"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. 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 off cell phones, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Crawford."
"Let us pray. Most gracious and sovereign God in Heaven, who are the God of all wisdom, God of all power, God of all presence, and the God of all creation, we invoke Your blessing today upon this august Assembly, upon… upon the Speaker of this great House, upon its Leaders, all of its Members, and upon all of their families. May they be empowered, Oh God, today, with Your wisdom and that they not lack understanding and knowledge. May they be led by Your spirit that they not be confused and misguided. May they find their strength in You, Oh God, that they may not feel weakened and exhausted. Today, may Your grace, may Your mercy, and may Your peace be with them, Oh God, today and forevermore. This we pray in Your Son's name, Amen."
"Be led in the Pledge today by Mr. Reis."
"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. Let the record reflect the excused absences of Representatives Welch, Slaughter, Tabares, Rita, Riley, Mayfield, Lilly, Jones, Hernandez, Flowers, Fine, D'Amico, and Arroyo." 10000105.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"Mr. Demmer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Fortner, David Harris, and Phillips are excused."
"Mr. Clerk, please take the record. We have 101 Members answering the roll, and we do have a quorum. Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."
"Adjournment Resolution. House Joint… House Joint Resolution #113, offered by Representative Currie. Be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, March 01, 2018, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 06, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 07, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 08, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until April 9, 2018 at 12 Noon, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 13, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, March 14, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 15, 2018, and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 10, 2018, or until the call of the President."
"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 10000105.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 880, offered by Representative Cavaletto. House Resolution 881, offered by Representative D'Amico. And House Resolution 884, offered by Representative David Harris."
"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. Representative Hammond, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"You may proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our colleagues would join me in welcoming some seniors from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. They will be graduating in May with a degree in social work. And they include Kaytlyn Gordon, Allie Sweatt, Lauren Cox, and Abraham Stubblefield. And I would defer to my colleague, Representative Mark Batinick, to speak on why they're with us today."
"These fine young people are with us advocating for Spinal Muscular Atrophy which is a Bill Representative Greg Harris is bringing. I know Dan Swanson has been working on it, I have as well. This is a debilitating disease that we just found a cure for and we're working to make that part of the birth screening and you'll be seeing that Bill shortly."
"Please welcome the students."
"Welcome to the Capitol. Thank you for being here with us. Representative Manley, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed." 10000105.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women. Here in Illinois, we are home to countless women whose achievements have benefitted and contributed to the well-being of all Illinois citizens. We, the House Women's Democratic Caucus, would like to share with you, if only for a few minutes each day, as we convene here in March… thank you, Speaker …just a few stories about some of the women who have made life better for all of us here in Illinois. I have the honor and privilege, on behalf of the Illinois House Democratic Women's Caucus, to spotlight our first Illinois Woman of Distinction. What is it like to work alongside a living legend in the State Capitol? Well, every day we are given the opportunity with our own Barbara Flynn Currie, lovingly known as BFC. Leader Currie has made history during her time in the Illinois House of Representatives. First elected to represent the 25th District in 1978, Leader Currie served for 20 years before being appointed House Majority Leader in 1997, the first woman in Illinois history to serve as Majority Leader. Dubbed a powerhouse by her colleagues and friends, Leader Currie is sought out by her peers and juniors for advice and counsel because her intricate knowledge of how this Capitol operates is unparalleled. She has demonstrated a willingness to work with colleagues from both sides of the aisle and walks of life to tackle the issues we face collectively as a state. No issue is too tough for Leader Currie, as she has pushed for criminal justice reform, equal rights in the workplace for 10000105.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018 women, fought for greater support for our human services… thank you for that… and been a friend and ally in effort to protect our environment, just to name a few. Leader Currie attended the University of Chicago and graduated with honors, naturally, then went on to earn her master's degree in political science. Throughout her life, Leader Currie has been an unwavering voice for women across Illinois. And as a member of the Chicago League of Women Voters, the Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership, Women United for the South Shore, and the board of the ACLU of Illinois, has spurred countless other women to follow in her path into public service. Leader Currie serves as a member… a mentor for the women of the Illinois General Assembly and if there's ever a question, you can hear the ringing throughout the Capitol dome, 'Ask Barbara, she'll know.' Her quick wit and candor are always on display and to say the State of Illinois will have a void with Leader Currie's impending retirement is an understatement. Thank you, Leader Currie, for your guidance, your leadership, and your contribution to the State of Illinois."
"Congratulations, Leader Currie. No, that was not her retirement Resolution. Moving to page 3 of the Calendar, House Bills-Second Reading, there appears House Bill 4081, Mr. Halpin. Out of the record. House Bill 4213, Mr. Batinick. Out of the record. All right. We'll count that. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4213, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed." 10000105.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"I want to wait 'til Mr. Batinick is breathless on the floor. Third Reading. House Bill 4237, Mr. Carroll. Do you wish to move the Bill to Third Reading, Sir? Just give me a wave. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4237, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4235, Mr. Pritchard. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4235, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4242, Mr. McSweeney. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4242, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative McSweeney, has been approved for consideration."
"Mr. McSweeney on the Amendment."
"House Bill 4242 requires public disclosure of sexual harassment claims by local governments and settlements. I… Amendment simply would ensure that the Bill complies with existing law. I ask for approval of the Amendment."
"Those in favor of the Amendment say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4253, Mr. Halbrook. Please read the Bill." 10000105.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"House Bill 4253, 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 4282, Representative Kelly Burke. Third Reading… you want to go to Third Reading, Representative? Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4282, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4312, Mr. Butler. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4312, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4383, Representative Feigenholtz. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4383, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4401, Mr. Reis. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4401, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Out of the record, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 4409, Mr. Pritchard. Please read the Bill." 10000105.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"House Bill 4409, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of the House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4440, Representative Gabel. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4440, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4514, Mr. Pritchard. Mr. Pritchard. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4514, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4541, Mr. Walsh. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4541, 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 4554, Mr. Zalewski. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4554, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4569, Representative Parkhurst. Representative Parkhurst. Do you want… please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4569, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was 10000105.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018 adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4573, Mr. Zalewski. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4573, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4576, Mr. Hoffman. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4576, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4725, Representative Willis. Out of the record. House Bill 4789, Mr. Breen. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4789, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4900, Mr. Guzzardi. Out of the record. Oh, I misread your bunt sign, Sir. House Bill 4900, Mr. Guzzardi. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4900, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. But notes have been requested on the Bill and have not been filed."
"Please hold the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 5498, Representative Feigenholtz. Please read the Bill." 10000105.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"House Bill 5498, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Page 7 of the Calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, House Joint Resolution 81, Representative Parkhurst. Representative Parkhurst, please proceed on your Resolution."
"Thank you. Sergeant Lewis lost his life in the line of duty. He was a police officer for our community for 22 years. This is a Resolution to name a overpass in his honor at the request of the local police department and his family. So I'd ask that the Resolution pass. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will vote 'yes'; opposed will vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Burke. DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are a 101 voting 'yes'; 0 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 651, Mr. Thapedi. Out of the record. House Resolution 710, Mr. Olsen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 710 designates the week commencing the last Sunday in February, that's this week, as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the State of Illinois. Eating disorders are prevalent throughout America and within Illinois. And this Resolution recognizes the importance of seeking treatment and urges Americans to recognize the importance of eating disorders and seeking treatment for the appropriate medical treatment. I'd ask the Body for… to adopt the Resolution." 10000105.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018
"Those in favor of the Gentleman's Motion will vote 'yes'… excuse me… will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 726, Mr. Hoffman. And there's a Floor Amendment, but Mr. Hoffman is not in the chamber at the moment. Out of the record. House Resolution 751, Representative Parkhurst. Please proceed. Out of the record. House Resolution 755, Representative Gabel. Out of the record. Returning to page 3 of the Calendar, House Bills-Second Reading. House Bill 3080, Mr. Reis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 3080, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. The Bill was read for a second time on a previous day. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Page 8 of the Calendar, under Motions in Writing. We have Motions from Mr. DeLuca on House Bill 165, Representative Willis on House Bill 3813, and Mr. Ford on House Bill 4276. Under Rule 60(b) to table these respective Bills, is there leave? Leave is granted. The Motions are granted. And each of these Bills is tabled. And now, leaving perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 6 at the hour of noon. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action taken on February 28, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4677; do pass Standard Debate is House 10000105.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018 Bill 4324; recommends be adopted is House Resolution 783, House Resolution 787. Representative Wallace, Chairperson from the Committee on Economic Justice & Equity reports the following committee action taken on February 28, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4743. Representative Zalewski, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue & Finance reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4279. Representative Walsh, Chairperson from the Committee on Counties & Townships reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4847. Representative Chapa LaVia, Chairperson from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4212. Representative Martwick, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4684. Representative Willis, Chairperson from the Committee on Fire & Emergency Services reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass as amended Short Debate is House Bill 4390; recommends be adopted is House Resolution 809. Representative Conroy, Chairperson from the Committee on Mental Health reports the following committee action taken on March 1, 2018: do pass Standard Debate is House Bill 4341. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 870, offered by Representative Stratton; House Resolution 871, offered by Representative Meier; House Resolution 872, offered by Representative Wheeler, B.; House Resolution 873, offered by Representative Ammons; House Resolution 874, offered by 10000105.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018 Representative Ammons; House Resolution 785… correction… 875, offered by Representative Ammons; House Resolution 876, offered by Representative Ammons; House Resolution 877, offered by Representative Ammons; House Resolution 883, offered by Representative Jones; House Resolution 885, offered by Representative Harper; and House Resolution 886, offered by Representative Evans, are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 5826, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5827, offered by Representative Bennett, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 5828, offered by Representative Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 576, offered by Representative Yingling, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Senate Bill 2275, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Senate Bill 2419, offered by Representative Daniel Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning regulations. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction of Senate Joint Resolution #25, offered by Representative Long. This is referred to the Rules Committee. A letter from the Secretary of State to the Honorable Speaker of the House: In compliance with provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, I am forwarding herewith enclosed House Bill from the 100th General Assembly as vetoed by the Governor together with his objections, House Bill 768. Respectively signed, Jesse White, Secretary of 10000105.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 3/1/2018 State. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10000105.docx 14