"The House will be in order. Members, to your chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, the Assistant Doorkeeper."
"Let us pray. Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the faithful servants you've brought together to fulfill your purpose in this august Body. You have given us willing hearts and a desire to proclaim the name of Jesus through word and deed. We ask you to give us wisdom, patience, guidance, and peace as we plan for the future. Jesus taught us to follow you first in all things. He said, 'But seek first his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be giving to you as well.' As we begin Session today, Lord, help us to pursue you and your will. Help us to respect one another and to work together. We give you the glory for everything that is accomplished. These things we pray, Amen."
"We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Michael Kelly."
"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."
Speaker Smith: "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, Carroll, Ness, and Tarver are excused today." 10300009.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
"Let the record show that Representatives are excused for today. Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Mr. Speaker, what a pleasure to have you presiding over the chamber this morning. You look very dapper up there this morning. The Republicans have excused absences today for Representatives Ozinga, David Friess, Stephens, and Sosnowski."
"Have all recorded those that wish… themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 107 Members present, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Walker, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration reports the following committee action on February 15, 2023: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 1131 and House Bill 1199. Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action on February 15, 2023: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 1132 and House Bill 1164. Representative Stuart, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education reports the following committee action on February 15, 2023: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 1133. Representative LaPointe, Chairperson from the Committee on Mental Health & Addiction reports the following committee action on February 16, 2023: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 1364. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 69, offered by Representative Harper; House Resolution 71, offered by Representative Hanson; House Resolution 74, offered by Representative 10300009.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Friess; House Joint Resolution 14, offered by Representative Haas; House Joint Resolution 15, offered by Representative Haas; and House Joint Resolution 16, offered by Representative Flowers, are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Representative Stuart, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you. You look very dapper up there, Speaker. I miss you over here, but you look great. Hoping we see you there a lot. I just wanted to take a minute and wish a very special happy birthday to an awesome staffer, Jason Mendonca. Learned today he's… he's 26 years old. So, I'm… he's literally half my age, but I still hope that he has a wonderful day. And we appreciate all the hard work you always do in being such a great staffer. Thank you, Jason."
"Happy birthday, Jason. Representative West, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Hey, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"In honor of Black History Month, I highlighted this individual last year, but I made it my commitment, being a proud son of Rockford, to highlight him every year. And today I'm going to talk about Lewis Lemon. Once a slave, forever a founder. Born a slave in North Carolina in the year 1812, like most child slaves, he did not have much hope for his future. But after 17 years, his life was about to change and his whole destiny as well. Lewis' master, Orrin D. Lemon, moved him to Alabama, and there he was selling Lewis as a 10300009.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 slave for life for about $450, which is $13 thousand in the year 2023. A business man by the name of Germanicus Kent purchased young Lewis to most likely be a house slave. Lewis Lemon was then known as Lewis Kent, traditionally taking his last… the last name of his master. Shortly after purchasing Lewis, Kent's brother, the Reverend Aratus Kent, told Germanicus that Galena, Illinois is a place of opportunity. Germanicus then decided to move to Illinois with his family and Lewis Lemon. Arriving in Galena, Kent and Lewis met a man by the name of Thatcher Blake. Blake and Kent grew into friends and decided to travel the Rock River Valley together. In June of 1834, they had left Galena in the wagon and set off to Northern Wisconsin. They reached the Pecatonica River and bought a canoe and traveled the rest of the way on the river. Lewis was traveling with Kent and Blake and, most likely, doing much of the manual labor, like paddling the dugout canoe, considering he was a slave for Kent at that time. The men stopped at a junction with… with the Pecatonica and Rock Rivers, reaching a small stream that is now known as Kent Creek in Rockford, named after Germanicus, and decided that was the place to live and started his lumber mill. August 24, 1834, the men began to start the City of Rockford. Lewis Lemon and Germanicus Kent had an agreement that Lemon would work for Kent until he had paid $800 with a 10 percent interest for Lemon's freedom. It would take Lemon about six years and two months to earn enough money to pay for his life back. Lewis Lemon was a slave in Rockford, Illinois from May 1835 to September 1839, making him, now, a free man. Lewis Lemon is now recognized as one of the official three founders 10300009.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 of the City of Rockford, later having a local elementary school share the same name. Additional recognition for Lewis Lemon came to light when an eighth-grade class in 1995, from Wilson Middle School, discovered his empty grave site and placed a grave stone reading 'Born slave-died free.' Lewis Lemon was one of the amazing stories lost in history. He conquered so much as an African American man, once a slave, then starting over as a free man with barely anything to show. Lewis Lemon worked hard for Kent and for Rockford, but more importantly, for his freedom. Once again, I honor Lewis Lemon, the founder of Rockford. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 70, offered by Representative Severin. House Resolution 72, offered by Representative Kifowit. And House Resolution 73, offered by Representative Friess."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All 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 #27, 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 Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 16, 2023, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 12:00 o'clock noon, or to the call of the President; and when the House of 10300009.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 16, 2023, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 12:00 o'clock noon, or to the call of the Speaker."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say 'aye'; all 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 21. All in favor say 'aye'; all 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 2633, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2634, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2635, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2636, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2637, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2638, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2639, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2640, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2641, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2642, offered by 10300009.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2643, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2644, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2645, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2646, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2647, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2648, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2649, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2650, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2651, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2652, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2653, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2654, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2655, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2656, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2657, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2658, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300009.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 appropriations. House Bill 2659, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2660, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2661, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2662, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2663, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2664, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2665, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2666, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2667, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2668, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2669, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2670, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2671, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2672, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2673, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2674, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2675, offered by Representative 10300009.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2676, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2677, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2678, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2679, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2680, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2681, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2682, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2683, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2684, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2685, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2686, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2687, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2688, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2689, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2690, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2691, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2692, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300009.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 appropriations. House Bill 2693, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2694, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2695, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2696, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2697, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2698, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2699, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2700, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2701, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2702, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2703, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2704, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2705, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2706, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2707, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2708, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2709, offered by Representative 10300009.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2710, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2711, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2712, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2713, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2714, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2715, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2716, offered by Representative Syed, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2717, offered by Representative Gonzalez, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2718, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2719, offered by Representative Avelar, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2720, offered by Representative Ortiz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2721, offered by Representative Avelar, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2722, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning law enforcement. House Bill 2723, offered by Representative Moylan (sic-Hirschauer), a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2724, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2725, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2726, offered by Representative Lilly, 10300009.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2727, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2728, offered by Representative Stava-Murray, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2729, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2730, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2731, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2732, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning courts."
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 2773 (sic-2733), offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2734, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2735, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2736, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2737, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2738, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2739, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2740, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2741, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2742, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2743, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House 10300009.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Bill 2744, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2745, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2746, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2747, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2748, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2749, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2750, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2751, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2752, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2753, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2754, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2755, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning victim rights. House Bill 2756, offered by Representative Ladisch Douglass, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2757, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2758, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2759, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2760, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2761, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2762, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for 10300009.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2763, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2764, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2765, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2766, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2767, offered by Representative Gonzalez, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2768, offered by Representative Olickal, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2769, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2770, offered by Representative Olickal, a Bill for an Act concerning microstamping. House Bill 2771, offered by Representative Olickal, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2772, offered by Representative Norma Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2773, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2774, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2775, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2776, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2777, offered by Representative Nichols, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2778, offered by Representative Manley, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2779, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2780, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. 10300009.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 House Bill 2781, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2782, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2783, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2784, offered by Representative Hirschauer, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2785, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2786, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2787, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2788, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2789, offered by Representative Stava-Murray, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2790, offered by Representative Will Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2791, offered by Representative Will Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2792, offered by Representative Will Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2793, offered by Representative Will Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2794, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2795, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. House Bill 2796, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2797, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2798, offered by 10300009.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2799, offered by Representative Hammond, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 2800, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2801, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2802, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning utilities. House Bill 2803, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2804, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2805, offered by Representative Kifowit, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2806, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2807, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2808, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2809, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2810, offered by Representative Benton, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2811, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2812, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2813, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2814, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2815, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2816, offered by Representative Lilly, 10300009.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2817, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2818, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 2819, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2820, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2821, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2822, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2823, offered by Representative Ortiz, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2824, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2825, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2826, offered by Representative Tarver, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2827, offered by Representative Mah, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2828, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2829, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 2830, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2831, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning State government."
Clerk Hollman: "House Bill 2832, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2833, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2834, offered by 10300009.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2835, offered by Representative Canty, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2836, offered by Representative Canty, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2837, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2838, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2839, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning apprenticeships. House Bill 2840, offered by Representative Chung, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2841, offered by Representative Chung, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2842, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2843, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2844, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2845, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2846, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2847, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2848, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2849, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2850, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2851, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2852, offered by Representative 10300009.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning notices. House Bill 2853, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2854, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2855, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2856, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2857, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2858, offered by Representative Stuart, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 2859, offered by Representative Stuart, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2860, offered by Representative Stuart, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 2861, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2862, offered by Representative Mah, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2863, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2864, offered by Representative Mah, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 2865, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2866, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2867, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2868, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning Kratom. House Bill 2869, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2870, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning public 10300009.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 employee benefits. House Bill 2871, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2872, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2873, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2874, offered by Representative Avelar, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2875, offered by Representative Ann Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning utilities. House Bill 2876, offered by Representative Chung, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2877, offered by Representative Chung, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2878, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2879, offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning hunger relief. House Bill 2880, offered by Representative Robinson, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2881, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2882, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2883, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2884, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2885, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2886, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2887, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300009.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 appropriations. House Bill 2888, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2889, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2890, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2891, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2892, offered by Representative Rashid, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2893, offered by Representative Ladisch Douglass, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2894, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2895, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2896, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2897, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2898, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2899, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2900, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 2901, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2902, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2903, offered by Representative Faver Dias, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2904, offered by Representative Faver Dias, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2906, offered by Representative Will 10300009.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue… House Bill 2906, offered by Representative Olickal, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2907, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2908, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2909, offered by Representative Barbara Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2910, offered by Representative Jawaharial Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2911, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2912, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2913, offered by Representative Tarver, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2914, offered by Representative Blair-Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2915, offered by Representative Norma Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2916, offered by Representative Walker, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2917, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 2918, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2919, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2920, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2921, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2922, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. House Bill 10300009.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 2923, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2924, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2925, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2926, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2927, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2928, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2929, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2930, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law."
"House Bill 2931, a Bill for… House Bill 2931, offered by Representative Tipsword, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2932, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2933, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2934, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2935, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2936, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2937, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2938, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2939, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2940, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300009.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 regulation. House Bill 2941, offered by Representative Spain, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2942, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2943, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2944, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2945, offered by Representative Marron, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2946, offered by Representative Marron, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2947, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2948, offered by Representative Mah, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2949, offered by Representative Scherer, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2950, offered by Representative Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2951, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2952, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2953, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2954, offered by Representative Gong- Gershowitz, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2955, offered by Representative Caulkins, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2956, offered by Representative Caulkins, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2957, offered by Representative Caulkins, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2958, offered by Representative Caulkins, a Bill for an Act 10300009.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 concerning education. House Bill 2959, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2960, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2961, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2962, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2963, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 2964, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2965, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2966, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2967, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2968, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2969, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2970, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2971, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2972, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2973, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning privacy. House Bill 2974, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2975, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2976, offered by Representative 10300009.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2977, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2978, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2979, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2980, offered by Representative Frese, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2981, offered by Representative Elik, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2982, offered by Representative Elik, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2983, offered by Representative Wilhour, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2984, offered by Representative Wilhour, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2985, offered by Representative Wilhour, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. House Bill 2986, offered by Representative Wilhour, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2987, offered by Representative Wilhour, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2988, offered by Representative Windhorst, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2989, offered by Representative McLaughlin, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2990, offered by Representative Hammond, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2991, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2992, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2993, offered by Representative Hammond, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2994, offered by 10300009.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Representative Jacobs, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2995, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2996, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2997, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2998, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2999, offered by Representative Fritts, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3000, offered by Representative Windhorst, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3001, offered by Representative Windhorst, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3002, offered by Representative Windhorst, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 3003, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3004, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3005, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3006, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3007, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3008, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3009, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3010, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3011, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 10300009.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 3012, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3013, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3014, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3015, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3016, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3017, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3018, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3019, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3020, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 3021, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 3022, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 3023, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3024, offered by Representative Barbara Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3025, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3026, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3027, offered by Representative Kifowit, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3028, offered by Representative Kifowit, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3029, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300009.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 9th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 regulation. House Bill 3030, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3031, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3032, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3033, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3034, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3035, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3036, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3037, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3038, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3039, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3040, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3041, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3042, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3043, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3044, offered by Representative Huynh, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 3045, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning health. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10300009.docx 29