Illinois House Floor Debate — May 21, 2025

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Mike Tapscott. Pastor Tapscott is with the Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene in Shelbyville, Illinois. Pastor Tapscott is the guest of Representative Halbrook. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."

"We'll be lead in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Leader González." González - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

"Roll Call for Attendance, please. Leader Lisa Hernandez is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle." Hernandez, L.: "Speaker, let the record show that Representative Ammons, Davis… Lisa Davis, Hirschauer, Scherer, and Syed are excused today."

"Thank you. Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."

"Have all those recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 110 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"Representative La Ha, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Welcome to Springfield. Representative Niemerg, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Representative Stava-Murray, for what reason do you seek recognition? Stava-Murray, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Representative Blair-Sherlock, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"I'd like to talk a little bit about the Constitution because I think that people should have a basic understanding about the Constitution before they start talking about what laws we should and should not follow. When the Constitution was written, it was a contract with the states, and the states said, 'We are going to give this power to a newly created federal government, and whatever power we do not give to the federal government, we retain for ourselves.' So, with all due respect, I don't have to follow unconstitutional executive orders, and I certainly don't think it's a good use of our time to use our floor time to attack children. So, I'd appreciate it if in the future you would refrain from doing so. Thank you."

"Representative Ford… Representative Stuart, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Thank you, just a point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Just very quickly, I just want to point out that we have some wonderful adjunct faculty that are here visiting us from all around the state. And Representative Dr. Crawford and I, as former adjuncts ourself, would like to, you know, welcome them to the Capitol and thank them for the hard work that they do. Thank you." 10400048.docx 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I would like to bring to your attention a very special young man that's in the gallery today. He is the son of the late Commissioner Dennis Deer. Dennis Deer, of course, passed away recently, but his son is here, and I think his dad would be very proud that he's in Springfield working hard and carrying on the legacy. Kanaan Deer, would you please stand? He's a graduate of one of our universities in Illinois, Northern Illinois University. Kanaan, thank you very much for making your father proud. Thank you."

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

"Please proceed."

"Wait no longer. I'm going to respond verbally with what I see in writing. 'On May 16, Representative Hauter requested a parliamentary ruling to whether Rep. Cassidy's remarks violated the House Rules on decorum. It is the opinion of the Chair that the House Rules on decorum were not violated. The Chair admonishes the Members of this body to confine their remarks to the subject matter under discussion and to avoid person… personalities, excuse me. The ruling is 10400048.docx 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 final and not appealable.' Representative Lilly, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, today is Delta Days at the State Capitol. And here in the Speaker's Gallery, ladies in red, please stand, are Delta Sigma Thetas from across the state. Today, their theme is… let's give them a round of applause and… and welcome them. Their theme today is 'Fortitude on the Front Lines in Illinois.' I would like Brother Leader Kam Buckner, Brother Leader Curtis Tarver, and Chief Clayton Harris to stand with us while I read our resolution for the day. WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, an organization primary of Black, college-educated women committed to public service, was founded by visionary collegiate women on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 1913; WHEREAS, In the first public act as an organization, the founding members of Delta Sigma Theta participated in the Women's Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C. on March 3, 1913, demonstrating their commitment to political advocacy, social justice, and the organization inception; and WHEREAS, For more than 112 years, the members of Delta Sigma Theta has upheld their organizational commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action, particularly addressing issues impacting the Black community and boldly confronting the challenges of the Black American and enhancing all Americans through establishing programs 10400048.docx 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 based on the sorority's Five-Point Principles… Programmatic Thrust, which includes Economic Development, Education Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement operational through Social Action; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta has expanded its reach to include more than 1,050 chapters worldwide, with more than 350,000 initiated member representing diverse backgrounds and professions, including prominent leaders in government, education, healthcare, business, art, and community service; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta has 28 distinguished alumnae and collegiate chapters based in cities and counties across the State of Illinois, including Chicago, Springfield, East St. Louis, Urbana-Champaign, Carbondale, and other communities, which have positive impacts of countless lives through mentorship programs, scholarship, voter education and registration, health initiative, and, of course, economic development projects; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta in Illinois has been instrumental in advancing civil rights, promoting education excellence, fostering economic opportunity, and advocating for the well-being of underserved and underrepresented communities; and WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta is Illinois'… as we host Delta Days at the Capitol Building here in Springfield on May 21, and, of course, based on our beginnings since March 31, 2004, we have represented the… the theme "Fortitude on the Frontline in Illinois"; 10400048.docx 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 WHEREAS, Member of Delta Sigma Theta in Illinois has strengthened our State's social fabric, improved our educational institutions, enhanced our democratic process, and enriched our culture landscape, and the historical significance of the group as international and pristine and service-based sorority; our members exemplify excellence and commitment to social action, leadership development, and empowerment; we celebrate these attributes every day; RESOLVED, HERE, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Delta Sigma Theta, which I am a member of, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated for its outstanding legacy of public service and advocacy, and we commend the members for their steadfast dedication to creating positive change in communities throughout our Illinois and international; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the regional and state leadership of Delta Sigma Theta as a symbol of our esteem, respect of the State of Illinois General Assembly, House of Representative. Ladies and gentlemen, Delta Sigma Theta, my sisters in the fight. Thank you all for coming."

Speaker Tarver: "Leader Buckner on House… my apologies. Representative Lilly moves for the adoption of House Resolution 349. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The resolution is adopted. Representative Moeller, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege." 10400048.docx 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. This afternoon, I am very pleased to welcome some special guests from the city of Elgin, one of the largest communities that I represent in my district. I have Brian Piñon, who is one of our chairs for our Downtown Neighborhood Association, and Christen Harvey, who is joining us as well, and today is her birthday. So, we'd like to give them a warm Springfield welcome."

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

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Please give a warm Springfield welcome to my friend, who is up in the Speaker's Gallery, Dr. Nakia Hall from University Park. Great to see you. Welcome to Springfield."

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

"Please proceed."

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

"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker." 10400048.docx 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. I would like to introduce everyone to my intern district staff for the summer. She's also interning with State Senator Mark Walker's office. Her name is Thorri Borozdin. She is a recent graduate of University of Illinois, political science, and she is also in the Army Reserves and will be deploying to Kuwait come September. So, I'm so grateful she's here helping our offices, and please welcome her with a round of applause. Thank you."

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

"Please proceed."

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

"You can proceed. It's not appealable, but please proceed."

"So, when you asked for the original response, I provided that the ruling is final and not appealable. However, the Chair does again admonish the Members of this body to confine their remarks to the subject matter under discussion."

"Leader Buckner on House Resolution 354."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, today I rise to recognize the presence of… to the… to the presence of the distinguished brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, who are here in the Capitol somewhere. Where did they go to? Oh, they are about to make their entrance through this door at some point. Can… can you come back to me, please, Mr. Speaker?"

"Will do. Moving to the Order of Senate Bills on Third Reading. On page 2 of the calendar, Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 175, offered by Representative Cassidy. And a reminder to the body, we are on Short Debate. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Cassidy is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Sorry, getting this fired up here. Cool, I'm just going to wing it. Senate Bill 175 is an initiative that comes out of a constituent in my district whose husband has this… this genetic disorder that impacts fertility, impacts long-term 10400048.docx 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 health. And in their fertility journey, they were unable to access appropriate diagnostic testing for this syndrome. So, this… this bill very simply requires that insurance companies cover the appropriate kind of testing to… to diagnose this condition. And I ask for your support."

"The question is, 'Will Senate Bill 175 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 76 voting in 'favor,' 33 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Buckner on House Resolution 354."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're going to try this one more time. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, today I rise to recognize the presence of distinguished men who walk in proud tradition, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, who are here in the Capitol today not only as visitors but as advocates for justice, opportunity, and wellness for all Illinoisans. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911 on the campus of Howard University, and it became the first international fraternal organization established on the campus of a historically Black college or university with a motto that reads, 'Friendship is Essential to the Soul.' Omega has built over a century-long legacy rooted in service, leadership, scholarship, and uplift. Illinois is not just a supporter of Omega's work, we are part of Omega's origin story. Three of the fraternity's four founders, Dr. Oscar James Cooper, Bishop Edgar Amos Love, and 10400048.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Professor Frank Coleman, spent portions of their lives right here in the great State of Illinois, solidifying our state as sacred ground in Omega's history. Today, Omega has 31 chapters active across the State of Illinois, including undergraduate chapters on campuses such as Chicago State University, the University of Illinois, Northern Illinois, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, Carbondale and Edwardsville, and Northwestern. The fraternity's reach extends far beyond campuses, however. We have graduate chapters in Chicago, Aurora, Waukegan, the Quad Cities, and here in Springfield, and they're all active and engaged in community work, mentorship, fatherhood initiatives, and grassroots organizing. These men are not only symbols of excellence, they are literally boots on the ground. Omega has produced an extraordinary lineage of leaders who have spent time here in the State of Illinois, leaders like Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, the Reverend Al Sampson; the culture giants like Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey, LaRoyce Hawkins, and Harry Leennix; to scholars and scientists like Dr. Walter Massey and Dr. Herman Dreer; and, yes, Michael Jordan, the ever… the greatest to ever do it, is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi. Even in these chambers of this Capitol the influence of Omega is felt: Clayton Harris III, chief of staff of the Illinois House; Larry Luster, former executive director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation; Leader Curtis Tarver; and yours truly initiated into the fraternity in the fall of 2004 at the University of Illinois. Today is also a moment for pride for Omega because the 2028 Omega Psi Phi Grand Conclave will be 10400048.docx 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 in the city of Chicago. It's the fraternity's highest gathering, and it's the first time in nearly 80 years that the conclave returns to our great state. It's projected to bring over 30,000 visitors and millions of dollars in economic impact and immeasurable boost in culture, service, and civic energy. This is not just about fraternity pride. This is about public impact. So, to the men of Omega Psi Phi, thank you for showing up. Thank you for standing firm and continuing a legacy that makes Illinois better."

"On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 188, offered by Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Johnson is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 188 changes the pilot program that was approved by this legislature in 2018 into a permanent program. This is a program which a mental health facility in Rock Island County is able to accept involuntary admissions from five Iowa counties. There are… I'm aware of no opposition, and it did pass unanimously in the Senate."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 188 pass?' All in… 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.… Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' and 0 voting 'present.' This bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared 10400048.docx 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 191, offered by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 191 is really a bill about the improving of the safety of our children that are riding school buses every day back and forth from our homes to school. Ultimately, this… this is very, very simple and straightforward that starting in 2031, all new school buses will be required to have a three-point seatbelt. This might sound interesting. It's really not that notable in the sense that school buses are already pretty safe and all new manufactured school buses already are really focusing on having these three-point seatbelts. It's going to keep our children safer. I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"Representative Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Only newly purchased buses… manufactured buses, but newly purchased from the school districts."

"These are going to apply to schools… school buses that are being used by the districts. To your point, I think some school districts contract out, but those contracts already presume and… and require compliance with other state laws. So, I have heard of no opposition or concerns about that. But to your point, some school districts do contract out, and this would apply to those contractors as well."

"There is no known cost. Again, as I alluded to, this is really consistent with what all school bus manufacturers, especially the larger school bus manufacturers, are doing already. And with the six-year phase-in, there's no known cost because this really is consistent with what they're already doing."

"No, I'm not. And again, I think the point there is there is a cost to having seatbelts in the bus. I would acknowledge that, just like having seats in a bus is going to have a cost. I'm not aware of an additional cost in the sense that school bus manufacturers already unilaterally including these seatbelts in their buses."

"Yes, there's a provision specifically in the legislation that makes it clear that there is no liability of the school districts and personnel to require the seatbelts be used or… or any liability with regards to the use and the application of the seatbelts. It is limited only to the seatbelts being required to be in the buses."

"Yeah, this legislation is silent on that point. I do… I presume, but it's… it's an assumption, many school districts have policies with regards to this, but it is silent in this legislation."

"That's correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 191 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'… all in favor, excuse me, vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 83 voting in 'favor,' 27 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 212, offered by Representative Stuart. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400048.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Representative Stuart is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 212 will require employers to provide paid break time to employees who need to express breast milk for the purpose of nursing for one year after their child's birth. The employer… the employee, sorry, has to be compensated at the regular rate of compensation, and they cannot be forced to use their paid leave time for this absolute necessity to feed their child."

"Representative Windhorst."

"She indicates she will."

"Currently, they're required to provide reasonable time to pump breast milk during the day for a year after birth, and there's no requirement for that to be paid, and we don't define reasonable."

"Well, with the requirement to be paid… the issue with reasonable, you know, some people want us to dictate a number of minutes or something, but, you know, when you have a very young baby, you nurse them more frequently during the day. You may need more time. It lessens possibly as the year goes by. So, the idea of getting to a definition of a specific number of minutes is probably impossible, but making sure that it's adaptable to the specific needs of that mother and that child." 10400048.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"I am not."

"That's correct."

"No position. I believe many employers are already doing the right thing, and, you know, we just need to compel a few of them to make sure they are also supporting mothers and babies."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 212 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 82 voting in 'favor,' 27 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 213, offered by Representative Vella. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Vella is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To encourage local media investment, Senate Bill 213 creates the Government 10400048.docx 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Advertising Transaction Act. It requires each state agency to report, one, the total amount of advertising they expend every year; two, the name of the vendors; three, the type of the entity; and four, the subject matter of the advertising. This came out of the Senate unanimously and out of committee unanimously."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 213 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' And the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 220, offered by Representative Kifowit. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Kifowit is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I am honored to present Senate Bill 220. Senate Bill 220 allows employees to use up to eight hours per month and up to a total of 40 hours per year to participate in funeral honors detail. Funeral honors detail is the highest, the highest recognition we can give for those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice and for those that served our country and has left us. And I ask for your support."

"Representative Windhorst." 10400048.docx 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"She indicates she will."

"That's correct. It's paid leave."

"Thank you for that question. It is… requires the employers with 51 or more employees. An employee is eligible for the funeral honors details leave if they are an employee that has employed with the same employer for at least 12 months, been employed for at least 1,250 hours of service during that 12-month period, is trained to participate in funeral honors detail. This is a clear stipulation. It's not everybody that can be in this detail. You have to be trained in it, and also is a retired, active, or reserve member of the armed forces or an individual group or member of a group recognized by the armed forces who are not service members or employees of the U.S. government but who augment the uniformed members of the military honors detail."

"I think that what we've seen in the military community is a decrease in individuals being able to serve this hallowed service, either at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery or at other cemeteries in our community. And one of the main reasons we have found is because individuals simply cannot take the time off of work." 10400048.docx 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Thank you, sir."

"The question is, "Shall Senate Bill 220 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 105 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 224, offered by Representative Keicher. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Keicher is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 224 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 10400048.docx 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 291, offered by Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Mussman is recognized."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the chamber. Senate Bill 291 passed out of the Senate unanimously. It is identical to House Bill 1863, which also passed unanimously out of our chamber just a few weeks ago. It creates the One Health Commission Act to facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other scientific professionals and state agencies to provide a framework to navigate health threats shared between people and animals, such as COVID-19, avian influenza, Ebola, Lyme disease, West Nile, et cetera. It is an initiative of the University of Illinois. It is reflective of the recently created National One Health Framework. And with… the members shall serve without compensation and shall submit a final report on or before January 20… January 1 of 2028 and then provide us an update every two years. I am aware of no opposition. I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 291 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 104 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate 10400048.docx 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Bill 328, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Mr. Clerk, out of the record. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 407, offered by Representative Crawford. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Crawford is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 407 establishes a task force to address chronic absenteeism in Illinois schools. The previous Illinois Attendance Commission was not expended… extended after December 2020 as the state wanted to better understand the… the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic before moving forward. As you may remember, we were then transitioning to e-learning. There was an agreement to bring either this commission or a task force back at that time, and this is that bill. Since then, we do know that chronic absenteeism has remained at historically high levels, particularly among early learners as well as students with disabilities and those from low-income households. The task force will be effective September 2025. They'll report their findings and recommendations to the GA by December 2027 and will be dissolved in January 2028. Passed out of the Senate unanimously as well as the House Ed Policy Committee. I ask for an 'aye' vote." 10400048.docx 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 407 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 107 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 408, offered by Representative Crawford. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Crawford is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 408 makes changes to the Illinois Student Records Act to ensure that a crucial document, the summary of performance, or SOP, is permanently retained in the student's record when they leave high school. The SOP is provided to students with IEPs, those receiving special education services, and it outlines their academic and functional performance. It includes recommendations for employment post-high school, further education, and independent living. Most importantly, it can serve as proof that a student's disability began before the age of 18, which is a critical requirement for eligibility for Medicaid waiver services and other adult disability supports. Today, school districts are not required to permanently retain this document, so as a result, individuals with disabilities who reach adulthood, especially after their parents or guardians are no longer there to advocate for them, 10400048.docx 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 they're often unable to access essential services due to missing documentation. This can create unnecessary delays, denials, and financial hardship caused by the need for new evaluations. Most importantly, this bill maintains strict confidentiality standards for these records, and some privacy… and privacy safeguards that are already in place regarding student permanent records. The only thing it changes is that these records can be shared with the Department of Human Services for the sole purpose of evaluating the former student's eligibility for Medicaid waiver services. This passed out of the Senate unanimously as well as the Ed… House Ed Policy Committee, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he will."

"Absolutely. This bill is necessary because sometimes we have… we have students who had IEPs. They have disability services that they received in high school, and their… unfortunately, their parents or guardians are no longer there to support them. And these were the individuals who maintained their documentation, knew where to find the documentation. And most of the time, it's when after they pass on, they no longer have access to documentation that proves that they had a disability prior to 18, which is necessary in order to get the Medicaid waiver, which will open up things that these 10400048.docx 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 folks with these developmental disabilities may need, such as in-home services, et cetera."

"Absolutely. Summary of performance, commonly known as the SOP."

"Absolutely."

"Five years, I believe."

"There is no known opposition to this bill."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 408 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Lilly, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Mr. Speaker, please let the record reflect I intended to vote 'yes' on SB291."

Speaker Tarver: "The record will reflect. Representative Williams, for what reason do you seek recognition? On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 10400048.docx 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 849, offered by Representative Briel. Mr. Clerk, out of the record. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1160, offered by Representative Schweizer. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Schweizer is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1160 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1173, offered by Representative Cassidy. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Cassidy is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 1173 removes a barrier to accessing identification cards 10400048.docx 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 for folks who are experiencing homelessness. Currently, a person can seek a waiver for the… the fee paid to the Secretary of State's Office by submitting a notarized certification of homeless status. This bill will prevent any… somebody from being charged a fee for notarizing that form. And I ask for your support."

"Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes."

"Yes, in order for them to be able to get the fee waiver. It's specific to having that… the $25 fee waived."

"It has to be notarized, yes. And it… it is an attestation of their homelessness, usually involving a service provider who can swear to that."

"Yes."

"Yes." 10400048.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Absolutely. And they retain their professional discretion to participate in a transaction or not. The vast majority of these are completed in service-provider spaces. So, I think that this would have a minimal impact on folks in the private sector. Usually, a homeless shelter would have a notary on staff. This would be for those instances where somebody is not… not available."

"Well, you have to do that to get an ID, too. So, you still are going to have to be presenting your birth certificate or other items that… that meet the… the standards for… for the secretary of state."

"Standard Debate, yes."

"Representative Weaver."

"She indicates she will."

"Right. This does not change their basic professional discretion to participate in a…"

"…transaction or not in any way. This is simply, if you do participate, you can't charge a fee."

"Representative McLaughlin. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1173 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 81 voting in 'favor,' 28 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1158, offered by Leader McCombie. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader McCombie."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1158 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On 10400048.docx 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 page 11 of the calendar, under Second Readings, we have Senate Bill 1563, offered by Representative Jawaharial Williams. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Williams is recognized." Williams, J.: "Oh, thank you, Chair. Ladies and gentlemen of the House, I rise today to present Senate Bill 1563. Senate Bill 1563, this is a simple bill, but also one of great importance to my community and the growing importance of communities across the state. Senate Bill 1563 simply clarifies that nothing in eviction… in the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure prohibits law enforcement from enforcing an… an offense of criminal trespass or removing people from property that they do not own. This is a… this is a simple bill. Basically, what this bill is… it's in the form of criminal trespass, also known as squatters. We have a great… we have a great… a great fear amongst us when we have people who just simply trespassing on people's property that don't belong to them, squatting, and… and taking the residence up on their own. It's a simple bill. It gives police the authority to remove people and properties when people take… take people's possession that's generally not their property. 10400048.docx 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 With that being said, I… I ask for an 'aye' vote on Senate Bill 1563, and I'll take any questions."

"Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1563 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 106 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1195, offered by Representative Haas. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Haas."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1195 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. 10400048.docx 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 On this question, there are 102 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And the… this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Sanalitro, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"The record shall so reflect. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1230, offered by Representative DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative DeLuca."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen. Senate Bill 1230 is a transparency bill, and what it says is every year the Capital Development Board shall submit a report to the General Assembly and the governor concerning all planned and ongoing projects constructed by or under the supervision of the board. I ask for your support."

"The question is, "Shall Senate Bill 1230 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 107 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 10400048.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 1241, offered by Representative Coffey. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Coffey."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1241 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1249, offered by Representative Ugaste. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Ugaste."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1249 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative McLaughlin, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Happy birthday, Jack. On page three 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1256, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Davidsmeyer."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1256 pass?' All in… all in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1261, offered by Representative Jiménez. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Jiménez." Jiménez: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is an initiative of the Here to Stay Community Land Trust. It aims to increase access to IHDA loan products and down payment assistance for community land trust buyers and reestablishes the Community Land Trust Task Force. This bill would codify the agreement of IHDA to allow community land trusts to access loan products, and it would reestablish the task force, which would allow the community land trusts to begin implementing the recommendations identified in the previous task force report. We've also added a sunset provision that would be 14 months after the effective date of the bill."

"Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1261 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 71 voting in 'favor,' 37 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1288, offered by Representative Deering. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Deering."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1288 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 104 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1289, offered by Representative DeLuca. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative DeLuca"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1289 deals with the definition of home state in the section of the Insurance Code dealing with surplus line insurance. Senate Bill 1289 provides that home state will mean the home state of the entire group; the state in which an insured maintains its principal place of business; or if 100 percent of the risk is located outside the state, the state with the greatest percentage of the insured taxable premium allocated. Senate Bill 1289 is identical to a bill that passed previously, and it is an initiative of the Illinois Surplus Line Association. They believe the current definition is not in line with the federal government's 10400048.docx 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 single-state concept and that the changes made by Senate Bill 1289 would bring Illinois into compliance. Also, I would like to read into the record that the bill does not change anything that would affect the applicability or collection of foreign fire insurance fees. While the small technical change in this bill makes it slightly easier for brokers to set up insurance programs for groups, it doesn't make any changes to the location of the people or companies being insured. So, it would not affect the rights of the district to collect the fees through the Illinois Municipal League. Thank you."

"Leader Windhorst. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1289 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1301, offered by Representative du Buclet. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative du Buclet." du Buclet: "Thank you. I rise to present Senate Bill 1301, which is an identical bill to House Bill 1700, which passed unanimously in the Senate and with a huge majority in the House when it was brought over here last spring. This bill amends the Deposit of State Moneys Act and the Public Funds Investment Act to add a requirement that a financial 10400048.docx 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 institution must have a satisfactory or outstanding rating under the Illinois Commerce Reinvestment Act in order to be eligible to receive the deposits of public funds."

"Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall,' excuse me, 'Senate Bill 1301 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 108 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1310, offered by Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Johnson."

"Thank you, Mr. Chair. Senate Bill 1310 amends the Western Illinois University Law to authorize the Western Illinois University Board of Trustees to borrow funds from their WIU Foundation or any qualifying financial institution, provided that the borrowed amount is repaid within five years." 10400048.docx 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1310 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1325, offered by Representative Mah. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Mah."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1325, as amended, increases the number of dentists on the State Board of Dentistry from eight dentists to 10 in order to ensure that at least one of the board members has a moderate sedation permit and at least one member has a permit in deep sedation and anesthesia. This is being done to give the department more expertise in anesthesia-related matters…"

"Mr. Clerk, out of the record. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1346, offered by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Morgan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to present Senate Bill 1346 today, which is a consumer transparency bill dealing 10400048.docx 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 with insurance cards. Ultimately, this is providing two different levels of… of information to consumers with regards to whether their insurance plan is self-funded or fully insured. And the difference there really makes a difference of whether we have state regulation and oversight of your insurance, something that the vast majority of us have no insight, no idea about the type of insurance plan we have. So, the two pieces about this is that it will provide new… new transparency to an individual on their insurance card itself that will indicate whether it's fully insured or self- insured. And then that's just going to help individuals know who's regulating their insurance plan. And then, secondly, it's going to provide the Department of Insurance, starting in 2027, will list online all the new requirements of their insurance plans. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1346 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And with a constitutional majority, this is hereby, excuse me, declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1348, offered by Representative Ann Williams. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Williams." 10400048.docx 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Williams, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an initiative of the Cook County Sheriff's Office, which creates a two-tier fee structure for service of summons, service for process on defendants and eviction actions. And what we're trying to do here is to incentivize electronic filing, similar to what's happening at all other courts and all other government institutions, and increase efficiency, sustainability, and customer service within the office. Basically, we've provided that you can still file… you can… if you walk into the office to file electronically… or by paper and you're not prepared to file electronically, we will have kiosks there, similar to what they had in the pandemic, to allow even paper filers to file electronically, keeping costs and fees low. Happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Ugaste."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1348 pass?' All… all in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 71 voting in 'favor,' 37 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1325, offered by Representative Mah. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Mah."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, once again, Senate Bill 1325 increases the number of dentists on the State Board of Dentistry from eight to 10 to ensure that at least one of the board members has a moderate sedation permit and at least one member has a permit to… in deep sedation and anesthesia. This is being done to give the department more expertise in anesthesia-related matters. The board also has two dental hygienists and one public member for a grand total of 13 board members. There is no opposition to this bill, and I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst."

"It was tabled."

"She indicates she will." 10400048.docx 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Correct."

"Leader Windhorst, I apologize for…"

"…interrupting both of you. The amendment is in Rules, and she does not wish to adopt it."

"Please."

"Correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1325 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1380, offered by Representative Benton. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Benton."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1380 authorizes municipalities to use a government-owned utility pole for public safety purposes. What it does is it creates a permitting process for local government to eliminate an antiquated process for license plate readers and public safety measures. So, this is a bipartisan bill, passed unanimously out of the Senate, and I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he will."

"So, when you're trying to do a license plate reader or public safety usage of the utility pole, you have to go through an antiquated process to utilize it. That's why you see a lot of these license plate readers on individual poles with solar panels. This just puts it back in the local control so they can utilize those poles without going through that process."

"There was the Illinois Energy Association, but that was removed with an amendment in the Senate. There is no opposition currently."

"The question is, 'Shall… shall Senate Bill 1380 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the 10400048.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1392, offered by Representative Ryan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Ryan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. I'm here today to present Senate Bill 1392. This is a bill on behalf of the Illinois State Dental Society to streamline dental insurance payments by allowing carriers to send payments directly to providers instead of having dentists collect payments directly or require them up front from patients. The bill is the same as the amended HB2371, which we passed unanimously out of committee and on the floor. Both bills were a result of conversations with the Illinois Department of Insurance. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Grant."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1392 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 10400048.docx 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1422, offered by Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Johnson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1422 amends the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act. Provides that a unit of local government regulating an employer or a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over an employer may, in the course of its regulatory or enforcement duties, monitor and enforce compliance with the act. When the General Assembly enacted these training requirements in 2019, the law did not then include penalties for noncompliance, which led to some inconsistent enforcement. In 2021, the law was then expanded to include restaurants and truck stops, but the necessary conforming changes were not made to ensure uniform enforcement across all covered businesses. Senate Bill 1422 corrects this by providing a clear enforcement structure that does indeed align with legislative intent. The bottom line is Senate Bill 1422 strengthens Illinois' commitment to combating human trafficking while providing businesses with a reasonable pathway to compliance, and this legislation reflects a balanced approach that promotes the awareness and enforcement in a fair and effective manner." 10400048.docx 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1422 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Davis, for what reason do you seek recognition?" Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I appreciate the indulgence of the body."

"Point of personal privilege?" Davis, W.: "As we saw earlier today…"

"A point of personal privilege?" Davis, W.: "I'm sorry, yes. May I have a point of personal privilege?"

"Please proceed." Davis, W.: "I apologize. As you saw earlier today, we had the men of Omega Psi Phi in the gallery today, joining us here in Springfield, lobbying and advocating for issues that are important to them today. As you see to my right, in the gallery as well are the men of the organization that I'm very proud to be a member of, and that is Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, along with my colleague, Representative Jawaharial Williams. We are both members of that organization, founded in 1911 at Indiana University. They are here today continuing the tradition of what we call the Divine Nine organizations, which are representative of all the historically Black fraternities and sororities. You… 10400048.docx 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 we saw the AKAs, the Deltas, the Sigma Gamma Rhos, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma. Today, Omega Psi Phi, and today, again, the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated are joining us today. Earlier in the year, we passed a resolution in support of our anniversary, so I won't belabor that point. But again, I respectfully ask that the Members here on this floor, as you have acknowledged all other Divine Nine organizations that have joined us today, please acknowledge the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated that are standing to my right in the gallery. Definitely appreciate that. As we know, we all claim to be the… the best. So, I'm going to take this opportunity, since everybody else has gone, to acknowledge that, in this case, the last is indeed the best. Thank you very much gentlemen."

"Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports. Sorry. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."

"We will go to committees and then return to the floor. The House shall stand at recess until the call of the Chair."

"Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports. West in the Chair." 10400048.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Proceeding to Orders of Senate Bills on Third Reading, on page 3 of the calendar, we have Senate Bill 1265, 10400048.docx 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Representative Blair-Sherlock. Representative Blair- Sherlock. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Blair-Sherlock."

"Thank you. This is a very simple bill. What it does is it changes the reporting date for the AG's Office to January 31 of every year, starting in 2026, rather than July 31 of every year because of the way the data's collected and it just makes more sense. It's just that simple, and I would… oh, passed unanimously through the Senate, and I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1265 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Reading, we have House… Senate Bill 1463, Leader Mah. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Third Reading. Leader Mah."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1463 is identical to House Bill 3019, which passed the House with bipartisan support early last month. It's an agreed bill with a component that allows for prelicensure practice for dental school 10400048.docx 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 graduates and dental hygienists waiting for their licensure. There's no opposition. I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, "Shall Senate Bill 1463 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to Senate Bill 1466, Leader Morgan. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Third Reading. Leader Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1466 amends the Business Corporation Act of 1983. This is essentially fixing a loophole where we have a lack of parity between businesses that were founded after 1982 and those that were founded before 1982. So, this is really an effort to make sure we're… we're creating parity for businesses. There are only a handful of businesses in Illinois that this would apply to, to make sure that minority shareholders continue to have the rights that all other businesses provide. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah, so… so the idea of cumulative voting, again, really deals with… is a little bit of an outdated term, basically allowing for minority shareholders to continue to have a voice when they have corporate meetings and corporate votes. So, this is a way to make sure… and this is something all other businesses in Illinois over the last 45 years have. So, this is creating that kind of parity. And, again, the real purpose here is to protect the minority shareholders."

"That's correct."

"That is correct."

"There's not."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1466 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on 10400048.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 to Senate Bill 1467, Representative Kelly. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Kelly."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1467 is a vehicle services omnibus from the Illinois secretary of state. This bill sets the antique vehicle plate fee at $6 per year, restricts the release of personal data and vehicle records. It clarifies registration proof validity for 30 days, suspends registration for unmet insurance requirements, limits short-term permits for rebuilt vehicles to licensed rebuilders, and it also expands the secretary of state's authority to approve forms used by service providers. It would be effective immediately and respectfully ask for a 'yes' vote."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"Indicates he will."

"That's correct. It's identical to that bill."

"That's correct."

"Yes, it could be, potentially."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1467 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 72 voting in 'favor,' 38 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Benton, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. please let the record reflect that I intended to vote 'yes' on Senate Bill 1466."

"The record shall reflect. On page 4 of the calendar is Senate Bill 1504, Representative du Buclet. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative du Buclet." du Buclet: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am here to present Senate Bill 1504. It's a bill that strengthens our support for 10400048.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 children and young adults in the care of DCFS. The bill ensures better planning for permanency, stronger support for kinship caregivers, and a smoother transition for youth aging out of care. Specifically, it provides planning for housing, education, employment, financial security, physical and mental health, adult services, connections, parenting support, if applicable, and social and community relationships. And I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1504 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting 10400048.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 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 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 is Senate Bill 1550, Representative Coffey. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Coffey."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1550 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111… 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 is Senate Bill 1446, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Moeller is recognized." 10400048.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1446 requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to track and record the manner of death for all firefighters in Illinois, including those that are from suicide and various types of cancer. If this bill is passed before June 1, 2025, then this bill will go into effect January 1, 2026, and if passed after May 31, 2025, it will go into effect June 1, 2026. I know of no opposition and would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1446 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar is Senate Bill 1441, Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Johnson is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1441 amends the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Programs Act to specify that enrollees in Secure Choice may have both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, clarify the grounds on which the employer may be considered noncompliant, and authorize the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Board to enter into agreements with other states to achieve cost savings through economies of scale. It also provides clarification that employers do not have to enroll their employees in Secure Choice until the employer… 10400048.docx 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 employees have worked for them for 120 days. The initial purpose of the bill was to ensure that Illinois Secure Choice enrollees can participate in the federal Saver's Match that takes effect in the 2027 tax year by clarifying that enrollees may have both a Roth and a traditional. Secure 2.0 of the federal law, passed in 2022, establishes a federal Saver's Match that will take effect in tax year '27. The federal Saver's Match is a 50% match of eligible retirement contributions up to $2,000, but the match can only be deposited into the traditional IRA. Ninety-nine percent of Illinois Secure Choice enrollees utilize a Roth IRA option rather than a traditional IRA option. This is similar… this is the same bill as House Bill 1435, which passed out of committee. I want to reiterate once again and thank Members of the committee for helping amend the language that clarifies, as I said earlier, that employees have to have been employed for 120 days, and this is to resolve concerns from employers about the administrative costs of enrolling our seasonal or short-term employees. Employees can still opt out if they wish. It did pass the Senate on a bipartisan vote, and that's what I have."

Speaker West: "For discussion, Representative Reick is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"They do not have to enroll as employees if they have worked less than 120 days."

"They'd have to be employed for two years before they can even be registered."

"They'd have to be employees for two years until they can even be registered as part-time employees."

"Yes. They would be part of the five, yes."

"So, the employer, obviously, if they have an employment… or a retirement package themselves, they can sign up. They have the option of working with the Treasurer's Office to set a portal up, to set a program up. If… in the case in which they are fined, I think we've got well over 90% they… in which they… if they… so, they have up to 120 days to enroll their employees. Once they've been notified, they have up to 120 days to come into compliance with the act, which basically over… I think around 90% of the employers that have been fined have had their… their money returned to them once they've come into compliance." 10400048.docx 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Two-fifty per employee for the first calendar year, 500 per employee for each subsequent calendar year the employer is compliant."

"Yes, Representative, it does."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1441 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed say… 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 74 voting in 'favor,' 37 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving 10400048.docx 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 on to page 5, Senate Bill 1559, Leader Ann Williams. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Leader Ann Williams." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In June of 2022, a horrible tragedy occurred in my district on Irving Park Road when a gentleman, who was a volunteer with our political organization, crossed the street and was struck and killed by a… a moving vehicle. In the wake of that accident, I worked with other local elected officials, CDOT, and IDOT to really take a deep dive into why this tragedy occurred, what we could do on the roadways to mitigate future tragedies like that from happening. And in the process, we entered into a historic memorandum of understanding with IDOT and CDOT to focus on traffic studies and working through opportunities to make our streets safer in the wake of such tragedies. This bill we are considering today attempts to memorialize and codify some of those deeper conversations in the wake of a fatality, pedestrian or bicycle, in hopes that we can avoid future tragedies. And I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized for discussion."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, "Shall Senate Bill 1559 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this 10400048.docx 73  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Proceeding to Senate Bills on Third Reading, on page 5 is Senate Bill 1583, Representative Johnson. Representative Johnson. Out of the record. On page 5 is Senate Bill 1584, Representative Faver Dias. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Faver Dias."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Illinois is currently facing a significant educator shortage, a challenge that we are actively addressing through multiple strategies at the state level. One of these is the use of short-term approvals for teacher and paraprofessional licensure, which is currently implemented through administrative rule. Senate Bill 1584 proposes two key changes. It will codify the existing short- term licensure approval process, ensuring it is established in law. And second, it will allow for an extension of the expiration date for a short-term license if the educator has taken FL… FMLA during the approval period. While hold… while holding a short-term license, educators are required to complete all necessary steps to obtain full licensure and appropriate endorsements in their subject area. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1584 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this 10400048.docx 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 5 of the calendar is Senate Bill 1607, Representative Meyers- Martin. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Meyers-Martin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to present Senate Bill 1607 to this body. It's a result of the recommendation of the Underground Railroad Task Force of the 103rd General Assembly, and it creates the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission Act. It establishes the commission that shall be to explore, research, and commemorate the journeys of the freedom seekers and the sites of the… and landmarks in the state that became the networks of the Underground Railroad. There are currently 429 Underground Railroad sites in Illinois. This will implement educational, landmark preservation, and grant programs and sets forth provisions concerning membership, terms, administrative support, and staff. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1607 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 10400048.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 5 of the calendar is Senate Bill 1612, Representative Meyers- Martin. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Meyers-Martin is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1612 replaces the enacting clause of the original bill and modifies the thresholds for competitive bidding under the Park District Code, the Conservation District Act, and the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. Provides that all contracts involving an expenditure in excess of $60,000 for supplies and materials and $30,000 for work shall be required for a competitive bid."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Yes, they can."

"Okay. Thank you."

"The… the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1612 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 98 voting in 'favor,' 13 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And the bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on, on page 5 is Senate Bill 1616, Representative Katz Muhl. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Katz Muhl."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. SB1616 is a joint initiative of a coalition of faith-based organizations in partnership with the State Board of Education. We have created a resource calendar, nonbinding and nonexclusive, that will allow people to help schedule major school events with advanced knowledge of when holidays are happening for significant religions and cultures in the state. I am thankful to the participation of the State Board of Education to come to consensus on this bill, and I'm open to any questions about how this resource tool would help our schools. Thanks so much."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized for discussion."

"She indicates she will."

"Exactly. The most common thing we hear is, 'Oh, my goodness, I wish I had known. We would have tried to plan differently.' And so, we're getting that information in people's hands early so that they have it and can do the best they can."

"It is not required. It's advisory information."

"On the ISBE website and also through other ISBE resources, and the goal is to have it about two years in advance because that's when, for instance, academic deans and activities deans might be doing scheduling."

"You're welcome."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1616 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on, on page 5 is Senate Bill 1672, Representative Mussman. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Mussman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 1672 creates a one-year requirement for schools to report 10400048.docx 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 to the State Board of Education information about which early learning screening tools they are using to evaluate the potential for dyslexia or other learning delays in students in grades kindergarten through third grade. This reporting will be done in an already existing form that ISBE uses for schools to annually report information about which assessment tools they are utilizing. The Illinois State Board of Education will then report these findings to the General Assembly as well as post the information on their website no later than March 1, 2027. As schools continue to update their literacy practices to align with the evidence-based guidance in the recently adopted State Comprehensive Literacy Plan, this information will give us insight into which tools the schools are using to identify and assist students at risk of reading difficulties and inform our potential next steps. I am aware of no remaining opposition. I'm happy to answer questions. I request an 'aye' vote."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"Indicates she will."

"Yes."

"No personally identifying information will be included."

"We're just asking which tools they're using. We're not asking which students received which tool."

"I believe it will include the number of students using each of the tools."

"Not that I'm aware of any longer. I believe the amendment removed the last of the opposition."

"So, again, we… there are a great variety of screening tools that are out there. Some are more effective than others. We would like to have better understanding of whether or not all of our students are universally being screened, what kind of screeners are being used, or whether or not there are only subgroups that are being screened, such as maybe English- language learners or children who have already been identified as perhaps having difficulty with reading, and, again, which screeners those… are being used for those students individually. We're sort of like on a fact-finding mission, again, to help inform perhaps what next steps we might want to provide, what higher guidance we might want to provide on how to better use these screening tools to our advantage." 10400048.docx 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"A little bit of all of the above. I know that there are some literacy-facing organizations that are very eager to see this information and be able, again, to use it specifically. So, we do have organizations like Stand for Children and Everyone Reads Illinois that are especially excited to… to see these results. But, in general, they will be a benefit to all of us."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1672 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Going back to page 4 on… on the calendar is Senate Bill 1491, Representative Ness. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Ness."

"Thank you, Speaker. So, Senate Bill 1491 is an initiative of ILETSB that allows them to create curriculum for a certified therapy dog team training for critical trauma teams and… and other kinds of… crimes across the state where having a therapy dog present turns… turns out is a really good thing. 10400048.docx 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 So, there's no opposition to the bill, and I ask for your support."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, my understanding is that they already have the curriculum, and this just allows them to… it allows them to incorporate it into the other offerings. There are agencies across the state that are already utilizing this. I have local law enforcement divisions in my district that have therapy dogs. So, this is just really allowing ILETSB to take advantage of their opportunity to… to offer this to law enforcement around the state."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1491 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 87 voting in 'favor,' 24 voting 'opposed,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 10400048.docx 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 5 of the calendar is Senate Bill 1560, Representative LaPointe. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative LaPointe is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 5060 (sic-1560) is the third bill to come out of our Illinois Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative. And this is our initiative that improves behavioral health access for youth who have significant behavioral health challenges by streamlining how families access care and streamlining our resources. So, the initiative overall is led by our chief behavioral health officer, and it brings together our six child-serving state agencies. We've had three bills to come through this initiative. This is the third bill. So, two of them are already law. This bill specifically gets us closer to implementing universal mental health screenings in Illinois public schools, grades three through 12. There's been precursor work to this bill, of course. So, specifically, the bill requires ISBE to make available resource materials for schools to implement universal mental health screenings, including model procedures and guidance, aka model policies, and that's by September 2026. The bill provides that the mental health screening shall be offered by school districts to students in grades three through 12 at least once a year. And beginning with the 2027-'28 school year, the bill details that the previsions will only be effective for the years that the state, through ISBE, has successfully procured a screening tool that our schools districts could use for free. 10400048.docx 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 Of the utmost importance. Every single school district, with this bill, has to offer a universal mental health screening, but every single family and student can opt out. So, there is an opt out provision. School districts do have to offer the universal mental health screenings, but parents and guardians and students themselves can opt-out. There is another part of the bill that pertains to making sure our hospital providers are trained on our BEACON portal, but I think people are most interested in the mental health screenings. So, I'll leave it at that, Speaker, and I'm happy to answer any questions."

Speaker West: "For discussion, Representative Reick is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Yeah, that’s a great question. So, because there were precursor works… work to this bill, including a landscape scan of what all our school districts are doing for mental health screenings, we know that about 28 percent of our school districts in Illinois are currently using a mental health screening and then an additional… and… and that's universal, meaning that they are kind of having a mechanism to use the screening on every child at least once a year. An additional 10400048.docx 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 40% of schools are using some kind of mental health screening but not necessarily universal. So, that's what's happening today. But I do want to be clear that a mental health screening is… is a screening. It's not a clinical assessment at all. It's like a tool that we use to discern if there… if kids are at risk and if they have deeper behavioral health issues. But it's… it's almost like a cursory tool that is used."

"So, the bill is not prescriptive on who at the individual school districts' level will conduct these screenings. However, what we also know, and this came out in an amendment in the Senate, is the screenings are intended and… and the… the model that ISBE will use for its model policy, they're actually intended to be self-assessments, which is one of the reasons why the… the grade level was moved up from… it was going to be like, you know, K through 12, and now it's three through 12 because third graders are actually capable of… of doing a self-assessment."

"And I just used the word 'assessment,' and that was an error…"

"Screening."

"Yes."

"There we go." 10400048.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"We've got clarity. So, for a… a younger person, like in third or fourth grade, it… it could even exist on a tablet, where the young student answers a series of questions, maybe even with graphics that say, 'I am feeling happy. I am feeling sad. I am feeling worried.' It could be as simple as that, Rep."

"I mean, if the screening was done on a tablet, by design, they are captured electronically."

"Well, the only other way I know other than a tablet or e-device would be on paper."

"The only other way I can think of, if it's not on an e-device, would actually be on paper."

"And… and this is going to be up to the districts because, as you know, ISBE will put out model… a model policy by September 2026. But it's a model policy that ticks on some things that the local school districts' policies have to address. But the model policy is not going to be a five-point guide of what the school districts have to be. So, there's a lot of discretion left up to each individual school district."

"I'm trying to… the school districts will have to implement a universal mental health screening in their schools."

"And what the model policy at ISBE will say and… and what is actually in the bill is it… it points to what has to be included in not the screening itself but in the process of setting up universal mental health screenings in schools. So, for instance, those… the whole mental health screening process at the district level will have to include the option to opt out. It will have to address confidentiality and privacy concerns."

"Correct."

"Yeah, there's no prescription for what the actual screening itself has to include."

"So, that will… that will be… there'll be some model guidance coming from ISBE in September in 2026, and that will just be model guidance. So, I can't tell you prescriptively exactly what safeguards for data privacy will exist, but what I can tell you is this is something that our school districts deal with every day right now. As… as you heard me say, 28% of our school districts today have a mental health screener, and they have data privacy policies on the books. All our 10400048.docx 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 school districts have lawyers that are currently managing this."

"Well, ISBE already undertook a landscape scan of the current mental health screeners being implemented right now across Illinois and then they have until September 2026 to actually procure a mental health screener that school districts will be able to use for free. Although, they don’t have to. School districts can also use their own mental health screener. So…"

"I don't know the answer to that question, Rep. And… and that's a question that could pertain to the bill, but it could also pertain to the screeners that are in use today at school districts around the state."

"Well, as I described before, and… and I will fully admit, I am not an expert on mental health screenings that are in use or will be in use in the future, but screenings seek to discern if a student, in this case age… grades 3 through 12, are at risk for behavioral health issues or are having current behavioral health issues or are having socioemotional issues. And the whole point of a screener is to just identify issues early."

"So… so, and a… a possible next step would be a school social worker actually has a conversation with the student."

"That would be up to the school district to decide."

"That's a fair characterization of actually what happens today. I mean, there is human discretion involved in almost every single thing that happens in life." 10400048.docx 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"We are now on Standard Debate."

"If you could bring your questions to a close, that'd be great."

"But if you could bring your question to a close, that would be great."

"What you're describing would play out at each individual school and in each individual school district, and a school or a district would have a protocol for that. And a screener is a pretty cursory first step. But in terms of having an actual protocol for who exactly at a school or at a district level is looking at the data from the screenings, each individual school district will be building up their protocols for that. And… and to be clear, we have 28% of school districts that are currently doing this."

"To the bill." 10400048.docx 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Representative, please bring your remarks to a close."

"Representative, unless someone wants to give… yield their time, please bring your remarks to a close."

"Representative Tipsword gives you his time."

"Representative Grant is recognized."

"To the bill."

"Representative Niemerg is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"ISBE will be procuring a universal mental health screening tool that school districts will have the option to use, but they will also have the option not to use that tool that ISBE has procured, and they will maintain the option to procure their own tool at the district level."

"Yes. The… just, I want to point out a nuance here, Rep. Yes, they will. If they use the tool that ISBE procures, it will be free to the school districts. There could be a cost if they go out and find their own tool that costs money. There might be other mental health screenings out there that there is no cost. I'm not an expert on every single mental health screening out there in the world."

"Yes, they've… they've been working with ISBE and, in fact, all our six child-serving agencies on the much larger Illinois Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative for the past few years."

"That's a great question, and I want to be very, very clear about this. So, for the school districts that aren't 10400048.docx 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 doing this already, when this officially comes online, from the state's perspective, every single school district will have to have an opt-out policy that… that you're aware of. The nuances of exactly how that policy will be communicated to parents and guardians will be up to the school district."

"It's a screening, not an assessment…"

"…or an evaluation. There's been a lot of contention about that, so I just want to be clear every time I can. So, a few things in response to that question. The… the nuances of that… let me back up. So, that larger topic will be 10400048.docx 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 addressed in the model policy coming from ISBE, but just like I said, in terms of the… the nuances of the opt-out policy, that will be addressed in the… at the local school district level. They will have specific policies related to that."

"Please bring your remarks to a close."

"So, it's a simple question, but there's not a simple, simple answer. We do have laws on the books in Illinois today that kids 12 and over can seek mental health treatment without their parent or guardians being notified. That is current law today in Illinois. So, as you can see, that law is going to intersect here with the students that are being screened who are over 12 years old. Will parents be able to get the results of the mental health screenings for sure for kids younger than that? Those policies will be worked out at the local school district level."

"For further discussion, Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"To the bill."

"To the bill."

"I just wanted to give my thanks to Rep. LaPointe for all of her leadership and work on this bill. I want to highlight a couple of things that I think this bill has been 10400048.docx 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 really thoughtfully crafted. One, you know, we hear so much from our school districts about the burdens and the mandates that we place on them, but she has been really careful in crafting this language to make sure that the State Board is leading on this issue by offering guidance and support in creating this model policy, which they have to do by September of 2026. Then they don't even have to begin implementing these screenings for another year. There is a statewide procurement process of a universal screening tool that districts can use at their disposable… at their disposal. So, we are giving them guidance. We are giving them support. It has been in partnership, in collaboration with mental health experts. So, our schools will be getting some of the best resources possible to create a really robust program that addresses our… our kids' mental health needs. As she has mentioned, there is a parental opt-out. And so, parents have flexibility. If this is not for them, then they can choose for their child not to participate. And then it also offers a really generous ramp-up for implementation. So, all those things that we hear from our districts over and over again about cost or lack of guidance or a state mandate that doesn't provide leadership, this bill addresses all of those things in a really thoughtful and skillful way. And so, thank you, Rep. LaPointe, for all of your work on this."

Speaker West: "For further discussion, Leader Morgan is recognized."

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

"She indicates She will." 10400048.docx 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Representative LaPointe, I'm not sure all of our colleagues heard a lot of the discussion. So, I was hoping to kind of drill down a little bit more. Can you remind us, I heard some discussion about whether this is kind of a screening versus a test. Can you break this down of exactly what this is? It seemed like some people are really, really concerned, but it just seemed like we were just trying to help out identifying those mental illness. Can you break that down again of exactly what we're doing here?"

"I sure can, Rep. Morgan. A screening is very different than a mental health evaluation or a mental health assessment. A mental health assessments can actually take a few hours to do. There are things called biopsychosocial assessments that actually go really deep to help figure out what the symptoms are that somebody might be dealing with, and assessments point us in the direction of what a treatment might be. A screening is, relative to an assessment, actually pretty cursory. The whole point of a screening is to, in a pretty quick way, figure out if this person's at risk. Does this person need another touch? And in the context of a school, a very normal response to a screener that identifies some level of risk would be that the school social worker has a conversation with the student. And I wish that happened more often in schools, but as you know, some of our schools don't even have a full-time social worker."

"Yeah. And so, tell us about that. I mean, my… my child's younger, second grade. And so, this is particularly for younger children, correct?" 10400048.docx 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"This bill in particular would make sure that we have universal mental health screenings in schools grades three through 12 in Illinois."

"So, no, that is a great clarification because I… I think everybody in this chamber would agree… and to the bill, Mr. Speaker."

"To the bill."

"Thank you, Representative LaPointe, for bringing this bill. As we are talking about the epidemic, and it is an epidemic of mental health, that is plaguing our children throughout the state, regardless of what district you're in, I would've thought it would've been an agreed-upon principle that we would all want to help identify mental illness and support our students when necessary and wherever we can. So, I understand a lot of people have a lot of feelings, feelings of what we're doing at the end of May, but this seems like a really straightforward piece of legislation, and I know it's going to help my students, my children. I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Members, just a reminder, we were on Standard Debate… Debate and we've heard three in favor and three in opposition. Representative LaPointe to close. Representative LaPointe to close."

"Okay. Thank you, Speaker. I love seeing you up there, by the way former vice chair of the Mental Health & Addiction Committee. This has been a good debate. I knew it was going to be a good debate because this bill is on the action alert of one of our wonderful organizations called the Illinois Family Institute. But I want to point out that at the end of 10400048.docx 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 the day, having universal mental health screenings in schools is about prevention. It is about prevention. And yes, indeed, as we heard talked about on both sides of the aisle, we are in a mental health crisis, frankly, for our adults and certainly for our youth. And the whole point of having universal mental health screenings in schools, that families can opt out of, is to catch issues earlier. And the harsh reality is, and this was pointed out by our… U.S. surgeon general under the previous administration, that for young people, it takes an average of 11 years from the onset of their behavioral health symptoms to when they can actually access treatment. And a part of that statistic is our lack of access to mental health support in schools, where… where almost every kid goes, not all, but almost, many. This is what this bill is about, catching issues earlier, connecting people to support and treatment earlier. And these screenings, if they are indeed universal, which is the point of the bill, will weave it into the day-to-day of schools so students won't feel othered. They won't feel like, oh, I'm doing my mental health screening because a lot of kids will be doing it. And that's actually a good thing, if you ask me. And the last thing I want to say is, as Rep. Faver Dias said, there has been three precursors… this is the third bill in a series, and there's been so much precursor work. The work to get to a universal mental health screening in Illinois has been incremental, it has been thoughtful, dare I say it's been slow. Sometimes a little too slow, but there's a reason for that because we want to get it right."

"Thank you, Representative LaPointe." 10400048.docx 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

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

"Members, Representative Niemerg has requested a verification. All Members will be in their chairs and vote their own switches. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1560 pass?' In… 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 72 voting in 'favor,' 36 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' Mr. Clerk, please read the name of those voting in the affirmative."

"Representative Niemerg is recognized."

"Thank you, sir. On this question, there are 72 voting in 'favor,' 36 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' The bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 5, Senate Bill 1701, Leader Hoffman. Leader Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Leader Hoffman is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1701 is an initiative of the FOP Labor Council. The legislation provides… it clarifies for the employees and employers on what positions will generally be 10400048.docx 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 able to participate in collective bargaining agreements. It provides that appointed positions like captain or deputy chief will be outside of the collective bargaining agreement who… while… who have tested and they are tested positions of the CBA. The bill is supported by the Illinois sheriffs and the state police. I know of no opposition."

Speaker West: "For further discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes."

"Well, currently the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act governs police unionization. What we're doing is simply clarifying for the purposes of collective bargaining who is in the unit and who is out of the unit."

"What we're doing is… what we're saying is they're supervisors and therefore not included."

"Yes." 10400048.docx 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"I have on my… I just have my analysis. And I have on my analysis that the IML was opposed, but it does not say DuPage Mayors and Managers. But if the IML is opposed, I would assume they are also opposed."

"I have not talked to them about this bill."

"Yes. So are the state police."

"For clarification, Members, we moved back to Short Debate. The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1701 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 88 voting in 'favor,' 18 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to Senate Bill 1738, Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Gong-Gershowitz." 10400048.docx 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's nice to see you up there. Senate Bill 1738 is the product of years of negotiation between consumer advocates and financial services industry stakeholders on a compromise that comprehensively updates Illinois' judgment exemptions, which mean limits on what assets can be taken to satisfy a debt collector's court judgment. Many of these exemptions were last updated 19 years ago. As part of this agreement, consumer advocates, such as Legal Action Chicago, AARP, and COFI, as well as the Chicago Bar Foundation, the Creditors Bar, and financial institutions, agreed not to pursue modifications that would take effect prior to January 1, 2034 to these and other related provisions. This eight-year period was critical to the financial institutions reaching agreement. Specifically, this bill increases the exemption amount of an individual's estate of homestead from 15,000 to 50,000 or from 30,000 to 100,000 if the property is owned by two or more people. It increases the exemption of motor vehicles from 2400 to 3600, tools of the trade from 1500 to 2250, and personal injury awards from 15,000 to 22,500. Importantly, the bill also establishes a new automatic exemption that exempts the first $1,000 of the judgment debtor's equity interest in personal property held in a checking, savings, or credit union account by a third-party citation, respondent, or garnishee. This bill is an agreed bill, has no opposition, and I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Ugaste is recognized for further discussion."

"She indicates she will."

"These exemptions were last updated 19 years ago."

"Yes, that is correct."

"That's right. This is an agreed bill where the parties are all in support."

"That is correct. That eight-year period was critical to moving everyone to support."

"Members, just a reminder, we are on Short Debate. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1738 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there 10400048.docx 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 are 109 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Jiménez is recognized." Jiménez: "Yes, thank you, Speaker. I'd like to be noted as a 'yes' on SB1701."

"It shall reflect." Jiménez: "Unfortunately, I made a mistake."

"On page 5 of the calendar, Senate Bill 1742, Representative Guerrero-Cuellar. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Guerrero-Cuellar."

"Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 1742 is a bill that creates the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act, which adds structural requirements for low-sloped roofs, skylights, and other openings located in the plane of a low- slope roof. Requires municipalities to complete the survey of the building in their jurisdiction, and also requires the sharing of the results of the surveys with local police and fire departments."

Speaker West: "For further discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Correct." 10400048.docx 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"Correct."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Well, this is just a survey. What we want to do is we want to prevent the accident that occurred a couple months ago, actually last year, that resulted in the death of a firefighter. And so, we believe with this information that could have been prevented."

"I believe so. You're correct."

"In counties with population over a million."

"Correct." 10400048.docx 108  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025

"No, they have not."

"No. Right now, who is in support of it is the Chicago Fire Department, Fire Union's Local 2, the Chicago Fire Department, the International Association of Firefighters, and the Illinois Fire Chiefs."

"Not…"

"They have not come to me."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1742 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 93 voting in 'favor,' 12 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ortíz, for what reason do you rise?" Ortíz: "Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"State your point." Ortíz: "Good afternoon, everyone. The Illinois Legislative Black and Latino Caucus Foundations invite you to our end-of-the- session Black and Brown Celebration. And yes, everyone is 10400048.docx 109  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 48th Legislative Day 5/21/2025 invited. Had a few folks ask if they were invited. Everyone is welcome, so please join us. The celebration will be hosted kitty-corner from Boone's starting at 5:30 p.m. today. Come have some good food and enjoy some good music. Thank you."

"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor vote (sic-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 for perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Thursday, May 22, 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."