"The House will be in order and Members will please be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Jacson Moody, who is with Grace United Methodist Church in Springfield. Reverend Moody is a guest of Representative Scherer. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and pagers, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Moody."
"Let us pray. Spirit of the living God fall fresh on us. Oh Lord, how excellent is your name in all the earth. I stand in the gap on behalf of the persons that are gathered in this great assembly. The valiant patriots that have unselfishly offered up themselves to serve in a systemic experiment that was developed of the people, by the people, and for the people. We exalt your magnificent name today as this great gathering of duly elected men and women that stand as the voice of their constituents. The psalmist once wrote, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity. Lord, I implore you make us one. Unify the hearts and minds of the faithful that have gathered on behalf of the very least of the persons that are back in their home districts. Let the concerns of even the most isolated village, from the bluffs of the Rock River to the pristine scenery of the freedom waters of the vast Ohio River, from the mighty Mississippi to the pristine shore lines of Lake Michigan. Lord, make this Body that is gathered here today into one in the hope that there shall be none that are marginalized, none that is dismissed as other. Provide the courage to be bombastic rather than quiet on issues of injustice and inequality. Remind this Body that they stand on 10100019.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 the shoulders of giants, those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. We are here, here to provide a voice to the voiceless, here to provide hope to the hopeless, here to ascribe an identity to the issues that plague districts throughout this amazing state. Lord, we seek your face on this day to help this Body make headlines for being excellent, for exceeding the expectations of the people in which they represent, for being the dreamers, for being the visionaries and the architects of an ever evolving Illinois that provides liberty and justice for all. Lord, we offer this prayer on behalf of your servants underneath the dome, Amen."
Speaker Harris: "We'll be led in the Pledge today by Representative Greenwood."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Manley is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"I was telling Representative Greenwood how awesome her pledge was. On the Democratic side, we are excusing Representative Feigenholtz, Gabel, and Gordon-Booth."
Speaker Harris: "Representative Butler is recognized for reporting any excused absences for the Republican side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the Journal reflect that Representative Windhorst is excused today." 10100019.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019
"Have all Members recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 104 Members present today, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
"Committee Report. Representative Greg Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on February 26, 2019: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 163."
"Members, we are prepared to begin moving Bills to Second Reading. Please be in your seats and be prepared to move your Bills if you wish. We will go down the Calendar. And please bear with me as I learn everyone's new seating assignments, if I don't see you… give the Motions appropriately. House Bill 1, Representative Flowers. Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 3, Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 27, Representative Thapedi. Representative Thapedi. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 27, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 35, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 35, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"I'm sorry, Representative Thapedi, we skipped one of your Bills. House Bill 29… I'm sorry, House Bill 35, 10100019.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 Third Reading. House Bill 29, Representative Thapedi. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 29, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 37, Representative Mayfield. Please… Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 37, a Bill for an act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 158, Representative DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 158, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. A fiscal note has been requested but not filed at this time."
"Mr. Clerk, please take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 205, Representative Villa. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 205, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 246, Representative Moeller. Third Reading. I'm sorry… please read the Bill."
"House Bill 246, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. A fiscal note, Home Rule note, and state mandates note has been requested but not filed at this time." 10100019.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019
"Out of the record. House Bill 247, Representative Crespo. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 247, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. A fiscal note and state mandates note has been requested but not filed at this time."
"Mr. Clerk, please hold this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 252, Representative Guzzardi. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 252, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, House Bill 345, Representative Lilly. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 345, a Bill for an act concerning criminal law. This Bill… Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 350, Representative Willis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 350, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 359, Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, House Bill 814. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 10100019.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019
"House Bill 814, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 831, Representative Kifowit. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 831, a Bill for an Act concerning children. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments…"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Clerk. At the request of the Sponsor, out of the record. House Bill 834, Representative Moeller. Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 834, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 900, Representative Cassidy. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 900, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Mr. Clerk, House Bill 909, Representative Welch. Third Reading on House Bill 900. Representative Welch on House Bill 909. Mr… Mr. Clerk, out of the record. House Bill 921, Representative Stuart. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 921, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1444, Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. House 10100019.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 Bill 1472, Representative Davidsmeyer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1472, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1580, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1580, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1581, Representative Scherer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1581, a Bill for an… for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1659, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1659, a Bill for… for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Skillicorn, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Personal privilege."
"Please state your point." 10100019.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019
"First, I want to acknowledge it's great seeing you up there, Leader. And second, I just want to say this Sunday was Hustle Up the Hancock in Chicago and a few other legislators or people connected to our family down here were involved in that. So I was told that Representative Gong- Gershowitz was there. I saw Lieutenant Governor Stratton there. And I also saw the Grundy County State's Attorney Jason Helland there. So all of us sweat together and I believe that makes us capable of working together. Going up 95 floors was quite exhausting Sunday, so all for a good cause and my calves are still sore."
"Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
"The following committees were canceled for this afternoon: Appropriations – Elementary + Secondary Education was cancelled. Insurance was cancelled. Adoption + Child Welfare was cancelled. Consumer Protection was cancelled. Meeting at 2 p.m. is Agriculture & Conservation in Room 115, Public Utilities in Room 114, Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges in C-1. Meeting at 3:00 is Energy & Environment in 114, Financial Institutions in C-1, Cities and Villages in D-1, Judiciary – Criminal in Room 118, Veterans Affairs in Room 115."
Speaker Harris: "Leader Butler for the purposes of an announcement."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans will caucus upon adjournment."
"Thank you. All right Ladies and Gentlemen, the Republicans will caucus immediately after Session in Room 10100019.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 118, the Democrats will not be caucusing. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 140, offered by Representative Crespo. House Resolution 141, offered by Representative Meier. House Resolution 142, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 145, offered by Representative Stuart. House Resolution 147, offered by Representative Stuart. And House Resolution 149, offered by Representative D'Amico."
"Leader Manley moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Manley moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 27 at the hour of noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; all the opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 138, offered by Representative Skillicorn. House Resolution 139, offered by Representative Skillicorn. House Resolution 144, offered by Representative Ramirez. House Resolution 146, offered by Representative Halpin. House Resolution 148, offered by Representative Meyers-Martin. House Joint Resolution 42, offered by Representative Bennett. These are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3718, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3719, 10100019.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3720, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3721, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3722, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3723, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3724, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3725, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3726, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3727, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3728, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3729, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3730, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3731, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3732, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3733, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3734, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3735, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3736, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an 10100019.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3737, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3738, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3739, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3740, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3741, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3742, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3743, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3744, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3745, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3746, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3747, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3748, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3749, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3750, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3751, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3752, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3753, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House 10100019.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 Bill 3754, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3755, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3756, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3757, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3758, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3759, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3760, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3761, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3762, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3763, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3764, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3765, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3766, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3767, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3768, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3769, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3770, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3771, offered by Representative 10100019.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3772, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3773, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3774, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3775, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3776, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3777, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3778, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3779, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3780, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3781, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3782, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3783, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3784, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3785, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3786, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3787, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3788, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning 10100019.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 19th Legislative Day 2/26/2019 appropriations. House Bill 3789, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3790, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3791, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3792, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3793, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3794, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3795, offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3796, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10100019.docx 14