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 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.
The state Senate will be in session today, Tuesday, March 13. One of the items on the agenda will be the confirmation of Frank Busalacchi as Secretary of the state Department of Transportation. Another item is Senate Joint Resolution 3 honoring the life and military service of Captain Rhett W. Schiller. Captain Schiller's parents live in the 28th Senate District and will be present. Here is the official calendar for the state Senate session:
First Order. Call of Roll.
Second Order. Chief clerk's entries.
Third Order. Introduction, first reading and reference of proposals; reference of appointments.
Fourth Order. Report of committees.
Fifth Order. Petitions and communications.
Sixth Order. Advice and consent of the Senate.
QUESTION: Shall the appointment be confirmed?
Beers, Stephen, of Fontana, as a member of the Real Estate Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Brennan, James, of Milwaukee, as a member of the Public Defender Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Judiciary and Corrections, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Busalacchi, Frank, of Brookfield, as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism and Insurance, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Drengler, William, of Wausau, as a member of the Public Defender Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2009. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Judiciary and Corrections, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Dueholm, Robert, of Luck, as a member of the Real Estate Board, for the term ending July 1, 2009. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Frank, Matthew J., of Madison, as a member of the Prison Industries Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2008. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Judiciary and Corrections, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Greenberg, Martin, of Milwaukee, as a member of the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2012. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Transportation, Tourism and Insurance, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Hanson, Martin, of Eau Claire, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Hook, Steven, of Milwaukee, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Jackson, Celia, of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Kamps, George, of Green Bay, as a member of the Family Therapy Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Klippel, Ryan, of Sun Prairie, as a member of the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Lee, Daniel, of Waunakee, as a member of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, to serve for the term ending January 1, 2011. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Morales, Jennifer, of Milwaukee, as a member of the Judicial Commission, to serve for the term ending August 1, 2007. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Judiciary and Corrections, Ayes 5, Noes 0)
Schroeder, Ryan, of Delavan, as a member of the Real Estate Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2006. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing, Ayes 7, Noes 0)
Schroeder, Ryan, of Delavan, as a member of the Real Estate Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2010. (Report confirmation recommended by committee on Economic Development, Job Crea
