"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 603, offered by Representative Robinson, is referred to the Rules Committee. Committee Reports. Representative Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action take on November 12, 2019: approved for consideration, referred to Second Reading is House Bill 377, Senate Bill 2135."
"The House will be in order. Members will be in their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford, the Pastor of Cathedral of Praise Christian Center in Springfield. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, and rise for the invocation and for the Pledge of Allegiance."
"Let us pray. Most gracious and sovereign God in Heaven, who art the God of all wisdom, the God of all power, and the God of all creation. Today, we invoke your blessings upon this august Assembly, upon the Speaker of this House, upon its leaders and all of its Members. Your blessings upon all of the families. May they be empowered, today, oh God, with your wisdom that they not lack understanding or knowledge. May they be led by your spirit today, oh God, that they not be confused or misguided. May they find their strength in you today, oh God that they may not feel weakened or exhausted. I pray that your grace, that your mercy, and that your sovereign peace would be with them today and forever more. This we pray, in your Son's name, Amen."
"Will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Kifowit." 10100069.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Harris is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"Madam Speaker, let the record reflect that Representative Carol Ammons is excused today."
"Thank you. Representative Spain is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representative Marron is excused today."
"Have all recorded themselves? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 115 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Representative Unes, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Madam Chair. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. With us today, we have a foreign exchange student… college foreign exchange student from Germany. Behind me and standing, if they would both… if Gina and Alexander would both stand behind me… is Alexandra Schenk. She's a student intern this semester with Fondulac District Library in East Peoria. She's a Bachelor of Arts student in librarian information management. She's studying in Germany, and she's spending this semester interning at the District Library in East Peoria. She's learning about public libraries 10100069.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 and librarianship in the United States. She is in attendance today, behind me with Genna Buhr, who's the Library Director of Fondulac District Library. If we could please welcome both, Gina and Alexander, to Springfield today at the Capitol, I would appreciate it. Thank you very much."
"Representative Spain, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I am pleased to introduce my Page for the day. This is Will Jackson. He is a junior at Peoria Christian High School. He is president of the student council, captain of the Scholastic Bowl, and participates in varsity soccer. He enjoys history, politics, hunting. He wants to be a lawyer, so many of you in the chamber that are attorneys, I'll make that introduction. We're joined in the gallery by his dad here today, Dr. Matt Jackson, up in the gallery. Please give a very warm, Springfield welcome to Will Jackson."
"Representative Severin, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed."
"I also have a Page today. With me, today, is Keaton Clodi. He's an eighth grader at Marion Junior High School, and he is interested in robotics and basketball. And he says that someday he's going to take this seat over and be a State Representative. So, we're glad to have him here today. He's 10100069.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 with his family. They had the opportunity to be in Chicago at some museums over the weekend. And so, we're glad to have Mr. Keaton Clodi. If you'd give a round of applause and welcome him to the House Floor, Keaton Clodi."
"Representative Reitz, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"I have my nephew here, Jeremy Reitz who had a snow day today. He's a Pleasant Plains Grade School second grader. So I'd like everybody to give Jeremy a warm Springfield welcome."
"Representative Villa, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Madam Speaker."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you. So, I never thought that I would have a day that was filled with more pride and excitement than Election Day 2018. I would have said that it was impossible, but it happened this last weekend. On November 8, the West Chicago Wildcat boys' soccer team defeated Edwardsville 2-1, gaining them a place at the state finals against Morton High School. In my alma mater's history, we have only brought home one state championship, which was for football in 1974. As a working class town, many have considered us an underdog, but West Chicago, we are a strong and vibrant town. We have a rich heritage, a diverse culture and a determination to fight, to preserver, and to win. When times get tough, our Wildcat pride has always helped unite our town. We are proud of our schools and the diverse opportunities that they provide for 10100069.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 our students. Our students have always gone on to achieve great things and more great things are in their future. When the boys' soccer team started this year's season, their coach Jose Villa, who is a West Chicago Alum and a teacher in our town, spoke to the players about winning the state championship. The boys embraced that goal and got right to work. Every win brought them closer to the main event of Saturday night. The boys on the team never looked for individual credit. They knew a team effort was needed to bring a win for our town. As I stood in the stands watching the intense match against Edwardsville on Friday, and then again against Morton on Saturday, surrounded by thousands of loving townies, I felt as though my heart could burst with pride. I want to thank Representative Katie Stuart for agreeing to participate in a friendly wager. And she stands on the House Floor today wearing the Wego Wildcat colors. Please join me in congratulating the West Chicago Wildcats 2019 IHSA 3A State Champions. Go Wildcats."
"Under the Order of Agreed Resolutions, we have House Resolution 536, offered by Leader Durkin. Mr. Clerk. Correction. To the order of Agreed Resolutions, we have House Resolution 590, offered by Leader Durkin. Mr. Clerk."
"House Resolution 590, offered by Representative Durkin. be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Rep. Michael McAuliffe on the completion of his 23 years in the Illinois General Assembly, and we wish him a 10100069.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 long and happy life with new life challenges and the company of his family; and be it further RESOLVED, That we remember and thank Rep. McAuliffe for being a friend and advocate for the City of Chicago; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Rep. McAuliffe and his wife Kim Morreale McAuliffe as a symbol of our respect and esteem."
"Leader Durkin is recognized on the Resolution."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. Hi, Mike. How you doing? Good. Anyway, thanks for joining us today, Mike. While the Clerk did not have the ability to read the whole Resolution, I recommend all get a chance to take a look at it. It's like any fine piece of literature, it may make you laugh, it may make you cry but enjoy. But, Mike, it's good to have you here today, also with your betrothed, Kim. Good to see you, Kim. And there is… we didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you when you left last summer, and I think it's important that we recognize a friend of our caucus, a friend of this institution, and at least honor you appropriately. But, Mike, it's fascinating since 1972 until 2019 a McAuliffe has represented the northwest side of the City of Chicago in the Illinois House of Representatives, you and your father. And I think that that is just an amazing, amazing legacy and also a true statement about the McAuliffe family and their dedication to public service. Your father, with the police department and also serving here, but also you taking up after your father when we lost him in that tragic situation back in 1996. I got to know your father very well and what was 10100069.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 important about your father, what he stressed importantly is that, look we can do everything we want here, but you know what? Everything is local. Your father was the master of ensuring that if you were going… if you love this job and you want to get reelected, you've got to be out in the streets talking to people on a constant basis. Helping them, whether it's passing out little information about the State of Illinois. And I remember you told me about the time your father would have you passing out books about tourism in Illinois over the summers. People like those little things, but those little things are what people respect and enjoyed about you. The fact is that you were approachable, you're a people's people and that's how you were able to serve as I look, 23 years in a Democrat City of Chicago. Pretty amazing. But, Mike, it's a… this is a sad moment for me because right now I am the oldest serving Member of the House of Representatives on the Republican side of the aisle. My license plate will go down one number, you got a lot of nerve to leave under those circumstances. But getting… talking about leaving, I think one of the things that we have to remember is that when you start this job you walk in with your head held high, you have your honor and your integrity. And the most important thing and I think the best thing can be said about somebody when they retire is that they walk out with their head high, with their honesty and integrity. And, Mike, you have done that. You have done that and I thank you for that. I can go into so many stories that we have shared over the years, Mike. And I recall, we were roommates at one point and a lot of good fun. But you and I have been through 10100069.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 a lot, we have been through an impeachment. We've been through a couple of them. We talked about the issues and we talked about all the nuances of what happens at the state level. I don’t recall if anybody was around when we had that but you were, you have been part of history. And because of that, it's important that we recognize you and also Kim for coming down here but by sharing your time with us, and, Kim, thank you for sharing Michael with us for all these years. I'm not sure if you know what you're in store for with Mike being home all the time but that's your problem and not ours. So, but in all seriousness, Kim, thank you for everything. I've gotten to know you quite well and your kids are just wonderful and they have a father they can look up to, and also a grandfather to look up to. And it's because of the service that Michael did, not only in this chamber but also more importantly what he did up in the Northwest of the City of Chicago. So, Michael, thank you again for your leadership. Thank you for your friendship. And thank you for the time that you spent with us down here. And so, with that, my friend Godspeed. And I'll ask any Members if they'd like to make some comments, we all know Mike well. This is a time to say pleasant things about him or to get in your last shots. So… but anyway I would ask that all Members be added as cosponsors to this… to this Resolution. I think it's appropriate. And, Mike, it's good to see you and thank you for joining us today."
"Representative Flowers is recognized."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Mike, I would like to say that it's really been my pleasure. I served with your dad and 10100069.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 it was truly a pleasure to serve with him. And it was more extraordinary to serve with you because I got the opportunity to meet your beautiful wife and your lovely daughters. So, I just wish you all the success. And I want you to know that it has really been a pleasure and I wish you well. Thank you."
"Representative Willis is recognized.
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Mike, I too, want to wish you the best. You and I shared a town, Franklin Park. And I know that while we were in different parties, we thought the same things and worked together much more than we were on opposite ends of issues. And I really find that rewarding and really great that we have that in this chamber that we have people that can find more things that we find in common than separate. And you are one of those men that I went to oftentimes with issues when I needed help on the other side of the aisle, and I thank you for that. You always were respectful and helpful in everything you did, and I wish you nothing but the best as you go forward with whatever life brings you. So thank you, Michael."
"Representative Stephens is recognized."
"Michael, welcome again, back. This is the second week of Veto and here you are again. I kind of figured you'd be in camo up there like you're in a tree stand or something. But on behalf of the citizens of the 20th District, we thank you for your years of service. I thank you for your friendship. And if I do half as well as you and your father have done in this position, I will be hugely successful. So, best luck to you and go get them deer. Thank you."
"Representative Carroll is recognized." 10100069.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
"Thank you. Actually I'm going to speak to your wife who I've known my whole life. We actually went to kindergarten together and a small known fact is actually that Leader Lang's son was in our class, too. So, you had three people that have made certainly an influence to this chamber or families or Members in the same class. So I want to thank Kim because she was the first person who actually reached out to me when I got this appointment and offered me her support. So thank you very much. I look forward to continue to talk to you. And, Michael, you have a great wife and enjoy your retirement. Thank you very much."
"Representative Lilly is recognized."
"Thank you, Madam… I, too, would like to thank you for serving here in the Illinois General Assembly. Michael, you have broadened the many perspectives that I have learned here in this House of Representatives. We do share communities and villages that we both represent well. I've learned a lot about people who I would not have that opportunity to learn and get to understand their perspective, and I learned that through you. Your family, I thank you for your sacrifices and the giving of your loved one to us, Illinois. You have made the difference in our great state. And I thank you for your service and you will be missed, and I will personally miss you as well. God bless you and your family."
"Leader Durkin moves for the adoption of House Resolution 590. 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. Representative Stuart, for what reason do you rise?" 10100069.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
"Thank you. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"I… down here we talk a lot about how all you really have here is your word, and so, here I am keeping my word. Representative Villa and I had a fun little bet over the weekend. I want to start by saying congratulations to the Edwardsville Tigers on their third place victory at state. But I have to congratulate West Chicago for winning state in soccer and thanks to the athletic director of Edwardsville High School, Alex Fox, apparently, I am also now on the hook for providing your boys with a pizza party, so make sure you let me know what they want. I know they're teenage boys, they're going to eat a lot, so I will have to be ready for that bill, but congratulations again. Good job, West Chicago."
"Under the Order of Agreed Resolutions, we have House Resolution 569, offered by Representative Meier. Mr. Clerk."
"House Resolution 569, offered by Representative Meier. be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend, honor, and thank Wilbert Vincent 'Vince' Rolves for his passionate and dedicated service to Illinois and his exemplary leadership during the Second World War and as a private citizen within the State of Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Vince Rolves as a symbol of our respect and esteem." 10100069.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
Speaker Burke: "Representative Meier is recognized on the Resolution."
"Thank you, Ms. Speaker. Can I have it a little quieter in here a minute? This is the day after Veterans Day. Without our Veterans we wouldn't be here. They fought for our country. Standing behind me is Vince Rolves. Vince is 95. He walked to the Stratton Building, he walked to the Capitol, finally underneath the rotunda he decided maybe we should get him a wheelchair. Vince still drives. Vince was born in 1924 in Albers. Vince joined the 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army, fought in the North African region and the European Theatre of War during World War II. Vince, only after 6 months, was captured with his whole unit after being shot and was in a concentration camp for 18 months in the harsh Persian environment… Prussian environment as a prisoner of war. He was forced to do hard labor within the prison camp, was under threat of death and subject to bitter and icy environments and extreme malnutrition. Vince has been honored for his sacrifices with the Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart, and a Prisoner of War Medal. Upon returning to Southern Illinois from Europe, Vince married his late wife Loretta Thouvenin on October 24, 1946. Vince started a trucking business and worked at Scott Air Force Base for 30 more years. Vince is an honorary member of the Clinton County Vietnam Veterans, who are up there by his side and also some of our Korean veterans. He's up… Director Chapa LaVia is up there with Vince. Vince doesn't miss a veteran's event, he doesn't miss a school event. And you better have some money on you if you see Vince because there is somebody somewhere 10100069.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 selling raffle tickets for something and Vince is going to have them in his hand. And right after you walk up to shake Vince's hand, he's going to ask you to buy some raffle tickets. It doesn't matter what's going on, whether the Clinton County Veterans are building another ramp for somebody or somebody else needs help, Vince is still always there. And I am very honored to have Vince with us here today, one day after Veterans Day. He tells us he hopes his next stop is going to be the White House. He'd like to go there, yeah. So, Vince, happy Veterans Day, a day late, and thank all the veterans for all they've done."
"Representative Meier moves for the adoption of House Resolution 569. All those in favor say 'aye', all those opposed say 'nay'. And in the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. The Clerk is in receipt of a Motion in writing to waive the posting requirements for a Bill. Leader Harris on the Motion."
"Madam Speaker, I move that the posting requirement be waived so that House Resolution 603 can be heard this week in the Human Services Committee."
"Leader Harris has moved to waive the posting requirements. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the requirements are waived. The Chair recognizes Leader Willis for the purpose of an announcement."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. The Democrats announce that they'll be having a caucus in Room 114 immediately upon dismissal today."
"Representative Spain is recognized for purposes…" 10100069.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. House Republicans will also caucus immediately upon adjournment in Room 118."
"Representative Robinson, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A personal point of privilege."
"Please proceed."
"Today, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated celebrates 97 years of service and social action. On November 12, 1922, seven young educators came together in the middle of Indiana to create Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, a sisterhood that would grow to change the World. At the time of the organizations founding at Butler University in Indianapolis, the state was at the epicenter of the Ku Klux Klan, who successfully recruited more than 250 thousand Members across the state. In the middle of that hostile environment, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho built a sorority that not only supported and encouraged black women to pursue higher education, but was also forced on serving the black community as well. Although founded by African American women in central Indiana, the sisterhood includes women from various religious, ethnic backgrounds with Membership here in the states, abroad, and recently chartering a chapter in Dubai. As the organization celebrates its 97th Founder's Day and prepares for its centennial celebration in 2022, I would like to recognize the sorority's impact on communities across Illinois and the women… these women… excuse me… continue to strive toward their moto of 'Great service and greater progress.' I would like to thank Khadija Berkeley to my left who has given me this honor. Khadija is on House Research 10100069.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 Staff. She crossed Epsilon Beta at Western Illinois University. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 551, offered by Representative Welch. House Resolution 581, offered by Representative Didech. House Resolution 583, offered by Representative Moeller. House Resolution 584, offered by Representative Jones. House Resolution 585, offered by Representative Mazzochi. House Resolution 589, offered by Speaker Madigan. House Resolution 591, offered by Speaker Madigan. House Resolution 592, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz. House Resolution 593, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz. House Resolution 594, offered by Representative Chesney. Correction. House Resolution 596, offered by Representative Keicher. And House Resolution 597, offered by Representative Lilly."
"Leader Harris moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now… oh reminder, the Republicans will be caucusing in Room 118 immediately after Session adjournment and the Democrats will be caucusing in Room 114 immediately after adjournment. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Harris moves that the House stands adjourned until Wednesday, November 13 at the hour of noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stand adjourned." 10100069.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Hurley, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 639; recommends be adopted is House Resolution 579, House Resolution 603. Representative Moeller, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Licenses reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2104. Representative Ammons, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 3944; do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 185. Representative Guzzardi, Chairperson from the Committee on Prescription Drug Affordability & Accessibility reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 667. Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 659. Representative Williams, Chairperson from the Committee on Energy & Environment reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 718. Representative Mussman, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 460; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 10. Representative Kifowit, 10100069.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 177; recommends be adopted as amended is House Joint Resolution 90. Representative Jones, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 670. Representative Zalewski, from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions reports the following committee action taken on November 12, 2019: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 1300. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 533, offered by Representative Skillicorn, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Senate Bill 767, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3951, offered by Representative McSweeney, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3952, offered by Representative Scherer, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3953, offered by Representative Buckner, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3954, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3955, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3956, offered by Representative Skillicorn, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3957, offered by Representative Skillicorn, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3958, offered by Representative 10100069.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 Skillicorn, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3959, offered by Representative Scherer, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3960, offered by Representative Willis, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3961, offered by Representative Kifowit, a Bill for an Act concerning state government. House Bill 3962, offered by Representative McSweeney, a Bill for an Act concerning government. First Reading of these House Bills. Second Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3944, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. It will be held on the Order of Second Reading. Second Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 185, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 460, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 639, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Senate Bill 667, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 670, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 718, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 2104, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of these Senate Bills. These will held be on the Order of Second Reading. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 586, offered by Representative Chesney. House Resolution 588, offered by Representative Durkin. House Resolution 595, offered by Representative Welch. House Resolution 598, offered by Representative Tarver. House Joint Resolution 92, offered by Representative Kifowit. These are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #36, offered by Representative Durkin. be it 10100069.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this Resolution a proposition to amend Article IV of the Illinois Constitution by changing Section 2 as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE COMPOSITION (a) One Senator shall be elected from each Legislative District. Immediately following each decennial redistricting, the General Assembly by law shall divide the Legislative Districts as equally as possible into three groups. Senators from one group shall be elected for terms of four years, four years and two years; Senators from the second group, for terms of four years, two years and four years; and Senators from the third group, for terms of two years, four years and four years. The Legislative Districts in each group shall be distributed substantially equally over the State. (b) Each Legislative District shall be divided into two Representative Districts. In 1982 and every two years thereafter one Representative shall be elected from each Representative District for a term of two years. (c) To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent. In the general election following a redistricting, 10100069.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 69th Legislative Day 11/12/2019 a candidate for the General Assembly may be elected from any district which contains a part of the district in which he resided at the time of the redistricting and reelected if a resident of the new district he represents for 18 months prior to reelection. (d) When a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by a special election held no earlier than 45 days but no more than 90 days after the vacancy. However, if the vacancy occurs within 120 days before a General Election or General Primary Election, the vacancy shall be filled by that General Election or General Primary Election. The candidates to fill the vacancy shall be Members of the same political party as the person that vacated the seat. (e) No member of the General Assembly shall receive compensation as a public officer or employee from any other governmental entity for time during which he is in attendance as a member of the General Assembly. No member of the General Assembly during the term for which he was elected or appointed shall be appointed to a public office which shall have been created or the compensation for which shall have been increased by the General Assembly during that term. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #36. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10100069.docx 20