funding - Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Colon.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Stone that
Paper 627 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Charter School Payment to Racine Unified School
District - Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representative Pocan.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 789 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Choice and Charter Programs - Pupil Eligibility and
Special Education Eligibility - Item (c) only be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senator Decker; Representative Pocan.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 2
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Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Stone that
Motion 789 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter - Choice and Charter Programs - Pupil Eligibility and
Special Education Eligibility - all items in Motion except Item
(c) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 796 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter Schools - Milwaukee Parental Choice Program Pupil
Eligibility - Administrator Requirements be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 846 - Department of Public Instruction -
Choice and Charter Schools - Milwaukee Parental Choice
Program Pupil Eligibility - Teacher Requirements be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 10
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Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that
Motion 856 - Department of Public Instruction - Choice and
Charter Schools - Milwaukee Parental Choice Program Pupil
Eligibility - Teacher Requirements be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 630 - Department of Public Instruction -
Administrative and Other Funding - Universal Service Fund -
Alternative 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 631 - Department of Public Instruction -
Administrative and Other Funding - Grants for Master
Educators and National Teacher Certification Reestimate -
Alternatives A 4, B 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald
that Motion 759 - Department of Public Instruction and
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Technical College System - Adult Literacy Grants and
Reducing Incentive Grants (Paper 632) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Olsen that Motion
351 - Department of Public Instruction - Administrative and
Other Funding - Study of Online Application and Reporting
System for Open Enrollment Program be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 621 - Department of Public Instruction -
Administrative and Other Funding - Prohibit New MPS Open
Enrollment Transfers be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (8) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich and Darling;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Stone,
Rhoades and Meyer.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 8
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 589 - Department of Public Instruction -
Administrative and Other Funding - Administrative Funding
for Federal Programs be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (8) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling and
Cowles; Representatives Kaufert, Stone,
Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (6) Senators Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Ward, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (2) Senator Leibham; Representative Jensen.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 6
June 8, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Representative
Ward that Paper 191 - Building Program - Hmong Cultural
Center - Alternative 2 - as amended to delete "in the City of
Madison" be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senator Taylor; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 862 - Building Program - Youth and Economic
Empowerment Center be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Colon that Motion 853 - Department of
Corrections - Adult Corrections and Department of Health and
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Family Services - Medical Assistance - Pilot Program for
Inmates with Mental Illness Reentering the Community be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (1) Senator Cowles.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 110 - Department of Administration -
Transfers to the Department - Consolidation of Attorneys and
Legal Staff Under DOA - Alternative 5 - as amended to change
"January 1, 2007" to "June 30, 2007" be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
Noes: (1) Representative Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 107 - Department of Administration -
General Agency Provisions - Division of Enterprise
Technology Expenditure Reestimates - Alternatives 2 a & b, 3,
4, 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (3) Senator Taylor; Representatives Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 111 - Department of Administration -
Transfers to the Department - Consolidation of Information
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Technology Server and Network Support - Alternatives 2, 3, 4,
5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 112 - Department of Administration -
Transfers to the Department - Consolidation of State
Procurement, Human Resources, and Payroll Services -
Alternatives A 2, 3, B 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 652 - Department of Administration -
Transfers to the Department - Consolidation of State
Procurement, Human Resources, and Payroll Services -
Telecommunications Contracting (Paper 112) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Paper 113 - Department of Administration - Transfers to
the Department - Lapse or Transfer of State Operations
Appropriation Balances - Alternatives 2, 3 be recommended for
adoption.
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Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 114 - Department of Administration -
Transfers to the Department - Minor Policy and Technical
Changes - Consolidation of Information Technology Help Desk
Services for the Department of Health and Family Services -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Olsen, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 857 - Department of Administration - General Agency
Provisions - Payment of 2004-05 Membership Dues for the
Midwest Higher Education Compact be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator Leibham
that Motion 863 - Department of Administration and Public
Service Commission - Identification of Certain Universal
Service Fund Assessments on Customer Bills be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
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Representatives Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (3) Representatives Kaufert, Ward and Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator Cowles
that Motion 573 - Wisconsin Technical College System -
Biennial $2,000,000 Lapse Requirement be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 676 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Direct Aid Payment - State Aid for Tax Exempt Computers,
Cash Registers, and Fax Machines - Sum Sufficient Reestimate
- Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 680 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Property Tax Credits - Lottery and Gaming Credit -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 681 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Property Tax Credits - Homestead Tax Credit Reestimates -
Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Paper 682 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Property Tax Credits - Farmland Preservation Tax Credit
Reestimates - Modification be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Paper 553 - Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection and Department of Natural Resources -
Water Quality - Nonpoint Program Bonding - Alternative 3 a,
c, e, h be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Ward, seconded by Senator Olsen that
Motion 572 - Department of Natural Resources - Water
Quality - Nonpoint Program Bonding (Paper 553) be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 874 - Department of Health and Family Services - MA,
BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Eligibility, Payments, and
Services - Bariatric Surgery be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (1) Senator Taylor.
Noes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 1, Noes 15
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 873 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare, and SeniorCare - Eligibility,
Payments, and Services - Funding for Essential Access City
Hospital Supplement be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 872 - Department of Health and Family
Services - MA, BadgerCare and SeniorCare - Eligibility,
Payments, and Services - Eligibility for EACH Supplement be
recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (9) Senators Darling, Leibham, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (7) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Olsen; Representatives Stone, Pocan and
Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Representative Rhoades, seconded by Senator Lazich
that Motion 870 - Department of Health and Family Services -
MA, BadgerCare and SeniorCare - Eligibility, Payments and
Services - Omnibus Funding Motion be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 599 - Department of Health and Family Services -
HIRSP and Public Health - Family Planning Services Funding
Preference - second paragraph only, beginning with "In
addition, move to eliminate references" and ending with "or
adoption." be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles and
Leibham.
Noes: (12) Senators Darling, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 599 - Department of Health and Family
Services - HIRSP and Public Health - Family Planning
Services Funding Preference - first paragraph starting with
"Move to require DHFS" and ending with "qualified to
provide the services." be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Cowles,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Darling, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
June 9, 2005 EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD
Present: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone,
Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Absent: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 878 - Department of Transportation and Department
of Commerce - Petroleum Inspection Fund - Reduce Bonding
in the Major Highway Development Program With Funds
Transferred from the Petroleum Inspection Fund be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 11
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 918 - Department of Transportation
(Modification to Transportation and Petroleum Inspection
Fund Program Provisions Omnibus Motion) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
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Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 889 - Department of Transportation - Local
Transportation Projects - Amtrak Hiawatha Contract
(Modification to the Transportation and Petroleum Inspection
Fund Program Provisions Omnibus Motion) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 655 - Department of Transportation - Creation of
Regional Transit Authority in Southeastern Wisconsin
(Modification to Transportation and Petroleum Inspection
Fund Program Provisions Omnibus Motion) be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senators Lazich and Cowles.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Leibham,
Olsen, Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 891 - Department of Transportation and General Fund
Taxes - Transportation Program Provisions be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 1300 - Department of Transportation
and Department of Commerce - Transportation and Petroleum
Inspection Fund Provisions be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Decker that
Motion 890 - Building Program - Bishop's Creek Cultural
Center be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senator Taylor; Representative Colon.
Noes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen and Decker;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 14
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Jensen
that Motion 553 - Commerce - Minority Business Finance
Program - Grant to Bishop's Creek Redevelopment Project be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Colon, seconded by Representative
Pocan that Motion 204 - Building Program - UW-Parkside
Athletic Facilities be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
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Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 176 - Budget Stabilization Fund - Criteria
for Transfer of Moneys from the Budget Stabilization Fund -
Alternative 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 726 - Building Commission - Sale of
State Facilities by DOA (Paper 183) be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 929 - Building Commission - Sale of
State-Owned Power Plants and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (8) Senators S. Fitzgerald and Leibham;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (8) Senators Lazich, Darling, Cowles, Olsen,
Decker and Taylor; Representatives Pocan
and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 8
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Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Kaufert
that the vote by which Motion 929 (Building Commission - Sale
of State-Owned Power Plants and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities) failed 8-8 be recommended for reconsideration.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
RECONSIDERATION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Representative Pocan, seconded by Representative
Colon that Motion 935 - Building Commission (Amendment to
Motion 929) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 929 - Building Commission - Sale of
State-Owned Power Plants and Wastewater Treatment
Facilities be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling and
Leibham; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (6) Senators Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 6
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 919 - Department of Administration - Division of
Gaming - Video Gaming Devices and Pari-Mutuel Racetrack
Licensing Provisions be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Darling, Decker and
Taylor; Representatives Kaufert, Jensen,
Stone, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (7) Senators Lazich, Cowles, Leibham and
Olsen; Representatives Ward, Rhoades and
Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 913 - Department of Public Instruction - General
School Aids and Revenue Limits, and Categorical Aids be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 882 - Department of Public Instruction - General
School Aids and Revenue Limits - Transfer School Levy Tax
Credit Funding Increase to the Lottery and Gaming Credit be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 910 - Department of Public Instruction - General
School Aids and Revenue Limits - Equalization Aid Formula -
Shared Cost Exclusion for Unfunded Pension Liability
Expenditures (Paper 597) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen.
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Noes: (10) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 10
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 906 - Department of Public Instruction -
General School Aids and Revenue Limits be recommended for
adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Representative Colon that
Motion 930 - Department of Public Instruction - Categorical
Aids (Amendment to Motion 896) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 587 - Department of Public Instruction - Categorical
Aids - Allow MPS to Increase Class Sizes in SAGE Schools
(Paper 605) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Jensen, Stone and Colon.
Noes: (7) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Rhoades, Meyer and Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 7
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Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 896 - Department of Public Instruction -
Categorical Aids be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 897 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Property Taxation - Fiscal Controls on Property Tax Increases be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 468 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Property Taxation - Premier Resort Area Tax be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 576 - Shared Revenue - Property
Taxation - Alternative Incorporation Procedure for the Town
of Caledonia be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling and
Leibham; Representatives Kaufert, Ward,
Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and
Colon.
Noes: (4) Senators Cowles, Olsen, Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Jensen, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 142 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Direct Aid Payments - Utility Aid Payments and Related
Provisions be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham, Olsen and Decker; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Cowles and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Paper 675 - Shared Revenue and Tax Relief -
Shared Revenue Utility Aid - Funding Level - Modification be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Decker, seconded by Senator Taylor that
Motion 924 - General Fund Taxes - Substitute Omnibus
Motion (Substitute Amendment to Motion 1400) be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
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ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 12
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 1402 - General Fund Taxes - Sales Tax on
Transactions Between Affiliated Businesses (Amendment to
Motion 1400) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 1400 - General Fund Taxes - Omnibus
Motion (Papers 315 through 321) be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and
Meyer.
Noes: (4) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 4
Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Senator Cowles that
Motion 938 - Department of Natural Resources - Fish and
Wildlife Account Adjustments be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (15) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer and Colon.
Noes: (1) Representative Pocan.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 1
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Senator Leibham
that Motion 934 - Department of Natural Resources -
Conservation Wardens be recommended for adoption.
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Ayes: (14) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades,
Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (2) Senators Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 2
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 922 - Miscellaneous Provisions be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (13) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan
and Colon.
Noes: (3) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 3
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Motion 950 - Minor Policy and Technical
Corrections be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (16) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham, Olsen, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Kaufert, Ward, Jensen,
Stone, Rhoades, Meyer, Pocan and Colon.
Noes: (0) None.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator S. Fitzgerald that
Motion 937 - Circuit Courts - Register in Probate Copy Fee be
recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Cowles, Leibham and Olsen; Representatives
Kaufert, Ward, Jensen, Stone and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Decker and Taylor; Representatives
Rhoades, Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
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Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Motion 2005 - Wrap-Up Motion be recommended
for adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Moved by Representative Kaufert, seconded by Senator S.
Fitzgerald that Assembly Substitute Amendment LRB 0148 be
recommended for introduction and adoption.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes
11, Noes 5
Moved by Senator S. Fitzgerald, seconded by Representative
Kaufert that Assembly Bill 100 be recommended for passage as
amended.
Ayes: (11) Senators S. Fitzgerald, Lazich, Darling,
Leibham and Olsen; Representatives Kaufert,
Ward, Jensen, Stone, Rhoades and Meyer.
Noes: (5) Senators Cowles, Decker and Taylor;
Representatives Pocan and Colon.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
Diane Harmelink
Committee Clerk