"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action take on May 23, 2020: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to Senate Bill 264, Floor Amendment(s) 3 to Senate Bill 531."
"The House will come to order. We'll be led in the pledge… 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 the Pledge of Allegiance."
"Let us pray. Gracious God, all powerful, all knowing, and everywhere present God, we humbly come before your throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, that we may obtain favor today. We ask your blessings to be upon this august Assembly, the Speaker of this great House, all of its Leaders, and all of its Members and all of their families. We ask that you may grant them minds to use your wisdom, to guide their thoughts, that their thoughts will be as yours. Eyes that will focus upon you, to see you or to see as you see. That they may have clear vision, even during dark times. Ears to hear your voice, even over the voices of the masses during noisy moments. Hearts that beat as your heart, that they may have compassion to love as you love. Mouths to speak as you speak, that they may speak the oracles of God. That they may speak truth over falsehoods. Character that display your DNA of integrity, that their way may be as your ways. Steps that are ordered according to your word, that they may walk as you 10100096.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 96th Legislative Day 5/23/2020 walk with respect for their fellow person. That all they do, they do that which is right, that which is honest, and that which is the precious and most perfect will of God. This we pray in ask in your Son's name, Amen."
"We will be led in the Pledge by Representative Wheeler."
"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 Representatives Mayfield, Gonzalez, and Carroll are excused today."
"Leader 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 Sosnowski is excused today."
"Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 112 Members answering the roll, a quorum is present. The Regular Session will be in recess."
"We will now proceed to Regular Session. Mr. Clerk."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 648, offered by Representative Wehrli. House Resolution 650… correction, 856, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 857, 10100096.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 96th Legislative Day 5/23/2020 offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz. House Resolution 858, offered by Representative Swanson."
"Leader Harris moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, please read the Adjournment Resolution."
"Adjournment Resolution. House Joint Resolution #125, offered by Representative Harris. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Saturday, May 23, 2020, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 17, 2020, or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 17, 2020, or until the call of the President."
"Leader Harris has moved for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. For all those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution has been adopted. Thank you all, drive safely. Leader Durkin, you are recognized. I'm sorry, Sir."
"Thank you. And in years past I'd have a long speech, but I would say that Leader Harris was quite eloquent and I concur with everything he stated. And so, my thoughts are very simple and very short. Be safe. Stay healthy. God bless the State of Illinois. God bless America 'cause we need that right now. Everybody have a great summer."
"Thank you. Speaker Madigan." 10100096.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 96th Legislative Day 5/23/2020
"Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen, as we prepare to adjourn I'd like, again, to thank the nurses, the doctors, first responders, and frontline workers across Illinois who are facing risk to keep people safe and healthy. During this Special Session we have stood up for all of those whose lives have been disrupted by this pandemic. Our state budget provides needed funds for testing, health care, rental assistance, unemployment benefits, resources for small business, and job training. We worked together with business and labor groups to protect frontline workers who have been exposed to the virus. We provided immediate relief for property tax payers. We worked to help students and teachers succeed, whether instruction occurs in the classroom or online. We expanded access to health care and provided additional support for hospitals. We know that many more important decisions for our state are yet ahead, and we know our work on these issues must continue together. I want to thank Leader Durkin for his outstanding cooperation. I want to thank all Members of the House and all staff for the House. I want to thank the convention center for hosting us. Making the arrangements for the use of this building and for all the internal requirements was a huge task. And so, I ask all of you to acknowledge, compliment, and thank the person who made it all possible, my chief of staff, Jessica Basham. And with that, Ladies and Gentlemen, safe travels. Try to enjoy your summer. Thank you very much."
"And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Harris moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 17, or until the call of the Speaker. All 10100096.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 101st GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 96th Legislative Day 5/23/2020 those in favor respond by saying 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 2683, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. First Reading of this Senate Bill. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10100096.docx 5