Senate postpones planned floor period due to coronavirus

The Senate will postpone its planned March floor period, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said Tuesday.

“This is out of an abundance of caution for senators, their family members and staff members who may be vulnerable to coronavirus,” he said in a statement.

The Senate will continue to function during the public health emergency, he said.

The Legislature will call an extraordinary session this spring so the chamber can complete its business.

“This coronavirus is a public health issue that should be taken seriously,” Fitzgerald said. “Wisconsinites must avoid panic and instead listen to the recommendations of health professionals at the federal, state and local levels.”

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