Illinois House Floor Debate — May 15, 2024

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, the Assistant Doorkeeper. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, please turn off all cell phones, and please rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant Doorkeeper Padget."

"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Leader Hernandez." Hernandez, L. - 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." 10300105.docx 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

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

"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Ammons, Flowers, Guerrero-Cuellar, Ladisch Douglass are excused today."

"Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences of the Republican side. Leader Keicher."

"Have… have all recorded themselves who wish? Have all recorded themselves who wish? Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 113 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"Leader Hammond, for what reason do you arise?"

"Please state your point."

"Welcome. Representative Severin."

"Please state your point."

"Leader Davidsmeyer."

"Please state your point."

"Welcome. Representative Tarver. Representative Katz Muhl."

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please state your point."

"Good morning. I want to take a minute to welcome my husband, Charlie Muhl, and my son, Nate Muhl, fresh from freshman year at college, on their first visit here to House floor today."

"Welcome. Representative Coffey, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"State your point."

"Representative Ugaste."

"Please state your point."

"Welcome, Mike. Representative McLaughlin."

"Please state your point."

Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Chung seeks recognition. Representative Chung."

"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"Please state your point."

"Hi. I just wanted to recognize some friends I have up in the gallery. We have folks from the Illinois Stewardship Alliance here who are also lobbying with the Black Farmers and Growers today. I did not want to step on Chair Harper… Chair Harper's toes, but I don't see her in the gallery, so I wanted to recognize these folks. Thank you for what you're doing, and welcome to Springfield." 10300105.docx 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

Speaker Hoffman: "Welcome. Very enthusiastic group. Representative Benton."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."

"Please state your point."

"Today, we have some special guests, both myself and Representative Yednock. We have Mike and Debra Hufendick. They have a farm down in Marseilles, a 50-acre farm that’s in Representative Yednock's district. And over in my district, they have a Hufendick family… or, I'm sorry, Hufendick Farm Market. They also do a lot of farmer's markets around the states, so they might be coming to a district near you with their food truck and their… their meat options. And they just were honored on Friday for receiving a… a USDA grant, the Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grant, through the USDA, and they had Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, the USDA Deputy Secretary Torres was there. And they offer some really great stuff. We love our Illinois farmers, and we love our small businesses, and wanted to make sure that we highlighted them and the… the products that they offer are Black Angus, Wagyu, free-range chicken, Berkshire pork, lamb, eggs, and more. And Lance… or, Representative Yednock, when we were talking about it, he said the it's the best porkchop I've ever had. So, we want to make sure that we highlighted that. And they brought down some great food for us. They have braised Wagyu beef sandwiches and pulled pork over in 305. So, make your way over there, everybody try it, and come on over and introduce yourself. And we just want to do a warm welcome to Springfield."

"Welcome. Representative Tarver." 10300105.docx 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the chamber to be quiet. This is… this is not one of those happy points of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is my first point of personal privilege since my daughter was down here five years ago, but I feel compelled to speak. Yesterday, you may have read in Capitol Fax, and it was in the news otherwise, that the Chicago Public Schools paid an expert $40 thousand to testify in her deposition, and this is a retain… this is a F3, this is a retained expert, to testify that not all sexual assault is traumatic. That was taxpayer money that was approved by the general counsel of CPS. The mayor appoints the board. The mayor appoints… excuse me, the mayor appoints the board. The mayor has the ability to have a conversation with CPS top brass. CPS's general counsel, Ruchi Verma, needs to go. Not only did she sign off on this expert, but they filed a motion, I have a filestream copy right here, to force this woman to use her real name. This has been going on for a couple years. It just got to trial. Motion in limine. Now, all of a sudden, they want her to use her real name instead of Jane Doe. Why do you think that is? Maybe it's because they had a mediation last week. They put $50 thousand on the table, and she didn't take it. So, to penalize her, to punish her, to shame her, they want her to use her own name. So, the 30-something-year-old woman now will be known as a person that had sex with a high school damn teacher. It's shameful. It's shameful. Walter Glascoff is a rapist. He's a rapist. He lied to CPS initially, but ultimately in his deposition he testified he did not have sex with her. He only had oral sex until she was 17. Sex is in 10300105.docx 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 the very definition of what he said. He then starting having sex with her when she was 18 as well. We can't do anything about that. But he groomed her. He groomed her, and what happened? CPS confronted him. He lied about it. They allowed him to resign. So, who do you think pays his pension? We do. I want to read to you a little bit from what I FOIAed, so this is public information, so the judge doesn't get upset. 'For relevant time periods when you were a teacher at Hubbard High School during the 2001 to 2004 school year, you were involved in a sexual relationship with Jane Doe, a student at the same school, date of birth. Between January 31, 2002 and January 2003, you engaged in sexual intercourse with Jane Doe. During the spring of 2004, sexual intercourse, Jane Doe.' Took her to Navy Pier. Took her to his home. Drove her to her home and met her parents. You know what happened between 2012 and 2016? He was transporting other students. All under CPS's watch. I don't have a dog in the race. This ain't my case. It's not my daughter. But we should all care. And there's no way on God's green earth that a duly licensed attorney, who takes the same exact oath we take when we're sworn in, the same exact oath, should ever put defending a case over what's right. Now, the mayor came down here and everybody's saying Chicago is owed a billion dollars. CPS does need more money, so does the rest of the state. I'm all for public education. That's not the question. The question is, what is Jane Doe owed? And I don't mean financially. We can't even talk about justice without basic respect. Forcing a woman, or male, or whoever to use their name in a lawsuit to pressure them, to shame them is unconscionable and is worth… I know the mayor 10300105.docx 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 doesn't discuss personnel issues in public, he says, but this is something that needs to be addressed. And I'll be wrapping up here in just a moment. Representative Elik had a Bill, I believe a year or so ago, House Bill 1275. One of the things that it says is that you cannot use comparative fault or contributory negligence with a minor. I don't know what happened to the Bill. It never moved. But I would hope as a chamber, on a bipartisan basis, we would look at that. Whether it needs an extension or otherwise. How do you have a defense to suggest that a child, a child, is comparatively at fault for their own being raped? I had a Bill. I'm not biased, but I had a Bill that said at least in these situations we should have a process, an administrative process, to strip the pension of individuals. You can't say, well, if you rape the kid on Hubbard's campus, we can take your pension. But if you take them to the Navy Pier or to your house, we can't 'cause it's off school grounds. So, I appreciate you all indulging me. I am beyond frustrated. It's not…"

"Representative Reick."

"Please state your point."

"Leader Elik."

"Leader Cabello."

"Please state your point."

"Moving to the Order of Third Readings, page 5 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 2735, Representative Morgan. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2743, Representative Ann Williams. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Out of the record. Moving back to Senate Bill 2735, Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Morgan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 2735 is an initiative to clarify when an insurer can charge an additional fee based on the payment and reimbursement to a health care provider. This is something that is just increasingly burdening health care providers in the state hospital systems as they seek to get reimbursed for their… their billings. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst." 10300105.docx 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Indicates he'll yield."

"That is a great question, Leader. I'm not familiar with any federal change. There has been… there have been a variety of rules about this coming from the feds. I think this… this really is related but not necessarily identical to some of the rules that are coming from the feds about this. So, there has been rulemaking over the last six, seven years about the reimbursement that… and the different ways in which providers are protected from insurance reimbursements. So, I think that that is the origin of this… this legislation."

"This is something that we heard from some constituents. This was raised, I think it was Senator Fine in the Senate, that had heard about this. It is an ongoing issue. And, again, worked with a variety of the agencies to make sure that this is clarifying what is already happening at the federal level."

"That's right."

"No. And as usual, I would love a unanimous roll call."

"Seeing no one seeking further recognition, Representative Morgan to close." 10300105.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2735 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Buckner on Senate Bill 2745. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Buckner."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2745 requires retail establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol to post a sign that… that provides the name and number of an authorized alcohol and substance abuse hotline and that provides the Surgeon General's warning about women drinking alcohol while pregnant. It amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. It removes some statutory references to an outdated phone number. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2745 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 5 of the Calendar 10300105.docx 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 appears House Bill 2747, Leader Barbara Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Hernandez." Hernandez, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Bill will allow IDNR to add exotic weeds through administrative rule instead of by statute."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Leader Hernandez to close." Hernandez, B.: "I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall… shall Senate Bill 2747 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 107 voting 'yes', 6 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 2751, Representative Kifowit. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Kifowit."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 2751 amends the Counties Code. Provides building permits fee waivers for veterans with disabilities and their caregivers if the improvements are required to accommodate 10300105.docx 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 the disability of a veteran. As we know, supporting our veterans maintaining in their home decreases veteran homelessness and helps them with their disabilities. And I ask for your support."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"That's correct, Sir. So, it waives the fee. They would still need to go through all the processes, the planning, and the approval process of the municipality in which they're in. It's just any fee that would be levied with regards to this permit would be waived."

"If… if he doesn't get the fee waiver?"

"I'm sure it’s the same remedy of any other else disregards the rule. They would go through legal recourse for that. But I would think that this cost is minimal. It's minimal to the municipality. The disability that we're talking about would be profound to need changes with regards their… their house or accommodations. So, really, I think the cost would be much… much of a small portion to the permits that the municipality goes over well… overall." 10300105.docx 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Correct, Sir. So, they would have to provide documentation, most likely documentation from the VA, that really specifies… and from their doctor which specifies just what their disability is and what the accommodation is needed for that disability, and that's within the local realm of the review process with applying for the permit."

"Representative Kifowit to close."

"Thank you, Members of the General Assembly. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"I… I apologized."

"Oh."

"I… I just… Representative Reick."

"Sponsor yields."

"Thank you, Sir. IML has not reached out to me. Again, this was started in the Senate with regards to Leader McConchie, so it’s a bipartisan effort. They have not reached out to me. I believe it's mostly on a philosophical level in which we are having them waive fees that they would readily 10300105.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 take in, and that this is preempting a little bit of that process."

"It would be a local waiver. And, again, as I said, the amount of these waivers… the amount of these disabled veterans are minimal. And, again, they have to prove that the improvement to their residence is directly connected to their disability. So, they would have to prove that their disability warrants this… this modification and this permit."

"Thank you, Sir."

"Representative Kifowit to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2751 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Didech on Senate Bill 2765. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Didech."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2765 will clarify that limited liability companies are subject to court-imposed equitable remedies, such as the piercing of the corporate 10300105.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 veil when those companies are utilized for fraudulent purposes. This legislation seeks to clarify that when the elements for piercing the veil are met, individuals cannot create an LLC to shield themselves from liability for fraudulent activity. Happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Representative Ugaste."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"It only has retroactivity to the extent… and let me… I'll read exactly the… the language in the Bill for how… how that works. Under subsection (e), the section applies to all actions with respect to which all timely appeals have not been exhausted before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly and all future actions commenced on or after the… the effective Act. So, it's forward looking, and for cases that are currently pending, it would apply to as well."

"Representative Didech to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to clarify that to the extent this applies retroactivity, it's only for limited liability companies that were established for the sole purpose of committing a fraudulent act and shielding an individual from liability for that fraudulent act. So, I… I think this is an appropriate way to address this issue, and I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2765 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Walsh. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there's 72 voting 'yes', 41 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby passed. Remaining on page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 2767, Representative Benton. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 10300105.docx 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Representative Benton."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am presenting Senate Bill 2767. This is the companion Bill to the House Bill to take turkey hunting down to .410 from 20 gauge. This is an initiative of DNR. And it… the original House Bill passed out unanimously. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"That's correct."

"Yeah. So, the original Bill had an Amendment to define some of the… the ammo for a .410. This one clarified that out of the Senate and came over. So, it's… it's the same Bill from DNR with clarified language."

"Correct. Some of the… some of the issues is the technology's always changing. So, they… they need to be able to adapt in the field to make sure that we don't have to go back and change the statute so we can make sure that hunters can get out there and enjoy hunting." 10300105.docx 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Right. Yes."

"Representative Benton to close."

"I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2767 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby passed. Senate Bill 2778, Representative Moylan. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Moylan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly. This is a simple Bill. It simply states that… provides the deputy sheriff applicant who is a veteran and who was discharged honorably or generally under honorable conditions no later than six months may apply and request examination to occur. I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one… seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2778 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 10300105.docx 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2781, Representative Huynh. Representative Huynh. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2788, Representative Faver Dias. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Faver Dias."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present Senate Bill 2788, which eliminates redundant reporting processes for DCFS. It is an initiative of DCFS. It does two main things. When a mandated reporter calls a hotline, the call floor worker gives them their name and an intake ID number, which is used as a confirmation of the report to the hotline and it makes the written confirmation of the contact an extra step. It is not based on current practice, so this Bill eliminates that procedure. And then secondly, under this Bill, DCFS will no longer be responsible for tracking if the final finding report is returned from a school if the finding… final finding report is found unfounded or overturned. So, this Bill eliminates redundant and time-consuming reporting processes, making DCFS more efficient. This passed out of the Senate unanimously and out of House committee unanimously. I would encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2788 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 10300105.docx 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 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 passed. Leader Keicher on Senate Bill 2798. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Keicher."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2798 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 7… on this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby passed. Senate Bill 2799, Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Mussman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2799 is an initiative of the Department of Aging. It is identical to the House version HB4338, which passed out of 10300105.docx 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 the House committee unanimously in March. Senior self-neglect cases are on the rise in Illinois. This Bill accelerates the timeline by which investigators can conduct their initial assessment and more quickly implement a plan of action, meaning distressed seniors will more quickly find relief from risks to their health, their safety, and their financial security. It also creates parity for regional fatality review teams and the Fatality Review Team Advisory Council with similar review teams already at work under DCFS and regulated under Brian's Law by removing them from the Public Meetings Act and allowing for hybrid meetings. This creates a more appropriate and needs-based meeting schedule and ensures that candid and confidential discussions can take place as originally intended. I want to thank the department and members of our Area Agencies on Aging, AgeOptions, AARP, and other stakeholders who came together to thoughtfully negotiate these statute updates so that we can collaboratively work to protect our vulnerable older adults. I am aware of no opposition, and I appreciate your 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"So, again, basically, we are expanding the definition of senior self-abuse to make it easier for the agency to move in more quickly and offer a wider range of services."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Again, it's an opportunity to modernize what they're already doing. They're changing some of their training standards to allow them to act more nimbly and start… start responding in a faster… in a faster way than what they had done before, especially using technology."

"So, again, this creates parity with other similar fatality review teams that already exist within statute. This is… basically, we are expanding on previsions that allow them to meet remotely. After COVID, we were finding that they were having trouble meeting quorum, and it also was difficult to have some of the more sensitive discussions because information was available for FOIA requests. So, we want to keep that information confidential so that people can disclose appropriately the information that they may have. 10300105.docx 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 And, again, we want them to be able to meet with quorum so they can officially get the business of their… of their task done. And we also want to adjust their meeting schedule because this allows them to meet quarterly, but also on an as-needed basis. And… and so, again, you're… you're getting a greater participation level."

"I would imagine that especially once the meetings go private, they could speak much more candidly than perhaps they have before. I certainly had not sat in on any of those review meetings previously. I would not have firsthand experience of what kind of things they were discussing. The… their responsibilities are laid out in… in their governing statute for the fatality review team, and I'm sure we could look for that for guidance."

"Yes."

"Representative Mussman to close." 10300105.docx 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Again, I think this is a really opportune moment to modernize our system and improve how quickly we respond to the rising threat of senior neglect cases. And I support… I ask for your support."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2799 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitution Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2803, Representative Slaughter. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Slaughter."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2803 is an initiative of the Secretary of State's Office to assist and aid our reentry population. More specifically, Senate Bill 2803 simplifies the process by which Illinois ID cards are issued to incarcerated individuals shortly before they released from the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, and also expands the program to county jails and federal correction facilities located in Illinois. As our state puts forth more effective and impactful reentry programs, it's important to know that both antidotally and from a research perspective, ID cards are a big factor as individuals reenter society. Mainly we see a big difference as it regards to housing, unemployment, 10300105.docx 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 going to establish a bank account. These things are very important to address recidivism. And with that being said, it's also important to note that the county jails, Ladies… Ladies and Gentlemen, are voluntary in terms of their participation in the program. There'll be minimal to no cost to correctional facilities, and the Secretary of State's Office is dedicated and committed to putting forth those resources that are needed to bring the ID card to fruition. With that, Mr. Speaker, I ask for a 'yes' vote on Senate Bill 2803."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"Correct."

"Yes, and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Yes."

"It's voluntary." 10300105.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"That's correct. They would work with the particular individual to notify them. But going further from that, they would also initiate the process with… and you're correct. They would initiate the process with the Secretary of State to… to kick off the process of getting that ID made."

"It's very minimal. I believe 5 or 10 dollars."

"I don't believe so, Leader."

"That's correct. And I think what we're saying here is what can we do as a state to facilitate that process for this particular individual, considering that we know how important it is in regards to having a successful reentrance into the community."

"Representative Slaughter to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I urge a 'yes' vote on Senate Bill 2803. Let's assist in a… our reentry population to Illinois."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2803 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 73 voting 'yes', 40 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitution Majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 2819, Leader Barbara Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Hernandez." Hernandez, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Bill would remove the five-year cap on architect exams that the… I guess that they have enough time to complete the exams required by DFPR."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2819 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'present'… 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a 10300105.docx 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 Constitution Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Mah on Senate Bill 28… 2822. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Mah."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2822 is an initiative the… of the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists. It codifies the educational standards currently recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation for training dentists to administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia. In addition, SB2822 gives IDFPR the power to regulate and approve any other continuing education courses designed to qualify a dentist to receive an anesthesia permit from the department for moderate sedation. I know of no opposition. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"They…"

"They are simply clarifying an ambiguity that led to some inconsistencies in the training… how the training requirements were applied. And so, it doesn't change anything or it… it also doesn't expand the current scope of the practice for… for dentists administrating sedation. It was a Bill that was simply necessary to clarify some ambiguity in 10300105.docx 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 the language previously. So, it… it doesn't actually change any of the training requirements but updates… clarifies the language, if that… that makes sense."

"Yeah, these are… this is for pediatric dentists."

"It… it clarifies the current requirements for applying moderate sedation, yes. And… and the department can add continuing education requirements."

"On this question, Representative Hauter."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Yes. That’s what our licensing requirements are designed to do."

"So, it… it just codifies something that was unclear before. That’s all it does."

"No."

"No. It doesn’t change the scope of practice. It simply clarifies something that was not clearly codified before."

"It's… it's their initiative. We… we're simply working with them to clarify something that was inconsistent in what current applicants were being required to do that hadn't been asked of previous… that… pediatric dentists."

"Yes. They don't… I… they did not have a position on this."

"Leader Mah to close."

"I would appreciate an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2822 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting 10300105.docx 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitution Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hirschauer, for what reason do you arise?"

"Point of personal privilege, please."

"Please state your point."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I rise in recognition of the unique relationship between the sister cities of West Chicago and Taufkirchen, Germany. And I direct your attention to the Speaker's Gallery where we are joined by a delegation from the two sister cities. The story of the bond between West Chicago and Taufkirchen started with Bodo… Bodo Gsedl, who was born in Taufkirchen and attended West Chicago Community High School as an AFS exchange student. He is a proud graduate of West Chicago and a Wildcat for life. When the City of Taufkirchen was exploring a sister city relationship, Bodo suggested West Chicago. An exploratory visit was made, and the two cities made a proclamation declaring the relationship in 1999. A sister city or twin city is a unique relationship and a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. In 1999, a group of West Chicagoans traveled to Taufkirchen, Germany to sign the official partnership papers. Nancy Smith, the city clerk of West Chicago, signed on behalf of the City of West Chicago, and Franz Hofstetter, the Burgermeister of Taufkirchen, signed on behalf of the… 10300105.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 municipality of Taufkirchen. Over the past 25 years, there have been over 20 exchanges of visitors to each other's cities, introducing them to the customs of each country and exploring the German and American cultures. Visitors are hosted in family homes in each community, honoring the agreement set forth in 1999. West Chicago and Taufkirchen share a similar focus on enriching regional goods and businesses through annual festivals and markets, such as Blooming Fest in West Chicago, which is this weekend, if anyone's in the neighborhood, and the Adlberger Market in Taufkirchen. In 2019, the City of West Chicago celebrated the partnership's 20th anniversary in Germany. And last night, there was a celebration in West Chicago honoring the 25th anniversary of this unique sister city friendship. Today, we are lucky to have the delegation with us here in Springfield. We are honored to have Bodo Gsedl and his brother, Uwe; Stefan Haberl, the mayor of Taufkirchen; former mayor of Taufkirchen, Franz Hofstetter; and someone who's familiar to us, former State Representative and former mayor of West Chicago, Mike Fortner; and a few other lucky folks made the trip down here to Springfield. We are so happy to have him here. My Senator's… Senator Karina Villa was not able to be here to honor them on the floor, but can we all give them a great big willkommen to Springfield."

"The Chair would like… like to recognize a special individual in the chamber. In the gallery is the assessor of Saint Clair County, Jennifer Gomric Minton. Jennifer. Representative Mayfield, for what reason do you arise?" 10300105.docx 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Let the record reflect on Senate Bill 2822 I intended to vote 'yes'. Thank you."

"Record will reflect. Moving to page 3 of the Calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears House Bill 5024, Representative Mason. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Mason on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 simply changes a couple of words that were a drafting error by LRB."

"Representative Mason moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 5024. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Mason on Floor Amendment #3."

"Oh. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, we are clearing up some drafting errors."

"Representative Mason moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to House Bill 5024. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 10300105.docx 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Representative Mason. Representative Mason."

"So sorry, Mr. Speaker. Okay. Bear with me one second. All right. Thank you so much. This Bill is an initiative of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It is making some cleanup changes related to the new early childhood agency. It is changing things like how many times the board shall meet, other reporting requirements, and makes some changes to provisions concerning the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Thanks for the… ope, sorry. Thank you for the question. I have so many notes. Sorry. Apologies."

"All right. So, the changes that are being made, we're clarifying the terms for members of the ECACE's advisory board are determined by the cochairs, that we are determining meetings are twice a year instead of once a quarter, and determining what data is collected about students and how often that data is reported to the General Assembly."

"Yes. It removes, correct, the geographic regional hubs." 10300105.docx 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Okay. It's going to allow the consortium to function as one body working statewide. When there are regional works that are required, that's going to happen on a targeted strategic basis. So, they'll be able still address things in a regional manner, but as a whole, the Body is going to work statewide."

"Through ISAC."

"It does. It was implemented in 2021."

"Through federal dollars."

"They are running out. That's correct."

"Yes, it is."

"So, let's see. So, for… after this academic year, the Governor's budget recommendation is for $5 million appropriation. However, there are also some appropriation 10300105.docx 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 Bills filed by individual Members that might provide up to $60 million. But, again, as you know, the budget is still in process, so that is to be determined."

"That sounds correct. Yes."

"Five is the Governor's current recommendation."

"We do not yet."

"Thank you."

"Representative Mason to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Hoffman: "I'm sorry. I didn't see a few lights. Representative Crespo."

"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Representative, I… I apologize. I wasn't paying that much attention, but I heard some… some numbers here. I've heard 5 million, and I've heard 60 million. Can you tell me again what… what do those… the 5 million, 60 million, what do they represent?"

"Yeah. So, the $5 million is the Governor's recommendation. However, there are some Members that have submitted letters of support asking for that to be expanded. So, it's still to 10300105.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 be determined, as you know, as are most things in our budget currently… currently being weighed. So, the number of scholarships ultimately that are provided are going to depend on the final appropriation. So, you know, if it's 5 million and the funds run out, then that’s the number of scholarships that will be provided. If it's more, then we will be able to provide more scholarships."

"How… so, the $5 million, is that in the Governor's introduced budget?"

"Yes."

"How did they come up with $5 million?"

"I do not know the answer to that."

"Okay. And who's going to administer the program?"

"ISAC."

"And is ISAC in support of this Bill?"

"Yes. They're… they're currently no opponents to this Bill."

"And is… ISAC is in support because the Bill is subject to appropriations, correct?"

"I imagine that’s one of the reasons."

"Thank you. To the Bill, Speaker. And… and what I've heard recently, it seems like many agencies or departments are asking Sponsors of Bills to insert subject to appropriations in the Bill so they can be neutral. That’s supposed to be… they're complicit. They should demand that these Bills be funded, and if they're not, they should be against the Bills. Thank you, Speaker."

"Representative Mason to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote." 10300105.docx 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 5024 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 76 voting 'yes', 36 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitution Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Davidsmeyer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"The record shall reflect. Remaining on page 3 of the Calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears House Bill 4781, Leader Evans. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Evans on Floor Amendment #5."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and the great Members of this Assembly. House Floor Amendment #5 is a technical Amendment. It clarifies the term of fictive of kin to ensure that foster parents won't lose eligibility for federal guardianship subsidies as a result of the KIND Act. Existing statutory language was unintentionally missing from a definition. And number two, it clarifies that the intent of the KIND Act is not to exclude DCFS staff from being able to assess relative home. Both DCFS and providers can do this. AFSCME just wanted to be clear, and this wasn't an issue, and it wasn't being privatized. So, request adoption of the Amendment." 10300105.docx 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Representative Reick, can we adopt the Amendment and debate on Third? Representative Evans moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #5 to House Bill 4781. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's adopted. Any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Leader Evans."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and, again, the great Members of this Assembly. This Bill is probably the most complex and emotional Bill I've ever worked on. We've all had complaints with regards to DCFS. We've all attempted to micromanage and criticize the work of DCFS. But now, it's time to give them more tools and support to do their job and place these young people, these children, mostly that look like me, in stable housings. We recognize that there are children who may need to be removed from their parents to ensure their well-being. We recognized that family separation is traumatic, and we need to have policies that would do whatever's possible to make that disruptive experience less traumatic for our families and children and give DCFS the tools. We also recognize that children deserve permanency and should not grow up for years in foster care away from their original family. Kinship placements are not only more stable, they are shown to reduce the time to permanency when both subsidized guardianship and adoption aren't available as permanency 10300105.docx 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 options. By making the duration in foster care shorter, kinship placements can help to mitigate the long-term consequences of federal… excuse me, of family separation. For these reasons, child welfare systems are adopting a kin-first culture, one in which child welfare stakeholders consistently promote kinship placement, help children in foster care maintain connections with their family, and tailor services and supports, and I say it again, supports to the needs of kinship foster families. Illinois welfare system must do so, and this policy goes a long way. House Bill 4781 creates a statutory vision and authority for the Department of Children and Family Services to execute a kin-first approach to service, delivery, and direct the juvenile courts to provide necessary oversight to the department's obligations to maintain family connections and promote equitable opportunities for youth and families to thrive with… with rational permanence. House Bill 4781 is comprised of Amendments to the Illinois Child Care Act, the Children and Family Services Act, the Juvenile Court Act, the Adoption Act, and are aligned with a kin-first vision for our state. In this legislation, it maintains the children's connections with kin. It requires DCFS to identify and notify relatives when a child enters care within 30 days of entry and requires ongoing engagement so we're not just leaving the children. It's ongoing engagement. It amends the Juvenile Court Act to require the juvenile courts to oversee DCFS ongoing efforts to maintain family connections through the life of the case that amends the family… the Children and Family Services Act to require rulemaking to implement family findings and 10300105.docx 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 relative engagement. This Bill strengthens kinship care and makes kinship care viable for more families by providing increased resources and support, giving them the support to take care of their family members, and the KIND Act reduces barriers to achieving family time permanency for youth who cannot be reunited with their families. It gives children more eligibility for guardianship subsidies from the federal government. Again, this Bill will tap into federal resources to help families. And so, I request your support, and it goes on and on. This Bill can give DCFS the tool to not just unite families, but strengthen families, and solve a problem, too many children without permanency in their homes. So, I request your support, and I'm available for questions."

"On this question, Representative Reick."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"No, thank you. That's been decades of research, including findings from the federal government, the NEKC Foundation, the American Bar Association. Our great University of Illinois actually shows us that children fair better when placed in the care of a residence… excuse me, relatives than 10300105.docx 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 foster care with strangers. These are outcomes related to education, physical and behavioral health, helps school stability, placement stability, keeping siblings together in foster care, timeliness to achieve permanency, reentry, and et cetera."

"I think to answer your first question, there is a push based off the research for kinship connections. So, that answers your first question. The second question, as… as was mentioned, this is going to open a door for more federal funding and opportunities. The biggest piece that I'm most interested in that I think is important is that those kin relatives, those individuals now will have access to resources so that, you know, they can take care of their family members. I mean, a lot of people want to take children and want to support, they just don't have resources. Now, we can tap into more federal resources, help those families stabilize so those kids cannot be under our care, but in a stable home."

"They were not available in kin situation, is my understanding. I know we have experts here, you know, as our 10300105.docx 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 Chairwomen Costa Howard. But those resources were not available for kinship guardianship, but they were available for adoption. We're trying to even it out so that it be more available for kin."

"No. It's my understanding that DCFS wants to stay engaged. There's already a mechanism now for DCFS to stay engaged. (Unintelligible) legislation is not a sense of dumping the child off. DCFS wants to remain engaged. They're already engaged. They just want permanency for this person so they can get used to then… to actually have a home."

"Well, it's not… are you referring to adoption?"

"Yeah. Well, it's… my understanding, it's not what the data tells us in Illinois. One key difference in this population where… versus adoption is the results show the 10300105.docx 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 youth discharged to guardianship experience no less lasting family relationships than the… than their permanency options were restricted to more legally binding commitment of adoption. So, I don't know if it's a plus or minus on either side. It's really situational. And this Bill is saying that me and you are not the professionals. We have folks in DCFS who are the professionals. We want to give them more tools, push them to guardianship and kinship, but still have adoption as a strong option and… and let them make that final decision. But it shouldn't be one is better than the other, one is more, you know, beneficiary to either the guardian or the child. Let's make the best decision and keep… keep them even-keeled."

"Representative Mason."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he'll yield."

"Thank you. Leader Evans, thank you so much for this Bill. I just have a couple of questions for legislative intent. Is that okay?"

"Yeah. Why not."

"All right. Question number one. For the purposes of legislative intent, is it accurate to say that the term 10300105.docx 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 'certified relative caregiver home' in this legislation is intended to meet the federal definition for family foster home licensed under standards for relatives, since the KIND Act references the licensing of relative foster homes as relative caregiver home certification?"

"I think the answer's yes."

"Okay. Great. Question number 2. The KIND Act establishes parameters for the minimum standards required for certified relative caregiver homes. For the purposes of legislative intent, can you confirm that the following is an accurate representation of the KIND Act? By passing the KIND Act, the Legislature is endorsing the federal government's recommendation that states adopt separate standards for certifying relative caregiver homes, such as that our state will place as few burdens on relative caregiver families as possible by adopting standards that meet the requirements in Social Security Act and not include additional standards DCFS requires nonrelative foster family homes to meet. Through this legislation, the Legislature intends to limit DCFS's ability to adopt policy that denies children and their families access to federal funding and the associate… associated benefits for kinship foster homes. Therefore, DCFS's standards for certification of relative caregiver homes shall be no more or only minimally more restrictive than necessary to comply with the requirements under Sections 471 and 474 of the Social Security Act and shall be reasonably in accordance with national organizations' recommendations for assessing relative homes. At present, there is one set of model standards developed by a consortium of national 10300105.docx 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 organizations concerned with standards for foster care licensure related to safety, sanitation, protection of civil rights, use of the reasonable and prudent parenting standard, and background screening for caregivers and other residents in the caregiver home. It is the Legislator's intent that DCFS's relative caregiver homes certification requirements will be reasonably in accordance with these national standards to allow our state to access federal funds for as many families as possible while also providing appropriate supports for families caring for relative related foster children. Adding more restrictive standards would mean our state restricts the opportunity to leverage federal dollars to pay for relative care and subsidized guardianship assistance payments even when relative placement and permanency goals are in the child's best interest."

"Yes. That is an accurate description of the intent of the KIND Act."

"Thank you so much."

"Thank you."

"Representative Costa Howard."

"Thank you. To the Bill. I want to make sure that the Body is aware that this committee has done a very lengthy review of this Bill. This is the language, that Representative Mason read, was to make sure that we actually get the federal IV-E dollars, which is one of the reasons to do this. But I want to highlight the fact that Leader Evans mentioned, which is the goal is for families who want to take in their… their family as a foster child actually gets the services that they need. This is a really important tool for the department. And 10300105.docx 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 while the department already places a large number of children with family, this is just another tool that's going to make sure that, that family is not just children are dropped off and off goes the department. We want to make sure the department actually follows through and gives those families the resources they need so that child has everything that he or she needs as well. Thank you. I'd vote 'aye'."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, Leader Evans to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to Chairwoman Costa Howard who understands these issues. Thank you to all the advocates, the ACLU, Nora, you know, the Public Guardian of Cook County. You know, we got to pass a budget on the 24th. I want to go home. And right now, my son is at home. He has a nice home. He's very fortunate. But these children deserve a home, and they don't have a home. And the children without homes look like me. Thousands of children without homes. Thousands of children that don't know what home is. And this Bill gives another tool to ensure that, just like my son has a home, just like we have homes, these children deserve homes. How do you go to school, how do you listen to your teacher without a home? How do you focus? How do you remain safe? No peace without home. These children deserve a home. Let’s give them a home, and let's support DCFS so we can tell DCFS, look, produce. And they're going to produce, and we're going to give them tools to. So, please vote 'yes'. Thank you for your time."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 4781 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The 10300105.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have voted who wish? Have voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 3 of the Calendar, on the Order of Third Reading appears House Bill 2900, Representative Moeller. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Moeller."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 2900 would ban contests with the objective of taking or killing any fur- bearing mammal in the State of Illinois. Participants, sponsors, organizers, officials, and promoters of any such contest would be committing a Class A misdemeanor subject to a fine from 500 to 5 thousand dollars. This legislation is an initiative of the Humane Society and Project Coyote. It applies only to fur-bearing mammals in the state. It does not ban hunting, and it does not impact any other laws or regulations that concern hunting. This legislation is being brought forward because there is a concern about the mass removal of vital wildlife species from the environment and its impact on ecological health of our… of our state. And it's also being brought because these contests do not help with any type wildlife management. They're seen as being blood sports and antithetical to ethical hunting practices. Happy to answer any question. Would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Evans is in the Chair." 10300105.docx 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

Speaker Evans: "Any discussion? Representative Meier is recognized."

"Indicates she will."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"Representative Rosenthal, reason do you seek recognition?" 10300105.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"She indicated she will."

"Yes. We have coyotes in… in the area where I live."

"I don't… I don't know if there's an overpopulation. I know there's a healthy population. We see them along the bike path where I live. We see them in the forest preserve near my community. I've seen them in my yard in the past. I know that there are coyotes all over the state, and they're part of the ecosystem. They're native to our state, and… and they're, you know, they're part of the web of life."

"No. This is…"

"…this is an initiative of the Illinois Humane Society."

"Yes. I've had several conversations with the Department of Natural Resources."

"They are neutral on the Bill."

"Yeah."

"I do. I do respect their ability, and these contests are not run through the Department of Natural Resources, 10300105.docx 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 they're not managed by the Department of Natural Resources, they're not authorized by the Department of Natural Resources, and they're not… they're not recognized as an official means of managing wildlife populations. That’s part of the impetus for introducing this legislation. There's no scientific basis in… in these contests having any positive impact on the populations of wildlife, either preserving them or managing them, or addressing some of the issues that Leader Meier just mentioned in his… in his remarks. And there's nothing… there's nothing in this legislation that would prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from… from managing wildlife population so that they are not causing problems with private property or equipment damage that was described. This Bill does not address that. It does not take away the ability of government or conservation organizations from… from managing wildlife populations. All this legislation does is prohibit these killing contests that encourage mass slaughter of animals for cash prizes. That’s all that this legislation does. Hunting would… is still… would still be allowed under this legislation. Gatherings of people hunting together, you know, to… to take fur-bearing animals would still be allowed under this legislation. Fundraisers would still be allowed under this legislation. The only thing that is bans is the cash prize element for… again, for the mass killing of fur-bearing animals."

"Correct." 10300105.docx 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"You'd have to clarify what you mean by rules or regulations."

"Well, as I said, DNR does not… does not manage, license, authorize these contests. These contests are operating outside of any type of regulatory framework."

"There… there are no rules or regulations around these contests."

"And this would…"

"Well, this would not change those rules or regulations. All this legislation does is ban… again, ban these contests for cash prizes."

"This legislation does not change any other hunting regulation that exists under state law. Correct."

"This… this Bill would not end fundraising for these organizations. It eliminates the cash prize to a person, an individual who killed the most, you know, coyotes, squirrels, fur-bearing animals, as defined by the legislation, as… as part of that contest. This doesn't eliminate the ability to hold an event that raises money for an organization."

"If it's a… if it's a contest for cash prizes, yes, that would… that would be eliminated." 10300105.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Well, I guess, if it's not a killing contest for cash prizes, then it would not be affected by this Bill."

"It would… it would be a… a prize that has a monetary value."

"The… the way that the… the Bill is very… pretty straightforward and rather brief. The way that the… the language was written is that you… fur-bearing mammal killing contests are prohibited under… notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has the objective of taking any fur-bearing animal as defined in Section 1.2g for cash prizes or other inducements. So, the way that I… and I'm happy to make this legislative intent. It's… it's a contest for cash or some type of prize that has a monetary value. Which, in my mind, does not apply to a trophy or certificate or, you know, prize that is of… nominal value."

"Well, I think that was the… that is the intent of the legislation. And for purposes of legislative intent, that is how I am interpreting how this legislation is drafted."

"A cash prize or a prize of monetary value."

"You know, as an example, we've seen these contests where they would, you know, a… a gun, or a weapon, or something that has a monetary value has been, you know, part of that. The intent of the legislation is to ban the contests that have, you know, those either cash or something that has monetary value."

"I… coyotes are part of our… the ecosystem in our state."

"I wouldn't… I don't know what the relevance is to this legislation. Coyotes are an important part of… of our landscape, of our natural resources. They’re native to Illinois. And as such…"

"…they're… they're important to our ecosystem."

"Well, this legislation does not prevent someone from protecting their property, from protecting their children, from protecting their pets. Under… what this legislation…"

"Regardless of whether this legislation…"

"No, it's not. It's… it has been recognized… you know, there have been studies that have been conducted that show that these contests have… have no bearing and no significant benefit in managing wildlife populations. If anything, they're detrimental because they are… because they're not done in a scientific way. They're not… they're not managed by wildlife management… experts. There's… there's no ecological benefit to these contests. They're done for sport. They're done for entertainment. This… these contests are not being held because of management… wildlife population management. And whether or not this Bill passes and is signed into law, the Department of Natural Resources will continue to have the ability to manage species that are seen to be overpopulating, creating a nuisance in the environment. People will still be able to defend their property. People will still be able to 10300105.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 defend their pets and their children. All of the situations that were described by the former… the Representative from Southern Illinois, where I had the privilege of… and honor of… a great day to tour his farm, he would still be able to manage all of the situations that he describes when this Bill is passed. So, the… the fear that has been created around this legislation, I… I believe is invalid, it's… it's misleading, it's not relevant. This is… it's a very narrowly defined piece of legislation that merely bans these contests for cash and monetary prizes. That's all it… that's all this legislation does. If you have a problem with a coyote on your property, you can still shoot that coyote. This does not change that."

"Any further discussion? We have Representative Cassidy is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Question of the Sponsor."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Representative, is there anything in this Bill that would prevent someone who, you know, had a problem with squirrels or raccoons damaging their property or… or their equipment from inviting everyone they know to come over and help them manage the population of these small mammals on their property?" 10300105.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"No. This Bill would… would not prevent that or affect that. That would still be allowed whether or not this legislation is signed into law."

"I appreciate that. And are there any provisions in here that make sure that this doesn't impact legitimate hunting activities?"

"This… correct. This does not affect any other hunting regulations that currently exists under state or… state law or administrative rule."

"And so, I grew up in Florida, and they used to have… our department used to do bounties on invasive reptiles because people released their snakes and… and we've… we've got a lot of… of overpopulation of… of things without predators. This would not prevent things… anything around… contests around reptiles or birds or any of those things. It that correct?"

"Correct. This only affects fur-bearing mammals. So, fishing derbies are not affected. Reptile hunts are not affected. This is only limited to fur-bearing mammals."

"And are there other states that have passed this?"

"Yes. There are 10 other states that have either passed legislation or implemented administrative rules to ban these contests. Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington. In addition, local governments in Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have condemned the events. So, this is… this would not be unique to the State of Illinois. Other states, both 10300105.docx 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 red and blue, both rural and more urban, have implemented these types of prohibitions."

"And just curious, have… have those states seen problems with those populations exploding or, you know, challenges in… in the nonprofit space?"

"Not to my knowledge. No."

"To the Bill. The… the idea that we are spending this much time talking about whether or not we, as a state, support killing for money is kind of mind-boggling to me. It's… it… I think we're better than that is what it comes down to. We are not… we don't need to be about suggesting that it's… I mean, I'm just having the imagery of like gladiator fights or something crazy like that. This is plain and simple about the fact that we need to treat animals humanely. Blood sport is not the business of the State of Illinois. But we also acknowledge in the way this Bill is constructed that people do need to protect their property, that people do need to manage populations. And… and giving people the tools they need to do what needs to happen while maintaining a sense of decency, I think, is a really good sweet spot to land in. So, I urge an 'age' vote. Thank you."

"Any further discussion? We have Representative Weaver is recognized."

"Indicates she will."

"I'm sorry, can you repeat that?" 10300105.docx 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"I am not. No."

"Again, that there would be… this Bill does not affect any type of scientific, rational, logical means of managing populations. If you have a raccoon infestation on your property, you can manage that with this… with this legislation. All this does is ban contests that are organized around killing animals for cash prizes."

"Well, these are… these contests are not organized around… again, they're not organized around any purpose except for entertainment and… and sport. They're not organized to manage wildlife populations. And in some instances, when you… when they are… because they're not done with the mind of managing wildlife populations, opposite… you can have unintended consequences where animal species, if they've been… if there is, you know, a lot of hunting and mass killing, animal populations will try to repair that… that deficit in the environment and…"

"…and make up for… and make up for that."

"The bottom line, these… these contests are not managed by scientist, they're not managed by people who have an understanding of ecosystems…"

"…or how wildlife reproduction works. These contests are… are being conducted by organizers that are organizing them for sport, not for scientific or rational population management reasons."

"Moving forward, we're going to… implement a timer for Short Debate for two minutes. We're going to move forward to Leader Hammond is recognized."

"Any further… any further discussion? We have Representative Bunting is recognized."

"Any further discussion? We have Representative Weber is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That… that contests don't affect the population?"

"I've not seen any evidence that they affect the population in a positive way. These are not… these contests are not being conducted by wildlife management organizations."

"I didn't say they shouldn't be profiting. I said this Bill is very narrowly constructed in that it bans wildlife hunting contests for cash or monetary prizes."

"Yes. And this Bill does not affect that."

"Again, this Bill would not affect that." 10300105.docx 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Representative Moeller to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members of the chamber. I appreciate the debate and views that have been expressed. I… I think, again, there has been some confusion and misinformation around this… this legislation. Of all… all of the situations that I hear, the heartbreaking situations that we were expressed on this… on the floor this afternoon would not be affected by this legislation. We are all stewards of the natural resources in this state, regardless of where you live. And these animals that… the fur-bearing mammals that are being protected from these gruesome blood sport contests for cash are part of our natural ecosystem that we are all stewards of, and we all have a responsibility to look out for them. As I have mentioned over and over in debate, if nothing in this Bill prohibits ethical hunting practices, nothing in the Bill prevents a homeowner or a landowner from protecting their land from any fur-bearing mammals, whether it's a coyote or a squirrel, or a raccoon, nothing in this Bill prohibits a landowner from protecting their pets, their children from a coyote, a squirrel, or raccoon. All this legislation does is end the very unethical and unsportsmanlike practice of mass slaughter of fur-bearing mammals for a cash prizes. And I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Members, Representative Windhorst has requested a verification. All Members will be in their chairs and vote 10300105.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 their own switches. The question is, 'Shall House Bill 2900 pass?' 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 question, there are 62 voting in 'favor', 45 voting 'against', and 0 voting 'present'. Mr. Clerk, please read the names of those voting in the affirmative."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"Representative Harper. Is Representative Harper here? Representative Harper. Is Representative Harper here? Representative Harper's here."

"On this question, there are 62 voting in 'favor', 45 voting 'against', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the bottom of page 3 of the Calendar, House Bills-Second Reading, we have House Bill 4491, Representative Faver Dias. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present House Bill 4491. In this chamber, we have had a lot of conversations, discussions, and planning around the child care desert that exists in Illinois. Nearly two-thirds of Illinois children live in a child care desert. House Bill 4491 is a practical commonsense step to address the worker shortage in the early childhood care industry. This Bill 10300105.docx 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 allows for a license lead early childhood teacher to be present for the first and last hour of the work day in the place of the center's director. This Bill provides that the early childhood teacher would need to have worked at that facility for 2,880 hours, which is the equivalent of two academic years. Direct instruction does not occur during the first and last hour of the day, and the routine is centered around the logistics of a pickup and drop-off of children. Nothing in this legislation prevents a director from being present at these times should they determine it's necessary. However, it provides important flexibility that prevents directors from working nearly 12- hour-plus days, which often lead to burnout and additional staffing shortages. This Bill passed out of committee unanimously, and I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicated she will."

"Yes."

"So, we have worked with them in… in multiple conversations and meetings. And it is our goal that when we pass this to the Senate, we have an Amendment that will be put forward that they will be neutral on. And that Amendment… their concerns were… are being around… they wanted to be able 10300105.docx 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 to put into role specifics. And so, we put in that Amendment will explicitly give them the authority to put things in rule around this idea, and then that would move them to neutral."

"Yes."

"Representative Faver Dias to close."

"I'd encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 4491 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Olickal, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please speak you point."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to recognize a group of people that are in this chamber today. First, I want to recognize someone who is a constituent of mine, someone that many of us in Asian American community consider a trailblazer and a mentor to many of us, Ann Kalayil. She is here today for a couple of reasons, but first I want recognize her. She is… she served as an Obama appointee for six years, a bureau chief for Cook County, and now she serves as the… as a trustee for Northeastern University, and that’s why she's here today. Again, someone I consider a mentor and a trailblazer, and 10300105.docx 79  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 she's here advocating with a group of incredible students. They are here advocating for a program, the Afghan Refuge Transition Program. And the students you see up in the gallery to my right, if you could stand up, they had the opportunity to participate in this program where they are earning academic credentials at Northeastern Illinois University, which they are going to… they're going to use to do great things. They're going to find fulfilling careers, which will allow them to stabilize their finances and future for themselves and their families. And the reason that they're able to do so is because our state's decision to fund this program. And so, I'm committed to making sure that this program grows so that we can have… ensure that more students are able to participate. Again, if you haven't got a chance to meet these students, I encourage you to. They're incredibly impressive, and I'm excited for what their futures hold. So, let's please give them a warm Springfield welcome."

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

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please speak your point."

"I also want to take a moment to recognize some people in the chamber, and these people are the backbone of providing mental health and addiction support in every corner of Illinois in addition to developmental disability services. Around the Capitol, we know them as members of the Community Behavior Health Association, the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, and the Illinois Association of Behavioral Healthcare. They advocate for things like 10300105.docx 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 increasing the DSP wage and for increasing psychiatric rates for people on Medicaid. But more importantly than what they advocate for, these amazing professionals are our frontline community-based providers and they know more about mental health and addiction support than most of us ever will. On the day to day, they provide urgently needed therapy, group substance use disorder treatment, trauma support, daily living support, and to put it simply, they walk with people, us and our people, in every corner in Illinois during dark times. And to put it very simply, they provide health care, because mental health and addiction support is simply health care. We're so glad for their work every day. We're glad they're in the chamber today. So, please join me in recognizing their amazing work with a round of applause."

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that I intended to vote 'yes' for HB4491. Thank you."

"The record will reflect. The Clerk is in receipt of Motions in Writing to waive the posting requirements for several Bills. If there is leave, we will take these Motions together in one Motion. Is there leave? Leave is granted. Leader Buckner on the Motion."

"Speaker, I move that the posting requirements be waived so the following Bills can be heard in the Revenue & Finance Committee: Senate Bill 3563 in Revenue & Finance, House Bill 1287 in Revenue & Finance, the Property Tax Subcommittee."

"Leader Buckner has moved to waive the posting requirements. All those in favor say favor say 'aye'; all 10300105.docx 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And… and the posting requirements are waived. Returning to page 6 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading. At the top of page 6, we have Senate Bill 2824, Representative Davidsmeyer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Representative Davidsmeyer is recognized."

"Seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2824 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing down page 6 of the Calendar 10300105.docx 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2834, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Moeller is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2834 makes a… a simple change to the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Rights Act. It affirms that residents who live in mobile home communities that are unlicensed are not required to pay rent. Currently, that is under… that is statute under current law. That statute exists in the Mobile Home Park Act. This legislation replicates that provision and puts it in the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenants Right Act so that there's greater awareness among residents that this is a… already existing state law. Unfortunately, we do have 60-plus communities that are regulated under the Department of Public Health that remain unlicensed. Unlicensed communities tend to have greater life safety code violations. And this legislation is not only to inform residents of their rights, but also to encourage the owners of these communities to get licensed. This Bill passed unanimously out of the Senate. Would ask for an 'aye' vote, and also happy to take any questions."

"Any discussion? Representative Davidsmeyer is recognized."

"She indicated she will." 10300105.docx 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Yes. This is one of several Bills that have been drafted to address the situation that we find with a lot of our manufactured housing communities. And all of these Bills have been drafted and introduced with… with negotiation with the owners of these communities."

"I'm not… I'm not sure I understand the question in terms of registration. But as you'll recall, and… and I believe with your support, and we've had discussions about this and I appreciate your leadership on this issue as well, we did pass legislation several weeks ago that increases the fines for unlicensed communities and also increases the annual fees that communities pays so that we can hire additional inspectors in the Department of Public Health and… give the state the ability to go out and enforce these regulations in a more robust fashion."

"Thank you."

"Representative Moeller to close."

"Would encourage an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2834 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 74 voting 'yes', 34 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing down page 6 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2849, Representative Rita. Representative Rita. Out of the record. Continuing down page 6 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2850, Representative Mason. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill. Out of the record. Out of the record. We have Senate Bill 2861, Representative Morgan. Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2861 was an initiative of one of my constituents, an amazing young woman, Noel, who had experienced and spoke in committee about a really horrific situation where she was doing extracurricular 10300105.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 activity, participated in after-school cheerleading. And because there was a lack of training and supervision, she actually fell, broke her arm in a number of places because there really wasn't this standardized training and supervision and safety requirements for those in after-school programs. So, this would require after-school programs to… that are involved with cheerleading to adopt the Sprit Rules Book, which is a national association for training and standards. This is something we've worked with… this… IHSA to do. They're getting this information out. This puts it into statute. There is no opposition. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Well, so… so since this incident occurred to this young student, a lot of communications went out to IHSA to… to spread the word and adopt these standards. They've begun to do that, but it is voluntary at this point. This really codifies that practice that the association has agreed is a good idea and, again, is the consistent national standard. And we're just requiring that in statute."

"My understanding is this ubiquitous across the board."

"Not at this time." 10300105.docx 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"I would not describe it that way. Again, this… this came out of the discussion from a constituent who… who experienced this, a young high school… a young woman who experienced this. I think there's a connection to the association and they're supportive, but this is not an initiative from them. This is really an initiative from somebody who experienced the… the trauma of having an after-school program where they did not have these kinds of trainings and safety in place."

"I… I do not at this time."

"Representative Morgan to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2861 pass?' All those 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 question, there are 82 voting 'yes', 29 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. We have Senate Bill 2862, Representative Weaver. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Weaver is recognized."

"Seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2862 pass?' 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 question, there are 113 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'against', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing down page 6 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2879, Leader Manley. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Leader Manley is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2879 increases the competitive bidding threshold for fire protection districts to purchase equipment directly from a dealer or manufacturer up to $50 thousand, up from 20 thousand, while maintaining the current 20 thousand limit for labor and maintenance services. I'll take any questions." 10300105.docx 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicated she will."

"That's what my analysis says. Yes."

"The State Fire Marshal has a grant program. It's called the Small Equipment Grant Program that offers awards up to $26 thousand to qualifying fire protection districts. If a district receives the maximum grant amount, they want to be able to spend that money as soon as possible on equipment without having to go through a competitive bidding process, which costs the district time and money. And they could otherwise spend using this… and money that they could otherwise spend using the small equipment procured under the grant."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Leader Manley to close."

"Please vote 'yes'."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2879 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'against', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving back on page 6 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2859, Representative DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative DeLuca."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It has become increasingly more difficult and cost prohibitive for smaller cities to operate wastewater facilities. Senate Bill 2859 establishes the way the Department of Revenue will assess nonprofit regional wastewater facilities for property tax purposes by saying these wastewater facilities should be assessed the same way regional water treatment facilities are currently assessed by the Department of Revenue. There is no known opposition, and I ask for your support."

"Seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall'… Leader Windhorst for questions." 10300105.docx 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024

"He indicates he will."

"Yes. It was in the tax omnibus legislation that was vetoed."

"Yes."

"Correct."

"I believe so. Yes."

"Thank you."

"Representative DeLuca to close."

"Thank you. Please vote 'yes'."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2859 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor', 0 voting 'against', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving forward in the 10300105.docx 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 105th Legislative Day 5/15/2024 Calendar, page 13, Senate Bills-Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 461, Representative Ortiz. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. We have Senate Bill 1102, Leader McCombie. Out of the record. Returning to Senate Bill 1102, Leader McCombie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Moving forward to page 14 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 2625, Representative Tarver. Representative Tarver. Out of the record. Moving forward to page 15 in the Calendar, Senate Bills-Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 2918, Leader Smith. Leader Smith. Out of the record. Moving forward to page 17 of the Calendar of Senate Bills-Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 3767, Representative Avelar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Speaker Evans: "Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."

"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; all the opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for Clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stands adjourned until Thursday, May 16, at the hour of 11 a.m. All in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."