"The House will be in order. Members will be in the chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Kevin Neal. Pastor Neal is with the Spirit of the Sword International Ministries in Hillside, Illinois. Pastor Neal is the guest of Representative Lilly. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, and we're going to do the invocation and then followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Neal is recognized."
"Good morning to the 104th. Oh, well, I'm a pastor, but I'm also an educator. And in my classroom when kids come in and I speak to them, oh, they better speak back to me. Good morning, 104th. Oh, that's what I'm accustomed to. And to Speaker Welch and to all of the distinguished men and women of this 104th assembly, ooh, God bless you. I looked at the number 104, and it says that it's about new horizons, new vistas, about creating the work and the goal to create stability and peace. New horizons, new vistas, working hard toward the goal to create stability and peace. It is a special number, and I believe that number has been assigned to a special group of people. And one thing I know about this group, you all are special. You all can party like I've never seen in my life, on a Wednesday. Lord, let's pray. Heavenly Father, I pray that the 104th General Assembly is general in name only, that the men and women of this assembly be uniquely suited to carry out the mandate of the people of Illinois have sanctioned. So, therefore, I pray for a spirit of compassionate governance that the 104th will be and remain vigilant and diligent to create laws that will uphold the 10400002.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 rights and dignity of every individual and safeguard the most vulnerable among us. I pray that the 104th will ensure that no voice goes unheard, that no one is marginalized, and that no one is left out, left behind, or forgotten. I pray that the 104th is blessed with fiscal insight and discernment in economic policy. I pray for unity and collaboration that when the turbulence of political discord comes, and it will come, that it will not lead to an insurmountable political divide. I pray in times of adversity that this assembly is endowed with unwavering courage and resolve. I pray that the 104th will exude a spirit of wisdom, humility, and service so great that both sides of the aisle will govern in such a way that the entire state, upstate, downstate, and every place in between, will be benefited because of the spirit of service conferred upon this assembly. Lastly, I pray that the 104th General Assembly be set apart and above every GA that came before it and becomes the foundational benchmark to every GA that comes after it because the men and women of this assembly have committed themselves to doing what is in the best interest of Illinois. And as a citizen of this great state, I salute you and thank you in advance for a job well done. God bless. Amen."
"We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by the gentlelady from Edwardsville, Representative Stuart."
"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." 10400002.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Lisa Hernandez is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle. Oh, Leader Gabel is here, I'm sorry. Leader Gabel is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle. Leader Gabel."
"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Costa Howard and Tarver are excused today."
"Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Sosnowski, Jacobs, Hammond, and Weaver are excused for today."
"There being 112 Members… Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being a 112 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Representative Crawford, for what reason do seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your privilege."
"Today, I rise to recognize what, despite many of you may have heard to now or may hear in the future, the Founders' Day of the greatest fraternity in the world, that being Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. I… I hear some jeers, but that's okay."
"Next time, I'm going to ask you what your point is in advance."
"That's all right, Speaker. Several Sigma men, of the 200,000 Sigma men worldwide, several of them have served in the body, including one Harold Washington, Ken Dunkin, former Rep. Cyril Nichols, and current Reps. La Shawn Ford and 10400002.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 myself. So, today, we recognize 111 years of dedicated service to the community for Phi Beta Sigma founded at Howard University on January 9, 1914. Thank you."
"Representative Weber, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A personal point of privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Ladies and gentlemen of the 104th General Assembly, I would like to introduce you to my page for the day, my niece, Sarah Rendon. Would you please give her a warm welcome to Springfield here? Thank you."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Barbara Hernandez, what reason do you seek recognition?" Hernandez, B.: "Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point." Hernandez, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please wish my colleague, my sister, my roommate, Avelar… Representative Avelar, a happy birthday today."
Speaker Welch: "Happy birthday, Representative Avelar. Representative Guerrero-Cuellar, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I just want to take this moment. Two years ago, I was able to recognize my two beautiful daughters, and they're here with me today, and they love this moment when mom gets to embarrass them on the floor. But also, two years ago, we wished Alexis a happy birthday… early happy birthday 10400002.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 'cause she was turning 15. And so, I ask that if you see her on the floor, please wish her a happy early birthday. She's turning 17 in… in a few days. And so, I just want to recognize Alexis Cuellar and Andrea Cuellar for being here with me today. And mom loves you very much."
"Welcome, Alexis and Andrea. Representative Yang Rohr, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please… please state your point."
"Thank you. Today, I just want to welcome the best staff in the 41st District who are sitting up here in the gallery, and in particular, our constituent's services director, Lindsey Archbold. This is her first time in Springfield, and so just wanted to ask the men and women of the 104th General Assembly to give her a great Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Faver Dias seeks recognition. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
Faver Dias: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
Faver Dias: "I would like to introduce my two favorite constituents in all of the 62nd District. This is Anderson and Parker. They're 10 years old. Anderson loves to read, play baseball, and pickleball. Parker also loves to read, he is a great actor, and he likes to debate politics."
"He's in the right place for that. Welcome to Springfield. Representative Johnson, for what reason you seek recognition?" 10400002.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Hope everybody doesn't hate me here. I… I'd like to recognize some family I have up in the gallery here. I have my brother-in-law, Sergei… Sergei Guschin, who came to the United States from Russia in 1997 on a student visa, went to Bradley University, met the love of his life, my sister-in- law, Carolina, and became a United States citizen in 2008. Currently, he works for the State of Iowa, the Department of Revenue. I wanted to recognize them, their daughter, Alayna, who's also here, who's studying architecture; their… their son, Alex, who works as a special ed teacher in… in elementary education in Des Moines; and their daughter-in-law, Kay, who works with foster children in Iowa. Also, I want to recognize my wife back here. And I'm not sure they'll be back here within the next two years, so want to make sure to recognize my wife and… and thank her for everything. I have extremely hard time, but you'll find if moments get too big for me, I have a really hard time expressing myself. And… and the… the quiet strength, the love that she… and support she gives me, she's, quite frankly, saved my life. So, when I'm at a loss for words, I would just ask you… all of you younger people in here who think you know who storytellers are, there's an individual by the name of Harry Chapin, if you're… if you need to look him up, and he's got a song called 'The Story of a Life,' and I would ask you to look at that because, quite frankly, my wife is the story of my life. And I'm eternally grateful. And then finally, I want to talk about my daughter, Gabriella, who's up here, as everybody knows my why. I believe 10400002.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 you need three things in life. You need purpose, you need happiness, and you need acceptance. I talked last year about how it took me nearly 40 years to find purpose through the labor movement and through helping others. It was after that I met my wife, had my daughter, and I found happiness. Then comes acceptance. Acceptance is hard because once you find happiness, you have to accept the fact that there's still just 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, and 52 weeks in a year. And that's hard to handle. It is. You have to accept the fact that your daughter loves Nabeela and Maurice more than you in the Illinois State Legislature. You have to accept that maybe the main reason she's here is 'cause she gets a couple days out of school. You have to accept, hopefully not soon, that one day she's going to call you dad and not daddy. Hasn't happened yet. And you have to accept the fact that one day you have to let them go. So, all of the women in this chamber, and Tiffany, Kylie, Jaclyn, Kendra, if my daughter or anybody's daughter in the State of Illinois grows up to be just like you, I'd be eternally proud. So, I just want to tell my daughter, I know you're embarrassed, you are, daddy loves you, but I just want you to know that you will forever hold my heart in your hands wherever you go. I want to thank my family for coming here the last couple of days. I want to thank all of you. Thank you."
"Welcome, Johnson family. Representative Gill, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point." 10400002.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to introduce everybody to the OG Gillbilly. My oldest is finally here, Ella, and I'm so proud to have her and my nephew, Ben, and my niece, Evie. It's their first time in Springfield, so let's give them a… a good Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Benton, what reason do you seek recognition? Benton."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I want to introduce everybody to the Benton crew. They came from… from Plainfield to Springfield. And I want to thank my wife for running around with a four-year-old and six-year- old. And they're back here eating all my gummy bears, and they just want to say something to everybody."
"Hi. I'm Evelyn Benton."
"Hi. I'm Harrison."
"So… they, too, are out of school, and they're enjoying it, and they're going to be heading back. So, let's give them a… another round of applause for my wife for the drive back and putting up with them. Thank you very much."
Speaker Welch: "A round of applause, please. Welcome to Springfield, Benton family. Representative Lilly, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Yes, I, too, have family in the House, so I'd like to introduce them as well. I'd like to start with, everyone knows him as Stan. Can you give him a warm welcome real quickly? You've seen him around. Some people refer to him as someone 10400002.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 who gets me to and fro. And then I want to also thank Pastor Neal, who's my cousin and who is actually a constituent of Speaker Welch, Pastor Neal, for blessing us with our prayer today. And his lovely bride, Jackie Neal, who is in the gallery, and we refer to her as first lady. I'm going to say welcome from the Lillys."
Speaker Welch: "Welcome, welcome, welcome. Representative Delgado, what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I want to welcome the two folks standing here behind me who are the two best staffers in the State of Illinois. Marco Mendez-Duarte, who's my chief of staff; and Priscila Pena, who has become a super intern and now I think will be joining my team full time. We're so excited to have them here. So, please give them a warm Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Stuart, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. I'd like to take a minute to introduce… I have two wonderful pages with me today. And sorry, Representative Elik, they used to be your constituents, but now they are mine. They just recently moved, actually pretty close to me in Edwardsville. This is Jay and Jax, who are nine-year-old twins, and they happen to also be the sons of our amazing spokesperson Jaclyn Driscoll. So, like many nine- year-old boys, they are sports obsessed. They play travel hockey for the TBL, Lightening, and they play select baseball 10400002.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 for Granite City Tribe. I hear you guys are super into farming as well, too, as seventh generation on the family farm. They've been growing up in this building. You've probably seen them running around on the Capitol steps when they need to get a little bit of energy out while mom is in all of her meetings. They're on their fourth snow day this week, and they haven't been to school since December, so I'm sure they're anxious to get back there. But we're glad that they were here to join us today and to join their mom on her final day of this session. So, please give them a warm welcome."
"Welcome to Springfield. They are the best hockey players in Illinois. Hopefully, they'll play for the Hawks. Representative Elik, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. I want to thank two different groups for the wonderful day that we had yesterday at inauguration. One, I want to thank our staff that puts… they make it look really easy, but I know it's a lot of work, a lot of planning time goes into it in… in making sure that we all have our tickets and that we all have our family members nearby. It's a wonderful day. And then the second group I want to thank is the Illinois State Police for the fantastic job they did at providing security. I even caught up with Director Kelly and said, oh, I guess you're here for the… the inauguration. And he… was like, we're working. I'm like, all right, good enough. So, I know he was on duty too and I just thought it was really wonderful that they all collaborated to make it such a special day. So, can we give them all a round of applause?" 10400002.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
Speaker Welch: "Well-deserved round of applause, please. Representative Ness, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Speaker. Actually, I have a couple of things. First, I want to say, as we were celebrating last night and… and enjoying the moment, my son and daughter-in-law in California voluntarily evacuated their home as their home is in between two of the fires that are raging right now out there. So, I wanted to just take a moment for all of us to think and remember what's happening, all of the people in the county of L.A. and… and the surrounding areas. It's scary and a lot can change really fast. So, want to hold them in our thoughts and our prayers. Fortunately, my youngest daughter, Chloe, is a lot closer to home and I can keep an eye on her much more easily, came down with me to celebrate. So, I'd like everybody to give her a warm Springfield welcome. Thank you."
"Welcome, Chloe. Representative Huynh, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. I just wanted to echo Representative Ness' points about the wildfires in California in… in Los Angeles. Many of my friends, as well friends from… from college, and grad school, and professors, have also suffered traumatic losses of their homes and… and their lives in the L.A. County fires. And… and we are… are praying for them and… and sending 10400002.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 best wishes their way. And, hopefully, sending some help their way as well, but we wanted to say that. And I think on… on a more positive note, I want to acknowledge my staffers who came down yesterday from the 13th District from the North Side of Chicago. So, we have Huy Nguyen, who's my chief of staff, who's on the balcony there, along with Abbie Huynh, our constituent service director. So, please give them a warm Springfield welcome. Thank you."
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Gong- Gershowitz, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. So, we talk a lot in the Asian American Caucus about breaking the model minority myth, hardworking, reliable, overachiever. So, Tiffany Moy, you're going to have to work a little harder at breaking that… that stereotype. You are one of the hardest working people I know and someone who has been a part of my journey to Springfield since day one and who I have come to rely on. And I am not going to say goodbye. I'm going to say see you later. And that also goes for Kylie Kelly, someone whose metal was forged both on and off the field and who I have come to depend on, is someone that no matter how crazy things get, she is the queen of calm. And so, to both of you, the journey is an incredible one and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my journey. And like I said, not goodbye, just see you later. Love you."
Speaker Welch: "Mr. Clerk, please read the introduction resolution." 10400002.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 4, offered by Representative Meier; House Resolution 5, offered by Representative Meier; House Resolution 6, offered by Representative Cabello; House Resolution 7, offered by Representative Cabello; House Resolution 9, offered by… offered by Representative Sheehan; House Resolution 12, offered by Representative West; House Resolution 13, offered by Representative West; House Resolution 15, offered by… offered by Representative Gabel; and House Joint Resolution #1, offered by Representative Hoffman, are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Leader Keicher is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans would request an immediate caucus in Room 118, please."
"Republicans have requested a caucus, and they will caucus in Room 118. Democrats will remain on the floor. Please don't go far. The House will stand in recess until the call of the Chair. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."
"Rule Report. Representative Gabel, Chairperson… Chairperson for the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on January 9, 2025: recommends be adopted, referred to the Order of Resolutions is House Resolution 15."
"Under House Calendar, Supplemental Calendar #1, House Resolution 15. Leader Gabel is recognized to present a resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to present House Resolution 15, which establishes our House Rules for the 104th General Assembly. These rules mirror the rules we have 10400002.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 operated under during the 103rd General Assembly with three small updates. We are simply updating the name of the Appropriations-Public… Public Safety Committee to reflect that the committee has always overseen transportation infrastructure. We are creating a new Appropriations-Pensions Committee to facilitate ongoing discussion on the retirement security of our public employees. And we creating a mechanism to allow House Members to remove or change the House sponsorship of a bill in the Senate. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Windhorst."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Thank you. Leader Gabel, appreciate you explaining those changes. I don't know if you are aware, but the House Republican Caucus had formed a working group of… of four Members to look at possible changes to the House Rules. And from that working group, we had… have proposed 11 resolutions. Those are House Resolutions 16 through 26 that detail changes to the rules that we believe are appropriate. Our working group did the work, and we have put forward these… these changes. So, I would like to hit a couple of those for you and to ask if there was any consideration given to maybe including these changes in the rules. The first is House Resolution 16. It deals with a loophole that currently exists in the rules that allows a substantive resolution to evade the normal requirement for publication on the agenda of pending items, the daily calendar, particularly things like the Adjournment Resolution being included. Was there any 10400002.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 consideration given to that item being included in the rule change?"
"So, we just received these this morning. I appreciate that… that your workgroup took time to review the rules. And we'll be looking at those 11 recommendations that you have."
"We put forward another resolution, House Resolution 18, that would provide for public disclosure of the prefiling for a Senate Bill sponsorship. The current practice is that the Members, we don't know when a bill comes over from the Senate who will be the House sponsor. It's not public. And not only do we not know, the public doesn't know. So, this is a transparency item that would inform our body, as well as the public, as to who is, in our body, is taking on Senate Bills."
"Yeah. I think…"
"Was that considered when you proposed changes to these rules?"
"So, as… as I said, we just saw these. We'll be looking at them. I… I think that’s an interesting one to look at."
"And then there is House Resolution 22 and 25. Both of these deal with floor debate. These would require that there be a record vote when we close floor debate, not to allow just a simple motion and a voice vote. And it would also require a supermajority vote when we close debate. This is to protect our Members, that each of us has the ability to speak on a bill and wouldn't be cut off without a supermajority of our body agreeing to it. Would that be something you'd be willing to consider going forward?" 10400002.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Yeah… yes. We'll be looking at all… all of these recommendations that you've made."
"And one thing I would like to highlight as we close this spring session, we had a situation where we waived the rules. I think we… those of us that were in the body at that time remember that, well, I would say evening, but it was early morning, where we suspended the rules and allowed for a third vote on a bill which, typically… well, it's not typical. It's forbidden by the rules. Is there any consideration given to increasing the vote threshold for suspension of the rules from a simple 60 votes to a supermajority where the rules only allow for a simple majority?"
"Well, I… I think we like the rules we have. I mean, every governing body has a mechanism for suspending rules when that is deemed necessary to complete the people's business. I… you know, I… I do recall that Members on that side of the aisle recently pointing out that the cost to taxpayers when the House is in session is… should be considered. So, in situations like the one you're referring to, I would remind you that delay tactics have real costs for the people that we serve."
"Well, I think one person's delay tactics is another person's transparency and accountability. And when you have body that can override the rules with a simple majority vote, that does create problems. I do appreciate your willingness to consider our resolutions as we put them forward. And my suggestion today would be… you know, we just were sworn in yesterday. Why don't we pull this from the record, take the 10400002.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 next two weeks, consider the rule changes that we put forward, and then the… when we come back the first day after that two- week break, let's vote on the rules at that point after there's been sufficient deliberation over the proposed changes that we put forward?"
"So, you know, I… I agree that… although Section 3 of the General Assembly Operations Act, we… under that section, we utilized the rules from the 103rd GA until we adopted our new ones, but we have not formed committees yet. So, we want to get ready and start doing the business of the 104th GA, and to do that, we need to set committees, and the committees are set in this… in this resolution."
"Well, I appreciate the committees being… being said, but it has been the practice in the last several General Assemblies to wait those two weeks after inauguration to pass the rules, basically, two weeks after inauguration. I think, given the fact you're willing to consider these resolutions, that will be appropriate in this situation."
"You know, we have a lot of work to do. We want to get these committees set."
"Mr. Speaker, to the resolution. I think the ideas, you're going to hear more of them from not just me, but from other Members. The ideas that are being put forward are reasonable. They're designed to protect the rights of each individual Member, as well as to make our body more transparent and accountable to the public. And given the fact that these aren't being rejected out of hand, I think it would be appropriate for us to pull these… this resolution today, 10400002.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 come back in two weeks, have a deliberation on these proposals, and then have a vote at that time. Thank you."
"Representative Friess is recognized for further discussion."
"Thank you, Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Were you aware or did you receive a letter that Representative Windhorst referenced from our working group? Were you aware that we offered to work with you guys?"
"Yes."
"Okay. And was that given any consideration?"
"Yes."
"And why were we not invited?"
"We… we were… we will be considering the changes that you've requested."
"Okay. Well, it would have been nice to have been invited and to… to actually work with this collaboratively before this was presented. To the resolution. We… we also have another one, it's HR26. And everybody in this body, they have goals that they want to reach. They want to represent their constituents. They want to represent the state. They want to do what's best for the State of Illinois. And we put forth bills that we think will do that. And HR26, what it does is it allows every Member to bring a bill in committee. And I think that would be very beneficial, not only for our state, but for this body. There's no reason why we should be afraid to debate any bill in committee. And… and I would appreciate if you would give that some consideration. Thank you." 10400002.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Representative Halbrook is recognized for further discussion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the resolution. I want to speak briefly here about HR24 that amends House Rule 39 that simply provides that within 24 hours of the adjournment of a committee or a task force meeting that the Clerk shall make accessible on the General Assembly's website any audio recording of that meeting that was required underneath the House Rules. Currently, in the rules, there are four different rules that cover and govern these recordings and the distributions of those. But more specifically, the reason why this is a good idea and… and I would trust that this body would consider, is the enhancement of the public's accessibility to the recordings. This amendment ensures that the general public has timely access to the audio recordings, the different committee and task force meetings. This is just providing greater transparency to the legislative process. I think it also improves the transparency of this… of our government by making these recordings available within 24 hours. It just holds all of us more accountable to the discussions, the deliberations, the decisions we make. I think it also encourages the community, or the civic engagement or involvement, to easy and prompt access to these recordings, allows our citizens to stay informed, engage more effectively in this legislative process. I think this encourages a lot of public participation. I think timely information dissemination is extremely important to our constituents, any other interested parties across this great state that might have an interest in these things. This allows 10400002.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 them time to react and respond to any of the developments of these meetings. I think, again, increased accountability, this… this goes a long way in doing that. I think also it… it helps our partners that are journalists, those in research that report on these things that use them for research. Anything that needs to be analyzed, this is… provides a complete and accurate record for more robust and more informed reporting. Again, the amendment sets forth a higher standard for accessibility and openness, reinforcing the commitment to transparency in our governmental… governmental operations. And, again, it's… it goes a long ways in… in the facilitation of record keeping. The prompt posting of these recordings helps maintain an accurate official record contributing to the achievements of the… the archiving, the achievements of the legislative history for future reference and analysis. Ladies and gentlemen, these points highlight the positive impact of this amendment on transparency, on accountability, and public engagement in this legislative process. Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House, I humbly request that we take the action that Leader Windhorst has offered up on this and other amendments that we've heard so far and that we'll hear yet the rest of the afternoon and to consider these amendments and to come back in two weeks and add these to the rules. I think it would just go a long way into today's world to restore trust in this body. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. For further discussion on the resolution, Representative Reick is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields." 10400002.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Representative, just one question. With regard to the budget, with regard to the discussion on the budget, what are… what is the current rule with regard to issuing the… the budget and making it available for public examination before we vote on it? Is there… is there a current rule for that?"
"It is a standard bill, and it needs to be read three times on three separate occasions."
"That being the case, we've offered up Rep… Resolution #19, which requires a 24-hour delay between the time of Third Reading and voting on that so that what we can do is give the public the time to fully inquire as to what the actual issues are in each appropriation bill that comes out of each appropriation committee. The point is, is that all too often, even we don't see those… the budget bill until well within that 24-hour period before we're obliged to vote on it. All the appropriations bills are folded into a single omnibus budget bill that contains neither flesh nor foul, I would say. Because there are many things in it that those of us on the other side of the aisle may be willing to vote for if… are… you know, are passionate about if it was contained in separate appropriation bill for a particular appropriation committee, rather than a… an omnibus budget bill that is very difficult for anyone over here to, not only understand, but to vote on in good conscience without full knowledge of what's going on. I would urge you to consider House Resolution 19 to put us back into a situation where instead of an omnibus budget bill that we vote on at o'dark 30 on the last day of session, 20 minutes after we go through Second Reading, that we'll… we amend the rules further to allow for separate voting 10400002.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 on separate appropriation bills with a 24-hour notice that the public then can go through each one and… and thus inform us as to their feelings. We… we're responsible to our constituents. We're responsible to the people who send us here. And if they have the opportunity to tell us that I object to this or I support that, I think that would give us a much better creditability in the eyes of the public as to what we… what we do end up spending of the people's money. So, I would… Mr. Speaker, I would also echo Representative… our… our floor leader's comment that I don't see the rush for this. I don't see the need for us to amend… or to enact the rules as have been… as has been introduced until we have a chance to discuss the amendments that we're filing and… and proposing today. We have time. We have two weeks. Let's take the time. Let's talk about this stuff. Bring both sides to the party. Bring both sides to the discussion and let us have rules that represent and do the work that both sides want to get done. Thank you very much."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Representative. For further discussion, Representative Coffey is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I'm particularly interested in Resolution 23, which provides Member access to the House chamber during Clerk Office business hours. As the local Representative, being denied access from time to time, it can be cumbersome. This is our home office, and many of us have people stop by the Capitol all… all of the time and may not be able to make appointments further in advance. So, it would be nice if the Members could have access because we're very much happy to make 10400002.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 appointments, but, you know, as you know, the trains don't always run on time here for us, and it also doesn't run on time for a lot of our constituents that stop by. So, I would hope that you would consider House Resolution 23 in order to give us more access to this chamber. I… I would extend the courtesy to all of you that don't live here, you know, in the summertime where you might have people coming down to this chamber. I'm more than willing to, you know, stop by so that there is a Member of this body that will show them around. So, I would just ask that we could get a little more access to the House floor. Thank you very much."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Representative. For further discussion, Representative Weber is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the bill. Today, I'd like to discuss a little bit on… one of our recommendations that came out of work group was HR20. I want to highlight the importance of filing witness slips, a crucial step in our democratic process. Witness slips are a powerful tool for civic engagement and allows those people who represent… who we represent to voice support or opposition to proposed legislation. Each slip represents a person's voice, a perspective, and a reminder that we are accountable to them. Too many times do we see the language in a bill that has thousands, if not tens of thousands, of witness slips, that language copy and pasted into another bill. Not just on our side, on your side. It affects all of us. That is the voice of our constituents, and HR20 would say that those witness slips would follow that language, rather than be… be erased just by the change of a bill number. I urge us all to think 10400002.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 about these recommendations. I think they're recommendations that we can all support, and please reconsider and add these into our rules. Thank you."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Representative. For further discussion, Representative Davidsmeyer is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Leader Gabel, were… were you aware of the letter sent back in December offering our working group to work with yours on the… the rules that we're trying to pass today?"
"Yes, I did see it."
"Okay. And in an effort to work together as… as one body, I think it would have been a great step, great first step for us to step up and work together on something as simple as the rules. Now, we understand we are in the minority, there are certain things that you are unwilling to change. The majority of our recommendations are not earth- shattering. They would not take the power out of the hands of the Speaker, but… but they are ideas that allow democracy to just work a little bit better. I want to reiterate what our… the local Representative here discussed. For those of us who are not local, when we're in session, access to the House floor, for those of you don't know, is denied prior to two hours before session and after two hours after session. That can often be difficult for those of us who have come from out of town, where our laptops are here on the floor, this is our working laptop for many of us. We have stuff that we keep in our desks that we may need access to. And… and I know that we have keycards, we have safety access to this floor, and we 10400002.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 can easily limit access to the floor. So, I… I'd like to reiterate what the local Springfield Representative had mentioned earlier. I'd… I'd also like to thank you, as well as the Speaker, for listening to ideas that we came up with in the previous General Assembly. For instance, something that was not removed from the rules, but it was not used last General Assembly, and I want to say thank you, the consent agenda. Many of us spent the last few waning minutes before the consent agenda passed in the 102nd General Assembly going through sometimes 30, 40, 50 bills to see if we truly agree with those. And we had a couple of options. If we put a 'no' vote in committee on a bill that could've been perfectly fine, it would not be on the consent agenda. Or we can individually all go through every one of those bills to make sure that they are truly agreed. It was left in the rules that there's a maximum of 80 bills. Could you imagine going through 80 bills in an hour, two hours? It would be very difficult. So, I want to thank you for not using that last General Assembly, but I think there is a place for the consent agenda. And I would like to offer House Resolution 21, which would limit that, instead of 80 bills, which is very onerous, possibility. And… and you didn't… I don't believe we ever had one with 80, but there… there were a number of them that had a lot of bills on a consent agenda. If we could put it in the rules that we limit that to 25 bills, it's much easier for us to go through and it eliminates the need for us to have a Member in committee vote 'no' on a bill that could be perfectly fine. So, I… I do appreciate this discussion. I really do. I hope we do get an opportunity to truly work together for the 10400002.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 betterment of the… of the people of Illinois. And I wish that we could've done this before trying to pass this resolution, but I truly hope that this discussion can continue and that we can amend the rules to include some of these great ideas that many of our Members have… have brought forward. So, thank you again, Leader Gabel, and thank you again, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Representative. For further discussion, Representative Ugaste is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Thank you. Afternoon, Leader Gabel."
"Afternoon."
"You and I, in the last General Assembly, worked together on… on a bill, and even though we hadn't and don't always agree on everything that comes through here, we found that we can work together and… and both support a bill once we talk and… and reach an agreement. Is… is that correct?"
"Yes."
"Okay. So, would you agree working in a bipartisan manner is important?"
"Sometimes."
"Okay. Not always, but at least sometimes, correct?"
"Correct."
"Good policy's good policy whether everyone's willing to work together on it or not, correct?"
"Yes."
"Okay. So, and I believe you've heard a number of our Members speak today and talk about wanting to make certain all their constituents feel represented. Do you believe it's 10400002.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 important that all citizens of Illinois feel they have a voice here in this chamber?"
"I believe that they all elect their Representatives and that they all have a voice in this chamber currently."
"Okay. Do you believe if a Representative is not allowed to run a bill during a session that those constituents are actually being represented?"
"So, every Member is allowed to speak their minds, to vote their conscience, but, you know, we are not going to be hearing bills that are not… that do not support the people of this state."
"Well, who's making that determination that what bills represent the people of the state if those bills are never being allowed to be called in committee?"
"The majority… the majority of the House. The elected majority of the House."
"Okay. Okay. To the resolution. I am… I'm going to ask that you withdraw the resolution and, again, allow time to consider all the amendments we've proposed for the reasons that, you know, you've heard outlined today because passing this today isn't necessary. This is the first time I've been in the General Assembly that I believe we have passed the rules the day after inauguration. It's always come a couple weeks later. So, there is a way to function and move forward and get the work done without it. So, I would ask that you reconsider on House Resolution 18, which… I'm sorry, House Resolution 20, which we filed. It calls for use of the conference committee, which is something Representative Weber was speaking to when he was talking about witness slips. 10400002.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Because right now, if people are… the citizens of Illinois are signing onto bills to let us know how they feel, and we aren't using the conference committee process and possibly with a few tweaks, even improving a little bit, that you would find in House Resolution 20, those voices quickly disappear as soon as that bill is stuffed into another number because they no longer exist. I would also ask that since we all believe working in a bipartisan manner, I believe, is important, not on everything, but on a lot of things, and since both the Speaker spoke about it and Representative McCombie has spoken about… or, Leader McCombie has spoken about it, that if a bill has five Members from each side of the aisle willing to be cosponsors that that bill should be allowed to be called in committee, whether or not it's determine by the majority party that it should be heard or not. Because that is showing a broad range of support throughout the State of Illinois to have that bill heard. And if we are truly here, truly here to do the people's business, and I believe that's what we all came here for, each and every one of us, and each and every one of us wants to do, then that should be a change we make to these rules. And I also… and that's contained in our House Resolution 17. And within House Resolution 26, it provides that each Member should be allowed to identify one bill they get to call before committee for a hearing and have it voted on. And I can't emphasize this stronger because while… this may be one of the areas we disagree on, leader. You believe that merely allowing a Representative to come here and speak about bills everyone else is passing is actually allowing their constituents to be 10400002.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 represented. I will tell you that a good number of the 108,000 people I represent feel like they weren't represented last time. Because in the 103rd General Assembly, despite the fact that I filed 40 or so bills, I was allowed to call absolutely zero for a committee hearing. Now, maybe I believe a little bit more in myself than everyone else and the supermajority does, maybe I think I'm a little more reasonable than everybody there does, but it's not based on the conversations I've had with you. So, I don't understand why I can't get a bill called that represents the 108,000 people that make up my district, yet others have multiple bills called, five, six, seven, 10. I can't even count some of them. So, I think these are important changes that we need to have so that everyone in this state is actually represented. And if my ideas are bad, that's fine, vote 'em down. At least give them a chance to be heard, a chance to be debated. Who knows, maybe minds would… will be changed if we actually take time to discuss them. And not just mine, but that goes for everyone else. Everyone should have a right to present bills and have their ideas heard. So, I ask again, you reconsider presenting this today, withdraw it, and let's vote on it in two weeks after you've had a chance to consider our resolutions. Thank you."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Representative. For further discussion, Representative Spain is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Thank you. Leader Gabel, thank you for bringing forward House Resolution 15. Prior to our arrival here on the floor, 10400002.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 House Resolution 15 emerged through the Rules Committee, of which you and I are both a Member. At least were in the 103rd General Assembly and will see if we continue to both be included in that process. But it is the Rules Committee that becomes the clearing house for legislation for our chamber. Is that correct?"
"Correct."
"And over the course of an entire General Assembly of the several thousands of bills and resolutions that are filed, all are sent to the Rules Committee, but only some, a small select number of those thousands, emerge from the Rules Committee. What is the process for determining which bills emerge through the Rules Committee?"
"The intent of the Rules Committee is to look at and process all legislation that comes through it. There is a process in our rules for requesting a legislative measure out of rules. Rule 18(g) requires any bill pending before the Rules Committee to be immediately discharged, one, if the principal sponsor files a motion that is signed by three- fifths of the Members of both the majority and minority caucuses, and each is a sponsor of the underlined bill; and, two, by unanimous consent of the House."
"That provision within the Rules Committee was not exercised during the 103rd General Assembly that I'm aware of, and that's the only time I've been a participant in the Rules Committee. But understanding that exception that exists, what is the regular course of business, though? There will be moments that, you know, a month or two from now, Leader Gabel, where I'll feel quite bad for you as you're 10400002.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 reading through hundreds and hundreds of bills that will now be referred to substantive committees. Those bills didn't receive a three-fifth majority from both caucuses. How does the regular order of bills emerging from the Rules Committee work?"
"You know, the majority party reviews all the bills, as I'm sure the minority party does as well."
"And in that bill review exercise, what are the considerations and determinants for what bills would be approved to move forward from the Rules Committee?"
"You know, there are various considerations."
"What are a few of them?"
"You know, I… I think mostly the review is if they create a positive change for the people of Illinois."
"And I… I'm asking these questions sincerely, Leader Gabel, because I think many of us want to better understand what… what happens behind that curtain in bill review. It's the essential process that takes place outside of the public eye that determines what legislation can be then considered publicly. And one of the changes over the last General Assembly appears to be certain thresholds of support that would determine when bills could receive additional consideration. Is there a… a vote threshold that is required before the Speaker's bill review panel would move forward with allowing public consideration of a measure?"
"No."
"So, if a Member wishes to have their bill called, are they able to do so?"
"They're able to make a request…" 10400002.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"And that request will be…"
"…for which committee they want the bill to go to."
"But we don't… and… on the Rules Committee, then receive that request and then form an agreeable assignment to accommodate that number."
"It's a recommendation to the Rules Committee, and the Rules Committee generally approves them."
"This week has been a momentous week, both here in Springfield, but also in the City of Chicago, as we have watched the testimony of Speaker Madigan in federal court. And the subject of the House Rules Committee, of which these rules, I… I must say, are essentially the same rules that Speaker Madigan had in place. And I'm sure you'll also say that Lee Daniels had rules in place in 1994 for a small period of time, and that's… that's true as well. But these were Speaker Madigan's rules that existed for decades."
"These are not… these are not the same as Speaker Madigan's rules. And I didn't serve on Speaker Madigan's Rules Committee."
"Did you have an understanding, as the Speaker testified in court this week, Speaker Madigan, that the general rule was that if a sponsor wanted to call a bill, we would call it?"
"I'm sorry, can you repeat that?"
"Did you have an understanding, under Speaker Madigan, as he testified this week in federal court, that his general rule was if a bill sponsor wanted to call the bill, we would call it?" 10400002.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"No. I… I did not hear Speaker Madigan's testimony. I was here."
"Is that arrangement that the Speaker testified to under oath, Speaker Madigan, still the practice in place in this House of Representatives?"
"I can only speak to the rules that we have now and the rules that are proposed."
"Speaker Madigan further testified that if there were a majority of House Democrats against a bill, he would not call it, but if a substantial majority of his Democratic Members wanted to call a bill, he would. Is that arrangement still in place today in our House of Representatives?"
"Yeah, I… I cannot say what Speaker Madigan did or didn't do. As I said, I was not on his Rules Committee and I would really like to go back to… if you have questions about these 104th rules that are… are proposed."
"Leader Gabel, is there a mechanism within the rules under normal order for any Member of the House of Representatives that can come forward and show that they have an earnest number of cosponsors on both sides of the aisle, do… is there a mechanism in these rules to allow a path forward to have a bill considered publicly?"
"Yes. There… there is, and I already described that for you, the process under rule 18(g)."
"Thank you. Mr. Speaker, to the bill."
"To the bill."
"These rules and very, very important and they affect everything that we do as a body going forward. Rule 18(g) has never been a path for success to discharge a bill and allow 10400002.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 for consideration. I understand why you might make it really difficult sometimes to move forward certain bills, but these rules… and I… I hope that the ideas that have been proposed today, Mr. Speaker, can receive consideration because one of the fundamental problems with the rules is the inability of Members to allow their bill to be considered. We have a Member of our caucus who was not allowed to present one single bill in the entire 103rd General Assembly. His crime was that he won an election. And I… I think that is fundamentally wrong that we wouldn't allow someone to present a bill. Not a bill that's antithetical to the interest of the majority, but a simple honorary bill that may do something for their committee. You know, this House used to be a place, and I hope it can return to be a place, where we would celebrate with each other as each one of the new Members gets up to present their first bill. Maybe they'd get a little hard time, they'd have some questions, but it was a point of celebration. They'd receive a round of applause, and we'd all acknowledge that we're here learning together, working as a part of a team. This House of Representatives needs to get back to those days where there is an ability for us to work together. And so often, Mr. Speaker, these rules become the tools for division in the House instead of the tools to unify us. I listened to your words, which were very eloquent and earnest yesterday, and you talked about how we must work together, that the people of our state don't want division. They want us to work together and demonstrate some unity. I hope that some of the issues that have been brought forward today, earnest suggestions, can be taken under consideration so we 10400002.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 can work better together. We have an opportunity and an obligation to do more of that as a House. I would strongly recommend that as we move forward in these rules, we have to create different ways for Members to have bills considered. The rule of 60 is not serving this chamber well. It is a rule that facilitates division instead of collaboration. I understand the numbers here in the House. Democrats have two- thirds of the representation in this body. Republicans have one-third. You've heard me argue and take exception to that because it's not reflective of our state. But even under those thresholds, there should be a mechanism for 40 Democrats to join forces with 20 Republicans and put an item up on the board. And we can advance it for consideration and at least have the public discussion that the people of Illinois deserve. The rules as presented are a continuation of a practice that is not working and not serving us all well together on how we can come together in unification. As a result, I urge a 'no' vote to House Resolution 15."
"Seeing no other Member seeking recognition, Representative Gabel to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First, I'd just like to say that I appreciate your submission of possible changes to the rules that we received this morning, and we will… we will review them and consider them. But I also want us to be clear that… that we are making any major changes to the House Rules, that these rules have served us well, that last year they truly contributed to our ability to create the Child Tax Credit, to make investments in education at every level, to pass commonsense reforms, like Karina's Bill, and more. The rules 10400002.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 have been… have worked very well, and I would urge everybody to vote 'yes'. Thank you."
"Members, Representative Gabel moves for the adoption of House Resolution 15. All those voting in favor say 'aye'; all those… 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, take the record. On this question, there are 77 'yes,' 37 'no' voting… none voting… 5 voting… on there… on this question, there are 77 'yes,' 36 'no,' 5 voting 'present,' or no vote. This resolution, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Representative Meyers-Martin, you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I would just like to introduce and have this body welcome my daughter, Kea Meyers-Duggan, all the way from L.A., California."
"Welcome. Welcome."
"Thank you so much."
"Representative LaPointe seeks recognition."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. We're seeing some staff goodbyes this week early in the 104th, and there's one person I want to recognize that I've done a lot of work with on the Mental Health & Addiction Committee, Human Service Appropriations, and he does a lot of capital work, and that is Garrett Hedican, who 10400002.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 is standing right beside me. And Garrett is contemplating law school, and I know he will make a tremendous lawyer. And like most people that come through this chamber, who knows where they're going to be in 20 years or 30 years, but I can bet that they're going to be doing really impactful things that change people's lives. Just a few things that I want to share about Garrett. When I first met him and… he knew he was going to be working on mental health and addiction and then moving on to human service appropriations. He was very clear with me immediately that his sibling has a disability. And so, the work that we do here on human services is not just words on a page to Garrett or line items in… in the budget, it's about real people. Garrett is whip-smart. He is here to help all the people like we all are, but he is also here to help the actual person that's in front of him, whoever it might be. And it might be a lobbyist, it might be his brand-new colleague, and it might be us, a Representative. And just to put a fine point on that, wanted to share just a… a quick story. I was connecting Garrett with one of our top lobbyists here in Springfield for a question in December. And the lobbyist responded to me and said, I emailed Garrett to see if there was anything he could share about what might be happening in… in lame duck related to one of our issues. I got an out-of-office response until the end of the year, but then Garrett responded anyways. That was really kind of him. If there's any opportunity to share positive feedback with his bosses, please add my kudos to the chorus. So, Garrett, this is your kudos to the chorus. You've been here about a year and a half, but you've really made an impact, and we 10400002.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 know you're going to be doing tremendous things in two years, five years, 10 years. So, if the chamber could… could give a round of applause to Garrett."
Speaker Welch: "Thank you, Garrett. Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. Mr. Speaker, after 11 years, our floor manager, Dane Thull, is leaving staff and I want the body to take a minute to consider the great effort he's done on our behalf. He makes my job a lot easier. He's smart, he knows policy, he knows state government, and without him, I don't know… really know what I'm going to do. So, I'm going to tell you, Dane, we're going to miss you, we wish you all the best. I do want to share, my predecessor as floor leader was Mark Batinick, and he gave me a letter with a list of probably 20 pieces of advice. The last thing he wrote on the letter was listen to Dane. That was the best thing he's told me. Thank you, Dane."
"Thank you, Dane. Representative Severin seeks recognition."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please state your point."
"Out of respect, I let Mr. Windhorst go first, even though he's a Cub fan. But I wanted to say a few words about Dane."
"Hey, hey, what's wrong with that?" 10400002.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"When I first met Dane, my biggest challenge was how in the heck do you pronounce his last name. It's spelled T-H-U- L-L. So, what was it, Thull, Hull, Whol, Hall? And they told me it was Thull. I said how in the world do you get tool out of that? But that was my first challenge. But I want to say this to him, I know we're not supposed to say assassin on the House floor, so I can't call him the silent assassin, so he is the nighttime ninja. And tell you what, he's… when you look at him you think, well, what's this guy know? He knows whatever he needs to know to help you out, and what Patrick said was exactly right. And so, we appreciate him very much. And he's quiet, cool, calm, and collected, but what he knows when he answers the phones, is yes, Representative, and he's right on it as far as information, his kindness. And so, again, we appreciate him very much. And… and I can't say assassin, so I'll call you the ninja. So, again, thank you very much, and it's been an honor to be on this… this road to work with… with him and watch him produce, silently, the amazing things that he does. So, thank you very much for indulging me. We appreciate you very much. Thank you."
"Representative Elik, you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Goodbyes are really tough, but I don't want Dane to get out of here without me saying thank you for your friendship and your wisdom and your kindness over the last almost five years that I've known you. I first met Dane when he moved to Bethalto to help me on my campaign in 2020. He's been a valuable resource and guide since that time. My bill writer, 10400002.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a dear friend. I'm so happy for you and Reena and baby Neil, and wish you all the best, and can't wait for you to come visit me in the Metro East. So, thank you for everything, Dane."
"Representative Reick, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"I also want to put my two cents in on Dane. I first met him…"
"Is that a point of personal privilege? State your point."
"Point of personal privilege, sir."
"State your point."
"I'm sorry. I first met Dane when he worked on my first campaign, so you can blame Dane for the fact that I'm here, folks, because he did such a darn good job. One thing I have learned in my eight years here, and soon to be 10, is the fact that staff makes us all look better. Our staff is outstanding, and Dane's role in herding those cats, and keeping everybody in line, and… and providing great advice to us individually and as a caucus is… it's going to leave a mark. It's going leave a mark because there are some people in this building just can't be replaced, and Dane's one of them. I know we're going to see you in your new role. I wish you well in it. I love you. And I would say that of all the people that I've made friends with here, there are some that I can truly count as friends, true friends, ones that I should've known all my life. Dane's at the top of that list. Good luck. God bless." 10400002.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Representative Grant, for what reason you seek recognition? Representative Grant."
"I'm… point of personal privilege…"
"Please state your point.
"…Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I have to make mention that in 2019 when I came here, I figured out real quick who the smart one was, and that was Dane. And I went to Dane and I said, 'Dane, you know, can I come to you? You're not assigned to me, but can I come to you?' And he said yes. And I have been going to Dane ever since. I do have a smart bill writer this time around. Her name is Claire, and she is a relative of the Clerk. Darling girl, smart as a whip. But in the meantime, when I found out Dane was leaving, he said, 'Amy, I'm not going that far. You can always call me.' And I know… he had… he had a day off, and I got in a jam in my district with… with a bill that I really didn't understand and… and he helped me out with it. He didn't have to do that, but he did because that's who Dane is. He's a great man, and I wish him luck going forward. Thank you, Dane, for letting me reach out to you in the future too."
"Representative Meier, for what reason you seek recognition? Meier."
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I, too, want to talk about Dane. You know, for somebody coming off fresh out of the farm and not political, Dane's always been there for me. He's always put with up with it, whether I'm calling him on a Saturday, or a Sunday, or 8 o'clock at night when we don't have good connections because 10400002.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 I'm going south instead of north on certain fields. He gets the answers I need for my district. He gets the answers to help me try to represent my 108 or 110,000 people. I… only bad thing I can say about you, Dane, is your dancing moves. I mean, that… you… you've left a scar in my brain from them. But for everything else that you've done for the State of Illinois, thank you."
"Representative Davidsmeyer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the order of Dane Thull."
"Please state your Dane point."
"I… I just want say Dane… Dane's… I'm probably one of the few people that saw Dane come in and have… had the opportunity to see him grow through this entire… entire process. Dane's become a great friend, and I know our friendship won't end. I'm going to be on the other side of this. I'm tired of hearing all the clapping for Dane leaving. I want to hear a boo, and if you don't want to boo him for leaving, you can boo him for bringing us Steve Reick. Dane… Dane is the best. He's one of the greatest people you're going to… if you haven't had the opportunity to work with him, you're going to enjoy the opportunity to work with him 'cause he's truly a gentleman, he's a truly intelligent and thoughtful person. So, Dane, thank you."
Speaker Welch: "Leader Rita, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Is it working? There we go. I don't speak much, so sometimes I… I wasn't sure if it was working. Point of personal privilege." 10400002.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Please state your point, sir."
"Yeah, I'd like to take a moment here and to recognize someone that has been dedicated to our staff and to our caucus and to this chamber. You know, Tiffany began… began her career as an intern, college intern, in 2009, working for then State Representative Sara Feigenholtz. Shortly after that, she became on Speaker staff in 2011. And she was… wow, this is a little emotional, Tiff. She was assigned to me. We went from both ends of the book of the spectrum here from Sara to me. You know, Tiffany, throughout your tenure… Tiffany has worked with… on nearly every committee and with nearly every Member, those here today and many Members that came through this chamber who've went on to a higher office and meaningful careers. You know, I can speak… as a legislator, you were part of the guiding who I am today. We've worked on many things, both under the dome here or out on the campaigns. I believe we were on every campaign that you were involved with. We've… your guidance, your… your leadership, your kindness, I'd sum it up your moral compass, was something we will miss here. Now, as this chapter of the book comes to an end of this chapter, a new chapter will… will begin for you, and I know you will be successful. Based upon your hard work, your work ethic, including leading up to this week, you were here many hours making sure this chamber worked. So, could everybody please join me in giving a great, great recognition for her work?"
"Leader Manley, for what reason do you seek recognition? Manley." 10400002.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Tiffany, don't do that. The most stoic person I know. Don't do that. First thing I want to do is talk a little bit about… we've had a lot of really kind and wonderful words on behalf of each other over the last few days. I thought Lance Yednock's words for this floor was… his speech was one for the ages. He talked a lot about how he wished he had taken more time and how he wished he had done things differently. And I think the more we think about when things come to an end, it's always the time, it's always the time we want back. We could do something if I had more time. We have the time now to do some things a little differently. We can get to know one another. It will help with divisiveness. And I look at everyone's faces, and I'm not just looking at the Republicans 'cause, you know, I like all of you guys, but it's everyone here. We need to take that time because, lo and behold, I'm going to look up at Tiffany Moy and I'm going to say, Tiffany, where did the time go? I know a lot about Tiffany professionally, but there was never really time… I mean, I know you're from Ohio. Not that that's good or bad, I just… that's about all I know and that… that's bad? Okay, it's kind of bad. But I wish I had spent more time getting to know you personally. She's thinking, oh, thank God you didn't. But I do know that when you spend time watching people, and I'm… I'm a people watcher. Mark Walker, told me I have a high level of EI. That's emotional intelligence in case… I didn't know what it was. So, obviously, it's not IQ because I would've known, but EI that I… but I think it's because I… I really care about people and I appreciate people. And so, I've been watching Tiffany. She and I pretty much were raised 10400002.docx 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 in this space together. We're so close in age, but we grew up in this space together. And here's what I know. She's a woman of great dedication, and that's a rare thing these days. She's a woman of immense loyalty. She's a believer in this caucus. She's even-tempered, stoic, one might even say, but she's solid. And I'm sure that's a lot of what Dane is to you. That's what Tiffany is to me. I'm going to speak for myself. She's solid, someone I could always depend on. And down here, when you're away from your family and you feel lonely or nervous, unsure, unsettled… that happens to every single person in this place whether you've been here 1 day or 30 years. How many years now? A lot. A lot of years. But we all have those moments where we are just… why did I… why am I here? You are solid. You have helped me through some amazing, horrific, joyous, terrible, everything. You've been there every step of the way, and your value does not go unnoticed for me. Say… I'm going… it was interesting that we had this wonderful preacher this morning that talked about horizons and vistas, right? There's so many people, and kind of thinking about what Representative Johnson said, about how it's so hard to accept and it's so hard to let go. But we have to accept that Tiffany, Kendra, Kylie, Jaclyn, Ojars, Garrett, Lance, Kelly, Dane, they're all… and they're… and many more are going to come through our lives. They're going to bless us with their presence in our lives, and then they're going on to move on to new horizons and new vistas. You're all going to be great, in case you wondered. You've made our lives better in so many ways. From the bottom of my heart, Tiffany Moy, you are one of… you are one of the great ones, 10400002.docx 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 and I appreciate you and thank you so much. And you're going to be awesome. We all believe in you. Thank you."
Speaker Welch: "Representative Huynh, what reason you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"On behalf of the Asian American Legislative Caucus, I just want to… to recognize Tiffany Moy for her service to our communities, to our state. And I'll share a couple of things about Tiffany. When I first came in two years ago, I met with my predecessor, Greg Harris, Leader Greg Harris, and I asked him for some advice. He gave me a… a few points. He said, you know, you have two ears, one mouth, so do a lot more listening down in Springfield. The last advice that he… he told me was go talk to Tiffany Moy, she knows a lot more than I do. So, I went to talk to Tiffany Moy, and he was right. She is so, so, so intelligent, so smart, a professional, so dedicated to her work. There are many times when we had challenges in… in the district, in the 13th District, and… and I would… would rely on Tiffany for support. I would be sending her emails at 1 a.m., 2 a.m., asking what… you know, what do we do here about this challenge, and… and she would reply back within 20 minutes. So, I was… also… also do not do that to… to Tiffany. Or… but… but she was very, very professional and… and really helped me a lot in… in all of our challenges in the district. And she's really the epitome of… of Asian excellence, what we call Asian excellence. When we were thinking about building the Asian American Legislative Caucus Foundation, Leader Theresa Mah, myself, Senator Ram Villivalam, Kevin had a 10400002.docx 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 meeting, and… and we thought about what's the reason behind this foundation. Why are we building this foundation, this nonprofit? And one of the reasoning was, you know, we have to build pipeline of young Asian American leaders to enter public service, to enter public service across our state, to be down in Springfield. When count about the… the now number of staffers that we have in Springfield who are Asian Americans, it's… it's on one hand right now, right? And… and… but really, one of the things that we joked about is it's really to build an… an army of Tiffany Moy down in Springfield. An army. She's been an inspiration for… for my staffers. I have two young Asian American staffers and… and when they got to meet Tiffany Moy in our district office, they said to me that when they grow up, they want to be just like Tiffany Moy. So, I… I'm very sad that Tiffany's leaving. She's been an inspiration to me. She's been an inspiration to young Asian Americans across the State of Illinois. She's been an inspiration to young Asian American women across the State of Illinois. And so, I am heartbroken that she's leaving us, but I… I know I can always count on her when she sends out Christmas cards every year. She sends the best ones out. Sorry, Speaker. And… and I'm also happy to have her as a… as a neighbor as well. She's been a constituent of mine in the 13th District on the northside Lakefront for a very long time and… and I know I can always count on her when I need help. So, thank you so much, Tiffany, for all of your… your work and for your public service to our state. And on behalf of the Asian American caucuses as well, we were so happy to have you, we're so fortunate to have you, and… and we look forward to working 10400002.docx 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 with you in the future as well. And if… would any other Members of the Asian American Caucus that would like to say some words as well, now's the time. Thank you so much."
"Representative Olickal, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"I want to echo the… point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I wanted to echo the sentiments shared by Representative Huynh. I just realized I am one of those Asian Americans that you helped mentor and guide. When I graduated college, the first real job I had out of college was working for the Office of the Speaker, and I had no idea what I was doing, but was excited for the opportunity to serve our state and start a career in public service. And I think I'm incredibly lucky to have had the privilege of working under a true public servant in Tiffany Moy. You were my regional. I was super thankful for your calm demeanor, your reassurance. At the time I was entering state government, we were in a place of turmoil and… and it was very difficult to navigate, but really, really was grateful for your reassurance in helping me navigate the complexities of this new role and space I was entering. And so, I… I thank you for your… for your guidance, your support, your advice. Grateful for everything I've learned from you, not only in that role, but to your service to our caucus, and I just want to thank you for your service to our state. And I look forward to all of the… all of your future endeavors and staying in touch and learning… and to continue to learn from you. So, thank you." 10400002.docx 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Leader Theresa Mah, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to echo the sentiments that have already been expressed about how grateful we all are that we've had Tiffany in the House helping us, making us feel welcome. And in… on that point, in particular, you know, I… I just want to, you know, remind some of you or… or let some of you who are not aware of this know that, you know, when I was first elected to this body, I was the first Asian American to serve in the Illinois House to be elected. But when I got here, Tiffany was already here, and I think that that speaks to the importance of representation. It meant so much for me to come here and see somebody who looked like me, who was a welcoming presence in this body, who was competent, knew, you know, everything about, you know, what was going on. You know, even, you know, when I was new and I didn't know anything about anything, Tiffany was there. She always knew what was going on and would always be of assistance. So, it was just so meaningful to have that reassuring presence, you know, that person who, you know, was there and was dependable, you know, extremely competent, and… and attentive, and you could count on her for everything. Tiffany, as all of you know, is always on top of things. Rep. Huynh mentioned her Christmas cards, and, you know, I… I have to say that I've noticed. You know, for the last few years Tiffany's Christmas cards always came. She was always the… the one who, you know, was the… the… a sender of 10400002.docx 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 the first card I ever received, you know, over the… the Thanksgiving break even. You know, so, she was always on top of everything, and… and, you know, it just shows in everything she does. I'm going to miss her. I'm… I'm really going to miss her. And, you know, I really can't imagine the House without her, but I know that she'll land on her feet. You know, she's, as I said, extremely competent and, you know, nonetheless, I… I think we're all going to miss her tremendously, but I know you'll do well. I want to wish you the best. However, and… and, you know, as others have said, this is not goodbye, it's see you around, see you later, and I know we'll continue to be in touch and… and be friends. Thank you."
"Representative Yang Rohr, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"Tiffany, I… I would not be here if it weren't for you. And I think a lot of people in this chamber could say the exact same thing. You… you took a chance on me when the odds were absolutely stacked against us. And I… I remember when I first met you. The very first time we met was downtown Chicago, that… that hundred-year-old, old, old office building in downtown Chicago on Washington Street, going up those… that… that slow elevator into that… that, frankly, dingy, dingy office. And I was… I was surprised to… to see you there at the meeting. I… I didn't know who I was meeting with. And… and to see you there on the other side of that table, you know, I… I didn't come from this world of… of 10400002.docx 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 government and politics. And… and, frankly, I didn't know that people like you and me, I didn't know that there were many people like you and me in these… these halls. But to see you across from me at that table, it really fortified me and helped me realize that maybe this could… this could happen, like maybe we could actually make this happen. And… and it's because of you, your… your calm collectedness that… that you made sure that… that we got here. And… and not only that, that we thrived and we belonged. And I just cannot imagine how many young and… and not so young Asian Americans, young Asian American women that you have inspired to do the same. And because they saw you, they knew that they could do it too. So, thank you for being here. Thank you for… for all that you've done to make sure that… that the impossible becomes possible and for taking us from crisis to crisis, crisis, always with your… your calm, cool collectedness to make sure that… that we knew that we could get this done. And I cannot wait to see what great heights you rise to next."
Speaker Welch: "Leader Hoffman, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Natalie, that was really good. And you talk about someone who's seen time fly by, just look at me, right? When I first came here, I was saying yesterday, I was 28 years old, and I saw many of the Members, the newer Members, and the younger Members, with their children. I came to that first swearing-in, my daughter, my oldest daughter, was three, and my youngest had just been born that December. Now, I got grandkids and it's wonderful. But times went by, and I think that what Lance said yesterday and Natalie just 10400002.docx 51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 said is so true. We need to take a step back, look at ourselves in the mirror, and slow down a little bit, right? And reflect on why we're here, what we want to do, and what really is the right way to do it. So, I just want to talk briefly about… certainly, Dane, I wanted to congratulate you as well. You've been… you've served honorably. You've been bipartisan, when you could be, and I've always trusted your judgment. Thank you for serving. Tiffany, I was so lucky to have you as a staffer. I taught you what to do, while Bob taught you what not to do. That's not true. But… yeah, I know. You… you have served, Tiffany, humbly, calmly, honorably, and done such a wonderful job for all of us, our caucus. We can't, in words, just tell you how thankful we are and how thankful we… you are… we are to your dedication to our caucus. Jaclyn, who is actually from my area or close to my area, what a great spokesperson. Jaclyn makes us look good at our worst moments. That's hard to do. She gets us out of so many predicaments. She has an unbelievable, unbelievable relationship with the press, and it's been an honor to share 300 with you and to work with you. Thank you. Kylie, well, you know, I had a… I'm not going to use names, but I had a staffer who came into my district office, who when I interviewed the person said, yeah, you can call me on nights and weekends. I know this is a… a job that things come up and you might need something, don't worry about it. A week into the job, I tried to call the person on the… on the weekend, didn't answer. I tried to call her… it was a her. That’s it, I gave it away. Anyway, tried to call her at night about a week later, she didn't answer. So, I said to her, you know, when we… you interviewed for the 10400002.docx 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 job, we talked about this is not just a 9-to-5 type job, that this is something that you have to… you have to work on. If we need something, you have to do it. And she said to me, well, that's not a good work-life balance. Kylie has never had a good work-life balance. It's been a work balance, right? And you could call her at any time, not only on the issues here, but also the issues that are outside of this building. I can tell you that the great Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Rich Miller… I'm going to get a good article now. In 2023, Kylie was the co-winner of the Golden Horseshoe Award, and here's what you wrote. 'It's hard to find a more dedicated or loyal staff member than Kylie. Kylie is the woman behind the curtain. Respected on both sides of the aisle by Members and staff alike, she manages caucus Members successfully and remains extremely humble.' I hate to give him credit, but that is so true. That is so true, Kylie. Thank you for everything you've done for us. Thank you. Finally, I know others will want to talk about Kendra. You know, Kendra is one hell of a lawyer, right? I'm a lawyer. I would never hire me, but I would hire Kendra. Don't tell my clients. A lot of people don't know that Kendra actually left a very, very lucrative practice making a lot of money to come here and work. She didn't have to do that. She did it because she wanted to make a difference, and she has made a difference. I can tell you that through the time that I've been able to work with her, not only did she… has she made a difference, she's kept us to make sure that we work by the rules, we play by the rules, and we stay out of trouble. So, thank you for all of that, Kendra. She also loves our caucus, and I know 10400002.docx 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 it's hard for her to go. I know that she's… she's going to miss being our legal counsel, but I also know, like all four of these fabulous women, talented women, they're all going to do very, very, very well. So, go make some money, right? Let me just quote once again Capitol Fax. Kendra was the co- winner of the Golden Horseshoe Award in 2023 with Kylie, and the last sentence, I think, is so appropriate. And it says, 'And probably most importantly in… in the business we're in (and also for… for an award like this), she is genuinely kind individual… a genuinely kind individual who is beloved by those who get the honor to work with her.' That's so true. Thank you for everything. You're all dear friends. God bless you."
"Representative Gill, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Point of… point of personal privilege. I'm sorry…"
"Please state your point."
"…I'm crying, but I've also lost my voice."
"Take your time."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm here to speak about my girl, Kylie Kelly. I don't know that everybody knows this, but I've known Kylie her entire life. I babysat Kylie when she was a baby. I know, right? Amazing. And I have known her forever. And she is… even when she was a child, she was exactly the same, quiet and mighty, knowledgeable, beautiful, and very fun. We had a great block so we'd always play no matter what, even though I'm a hundred years older than her, we always played on the block. And then when I got appointed and I was coming to Springfield, I knew she was in this world. I didn't 10400002.docx 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 know how high up she was, and I didn't know she was going to be on the floor with me. And I felt such a sense of relief because I was so nervous coming here. And I was… and our friend, Fran Hurley, while she's driving me here… which Kylie knows that story. I'll tell you guys later. She said, 'Mary, it's so cool that you babysat Kylie Kelly, and now Kylie's going to babysit you.' And it couldn't be truer, right, Kylie? It couldn't be truer. And then when I got here and I've watched you work, and I've watched, well, all of work, I adore you all so much. But I… I've never met somebody who… with such work ethic and knowledge. You know everything about everything, and you were able to answer all my questions. And I'm so annoying, and I know it. And you are graceful, beautiful. I love you tremendously. I'm going to miss you so much. You are a real gem of a human being. I love you."
"Leader Gordon-Booth, do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ditto to everything that has been said this afternoon about Kylie Kelly, as well as Tiffany Moy. You all are just such incredible people in all of our lives for all the reasons that have been stated. In the interest of moving the conversation along, I do want to add a few words to my girl, as I call her affectionately, KP. Kendra Piercy and I, when she came on to staff, we began working on paid leave for all. And that was quite a sticky negotiation with labor, with advocates, with business. And, you know, any time you work on a major piece of legislation with all of those entities, you're hoping that you get the best of the best. And I didn't know Kendra, but I quickly realized I was given the best lawyer that we had in this 10400002.docx 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 building. Kendra would come up with the most elegant solutions to big doggone problems, and we had a lot of them in that negotiation. And all of the people of the State of Illinois have paid leave for all because of Kendra Piercy. She was absolutely phenomenal. And… and, you know, when you… you know, there's a saying that oftentimes there are coaches and then there are assistant coaches. And oftentimes the assistant coaches, they… they want to be head coach. But that difference of six inches, it's a massive difference. And when Kendra went from being the assistant coach within the legal team to being the head coach of the legal team as general counsel, that six-inch difference was a tremendous challenge. But not only did she step up to the plate, she knocked it out of the park. Kendra's wit, her smile, but most importantly, for… I love smart, kind people. Kendra is one of the smartest and kindest people I've ever met in this building. Her soul that she shows up to this work with is just incredible. If you did not get the opportunity to spend time with Kendra, I certainly implore you to get her number because she's someone that you'd always want to have on your speed dial. You learn in this business, keep your nose clean, first of all, but you better have five people that you'll call in any situation. Kendra Piercy should be one of those top five callers. She's absolutely amazing. And, guys, who has cooler leather pants than Kendra? So, I want to thank you, Kendra Piercy, for showing up as your entire self in this place. There are so many young millennial women, Gen Z women who are looking up to you to know that you can be a bad, you know what, lawyer. And you can wear a nose ring, you can wear leather pants, and 10400002.docx 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 you can literally run this place and show up as your entire self, as a beautifully spirited person, and do the hard work, and still remain true to who your parents raised you to be. Kendra Piercy, I love you. I know that you are going to go on to do amazing things. We are always a phone call away. See you later."
"Leader Hernandez." Hernandez, L.: "Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point, leader." Hernandez, L.: "Thank you, Speaker. I, too, want to… frankly, I'd be remiss if I didn't say something about these tremendous women that are moving on to their next chapter. I, as a few of Members here, have seen many staff come and go. But I have to really take a moment to highlight some of these significant moments that these individuals had to deal with. And, Tiffany, I'm going to start with you. In terms of when it came to that transition of a staffer to where you're a chief, you took on an incredible amount of responsibility, and you did it with so much grace. And it seemed like ease, but I know it was not. I want to thank you, and I know… I know I can speak on behalf of everyone here that we adore all of you. We love you all for all the work that you've put in. But that transition has to be highlighted on your part, Tiffany, 'cause that was a tough time. I know you're closing this chapter, and I know the next chapter is going to be even bigger for you. Jaclyn, I… I have to say my moment with Jaclyn was during redistricting. We… we both enter a space that was truly challenging on both of us. She helped me out in getting through it, not to mention John. John, you were very much a 10400002.docx 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 part of that journey, but I had to really highlight that moment with Jaclyn because it was a very, very challenging time as well. Jaclyn, I'm wishing you the best and I know you have a lot of good things coming ahead of you. Kylie. Kylie is the same thing, a transition, but what I have to highlight about her is that commitment. I really got to know that commitment and dedication to make sure that Members came back. Thank you, Kylie. And you're on speed dial, so you're not far away 'cause I'm going to still be in touch with you. Kendra, the same, a transition, we just heard it from the legal staff to parliamentarian. This is what I'm talking about, the significance of each one of you who played. Like, truly, thank you for making it… making it for us easier. You're all very significant to us. We all adore you, and we love you, and we just really sincerely wish you the best in your next journey. Thank you."
"Representative Stuart, you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. So, sometimes saying goodbye just, it sucks and it's… and it's really hard, but it… think about that's a good thing if it's hard to say goodbye. It means you're… it's something that was great and… and you're sad to be losing. So, I'm going to try to focus on how lucky we are… we were to have all of you, to have Kylie, to have Tiffany, to have Kendra, and Jaclyn, and everybody else for whom this is the last time we're seeing them in this role in this chamber. And everybody's been delineating all the ways that you're so wonderful. To Tiffany, and… and Kylie, and Kendra, I've teared 10400002.docx 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 up at a, like, a battery commercial, so I… if I go to deep, it's going to be really tough to get through this, so I'm just going to try power through. I do want to say a few words about Jaclyn Driscoll, and kind of daunting considering you're a communications expert and… and I'm delivering a message, so please be kind. Don't judge too harshly what I'm… what I'm trying to say. But it's very sad that we're saying goodbye to you. I feel a little bit lucky. I get to have you, your fiancé, James, those two wonderful, Jay and Jax, little boys. I get to have you have you, basically, down the road, and you'll see me walking by. You live in my favorite neighborhood to walk through. But you've been a great spokesperson for our Speaker and for our caucus since 2021. Your work as a statehouse reporter here and… and in Missouri that led you here, I don't want to gloss over those achievements, but it's… it's here that we all came to love you and appreciate the work that you do. You're a master in the art of saying less, and I'm sure that's a lesson that you wish more of us had learned and taken to heart. We're all really looking forward to your continuous journey. You're talented, you're thoughtful, you're smart, you're brave, you're patient, and you're kind. We don't know yet where you're going to land. You don't know yet where you're going to land. But we know, because of who you are, it's going to be great. It has to be great because it's you and you're tremendous. I don't want to gloss over the journey where you are right now and the challenge that it feels like. I'm not trying to diminish what you're going through. I just want you to know that we know, we know you're going to land on the 10400002.docx 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 other side somewhere amazing, and we all want you to keep us involved in that. And I know that lots of us, just like the rest that are leaving, we're all going to lean on you. We're going to come to you for advice because your advice has always been so helpful as you've been here. I'm holding it together, but my… I do… I do want to give you my best wishes, wishes on behalf of the entire caucus. It sounds like 2021, in some cases, was a million years ago. Sounds like it just happened. I'm sure sometimes it feels like you've been here forever, and I'm sure it feels like you just got here, and we all feel the same way. You've made a tremendous impact. You've made us all look good, and we very much appreciate it. And good luck in the rest of your journey."
"Leader Smith, do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point, sir."
"Yeah, I know you're not used to hearing my voice, and I'm not used to giving these goodbye resolutions either. So, see you later for me. But I will say I got a lot to say about all of them, but I'm not going to say it today. Tiffany, obviously, was the first staffer that I encountered when I was appointed almost seven years ago. She came to my house with paperwork. Somebody from Ohio on the South Side of Chicago, 95th Street. I said this is a serious job and this is serious staffer here 'cause she braved her way all the way to the wonderful South Side of Chicago. So, thank you, Tiffany, for everything you're doing for us now and in the future. I really appreciated working with you. We were good friends. Natalie and Jay, y'all talk about you didn't get to 10400002.docx 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 know these folks. I got to know these folks, I got to know Tiffany well. I got to know Kylie well because you can't know one without knowing the other, right? And, Kendra, we got to know each other a little bit too. I prefer when you are not the top lawyer, the one up on the floor. Down the hall from me was better because you were closer and I could just go around the corner and ask you questions and shove papers in your face. When you moved into the big office that none of us can hardly find, I really didn't like that too much. But I wish you the best as well. I know all of you going to land very well. Again, I'm a Black man from the South Side of Chicago, didn't know much about downstate till I got down here. And I'd like to really focus on my ambassador to Southern Illinois, Jaclyn Driscoll. You all may not know this, but she is… she's a farm girl. She's a media professional/farm girl. I didn't know that. I didn't… I didn't know you could do both. I don't talk to the media, right, Jeremy? So… but if I did, I always ran it by Jaclyn first. So, Jaclyn, thank you so much for sacrificing time with those wonderful hockey stars that you're raising over there to spend with us and keep us from not putting our foot in our mouths when we do speak to the media. And thank you for the friendship that we've developed. And if you're still around, always welcome in my office to eat all my snacks. Thank you all, ladies, for all your service, and I look forward to seeing you in whatever next role you encounter."
"Representative Syed, do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point." 10400002.docx 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"Okay. I know many of you are thinking say it in a card, Nabeela, but I really do think this has to be said on the floor. To Kendra, to Kylie, Jaclyn, Tiffany, you know, a lot people think in politics, and this is what other people think, this is not what I think, it is a space dominated by older gentlemen. And people have always asked me, Nabeela, how does it feel to be one of the younger ones? Are they welcoming, or are they kind? And I'm like, you don't understand, you know, there are, of course, a lot of older gentlemen in this space, but there are so many young people that are doing the important grueling work that we don't see. There are so many young people behind the curtains running the show, and that is exactly what you all were doing. You guys were people I was talking about when I was talking about the hard work that no one sees that you all have been enduring for… throughout the past years and have been doing on our behalf. And I want to say your… you have been such an… you four have been such huge inspiration for me. This space can be isolating, but any time, I know, going into your office or speaking to you, I would be comforted and I would be around people that understand what it's like to be a young person in this space. And I want to say, something that people often say to me is, Nabeela, you're 25, you're living out your 25s, your 20s in this… in this space. And I think about you all, and I think about all the young people that are on staff here that spend your 20s and your 30s, what some would consider the prime of your life, in this building doing the tough work for people, without getting the yard signs and the name recognition and the credit that you all so rightly deserve. So, thank you. 10400002.docx 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Thank you for being such a personal inspiration for me. And I… I wish… I wish I was elected sooner, in office sooner to be able to interact with you all even more, but then I would probably be in high school and that'd probably child labor. So, thank you all so much."
"Representative Hirschauer, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. I quickly want to echo what Rep. Syed said. Jaclyn, Kendra, Tiffany, and Kylie, you are an example for all of the young girls across the state. I have two teenage daughters who watch me come down to Springfield. They know your names. They know the work that you do. And I hold you all up to them as, you know, look what we can become, look what we can do. You are an example of female leadership, of friendship, and of sisterhood between each other. And I'm just grateful to have spent time with you and can't wait to see what you do next. And I have to speak on Kylie Kelly for just a second. Kylie was the first person I met from this world back in 2019 at a small coffee shop in Batavia. 2019 was before the pandemic. It was before a lot of change. I was pretty pie in the sky, had no idea what I was getting into. Kylie is a realist, as we all know. She laid it out straight. I'm not sure what she saw in me, but what I saw in her was incredible intelligence, strength, and someone who I can trust. And for the rest of my time here and for the rest of my days in this job, I will trust Kylie Kelly, who in my home 10400002.docx 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 just has one name, just Kylie. There's only a few people in my home that just have one name, Taylor, another blonde, and Kylie. So much so that when I'm at the dinner table with my husband discussing bills, oh, you know, it's, well, I don't know how I should vote on this, I don't know how we should do. We're having a long conversation, and my nine-year-old will say, maybe you should text Kylie. And that's what I do, and Kylie always answers. She always had my back. I feel like she's my Kylie, but she is all of our Kylies. We know you won't go far. We hope your work-life balance gets much, much better, lots of mani-pedis with your nieces. We love you, and we can't wait to see what you do."
"Representative Andrade, do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Speaker."
"Please state your point."
"I wasn't going anything because I am a… a commercial and I've seen… you guys have seen me break down before and… but I'm going to lose my mom very shortly and one thing is, I don't want to say should've, could've, would've. And I truly feel like I'm losing my daughters. We came in at the same time, and I know I'm a very… you… you've seen me at my best, you've seen me at my worst, and I cannot be as thankful and grateful to these… I consider my daughters. I have seen them, and it's… it's unbelievable how proud I am of all of you. But sometimes the unexpected moments happen in our lives that take us to our next level and our next step. And it's difficult to leave this place because this place becomes more our home and our family, truly becomes our family. And I cannot… I just want to thank you ladies for putting up with 10400002.docx 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 me 'cause I know I'm not easy. I can be very annoying. I do. I have a lot of questions, that's just the way I am, but I… I thank you for your patience. Clayton, be ready, and Nora, all of them because I… that's just me. I can't keep my mouth shut. I wish I could, but I can't. And… but I want to thank you for your patience, and I want to thank you for making me a better person. Not just to a better legislator, but, actually, all you ladies made me a better person and have told me, Jaime, you really need to reflect before you say something. And I… trust me, and I… I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. And even my staffer, Elvira, she watching it on the film. She goes, oh, my God, there he goes again. He's going to approach Kylie, won't leave her alone. But I just really truly want to thank you for your patience. I cannot thank you enough for the gratitude, but I did not want to go without saying thank you. I mean, it's unbelievable and… but I just want to say I'm proud of what I consider as my daughters a seed in blossom. So, I look forward to seeing your next step, and it truly is… every moment of our life takes a turn, and I get… I promise you and I guarantee you that I will be there for you whatever turn you take and whatever path you do. So, I will always be here for you, all of you. Thank you very much for your… your time and your dedication. Now, that's true. Any time I don't sleep, 3, 4, 5 in the morning, these ladies would respond all the time because they're probably afraid if they didn't respond who knows what could happen. But… but thank you. Thank you, Kylie. Thank you, Kendra, Tiffany, and Jaclyn. I wish I had my office still down there. You could have all the Coca-Colas you want, 10400002.docx 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Jaclyn. All right. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I look forward to working with you. Thank you."
Speaker Welch: "Leader Lilly, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"I just want to say all of us are basically saying we're so proud of each and every one of you and you've made a difference in each of our lives. And we just wish you the very best of your heart's desires and your dreams. And just know your stylish ways will never be matched by anyone of us in this assembly. What we want to make sure that you know, that you are loved and that we are here. God bless you, and my prayers will be with you. Have fun, ladies."
Speaker Welch: "Representative Stava-Murray, do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point."
"As having had the honor of leading the Women's Caucus these past four… or past two years, I think it's important to note that as we see these four outgoing powerful women that we all stand up and give them a huge round of applause because I think their leadership has been inspiring to, obviously, many of us, many of us inside this room and many of us outside this room. And you've shaped lives of women and girls across the state by the policies that you've helped implement and the state you've helped run. So, I'm just… I couldn't be more grateful, and so I think we should all give you a giant round of applause." 10400002.docx 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025
"With that, Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 8, offered by Representative Halbrook. House Resolution 10, offered by Representative Rosenthal. House Resolution 11, offered by Representative Morris. And House Resolution 14, offered by Representative Norma Hernandez."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, please read the Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Hollman: "Senate Joint Resolution #1, offered by Representative Gabel. Be RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, January 09, 2025, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or until the call of the President; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025 or until the call of the Speaker."
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 28. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' 10400002.docx 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 1, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning hemp cannabinoids. House Bill 2, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 5, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 6, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 7, offered by… offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 8, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 9, offered by Representative Ugaste, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 10, offered by Representative Croke, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 11, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 12, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 13, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 14, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 15, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 16, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 17, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for 10400002.docx 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 an Act concerning State government. House Bill 18, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 19, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 20, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 21, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 22, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 23, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 24, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 25, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 26, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 27, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 28, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning receivership. House Bill 29, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 30, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 31, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 32, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 33, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 34, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 35, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 36, offered by Representative Weber, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 safety. House Bill 37, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 38, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 39, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 40, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 41, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 42, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 43, offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 44, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 45, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 46, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 47, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 48, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 49, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 50, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 51, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 52, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 53, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 54, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 55, offered by Representative Meier, 10400002.docx 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 56, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 57, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 58, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 59, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 60, offered by Representative DeLuca, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 61, offered by Representative Blair- Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 62, offered by… offered by Representative Morgan, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 63, offered by Representative DeLuca, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 64, offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning hemp. House Bill 65, offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning real property. House Bill 66, offered by Representative Blair- Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 67, offered by Representative Blair-Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 68, offered by Representative Blair-Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 69, offered by Representative Blair- Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 70, offered by Representative Blair-Sherlock, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 71, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 72, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 73, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal 10400002.docx 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 law. House Bill 74, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 75, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 76, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 77, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 78, offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 79, offered by… offered by Representative Haas, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 80, offered by Representative… by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 81, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 82, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 83, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 84, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 85, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 86, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 87, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 88, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 89, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 90, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 91, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 92, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 93, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 making appropriations. House Bill 94, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 95, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 96, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 97, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 98, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 99, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 100, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 101, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 102, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 103, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 104, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 105, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 106, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 107, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 108, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 109, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 110, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 111, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 112, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 113, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 114, offered by Speaker 10400002.docx 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 115, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 116, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 117, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 118, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 119, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 120, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 121, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 122, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 123, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 124, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 125, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations."
"House Bill 126, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 127, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 128, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 129, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 130, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 131, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 132, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 133, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 134, offered by Speaker Welch, a 10400002.docx 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 135, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 136, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 137, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 138, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 139, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 140, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 141, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 142, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 143, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 144, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 145, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 146, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 147, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 148, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 149, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 150, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 151, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 152, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 153, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 154, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 155, offered 10400002.docx 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 156, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 157, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 158, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 159, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 160, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 161, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 162, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 163, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 164, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 165, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 166, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 167, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 168, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 169, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 170, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 171, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 172, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 173, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 174, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 175, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. 10400002.docx 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 House Bill 176, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 177, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 178, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 179, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 180, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 181, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning alternative dispute resolution. House Bill 182, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning alternative dispute resolution. House Bill 183, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 184, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 185, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 186, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 187, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 188, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 189, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 190, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 191, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 192, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 193, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 194, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 195, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 196, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning animals. House Bill 197, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 198, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 199, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 200, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 201, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 202, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 203, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 204, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 205, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 206, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act in relation to budget implementation. House Bill 207, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 208, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 209, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 210, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 211, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 212, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 213, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 214, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 215, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill 10400002.docx 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 for an Act concerning business. House Bill 216, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 217, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 218, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 219, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 220, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 221, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 222, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 223, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 224, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 225, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 226, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 227, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 228, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 229, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 230, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 231, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 232, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 233, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 234, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 235, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 236, offered by 10400002.docx 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 237, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 238, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 239, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 240, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 241, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 242, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 243, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 244, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 245, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 246, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 247, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 248, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 249, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 250, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 251, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 252, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 253, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 254, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 255, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 256, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 257, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill 10400002.docx 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 258, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 259, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 260, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 261, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 262, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 263, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 264, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 265, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 266, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 267, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 268, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 269, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 270, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 271, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 272, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law."
"House Bill 273, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 274, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 275, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 276, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 277, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 civil law. House Bill 278, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 279, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act… a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 280, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 281, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 282, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 283, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 284, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 285, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 286, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 287, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 288, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 289, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 290, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 291, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 292, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 293, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 294, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 295, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 296, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 297, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 298, 10400002.docx 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 299, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 300, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 301, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 302, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 303, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 304, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 305, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 306, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 307, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 308, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 309, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 310, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 311, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 312, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 313, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 314, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 315, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 316, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 317, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 318, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House 10400002.docx 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill 319, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 320, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 321, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 322, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 323, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 324, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 325, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 326, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 327, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 328, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 329, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 330, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 331, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 332, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 333, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 334, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 335, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 336, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 337, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 338, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 339, offered by Speaker Welch, a 10400002.docx 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 340, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 341, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 342, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 343, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 344, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 345, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 346, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 347, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 348, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 349, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 350, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 351, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 352, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 353, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 354, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 355, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 356, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 357, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 358, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 85 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 criminal law. House Bill 359, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 360, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 361, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 362, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 363, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 364, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 365, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 366, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 367, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 368, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 369, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 370, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 371, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 372, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 373, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 374, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 375, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 376, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 376, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 377, 10400002.docx 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 378, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 379, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 380, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 381, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 382, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 383, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 384, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 385, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 386, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 387, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 388, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 389, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 390, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 391, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 392, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 393, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 394, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 395, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 396, offered by Speaker Welch… Welch, 10400002.docx 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 397, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 398, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 399, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 400, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 401, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 402, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 403, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 404, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 405, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 406, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 407, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 408, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 409, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 410, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 411, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 412, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 413, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 414, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 415, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 criminal law. House Bill 416, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 417, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 418, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 419, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 420, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 421, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 422, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 423, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 424, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 425, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 426, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 427, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 428, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 429, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 430, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 431, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 432, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 433, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 434, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 435, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 89 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning education. House Bill 436, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 437, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 438, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 439, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 440, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 441, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 442, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 443, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 444, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 445, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 446, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 447, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 448, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 449, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 450, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 451, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 452, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 453, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 454, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 455, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 456, offered by Speaker 10400002.docx 90 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 457, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 458, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 459, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 460, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 461, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 462, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 463, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 464, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 465, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 466, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 467, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 468, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 469, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 470, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 471, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 472, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 473, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 474, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 475, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 476, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 10400002.docx 91 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 477, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 478, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 479, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 480, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 481, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 482, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 483, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 484, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 485, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 486, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 487, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 488, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 489, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 490, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 491, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 492, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 493, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 494, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 495, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 496, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 497, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 92 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 employment. House Bill 498, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act… for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 499, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 500, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 501, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment."
"House Bill 502, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 503, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 504, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 505, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 506, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 507, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 508, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 509, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 510, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 511, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 512, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 513, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 514, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 515, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 516, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 517, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 518, offered by 10400002.docx 93 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 519, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 520, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 521, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 522, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 523, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 524, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 525, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 526, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 527, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 528, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 529, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 530, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 531, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 532, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 533, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 534, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 535, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 536, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 537, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 538, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 539, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 94 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning finance. House Bill 540, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 541, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 542, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 543, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 544, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 545, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 546, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 547, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 548, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 549, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 550, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 551, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 552, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 553, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 554, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 555, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 556, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 557, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 558, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 559, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 560, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 561, offered by Speaker Welch, 10400002.docx 95 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 562, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning fish. House Bill 563, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning fish. House Bill 564, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 565, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 566, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 567, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 568… House Bill 568, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 569, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 570, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 571, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 572, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 573, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 574, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 575, offered by Speaker… Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 576, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 577, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 577, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 578, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 579, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 580, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 581, offered by Speaker 10400002.docx 96 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 582, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 583, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 584, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 585, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 586, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 587, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 588, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 589, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 590, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 591, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 592, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 593, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 594, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 595, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 596, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 597, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 598, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 599, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 600, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 601, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 10400002.docx 97 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 602, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 603, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 604, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 605, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 606, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 607, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 608, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 609, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 610, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 611, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 612, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 613, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 614, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 615, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 616, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 617, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 618, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 619, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 620, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 621, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 622, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 623, offered by Speaker Welch, 10400002.docx 98 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 624, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 625, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an… an Act concerning housing. House Bill 626, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 627, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 628, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 629, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 630, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 631, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 632, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 633, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 634, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 635, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 636, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 637, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 638, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 639, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 640, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 641, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 642, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 643, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 644, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 99 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 local government. House Bill 645, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 646, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 647, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 648, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 649, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 650, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 651, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 652, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 653, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 654, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 655, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 656, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 657, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 658, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 659, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 660, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 661, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 662, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 663, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 10400002.docx 100 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 664, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 665, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 666, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 667, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 668, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 669, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 670, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 671, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 672, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 673, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 674, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 675, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 676, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 677, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 678, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 679, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 680, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 681, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 682, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 683, offered by Speaker Welch, 10400002.docx 101 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 684, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 685, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 686, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 687, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 688, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 689, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 690, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 691, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 692, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 693, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 694, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 695, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning notices. House Bill 696, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning notices. House Bill 697, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 698, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 699, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 700, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 701, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 702, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 102 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 703, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 704, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 705, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 706, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 707, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 708, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 709, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 710, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 711, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 712, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 713, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 714, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 715, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 716, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 717, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 718, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 719, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 720, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 721, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 722, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 103 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning public aid. House Bill 723, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 724, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 725, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 726, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 727, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 728, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 729, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 730, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 731, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 732, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 733, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 734, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 735, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 736, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 737, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 738, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 739, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 740, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 741, offered by Speaker 10400002.docx 104 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 742, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 743, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 744, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 745, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 746, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 747, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 748, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 749, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 750, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 751, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 752, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 753, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 754, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 755, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 756, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 757, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 758, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 759, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 760, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 761, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House 10400002.docx 105 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill 762, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 763, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 764, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 765, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 766, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 767, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 768, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 769, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 770, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 771, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 772, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 773, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 774, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 775, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 776, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 777, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 778, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 779, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 780, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 781, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 782, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 106 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning regulation. House Bill 783, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 784, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 785, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 786, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 787, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House… House Bill 788, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 789, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 790, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 791, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 792, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 793, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 794, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 795, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue."
"House Bill 796, offered by Speaker Welch, a… a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 797, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 798, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 799, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 800, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 801, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 802, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 803, offered 10400002.docx 107 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 804, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 805, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 806, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 807, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 808, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 809, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 810, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 811, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 812, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 813, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 814, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 815, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 816, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 817, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 818, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 819, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 820, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 821, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 822, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 823, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 824, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House 10400002.docx 108 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill 825, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 826, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 827, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 828, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 829, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 830, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 831, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 832, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 833, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 834, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 835, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 836, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 837, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 838, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 839, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 840, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 841, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 842, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 843, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 844, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 845, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 846, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 109 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning safety. House Bill 847, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 848, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 849, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 850, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 851, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 852, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 853, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 854, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 855, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 856, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 857, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 858, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 859, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 860, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 861, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 862, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 863, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 864, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 865, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 866, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 867, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 110 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 State government. House Bill 868, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 869, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 870, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 871, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 872, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 873, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 874, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 875, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 876, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 877, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 878, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 879, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 880, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 881, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 882, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 883, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 884, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 885, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 886, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 10400002.docx 111 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 887, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 888, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 889, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 890, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 891, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 892, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 893, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 894, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 895, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 896, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 897, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 898, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 899, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 900, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 901, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 902, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 903, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 904, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 905, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 906, offered by Speaker Welch, 10400002.docx 112 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 907, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 908, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 909, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 910, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 911, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 912, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 913, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 914, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 915, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 916, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 917, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 918, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 919, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 920, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 921, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 922, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 923, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 924, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 925, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 113 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 State government. House Bill 926, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 927, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 928, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 929, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 930, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 931, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 932, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 933, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 934, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 935, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 936, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 937, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 938, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 939, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 940, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 941, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 942, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 943, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 944, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 10400002.docx 114 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 945, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 946, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 947, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 948, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 949, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 950, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 951, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 952, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 953, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 954, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 955, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 956, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 957, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 958, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 959, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 960, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 961, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 962, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 963, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 964, offered by Speaker Welch, a 10400002.docx 115 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 965, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 966, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 967, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 968, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 969, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 970, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 971, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 972, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 973, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 974, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 975, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 976, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 977, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 978, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 979, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 980, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 981, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 982, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 983, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 116 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 transportation. House Bill 984, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 985, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 986, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 987, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 988, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 989, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 990, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 991, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 992, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 993, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 994, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 995, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 996, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 997, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 998, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 999, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1000, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning urban problems. House Bill 1001, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning urban problems. House Bill 1002, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1003, 10400002.docx 117 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1004, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1005, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1006, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1007, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1008, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1009, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1010, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1011, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1012, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning warehouses. House Bill 1013, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning warehouses. House Bill 1014, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 1015, offered by Speaker Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 1016, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 1017, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1018, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1019, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 1020, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1021, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1022, offered by 10400002.docx 118 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1023, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1024, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1025, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1026, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1027, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1028, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning public safety. House Bill 1029, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1030, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1031, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1032, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1033, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1034, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1035, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1036, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1037, offered… offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1038, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1039, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act 10400002.docx 119 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 concerning State government. House Bill 1040, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1041, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1042, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1043, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1044, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1045, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning public safety. House Bill 1046, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1047, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 1048, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1049, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law."
"House Bill 1050, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1051, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1052, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1053, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1054, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1055, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1056, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1057, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 120 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 transportation. House Bill 1058, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1059, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. House Bill 1060, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1061, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1062, offered by Representative Vella (sic-Stuart), a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1063, offered by Representative Vella, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1064, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health. House Bill 1065, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1066, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1067, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. House Bill 1068, offered by Representative Weber, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1069, offered by Representative Weber, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1070, offered by Representative Weber, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1071, offered by Representative Weber, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1072, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1073, offered by Representative DeLuca, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1074, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1075, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 121 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 government. House Bill 1076, offered by Representative Croke, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1077, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1078, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 1079, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1080, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1081, offered by Representative Gill, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 1082, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1083, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning property. House Bill 1084, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1085, offered by Representative LaPointe, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1086, offered by Representative Stuart, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 1087, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1088, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1089, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1090, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1091, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1092, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1093, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1094, 10400002.docx 122 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1095, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1096, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1097, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1098, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1099, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1100, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 1101, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 1102, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1103, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1104, offered by Representative Sheehan, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1105, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1106, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1107, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1108, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 1109, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 1110, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1111, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning 10400002.docx 123 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 elections. House Bill 1112, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1113, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1114, offered by Representative La Ha, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1115, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1116, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1117, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1118, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1119, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1120, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1121, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 1122, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1123, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1124, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1125, offered by Representative Schmidt, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1126, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1127, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 1128, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1129, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for 10400002.docx 124 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 an Act concerning public aid (sic-health). House Bill 1130, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 1131, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1132, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1133, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1134, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. And House Bill 1135, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1136, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1137, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1138, offered by Representative Meier, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1139, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act concerning parental notice of abortion. House Bill 1140, offered by Representative Jed Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1141, offered by Representative Hauter, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1142, offered by Representative Keicher, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1143, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 1144, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning residential utility services. House Bill 1145, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1146, offered by Representative Ness, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1147, offered by Representative Avelar, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. 10400002.docx 125 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 House Bill 1148, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning higher education. House Bill 1149, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1150, offered by Representative Swanson, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1151, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1152, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 1153, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for… a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1154, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1155, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1156, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1157, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 1158, offered by Representative du Buclet, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1159, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1160, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1161, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1162, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1163, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1164, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1165, offered by Representative Didech, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 10400002.docx 126 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 1166, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1167, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1168, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1169, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1170, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1171, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1172, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1173, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1174, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1175, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1176, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1177, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1178, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 1179, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1180, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1181, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1182, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1183, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local 10400002.docx 127 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 government. House Bill 1184, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1185, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1186, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1187, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1188, offered by Representative West, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1189, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1190, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1191, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1192, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1193, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1194, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1195, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1196, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1197, offered by Representative Reick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1198, offered by Representative Costa Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1199, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1200, offered by Representative Bunting, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1201, offered by Representative 10400002.docx 128 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 Bunting, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1202, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1203, offered by Representative Severin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue."
"First Reading of those House Bills. Introduction of First Reading of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #1, offered by Representative Meier. Be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Article IV of the Illinois Constitution by changing Sections 2 as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE COMPOSITION (a) One Senator shall be elected from each Legislative District. Immediately following each decennial redistricting, the General Assembly by law shall divide the Legislative Districts as equally as possible into three groups. Senators from one group shall be elected for terms of four years, four years and two years; Senators from the second group, for terms of four years, two years and four years; and Senators from the third group, for terms of two years, four years and four years. The Legislative Districts in each group shall be distributed substantially equally over the State. 10400002.docx 129 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 (b) Each Legislative District shall be composed of three contiguous counties, with a separate additional Legislative District for each municipality with a population over one million. In 1982 and every two years thereafter one Representative shall be elected from each Representative District for a term of two years. Representative Districts shall be drawn independently of Legislative Districts. (c) To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent. In the general election following a redistricting, a candidate for the General Assembly may be elected from any district which contains a part of the district in which he resided at the time of the redistricting and reelected if a resident of the new district he represents for 18 months prior to reelection. (d) Within thirty days after a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment as provided by law. If the vacancy is in a Senatorial office with more than twenty-eight months remaining in the term, the appointed Senator shall serve until the next general election, at which time a Senator shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy is in a Representative office or in any other Senatorial office, the appointment shall be for the remainder of the term. An appointee to fill a vacancy shall be a member of the same political party as the person he succeeds. (e) No member of the General Assembly shall receive compensation as a public officer or employee from any other 10400002.docx 130 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 governmental entity for time during which he is in attendance as a member of the General Assembly. No member of the General Assembly during the term for which he was elected or appointed shall be appointed to a public office which shall have been created or the compensation for which shall have been increased by the General Assembly during that term. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was the First Reading in full House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #1. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #2, offered by Representative Cabello. Be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Article I of the Illinois Constitution by changing Section 22 as follows: ARTICLE I BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 22. RIGHT TO ARMS Subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms and to carry firearms shall not be infringed. SCHEDULE 10400002.docx 131 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was the First Reading in full House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #2. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 1204, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1205, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 1206, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1207, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1208, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1209, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning sex-based classification. House Bill 1210, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1211, offered by Representative Friess, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1212, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1213, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 1214, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1215, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1216, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1217, offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1218, offered by… offered by Representative Niemerg, a Bill 10400002.docx 132 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day 1/9/2025 for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1219, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1220, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 1221, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. House Bill 1222, offered by Representative Keicher, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1223, offered by… offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1224, offered by Representative Will Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1225, offered by Representative Slaughter, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1226, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10400002.docx 133