Illinois House Floor Debate — May 31, 2018

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their seats. We will be led in prayer today by Representative Allen Skillicorn. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off your cell phones and then rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Skillicorn."

"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Sente." Sente – 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."

Speaker Currie: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Feigenholtz for excused Democrats."

"The only excused Gentleman today is Mr. Drury."

"And Representative Demmer." 10000142.docx 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"With 116 answering the roll, we have a quorum. The business of the House can proceed. Mr. Clerk."

"Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Representative Feigenholtz moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Harris. David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker… Madam Speaker. As we… as we enter the final Session of our regular Session today, I'd just like to put in one final piece of good news that was reported in Crain's this week as reported by the U.S. Census 10000142.docx 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Bureau, that the City of Chicago is attracting more well off residents than any other city in the nation except for New York. That's defined as individuals with a total income of more than $100 thousand and head of household under 45 years of age. Additionally, there are more people in the City of Chicago with college degrees than any other city in the United States. We have to do better all across the State of Illinois, but clearly, Chicago is the engine that is helping to pull this train. And we're doing a good job. Thank you."

"Thank you very much. Representative Severin."

"Good morning."

"State your point."

"Thank you. Representative Demmer, do you have an announcement?"

"How long will you be… likely find yourselves caucusing?"

"One hour. The Democrats can go have breakfast. The Republicans will be in caucus. And the House will be in recess until the call of the Chair."

"The House shall come to order. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Batinick, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Go right ahead, Sir."

Speaker Turner: "Thank you. And welcome to your Capitol. Representative Breen, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Just a moment, Representative. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Breen."

"Thank you, Representative. On page 12 of the Calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 3342, Representative Greg Harris." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 3342 is the Budget Implementation Bill, the BIMP for the FY2019 budget. It runs over 700 pages long. So I will just give some of the highlights of what is included in it. The majority of items in the BIMP are legislative transfers, and authority, and language that are necessary to implement the Appropriation Bill which will be heard next, including fund transfers and special authorities requested by the Governor which the four caucuses have agreed the Governor should have for 2019. Other items in the BIMP that you may have questions about are the authorizing language for the pay raise for frontline workers in Community Care Program, developmental disabilities, home services, mental health, substance abuse, supportive living facilities, and SMHRFs, the funding of the Poison Control Centers, a new program to protect at-risk pharmacies. There is a pharmacy add-on payment for critical access pharmacies subject to appropriation with a $10 million cap. There is a one-year rate increase for ambulances during a transition year to the single form method of payment. There is the addition of adult 10000142.docx 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 dental preventive services for Medicaid. This is something that both caucuses in the House and the Senate felt was important. There is a new adoption credit that is added to our tax system in Illinois so that families who are adopting children will be able to get additional tax relief. The hospital income tax credit is extended until the year 2022. And there also maintain the adjustments for certain high property tax school districts regarding PPRT. For one year, we have extended the natural disaster income tax credit that would allow taxpayers $750 million for unreimbursed flood damage in a declared natural disaster area to help our neighbors who are suffering after this year's floods. There’s also authority for transfers from the CDB Contributory Trust Fund to reimburse other funds as necessary for costs associated with the Quincy Veterans’ Home. There is $800 million in bonding to support the Capital appropriations and reappropriations that are covered in the budget. There are three pension reforms included in the BIMP where the savings is reflected in the budget. This would be a voluntary COLA buyout for Tier 1 members. Also a cap on salary spiking from six to three percent. And another voluntary program for an accelerated benefit payment for vested enacted… inactive members. There is a prohibition in the BIMP for Cost of Living Adjustments during the fiscal year for state and government legislative and elected officials and appointees. And lastly, the thing I would highlight is it gives the Comptroller additional interfund borrowing authority to continue to manage our backlog of bills in cooperation with the Governor's 10000142.docx 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Office of Management and Budget and the Treasurer. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Chair recognizes Representative Demmer."

"Excuse me, Representative. Excuse me. Members, we're having trouble hearing in the chamber. Can we please bring the noise level down? Thank you very much. Representative Demmer."

"Chair recognizes Representative McSweeney."

"Chair recognizes Representative Ives."

"Chair recognizes Representative Scherer."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had a question about the pension that I haven't been able to figure out. I understand for those of you who are following this that the third option… this is for Representative Demmer, I guess. The question that I have is for you, Representative Demmer. Okay. So… I'm asking you because you're the one that talked about. So the age that will be based on the buyout is the age figured out by the actuarials of how long you'll live. Is that correct?"

"Representative Scherer."

"Okay. So along with that when is the window for Tier 1 teachers that choose to do the buyout with the 3 percent compounded COLA going down to 1 and a half percent simple and 10000142.docx 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 60 percent of the difference? When is the window for you to sign up for that? I couldn’t find that."

"Representative Scherer, Representative Harris is presenting the Bill, so he will yield for questioning for you…"

"Okay."

"…where he can answer any of your questions."

"Sorry. He's the one that mentioned this, so I thought he was the one with the answers." Harris, G.: "He may not mention it again. Your question is regarding the window? There is not a window on that particular voluntary provision."

"So you can just do it… any Tier 1 can do it whenever they want?" Harris, G.: "There is not a window on that provision. So individual systems may or may not set their own limitations, but there's nothing in the legislation that puts a window on to that program."

"Okay. Thank you."

"Representative Fortner is recognized."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000142.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Chair recognizes Representative Hays."

"Chair recognizes Representative McDermed."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Representative Harris to close." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for the comments. And especially thank you, Representative Hays, for your words about it is now our time to govern because this is 10000142.docx 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 our opportunity now to pass legislation, to show that we can work together. And we need to follow the Senate's lead with their 52 to 6 votes yesterday night on these items. And I just want to thank you for your leadership on these issues this year and last, Representative Hays."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 3342?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all those opposed signify by voting '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 this question, there are 100 voting 'aye', 14 voting 'nay', and 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 3342. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 9 of the Calendar, we have House Bill 109 offered by Gregory Harris." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill, House Bill 109, is the actual state budget. And before we begin to go through the items that are in all of our appropriation areas, you know, I just want to take a minute to reflect on, you know, how we got here today. We just had a wonderful vote. One hundred Members of the General Assembly voting on a budget, passed by the Senate on bipartisan fashion yesterday, which the Governor has said he will sign, I'm told. Leader Brady announced that the other day. We've had to come a long way to get to this point. And it was a long way with a lot of work by a lot of folks in this room both who are in Leadership and who are in rank and file. And I just want to thank, you know, the Members of the 10000142.docx 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 House Democratic Budget Working Group, you know, who spent many long hours helping us develop a House Democrat perspective. I want to thank those on the Republican side of the aisle who worked with their Leadership also. But in particular I want to, you know, thank my counterpart Representative Tom Demmer, who represented the House Republicans in our four caucus negotiations. And you know, we're not going to present this budget in the way we usually do by the way, Ladies and Gentlemen, today, because this has been a bipartisan effort it's not going to be just me as a Democrat presenting this budget. Representative Demmer and I are going to present this budget together. We're going to each do a separate portion because this was a product both of the Republican Caucus and the Democratic Caucus in this chamber working together to make this happen. So, this… it does spend $38.5 billion in GRF. It is a balanced budget. All those involved have agreed. The Governor's Office of Management and Budget has agreed. I see the Budget Director Hans Zigmund sitting in the gallery above the Republican side of the aisle. You know, he has participated in these meetings for many hours with his staff advising us and giving us technical advice. Everything we spend in this budget comes in through our existing revenue sources or through natural revenue growth. There are no new taxes in this budget whatsoever. So this is $38.5 billion in GRF spending but no new taxes. Let me go through… I will present first the different portions in the revenue and the above the line portions of the expenses. Representative Demmer will talk about higher education, education, the FY18 supplemental and 10000142.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 capital, and then I will return and go over public safety, human services, and general services. So as Representative Demmer mentioned in the BIMP Bill there is a reduction in the hold back from LGDF that we took last year. That goes from 10 percent to 5 percent. The additional revenue that has funded some of our expansions has come from increased investment earnings of the Treasurer from a settlement with Deutsche Bank and with very favorable swap earnings. In addition we have been recognized an additional $200 million this year from the FY18 Income Tax Refund Fund which showed extremely high balance. We've increased our federal funding by moving many of the programs that have been previously paid for just by GRF into the Medicaid program so that we can obtain federal match. We'll also be increasing funding by working with the Comptroller and the Governor's Office of Management and Budget to improve our interfund borrowing capacity and efficiency. In what we call the above the line items, those things which have to go out the door automatically, I want to say that we are making our full pension payment, we are paying our group health obligations, we are fully funding debt service, and we are recognizing several hundred million dollars in savings from the pension reforms that were discussed earlier, the voluntary three percent COLA buyout, the voluntary buyout of vested but inactive members, and the reduction of the pension spiking from six percent to three percent. So those are some highlights on the revenue side and the above the line expenditures. And Representative Demmer will present on his portion."

"Representative Demmer." 10000142.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Chair recognizes Leader Durkin."

"Chair recognizes Representative Wehrli."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Pritchard."

"Chair recognizes Leader Bellock." 10000142.docx 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

Speaker Turner: "Chair recognizes Representative Morrison. Representative, is your mic working? What about now?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Keith Wheeler." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you. Representative Harris, I want to thank you and Representative Demmer for the work you've done. I think it's impressive what's been done, but I want to talk about process for a minute. So let me just put a few things in the record here." Harris, G.: "Sure." Wheeler, K.: "One, all of us took an oath way back when we were sworn in to uphold the State Constitution. And part of that State Constitution is Article 8 Section 2 (b) which I've referred to many times on the House Floor. I'm going to read it here for all of us very quickly. The General Assembly by law shall make appropriations for all expenditures of public funds by the state. Appropriations for a fiscal year shall not exceed funds estimated by the General Assembly to be available during that year. Refer to the content very briefly and that requires that we… we adopt… says ‘shall’ adopt, not an option, we must do it. And finally, a quote from the Illinois Attorney General regarding the revenue estimate and its importance and what it means to us and from an opinion published in 2014 the General Assembly's appropriation authority is limited by its estimate of funds available which 10000142.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 serves as a ceiling of revenues by which they must appropriate and beyond which they may not go. Representative, is there a revenue estimate in this Bill somewhere?" Harris, G.: "Actually, Representative, the amount of revenues that are expended and the amount that are anticipated are in the legislation. And if you recall, there was also legislation here… or litigation rather here in Sangamon County of late regarding a Bill that passed the General Assembly. And in it, there was a discussion of what constitutes as a revenue estimate because if you read all the statutes there's not a lot of clarity. And in that case I believe, which was eventually dismissed, there was a finding that if the revenue estimate can take place in several ways as a standalone Resolution, as a Joint Resolution, or by the passage of a budget of the General Assembly and that's the approach we’ve taken today."

"Representative Ammons is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. First and foremost I want to thank Leader Harris on really putting a lot of time, attention, energy, patience into the process of protecting the interests of the people of Illinois by making sure that we have a budget on the day that is constitutionally required for us to have a budget. That was not an easy task and I've watched you respond with a lot of grace and patience to the questions that come from me and many Members of the budget team certainly on the House Democratic Caucus side. And so it is certainly my honor and privilege to learn this process from you. I also want to thank the Members on the Republican side for really working so diligently with the appropriation 10000142.docx 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Members on our side. It is not easy to work with a budget that is short, just to say the least. We know that we are really within a finite period, and only have a few dollars to cover so many important areas, and so it is a balancing act. And I know the House Members on the Republican side worked very hard to make sure that we meet this obligation today. I just wanted to highlight certainly a few things that Members on the other side have already said but that are really important to the 103rd District. And we are appreciative of the work and the diligent effort from our staff, from Jessica, and so many others to make sure that this is taking place. For me as a new Member so to speak, I'm a sophomore right. So this is actually the first time that I will experience passing a budget on May 31 in the 4 years that I've been in this General Assembly. So this a really big deal to me. But in doing so we are also making sure that we fully fund the MAP Program. The MAP Program that helps students, low-income communities get to college, right, and experience what we claim to be the American Dream. And we know that if we invest a dollar into higher education it gives us seven or eight dollars back in our economy. And so the MAP Program helps us to do that. But we also, with the help of our Higher Education-Appropriation Chairwoman and our Higher Ed Appropriation… I mean our Higher Ed Chairman Welch both of them really helped to lead the effort to add a grant program. It's a pilot program. It's not enough money in it. I'll just say that right now. But the Aim High Program, as it's being called, is going to also help those who may not reach the MAP level but a little bit above that will still be able to get 10000142.docx 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 access to lower the cost of higher education for their students. Higher education certainly will be better as the passage of this Bill because it gives a two percent increase to their budgets and not a decrease from what we saw in the previous budget cycle which many of us were very, very disappointed with that previously. I also want to highlight that under human services, which we really, really struggled on both sides of the aisle last year to try to protect higher education but also human services that suffered under the budget impasse, we were able to restore here and make sure programs like breast, and cervical cancer programs for women are fully funded in this budget, that we take care of seniors with home service programs, mental health workers, developmental service programs, and many others that fall under human services to ensure that communities receive the support that they need. This is not the budget that we all want, sure, but it is the budget that we have today to make sure that our state can continue to function from this point come June 30 into July 1 and that we'll come back and we'll continue to work on the budget process, if that is the demand of our communities to do so. So with that I really appreciate our Leadership. I certainly appreciate the Speaker of the House for having confidence in me to join that budget team. And I appreciate the Members of the Black Caucus who really, really depend on me to transfer… and Will and LaToya Greenwood to transfer information back to our Caucus so that we know what's going on through this process. And many of the things that the Leadership had to deal with that did not come out of our budget team working group that… that are included here. 10000142.docx 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 I will continue to follow those items, to work with Jessica, to make sure that they are implemented as they are supposed to and that our communities are included. So thank you all so much for working with us. Thank you to the Leadership of the GOP. And thank you to all of us who are going to vote in the affirmative for House Bill 109. Thank you, Greg."

"Chair recognizes Representative McCombie."

"Chair recognizes Representative Davidsmeyer."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Crespo."

"Thank you, Speaker. And to the Bill. This goes to show you that where there's a will there's a way. We saw last night that the Senate Democrats had the will, the Senate Republicans had the will, and I think that we're going to see the today that the House Democrats have the will and the House Republicans have the will as well. We just sure hope that Governor Rauner also has the will to sign this Bill right away and not politicize the issue. You know, we spend a lot of hours working on this, there are different teams, some spend more hours than others I know. But I want to acknowledge some folks that I think serve as a good example for all of us, people that we should emulate, folks that brought a wealth of knowledge to these meetings, they're a class act, and they're nice people to boot. Unfortunately, they're not 10000142.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 coming back, but they've been very engaged in this process for many years. And I want to take a moment, and if you can all please join me in acknowledging three individuals that were heavily involved in the process, made huge contributions to this, and I'm talking about Representative Pritchard, Representative Bellock, and Representative Harris. Thank you very much for your example. Thank you for your contributions in this process. And hopefully you guys will come back and visit us some more. We can learn some more from all three of you. Thank you so much."

"Representative Harris to close." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 109?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all those opposed signify by voting '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 97 voting ‘in favor', 18 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendments 1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 109. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 7 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 2921 offered by Representative Welch. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Welch on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #1 is a gut and replace Amendment. I'd like to move it to Third Reading and debate the Bill on Third Reading."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2921. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 2921. Please read the Bill."

"Representative Welch."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2921, as amended with Floor Amendment #1, is an initiative of our State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs. What this Bill would do is it would authorize the State Treasurer to purchase real property right here in the City of Springfield during Fiscal Year 2019 for the purchase of office space for the Treasurer. Currently the Treasurer's Office leases two different spaces. They would like to consolidate these two different spaces into one achieving significant cost savings to the state over time. However, the current law does not allow the Treasurer to own property. This would allow them to do that. And we would ask for approval of Senate Bill 2921 as amended."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000142.docx 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Well, currently the Treasurer's Office already leases two different buildings. Obviously those moneys would be reallocated for the purchase of the building. And in anticipation of the leases that expire June 30 of 2019, the Treasurer's Office has undergone some extensive planning; they did cost benefit analysis, and they prepared for just this."

"Leader Breen, that's correct. The appropriation is really not the issue. The issue is under current law the State Treasurer's Office does not have the authority to purchase property and that's the real issue in a nutshell is we're giving them the authority to purchase property."

"Thank you."

"Representative Harris is recognized." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Question of the Sponsor." 10000142.docx 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." Harris, D.: "Representative, what's the cost of the building?"

"General, the cost to acquire the property and the complete renovation will be $5 million or less." Harris, D.: "And you've indicated that the appropriation was in the budget we just passed. Was it for the full $5 million or is there going to be a mortgage taken out?"

"The appropriation is sufficient in our… in the budget that we just passed, General." Harris, D.: "For a single… single transaction purchase?"

"Yes." Harris, D.: "Okay. Thank you."

"Representative Welch to close."

"I ask for approval."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2921 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 101 voting ‘in favor', 13 voting 'opposed' and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2921, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 5 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 452 offered by Leader Durkin. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Durkin on Floor Amendment #1." 10000142.docx 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 452. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Bill 452 for a third time." 10000142.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Leader Durkin."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 452 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 ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 452, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 1110 offered by Representative Carroll."

"Representative Carroll."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. You know, I think in this day and age we are always looking to identify heroes and I found one. A couple weeks ago on Sunday morning I was reading the local paper and I came across Tracy Sefcik's story. Tracy is a Navy veteran from New Lenox, Illinois, currently residing in Wheeling. So I had a chance to send her a letter. She called me on the phone. We had a 10000142.docx 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 really nice conversation. She is up in the Speaker's Gallery in the black tank top with flowers. She's waving to everybody. She's here with her son Clem Hall. Clem, would you please wave to the crowd? Thank you. And her father Tom Sefcik, Ted Tempinski, and Pat Sefcik. Thank you very much. Guys, can you please all wave? Thank you very much. But let's… let's for a moment talk about why Tracy is a hero. Tracy has been raising money for the Gary Sinise Foundation. I won't do my Lieutenant Dan impersonation. But she's been raising money for him and she raised over $28 thousand for military veterans and first responders and is still raising money. So here's what Tracy did. She decided that she wanted to raise awareness by riding her bike from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida over 61 days. And that's a total of 3,142 miles. But let me tell you more about Tracy and why she’s a hero of mine. Tracy suffered, I believe, 16 seizures while riding her bike across the country. I believe Tracy has a brain tumor as well she told me this morning. So she is one heck of a person. And I think our House owes her a debt of gratitude, veterans owe her a debt of gratitude, first responders owe her a debt of gratitude, and I would ask to have every Member of the House added to this Resolution to honor her greatness. So thank you so much, Tracy. Thank you for being in Springfield and continue your great work."

"Thank you, and welcome to your Capitol. Gentleman has moved that all Members be added as Sponsors to the Resolution. And seeing no objection, all Members will be added. Gentleman moves for the adoption of House Resolution 1110. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the 10000142.docx 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Stuart, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. I would like to introduce the Body to my Page today. Skyler, if you could stand up. This is Skyler Durst. He is the nephew of my assistant here in Springfield Taryn Durst and she is also joined by her father Ken and they're behind us somewhere. And many of you on this side of the aisle have had the opportunity to meet Skyler and thank you for signing his book. Skyler is going to be in the third grade at Mount Pulaski Grade School. He plays basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf, and he likes to swim. He loves school. His favorite subject, recess. He wants to be a police officer or a professional baseball player when he grows up. Thanks, Skyler."

Speaker Turner: "Thank you. And welcome to your Capitol. Representative Welter, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. And welcome to your Capitol. On page 6 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 2589, Representative Davis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Davis on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Floor Amendment #2 represents the language for the Village of Midlothian with regard to their debt extension limit. We've talked about this before. Again, the Village of Midlothian went to their voters and asked their voters for this increase. Their voters overwhelmingly offered them the opportunity to increase their debt limit to purchase up to $13 million of park equipment to improve their parks all across the city. Another reason that they asked for the ability to go all the way to their… go over their extension is that this is also a cost-saving measure for the Village of Midlothian Park District as well because of the fees associated with the incremental purchases which right now they do have the authority to do $5 million in incremental purchases. This would allow them to do it all at once and saving the fees that will be subsequently added each time they went… for out for these purposes. Again, we've talked about this before. Be more than happy to answer any questions." 10000142.docx 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Seeing no debate… The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2589. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill for a third time."

"Representative Davis."

"Thank you very much. I'd be more than happy to answer any of your questions. Otherwise, I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2589 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 61 voting 'yes', 52 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2589, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hernandez, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"What I'm going to say right now, today, these are… all of these things are taking place in our country at this moment in time. And I felt it urgent to speak about it here on the floor. In the western and southwest suburbs of Chicago last week Immigration and Customs Enforcement separated more 10000142.docx 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 than 150 families. Many of them with U.S. citizen children. Breaking and entering into homes without warrants, racially profiling people in the street, and making warrantless stops and arrests. Families in my district were terrorized by these arrests made by plain clothes ICE agents who often do not identify themselves and travel in unmarked cars. Claudia Patricia Gomez Gonzalez, a 20-year-old Guatemalan immigrant woman, was shot and killed by border patrol last week at the border. She wasn't armed. ICE agents allegedly used stun guns on the minors for their amusement or punishment, kick them, and threaten to either rape them or kill them. One in five migrant children placed into foster care or whatever have been lost by the Department of Health and Human Services. HHS detains immigrant children after they are detained by ICE and are… or customs and border patrol. Of the one in five missing children some were lost to human trafficking. Children are being ripped away from their parents at the border. Many of these parents are seeking asylum, protection from violence in their home countries. Black and brown communities are disproportionally impact by violence. Over policing and criminalization of communities of color leads to family separation in black and brown communities leading to trauma, poverty which is a long-term impact. All persons deserve a dignified lives in peace and without fear with their families. My hope, I certainly am committed and want to collaborate closely with my colleagues to work to end violence against all communities. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Jesiel." 10000142.docx 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request, Representative. Senate Bill 3128, Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. But could I do a little house keeping beforehand? And that is to say Representative Kelly Burke would like to be excused for the remainder of the day."

"Thank you, Representative."

"All right. Then back to the Bill. Amendment #2 would become the Bill. And what this does is provide for the redevelopment and the acquisition of a vacant nursing home for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and CDB to clean up the mess at Quincy. The measure has several different pieces. First, there would be an opportunity for either agency to use the design-build procurement method to do the redevelopment that would last for five years. Second, it would exempt from the Procurement Code some of things that are necessary for this rehabilitation and for the renewal. But it also wouldn't exempt from the procurement provisions, the filing of financial disclosures, conflict of interest provisions, 10000142.docx 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 registration with the State Board of Elections so as to make sure illegal campaign contributions are not being made. Ordinarily when CDB does a contract they get to keep three percent. Under this measure, they won't be able to keep three percent. That three percent will go toward the redevelopment of the Quincy Home. It then requires the Office of the Governor, CBD, and the department to provide in quick fashion unredacted copies of correspondence and communications with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs that relate to the securing of funding for the rehab and renovation within 10 days of receipt or 5 days upon the request of a Legislative Leader. As everybody in this chamber knows, there have been very great difficulties getting good information from the Department of Veterans Affairs. We think this provision will make that work a whole lot better. We also would let CDB to use some federal funds that are received for or as reimbursement for capital projects to the Quincy Veterans’ Home rather than using those funds for debt service. The total cost of the rehab at this point would be $53 million including 16 million of those federal funds. And I believe those were numbers that were already in the budget we just passed. I'd be happy to answer your questions. And I think this will go a long way toward seeing to it that our veterans are not liable to… are not likely to come down with Legionnaires’ disease."

"Chair recognizes Representative Frese."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"This is on the Amendment, Representative, right?"

"You wish to speak on this Amendment? We're adopting Amendment #2."

"Yeah. It's okay. We can do it now and then we'll just pass it within…"

"Yes, the procurement language. The exemption would last for three years. Design-build would cover five years."

"The three years is the exemption from the Procurement Code. The five years is the ability to use the design-build method for construction or rehabilitation."

"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 3128. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #3."

"Thank you. This is just a couple of technical corrections to make sure that there are certain things in the Procurement 10000142.docx 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Code that would not be exempted under the language of the Bill."

"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 3128. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 3128."

"Leader Currie."

"Thank you. I've pretty much explained it on Second Reading and I would be grateful… happy to answer questions, but I'd be grateful for your support. This will solve the problem of the Quincy Veterans’ Home. It will enable the state to move forward to acquire a nursing home, an unused nursing home, to house residents while major work at the original Quincy facility is undertaken."

"Chair recognizes Representative Chapa LaVia."

"Thank you, Speaker. And thank you, Leader Currie. Just a couple things I'd like to talk to. So to the Bill. My colleagues and I that you see on the board and others that have been added to the list are proud to present House Bill(sic-Senate Bill) 3128, the Quincy Veterans’ Home Rehabilitation and Rebuild Act. This Act is the General Assembly's response to the need for construction and renovation at the Quincy Veterans’ Home to protect the lives of our veterans. Because the Governor's Office… once again, because the Governor's Office had not yet proposed any 10000142.docx 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 language, the Speaker's Office has led negotiations on what is needed to expedite the construction of Quincy Veterans’ Home, Senate Bill 3128. And this is the result of those negotiations. My colleagues and I have decided to act decisively with Senate Bill 3128 to ensure that there are no delays in the construction or renovation of the Quincy Home. We will not rest until we find a solution to the continuing threat of Legionnaires’ disease in Illinois and for… against its veterans. Senate Bill 3128 will allow for adequate oversight in the procurement process for the rebuilding of the home at Quincy while still expediting the rehabilitation and construction. The Bill will ensure that every… every penny of the fund for the rebuild of Quincy will go towards the rebuilding and reconstruction at that home but not allowing CDB to charge a contract administrative fee. The Bill will also allow for CDB to use federal funds to reimburse for capital projects related to the Quincy Home as opposed to require that they use as debit service. And lastly, we ensure that our veterans will be able to live in a new state of the art facility without delay and that construction at Quincy campus will begin without cumbersome procurement policy but with oversight which will ensure the final product is the best possible addition to the Quincy campus. And just so I put on record, on want to thank especially Representative Frese, my Minority Spokesperson McAuliffe, Representative Kifowit, Representative Costello, Representative Phelps Finnie, Representative Swanson, anybody and everybody, Senator Cullerton, Tom, being a part of this and keeping our foot on the pedal. Because once again just like every public 10000142.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 hearing we had that I had the honor of overseeing we had stated we don't want to wait to the 11th or 12th hour of the end of Session to go ahead and finalize something. You need to understand for as much as you want to demonize my Speaker he is the one that stepped up to the plate and said Linda we're going to get something done don't you worry about it. So please when you're thinking about the process here it takes all of us. And I'm so glad to join hands with my Republican counterparts in the Senate and definitely in the House to get this done. So thank you, Leader Currie, for having the courage and tenacity to get this done so quickly for us and for the veterans of this state. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"Chair recognizes Representative Wehrli."

"Representative Currie to close."

"Thank you, Speaker. I think this will solve the problem in the long run and I think we will do so expeditiously. I would like to thank the Members, all of the Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs because you were the 10000142.docx 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 ones who carried the ball, you were the ones that identified the issues, you were the ones that traveled to Quincy, you were the ones who heard from the families, you are the ones who are driving this engine, and I and all the veterans in the State of Illinois are very grateful to you. I’d appreciate your 'aye' votes."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3128 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 110 voting ‘in favor', 3 voting 'opposed' and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 3128, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 8 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 3527 offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Gordon-Booth on Floor Amendment #2."

"We're going to table Floor Amendment #2. We're going to move Floor Amendment #3."

"Mr. Clerk, please withdraw Floor Amendment #2."

"Representative Gordon-Booth on Floor Amendment #3."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #3 makes some technical changes to the Bill and I'd like to adopt the Amendment and debate it on Third."

"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 3527. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Bill 3527 for a third time."

"Representative Gordon-Booth."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is… Senate Bill 3527 is an incredibly important piece of economic development for the state. The first piece of this legislation it's… it deals with cleanup for an already existing tax credit, the River's Edge Tax Credit, that exists in the communities Peoria, East St. Louis, Aurora, Elgin, and Rockford. It makes some simple changes to the definition of recapture. It also amends the carry forward language from 20 to 10 years which is right there in the middle. Indiana has a 15-year provision, Missouri has 10, Iowa has 5. So, it puts us right there in the middle which is a great spot for us with our… with our regional partners. The other component of this Bill is for many years around the state we have discussed moving forward on a Historic Preservation Tax Credit. We've been able to see what 10000142.docx 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 tax credits do in other states as it relates to taking old buildings and refurbishing them. This is an incredibly important piece of legislation for the state. The Bill prioritizes projects that reuses buildings previously owned by local, State Government, or Federal Government. It also prioritizes putting vacant or underutilized buildings back into use and adding them to the tax roll. This Bill… this Bill includes the prioritization of the census tracts at or below the area median income. We have an opportunity to help folks from disadvantaged communities, ensure that those communities participate in the revitalization of neighborhoods and landmarks that become catalysts for local community and economic development. The resulting projects create a local business and job opportunities and a renewed hope for the future for many communities like mine and many others around the state that so desperately need to see development. The state historic tax credit is expected to return around $10 for every $1 that the state allocates. And the state doesn't allocate any funds until a project is complete. This is currently working in 35 other states and is largely responsible for the redevelopment and revitalization that you're seeing happening in communities in urban landscapes like communities… excuse me… urban landscapes like Detroit and Cleveland. I ask for your 'aye' vote for the incredibly important piece of economic development legislation. I'm open for any questions."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield." 10000142.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"That will be the cap, yes."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Yes. TFI as you probably know they oppose all new tax credits."

"So the… the enaction date, it would be effective immediately. The agency would largely be charged with, you know, how that process would work in terms of the way in which individuals would have to apply when those… when the 10000142.docx 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 applications open up that would be decided by the agency. Because if there’s a new program, we have to give them the ramp-up time to be able to create that said program."

"Yes."

"Representative Breen, do you still have questions for the Sponsor?"

"I said yes."

"So… so, for the River's Edge Tax Credit or the Historic Preservation Tax Credit? Which one are you speaking to?"

"So, the hi… for the River's Edge Tax Credit it would be Peoria, Elgin, Rockford, Peoria, East St. Louis."

"Excuse me?"

"I am."

"I am."

"As I stated earlier, we're making some changes in the definition of recapture. That's one change that we're making. But we're also amending the language which we've already discussed a little bit this afternoon. The changes to the carry forward, right. So in one of the Amendments that was brought to committee, one of the issues that many of the Members on your side of the aisle they had issues with a 20- year carry forward. So we went back. We made the changes to the carry forward. Instead of taking it… instead of extending it 20 years, we came back to 10 which is a middle of the road compromise because of our surrounding states they have carry forward language like Indiana has 15, Missouri has 10, Iowa has 5 years. So Illinois and Missouri, Missouri has one of the most robust programs. We're right there in the middle with Indiana. The other issue that many Members on your side of the aisle brought up was that the issue of prevailing wage being a precursor to being able to move forward in this way. We also removed the prevailing wage language in order to accommodate Members on your side of the aisle."

"Yes."

"So this credit is… this credit is being used to attract private development to come into our communities. Many of these communities, particularly communities outside the City of Chicago, it becomes very challenging to put together economic development deals in communities in down state. So this is not geared specifically to down state as we're talking about the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. But in order to try to find creative opportunities to put more private investment into our communities, we have to become more competitive with our surrounding states. So the creation of this Historic Preservation Tax Credit is one… is a conversation that’s actually been around for at least a decade here in the General Assembly. So what we're looking to do with this small amount of money is try to create incentive to bring private development back into the State of Illinois to get more of these buildings back on the tax rolls in our communities."

"No, no. So what we're doing with DNR, and more of that will happen within the rulemaking process, but DNR will have the ability to make the determination… excuse me, not 10000142.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 the determination… but they'll have the ability to make entities choose between one or the other, so no. That actually came up in committee and that's actually inaccurate."

"This is a new Act."

"Chair recognizes Representative David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, to the Bill, just very quickly. First of all, the Representative did indeed work diligently over the past week or so to address concerns that this side of the aisle had with the… with the Bill. The prevailing wage issue was a concern for us. Prevailing wage was taken out. She initially brought the Bill in with a 20-year carry forward. She came back to a 10-year carry forward. Very responsive to our concerns. I will tell you that the Department of Revenue, when they testified in committee to their opposition, their sole opposition was the fact that it is a 10-year carry forward versus a 5-year carry forward which is normally what 10000142.docx 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 we do with tax credits. We limit them to 5 years. But let me tell their opposition was tepid at best. I mean, it was very weak. They don't like maybe setting the precedent of a 10- year carry forward, but they weren't strenuously opposed because of it. So I think that in this case a 10-year carry forward while it's longer than normal it's not out of line with what states around us are doing. So it's reasonable. Lastly, it is a $15 million tax credit which granted it's not in the budget but with a state that's going to bring in $16.5 billion in the individual income tax alone we're talking about .001 of a percent if… if all of the tax credit is claimed. And that's a big if because as the Lady said the objective is to induce businesses to come in and invest in these areas. Now it is a historic tax credit which is a now available around the state. That's a bit of a… that is a change, but it's limited to $15 million and the most that any one entity can claim is $3 million. So conceivably you would have five activities with $3 million each. So it's not big in the scheme of things. She's made really diligent efforts to address all of our concerns. I think it's very reasonable. It's very… the River Edge changes are very much needed in her area. I strongly encourage a 'yes' vote. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Halpin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor will yield."

"Thank you. Representative, could you just clarify that communities that already have a River's Edge redevelopment zone have had a Historic Tax Credit for at least… I guess it’s five or six years now. Is that right?" 10000142.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Yes."

"And can you tell the Body how successful those programs have been in those five areas, if you know?"

"Yes. So particularly in the areas of Peoria and Rockford the… and Aurora, the existence of these tax credits have literally spawned hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment in these communities where the absence of the tax credits those deals would've not been able to be… to have been put together. And so we often talk about economic development and job creation in this Body and if we want to be serious about either of those things then we have to put our money where our mouth is. And what we're essentially letting developers and individuals that want to work on these projects that want to be a part of developing older areas in our community is that if you want to take part in this River's Edge Tax Credit you have to be willing to put forth the resources, you have to make the investment in the community. And then and only then do you… are you then able to take advantage of that tax credit. It's after the money is already spent. And so oftentimes what happens these tax credits end up becoming but for tax credits, right? But for the tax credit, many of these developments would not be happening. And so as we're continuing to talk about, you know, job loss and loss of population in the State of Illinois, if we're going to be serious about turning this ship around, we have to be serious when we start to talk about job development, job creation, and tax credits that allow us to do the very thing which we should be doing which is creating an environment where people can be successful and build a family 10000142.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 and want to actually stay in this state. I think that we're doing just that with these tax credits."

"And is it fair to say that for the dollars that we put in and invest in this tax credit that direct investment and indirect economic benefits far outweigh any cost that this is to the General Revenue Fund?"

"Without question. I think Representative Harris spoke to it so eloquently when he discussed the amount of the very slight investment that we're making… what we get… the return on that small investment is oftentimes 10-fold. And so there's no comparison. It is without question. I think the University of Illinois did a study back in 2013 on the success of the River's Edge Tax Credit and we clearly saw that hundreds of millions of private dollars… again, we're talking private dollars… were being invested in our state that otherwise would not have been in the absence of these credits."

"And thank you, Representative. And to the Bill. I want to thank the Representative for including this package into this legislation. And for a long time what we hear when we put forward Bills is that we're not doing enough to do two things, which is attract business to the State of Illinois and to make ourselves more competitive with our surrounding states. And this Bill does both. This is one of the top concerns for economic development professionals in my area. And I assume it is in many of your districts as well. This is a Bill for a very small investment, $15 million cap which I might argue is too small, but it's a small investment in our local economic development professionals, our local business 10000142.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 community who will then return that money 10-fold into our economies. It's particularly important in my area because Iowa has had a credit like this with a statewide $45 million cap. So keep in mind the State of Iowa, far lower population than the State of Illinois, has a cap that is three times higher than this Bill and has returned hundreds of millions in dollars every year in exchange for awarding these tax credits. And I would keep in mind that this Body, just last year, allowed for $75 million tax credits for scholarship funds to private schools which have no direct benefit to economic development where as this one does. And one last thing I want to add, which is important to me in particular, is that this Bill does include… this is not a giveaway to anyone. This Bill does include and allows for recapture of Illinois taxpayer dollars when the project is not successful, there no longer is a business-use property. So if they don't fulfill the terms of their agreement, we and the Illinois taxpayers, get that money back. So I strongly support this Bill. I would urge an 'aye' vote. This is going to help communities across the State of Illinois. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Chair recognizes Representative Unes."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"Yes, it is."

"Representative Gordon-Booth to close."

"We've had a thoughtful debate on the issue of two very important economic development tools in the state. One, that has been around for a number of years that has proven to be successful but the fact that it's been able to spawn hundreds of millions of dollars of private investment into many of our communities. And also the creation of a brand new tax credit, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. If you all don’t know about the Historic Preservation Tax Credit I encourage you to look into it because all of us have areas in our community that we have old buildings that are on the rolls that are now vacant. We should be having conversations around job creation ensuring that we're putting people back to work and we have the ability to do that now just like 37 other states in the United States because of this tax credit. So if you support job creation, if you support economic development in the State of Illinois, if you support private investment coming back to the state, I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3527 pass?" All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 10000142.docx 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 101 voting ‘in favor', 11 voting 'opposed', and 1 voting 'present', Senate Bill 3527, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Currie, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Ford is excused for the remainder of the day."

"Thank you. On page 4 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 482 offered by Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Mr. Speaker, can you move… I mean, Mr. Clerk, can you move Senate Bill 482 back to Second Reading and read the Bill?"

"Representative Zalewski on Floor Amendment #3."

"Thank you. Floor Amendment #3 becomes the Bill. I'm happy to discuss it on Third Reading."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 482. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 482." 10000142.docx 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Representative Zalewski."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We tried to do this Bill the other day and it got it a little confusing. So I want to take a little bit of time to walk through the dynamic for the Body and explain why we need to do the Bill. And I'm happy to answer any questions. The Federal Government's… the Federal Government says that taxes on jet fuel have to go for airport- related purposes. That's a federal rule under the FAA. Four years ago the Federal Government made a compliance decision that any taxes placed upon jet fuel that were not going to airport-related purposes states would be los… in jeopardy of losing their grant money. We are out of compliance by that… in that regard by a point and a quarter on our sales tax in Illinois. That's 1.25 percent of our sales tax on jet fuel is out of compliance with that rule which says moneys have to go to airport-related purposes. What that requires us to do is devote that money into a special account for the purposes of airport-related purposes. When we last tried to discuss this Bill, I got a lot of questions about airports losing money. It's important to remember no airports get this money at the moment. Airports are generally funded by landing fees, lease payments, other ways of funding but nobody is getting the money that we're talking about at this moment. So if you hear from your airports and they say that our Bill is going to cost them money or they don't get as much, it's important to know that that's inaccurate. However, that being said, in consultation with Leader Currie, Representative Harris, the 10000142.docx 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 other caucuses, the Departments of Revenue and Transportation, we feel as though it's important not to rush the process here and come up with a formula that all four caucuses and the Governor can agree upon. So what we're going to do in Senate Bill 482 is put the money in what we're referring to as a lockbox. It's going to go into a specially dedicated fund for the purposes of airport-related purposes. We're going to continue to engage over the summer in conversations on the proper allocation of the funds and hopefully return in the fall with a plan. So that's what Senate Bill 482 does. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"This Bill is on the Order of Standard Debate. Representative Breen is recognized for five minutes."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Correct. That's 100 percent correct."

"That's a false premise. So it's important to clean up the record when we talk about this. There's not going to be a redistribution of the money. Nobody is getting any of this money right now. It's going into GRF. What we're doing is taking the delta between what the tax rate is now and what it would've been in 1987, we're redistributing that into a lockbox, and we're going to come back and figure out the proper allocation. So anyone that says we're redistributing money is inaccurate and we need to make sure we're clean on our record."

"Correct. Hopefully, yes. That's our… that’s my intent."

"Correct."

"Representative Wheeler is recognized." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you. Representative, we had this Bill up on the board a couple of days ago, right?"

"I did." Wheeler, K.: "And being a Representative who has an airport, a small regional municipal airport in his district, I want to make sure that folks at home know that we are still… what 10000142.docx 73  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 was… the Amendment that was on the board before that talked about enplanements…"

"Right." Wheeler, K.: "…as a way to distribute that money. That's not happening today, correct?"

"Correct. There's no metrics in place with the enactment of this legislation at the moment." Wheeler, K.: "Perfect. And then we'll have a chance sometime in the coming months to discuss how we do that in a way that balances what could happen for our… both our major airports, which are huge economic drivers, as well as regional and smaller airports throughout the state. Is that correct?"

"Correct. I would tell you that I think we need to be mindful of expectation setting because even IDOT would say and the department would say that there's a specific formula we're going to have to follow. So we… you know, this is going to require a lot of calibration, a lot of cooperation between the four caucuses and the regions to come to the right balance here. But yeah, we are not doing the allocation at this time." Wheeler, K.: "You know, I appreciate that very much and I look forward to a good discussion about how to get that done, Mike. Thank you for that."

"You're welcome."

"Representative Fortner is recognized."

"Please proceed, Sir."

"We will get back to you with an answer, Sir."

"Representative David Harris is recognized." Harris, D.: "Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. Question of the Sponsor."

"Sponsor will yield." Harris, D.: "Representative, when you said no moneys are being distributed, now let me be… let's be precise. As of right now the moneys are being distributed under the current sales tax distribution formula, correct? And this Bill stops that as of January 1 through December 31. Is that not correct?"

"This Bill says… this Bill says that moneys that go to the purposes of… any tax levied above the appropriate tax in place in 1987 will be reallocated to the fund that we're creating in this statute." Harris, D.: "And when does that reallocation start?"

"July 1." Harris, D.: "Right. So the allocation that is in place now for those sales tax dollars to municipalities stays in place until July 1…"

"Correct, correct." Harris, D.: "…assuming that this Bill…"

"Assuming the Governor signs it." 10000142.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Harris, D.: "…assuming the Governor signs it. Okay. So we're talking about the period from July 1 through December 31 of this year. Okay."

"Correct." Harris, D.: "And Ladies and Gentlemen, to the Bill. Gentleman explained it correctly. Unfortunately, the Federal Aviation Administration has said sales tax dollars on aviation fuel, jet fuel, and other aviation fuels have to be spent on airport purposes. And that's not what we've been doing for the past… back to 1987. So we now have to figure out how we distribute those dollars. We could not come up with an agreed formula as to how we were going to distribute those dollars so that airports outside of Chicago, recognizing that Chicago with O'Hare and Midway are the biggest in terms of generation of sales tax dollars on aviation fuel, all those airports including suburban airports, downstate airports, how do we protect those airports as well. So we could not come up with an agreed formula. What the Gentleman has done… has said, okay, we need to comply with the federal regulation which this Bill does. They have given us until June 30 to come up with a compliance regulation, this Bill does that. And then between January… excuse me… July 1 and sometime over the summer, we're going to come up with a distribution formula which we feel is equitable. So I believe this a step in the right direction. No one gets harmed here by doing this. Everyone is protected. And it's that next step in the process where we determine the distribution process or distribution allocation that is the real key. But this Bill simply sets up the lockbox as he said. And no one, no community, no airport 10000142.docx 76  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 is harmed under this legislation. So I encourage a 'yes' vote. Mr…"

"Representative Currie in the Chair. And for further discussion Representative Harris." Harris, D.: "Madam Chair, I do want an inquiry. I'd like this inquiry answered as to whether or not this does require 71 votes."

"This will require 71 votes." Harris, D.: "Okay. And then a follow-up question to the Sponsor. There was some talk about if we put this into a lockbox would the money be spent for anything else? And I… for purposes of legislative intent, I would like to get a sense that the intention here is simply to use this as directed for airport purposes according to a distribution formula agreed to."

"That's both the intent and there's a subject to appropriations clause." Harris, D.: "Thank you very much."

Speaker Currie: "Further discussion for five minutes Representative Bryant."

"The Sponsor will yield."

"Yeah. There's some standard metrics, Terri, that we use to describe these things. So it's what's referred to as operations. Takeoff and landing, cargo load is a metric, and enplanements is a metric. So, you know, and we… again, I want to be very, very cautious in expectation here because we have two large airports in Chicago, we have airports such as yours in the rest of the state. So it's going to be a challenge for the negotiators on this. But that being said, my hope is that we'll come up with an equitable solution."

"Further discussion? Representative Crespo for five minutes."

"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"The Sponsor will yield."

"Yeah, Mike, so we talk about airport related services. Is that defined by the feds, what that is?"

"Well, we define it in the Bill. And then the… I believe there's a federal rule on airport-related purposes."

"Okay. That's contained in this Bill?"

"We don't define it. Staff corrected me. We don't define it in the Bill, but there is a definition."

"There is a definition?"

"In the federal rules."

"Okay. So the federal rules give us the guidelines of what those services are?"

"Correct. We had it in the old Amendment and then we took it out." 10000142.docx 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Okay. And in terms of the metrics that this group is going to put together, do the feds also give you guidelines for that?"

"So the feds have all this data. They have data on operations. They have data on cargo. They have data on enplanements. And it's readily available. It's published by the FAA. So it's in the… it's available to us as we do the negotiations."

"Okay. And so who's going to be part of the negotiating team? Obviously, you have the two big airports. We… you know, we have Schaumburg out by me. So obviously, they're very concerned. We have other airports throughout the state. They have been calling. Who's to be a part of this team? How does that work…"

"There's 118 of us. I… I welcome all Member inquiries. I think this is going to be a hard Bill to pass. So we need as much collaboration as possible."

"So obviously the concern is that suburban Legislators are going have is they're going to get less, Chicago is going to get more. Is the intent of the negotiating team is to hold these airports harmless?"

"Again, I want to be very, very clear. There's nothing being harmed right now. There's no money from this program going into your airport. That's been a misconception about this issue that we're redistributing moneys. There's no money form this going into your airport. Your airport likely is funded through landing fees. It could be funded through individual… it could be funded through lease payments. It could be funded through any number of ways, but this is what 10000142.docx 79  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 I would refer to casually as found money from the State of Illinois. So there's nothing to be held harmless from because there's no money going to your airport from this right now."

"I appreciate that. I'm going to have to reconcile that with my airport."

"Sure."

"They led me to believe that it is bringing in some money. So I'll check and make sure I can understand that."

"Okay."

"Let me ask you this, Mike. So I think it's United Airlines somehow has managed to find a way to circumvent paying taxes on their fuel. Is that going to be a part of the discussion as well?"

"I would say that for the purposes of jet fuel taxation it is going to… point of sale and nexus on all issues related to sale and jet fuel is going to have to be part of the discussion because it's part and parcel with what we're talking about here."

"Okay. And again this Bill is something that we need to pass to make sure that we comply with the feds?"

"Correct."

"Okay. So I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Thank you, Fred."

"Representative Skillicorn."

"The Sponsor will yield."

"No."

"No."

"No."

"Correct."

"Representative Zalewski to close."

"Lockbox. I'm kidding. It's a Saturday Night Live joke. I… this is an important Bill that we need to pass to comply with a federal Bill. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On Senate Bill 482, all in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 111 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hoffman, for what reason do you rise?"

"A point of personal privilege, please."

"State your point." 10000142.docx 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would just like to introduce someone who is with us in the back of the chamber Jerry… Representative Jerry Costello's a very lucky man because his mother Dr. Georgia Costello is here with us in the back of the chamber. Give her a round of applause, please. And I've introduced House Resolution 1164 that has not been able to make it through the process because Dr. Costello is stepping down after 10 years… on June 30 after 10 years as the President of Southwestern Illinois College where she's done an excellent job in leading the college. She has spent over 40 years in the field of education and the best thing she has given us is her son Jerry. The second best thing is all of the work that she has done on behalf of the children and the students here in Illinois. I ask you to give her a round of applause on her retirement."

"Congratulations. Representative Costello."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'll just take a couple moments here. I know we have a very busy day and everybody wants to get out of here, but I am truly blessed to have an incredible mother. She and my father worked their way through school. She worked her way through college, worked her way through her master’s program, worked her way through her doctorate all while raising her family. They are truly, truly a blue collar story of success and what can happen when you're willing to put your priorities into education and changing people's lives. As Jay said, she started out in education in 1977, has taught tens of thousands of kids and made our state and our country a better place. I couldn't be more proud to 10000142.docx 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 have her as my mother and to have here today. So thank you very much."

"Congratulations, again. Clerk, could we please have the Rules Report."

"And then we're going to move on to Third Reading- Senate Bills. We have Senate Bill 2655, Representative Feigenholtz. Clerk, please read the Bill. Do you have an Amendment, Representative? So could you return the Bill to Second Reading for purposes of an Amendment."

"Representative Feigenholtz."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. House Amendment 1 is a quickly crafted focused product of a work group… a sub work group from the Medicaid work group to deal with the problem of the 300 children that are remaining in psychiatric hospitals in the State of Illinois. In one of our budget items that we passed an hour ago we dealt with paying those hospitals after these children are beyond medical necessity. What this Amendment does is try and craft a path so that these 10000142.docx 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 children can be released from the hospital and go into a residential setting whether it be in the system at DCFS or at HFS with an individual care grant. I know that this is a very deep dive for a lot of people and a little too much detail. But at the end of the day we're hoping that we can keep families intact in dealing with issues of severe mental illness that their children are displaying and help them recover and keep them in custody with their parents. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Representative Spain on the Amendment."

"The Sponsor will yield."

"There are not."

"They're neutral and spent a great deal of time working through this and helping coddle this Amendment."

"All in favor of the Amendment say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Representative Feigenholtz, do you want to call the Bill? Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Feigenholtz."

"Thank you. I'd like to thank Representatives Spain, Demmer, Sauer, Bellock, Representative Harris for being patient with this and look forward to continuing to try and resolve this problem on behalf of children in the state who have little voice. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"All in favor of Senate Bill 2655 vote 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the appropriate Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3201, Representative Breen. No. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3225, Representative Davis. Representative Davis. Clerk, read the Bill.” 10000142.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Sorry. At the request of the Sponsor, out of the record. Senate Bill 3246, Representative Bryant. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Sorry. At the request of the Sponsor, out of the record. We're going to move to Second… Senate Bills-Second Reading. Senate Bill 336, Representative Cassidy. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Cassidy."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'd like to adopt Floor Amendment 2 which becomes the Bill and debate it on Third."

"All in favor of Amendment 2 say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Cassidy."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 336 represents some amazing and really fun, frankly, bipartisan and bicameral work to address the growing opioid crisis in 10000142.docx 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Illinois. This isn't a permanent fix. This isn't the total fix. This is a step towards doing this better. States that provide access to medical cannabis see a sharp decrease in the number of opioid prescriptions that are utilized. And under this program, which as I said we worked on in a bipartisan fashion worked with the administration and the agencies to create a path for temporary access for patients who would otherwise get an opioid prescription, so that they may access medical cannabis for the same amount of time that they might need an opioid. In addition, we took the opportunity to make some improvements to the process by which patients gain access to the program for the debilitating conditions. And I look forward to your questions and ask for your support."

"She… the Sponsor has moved passage of Senate Bill 336. And on that, any discussion? Representative Breen."

"Sponsor will yield."

"They would not get a card. So for example, if I were… I'm a regular skin cancer patient. So if as I'm consulting with my physician about my next skin cancer surgery, when we talk about pain management for the period after my surgery instead of accepting an opioid prescription that doctor could 10000142.docx 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 give me a certification that he would have prescribed an opioid and I could then submit that to the program and have the appropriate length of time access to the program. So, you know, that could be a… that could be two weeks. But if I'm in a massive car accident and have a lot of broken bones, it could be up to 90 days of access. So it allows temporary short-term access similar to the length of time that you would have access to an opioid."

"I have… I know of no opposition."

"None at all. I believe that that was a matter of efficiency due to the late hour of the committee hearing. We have strong bipartisan support in both chambers. This passed the Senate with 44 votes. And we have nearly a dozen Republican cosponsors on this Bill. And there were no questions asked at all in the committee."

"Thank you."

"This measure is on Short Debate. So we will use the prerogative of the Chair to impose two-minute limits on the conversation. Representative Williams." 10000142.docx 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"She will."

"Can you just remind me what final language was put in regarding the fingerprint requirement for cannabis card holders?"

"So this will eliminate the fingerprint requirement for patients going into the program. That was one of the most… we're the only state in the country that has that. And it was one of the greatest barriers and one of the greatest drivers of the very lengthy delay we have for patients to be approved. It is not unusual for folks to contact my office who have already completed their chemotherapy before they ever get their card. We have the longest wait times in the country. We've identified the fingerprinting prob… issue as one of the biggest hurdles."

"Thank you. To the Bill. I did file a Bill earlier this Session that eliminated the fingerprint requirement. And I am very appreciative of the Sponsor and other advocates including Lou Lang that have pushed and pushed on the issue of removing the fingerprint requirement. It's completely unreasonable, unacceptable, and inhumane to have cancer patients and people suffering from terrible medical issues have to be fingerprinted as if they were criminals to access basic medical care. I'm so thrilled that this will be moving forward, for the patients, for their families. Thank you for including that very important component in this Bill."

"Representative Butler."

"Representative Ives."

"She will."

"Yes. This creates a parallel pilot program with the same sunset date as the current Medical Cannabis Program."

"That sounds… that sounds right, yes. There… I've also heard a similar statistic that there is a… there are currently enough opioids prescribed in Cook County to kill every man, woman, and child in the county. So there are significant issues with the sheer volume of opioids that are out in our communities, yes."

"Our patient count is somewhere around 30 thousand now."

"Given that this would not be a permanent access for folks, it's a little harder to calculate in that way because you would be talking about some folks who might have one time 10000142.docx 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 access, some folks who might have three months of access. So it's a little bit of apples and oranges, but it would represent a significant increase in people having access to the program."

"Please bring your remarks to a close."

"Can you… All right.”

“Representative Breen… Mr… okay. All right. Two more minutes."

"Representative Bellock."

"She will."

"As I mentioned before, Illinois was the only state with that level of background check. Cancer doesn't do a background check. Cancer doesn't care if you have a criminal history before it infects your body. Access to medicine shouldn't be limited by that either." 10000142.docx 93  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Same answer."

"Once again, we are the only state in the country that believes that a criminal history should prevent you having access to medicine. And in those states, the sky hasn't fallen."

"No."

"It is not. In fact, the addictive properties of opioids are so… so…"

"Please bring your remarks to a close."

"That dependence… opioid dependence can set in within a couple of days. There are thousands of opioid deaths documented every year. There has never been a cannabis overdose death."

"Further discussion? Representative Skillicorn, two minutes."

"Representative McDermed for two minutes."

"She will."

"Our program is one of the most heavily regulated in the country. We have had no episodes of leakage from the system. We are actually a model… a regulatory model for the country. It is… it would be unfortunate if patients were to suffer due to the events of this morning."

"Thank you."

"Representative Hammond for two minutes." 10000142.docx 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"She will."

"We were worked very closely with the doctors on this language just as we have all through the process and have been tweaking it to make it better along the way. A doctor who does not believe that this is an appropriate treatment would have no obligation to provide a patient access. We, in fact, went even deeper with this process and ensured that our requirement that a patient have a bona fide doctor-patient relationship be much more explicitly spelled out so that there's not an opportunity for sort of pop of docs to provide access. We are making sure that there's… we've gone further in defining that relationship. And we've also, within this, found a way to eliminate another process that was happening along the way where folks were charging people sometimes hundreds and hundreds of dollars to fill out their applications for them and we have eliminated that in this to bring even more integrity to the program."

"To the Bill."

"Further discussion? Representative Hays for two minutes."

"Well, there's… nobody else is waiting to speak. Representative Cassidy for a quick close."

"I appreciate the debate. I also want to extend my thanks to the Departments of Public Health and Professional Regulation for their assistance in crafting a system by which this can be handled and worked through. They were great partners in this. And I appreciate everyone's 'aye' vote."

"On Senate Bill 336, all in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 72 voting 'yes', 38 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having achieved a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Still on Second Reading, Senate Bill 426, Representative Riley. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Riley on the Amendment. Do you want to…"

"Thank you, Madam Speaker."

"…do you want to amend the Bill and then discuss it on Third?" 10000142.docx 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Yes. The Amendment just simply changes some words. It just changes some words that came out of the previous Amendment."

"Representative Riley moves adoption of Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 426. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Riley."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 426 basically makes some changes to the way that appointments to the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District are made. The Thorn Creek Sanitary… Basin Sanitary District is a district in my area and some of the other Representatives here. It encompasses about 100 thousand people, runs through about seven towns. Right now, as many of you know, the process of one or more people being appointed to that board has to do with names coming to Reps and Senators who represent the area. And we have to make the determination on who will then be appointed. That process is somewhat unwieldy. And in my mind, and other people's minds, it puts a lot pressure on the State Reps and State Senators to make these decisions. We've looked at some other ways of doing it, you know, for example just having them run for office. That causes some problems too because you have a situation in the Thorn Creek area where you have some very large towns and very small ones. And it 10000142.docx 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 was thought that maybe the influence of the large town would be too much and the small towns would not have the same, you know, kind of say. So essentially what this Amendment does, what this Bill does, is say that anyone who wants to run for an appointment in this particular sanitary district area should go to the local mayor. They go to one of the seven mayors in the area. And there has to be a majority of the mayors who will agree on who that appointment is, whether it's one person or the three people who sit on the district board. And so what that does is it adds the transparency. It means that the largest town won't have undue influence over who gets appointed to the board. And it basically takes the Representatives and Senators sort of out of the decision- making process. So it, you know, it really adds to that process too. What we then will get is an agreement amongst the preponderance of mayors who they want appointed to the board. That is what this Bill does and I'll take any questions you may have."

"This Bill is on Short Debate. For two minutes, Representative Breen."

"Yes."

"The Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District includes myself, Representative Davis… Let's see who else."

"Representative DeLuca."

"Representative Jones."

"And then I think the Senators Hutchinson, Napoleon Harris, and I think that's it. I might be leaving somebody off."

"I'm sorry. And Senator Hastings."

“Thank you.”

"Further discussion? Representative Butler."

"He will answer it."

"Well, I think they'll have equal say in representation by at least four out of the seven mayors coming to agreement as to what that appointment is."

"No matter the size. We have…"

"Representative Riley to close."

"Thank you very much. This Bill is very simple. It does what I said it was going to do. But let me just say that… and I appreciate everyone's support… but in terms of partisanship this is not partisan because the appointment is a nonpartisan appointment. We've had people of both Parties sit on this sanitary district board, first of all. Second of all, we've run a lot of these kinds of Bills. There are differences between them, but we've been doing this a long time and everything that I'm…"

"Representative Riley moves passage of Senate Bill 43… I'm sorry. Did I cut you off?"

"Well, actually, I did kind of get cut off. Everything that I'm representing is exactly what's happening. So thank you very much. And I appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"On Senate Bill 426, all in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 106 voting 'yes', 10000142.docx 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 4 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Next would be Senate Bill 454, Representative Crespo. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Do you want to present the Amendment and discuss the Bill on Third? Just tell us briefly what the Amendment does."

"Yes, Speaker. Basically, it retains the underlying language. It requires the IEP team to provide the parents with written notification that they can consider the use of assistive technology for the child. And it also seeks to supplement and reinforce the State Board of Education's corrective action plan for CPS."

Speaker Currie: "Representative Crespo moves adoption of Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 454. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments."

"Third Reading. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Crespo."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 454 is basically a response to CPS's failure to adequately protect special need students in Chicago. There are reports out there saying that they were delaying and denying services 10000142.docx 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 to special need students and their families which resulted in an investigation or has gone as a public inquiry by the State Board of Education. The public inquiry resulted in a 43-page report which found systemic problems with CPS's special education process, lack of training for special education staff, conflicting information for parents and educators, and problems with electronic programs meant to assess student's needs for services. We've… we had over 12 hours of a subject matter hearing with CPS, ISBE, and advocates and we learned a couple of things. The mayor of Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, knew about this back in November 2016. He received a letter signed by over 500 parents in Chicago and chose to ignore the problem. Luckily we had some good reports out there highlighting what the problems were and we had some strong advocates in Chicago as well. During the subject matter hearings, we found out that the current CEO of education for CPS, who was part of the process in coming up with this new special ed model, was part of the meetings with the consultants. I asked her three times in a meeting if there were any agendas or any minutes to which she responded no three times. Later on that night, CPS called me and told me that she was mistaken. They did have an agenda, they did have meetings. Back in January, the CEO said that they were going to hire 65 people to help with special education. We met again in April and we found out that they barely hired half of those and the school year is almost over. I talked to the person in charge of special education in CPS and I asked her a basic… basic special education question and that was, what was the ratio of social workers to students in Chicago? And she did 10000142.docx 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 not know. The ratio should be 250 to 1 and it's actually 1100 to 1. Here’s the problem: most of these issues impact black and brown students in CPS. And it's bad enough that we have President Trump who treats these people like second-class citizens. We should not allow the mayor of Chicago to do the same. And with that I'll be happy to answer any questions."

"On Senate Bill 454… oh, sorry. Representative Breen."

"Further discussion? Representative Ives."

"Representative Cabello for two minutes." 10000142.docx 105  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Representative Crespo to close."

"Thank you, Speaker. Let me make sure I make this very clear. I did not accuse our President Trump to be the culprit and the cause of this problem. What I said, and I think we heard Representative Hernandez talk earlier about some of the things that are occurring in the state today, is that we have President that many of us feel treats, mostly Latinos, like second-class citizens. And I just alluded that Mayor Rahm Emanuel was probably doing the same thing. And with that I'll ask for an 'aye' vote."

"All in favor of Senate Bill 454 please vote 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 94 voting 'yes', 13 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having achieved the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing on Second Reading, House Bill 15… Senate Bill 1531, Representative Harris. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Harris." 10000142.docx 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Harris, G.: "Madam Speaker, these four Amendments become and correct the Bill. I was hoping we could adopt Amendments 4, 5, and 6 and then discuss it on Third."

"Clerk, do you want to… 4, 5, and 6 are all filed?"

"Representative Harris moves to adopt Amendments 4, 5, and 6 to Senate Bill 1531. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendments are adopted. Any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Please read the Bill."

"Representative Harris." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This legislation is an endeavor of the Attorney General of Illinois, Lisa Madigan. It provides consumer protections and transparency in the alternative retail and gas supply marketplace. It has provisions regarding and making sure that our LIHEAP program pays the lowest possible price for utility rates. It requires disclosures of price to compare in marketing the consumers and on the Bill that a consumer receives. It has provisions to guard against teaser rates that automatically renew without notice to the customer by requiring a 30-day advanced notice. It requires reports by suppliers and has enforcement provisions in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Reporting Act. The Amendments that were 10000142.docx 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 filed include changes to the… went through a negotiation process with the utilities and the suppliers. At this point, the utilities ComEd and Ameren have removed their objections with these Amendments. There are still objections that remain however from the ARES."

"And on the Motion of this… Representative Breen, this is a Bill that’s on Short Debate, so we will employ the two-minute timer."

"All right. We're now on Standard Debate. We'll have five minutes for you, Mr. Breen."

"Yes."

"Representative Wheeler. You have two minutes." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Will." Wheeler, K.: "Representative, we went through a long series of discussions in JCAR over the last year it seems like about how to handle and still maintain a good energy market with respect to these suppliers. Do you recall that discussion?" Harris, G.: "Yes, I do." Wheeler, K.: "My understanding of this is… is this is a response to the fact that maybe the Attorney General didn't get all that they had hoped for out of those rules. Do you contend with that?" Harris, G.: "I think the Attorney General believes that we need to have the strongest consumer protections in place particularly in an industry where there have been so many multimillion dollar judgements against energy suppliers for overcharging and deceptive practices on seniors and in minority communities across the state. There are millions of dollars of judgements against these folks. We need to protect people on the front end not the back end." Wheeler, K.: "To the Bill." 10000142.docx 110  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"To the Bill." Wheeler, K.: "Ladies and Gentlemen, we are… we're obligated to find the balance between things, consumer protections and a competitive market. Here we go again where we do the overreach approach rather than the balanced approach we did back in JCAR which is negotiated, discussed and rules haven't even gone into effect completely. This is just another way of us sidestepping an approach that works with one that is just great for headlines and not good for consumers."

"Further discussion? Representative Thapedi for five minutes."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He will."

"Thank you. Greg, you know, I'm on JCAR as well. And I think that it would be important that the Body is aware of exactly what we did with respect to the 412 Rules and more importantly, what the goal was in terms of identifying issues with the bad actors in the supplier business that yes there are some good suppliers here and it is a good thing for consumers to have choice. But unfortunately, many of us know that there are some bad actors out there in the supplier market and I think it'll be very, very helpful for you to expound upon that a little bit. I know that's going to eat up my time, but I think it's worth my time to give you that opportunity to address the issues of what our fellow JCAR Members mentioned about what we were doing with Rule 412." Harris, G.: "I appreciate the question. And I think I can very succinctly describe the problem. There are 98 alternative suppliers in the… serving in the State of Illinois. I have 10000142.docx 111  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 here a list of their recent customer charges for all 98 compared with the ComEd utility rate. Of the 98 alternative suppliers in the state, 16 have lower rates than the ComEd rate. The others are all charging more, up to 50 percent more, to consumers. This is where people, you know, have a problem. And they're being charged over 50 percent more than the incumbent supplier rate. And that's what we're trying to at least inform people of before they make a decision and sign a contract and obligate themselves."

"And I appreciate that. And isn't it true that the goal of this legislation has always been to root out the bad actors in the supplier market. But however, in terms of before we got to this point, we looked at it from the aspect of two separate Bills, one dealing with the suppliers, one dealing with the utilities alone, and we're now here at this point in which we're laser focused on the suppliers. And many of those suppliers, and tell me if I'm wrong, but many of those suppliers admit that there are bad actors in their business and they, too, are dedicated to ridding the market of those individual companies?" Harris, G.: "Absolutely. These companies that are competing and doing what we want them to and bringing choices to consumers we need to encourage them to thrive. And I think they feel they're being tarnished by these people with the deceptive practices and the twice as high prices."

"And I think it would also be very helpful, Leader Harris, that if you actually explained what the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Businesses Practice Act is all about because that seems to be the big bone of contention. And that's 10000142.docx 112  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 primarily the bone of contention of some of those good actors who are actually in the business that are being grouped in with some of the bad actors. And they're objecting because of the provisions that deal with the Consumer Fraud and Business Practices Act which from my understanding the major issue with that is the attorney's fee provisions but if you have a different view on that I'd be greatly appreciative if you could expound upon that." Harris, G.: "I think… I think the folks who are the bad actors are also worried that the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act has bigger teeth, it has more enforcement, it could activate processes that would force them out of business for their bad actions and for their deceptive practices. I think that's their big worry is that their actions and their past are going to catch up with them."

"Understood. And it's also my understanding that one of the concerns that the ICC has and again, I have much respect for what the ICC does for the consumers of our state on a daily basis, but it sounds as if a major bone of contention from the ICC's perspective is what role do they play in enforcement issues? That if the Attorney General is going to be taking a position of having some enforcement authority with respect to this Bill, how are we going to be able to harmonize if at all current practices compared to what we're doing right now with this Bill?" Harris, G.: "The Attorney General continues to work as she does now with the ICC. I don't see a problem in continuing to work together. But she also enforces right now fraud and deceptive practices, investigations, you know, across the spectrum, and 10000142.docx 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 brings additional resources that are more accessible to the average family and utility customer than filing an appeal with the ICC."

"So would essentially the prosecution or at least the regulation of the industry be a joint effort, if you will, with the ICC as well as the Attorney General both collaborating on enforcement type aspects of issues with the bad acting suppliers?" Harris, G.: "Absolutely, as they do now in many other areas of law.”

"Thank you for answering my questions."

"Further discussion? Representative McDermed for five minutes."

"Representative Wehrli."

"Thank… thank you. Your request will be noted. Representative Ives. She doesn't wish to speak. Representative Harris to close. Representative Harris to close." Harris, G.: "Well, thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, for the debate. And I… there were so many things said in debate which, you know, I would challenge. I just want to review what some of those are so the people understand, you know, what is really going on with this Bill. First, there was a representation made that this is some new development. And as I said before, early in the Session House Bill 5626 was introduced with a much larger and broader package of not only transparency and accountability reforms for the alternative energy market but a series of other reforms and marketing practices… legislation related to the energy supplier and the energy producer markets. After many discussions, large groups and small, with the different sets of providers, the utilities, the generators, the ARES, and other groups it was determined that the larger Bill was far too long and far too big to accomplish in one Session and it should be split into two pieces. And it was. This is the smaller of the two pieces that we have today which deals only with the alternative energy supplier. It does four simple things. You know, this is not an overreach. This is not the 10000142.docx 115  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Attorney General trying to, you know, replace the ICC. This is a simple effort by the Attorney General to be sure that our families and our electric and gas customers have options, they have transparency, and they understand what they're signing when they sign it, and they don't have to go and do research about what different prices are that other carriers offer that that information is provided to them at the time of purchase. The way this would be done is with what is known as a price to compare. The price to compare would say in the Chicago area in the Chicago market be the rate that is charged by Commonwealth Edison who is the incumbent utility provider. In other parts of the state, it might be Ameren Energy which would be the incumbent utility provider. Here in Springfield it would be Springfield Water, Light and Power which would be the incumbent electric provider here. Those would have to printed on any solicitation and marketing materials. It would have to be published on any marketing materials that are developed electronically and placed on a website so that when a consumer looks at an offer from an alternative supplier they would be able to say it's this many cents per kilowatt hour for the alternative supplier and it would be this much if I went with incumbent utility supplier; therefore, they would have information to make their choice. There would be another opportunity for consumers to understand this when their bill came in the mail. You know, so when folks would get their mail bill or if they saw it electronically online, the price to compare would have to be there also. Alongside the price they are paying, there would have to be the price to compare with the incumbent utility. The next provision of 10000142.docx 116  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 the Bill deals with teaser rates. And these exist in many kinds of customer utilities whether it be gas, whether it be electricity, whether it would be cable television or other similar entertainment services. And these are the situations where you're offered a sign-up rate of, you know, x dollars per month and that rate would be good for six months or a year or whatever. So consumers sign up and there is the assumption on their part that when they do they're going to be paying this lower rate. And people forget that at some point there is an expiration of this rate and then suddenly their bill arrives and they find out that they're paying two to three times in the seventh month what they were paying for the sixth; not only that, their contract has rolled over and they are obligated for a contract of terms of 12 months, 18 months, 24 months which they did not understand when… because they did not read the small print that they were obligating themselves to. So what this Bill would do to present that is… to prevent that rather is we guard against teaser rates by requiring a 30-day notice about price changes and preventing automatic contract renewals when the new contract increases the price or switches from a fixed to variable rate. And in the Bill it also is also very clear, you know, how this information has to be disseminated; that it has to be a written notice, you know, to the customer whoever that customer may be and would have to be sent 30 days in advance. It also could be sent electronically, if the appropriate conditions were met, to notify a person or a family that their rates were about to change and it would have to explain to them what the options were should they wish to renew and 10000142.docx 117  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 continue with the contract but also give them notice so that at the appropriate time they could go shopping on the internet or… Pardon? I'm almost done. I've got like a couple more great things to say. I'm sure you're going to be very interested in hearing them. Okay. So you're wondering how you would unsign- up from your electric utility. Funny you would ask that. A new idea has surfaced to be very clear I could read the language of the legislation so that you would thoroughly know what we're talking about. You want to hear the budget again? That was about 1,245 pages, I think. In this case here, Representative… you know, this is hard. They number the pages at the top and not the bottom so when it's clipped together it's very difficult to see. But what this tells me is there are 60 pages in this Bill. Well, yes, because this is quality legislation and there were so many questions raised from your side I want to be sure they're thoroughly answered. I may have mentioned that this was on House Bill 5626 originally and now it's on Senate Bill 31 and that was because of a parliamentary requirement to meet the House Calendar. Did I get that point through? Okay. Well, rather than read the Bill then we can go back to, you know, when the 30-day notice arrives, you know, how the customer responds. So a customer has a chance to respond either positively and stay within the contract which they have or they can then respond that they wish to drop out and go shopping for… in other marketplaces. Another thing this Bill do is it require suppliers to report quarterly to the ICC and to the Office of the Attorney General regarding rates charged to consumers. And that's why we go back to this chart, you know, which is a chart of rates that 10000142.docx 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 were taken from the Interstate Commerce Commission website. You know, I just want you to know that these charges that I’m referencing are not things that were, you know, pulled off the internet at random, the Attorney General’s Office didn't go out a cherry-pick different things. These are actual charges that show that the vast majority of the bad guys who are in the electric market in Illinois charge more than the incumbent utility supplier. So in short, Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a good piece of legislation that… it improves marketing practices and transparency. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On Senate Bill 1531, remember there's been a request for a verification, vote your own switch. All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk… Clerk, please take the record. On this Motion, there are 56 voting 'aye', 54 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. The Sponsor requests Postponed Consideration. Is that right? So the Bill will be on Postponed. Okay. Next on the same Order of Second Reading is Senate Bill 1737, Representative Hoffman. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Hoffman."

"Yes. I believe that this Amendment becomes the Bill. I would ask that we debate it on… on Third Reading, please." 10000142.docx 119  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"All in favor of the Amendment say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Representative Hoffman."

"This is an initiative of Northwestern University. The area and the… Amendment #1 that deals with captive insurance companies and would have negatively impacted that Northwestern University. So we're taking care of their issues. And once again, I would discuss it on Third Reading."

"On Amendment 2, all in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"Representative Hoffman."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1737 is a collaboration of the insurance industry as well as labor, the trial bar, and others. For many years now since 2011, when we passed historic workers’ compensation reform, we have seen reductions in the cost of the workers’ compensation system; however, we have not seen corresponding reductions in the premiums. So we have put forward from this side of the aisle on several occasions rate review that would provide for insurance rate reviews at the Department of Insurance for workers’ compensation rates. This 10000142.docx 120  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Bill will provide for that rate review similar to rate review that were in Bills that we had previously passed that the Governor had vetoed. However, there were also provisions in those Bills regarding the ability of individuals to go to the Department of Insurance to individually say that their premiums are excessive. This Bill does not do this. This Bill reaches a compromise between us and the insurance industry that provide for premium notification on workers’ compensation rates, if the rates are five percent over NCCI. There are also four very significant pieces of legislation included in this Bill that were initiatives of the insurance industry. They include the original Bill which was in Senate Bill 1737. This has to deal with reinsurance and is necessary for the Department of Insurance to have this passed so they can maintain their certification within a group that is called… that is known as NAIC. This is an initiative of CHUBB and Lloyd's of London. It also includes a provision… the provisions of a Bill in Senate Bill 2624 which was an initiative of Heather… Senator Steans as well as Representative Fine and it concerns health care plans. And I know of no opposition from the insurance industry. It also contains provisions from Senate Bill 1286, initiatives of Representative Unes and Senator Mulroe. What this deals with is the domestic captive insurance companies and makes it more attractive for… to keep domestic captive insurance companies here in Illinois. This is an initiative of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association and Representative Unes. This also contains the provisions that were contained in Senate Bill 3243 and House Bills 5160. It deals with domestic stock 10000142.docx 121  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 companies where they can allow domestic stock companies and their insurance companies to sell off product lines. That's an initiative of Allstate and CNA and is the law of the land in several other states as well as Connecticut. So as I indicated this is a… a product of the insurance industry as well as us sitting down and we get rate review, they get several other insurance provisions that they've been wanting. At committee there was no one to testify in opposition, no one filed in opposition. The insurance industry across the board is not opposed to this Bill. They are neutral and there are several others that… several other entities such as the AFL-CIO and others that are in favor of this Bill. I ask for a favorable Roll Call."

"Representative Breen is recognized for two minutes. The Bill is on Short Debate."

"Okay. Do you have enough people? Yeah. All right. We're moving to Standard Debate. Remember with Standard Debate we will hear from… we move to five minutes but there are three proponents and three in opposition. So, Representative Breen, are you opposing or are you supporting?"

"All right. Go for it."

"We've heard from one proponent, one opponent. Representative Keith Wheeler, how do you define yourself?" Wheeler, K.: "Opponent, please."

"Proceed. You have five minutes." 10000142.docx 124  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He will." Wheeler, K.: "Representative, we have not had a lot of time to talk about this as the previous Speaker just mentioned. In committee we talked about when it was dropped and how long you've been working on it. Unfortunately, I guess to some rise for everybody else, nobody else in Labor Committee was really involved in that at least on the Republican side. Would that be accurate?"

"I was working on it with the insurance industry." Wheeler, K.: "But I mean as far as Members of the committee itself."

"No. There weren't… there was no Members in the discussions in the insurance industry… or with the insurance industry." Wheeler, K.: "Which is odd because Labor & Commerce Committee has handled a whole lot of insurance regulations that only effects, you know, workers’ comp is one component of this and the rest of it’s not. So you think you may have gone through insurance instead of labor and commerce. Jay, when I look through this Bill regarding the workers’ comp… let's just talk about the last part, the rate review. The purpose of this rate review is to somehow drive premiums down. Is that your impression or your intention?"

"Yes. It's to acknowledge the costs that have… the reduction in cost to the system as a result of the 2011 reforms and to acknowledge the NCCI rates which have been continually going down since then." 10000142.docx 125  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "And yet you're contending that somehow the Department of Insurance now with the review process will be able to equalize a marketplace that's the most competitive in the country in a way that the market can't do. Is that accurate?"

"Well, I wouldn't agree that it's the most competitive in the country. I would say that there are many insurance companies, a lot of insurance, 300 of them I believe the previous Speaker said, that are licensed to write business here, but I… we're not seeing the premiums going down when it goes… when it comes to the employers that are paying these premiums when we have seen the cost in the system go down over 30 percent since 2011." Wheeler, K.: "So with our 332 companies that write workers’ comp insurance here in the state which is, again, about the most competitive marketplace in the country as far as number of companies that can compete for that same business. I'm looking at a report that showed the removal of the prior rate of… prior approval of rates led to the decline of premiums of 8.7 to 14.7 percent. They also point out that only workers’ compensation insurer's average profits in our state of only 3.8 percent compared to 6.2 percent nationally. So where do you intend to squeeze this from?"

"Well… right. So it used to be before 2011 I believe that right in the 70 cents on every dollar was paid out of… every dollar premium was paid out. Now, as a result of those cost savings, it's right around 50 cents on every dollar is paid out. And it's my understanding in Illinois now the 10000142.docx 126  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 profits have risen between 11 and 15 percent… to 11 and 15 percent." Wheeler, K.: "Yeah. Yeah, but you're cherry-picking at data there that shows that there's been a time where workers’ comp insurance companies have lost money in this state. So raising from below zero to above zero and saying, oh, look how good we're doing that all evens out over time. You've got to take a long period of time to average that part of it out to be accurate about that."

"Well, I can only say this, that the insurance companies that write these policies are neutral on this Bill. They don't have… a lot of them don’t have any other interest in the other provisions of this Bill but they are neutral on this Bill.” Wheeler, K.: No. I…”

“And we worked at them to bring them to that point." Wheeler, K.: "No, I… Jay, I have only a minute left. I'm going to go to the Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is not workers’ compensation reform. We've been asking for that since I've been here. I've talked to the Sponsor about it a number of times. I… last year in the budget negotiations there were all kinds of back and forth about what would be a balanced approach to actually lower the workers’ compensation costs in this state. There are many things that we can do to improve that. This is not a standalone solution to get the job done. Ultimately, they’re not going to see what we're hoping the Sponsor's intentions at least is from this Bill. This is not going to do what it's claimed to do. If you're voting for this Bill because you think it's workers’ compensation reform, vote 'no'." 10000142.docx 127  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Further discussion? Representative Ives, are you a proponent or an opponent?"

"Opponent. All right. This is the third opponent. You have five minutes."

"Further discussion? We've had three opponents, one proponent. Representative Unes, we assume that you are for the Bill?"

"Five minutes for the Bill."

"He will."

"There were… no opponents were filed in committee."

"Yes. That's correct. As is the Manufacturer's Association. As is the… I believe that the… I believe that the Chamber in some capacity was… had no position also."

"There were no opponents."

"Representative Hoffman, there's no other… Do you want to finish your remarks, Representative Unes?"

"Representative Hoffman to close."

"Well, thank you, Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. And also thank you Representative Unes, you're spot on. And I just have in my possession to bolster your argument a letter from the Boeing Company indicating their support for your Bill and indicating that that Bill will enable Illinois captives to operate within a framework that's consistent with other states that are established captive 10000142.docx 132  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 domestic. So that means they'll stay here. That means the businesses will be retained here who have these captive insurance entities. In addition to some of the prior speakers, let me just say that we've been working on a lot of these Bills, as Representative Unes has indicated, for several years. The rate review we’ve been working on for at least a minimum of 5 to 6 years. I would say more like 20 years. And for the first time we were able to come to an accord with the insurance industry so that they are neutral on the rate review. Now who has rate review in the United States of America? Some of these aren't exactly bastions of liberalism some of these states Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, and the list goes on and on. South Carolina, not exactly a bastion of liberalism or a place where you would think they would have rate review, but they know it's the right thing to do. This rate review is to help businesses. To help them reduce their premiums when the cost is going down in the workers’ compensation arena. Reduce the amount of cost to businesses so they can remain here in Illinois. I… the last thing I would ever be able to do is bully large insurance companies. I can tell you that. We sat down, we negotiated. We came up with a Bill that some of us on this side of the aisle don't necessarily like some of the insurance provisions in this Bill. We're going to vote for it because we have an agreement. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On Senate Bill 1737, all in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? 10000142.docx 133  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk, please take the record. On this measure, there are 85 voting 'yes', 28 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Turner in the Chair."

"On page 6 of the Calendar, we have House Bill… Senate Bill 2610 offered by Representative Davis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Davis on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Floor Amendment #2 is a gut and replace Amendment that becomes the Bill but keeps essentially the same language as the underlying Bill but makes a few of the following changes following meetings with various stakeholders; (a) it raises the minimum threshold for receiving motor fuel tax distributions to $2 million. This was a result of discussions with stakeholders who believe some smaller units of local government would have more difficulty utilizing disadvantaged business enterprises. Second, clarifies that the Department of Transportation must publish and maintain a list of all units of local government that may be subject to the Bill. The Amendment gives notice to those municipalities that may become affected at a later date who are at $1.5 million in terms of motor fuel tax receipts. Three, clarifies that any 10000142.docx 134  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 municipality that implements a disadvantaged business enterprise program must supply the program to all contracts regardless of whether the contracts; a) is funded using motor fuel tax revenue regardless of whether the contract is funded using motor fuel tax revenue. Four, clarifies that a unit of local government does not need to undertake their own disparity study but may simply IDOT the department’s 2017 disparity study or implement a program similar… substantially similar to the department’s which breaks down the disparity by… which breaks down the disparity index by region based on the IDOT regions. And five, explains that any unit of local government has two years from the fiscal year where the unit receives $2 million to enact a DBE program. The language also allows municipalities again around the $1.5 million mark flexibility if at some time… at some future date they receive more than 2 million even if they receive less than that presently. So it primes the pump for them if they are ultimately going to get there. I move for the adoption… excuse me… the adoption of the Amendment."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2610. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Davis on Floor Amendment #3."

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Floor Amendment #3 is a page and line Amendment resulting from negotiations with interested parties. In particular the Amendment allows 10000142.docx 135  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 units of local governments… local governments subject to these provisions that it adopt additionally processes if the processes to conform to federal requirements to ensure that the disadvantaged business enterprises and non-disadvantaged business enterprises are capable of doing the contracted work. These processes may include: (a) documentation of ownership of particular equipment including the year, make, and model; (b) a personal net worth statement; (c) details of employee's jobs and performance requirement; (d) available storage space; (e) financial banking information; (f) bonding information; and (g) outstanding loans and the purpose of those loans. Secondly, it allows for… it allows that a contract may… excuse me… secondly, to deny a contract award to any disadvantaged business enterprise if the price is more than five percent above any non-disadvantaged business enterprise quote, any unit of local government must ensure that any non-disadvantaged business enterprise has undertaken a good faith effort to utilize disadvantaged enterprises in accordance with federal regulations. Also, a good… and what we mean by good faith effort means that a bidder took all necessary and reasonable steps to achieve the DBE goal or other requirement which by their scope intensity, appropriateness to the objective could reasonably be expected to obtain sufficient DBE participation even if not successful. Municipalities… Thank you very much. I'll leave it at that, Mr. Speaker."

"Representative Harris, do you wish to speak on Amendment 3? Representative David Harris is recognized." 10000142.docx 136  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Harris, D.: "Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A question of the Sponsor, please."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." Harris, D.: "Representative, just to be sure we understand. If I'm not mistaken, we made a request that Floor Amendment #3 be brought back to committee. Is that correct?"

"That was correct." Harris, D.: "And in good faith that's the request that went in, that’s the request that you were willing to live by. But it's my understanding that the Rules Committee just reported it out to the floor directly rather than sending it back to committee, correct?"

"That is correct." Harris, D.: "Okay. Thank you."

"Representative Ammons on Floor Amendment #3. Representative Ammons is recognized."

"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Thank you. I just want to ask a quick question on Floor Amendment #3. The list of items that you just indicated that are part of this Amendment, are these requirements of any other standard business doing business with the State of Illinois?"

"These types of documents are already… you must already require them if you're going to do business with IDOT. Why we list these documents is that there's a conversation that ensued in this whether or not every subcontractor should be at the prequalification level… IDOT's prequalification level to be a prime. Our argument was that not everybody wants to 10000142.docx 137  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 be a prime and shouldn’t have to… should not necessarily have to aspire to that level. So IDOT has the prequalification level for prime contractors, but they also have a certified subcontractor level and which we felt would have been good enough because those are the same contractors that IDOT use. One of the organizations, as we discussed it, felt that there should be a little higher qualification somewhere in-between being a certified subcontractor and an IDOT prequalified contractor. So, these are the items that represent some of the additional information that could be asked for by a… by the vendor for subcontractors without necessarily having to aspire to be an IDOT prequalified Subcon… contractor."

"So, this particular Amendment sets forth items that would be different from CMS qualification process from a general CMS? If you got to be… do you have to be prequalified on their prequalified vendor list and is the… are these part of that prequalified vendor list?"

"Well, one thing I want to make sure we're clear. So, if you bring in CMS we have some additional intent language that we're going to read into the record…”

“Okay.”

“…that focuses this only on the construction side of things."

"Okay. Thank you for clarifying that. Thank you so much for answering the questions on this."

Speaker Turner: "Representative Davidsmeyer, do you have a questions about Floor Amendment #3? Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2610. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the 10000142.docx 138  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Davis on Floor Amendment #4."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Floor Amendment #4 is a page and line Amendment intended to clean up duplicative language in a prior Amendment related to the effective date. This language was as a result of a mistake from LRB and makes no substantive changes to the Bill."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 2610. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Bill 2610."

"Representative Davis."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I want to start, and I know time is of the essence, by let me kind of taking a step back with regard to the original intent of the Bill. We talked about the Amendments, but just so everyone's clear, Senate Bill 2610 requires units of local government which receive a certain amount of money in motor fuel tax from the state to implement a business enterprise program setting goals for the inclusion of minority, veteran, and female-owned businesses or otherwise DBE enterprises. And well, originally, it was in 10000142.docx 139  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 both professional services and construction, but we have now narrowed that scope initially to only include construction. So that's the original intent of the Bill. And just for legislative intent I have some other items I'd like to read into the record. Number one, in 2017 the Illinois Department of Transportation conducted a disparity study concerning the underutilization of disadvantaged business enterprises which included entities owned by women, minorities, and disabled persons or veterans; subsection (a), the department’s result indicated that a substandard disparity index taking into account the availability of… availability and utilization of disadvantaged business enterprises. Again, with legislative intent, number two, the disparity study and subsequent DBE program constituted an affirmative step toward… affirmative step to dismantle a system of passive racial exclusion in the construction industry. Number three, the study analyzed the availability and utilization of DBEs throughout the entirety of the state including the districts which are smaller geographic areas of the state. So, we're following the IDOT's district map and region map as well. Number four, based on the department study, a significant statistical disparity still exists within local municipal markets despite race and gender neutral attempts to remedy this continued problem. Therefore… number five, therefore, because of this ongoing disparity it is a compelling… it is a compelling government interest to remedy this problem by passing legislation incentivizing DBE participation in the local markets similar to the remedies enacted by the department to effort… in effort to achieve the overall statewide goal and apply to the 10000142.docx 140  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 expenditure of federal funds. Number six, this process will allow sufficient flexibility to municipalities who are affected. Seven, these… this… these disparity index figures referenced in the Bill are already provided in the Illinois Department of Transportation's website and make up its program which has survived the strictest of scrutiny throughout the federal judiciary. Number eight, and for the purposes again for legislative intent, the language of this Bill applies to contracts governing construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, rail ports, airports, and other forms of transportation or the cost of administering loss or processes directly related to the same. And lastly, with regard to the City of Chicago as they have chimed in late on this, the penalty provision of this legislation is not intended to punish municipalities like the City of Chicago that already have a robust MBE, WBE, VBE, and DBE program. Chicago's programs are an example of what substantial compliance as required by this Bill should look like. And we will continue to work with the City of Chicago. They have some other slight items that they'd like us to address. Be more than happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Turner: "Members, just a reminder, we still have committees to get to. So please try to keep your comments as brief as possible. Representative Currie is recognized."

"Just for purposes of announcing that Representative Stratton is excused for the remainder of the day." 10000142.docx 141  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Representative. This Bill is on the Order of Short Debate. Representative Breen is recognized for two minutes."

"This Bill will be moved to Standard Debate."

"Sponsor will yield."

"Well… So, of the three that you just mentioned, we know that a subsection of the Road Builders are opposed, another subsection of the Road Builders are neutral. The Asphalt folks indicated that they may have had some concerns, but they're not adamantly asked for any particular changes to the Bill, and the IML, which I did hear about late, unfortunately, never reached out to me with any of the particular concerns that they have."

"So the five percent provision essentially sets forth that if a subcontractor bids and their price is more than five 10000142.docx 142  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 percent that a… it allows the municipality or other entity an out to say that your bid is too costly we'll have to make another selection relative to the program. And then I think your first question was about percentages. Again, this an opportunity to set forth a DBE program with regard to the utilization of minority women, veteran-owned businesses. So it's really just about encouraging that participation."

"Well… well, I just read legislative intent, and I can read it to you again if you'd like, that the language of the Bill applies to contracts governing construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, and betterment of highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit, rail ports, airports, and other forms of transportation. So I understand what you're asking, but the legislative intent… we didn't make that change in the Bill but our intent is not to impact say the County Clerk's or not to impact the County Sheriff."

"Well…"

"Chair recognizes Representative Davidsmeyer."

"Chair recognizes Representative Keith Wheeler." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000142.docx 144  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "Representative, you know I've had a couple of discussions the last day or so about issues along these lines and you have my commitment to work together on some things to figure out how we actually find the right balance here."

"Absolutely." Wheeler, K.: "So I want to bring up one of the parts we just talked about because the DBE program has great parts and has some parts I don’t think are working as well as I wish they were."

"Okay." Wheeler, K.: "So does anywhere in the language of this Bill, with all the Amendments it has on it, is there a requirement that you hire minorities within the actual process of doing the work or is just hiring DBEs that are actually owned by a minority, veteran, or any other classifications that we have and there’s some…"

"So I think the simple answer to your question is no, but as I'm being told, to be a DBE you have to list your employees, who those employees are, what have you. So… so, I would say… so I would say no again…" Wheeler, K.: "Right."

"…but sometime the premise, and you may have heard me and others say it before, is that if you bring on a black contractor strong probability that that black contractor is going to hire black individuals. And that's… that’s kind of the premise. So to your point…" Wheeler, K.: "Right. Right."

"…but that's the premise." 10000142.docx 145  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "And I guess that's what I want to talk about is just somehow we closed that the goal. Okay. Just because I… you know, I come from a contracting background. Well, I've got family who are still in the business who are trying to make things work with public works contracts and other things that would… would be… I, you know, well, they’re already effected by most of it ‘cause the projects are big enough that they deal with this right now. But their concerns have to do with the fact that we need more engagement within that process. And they also would like to have… be recognized for the fact that… that we’ve had… I shouldn't say this it's not my business but a business I'm very familiar with… they have more minorities working in their own business then they actually have in the DBE contractor that they hired to do work with them. And I think that's kind of a misguided, you know, where we're trying to get to and I want to work with you on that. So I want to put that all on the record before we even start a discussion about this particular Bill."

"Right." Wheeler, K.: "So I appreciate you indulging and giving me some time to do that."

"Right. Let me just say, and I appreciate what you want to do, and I think there is an interest and has been an interest on particularly from minority Members to try to push the idea of making sure that the workforce is well. And that's where we seem to kind of hit the roadblock, you know, in terms of what Members are willing to support or vote for. So I even think the other issue we're talking about is the beginning of trying to understand how to impact what you just said." 10000142.docx 146  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "Right. And that's why, you know, just for the Body's knowledge, I moved a Bill to Will today that's going to help us find reporting information so we can make better decisions going forward about what is available. And I think that's one of the first steps we should take. In fact, I think that's the step from my mind we should take first before we dive into this particular approach because I'm looking at the list of communities and I guess…"

"Well, remember…" Wheeler, K.: "…municipalities…"

"…we changed the threshold. So, unless your analysis changed, we changed the threshold a little bit. So there are fewer communities now that will be impacted by this. And the previous speaker talked about DuPage County, which I believe is like one of the richest counties in the state and they're going to have trouble implementing this. They've got a lot of money in order to do that. But the idea was to try to take some of the pressure off some of the smaller counties and smaller municipalities. So that's why we changed the threshold." Wheeler, K.: "Is it… so I'm clear, $2 million is the MFT threshold now. Is that correct?"

"That's the threshold now." Wheeler, K.: "Okay. So, I mean… Will, I…"

"And then let me add, there’s a… there’s a $1.5 million trigger. So those that may in the next year get to 2 million, they will be notified that they are encroaching upon 2 million. And encourage them to start looking at what other communities and counties are doing to implement this so they 10000142.docx 147  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 can be prepared to implement once they meet that threshold. And then also there is a window by which they have to implement this as well. So it's not immediately at 2 million you've got to do it. There's still a window by which you can start to ask questions and get information about it. And I even suggested to one of the proponents as they were talking about, you know, the time and you know, getting all the information. I’m like… many of these entities have conferences. They have opportunities where they coalesce in order get this… where they can get this kind of information." Wheeler, K.: "So… and again, I guess, Will, here we are. I want to work with you on these ideas going forward. I don’t… I guess I don’t feel that this is a solution that I'm ready to support yet just because we haven't vetted the whole thing through and I think that there's some things we need to do to make things better for the workers as well as for the enterprises we’re trying to help in this process. So I'm going to go to the Bill with five seconds left. Ladies and Gentlemen, I…"

"Please make your final remarks, Representative." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I applaud the Sponsor's efforts to engage the entire community in what should be a very vibrant marketplace that includes everyone who wants to work and I want to work with him. I do. I sincerely mean that and I mentioned that before we will. This is one I'm not ready to go to quite yet. So I won't be able to support this Bill today, but I look forward to working on the things we can. And I… at the request of some of the Members on my side of the aisle, we'll be asking for a Roll Call verification." 10000142.docx 148  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Members, a verification has been requested by Representative Wheeler. Representative Davis to close."

"Well, again, thank… thank the Members that asked questions. And I think, Representative Wheeler, it's I guess if I would interpret what you said as kind of a chicken or the egg scenario. You like an examine of the workforce prior to saying you got to have DBE programs. And I can… and I can appreciate that. And what I would say is that something like this… something like this is a work in progress to some degree. So to the extent in which we can still encourage DBE programs I think that we should do that. The Bill sets forth… a matter of fact, this is a very different than the original language that we put forth relative to trying to move this Bill forward. It was a little bit, I would say, more onerous in earlier iterations. And what we've done working with the Department of Transportation and we appreciate all of their help is to identify easier ways that those municipalities, that those counties that are impacted by this, don't have to do disparity studies. IDOT's disparity study is detailed enough. And the way they set it up by county and by region which means that the same criteria for Sangamon County where we are does not have to be the same criteria for Will County, or Cook County, or even for that matter DuPage County. That disparity study recognizes the differences in the State of Illinois where in certain parts of the state, particularly maybe in southern Illinois, you may not quite find the diversity that's necessary, but you know, but recognize that there are diverse businesses there and that they can also figure out ways to put programs like this in place. Then 10000142.docx 149  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 secondly, or another reason is that this is about Motor Fuel Tax money. Motor Fuel Tax money is not money for any one entity, or one person, or one group of individuals, everybody pays into that. And so we're suggesting that if a county receives that redistribution of tax money from the state that after receiving a certain number of it, $2 million, that they should be asked to put a DBE program in place, things that will allow for them to as they are making… as they’re repairing their roads, striping their roads, whatever the case may be, repaving, resurfacing, reconstructing, you name it that they should have DBE programs in place to allow for the inclusion of diverse businesses. Now clearly I'm African- American, and yes, I'm going to advocate for African-American businesses, but when we talk about DBE programs, which are Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, that includes women businesses, whether they are white women or not, it includes veteran-owned businesses, it includes disabled individual- owned businesses. So here are opportunities for everyone to benefit from state dollars. A lot of what we do with IDOT and state agencies we're talking about the spending of state dollars. Well, the reality is that MFT money is also state dollars as well. And we should be talking about ways that give opportunity for the diversity of businesses across the state and opportunity to take advantage of these resources. Members talked about, you know, organizations that are opposed to this and I want to take an opportunity to talk a little bit about that. When we talked about the quality of businesses that could participate, the ask was that every business whether you are a small business, a subcontractor, 10000142.docx 150  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 whatever the case may be, every business aspire to be prequalified by IDOT in order to be a prime. Well, the reality is that some businesses do not want to be prime businesses. They would… they like the niche they have as a subcontractor and they want an opportunity to continue to work as a subcontractor. And we thought that that was just a little bit too much by saying now everybody, because we're talking about inclusion, everybody now has to achieve to the highest level possible. Some organizations don't have the desire to do that. And we want to make sure that whether you do aspire to be prequalified and want to be a prime contractor that you have the opportunity or maybe you just want to be what IDOT calls a certified subcontractor and that you have the opportunity to do this as well and participate in this program. We wanted to make sure that all of those opportunities were available. Gentleman talked about at the $2 million level the number of communities that would partic… he talked about the $1 million level. There were a lot of communities including at the 1 million… at the $1 million threshold. And again, and we get this money from IDOT are generally communities with more than 40 thousand citizens. And we felt that they would likely have had the capacity to do that, but in the interest in trying to work with some of the opponents that was moved to $2 million. But let me just tell you some of the communities that receive over $1 million in Motor Fuel Tax. They include the counties of Adams, Champaign, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Macon, Madison, McHenry, McLean, Peoria, Rock Island, Sangamon, St. Clair, Tazewell, Winnebago, Will County. Also included communities like 10000142.docx 151  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bartlett, Belleville, Berwyn, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Carol Stream, Champaign, Chicago, Cicero, Crystal Lake, Decatur, DeKalb, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lombard, Moline, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Normal, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Palatine, Peoria, Plainfield, Quincy, Rock Island, Rockford, Romeoville, Schaumburg, Skokie, Springfield, Streamwood, Tinley Park, Urbana, Waukegan, Wheaton. Now with the change to raise the threshold that list has shrunk considerably. City of Chicago, Cook County, DuPage, Naperville, Peoria… Naperville's not a county. So I'm sorry. So counties Peoria, Sangamon, Kane, to include Will County, Winnebago County, Madison County, McHenry, McLean, St. Clair. Communities like Naperville, Aurora, Elgin, Joliet, Rockford. So again, the change in the threshold shrunk the number of communities. So to imply that communities in DuPage County somehow aren't sophisticated enough to do this and implement such program, that's a little… that's a little much. When there are certainly more counties and communities that were much smaller than even DuPage and some of those communities that were included in the first iteration. Under the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Law, the 19 cent per gallon Motor Fuel Tax is paid by distributor's supplier of the motor fuel product. These funds are collected by the Department of Revenue, transferred to the Department of Transportation, and then based on certain criteria are then distributed to municipalities, counties, and road districts in the state in proportion to their populations. Now talking about good 10000142.docx 152  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 faith, making sure that a good faith effort is made toward making sure that the participants reach out with regards to their DBE programs. So, Appendix A Part 26, Guidance Concerning Good Faith Efforts. When, as a recipient, you establish a contract goal on a DOT-assisted contract for procuring construction, equipment, services, or any other purpose, a bidder must… I'm sorry. He interrupted me. Well, I won't start over, but never the less, thank you very much for your indulgence. I hope this provides a much better understanding of what we're attempting to do. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2610 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 57 voting ‘in favor', 47 voting 'opposed', and 4 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2610, having failed to receive the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared… Representative. Representative Davis. Would you like…"

"Yes. Yes. I'd like Postponed Consideration. I'm sorry."

"Please move this Bill to the Order of Postponed Consideration. Leader Currie is recognized."

"Thank you, Speaker. Just for the record to reflect that Representative Soto is excused for the rest of the day."

"Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports. Excuse me. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements. Sorry."

"Members, committees will meet immediately and we will recess ‘til the call of the Chair. The House shall come to order. On page 9 of the Calendar we have House Bill 128, under the Order of Concurrence, offered by Representative DeLuca. Mr. DeLuca."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 (sic-#2) to House Bill 128. And it clarifies that when a percentage of the site’s sale proceeds are provided to the state, the proceeds shall be granted to the Capital Development Board to be used for capital improvements at the Illinois State Police facilities."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 128?' This is… Mr. DeLuca."

"I just wanted to clarify Senate Amendment #2. My apologies. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 128?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all those opposed signify by voting '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 this question, there are 107 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present', and the House concurs with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 128. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 772, 10000142.docx 154  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Representative Willis. Out of the record. House Bill 1010, Representative Greenwood. Please proceed, Representative."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with the Amendment which is replacing chairperson with chair. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1010?' All in favor signify by voting '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 this question, there are 106 voting ‘in favor', 1 'no', and 1 voting 'present', and the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1010. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1042, Representative Stuart."

"Thank you. The Amendment just simply does a little more clarifying as to the specifications for the lactation rooms for nursing mothers. So I would ask for Concurrence to the Amendment."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor will yield."

"Yes."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1042?' All those in favor signify by voting '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 ‘in favor', 1 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1042. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1336, Representative Breen."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 10… 1336?' All those in favor signify by voting '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 110 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1336. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1443, Representative Willis."

"This just takes care of a technical error in drafting. That's all it is. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen." 10000142.docx 156  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"That would be what I would presume, Sir."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1443?' All those 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? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 93 voting ‘in favor', 16 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1443. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1465, Representative Mussman. Out of the record. House Bill 1595, Representative Stuart."

"Thank you. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #3 which creates agreed upon language and removed all opposition that was in the Senate."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 1595?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all those 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 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 10000142.docx 157  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Amendment #3… Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 1595. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1804, Representative Andrade."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur Senate Amendment 2 to House Bill 1804. Amendment 2 is a Amendment that was brought to me by Toni Preckwinkle. Its language… the Bill remains mostly the same. Provision two changes and removes all automatic detention. And it leave all discretion up to the judge. And I request… respectfully request an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor will yield."

"On the floor? No. Not that I know of."

“Thank you.”

"Chair recognizes Representative Guzzardi."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates he will yield." 10000142.docx 158  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"So, Representative Andrade, just to understand this correctly. Your commitment is that Senate Bill 2339 is not moving forward in the process?"

"Absolutely. My… our preferred language is this Bill. That is… that is exactly the intent of this."

"Okay. So this is moving forward in the stead of Senate Bill 2339?"

"Absolutely."

"Okay. Thank you, Representative."

"Absolutely. Only one Bill will be passed."

"Chair recognizes Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. I just want to clarify that I believe that American Civil Liberties Union is still opposed to this measure. That while you've taken out… compared to the Bill that we saw earlier there would not be the automatic detention of teens waiting for charges, but there still would be a significant enhancement of penalties. They also expressed still some concern about the possible inference that somebody knew something about the status of the automobile and they're not sure that quite works either. But I would certainly agree with the President of the Cook County Board and the Sponsor that from the civil liberties perspective this is certainly an improvement."

Speaker Turner: "Chair recognizes Representative Riley. Representative Andrade to close."

"I respectfully request an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1804?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have 10000142.docx 159  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the… please take the record. On a count of 78 voting ‘in favor', 24 voting 'opposed', and 2 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1804. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1910, Representative Brady."

"Representative, are you looking to concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3?"

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates he will yield."

"Representative Smith, do you have a question on this Bill?"

"On the previous Bill, I'd like to be recorded as a 'no', House Bill 1804." 10000142.docx 160  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Representative. Seeing no further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 1910?' All in… this is final action. 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 99 voting 'yes', 6 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present, the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 and 3 to House Bill 1910. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Demmer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Thank you, Representative. House Bill 2040, Representative Breen."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2040?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all opposed vote 10000142.docx 161  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 '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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 to House Bill 2040. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2063, Leader Bellock."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2063?' All those 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 109 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2063. And this Bill, having received the 10000142.docx 163  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2617, Representative Gabel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2617. This is language that was asked for by the Department of Insurance. It just assures that if there are changes at the federal level the state will not be responsible for the costs."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"No, it did not."

"Seeing no further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2617?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all those 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 76 voting 'yes', 30 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', the House does concur with Amendment #1… Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2617. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Keith Wheeler, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10000142.docx 164  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of… actually, I just want to correct the record on House Bill 2603 the Concurrence. I intended to vote 'yes'."

Speaker Turner: "Journal will reflect your request, Representative. House Bill 2624, Representative Fine."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to concur with Senate Amendment 3 to House Bill 2624. This is a consumer protection Bill around short-term limited duration health insurance plans. I know of no opposition."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Representative Fine to close."

"Yet I believe that is a big misinterpretation of the Bill. This is a consumer protection Bill. You can purchase the short-term limited duration plans for up to six months. But right now consumers are being fooled by these plans because there is no transparency. So consumers do not know that when they purchase these plans many do not cover preexisting conditions, they do not cover prescription drugs, you cannot go to the emergency room on the weekends. So what this says is these plans can still be sold in Illinois except when you purchase these plans on the website in bold type it has to say that these plans are not ACA compliant, they do not cover preexisting conditions, and you can purchase longer term minimum essential cover at www.healthcare.gov. If you look at the proponents of this legislation these proponents, most of them, are those who will not make a dime off of these plans, but they will help the people that they are covering under their umbrella."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 2624?' All those 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 62 voting 'yes', 45 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #3 to House Bill 2624. 10000142.docx 166  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2723, Representative Cassidy."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I move to Concur in Senate Amendment 3… 1 and 3, sorry, to House Bill 2723. This is, as I understand it, clean-up language concerning there was some rewrite of foreclosure law and timeshare was left out. This simply puts all that back in. And I ask for your support."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 and 3 to House Bill 2723?' 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 86 voting 'yes', 22 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 2723. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2771, Representative Christian Mitchell." Mitchell, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2771. These are both clean-up Amendments. The first was at the combined request of the Shriver Center as well as IRMA to define employer and make some other technical changes as well as to provide clarity on the exemption for the railway industry which is regulated federally. The second also deals with chiropractors being a reasonable reason to use a sick day. And clarifies the railway language further. We had a pretty thorough debate 10000142.docx 167  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 on the underlying language. I'm willing to answer any questions. Otherwise I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Representative Mitchell to close." Mitchell, C.: "Respectfully, look, a lot of the fear of the groups that Representative Breen cited was that somehow employers are going to pick up and move. Well, we've had this in Chicago in Cook County for a while, they have not fled. We've had it in seven other states for a while, they have not fled as well. This is a good Bill to ensure that no one in the state, the 1.5 million workers who currently do not have access to a 10000142.docx 168  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 paid sick day, would not lose their job because they want to take a kid… they want to care for a sick kid. This deserves an 'aye' vote. And I would ask for it from this Body."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2771?' 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 59 voting 'yes', 50 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does not Concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2771. And this Bill fails. House Bill… this Motion fails. Excuse me. House Bill 2984, Representative Evans."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and great Members of this Assembly. I'd like to concur the Amendment 1 for Senate… House Bill 2984."

"A line about the Amendment, Representative."

"Yes, Sir. Why not? This Amendment removes the opposition. I think we had the Bill. I think it went out. Is was a kind of a tight vote. But I worked with Cook County and I worked with the nurses to try to come up with an Amendment to remove the opposition. Some clarity on those allowing those employees to get the vaccinations and protect the safety of folks entering the hospitals but at the same time giving them their rights and freedom to be able to make a choice with regarding to their religious beliefs or if they've already been vaccinated. So I request the Motion to be moved forward."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2984?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting 10000142.docx 169  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 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 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2984. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3040, Representative David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I've been around this place so long that my first Bill was the appropriation Bill authorizing the expenditure of money to move the Capitol from Kaskaskia to Vandalia. And this is my last Bill. I ask… I ask a favorable vote on the Motion to Concur with Senate Amendment 1 to 3040. 3040 makes some changes to the Military Code of Illinois and the military… and the Code of Military Justice. There was also a provision in there dealing with an amorphous group known as the State Guard which is the unauthorized… excuse me… unregulated militia. There were some concerns about how that might be used, union concerns. What the Amendment does is address those concerns and remove any opposition. I ask for your support."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3040?' 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 this question, there are 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', and the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 to House Bill 3040. And this Bill, having 10000142.docx 170  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"On page 6 of the Calendar, under Senate Bills on Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 2367, Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. The Bill essentially has two parts. The first part would combine the work of the Legislative Research Unit with that of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. The idea here is not to remove people from positions within either agency, nor would it change the mission of either agency, and all employees from LRU moving into COGFA would retain their collective bargaining, health care and other rights. The idea… and this is the idea of the four Leaders of the General Assembly is to try to find savings by virtue of sharing information technology, payroll, and other kinds of activities. The second part of the Bill comes from the Governor. Governor Rauner wrote a letter to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity expressing his concerns 10000142.docx 171  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 that the Regional Economic Development Authorities are not as transparent as they should be, are not as open to the public as they must be. So what this would do would first of all be to include all the counties in a Regional Development Authority except for DuPage and Cook. And then it would proceed to say that the RDAs have to respond to the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act. They could not meet nor take any action without a quorum. They would… there’s clarification that they would not have moral authority behind the bonds that they do. They would be required to let the General Assembly know what kinds of financial arrangements they are making. We impose upon them some pretty strict conflict of interest provisions. I know of no opposition. I'd be grateful for your support and happy to answer your questions."

"Chair recognizes Representative Pritchard."

"Sponsor will yield for questions on Floor Amendment #1."

"That's my understanding."

"That would be the hope."

"I do believe so. What we're dealing with here are the entities created by action of the General Assembly. And I think that it works for those that we create and control to be included in a measure about those that we create but do not control."

"That was not… I'm sorry. His proposal was to make sure that these Regional Development Authorities operate within State Law so that they are responsive to the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act. The decision to add counties I think came from the counties themselves. But I would say the Governor's reform proposals are excellent. The idea that there should be no conflict of interest within these agencies, that they should have to report their activities, that people know what kind of financing they're arranging. I think that makes excellent sense."

"Absolutely."

"Except for DuPage and Cook."

Speaker Turner: "Representative Wheeler, on the Amendment specifically or can we adopt the Amendment and discuss it on 10000142.docx 173  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Third? Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2367. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 2367."

"Representative Currie."

"I just explained the Bill on the Amendment. And I would be grateful for your 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Wheeler." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield." Wheeler, K.: "Leader Currie, I just want to make one other clarification here. Is there a requirement in the transparency for the RDAs with respect to the executive director position?"

"That's a change. What it says is that an executive director must live within the region and there shall be one per RDA." Wheeler, K.: "Perfect."

"This again comes from the Governor, comes from the second floor. And as we know, he's filled with good ideas." Wheeler, K.: "I'm glad you agree. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Ives."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield." 10000142.docx 174  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"They are not in a position to do any taxing of their own. What… as I understand what they do is they provide the mechanism for bonding authority for mutual funds and others. And because they are the kind of agency, a governmental unit, they're able to provide better interest rates. Under this measure, we clarify that none of these agencies has state sanction moral authority. And it is to say we're not stuck at the end of the day if these bonds are not paid back."

"No. They have no taxing authority."

"So what they do is they would do the bonding by virtue of a project that they are soliciting the bonds or selling the bonds for. And it would be the private investment community, whether a mutual fund or other kind of investor, who would decide to go ahead make the investment. And presumably they would do so on the grounds that they figure that the investment will pay off."

"Well… the bank, as I understand it." 10000142.docx 175  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Well, so obviously, if the project isn't one that can attract bidders, if people don't think that the project’s going to make money, they won't make an investment."

"They do not have the authority to impose taxes. Some of them there may be a sense of the moral authority which is to say that the state would ultimately be the backer, but that's not an appropriate role for us and we're clarifying in the Bill that they do not have moral… they cannot let moral authority bonds."

"They do. They do. But again, we're not responsible for the repayment. And actually the RDAs don’t have the resources themselves. These are investments that they are proposing and offering the kind of financing because they are government entities that may make the interest rate more attractive to people who think that the project is a good idea."

"Representative Currie to close."

"I'd appreciate your 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2367 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', 0 voting 10000142.docx 176  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', Senate Bill 2367, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 8 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 3309, Representative Bryant. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 3309. Representative Bryant."

"Representative Bryant."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3309 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 107 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 1 voting 'present', Senate Bill 3309, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3350, Representative Sauer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill. Excuse me. Senate Bill 3550, Representative Sauer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Sauer on Floor Amendment #1." 10000142.docx 177  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Representative Hammond, would you like to speak on Senate… Floor Amendment #1?"

"Representative Hammond is recognized."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 3550. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read Senate Bill 3550."

"Representative Sauer, have you already explained the Bill?"

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3550 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 109 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present, Senate Bill 3550, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 12 of the Calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 4129, Representative Stuart."

"Thank you. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 which adds a TIF extension for the Village of Posen to the TIF extension for the Village of Caseyville."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"Exactly."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4129?' 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 this question, there are 99 voting 'yes', 7 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', and the House does concur with Amendment #1 to House Bill 4129. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3248, Representative Fortner."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3248?' All those 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 ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3248. And this Bill, having 10000142.docx 180  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4146, Representative Fine."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to concur on Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4146. This piece of legislation we passed it out of the House with the promise to continue working on it in the Senate. Now we have a Bill that no longer has any opposition. It is a wonderful patient care Bill. And it provides the process in which a patient who is stable on their medication can remain on the drug at the original contracted price for their duration of their insurance year contract. I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"That is correct."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4146?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4146. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3648, Representative Mitchell." 10000142.docx 181  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Mitchell, C.: "Sorry, Mr. Speaker. Just give me a moment to pull up my analysis. All right. Thank you. So this is a Bill just codifying something that state’s attorneys can already do around the state which is to appoint the special counsel to assist with complex litigation. I know of no on record opposition. And would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative… Representative Mitchell to close." Mitchell, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3648?' All those 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 109 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3648. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional 10000142.docx 182  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4237, Representative Carroll. Mr. Clerk, please take this Bill out of the record. House Bill 4242, Representative McSweeney."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4242?' All in favor signify by voting '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 ‘in favor', 1 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4242. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4259, Representative Batinick."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4259?' 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. 10000142.docx 183  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 On a count of 110 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4259. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4324, Representative Welch."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to nonconcur on Senate Amendment #1. The Amendment that was attached is inconsistent with the agreed Bill that left the House and went to the Senate."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor will yield."

"When it left the House it was an agreed Bill."

Speaker Turner: "Gentleman moves to nonconcur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4324. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Motion carries. And the House nonconcurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4324. House Bill 4340, Representative Wheeler, Barbara Wheeler." Wheeler, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for a Motion to Concur with Senate Amendment 1. This Amendment is… adds to the Bill. It provides a massage establishment does not include an 10000142.docx 184  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 establishment in which a person's license under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Therapy Act will not be able to… will not have to notify. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is… seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4340?' 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 109 voting in favor, 0 voting opposed, 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4340. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Martwick, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Speaker, there was a problem with my switch. I can… could you have the record reflect I intended to vote 'yes'?"

Speaker Turner: "Journal will reflect your request, Representative. House Bill 4348, Representative Connor."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4348. This was the result of negotiations between the stakeholders as implemented by the Illinois State Police. I know of no opposition. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4348?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 10000142.docx 185  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4348. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4395, Representative Hays."

"Chair recognizes… seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4395?' 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 110 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4395. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4412, Representative Ammons."

"Sat down too soon. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move for the Concurrence of Senate Floor Amendment #1 to revise that pension funds in Illinois shall endeavor to ensure the racial and ethnic makeup of the system in administrative staff positions and administrative supervisor positions. And I move Concurrence."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"The only the thing the Senate did to this Bill it does look like the original Bill is they wanted to make sure that all pension funds strive for the exact same thing to ensure racial and ethnic inclusion."

"That's correct."

"That is correct."

"Thank you very much."

"Representative Ammons to close."

"Thank you. I move Concurrence."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4412?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all 10000142.docx 187  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 85 voting ‘in favor', 18 voting 'opposed', and 1 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4412. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4467, Representative Hurley."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur Senate Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 4467. It clarifies that a child may not be born, legally adopted, or in the legal custody of the disabled officer in order to be considered for a line of duty scholarship."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4467?' All in favor signify by voting '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 109 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 1 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4467. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 4472, Representative… excuse me. House Bill 4472, Representative Stewart."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4472?' 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… on a count of 106 voting ‘in favor', 3 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4472. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Guzzardi, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Mr. Speaker, I wasn't quick enough on the draw. I'd like to be recorded as voting 'aye' on the previous Bill. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request, Representative. House Bill… Representative Demmer."

"The Journal will reflect your request. House Bill 4507, Representative Gordon-Booth."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with the Senate Amendment."

"Just a line about the Senate Amendment or two."

"This is a TIF extension for the City of Madison as well as some technical language that is being requested by the Illinois Department of Revenue."

"Thank you, Representative. Representative Breen is recognized."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield." 10000142.docx 189  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Yes, we are."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 for House Bill 4507?' 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 97 voting 'yes', 7 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 4507. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4516, Representative Fine."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4516. This is technical language added by the Department of Insurance. It says it changes in the Federal Law take place the state will not be responsible for the cost. And the underlying Bill remains the same."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"The Bill is exactly the same. It covers hearing aids for children under the age of 18." 10000142.docx 190  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4516?' 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 106 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4516. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4554, Representative Zalewski."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur on House Floor Amendment… or Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4554. The Senate simply added some technical language regarding traffic control devices."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4554?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4554. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4569, Representative Parkhurst."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4569?' 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', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4569. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4594, Representative Andersson."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Seeing no further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4594?' 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 86 voting 'yes', 18 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4594. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, we will move over to Supplemental Calendar #2. And Leader Currie is recognized for a Motion."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. I move to suspend Rule 15(e) so that we can hear the Concurrence Motion on House Bill 138 which has been released from the Rules Committee. This just gives us the opportunity to do so without waiting the full hour."

"You've all heard the Lady's Motion. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Motions carries. House Bill 138, Leader Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is the initial suggestion from the House Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment with respect to changes in underlying legislation. Some of the measures that we proposed deal with the Legislative Inspector General and the Legislative Ethics Commission, others deal with other of the Inspectors General. And at least one or two provisions apply to workplaces not just in government but across the state. So 10000142.docx 193  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 first of all, we would permit that the Legislative Inspector General could be a full-time position. We’d require public posting when there are vacancies. And we've established a search committee so that each Legislative Leader can appoint a judge or a former prosecutor to make a recommendation to the LEC about who ought to be the Legislative Inspector General. I think this is a way of making sure that we are going to be encouraging people who have very strong qualifications to take that job. We would allow the Legislative Inspector General to begin to initiate an investigation into claims of sexual harassment without the approval of the LEC. For other claims, we provide for additional transparency. While I know of no instance in which the LEC said no, to a request for an investigation by a Legislative Inspector General and I know that it has never happened that there has been a founded report from the Legislative Inspector General asking for it to be published and the LEC has said no but we will clarify that the LEC has to tell us if that happens because I think if that does happen we may want to find very different way of operating this whole program. We’ll allow the LIG to share information with a complainant, with the victim, with the accused, about the status of an investigation and require the LIG, in the quarterly report, to tell us what numbers of complaints they've had and also in what categories they fall. What are sexual harassment, what might be discrimination, and so forth and so on. We're making that same requirement of all of the… of all of the Inspectors General in the Executive Branch as well as with us. We’re changing the law so that former Members 10000142.docx 194  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 and former staff within the suitable time frames could be brought before an investigation by the Legislative Inspector General and before the commission. We are extending the statute of limitations for filing discrimination and harassment claims before the Illinois Department of Human Rights from 180 days to 300. We think this is important because in many of these instances people don't feel comfortable coming forward within the existing time frame. In addition, when it comes to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the time frame there is 300 days, so we will just fit right in that. We'll permit the Executive Ethics Commission to suspend the registration of a lobbyist or lobbying group for up to three years if there are serious infractions of our ethics requirement. We're going to require all employers statewide, private as well as public, to post notices in their workplaces making sure that employees know they have a right to a workplace that is free from sexual harassment. Those are the major changes. There are plenty of others. And I'd be happy to answer your questions."

"Chair recognizes Representative Jimenez."

"Chair recognizes Leader Durkin."

"Chair recognizes Representative Hays."

"Chair recognizes Representative Ives."

"Chair recognizes Representative Morrison."

"Chair recognizes Representative Gabel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"So first I just would like to thank you for chairing the committee, you and Representative Jimenez. It was not an easy task. I was a Member of the Task Force and we reviewed and spoke with many, many different people from all sectors who were involved and who have some knowledge of this issue. We did a deep dive. We need to go a little deeper. There are still things that we need to figure out and ways that we can make rules and laws that will change the culture here. I think also that it is going to be a responsibility of all of us to kind of police each other in a way, you know, to tell each other when that's not quite right. Let’s, you know, let's not 10000142.docx 201  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 go there. And I think we still have a lot of work to do as a group really to meet together and talk about the issues, what we feel is correct, what we feel is not correct, and what kind of a culture we want to have down here. I just have one question. So if somebody makes a complaint to the Legislative Ethics Commission, will that complaint be heard or is there still in the rules that a certain number of commissioners can decide that that complaint will not be heard?"

"As I say, I don't know that… generally, the complaint would go to the Legislative Inspector General or first to an ethics officers. Some complaints can be handled before you get to the level of the Legislative Ethics Commission. I know of no situation in which the Legislative Ethics Commission has refused the Inspector General's request to undertake an investigation. But under this legislation, we will found out should that ever happen. Since we do get reports we will get reports. And when it comes to a claim of sexual harassment, the Inspector General would be able to begin the… would go ahead and investigate without waiting for permission from the LEC."

"Okay. I just think that and I would like us to look at that again because I think it's important that the LEC not be able to put a brick on an investigation and stop that investigation. So I hope that we can look at that again as we go further… take further steps to improve these policies that we have here."

"And as I say, here we have the transparency that will help us figure out if there is a problem. Are investigations being stifled and being stymied on an everyday basis? I don’t 10000142.docx 202  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 think so. But this is a way we will know what the answer is. And my understanding is that for a complaint to go to the LEC it would have to be a founded complaint from the Legislative Inspector General.”

“First?”

“Yes."

"Okay. Well, as we said, it's a little complicated. But I just hope that we don't squash these complaints too early and I hope that they get a chance to be heard."

"I agree. And I don't think we do, but I think we'll find out if stifling is happening. And we will find a way to prevent that from happening should that turn out to be the way the… the way things are operated. But again, my own understanding is that it's never happened either the stifling of a proposed investigation nor if the Inspector General has come to the Commission with a founded report and said to the Commission I would like to publish this. I don't believe the Commission has ever, ever stood in the way."

"Okay. Well, thank you. Again, thank you for the work that you've done. And I look forward to continuing this process. Thanks."

"Chair recognizes Representative McDermed."

"Chair recognizes Representative Butler."

"Sponsor will yield."

"Immediate."

"No. I don't believe so."

"If there were new allegations that became new cases then, yes, this would apply."

"Right."

"Yeah. If they were a new report that went to the Inspector General, it would."

"Yeah. We believe that the current investigation would be covered."

"Yes."

"Chair recognizes Representative Guzzardi."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I, too, wasn't planning on speaking, but you know, the gentle Lady from Wheaton she and I have had some good tangles in our few years together in the Legislature, and we disagree on a lot of things, but I agree very strongly with a number of the remarks that she made. And I want to thank her for making them. I know the sky is falling, right, pigs are flying. No, I genuinely agree with you, Representative, that the change is going to start with those of us in this room, with the men and women of principle who don't stand for this kind of activity and that our simply behaving well on our own and be silent about the bad actions of others around us is no longer enough. I've said it on this floor before, and I'll say it again in this debate tonight, I take it personally as a failure that I have not done enough, that I haven't spoken 10000142.docx 206  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 out often enough or loudly enough at the behavior of those around me. And I feel compelled by this legislation to be engaged in the process. I do have to differ with you slightly in the spirit of our tradition in saying that I think this Bill is a good step in the right direction. I believe that this Bill is the product of earnest and important work by the Members of the Task Force on which it's been my pleasure to serve. And I'll be proud to support the Bill. But we've talked a lot about changing the culture, changing cultures tonight and we can change all the laws we want but the culture isn't some sort of creature, some sort of externality that exists outside of us. The culture is us. The culture is us. How we behave, how we comport ourselves; that's what makes the culture of this institution. Each of us bears responsibility for this. Each of us can do better. I resolve myself to and I hope you all will join me. Thank you."

"Leader Currie to close."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. Let me just say that the Task Force did yeoman's work. We had 10 hearings. And I appreciate all of the comments and work of the Members of the Task Force, especially the Minority Spokesman, Representative Jimenez. We have worked hard. We've worked well together. And we agree this is not the end of the story; this is the beginning. I think it's a pretty good beginning. I think the transparency, I think the accountability that we've put into this Bill will help us all. I do think that there are ways people can take their complaints to appropriate places and get redress of their grievances. But I also appreciate those on the floor who spoke about our individual, 10000142.docx 207  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 our overall responsibility to help change the culture. Passage of a law is not going to change the culture, but if all of us can be more attentive, more willing to speak out, more willing to set the parameters of how we treat one another and how people in any workplace treat one another with respect and with civility, I think we can change the world. I'd appreciate your 'yes' vote on the Concurrence Motion on House Bill 138."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 138?' 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 this question, there are 110 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', and the House concurs with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 138. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Morrison, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed, Sir."

"Supplemental Calendar #2, we have House Bill 4208, Representative Welch."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 4208. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #5 on House Bill 4208. The Members of the Body will recall that this is a Bill that I've been working on for a couple of years now and it passed the House a couple weeks ago. And during that debate, I specifically promised the Members that we will continue working on this Bill in the Senate and that's what we did. We continued and had earnest discussions and negotiations in the Senate. The new Amendment removes all law enforcement objections and it actually uses language that was written by the School Management Alliance who supported this Amendment. There is no longer any opposition to this Bill. The big change is that school-based arrests were taken out and the new priority will be that schools will have… the new priority will be on high disciplinary records in schools. And it will be based on the report of this by ISBE. You will recall that this is an initiative that was initially brought to me by the Voices for Children in Education. They are up in the gallery. This Bill doesn't reflect their original proposal in anyway. I think it shows their tremendous respect for this system, what they've learned about the system, and the art of compromise. And once again, I would ask that we give them a round of applause. 10000142.docx 209  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 This process is difficult and they've learned how it works. That compromise is what it's all about. And through their compromise we have reached an agreement on a Bill that no longer as any law enforcement opposition. It's going to help provide important, critical mental health services in schools, and yes, it focuses on and recognizes the importance that school resource officers play in our schools. I would ask for Concurrence with Senate Amendment #5."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Representative Welch… Excuse me. Representative McCombie is recognized."

"Sponsor will yield."

"So, I want to specifically say two things in response to that. So give me a moment to say both."

"First of all, it also says in here nothing prohibits school districts from hiring school resource officers. If you will recall the original version of this and even subsequent Amendments specifically prohibited use of school resource officers and required them to reduce the use of school resource officers. We've gotten away from that. We've recognized the importance and the role that school resource officers play, like Officer Dallas from Dixon, and schools are specifically allowed to continue that. What we are saying in this Bill is that these dollars will be used for critical, important mental health services. If a school voluntarily applies for this grant a school is saying that we recognize 10000142.docx 211  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 that behavioral health services are important. And what we're saying is is by adopting this Bill we're putting Illinois out in front in recognizing and trying to prevent instances from ever happening by investing in mental health. Nothing in this Bill prohibits school districts from hiring school resource officers and that's the commitment that I gave to you and that's the commitment that I kept and that's why we continued to work on this Bill. And that's why you don't find anyone in opposition to this Bill."

"Representative Welch to close."

"I would respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #5 to House Bill 4208?' 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 65 voting ‘in favor', 42 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #5 to House Bill 4208. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5721, Representative Harper."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 and 2 to House Bill 5721. Amendment 1 provides that CPS shall adopt a policy to address under enrolled schools and the policy must include a list of potential interventions. Amendment 2 is a clean-up Amendment and is a 10000142.docx 212  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 product of negotiations with CPS that removes their opposition. We worked together with CPS to make the necessary changes in the Senate as promised. And I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 5721?' 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 102 voting 'yes', 6 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 5721. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On Supplemental Calendar #1, we have House Resolution 1165, Representative Currie."

"Thank you very much, Speaker, Members of the House. This is a Resolution that would encourage Members whether they witness things that are happening that are bullying, harassing, or whatever in the chamber or in the complex, or Members who have been victims of some kind of harassment or bullying to report those activities, to talk to the ethics officer, to talk to the Inspector General. If we're trying to change the culture one of the… and I think everybody, several people mentioned on this House Floor how important it is for us to set the parameters, to set the tone, to make sure the discourse is civil. So this Resolution that would change our House Rules would give us a responsibility to… at least encourage us to take responsibility when we see things that ought not to be happening to make sure that the… that an 10000142.docx 213  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 investigation is possible. So I'd be grateful for your support for the adoption of this Resolution."

"Representative Jimenez is recognized."

"Chair recognizes Representative Feigenholtz." 10000142.docx 214  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of this. I think that after hearing all the testimony of the substantive Bill that we just passed that we heard a lot of Members talking about how we treat each other here on the floor of the House and in the Capitol complex. And we want to honor Representative Butler's request that this is our Capital City, it's his home, we should treat each other with respect and be kind. And if we see other people treating our colleagues badly, we should report it and we should encourage them to report it. And that will create a much better culture and a much better environment for all of us. Representative Currie, I think this is your last Bill. Is that accurate? Might this be your last Bill?"

"Absolutely not. What a suggestion, Representative."

"Well if it is, God bless you, and all the work you have done… I can't talk anymore… on this and everything else. Thank you."

"Leader Currie to close."

"Thank you. And I'm glad that Representative Jimenez joined me as a principal Sponsor on this Resolution. I urge your 'aye' vote."

"Lady moves that the House adopt House Resolution 1165. 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 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', this Resolution is adopted. Thank you. Members, we are going back to page 14 of the Calendar on Bills 10000142.docx 215  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 under Concurrence. First we have House Bill 4650, Representative Zalewski."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d move to concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4650. It makes… the Senate made a technical churn… technical change to address concerns of the department."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4650?' All in favor signify by voting '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 this question there are 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', and the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4650. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4687, Representative Bennett."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4687?' 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. 10000142.docx 216  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 On a count of 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4687. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4697, Representative Halbrook."

"Gentleman moves to that the House nonconcur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4697. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Motion carries. And the House Nonconcurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4697. House Bill 4707, Representative Scherer."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move for Concurrence of Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4707. It simply adds members to the Prescription Drug Task Force and includes a sunset date."

"Representative Breen is recognized."

"Sponsor will yield."

"Yes. As I just said, it has now an expiration date of January 1, 2021. It requires the Task Force to submit its recommendations by December 31, 2019. And it expands the Task Force to 25 members, adding 2 public defenders, 2 providers 10000142.docx 217  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 of addiction treatment services appointed by Human Services, 2 members who are physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches specializing in pain management and emergency medicine. It's a wonderful Bill to help with the opioid crisis."

"That's right."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4707?' All in favor signify by voting '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 101 voting 'yes', 6 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4707. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4711, Representative Breen."

"Chair recognizes Representative Willis."

"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Representative, I see that there were 110 'yes' votes on this previously and 1 'no' vote. Would you expect the same again this time?"

"Well, that Gentleman's not here. So I think you're probably good. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4711?' All those in favor signify by voting '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 105 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill… the Senate does… I mean, the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4711. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4724, Representative Finnie." 10000142.docx 219  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with House… I'm sorry… Senate Amendments #2 and 3. Senate Amendment #3 is just a word change from producer to operator. Senate Amendment #2 is a gut and replace. This… these are agreed upon Amendments, just technical changes to the Fracturing Act. I humbly ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4724?' All in favor signify by voting '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 92 voting 'yes', 16 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4724. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4735, Representative Mussman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I Motion that the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1. This is a little bit of a bipartisan partnership and we were simply adding to the Bill that March 5 of each year will be recognized as the Day of the Horse in the State of Illinois. I appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4735?' 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 104 voting ‘in favor', 2 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment 10000142.docx 220  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 #1 to House Bill 4735. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4746, Representative Ammons."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move Concurrence on House Bill 4746 which is in relationship to the Mahomet Aquifer reporting of unintentional gas leaks in the aquifer, notifying of residents around the infected area, and other technical changes, its mileage and things of that nature. I move for Concurrence on 4746."

"Chair recognizes Representative Thapedi."

"Will the Sponsor quickly yield?”

“The Sponsor indicates she will yield.”

“Representative, aren't there some other aquifers that are also been potentially compromised as well? Is this one only dealing with the Mahomet Aquifer? About… what are some of the other aquifers as well?"

"This one deals with sole source aquifers. In this case, we are… the Mahomet Aquifer is the only one that’s been designated by the U.S. EPA as a sole source. And it also deals with the aquifer that had a recent incident."

"Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4746?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4746. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is 10000142.docx 221  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 hereby declared passed. House Bill 4751, Representative Welch."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4751. Senate Amendment #2 contains clarifying language that was suggested by the Illinois Department of Revenue. I would ask for a 'yes' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4751?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 3 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4751. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4768, Representative Wheeler." Wheeler, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for a Motion to Concur to Senate Bill 2… Senate Amendment 2 and 3 which cleans up the language for the oath so it flows better."

"Chair recognizes Representative Williams."

"Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"Representative, do you think this will be your last Bill?" Wheeler, B.: "I do."

"Well, to the Bill and more importantly to you. As everyone knows in this chamber Barb is my cousin, but since she's been down here she has been an amazing advocate, a committed Representative, and I will miss you so dearly, your 10000142.docx 222  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 energy, your laugh, your smile. Your constituents are lucky to have you, but we are even more lucky to have you here. I love you like a sister. Best of luck. Godspeed."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4768?' 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 this question, there are 105 voting 'yes', 3 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', and the House does concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4768. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Long, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"The Journal will reflect your request. House Bill 4771, Representative Hammond."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 4771?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the Senate… I mean the House does concur with Senate Amendments 10000142.docx 223  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 #1 and 2 to House Bill 4771. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4781, Representative Brady."

"Chair recognizes Representative Guzzardi."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Motion. I just want to briefly lift up a concern that this Task Force, while it contains I believe 30 members and pertains to the use of student data and data privacy, there's no one appointed to the Task Force from the data privacy community. And it's a concern that's been raised by some constituents around this issue which I wanted to state for the record. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4781?' 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 103 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 4781. And 10000142.docx 224  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4799, Representative Harper."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4799. It removes language requiring the school board to review and/or update its bike-pedestrian policy at least one every two years."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"That is correct."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4799?' All in favor say 'aye'… 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 this question, there are 98 voting 'yes', 11 voting 'no', 0 voting 10000142.docx 225  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', and the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4799. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Bourne, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request. Representative Brady, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed, Sir."

"Thank you. And welcome to the Capitol. House Bill 4821, Representative Fine."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I Motion to Concur on Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4821. The Amendment is technical language added by the Department of Insurance that says if there are federal changes that the state will not be responsible for those costs." 10000142.docx 226  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4821?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4821. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4888, Representative Bennett."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4888?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4888. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Arroyo, for what reason do you seek recognition? House Bill 4897, Representative Guzzardi." 10000142.docx 227  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House do concur to Amendments 2 and 3 to House Bill 4897. This pertains to our craft brewers around the state. I don't recall how many of them there are. I seem to recall the number 84. Hopewell Brewing in my district has been a proponent of this as there are in many of our districts. This represents an agreement between the beer distributors and the craft brewers around allowing these folks to sell cider at their breweries, which is very exciting. As well as dealing with some distribution issues. I know of no opposition. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4897?' 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 106 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 4897. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4936, Representative Demmer."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4936?' 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 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 10000142.docx 228  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4936. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4949, Representative Feigenholtz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 which was a request of the Illinois Hospital Association exempting them from this requirement because they already have other requirements to do the same thing. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4949?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4949. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5020, Representative Welch."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 5020. I'd like to move to concur with Senate Amendments 1, 2, and 3. This is another initiative of the Higher Education Work Group. And what this does is it creates the four-year MAP program. Instead of MAP grants being awarded on a year to year basis, they will be awarded on a four-year basis. One of the things that we learned during… when taking testimony, the admissions directors from our colleges and universities said in order to compete with out-of-state colleges and universities they need to be able to guarantee students financial aid packages for 10000142.docx 229  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 the four-year duration. This will put Illinois back in the game, bring our students back to our state, put the butts back in the seats. And hopefully they stay in our state and become contributors to our economy. I would ask for approval of the four-year MAP program."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1, 2, and 3 on House Bill 5020?' 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 105 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 5020. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5056, Representative Evans."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and the great Members of this Assembly. House Bill 5056 I'd like to concur with Senate Amendment 2. This is clarifying language regarding to a Class of C vehicles. The initial Bill which flew out of here was a clean-up Bill for the Secretary of the State that adjusts a variety of issues. It flew out, so it came back to clarify Class C vehicles which are being used commercially with the Department of Transportation. Request the support."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5056?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 10000142.docx 230  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5056. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5057, Representative Evans."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and the great Members of this Assembly. I would like to concur for Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 5057. This Senate Amendment clarifies civilian escort vehicles weighing under 26 thousand pounds. There was an initiative with the State Police to clarify with these particular vehicles. I ask for your support."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5057?' 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 106 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5057. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5141, Representative Jimenez."

“Chair recognizes Representative Breen.”

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"Seeing no further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5141?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5141. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5175, Representative Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5175. This is an initiative of the Illinois Education Association, the Chicago Teacher's Union, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, as well as the School Board Alliance. What this does is provides local control on the issue of determining charter schools. It indicates that 10000142.docx 232  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 the… if you appeal the local control, you can appeal under the Administrative Act to the Circuit Courts but no longer to the State Charter School Commission. This was a Bill that was carried by Representative Welch in the past. I know we've debated it in the past several years. I think everybody kind of knows where they're going to vote or how they're going to vote. So in the interest of brevity, if you don't ask me any questions I won't give you any answers."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen for a question." Breen: "And all of… and I will not ask you any questions because I do not want to hear any of those answers of yours on this particular Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is identical to House Bill 768. Passed the House on a vote of 61-46, Senate 33-17, vetoed by the Governor. It's exactly the same language. As the Representative said, you've voted on this repeatedly before, in fact, the 99th General Assembly we also voted on it. This is a bad Bill. I mean, for heaven sakes we’ve got charter schools in this state, allow them to operate. We've got a… the mechanism is set up as it should be. And Mr. Speaker, if this Bill receives the requisite number of votes, I request a verification."

"Members, a verification has been requested by Representative Breen. Chair recognizes Leader Durkin."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"I don’t have…"

"I don’t have anything against the charter schools, but I believe in local control. The dollars follow from the local school district to the charter schools. So to me it just makes sense that the local school district would be the one making a decision about the charter schools."

"I've supported the Bills that have been favorable to charter schools. This is simply about who's going to decide whether in a given district there is going to be a charter school. Do I believe that some of the charter schools provide value to… valuable education to alternatives? Yes, I do. I also believe that there are many that don't and have failed. However, that's beside the point. This is simply a matter of local control that I believe you should be able to make the decision on the local level, local elected school board."

"Chair recognizes Representative Willis."

"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield, please?"

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Mr. Hoffman, will this Bill close down any charter schools?"

"No. It indicates… it's important to note that once a charter school has been granted it chartering entity, the school district or the State Commission, this will not affect the renewal process. It will go between… it will go to the State Commission if it already has been approved by that State Commission. If it was initially approved by a local entity or a local school board, it would go back to that for the renewal process."

"Will this school prevent families from making their own private choices of where they want to send their children to school?"

"No."

"Okay. So if they choose to send them to a charter school or they send… choose to send them to a parochial school or to home school, this still allows them to do that?"

"All this Bill does is provide local control for determining whether there's going to be a charter school in 10000142.docx 235  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 a given district. It would say that local elected school board will make the determination as to whether there's going to be a charter school… a new charter school in that district."

"And who are usually the members of a local school board? Are these people from out of state? Are they educators or are they normally people that live in the community?"

"Well, I think there's a residency requirement that you have to live in that school district. A lot of times they are educators who have decided to not only serve as an educator but even possibly serve on a school board."

"In fact, I will share with you that I spent 12 years prior working on a school board and I do actually also have an education background. I taught and worked at a community coll… at a college in the area. Those are usually the people though that have the best knowledge of what's oftentimes best in their community. They're not financially gaining anything from adding in a charter school or adding in any other school, right? There's no financial gain to the school board one way or another?"

"No. What happens is when you have a charter school and one of your students goes to it, the money that would go to that school district for that school… for that child will go to this charter school."

"So in other words these decisions can be made because they would actually be harmful to the community or for schools that were trying to succeed because they could be losing funds to a private entity, a charter school, correct?"

"Yes. Because they would have students who would go to the charter school and the money follows them. So I just think 10000142.docx 236  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 it's a local decision if they want to have a charter school that is… that deals with the given subject a local elected school board could run on that fact, could get elected, and then would approve a charter school."

"Okay. To the Bill. This is a Bill that I think is… I know that I have supported it many times before and we've heard that it's come before us many times. And that's true because it's a Bill that we need to have in place. I often hear from colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we want to see more local control. Give it back to local control. Don't have the state do everything. Local control. Local control. Well here's a Bill that's giving you local control. Let the local school boards make up this decision of what is best in their community. That's what we want to see. If they choose that they cannot fulfill or if somebody comes forth with a charter school proposal of something that may work best in that community, I think we need to give credit to these individuals that make up the school board that they're going to make the best decision. And if the community actually doesn't agree with those decisions, as Mr. Hoffman has said earlier, they can get voted out and we can get new members into those school boards to make the decision that the community thinks is better. This is something that we need to do. We're talking about local control again and again down here. This is a Bill that gives local control. It's what we want to see in there. It doesn't close down any existing schools as we see it. It doesn't prevent families from making the best educational choices for their own students. This is a Bill that now is the time to have in place. And I urge 10000142.docx 237  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 everybody to look at it closely. One of the things that we say again and again is let's keep going at it ‘til we get it right. This is what we're looking at. I urge an 'aye' vote on this. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Ives,"

Speaker Turner: "You're the last speaker, Representative. Representative Hoffman to close."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just… to the Leader's comments earlier. This is not going to be the death knell of charter schools. It's just going to allow local control, local decision-making. And if there already is a charter school in place and it was… it was the decision of the state board to place that charter school there, the State Commission I should say, well, then when they decide whether or not they're going to keep them, it would be that same entity’s decision. Let me say that there still are instances whereby under this Bill and current law and does not change when the State Commission will make determinations. When a charter proposes to be jointly authorized by two or more districts; in other words, it's not just on district but two or more districts, and the districts yield to the commission in light of complexities of the joint administration then they will be under the purview of the State Charter School Commission. When a charter is appointed via referendum, approved via referendum, and you could have a referendum by getting five percent… a petition of five percent of the eligible people in that area you can put it on the ballot and if it's approved then the State Charter School Commission… 10000142.docx 238  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 the State Charter School Commission would still have authority. I ask for an 'aye' vote. This is about local control. That's all it's about. And I ask for a favorable Roll Call."

"Members, a verification has been requested by Representative Breen. Please be at your seat to vote your switch. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5175?' 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 64 voting 'yes', 40 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. Representative Breen, do you wish to pursue with your verification… persist with your verification? Mr. Clerk, please read the votes in the affirmative."

"The Gentleman does not wish to persist with his verification. And with 64 voting 'yes', 40 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate 10000142.docx 239  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Amendment #1 to House Bill 5175. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Butler, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Turner: "Yes, Representative. House Bill 5197, Representative Hoffman."

"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I ask that we concur in Senate Amendment #4 to House Bill 5197. We passed this Bill… it's regarding the use of the Foreign Fire Fund in the City of Chicago. What this did is it indicates how the foreign fire insurance proceeds received by the board will be used in the following manner; 50 percent for maintenance use, benefit, or enhancement of fire stations, 25 percent for maintenance use, benefit, or enhancement of emergency response vehicles, tools, and equipment, and 25 percent for the maintenance enhancement of the department and for the use and benefit of the actual members. In no event, shall the funds be used to purchase, maintain, or enhance personal property of a member. The Bill also defines active member. And I ask for a favorable Roll Call." 10000142.docx 240  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #4 to House Bill 5197?' 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 101 voting 'yes', 7 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #4 to House Bill 5197. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5231, Representative Stewart. Representative Stewart."

"Can we get a line or two about the Amendments, Representative?"

"Chair recognizes Representative McCombie."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Davidsmeyer."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 5231?' 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', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 5231. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5245, Representative Unes."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5245. 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', 0 voting 'present', the House 10000142.docx 242  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5245. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5247, Representative Pritchard."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen. Chair recognizes Representative Davis."

"Representative Pritchard, you mentioned one more Bill. This is your last of this Session. Just want you to know how much I've appreciated working with you on education funding and all the great things that we did to make sure that children have a great opportunity here in the State of Illinois. And with that, I would like to take the opportunity to present this to you, a little token of my affection to you for all of your hard work on education funding. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5247?' 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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5247. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Feigenholtz, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10000142.docx 243  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like the record to reflect that I intended on voting 'yes' on House Bill 5245."

"Thank you, Representative. The Journal will reflect your request. Representative Keith Wheeler, for what reason do you seek recognition?" Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representative Barb Wheeler is excused for the rest of today."

"Thank you, Representative. House Bill 5288, Representative Andersson."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000142.docx 244  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

Speaker Turner: "Chair recognizes Representative… Chair recognizes Representative Christian Mitchell." Mitchell, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will speak straight to the Bill or in this case to the Sponsor. Representative Andersson, you represent the best of what we do here. Our friendship has changed my life and I am extraordinarily grateful. You have done so much that you can hang your hat on; your vote, your leadership, in helping us break this impasse literally saved lives. Your advocacy on mental health is a credit to you, to your family, to your district. We will miss you very much. And I look forward to continuing our friendship. God bless you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Wallace."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I really like that hyphen up there. This is the last day of Spring Session for both of us. We came in together. We're going to leave out together. And I just want to say I appreciate everything that you did 10000142.docx 245  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 especially during your time of leadership. Don't let that lip quiver or I'm going to start too. But thank you, Leader Andersson. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5288?' 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', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5288. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5303, Representative Slaughter."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5303. As you recall this Bill streamlines the operations for the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. The Amendment makes minor changes in clarifications regarding the composition of the board. Primarily the new language clarifies the qualifications and duties of the hearing officers that will now be used to hear disciplinary matters for the board. Lastly, the Amendment brings Cook County in line with all the other merit boards in the state by allowing collective bargaining to negotiate a process to oversee terminations. This is agreed upon language with all the parties involved with the Bill. I urge a 'yes' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5303?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 10000142.docx 246  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5303. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5308, Representative Christian Mitchell. Out of the record. House Bill 5463, Representative Mussman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I Motion that the House concur with Senate Committee Amendment #1. This is the Amendment that we said was going to come. It removes the opposition of DHS and it simply creates more flexibility for the department to create an online electronic screening tool. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5463?' 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 99 voting 'yes', 5 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5463. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5502, Representative McCombie."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5502?' 10000142.docx 247  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5502. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5573, Representative Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill. Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a just a clean-up Amendment that addresses the ACLU's concern with victims being allowed to make statements when a juvenile is found not guilty by reason of insanity. I know of no opposition."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5573?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all those opposed signify by voting '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 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5573. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5588, Representative Crespo."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5588. It's a page and line Amendment which makes several changes at the request of the stakeholders. It makes it an agreed Bill. It also makes some technical changes." 10000142.docx 248  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5588?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5588. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5632, Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So just a couple of things on this. So one, the Senate Transportation Chairman amended the underlying language to apply only to the City of Chicago. Two, there is Dutch Reach language in the Bill that the Chairman also attached that I will let Representative Mah elaborate on. But I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Mah."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd just like to say a few words to address the odd attachment of my Dutch Reach language to Representative Mitchell's Bill. I cannot pretend to understand what was in the mind of the Senate Sponsor when he amended my Bill language to Representative Mitchell's Bill. I could only imagine it was because he wanted to be absolutely supportive of me and is so enamored of my legislation that he wants to make sure it appears in the statute in multiple places. Why he chose to hold my original Bill in his committee I will never know with complete certainty. But I do fully support Representative Mitchell's Bill and it was not my wish to interfere with it. I urge an 'aye' vote for Concurrence." 10000142.docx 249  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor will yield."

"Chair recognizes Representative Wehrli."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5632?' 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 93 voting 'yes', 13 voting 'no', and 1 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5632. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5683, Representative McAuliffe."

"Representative Frese is recognized."

Speaker Turner: "Chair recognizes Representative Jones. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5683?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5683. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5749, Representative Phelps Finnie."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #2. This Amendment removed opposition. Worked really hard on this Bill. And very proud of the work we've done in bipartisan effort. I move for an 'aye' vote on the… I'm sorry. This is the overweight Bill for farm."

"Chair recognizes Representative Currie."

"Thank you. A little more housekeeping. Please excuse Representative Ammons for the rest of the evening."

"Thank you, Representative. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5749?' 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 10000142.docx 252  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 record. With 103 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5749. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5752, Representative Phelps Finnie."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the Advisory Council Bill… I’m sorry. I move to concur on Senate Amendment #2. And this is a completely agreed upon Bill and very important Bill as we've spoken about in this House. I move for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5752?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5752. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5770, Representative Conroy."

"Thank you, Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 2 to House Bill 5770. This is just a technical change that was made in the Senate that removed the opposition of the School Management Alliance."

"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5770?' 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', 0 voting 10000142.docx 253  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 5770. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Stewart, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request. Representative Winger, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request. Representative McCombie, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Turner: "The Journal will reflect your request. Representative Moeller, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed, Representative."

"Thank you. I know it's late in the evening, but I wanted to give a special shout-out to a colleague who's going to be… this is her last day during our normal spring Session and she didn't have a Bill up tonight. Representative Sente who has been here for a number of years and has done… has been a mentor to me and a role model for what an excellent Legislator is and a wonderful human being. And I appreciate her friendship and her service to the State of Illinois. And want 10000142.docx 254  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 her to know that she will be greatly missed here in this chamber. So…"

"Thank you, Representative. Representative Olsen, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"The Journal will reflect your request. House Bill 5777, Representative Yingling."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 which becomes the Bill. The Amendment makes technical changes to the local government reduction efficiency division of the County Code. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"No. I just noticed how close we are to the end of the Calendar."

"No further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5777?' 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 105 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5777. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional 10000142.docx 255  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5784, Representative Manley."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to concur with Senate Floor Amendment 1. It's a page and line Amendment. The Amendment changes the requirement of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to report on the health and welfare of the residents at Veterans Homes from a quarterly due date to a biannually due date."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5784?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5784. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5856, Representative Smith."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur Senate Amendment #1 for House Bill 5856. This Bill, this Amendment rather, clarifies that only mass transit vehicles that charge a fare for ridership may ride the tollway system for free. It also clarifies that those vehicles must have regularly scheduled service that uses the tollway system. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5856?' All those 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 10000142.docx 256  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 record. On a count of 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 5856. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Davis, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Very quick point as we wrap up. Yesterday, Representative Crespo was kind enough to acknowledge James O'Brien, our staff person on the House Appropriations as well as the other education committees. We know he's leaving us. He's going to law school to get some additional education. He's going to work his way back to this chamber, or to this building, or something like that. In the same spirit of Representative Pritchard in acknowledging his work on education, Senate Bill 1947 would not have happened without this young man right here. There's no question about that, no question. And I wanted him to know how much I appreciate him. I know we talked about it the night the Bill passed, but I just wanted him to know how much I appreciate his efforts, herding all the cats, everything he did to make that possible. And I just have a little plaque with appreciation for your success as a champion for education, Senate Bill 1947, from myself. Congratulations, James."

"Chair recognizes Representative Harris." Harris, G.: "And in similar fashion point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"Please proceed." Harris, G.: "I'd like to acknowledge another staff member who is leaving House Democratic staff who was instrumental in 10000142.docx 257  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 drafting the hospital assessment, the Medicaid Omnibus, and the budget we passed today, Luis Andrade who we will see back here though with another group on the other side of the doors by the rail. So I know Luis is listening. You don't get a plaque because I'm not as nice as Representative Davis, but we wish you well as you leave us. Thanks."

"Chair recognizes Representative Gordon-Booth."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Moment of personal privilege, please."

"Please proceed."

"If I could, we would be remiss if I didn't take a moment to recognize someone who has always been a mentor to me, a Leader within our Caucus, Representative Al Riley. Al is… if you know Al you'd love Al because he is all knowing. At one time I was on this floor and I was pregnant and Al told me that if I went into labor he could deliver my baby because he's done that before. He's all things statistics, politics, transportation, martial arts, military, but more than… more than anything he loves his people. And Al has shown love to many of us in this chamber. He's mentored us. He's spent quite a few years in my hometown of Peoria with some great people who before I got here they let me know who Al Riley was and what Al Riley was all about. And all I can say is that they didn't even come close to meeting the mark of the man who has been in this Assembly for more than a decade. You are leaving a legacy of some very significant work that you've done while you were here. And we're going to miss you greatly. We love you very much."

"Chair recognizes Representative Chapa LaVia." 10000142.docx 258  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Now the next person that we're going to miss dearly is made an indelible mark not only just in this Body but throughout the State of Illinois and that's Dr. Wallace. Dr. Wallace, you have brought the issues that we've all have been struggling to identify with because you're real, your heart is pure. I love your son, both of them, but I want to take this one home. But you have to realize you have become a role model and you are going to go places that I could never. But allow me to always be there that you can stand on my shoulders ‘cause you make me proud to know that the generation coming up, they're going to take over the world, honey. And anything you need… and you know you have… Michael has aunts and uncles here. But let you know this is not a stopping ground for you. You have great things for you whether it's the state or the federal level. God be with you, and watch over you, protect you in everything you do because you represent so many people. And that weight could be hard and fast and strangle you sometimes, but just know God is on your side and you will prevail, you will not fall. I adore you my sister. And we will always be here for you. But you brought something to this General Assembly that I haven't seen in 16 years. So I love you. Godspeed in everything you do. And may your path always be guided by angels and may they protect you at all times and your family in everything you touch. I love you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Hays."

"Please proceed, Sir." 10000142.docx 259  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Representative Skillicorn, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Chair recognizes Representative Bryant."

"Please proceed."

"Members, we are not adjourning. We have a lot of work to do left. So, Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."

"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. On page 16 of the Calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 5201, Representative Welch."

"Thanks, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur on Senate Amendments 1 and 2 on House Bill 5201. This is a Bill that my seatmate was the Chief Sponsor of and is an initiative of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, Karen Yarbrough. It creates the mechanics lien demand and referral pilot program and provides that the program is to expire on January 1, 2012. The Amendments made some minor and technical changes. I would ask for approval."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield." 10000142.docx 261  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Well, the… you want to talk about the changes in the Amendment or the Bill itself?"

"No. It's a gut and replace Amendment but it preserves the substance of the underlying Bill. I can tell you that the changes clarify that the Bill’s only concerns expire liens, liens of records that are past the period of legal enforcement and not defective liens. It defined residential property as real property and prove one to four residential dwelling units. It's specifies that if a completion date is not contained in a recorder lien then the work completion date should not be deemed the date of recording… or shall be deemed the date of recording. The substance of the Bill remains intact. I think the Amendments actually made it a stronger, better Bill. It's my understanding that there's no opposition to the Bill at all. So I'm not understanding the vote that you just mentioned."

"I'm not aware of that issue. But you know there's nothing wrong with having additional consumer advocates."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 5201?' 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 69 voting 'yes', 27 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 5201. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 4234, Representative Harper."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4234. The Amendment removes language requiring the Department of Agriculture to create a position to implement the duties of this legislation."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield." 10000142.docx 263  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"That is all."

"Seeing no debate… no further debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4234?' 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 83 voting 'yes', 18 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 4234. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1853, Representative Jesiel. Go right ahead, Representative."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1853?' 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House concurs with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1853. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 201, Representative Wallace. Out of the record. Representative Keith Wheeler, for what reason do you seek recognition?" Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Bellock and Sosnowski are excused."

"Thank you, Representative. On page 2 of the Calendar, under House Bills on Second Reading, we have House Bill 1445, Representative Davis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Davis on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. House Bill… Floor Amendment #1 represents the substance of the Bill relative to 10000142.docx 265  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 counseling service that can be provided. This is an initiative of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. And what the Amendment simply does is changes the number of sessions that an individual receiving counseling can be given which goes from 5 to 12. And a session not lasting any more than the change was from 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Be more than happy to answer any questions."

"Chair recognizes Representative Meier."

"Representative, that already exists. This Bill doesn't change that. It simply is changing the number of sessions that are accessible to the individual and the amount of time the session can last. Everything you just said already exists and this doesn't change that."

"Changes the sessions from 5 to 12 and we…"

"…And the folks that…"

"Well, right now they get 5 sessions and I presumably I don't know if that parent needs to be notified then. Again, 10000142.docx 266  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 we're not… we're only changing the number of sessions that we can… that can be made available to the individual. We… you're right. We debated this in committee. We're not changing anything but the number of sessions that can be made available to the individual. If they need additional counseling in 5 sessions were the current amount, then they would have an opportunity to have any more sessions. This just changes it to 12."

"You know, Representative, I know that the Murray Parents Association apparently has some real interesting hold on you and that's who you're bringing into this conversation. Again, even after the Bill, Representative, I still have not heard from those individuals. I still haven't."

"Well, you believe what you want to believe, Sir. And I know whether or not they've reached out to me ‘cause if they had called I would've called them back because they would've been in a disagreement with this. So there was no need for me to not call them back. I know where they stand."

"Then I will, Sir."

"Chair recognizes Representative Finnie."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So as a parent I can understand the concerns of Representative Meier that he brings up. I get that. But I'll tell you as a nurse practitioner in a school-based health center, this is one of the issues that I was most passionate about when I came here. In fact it was one of the Bills that I hope to champion when I got here and then I was so glad to find out that this Bill had already been championed. This is not an issue for parents who are really engaged and have all the abilities and capabilities, whatever you want to call it, to provide for their children and do everything they need to do. Unfortunately, many of us live in areas that have parents that… not trying to be negative or hateful, they're either unable or unwilling to do what they need to do for their children. This is extremely important. We… in my office we have a counselor and we know this child is having horrible behavior problems whether it's mental illness, whatever it may be, we're trying to get to the bottom of it. They need to be seen. But you can't get the parents to come in sometimes 10000142.docx 268  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 to be able to continue those visits. You can call, the number's been disconnected. You can call, you finally get a hold of someone, they may or may not answer you back. These kids need these services. It's… you talk about school shootings. We want to talk about school shootings, this is a major issue. These kids need help. And we need to provide these services. This is an excellent Bill. Thank you for bringing it. And we need to pass this, please."

"Chair recognizes Representative Davidsmeyer."

"Sponsor indicates that he will yield."

"Right."

"Would you like me to read something else in the Bill?"

"Says the adult’s guardian, like you indicted, shall not be informed without the consent of the adult of such counseling or psychotherapy unless the counselor or the therapist believes such disclosure is necessary. So, to the fact that we're talking about them not being informed, there is a mechanism and that's already in law."

"Already in law." 10000142.docx 269  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"But that was already in law. I'm not changing that. That's not what I'm changing."

"But if the person needs additional help that… excuse me… that counselor or psychotherapist may need a little more time to continue to flush out the challenges of that individual. This gives them the opportunity to do that. And then if they feel, that's already in law, that the parent need to be notified they currently can do that."

"But that's what the… but that's the way it was."

"This… this doesn't prevent notification of the parent or guardian. It doesn't."

"No. No. No. Remember…"

"If you're saying… if you're saying it allows them to not do it, that's the current law. So you have a problem with the current law." 10000142.docx 270  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"I'm reading it. Here it is."

"Right here."

"Up to 12 sessions, yes."

"That's what the language… up to 12 sessions. And if the counselor…"

"If the counselor or psychotherapist…"

"But Representative…"

"If they believe that after 5 sessions they need to notify the parent, then they can do that. I mean, again…"

"But that was already in law that they didn't have to. That was already there that they didn't have to."

"But you're making it sound like I'm adding language that says that they don't have to be notified and that's not true. That's not true. Language is right here. It's not true."

"That's not…"

"Let me… let me read a little bit more. If the counselor or therapist intent… well…"

"…the guardians not be informed of such counseling, psychotherapy unless the counselor or therapists believes disclosure is necessary. If the counselor or therapist intends to disclose a fact of the counseling or psychotherapy, the adult shall be… shall also be informed."

"However, until the consent of the adult's guardian has been obtained counseling or psychotherapy provided to an adult under guardianship shall be limited to, you're right, 12 sessions. But again, you're making it sound like I'm saying that they don't have to be notified."

"We are extending, but even after 5 sessions they can be notified."

"After 1 session… after 1 session." 10000142.docx 272  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Chair recognizes Representative Wallace."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm just going to go straight to the Bill because I'm pretty sure this is very similar to Bills that I have worked on in the past; Representative Willis has worked on in the past; Representative Davis now has. And I actually used to be one of the people who was providing that therapy. It takes a while to build therapeutic rapport with a patient or client. The first session or two is the 10000142.docx 273  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 assessment of what's going on. And an individual may be presenting to your therapy room with years of issues and you have 45 to 60 minutes to figure out what your approach should be to providing and writing a treatment plan and a course of action for that person. And then you need to start to put that plan into action. And sometimes it is the parent or the guardian that they are actually needing the therapy… like that relationship is what is causing the need for therapy. So for us to assume that everyone is a benevolent parent, is doing this great job which last week when we were talking about school lunches everybody was irresponsible and not doing a great job but now this week they can make clinical decision about their child's mental health. That's not always the cases. So we need to recognize the fact that right now the law is already very clear that anyone over 12 can seek health care on their own and that includes mental health care. And what we're saying now is that five sessions really is not enough for any true therapeutic outcome to take place. And so that person can just drop off and their sessions end in five sessions and now they're not able to continue to work through their treatment plan. So I would encourage everyone here to take Representative Phelps Finnie and I at our word, individuals who’ve provided such clinical counseling, and understand that, yes, we are all aware of a number of issues, but we're generalists here and some of us have expertise in some areas and some don't. I don't know accounting. I'm not a lawyer. I trust those of you here who understand those things. And I hope that you will trust that this is 10000142.docx 274  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 therapeutically appropriate and actually will have better therapeutic outcomes. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Carroll on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I want to go the Bill. I, like my other Representatives, actually work in the field of mental. And I will tell you making an assumption of how mental health works is a very dangerous and slippery slope. And I'm getting sick and tired of people using mental health as an excuse for things and then not wanting to help it. So when you tell me when I see a client and I work with somebody and they say well how many sessions is this going to take I say I don’t know the answer to that 'cause I don't know the complexity of your needs and I don't know what area we're going in. So I am really getting sick and tired of assumptions about mental health. Treating mental health is not an exact science. It requires people to be flexible and understanding. This Bill allows for that. And it's a starting point for that and it gives us more of an option for people who have mental health needs. And I will tell you something else, when I help a client that is of a younger age than 18, I make the parents know very well the best thing I can do for your child's treatment is to have you to stay the hell out of it ‘cause that's how you help a client. If you keep involving the parents in it, that's going to make the process more dangerous as well. So I applaud the Bill’s Sponsor. This is something that's necessary for us to do for people that are having mental health challenges. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Demmer." 10000142.docx 275  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Thank you. Representative Meier, your name was used in debate."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 1445. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Mr. Clerk, please hold this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. On page 3 of the Calendar, we have House Bill 5769, Representative Conroy. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Conroy on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Speaker. Floor Amendment 2 is basically a gut and replace. And what it does is… this Bill is to create a uniform prior authorization form. So we have two working 10000142.docx 276  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 groups. One for private insurance and one for MCOs. And what they will do is they will work to get a computerized form so that patients will be able to get faster care, faster access to care. And in the second Amendment we took out the Speaker of the House and the Senate President in terms of appointments and instead put in the Department of Insurance and DHFS instead. And that's basically Amendment 2."

"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 5769. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Conroy on Floor Amendment #3."

"Floor Amendment #3 simply adds pharmacists to the two working groups. And in doing this, we now have a completely agreed Bill that has been worked through with private insurers, MCOs, pharmacists, and the Med Society."

"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to House Bill 5769. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Mr. Clerk, please hold this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 5877, Representative Wallace. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, House Bill 5877. Please read the Bill."

"Representative Wallace."

"Thank you. I rise to present House Bill 5877. And in typical fashion, what I typically do is never take the easy way out. So I'm going to present a kind of difficult Bill, but I'm hoping that people will support this as it is my last Bill and I do want to work on this throughout the summer. This Bill would create a racial impact note which would allow for individuals ahead of policy to request a note if we believe that there may be a desperate impact on that… of that particular policy on racial or ethnic minorities. It also then requires for Legislators, lobbyists, and staff to be trained to recognize and understand racial bias, and discrimination, and harassment. Hopefully not to do it. And also hopefully to propose better legislation whereby that racial impact note would be hopefully not a note that's going to necessary. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"This Bill is on the Order of Short Debate. Representative Breen, you're recognized for two minutes."

"Sponsor indicates that she will yield."

"No. It is something so that we don't continue to make policies that negatively impact communities like my own."

"In the same manner that we request the notes that currently exist."

"It would be dependent upon what’s germane to the actual Bill topic. So if it's something around let's say criminal justice and maybe it is ICJA or DOC or some other criminal justice entity that would answer that note. If it is about health then maybe it is Department of Public Health that would answer that note. This again is to get at the fact that you can look at almost any index and you will see that there are negative… more negative and disproportionately negative outcomes that impact racial and ethnic minorities. So this is a way to make sure that we are proposing good public policy as to not magnify those negative outcomes."

"Not that I'm aware of."

"Please make your final remarks."

"Members, this Bill is on the Order of Short Debate. We have heard from one proponent and one opponent. Representative Wallace to close."

"Thank you. As I stated, this is my last Bill. I have worked in the past around these issues. I'm looking through the lens of critical race theory and a number of other theories to make sure that I am proposing policies that are helpful and I would love for that to be something that this General Assembly would do moving forward. I do, again, hope to continue to work on this as it will have to go to the Senate. There are areas of opportunity to change or tweak and I would hope that maybe some of my colleagues will join me in that effort. But I do encourage an 'aye' vote especially within the context of all that we've discussed today around bullying, abuse of power, power and oppression, what privilege looks like. I appreciate your indulgence and I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 5877 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 97 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 5877, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 10000142.docx 280  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 8 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 3445, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Zalewski on Floor Amendment #2."

"Floor Amendment #2 is a technical Amendment that puts the deposits in the Fund for Advancement of Education. I ask for its adoption."

"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 3445. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill for a third time."

"Representative Zalewski."

"This is a technical Bill for the Department of Revenue. It's their initiative. It makes a number of technical changes in the Revenue Code. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3445 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 99 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 10000142.docx 281  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 'no', and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 3445, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 24 of the Calendar, under Motions in Writing, we have Senate Bill 3387, Representative Breen."

"Gentleman moves that we reconsider the vote on Senate Bill 3387. 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 99 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', the Motion is adopted. Senate Bill 3387, Representative Rita. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Rita."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll be real brief. It does a number of things and some clean-up language for the Illinois 10000142.docx 282  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018 Gaming Board. It imposes some fees that were not in line, $100 application fee. It increases the video gaming fee from $50 to $100. It also puts a veteran's preference on ownership, in hiring plans for riverboat casinos. It also puts in some language for simulcast from first eight weeks is blacked out for Fairmont Park so that they could receive their purse money on the simulcast racing."

"Chair recognizes Representative Breen."

"Seeing no further debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3387 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 98 voting ‘in favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 3387, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, we are getting ready to adjourn, but before we do so we will having closing remarks from the Leaders. Leader Durkin is recognized."

"Speaker Madigan is recognized." 10000142.docx 285  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, my thanks to Representative Durkin, thanks to every Member of the House, thank you to every staffer. Mr. Durkin's correct. We have had success in coming to work, coming together, identifying certain issues where we can negotiate through differences, come to an agreement. Obviously one of those areas is the budget making. So this is a group that went for two and a half years without successfully doing budget making. This year we did it. We did it on a bipartisan basis. There should be appreciation and gratitude to all of those who were involved in the budget making. On our side our budget negotiating team. On the Republican side, Mr. Demmer and others that have worked with him but in particular Mr. Durkin because at the end of the day it was negotiations among myself, Mr. Durkin, Mr. Brady, and President Cullerton that got us to the point where we could agree on a budget plan for the next 12 months. So for all of that I say thank you very, very much. And I know you're anxious to listen to me go on for two or three hours, but I'm not going to do that. I wish you all a very restful, enjoyable summer. We'll see you sometime after the General Election. Have a great night. Have a great summer. Thank you very much."

"Members, Veto Session information is being distributed. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House adjourn until Tuesday, November 13, 12 noon. Tuesday, November 13, 12 noon. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House is adjourned." 10000142.docx 286  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 142nd Legislative Day 5/31/2018