MADISON, Wis. — Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate voted today to fine the chamber’s AWOL Democrats $100 for each day they miss of the legislative session, and the governor said the GOP remains committed to his plan to strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights.

Gov. Scott Walker met with GOP senators in a closed-door meeting a day after releasing details about concessions he’s offered to Democrats, saying he had the backing of his fellow Republicans.

“They’re firm,” Walker said after dashing out of the meeting and into an elevator at the Capitol.

The Senate’s 14 Democrats fled the state to block a vote on the legislation nearly three weeks ago, and Democratic leaders said today that they’re willing to negotiate on a deal that would end their impasse. The fines likely won’t help since only one planned legislative day remains before lawmakers take a monthlong break.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Republicans were discussing concessions that Walker’s office has offered to Democrats, including allowing public workers to bargain over their salaries without a wage limit.