Illinois House Floor Debate — June 16, 2021

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford, the Pastor of the 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. Mr. Crawford."

"We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Leader Harris." Harris – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Greenwood is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Let the record show that no Members on the Democratic aisle are excused today."

"Thank you, Leader. Leader Welter is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."

"Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 111 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"Members, an announcement. This is the reminder that House Rule 51.5. Please remember to wear a face coverings that cover the nose and mouth, except for when necessary for eating or drinking. But Members may remove their face covering when speaking into the microphone at their desk. Again, please remember to wear a face covering, as pursuant to House Rule 51.5. Thank you. Leader Welter for an announcement."

"Leader, how long will you need?"

"That is great. Thank you. Republicans will caucus in Room 114. Democrats will not. We will… meet each other back here at 2:13. Approximately 2:13 p.m. The House will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. The House will be in order. Under Supplemental Calendar #1, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 391, offered by Leader Harris."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 391 is the Resolution that would allow remote participation in Session of the General Assembly. As you know, for many months we have had remote participation in our committee process. And this would extend that participation to floor action, under certain circumstances and for a limited period of time. So, let me just briefly explain what the process or the procedure we envision to be for remote participation. And under the new Rule 49.5, the House could adopt a Motion to allow Members of the General Assembly to participate remotely in each day's Session. The rule is limited and only applies until the first day of the fall Veto Session in 2021. It would require that remote participation be conducted through a platform and conferencing technology administrated by the Legislative Information System. Currently, as you know, those of you who have participated in the committee process, the Zoom platform is what is currently being used. The procedure for remote participation would be that Members intending to participate remotely should notify their respective Leader as soon as practicable proceeding the Session. You know, prior to the Session. So, Democrats would notify Speaker Welch that they 10200049.docx 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 needed to participate remotely. Republicans would notify Leader Durkin. Once Session has commenced and the roll has been taken, there would be a Motion to allow Members to participate remotely, which would be for that Session day. Upon adoption of the Motion, the Members will be asked to verify their presence visually and would be added to the roll call. During a record vote, the Clerk will call the roll of these participating remotely, who must announce themselves orally and they must be visible at the time. And this would be visible on the LIS Information System. It would be visible on the screens that we're seeing here. It would be visible to anyone watching ilga.gov or watching remotely at home. So, any person in the State of Illinois would not only be able to watch us vote, but would watch those individual Members who chose to vote remotely cast their vote. Their remote would be… their vote, I'm sorry, would be entered by the Clerk. And it would also show on the tote board so that people both in the chamber or watching at home could follow along on the tote board. Members participating remotely will be otherwise able to participate in floor Session, as those physically present do. As with Members on the floor, Members participating remotely would be muted until called upon by the Chair and would apply… would have to abide by all applicable decorum rules and practices of the House. As I said, this Session will be broadcast on the General Assembly Web site at ilga.gov. The Sessions are otherwise recorded and also transcribed. And all of these procedures would apply for any Member who was participating remotely in the same way that they would apply to Members who would be here in person. 10200049.docx 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 And as you know, we've adopted rules that allow us to participate legislatively in committees. The Senate has adopted rules that allow them to participate legislative committees and substantially similarly to this on the floor. This is under the broad powers of the House and Senate to establish the rules of its own proceedings under the Constitution. And just want to point out that nothing in the Illinois Constitution or the U.S. Constitution would prohibit remote participation and that all of this participation would be done publicly. It would be broadcast and any person watching a Session of the General Assembly or any member of the press or media would see those public participants in the same way they see and watch and listen to us. This is not unique to Illinois by any means. This year 29 states, plus the District of Columbia, have allowed for temporary or emergency floor votes. The U.S. House of Representatives has chosen to allow proxy voting for Members who are not in Washington. So, that’s a summary of how this proposal would work. So, questions have also been raised about how verification would be handled. Verification would be handled as each person who cast their vote, we would know because we saw them do it and it would be recorded, would be known to be physically present and having cast their vote for the purposes of a verification. And then there is a question of how is attendance roll maintained. Should a person have signed in, been recognized by their respective Leader, declared a remote participant for the day and somehow were to lose an electronic connection, or some other technical difficulty, and would be disconnected from the Session, and that would be handled as 10200049.docx 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 they were still on the roll. Very much as while we're in our seats here, we get on the roll in the morning but at some point during the day you may go back to your office to meet with a constituent. When you come back to the floor, you are still considered to be on the roll. So, it would be a similar situation. And now I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Members, we will be using Standard Debate. As a reminder, that would be allowed two Members in support of the Resolution, three in opposition. I'll be using a three-minute timer. That being said, the Chair recognizes Leader Butler for three minutes."

"Please proceed."

"I'm not sure I understand your…"

"It is our expectation, our hope, that this would be used responsibly by Members for emergency situations or if there were unavoidable conflicts that detained them. Riding helicopters to campaign events, for instance, would not be…"

"They would be eligible for debate very much in the way you do in committee. You would raise your hand. It would be seen on the screen. You'd be called on by the Speaker as if you were here in person. You would be shown on the screen and your audio would be transmitted to us."

"Only when they're speaking. Just as you and I are now."

"That's a good question. But I'm assuming that there will be a record that whoever's operating the Zoom system up…"

"…here from LIS. You could go up there and similarly look at their screen. It would show, as we see now, hands raised when we're chairing a committee and you'd be able to verify it that way."

"I do not believe so." 10200049.docx 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Leader."

"Chair recognizes Leader Brady for three minutes."

"He indicates that he will."

"Those requests would go to the respective Leaders of each caucus."

"Well, I think it would be very much as it happens today, with the issue of excused absences versus regular absences. You know, each caucus receives requests from its Members to be excused each day. I believe that those happen on pretty short order. So, they'd have to be evaluated on a case-by- case basis, as they are now. And just one point I also wanted to make then. The other step is that then we would have to vote on the floor on a Motion to allow these Members to participate. So, if somebody had reason to believe or wanted to object to somebody participating remotely, the Body would have a chance to weigh in on that."

"Again, we're looking at handling it the same way we use the issue of excused versus regular absences by caucus Leadership now."

"Somebody could remotely vote on any piece of legislation were it to come to the floor that day."

"I think a lot of votes are significant and people would want to be able to have an opportunity to vote on those and represent their constituents on such important issues."

"Yeah. And I think people's vote on Bills will be the same whether they were in person or remote. But somebody who's dealing with a family tragedy or medical emergency would not have to make the really horrible choice of where they are physically going to be."

"To the Bill."

"And the last and final person in opposition, I'm assuming, Leader Demmer."

"He indicates that he will."

"That's correct."

"It could be done either way. But we anticipate it to be done as a group, listing out the individuals but as one Motion. Does that answer your question?"

"You could divide the question under current rules."

"If somebody went ahead and tried to affirmatively divide the question and put people in that situation, that could transpire. But I think the regular course of business would be a Motion that would list out those persons that the Leaders have put forth for virtual participation."

"You mean, you're saying would we try to divide out your Members and…"

"And that’s the reason that we are proposing to put everyone in one Motion so it would be done on a bipartisan way and that there would be no such division or favoritism that you're implying."

"This is something that's been discussed multiple times in General Assemblies and committees dating back from the beginning of the pandemic over at the Bank of Springfield Center. And you know, we changed the position of the House on other rules, like remote participating in committees and those kind of things. And this is an evolution of that."

"Leader Demmer, can you wrap it up? Thank you."

"There has been groups that have been meeting to discuss rules. It's not a formal group."

"Quickly."

"Leader."

"Leader Harris to close."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. And thanks to the folks who made comments in opposition to this Motion. Just a couple things I'd like to close with is… the one thing I think I neglected to say that was important to say about the process is that a physical quorum must present to begin Session. So, it is certainly our anticipation that Members come to 10200049.docx 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 Springfield, that this would be used in exigencies only for remote participation. We would expect our Members on both sides of the aisle to be here doing their duty, as we are today and as we are most days, in person. And then just… there was another comment that was made by a previous speaker that while there was no debate about this in Rules Committee this morning… we held Rules Committee. And I remember asking my colleagues in Rules, 'Do you want to discuss this in committee?' And the answer was, 'No, we want to do this of the floor.' So, there was an opportunity. I just wanted to be clear about that. And, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Harris moves for the adoption of House Resolution 391. All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 66 voting in 'favor', 45 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. And this Resolution, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby adopted. Leader Harris is recognized on a Motion."

"Madam Speaker, I move that the following Members be allowed to participate remotely. Representatives Cassidy, Crespo, Lilly, Tarver, Niemerg, and Sosnowski. Let me remove… I see Representative Tarver has arrived. So, let me… leave him on. Leave him on."

Speaker Manley: "The Chair recognizes Representative Davidsmeyer." 10200049.docx 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Leader Harris has moved to allow the identified Members to participate remotely. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk… have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 67 voting in 'favor', 43 voting 'opposed', 1 voting 'present'. And the Motion prevails. Mr. Clerk, please identify the Members voting remotely and confirm their attendance for purposes of the quorum."

"Present."

"Present."

"Present."

"Representative Lilly, present."

"Proceeding to Concurrences on page 2. House Bill 25, Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Out of the record. House Bill 25, Representative Gong-Gershowitz."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move not to concur with the Senate Amendment to House Bill 25."

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

"Do you want a list of all Members that are here…"

"…or just the ones remotely? The ones we all heard on the screen that said 'present'?"

"Which one was that? Leader, which one was that?"

"Mr. Clerk, can you read the roll call for those participating remotely for Leader Butler?"

"Representative Davidsmeyer, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10200049.docx 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"We'll come back to you later. Leader Batinick, do you rise regarding this Motion?"

"She indicates that she will."

"Yeah, Leader. So, this is the Bill that we talked a lot about in committee, as you remember. It's to establish a task force to study how we might implement a universal right to counsel for immigrants in removal proceedings in Illinois. Passed out of the House, went over to the Senate. And they included Amendment that had advice to consent… advice and consent of the Senate, with the Governor appointing the members of the task force. In my judgement, the House Bill is a better approach where each of our caucuses and the Governor appoint our Members to the task force. And so, I'm asking the Body not to concur with particular Amendment."

"So, I'm going to ask that the Senate Sponsor rescind the Amendment. And then the Bill would stand as it passed through the House."

"Yeah. It was a… it was back in April."

"You've heard the Motion. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion… and the Motion carries. The House not… you have heard the Motion. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the Motion carries. The House nonconcurs with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 25. Continuing on to Concurrences, House Bill 132, Representative Delgado."

"I move to concur on Senate Committee Amendment #1 to House Bill 132."

"Can you explain a little bit?"

"Absolutely. This Amendment provides that the Business Enterprise Program, rather than state agencies, shall recognize and accept the certifications of businesses that have been certified as minority-owned businesses or women- owned businesses by the City of Chicago, Cook County, or other entities approved by the Business Enterprise Council for purposes of participating in the Business Enterprise Program. This Amendment addresses a concern that was raised by CMS. So, in summary, starting on January 1, there will be no need for a vendor that is certified by Chicago or Cook County as an MBE or WBE to get certified, again, by the state. That 10200049.docx 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 means no additional paperwork. We're cutting some red tape here. This is an improvement on the fast-track program that CMS currently administers, and it goes beyond simply codifying that process. There are no opponents. 132 passed out of this chamber unanimously, passed out of the Senate chamber unanimously. And I ask for your support again."

"Chair recognizes Leader Batinick."

"She indicates she will."

"That is correct. This has bipartisan support."

"Representative Delgado to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment 1 on House Bill 132?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct the roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Rep Harper votes 'yes'." 10200049.docx 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 132. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to House Bill 165, on Concurrence, Representative Bennett."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment 1 on House Bill 165?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'yes'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call with those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes. Yes."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 on House Bill 165. Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to House Bill 275, Representative Guzzardi. Please proceed." 10200049.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. House Bill 275 contains three separate provisions. One of which was passed by this Body as House Bill 1744. That was a rebuttable presumption for employees… the spouses of employees of the City of Chicago, municipal employees, who passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic, a rebuttable presumption that their illness was caused at work and that they were, therefore… the spouses were therefore eligible for a death benefit. That measure passed this chamber with, I believe, 95 votes earlier in the year. There are two other additional provisions that come to us in the Senate Amendment on House Bill 275. The first is… pertains to return-to-work for municipal employees in the City of Chicago. The same provision currently applies to Chicago teachers and downstate teachers. This would also allow it to apply to special education classroom assistance. So, these folks could return to work after they had retired for less than 128 days a year… excuse me, 120 days a year, provided that they make less than $30 thousand a year. Their new work would be nonpensionable. So, it would be no impact on the pension funds. Finally, there's a provision inserted pertaining to transfer of service time from the Chicago Police Department to downstate police departments. There's a small window that's been opened that would allow a member of a downstate police pension fund to buy up to five years of their service time from the Chicago pension fund. They would have to pay the employer contribution, the employee contribution, and any interest accrued. So, therefore, it's cost neutral to the fund. With that said, I appreciate the Body's 10200049.docx 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 consideration of this measure. And I would urge an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Batinick."

"He indicates that he will."

"Yes. The provisions in House Bill 275 are no longer here."

"That’s right. Yeah. The bulk of this Bill passed with almost 100 votes in this Body earlier this year."

"Thank you."

"Representative Guzzardi to close."

"I appreciate your time, and I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 275?' This is final action. Those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct the roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Rep Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 115 voting in 'favor', 0 voting opposed, and 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 275. The Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 4 of the Calendar, under Amendatory Veto Motions, appears Senate Bill 2800. Amendatory Veto Motion #1. Leader Harris is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. As folks know, there was a drafting error in portions of the effective date Section of SB2800, which we passed, which was the state budget. The Governor's Amendatory Veto makes technical changes to correct that error. And I move that we accept the Governor's Amendatory Veto."

"Chair recognizes Leader Demmer."

"Leader Demmer, you're the only one with a light on. Oh, now. It's like Christmas."

"We'll go to Standard Debate. I'm going to keep a three-minute timer. We'll see how it goes."

"He indicates that he will."

"Would you repeat your question?"

"It's possible. It's possible that they could have still gone by also."

"It does not, as I read it."

"It includes funding for the COLAs, which are recently decided in a court case. Yes." 10200049.docx 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"That federal money would go into water, waste water, and broadband."

"I believe the reappropriation includes requests from Democrats, from Republicans, from both the House and the Senate, and projects of regional significance and others."

"And there are some of them that are new. There are some that are reappropriated."

"It certainly includes funding in DCEO to help small businesses recover from ARPA. It has funding in DCEO to help kick-start our tourism and convention industry. It has money in DCEO to provide funds for affordable housing and homeless youth."

"It does. So, I'm just trying to… you said there was a large number of ones. I'm just trying to remember what some of them were." 10200049.docx 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"This budget does not address the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. That’s a different set of issues."

"It certainly includes money from cutting loopholes that the very wealthiest corporations in our state have used to avoid taxes for many years. It pays down $3 billion of our debt. And it brings us to the lowest backlog of unpaid bills in over a decade."

"To the Motion."

"Leader."

"Thank you."

"Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Mazzochi. Three minutes."

"Chair recognizes Representative Marron."

"To the Bill."

"Chair recognizes Leader Brady for three minutes."

"He indicates that he will."

"It's a cleanup of Section 999 where there was a drafting error."

"So, Leader, we vote on corrections in trailer Bills all the time. You vote on them. I vote on them. Sometimes staff makes mistakes. Sometimes people are human."

"And after working late hours… so, I… I just… I trying to make this like, oh, they made this big mistake…"

"Leader, I'll give a few extra… I'll give you a little bit more time." 10200049.docx 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"I think that was my opening remark."

"That's correct."

"And there is a working group around that that is a bipartisan working group, including both sides of the aisle, both chambers, business and labor, that works on those issues. So, yes, that's correct. It's an issue being addressed in that group."

"The issue that I talked about is done through an agreed Bill process. This is the unemployment and similar items that involves business, labor, the Governor's Office, and four caucuses. It, like many others, follows a separate track, usually, from the budget process. Sometimes there may be some overlap between them. And you talk about the fact that there needs to be some adjustments made in the future, and I think that labor, both of our caucuses, both chambers, Governor's Office, and business are looking at how to work with those issues in the state. And also hoping that the Federal Government takes it responsibility for Illinois and other states to help address those shortfalls."

"To the Bill."

Speaker Manley: "Chair recognizes Leader Wheeler for three minutes."

"He indicates that he will."

"I don't believe that we adopted a formal revenue estimate."

"The working groups use numbers drawn from the latest estimates from COGFA, from GOMB, and DOR that were updated on a regular basis to be sure we had the most up to date and complete information."

"Like I said, there were inputs from a variety of sources that were monitored, very up until the last minute to make sure we had the most accurate and complete information."

"They were recommended by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and DOR."

"To the Bill." 10200049.docx 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

Speaker Manley: "The last speaker would be Representative Davidsmeyer for three minutes."

"He will answer your questions. Please proceed."

"Seventy-one."

"I think the Clerk could."

"I can ask him that question if you'd like me to."

Speaker Manley: "Mr. Clerk, can you tell Representative Davidsmeyer how many Democrats are voting remotely?"

"Yeah. And I think that seems to have worked out well 'cause you have two Members on your side who have already taken advantage of that, who are voting virtually. So, apparently…"

"…Republicans and Democrats are already taken advantage of this."

"So, does that mean that somehow they're being deprived of their right to speak because they're voting 'no' virtually, that…" 10200049.docx 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"So, if you're asking… if you're asking that somebody who is dealing with a dying parent and somebody who has a family member who is grievously ill should be forced into making this decision, you can go ahead and say that. And I'll have a conversation with you…"

"Representative Demmer, you're out of time."

"Sorry about that. Sorry about that."

"I apologize for mistaking you for your colleague. Leader Harris to close."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. You know, as we do this cleanup, I think it just bears repeating, especially in the light of some of the comments we heard before, what this budget does. And people who have spoken in debate are right. There are a lot of folks in this state who have suffered because of COVID. But if you want to help those folks, you should vote 'yes' for this budget. This budget is putting hundreds of millions of dollars into our small businesses. It's putting hundreds of millions of dollars into tourism, conventions, hospitality, hotels. It's putting money into our colleges and universities. It's putting money into our hospitals and health care systems. It's putting money into our FQHCs. It's investing in health care equity. It is reducing the effects of the social determents of health. It is providing money for child care. It is keeping our elementary and secondary schools open. So, every single thing that is in this budget is helping people in every single community across the state. And I'll tell you what's going to happen. People over there are going to make their speeches, they're going to vote 'no' on the budget, they're going to go home. Their colleges and universities in their towns will be thriving. Their professors will be paid. Their schools will open on time because of what we did. Their hospitals will open. Their health care centers will open. Their seniors will 10200049.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 get services. Their child care will get services. And they will cash their checks. So, yes, please vote 'yes'."

Speaker Manley: "Members, Representative Davidsmeyer has requested a verification. The question is, 'Shall the House accept the Governor's specific recommendation for change with respect to Senate Bill 2800?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct the roll call of those Members voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes. Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. Mr. Clerk, please read the names of those voting in the affirmative." 10200049.docx 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Representative Davidsmeyer."

"I saw him on the screen myself and heard him say 'yes'."

"Saw her on the screen and heard her say 'yes'."

"Oddly enough, I saw her on the screen and heard her say 'yes'."

"Can you be more specific? There's two."

"With 71 voting in 'favor', 44 voting 'opposed', 1 voting 'present', this Motion, having received a required Constitutional Majority, the House accepts the Governor's specific recommendations for change regarding Senate Bill 2800. And the Bill is passed. Moving to page 3, under Concurrences, House Bill 292, Representative LaPointe."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move to concur on Senate Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 292."

Speaker Manley: "Could you explain a little bit about the Amendment?" 10200049.docx 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"The underlying Bill allows adults who have developmental disabilities, who live in CILAs, to keep their earned income if they have a job where they earn income. And the Amendment simply moves up the effective date from October 1, 2021 to July 1, 2021 at the request of the Department of Human Services."

Speaker Manley: "Chair recognizes Representative Reick. Representative LaPointe moves… the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Amendment 1 to House Bill 292?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Representative Lilly… Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. 10200049.docx 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 On this question, there are 116 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 292. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to House Bill 562, Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 562, I move that we concur in House Amendments #1 and 2… or Senate Amendments #1 and 2. What this would do would be to modernize the FOID Bill. Currently, the FOID… the number of FOID applications has continued to grow by 277 percent from 2017 to 2020. In 2020 alone, there were 461 thousand new applications for the FOID card here in Illinois, compared to 166 thousand in 2017. The number of FOID cards have grown in Illinois from 1.2 million to 2.2 million in the last decade. This has created an extreme hardship on the Illinois Department of State Police, in that there is a huge backlog in fulfilling renewals and new FOID cards. This would modernize the FOID system. What it would do is it would, for the first time, provide background checks on all gun sales in Illinois. Will provide $9 million of funding for community-based mental health programs. Would remove guns from people with revoked FOID cards that have not surrendered them. Would provide for voluntary fingerprinting as part of the FOID application. Would provide for a stolen gun database that will be run by the Illinois State Police. It would require the Illinois State Police to monitor state and federal databases for prohibited gun buyers and update the FOID records. And it would improve processing to secure more national instant criminal background checks in the system's 10200049.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 funding. This Bill is supported by not only most of the major, if not all, the major gun violence prevention advocates in the nation. It is supported by G-PAC Illinois. It is supported by the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, GPECICHV, The Gifford Foundation, the Brady Foundation, Every Town for Gun Safety, Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Strengthening Chicago Youth, LIVE FREE Illinois. And the list goes on and on. In addition, this Bill is… the Illinois State Rifle Association is neutral on this Bill, as is the National Shooting Sports Federation that represents not only manufacturers but also dealers of firearms. I believe this will save lives in Illinois. I believe it'll ensure the constitutionality of our FOID system, and it will move us forward in making sure that universal background checks take place on all gun sales in Illinois. I ask for a favorable roll call."

"Members, this is on Standard Debate. There will be three in opposition, two in favor, and a three-minute timer. Chair recognizes Representative McCombie."

"Let's see how this goes."

"He indicates that he will."

"I would say that individuals have begun to not only increase their request for FOIDs, but also the Firearm Transfer Inquiry Program has seen a great increase as well. I can't… I can't totally put my finger on it. I think a lot has to do with some of the… some fear and civil unrest and crime."

"I don't believe that's… that's the case."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Well, it's my understanding they'll have your fingerprints, and they'll be able to run your background check. You'll have to pay a $10 fee."

"Well, an automatic… I guess… yeah. It's not automatic if you didn't buy a gun. However, the process will be severely streamlined because of the fingerprints being available."

"Yes."

"I apologize. I was asking staff a question."

"I apologize."

"It's my understanding, if you go, currently, to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer, that if you purchase… if you purchase a firearm from them, that they are required to hold the… keep the record for 20 years. This would be consistent with that."

"Representative Mazzochi, I'm going to give you extra time. Meeting you halfway on your request for unlimited, I'm going to give you extra time. Twice… three more minutes." 10200049.docx 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Am I calling you something else now, too?"

"I am very sorry. There's something happening up here. Did I call you Mazzochi?"

"You blonde Ladies all look alike. Sorry. My apologies."

"I'm going to give you extra time, but we're keeping it to three speakers in opposition."

"That is correct."

"So, can I just… and I'm not trying to take up your time. I just want to kind of go… I think it would be easier if maybe…"

"Well, I'll take you through the process and maybe it answers your question. If that… so, we can understand what the process is."

"I'm not quite understanding your question."

"Well, you…"

"…you're not going to listen to what I say. So, why am I answering?"

"First of all, let me… let me say that it isn't… you keep saying the buyer does the reporting to the FFL."

"It is actually the seller who does that. Okay?"

"You're never going to… you're never going agree with it no matter what I say, regardless of what the facts are."

"And I think you had asked the question, if a business goes out of business, they can turn the records over to the state to hold."

"Last question, okay?"

"Pick a different one."

"I'm listening."

"Yes. This would provide for a task force that would, number one, be able to stop crime because it would be in place… of the $10 that is paid for the FOID, 5 will go to a revocation task force that will then go out and will go to… go and collect guns from individuals who have a revoked FOID."

"Representative Frese, do you rise in opposition or support?"

"Please proceed."

"He indicates that he will."

"They were able to make it up through general funds."

"That's correct."

"That is correct."

"I don't know if they took a specific position. But I don't believe that the Governor's Office nor the Department is opposed."

"There's a $25 charge. So, if you have a private transfer of a firearm, an individual to an individual, when you then send that record to the Federal Firearm Licensed dealer, there is a $25 filing charge."

"To the Bill."

"Representative… Leader Wheeler, do you rise in opposition or support?"

"Please proceed."

"He indicates that he will."

"Yes."

"The public will be able to access that, Representative."

"Well, yes. As well as… I think the general public would also have access. But let me… I'd like to address something real quick about…"

"…this task force. It's not just a task force that meets."

"Okay."

"I apologize. It is not open to the public."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Yes. Actually, this task force will be made up of individuals who will be… put together in an entire system throughout the entire state. So, if you have a revoked FOID card, they will be able to get special agents, whether they're local police departments, and they will make them special state police agents who can go and, on their behalf, will able to go and collect firearms from individuals who have revoked FOID cards."

"That's my understanding. And there will be administrative rules that will be put in place to carry this all out."

"Yes. It's my understanding that this is an attempt to address some of the shortcomings and the loopholes that allowed that terrible tragedy to occur." 10200049.docx 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Briefly, please."

"Representative Mazzochi, do you rise in support or in opposition?"

"Three minutes, please."

"He indicates that he will."

"Are you talking about renewals? Or are you talking about appeals? Or what… what are you talking…"

"Yeah. That is correct, and it's not being met."

"It's my understanding that we have provided additional resources. And the backlog is such and the total amount of volume is such that all the personnel and technology simply is not going to be able to solve the problem."

"Well, I can only tell you what I've heard from the Director of the Illinois State Police. And through the synchronization of the Concealed Carry License, as well as this one, as well as allowing electronically and not having the paper, eventually to have electronic cards, and there'll be one single FOID card and a concealed carry card. And you'll be able to apply six months before your card is up. And the provisions concerning the voluntary fingerprinting, they believe that this will, in the long run, be able to have them meet their statutory obligations."

"I apologize. It's my understanding there's also a study that had been done where the ISP identified redundancies. And through this Bill, we're trying to address those redundancies, and there will also be a continuously renewed 10200049.docx 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 FOID card whenever you purchase a firearm or you renew your CCL."

"They tell me that this will allow them to come into compliance. Yes."

"They believe for them to come into compliance, if we don't do this, it would probably take three to five years to come into compliance."

"Representative, bring your comments to a close, please."

"To the Bill."

"Representative."

"Representative."

"Representative."

"Representative."

"Representative Chesney, do you rise in support or in opposition?"

Speaker Manley: "Nope. You've got to tell me support or opposition. I'm not playing that game today."

"Okay. Thank you. Please proceed."

"He indicates that he will."

"I believe it definitely will." 10200049.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"To the Bill."

"Representative, your time's expired."

"Quickly."

"Representative."

"You told the Chair you were in support."

"Leader Hoffman to close."

"Well, thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me just say this. I want to, first of all, make it clear. There have been questions on our side of the aisle by some of the Members concerning the Illinois State Police. And they will work with the medical cannabis users to ensure they don’t lose their FOID cards. And there's a method for the proper transfer of firearms. But let me just go to the crux of this. This is very… this is very, very clear. First of all, we have a problem that needs to be fixed. We have a problem where we have this backlog of FOID cards and all the litigations that that is ensuing that is jeopardizing the FOID card system in Illinois. That is a system that we have put in place so that law-abiding citizens can have and reasonably use firearms. We don’t want that to go away. If we do nothing… if we do nothing, we're in jeopardy of there being a constitutional challenge to get rid of the FOID card system because of this backlog. In addition… in addition, let me just indicate that of all the time that I've been here in the Illinois General Assembly, I have never been able to carry a Bill where there have been gun violence prevention advocates such as G-PAC of Illinois, such as the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, The Gifford's, the Brady's, Every Town for Gun Safety, Mom's Demand Action for Gun Safety in America, Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital, Strengthening Chicago Youth, LIVE FREE Illinois, Heartland Institute, UCAN, and the list goes on and on. Now, let me just say, the Illinois State Rifle Association is neutral on this Bill. So, we have gun violence prevention advocates, while we have the State Rifle Association is 10200049.docx 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 neutral. To me, that shows this is a reasonable piece of legislation. It is not only a piece of legislation that is going to ensure that the backlog of the FOID card gets fixed at the Illinois State Police, but it is a public safety piece of legislation, because the first time in Illinois, we're going to have background checks on all gun transfers in Illinois. I ask for a favorable roll call."

"Mr. Clerk, it's come to my attention that Members who were previously authorized to vote remotely have joined us for the… may you… will you please recognize them for the purposes of the quorum?"

"Here."

"They keep muting me, but I'm present."

"Members, Representative Frese has requested a verification. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 562?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes." 10200049.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Yes. Yes."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Yes."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. Representative Frese withdraws his request for verification. On this question, there are 75 voting in 'favor', 40 voting 'opposed', 0 voting… 0 voting 'present'. This… the House does concur with Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 562. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1092, Representative Stoneback."

"Madam Speaker, I move to concur on Senate Amendment 1 on House Bill 1092. House Bill 1092 is a Bill to strengthen our state's firearms restraining order by closing loopholes in the original law and educating law enforcement and the general public on its use. Based on conversations, changes 10200049.docx 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 were made to the Bill in the Senate, Committee #1, to narrow the scope of the Bill. Since IDPH plays a significant role in the education portion, they take the place of the nonprofit whose mission it is to reduce gun violence. The Amendment removes several mentions of 'victims of domestic violence' to prevent them from focusing only on this option, in lieu of seeking it as one… instead of seeing it as one option of several. Finally, the scope of a person with whom the respondent has, or allegedly has, a child in common was narrowed to read, 'a person with whom the respondent has a minor child in common'. I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their input, and the Amendment reflects their input. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1092?' This is final action. Representative McCombie, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Quickly?"

"Okay. Thank you."

"Members, Representative McCombie has requested a verification. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1092?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; opposed vote 10200049.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of all those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Rep Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Yes."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. Mr. Clerk, please read the names of those voting in the affirmative."

"Representative McCombie."

"Give her one second."

"Representative Mussman." 10200049.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Representative McCombie withdraws her request for verification. On this question, there are 61 voting in the 'affirmative', 47 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 1092. The Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1738, Representative Walsh."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to Senate Bill… or House Bill 1738. This is a small fix in the small cell wireless sunset extension. And basically just changes the word 'Section' to 'Act'. Happy to answer any questions. Ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The Chair recognizes Representative Mazzochi for three minutes."

"To the Bill."

Speaker Manley: "Chair recognizes Leader Wheeler for three minutes."

"He indicates that he will."

"Yes."

"That is correct."

"Correct."

"That is correct. We had 96 'yes' votes on 3743."

"Representative Walsh to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Amendments… shall the House concur with Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 1738?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes. Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly… Representative Lilly votes 'yes'." 10200049.docx 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Yes."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 95 voting 'yes', 15 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present'. This… the House does concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 1738. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2499, Representative Yednock."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to HB2499, which is a Bill for the Department of Natural Resources, generally to make sure we get federal funds for boating safety."

"Chair recognizes Leader Batinick."

"He indicates that he will."

"That's correct, Sir."

"Not so much on the definition. But what had happened is there was… let me just say the story to you. This was in probably, maybe the budget or the BIMP, and it was inadvertently left out. What this Bill does, is it… or what this is…"

"…pardon me?"

"Okay. What this Bill does is that there… under the Boat Registration and Safety Act, the section of legislation Illinois utilizes to enforce both federal regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard and laws for Illinois citizens in order to maintain safety and recreation of boaters in Illinois. The Coast Guard is responsible for allocating federal monies collected from every state's registration fees and then sending them back to the states through the U.S. Coast Guard Grant. Eligibility for the grant and funds we need to operate the agency are only allocated if we meet the requirements that was set forth. And to go a little bit more, we had to do this and make sure that it's in our law, in our budget. Otherwise, we won't get a matching grant. Basically they're not giving us the one and a half million dollars that helps pay for a lot of the programs and payrolls unless we show that we have matching funds for this, essentially." 10200049.docx 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"He actually never reached out to me. And I'll say I never reached out to him."

"Representative Yednock to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Amendment 1 to… Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2499?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes. Sorry, I'm having trouble with my…"

"Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Yes."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2499. The Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2643, Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill… Amendment #1 to House Bill 2643, I move that we concur in that Amendment. It is a Senate Floor Amendment #1. And what is does, it is an agreed Bill under the Unemployment Insurance Act. This is agreed between business and labor, as well as the department. It takes several pieces of legislation and combines them into one Bill so that we have this agreed Bill. First of all, it would allow for the permanent waiver of the recovery or recoupment of nonfraud overpayments of the regular UI unemployment received during the COVID disaster period if the recovery would be against equity and good conscience. This effort was led by several people, most prominently Representative LaPointe and Representative Hernandez. It also would extend an expired provision in the Unemployment Act that we passed last May that sunsetted on December 31 of 2020, allowing noninstructional education employees to receive unemployment benefits. This would be completed at September 4 of 2021. It 10200049.docx 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 would be retroactive to January 1 of 2021. It would be done September 4, 2021. It provides provisions from a Representative Keicher's Bill that would prohibit Illinois Department of Employment Security from disclosing an individual's entire Social Security number and any correspondence physically mailed to an individual or entity, or using the entire or partial Social Security number in an unencrypted e-mail. And finally, it includes provisions from Representative Wheeler's Bill that would provide additional exceptions to the confidentiality requirements contained in the Unemployment Act and allows for disclosure of certain information to legislative offices and the Department of Revenue. I believe that there is no opposition. And I ask for a favorable roll call."

"Chair recognizes Representative Reick. Three minutes."

"We haven't done that yet. Let's see how it goes."

"He indicates that he will."

"I believe that there is a significant deficit that is a result of the pandemic. And we certainly are going to have to come back and address that deficit."

"Yeah. Their estimates… the most prominent estimate is about $5 billion." 10200049.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Billion."

"Well, the deficit, at some point, it's going to have to be dealt with."

"I don't know why you're so angry."

"Sorry. It was discussed, but it was determined by business and labor that that issue was so large that we kind of had to… we had to defer it to see if there was going to be further federal action. As you know, that type of a deficit cannot just be handled by reduction in benefits or increase in taxes. And so, that’s the way we've done it in agreed Bill processes in the past. It's just too large and it's historic. So, we're going to be working together long term to try and address that."

"Representative, I'm going to allow you some extra time. Meeting you halfway."

"Representative, can you bring your comments to a close?" Reick: 'Vote 'yes', but… I see that Vella. Vote 'yes', but be aware. This thing is going to come back and bite us in the butt." 10200049.docx 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Chair recognizes Representative Ugaste. Do you rise in support or in opposition?"

"Thank you. Please proceed."

"He indicates that he will."

"Yes. And if… I'm not trying to take up your time. I just would like…"

"…I would like to… the previous Representative… I agree with you. I agree with you that we need to use a considerable amount of the ARPA funds to shore up this trust fund. I agree with you."

"Chair recognizes Representative LaPointe."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Clarifying question for the Sponsor. We've heard about ARPA funds in this discussion so far. So, is it our intention to use some portion of ARPA funds to pay back the Unemployment Trust Fund? Some portion?"

"In the… yeah. Well, this Bill has a potential price tag and it varies. It really depends on if you apply for your… if you apply for your permanent waiver of the nonfraud overpayment. And the department… this is… I know this is wide. The disparity is wide. The department estimates that could cost from 29 million to 74 million. They're just not sure. So, we took… put 100 million into… from the ARPA funds into the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund for that purpose and for the purpose of the noneducational employees."

"Terrific. That answers my question. I also agree with the other speakers that we should be using ARPA dollars for this purpose. I'm just going to speak to the Bill. This… we hear a lot about fixing IDES in this chamber, and this Bill is a big step in that direction. The component that I'm going to speak about is just the component that waives the repayment of overpayments for regular UI that had nothing to do with fraud. Thank you, Leader Hoffman, for bringing this forward, for being a big player in negotiating this. We have so much 10200049.docx 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 to fix at IDES. And again, this is just one important piece of it. When you're trying to survive a pandemic, the very last thing that you need is to be trapped inside a bureaucratic nightmare that's created by your own State Government. This will bring relief to people in every corner of the State of Illinois. Nobody knows that more than the staff in our district offices who have been taking phone calls for the last… more than a year, walking the people we represent through their anxieties and their fears after they've received letters saying, whoops. We messed up. We miscalculated your benefits. Now, you owe us 3 thousand, 5 thousand, or even 10 thousand dollars back. Our staffs and the residents of Illinois have been carrying the weight of a state agency that has been struggling. So, thank you, Leader Hoffman, for bringing this forward. I'm very proud that this Bill is going to have bipartisan support. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Wilhour, do you rise in support or opposition?"

"Now, I'm not… I'm not going to do this."

"I apologize. I do not know the average, but it varies. A good very widely. And this has to be… there are several 10200049.docx 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 provisions in order to make sure that this actually was not done in bad faith. And it also has to… you have to file for the waiver within 45 days, which is going to be a limit as well."

"I don’t have that."

"So, one of the provisions is a provision that currently exists, whenever you temporarily waive, in that you have to… that the overpayment or the… it must be an equity in good conscience. In other words, you have to show, specifically, that you don’t have the ability to pay it back, that you have no ability to pay it back. And that's very specific in the Act currently."

"I understand your question. But they would have to show that there would be extreme financial hardship in order to not pay it back. But there's no dollar amount limit. And I would just say this, and this may influence your thinking. Again, business and labor agreed to this. So, I don't know if that does or not."

Speaker Manley: "Representative Caulkins, do you rise in opposition?"

"I'm sorry. We're on Standard Debate. And four people have already spoken in support. But it's nice to know you're going to be supporting the Bill. Thank you. Leader Hoffman to close."

"Thank you. Once again, I would just like to thank all the individuals who had components put in this Bill. That would include Representative LaPointe, Representative Hernandez, Representative Keicher, Leader Wheeler, Senator Villivalam. And this is… once again, business and labor have agreed. And I ask for a favorable roll call."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2643?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct the roll call with those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Yes. Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly… Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Tarver is 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2643. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to House Bill 2908, Leader Ramirez."

"Madam Chair, I move to concur on Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2908. I'm prepared to speak to the changes of the Bill."

"Leader, give us a brief explanation of those changes."

"Sure will. Senate Amendment 1 and 2 do a few simple things. One, it moves the elected representative school board from what we have voted in the past to be effective 2023 for all seats, to 2024. With 10 seats appointed in 2024, 10 seats elected, and the at-large president also appointed by the mayor through 2026. This moves a… the Amendment makes it where we have a hybrid transition period so that we have a pathway to fully elected by 2026. It also establishes listening to a number of our constituents in my community and all over the 10200049.docx 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 City of Chicago. A noncitizen advisory committee that would be appointed by the mayor. We recognize that's not everything, but we certainly want to make sure that we have this noncitizen advisory committee appointed by the mayor. We have a moratorium on school closures through 2025. And, finally, we've established an independent financial review. And this independent financial review has been set forth where the board shall commission an independent review and report of the district's finances and entanglements with the city. The report is due no later than June 30, 2025, and shall be provided to the Governor, ISBE, General Assembly, Chicago mayor, and the Chicago Board of Education. ISBE will then review the independent report and make recommendations to the Legislature on the Chicago's board ability to operate with the financial resources available as an independent unit of local government. This Bill has been a Bill that you have voted on in 2016, in 2017, in 2019, in March of this year. And I thank you for all of your support on both sides of the aisle because, at some point, I think many of you have already voted on it. It is time for an elected representative school board. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Members, we're going to adhere to a strict Standard Debate, which is two in 'favor', three 'opposed', on a three-minute timer. Strictly. We're going to adhere to that. Chair recognizes Representative Ann Williams for three minutes." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. To the Bill. I do support…"

"To the Bill." 10200049.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 Williams, A.: "…the elected school board for Chicago, as I have the previous four times that I voted on it. The issue of the elected Representative school board in my district is probably the issue I've heard most about during my tenure in the Legislature, I've spent most of the time talking to constituents about, and I heard from the most constituents about. All, every way, every mechanism, every means of communicating with constituents, the support for the elected school board has been great. It's one of those rare issues where we have empirical data in support of the issue. In 2 separate referenda held on the issue, it received 85 percent support in the wards in my district alone. And higher in the rest of the city. This is an important issue and one that is certainly a long time coming. It is a big change. And because it's a significant Bill, some of our colleagues and some of the residents have some concerns, understandably. I want to thank the Sponsor for her hard work and commitment to this issue and her commitment to continue conversations and consider follow-up legislation if we deem it's necessary. To wrap up, I think we need to recognize this is a major revamp of the Chicago school board, and bringing democracy to the board is a big deal. It's going to be a journey. We may have to refine our approach along the way to ensure it accomplishes our goal and works the way we want and need it to. Most importantly, that it works the way the children of Chicago need it to. Today is that long awaited first step. Thank you."

"Chair recognizes Representative Buckner for three minutes."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?" 10200049.docx 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"She indicates that she will."

"Leader Ramirez, I have a couple of questions about what was volleyed to us from the Senate. So, I hope that you'll oblige me here. We've heard a lot about the phrase 'financial entanglements'. Essentially a phrase that creates a narrative that if Chicago gets an elected school board, that the state… it will create a $500 million financial problem for the state. From what I read, the truth is that the problem, which consists of inability of the city to pay a debt exists, regardless of whether the board is elected or appointed. And that liability, in fact, exists today. Is that true?"

"That is correct."

"Okay. Am I correct? Am I understanding that this Amendment requires an independent financial review that requires a report that would go to the Governor, ISBE, the Mayor of Chicago, the General Assembly, and Chicago Board of Education? And then those recommendations would be made by ISBE, based on the report, and how we should move forward with financial issues. Is that correct?"

"That is correct."

"Okay. A person of valid points from folks who have been on both sides of this about compensation of board Members. We've heard about a possibility that the board could create these exorbitant salaries for themselves. Is your intention that this be a volunteer board that does not receive compensation?"

"The intent is, in fact, that this be a voluntary board that receives no compensation. Yes." 10200049.docx 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Okay. Great. And let's talk real quick about campaigning finance, not reform, but limitations because this is new legislation. Can I ask you, on the record, if you would work with me to craft language that would speak to the fact that none of us want these to become big money endeavors? And because the young people in Chicago are our focus, we don't want to create an equitable Democratic process and then immediately put a huge price tag on it which would go against the spirit of why we're here in the first place?"

"Absolutely. I'm committed to working with you on this very important issue."

"Awesome. To the Bill. Colleagues, this is not a perfect piece of legislation."

"To the Bill."

"This is not a silver bullet. But what this is, is follow-through on a promise that has been made. We can't continue to do nothing because we can't do everything. We have not found a way to do everything, but we'll figure a way to get there through this. What this is, is a down payment on democracy. This is a practical, commonsense Bill. This is not revolution. This is reform. We know about the sordid past of school district that I am a product of. We know about the history from Willis Wagons to the mass closings of 50 schools, which I think would give anybody in the chamber pause if that happened in their community. In this chamber, we often talk about not treating Chicago differently than the rest of the state. Let me be clear. District 299 is the only district in Illinois that does not have an elected school board. Today we have a chance to change that. And for my Republican friends 10200049.docx 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 who saw fit to vote for this in April, to give kids in my community the same chance that the kids in theirs have, thank you. And I hope that you would join us once more in this fight. For those of you who may not have voted for the original Bill this year but have over the years, as Leader Ramirez said, over the years have voted 'yes' on this issue and stood with us for the right thing, including the Minority Leader who's done this in the past, we welcome you back as well. We've put this off and played these games for far too long. Today we have a chance and we have a choice. It's choice time, and the time is now. Thank you, Leader."

"Chair recognizes Representative Mazzochi for three minutes."

"She indicates that she will."

"Thank you."

"This Bill doesn't stop that work from happening. It will continue." 10200049.docx 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Representative, this is not going to stop the city and our public schools from operating. The independent review that we have put in this Bill, in response to the city's concern, will be done no later than 2025. But all of us will work really hard to get that done as quickly as possible. And it will certainly be done before we have a fully elected representative school board. The mayor and its appointees will be majority over the other."

"The fully elected representative school board comes…

"We have a hybrid transition board…"

"…that will begin… that will begin in 2024, and it will commence in a fully elected representative school board by the end of '26."

"The contracts were formed under the city."

"Representative, in the Bill, we have a transition board where the mayor still has majority control of the board until 2027. The independent financial review will be completed two years prior to that. And…"

"…I have a feeling it will be done way before that. So, that fear should not be there because it will be done before we have the fully elected representative school board where the mayor is no longer in majority control."

Speaker Manley: "Representative Mazzochi. Representative Mazzochi, your time has expired." 10200049.docx 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Your request has been denied. I explained earlier how we were going to do things. I appreciate you, but we're moving on."

"Chair recognizes Leader Spain."

"She indicates that she will."

"Yes. We will be drawing those pursuant and consistent with Federal and State Law."

"The Bill becomes effective June of 2022."

"The intent of drafting was that that date would've been moved. And so, I am going to be filing trailer language to make sure to correct those dates."

"Sixty."

"To the Bill." 10200049.docx 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

Speaker Manley: "Representative Ugaste, are you rising in opposition?"

"That's fine."

"Indicates… she indicates that she will."

"Are you referring specifically to the Chicago municipal one?

"Yes."

"Please repeat the question."

"These are tax dollars. We put this in state statute. And I don't believe that the city would not want to support its schools."

"Because they care about their children."

"Yes, I do."

"Five hundred and eighty-six million is what's being sent."

"Representative, we have incorporated an independent financial review to address all of these concerns." 10200049.docx 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"She has not said that she will not continue to fund it."

"Repeat the question."

"We get federal, we get state."

"Your time's expired. I'll give you a few extra seconds…"

"Representative." 10200049.docx 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Representative Ramirez to close."

"Colleagues of the 102nd General Assembly, we've been here for a long time. We have been arguing and voting for a fully elected representative school board Bill. And people on that side and people on this side have voted for it, not once, not twice, not three times, not four times, but today… today could be that fifth time. If kids in Western Springs can have an elected school board, if kids in Joliet can have an elected representative school board, if kids in Waukegan can have an elected representative school board, why can't kids in Chicago? Why can't families in Chicago, made up of mostly black and Latino children, also have that opportunity? You have voted 'yes' before. And I urge you to do so again. We have a simple decision in front of us. Do we believe that the people of Chicago deserve this right? If you do, then you should vote 'yes'. As is the case with any change this magnitude, it's historical. There are a few concerns that have been raised in which I commit, on this floor, to work with you alongside to address in a collaborative process with stakeholders. However, what I don't appreciate is a number of attacks and scare tactics to keep us from supporting an initiative which we have supported, again, four times. And now we're going to the fifth time. So, today, at about 6:15 p.m., I invite you to be on the right side of history, again, by voting in final action and finally giving my niece, my nephew, and all of us who wish in our public schools when we were there to have an elected representative school board 10200049.docx 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 that's accountable to us, finally, an elected representative school board. I urge an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Manley: "Representative Mazzochi has requested a verification. The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2908?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Tarver's a 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. Mr. Clerk, please read the names of the Members voting in the affirmative."

"Mr. Clerk, Representative Mazzochi withdraws her verification request. On this question, there are 70 voting in 'favor', 41 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. This House… the House does concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2908. And the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3139, Representative Morgan."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 3139."

Speaker Manley: "Can you explain a little bit about the Amendment?"

"Of course, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill… House Bill 3139 is a complete gut and replace. This Bill, very simply, expands the protections and the opportunities for young children with disabilities who are trying to protect their health and who use medical cannabis to deal with their medical health conditions. This expands park districts to those eligible areas where a young child who has a disability can use medical cannabis. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Leader Batinick for three minutes."

"He indicates that he will."

"I believe that's correct." 10200049.docx 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Correct. And that's an important clarification. In schools, you may remember, we have a young child, Ashley. And Ashley's Law was passed in the State of Illinois to allow her to use medical cannabis in schools. And last year, we amended that to allow school nurses and personnel to help and supervise in the administration. This only allows the child or their caregiver. It does not put any kind of obligation on park district staff to administer in any way."

"Representative… Representative Hammond, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"We are not only dealing with an only limited… it's only applying to those are under the age of 18…"

"…who have… who are medical cannabis patients and those with a disability. In Illinois, you do not have to have a 10200049.docx 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 disability to be eligible for medical cannabis use. So, this is a double restriction, in that sense."

"That's correct. They are not allowed, under the age of 18 in Illinois, to use any smokable products."

"Representative Morgan to close."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. I just wanted to note, there were several people that were involved in making sure we got this done at this very late stage to help Ashley and others like her to be able to go to camp and to do it safely. Representative Mussman was very involved and somebody who is a constituent of Representative Mussman. The Governor's office, Senator Castro. So, I appreciate the support. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall House concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 3139?' This is final action. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'." 10200049.docx 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 3139. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"Chair recognizes Representative Slaughter. For what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Madam Speaker, I inadvertently voted 'no' on House Bill 1738. Please allow the record to reflect that I am a 'yes' vote. Thanks."

"We will do so. Thank you. Chair recognizes Leader Bennett."

"Quickly, please."

"Page 4, House Bill 3714, Representative Willis."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I move for concurrence of Senate Amendment… I believe I actually only need Senate 10200049.docx 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 Amendment 2, but they put it in as 1 and 2. So, let's just go that route to be safe."

"Can you explain them?"

"Sure. This is a gut and replace. And what it is, is it is a compromised Bill that takes care of updating a lot from the Fire Sprinkler Act that we passed in 2019, which changed the requirements of those that inspect and install fire sprinklers from NICET II to an NICET III Level. That will be going into effect in January of 2022, if we do not pass this Bill. We have had many, many meetings with the stakeholders. Probably about two dozen of them with the fire marshal's office to clean up some of the language. And the bottom line is, that this Bill is almost totally agreed. There are a few places that we still need work on, and we will continue to work on that. And it does extend that deadline for the NICET III until 2023 so that we can continue doing that. So, I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Chair recognizes Leader Wheeler."

"She indicates that she will."

"That's wonderful. Thank you, Sir."

"That is 100 percent correct, Sir."

"Correct. It will extend that for one more year for us to continue to work on this."

"Right. And, unfortunately, if we don’t do anything, the Bill is going to go in effect and NICET III will be required, and that's where their argument is. So, to not do anything is really not an option at this point, in the best interest of that one group that is concerned about it."

"Well, that is… that is part of the concern of it. To go from a NICET II, my understanding is NICET II is approximately a two-year program. NICET III is almost a five-year program." 10200049.docx 105  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021

"And it also does have an internship and a class that you need to go to, a 16-hour class. And there's some controversy on that. But I do believe, from what I'm hearing of those instructors, there is a pathway to have enough on hand. But certainly, by extending it a year, it'll give us a better chance of having those that need to be there."

"To the Bill."

"I couldn't find the button. Give me a second, I'm changing my shoes. Please continue."

"Representative Willis to close."

"Great. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. One of the things that is also in this Bill that's very important, it does gives the enforcement… clarifies the enforcement 10200049.docx 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 mechanism of the fire marshal's office. And that is very important to everybody concerned. So, with that, I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 3714?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. Voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please conduct a roll call of those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Harper votes 'yes'.

"Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 78 voting 'aye', 33 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present'. The House does concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 on House Bill 3714. And the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 5 of the Calendar, on the Order of 10200049.docx 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 Resolutions, we have Senate Joint Resolution 31, offered by Speaker Welch, presented by Representative Collins."

"Yes. I'm here to introduce Senate Joint Resolution 31, which calls on the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide sufficient resources to the Illinois Department of Transportation to begin engineering the Interstate 290 Corridor. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Collins moves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 31. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. On Supplemental Calendar #1, Senate Joint Resolution 8, Representative Walsh."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Could I have the Body's attention please? Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, SJR8 designates a section of Illinois Route 53 that passes in front of the Illinois State Police Headquarters District 5 in Crest Hill, Illinois as a 'Trooper Richard G. Warner Memorial Highway'. Trooper Warner was a 12-year veteran of the Illinois State Police. And he was shot and killed by a suicidal man at the Illinois State Police Headquarters District 5 in Lockport or Crest Hill on April 21 of 1969. Trooper Warner brought a man to the station for questioning after he'd been involved in an accident. It was suspected that that accident was an attempt by the subject to commit suicide. And while in the headquarters, the subject was able to gain control of another officer's weapon and shot two officers, fatally wounding Trooper Warner. And then the shooter turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. And at the time of the passing, Trooper Warner was survived by his wife and four children. Again, 10200049.docx 108  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 this Resolution seeks to designate that stretch of highway in front of the Illinois State Police Headquarters as the 'Trooper Richard G. Warner Memorial Highway'. And I'd ask for its passage. And before we vote, if we could have a moment of silence for Trooper Richard G. Warner."

"The Members will take a moment of silence. Thank you, Representative. All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. Pardon me. All those in favor say 'aye; opposed say 'nay'. In the… Representative Walsh moves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 8. All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk, please do the roll call for those voting remotely."

"Yes."

"Harper votes 'yes'."

"Representative… Representative Lilly votes 'yes'."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor', 0 'opposed', and 0 voting 'present'. The Resolution, having 10200049.docx 109  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Leader Greenwood moves for the adoption to Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Chair recognizes Representative Costa Howard. For what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Quick point of personal privilege."

"Quickly."

"I want to make sure that everyone received the e- mail to come to out to the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the College of DuPage for Legislator Day on Monday. Please sign up to get 10200049.docx 110  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 your tickets for your families, for you for Monday for Legislator Day. Welcome to the 48th District."

"Chair recognizes Representative Haas. For what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Quickly."

"Congratulations. Representative Davidsmeyer, I saved the best for last."

"Quickly. Super quick."

"Members. I have an announcement. The Calendars for Fall Veto Session are available in the well. And now, 10200049.docx 111  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 6/16/2021 allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Greenwood moves that the House stand adjourned to the call of the Speaker. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. Pursuant to HJR50, the House stand adjourned to the call of the Speaker." 10200049.docx 112