"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Dr. Rory Christensen, who's the pastor of the Central Church of Christ in Streator. Pastor Christensen is the guest of Representative Long. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off cell phones and rise for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Christensen."
"Well, thank you for having me here today. I thought I'd share a quote with you before I begin. This one's from the show, The West Wing. Said by a Congressman by the name of Mr. Willis. He said this and I quote 'I think the problems we're going to face in the new century are beyond the wisdom of Solomon, let alone me.' He said that and I think we're standing in that new century and we're facing some of those problems and we're hoping that the wisdom he found in short supply is in abundance in this room. Years ago Anon made that famous quip. He said, don’t vote, you'll only encourage them. And I said, hey we voted. You're here. And I hope you're encouraged to do your very best. Why don’t you pray with me. Father God, thank You that You are good and loving. That You are awesome and kind. Thank You that You are Lord Almighty. God, we just stand before You today acknowledging the fact that we need Your wisdom and guidance. And God, I know that You've established government and know best how it should function. And so, I pray for those in this room that You would grant them Your wisdom and clarity in decision making, Your conviction and perseverance in the face of issues and problems that arise, and Your grace and truth 10000045.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 to set the tone for discussion and debate. God, I also pray for an abundance of Your fruit in the lives of these men and women and their families, for love, joy, and peace. Father, for an abundance of patience, kindness, and goodness. And abundance of faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. And finally, God, I just pray there be a spirit of unity in this place. The wellbeing of so many depends on it. Our state needs the solutions they provide. And so, God, I pray. I pray for that, that they would do what is necessary. They've been given a serious trust. So God, just thank You that they've stepped up to it. Guide them in it. Give them wisdom for it. Be found in the midst of it. It's in Jesus' name we pray, Amen."
"We will be led in the Pledge by Representative Swanson."
"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 Representatives Cassidy, McAsey, and Rita are excused today."
"Mr. Andersson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that all Republicans are in attendance and ready to do the peoples' work."
"A joy for all of us, Sir. Thank you. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There are 114 Members present and we do have a quorum. The Chair recognizes Representative Chapa LaVia." 10000045.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you, Speaker. You look mighty fine today. I'd like a… the General Assembly to give a warm welcome to my Page today, Kristen Joseph. Her father works for the Realtor's Associations in Chicago. Some of you might know her but if you could welcome her for the day. Thank you."
"Thank you. Thank you for joining us today. Mr. Unes."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to have with me my Page for the day today. It's Dalia Awdi. Dalia's a junior at DePaul but from Lebanon. And has a very fascinating story and actually speaks five languages. So, Dalia's with me today on the House Floor. If you have a chance, please stop by and say hello. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Rita, Chairperson from the Committee on Business & Occupational Licenses reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 899. Representative Riley, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 52, Senate Bill 55. Representative Jones, Chairperson from the Committee on Community College Access & Affordability reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2017: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 887. Representative Welch, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education reports the following committee action taken 10000045.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 on May 10, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 598, Senate Bill 930. Representative Martwick, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 1345. Representative Ford, Chairperson from the Committee on Restorative Justice reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 1413. Representative Mussman, Chairperson from the Committee on Special Needs Services reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 84. Representative Chapa LaVia, Chairperson from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2017: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 866. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 389, offered by Representative Stuart. House Joint Resolution 57, offered by Representative Hernandez. There are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Mr. Halbrook."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, today is Shelbyville Day at the Illinois State Capitol. To my left in the far side of the gallery is my parents. If they would stand, Ed and Carolyn Halbrook and their friends Paul and Shirley Canaday from Shelbyville. Let's give them a great, warm Springfield welcome. Thank you." 10000045.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you, Sir. Page 13 of the Calendar, under Motions in Writing there appears House Bill 348. Leader Currie is recognized on her motion."
"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. I move to reconsider the vote by which House Bill 348 passed. I'm doing so in cooperation with the Sponsor of the Bill. We would like to be able to put this Bill back on Second Reading for purposes of an Amendment."
"Mr. McSweeney on the Motion."
"Mr. Speaker, I'm totally supportive of this Motion. It's in cooperation with Leader Currie. So, I urge a 'yes' vote."
"Those in favor of the Motion will vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Sauer. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There are 114 voting 'yes'; 0 voting 'no'. And the Lady's Motion prevails. And the House does reconsider the vote by which House Bill 348 passed. And Mr. Clerk, at the request of the Sponsor please place this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. On the Order of Supplemental Calendar #1, under the Order of Senate Bills– Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 52, Representative Hammond. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 52, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed." 10000045.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 55, Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans. Out of the record. House Bill 598, Representative Hernandez. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 598, a Bill for an Act concerning Education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 887, Mr. Zalewski. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 887, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in Committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 930, Mr. Phillips. Mr. Phillips. Out of the record. On the regular Calendar, page 2, Senate Bills-Second Reading. Senate Bill 607, Mr. Stewart. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 607, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 865, Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Christian Mitchell. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 865, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 973, Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1238, Representative Jimenez. Please read the Bill." 10000045.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Senate Bill 1238, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1297, Representative Nekritz. Representative Nekritz. Out of the record. Excuse me. She's right in front of the Chair. The Chair did not see her. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1297, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1328, Representative Nekritz. Want to come down here and wave again? Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1328, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1342, Representative Fine. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1342, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1343, Mr. Sims. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1343, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1372, Mr. Walsh. Please read the Bill." 10000045.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Senate Bill 1372, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1399, Mr. Sims. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1399, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1420, Mr. Breen. Mr. Breen. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1456, Mr. Fortner. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1456, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1519, Representative Bellock. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1519, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Juvenile Justice. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1544, Mr. Beiser. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1544, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1556, Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans. Out of the record. Representative McCombie, for what reason do you rise?"
"Good afternoon, Speaker. Point of personal privilege." 10000045.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Please proceed."
"I don’t want to be one to rise just to hear myself talk but after a 25-minute Session yesterday, I must rise today to express my frustration and disappointment. Like many of my fellow freshman Members, I arrived in Springfield to work to make a difference for my district. We knew it wouldn’t be easy. We knew we were going to have to make some hard decisions, and we knew we were going to have to take some tough votes. I may be naïve but I honestly thought that in today's environment here in Illinois, we all believe the situation here is very dire. We would be voting on Bills that would help our districts and the people of Illinois. Instead, we have been voting on Bills that we cannot fund. Bills that give false hope. Bills that are self-serving and drafted to hurt each other. This is not about us. Where is our sense of urgency, our sense of honesty, and our sense of good? Coming from local government, I know how important it is to have a balanced budget. For Savannah, it has allowed us to plan for the future and do long-term projects that we're doing today. It allowed us to execute day-to-day operations without interruption. It allowed us to deliver services to those who depend on them. We all know, even those that aren’t listening, that we have three weeks before a statutory deadline for us to pass a budget. We have made no progress in the House. And this week, I wonder why we are here. We have done very little on the floor and Session has even been canceled for tomorrow, which some of you are very happy about. People, time is running out. We have to work more, not less, to pass a balanced budget with reforms. We must restore the people's 10000045.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 faith, provide stability and start to grow our economy. I encourage you, as the Pastor suggested, for us all to use our remaining time here in Springfield to push our senior Members and our leadership to work together. Please, let's be kind. Let's negotiate. Let's compromise. Please help me do the job I was sent here to do. Thank you."
"Page 5 of Calendar, under the Order of Resolutions. HJR24, Representative Willis. Please proceed, Representative."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an initiative of the P20 Council. It is requesting a Transition to Kindergarten Advisory Committee to be formed. One of great things that we have done in the past is we've increased our recognition of early childhood education. And this is to review that to make sure that we are having our young children better prepared for Kindergarten. So, I would respectfully request an 'aye' vote to set up this advisory commission to review our transition from early childhood to Kindergarten. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Lady's Resolution will vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please record yourselves. Mr. Clerk… Crespo. Please take the record, Mr. Clerk. There are 111 voting 'yes'; 0 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. HJR38, Mr. Guzzardi. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Resolution would encourage school districts to be mindful about the weight of backpacks that the children are required to carry. These backpacks often exceed 20 percent of the child's body weight which is known to have long term health effects on children's spinal 10000045.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 development. So, we encourage school districts to be mindful of this going forward."
"Those in favor of the Gentleman's Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. HR11, Mr. Ford. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This Resolution simply urges the City of Chicago to build a new high school on the site of the old Emmitt School in Chicago."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. HR16, Representative Gordon-Booth. Representative Gordon-Booth, please proceed on your Resolution. Out of the record, Mr. Clerk. HR62, Mr. Davidsmeyer. When you get there, Sir. Take your time. Don’t hurt yourself. Please proceed when you're ready, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. HR62 is a Resolution to bring awareness to a fairly little known disease called Lymphedema. It's actually… causes swelling in extremities. A lot of times, it happens after… sorry, a little out of breath. A lot of times it happens after someone has had cancer. So, I just wanted to bring awareness. These require compression garments. It's a very expensive disease. It's not currently covered by Medicare or Medicaid but I was working with a constituent and I'm sure we all have constituents that are affected by this."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Mr. Walsh. For what reason do you rise, Sir?" 10000045.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Point of personal privilege."
"You may proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Join me in welcoming three of… three students from my district. They're juniors at Joliet Central High School and they're down here to see the functions of State Government today. Nathan Sellers, Javier Fuentes and DeRonte Singletary. Please join me in welcoming them to Springfield."
"Welcome to Springfield. We're happy to have you here. Thank you for joining us. Representative Jimenez, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Proceed, please."
"I'd like to introduce the body to my Page for a day, Vanesa Salinas. She goes to the University of Illinois at Springfield. She's studying legal studies and teacher education but she's very interested in what we're doing here today. So, hopefully we'll be on our best behavior. She's originally from Chicago so I'm going to introduce her to some of her Representatives on the other side of the aisle as well. Please give her a warm welcome."
"Thank you, Representative, and welcome to the House Chamber. Happy you're with us today. Mr. Davidsmeyer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Proceed, Sir."
"I got a group in the gallery today if they could stand up for me. This is Jared's Keepers. We've had a number of discussions in the House about suicide prevention and 10000045.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 awareness and this is a group from a couple different schools that are working to promote mental health and… and suicide awareness within their peers, and I want to give them a warm Springfield welcome."
"Thank you for joining us. Large group, we're happy you're here with us today. Mr. Turner is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Go right ahead, Sir."
"Couple points actually. Just a reminder for the Body on Monday, next Monday, the 15th when we get back, we'll actually have the House versus Senate bas… basketball game over at Lanphier High School so we need basketball players. We need Members to participate, male, female. We want to place a good showing against the Senate next week. So, think about participating if you can play. And also, save the date. May 17, 2017 is the Callahan's Saluki Baseball Bash. It' co- hosted by the SIU Alumni and the Saluki head coach Ken Henderson will update us on the 2017 season. It's going to be at D.H. Brown's as usual, 231 East Monroe. Hope to see you all out May 17. Thank you."
"Thank you, Sir. And on that basketball game, Mr. Davidsmeyer looks ready to play. If we can beat the Senate with him, I promise you that. Mr. D'Amico is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also want to announce next week, Wednesday, we have the House-Senate Softball game. So, make sure you bring your stuff. We had a great practice the other night. We're going to have another practice either Monday or Tuesday. We'll see when we get down here. But the game is Wednesday night. So, please bring your stuff and let's 10000045.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 all come out and have a good time and keep the trophy in the House."
"Thank you, Sir. Representative Wallace."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Proceed please."
"Since we're talking about the basketball game, there will be cheerleaders and pom girls at the game. I know some of you signed up. Please come see me. I would like to talk to you about our wardrobe. I am excited to revive my role as a pompom girl almost 20 years later at Monday's game. But those of you who will be on cheer, come stop by so we can talk about everything. And come out and see us Monday."
"I would suggest seeing Mr. Moylan for that. House Resolution 69, Mr. Beiser. Mr. Beiser, please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Resolution is just another effort to combat heroin addiction. It's similar to a previous Resolution that we did in the last General Assembly but this one designates November 4, 2017 as hero… Heroin Addiction Awareness Day in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Costello is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"I am thrilled to have Luke Forgas, a third grader, here today as my Page and I'd like for everybody to give him a big Springfield welcome."
"Thank you for joining us. Representative Conyears- Ervin." 10000045.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"You may go right ahead."
"I'd like to ask my colleagues in the General Assembly to help me recognize two women that are standing directly behind me. Please stand Miss Nakisha Hobbs and Christa Hamilton. They are two daycare providers in the City of Chicago. One from the west side of Chicago, one from the south side of Chicago. I am proud to say the one on the west side of Chicago is within the 10th district that I represent. I thank them for their great support. And I'm sure all of my colleagues can help me and join in as we thank them for protecting the children in the State of Illinois. So, thank them for joining us today."
"Thank you very much for joining us today. Mr. Long is recognized."
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Along with my pastor from my… from my hometown, we also have his wife April and his three children Aubri, Miya, and Kate. They're sitting right over here. And let's give them a nice Springfield, warm welcome."
"Thank you. Good to see you today in the House Chamber. Representative Lilly is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Go right ahead."
"Thank you. I just stand today on behalf of the women of Legislators here in the State of Illinois. Want to thank each and every one of our cast members who came out and participated in Capitol Capers. Can we give our cast a round 10000045.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 of applause? Last night, we had a wonderful evening in support of advancing the education of women here in Illinois. But I want to recognize the backstage crew because we could not do it without them. We have Representative Thapedi, Representative DeLuca, Representative Gabel, Representative Nekritz, and Representative Willis. Can you give a round of applause? That is the crew that brought it all together. Thank you all and we'll see you next year."
"Thank you, Representative. It was a wonderful show. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 388, offered by Representative Meier. House Resolution 390, offered by Representative Riley."
"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. House Resolution 122, Representative Greenwood. Please proceed when you're ready, Representative."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 122 urges police departments around the state to create a Community Liaison Police Officer Program similar to CAPS that designates a specific number of patrol officers as community partners and liaisons."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 126, Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans. Out of the record. House Resolution 131, Representative Mussman. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Sorry. House Resolution 131 simply recognizes October 2017 as 10000045.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 Disabilities Awareness Month in the State of Illinois, bringing a spotlight and awareness on this. As Chair of the Special Needs Committee, I'm happy to be joined by many of my colleagues in trying to bring a little more recognition to our families."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 132, Representative Harper. Representative Harper. Representative Sonya Harper. Please proceed on your Resolution."
"Greetings. This Resolution would create Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 156, Mr. Bennett. Mr. Bennett. No running in the House Chamber, Sir. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I appreciate your patience. Good morning. House Resolution 156 is about Fibromuscular Dysplasia. It's a disease that causes abnormal cell growth of the arterial wall. It can lead to areas of narrowing, bleeding, aneurisms, and a number of things. Ninety percent of the patients affected by FMD are women. The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America was founded in March of 2003 and they've been active with a number of awareness efforts. There's still much needed awareness and research of the disease that is needed. And during the month of May each year this association organizes a global observance of the issues associated with Fibromuscular Dysplasia. So, on behalf of these efforts, I ask that we designate May of 2017 as 10000045.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. And, Sir, I'd like to move for an 'aye' vote please."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 165, Mr. Davis. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you… thank you Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 165 reaffirms this state's commitment to strengthening and deepening the sister state relationship between Taiwan and the State of Illinois. And supports Taiwan's efforts to be included in free trade agreements. Be more than happy to answer any questions."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 175, Mr. Hoffman. Please proceed on your Resolution, Sir."
"Yes. This just honors the… the St. Claire Rotary for their 100th anniversary."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 184, Mr. McAuliffe. Please proceed, Sir. Out of the record. House Resolution 196, Mr. Costello. Mr. Costello. Out of the record. House Resolution 204, Mr. Butler. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 204 would recognize the local chapter of the Red Cross for the 100th anniversary. And I ask for its adoption." 10000045.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 205, Representative Jimenez. Please proceed."
"House Resolution 205 declares April of 2017 as Autism Awareness Month. I ask for everyone's support."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 216, Mr. Martwick. Mr. Martwick. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 216 acknowledges… it was actually acknowledging last week or the week before last as Distracted Driving Week, drawing attention to the issues of distracted driving through education and awareness."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 244, Representative Greenwood. Representative Greenwood. Please proceed on your Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 244 declares May 28, 2017 as a day of remembrance for the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riots."
"Those in favor of the Lady's Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 248, Representative Ammons. Representative Ammons. Out of the record. House Resolution 252, Representative Bellock. Representative Bellock. Out of the record. Here comes Representative Bellock. House Resolution 252. Take your time, Representative. We'll wait for you." 10000045.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. So, House Resolution 252 is to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of Illinois. Appreciate your support."
"Those in… Sorry, Representative. Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 253 on the order of Bellock. Please proceed."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And 253 is Apraxia Awareness Day. A lot of people don’t know what Apraxia is. And that is a problem with speech with children that lots of time goes along with autism. And this is to raise the awareness of it in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Mr. Sims."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Proceed, Sir."
"Today, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation has welcomed youth… thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation has welcomed youth from around the State of Illinois to witness our government here in Springfield. I am pleased to be joined with several of those students on the Democratic side of the aisle in the gallery from the schools of Dixon, Ruggles, and Gillespie in the City of Chicago. Would you… would everybody welcome them to Springfield and give them a Springfield welcome."
"Welcome. Thank you for joining us. House Resolution 254, Representative Bellock. Please proceed." 10000045.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. On House Resolution 254 recognizes the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month which was in October. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Mr. Reick. For what reason do you rise, Sir?"
"Point of personal privilege, Sir."
"Proceed."
"I don’t think we should leave here this weekend without acknowledging the fact that Sunday is Mother's Day. If you don’t remember that, remember it now. I would like to recognize in absentia my mother, who is 84 years old and who I will be spending the day with on Sunday. And I hope that all of you will remember your mothers. And to those of you on the floor who are mothers, happy Mother's Day. Thank you."
"Thank you, Sir. Well put. House Resolution 255, Representative Bellock. Please proceed."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And this recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 256, Representative Bellock. Please proceed."
"Thank you very much. And I'm almost through. House Resolution 256 is to recognize Organ Donor Registration Month in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 257, Representative Bellock." 10000045.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And House Resolution 257 was brought to me and we've done it the last two years, I think, by an eye doctor in my district who originally did the eye test that all of us take in the State of Illinois to pass our driver's license. And what he's doing here is encouraging all drivers in the State of Illinois to get annual eye exams. Not that they have to for the state but to ensure that they are able to drive safely. Thank you very much."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 267, Representative Bryant. Representative Bryant. Out of the record. House Resolution 196, Mr. Costello. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Body. House Resolution 196 designates March 2017 as Irish American Heritage Month. I ask for its adoption."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Representative Ives. For what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"It seems to me that this week in Illinois, in this House, the only thing we've been doing is Resolutions; however, there is one Resolution… there's one Resolution that this Body ought to consider and that's House Joint Resolution 9. This Resolution calls for the removal of the Auditor General Frank Mautino. And it's incumbent upon everybody in this place to understand exactly what happened on Monday. Because on Monday 10000045.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 the State Board of Elections found that Auditor General Mautino willfully violated the State Board of Elections order to amend the disclosure reports filed in 2014 and 2015. Specifically, the responding committee willfully violated the board's May 18, 2016 order vis-à-vis failing to amend disclosure reports filed in 2014 and '15 to a) reflect an accurate breakdown between gas and repair made to his… his account, 2) identify the actual recipients of itemized expenditures and 3) identify the specific purpose for the expenditures. Their recommendation, which is all that they can do, is to fine the Auditor General. But make no mistake about this, our Auditor General should be removed by off… from office by this Body. This Body put him into the office, only can this Body with the Senate take him out of office. And it is our duty to do so at this point. The investigation into Mr. Mautino's campaign account began not long after he took office on January 1, 2016. While in office… while in office, Mr. Mautino has done the following things: He has failed to answer questions from Members of the General Assembly on multiple occasions. He has violated our own FOIA statute. He has delayed answering questions from the State Board of Elections. He has refused to sit for a deposition related to the State Board of Elections inquiry on the grounds that it… he… he was protected against self-incrimination, which means he basically pled the Fifth. And our Auditor General, our top watchdog, is currently under federal investigation. Now, Mr. Mautino, as the Auditor General, actually has the responsibility to audit the State Board of Elections that just found him willfully in noncompliance with 10000045.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 their order. You can't get more cynical than to sit here and not allow this Resolution to be heard in committee and put up for a vote on the House Floor. That is the Resolution that we should be talking about. That is the action we should be taking this year… this… right now. This investigation is going… going on and will continue to go on, but it has been a distraction… a distraction and a reason for derision among taxpayers when your top financial watchdog is under investigation himself for not appropriately accounting for money. Everybody in this House should… needs to be aware of the allegations and what's going on with Frank Mautino and understand that he has now been declared willfully… willfully in violation of a State Board of Election order. This is serious business. Taxpayers take it serious and I… I fully want everybody to understand that the seriousness of this nature. We have the power to take him out of office. We can find somebody else better qualified and we should do it immediately."
"House Resolution 269, Representative Bellock. Please proceed."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 269 is to raise the awareness of Autism Month in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 270, Representative Bellock. Please proceed."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And House Resolution 270 is Heroin Abuse Awareness Day. And I know all of us are 10000045.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 working on that issue all throughout the state. So, that's an important issue. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 271, Representative Bellock."
"That was to raise the awareness of our annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Day in the State of Illinois."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 277, Mr. Butler. Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 277 urge the United States Congress to… when they re-authorize the Farm Bill to adopt programs that promote the development of local and regional food systems."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 278, Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans. Out of the record. House Resolution 281, Representative Chapa LaVia. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Speaker. 281 urges Governor Bruce Rauner, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the General Assembly, the Department of Veterans' Affairs to work together to find ways to pay the balance due to the National Veterans' Art Museum in Chicago. And I ask for its adoption. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 283, Mr. Crespo. Please proceed, Sir." 10000045.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you, Speaker. House Resolution 283 declares July 29, 2017 as Illinois Sepsis Day to bring increased awareness to the dangers of sepsis."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Joint Resolution 33, on the Order of Concurrence, Representative Feigenholtz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Amendment added a prevision for Ring Day which was two days after opening day at Wrigley Field by the request of the Chicago Cubs. I'm happy to answer any questions."
"Lady moves to concur with Senate Amendment #1 to HJR33. Those in favor of the Lady's Motion will vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please record yourselves. Davis. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting 'yes'; 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to HJR33. And the Resolution is adopted. Page 7, House Resolution 88, Representative Flowers. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 88 strongly encouraged the Federal Government to monitor the prescription drug costs for the people of the State of Illinois. And I urge for its adoption."
"Those in favor of the Resolution say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen, Leader Currie in the Chair for an introduction." 10000045.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017
"Thank you, Members. It is my pleasure and honor to introduce you to the new Consul General to Chicago from the Country of Japan. Our distinguished guest today has degrees from both Cambridge University and the University of Tokyo. He has been part of the Foreign Service since 1984. He has been posted to embassies… Japanese Embassies all over the world including Myanmar, India, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. Most recently he's worked to help pursue international development activities as senior vice-president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency. He's been in Chicago only since February of this year and it is my pleasure to welcome him to address us. This is Consul General Naoki Ito."
"Thank you Majority Leader, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am very pleased to join all of you this afternoon and truly honored to be given this opportunity to speak before such a distinguished group. I only began my duty as Consul General in Chicago this February, but I understand that I have arrived in Illinois in the middle of a very serious controversy. Which quarterback will be the future of the Chicago Bears, Mike Glennon or Mitchell Trubisky? While I am new to my position, I am very familiar with Land of Lincoln. I played on my university's football team and cheered for Representative Perry and Jim McMahon in '85 Super Bowl. In the early 1990s, I visited Galena to participate in a business conference. Amidst intense trade friction then, at the time Japan's share of the U.S. trade deficit was 58 percent. Now, it is down to 9 percent. I could not be happier to be back. I look forward to experiencing all Illinois has to offer 10000045.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 including hopefully a Bears winning streak later this year. Japan has a very long history with Illinois. The first Japanese came to Chicago in 1872 as part of the Iwakura Mission to learn about your systems of government and education. In 1892, the Phoenix Pavilion at the Columbian Expedition was built with the cooperation of Japanese craftsmen. Unfortunately, this pavilion burnt down in 1946. However, last year, a society of the pavilion, Yoko Ono, released the sculpture called "Sky Landing". Her first permanent public art instillation in the United States. This is part of Project 120 Chicago which could lead to the revitalization of the Garden of the Phoenix in Jackson Park. Japanese in Illinois have also contributed to economics. Did you know that the very first doctorate ever at the University of Chicago was given to a Japanese, Eiji Asada, a scholar of Old Testament Biblical Studies received the first doctorate in 1893. Over 100 years later at the same university, the Japanese born professor, Dr. Yoichiro Nambu received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2008 for his work in subatomic physics. Such achievements have inspired Japanese students to come… to come abroad to Illinois. There are more than 400 Japanese students studying in Illinois each year. In Japan, Illinois is perhaps best known for President Abraham Lincoln. Every year, hundreds of Japanese students from Springfield's sister city, Ashikaga, participate in a competition. They read the Gettysburg Address, write an essay about what it means to the 21st century, and memorize the speech. A few lucky students are selected to travel to Springfield. They visit the Old State Capital and recite the Gettysburg Address 10000045.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 where Lincoln gave his famous House Divided speech. Fortunately for the Japanese students, the Gettysburg Address is much shorter and easier to memorize. Lincoln's words transcend borders and help connect all nations that believe in democracy. Over the years, Japan and the U.S. have worked together to spread our shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and rule of law. It is these shared values that are at the foundation of Japan/U.S. relations. In his 5th year in office, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has provided stability and the confidence for the Japanese economy through his Abenomics plan. GDP has increased by 44 trillion yen, approximately 400 billion dollars. The labor force is growing and unemployment has fallen to 2 point 8 percent, the lowest in 22 years. The participation of women in the labor force has also improved nearly 4 percent over 4 years. In February, Prime Minister Abe and President Donald Trump met and reaffirmed the commitment to the Mutual Security Alliance as well as the importance of deepening our trade and investment. In April, Vice President Mike Pence met with Deputy Prime Minister Tarō Asō in Tokyo and began an economic dialogue. They will continue to discuss a possible bi-lateral frame up which would promote trade, economic growth, and high standards throughout the Asia/Pacific Region. Our bi-lateral cooperation is demonstrated by Japan's relationship with Illinois. Altogether, there are 630 Japanese business facilities in Illinois which employ over 44 thousand people. The Aisin Group in downstate Marion is a great example that illustrates of a combined success. This group is part of Aisin Seiki, one of the largest automotive component manufacturers 10000045.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 in the world, based in Kariya, Japan. They celebrate their 15th anniversary in Marion this year. Employment in Marion increased by 15 percent from 2000 to 2014 and Aisin has grown to three plants there over that time. In addition to direct investment by Japanese companies, Japan also imports 4.2 billion dollars' worth goods and services from Illinois. We have a vital two-way economic partnership. I ask you, Representatives, to help us encourage and further develop this relationship. I hope to that end that each of you can help cultivate a grassroots understanding of Japan's investment in Illinois with your constituents as well. In closing, let me turn our attention to a more contentious international situation. Lately, the world has been alarmed by the increasing frequency of the provocations of North Korea. You may recall that a ballistic missile was fired into the Sea of Japan while Prime Minister Abe was visiting President Trump at the Mar-a-Lago in February. We fully appreciate the strong determination demonstrated by the United States to address and solve the situation in our region. When Vice President Pence visited Japan in April, he warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the U.S. military while aboard the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan. The USS Ronald Reagan is home ported in Yokosuka, Japan, which is the headquarters of the United States Seventh Fleet. Of course, Illinois has a special connection with the Navy through the Great Lakes Naval Station, where every sailor receives his or her basic training. Japan is assuming larger roles and responsibilities and Secretary Mattis called Japan's host nation financial support a 'model of cost sharing for other 10000045.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 nations to follow'. The Japan/U.S. alliance continues to serve as the cornerstone of peace, stability and prosperity for the whole Asia/Pacific Region. Thank you again for your warm welcome today. I would like to note that this December, the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago, which is my office, will celebrate its 120th anniversary. I am confident that our future together will be as productive as our past. I am excited to discover more about Illinois and the Midwest. And to work with you to promote a two-way economic partnership and cultural exchange. Thank you very much."
"Representative Lang in the Chair. The Consul General will stand down in the well for pictures, photos if you will. Representative Ammons is recognized."
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed."
"I want to join my colleague who announced earlier that the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, its members host an annual civic engagement day for 8th grade graduating students primarily from across the state. And today, just above my shoulder, students are coming in from the great cities of Champaign and Urbana from the middle schools of Jefferson, Edison, Franklin, and Urbana Middle School. And we want to welcome them to the State Capitol this afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you, Representative. Mr. Zalewski."
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed."
"A gentle reminder, the White Sox Caucus, the other team in town, our caucus will meet on May 16 at 9 p.m. for a 10000045.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 9 p.m. game time that evening. So, welcome all to the White Sox Caucus on Tuesday, May 16."
"Thank you, Sir. Mr. Demmer is recognized. Mr. Demmer is not recognized. Now, Mr. Demmer is recognized. I recognize you, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans will caucus upon adjournment."
"The Republicans will caucus upon adjournment in Room 118. Since we're going to adjourn, I really don’t care how long it's for. And with that, Leader Currie now moves that the House, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, stand adjourned until Monday, May 15 at the hour of 3 pm. 3 pm. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned until Monday, May 15 at the hour of 3 pm. Happy Mother's Day to all. Before you leave, I'm going to try to squeeze Representative Lilly in here off the record. Go ahead, Representative."
"Thank you, Leader. It is… it is a joy to have young people here in our great Capitol. I would like to welcome, and you all give a warm welcome to Sierra Language Academy as they are learning more about what we do on behalf of their citizenship here in Illinois. Can we give Sierra Academy a round of applause? Teachers Sanchez, Henderson, and their chaperones. God bless you. Thank you, Leader."
Speaker Lang: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Feigenholtz."
"We all want to thank Camille Lilly. Let's give her a hand for doing such an outstanding job last night on the Conference of Women Legislators. But also, Mr. Speaker, 10000045.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 notable but not mentioned earlier was the winner of Mr. GA, let's give it up for David Harris. Representative Harris, who won. Look at that beautiful trophy. So well deserved. Outsmarted all the young guys. Did a great job. Let's give it up."
"Thank you. You all understand we've adjourned already, correct? Mr. Riley."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Go ahead."
"Thank you. Kids from my district, kids from all over state are worth waiting for. From my district, down here for civic engagement is a school named after a great man who actually visited the school, the great kids, some parents maybe, administrators from Colin Powell Middle School. Colin Powell. Give them a round of applause."
"Mr. Davis, briefly."
"Basically the same, Mr. Speaker. I don’t know if they're in the gallery but I want to welcome the students from my Alma Mater, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School in Harvey, Illinois. They are also down here for Civic Engagement Day with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus."
"Thank all of you. The House stands adjourned. Happy Mother's Day."
"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 41, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Senate Bill 262, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 325, offered by Representative 10000045.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 518, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Senate Bill 626, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 747, offered by Representative Parkhurst, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 849, offered by Representative Parkhurst, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 870, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning General Assembly operations. Senate Bill 910, offered by Representative Yingling, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Senate Bill 955, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning care for persons with developmental disabilities, which may be referred to as the Community Disability Living Wage Act. Senate Bill 1251, offered by Representative Jesiel, a Bill for an Act concerning fish. Senate Bill 1252, offered by Representative Jesiel, a Bill for an Act concerning fish. Senate Bill 1351, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 1376, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 1433, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 1532, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 1773, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Senate Bill 1774, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Senate Bill 1869, offered by Representative Martwick, a Bill for an Act concerning State 10000045.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 Government. Senate Bill 1882, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 1969, offered by Representative Ammons, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 2084, offered by Representative Parkhurst, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4047, offered by Leader Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill (sic–House Bill) 4048, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4049, offered by Representative McDermed, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. First Reading of this House Bill. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 317, offered by… offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 634, offered by Leader Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 404… correction: Senate Bill 707, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning cybersecurity. Senate Bill 1085, offered by Leader Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 1094, offered by Leader Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 1226, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 1493, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 1681, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 1821, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. First 10000045.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/11/2017 Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction of Senate Joint Resolution #2, offered by Representative Beiser. This is referred to the Rules Committee. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10000045.docx 36