There seems to be a lack of copies of the Dems simple amendment. Some Republican members don't have them yet. Sen. Decker has offered to have the Dems share their copies with them.

UPDATE: 4:55 p.m. -- Copies are now made and being distributed by page staff. In the meantime, GOP Sen. Grothman is filling the time by blasting the Dems for spending more during this recession.

"Prior to taking this vote think of the budget cuts families are making at home," Grothman said.

Dem Sen. Lassa counters that the budget also invests more in innovation and entrepreneurial growth, and includes provisions to encourage development in rural Wisconsin.

"It's not fair to say this budget doesn't look at job creation and expansion. It does," Lassa said.

-- By Greg Bump