"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson for the Committee on Rules reports the following action on February 23, 2017: recommends be adopted, referred to the Order of Resolutions House Joint Resolution 35."
"(Sic-House shall come to order.) Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford, the Pastor of the Cathedral of Praise Christian Center in Springfield. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn of all cell phones, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance."
"Let us pray. Gracious and most sovereign God, we humbly approach Your throne of love and Your throne of grace. And we ask your blessings to be upon this august Assembly, upon the Speaker, and the Leaders, and all of its Members. Father, You are the author and You are the finisher of our faith. And You are the giver of our life. So today that we turn our hearts and our minds towards You for help, we're reminded of Your word that says that You, Oh God, are our very present help in the time of our need. So we ask that You would help us today to do what You have called us to do. That we may do it in grace, with integrity; that we may do it in love, with mercy; that we may do it in compassion with unselfish hearts; that we may do it with wisdom and understanding; that we may do it in fear and with a reverence. So we ask that You would help us today to do our jobs in a way that would hear You say, well done, my good and my faithful servants. This we pray in Your Son's name, Amen." 10000019.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Stratton." Stratton – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative McAsey is excused today."
"Representative Demmer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Cabello and Cavaletto are excused for the day."
"With 115 Members present a quorum is established. Mr. Clerk. Committee Reports."
Clerk Bolin: “Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2363. Representative Mitchell, Chairperson from the Committee on Economic Opportunity reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: recommends be adopted House Resolution House Resolution 9; recommends be adopted House Resolution House Resolution 13. Representative Yingling, Chairperson from the Committee on Government Consolidation & Modernization reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2379. Representative Hernandez, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection reports the following 10000019.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 1783; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 1809. Representative Beiser, Chairperson from the Committee on Environment reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 685. Representative DeLuca, Chairperson from the Committee on Cities & Villages reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 791; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2407. Representative Sims, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Criminal reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 1804. Representative Kifowit, Chairperson from the Committee on Government Transparency reports the following committee action taken on February 22, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 682; do pass as amended Short Debate House Bill House Bill 619. Representative Mayfield, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: Licensing, Administration & Oversight reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass as amended Standard Debate House Bill House Bill 106. Representative Gabel, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 737; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 739; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 740; do pass Standard Debate House Bill House Bill 238; recommends be adopted House Bill Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 426. Representative Thapedi, Chairperson from the 10000019.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 Committee on Judiciary - Civil reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 1791; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2401. Representative D'Amico, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 625; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 661; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 662; do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 1805; do pass as amended Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2361. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Executive reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 643; recommends be adopted House Joint Resolution House Joint Resolution 33. Representative Crespo, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies reports the following committee action taken on February 23, 2017: do pass Short Debate House Bill House Bill 2378.”
"On House Supplemental Calendar #1, we have House Joint Resolution 35, offered by Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, please read the Resolution. Representative Feigenholtz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on House Joint Resolution 35. We never thought it would happen but it did. And on March 8, the World Champion Chicago Cubs will be gracing us with their presence, with their trophy, on this very, very historic day. And I would request an 'aye' vote on this Resolution. Thank you." 10000019.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Lady moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 35. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Chapa LaVia, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed."
"So about two weeks ago, I got on the House Floor speaking about a Girl Scout Troop 5112 at the Islamic Center of Naperville. And today, I have two of those Girl Scouts Paging for me today that would like to introduce themselves." Majeed, I.: "Hi, I'm Inaaya Majeed." Majeed, R.: "Hi, I'm Rida Majeed."
"And they're here to Page for you, and say hello, and let you know how amazing they are 'cause I think they are. So, they're going to travel all over here. So, please greet them and tell them how much you love them. Thank you very much."
"Thank you, Representative. And welcome to your Capitol. Leader Bellock, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, a Point of Personal Privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"I just wanted to ask all the Members of the General Assembly to welcome today, Claire Lozier. She's from Hinsdale Central High School up in my district. She's a junior there and she's very active in the UN, and interested in political science, and really wants to find out how Bills really become 10000019.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 laws and everything about it. So, I'd ask everybody to give her a warm welcome and her mother up in the balcony. Thank you very much."
"Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Members, we'd like to recognize Representative Stratton for a Black History moment."
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Shhh. Please proceed, Representative."
"Today I stand in honor of the life of Shirley Chisholm. In continuation of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, honoring distinguished African Americans throughout Black History Month, I stand today to honor Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer for African Americans and women in politics. Representative Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1924. She graduated from Brooklyn College in 1946 and began teaching. She later earned a masters degree in Education from Columbia University. In 1968, she was first elected to represent Brooklyn in the U.S. Congress, becoming the first African-American woman Congresswoman. In 1972, she made history again when she became the first African-American person to run for a major political Party's nomination for President. After serving seven terms in the House, Representative Chisholm retired and returned to teaching. She passed from this life in January of 2005 and in November 2015 President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Chisholm the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I'd like to close my remarks with a quote of Representative Chisholm's. I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid 10000019.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 for the Presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself. Thank you for listening today as I stand to acknowledge a woman who helped make it possible for women like me to stand in chambers like this one throughout the country to represent the people of our districts. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. Representative Reick, for what reason do you seek recognition."
"Point of personal privilege, Sir."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, as a freshman Legislator, the one consistent bit of advice I've gotten since I got here was to sit back, watch, and learn the ropes. Don't be in a hurry to make myself heard. And what in the first weeks have we heard? On the first week here was taken up with an outburst over the President's immigration policies, a policy which we have absolutely no power to do anything about. The second week we heard the Governor tell us of the dire situation in which this state exists, asking us to do bold action, after which we promptly adjourned. Then last week we witnessed a display of disrespect given to the Governor as he attempted to lay out a budget, even though as a Body an equal partner in the process, had failed to give him an estimate of revenue as the Constitution demands. That display by a few reflected upon all of us. But reinforced our reputation as an unserious Body, which is allowing our state to slouch toward insolvency. I've walked around this building since I've got here, and I've seen a lot of pictures of past General Assemblies, populated with pictures of people who have long been forgotten. It made 10000019.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 me realize that our time here is short and our time here is now. This is a large state. We've been sent here by diverse constituencies to do things that are important that may not be important to other regions of the state. But there are three matters I think everyone agrees. We must find a way to pay for education in this state that gives our children the best possible chance of success, and do so in a way that relieves our taxpayers of the high burden of property taxes. We must cut the Gordian knot of our underfunded pension system and we must have a budget. I'm sorely tempted to say that until we have a budget, I'll withdraw all legislation I've proposed and will not vote on any Bill that comes before this Body, but that would only soothe my own ego and it would violate my oath. To hear people talk, we've all been bought and sold; people on that side of the aisle by the Speaker, people on this side by the Governor. I'm not that cynical. I think we're all here for a reason, and we all want to do those three things we've been sent here to do. But we're not going to get anything done, nothing, by waiting for marching orders. It won't happen if we wait until 2018. There are 118 of us in this chamber and if enough of us choose to legislate without the fear of losing the next election, we can make those things happen. That is what I choose to do, and if you'll do the same, let's get started. Thank you."
"Representative Sommer is recognized for House Resolution 73."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, like your attention, not just for me, but for the fine young men in the Speaker's gallery. If they would rise. Standing before you is 10000019.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 some of the finest young men in Illinois. They are from Deer Creek Mackinaw High School. And they are the 2016 Class 2A Football State Champions. They're a powerhouse. This is a powerhouse throughout central Illinois for many, many years. If you look at their record this year, you would see many victories with them scoring 60-plus points. In fact, they're margin of victory throughout the whole season was 33 points. Their coach, Job Linboom, is also a social studies and history teacher. And he's taught them that studies come first. Athletics are important, it's part of your academic system, part of your learning process, but he tells these young men that first of all, excel in the classroom. Well, they certainly excelled this year. During one of their playoff games this season, they scored a record 91 points. And their total points, scored in the playoffs, 232 points. This is an example of the wonderful students, young athletes, young men throughout the entire State of Illinois. Please, again, applaud, the Deer Creek Mackinaw State Champions."
"Congratulations, students. And welcome to your Capitol. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 81, offered by Representative Jimenez.”
"Thank you…"
"House Resolution 81, offered by Representative Jimenez. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ryan Held on winning the Gold Medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and we express our pride in his accomplishments in Rio.” 10000019.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Representative Jimenez."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One night last summer, most of the people who live here in Springfield and Sangamon County, were holding our breath as one of our very own, Ryan Held, dove into the water for the U.S. Men's Freestyle Swimming Relay in Brazil. Just a couple of years ago, Ryan was swimming right here at one of our local pools. And he was really good then, but he was golden that night in August. For that short time, he was in the pool in Rio, I'm sure he could hear all of us rooting him on from all the way back here in Springfield. If you didn't see the race, you might remember that during the medal ceremony, Ryan became very emotional when our National Anthem started playing. And in that moment, he not only had the hearts of the folks here in our hometown, he became a fan favorite across the country and the world. From Springfield, Illinois, to the international stage, we are so proud of him. And every time he comes home from college in North Carolina, he is participating in public events, signing autographs, taking photos, and giving back to the community. He wasn't able to join us here today because he is back at school, but this young man was certainly raised right. His parents still live and work here in Springfield, and they are here with us today. Fellow Members, will you please join me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Held for all of their efforts and sacrifices over the years, raising such a wonderful young man. They join us here in the gallery. And on that note, I'd ask for your support in the adoption of House Resolution 81 to congratulate Ryan Held and his family on Olympic Gold." 10000019.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Representative Jimenez moves for the adoption of House Resolution 81. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Thank you, Representative. And congratulations. Members, on page 3 of the Calendar, under House Bills on Third Reading, we have House Bill 66, Representative Butler. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 66, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Butler."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 66 would create the Route 66 Centennial Commission in Illinois to help us celebrate what will be the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in the year 2026. Route 66 begins here in Illinois. We have 300 miles of Route 66 in the state. It's a great part of our history, and it is currently a great part of our economic impact in the state as well. I have several communities in my district that generate great revenue from having Route 66 go through there. This Commission would set up the plans to help us commemorate and celebrate the Centennial in 2026. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 66 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 115 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 66, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 230, Representative Thapedi. Out of the record. House 10000019.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 Bill 299, Representative Ammons. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
House Bill 299, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Ammons."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 299 is simply a cleanup Bill to include about 60 SURS employees into a return to work status if they make less than $10 thousand annually from their annuitant benefits without the employer having to pay an additional cost for that returning to work employee. And it moved out of committee on leave. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On that, we have Representative Andersson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor indicates that she will yield."
"Representative Ammons, so help me understand this a little bit more. Is this costing anyone anything to do this?"
"I'm sorry, Representative, I can't hear what you're asking."
"I'm sorry. I'll try to speak up."
"Excuse me, Representative. Excuse me. Members, it is difficult to hear the debate. Can we please bring the noise level down in the chamber? Thank you very much. Representative Ammons."
"Thank you. So I'll repeat the question. So I'm wondering if there's fiscal impact to anyone with regard to your Bill. Who's this costing money?"
"It does not have a fiscal impact to anyone. There's no additional cost for the employee… I mean, employer, to return 10000019.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 to work. It just allows them, if they're annuitant benefits are less than $10 thousand annually, for them to be able to… this is really for workers who are receiving a small annuitant benefit."
"So, those who receive a small benefit are able to return to work under this plan?"
"I'm sorry, Representative."
"So people receiving a small annuitant benefit, under 10 thousand per year, they're able to return without affecting that benefit. Is that right?"
"Correct."
"Okay. Anyone opposed to the Bill?"
"There was no opposition and it moved out of committee on leave."
"Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Ammons to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 299 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', House Bill 299, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 300, Representative Arroyo. Out of the record. House Bill 368, Representative Nekritz. Out of the record. House Bill 395, Representative D'Amico. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 395, a Bill for Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this House Bill." 10000019.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Representative D'Amico."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 395 basically is the Federal REAL ID Act, and that brings us into Federal standards with our driver's license. So I appreciate an 'aye' vote or any questions that you have."
"Representative David Harris is recognized." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'm a cosponsor of this Bill and I do stand in support, but I just wanted to take a moment here to give a shout out, quite frankly, to the Secretary of State's Office for something here. There was a question in committee about the REAL ID and the status of the REAL ID, where it is and how it's being handled in the State of Illinois. I asked some questions and they said, well, somebody from the State… from the Secretary of State's Office would get back to me. And I have to tell you that, and I want… I want to name this person, because I think it's worthy of being named, Nathan Maddox, who is a senior legal advisor in the Office of the Secretary of State. And I hope they're listening. Gave me an absolutely outstanding memo and three page letter on what the status of the REAL ID is. So my hat's off to the Secretary of State's Office. However, being a Sponsor of the Bill, I do have one question which still comes up, and it's something which… which bears an answer perhaps. And that is, if we're going to do the REAL ID, in other words, be compliant with the REAL ID Act as mandated by the Federal Government, why do we… why do we even want a non-REAL ID compliant driver's license, as an 10000019.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 example? Why do we need both a REAL ID compliant and a non- REAL ID compliant driver's license in the State of Illinois?"
"Well, the way I understand it, it's so you have a choice. If you do not want the REAL ID, and you just want to stay with your normal driver's license, if you go to fly or enter a Federal building you're going to need a passport to get in there. If you become REAL ID compliant, you… that's your driver's license. You will be accepted and be able to go on air. Now, some people may choose to never fly, maybe never go to a Federal building, but it's their choice." Harris, D.: "And it's my understanding, in order to get a Real ID compliant either driver's license or State ID, to get that REAL ID compliant identification, you have to provide additional information at the time of application such as a birth certificate…"
"Birth certificate." Harris, D.: "…or something like that. So, I guess the answer would be, then, if they didn't want to do that, then they would need a non-REAL ID compliant identification or driver's license."
"Correct, Representative." Harris, D.: "Okay. Thank you very much. And again, great job by the Secretary of State's Office and hope this Bill passes…"
"Thank you for your support." Harris, D.: "…out of here unanimously."
"Chair recognizes Representative Ammons."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000019.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Just wanted to clarify the REAL ID versus the State of Illinois ID. Will this ID replace the use of the State of Illinois ID?"
"Well, what's going to happen, if you want to fly you need a REAL ID."
"So it takes away the use of the passport, then?"
"No. If you have a passport you can get on a plane. I mean, like right now, if you were to get on an airplane you don't need a passport to fly to Florida, let's say."
"Okay."
"You need a passport to go out of the country. If you do not have the REAL ID, you will need a passport to go anywhere to get on a plane."
"Okay. So domestic or international travel basically…"
"Correct."
"…would require this REAL ID that's issued by the state."
"Through Homeland Security. They're working with the Secretary of State."
"Okay. And if a person… would the REAL ID be available to all people in the state, whether they're immigration status or not?"
"Well, currently we have the TVDL that's available."
"But they would not be able to… an undocumented person would not be entitled to a REAL ID. Is that what you're saying?"
"Correct. Correct."
"Okay. Okay. All right. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Chair recognizes Representative Flowers." 10000019.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative, so this is required by the Federal Government. Am I correct?"
"You're right."
"And so, if we don't have a REAL ID in this state, we'll lose money. Am I correct?"
"Well, yes. And you'd lose the ability to even get on an airplane."
"Well, I'm… I'm not talking about flying out the state. I'm talking about being in the state. We will lose money. And also, this will replace… if you don't have that REAL ID and you drive you are no longer legally able to drive. Am I correct?"
"No. No. Did you say if you don't have a REAL ID…"
"If… if that REAL ID, if you do not have a REAL ID, you will no longer be able to drive."
"No. That… you’d see it's going to be your choice. You can go and get a REAL ID or you can choose not to. If you choose not to, you're just going to get a normal driver's license. And if you go to get on a plane or try to enter any Federal facilities, you're going to have to show them a passport."
"So, if I don't have to, what is the purpose of this legislation?"
"Because we're trying to become compliant with Federal Law."
"So, in order for me to get a REAL ID… does everyone in the State of Illinois have to have a REAL ID? That's the question." 10000019.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"No. You will have your choice. You can become REAL ID compliant or you can keep what you normally have. But understand, if you keep what you normally have, you're going to face some obstacles when you try to get on an airplane or enter a Federal facility. But if you had the REAL ID, that takes the place of a passport and you can just show them your ID and enter."
"But if I don't have a REAL ID, and I don't want to get on an airplane… I just want to drive my vehicle, walk up and down the street, this will not be an impediment?"
"No. That's right."
"Do I have to show a birth certificate to get the REAL ID?"
"Yes. You do."
"And if I don't have a birth certificate, there is no more temporary ID for… well, let me ask the question. Will immigrants be able to continue to get their driver's license, if they're not legal?"
"No. If you're not legal, you can't get a driver's license."
"In this state you can."
"You can get a TVDL, yes."
"It's… that's a driver's license."
"It's temporary."
"It's… that's a driver's license. So, my question to you, again…"
"Not for identification purposes, though."
"No. Not for identification, but it is a driver's license. And my question is, will people that are here, 10000019.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 immigrants that's here illegally, will they still be able to get their temporary driving permit?"
"Temporary, yes."
"Thank you."
"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Yeah. Representative. I'm just… just trying to get this clear, just so I know that what's going on. So, we're going to introduce a non-REAL ID compliant driver's license, but this is separate of the driver's licenses that we issue to folks who are not legally in the country."
"Yes, that's correct."
"So, it's entirely separate. So that… because what I… I guess, I'm just… I’m having trouble asking… figuring out why would anyone not want a REAL ID compliant driver's license."
"Right. If… if they're not going to fly, maybe they're not going to visit a Federal facility. I mean…”
"Yeah."
"…I would think most people would want it…"
"Okay."
"…but it's going to be your choice."
"All right. So, all right. So… so, but these non-REAL ID compliant driver's licenses and ID cards that we would be creating today, folks who are not legally in the country are not eligible to apply for those."
"Yes, that's correct." 10000019.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"So, they cannot apply. So… so this vote today, this Bill has absolutely nothing to do with driver's licenses for folks who are not legally in the country?"
"Correct."
"Good deal. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative D'Amico to close."
"I appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 395 pass?' All if favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 7 voting 'no', 0 ‘present’, House Bill 395, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 425, Representative Welch. Out of the record. House Bill 503, Representative Harper. Out of the record. House Bill 534, Representative Sente. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 534, a Bill for an Act concerning property. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Sente."
"Thank you. House Bill 534 involves the land swap between DNR and Lake Country Forest Preserve District. It is an agreed Bill. All parcels remain open land. The reason for the land swap is to improve access and stormwater management. And all Lake Country Legislators are on this Bill."
"Chair recognizes Representative Andersson."
"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor indicates that she will yield." 10000019.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Representative, I'm just curious. So, you said this is agreed by all the parties, correct?"
"Yes."
"Why do we have to do this legislatively? Why can't they do it on their own?"
"I am not sure. I'm not sure about that. I know each party is responsible for their own transaction costs, their own title costs, and they… they want land that each other has that's contiguous to land that they have, but I'm not sure why we have to do it by statute. Sorry."
"Okay. That's all right. But bottom line is the parties all agree. The state, the people involved in the land swap are all good with this."
"Absolutely."
"There's no objections."
"No objection."
"Thank you."
"Thank you, Steve."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Sente to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 534 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 534, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 540, Representative Kelley Burke. Out of the record. House Bill 10000019.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 622, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. House Bill 679, Representative Gabel. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 679, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Gabel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an agreed upon Bill. This Bill requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to put an informational brochure on meningococcal disease on its website and to notify Illinois public universities of its availability. Public universities would be required to make the brochure available to all their students. This can all be done online with no cost."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 679 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', o voting 'present', House Bill 679, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 703, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 703, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Feigenholtz."
"Thank you. This… Representative Turner, this is a… a Bill about adoption. It was drafted by the Chicago Bar Association to close a few loopholes about notice. There was no opponents to this in committee. I appreciate an 'aye' vote." 10000019.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Members, can we please bring the noise level down, please. Thank you. Representative Andersson is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, can you just give us a little bit more detail on what loopholes we're closing and what's wrong with the current law that we're trying to address?"
"In the Department of Children and Family Services, Representative Andersson, there is a Office of the Illinois State Compact that deals with children who are being adopted by Illinois residents. Very often, there are a lot of stalls, and fits and starts in the process of trying to get these children into… back into Illinois. And what we're trying to do is bring these families back as quickly as possible. And there are some obstacles in the way that we are trying to remove to make that happen."
"And… and do we know what those obstacles are?"
"Some things need to be posted on the Internet. General notification. It… it provides that the department may implement rules for these placements that would facilitate compliance with the Childcare Act, the Interstate Compact Act, distribution of written lists containing all preadoption approval requirements, so that when families leave Illinois they have the appropriate information and documents with them, including the licensed child welfare agency. Every… in Illinois, every licensed child welfare agency has a license number, and often it is requested. If this adoption is taking place, and there's a weekend, and there's nobody at the agency 10000019.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 to pick up the call, the family has to wait two or three more days to get this. So it's really just a streamlining of approving requirements and putting more of these details on the DCFS website."
"Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking a little extra time to explain that. Thank you."
"Representative Breen is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."
"All right. Thank you, Representative Feigenholtz. I think I'm the most recent Member of this General Assembly to actually go through this process. But just so that I'm clear, we're going to be requiring that they act on an ICPC application within three business days and then make a… more than two business days… communicate if you're… if you're not complete in your packet? Is that…"
"I'm sorry. I… I… Representative Turner, could you bring some order to the chamber? I can't hear Representative Breen."
"Shhh. Members, we've had to quiet the chamber on multiple occasions. Can we please bring the noise level down for this important debate?"
"All right. Sorry. Just…"
"Thank you very much."
"…just to repeat. So, my wife and I had to sit in an extended stay hotel in rural Virginia waiting for this process to occur. And I want to make sure that I know what we're… what we're doing to it. So what we're doing is we're saying on the Illinois side… so not the out-of-state side… but on 10000019.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 the Illinois side, when that packet comes in… the application from that parent comes in, those parents come in, we've got to act on it within three business days."
"Yes."
"Okay. And then I see, two business days for… if there are any problems with your packet, they got to get back to you within two business days, then? Right."
"Correct."
"Okay. And I'm just… this process worked pretty well for us, but I don't see any reason why this is… should be a problem. Has the agency… do they agree? Are they going to staff up to make sure they actually get this done in a timely manner?"
"I think it's a… a very much an electronic communications issue. As you know, from your own experience, sometimes families are in other countries, or they are as you said, in an extended stay motel, and some of their paperwork doesn't get processed or they don't get notified that they're missing some information until after hours. So this is just to avoid extending that protracted time, trying to inform parents what they're going to need, so that when they're asked by an out-of-state agency, that perhaps they have it more accessible."
"Right. I… I know. And I… applaud the effort. I just want to make sure that, you known, the agencies are actually going to follow through on this. 'Cause, you know, the General Assembly says plenty of things at times, and we don't necessarily see it done in the time that we declare." 10000019.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"I agree. You know, we come back here and tweak ICPC, I think, three or four years in a row. And we'll continue to do it until the department gets it right. Also, Representative, please know that the Department of Children and Family Services and ICPC worked with the Chicago Bar Association in drafting this Bill and support it, I believe."
"Wonderful. Wonderful. That's great. Thank you so much, Representative. It's a great Bill."
"Thank you."
"Representative Feigenholtz to close."
"I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 703 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 115 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 703, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 741, Leader Bellock. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 741, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Leader Bellock."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. So House Bill 741 is a Bill that we're addressing some of the concerns that we had about the CILAs that were brought up in the Chicago Tribune recently. And this Bill is a very simple Bill, but what it says is that DHS may issue a temporary permit, not just for 6 months but up to 2 years to make sure that the agency and the CILA are ready for the clients to come in there. And the 10000019.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 reason being is we want to make sure that we give that agency guidance and support for all the disabled that are going to make that CILA their home. I know of no opposition to the Bill."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 741 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 741, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 743, Representative Fortner. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 743, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Fortner."
"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. House Bill 743 is a clean-up trailer Bill to an Act that we passed in the 99th General Assembly. In that General Assembly we passed an Act that allows the rescue tax that a Fire Protection District can ask to be raised from .05 to .10 percent. In passing that law, we wrote it in such a way that for certain districts they would actually have to ask two questions at the same time on the ballot to get to that limit. This Bill does not change the amount, the maximum amount of a rate that a fire protection can levy for their rescue tax, nor does it affect PTELL in anyway. All it does is allows them to ask one question rather than two. Happy to answer any questions." 10000019.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
Speaker Turner: "Seeing no debate… Representative Ives is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor indicates that he will yield."
"So they would immediately be able to levy .1 percent instead of the .05. Is that correct?"
"That's right. The Act that we passed in 2015 provided that a fire district could levy up to .10, but the way that it was written they had to have a .05 in place. The way the Act is written, a fire district could put both those questions on the ballot at the same time to reach the .10, which is the maximum that we set in that Public Act."
"Do you know, historically, have they always asked for the maximum, the .05?"
"They are not required to levy. This simply sets the maximum rate at which they can levy against. They're… of course…"
"Right."
"…they're also limited by PTELL, if they are in a PTELL regulated area."
"Okay. All right. Thank you for that explanation."
"Representative Fortner to close."
"I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 743 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Members, please record yourself. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 70 voting 'yes', 42 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', House Bill 743, having 10000019.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 771, Representative Bryant. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 771, a Bill for Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Bryant."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 771 is a Bill that will help volunteer firemen to be able to purchase tires once every three years under the joint purchasing authority. Right now, 70 percent of all firefighters are volunteer firemen, but a lot of the small fire districts are having a hard time recruiting firemen. And so, this is just a tool that chiefs can use to say, hey, here's a little perk that we can give you. It doesn't cost the fire district. It doesn't cost the municipality anything. The firemen have to purchase the tires themselves, but they'll get them at a discounted rate. It's a very good piece of legislation. And happy to take questions. I'd urge an 'aye' vote on this. No opposition."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 771 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 771, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 776, Representative Andersson. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 776, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this House Bill." 10000019.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Representative Andersson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 776 amends the Park District Code to ensure appropriately staggered terms when a park district board reverts from a seven-member board down to a five-member board. As I'm sure most Members of the Assembly are aware, we try to stagger all of our local government boards so you don't have the entire board being replaced at one time. That is the intent of the Park District Code; however, in this unique circumstance where they could drop from seven to five, which is done by referendum, they could inadvertently end up in a situation where all board members have the same term. This ensures that they remain staggered even when reduced. I'd be happy to answer any questions and would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 776 pass.' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 111 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 776, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 622, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 622, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Hoffman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this is an initiative of the Associate Fire Fighters of Illinois. It would amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act. 10000019.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 It does so by providing that the filing of an appeal in the Appellate Court to obtain judicial review of an order of the Illinois Labor Relations Board shall not automatically stay the enforcement of the board's order. And it gives provisions for how the matter can be stayed and the aggrieved party can issue a stay of the order."
"Representative Andersson is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."
"Representative, why do we need this Bill?"
"It's my understanding that this comes out of a situation involving the firefighters in the Village of North Riverside where they… North Riverside attempted to fire all their firefighters, and there was an unfair labor practice that was filed. Subsequently, there have been appeals and this would just clear any ambiguities as to whether or not there could be a stay granted by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act…"
"If I…"
"…or Board."
"I'm sorry. Thank you. If I understand the way that that Act works is there's an unfair labor practice filed. The ILRB processes that, makes a decision. One of the two parties is unhappy with it. It is appealed, correct? It's appealed to the…"
"Yes. Yes."
"…Appellate Court."
"There are provision under the Act to appeal…"
"Right."
"…to the court." 10000019.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"So, once it's in the Appellate Court, do the Supreme Court rules not apply?"
"I… I apologize. The volume…"
"The… the Supreme Court rules. They apply to the Appellate Court's proceeding, right?"
"It goes to the Appellate Court…"
"Yeah. Right."
"…not the Supreme Court."
"Right, but the Supreme Court rules govern all our trials… all our courts."
"I would assume, yes."
"Yes."
"And… in…"
"So…"
"…in addition, there are provisions under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act concerning the staying of orders that have been issued by the board. And this would just clear up any ambiguity and ensure that the charging party could get a stay in the order, pending appeal, right?"
"But there is no automatic stay presently. Your Bill certainly doesn't show one."
"This provides for the ability to obtain an auto… a stay."
"To obtain one. In other words, go into court, ask the judge please stay, you know, whatever the decision was pending the appeal. Right?"
"It's my understanding that previously the Act only provided for a stay when discussing the ability of the court to grant or refuse the relief sought or stay in order of the 10000019.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 board pursuant to the Administrative Review Law. So, there were provisions for a stay. This would just indicate that the filing of such an appeal would not automatically stay the enforcement of the board's order. Instead, if there is good cause shown, meaning that we… the stay is necessary to preserve the status quo that then the court could stay the order."
"Thank you. Speaking to the Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen, Supreme Court Rule 305(b) deals with this issue. This is an Appellate Court issue. The Supreme Court already has this procedure in place. We do not need to add it here. Supreme Court Rule 304… 305(b) provides for a stay, granted upon notice, just exactly what Representative Hoffman's Bill does. And of course, it's up to the judge to deem it appropriate or not. We are literally duplicating in this statute what already exists in the Supreme Court. This Bill is unnecessary. And more importantly, to me, I think we're really crossing a line. We're going into the third branch of government's jurisdiction. I would urge a 'no' vote."
"Chair recognizes Representative Ives."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. What Representative Andersson just said is very important. So the crux of this Bill is that the rule is already in place and number two, really, it is not our responsibility as Legislators to tell the third branch of government, the court system, what they should be doing. And that's exactly what this Bill does. So, I've asked for… how ISBA feels about this Bill. I've not heard back yet, but I have talked to other lawyers who operate for the ISBA and they are adamantly… that this person particularly 10000019.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 is opposed to this Bill because really we are telling the court system what the court system already knows is in place and what they have the adjudication… the responsibility for. So, I strongly urge that we not impede upon the court system and stay to our position as Legislators concerning this matter. Thank you. Vote 'no'."
"Representative Breen is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You know this Bill appears to be at least in part arguably unconstitutional because it does intrude on the judiciary's right to govern its own Appellate Courts. But it also is something… it intrudes on a process that is working just fine in the State of Illinois today. And yet again, we have another place where we want to put another burden on local governments that are working hard, trying to do the people's business. They're doing so under increased regulation, increased interference from Springfield. Yet again, Springfield isn't working, local governments are. So, why in the world would we bring Springfield values to local government, instead of letting the locals do their jobs, because they're the only ones in Illinois who are actually getting it done. Please vote 'no'."
"Chair recognizes Representative Wheeler… Barbara Wheeler." Wheeler, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Does the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." Wheeler, B.: "Representative, there was so much confusion within committee. I just want to make sure that I understand what your witness said during committee. Is this basically codifies what, as Representative Ives said, we can already do 10000019.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 this by statute. But there's clearly some confusion. By passing this law, does it clarify what already… what already is in state statute?"
"Yes, that's my belief. This doesn’t prevent a stay. It just clarifies how a stay can be obtained." Wheeler, B.: "Okay. And as I recall that’s what your witness said. There's clearly confusion surrounding this Bill and they wanted to clarify that which that… they can already do."
"Exactly." Wheeler, B.: "Thank you."
"Representative Hoffman to close."
"Again, this is an initiative of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois. And I ask for a favorable Roll Call."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 622 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 63 voting 'yes', 47 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Bill 622, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, we're moving to page 2 of the Calendar, on House Bills under Second Reading. Please be prepared to move your Bill. House Bill 278, Representative Deluca. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 278, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. The Bill was read for a second time on a previous day. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 470, Representative Davidsmeyer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 10000019.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"House Bill 470, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 350, Representative McSweeney. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 350, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 655, Representative Cavaletto. Out of the record. House Bill 680, Representative Davidsmeyer. Out of the record. House Bill 684, Representative Yingling. Representative Yingling. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 684, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third… Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 786, Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 786, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 817, Representative Breen. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 817, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 10000019.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 168, offered by Representative Olsen. House Resolution 169, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 170, offered by Representative Davis. And House Resolution 171, offered by Representative Moylan."
"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, for a committee announcement."
"One committee has been added to this afternoon's schedule. At 3 p.m. today, the recessed Judiciary-Civil Committee will meet in Room C-1, Stratton. Again, at 3 p.m. today, Judiciary-Civil Committee will meet in Room C-1, Stratton."
"Thank you. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House adjourn until Friday, February 24 at 11 a.m.; Friday, February 24 at 11 a.m. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House is adjourned."
"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading in full of Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #31, offered by Representative Ford. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general 10000019.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 2 of Article III of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE III SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS SECTION 2. VOTING RIGHTS; FELONS The General Assembly may by law provide for the right to vote of a person convicted of a felony, or otherwise under sentence in a correctional institution or jail, but in any event the right to vote shall be restored not later than upon completion of his or her sentence. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This has been the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #31. First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #32, offered by Representative Arroyo. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to add Section 2.5 to Article IV of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2.5. TERM LIMITS. 10000019.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/23/2017 A person may not be elected to the office of State Senator or State Representative for terms totalling more than 16 years in each house of the General Assembly. Service before the second Wednesday in January of 2019 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This has been the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #32. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10000019.docx 39