"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 789, offered by Representative Lilly; and House Resolution 790, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, are referred to the Rules Committee."
"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Ron Young, the Pastor at Impact Church St. Louis in Cahokia, Illinois. Pastor Young is the guest of Leader Greenwood. 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. Pastor Young."
"Let us pray. Father God, we thank you for this day. We thank you for this moment and opportunity. Now, Lord God, we ask that your presence will be made known in this chamber, that those who have the business to carry out the duty of governing people and doing the work of your service would be led with wisdom, would be led with love, and would be led with unity. So, bless this time now and bless this moment, that the work and labor does not go unnoticed but will be done well and in excellence. It's in Christ's name that I pray, and every heart say it, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Carroll." Carroll – 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." 10200095.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Greenwood is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side. Leader Greenwood."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representatives Barbara Hernandez, Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, and Representative Gong-Gershowitz are excused today."
"Leader Welter."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect that Representative Hamilton is excused for the day."
"The record shall so reflect. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 109 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 1464, Floor Amendment(s) 2 to Senate Bill 2940, Floor Amendment(s) 3 to Senate Bill 2942; recommends be adopted, referred to the Order of Resolutions is House Resolution 94, House Resolution 789, and House Resolution 790. Representative Kifowit, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration reports the following committee action March 30, 2022: recommends be adopted is House Resolution 730. Representative Guzzardi, Chairperson from the Committee on Housing reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted is Floor 10200095.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Amendment(s) 1 to Senate Bill 702. Representative Ford, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Higher Education reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: do pass as amended Short Debate is House Bill 4720; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 5358 and House Resolution 733. Representative Lilly, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Human Services reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 3 to Senate Bill 3617. Representative Greenwood, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Availability & Accessibility reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: do not pass as amended, pursuant to Rule 22(g), is House Bill 5598. Representative Moeller, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 3 to Senate Bill 1486. Representative Conroy, Chairperson from the Committee on Mental Health & Addiction reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 5 and 6 to House… correction, Senate Bill 3889. Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action March 31, 2022: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 1449, Floor Amendment(s) 1 to Senate Bill 3416. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 783, offered by Representative Greenwood; and House Joint Resolution 89, offered by Representative Kifowit, are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Leader Gabel for a Motion." 10200095.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Mr. Speaker, I move that Representatives Guerrero- Cuellar, Cassidy, Zalewski, and Meier be allowed to participate and cast their vote remotely."
Speaker Hoffman: "Leader Gabel has made a Motion that Representatives Guerrero-Cuellar, Cassidy, Zalewski, and Meier be allowed to participate and cast their vote remotely. This is a roll call vote. All in favor vote 'aye'; all 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 Motion, there are 76 voting 'yes', 24 voting 'no', 5 voting 'present'. And the Motion is adopted. Mr. Clerk."
"Is Representative Cassidy present?"
"Cassidy is present."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy is present. Is Representative Guerrero-Cuellar present? Is Representative Meier present?"
"Present."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Meier is present. Is Representative Zalewski present?"
Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Niemerg seeks recognition. Representative Niemerg."
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the chamber with us today are the junior high boys from Olney, Illinois, who went undefeated, undefeated, that's pressure guys, to win the SIJHSAA Class L State Championship. Congratulations, guys. Let's give them a round of applause." 10200095.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Congratulations. Leader Batinick."
"Speaker, point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"In the gallery with me today are… is my son, Max, who you guys have seen a lot of videos of lately; my daughter, Annabelle; my better half, Ellen; and also the Haupt family neighbors, if they could stand up, Dave, Sue, Kendall, and Ben, from the great Village of Plainfield. Thank you."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Mason seeks recognition."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a very special Page for the day with me here today, coming from the district in Gurnee. I have Jacob Agashe, who is here visiting. Jacob has interned for me and is just a really, really wonderful person. Is here for the FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, and attends Warren Township High School and is a junior. And I'm just so happy to have Jacob and Jacob's parents, Minal and Krishna, up here in the gallery. Can we please give them a warm welcome?"
"Representative West."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Mr. Speaker, I'm having a good day already because I was surprised by constituents/friends/pillars of the Rockford community. I'm asking the chamber to help me to welcome the retired principal of Concordia of Machesney Park, Rick Hahn. Kevin Jensen, from Lutheran High School in Rockford. Scott 10200095.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Dabson, the director of Alpine Academy of Rockford. And Don Gillingham, a retired executive director of Lutheran High School, who is on the Democratic side of the aisle up in the gallery. If we can give them a warm Springfield welcome that would be great. Thank you."
"Representative Bos, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Joining in with everyone else on spring break week here, I'd like to welcome my family to the gallery. My amazing wife, Christina; my youngest, Brynlee; my oldest daughter, Nevaeh; and my son was here. And it will be no surprise to anybody that knows him, he is out chasing and collecting law enforcement patches right now. But let's give them a welcome to Springfield."
"Representative Swanson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Sir. Hey, just an update on tomorrow's trip to Lincoln's ChalleNGe. I would ask everyone who has signed up, all 49 of you, to come back to my area immediately upon adjournment. I have a strip map to where Stellar Air Terminal is, plus I've got some instructions on what we need to do to prepare for it tomorrow. And so… and I do ask… I will put out one more time to be at the terminal, as it says in the letter, no later than 0715 hours tomorrow morning. The flight does depart at 0800 hours. So, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Hammond." 10200095.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Chair. Today is the inauguration for Western Illinois University's 12th president, President Guiyou Huang. President Huang began his term at WIU on January 1 of 2021, but due to the pandemic, is only being inaugurated today. Before joining Western Illinois University, President Huang served as the president at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He also was the chancellor at Louisiana State University. He is the author and editor of 13 books as well as numerous essays and articles. He earned his doctorate in English at Texas A&M University at College Station and completed graduate studies in English from Beijing University. Doctor Huang and his wife, Jennifer, have a daughter, Claire, who is in sixth grade in Macomb, and a son, George, who is majoring in political science and history at Rice University in Texas. Please join me in sending our best wishes to WIU President Guiyou Huang."
"Representative Mah."
"Thank you. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to add on to my colleagues' congratulations of Dr. Guiyou Huang. I had the opportunity to meet him when he was in Chicago with his team. They had a basketball tournament near my district. And so, I had the opportunity to meet with him and his family. And I can't speak more highly of him, and I would like to send my congratulations as well. Dr. Guiyou Huang is also the first Asian American to be appointed and to serve in this role. And 10200095.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 so, we're all a very proud and grateful to the trustees for making an appointment of someone who's not only a distinguished scholar but a terrific representative of the Asian American community. So, thank you for bringing this up, Representative Hammond, and I join you in sending these congratulations. And I encourage the Body to wish him all the best today on his inauguration. Thank you."
"Representative Swanson has a further point. Please state your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To continue with the comments on Dr. Huang, I've met him several times and he is just such a dynamic person. Being a graduate of WIU and having a son who completed school at WIU, we look forward to what Dr. Huang is going to bring to the campus and bring to the students at WIU. He is a dynamic person, has a very great focus on where he wants to go with WIU, and just looking forward to him being at Western Illinois University. And I, too, again want to congratulate him and welcome him to Western Illinois. Thank you."
"Moving to page 14 of the Calendar, under the Order of Agreed Resolutions appears House Resolution 712, Leader Durkin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my honor to present House Resolution 712. We have this great opportunity in the House of Representatives to acknowledge outstanding Illinoisans, those who have made a difference in our lives, some big, some small. But why I think it's important upon that person's passage that we reflect upon what they have done for our neighborhoods, our states, and show that by memorializing it 10200095.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 through a Resolution and having the family of that person present for this very important ceremony. So, within the last few months we lost an icon, a true lover of Illinois. A man who had made such a difference not only in this state but also in our nation. Someone who I'm proud to have known for a number of years, and that is Richard 'Dick' Duchossois, otherwise known as Mr. D. I'm pleased to be joined today in this Resolution with his daughter, Kim, who's in the gallery with us. Thank you, Kim. Mr. D.'s great-grandson, Oliver. Oliver, thank you for joining us. And also, Tony Petrillo. Tony was the CEO and president of Arlington Park. Thank you all for being here today. I'd like to say a few comments about Mr. D. and his life. As a native Chicagoan, Dick Duchossois learned more about other parts of the United States when he attended Washington and Lee University in Virginia. The honor code he saw there was something he continued to observe and share all through his life, including the tough world of horse racing and even the tougher world of United States business. Mr. D. was born in 1921 in the South Side of Chicago, was a member of what is now called the Greatest Generation. He was a World War II veteran, an honored, decorated World War II veteran. In combat in the Moselle River in Germany, he earned a Purple Heart. That was the Battle of the Bulge. He served this country with great honor. He rose through the U.S. Army in the final months of combat in the first months of the occupation and retired from the service with the rank of major. He was a tank destroyer in the Battle of the Bulge. We've seen movies of what those men did. It's incredible that he survived, but put his life on the line in World War II 10200095.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 with every one of those heroes. At the end of World War II, American railroads and the railcars were worn and rusty. In 1946, the diesel engine-powered heavy truck was the glamor technology for future U.S. freight movements. Banks and lenders were more likely to lend money for truck fleets than money to railroads and car owners. One of these aging railroad cars, the old IC or Illinois Central, rumbled through Homewood-Flossmoor, the community where Dick Duchossois and his growing family would make their home for many years. Home from the war, Mr. D. found himself working for an old-line Chicago Heights railroad car manufacturer. Under Duchossois' leadership, the Thrall Car Manufacturing Company began to turn away from old fashioned box cars and started welding together specialized nonbox cars. These new types of railroad cars were specifically designed to carry the freight commodities such as coal and racked new automobiles that shippers continue to want to ship on train rails. The work of Mr. D. and his allies in helping to save the U.S. railroad industry can be seen in every time we look at a freight train. As an industrial, Mr. D. saw other opportunities. In later years, the Duchossois Group was affiliated with the significant number of diversified operations and assets. Another sign of his life work and achievement of Mr. D. and his family can be seen from Chicago's Washington Park, only a few feet away from the 1893 Columbian Exposition, raised the first… world's first Ferris wheel. What today's Chicago is now see rising is the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine, where the state-of-the-art research is done today on some of the toughest projects in medical research. Although 10200095.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 the Duchossois Center at the University of Chicago is a home of many Nobel Prize winners, the university's people are just as bewildered by spelling Mr. D's name as everyone else, and they often call the center the DCAM. Far more important than his business, medical research, or even horse racing to Mr. D. was his love for his high school sweetheart, Beverly Thrall Duchossois, who died in 1980. His second wife, Mary Judith, who he married… was married in 2000. He has two sons, Craig, Dayle, Kim, and Bruce. His step-sons, Steve and Paul. And we're joined by Grant today. Let me just say this, that… as I said, I've known Mr. Duchossois for so many years. He was a very energetic man who, up until his late 90s, would drive from Barrington to the park every day, was a man who was at the office early and worked a full day. He believed in hard work, he expected hard work, but he was a generous man that never said no to anyone. He was very self-effacing, but he also had a servant's heart at the same time. So, I just want to thank the Duchossois family for what you have done for our state. And also, I want to thank you for what your father has done for this country by serving nobly in World War II to protect democracy throughout this world. So, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
Speaker Hoffman: "Representative McLaughlin, do you seek recognition on this Resolution?"
"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"I concur with everything that Leader Durkin said, and I want to welcome my neighbors, who I see. I am blessed 10200095.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 to have known Mr. Duchossois since I was 17. And one of the greatest summer jobs I ever had was a security guard at Arlington Park Race Track. I also served as his mayor for eight years. And I just wanted to thank the family for being here today, but also the honor is so well-deserved for such a phenomenal man. One of the funny stories about being mayor in a small town is, Mr. Duchossois had quite a large yard, as I'll put it. And I asked him if I could put some signs in his yard when I was running for mayor and he said, 'Well, would you like a contribution?' And I said, 'No, Sir. I'd just like to put a few signs up.' And he said, 'You've just distinguished yourself as my favorite politician.' Dick was a wonderful man. I enjoyed every moment that I got to share with him. I… you very rarely meet someone that's done so many things for so many people, and I'm just blessed to have a relationship with his family and to have been his friend for a period of time and his former employee. So, I want to thank the family for being here. And I am honored to be your neighbor and your friend and I was even more so to be that of your father. So, thank you for being here today."
"Representative Morrison, do you rise on the Resolution? Please proceed."
"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Representative for the 54th District, Northwest Suburbs, including Arlington Heights and Arlington Park, Mr. Duchossois, Mr. D., was a revered figure in our community and our district. He was just the consummate gentleman. He was revered… you know, when you'd see him at the park and the way he interacted with staff, with patrons, with pretty much everyone, just tremendous 10200095.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 respect. And I echo the sentiments of my colleagues here. He was a patriot. He loved America. Very, very successful, lived the American dream. And I just also remember his can-do spirit. One of the most remarkable things… as some of you might remember, the original Arlington Park had a tremendous fire. It happened in the mid-1980s, and it just happened a few weeks before the Million was supposed to take place. And Mr. Duchossois' can-do spirit basically made that race happen. And I think his experience in World War II probably prepared him for many of the challenges he had in business, but they made that event happen because of his spirit and his can-do attitude. So, he is definitely deserving of this honor, and I thank the Body."
"We shall observe a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Dick Duchossois. Thank you. If no one's seeking further recognition, Leader Durkin moves for the adoption of House Amendment 712… or House Resolution 712. All those in favor signify be saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Weber."
"A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"I have the high honor today of welcoming an individual who over the years I have worked with in different aspects from the county board to being a trustee in a village. This individual has showed a passion for his love for his community and his dedication to fight for the people that live in his village. I'd like to recognize Mayor Scott Nickles of Round 10200095.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Lake Beach, his wife, Jackie, and his son, Nathan, and give them please a warm Springfield welcome."
"Leader Hernandez." Hernandez, L.: "Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point." Hernandez, L.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd just like to ask if Members of the Assembly would give a nice warm welcome to some families from Our Lady of Charity, along with Father Brendan. They're up in the gallery. Say hello. And some of these parents have not been down to Springfield before, so let's give them a warm welcome."
"Representative Kifowit."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Members, on your chairs… by your chairs is go blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please wear blue in April to support the Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children. This is bipartisan, as Representative Bos helped me distribute the flyers. It's an important initiative. So, the… we begin Child Abuse Prevention Month in a positive way by wearing blue on April 1, 2022 to let others know your support for positive childhood experiences and the prevention of adversity. Last year, over 43 thousand children were indicated as abused or neglected in Illinois. By wearing the pin… which all of you should have gotten a pin at your office and staff should have gotten a pin as well. By wearing the pin and the color blue, you are recognizing child abuse survivors and honoring those who died due to the abuse and neglect. If you want to post a picture of yourself on social media wearing blue tomorrow 10200095.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 with the #ILGAgoesBlue to spread awareness about child abuse and neglect. Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Hoffman: "Thank you. Representative Lewis seeks recognition."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Chamber, today I rise in recognition of my father, Phil Lewis' 74th birthday. And I ask the chamber to give him a warm and welcoming happy birthday. Happy birthday, dad."
"Representative Ortiz."
"Speaker, point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Members of the Body, today I rise to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Cesar Chavez was born and raised during one of the most turbulent times of our history on a small farm near Yuma, Arizona. He had to quit school in the eighth grade, after his family lost their farm, to support them by working in the fields. It is here that he experienced inhumane labor practices, backbreaking working conditions, and bitter racism. After serving in the Pacific and receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, he took the harsh experiences from his youth and immersed himself in organizing farm workers. He fought earnestly to ensure that the essential workers that produced the food that feed our families are provided safe and healthy workplaces, stronger wages, and basic human rights. His steadfast leadership ultimately led him to cofounding the National Farm Workers Association, which would later become the United Farm Workers of America. As a leader of the organization, he followed the 10200095.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 examples of renowned performers such Mohammad Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who marched, went on strike, and fasted to reaffirm the union's commitment to peaceful protests and ensure their efforts would not be overlooked. The devotion and dedications shown by Cesar Chavez to the American labor movement cannot be overstated and serve an inspiration for us all as we support efforts to organize, bargain, and expand opportunities for workers and their families today. I also want to remember the local labor leaders like the late Marcos Munoz from Little Village, whose organizing work had local and national implications and serves as a testament to Chavez's dedication to mentoring the next generation of leaders. Today, on Cesar Chavez Day, please join me in celebrating the life and legacy of labor champion Cesar Estrada Chavez. Thank you."
"Leader Spain."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Continuing on the order of birthdays, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, it's a special day in Peoria for Steve Spain, who is a small business owner on Main Street, active leader in our community, and an inspiration for me to become involved in public service. And I just want to wish a happy 70th birthday, a special milestone, to my dad. Happy birthday, dad."
"Leader Gabel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Democratic… the Democrats will caucus immediately in Room 114."
"Leader Welter." 10200095.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. The House Republicans request an immediate caucus in Room 118. And how long are you guys caucusing for? We were told an hour the other day. I think it was about three hours."
"We're going to attempt to do it in an hour."
"Attempt? I believe you, Jay."
"If it was up to me, it'd be a half hour. The House will stand in recess. The Democrats will caucus in Room 114, Republicans in Room 118. The House will come to order. We'll move to the Order of Second Readings. On page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1175, Representative Buckner. Out of the record. On page 3 of the Calendar, Representative Stuart on House Bill 1563. Stuart. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1563, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. This Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendments 1 and 2 have been approved for consideration. Floor Amendment #1 is offered by Representative Stuart."
"Representative Stuart."
"Thank you. House Bill 1563 will create a task force. If you remember, it was December 10, there was a very surprising December tornado that came through the Edwardsville area, demolished one of the warehouses in the area. Six people did lose their lives, another man was gravely injured. So, this seeks a task force to look into what we need to do as a state to protect worker safety. And I would… I would encourage your support."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?" 10200095.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Hey, Representative. I really want to thank you for bringing this… this piece of legislation. The one question I just had, is this a Floor Amendment… did this hit committee or is it a Floor Amendment that went straight to the floor?"
"It went through committee."
"Okay. Do you remember what the vote was in committee? I'm just trying to… as people are getting to get back into the chamber, I’m just trying to…"
"There was a few 'no' votes. I don't remember the number. I do know there were a few 'no' votes."
"Okay. And you… this is Floor Amendment 1. What happened with Floor Amendment 2? Did you not do anything with Floor Amendment 2?"
"Just… I'm going to back up. It was 22-4, the original vote."
"Okay. And that's on Floor Amendment 1, correct?"
"We… there are actually two Amendments, and Floor Amendment 2 clarifies some language."
"Did we adopt Floor Amendment 2? 'Cause I just see Floor Amendment 1 on the board."
"We'd need to adopt… we adopted both."
"We did adopt both, Chair?"
"I believe it was…"
"Got it."
"…recommended for adoption, and we'll go to 2 next."
"Gotcha. I'll turn my light off for a little bit here. Thank you." 10200095.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Stuart moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 1563. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Floor Amendment #2 is offered by Representative Stuart."
"Representative Stuart."
"So, like I said earlier, Floor Amendment 2 just clarified… we misnamed something as 'retail marketers' and intended to say 'retail merchants'. And so, we just cleaned that up."
Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one seeking recognition, Representative Stuart moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 1563. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. On page 3 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4219, Representative Stuart. Mr. Clerk, out of the record. Mr. Clerk, please return to House Bill 1563 on Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1563, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Stuart."
"Thank you. I previously basically explained… the Amendments created the task force to look into workplace safety. And it's in terms of both construction and employer policies in terms of emergency procedures."
"Leader Batinick." 10200095.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield now that the Bill's on Third?"
"Indicates she'll yield."
"Representative, so I was able to have a little sidebar with some of my team. And I believe some of the opposition in committee had to do with the fact that there's no structural engineers on the task force. Is that correct?"
"Yeah, that is correct because structural engineers would be the expert witnesses that the task force would bring in. I have a list. I've had code enforcement officials reach out and lots of other folks that should be involved and will be involved in the conversations of the task force."
"Okay. And that was… and did we do… or did you do a committee vote on both Floor Amendment 1 and 2?"
"Yes. It was the same vote both times, 22-4."
"Twenty-two, four. Okay. Just for reminder purposes, I believe it was Representative Chesney, Niemerg, Reick, and Wilhour that were 'no' in committee. And no further questions. Thank you."
"Representative Stuart to close."
"I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Mr. Clerk."
"Is Representative Zalewski present?"
"Z's present."
"Representative Zalewski is present."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1563 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy." 10200095.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Z…"
Clerk Hollman: "Would you say that again, Representative Zalewski?"
"Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 94 voting 'yes', 9 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4219, Representative Stuart. Read 4219."
"House Bill 4219, a Bill for an Act concerning property. This Bill was read a second time previously. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Stuart, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Stuart."
"Thank you. The Amendment… I just am talking about the Amendment right now, correct?"
"Yes."
"Okay. The Amendment allows for the Treasurer to have limited authority to transfer, sell, or donate real property 10200095.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 acquired by the state through the Illinois Insured Mortgage Pilot Program."
Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one seeking recognition, Representative Stuart moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 4219. All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading, Mr. Clerk. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4219, a Bill for an Act concerning property. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Stuart."
"Thank you. House Bill 49… 4219 provides the Treasurer with the authority to transfer three parcels of property acquired by the state to the City of Collinsville by quitclaim deed upon the payment of one dollar from the City of Collinsville. This is an initiative of the Treasurer's Office and the City of Collinsville. And as I said, Amendment 2 also authorizes the Treasurer to sell, convey, divest, or enter into a settlement agreement with respect to any interest the state has in any property associated with or resulting from the Illinois Insured Mortgage Pilot Program."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 4219 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Meier." 10200095.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Yes."
"Would you try that again, Representative Meier, with the camera on? Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier 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 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 4 of the Calendar, appears House Bill 5246, Leader Wheeler. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 5246, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. This Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Wheeler, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Wheeler on Floor Amendment #1."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to adopt Floor Amendment 1 to House Bill 5246, which was a collaborative effort between all of the stakeholders that institutes a $375 cap on the reasonable fees that can be reimbursed in a condo transaction and also moves the turnaround to 10 days. I know of no opposition. Would appreciate your support."
"Representative Wheeler moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 5246. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of 10200095.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Mr. Clerk."
"Is Representative Guerrero-Cuellar present?"
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar is present."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar is present."
"House Bill 5246 on Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 5246, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Leader Wheeler."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I explained the majority of the Bill on Second Reading. Would appreciate your support."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 5246 pass?' All those in favor indicate by voting 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"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 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to the Order of Third Reading. On page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3490, Representative Collins. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3490, a Bill for an Act concerning LGBTQ older adults. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3490 is the disrupt (unintelligible) for LGBTQ older adults. We've already passed this Bill. This is the Senate version. I request an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3490 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Z votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Would you try that again with your camera on, please?"
"Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 71 voting 'yes', 32 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 5 of the Calendar, Representative Willis on Senate Bill 3495. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3495, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Willis."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This Bill is identical to a House Bill that we passed, and we're just doing the Senate version of it. It just allows the rotating lights and the flashes on private vehicles for fire chiefs, deputy fire chiefs, and assistant fire chiefs. I request an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3495 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"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 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On Senate Bill 3497, Representative Moylan. Representative Moylan. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3497, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Moylan."
"Thank you, Members of the General Assembly. Senate Bill 3497 simply allows the library board to adopt regulations varying nonresidential fees for individuals under the age of 18. Thank you, and I request an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3497 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 105 voting 'yes', 8 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Frese on Senate Bill 3498. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3498, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Frese."
"Senate Bill 3498 is an initiative of the physician assistants and funeral directors. It had a twin Bill, House Bill 5357, which passed out of the House unanimously. This gives authority for PAs, physician assistants, to sign death certificates and other certain medical records. No opposition, urge an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3498 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski. Representative Zalewski, we did not hear you."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'. Yes."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'."
"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 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Costa Howard on Senate Bill 3613. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3613, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Costa Howard."
Costa Howard: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3613 establishes a task force to explore the potential of hydrogen- enabled power generation in the energy sector, transportation, and agriculture. The task force reviews how Illinois can utilize potential federal funding for the development of the technology and allow Illinois to become a hydrogen hub in our nation. The composition of this task force will be comprised of members of both the public and private entities. I ask for an 'aye' vote." 10200095.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Leader Batinick on Senate Bill 3613."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Indicates she'll yield."
"Representative, I've been quizzing some people here, and I haven't been able to find an answer. What's the difference between a task force and why wasn't this a commission? It seems pretty important, a blue-ribbon commission."
"Thank you for that question, Leader Batinick. A task force is, under House Rule 13.5, where a task force is for a limited period of time to work on a focus project or a set of projects. In other words, a very specific issue. There's usually a reporting date. Whereas a commission is a standing body and there's not necessarily an end date to it and reporting is not required and is lost advisory in nature."
"You're missing blue-ribbon commission."
"Oh, you're right. The blue-ribbon commission is same as… the same thing as a commission, but we like to call it a blue-ribbon commission because it sounds so much better."
"Okay. Thank you for your answers."
"Seeing no one seeking further recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3613 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hamilton, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, can I be recorded as a 'yes' for House Bill 1563?"
"The record shall so reflect. Turning to page 3 of the Calendar, appears House Bill 3220, Representative Tarver, on the Order of Second Reading. Representative Tarver. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3220, a Bill for an Act concerning government. This Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Tarver, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Tarver on Floor Amendment #1."
"Floor Amendment #1… thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #1 is a gut and replace. Do you want me to explain the Bill? Would debate it on Third."
"We'll move it to Third Reading." 10200095.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Okay. Thank you."
"Representative Tarver moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 3220. All those in favor signify by voting… saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3220, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Tarver."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3220 is a Bill that would provide for uniform standards as to what good faith is in contracting. As you may be aware, each agency tends to have their own different metrics as to what good faith is. Although, I know we've kind of bragged about the fact that there are more contracts going to BEP vendors, the reality of it is, based on what CMS sent to me, we granted over $400 million in waivers last year based on good faith. So, this tries to get our arms around what actually is good faith, provides the parameters. And I'm happy to answer any questions."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"Representative, does the Floor Amendment have anything to do with underlying Bill?"
"It guts and replaces it. Oh, yes. I'm sorry. It does."
"Okay. What's the difference between the Amendment and the underlying Bill?" 10200095.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"The underlying Bill was a Sponsor initiative initially that came out of some conversation I had with some of my colleagues in the Black Caucus, particularly on the Senate side with Senator Lightford. That Bill wasn't as appealing to some of the agencies. So, we worked with them on language that would be… get them to at least neutral on the Bill."
"Okay. So… and I believe it was five-three partisan in committee. Was it that way on the… yeah, it looks like it was that way on the Amendment 2. Do you know what the nature of the opposition was in committee?"
"I don't remember exactly what came from your side of the aisle. I do remember that it… partisan vote was requested."
"Okay. And I see the opponents are the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders, the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors, and the Association… Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Do you know what their opposition to the legislation was?"
"Probably to get to eat at the troth and don't have to worry about BEP companies actually participate in the program."
"I didn't quite catch what you said there. Sorry."
"They get to eat at the troth."
"Eat at the troth, okay."
"They get to benefit from $400 million in waivers when they already have over 99 percent of the money anyway. So, I'd imagine they don't want to share what's in the sandbox."
"Okay. And this… this is the sandbox and the waiver… what do the… exactly do the waivers do to help them keep… to eat at the troth, as you would say?" 10200095.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Well, if they come in and say, low and behold, I could not find anybody that was black, or brown, or Asian, or a woman, or a veteran, or a person with a disability that can do this work, I need a waiver."
"Okay."
"And they would get the waiver, and they would be able to continue with the project."
"All right. I'm going to go to the Bill. I actually appreciate the Representative's intent here. We passed a Bill out of the House, it went on Consent Calendar. It was the first Bill I passed this Session that attacked this in a little bit of a different way. I would call it the carrot instead of the stick method. And what we passed was… it was a five percent incentive, where it was a five percent bid bonus to black and women contractors. I think that's a better approach because there are parts of the state where it might be harder. But then like you said, they might be applying for a waiver when they shouldn't. It looks like… I think… I'll imagine you'll have some red and green on this side of the aisle. I appreciate the spirit of the Bill. I passed the spirit of the Bill. Unfortunately, that Bill has sat in the Senate and is going nowhere. I was hoping that was going to be the last Bill I ever passed. So, I appreciate the Bill. We'll see what happens over here. Thank you."
"Representative Davidsmeyer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"And just a second ago, this wasn't the original… my original question. But just a second ago, you mentioned 10200095.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 veterans as BEPs. Can veterans… if a veteran owns a business, is that a BEP?"
"My understanding from talking to the commission on… I should know the name of the commission, but it's dealing with equity and inclusion. Part of the concern was veterans not being included as far as contracts as well. So, I can't tell you specifically if they are in this Bill. Give me a couple minutes, I'll take a look. But I do know there was concern about veterans not being able to participate in contracts."
"Okay. I do know that they have not been included in the past. But one concern that I have, and I wish that I would have had an opportunity… this obviously didn't come through a committee that I was on, but wish I had the opportunity to talk to you. We have an issue that just came up on a project in my district where basically a pass-through company was getting the bid, not doing any of the work, and just hiring some local company down in our area. Does this require the company who actually gets the bid to actually do the work, to have the equipment and actually do the work?"
"So, this is more focused on the actual waivers. And so, I would say no, this Bill doesn't focus on that. But just allow me… 'cause I think Leader Batinick brought up a good point as well. This Bill… if there's somewhere where they can't find anyone truly, this Bill doesn't prevent them from ever getting a waiver. What it does is enumerate and list what steps would have to be taken first."
"Okay. And I certainly appreciate it. Just the circumstance that happened in my district was a flooring company in Chicago was going to do a parking lot in my 10200095.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 district, and it just… it didn't make sense. So, I'd certainly like to work on that with you 'cause I think there's…"
"I would love to."
"…we certainly need an opportunity for this. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Thank you. Representative Mazzochi."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"In connection with some of the opposition that was raised on this, it looks like you're taking… you're replacing some of the stated goals with either mandates or penalties as a result of noncompliance. Is that fair?"
"Educate me. I don't know what you mean as far as the mandates."
"Well… well, first of all, on… I mean, it looks like you're adding in some significant penalties on pages 20… well, page 30 of the Bill, as well as on page 27 of the Bill so that it's got an assessment of a penalty in the amount of the discrepancy between the commitment contained in the utilization plan. Such amount may be amended over the term of the contract and the qualifying payments made to the certified vendors listed in the utilization plan."
"This is the Amendment or the original Bill? That sounds like the original Bill. Give me one moment."
"No, I'm looking at House Amendment 1. Amendment to House Bill 3220."
"No worries, I'll pull it up. But I'm… I'm sorry. Go ahead with your question." 10200095.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Yeah. So, if you take a look, for example, at page 27, there's a reference to a penalty. And then likewise, on page 30, it looked like there were some additional penalties being assigned as well. So, on page 30, I was looking at lines 4 to 9. So, the assignment of a penalty in the amount of the discrepancy between the commitment contained in the utilization plan, et cetera, et cetera, and the qualifying payments made to the certified vendors listed in the utilization plan. So, it looks like that same language is also on page 27."
"Oh, yes."
"So, what… so, what new types of penalties are people going to be exposed to as a consequence of this Amendment?"
"Well, if we're reading the same language, on line 4, the assessment of the penalty in the amount of the discrepancy between the commitment contained in the utilization plan in the amount… I mean, excuse me, in the utilization plan. So, this utilization plan… and it's for whatever dollar amount. And then low and behold don't… and this is if they don't get the waiver, obviously, and then don’t find someone to actually complete… to do that work, then the gap in between what they were paid… excuse me, what they paid out and what they were supposed to be paid would be the discrepancy."
"Right. But… so the… and if we go up to page 9, when it comes to the utilization plan… so that's… the new Amendment is in lines 3 to 13. So, originally a vendor would have a proposed utilization plan or vendors that was… certified this program to meet the targeted goal. Now, it looks like you're, 10200095.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 instead of it… I mean, are you converting things then from goals to requirements?"
"No."
"That basically if they don't… they set a goal, but if they don’t meet that goal then they're going to get penalized?"
"I would just disagree with the characterization of it as a mandate."
"Well, I mean, if you set a goal and then you say, if you don't meet that goal, you're going to get penalized, I mean, that indicates that it's somewhat mandatory, right?"
"I would disagree with the characterization of it as a mandate. I do think that it's an incentive to do what you say you're going to do. Remember, these are contracts. These are people signing a contract saying I will do X, Y, and Z. And certainly, I think taxpayers should not foot the bill where individuals are not doing what they said they're going to do."
"Right. But I guess the point is, is that, you know, originally… it looks like, though, one of the things that you're doing, and this is a little bit farther on down the page, you're… there are instances where someone may be seeking a full or partial waiver of the contract goal. So, is it… who's actually setting the contract goal? Is it… is it the vendor or was it the person who put it out for bid?"
"I'm sorry. Are you asking if the… essentially the contractor is setting the amount?"
"Yeah. Well, I'm asking. Is… when it comes to these utilization plans, who's… who's defining the utilization 10200095.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 plan? Is this part of the, say, for example, like a notice, notice of bid, or a opportunity to bid? Or is this something that may be put forth by the party doing the procurement? Or is this something that a vendor can optionally choose to include?"
"My understanding is that, per statute, the state has BEP goals. And they're just goals. They're not mandates, of course. But given that, those goals are stated in the actual contract. And if someone signs a contract saying I will meet those goals, that's what this is looking to… that's what this is focusing on, excuse me."
"Right. But then that's kind of the point though, right? Is that we've also had waiver provisions if you can't manage to meet the contract goal. So, the state puts out its procurement goals for the program, a vendor comes back. They may be the low bidder, but they can't actually meet that goal, even though they try to be able to meet those goals. Then, in that instance, we normally authorize a waiver, right?"
"So, this… let me take a step back. And this came straight from the Department of CMS, who I asked for this information. In the 2019 budget, there was $69 million in waivers granted. I asked them for what it was in 2020, it was $418 million in waivers granted. This does not eliminate a company's ability to receive a waiver. It simply defines what good faith efforts would be. So, for instance, if one department says, hey, I made a phone call at 1:00 in the morning and nobody answered, and a different agency or department is calling every single BEP person in that scope on the list, those are two totally different things. So, this provides some uniformity to make 10200095.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 sure that every agency is using the same exact standards. But it does not, in any shape or fashion, prohibit someone from receiving a waiver. It just gets our arms around the metrics in which we would grant those waivers."
"Well, let me ask you this. I mean… so then, when it comes to the good faith effort means the actions undertaken by a… so this is on… sorry, this is on pages 9 to 10. When you've got then the good faith effort means actions undertaken by a vendor to achieve a contract specific Business Enterprise Program goal that, by scope, intensity, and appropriateness of the objective, can reasonably be expected to fulfill the program's requirements. Is that what you're referring to in the sense of you're trying to say that you want to have some semblance of uniformity or is this going… or is that relating to the intensity of the effort to try to demonstrate that you've made that effort?"
"You know, I would… like any lawyer answering two questions at once, I would say yes. I think, yes, the purpose is to make sure individuals are incentivized to adhere to the goals. But I think the other purpose of it is certainly to make sure that everyone knows across the board. So, if they bid and… for any agency, they'll know exactly what the standard is if they're going to request effort based on their good faith. Excuse me, ask for a waiver based on their good faith effort." Mazzochi: Right. So, when it comes to then, I guess, trying to define what qualifies as the good faith effort… so on the bottom of page 10, where you've got the uniform standard of contract…" 10200095.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Mazzochi, we are going to implement a three-minute time limit."
"On the bottom of page 10, where it's talking about establishing uniform standards, is that something that's now going to be part of administrative rulemaking, that they're going to actually specify this out in more detail? Is that the expectation?"
"Is the expectation that there will be rules promulgated as it relates to what a good faith effort is?"
"Yeah."
"It's in statute."
"Well, I guess I'm just trying to make sure I understand the interplay because you've got the good faith effort means the actions taken to achieve the goal. That's not really a… you know, I understand why you had the concern with the good faith effort meaning, so you're trying to get it in more specifics. I completely understand that, but then it's still not really, you know, being more specific. So, is this just going to be something that's going to be an objective standard that gets decided in a court of law or is this something that… where we're going to expect that administrative rules are promulgated so that people have actually more notice as to exactly what's required to reach these new good faith effort standards?"
"And thank you for that 'cause I think I missed the question the first time. So, the short answer is, my understanding of… if you're talking about JCAR, is any time a statute, a Public Act affects anyone outside of just an individual agency, then that will come before JCAR to make 10200095.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 rules. So, I would expect that there's more specificity required, that it would be done in administrative rules."
"Okay. And then that was actually one of the things that I was just curious about is did we… did we actually give the administration that actual rulemaking authority. So, you know, I get what you're trying to do. I'm just concerned that when it comes to… that by imposing these additional penalties, and I suspect this is one of the reasons why you may have some opposition on this, is that you start getting a lot closer to problems that you're going to experience in terms of Federal Law, that it's going to start being treated more as a quota or a mandate as opposed to a goal. And once you do that, you start running into equal protection problems. Thank you."
"Representative Davis, the last speaker."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"Representative Tarver, of course you know I appreciate what you're trying to do, and I think the previous speaker has just taken us way out into left field with a bunch of unnecessary questions."
"I'm shocked."
"So, for the purposes of making it clear, exactly what are you attempting to do with this Bill?"
"Attempting to provide a uniform standard across the agencies as to what good faith efforts are if someone is… a vendor is going to request a waiver."
"Thank you very much. To the Bill."
"To the Bill." 10200095.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"I wish the previous speaker had spent more of her time actually understanding what the problem is. I've often said on this floor that we wouldn't have to do Bills like this if contractors would do better, if contractors would make good effort to choose minority businesses. They are businesses here in the State of Illinois. They deserve opportunity just like everyone else. But too often those companies are not doing the right thing by businesses that look like us, that look like me, and look like others in this chamber. They are in our communities, and they want to work and provide resources for their selves and their families just like everybody else. But because these processes are too subjective and they get to select who they want, they often don't choose. These businesses are certified, they are qualified, and they deserve the opportunity to work. So, when we talk about a good faith effort, that phrase was used too many times to say why they couldn't choose businesses. The Representative's effort is simply trying to figure out exactly what that means, create some uniform standard to that phrase so that it can't just be arbitrary and arbitrarily used to say, well, I can't find anybody. I can't find a black business. I can't find a Latino or a woman business. They're there. They exist. Now, the unfortunate part about this is that the pass not only requested by the vendor, by the contractor is given by people that work in state agencies. They give the pass. And so, this effort is a first step in trying to figure out how we can make it better, create uniform standards so that not only can a contractor not bypass black businesses, but the state agency that is letting the project, 10200095.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 that they also have to work in conjunction to make sure opportunities are given to black businesses, to brown businesses, to women-owned businesses just like the Representative wants to do. So, while I understand… and again, I'm no constitutional law professor asking about… encouraging businesses to do the right thing is not violating constitutional rights. It just isn't doing that. Don't get pushed in a wrong direction by those comments. Support this piece of legislation. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you. Representative Tarver to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I feel compelled to make sure that the record is clear. First and foremost, this is not in any way moving toward a mandate or a quota as it relates to the state's goals. The state's goals are… the statute for BEP is outlined. It's been outlined for years. This simply determines what a good faith effort looks like in a uniform way. The other thing is, I'm pretty confident that this would withstand litigation because about 15… no, maybe 13 years or so ago, I was in the mayor's office in Chicago when we defended the MBE Program and renewed it for an additional 10 years or so. A lot of this language comes from language that was in that ordinance. So, nothing about this will prevent someone from getting a waiver in an instance where it's necessary. So, I would ask you to support this Bill. All that I'm simply trying to do is ensure that individuals who are taxpayers just like us have an opportunity to participate in the billions of dollars that we spend every single year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I urge an 'aye' vote." 10200095.docx 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 3220 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes. Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 69 voting 'yes', 38 voting 'no', 4 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Davis seeks recognition."
"I actually have a point of personal preference, if I may, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Very briefly. Ladies and Gentlemen, as we welcome individuals who visit us here in Springfield to come, to learn, and to see what Springfield has to offer, I'd like to welcome members of my extended family who are sitting in the gallery behind me and ask them to stand. Brandon, his wife, 10200095.docx 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Melissa, his son, Osias, and daughter, Olivia, are visiting with us today. Osias is a history buff and is very much looking forward to everything that Springfield has to offer so he can learn about his state's history and everything that's important to us here in Springfield. So, again, thank you very much for welcoming them to Springfield."
"Welcome. Returning to page 5 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 3817, Representative Conroy. I apologize, 3617. Mr. Clerk, please move the Bill back to Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment."
"Senate Bill 3617, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health. This Bill was read a second time previously. Floor Amendment #1 was adopted previously. Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Conroy, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Conroy on Floor Amendment #3."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment 3 is, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is now defined as a nationally certified mental health or psychiatric nurse practitioner that is licensed under the Nurse Practice Act. In the final Section of the Act, FHA 3 also provides, 'For the purposes of the Act, any required psychiatric visit to a consumer may be conducted by an APRN or by a physician.'"
Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one seeking recognition, Representative Conroy moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 3617. All those in favor indicate by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 10200095.docx 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Senate Bill 3617, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Conroy."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3617 is a mental health omnibus Bill that creates the following: the Ensuring a More Qualified, Competent, and Diverse Community Behavioral Health Workforce Act, the Recovery and Mental Health Tax Credit, Advisory Council on Mental Health Illness and Substance Use Disorder Impacts on Employment Opportunities within Minority Communities."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3617 pass?' All those in favor indicate by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 10200095.docx 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mason on Senate Bill 3625. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3625, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Mason."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Senate Bill is an identical version of House Bill 4750 that passed off the House Floor just recently with 0 'no' votes. It extends the sunset date on the Design-Build Procurement Act for five years from July 1, 2022 to July 1 of 2027. It has no opposition that I am aware of, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On the Bill, Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Representative, something caught my eye looking at the analysis here. It looks like it was mostly partisan in the Senate. Is that correct?"
"That is correct. And I… sorry, you can ask your question, and I'll answer it."
"No, that was the question."
"Oh, yes. It is correct. I believe there was an issue in the Senate. And if I can go back, there were some questions about an issue that arose with a design-build project that was… there was an issue with it. And the Capital Development Board reviewed it, decided that it was a one-term… or a one- time incident that had happened. They corrected it. And so, the concerns that were in the Senate had to do with that one 10200095.docx 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 issue that was then determined that it was just a one-time thing."
"Okay. I'm seeing it here in our analysis. According to Senate GOP staff, the Senate Republican Caucus voted 'no' because they are concerned about cronyism. That doesn't happen in Illinois, Representative, does it?"
"No, never. Never."
"They're concerned about cronyism with the CDB and the fact that the agency has the ability to select design-build contracts. But you said that's 13 percent? Looks like my notes say it's about 13 percent of the builds that they do are design-build contracts? Is that all jiving with what you have over there?"
"Yes, I believe so."
"Okay. So, the Senate GOP was concerned about cronyism at the board. Okay. Thank you for answering my questions."
"Representative Mason to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3625 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3645, Representative Stuart. Out of the record. Representative Hirschauer on Senate Bill 3651. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3651, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hershiser… Hirschauer. Sorry."
"That's okay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3651 is an initiative of IMRF and creates an exemption from the accelerated payment increase in reported earnings that are due to a member receiving workers' comp payments. The Bill would allow employers to have more flexibility in determining how to structure their IMRF payments. It would not shift the payment responsibility to any other party nor would it change the overall employer liability. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Representative, I think we did this dance in committee, but I just want to make it clear for our side. Pension Bills 10200095.docx 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 raise everybody's ire sometimes. So, what this essentially did… and let's talk about a real-world example. Somebody's moving along, and they make $60 thousand a year. They get injured. And for half the year they're on work comp and they make $30 thousand in their second to the last year, and then they go back to their $60 thousand a year job their very last year. The way the law is written now, that would look like a salary spike from 30 thousand to 60 thousand. And this basically says work comp situations are removed from that, correct?"
"That is… that is correct. Thanks for that explanation."
"Okay. so, this is… this is not a salary spike, doesn't put extra burden on the pension system or anything like that? Okay."
"Not at all."
"Thank you. I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Hirschauer to close. And I apologize, Orel Hershiser was a pitcher for the Dodgers."
"He was. No relation, so no worries. I encourage an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3651 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3652, Representative Hirschauer. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 3652, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3652 is another initiative of IMRF. The Bill corrects language in the sample employer resolution in the statute to adopt an early retirement incentive to correspond to the actual return to work requirements in law. It's a technical change to bring the sample resolution language in compliance with state statute. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"Leader Batinick on the Bill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Representative, once again, I believe this is a Bill that doesn't add any extra liability to the pension system. 10200095.docx 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 This actually probably goes in the opposite direction if somebody takes the incentives to retire and then returns to work. Is that correct?"
"That's right."
"Okay. Strongly urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"Representative Hirschauer to close."
"I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3652 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3661, Representative Halpin. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 10200095.docx 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Senate Bill 3661, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Halpin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3661 just clears up and removes obsolete language in regard to motor truck companies, motor tank car companies, and water transportation companies as it regards Motor Fuel Tax. This does not increase nor decrease any revenue to the state. I will skillfully deflect any questions and ask for a favorable vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3661 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the 10200095.docx 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On Senate Bill 3663, Representative Yednock. Mr. Clerk… Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3663, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Yednock."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3663 amends the Educator License Article of the School Code. It just asks that the number of professional development hours is reduced by 20 percent for any renewal cycle that includes the '21- '22 school year."
"Leader Batinick and his helper."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative, it looks like you got a long list of proponents here, Illinois Principals Association, CTU, IEA, on and on and on. But the main thing that the Bill does, it reduces the amount of hours required for continuing ed. Is that correct?"
"For professional development."
"For professional development. Twenty percent, twenty less hours?" Yednock: Right. It's on a five-year cycle. They usually do so many hours each year. It just really takes out…"
"Okay, but it is a reduction. I just want my side to be clear on that."
"Correct. We had… both Representative McCombie and myself had similar Bills. We've actually negotiated with ISBE, 10200095.docx 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Advance Illinois, everybody else to get these provisions through."
"Okay. I wonder how my teacher wife in the gallery would like me to vote on this. Thank you."
"Representative Yednock to close."
"I ask for a 'yes' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3663 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving… on page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate… Representative Lewis, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10200095.docx 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. May I be recorded as a 'yes' on the previous Bill?"
"The record shall so reflect. On page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3667, Representative West. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 3667, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative West."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3667, as amended, allows that a petition for an order of protection, civil no contact order, and stalking no contact order may be filed in person or online. It also provides that a court in a county with a population over 250 thousand shall be offered the option of a remote hearing but that it is the court's discretion to grant or deny such a request and that the petitioner and the respondent may appear in person or remotely before a remote hearing granted by the court. I know of no opposition, and it passed unanimously in the Senate and in committee. I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3667 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Avelar, handling Senate Bill 3707 for Representative Barbara Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3707, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Avelar."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just a second. Okay. Senate Bill 3707 is an initiative from the Alzheimer's Association, and it amends the Illinois Act on Aging by adding an annual requirement that all employees and contractors of the Illinois Department of Aging's Community Care Program complete a two hour… two hours of dementia and Alzheimer's training upon hiring and every year after. There was an Amendment that was adopted in committee which represents agreed changes with the Department of Aging… on Aging and does not substantively change the underlying Bill. There is no known opposition." 10200095.docx 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3707 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski. Representative Zalewski, we did not hear you."
"Z votes 'yes'. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hirschauer on Senate Bill 3709. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3709, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hirschauer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3709 is an initiative of IEA and protects educational support staff that are part of a special education cooperative from losing their jobs if the special ed cooperative reorganizes or dissolves. 10200095.docx 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 It simply applies the current seniority protections that are in statute for support staff that are not part of a cooperative but are instead part of a school district. It gives these same protections to the educational support staff part of the special education cooperative. It ensures that all support staff are treated in the same way in the event there is a dissolution or reorganization. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3709 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 10200095.docx 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Representative Halpin on Senate Bill 3762. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3762, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Halpin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3762 concerns two programs administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The first is the Children of Deceased Veterans Act and the second is the MIA-POW Scholarship. This Bill does three things. The first is, it updates terminology to make it clear what the program does and who benefits from the program. The second is to align eligibility between the two education programs so that you're not trying to meet two different sets of requirements. And then third, it clarifies residency requirements to avoid unreasonable delays in eligibility. I would be honored to answer any questions and would ask for a favorable vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3762 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'. Yes."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3777, Representative Greenwood. Out of the record. Representative Halpin on Senate Bill 3778. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 3778, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Halpin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know we all get a dopamine rush from pension Bills. What Senate Bill 3778 does is add arson investigators, commerce commission police officers… or sorry… nope, investigators for Department of Revenue, the Gaming Board, and the Secretary of State, along with arson investigators, to allow to establish up to five years of service in the State Employees Retirement System alternative formula. There's little to minimal cost to the state. I would ask for a favorable vote. I'd prefer not to answer questions, but will if forced."
"Seeing no one forcing him to answer questions, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3778 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk." 10200095.docx 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Batinick on Senate Bill 3785. Leader Batinick. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 3785, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The reason I didn't ask any questions on the last Bill is 'cause it's eerily similar to my Bill. It's a revenue neutral, allows a transfer credit. We had a group of downstate police that were missed from the… for the last transfer credit we did. And I strongly urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Carroll." 10200095.docx 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Indicates he'll yield."
"Leader Batinick, is this your last Bill?"
"This is my last Bill. To be fair, I don't remember indicating that I would yield. But, yes, this is my last Bill."
"Well, thank you for your service to this chamber. And from this side of the aisle, I always appreciate the great debates you have with us. So, thank you very much for everything you've done."
"Thank you for your friendship. Thank you."
"Leader Batinick to close. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3785 pass?' All those in favor indicate by voting 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'."
"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the 10200095.docx 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 record. On this question, there are 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 6 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 3786, Representative Avelar. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3786, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Avelar."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3786, this is an initiative by the Illinois Treasurer's Office. And it arises the definition of a designated representative for an ABLE program beneficiary to align with recently adopted federal regulations. And it requires the designated representative to provide a clarification… a certification, I'm sorry, of their authority to access a fiduciary. This Bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote on this Bill."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3786 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'. Yes."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'."
"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 106 voting 'yes', 4 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Carroll on Senate Bill 3787. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3787, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Carroll."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Members of this chamber. 3787 is… it amends the Illinois Credit Union Act to allow the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to accept an examination from the National Credit Union Administration or a private insurer of shares deposits of an alternating basis with examinations at IDFPR or a registered public accountant conducts. I know of no opposition to this Bill, and it passed the Senate unanimously. Thank you."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3787 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Carroll on Senate Bill 3789. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3789, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Carroll."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. SB3789 is a Bill that we had last year that our esteemed Gentleman from Sycamore had presented and passed this chamber and went over to the Senate. It has now come back here as a Senate Bill. So, I want to actually give credit to the Gentleman from Sycamore for starting this process and hopefully we're able to close it here in the House. This Bill basically has, from the effective date, every 10 years certain bodies of government have to study their efficiency. The committee will be 10200095.docx 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 comprised of the government units elected members, two residents of the area, and a chief executive officer of the area. And vacancies will be filled in the same manner as the appointments. The members serve without compensation but can be reimbursed. The committee can outsource the study and reports. So, this committee must meet three times as part of the agenda. The meetings are to be open to the public and people can testify. The committee must prepare a report with recommendations on increasing the unit's accountability and efficiency within 18 months of the committee's formation, and it will be dissolved after the report is created. SB3789 adds a provision that reimbursement is not required for any implementation or mandate created to comply with this Act. It's effective immediately. And I'm happy to take any questions. Thank you."
Speaker Hoffman: "Is there any discussion? Representative Keicher."
"To the Bill."
"To the Bill."
"Thank you to the Representative from the Northwest Suburbs on credit for this Bill. This was originally HB25 that passed out of this House unanimously. Folks, for too often Illinois has been beat up by the number of local units of government that we have that are able to apply tax consequences to folks' residential properties. What this Bill seeks to do is to make sure that we right size Illinois government units at the property tax level so that every 10 years we put it in the hands of the taxpayer to decide whether they want to be taxed for that function of government. It's 10200095.docx 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 a good governance policy. It's a great Bill. My only disappointment is that it was hijacked in the Senate, put into another Bill, and sent over here. So, again, I thank Representative Carroll for working with me on this, on the original Bill that we went through. And, folks, this is the best piece of good government legislation we'll see this GA. Thank you."
"Representative Carroll to close."
"Thank you very much to Representative Keicher. If we're going on names, I'll just call you Representative Keicher for those words. I know that he put a lot of effort into this. And unfortunately, it ended up in my hands, but hopefully we'll get it passed. So, I ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3789 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z…"
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ammons on Senate Bill 3790. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3790, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3790 is a recycling task force that's being set up to recycle big items like wind turbines, solar panels, things that are new technologies but no recycling plan. This task force will develop one. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3790 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"…votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Z votes 'yes'. Yes."
"Have all… 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Elik on Senate Bill 3792. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3792, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Elik."
"Senate Bill 3792 is the Senate version of a House Bill which we passed out unanimously. It's an initiative of the Illinois Community College Board to allow a person passing a GED to be on par with high school completion by naming both awards a diploma instead of the GED completion being the high school equivalency certificate. So, the Bill changes multiple statutes to reference diploma instead of certificate. And I'll ask for an 'aye' vote and happy to take any questions."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3792 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Resolution 790, Representative Croke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak in favor of House Resolution 790, a Resolution to express our unwavering support for the rights of every woman to have control over their own bodies by retaining access to safe abortions as well as our steadfast conviction that the Supreme Court decided correctly in Roe v. Wade. Overturning that decision would constitute a breakdown of our justice system and strike a blow against the civil rights of women across the country. This Body is absolutely committed to preserving those rights and will do everything in our power to maintain them. Restricting access to abortion, although painted by anti- choice advocates as a move to support families, often has the opposite effect. Mothers, many of whom are very young and single, do not have the resources they need to keep their children healthy and happy. Anti-choice legislation is bad 10200095.docx 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 for parents and bad for children. I also have to dismiss this false narrative that an abortion is a decision a woman takes lightly. In many circumstances, and definitely in the case of late-term abortions, which we are seeing the most restrictions of across our country, women only choose to terminate their pregnancy because of the serious risk to their lives, unviability of the fetus, or inevitable painful and short life of their children immediately after birth. Study after study by nonpartisan institutions have come to one conclusion. Restricting access to this essential medical procedure leads to a spike in unsafe abortions and suffering for women who want to maintain control over their own bodies. With an anti-choice Supreme Court, more states have become embolden to enact draconian sexist policies that should have been left behind long ago. Overturning Roe v. Wade would make this significantly worse. Illinois will not take part in these horrible attacks on women's civil rights, which are sure to end in tragedy for many. As a woman who is 21 weeks pregnant, this is a very visceral issue for me. And I challenge anyone to suggest that women like me should not have the right to make their own health decisions. Thank you."
Speaker Hoffman: "On this Resolution, Representative Stava- Murray."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"A person's body… a person's control of their body, their bodily autonomy, is an essential right which no one should threaten. Rejecting a person's request for an abortion is the same as telling them that they don't reserve the same 10200095.docx 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 rights as other patients. The pain, danger, and indignity of forced pregnancy is not something that anyone should have to endure. Having given birth three times myself, having three very different experiences and experiences that could be seen as easier than experiences many other women have had to go through, I can say directly that forced pregnancy is not something anyone should have to endure. Directly denying a person access to a proven medical procedure for nonmedical reasons is not something we would consider in any other situation. Unless medical safety is a concern, a doctor wouldn't refuse to prescribe insulin to a patient with diabetes. Creating barriers to abortion does not lead to fewer abortions, it leads to fewer safe abortions. It makes women, girls, and trans boys in a much more dangerous situation. Denying access to abortions also leads to many young parents who are not financially prepared to raise a child being forced to care for a baby. Without the necessary resources to keep their baby healthy, new parents, especially single mothers, cannot give those children the childhood they deserve. Too often people from underserved communities are disproportionately denied access to reproductive health services, including abortion. If these services are threatened for some women, they are threatened for all women. We must secure access to abortions for everyone who needs them. Thank you."
"Representative Carroll to the Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I was here when we voted on the ERA, giving women equal rights. Something that should have happened a long time ago, but so be it. And 10200095.docx 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 since I've become a Member of this Legislature, I've always stood up for a woman's right to choose, and I will continue to do so. I want to thank the Representative from Chicago for bringing this forward, for us telling women that the rights that they've worked so hard for, they will continue to have in this state and we will stand with them all the time. So, again, thank you to the Representative from Chicago. And I'm super proud to support this and be a chief-co of it. Thank you."
"Representative Ann Williams." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin. Twenty-six states. Twenty-six states where fifty percent of women of reproductive age live. All places where, if Roe v. Wade falls, when Roe v. Wade falls, will effectively ban access to safe and legal abortion. All of these people seeking safe and legal abortion in those states will be forced to try and find a way to travel to obtain an abortion or alternatively forced to continue their pregnancy against their will. No, this is not a dark, dystopian novel or the Handmaid's Tale. This is America, the land of the free. This will impact the most vulnerable, those living in poverty, women of color, immigrant refugees, young women. But not here in Illinois. In Illinois we have and continue to maintain a strong pro-choice majority, which ensures that women have an access to the full range of reproductive health care services. 10200095.docx 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Restricting access to any of these services, including safe and legal abortion, takes away a person's freedom, their agency, their autonomy, and their humanity. So, to all of those in those 26 states, we here in Illinois stand with you, committed to ensuring that you and all the women of Illinois have access to safe and legal abortion no matter what."
"On the Resolution, Representative Mazzochi."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to House Rule 55(a)(6), we call the previous question."
"You are the last speaker. Representative Croke to close."
"I'd appreciate the support for the Resolution. Thank you."
"There will be a roll call vote. The question is, 'Shall House Resolution 790 be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Motion, there are 68 voting 'yes', 38 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And the Resolution is adopted. Returning to Supplemental Calendar #1, appears House Resolution 789, Representative Lilly."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we close out Women's History Month, I would like to rise today to bring forth House Resolution 789, which reaffirms Illinois' commitment to re- ensuring access to quality health care, including reproductive health for all people in Illinois, specifically black and brown women who are historically lacking access to health care. These past two years has brought unimaginable challenges to our health care system and has amplified the gender, racial, and economic inequities that make it difficult for people to access health care they need. These same systematic inequities have long blocked access to safe reproductive health care. Reproductive health care is a deeply intimate personal decision that women and people who can become pregnant must be empowered to make for themselves. Without a meaningful access to choice, many women, especially women of color and those struggling to make ends meet, are left without the care they need, threatening their lives, their health, and their future. Access to the reproductive health is also often integral to the healing and recovery of survivors of sexual assault and abuse. As the pandemic has exasperated existing inequities and barriers to choice of access, some politicians across the country, and right here in Illinois, have attempted to exploit the pandemic by making… 10200095.docx 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 by taking alarming, regressive steps to rollback key protectives for women and their reproductive rights. In clear contradiction of the constitutional principles expounded by the U.S. Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade. We saw in Texas where laws were recently enacted banning abortions after 6 weeks and offered the perspective $10 thousand reward for successful lawsuits against anyone who aids or abet a woman who gets an abortion, one fetal cardiac activity cannot detect. A similar Bill has been introduced in Missouri, which would also… which would allow private citizens to sue anyone who helps a Missouri resident obtain an abortion out of state using the novel legal strategy behind the restrictive laws in Texas. In a clear attempt to punish the thousands of residents who are forced to travel to Illinois for reproductive health services since Missouri has passed one of the country's restrictive abortion laws in 2019, Members in this very chamber has attempted to follow the concerning trends seen in these other states by introducing legislation that rollback important protectives and protections for women in our state, including attempts to repeal the Reproductive Health Act and institute regressive and counterproductive barriers to health care. House Resolution 789 reaffirms Illinois' strong commitment to be a leader among the states in reproductive health and women's rights and condemns dangerous attempts to put individual's health at risk, protecting people's access to choice, to increase access to health care. The ability to make decisions for their own and their family's well-being is more important than ever during these unprecedented pandemic 10200095.docx 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 when so many face enormous uncertainties. I ask for your 'aye' vote for this Resolution. Thank you."
"On this Resolution, Leader Greenwood."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"Thank you, Representative Lilly, for bringing this Resolution today before this Assembly. It is important to note and highlight that reproductive health for thousands of black and brown women around this state is truly a matter of life and death. Women who don't have access to the necessary reproductive health products and services can face serious health and hygiene problems and may even need hospitalization if this unavailability goes unattended for long periods of time. Survivors of sexual assault and other forms of abuse may need reproductive health products to recover from their experiences. And a lack of proper reproductive health care can also have impacts on a woman's mental health that effect other aspects of her life. I stand to speak not about abortion rights but to support choice and access to equitable sexual and reproductive health care. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Costa Howard."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"I'm very proud that women across our nation recognize Illinois as a place where our rights are fully protected. As the mother of three daughters, this is of critical importance not just to me, but to the women of our future. I join my General Assembly colleagues in urging the Members of our congressional delegation to stand strong 10200095.docx 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 against every effort to rollback every American woman's fundamental right to make her own health care decisions about her reproductive health without government interference. It is almost unimaginable… Mr. Speaker, with all due respect, it would be nice if the people were respectful at this moment. Thank you. It is almost unimaginable to me to think that a handful of men in Texas, Florida, Missouri, and some other states are choosing to inflict extreme harm on women in their states just to score some partisan political points. It's absolutely outrageous. And we here in Illinois must do everything we can to support women across our country as they make the choices that are best for them and their own life without someone else's interference. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Mussman on the Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I just want to take a moment to point out that a woman will be of reproductive availability for nearly four decades of her life. We know that the pandemic has highlighted an inconsistent access to insurance, to doctors, erratic ability to access contraception, certainly more so for minority women and women in poverty. I also want to point out that women are not getting pregnant necessarily by choice or by carelessness. We know that one in five of our youth on college campuses and as minors are sexually assaulted. We know we have a huge problem with human trafficking. And we know that many are victims of domestic violence, where they have been raped by their spouses so that their pregnancy and their children can be used to perpetuate cycles of dependence and 10200095.docx 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 violence. And I want to make sure that it's understood that reproductive health care encompasses all parts of, again, a woman's ability to choose when and if it is safe for her to carry a pregnancy to full term. Thank you to the Sponsor for bringing this and other Resolutions forward today."
"Representative Davidsmeyer."
"Thank you, Speaker Hoffman. To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"I've been… I'm in my fifth term here. Every election year… so, this is my fifth time during an election year of hearing the same divisive issues. We continue to ignore the things that the people of Illinois are really, really concerned about. It's now been a month since former Speaker Michael Madigan was federally indicted. You may remember this headline. This is the man who used this very chamber to push his criminal enterprise. He's been charged with things that mobsters and gangsters are normally charged with. They charged him… he's accused of threats, intimidation, and extortion to solicit benefits from private parties, multiple acts of threats, intimidation and threats, actual and threatened fear of economic harm, and yet the Majority Party hasn't even talked about ethics reform. Referring back to the same election year politics, we heard somebody on the other side talk about partisanship. Ethics is something that we should all care about. We shouldn't be talking about the divisive issues, the issues that we know divide us. We should talk about the things that unite us, right? We should all want to get rid of corruption. Who's sick of people thinking politicians are all dirty, right? I think each and every one 10200095.docx 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 us is sick and tired of it, but your party hasn't talked about any of it. You haven't said a word about ethics. In fact, the ethics reform that you passed last year, if I can remind you, the Legislative Inspector General resigned because it took power away from her. She left because you took power away from the Legislative Inspector General to enforce ethics in this very Body. We’ve noticed a few Bills that have been filed, Bills and Resolutions, continuing to try to distract from your lack of efforts on ethics reform and many other issues that are affecting the State of Illinois. Thank you."
"Representative Stava-Murray."
"Thank you. To the Bill. I just want to address something that the prior speaker decided to bring up, which is ethics, which are incredibly important to me. And something that is a strong ethic and ethical, in my opinion, is a woman's right to make her own medical decisions. And to suggest… for a man to suggest to me or any of my colleagues that this is somehow purely a partisan… a partisan play, speaks volumes to your lack of understanding of the issues at play. I strongly urge an 'aye' vote in support of reproductive rights for women. And I urge you to ignore distractions that we are working on, that we are taking care of that don't have to do with this moment right here. Thank you."
"Representative Lilly to close."
"Again, as we close out Women's Health Month, I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"There will be a roll call vote. Representative Lilly moves for the adoption of House Resolution 789. All 10200095.docx 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'aye'."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'." Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Yes. Z votes 'yes'."
"Representative Zalewski 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… on this Motion, there are 68 voting 'yes', 38 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the Motion is adopted. Supplemental Calendar #1, appears House Resolution 94, Representative Avelar. Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of House Resolution 94. For women and people who can become pregnant, the conversation surrounding reproductive health care is deeply personal. Access to quality information and reproductive health empowers these individuals to make choices that are best for them so that they can live full and healthy lives. Planned Parenthood has been an excellent provider of care, information, and education on reproductive and sexual health for more than 100 years. Their mission is 10200095.docx 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 to provide affordable, high-quality health care for all, regardless of one's income, insurance, race, sexual orientation, immigration status, or disability. We must fully fund Planned Parenthood to invest in the well-being of individuals across Illinois. Planned Parenthood provides health care for some of our most vulnerable residents. More than 70 percent of their health care clients have incomes at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. More than one-third of Planned Parenthood patients are people of color. More than 500 thousand identify as Latino, and nearly 400 thousand identify as black. Planned Parenthood provides reproductive and general health care for those who have nowhere else to go, as 57 percent of Planned Parenthood health centers are located in rural and medically underserved areas. Whether they are providing access to contraception, safe and legal abortions, lifesaving cancer screenings, or general health care, Planned Parenthood is an irreplaceable asset to our communities. Fully funding Planned Parenthood is a commonsense investment in the health and well-being of thousands of Illinoisans. And I ask for… and I ask you to vote 'yes' on House Resolution 94 to ensure access to quality reproductive health care. Thank you."
"Leader Manley on the Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. Planned Parenthood's purpose is to build a world in which every person, regardless of race, income, insurance, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, or immigration status, can receive expert, compassionate health care, education, and information without shame or judgement, where 10200095.docx 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 women are allowed to make their own decisions about their own health. Planned Parenthood must be fully funded in order to support accessible, affordable, and high-quality reproductive health care across Illinois. If what we want is for all people to have control, to have a say over what happens to their own bodies, then everyone needs the most accurate scientific and medically proven information to make their own health care decisions. Planned Parenthood is a leading organization in providing resources, education, and information on reproductive and sexual health. We value education because we all know that an informed person makes better decisions. Planned Parenthood provides educational materials and empowers people to make the health care decisions that are best for them, regardless of the circumstances they come from. The information is rooted in science and administered by medical professionals. Planned Parenthood has a focus on equity that some health care institutions do not have. Planned Parenthood provides the support that many women cannot find elsewhere. If for no other reason than that, we should support Planned Parenthood. Thank you, and please support HR94."
"Representative Stuart."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to speak to the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"Planned Parenthood serves all patients who come seeking a wide variety of health care services. For many, especially our most vulnerable, Planned Parenthood is the only place to obtain this critical care. Fifty-seven percent of Planned Parenthood health centers are located in rural or medically 10200095.docx 85 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 underserved areas, many of the areas that my colleagues across the aisle represent. Again, this is often their only source of health care. Around 75 percent of patients have incomes at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level. I need to emphasize this. These are patients who cannot afford health care anywhere else. Sixty percent of Planned Parenthood patients access health care at its health centers through publicly funded programs. It is absolutely vital to keep these programs funded. I have a couple questions. Are you aware that Planned Parenthood provides care well beyond abortion? Are you aware that Planned Parenthood serves men? Comprehensive sex education, contraception, even vasectomies, STI testing and treatments, lifesaving cancer screenings, even general physicals, they are all services provided by Planned Parenthood. My neighbor state to the west, Missouri, they recently voted to defund all of Planned Parenthood. All that lifesaving cancer screenings, all the education, all of the contraceptive access, which can prevent unplanned pregnancies, all the STI treatments, and all the vital health care, even at clinics that do not provide abortions. Missouri has abandoned the most vulnerable women and men in their entire state. That's not how we treat people in Illinois. Illinois must set an example. We must protect the ability for anyone of any race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, income level, you name it, to access scientifically sound and medically accurate care. We must fund Planned Parenthood, and I urge an 'aye' vote on this Resolution." 10200095.docx 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Speaker Hoffman: "The final speaker on the Resolution, Representative Haas."
"To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"In my district women are working so hard to keep it together. They've just been through a pandemic. They're working hard for their families. I'm a clinical social worker, and I work in mental health. I know that these women are stressed. I see it every day. Do you know what these women want? They want a change. They don’t want to have to worry about what they're going to pay for gas. They're paying twice as much to fill up their tanks. They need to know that when they go to the grocery store, when they go to Berkot's, to Kroger, to Jewel that they're going to be able to put food on their table. This Bill doesn't help any of that. After months and months of being down here, with only eight days left, we're still not helping any of them. I want to help the women in my district, you. This doesn't help that, and it is so out of touch."
"Representative Frese."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution."
"To the Resolution."
"The district that I represent, we often refer to it as the tri-state areas, where Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois come together. I represent about a hundred miles of the Mississippi River, and we're losing population. And we're losing population to states like the ones that were condemned in a recent Resolution, Missouri, Texas, Florida. And the number one reason why we lose our population is economic reasons. 10200095.docx 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 And I cannot fathom why, when we know the cost of living is on the rise for every Illinois family and we have the power here to do something to provide some relief, and we're sitting here debating Resolutions like this. The cost of feeding families in the past year has risen 8.6 percent. You want to go out to a restaurant? That's up over seven percent. You want to buy clothing, shoes? Up over six and a half percent. Used cars, 41. I could go down this list, everything costs more. And the phone calls that I'm getting in my district office is about these particular things. What are we going to do? Well, we have some possibilities. We could be focusing on some solutions that we've had submitted by the Body but have not been allowed to be heard. State Representative Tom Demmer introduced legislation at the end of last year calling for a refundable tax credit for every single Illinois family that makes less than $150 thousand a year. It's a refundable tax credit for families that would provide maybe as much as $400 of immediate economic relief. It's incredibly frustrating. Not just for me, it's for the families throughout my district and probably yours as well that, instead of working together on a plan that could provide relief for those people and those families that are suffering throughout this state, we waste our time debating Resolutions such as this. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Croke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't want to neglect or negate anything that we've talked about on the floor in regards to inflation or the price of gas, but I do want to say that I don’t want to have to worry about dying in a back alley trying 10200095.docx 88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 to get an abortion. And I think that’s pretty freaking important. And we need to make sure that we are funding places like Planned Parenthood, where women in the state can get those services. So, thank you."
"Representative Avelar to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You know, too often people from underserved communities are disproportionately denied access to reproductive health services. We just talked about the high cost of living. Let's not forget that access to affordable, to quality health care, including reproductive rights, needs to be also front and center. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"There will be a roll call vote. Representative Avelar moves for the adoption of House Resolution 94. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Z votes 'yes'. Yes."
"Representative Zalewski votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 89 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? On this Motion, there are 66 voting 'yes', 39 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the Motion passes. Moving to page 3 of the Calendar, on House Bills-Second Reading, Representative Hirschauer on House Bill 1464. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1464, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. This Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Hirschauer, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Hirschauer on Floor Amendment #1."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I request that we adopt the Amendment and argue on Third. Debate. It might turn into an argument. I'm not sure yet."
Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Hirschauer moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 1464. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1464, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of the House Bill."
"Representative Hirschauer on House Bill 1464."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 1464 presents the… prevents the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation from taking disciplinary action against physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and advanced practiced registered nurses whose license… whose licenses are challenged or disciplined in another state for 10200095.docx 90 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 providing or participating in health care related to an abortion. The scope of this Bill is limited to reproductive health care services that are lawful and legal in the State of Illinois. We have all seen states like Texas, Alabama, and Idaho seeking to punish medical professionals for providing reproductive health care, but their actions are going even further. Under these laws, doctors providing services in Illinois can be subject to discipline because of the decisions extreme politicians are making in other states. Let's be clear, anti-choice extremists in these states have so exhausted the extent to which they can control personal medical decisions within their borders that they are now seeking to dictate care in other states. We won't let that happen. House Bill 1464 will prevent the department from taking that disciplinary action, and it is the… now is not the time to be punishing health care workers for doing their jobs and for serving their patients. Reproductive health care is under attack across the country, and we cannot count on the Supreme Court to uphold our fundamental right to make personal decisions about our reproductive health. Illinois sits as a beacon of safety for reproductive freedom, and we must stand strong behind our providers who are committed to providing safe, accessible reproductive health care. This Bill protects our providers and shines our beacon a bit brighter. I'm happy to answer any questions."
"On House Bill 1464, the Chair recognizes Representative Mason. Representative Manley in the Chair."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members of the General Assembly, I rise in support of House Bill 1464. There is a really 10200095.docx 91 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 disturbing trend across the country. Good, decent doctors and medical professionals are being attacked and unfairly stigmatized by radical Republicans who want to limit the rights of women. Other states have passed plans that punish doctors who assist a woman with abortion by revoking their licenses, assessing fines and financial penalties, and even threatening jail time. Don't be fooled. These unfair attacks are not about the health and well-being of patients. They're about sending a political message. They're threats to those professionals who would dare support the equality and bodily autonomy of women. In Illinois, we understand that these are well-qualified, reputable medical professionals who care about their patients, care about taking care of people, and who studied long and hard to ensure the health and well-being of people. They should not be punished for doing their job. As Democrats and as pro-choice state, we in Illinois are not going to punish doctors targeted by other states with extreme anti-choice laws. In Illinois, we're not going to let them be threatened or bullied against providing safe, legal health care to their patients. We will have the back of those who provide women with much-needed reproductive health care. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Chair recognizes Representative Morgan."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. To the Bill."
"To the Bill."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, as many of us know and we've talked about in a lot of context, the Illinois General Assembly sets health care policy for the State of Illinois. We set the health care policy for this great state here in this chamber. 10200095.docx 92 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 But as we learned during the pandemic, health care doesn't work in a vacuum. Shortage of physicians and nurses during the pandemic forced us to break down our out-of-state provider restrictions. We temporarily expanded the scope of services that health care providers and facilities could offer when hospitals were overrun. We expanded the use of telemedicine all over the state to reach the areas of the state that were hardest hit that didn't have a health system, didn't have a medical practice nearby. Now, we are moving from the crisis of the pandemic and away from the pandemic to a crisis of extremist politicians deliberately restricting access to health care. It's one crisis to the next. We will not… I would repeat, we will not, in this chamber, stand idly by as other states systematically destroy their health care system and access to health care delivery because of their extreme ideologies and opposition to reproductive health care. We're not going to let it happen. This is not a new concept for the State of Illinois, this great legislation from my colleague. Well, no, we actually have other examples of this happening. We already prevent discipline against out-of-state health care providers for other things. What are those other things? It might come as news to you, this chamber and past General Assembly, we prohibited discipline or disciplining physicians who prescribe or treat with investigational drugs. For those of you that don’t know, many states have opportunities for investigational drugs that the State of Illinois has not gotten around to. We don’t discipline physicians from providing care for those purposes. We also prevent discipline when you're providing experimental treatment for Lyme 10200095.docx 93 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 disease. This chamber has spent a lot of time talking about Lyme disease, and we've made great strides about that. We prevent the discipline of physicians who provide care for Lyme disease. I know, I know, our friends on the other side of the aisle are jumping for their red button because they hear the word abortion. I get it. So, let me talk in language that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will understand. Let's talk about your pocketbook. Let's talk about dollars. Let's talk about money. So, instead of appealing to your logic, I'll appeal to your wallets. These states are driving away health care providers by the hundreds. These states are driving away health care providers by the hundreds. They're looking for a place to go. They're looking for a place to work and practice their trade and help those that they have been trained and licensed to help. I'll close by stating the obvious. These health care professionals are doing their jobs. That is literally what we're talking about. Health care providers who are doing their jobs, who are now not only in threat of losing their license but going to prison. And they want to practice their trade and help people in the great State of Illinois. And I say we should get out of the way and let them provide the care they have been trained to do, provide reproductive health care in a state that is going to be welcoming for all and protect all. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Chair recognizes Representative McCombie."
"Thank you, Speaker. To the Bill."
"To the Bill." 10200095.docx 94 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Here we are in our final days debating another Bill that supports criminals. Your caucus has promised, time and time again, that a crime Bill would be forthcoming, but yet you've failed to deliver. Your policies, this policy creates a free consequence Illinois for criminals. This Bill does not repeal the SAFE-T Act, does not support the implementation of zero cash bail, does not support victims of crimes, does not support law enforcement. The same men and women that you just thanked in our House and vowed to support. This Bill does nothing to make our community safe, does nothing to keep our families safe, it does nothing to keep our children safe. It is freaking time people don't have to be worried about walking down an alley, and it's freaking time your kids aren't going to be hijacked from… in the car. Vote 'no'."
"Chair recognizes Representative Collins."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Being someone who is pro- choice and live in a pro-choice state, I strongly oppose punishing any highly-qualified medical professional who is targeted by extreme anti-choice laws. I've always been a firm believer that no politician should have any say in my reproductive health or any woman's reproductive health. And we must not allow states like Texas to enforce their beliefs on Illinois. These unfair attacks we're seeing in some of the states around us are not about the well-being of patients who seek medical advice or help. It's misguided, it's political, and it sends a strong message that women shouldn't have the right to choose. These fully and highly-qualified medical professionals should not be unfairly targeted here in Illinois… should not be unfairly targeted by misguided 10200095.docx 95 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 political theatre in other states. Here in Illinois, I have the right to choose and so do the women across this chamber, the women outside of this chamber, and the women we represent in each of our districts. The main point about House Bill 1464 is having the backs of the highly-qualified medical professionals. They are not criminals. They are highly- qualified medical professionals who sacrifice and help women with their reproductive health in states where their rights are under attack and continue to be under attack. Every woman in this chamber should understand that. So, to the women at home who are watching right now, remember who voted 'no' about your right to choose. Remember who continues to overlook you and your rights because they want to throw things in here that has nothing to do with what we're about to vote on. And we see that continue to happen in this chamber when we're talking about real issues. This Bill is talking about having the backs of these professionals who have went to school, they've been educated, they're highly skilled, and they want to take care of their patients. And because of other states who decide to take away those rights from women, are trying to punish them, and they're targeting them, we here in the State of Illinois, Democrats are saying that women will continue to have those rights and that these medical professionals can still do their practice here. So, I'll say that again. They're not criminals. We need to stop using dog whistle politics and be real about it. I want to keep my right to choose and so should every woman in this chamber, every woman in the gallery, and every woman across the State of Illinois, every one of us. So, when you look at this board, 10200095.docx 96 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 look at who voted 'yes' and look at who voted 'no', and you ask your Representative whoever voted 'no', why do I not have the right to choose? That's what you should be asking yourselves. I urge an 'aye' vote for House Bill 1464. Thank you."
"Chair recognizes Representative Guzzardi."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. To the Bill, and I'll be brief."
"To the Bill."
"We heard from the Gentlelady from Savannah earlier saying that this Bill doesn't address issues related to crime. I was proud, earlier this Session, to vote on the Gentlelady's Bill commemorating August 1 of each year as Sweet Corn Appreciation Day. I thought it was a fine Bill. I was proud to vote for that Bill. You didn't hear me stand up here and say that Bill's not about crime or inflation or the economy or the other vital issues facing our state. It turns out that we can walk and chew gum around here at the same time. We're capable of introducing and passing Bills on multiple different issues. And I promise you, you all will hear from us about the economy. You will hear from us about keeping our community safe, about real safety in our communities. But what we're asking you right now is to vote on the Bill on the board, and that Bill is about protecting women, protecting health care, and protecting health care providers in this state. Vote on the Bill on the board and vote 'yes'. Thank you."
"Our final speaker on this Bill, Speaker Welch." 10200095.docx 97 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I come to the floor today and rise to speak on House Bill 1464 because, as I was in my office watching the debate on these Bills, what became very eye-opening were the votes that I saw being cast. Today's votes have been extremely eye-opening. On this last day of Women's History Month, I ask you, Madam Speaker, who will stand with women? I think it's pretty clear who stands with women in this state. Democrats stand with women in this state. Clearly, by their votes here today, they say, women, you're on your own. Democrats in this state will always fight for reproductive health care and a person's right to choose. Democrats are the ones that have this state on the right track. I want everyone to take a moment… laugh if you will, but they weren't laughing when Bruce Rauner was destroying this state. I want everyone to take a moment to think about what's happening across our country. They're not laughing about what's happening in Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia, where they're banning abortion before most even women know that they are pregnant. They're not laughing about that. We have states like Texas passing a bounty hunter abortion ban. Not only putting lives of those seeking care at risk, but also criminalizing health care providers who swore an oath to put the needs of their patients first. We have medical professionals over there that have raised their hands and taken an oath like those doctors in Texas. We know what that oath means. And we have states like Missouri, our neighbor, which is trying to take the Texas legislation a step further by allowing any private citizen to sue anyone who helps someone obtain an abortion in another state. 10200095.docx 98 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Additionally, our neighbors also have legislation that would make a person a felon, it would make a person a felon if they received an abortion in the event of an ectopic pregnancy. Think about that. The state right next to us, not far from here, would make it a felony if you got an abortion if you had an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is fatal for the fetus and for the person who is pregnant. Let's get one thing clear. Those laws aren't about protecting anyone's life. It is more important than ever that Illinois, this safe haven, stand strong for reproductive rights. It's more important than ever that we stand with women. On this last day of Women's History Month, let's continue to stand with women. We are a safe haven for those seeking reproductive health care as long as Democrats are in charge. As long as we're in charge, Illinois will protect these rights for all. Did you see those votes today, everyone? Did you see them? If you want Illinois to remain a safe haven and not become Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio, Georgia, or our neighbor, Missouri, vote with us today. Vote with women today. Stand with women and vote 'yes' on House Bill 1464. Thank you, Madam Speaker."
"Representative Hirschauer to close."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I ask for your 'aye' vote to shine the beacon of reproductive freedom a little bit brighter in Illinois. Thanks."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1464 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 99 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Clerk Hollman: "Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"No."
"Representative Meier votes 'no'. Representative Zalewski."
"Zalewski votes 'yes'. 'Yes' for Zalewski."
"Representative Zalewski 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 68 voting in 'favor', 41 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 9, Senate Bills on Second Reading. Senate Bill 670, Representative Halpin. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2243, Representative Costa Howard. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2243, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. This Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Costa Howard, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Costa Howard on the Amendment."
"Yes, Madam Speaker. The Amendment add… is a technical change that adds the requirement for the five-year sunset date. I think my… oh, there we go. Okay. Madam Speaker, 10200095.docx 100 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 it’s a technical change that adds the five-year sunset date for the licensing Bill that's in all licensing Bill statute."
Speaker Manley: "Representative Costa Howard moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2243. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2243, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Costa Howard."
"There we go. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2243 brings a long-awaited licensing to our state that would… creates the music licensee… excuse me, Music Therapy Licensing and Practice Act. The language of the Bill, it mirrors all other licensing requirements that we have. It passed unanimously out of the Senate and again here in the House out of committee. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no further debate… there being no further debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2243 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. Voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes." 10200095.docx 101 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'. Representative Zalewski. Representative Zalewski."
"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', and 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Andrade with an announcement."
"Madam Speaker, please let the record reflect that Zalewski is excused for the rest of the day."
"The record will so reflect. Thank you. Senate Bill 3180, Leader Gabel. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3467, Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3467, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. The Bill was read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1 is offered by Representative Didech."
"Representative Didech on the Amendment."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Floor Amendment #1 just corrects a typographical error. It's no substantive change to the Bill. I ask for its adoption."
"Representative Didech moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 3467. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?" 10200095.docx 102 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3467, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Didech."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 3467 creates the Park District and Public Utilities Liability Act. The Act prohibits land lease agreements that require a park district, conservation district, or other local public entity with recreation department and facilities that is leasing from a public utility to assume all liability, indemnify the public utility, waive subrogation rights, or hold the public utility harmless from all liability for personal or property damage caused by the negligence of the lesser public utility or its agents. I'm happy to answer any questions. I appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3467 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. Voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier votes 'yes'." 10200095.docx 103 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"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'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3597, Representative Smith. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3616, Representative Gordon-Booth. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3626, Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3626, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2 is offered by Representative Walsh."
"Representative Walsh to explain the Amendment."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members of the House. House Floor Amendment #2 conforms practice with other states instead of leaving the provisions in the hands of JCAR and the administrative rulemaking process. And the rest of the Bill I'd like to explain on Third."
"Representative, we couldn't hear you. Try again."
"All right. So, the Amendment makes a technical change that puts the provisions in the hand of JCAR, brings it in conformity with other practices in other states. I'd move for its adoption and explain the rest of the Bill on Third."
"Representative Walsh moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3626. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed." 10200095.docx 104 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3626, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Lawrence Walsh."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. So, Senate Bill 3626 does two things. First, with the Amendments, it was an initiative of the oil and gas in cooperation with the Department of Revenue to, one, raise fees that the industry asked for so they can get abandoned oil wells and gas wells capped in an efficient manner. And then I explained the administrative rulemaking process in Floor Amendment #2. The underlying Bill was a solid waste operator certification. It was very similar to a House Bill that we passed, and I forget its number, but those leave the fees as is and changes being certified every three years to one certification and continuing education. And I'd be happy to answer any questions. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates that he will."
"Representative, we have a… had a 17-5 committee vote. Was that on the underlying Bill or on the Amendment?"
"I believe on the Amendment because of the fees that the industry wants."
"Okay. And I'm glad that you were clear about that. So, basically what we're doing here, we're increasing fees to take care of abandoned wells from a danger standpoint, I presume. Or is there a different reason why we're taking care of the wells?" 10200095.docx 105 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"For both. Just because the DNR has been lacking the funding. There's also federal dollars that come into play with the increase of these fees. Again, we aren't mandating these. That's not the state or the General Assembly doing it. It is an ask from the industry themselves to keep up with the efficiency of the program."
"So, you either vote for fees or vote against safety. It's kind of a catch-22, what we're doing here."
"You could put it that way."
"So, I think we had four votes on the Amendment that were 'no'. Wilhour, Butler, Caulkins, and Miller. I just appreciate you explaining the Bill for my side. Thank you."
"Representative Welter."
"Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates that he will."
"Representative Walsh, this came before the Energy & Environment Committee in which I'm the spokes of. And as you stated, you brought the House Bill originally and now we've got the Senate Bill back here with this Amendment. You touched on… and again, I just want to make this abundantly clear. This is both the department and the industry working together to solve an issue, and the industry is accepting and okay with these increased fees to make this happen, correct?"
"Representative, they asked for the fee increase. First and foremost, to expediate the process. But secondly, to get federal matching dollars to help that out."
"So, to the Bill. Just as Representative Walsh said, it wasn't just that portion, but the other portion of this Bill is we had to make updates to the statute and the rules to 10200095.docx 106 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 allow us to receive additional federal funds to help with this problem as well across the state. I will be an 'aye' vote in supporting this important piece of legislation. Thank you."
"Representative Walsh to close."
"Ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On this question, 'Shall House Bill'… excuse me… 'Senate Bill 3626 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Cassidy votes 'yes'."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier 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 95 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed'… 16 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3629, Representative Moylan. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3629, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. The Bill was read for a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed." 10200095.docx 107 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3629, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Moylan."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker and Members of the General Assembly. Senate Bill 3629 creates the Tow Notice Act, which requires property owners who have a written agreement with a vehicle owner permitting the vehicle to be parked on the property must provide notice that the vehicle is going to be towed. And I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."
"There being no further debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3629 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. Voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier 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 108 voting in 'favor', 2 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3720, Representative Ammons. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3832, Representative Harper. Out of the record. Senate 10200095.docx 108 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Bill 3925, Representative Robinson. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3925, a Bill for an Act concerning education. The Bill was read for a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3925, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Robinson."
"Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to present SB3925. This Bill will allow first responders and folks in human services to be able to go back to school, to be able to incentivize folks to, again, go back to school to get degrees and/or education in their specialty areas. Again, in the midst of COVID, we know that we need to do better in getting first responders into these professions. And so, this gives folks an opportunity to, again, go back to school, and it allows them to have grants to be able to do so. I am open to any questions from the floor."
"Chair recognizes Representative Keicher."
"Just confirming, Representative, that this is still subject to appropriation after the Amendment from this morning?"
"That is correct."
"Okay. Thank you, Sir."
"There being no further debate, Representative Robinson to close."
"Thank you." 10200095.docx 109 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"That was great. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3925 pass?' All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Yes."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier 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 109 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 2 of the Calendar, House Bill 1175, Representative Buckner. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1175, a Bill for an Act concerning education. The Bill was read for a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1 is offered by Representative Buckner."
Speaker Manley: "Representative Buckner to explain the Amendment."
"Yes. Thank you, Madam Speaker. House Floor Amendment 1 is a gut and replace Amendment that becomes the entire Bill. So, I ask that we could adopt that. But it amends the Illinois 10200095.docx 110 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 Student Athlete Endorsement Rights Act that we passed in 2021."
"Representative Buckner moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment 1 to House Bill 1175. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 1175, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Buckner."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. And thank you, Members of the House. So, last year we passed the Student Rights… Student Athlete Endorsement Rights Act, which is better known as name, image, and likeness. We saw a lot of movement around it around the country after we moved ours and the NCAA subsequently made that… made that prohibit… legal in their space. But after nine months of this being in practice, after speaking with the universities and athletic programs around the state, we've found some ways to tighten up and to strengthen the Bill that makes this possible. And so, that's what this Bill is. It encourages all of the post-secondary education institutions in the state to provide financial literacy programs to the young student athletes who are participating in these programs. It allows our schools to have discretion in determining the manner or timeframe where they receive notice from the student athlete that he or she has obtained an agent. It clarifies that post-secondary educational 10200095.docx 111 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 institutions may not enter into a publicity rights agreement with a student athlete. And it includes changes of definitions, like booster, like enrolled, and like likeness. Essentially what happened is that we saw that the schools in this state have been hamstrung by their inability to work with our young people to make sure that these deals are happening in a proper way. And so, this just changes this. And then, once again, strengthens the relationship between the university and the student athletes. I just want to go on the record one more time by saying that the work that we did here in this chamber did inform the work of student athletes name, image, and likeness around the country. And unfortunately, the NCAA has still been derelict in its duty to actually find a way to streamline these processes. And so, here we are again at the State Legislature trying to fix this. So, I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Batinick."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. To the Bill."
"To the Bill."
"I just want my side to recognize that this is a trailer Bill to Senate Bill 2338, which had a majority of votes on our side, but I believe the final vote was 95 to 18. So, you might want to keep your vote consistent with that. Thank you."
"Representative Buckner to close."
"I urge a 'yes' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1175 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. And the voting is open. Mr. Clerk."
"Representative Cassidy." 10200095.docx 112 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022
"Yes."
"Representative Cassidy votes 'yes'. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."
"Yes."
Clerk Bolin: "Representative Guerrero-Cuellar votes 'yes'. Representative Meier."
"Yes."
"Representative Meier 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 92 voting in 'favor', 17 voting 'opposed', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Cassidy is recognized for a point of personal privilege. Representative Cassidy is recognized for a point of personal privilege."
"Thank you. Sorry about that. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today is March 31, the last day of Women's History Month. March 31 is also Transgender Day of Visibility. This year it seems more important than ever to acknowledge, thank, and lift up the stories of the women who have led our progress towards equality. You might know that trans women kicked off the modern LGBTQ rights movement of the Stonewall riots. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera are two of the more familiar names. But you also need to know Miss Major Griffin- Gracy who brings a Chicago connection to those leaders. Miss Major grew up on the South Side of Chicago in the 1940s and 50s but made her way into New York City seeking safety and community. On the first night of the riots, an officer broke 10200095.docx 113 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 her jaw and knocked her unconscious before taking her into custody. She spent five years in prison before moving to California to continue her activism, eventually founding the Transgender Gender-Variant and Intersex Justice Project there. It is impossible to contemplate women's history and the fight for equality without including our trans sisters. I had hoped to introduce a special guest today, but she had to head back to Chicago. Lasaia Wade, the founder and executive director of Brave Space Alliance, was here in Springfield today to acknowledge Transgender Day of Visibility and draw attention to the epidemic of lost and murdered trans women of color. Lasaia, along with my constituent Stephanie Skora and Lasaia's husband Xavier MaatRa, founded Brave Space Alliance in 2017 to fill a glaring hole in services and access for trans and gender nonconforming people. In particular for those living outside the north side areas of Chicago most associated with resources for the LGBTQ community. Brave Space Alliance has continued to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of the community throughout the pandemic. They stood up a city-wide Crisis Pantry Program serving anyone in need, including home delivery, employment justice programs assisting trans individuals seeking work, mutual aid groups, multiple support groups and trainings, and a first in the nation heartbreakingly-needed Funeral Support Fund, which supported 278 BIPOC trans people last year. Trans women are women. They are our history. Pretending otherwise puts our sisters at risk. Our children are listening to us and our words directly impact their world view. For kids uncertain of their identities, hearing words like those 10200095.docx 114 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 spoken on this floor last week could be the trigger that leads them to hopelessness. I implore my colleagues to measure our words and know that they are listening and we can be the difference between life and death for these kids. While states around us place bounties on families who seek care for their children, I am proud to live in a state that embraces our diversity, that affirms our ability to live as our authentic selves, that protects our rights, that affirms. To quote our lost sister Elise Malary, 'You deserve more than survival.' Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members of the House."
"Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."
Clerk Bolin: "Committee Reports. Representative Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on March 31, 2022: approved for consideration, referred to Second Reading is House Bill 1409."
"And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Greenwood moves the House stand adjourned until Friday, April 1, at the hour of noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 5736, offered by Representative Jacobs, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. First Reading of this House Bill. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1104, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. First Reading of this Senate Bill. Introduction of Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 44, 10200095.docx 115 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 3/31/2022 offered by Representative Marron, is referred to the Rules Committee. Second Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4720, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. This will be held on the Order of Second Reading. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10200095.docx 116