"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led today in prayer by Pastor James Preston. Pastor Preston is with Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and Pastor Preston is the guest of Representative Dan Didech. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Preston."
"Thank you. Let… will you pray with me? O Holy One, we come before you today as leaders, united in our shared responsibility to serve you and your people with wisdom, integrity, honesty, and compassion. We ask you for your guidance as we begin this important legislative session today. Those gathered in this beautiful chamber have been called for such a time as this, certainly a time to celebrate the beauty, the people, and the gifts of this great state, from the shores of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Mississippi. But we also have been chosen to represent and advocate for farm and town, city and suburb, hamlet and neighborhood, to advocate for all people with a deep and passionate commitment to justice, inclusion, hope, healing, and mercy. May your convicting justice guide our hearts today and guide our actions, ensuring that the voices of the marginalized and forgotten are heard and their needs are met with empathy and generosity. As many of us are celebrating seasons of fasting, prayer, and sacred meals, may we work to end hunger for all, especially our children, throughout the entire state. Grant us courage to seek lasting peace in all places and in all communities. May this session be a time of 10400025.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 thoughtful dialogue and transformative decisions where all are welcome and all have a place at the table. And finally, we humbly ask you for courage, endless, passionate, empowered, and enduring courage, even when we are weary, courage to confront injustice, combat hatred, end racism, and work for your amazing vision of the beloved community in Illinois, in our nation, and in the world. In your strong name we pray. Amen."
"We will be led today with the Pledge of Allegiance by Leader Cabello."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker West: "Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Gabel is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Delgado, Guerrero-Cuellar, and Jiménez are excused today."
"Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Good morning, Speaker West. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Spain and Jed Davis are excused today."
"Thank you. Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 113 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports." 10400025.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Committee Reports. Representative Davis, Chair… Representative Will Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 1861. Representative Jones, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 1360, Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 2425, Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 3699. Representative Harper, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 and 3 to House Bill 1607. Representative Meyers-Martin, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 4 to House Bill 2338. Representative Manley, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Availability & Accessibility reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 2852 and Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 3637. Representative Croke, Chairperson from the Committee on Financial Institutions and Licensing reports the following committee action taken on March 25, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 2850. Representative Costa Howard, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor 10400025.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 1287. Representative Gong- Gershowitz, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Civil reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 2873. Representative Ann Williams, Chairperson from the Committee on the Executive reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 2352 and Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 2749. Representative Morgan, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Licenses reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be… recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 2688, Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 3318, and Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 3356. Representative Andrade, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 3 to House Bill 2675, Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 2751, Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 2751, Floor Amendment(s) 2 to House Bill 3125, and Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 3744. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 211, offered by Representative Ammons; House Resolution 213, offered by Representative Rashid; House Resolution 216, offered by Representative Morris; and House Joint Resolution 24, offered by Representative Ness, are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Representative Wilhour, for what reason do you rise?" 10400025.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege, please."
"State your point."
"Thank you. If I could have everybody's attention. I just want to take a second today to acknowledge and to honor the retirement and the dedicated career of someone who has played a vital role in this building and around the state for… for many, many years, Tony… Tony Yuscius, or as many might know him as BlueRoom Tony. Tony's the founder of BlueRoomStream and Advanced Digital Media. Tony has spent many years working behind the scenes and behind the camera to make sure that the people of Illinois were able to have access to audio and video feeds here in the Statehouse, at legislative events across the state. And Tony's… Tony's worked really hard to make sure that this Capitol Complex ran smoothly when it comes to public and the media being able to tune into our proceedings here. This is truly a career marked by promoting transparency and access to the people's government. Tony's done more to promote transparency around here in government than… than anybody else around here. And, Tony, my friend, we've… we have been all across the state We've actually been all across the… all across the country, from the Texas border to Chicago and everywhere in between. We… we respect you. We hate to see you go. We're going to miss you running around fixing cameras and microphones and making us look good, standing at the ready at all times at the press conferences. But you've earned this retirement, my friend. So, congratulations, Tony, who is up in the gallery. 10400025.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Tony, stand up. And Lisa, his… his beautiful wife. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. Thank you."
"Congratulations, and thank you for everything. Members, after we are done with points of personal privileges, we will be moving bills on Second to Third, so please take your laptops out of your desk and hook them back up so that we can do the work of the people. Leader Windhorst, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. It's my honor today to have as my honorary page Emerson Daley. Emerson is in the ninth grade at Awty International School in Houston, Texas. Awty International is an international baccalaureate school. She is the daughter of Morgan and Adam Daley. Her activities in school include varsity swimming, JV cross-country, quiz bowl team, and she is a newspaper staff writer. Her community activities include the… being the swim coach for Houston Racquet Club and a food pantry volunteer. While at school, she has been awarded the most dedicated swimmer in the 2024-2025 season, avant-garde award for scholastic art and writing in 2025, and honorable mention for charcoal drawing, scholastic art, and writing in 2024. Emerson is here today with her grandmother, Linda Daley, who is Leader Spain's chief of staff. If we could give Emerson a warm welcome."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Fritts, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"State your point." 10400025.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen of the House, if I can have your attention for just a minute. Many of you may not know, but this Friday is an incredibly special day. Because session was canceled, I want to take a moment to recognize one of our best assets and secret weapon that we have here with his upcoming 50th birthday, Nathan Mansfield, affectionately known as Manny. Manny is a dedicated leader on our staff, but everyone who works with him knows that he is an even better friend, something I can personally attest to. He's always there to crack a good joke or answer any question a young legislator may have, and believe me, there's quite a few. Manny continues to lead our staff with the highest integrity year after year. There's never been a moment Manny doesn't have a story or lesson to navigate a situation. He leads our intern training and works hard to make them strong policy advocates. Manny bridges the team on those late nights working on committees or budget books. There's no job too big or too small for him. He keeps our ship steady, and I appreciate everything he does for me and all of our amazing staff here in the Capitol. Manny, thank you so… thank you so much for all you do for each and every one of us every day. I hope you enjoy your birthday this weekend with Courtney and, of course, Hank and Snowcone. Please join me in thanking Manny for all that he does and wishing him a very happy birthday."
"Happy Birthday, Manny. Representative Sheehan, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point." 10400025.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to recognize Eagle Scout Troop 63 from Homer Glen, Illinois. This remarkable Troop has been shaping young men into leaders for over 55 years, dating back to its founding in March 1996. Troop 63 is a true example of scouting at its finest. They're living the values of hard work, teamwork, and respect. This troop is run by the scouts themselves, guided by dedicated adult volunteers who teach them by example. Their focus is on building character and preparing these young men for life. This troop has deep roots in our community, originally chartered by the Luther J. Schilling School PTA, and now proudly partnered with Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Their connection to Homer Glen and the surrounding area is strong. Through their monthly campouts, annual pancake breakfast fundraisers, and high adventure trips, these scouts are out there making memories, learning responsibility, and giving back to their community. To the scouts of Troop 63, your hard work, dedication, and service inspire us all. To the adult leaders and parents who support this program, thank you for giving your time and energy to guide these young men. Your efforts are helping to shape the future of our community and our country. Congratulations to Troop 63 for everything you've accomplished so far, and I wish you continued success for many years to come. Keep reaching out for new heights and leading the way. We are proud of you."
"Congratulations, Troop 63. Leader Buckner, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"State your point." 10400025.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The great time about this time of year is that we get an influx of young, bright, inspired minds here in the Capitol, and I once again get to introduce to you all my page for the day. His name is Jaden David Castillo White. He is a resident of Chairman Slaughter's district. He is the son of Candis Castillo, a friend of many of us in this chamber. He is an eighth grader at the Academic Center at Morgan Park High School, which is the proud alma mater of Representative Davis, Representative Evans, and myself. His hobbies include photography, skateboarding, singing, and track. And his career goal is to be a director of action movies. Jaden, welcome to your Capitol."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Bunting, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"State your point."
"It's with great honor I get to introduce my pages for today. My niece and nephew are down here from Dwight. Tinley and Mason took time out of their busy spring schedule of working on 4-H projects, softball and baseball practices, and helping papa on the farm to come down to Springfield and learn a little bit about state government. So, please join Uncle Jason in giving Mason and Tinley a warm Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Canty, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"State your point." 10400025.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Thank you so much. I have with me two amazing pages, and I am going to start with Miss Leona Rodriguez from Arlington Heights. She is in fifth grade at Windsor Elementary School, and next year she's going to go to South Middle School. She is in advanced math and a member of Mensa. Her hobbies are reading, swimming with the Arlington Muskies, singing with Bach to Rock, acting with Setting the Stage, and playing clarinet with her school band. She has two best friends that she loves to spend all her extra time with, and she has big dreams to become Speaker of the House. And we've seen many amazing women leading from that chair just this month, so I know she's going to make her way up there. Lastly, she is very excited to be here today as part of the Girls Lead program through the lieutenant governor. Over 400 young women applied to be part of this program. Only 93 were chosen, and Leona was one of them. I also have with me Harper Quiñones, the daughter of Mr. Tito Quiñones from DCEO. She is a six- year-old kindergartener at Clissold Community Elementary School, and she loves to draw and wants to be an art teacher. So, let's give them both a warm Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Leader McCombie, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"State your point."
"Today, in Springfield, we have the women from the Illinois Federation of Republican Women from all around the state here. If I could have you all stand up. This group of ladies is amazing. They work hard to build leaders, energize 10400025.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 communities, and make America strong. So, welcome to your Capitol, ladies."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Leader Guzzardi, for what reason do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I… I want to echo the remarks of my colleague, Representative Wilhour, earlier in the morning just to give my tremendous gratitude and thanks to… to Tony and Lisa from BlueRoomStream. They have… since I started here and since before then, they have been providing an invaluable service to the people of this chamber and to the people of this state. It's a time in our country when media outlets are struggling to survive, when the news media is often vilified, portrayed as the enemy. But I think when we look at these incredible champions of transparency and access, we see an example of the best of what news media is and can be. That… we all know that when we've been trying to get our message out and other news outlets might not show up, there might not be any other cameras in the room, but Tony and Lisa have been there spreading the word and helping the people of Illinois understand what it is that we do in the General Assembly. So, it's with a tremendous debt of gratitude that I want to offer congratulations to Tony on his retirement and best wishes for whatever comes next. Thank you for your incredible service."
"Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."
"Rules Report. Representative Gabel, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on March 26, 2025: recommends be adopted, 10400025.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 referred to the floor is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to House Bill 3605."
"Leader Elik, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. Speaker, the Illinois Mosquito and Vector Control Association was founded in 1955 and is dedicated to the study of mosquitoes and the illnesses they carry. Today, they represent the publicly funded mosquito abatement districts, academics from our state university system, and industry professionals. They joined us this morning from across the state for their lobby and advocacy day in the rotunda to inform the General Assembly about the importance of mosquito abatement to public health and safety. Thank you for all that you do, and welcome to the Capitol."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Niemerg, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Folks, with me today I have Ashton Parrish as my page for a day. Ashton is from Robinson. He's a freshman in high school. Very, very politically active, aren't you, Ashton? And I just found out you started a landscaping and mowing company. So, as a freshman, you're going to school, politically active, and starting a company. Congratulations. We need more of that in the State of Illinois. Welcome to Springfield."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Deering, for what reason do you rise?" 10400025.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. Today, I have the privilege of having my two daughters joining me in the Capitol. Really, it's them, along with our son, who couldn't be here, he's in college, is my reason for being here as a State Representative. I, in fact, want to make sure that we keep Illinois a great state and continue to thrive so that when they have their own families, they want to come back here and join us here in Illinois. This is my youngest daughter, Cate. She is a freshman in high school, is in the Latin club, and has done theater tech and is just always following along with news of the day. And this is our oldest, Lily. She is a senior currently and in her track season and is excited to be attending the University of Missouri this fall, studying sports management. So, let's give them a warm Springfield welcome. Thank you."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Halbrook, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege, please."
"State your point."
"Thank you. Safe, legal, and rare. That was the battle cry of Democrats just less than two decades ago. However, that's not the case today in Illinois. Under Governor Pritzker's leadership, Illinois has become the abortion capital of the Midwest. Not only is abortion taxpayer funded, but it is actively promoted by our state government. Governor Pritzker boasts about it as one of his greatest accomplishments, pouring millions of taxpayer dollars into 10400025.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 abortion hotlines, travel expenses, and grants to clinics that operate with virtually no oversight. And now, we see the tragic consequences of this radical agenda. A mother of four from Indianapolis traveled to the Equity Clinic in Champaign for an abortion. What happened next was a nightmare. According to a lawsuit that was filed just last Friday, the abortionist left half of the baby inside her. She suffered massive complications. Yet the clinic's only advice was for her to take ibuprofen. Let's be clear, Illinois abortion clinics are completely unregulated. There are no inspections, no requirements for doctors to have admitting… admitting privileges at a hospital in case of an emergency, and since 2019, no mandate for a coroner's investigation if a woman dies during an abortion. This is a reckless and dangerous system that puts women's life at risk while using taxpayer dollars to fund it. The Equity Clinic, founded by an Ohio doctor in 2023, is where the botched abortion happened. It received a taxpayer-funded grant of over $101,000 last year. That's your money being funneled into an unregulated facility that left a woman in serious danger. And what kind of medical oversight do we get in return? The doctor, Keith Reisinger- Kindle, who prioritizes social justice activism over patient safety, proudly advertising his clinic as a hub for antioppression activism. Illinois taxpayers should be outraged. This is the reality of Governor Pritzker's abortion-on-demand policies: no safeguards, no accountability, and no regard for the women suffering from these failed policies. It's time we demand real oversight, real protections, and real change. The people of Illinois 10400025.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 deserve better. The unborn deserve better. It's past time to repeal these dangerous legislation and protect mothers and babies all across this great nation. Thank you."
"Representative Meier, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Today, I'd like the House to recognize my page for the day, Titus Jefferson, who's from Pocahontas. He's an eighth grader in Greenville school system, and his hobbies are 4-H, Model UN, track and field, football. He's grown… lived his whole life in Bond County. He shows swine statewide at the different county fairs. We do have a difference of opinion, though, because he drives red tractors and not green. And he is on the Junior Fair Board at Bond County, and his mom, Mindy, is up here somewhere in the gallery. So, please welcome Titus here on the House floor today."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Rashid, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. A few weeks ago, I rose and I spoke to the chamber about the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University who was targeted for his activism against the genocide in Gaza. While the attack on our Constitution has continued very aggressively since then, numerous other students have been abducted by the Trump regime over the last few weeks, including Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old student at Columbia University. She's a junior. She came to the U.S. when she was 10400025.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 7 years old as a green-card holder and is being hunted down by ICE because of her joining protests against the genocide. We have heard from a number of folks about the… their concern about this. I ask for the body's attention, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. We've heard from folks across the political spectrum decrying this assault on our Constitution. Representative Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, said that, 'The detention of Mahmoud Khalil is ripped straight from the authoritarian playbook. Trump is at war with the Constitution.' Even Ann Coulter, even Ann Coulter, came out against these arrests, these abductions. But do you want to know who is celebrating this? You want to know who's celebrating this attack on our Constitution? The ADL, the Anti-Defamation League. They wrote that, 'We appreciate the Trump Administration's broad, bold actions.' And this shouldn't come as a surprise. An article in The Guardian last year sheds light on who the ADL really is. From the Guardian article, 'In 1993, the ADL faced multiple lawsuits and an FBI investigation over a nationwide intelligence network it developed over the span of several decades with an investigator on its payroll, Roy Bulloch.' And The Guardian continues, 'Bulloch was a lot… was alleged to have infiltrated or kept files on the United Auto Workers union, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, neo-Nazi groups, Mother Jones magazine, the ACLU, the NAACP, and many more. He also allegedly sold personal information on US politicians and others to the apartheid South African government at the ADL's behest. The ADL initially backed the apartheid regime, labeling Nelson Mandela's party "totalitarian, anti-humane, 10400025.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 anti-democratic, anti-Israel, and anti-American."' So, let's be clear about who's standing up for our rights and who's celebrating the Trump regime's trampling on them. And I hope we'll do everything in our power to stand up for our Constitution. Thank you."
"Representative Sheehan for House Resolution 27."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As one of only three law enforcement officers serving in our General Assembly, I rise today with great pride to recognize and honor my colleagues of the Asian American Law Enforcement Association. I know firsthand the immense risks that our police officers face every day as they put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. Their dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to public safety deserve our deepest gratitude and recognition. As a state, we must stand united in support of the men and women in blue, acknowledging their hard work and the vital role they play in keeping our neighborhoods safe. To all law enforcement officers, thank you for your service, your bravery, and your steadfast devotion to justice. Beyond their daily responsibilities in law enforcement, the Asian American Law Enforcement Association continues to make a lasting impact on our communities. Whether it's organizing food delivery services for seniors and community centers, providing scholarships for advancement of Asian American officers, or providing leadership training, education, and mentorship, their mission extends far beyond the badge. This organization exemplifies the true meaning of service, always answering the call to uplift and support those in need. Today, I'm honored to 10400025.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 welcome distinguished members of the Asian American Law Enforcement Association to the chamber, including its founding members, both retired and active-duty officers, their families, and esteemed community leaders. I would especially like to recognize the organization's president, Henry Lai, along with all the members in their outstanding leadership and their dedication to both law enforcement and community service. Your work makes a difference. Your service does not go unnoticed, and today we thank you."
"Thank you. Representative Miller, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Today, I rise in honor of Women's History Month. I want to honor the woman who… who is truly the sunshine of my life. My wife… that woman is my wife, Congresswoman Mary Miller. It was kind of interesting because my wife always told her family that she was going to marry a farmer. And it was interesting because she was living in Naperville, and they were always perplexed about how that was going to happen. Well, she… she journeyed down to Eastern Illinois University, where we met, and I'll have to say that it was probably at least love at first sight for me, and I know that for the past 45 years, my wife is always happy every day. She wakes up happy, and it's almost like I'm living a dream with Mary Poppins 'cause every day's a holiday with Mary. She… she got her BS in business management and also completed graduate coursework in education. She received her teaching certificate from the State of Illinois. Mary's been 10400025.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 an extraordinary mother to our seven children, raising them and schooling them at home. And all of them are very excellent musicians, playing two instruments, which took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears on her behalf. As we began to have grandchildren, that number has grown up to 22, which is pretty incredible. But she's never wavered in being a thoughtful and loving wife and grandmother. Now, she serves in the United State Congress, and I can tell you that it would have… neither of us would have ever imagined that this would be the course of our life, where in our senior years we are… we're both serving in the legislature here in Illinois and also Mary in Washington, D.C. You know, most people our age dress alike and play golf, but not us. Mary was elected to Congress in 2022, and she has championed her faith, her family, and her freedom, just like she promised her constituents and voters she would do. In Women's History Month, I am proud to honor a God-fearing mother and a grandmother, my wife, Congresswoman Mary Miller. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker."
"Leader Lisa Hernandez, for what reason do you rise?" Hernandez, L.: "Point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Hernandez, L.: "Speaker, I want to take the time to… or take this opportunity to recognize some of the most wonderful people that I… I really adore these guys. These are my Cicero Firefighters Local 717, who are here for the conference and took the time out to come and visit me. That is Teddy Polashek, Chris Foltz, Jimmy Siciliano, Nicholas Rochkus, Joel Mulbrandon, Dave Grady. Let's give them a warm welcome." 10400025.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Moore, for what reason do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"In honor of Women's History Month and as a proud resident of West-Central Illinois, I rise today to pay well-deserved tribute to one of our favorite daughters, former Illinois State Senator Laura Kent Donahue. Laura was born and raised in Quincy. Throughout her career, she worked with our heroes at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy. She served on the board of Transitions of West-Central Illinois, the YMCA board, and the Quincy Society of Fine Arts. Public service isn't only a passion for Laura Kent Donahue, it's a family tradition. Laura's mother, Mary Lou Kent, served Illinois in the Statehouse beginning in 1973, and in 1980, she moved over to the Illinois Senate. Laura succeeded her mother in representing her home district in the Senate for 22 years. Laura was part of a rising tide of women in leadership positions in the… in the General Assembly in the '80s. In fact, she was the second woman appointed to the Senate Republican leadership team at that time. In the Senate, Laura Kent Donahue was a tenacious fighter for our families and for our communities. During her tenure, she secured nearly $1 billion for infrastructure improvements for our area to help keep motorists safe. She was instrumental in establishing the Quincy regional emergency services training facility to provide real, on-the-job training to help first responders save lives. She helped lead a $1 million capital campaign to fund a multipurpose student activity center at John Wood 10400025.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Community College, and she helped bring good corrections jobs to our region. Laura was also a Senator for all Illinois families. She devoted much of her time and energy to working toward a solution to our education funding dilemma, and her dedication to improving the funding process for nursing homes and hospitals earned numerous legislative awards. Best of all, she was respected by her colleagues on both sides of the aisle for her honesty and her integrity. I am pleased to say that her service to the people of Illinois continues. In 2019, Governor Pritzker nominated Laura for a position on the Illinois State Board of Elections. She was confirmed unanimously and continues to serve on that board today. Throughout the years, Laura has taken the time to mentor those looking to serve their communities in a public capacity. I, for one, have benefited from 13 years of friendship with Laura. In 2012, I was relatively new to politics and exploring running for mayor. Laura invited me to come to her house, sit on her back patio, and discuss what it would take to be the first Republican elected in that seat since 1981. Since that time, Laura and I meet regularly, often over grilled cheese and soup at Kelly's. And she is probably one of the only persons, besides my mother, that will listen to my stories about the General Assembly. We are proud of Laura Kent Donahue's amazing record of service to Illinois… Illinois' family during Women's History Month this and every month. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Proceeding to the Order of House Bills on Second Reading, we have House Bill 1352, on page 4, Representative Moore. Out of the record. House Bill 1360, Representative 10400025.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Gill. Representative Gill. Representative Gill. Clerk, please read the bill."
"House Bill 1360, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Gill, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Gill to explain the amendment. Representative Gill to explain the amendment."
"Yes, this amendment brings everybody to neutral, and I ask for an 'aye' vote. I love this bill."
Speaker West: "Representative Gill moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1597, Representative Stava-Murray. Representative Stava-Murray. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 1597, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1607, Representative Harper. Representative Harper. Out of the record. House Bill 1858, Representative Jiménez. Out of the record. House Bill 2333, Representative Andrade. Representative Andrade. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 2333, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee 10400025.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Andrade, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Andrade to explain the amendment."
"Yes, House Floor Amendment #1 is a page and line amendment that allows Office of the Comptroller to post on its website payroll information, removes the comptroller's obligation to annually report the number of pay stubs issued to the state employees. Most employees now have direct deposit, and we don't do the warrants anymore."
"Representative Andrade moves the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2435, Representative Crawford. Representative Crawford. Out of the record. House Bill 2437, Representative Costa Howard. Out of the record. House Bill 2488, Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 2488, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2627, Representative Mason. Representative Mason. Out of the record. House Bill 2634, Rep… Leader Rita. Leader Rita. Out of the record. House Bill 2658, Leader Williams. Out of the record. House Bill 2726, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, read the bill." 10400025.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"House Bill 2726, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2947, Leader Rita. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 2947, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Rita, has been approved for consideration."
"Leader Rita on the amendment."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #1 addressed the opposition from the Illinois gaming… or that came from the Illinois Gaming Board so we can implement this bill. Be happy to discuss it on Third Reading."
"Leader Rita moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2952, Leader Lisa Hernandez. Leader Lisa Hernandez. Out of the record. House Bill 2973, Leader Buckner. Leader Buckner. Out of the record. House Bill 3005, Leader Evans. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3005, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3046, Representative Chung. Mr. Clerk, read the bill." 10400025.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"House Bill 3046, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3148, Representative Fritts. Out of the record. House Bill 3176, Representative Vella. Representative Vella. Representative Vella. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3176, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3177, Representative Olickal. Representative Olickal. Out of the record. House Bill 3190, Leader Rita. Leader Rita. House Bill 3190. Out of the record. House Bill 3281, Representative Hanson. Out of the record. House Bill 3312, Representative Canty. Representative Canty. Representative Canty. Out of the record. House Bill 3391, Representative Sanalitro. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3391, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3435, Representative Manley. Representative Manley. Out of the record. House Bill 3477, Leader Avelar. Leader Avelar. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3477, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed." 10400025.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Third Reading. House Bill 3490, Representative Mussman. Representative Mussman. Out of the record. House Bill 3564, Representative Syed. Representative Syed. Out of the record. House Bill 3609, Leader Williams. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3609, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3699, Representative Lisa Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3699, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Grasse, has been approved for consideration."
Speaker West: "Representative Davis on the amendment. Representative Davis on the amendment. Please tell us what the amendment is about." Davis, L.: "Yes. Yes. The amendment, it removes coverage for over- the-counter vitamins. And that puts all opposition at neutral now."
"Representative Davis moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3701, Representative Harper. Representative Harper. Out of the record. House Bill 3739, Representative Syed. Representative Syed. Out of the 10400025.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 record. House Bill 3740, Representative Weaver. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 3740, a bill for Act concerning real property. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3760, Representative Walsh. Representative Walsh. Out of the record. House Bill 3177, Representative Olickal. Out of the record. House Bill 2506, Representative DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"House Bill 2506, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Leader Stuart, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you, and thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to talk to the entire body today. Over the past month, we've heard from Representatives on both sides of the aisle sharing about women who inspire them and why these women are history makers. They've shared about mothers, astronauts, novelists, athletes, the full gamut of everything. We've heard how they impacted the lives of others. Today, I want to highlight some women who inspire me and I think inspire everybody in this chamber, women who impact our lives here in the General Assembly, the women on staff: the strong, dynamic, brilliant, caring, patient, inventive, you name it, every positive you can think of, women on our staff. So, I think it's pretty 10400025.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 well known in the room that I'm kind of a big math and statistics nerd. No shame. But if you could indulge me for just a minute, I have a few interesting stats about the women on our House Democratic staff. We have a legislative staff that's almost 35% women. Again, something impossible to happen not too long ago in our history. But it gets better. Our comm staff is 40% women. Our research staff, you know, the ones toiling away upstairs, they help us make sense of the hundreds of bills that we have to understand, 53% are women. Our legal staff, legal staff, that intricate knowledge that you need to have to understand everything, standing over here, watching us every day as parliamentarians, 73% women. And then let's talk about our leadership, 77%, 77%. We have so many tremendous women that make all of us look good every day because we all know we could not do this on our own. We have Madeline McCune, our director of research and appropriations, who's probably never going to speak to me that I put her name out here in public; Kat Bray, chief legal counsel; Nora Walsh, our legislative director; Allie McNamara, up in the… up in the box, our deputy director of floor operations; over in Stratton, I hope she's listening, Stephanie Miller, our legislative operations manager; newly promoted Fallon Sellers, our legislative deputy director; so many women, like my own SLC, Caitlin Anderson, who happens to be standing right here; and… and Bridget Cory, who's up on the fifth floor. And we have… all have women working in our districts. I have Claire Hamilton in mine, and I hope everybody thanks the women there. And I can't not mention our deputy chief of staff, Izzy. These women, and so many more, 10400025.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 they manage our schedules, they draft our bills, they run our committee meetings, they draft our speeches. We know what women do. They get it done. Women's History Month isn't just about celebrating the achievements of women. It's about celebrating all women and every contribution that they've made throughout history and will continue to make as our history continues. As Women's History Month comes to an end, I want to celebrate all the hard work the women on staff do for all of us and for the entire State of Illinois both behind the scenes and in public. So, although Women's History Month is coming to a close, I encourage each and every one of my colleagues to continue to always celebrate women. Celebrate their contributions and their achievements every single month of the year. Thank you."
"Many thanks to all the many women on the Democratic side of the aisle. Leader Hammond, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"As we celebrate Women's History Month, I'm honored to highlight the leadership and accomplishments of one of our own, a powerful voice for women across our great state, a woman who is dedicated to public service, and a leader we can trust to protect our shared values and priorities. Of course, I'm speaking of my dear friend, colleague, and leader, Tony McCombie. Tony was born and raised in Savanna, Illinois and graduated from Western Illinois University. Go 'Necks. She was a small business owner, an appraiser, and a realtor. Tony 10400025.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 has been married to her husband, Curt, since 2006. Tony's journey from local government to state leadership is truly inspiring. Before her time here, she sought… served as an alderperson and mayor of Savanna, where she worked diligently to address issues at the local level and foster community development. Her hands-on experience at the municipal level provided her with the profound understanding of our grassroots challenges. In 2017, Tony moved to the Statehouse, representing the northwest corner of Illinois. Her leadership qualities didn't go unnoticed. In January of 2023, she was elected House minority leader, making history as the first woman to achieve this important position in the Illinois House. Tony and I have much in common, much to the chagrin of our husbands. From our border districts along the Mississippi to our time as seatmates on the floor of the House, we share the same hopes and concerns for families across the State of Illinois. Leader McCombie's priorities include restoring accountability and fiscal stability, promoting job creation and economic growth, enacting structural and ethical reforms, and protecting public safety. Tony knows that the number one goal in government is to protect the people that we serve. She's worked with the law enforcement community and her colleagues across the aisle to make our state a safer place to raise our families. Leader McCombie is a strong conservative voice for the House Republican Caucus while understanding that Illinois is a large, diverse state with differing views on how we best deliver government services to our citizens. Tony firmly believes in commonsense and transparent budgeting. Crafting budgets behind closed doors 10400025.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 and requiring a vote without sufficient time to review is a disservice to our taxpayers. It's long past time to bring some sunshine to our appropriations process by demanding accountability and transparency. Through her efforts and advocacy, Tony McCombie has proven herself to be a leader that we can trust for a brighter Illinois. As the sign in her office says, she is truly a woman to watch. Leader Tony McCombie."
"Leader McCombie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Thank you, Deputy Dog Hammond. I appreciate that little sneak. And it's just really… I would just want to say, it's a really… it's an honor to be the leader of the House Republicans. Like every caucus, we have our challenges, but truly love working with each and every one of you and love being challenged by each and every one of you. So, I want to thank you for that. And also, it is… it is, most of the time, on the House floor, a pleasure as well working with all of you. I know we all have a lot of differences on ideas, but in my heart, I have to believe we're all here for the right reasons, and that is to help Illinoisans. How we get there is certainly always a challenge. But just really want to say what an honor it is to be here under the dome with all of you, appreciate that, and I will always work hard for all of you. Thank you."
"We salute you, Leader McCombie. Representative LaPointe, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point." 10400025.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Today, for Women's History Month, I'm going to tell a little story about a group of people called 'The Girls Who Went Away' and what this history has meant for American history, for women's history, and for my own family. 'The Girls Who Went Away' will ring a bell for some of you, but most of you in this chamber will be hearing this for the first time. Between 1945 and 1973, upon the passage of Roe v. Wade, a million and a half women gave birth in secret in the United States at maternity homes, and they surrendered their children in the face of incredible family and societal pressure. The girls and young women were 16, 18, 24, and they were mostly middle class. Upon a pregnancy out of wedlock, they were ushered away to these maternity homes, where they were forced to give their babies up and then return home, just like that, and made to move on like nothing ever happened. Once the baby was born at the maternity home, a young mother was surrounded by strangers during the birth, truly had no choice but to give up the child. They were often made to use fake names so they wouldn't develop relationships with the other girls there, so they could just go back home to their middle-class lives and play it off like nothing ever happened, play it off like they were away from home dealing with an illness or taking care of a family member. So, how did this happen, and what are the consequences? A million and a half babies were born in the United States under these circumstances. These are people who are now 80 years old, 52 years old, and every age in between. Many of them know they were adopted, but some of them don't. A million and a half young mothers faced the gut-wrenching circumstances where 10400025.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 they had to surrender their babies. They got no counseling. They were totally unprepared to give birth and totally unprepared to give up their child. We know that this is a part of a long history of stigma, shame, and controlling women's bodies. None of this was talked about, and it's been rarely discussed since. And since we don't talk about it, we have some myths. Myths such as it was easy for these young mothers to give up their babies. Myths such as these moms were able to forget and move on. Oral histories and familial histories can break these myths. Giving up a child is so painful. It often takes coercion. It often takes extreme pressure. None of this was taken lightly. Mothers giving up their own babies at 16, 17, and 23 were not able to forget. This has been part of a pervasive silence in U.S. history, and it is so personal to so many. The silence has kept many women from knowing that they actually weren't alone, and so many of them went through the exact same thing. So, how did I learn about this history when most people don't know? Well, my own mother, Claire Weeks, was born in 1947. And in the early 1970s, she was in her early 20s, before Roe v. Wade. She got pregnant. She was forced to go to a maternity home in Massachusetts. She gave birth to her firstborn child, and she was forced to give him up. And not once in her full 56 years of life did she feel comfortable sharing that heartbreak of what it was like to give up her firstborn child. She went on to have two more kids in 1979 and 1981. I'm the 1981 baby. Not once did she utter a word about her firstborn child and what it meant to carry that secret and pain throughout her whole life. This is a hard thing for a daughter to think 10400025.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 about. It's a very moving thing for a daughter to find out about, like I did, after my mom passed away. So, as we get closer to the end of Women's History Month, I wanted to share this hidden history to underscore… underscore the pain and isolation that can simmer when we fail to pull back the curtain on our national histories but also our family histories. There are a million and a half women out there who have been through this. There's a million and a half adult children, ages 53 to 80, who have been through this. In the case of my mother, back in 1972, she did not have a choice. She had to give up her baby. The implications of this hidden history for reproductive health care choices and the choices that I and many of us have had in our lifetimes, which, of course, are now shifting under our feet, those implications are not lost on me. My mom did not have a choice in 1972, but I have to respect the choice that she made not to share. I have to respect that. But I also know that today many women still carry this pain around. Many adoptees, some of whom are in this chamber, wonder about their birth parents. Some of them carry the pain of not knowing why they were given up. So, it's my hope that this small glimpse into this little window of history, 'The Girls That Went Away,' opens up some conversations on how far we have come when it comes to shame, stigma, choice, the control of women's bodies but also how far we still have to go. Thank you."
"Thank you for sharing your truth, Representative LaPointe. Representative Cassidy, for what reason do you rise? Yes, ma'am." 10400025.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"The Canty/Cassidy thing I'm still not really getting it. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"So, a little birdy told me that someone that we all wake up to every morning didn't want people to know it was his birthday, and he was afraid somebody was going to announce it. So, shenaniganator that I am, I'd like you all to join me in wishing Rich Miller a happy birthday today."
"Happy birthday, Rich. Leader Williams, for what reason do you rise?" Williams, A.: "Point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Williams, A.: "I wasn't aware that Representative LaPointe was going to bring up a topic that's so significant in my life. The book that she referenced, 'The Girls That Went Away,' is a very compelling story of my birth mother. I only discovered who she was a few years ago, and I'm happy to share my journey with anyone. I've talked about it on the floor in the past, but she was one of the girls that went away. I am one of those million-plus babies that was born in those years. And for those of you who are interested in taking a deeper dive in this very painful and difficult history of women in America, I have several copies of the book in my office, and I'm happy to share one with you. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 212, offered by Representative Stuart. House Resolution 214, offered by Representative Hoffman. And House Resolution 215, offered by Representative Weaver." 10400025.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Monday, April 7, at the hour of noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4029, offered by Representative Buckner, a Bill for an Act concerning education. First Reading of this House Bill. Second Reading of House Bills to be held on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 11, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 32, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 35, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 46, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 67, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 76, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 473, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 643, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 742, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 743, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 871, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1054, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1056, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1058, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1061, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 10400025.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 1074, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1076, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1077, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 1081, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 1168, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1175, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1176, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1224, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1237, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1247, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1248, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1251, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1271, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1278, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1287, a Bill for an Act concerning long-term care. House Bill 1301, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1302, a Bill for an Act concerning victim rights. House Bill 1316, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1332, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1341, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1352, a Bill for an Act concerning military service. House Bill 1362, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. House Bill 1367, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1370, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1390, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1396, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1429, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 1435, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1437, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1440, a Bill for an 10400025.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1441, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1451, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1458, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1540, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1593, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1596, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1598, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1600, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1607, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1610, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 1611, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1625, a Bill for an Act concerning fireworks. House Bill 1628, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 1699, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1704, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1707, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1710, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1711, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1737, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1747, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1753, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1763, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 1772, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1778, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1787, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1788, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 1807, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1811, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1813, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning local government. House Bill 1814, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1819, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1820, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1821, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1824, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1828, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1830, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1831, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1836, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1843, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1857, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1858, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 1861, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1863, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1864, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1867, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1871, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1872, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1878, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 1882, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1885, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 1893, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 1895, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1910, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1918, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1919, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1926, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 1929, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 1931, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning regulation. House Bill 2070, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2076, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2081, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2088, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2108, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2134, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2139, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2142, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2179, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2332, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2336, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2337, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2338, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2344, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2346, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2352, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2358, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2371, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2374, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2378, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2380, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2382, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2390, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2393, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2396, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2418, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2419, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2423, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2425, a Bill for 10400025.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2435, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2437, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2443, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2458, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2461, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2464, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2466, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2478, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2479, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2482, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2483, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. House Bill 2484, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2490, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2495, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2502, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2503, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2516, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2517, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2519, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2521, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2522, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2531, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2535, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2547, a Bill for an Act concerning the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. House Bill 2548, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2551, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2561, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 10400025.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 2568, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2570, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2584, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2588, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2589, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2627… correction, House Bill 2628, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2632, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2634, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2651, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2658, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2671, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2675, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2681, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2686, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2688, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2690, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2692, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2693, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2696, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2698, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2699, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2704, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2705, a Bill for an Act concerning employee benefits. House Bill 2707, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2708, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2714, a Bill… a Bill for an Act concerning roads and bridges. House Bill 2727, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2744, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2747, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning local government. House Bill 2749, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2751, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2757, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2767, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2771, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2772, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2777, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2781, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2783, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2784, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2790, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2801, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2802, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2805, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2806, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2827, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2833, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2836, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2849, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2850, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2852, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2853, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2854, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2863, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2873, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2891, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2893, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2899, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2901, a Bill for an 10400025.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Act concerning State government. House Bill 2903, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2907, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 2927, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2929, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2936, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2942, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2949, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2950, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2952, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2955, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2960, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2962, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2966, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2970, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2971, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2973, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2976, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2977, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2980, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2982, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2987, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2994, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2997, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3011, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3019, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3021, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3022, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 3026, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3027, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning health. House Bill 3037, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3040, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3042, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 3049, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3053, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3054, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3056, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3062, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3065, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3068, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3070, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3075, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3078, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health. House Bill 3079, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3081, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3095, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3098, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3108, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3125, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3140, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3141, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3148, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3160, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3170, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3177, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3187, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3190, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3193, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3194, a 10400025.docx 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3195, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3197, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3200, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3213, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3233, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3247, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3248, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3249, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3250, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3252, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3255, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3266, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3268, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3269, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 3271, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 3272, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3275, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3277, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3278, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3281, a Bill for an Act concerning domestic violence. House Bill 3286, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3289, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3290, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3294, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3300, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3309, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3311, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3312, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3317, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning employment. House Bill 3318, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3327, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 3331, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3332, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3349, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3351, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3352, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3356, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3363, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3365, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 3368, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3373, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3374, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3375, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3376, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3377, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3382, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3385, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3396, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3398, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3399, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3408, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3409, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3421, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3435, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3439, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3440, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health. House Bill 3441, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3444, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning regulation. House Bill 3446, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3454, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3462, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3463, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3470, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3486, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3487, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3490, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3492, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3493, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3494, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3496, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3499, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3500, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 3502, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3503, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3506, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3508, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3511, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3521, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3522, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3524, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3526, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3527, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3528, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3540, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3541, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3550, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3553, a Bill for an 10400025.docx 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3554, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3564, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3572, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3574, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3582, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 3593, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3595, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3604, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3605, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3607, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3608, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3614, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3618, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 3619, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3620, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3632, a Bill for an Act concerning homicide victims. House Bill 3636, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 3637, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3638, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3641, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3645, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3646, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3652, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3655, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3657, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3659, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3662, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3663, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3677, 10400025.docx 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3779 (sic- 3679), a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3689, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3697, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3701, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3702, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3709, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3710, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3711, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3712, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3713, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3721, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3725, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3729, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 3730, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3732, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3739, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3742, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3743, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3744, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3751, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3752, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3754, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3755, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3756, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3760, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3761, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3762, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3766, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 3772, a Bill for an Act 10400025.docx 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 25th Legislative Day 3/26/2025 concerning education. House Bill 3773, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3774, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3781, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3782, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3790, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3796, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3799, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3800, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3805, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3836, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3842, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3843, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3844, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3850, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3851, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3855, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of these House Bills. They'll be held on the Order of Second Reading. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10400025.docx 51