"The House will be in order. Members, please be in your chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, the Assistant Doorkeeper. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting your laptops, turn off all your cell phones, and please rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Doorkeeper Padget."
"Let us pray. Dear heavenly Father, we thank you for the opportunity to meet together today. As we leave the Capitol, surround us with your love. Lord, allow us to see your beauty, feel your love, know your wisdom, and experience your power. May we find the comfort we desire in you and the strength we need in your name. Surround us with your presence, and be with us every hour of the day. May your love be the passion in our hearts, your joy be our strength when times are hard, and your presence be the peace that overflows in our lives. These things we pray. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Tarver."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Buckner is recognized to report any excused absence on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Andrade, Evans, Flowers, Gong-Gershowitz, Guerrero-Cuellar, Harper, and Ladisch Douglass are excused today." 10300107.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
Speaker Hoffman: "Record shall reflect. Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side. Leader Keicher."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have two Representatives, I assume meditating. Those would be Representatives Sosnowski and David Friess."
"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 108 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Kifowit, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions reports the following committee action taken on May 17, 2024: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 3 to House Bill 3765. Representative Mason, Chairperson from the Committee on Child Care Accessibility & Early Childhood Education reports the following committee action taken on May 17, 2024: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 814. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 795, offered by Representative Ford, is referred to the Rules Committee."
Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Norma Hernandez seeks recognition." Hernandez, N.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I'd like to speak and honor and congratulate the Leyden Fire Protection District on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, while providing outstanding service and dedication to Leyden Township. The Leyden Fire… the Leyden Fire Department 10300107.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 established to create, offer fire protection services for the unincorporated area of Leyden Township on June 5, 1949. In the beginning, the LFPD was located at the Belden… Belden Gas Station, possessed one Darley engine, and the firefighting personnel were summoned by three sirens or by telephone. Today, under the leadership of Fire Chief Dr. Brenda K. Farlow, the LFPD consists of a highly skilled crew of 9 career firefighters cross-trained as paramedics and 3 lieutenants, 2 quint fire trucks, and 2 ambulances that can be reached immediately, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 911. Therefore, the third… the 103rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois would like to congratulate the Leyden Fire Protection District on providing 75 years of outstanding service and dedication to Leyden Township, and we commend its board of trustees and all those who have served the LFPD so courageously since its inception. Thank you for your service."
"Representative Niemerg"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. Folks, yesterday a very disturbing piece of information was brought to my attention. I was informed that the Springfield PrideFest would be featuring a drag show for children as young as 10 years old. And to make matters worse, this event has been sponsored by government agencies. Who in their right minds would think it is a good idea to put children in a drag show? And why are Blue Cross Blue Shield, state agencies, local businesses, health care providers, and 10300107.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 a Republican mayor of Springfield putting their name behind this sexualization of children? It is wrong and must be stopped. It should be obvious that robbing kids of the innocence of childhood and exploiting them is wrong. Unfortunately, we have seen this in other states where children are groomed in order to satisfy a woke sexual agenda. And further, the Governor has admitted that our state budget has an $800 million deficit in revenue. And yet, our state is spending thousands of dollars sponsoring drag shows for 10- year-olds. I call on Blue Cross Blue Shield, Springfield Clinic, Walmart, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher to pull their sponsorships from the Springfield PrideFest child drag show. We must protect our kids. Thank you."
"Representative du Buclet." du Buclet: "Thank you. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point." du Buclet: "Today, I would like to bring acknowledgement to and recognition to the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. It's… it's the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case that forever changed our country for the better. On the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board, we celebrate the courage and commitment it took to outlaw racially segregated settings in our public education institutions. The decision invigorated the Civil Rights Movement with momentum that saw it through the turbulent '60s and solidified the critical role of litigation in ushering positive change for downtrodden communities. Although legally sanctioned, 10300107.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 segregation in our society was not completely outlawed until the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 10 years later. It was a critical step in breaking down racial barriers and realizing the rights guaranteed to all Americans that were denied for far too long. And while we've made tremendous strides since Brown, we must also recognize how far we still have to go. Black families and businesses still lag far behind their white counterparts in most commonly measured metrics. And extremist backwards thinking politicians in other states seek to erase any acknowledgement of this historic… with myopic historical… ahistorical legislation that removes the comfortable parts of our collective history from our children's classrooms. Still, we must endeavor to move on and continue to fight for change. Today and forever more, let us channel the undefeated spirit of Oliver Brown in his fight against injustice and continue to work to create a state where all people, regardless of race and background, can learn, work, and live together in peace. Thank you."
"Representative Ammons."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for a point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I rise in support of the speech that was just given by my colleague here on the Democratic side of the aisle. Recognizing that today, May 17, 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave the speech very famously known as 'Give Us the Ballot.' In that address he did in Washington, D.C. on May 17, it was the third anniversary of the Brown decision, a decision that would follow us, even to this day, as we fight 10300107.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 for equitable funding in higher education and access for students from underrepresented communities, including rural areas. The Southern Christian Leadership Council, at the time, launched the Crusade for Citizenship campaign of 1957 in response to Dr. King's address, 'Give Us the Ballot.' Today, I wear a T-shirt with 'Give Us the Ballot' on the front of it, thank you, Mr. Speaker, that I bought from the Martin Luther King Museum of Civil Rights in Memphis, Tennessee two weeks ago. We can't forget that we're coming upon an election cycle that will be extraordinarily difficult. But what we are calling for here is that every citizen in the United States have the unabridged right to cast their ballot in the upcoming election without interference, without intimidation, and without any kind of interference whatsoever to our election process. We honor Dr. King's work, and we remind us of the speech, 'Give Us the Ballot.' Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the recognition of the moment."
"Representative Caulkins seeks recognition."
"A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. Members of the House, this morning, my colleagues and I in the Illinois Freedom Caucus held a press conference supporting House Bill 5830, which is the Classification by Biological Sex Act. So, today, we're pleased to have Members on our side of the gallery, and I want to recognize some guests that joined us this morning who are here with us. We have today with us Coach Kim Russell on behalf of the Independent Women's Voice. Coach. We also have Abbigail Wheeler and her sister Kaitlynn Wheeler, who is also 10300107.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 with the Riley Gaines Center at the Illinois… or, I'm sorry, at the National Leadership Institute. So, please join me in welcoming these ladies to our chambers today. It's great to have you, and we're honored by your presence."
"Moving to page 3 of the Calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears House Bill 4127, Representative Haas. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4127, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. The Bill was read for a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4127, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Haas."
"Thank you, Speaker. House Bill 4127 would allow for individuals to… who are re-entering the community where their crime was committed to re-enter their community jail and join a re-entry program. It would require the Department of Corrections to pay for their stay in their county jail as well as… excuse me, transportation back and forth. And there's no opposition, and I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 4127 pass?' All those in favor say 'aye'… 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', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional 10300107.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 Majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 3 of the Calendar, Order of Second Reading, House Bill 4489, Representative Ness. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 4489, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4489, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Ness."
"Thank you, Speaker. House Bill 4489 extends bike paths in projects that are done within urban areas to cover unincorporated county areas. It's initiative of the Illinois State Association of Counties. And while it says on the analysis that IDOT is opposed, we amended it using their language, and they're no longer opposed. So, I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, I… I believe… I want to confirm this is true. Is there a local opt-out provision in the Bill that allows counties who don't want to be a part of this to opt out?"
"I'm not aware of that opt-out. I can find out. But it's wrapped into projects, so it's only if there would be a pending project. But I can find out. I take that back. It has an opt out." 10300107.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"So… so, we're clear there. If counties don't want to have this included with their plan, they can opt out of that by ordinance. Is that accurate?"
"Correct."
"All right. Thank you."
"Representative Ness to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote"
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 4489 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 101 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 5172, Leader Mah. Out of the record. Moving to page 6 of the Calendar, under the Order of Third Reading, Representative Lilly on Senate Bill 3116. Leader Lilly. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3116, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Lilly."
"Speaker, my computer is not pulling up. Can you come back to me?"
Speaker Hoffman: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 3134, Representative Canty. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3134, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Canty." 10300107.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to present Senate Bill 3134. It is an initiative of the Department of Public Health and will allow IDPH to temporarily suspend the license of an EMT or paramedic while complaints against the licensee are being investigated. Currently, individuals can be immediately suspended at the EMS system level, but there's nothing in place to impose an immediate statewide licensure suspension on licensed CMS personnel. This means that if someone is suspended from providing care in one EMS system, there's nothing to prevent that individual from working in a different EMS system while the investigation is conducted. There are rare cases in which allowing an individual to work in a different EMS system while an allegation is being investigated could pose harm to the public. This proposal will protect the people of Illinois from potential harm and unsafe emergency care in the rare event that IDPH feels it necessary to temporarily suspend the individual's license. This passed out of the Senate unanimously and the House Public Health Committee unanimously. I know of no opposition to the Bill, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking… seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3134 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? Tarver. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Canty on Senate Bill 3136. Out of the record. 10300107.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 Leader Buckner on Senate Bill 3138. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3138, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Buckner."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3138 amends the scholarship and fee waiver section of the DCFS Act. It allows the student to retain their scholarship and fee waivers under this Act, as long as they are working towards graduation or completing a certificate or degree program. Additionally, it allows students to keep their federal Pell Grant for living expenses. Happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3138 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 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Lilly on Senate Bill 3116. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3116, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Lilly."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB3116 amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of Civic Administrative Code of Illinois. It provides DPH to set up a program to train EMS personnel to access medical information on cell phones. I ask for an 'aye' vote." 10300107.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"On this question… on this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Leader, this Bill will provide a training program for EMS personnel. Is that correct?"
"That is correct."
"And the point of this training program is so EMS personnel is aware of ways they can obtain medical identification or medical information from a cell phone?"
"That is correct."
"And I guess kind of implied with that is there is more and more information on cell phones relating to a person's medical information, and that's valuable to EMS?"
"Yes, in addition to the condition that they may be addressing."
"Is there any cost that's associated with this program?"
"Not at this time."
"We show that the Global Medical Response was an opponent of this Bill. Is that still true? And if so, do you know what their opposition is? That was the Global Medical Response."
"Actually, they have not reached out to anyone in reference to that."
"And this Bill passed unanimously in the Senate and out of committee. Is that accurate?"
"That is."
"Thank you." 10300107.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Leader Lilly to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3116 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. And 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 104 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 20 of the Calendar appears House Joint Resolution 69, Leader Hernandez." Hernandez, L.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution urges the President of the United States to authorize DHS Secretary to establish a program to evaluate parole and work authorization on a case-by-case basis for long-term immigrant workers who are undocumented and residing in Illinois to address the state's critical need for labor and to secure the family life for tens of thousands of mixed status families in Illinois. Urges the Governor to work with federal partners to urge, by all possible means, the establishment of such a parole and work authorization program for the long-term immigrant population or who are undocumented and residing in Illinois."
"On this question, Representative Ugaste."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. The idea of people working and us filling needed roles here in Illinois is certainly the right thing to do, and I believe we all stand for that. My issue with this Resolution is that it's asking the President, through Executive Order, just to do something 10300107.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 that I believe needs to be done at the congressional level. Because for a right for parole to exist under current law, there needs to be an urgent… an emergency… an urgent emergency about it, or the exact term I don't have in front of me. But it's not this given situation. This given situation is just one of creation by way of the current administration's open border. And what we need to do is have Congress address this issue in full, and to have the immigration issue resolved once and for all in this nation by way of work through the Congress and the President together, and to put this behind us. So, while I support getting people to work and having all our jobs filled, I also know we have the highest unemployment rate, somehow, in the Midwest, despite the fact that we, as this Bill correctly… or this Resolution correctly identifies, we have the need for a lot of spots to be filled within our state. So, I believe we should look both internally first at our people who are currently here, who need work, who are… who are permitted to work at the current time, as well as having this issue addressed on a larger scale at the national level and by the appropriate means through Congress and not Executive Order. Thank you."
"Leader Hernandez moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 69. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is… and the Resolution is adopted. Representative Weber, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Personal point of privilege."
"Please state your point." 10300107.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"I'd just like to address the House once again. Today, I want to draw your attention, again, to the critical issue that often goes unnoticed, the harmful impact of high property taxes on young families. As our communities grapple with rising costs of living, high property taxes place an immense burden on the shoulders of those who are just starting their journey into home ownership and family life. For young families, purchasing a home is significant milestone and a symbol of stability for the future. However, when property taxes soar to unimaginable levels, the dream of home ownership can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. So, for those of you in the room, I had a constituent that sent to me their property tax bill, that without doing any improvement at all on their home or anything else, their property taxes increased $2 thousand this year. How does a young family supposed to plan for that? And all they did was live there and suffer because two other people sold their home for more money than they bought it for. This Legislature has a responsibility to support our young families and provide them with the opportunity to thrive. It is imperative as policymakers to address the harmful impact of high property taxes on young families and implement fairer tax policies. I would like to thank Representative Burke for allowing me to discuss my two property tax Bills subject matter in her committee. And hopefully we can, at some point, address those further and maybe do something meaningful in this chamber to help property tax owners. Let us stand together in solidarity with our young families advocating for a future where their homeownership is obtainable, where families can prosper, and where the next 10300107.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 generation can build a brighter future for tomorrow. Thank you."
"Leader Windhorst."
"Mr. Chair, we would request a Motion to reconsider House Joint Resolution 69."
"We'll get back with you in a… we're checking with the parliamentarian. Leader, it's my understanding that that Motion must be in writing. Where are we at here? Moving back to page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3151, Representative West. Out of the record. Representative Syed on Senate Bill 3164. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3164, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Syed."
"Thank you, Chair. Senate Bill 3164 is an initiative of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children and a trailer Bill to the Too Young to Test Act. The original Act prevents state funds from being used on standardized testing for students in pre-K through second grade on the grounds that these tests are too stressful and create an unnecessary burden. But to ensure children still get the curriculum they need, there's an exception to the original Bill that allows for state funds to be used for testing to determine whether special education, bilingual education, or other related services are appropriate. At the urging of teachers, school administrators, and parents of gifted children and other stakeholders, Senate Bill 3164 creates a similar exception with a similar goal. I ask for a 'yes' vote, and I welcome any questions." 10300107.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3164 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 105 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3165, Representative Chung. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3165, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Chung."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'm presenting Senate Bill 3165, which is a trailer Bill to a Bill that we passed through unanimously in the chamber last year. It's a trailer Bill that… for the Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council, and what we're doing is that we're pushing the… the date for the findings six months later. And then also, it exempts… it sort of clarifies what… what will happen to sort of proprietary, maybe sensitive, information. And it will be used… so, how it will be used under if it was subject to FOIA. Thank you. I ask for your 'aye' vote today."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. With this Amendment to that original Act, are we expecting an additional cost that will be incurred to the state?"
"I don't believe so, Sir." 10300107.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"And this is a follow-up to Public Act 103-383, which was passed earlier this General Assembly."
"Yes, last year. Think… yup."
"Thank you."
"Thank you very much, Leader."
"Representative Chung to close."
"I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3165 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 101 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Meyers-Martin on Senate Bill 3174. Please read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 3174, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Meyers-Martin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill… I mean, Senate Bill 3174 amends the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force Act. Requires the task force to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor on or before December 31, 2024, rather than July 1, 2024. This would be in order to review available research, existing infrastructure and projects, best practices, and effective interventions to formulate recommendations. I ask for an 'aye' vote." 10300107.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3174 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Meyers-Martin on Senate Bill 3175. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3175, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Meyers-Martin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3175 is subject to appropriation and gives IDOT the authority to create and implement a Type II Noise Suppression Program as defined by the federal highway procedures for abatement of highway traffic noise."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, if you could, briefly describe what a Type II Noise Suppression Program would be."
"Happy to. This would allow the Department of Transportation to address traffic management measures, traffic control devices, time use restrictions for certain vehicle types, alteration of horizontal and vertical alignments, construction or noise barriers, and noise insulation of public-use or nonprofit institutional structures." 10300107.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"And I note that you mentioned and in the Bill it's subject to appropriation. How much would be needed to fund this program for it to be operational?"
"There is not an exact amount, but it's been estimated around 200 million, in which the Department of Transportation would be able to request, if this Body gives them the authority, appropriations from the federal government."
"And just so I heard correctly, you said 200 million would be the…"
"Approximately."
"Approximately. And do we know what percentage of that would be available for federal… that would be funded federally?"
"Well, they fund the IDOT 80 percent as it stands now. I don't know what that would be in particular for this program. But remember, this is a statewide program. It would affect highways throughout the entire state."
"Do we anticipate this money will be appropriated in this year's budget?"
"I have no anticipation of that, however, the IDOT has the ability to make that decision as they begin to implement the noise suppression program."
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Seeing no one seeking further recognition, Representative Meyers to close… Meyers-Martin to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Illinois is the heart and soul of the nation's interstate highway system. Our roads and 10300107.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 bridges and highways further our state's mission to serve an economic hub. However, at times, this comes with noisy consequences for our neighbors who live near the highways. So, I ask for an 'aye' vote in order to bring this action forward."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3175 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 75 voting 'yes', 33 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative LaPointe on Senate Bill 3202. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3202, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative LaPointe."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3202 is a Bill related to biking accessibility and safety, which, of course, also makes everything safer for drivers. Nothing in this Bill is a mandate. Instead, the Bill outlines four different classifications for bikeways, from the most protected bikeways to the least protected. The Bill also outlines that municipalities and counties may prepare bicycle transportation plans. Which, if they do, have to include several things, such as the estimated number of bike commuters in the area and the expectations for how much the number of bike commuters would increase. Another example is a map and a description of existing and proposed bikeways. Another 10300107.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 example is a description of bike safety and educational programs that would be included with the plan. The Bill passed out of the Senate unanimously and the Transportation Committee unanimously, and happy to answer questions."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, are local governments able to develop these plans now without this legislation?"
"Yes."
"And so, by adopting this legislation, we will be placing some parameters on the plans they can develop, then."
"We would be outlining some things that have to go into local bike plans."
"So, while it's not a mandate, they don't have to develop the plan, we are putting some requirements on them that don't currently exist."
"Yeah, that's a fair characterization."
"All right. Thank you."
"Representative LaPointe to close."
"Thank you, Speaker. I just want to be clear that this Bill doesn't miraculously transform Illinois or my own corner of the Northwest Side of Chicago into a bike safety utopia. We have a very long way to go when it comes to providing Illinoisans with safe choices for transportation and recreation, which, of course, includes biking. I, myself, was in a pretty horrible bike accident 14 years ago, which sliced up my foot, and I was in the hospital for two days. Just last October, a 16-year-old high school student from my area in 10300107.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 Portage Park was killed on his bike. And then, just a few months ago, an 18-year-old was critically injured one block north of where the teenager was killed in Portage Park. So, I just want to emphasize we have a long way to go for better bike infrastructure, community education, and things like compensation for… for victims who are in no-fault bike accidents. I think this Bill is a really good step that puts a marker in the sand, and I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3202 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 92 voting 'yes', 13 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to the Order of Resolutions, on page 27 of the Calendar appears House Resolution 727, Representative Yang Rohr. Representative Yang Rohr."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to present House Resolution 727, Just A Dollop. It is a microbusiness lead by Rachel Costabile, Ashley McLeod, and Ruth Pligge, with assistance from their friends Bridget Brown and Ericka Kissel. The young women and their friends and families are guests of the Speaker today and here in the Speaker's Gallery at the front of the room. Together, they strive to prepare and feature healthy, simple-to-follow recipes with just a dollop of something special to make their meals delicious. All five women have developmental disabilities. All five women also speak and advocate for people with disabilities in 10300107.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 Illinois to raise their voices for choices about living a full life in the community and selecting a home of their choice. House Resolution 727, in… in it we congratulate these young women on the successful creation and operation of their small business, Just A Dollop, and we wish them continued success in their entrepreneurial journey. This Resolution also resolves that we encourage the entrepreneurship of people with developmental disabilities, and I ask for the House's support in supporting this Resolution and giving these young women… these incredible young women a round of applause."
"Representative Yang Rohr moves for the adoption of House Resolution 727. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment… the Resolution is adopted. Representative Frese on Senate Bill 3207. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3207, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Frese."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3207 is a constituent initiative. It amends the Child Care Act. It provides that a day care center may operate for up to 24 hours or longer and may provide care for a child for a period of up to 12 hours if the parent or guardian of the child is employed in a position that requires regularly scheduled shifts and a 10- hour period elapses between day care visits. I know of no opposition. Be happy to answer any questions."
"On this question, Representative Caulkins." 10300107.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"Representative…"
"Yes."
"…how long have you been a Member of this Body?"
"Oh my gosh, nine and a half years."
"And this is your last Bill?"
"Maybe, maybe not."
"You think you have…"
"Maybe not. I'll be around through some other Sessions later on this year."
"Well, thank you for bringing this forward, continued success in your next career."
"Thank you very much, Representative. Thank you."
"Representative Frese to close."
"I would very much appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3207 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no'. 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 declared passed. Representative Katz Muhl on Senate Bill 3209. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3209, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Katz Muhl." 10300107.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"This Bill is initiative of the Illinois Housing Council, drafted by the Department of Revenue. It's a technical correction to the Tax Code to make clear that multiple non-for-profits can partner together to create permanent supportive affordable housing and take advantage of the charitable tax deduction. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, I appreciate that description of the Bill 'cause it makes it easier to understand the… maybe some of the… the tax law implications that are involved. This… one of the things the Bill specifically does is removes a requirement that the limited liability company involved must be a disregarded entity for federal and Illinois income tax purposes, as it relates to charitable exemptions. Is that accurate?"
"This's correct."
"What is a disregarded entity in layman's terms?"
Katz Muhl: "A pass-through entity where they can have tax treatment same as the individual owner. And in the IRS speak, that means there can only be one person or entity that's within the LLC. But drafting wise, that's inconsistent with the prior sentence that clearly shows nonprofits are meant to be able to work in partnerships. So, it's just inconsistent drafting that we're looking to correct."
"And it appears that this Bill stems from an issue that a charitable organization had when applying… that was an LLC, or is an LLC, rather, had when applying for a charitable 10300107.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 exemption. I believe the organization was Association for Individual Development. Are you aware of that situation and what brought this forward?"
"The precise name doesn't come to mind, but it was a situation where there were two partner entities working together. And Department of Revenue, when reviewing their application, realized this drafting issue was there and hence made the correction to effectuate the intent of the Legislature."
"Our analysis shows that the Municipal League and State Association of Counties are opposed to the Bill. Are you aware of their opposition, and what is the nature of it?"
"I am. I actually spoke to them, and they withdrew that witness slip because they did not understand what the Bill was. And once it was clear that this was a technical correction effectuating the prior plan of the statute, they withdrew."
"Thank you."
"No problem."
"Representative Katz Muhl to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3209 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 101 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate 10300107.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 Bill 3211, Representative LaPointe. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3211, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative LaPointe."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3211 creates a more seamless process for licensed marriage and family therapists who are licensed independently in another state to come to Illinois and get licensed and provide behavioral health support and family and couple's therapy to people here. As many of us know, there are many ways to access mental health support, and support from an actual clinician, like an LMFT, is one of those ways. LMFTs bill insurance. They do therapy. They do couples and family therapy. And today on the books, if you are an independently licensed LMFT in another state, you have to be independently licensed with no infractions for five years before you can more seamlessly come to Illinois and more seamlessly get your license. What this Bill does is cut down that time period to two and a half years. We were grateful to work with IDFPR on this Bill, and they are officially neutral on it. Happy to answer questions."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3211 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 declared passed. Representative Harper on Senate Bill 10300107.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 3219. Out of the record. Representative Ann Williams on House Bill 3232 on page 7 of the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill.
"Senate Bill 3232, a Bill for an Act concerning children. Second Reading of this… or, Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Williams." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This simply amends the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act to provide parity for abandoned infants in hospitals with how they are currently handled in fire stations, police stations, and EMS stations for purposes of providing notice within 30 days to a parent who abandoned the infant. I'm happy to answer any questions."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Appreciate the description of the Bill. We show in our opposition that there… some of the adoption advocates are opposed. Have they contacted you about their opposition, and what is the nature of it?" Williams, A.: "You know, I have not heard of them, so I can't advise you."
"What we have heard, and I will allow you to address their concerns, is that those advocates believe it is better for newborns to have the stability of staying with adoptive parents, and increasing this time frame will impact that." Williams, A.: "Well, again, it's about providing parity with how it's currently handled at fire stations, EMS stations, and other places. Hospitals would be no different. I would also 10300107.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 argue we don't want to encourage dropping a child off at a hospital in lieu of providing an actual adoption plan, where the needs of the parent as well as the newborn are handled. So, we don't want to make it easy to just dump your child somewhere without properly handling the situation. However, we do recognize people can be in crisis, but, you know, you generally don't abandon your infant unless you are in crisis. So, this window of time allows that crisis to be handled and the person to return. I think that's the philosophy behind providing that window of time. It just didn't address hospitals. So, we're just trying to make it consistent."
"Thank you. And the Bill passed unanimously in the Senate and also in committee. Is that correct?" Williams, A.: "That sounds right."
"Thank you." Williams, A.: "Thanks."
"Representative Williams to close." Williams, A.: "I appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3232 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 105 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Crespo, for what reason do you arise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point." 10300107.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Speaker and Members of the House, I would like to acknowledge a former colleague who is with us today. Mark Walker, who's currently a… a Senator. Senator Walker, I should say. And we never had a chance, Mark, to formally say goodbye. But just wanted to let you know that you've been here for a while, we appreciated working with you. It's… it's our loss, and the Senate's gain. And by you leaving, I think I'm, like, one of the oldest Members in the House now. But we wish you the best… best of luck, Mark."
"Welcome, Senator. Representative Slaughter on Senate Bill 3238. Representative Slaughter. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3239, Representative Cassidy on behalf of Representative Ladisch Douglass. Representative Cassidy."
"Senate Bill 3239, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Cassidy."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 3239 is identical to House Bill 5290 that Representative Ladisch Douglass passed. It was unanimous both out of committee and out of the House. It repeals a… provisions in the Health and Hazardous Substances Registry Act on behalf of the Department of Public Health. And I ask for your support."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3239 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 10300107.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3275, Representative Kifowit. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3275, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Kifowit."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the General Assembly. This is a technical Bill by the Department of Revenue to phase out the use of paper transfer tags and to use an electronic version of the transfer stamps. And I ask for your support."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3275 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting '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 106 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Clerk is in receipt of a Motion to Reconsider by Leader Windhorst. Leader Windhorst."
"Mr. Speaker, I would request a record vote on the Motion to reconsider HJR 69."
"The question is, 'Shall the vote on House Joint Resolution 69 be reconsidered?' 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 Motion, there are 39 voting 'yes', 68 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the question fails… the Motion fails. Representative Ortiz on Senate Bill 3277. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 10300107.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Senate Bill 3277, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Ortiz… or, Leader Ortiz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3277, as amended, creates the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Program. The Bill directs DPH, in tandem with experts that study DMD, to develop mandatory protocols and best practices for providing the necessary medical guidance for DMD in Illinois. Senate Bill 3277 also requires DPH to prepare a report detailing all efforts undertaken by DPH to implement the protocols outlined in the proposal. Senate Bill 3277 is subject to appropriation and doesn't include a specified effective date. I request an 'aye' vote."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"Thank you. Leader, you mentioned it's subject to appropriation. If it were appropriated, how much would this program cost?"
"Leader, that is something that I did not discuss with the department, but it is just to create awareness on this very rare disease that can be fatal to a lot of young men specifically."
"Thank you. I appreciate you bringing this forward, and this is an important topic for awareness. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Leader Ortiz to close."
"Request an 'aye' vote." 10300107.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3277 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, are 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hirschauer on Senate Bill 3279. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3279, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hirschauer."
"Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 3279 is an initiative of IEMA that will allow IEMA to terminate their facility radioactive materials license at the former Kerr-McGee Rare Earths Facility in West Chicago. The Bill provides a mechanism by which IEMA can consider termination of a project with restrictions that would not impact private property owners directly. IEMA will be allowed to consider existing municipal and county ordinances prohibiting the use of groundwater instead of placing deed restrictions on all affected properties. This Bill is near and dear to the district. The City of West Chicago continues to deal with the repercussions of a bad acting polluter at the Kerr-McGee Rare Earth Facility site, which is located smack dab in the middle of a thriving neighborhood. The site closed in 1973, but the effects of the contamination reverberate through the community with long- term lasting effects on our health and wellness. The last railcar carrying thorium-tainted soil was shipped from the 10300107.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 former factory eight years ago. This Bill is a culmination of an IEMA project, and once cleared, the City of West Chicago is poised to take control of the site, has plans for a beautiful community park with soccer fields, pickleball and basketball courts, and a sledding hill. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, appreciate you bringing this forward and your description of the Bill. This Bill is brought forward because of an issue that's occurring in your district that you mentioned. Is that correct?"
"That… that's correct."
"But it will have implications beyond your district as far as IEMA is concerned?"
"It… it could if… if the conditions in the Bill are met with the existing municipal and county ordinances."
"And was the Emergency Management Agency involved with the drafting and discussions in the Bill?"
"One hundred percent. This is their initiative."
"And they believe what's included in this language will help address the situation you outlined?"
"Yes. And as always, you know, the safety of all communities in Illinois are utmost importance to them."
"And our analysis shows that the City of West Chicago and DuPage County support the initiative."
"They do. Thank you." 10300107.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"And this passed unanimously out of committee and the Senate?"
"That's right."
"All right. Thank you."
"Representative Hirschauer to close."
"I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3279 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3284, Representative Costa Howard. Out of the record. Representative Cassidy on House Bill… or, Senate Bill 3285. Out of the record. Representative Guzzardi on Senate Bill 3288. Out of the record. Representative West on Senate Bill 3297. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3297, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative West."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3297 would lower the age eligibility from 21 to 18 for the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program to enable more youth experiencing homelessness, who have a serious mental health or substance use condition, to access affordable housing. The General Assembly passed the Housing is Recovery Pilot Program in the 102nd General Assembly in 2020. The program enables all affordable housing by pairing a rental subsidy and wraparound services to people 10300107.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 with a serious mental health or substance condition and who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of institutionalization, overdose death, or reincarceration, and are at least 21 years of age or a youth aging out of DCFS. With us changing the age eligibility from 21 to 18, we're able to help a lot more youth. It passed out of committee unanimously and almost out of the Senate by two, and I'm hoping that we can do the same here in the House. I will entertain any questions you may have."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, the… essentially, what this does is just changes the age from 21 to 18 for those eligible for the program. Is that accurate?"
"Yes, Sir. That's accurate."
"And our analysis shows that the pilot program had a $10 million appropriation that was, I believe, capped or could not be exceeded. Do you know if that's accurate?"
"Yes, Sir. That's accurate. And it's a $10 million appropriation through ARPA."
"And so, with that appropriation being set at 10 million, this increasing the number should not increase the cost. Is that an accurate statement?"
"That's an accurate statement. This is… this is not subject to appropriation."
"And we… are we anticipating there will be additional appropriations in future years of that same amount of 10 million, or has that been discussed yet?" 10300107.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"That hasn't been discussed yet."
"We'd have to make it a permanent program for that to occur?"
"Yes, Sir."
"All right."
"For now, we're just lowering the age."
"So, we're not increasing any cost, just increasing those who could participate."
"That's correct."
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Representative West to close."
"I appreciate an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3297 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 102 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Gill on Senate Bill 3318. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3318, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Gill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3318 would require state employee health insurance plans to cover medically necessary FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments that slow the progression of the disease. For the first time ever, the FDA 10300107.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 has now approved two Alzheimer's treatments to slow the progression of this disease, and several more treatments are in the FDA approval pipeline. Currently, Illinois state employee insurance plans have discretion to deny coverage or impose conditions such as step therapy, which effectively prevent those in the early stages of Alzheimer's from receiving these vital treatments. This Bill amends the State Employee Group Insurance Act to require coverage of FDA- approved Alzheimer's treatment… treatments which are deemed to be medically necessary by a physician. It also ensures access to diagnostic testing needed to confirm an Alzheimer's diagnosis, which is a prerequisite for treatment coverage. Plans will still be permitted to utilize medically necessary review, but not those that unnecessary limit coverage, such as step therapy. As approximately 90 percent of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's are 65 years or older, these individuals already have access to Alzheimer's treatments through Medicare. This Bill ensures equity for state employees under 65 so that they are also able to access these life-changing treatments. And I know this topic has touched my life tremendously, and I know… I'm sure so many others in this room. And it is so important for us if we can prolong somebody's life to do so, and this Bill will do that. So, I really appreciate an 'aye' vote. Happy to answer any questions."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield." 10300107.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Thank you. Representative, I appreciate you bringing forward this important piece of legislation, and the topic you're covering is also one that is important and one that's serious. The one question, I guess, is do we know if there's going to be any fiscal impact at the state by requiring this coverage?"
"Yeah, we have not heard of that."
"So, we're unaware if there will be a fiscal impact or not?"
"Unaware."
"Thank you again for bringing this forward."
"Thank you."
"Representative Gill to close."
"Please vote 'yes'."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3318 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? On this question, there are 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader McCombie on Senate Bill 3350. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3350, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader McCombie."
"Thank you, Speaker. SB3350 is building on HB3203, which we passed last year. This is just another step to fight the fentanyl crisis here in the state, and it is just expanding 10300107.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 on fentanyl testing strips, providing more access. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3350 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 8 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 3353, Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3353, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Johnson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3353 creates the Community-Based Corrections Task Force Act. It creates a Community-Based Corrections Task Force and establishes the membership of said task force. Provides the task force shall study and develop innovative ways to deduce community-based corrections and rehabilitation into our state's correctional system and develop a community-based correctional program."
"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3353 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 107 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is 10300107.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 hereby declared passed. Leader Burke on Senate Bill 3362. Out of the record. Representative Hirschauer on Senate Bill 3378. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 3378, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hirschauer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3378 is an initiative of IDPH, and it will repeal a mandate which directed schools to disseminate meningococcal vaccine education materials. In 2015, the State of Illinois mandated the meningococcal vaccine as an immunization requirement for schools. So, as a result, we saw significant increases and the… this mandate is no longer necessary. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"On this question, Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she'll yield."
"Thank you. Representative, you hit on the point I was going to ask on just at the end. But just to repeat that, why is this… do you feel this is no longer necessary?"
"We've seen a… an uptake in children receiving the meningococcal vaccine when it's necessary. And IDPH feels that this would be duplicative and possibly confusing for parents, as they're getting this information as part of their vaccine… school vaccines anyways."
"Thank you."
"Representative Hirschauer to close."
"Please vote 'yes'." 10300107.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024
"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 3378 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 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolutions 792 and 793, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. House Resolution 794, offered by Representative Niemerg. House Resolution 796, offered by Representative Kifowit. House Resolutions 797, 798, and 799, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. And House Resolution 801, offered by Representative Mah."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Monday, May 20, at the hour of 12 noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned. Everyone have a good weekend."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 727, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Senate Bill 898, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 1089, offered by Representative Yednock, a Bill for an Act concerning 10300107.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 107th Legislative Day 5/17/2024 health. Senate Bill 1400, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 2779, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Senate Bill 3201, offered by Representative Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning government. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction of Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 54, offered by Representative Mason, are referred to the Rules Committee. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10300107.docx 44