Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
State Senate calendar for Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Here is the calendar for the state Senate floor session scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.:
First Order. Call of Roll.
Second Order. Chief clerk's entries.
Third Order. Introduction, first reading and reference of proposals.
Fourth Order. Report of committees.
Fifth Order. Petitions and communications.
Sixth Order. Referrals and receipt of committee reports concerning proposed administrative rules.
Seventh Order. Advice and consent of the Senate
QUESTION: Shall the appointment be confirmed?
Armstrong, Stephanie, of De Forest, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2012
Bachhuber, Michele, of Marshfield, as a member of the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2012.
Basting, Thomas, of
Bronston, Carolyn, of
Christman, Blane, of Ladysmith, as a member of the Rural Health Development Council, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2012.
Dallas, William, of
Everson, Diane, of Edgerton, as a member of the Educational Communications Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2013
Exo, Karen, of Portage, as a member of the Professional Standards Council, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2012.
Furness, Ian, of
Gaier, John, of Neillsville, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2012.
Hase, Paula, of
Heyning, Katy, of Whitewater, as a member of the Professional Standards Council, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2010.
Mulligan, Thomas, of
Patterson, Leslie, of
Rambo, Larry, of
Severson, Deborah, of
Stroede, Jane, of Wisconsin Dells, as a member of the Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2013.
Swain, Katherine, of
Thorman, Michele, of
Timmons, Cecelia, of
Eighth Order. Messages from the Assembly.
QUESTION: Shall the amendment be concurred in?
Senate Bill 107. Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. Assembly Amendments 3 and 4 pending
Ninth Order. Special Orders.
Tenth Order. Consideration of motions, resolutions, and joint resolutions not requiring a third reading.
QUESTION: Shall the joint resolution be adopted?
Senate Joint Resolution 47. Relating to: the second anniversary of WisconsinEye's commencement of broadcast operations.
QUESTION: Shall the joint resolution be concurred in?
Assembly Joint Resolution 72. Relating to: the life and public service of Edward Moore Kennedy.
Assembly Joint Resolution 73. Relating to: honoring the life of Francisco Rodriguez.
Senate Joint Resolution 47. Relating to: the second anniversary of WisconsinEye's commencement of broadcast operations
Assembly Joint Resolution 72. Relating to: the life and public service of Edward Moore Kennedy
Assembly Joint Resolution 73. Relating to: honoring the life of Francisco Rodriguez
Eleventh Order. Second reading and amendments of senate joint resolutions and senate bills.
QUESTION: Shall the bill be ordered to a third reading?
Senate Bill 17. Relating to: special distinguishing registration plates for certain vehicles owned by members of the national guard and making an appropriation. Senate Amendment 1 pending
Senate Bill 41. Relating to: indoor environmental quality in public and private schools. (Report passage recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 73. Relating to: the lifetime limit under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan (Report passage recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 74. Relating to: health insurance coverage denials for eligibility under the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan. (Report passage recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 80. Relating to: the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program. (Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1, Ayes 7, Noes 0, passage as amended recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0) Senate Amendment 1 pending
Senate Bill 87. Relating to: increasing the maximum annual loan amount under the property tax deferral loan program of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (Report passage recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 103. Relating to: restrictions on the operation of motor vehicles by persons using electronic text messaging devices and providing a penalty (Report adoption of Senate Amendment 2, Ayes 6, Noes 1, passage as amended recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 5, Noes 2) Senate Substitute Amendment 1 and Senate Amendment 2 pending
Senate Bill 121. Relating to: requiring the Center on Education and Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to establish a career conversations program. (Report passage recommended by committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, Ayes 3, Noes 2)
Senate Bill 154. Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying. (Report passage recommended by committee on Education, Ayes 6, Noes 1)
Senate Bill 162. Relating to: requiring that personal flotation devices be worn by certain underage persons in certain boats. (Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 5, Noes 2)
Senate Bill 163. Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of colorectal cancer screening and granting rule-making authority (Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1, Ayes 7, Noes 0, passage as amended recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 6, Noes 1) Senate Amendment 1 pending
Senate Bill 182. Relating to: statute of limitations for intentional torts. (Report passage recommended by committee on Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 191. Relating to: podiatrist-patient privilege, immunity exemption for podiatrists providing emergency care at athletic events, allowing podiatrists to determine an illness or injury and complete forms for the purpose of granting assistance to needy veterans, allowing podiatrists to determine disability for the purpose of issuing certain hunting permits, cooperatives organized to provide sickness care, the Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board, allowing podiatrists to certify driver school instructors' physical fitness, allowing Medical Assistance recipients to freely choose among podiatrists, and giving equal weight to certifications of disability by podiatrists for insurance purposes. (Report passage recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 198. Relating to: donating drugs and dispensing donated drugs (Report passage recommended by committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 224. Relating to: notice of proposed vacation of certain highways. (Report passage recommended by committee on Commerce, Utilities, Energy, and Rail, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 252. Relating to: the duty to stop at the scene of, and to report, a motor vehicle accident (Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 253. Relating to: traffic control devices used by school safety patrols. (Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 264. Relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles. (Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1, Ayes 7, Noes 0, passage as amended recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 7, Noes 0) Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1, and Senate Substitute Amendment 1 pending
Senate Bill 266. Relating to: creating a Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council. (Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 278. Relating to: U-turns on highways and providing a penalty. (Report passage recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 280. Relating to: personal liability of officers, directors, and employees of child care providers. (Report passage recommended by committee on Children and Families and Workforce Development, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Senate Bill 284. Relating to: designating and marking USH 63 as the
Senate Bill 288. Relating to: Indian child welfare. (Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1, Ayes 5, Noes 0, adoption of Senate Amendment 2, Ayes 5, Noes 0, adoption of Senate Amendment 3, Ayes 5, Noes 0, passage as amended recommended by committee on Children and Families and Workforce Development, Ayes 5, Noes 0) Senate Amendments 1, 2 and 3 pending
Senate Bill 299. Relating to: public disclosure of certain information when child abuse or neglect results in death or serious injury or involves aggravated circumstances or when a child in an out-of-home placement commits suicide or is sexually abused by a caregiver. (Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1, Ayes 5, Noes 0, adoption of Senate Amendment 2, Ayes 5, Noes 0, adoption of Senate Amendment 3, Ayes 5, Noes 0, passage as amended recommended by committee on Children and Families and Workforce Development, Ayes 5, Noes 0)Senate Amendments 1, 2 and 3 pending
Senate Bill 309. Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of
Senate Bill 310. Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of
Senate Bill 311. Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of Wisconsin and the Teaching Assistants' Association, AFT, Local 3220, AFL-CIO, for the 2007-09 biennium, covering employees in the program, project, and teaching assistants of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Extension collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds.
Twelfth Order. Second reading and amendments of assembly joint resolutions and assembly bills.
Thirteenth Order. Third reading of joint resolutions and bills.
Fourteenth Order. Motions may be offered.
Fifteenth Order. Announcements, adjournment honors, and remarks under special privilege.
Sixteenth Order. Adjournment.
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