"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, the Assistant Doorkeeper. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting your laptops, turn off all cell phones, rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Padget."
"Let us pray. Dear heavenly Father, we come before you today, praying that on this day you give wisdom and guidance to this august Body. Let us also pray for the men and women in all branches of our armed services. And, Lord, humble us to remember that yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. And that's why it's called the present. These things we pray, Amen."
"We… we will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Fritts."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Gabel is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Blair- Sherlock, Burke, and Chung are excused today."
"Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Madam Speaker, what a wonderful day to see you up there today. Looking at today's Calendar sees that we are 10300006.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 6th Legislative Day 2/8/2023 potentially using a new honorific. So, I would like to say that his excellency, Tim Ozinga, is excused today."
"Thank you. Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 111 present, Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. On page 2 of the Calendar, under Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 9, offered by Leader Gabel."
"Thank you… thank you, Speaker. House Joint Resolution 9 convenes the House and the Senate in Joint Session to hear the Governor's budget speech. I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 9. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Representative Mason. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Madam Speaker."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have some folks visiting today up in the gallery. We have… visitors from the Children's Home & Aid Society; from the Illinois Diaper Bank Coalition; from Cradles to Crayons; Share Our Spare, in Chicago; Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank in Galesburg; and back from my district, Keeping Families Covered in Waukegan and McHenry. They are here advocating for diaper need awareness, and I ask that you all welcome them to Springfield."
Speaker Manley: "Welcome to Springfield. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 10300006.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 6th Legislative Day 2/8/2023
"Agreed Resolution. House Resolution 50, offered by Representative Weaver."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, please read the Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Hollman: "Senate Joint Resolution #25, offered by Representative Gabel. RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 14, 2023, or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 14, 2023, or until the call of the Speaker."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 14, 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 of Resolutions. House Resolution 51, offered by Representative Niemerg; and House Resolution 52, offered by 10300006.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 6th Legislative Day 2/8/2023 Representative Marron, are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2192, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2193, offered by Representative Barbara Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2194, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning ethics. House Bill 2195, offered by Representative Croke, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2196, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2197, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2198, offered by Representative Avelar, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2199, offered by Representative Marron, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2200, offered by Representative Marron, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2201, offered by Representative Marron, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2202, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2203, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2204, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2205, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2206, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2207, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2208, offered by Representative 10300006.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 6th Legislative Day 2/8/2023 Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2209, offered by Representative Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2210, offered by Representative Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2211, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2212, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2213, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2214, offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2215, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2216, offered by Representative Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2217, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2218, offered by Representative Hammond, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2219, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2220, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2221, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2222, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2223, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2224, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2225, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2226, 10300006.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 6th Legislative Day 2/8/2023 offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2227, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2228, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2229, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2230, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2231, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2232, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2233, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2234, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2235, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2236, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2237, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2238, offered by Representative Barbara Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2239, offered by Representative Gonzalez, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2240, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2241, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10300006.docx 6