Illinois House Floor Debate — March 19, 2019

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Father Dan Brandt who is with the Chicago Police Chaplain's Unit in Chicago. Father Brandt is the guest of Representative Moylan. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Father Brandt."

"We will be led in Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative McAuliffe."

"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Harris for… is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representatives Gordon-Booth, Guzzardi, Mason, and Tarver are excused today."

"Thank you. Representative Butler is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."

"Speaker… I'm sorry. Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 112 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"On page 17 of the Calendar, under the Order of Agreed Resolutions, we have House Resolution 172, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. Representative Davidsmeyer."

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Speaker Davis: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Davidsmeyers… Davidsmeyer, excuse me, moves for the adoption of House Resolution 143. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Leader Willis for the purpose of an announcement." 10100028.docx 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Democrats will caucus immediately for approximately one hour in Room 114 and we will return to the floor after that caucus."

"Thank you. Leader Butler for the purposes of an announcement."

"Thank you. The House will stand in recess to the call of the Chair, approximately one hour. The House will be in order. Proceed to the Order of House Bills on Second Reading. House Bill 13, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 210, Representative Bryant. Representative Bryant, House Bill 210. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 217, Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 247. Out of the record. House Bill 313. Please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 331, Representative Jones. Out of the record. House Bill 355, Representative Batinick. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 359, Representative Hoffman. Is Representative Hoffman on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 822, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1442, Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading… please hold the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 1444, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. House Bill 1446, Representative Harris. Sorry… excuse me, House Bill 1466, Representative Harris. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 1475, Representative Bryant. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1494, Representative Miller. Representative Miller on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 1553, Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1554, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1557, Representative Elizabeth Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1637, Representative Welch. Out of the record. Representative… excuse me, House Bill 2028, Representative Morgan. Out of the record. House Bill 2029, Representative Martwick. Out of the record. House Bill 2038, Representative Cabello. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2045, Representative Ammons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2050, Representative Meier. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2078, Representative Stuart. Out of the record. Representative… excuse me, House Bill 2088, Representative Swanson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2089, Representative Willis. Representative Willis. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2096, Representative Willis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2119, Representative Stuart. Out of the record. Representative… Stuart, your pleasure? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2124, Representative Welch. Please read the Bill."

"Representative Welch on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move for adoption of Floor Amendment #1. This is just a technical cleanup that makes it 10100028.docx 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 plainer on who we're addressing in this Bill. I move for adoption."

"Representative Welch moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. House Bill 2126, Representative Ford. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2133, Representative Wheeler. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

"Third Reading. House Bill 2142. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2151, Representative DeLuca. Out of the record. House Bill 2152, Representative Welch. Out of the record. House Bill 2153, Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 2154, 10100028.docx 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 2156, Representative Mah. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2160, Representative Conroy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2177, Representative Unes. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2182. Again, House Bill 2182, Representative Unes. Out of the record. House Bill 2200, Representative D’Amico. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2215, Representative Yednock. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, please hold that Bill on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 2237, Representative Gabel. Out of the record. Representative 20… excuse me, House Bill 2239, Representative Stuart. Is Representative Stuart on the floor? Out of the record. Representative 20… excuse me, House Bill 2242, Representative Evans. I'm sorry, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 2244, Representative Evans. Out of the record. House Bill 2256, Representative Welter. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2266, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Halpin on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 is a Bill that just clarified that agency directors do not have to sign each individual voucher. They can sign the balance report that contains each of the voucher items, just to save them from adopting, you know, hundreds or possibly thousands of signatures. And this language is what I committed to the State Government Affairs Committee… or Administration Committee that I would bring on the floor. It is identical to the Committee Amendment that was not yet ripe at that time. I'd ask for a 'yay' vote." 10100028.docx 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"The floor recognizes Representative Villanueva. Are you speaking to the Amendment?"

"No, I'm speaking on a point of personal privilege."

"We'll get back to you."

"Thank you."

"Any further discussion on the Amendment? Seeing none, Representative Halpin moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All of those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. House Bill 2308, Representative Windhorst. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2309, Representative Windhorst. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2334, Representative Sosnowski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2399, Representative Keicher. Out of the record. House Bill 2417, Representative Butler. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 2433, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2440, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2455, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2459, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2460. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 2466, Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2470, Representative Burke. Is Representative Burke on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 2473, Representative Willis. Representative Willis, House Bill 2473. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2487, Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2489, Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2492, Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2499, Representative… Leader Manley. Leader Manley. Leader Manley, House Bill 2499. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2502, Representative Willis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2557, Representative Andrade. Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2571, Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 2582, Representative Zalewski. Representative Zalewski, House Bill 2582. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 2594, Representative Cabello. Is Representative Cabello on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 2613, Representative Grant. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2617, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2628, Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2639, Representative Andrade. Representative Andrade, House Bill 2639. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2659, Representative Hammond. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2662, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2669, Representative Unes. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2685, Representative Ammons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2699, Representative Walker. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2719, Representative Ammons. Representative Ammons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2720, Representative Stuart. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2722, Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2723, Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 2729, Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2737, Representative Halpin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2777, Representative Chesney. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2786, Representative Cabello. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Speaker Davis: "Third Reading. Representative 2800… Representative Welch. House Bill 2800. Out of the record. House Bill 2802, Representative Welch. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2818, Representative Costa Howard. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2882, Representative West. I'm sorry, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 2822, Representative West. Out of the record. House Bill 2824, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2832, Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2837, Representative Burke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2486, Representative Conroy. I'm sorry, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 2846, Representative Conroy. Please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2852, Representative Smith. Representative Smith. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2860, Representative Robinson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 2862, Representative Mayfield. Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2868, Representative Scherer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2895, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2896, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2934, Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 2935, Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2940. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2941. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2946. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2968. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2988, Representative Williams. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3014, Representative Mah. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3041, Representative Unes. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3053, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3069, Representative Meier. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Third Reading. House Bill 3088, Representative Lilly. Representative Lilly. Out of the record. Representative… House Bill 3092, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3137, Representative Halbrook. Is Representative Halbrook on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 3141, Representative Halbrook. Out of the record. House Bill 3151, Representative Evans. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3153, Representative Welter. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3191, Representative Connor. Representative Connor. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3213, Representative Marron. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3233, Representative Evans. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3265, Representative Meier. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.

"Third Reading. House Bill 3269, Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3299. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3320, Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3343, Representative Harper. Representative Harper. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3363, Representative Caulkins. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3369, Representative Weber. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3405, Representative Villa. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3437, Representative Buckner. Is Representative Buckner on the floor? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3481, Representative Gabel. Representative Gabel. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3511, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3531, Representative Stava-Murray. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3536, Representative Stava-Murray. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3554, Representative Scherer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3576, Representative Wheeler. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative… excuse me. House Bill 3587, Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 3617, Representative Costello. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 3631, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill… Mr. Clerk, House Bill 1443, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 1444, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 2399, Representative Keicher. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Moving to the Order of Third Readings. House Bill on Third Reading we have, on page 14 of the Calendar, House Bill #1, Representative Flowers. Sorry, Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 3, Representative Flowers. Representative Flowers on House Bill 3. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Flowers."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. You've heard the stories and read the headlines in regards to infant mortality in the State of Illinois and the United States of America. And here, in the State of Illinois, African American women are six times more… six times more liable to die while giving childbirth. And white women are three times as likely to die while giving childbirth. And unfortunately, there is no way of keeping up with the deaths, the review, nor the causes of death. And the reason why the report card was established in the first place is to find out 10100028.docx 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 the health and the wellbeing of the hospitals that these women are going to. And so, what House Bill… it would amend the Report Card Act to require that quarterly reports regarding hospitals are required to, in each instance, tell us about the preterm birth and infant mortality and each instance of maternal mortality and there should be an investigation as to the reason why. And I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have."

"Is there any discussion? Representative Batinick on House Bill 3."

"She indicates she will."

"I'll be more than happy to. Thank you, Sir."

"The Chair recognizes the Sponsor, Representative Flowers, to close."

"I would appreciate an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 3 pass?' All in favor say… vote 'aye'; all in favor vote 'no'… all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Bryant. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'in favor', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, House Bill 5. Please read the Bill." 10100028.docx 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Representative Flowers on House Bill 5."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 5 would require the Department of Human Services to ensure access to substance abuse and mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women, and require the Department of Public Health to establish classification for different levels of maternity care, and expand home visiting to targeted high risk mothers and pregnancy, and raise public awareness campaign on the importance of prenatal care, and require the hospital, the health care facilities, birthing centers, and other entities that may be involved to improve their outcomes as well as their quality of care. And I'll be more than happy to answer any questions."

"Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 5 pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative McCombie. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'in favor', 0 voting 'against', and 0 voting president… 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 29, Representative Thapedi. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Thapedi."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill addresses issues with condominium law. It follows the decision in the Boucher case. 10100028.docx 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 I'm available to answer any and all questions with respect to what we do with condominiums and how we actually regulate them."

Speaker Davis: "Is there any discussion? Representative Batinick."

"He indicates he will."

"Home Rule."

"Yeah, that was about it. And the Municipal League, I did talk with them about it and in general, anything that impacts Home Rule, they're going to object to it just as a matter of course. It's not actually the substantive language in the Bill but it's just a matter of course objecting to issues that limit Home Rule. If you'll notice the Condominium Associations Institute, the Home Builders Association, all support the legislation."

"Absolutely. And I think that, and you know this as a real estate guy, Mr. Batinick, that when we are spending a lot of time developing good bodies of condo law, we don't want to see a lot of inconsistencies from jurisdiction, to jurisdiction, to jurisdiction. If we’re actually going to, 10100028.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 you know, lay down the law with respect to the operation of these community associations, that’s what we're going to do. That's the intent here."

"Thank you."

"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Thapedi to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"And the question is, 'Shall House Bill 29 pass?" All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. In the opinion… excuse me, the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, 111 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 6. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Flowers on House Bill 6."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 6 would require the Department of Public Health to establish a women's clinic throughout the state to provide for affordable health care. As a lot of you may know that in the rural area, a lot of women are dying there as well because they do not have access, they do not have transportation, they do not have a way of getting to the hospitals. And so, we need maternity clinic for women and children throughout the state. Not necessarily hospitals 10100028.docx 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 because this is not an illness, it’s a condition. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have."

"Any further discussion? Representative Batinick."

"She indicates she will."

"Of the Department of Public Health? They said they didn't want to do it because that was not their responsibility. And I disagreed with them because the Department of Public Health is responsible… they do have clinics and they are responsible."

"Quite frankly, I don't know the fiscal analysis of how much it will build… it will cost to build a clinic. But I do know the analysis of how much it's costing the state, as well as the country, with the deaths and people not being able to have access to health care. And I want to point to you over at… here in Springfield, St. John's Hospital has a beautiful clinic for maternal and child, as it should be. Now, I don't know how much that costs and it doesn’t have to be that big and that beautiful, but there should be access for women all over the state. They should not have to die because they don't have access."

"Well, you know, had you listened to the news last night, Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Kelly introduced similar Bills in the Congress and there will be funding. And there is funding in the Department of Public Health. And you know what? If it costs a billion dollars, we're spending more than that to investigate the deaths and the reason why these women and children are dying. When every report that you read, every newspaper that you pick up, it has two words. One is preventable, the other is that they should have access. Having access and have… and the deaths being preventable is unconscionable, is unacceptable, and we should not try to defend the action of not having enough monies. We should try to work toward that goal. Thank you."

"Further discussion? Representative Skillicorn."

"She indicates she will."

"Wonderful, and you?" 10100028.docx 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"The life of the mother or the child?"

"Oh I have no idea… I don't know how the department could have come up with those numbers. And maybe if so, if that is the numbers, it doesn't necessarily have to be. We could start off with one or two in the areas where they do… where they do need the access to health care. And there is funding from the Federal Government to put forth birthing centers like this, so people could have access."

"And we're talking about real lives."

"Further discussion? Representative Davidsmeyer."

"She indicates she will."

"It's my pleasure to have you to help me."

"You know, I've been talking about a financial transaction tax for a very long time."

"Seriously."

"You know, because I don’t know. I don't know how much it has cost the United States of America. I don't know how much it has cost the women and the families here in the State of Illinois who have lost their loved ones because they did not have access to health care. Now, I'm willing to amend the Bill to a certain degree but the Department of Public Health, it is their duty. They do have clinics already, they have that. But the problem is, often time when people are forced to go to hospitals, they can't afford it. When people… but it's a different cost when you have to go to a clinic where it's just for birthing your child. And this is nothing new. If you ever get the opportunity to read about Beatrice Tucker she… even home births, if you don't want the clinic, you want to talk about the home births but that's another Bill. But…"

"You want to work with me again?"

"Well, if you insist. I'll do that just for you."

"Thank you."

"Mr. Clerk, out of the record. House Bill 37, Representative Mayfield. Sorry, Representative. House Bill 35, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Mayfield on House Bill 35."

"Thank you so much. This Bill simply allows for private schools to have the same opportunity as public schools and to offer a biliteracy seal on students' transcripts that are multilingual. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Further discussion? Representative Batinick."

"Sponsor yields."

"Sorry. I described the wrong Bill. But go ahead."

"Yes. This is my Grow Your Own Bill… the next Bill 37… Grow Your Own. Basically, what this Bill does is just puts the administration of the program under Grow Your Own as 10100028.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 opposed to the other organizations where it has failed miserably. So, we just want them to be responsible and accountable for their own program."

"Go ahead."

"We're just changing the direct oversight. Grow Your Own has been under multiple government agencies. It started out under ISBE, made the newspaper for several times where under their administration, the program failed miserably. Then it went under IBAG who just does not have the staff to really administer the program. During the budget impasse, the current executive director did an excellent job of securing private funds to keep the program going. So we know that we have somebody at the helm who knows how to administer the program and that will keep it going. And they will be accountable, that's the most important thing. You can hold someone accountable for their program if they don’t have oversight over their program and somebody else is making the decisions."

"They don't have appropriate staff to handle it. And there has been some issues with that oversight. As you can 10100028.docx 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 see, they are… have a 'no' position on the Bill, they're not opposed to what we are trying to do here. So basically, you know, it doesn’t cut out IBHE 100 percent. It just allows Grow Your Own to make their own choices regarding which colleges and which universities they're going to partner with."

"No, I said that during the impasse they wanted to keep the program going so the executive director took the initiative to go out and solicit some private funding for the program to keep the those students that were in the program in there so that even though we didn’t have state funding for those students, we did have the funding to keep them in there and keep it going. So, we are looking… this right here is simply for administrative purposes for this Bill. There is a follow-up Bill that I'm working on with a Member on your side of the aisle where we're going to actually look at some improvements to the program itself."

"So, that’s something separate but that's coming."

"To Grow Your Own. They will administer their own program."

"Just like Teach for America administers their own program, Grow Your Own will now have that same opportunity." 10100028.docx 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Yes. Absolutely."

"I don’t have that number in front of me."

"Representative Hammond on this issue."

"She indicates she will."

"That's correct."

"Correct. Correct. And they would administer the program, meaning that they would pick the grantees as well and they will be responsible for their grantees. Under the current program, IBHE picks the grantees but Grow Your Own is responsible for grantees that they did not select."

"There's still indirect oversight through IBHE. It's just not direct oversight where IBHE is selecting the grantees."

"That meeting took place. Yes, and there's actually some good ideas that came out of that meeting. I followed up with one of the suggestions that… we're trying to mimic some of the things that Teach for America is doing. So, once I met with them and I solidified that we could do that, so that part is done. But there were still a couple other suggestions that I'm fleshing out and then we will have a follow-up Bill to actually look at program enhancements, how to make the program better than what it is, so that it can be as successful as Teach Your Own."

"Because I… because I'm still doing the research. So, I didn't want to hold up one aspect for another and it doesn't change anything that I'm doing. I gave my commitment and I'm following through on my commitment."

"And I did say that would be a trailer Bill."

"Representative McCombie on this issue."

"Please proceed."

"She indicates she will."

"Okay, first off, we're not rushing this through. And when we met in my office, I told you I was going to proceed with this and that I would file a separate Bill to address those issues. The things that you're talking about have not been flushed out yet. We don't know if Grow Your Own will be able to provide the funds up front. So, that's a separate meeting that we have to have. And then a couple of the other 10100028.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 suggestions, I don't have all my notes in front of me, but you gave me several things…"

"…that you wanted me to look into and I am following up on that. I met with you, what was it, last week and I told you that I hadn’t followed up with Grow Your Own… no sorry, with Teach for America so that I could get their process. These things take time. I'm not… I'm doing exactly what I said I would do which was follow-up with you. And my intent is to continue to follow up on those items we discussed and to come back with another Bill. So, I am doing everything that I committed that I would do in good faith."

"Right, in good faith."

"But the reason that I want to go ahead and move this and then come back with that other Bill is because the way the program is being administered now, with a third party selecting the grantees, it is creating issues with how the program is being run. You have somebody selecting your grantees but blaming you when those grantees don't perform. We want to hold Grow Your Own accountable. We want to be able… them to… Grow Your Own to be able to hold their own grantees accountable. Right now, they don't have that relationship because they didn't pick them so they grantees are doing as they want. These are public dollars. We need to know that there is oversight and that we are being fiscally responsible 10100028.docx 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 with every dollar. And we can't do that under the current forum. We have to make those changes."

"Right."

"Right."

"So, Representative…"

"Actually, we have until May 30 and it had been my intent to utilize a Senate Bill for our piece of legislation. So, we've got time. But I want to flush it out and I want to make sure that whatever we put down, it's something that is going to work for everyone. And we still need to have more meetings before we can do that. We don't have language that is ready."

"I'm sorry, May. May." 10100028.docx 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"We have time to do what you and I are working on…"

"Because I want to get this moving. I need this to move. This right here is the oversight. And just in case we don't get language, which I'm hoping we will, but you and I still have not even flushed out all of the language. So, to hold up one aspect for another just does not seem right to me. I want to move this. I told you my intention was to move it and to continue working with me. I have upheld my end of that. I'm doing everything that I said that I would do."

"We are making headway and I'd like to move the Bill."

"Seeing no further discussion, the Chair recognized Representative Mayfield to close."

"What this Bill does is it provides direct oversight to the program, to the individual that is administering the program. No one in here would like to have their district funds being run by a third party and then they're not being able to be accountable for how the individual is spending your money. That is basically what this Bill does. It puts 10100028.docx 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 the accountability in the hands of the grantor and not a third party. We want Grow Your Own to be responsible for what it is that they are doing. I made a commitment to work on a trailer Bill. I am keeping that commitment. There will be a follow- up Bill that deals with the programing, not with the oversight. This Bill strictly deals with oversight. That's it, and I ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 35 pass?" All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 70 voting 'in favor', 42 voting 'against', 0 voting 'present'. And the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 37, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Mayfield."

"Thank you. House Bill 37 deals with the biliteracy seal that can be placed on high school students' transcripts that are bilingual or multilingual in more than one language. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 37 pass?" All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Hoffman, Jones, Kalish. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. 10100028.docx 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 And the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 51, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Flowers."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 51 is a Bill that we passed out last year with Representative Andersson and I but it never did make it over to the Senate. And this Bill would require the court, prior to issuing a warrant for an arrest for a person who has defaulted on payment of a criminal traffic fine, to provide that person with at least 30 days’ notice. And I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have."

"For discussion? Representative Batinick."

"She indicates she will."

"Always."

"Last year… last year, Representative, a gentleman was picked up by the police for disorderly conduct and they found out that he had a warrant out for his arrest. But he had paid the fine, the fine was paid, but the computer… they had not had the opportunity to put it in the computer. Just to make a long story short, they ended up taking him to jail and all kinds of other things happened to him while he was in jail, and he ended up committing suicide. And so… and the main issue 10100028.docx 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 of this Bill is the person that's getting the fine, they need to know that they're getting the fine."

"See, at the… I think the clerk testified, and to me, she was concerned about the person knowing that they owe the fine. Well, the gentleman never did negate the fact that he owed the fine because he paid it. The fine was paid but it wasn't put into the computer and a warrant was put out on his… for his arrest and it was a mistake that cost him his life. And so, the only thing we're asking is to treat fines like this the same way you would any other Bill that you may receive. You get telephone bills reminders, you get credit card reminders. And so, the only thing we're asking for is a reminder that a fine is owed. And then after that, then you could be picked up."

"Absolutely. That's all."

"Thank you."

"Further discussion? Representative Skillicorn."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes."

"It was a fine."

"And a warrant was… a warrant was put out because they did not pay the fine. And in this case, the person had paid the fine but it was not entered into the computer."

"Further discussion? Representative Ammons."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I just wanted to rise in support of this Bill. This is… this is not an okay Bill, this is a great Bill. This Bill gives due notice to a person who may owe money, for whatever reason, to the court system so that they are not shocked by this once being pulled over for a traffic violation and learn of a warrant in due course. I thank Representative Flowers for having the foresight to do this and provide this for the citizens of Illinois. And I do encourage a full support of this House chamber with an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Flowers to close."

"I would appreciate an 'aye' vote. Thank you." 10100028.docx 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 51 pass?" All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Burke, Carroll, Hammond, Kalish, Parkhurst, Unes. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this issue, 88 voting 'yes', 22 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 163, Representative Stuart. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Stuart."

"Thank you. This Bill will simply update our prescription monitoring program when it comes to opioids. It's part of trying to fight the opioid epidemic that’s hitting us all across our state. It simply tightens up the time line for when dispensing medication has to be done. Instead of at the end of the following business day, it'll be at the end of the current business day."

"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 163 pass?" All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. And the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 205, Representative Villa. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10100028.docx 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Representative Villa."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to Members of the House. I am truly honored to present to you House Bill 205. Mental health is a topic which has, in the past, been swept under the rug and avoided at all costs in family homes, schools, communities, and in the workplace. As a school social worker, I have seen firsthand how the fear of speaking out about mental health, due to the stigma associated with it, has been detrimental to children and families. I have two stories of my former students to illustrate the significance of this Bill. One of the students had a mental health diagnosis and her teachers and classmates were well aware of it. I worked with her through the years on identifying triggers and using age appropriate coping strategies in order for her to be successful in the general education setting. At the same time, I was working with another student whose parents were closed off to the conversation of having her evaluated for a diagnosis. She struggled socially and behaviorally throughout the years until one day, the student's fifth grade teacher had them read a Time article about depression. This student came into my office crying uncontrollably and told me that she finally realized what was wrong with her. She wanted me to get on the phone with her parents and let them know that she needed help. Little did she know that I had been doing just that for many years on her behalf. Although the parents did not follow through immediately, the next school year they did get her treatment. 10100028.docx 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 By speaking about mental health in schools, we will normalize it and help remove the stigma. Educators, administrators, and school board members have rallied around bringing mental health to the light and helping to remove the stigma of mental health through educating our students on the subject. With House Bill 205, we are not creating an additional course for schools. Instead, we will be emphasizing the importance of mental health education in our schools. The Illinois learning standards and social/emotional learning standards already require these topics to be covered. What we are doing today is reaffirming our support for mental health education. On my behalf… on behalf of my former students and families that I have worked with, I would appreciate an 'aye' vote, and I am happy to answer any questions."

"For discussion, Representative Batinick."

"She indicates she will."

"Thank you."

"Seeing no discussion, Representative Villa to close."

"Oh… I would appreciate an 'aye' vote." 10100028.docx 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"And the question is, 'Shall House Bill 1… excuse me, House Bill 205 pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Carroll, Mazzochi, Morrison, Skillicorn, Sosnowski. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, 107 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 18 of the Calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 70, offered by Representative Villa. Representative Villa, House Resolution 70." Villa: "It's a busy day for me, sorry. So, House Resolution 70… today is a really important day because its National World Social Work Day. And what House Resolution 70 does is that we will identify the State of Illinois, the month of March, to be Social Work Month in the state. And I would just encourage everyone to vote 'aye' on this because we need to bring to light the role of social workers in mental health for our state. So, I would encourage everyone to vote 'aye'."

"No further discussion, Representative Villa moves the adoption of House Resolution 70. All of those in favor say 'yes'; all of those… all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Wheeler, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed." 10100028.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Representative Villanueva, for what reason do you rise?"

"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"Please proceed."

"On Friday, March 15, while most of us slept, a tragedy occurred in New Zealand. And I apologize, I might get a little bit emotional. New Zealand is about as far away as you can get from the State of Illinois. Fifty people were killed in a mass shooting during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. As of this morning, the number of wounded stands at about 50. Of those, 30 or so people still remain hospitalized. Of the 50 victims who were murdered during this massacre, they range from the ages of 77 to 3 years old. Two of the victims were children. Let's make this really clear that this was a terrorist attack. This was a mass shooting that was based on hatred of the Muslim community. This was done to spread hate and sow fear as this shooter, whose name I will not utter, livestreamed his attack 10100028.docx 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 on Facebook. This mass shooting follows the tragic mass shootings like the tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburg, the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, and countless other events. Again, let's make this really clear. This shooting, like the others, was due to white supremacist terrorizing peaceful people in places of worship. They do it for the attention and to spread their hate, and this we cannot stand for. While I ask for a moment of silence at the end of my remarks, I don't ask for thought and prayers. I ask for action so that we can bring the change needed so that no one ever has to fear going to school, to work, or to their place of worship or simply live their lives and end up dead. This is not who we are as people. In the words of some very wise high school aged youth from New Zealand, who said this over… during one of the countless vigils held this weekend, love each other, spread love, take care of each other because that's what the world needs right now. I ask for a moment of silence."

"The Body shall take a moment of silence. Thank you. Representative Ramirez, for what reason do you rise?"

"Point of privilege."

"Please proceed."

"As we continue to celebrate the International Women’s Month, I’d like to take a moment today to tell you about a woman who you probably will never hear about in a history book, in social media. Perhaps, you won't quote her as you share posts. But this woman for me and millions of other women represent truly an unsung hero. Today, we honor the 10100028.docx 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 resilience, the hope, and the possibility that women across the world exemplify in their quest for survival and wellbeing of their loved ones. This is the story of a woman, a mother, a sister, and daughter who believes nothing is beyond her control when it comes to her family and humanity. No challenges, no borders, nor poverty, or rivers would keep this woman from seeking a better life for herself and for her children. You see, Maria Elvira Guerra-Ramirez was born January 25, 1961 in a small village called San Isidro in Guatemala. She is one of nine children, has lived… and lived in a one bedroom house with an outhouse, with acres of land belonging to others surrounding them but none of them had a farm. Like most residents in San Isidro, her family was extremely poor. Oftentimes, sending their six siblings… oftentimes her siblings having to share one egg with many homemade tortillas as their breakfast. To survive, Maria and her siblings were often sent to work on the coast with relatives. They worked the fields picking fruits and vegetables and then selling them to make food for the family. Maria was sent to harvest at the extremely young age of five. And like many women and children who are exposed to have to work and to be in spaces where perhaps they're too young to be in, she too experienced the unimaginable that many of us women have experienced. She didn’t wear her first pair of shoes until she was nine years old but she wore a pair of rubber sandals that she proudly bought with money she had earned. This humble but difficult life gave her a strong work ethic and a strong will. And so at 20, she did what a lot of women have done across the world. In this case, she began her 10100028.docx 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 journey to the United States from Guatemala. She walked 1,812 miles over 31 days from Guatemala, to Mexico, to the U.S. border, entering through California and ending up in Chicago where she reconnected to a neighbor from her village who ended up becoming her husband, Luis Ramirez. Upon her return, when she came… when she left back to Guatemala to return to her family, perhaps after a fight with the love, she quickly realized that she was pregnant and didn't want her child to have gone through the poverty that she went through. And so, she again began that difficult journey of crossing two borders. It was dangerous and she nearly died in El Rio Grande like so many women, children, and others die at the border. But it was her will and her physical strength that carried her as she carried her child in her womb. Forty four days later, she showed up to Chicago. Months later, her daughter was born in Cook County Hospital. In 1998, she spent endless times helping and supporting women in a shelter with her third grade education and her minimal English. She did what many others say they can't do until they have degrees. She volunteered at food pantries and soup kitchens. She worked a second job at a factory overnight, while during the day she became an outreach worker preventing infant mortality in Humboldt Park in Chicago. She was extremely poor but she was dedicated and committed to making a better life for others. And so today, as I stand here before you, I talk to you about a woman who perhaps you may never know. Perhaps a woman that others have thought she's just an ordinary woman. In my opinion, she represents the many women who cross this border, who make life possible so that women like me can stand here 10100028.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 before you. At the age of 58, Maria has lived a life of service, has served in shelters and soup kitchens, served hundreds of women, and even taken women into her own home and families when the shelter was full. She brought her strength and determination to the U.S. to give her family a life of opportunity. Her hard work and resilience may not result in fortune and fame, and her story may not be written about in newspapers and books, but it's led her to an abundant opportunity for her children and has taught her a life of service despite of financial hardships. Maria is a beacon of hope, a counselor, a chef, an advocate for the hundreds of women. She paved the path for me to stand here before you in this chamber as the Illinois State Representative of the 4th District, the 3rd Representative elected official in the entire nation ever elected. And I… I proudly tell you that that young woman who crossed that border made it possible, carrying me, so that I could be here with you today. Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is my privilege to honor a great woman, my mother, Maria Elvira Ramirez- Guerra and the many women who’ve crossed that border in search of survival and protection of their loved ones. Thank you."

"Representative Grant, for what reason do you rise?"

"Please proceed."

"Representative Williams, for what reason do you rise?"

"Point of personal privilege please."

"Please proceed."

"I would like, today, to invite all of my colleges to participate in the fourth annual Youth in Care and Alumni Shadow Day, presented by the Foster Care Alumni of America Illinois Chapter, in partnership with the DCFS and the Illinois Statewide Youth Advisory Board. So for the past four years, the Foster Care Alumni Association brought over 200 youth in foster care and alumni to participate in this one of a kind program. On May 15, mark your calendar, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of one of these current or former foster kids. So during the day, you and your shadow will go about your normal business, attend whatever meetings and committees you have, learning about each other. This allows you to get first-hand knowledge of the Illinois foster care system. In the past, many of these former or current youth in care have had the opportunity to join us on the floor. This morning, all your legislative assistants have been given information about this day including how to sign up. The invitation will come from James McIntyre, President of the Foster Care Alumni America Illinois Chapter contact information. So, please reach out to him with any questions. It's a great program. I really enjoyed participating and I hope you will too. Thanks." 10100028.docx 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Representative DeLuca, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. You know, there's a saying that on St. Patrick's Day everyone is Irish. And I saw the pictures over the weekend of people wearing their green, drinking their beer, eating their corned beef, and I think that's fantastic. Italians, we're just Italian. Today is St. Joseph's Day. So, I'd like to wish everyone a happy St. Joseph's Day. I think it's great that what we do on the floor here, how we honor Black History Month, and we honor Women's History Month, and recognize other individuals. So, we thought on behalf of the Italian Caucus, we would recognize some folks, some things that might… if you've been around a few years, it might bring back some memories. If you are new, you may not recognize some names but recognize… recognizable Italian Americans. Not only the people but also some material things. Like Versace and Armani and Prada and Gucci and Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari. And we all know Yogi Berra, Joe Torre, Joe DiMaggio, Tony La Russa, Tommy Lasorda, Lee Mazzilli, Jerry Colangelo from Chicago Heights, Willie Mosconi, Lou Ferrigno, Angelo Dundee, Jake LaMotta, Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, Rocky Marciano, the only heavyweight 49 and 0, Vince Lombardi, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Gene Sarazen, Fred Couples, Ken Venturi, Francesco Molinari, Mary Lou Retton, Eddie Arcaro, Mario Andretti, De Niro, DiCaprio, Pesci, Pantaleone, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Danny DeVito, Travolta, Scorsese, Pacino, Stallone, Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Sophia Loren, Talia Shire, 10100028.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019 Frank Sinatra, Antonin Scalia, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Christopher Columbus. So I will leave you with this on St. Joseph's Day. Sip our fine wine, savor our delicious food, relish our exclusive cars, showcase our elegant clothing, experience our cultured movies, wear our fashionable shoes, display our trendy jewelry, and absorb our beloved music. Happy St. Joseph's Day. Thank you."

"Representative Ammons, for what reason do you rise?"

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

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. I just want to introduce my personal assistant for today which is my grandson Jalil. He’s eight years old and he wants to be an engineer. And so, we want to encourage him to be an engineer and, specifically, he wants to design cars and video games. That's his favorite. So, welcome Jalil to his capitol."

"Representative McAuliffe, for what reason do you rise?"

"Please proceed."

"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 10100028.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019

"Leader Harris moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All of those in favor say 'aye'; all of those… all of those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, Committee Announcements."

"Ladies and Gentleman, tomorrow, the official photo of the 101st House of Representatives will be taken at noon. At noon. Members, please be prepared and in your seats promptly at noon wearing your Sunday best or Saturday best. Thank you. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Harris moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, March 20 at the hour of noon. All of those in favor say 'aye'; all of those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned." 10100028.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day 3/19/2019