Illinois House Floor Debate — May 22, 2025

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Tim Yankee. Pastor Yankee with… is with First Baptist Church of Shelbyville in Shelbyville, Illinois. Pastor Yankee is the guest of Rep. 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 will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Bunting."

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

"Speaker, let the record show that Representatives Mayfield, Scherer, and Syed are excused today."

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

"Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 115 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

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

"Please proceed."

Speaker Stuart: "Welcome to Springfield. Go Cougars. Representative Bunting, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed."

"Representative Jed Davis, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10400049.docx 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 Davis, J.: "A point of personal privilege, Madam Speaker."

"Please proceed." Davis, J.: "Thank you very much. Man, we're only, what, a week, maybe a week away from the end of session, which is wild. And I think one of the closing crescendos will be voting on a budget, which I know, we all know has to be in some form or fashion mostly drafted behind closed doors. So, man, some of the most fun I've ever had in Springfield is working with people across the aisle, people who philosophically are really my opposite politically. But, man, to come together for the good of the people of Illinois is just… warms my heart, is a lot of fun. So, in that spirit, man, I would just request a peek. Can we just have a little peek of the budget so that we can do this in full transparency and not under, really, the cover of darkness, which has been the mode of Springfield? So, a peek. Please show us a peek, Mr. Speaker. Thank you."

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

"Representative Ammons, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 10400049.docx 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. You and I… I can… I can barely see you. You can barely see me. Point of personal privilege, please."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. It is my privilege to invite all of you who are listening, all of you in the chamber who may be able to join us, every year on May 25, there's the African Unity Family Day. The conference is going to be held in Chicago this year. It's called 2025 Unity Conference: African Liberation-We Are Family for Africans in a Diaspora, which will feature our very own Speaker of the House, who will be a guest there for this event coming on May 25. I want to make sure everybody is aware on Saturday, May 24, from 10 to 2, there will be a conference being hosted during that time that will feature Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III. Our keynote speaker will be the Honorable Chris Welch of the Illinois House of Representatives, and many other dignitaries will be present, along with visitors from Accra, Ghana that will be there for the commemoration of the unity conference. Again, everyone is invited and welcome. If you are in Chicago, it'll be at 400 West 95th Street, and we, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, is also a cosponsor of the unity conference. So, I just wanted to share that with the Members of the House as well as with the people who are watching. Thank you, Madam Speaker."

"Thank you. Representative Blair-Sherlock, for what reason do you seek recognitions?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed." 10400049.docx 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Thank you. For no reason other than to advance literacy, I would like to wish everyone a happy Sherlock Holmes Day. Thank you."

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

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

"Please proceed."

"Well, today, I would like to introduce everybody to Victor Alvarez. He's from Bolingbrook High School. He's going to be a page for the day for me and do some shadowing. At Bolingbrook High School, he was a member of the marching band, did an internship with the village of Bolingbrook, and he will be starting a summer internship with Senator Ellman. He graduates on Sunday, class of 2025, where he… he's going to go on to study at George Mason University for government and international policies. Let's offer him a warm Springfield welcome."

"Welcome to the Capitol. Proceed to the Order of Senate Bills on Third Reading. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1231, offered by Representative Hirschauer. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Hirschauer is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1231 is an initiative of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education. The bill gives school districts more time to file a request for an impartial due process hearing to contest a parent's request for an IEE. An IEE is an 10400049.docx 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 independent education evaluation. And the main reason to extend this deadline is to allow for more time for school districts to meet with parents or guardians to try to reconcile any misunderstandings or disagreements. There was no opposition in the Senate, and I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"They did not reach out to me during the committee process, and I have not heard from them."

"Sure. Thank you for the question. You know, this bill was really well negotiated in the Senate, and I… I believe it represents a… a happy medium between the needs of our hardworking special education professionals and the needs of our families. So, what we've arrived here is a situation that allows for due process. And… and most of these situations resolves themselves of their own time because, in my opinion, in a school district teachers are always working for the best interest of their students." 10400049.docx 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"That's correct."

"Let me…"

"I believe there is a waiver process. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1231 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… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 115 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 1295, offered by Representative Lisa Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."

"Representative Lisa Davis is recognized." Davis, L.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1295 is identical to House Bill 1697 that passed this chamber with bipartisan support. What Senate Bill 1295 does is it requires that all emergency medical dispatchers and 911 telecommunicators be trained in T-CRP. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote." 10400049.docx 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1295 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 115 voting 'present,' 0 voting 'against'… sorry, 115 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 98, offered by Representative Kifowit. Representative Kifowit is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members of the House. We have with us a distinguished group up in the Speaker's Gallery of ABATE members who are here for this resolution, which is very important to them. May is declared Motorcycle Awareness Month, and this we do every single year. And you want to say, well, why do we this every single year? But this is because it's a subject that's very, very important that we need to talk about not only every single year, but every single month, every single week, every single day. So… but we are recognizing May as Motorcycle Awareness Month because we need to continually promote motorcycle safety and education. So, ABATE has presented Motorcycle Awareness for their over 120,000 participants for over eight years, and the month of May is fitting to unite roadway users in safe sharing of the roadways throughout Illinois. The phrase, you know, 'we see motorcycles, look for motorcycles, be aware of motorcycles on the road' is the least we can do to ensure that our roadways are safe for all that travel them and particularly to ensure 10400049.docx 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 that they are safe for motorcycles, May being Motorcycle Awareness. And, Madam Speaker, I ask that all Members be added to this resolution as we make sure that our roadways are safe for all to use. Thank you, ma'am."

"Representative Kifowit moves for the adoption of House Resolution 98. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Returning to page 2 on the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1475, offered by Representative Norma Hernandez. Out of the record. On page 2 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1537, offered by Representative West. Representative West is recognized. Oh, Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative West is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm bringing Senate Bill 1537 forward in a time where there's great uncertainty around the U.S. Department of Education and its ability to offer federal education loans and where the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not be able to protect student borrowers against predatory private lenders. I'm bring this bill forward to ensure students who need to borrow money have accessible options that are both fully protected and affordable after leaving school. We live in a society where nearly everyone is expected to go to college if they want to have a successful life, but college is not accessible to everyone. Most people cannot pay for school on their own, and inescapable debt of 10400049.docx 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 traditional private loans makes post-college life difficult: difficult to own a home, own a car, raise their children, follow a career path of choice, or eventually live debt-free. This is especially true for people of color, women of… and first-generation college students. When it comes to this bill, I want to thank… thank some people for this. I want to thank the Illinois Department of Financial… Financial Protection, IDFPR, and the Attorney General's Office. I also want to thank the tireless advocates who helped us to get to this bill. Second, I want to say that what this bill is. This bill creates a very strong regulatory framework for Education Income Share Agreements, or ISAs, a form of loan that allows for repayment based on a graduate's income level or true ability to pay, a form of loan that has been existence for over a decade that has… that has had bad actors and that can be one of the solutions for an accessible, affordable, and protected future for students if IDFPR finally has the proper regulatory oversight at the state level. I… I will entertain any questions that you may have, and I ask for a favorable roll call."

"Leader Davidsmeyer is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes, sir."

"Correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1537 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none 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 1583, offered by Representative Chung. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Chung is recognized."

"Thank you so much, Madam Speaker. I'm presenting Senate Bill 1583 today. It does two things. One part, it allows the state's superintendent to designate any regional office of… of education or immediate service center as a learning partner without the need for them to go through a competitive procurement process. This part of the bill was introduced in the House this year as House Bill 1869, and it passed unanimously. The second part of the bill allows school support personnel seeking short-term approval to not be required to take the content area knowledge test prior to their short- 10400049.docx 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 term approval being issued. This short-term approval is valid for three years. Thank you so much, and I ask for your 'aye' vote today. Thank you."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That was… yeah, that was… that's House Amendment 2, I believe. So, yes, that part is here in the bill, and that was what we passed here in the House unanimously earlier this… this year."

"Correct, yes. This… this language is new added into this bill."

"Yes. Thank you for asking that question, leader. So, what we're… right now, when we have short-term approval, these are for school support personnel, such as, like, school… school social workers, school counselors. The short-term approval they… they have to meet all these other requirements, such as having a master's degree, state or national clinical 10400049.docx 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 licensure, assurance of mentoring to be received by hiring district. All these different things have to be, sort of, involved. But the content test area has been sort of told that it's a little burdensome, an undue burden on folks. So, they have met all these other requirements. The content test seems to be a burden for somebody, again, who's applying for short-term approval, which is only valid for three years. So, we're taking this part out here with this bill."

"No, there's none that I'm aware of."

"Thank you so much."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1583 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none 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 1764, offered by Representative Hanson. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Hanson is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Ladies and gentlemen of the assembly, Senate Bill 1764 is a bill, an initiative of the Illinois State Police. This is an organization and transparency bill that simply centralizes all the required 10400049.docx 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 trainings of the Illinois State Police. This satisfies any concerns that the Illinois… ILETSB had, and, once again, does not create any new trainings for Illinois State Police. It takes the current trainings and puts them all in one place in statute. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"I wasn't aware of any audit findings. This… again, this… this takes the… the existing requirements of Illinois State Police training that's scattered around all over the place and centralizes it for both transparency and for simplicity for the… for the state police to… to be able to show people."

"Correct, and… and ILETSB did have… they've had concerns over the years, but now they can… they'll be able to find this in one place."

"Yep."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1764 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. 10400049.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 On this question, there are 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none 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 1774, offered by Representative LaPointe. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative LaPointe is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 1774 is a cleanup bill from our beloved Department of Health Care and Family Services. So, this bill gets some mandates off the books that are related to substance use disorder treatment, rates in particular, that are duplicative or things that we've met, work that we are doing on an ongoing basis, often through the Medicaid working group. We just did a rate… a rate increase in June 2020… excuse me, January 2024. And other work that this bill takes care of is occurring in something called the administrative burden working group. I would just like to point out that the substance use treatment provider associations and all of the advocates are in favor of this bill, if it gives anyone comfort."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Nope."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1774 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 115 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Please let the record reflect that I intended to vote 'yes' on House Bill 1764. Senate Bill…"

"The record will reflect."

"Senate Bill 1764."

"The record will reflect."

"Thank you."

"On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1777, offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Croke is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1777 makes various changes to the way that administrators or executors of estates and financial institutions handle financial information and assets for deceased customers. Specifically, the bill allows banks and credit unions to provide financial information of deceased customers to the administrator or executor of their estate. It allows the proceeds of payable on death accounts to be distributed to all the heirs of a beneficiary in the 10400049.docx 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 name… named beneficiary is also deceased. It requires that letters, testamentary provided by a court contain the name of all executors named. Allows any person doing business on behalf of an estate's administrator or executor to use all powers and be afforded all protections of an independent representative under the Probate Code. The bill is supported by the Illinois Bankers, Illinois Credit Union League, Community Bankers Association of Illinois, and it passed the Senate unanimously, and I know of no opposition. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, basically, financial institutions were having issues with easily following a deceased individual's will and allowing for access to an heir, or a beneficiary, or executors access to a bank account or their financial information without violating their own policies and would have to go in front a court to allow for that. So, this just allows for them to be able to, kind of, I don't want to say subvert because that sounds nefarious, but just allows for them to not break any of their own rules or break any laws by following the will of someone who is deceased."

"Yes." 10400049.docx 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Yes, it's… it's a lot of clarification."

"Yes. Illinois Bankers and Community Bankers."

"No."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1777 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 115 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Faver Dias, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Point of personal privilege, Madam Speaker."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you. Members of the body, I'd like to draw your attention to Speaker's Gallery, where we are joined today by advocates here in support of House Resolution 316, a resolution urging that reimbursable hours not be cut in the FY26 budget. This group of individuals includes individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their direct support professionals, service providers, parents, and allies. I want to take a moment to recognize our advocacy and speak briefly about the importance of this resolution. Over 10400049.docx 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the past several years, the state of Illinois has made important investments to increase wages for DSPs and to strengthen our community-based IDD system. However, the proposed FY26 budget includes a reduction in reimbursement for one million hours of residential support services, a $32 million cut in DSP funding. Currently, 9,823 individuals with IDD live in community-based housing across Illinois and… and, at the same time, over 14,000 people are on… remain on the PUNS list waiting for access to our essential services. Cutting reimbursement hours is a step in the wrong direction. At a time when demand for services is growing, we should be expanding support, not reducing it. These proposed cuts would threaten the stability of our entire IDD system. They would place unsustainable pressure on community-based providers, worsen the DSP workforce crisis, and leave families worried about the future of their loved ones. Most critically, these cuts jeopardize the safety, dignity, and rights of some of our most valuable constituents. As legislators we have a responsibility to ensure our systems reflect a commitment to equity, dignity, and compassionate care. To the advocates here today, thank you. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reminding us of what's at stake. Your voices matter, and your presence under this dome is powerful. Change takes all of us, and we're grateful that you are here. Also, I'd like to encourage my colleagues, many of them are set up downstairs in the south hall on the first floor, and I'd invite you to have conversations with all the people here today. Thank you so much." 10400049.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

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

"Please proceed."

"Proceed to the Order of House Bills on Second Reading. House Bill… sorry, Senate Bills on Second Reading. Senate Bill 83, presented by Representative Tarver. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Tarver is recognized." 10400049.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 83 is an initiative of the Illinois State Bar Association, the trust and estate section, that proposes to amend the small state… estate affidavit of the Probate Act to increase it from 100,000 to 150,000 for the value of personal property of a decedent's estate that can be passed with the use of a small estate affidavit. Just for note for the body, this threshold has not been increased since 2004 when it was raised from 50,000 to 100,000, and the proposal also exempts motor vehicles from the threshold calculation. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah, they're not included in this… in this bill. Just motor vehicles."

"That… that is correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 83 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 115 voting in 'favor,' none voting 10400049.docx 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 'against,' and none 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 1793, offered by Representative Yang Rohr. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Yang Rohr is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1793, it establishes rules to allow cremated remains to be scattered in Illinois waterways. Current law allows for the scattering of ashes in certain designated areas, and those… those designated are limited to soil or ground cover. So, 17… Senate Bill 1793 allows those scattering areas to include rivers in situations where a person's faith requires the final disposition of… of those remains to be in a waterway, provided that they follow certain guidelines. And those are that the remains come from one person; that they are spread over a large enough area to prevent accumulation; that they not be spread in public areas, like a public launching dock; and that they not include anything other than the ashes. I ask for my colleagues' support and 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"This… this bill came as a request from constituents from Senator Ellman and myself, and these constituents were 10400049.docx 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 of the Hindu faith, where tenants of their religion require the… their remains be scattered in waterways."

"It… it does."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1793 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 90 voting in 'favor,' 23 voting 'against,' none 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 1827, offered by Representative Hoffman. Clerk, can we move this back to Second Reading?"

Speaker Stuart: "Representative Hoffman to explain the amendment."

"Yes. Thank you, Madam Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This amendment is an agreement between the architects, the American Institute of Architecture and makes them neutral on the bill."

"Representative Hoffman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 10400049.docx 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

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

"Representative Hoffman is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This bill simply provides for design-build procurement process for fire protection districts and makes some minor changes to the selection process for municipalities and counties such that… such that it mirrors the selection process for school districts. We already have design-build for firehouses that are built by municipalities or counties or other units of local government. This indicates that we'll have design-build for fire protection districts as well."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes. I believe the… the reason there was a partisan vote initially was because there was opposition from the American Association of Architects. This amendment clarified that… or, this amendment put into the law or the bill language that they had recommended, and therefore they're neutral now." 10400049.docx 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1827 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby… hereby declared passed. On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1883, offered by Representative Vella. Clerk… Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Vella is recognized."

"Thank you. This is a simple bill. Thank you, Madam Chairman. This is a simple bill. You cannot tape over any part of the registration of a car, unless it's OK'd by the secretary of state, nor can you put any mechanical, or electronic, or manual device that… that covers up the registration plate. This is… came out of the Senate unanimously, came out of committee unanimously. There is no opposition."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"There are people who are starting to cover up their… their plates to obscure it from the police officers. This just makes sure that they… they can't do that." 10400049.docx 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Yeah. They're using tape to cover… to cover parts of the license plate, also mechanical devices, also electronic devices. They're being very creative, yes."

"Yes. Yes."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1883 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Will Davis is recognized." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I'd like to acknowledge a group of individuals that are in the gallery today, standing in the far-right corner. I would respectfully ask them to stand. Ladies and gentlemen, joining us today, from throughout the entire state, are members of an organization that we call BCOE, which simply stands for Black Contractors Owners and Executives. Since coming on the scene a few years ago, they have truly hit the ground running, trying to create advocacy and legislative efforts to make the construction and contracting environment more… more… make it better for Black contractors to operate here in the state of 10400049.docx 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 Illinois. I have been a sponsor and a supporter of them from their inception. And simply put, their mission is to unify and support Black contractors and industry professionals through education, mentoring, advocacy, and legislation resulting in the economic growth and advancement of Black communities. Sometimes, we often say that when the boat rises for the Black community, it actually rises for everyone. In the contractor space, which has not always been the most welcoming and embracing space for Black contractors, they are trying to change the dynamics and set the stage for Black contractors to participate in not only state and other government contracts but also local contracts as well as private contracts as well. These are industry professionals, ladies and gentlemen, not just a bunch of people with a truck and a hammer. They are real professionals in the construction industry who are bonded, licensed, and ready to do work when given the opportunity to do so. But they are here today to continue to advocate for their efforts and for resources to help support not only contractors but also their organization, very similar to what we do for HACIA, so they can expand and grow the efforts and opportunities for Black contractors. So, myself and Representative Meyers-Martin, as well as Thaddeus Jones, we support this organization and continue to push them to do better and to make better opportunities for Black contractors in the state of Illinois. So, if you wouldn't mind, please welcome them with a round of applause. The Black Contractors Owners and Executives, BCOE, of Illinois. Thank you." 10400049.docx 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Welcome to Springfield. Leader McCombie is recognized."

"On page 3 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 1909, offered by Representative Ugaste. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Ugaste is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1909 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 103 voting in 'favor,' 6 voting 'against,' none 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 1947, offered by Representative Faver Dias. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am pleased to present Senate Bill 1947, which is an ISBE teacher licensure omnibus. It contains several key components. There are three provisions that are critical steps to addressing our educator workforce shortage. One, it streamlines the licensure process for school social workers, counselors, phycologists by eliminating the ISBE content test if they already have a license through IDFPR. They are still required to complete a school internship but reduces the redundancy of testing. It also creates a paraprofessional pathway program, which is an expedited pathway program offered by recognized institutions for paraprofessionals to earn their full PEL. Three, it also 10400049.docx 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 allows for universities, upon the request of a public community college, to offer an ed prep program at the community college that will provide individuals with a bachelor's degree a pathway to earning a professional educator license. There are additional provisions of the bill that focus on the licensure process. One of the components of this bill is to require methods of instruction of the exceptional child, methods of reading and reading in the content area, and instructional strategies for English language learners to be added to the revised content exams for teachers beginning in July 1, 2027. And finally, this bill sets out the path for the teacher performance assessment, which closely aligns with a report that came out of the edTPA Task Force. This bill has many commonsense strategies to address our educator shortage while monitoring a high level… maintaining a high level of excellence for our educators. There is no opposition, and it came out of the House committee unanimously. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"I was not… I've not had those conversations, so I have not been aware, as it came over to the House with the amendment regarding the TPA. We have been… you know, we've removed any and all opposition to my knowledge, and I can get back with you on the cost estimate per student."

"So, the moratorium will continue until September 1, 2026, then we will switch. We will have two years where we were… from September 2026 to 2028, we'll… where all universities will engage in this new state-created TPA. During that time, we will have an advisory committee that will receive feedback on that TPA and then we will officially switch to a state-developed TPA after it's gone through that advisory committee process in 2029."

"I have not… in terms of the advisory committee, they serve with no… no compensation, and I have not… a cost has not been brought to me by anyone as a concern or… or what it is."

"That is a good question. It is an advisory committee. Just a second. I believe it's ISBE would… that would make the appointments." 10400049.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"By… by the state superintendent."

"Yes."

"I believe the way it's written is that those would be separate and individual categories, making sure there's a cross section of people. We know the TPA has a lot of value in creating skilled practitioners. We just want to make sure that this… that the TPA works for all students."

"I would assume the cost of the… this TPA as it is developed." 10400049.docx 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"That was just something that was agreed upon by the stakeholders."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1947 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 84 voting in 'favor,' 31 voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' This bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1958, presented by Representative Costa Howard. Clerk, please move this back to Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Costa Howard to explain the amendment."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 is basically just some very simple grammatical errors that were found in… in the original bill."

"Representative Costa Howard moves the adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?" 10400049.docx 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

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

"Representative Costa Howard is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1958 is an agreed bill between the Illinois Community College Board, public universities, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. This bill addresses articulation agreements. And what those are, if you all remember, is the work that we've doing between our community colleges and our higher education, our universities and higher ed spaces. We want to make sure that students who are taking their classes at our community colleges and those classes are going to be able to be used as credits here at the state university. And so, what the bill does is it expands the requirements for these articulation agreements, excuse me, and changes a little bit about the process and timeline, and it's a clarification and… and cleanup. Again, this is an agreed bill by the public universities, the Community College Board, and our board of… Illinois Board of Higher Ed. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes. Yes, leader. We are going to continue to require that."

"Yes. It's between the community colleges and the institutions themselves."

"It… it's between the community colleges and the higher education institution. We want to make sure that those… that there is a process that's in place so people understand what it… what it actually is. We are encouraging that dialogue to continue, and we've done it in a way to continue to encourage that cooperation between… between them."

"Yes."

"The vision is that the community colleges will make sure that they're a part of that as well. Again, the goal of it is so that the students, when they're finished at whatever the community colleges that they have gone to and that information goes to the public university to be accepted in those classes to be acceptable credits, that… that's what happens. That is the ultimate goal. And I apologize, leader, if I'm not answering the question exactly the way I'm… I should be."

"Correct. The model… the amendment… let me… let me back up. The model… the amendment eliminates both the model articulation agreement and the committee responsible for developing it. However, it maintains the requirement that the institutions enter into… into the articulation agreements, along with parameters regarding what these agreements must include."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1958 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 115 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none 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 2002, offered by Representative Cabello. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Cabello is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2002 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none 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 2019, offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Croke is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2019 amends the board… or, excuse me, the Boat Registration and Safety Act by removing language that exempts individuals using only electric motors to propel a motor boat from the requirement of having a boating safety certificate. The reason being that 10400049.docx 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 back when the initial exemption was passed, electric motors were not as powerful. Instead of an exemption for electric motors, there are still exemptions for operating motorboats with less than 10 horsepower. Happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Exactly, yes."

"Yes."

"Yes. So, now, there will be a requirement if you have an electric motor. However, if… if the boat has a motor, regardless if it's electric or if it's, like, gasoline fuel powered, and it has 10 horsepower or less, you will not be required to have that certification."

"So, my understanding is that when the initial legislation was passed, an electric motor was not as powerful as they are today. So, when I was doing some research on this, currently, like, the world record for a electric motor, like, a motor 10400049.docx 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 can go as fast as 110 miles per hour. So, electric motors have gotten to a point where they are getting to be as fast as a gasoline-powered motor. So, the advocates behind the bill believe that a certificate is required for safety reasons."

"We'll move to Standard Debate."

"Leader Hammond is recognized."

"She'll yield."

"Specifically red speedos?"

"Are they driving the boat?"

"Is the boat powered by a motor that has more than 10 horsepower?"

"Then, yes."

"Yes."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2019 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. 10400049.docx 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 On this question, there are 83 voting in 'favor,' 31 voting 'against,' none 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 67, offered by Representative Evans. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Evans is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker and the great Members of this assembly. Senate Bill 67 is initiative of the Department of Labor. It allows the department the flexibility when assessing penalties for violations under the act. Just for your knowledge, all penalties under the Nurse Agency Licensing Act are subject to administrative hearing. I request your support."

"Representative Ugaste is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes."

"Yeah, it would be an administrative hearing under the department, my understanding. Yes." 10400049.docx 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"We'll move to Standard Debate. Leader McCombie is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"I think that's not the way the department sees it. It's just a restructuring and a clarity of some of the penalties. For example, petty offense is an outdated term. It's a civil penalty like all other civil penalties under the act. So, I think it's more of a clarification, but they wouldn't describe it as a penalty enhancement at all."

"When you say we, I mean, me and you or a Democrat? I don't know. I'm not sure what…"

"It could be perceived that way. Yes, ma'am."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 67 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 75 voting in 'favor,' 40 voting 'against,' none 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 2040, offered by Representative Will Davis. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader… Representative Davis is recognized." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 2040 establishes registration requirements for commercial vehicle safety relocators, or tow trucks, as the rest of us call them. This empowers the Illinois Commerce Commission to enforce, investigate, and impose penalties for noncompliance with these requirements. Requires the secretary of state, beginning July 1 of 2026, to suspend tow truck registrations if the ICC reports the owner has failed to satisfy any fine or penalty issued by the ICC and prohibits relocators from imposing liens on certain essential personal property left in a towed vehicle. Be more than happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will." 10400049.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2040 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting 10400049.docx 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 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 115 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 in the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2164, offered by Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Delgado is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2164 does a few things. It establishes that any final and binding administrative order from an administrative law judge is a debt due and owed to the state, and that such orders may be collected upon in the same manner as civil judgements issued by the court. It increases the administrative fees by $250 for employers who have… who are found to have violated the law, and it clarifies that damages and penalties accrue until the final and binding administrating order is issued. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, yes. That… that is correct. So, the administrative law judge decision will have the same weight as a court decision. Correct."

"So, one of the things that we're trying to do is get the… the money that is due and owed to employees who have not been paid by their employers their money faster. So, keep in mind that what we're talking about here with this change is it is employers who have been found to have stolen wages from their employees. So, we are trying to make that process move faster so that those employees can be… can be whole from not having been paid."

"So, yes, there are administrative fees. Those administrative fees have existed previous to this change."

"So, the statute, as it currently exists, the Department of Labor is the entity that receives the fees… the fees that are due and owed to that employee. So, that money will be funneled through the Department of Labor but ultimately will go to the employee."

"It is my understanding that they don't, but you know what? Let me make sure that that's the case. I'm sorry, could you ask that question one more time? Let me make sure I'm answering the correct question."

"I don't believe that is the case, but, again, one moment. So, the penalties go to the employee, and the fees go to the Department of Labor. So, let me… so, let me clarify that for you, just to… just to be completely clear. Administrative fees will go to the Department of Labor, and the wages go to the employee, and the penalties assessed also go to the employee. Did I make that clear?"

"Okay. Thank you. I just want to make sure I'm answering the correct question."

"So, I will say that one of the things that I take very seriously about bills that I bring before this body is that I want them to be constitutional. I worked very closely with 10400049.docx 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the Department of Labor on this. We also worked very close… closely with the… the Attorney General's Office to ensure that there are constitutional due… due process protections for anybody who's involved in this process."

"Certainly. So, the courts have held that mail notice, even to those who alleged they did not receive notice, meets the due process standard. But any party who claims to not have received a notice but later becomes aware of a judgement that's entered in court can always file a petition to vacate the judgement on procedural grounds."

"I have an answer to that question, hold on. I've got to find it. Okay. So, the finalist administrative… the final administrative decision and order is still subject to appeal to the circuit court pursuant to administrative review law. So, there is an opportunity there for this… this company who, which, again, I have to say, has been found in violation of the law and who owes back wages to an employee, they do have the opportunity to seek relief."

"I believe the collection efforts would be stayed, but I would also have to double-check that and confirm. I don't want to say the wrong thing, particularly when it comes to legal issues like this, but I do want to just, once again, reaffirm that we're talking about employers who have stolen wages from their employees. Just want to be clear."

"We will move to Standard Debate."

"Representative Ugaste is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, no. When a claim is filed, the department conducts a preliminary review. If it's determined that it will be set 10400049.docx 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 for an administrative hearing, then DOL will only collect documents from the claimant and the employer and ensure that the employer has notice of the claim, then it will be referred to the administrative hearings unit for a hearing. So, no investigation is completed for the cases that are referred to a hearing."

"The Department of Labor."

"The Department of Labor is responsible for… for prosecuting these, yes."

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

"Representative Johnson is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. To the bill. I would just like to thank the sponsor for this bill. Since I came into this chamber a few years ago, I hear a lot about, and it's true, how groceries have gone… the price of everything is going up. But you know what's also gone up in the last three years? Wage theft. In… in my district, it's become very epidemic. We cannot expect employees to wait to get funds that are owed to them when… when these companies, as far as I'm concerned, are… have given us… they've been given due process. They have an appeals process. But it is more costly now than ever to live in Illinois and across this country. And you expect these employees to have to continue to wait while someone is stealing their wages, and it's happening 10400049.docx 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 much more than ever before. I just think that's ridiculous. So, please vote 'yes' on this bill and support the workers in these cases. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2164 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 75 voting in 'favor,' 38 voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Leader González on House Resolution 333." González: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'd like to present House Resolution 333 and proudly welcome Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios, or as most of you may know him, Ozzie, to the Illinois Capitol. He's up there in the Speaker's Gallery. Honoring his storied career, lasting contributions to the game of baseball, and his remarkable impact beyond the field. Born in Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela, Ozzie Guillén built a legacy defined by passion, skill, and leadership. Over 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Chicago White Sox. He was celebrated for his defensive prowess and fiery personality. He earned American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1985, a Gold Glove, and was a three-time All- Star, cementing his place as one of the finest defensive shortstops of his era. In '04, Ozzie Guillén took the helm as the manager of the Chicago White Sox. And just a year later, he made history, becoming the first Latino-born manager to win a World Series and lead the White Sox to their first 10400049.docx 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 championship in 88 years. His leadership, energy, and commitment to his team resonated deeply with players and fans alike. But Ozzie's influence extends far beyond the diamond. Following his transition to a televised analyst and commentator, he has devoted himself to philanthropy for the Ozzie Guillén Foundation, providing resources for youth development in Chicago and Venezuela. His work supports education, sports programs, and social initiatives focusing on mental health and workforce development, in collaboration with Rincon Family Services, whose executive director, Eddy Borrayo, is right up there too. His dedication to uplifting underserved communities is a testament to his heart and vision for a better future. For 42 years, he has shared his journey with his wife, Ibis Guillén, together raising their three sons, Ozzie, Jr., Oney, and Ozney, and embracing the joys of grandparenthood with their four beloved grandchildren. And as we approach October 26, 2025, when Chicago White Sox fans will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the legendary 2005 World Series victory, we recognize a man who led them there, who gave Chicago a championship moment to remember forever. Ozzie Guillén's legacy is one of excellence, leadership, and compassion. Ozzie, on behalf of this chamber and the people of Illinois, thank you for your brilliance as a player, manager, broadcaster, for your generosity in championing underserved communities, and for the lasting impact you have had on the game, the city of Chicago, and the lives you've touched."

"The Chair recognizes Representative La Ha." 10400049.docx 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"The Chair recognizes Representative Ryan."

"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege. I'd like to thank Representative González for allowing to be a chief cosponsor on your resolution. Ozzie, you have brought my family, my friends, my neighbors, my whole neighborhood, all the people I represent such pride and joy in being a White Sox fan for 58 years. I was there in Houston for Game 4 for the World Series. It was one of the best days of my life. Thank you so much forever. I could never repay you. My friends could never repay you. Thank you for being a legend in this town. And there's not many sports people in this town that are known by one name, Ozzie. When you say Ozzie, everyone knows who that is. There's Michael, there's Ozzie, and that's it. Thank you, Mr. Guillén, Ozzie."

"The Chair recognizes Representative Hanson."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you, Leader González, for bringing Ozzie here. Manager Guillén, welcome to Springfield. Happy anniversary. Thank you so much for being so gracious with your time earlier. A long time ago, when you made your shift to… to Miami, a sportscaster, I quote, described you as, 'Weird is not quite the word to describe 10400049.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the wizardry of Ozzie. He's excitable, energetic, entertaining, brazen, unpredictable, opinionated, clever, funny, and profane, not necessarily in that order.' Okay. They're all true. So, besides being an… an All-Star and bringing us the world championship to Chicago, I named my dog after you because my… that same description is… describes my dog. But thank you for all you do for our communities, and, once again, happy anniversary. Welcome to Springfield."

"The Chair recognizes Leader Lisa Hernandez." Hernandez, L.: "Yes, thank you, Speaker. I just want to also congratulate you. And besides being a White Sox fan, I am also very proud and like to brag that you lived once in my district area of Berwyn. And I have to tell you, your house is almost setup like a shrine of a sort. So, just welcome and, once again, congratulations."

"The Chair would like to recognize Representative Reick."

"On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2057, offered by Representative Meyers- Martin. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Meyers-Martin is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2057 amends the School Safety Drill Act. Requires the State Board of Education and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to develop clear and definitive guidelines to school districts, private schools, and first responders as to how to develop threat assessment procedures, rapid entry response plans, and cardiac emergency response plans. Requires the state board, in consultation with the Illinois State Police, to adopt rules to implement the amendatory act. Additionally, it requires the state board to provide school districts with guidance outlining what steps or considerations shall be included within the school districts threat assessment procedure. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes."

"Well, I believe that will be part of the process when… through the assessment process of… of protecting those rights."

"Thank you."

"Representative Tarver is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Will the sponsor yield?"

"She indicates she will."

"Chairwoman, I apologize, I had not… I didn't know this was going to be up right now. Is it the case that this has emergency rules in the bill?"

"Yes, it does."

"Can you explain the… the emergency that prompts the need for emergency rules and why it can't go through the normal process with JCAR?"

"I'm happy to do that. As you know, rulemaking is required by agencies to give public notice of its intended action. The emergency rulemaking… rulemaking removes the timeline due reasonably to constitute a threat to the public interest, safety, or welfare… if it reasonably constitutes a threat to the public interest, safety, and welfare. Therefore, emergency rulemaking."

"I appreciate that, and I apologize that I have to disagree with you on this. There's a process by which the administration can seek to draft emergency rules. This bypasses that and essentially says in statute on the front end that there's some emergency and basing the ability for 10400049.docx 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the administration to promulgate rules that really don't have any public input at all, which seems pretty important for something like this. Would you be willing to maybe pull this out of the record and amend it to remove the emergency rules and allow the administration to go through the proper process that every other administration has gone through when they need emergency rules, as opposed to doing it more like a dictatorship?"

"Well, I was… I was informed that this was required by the State Board of Education. So, if you are saying that that is not true, then I'm happy to go back and check."

"Yeah. Listen, I have a great deal of respect for you. I… I'm not trying go tit for tat with you. I… I believe your intentions are very good. I understand that. I don't necessarily believe that ISBE's intentions are good if they're telling you that this is mandated or required. I'd be happy to support the bill if the emergency rules were just stripped out."

"Okay, I believe that this was required as a part of the drafting process. I'm happy to pull this out of the record."

"Thank you. I appreciate it."

"Mr. Clerk, out of the record. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2075, offered by Representative Sanalitro. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Sanalitro is recognized." 10400049.docx 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2075 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, just a reminder, we are moving back to the Order of Short Debate. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2108, offered by Representative Andrade. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Andrade is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2108, essentially, we're transferring the responsibility of overseeing the transportation of hazardous materials on our highways from IDOT to Illinois State Police and creating better oversight of hiring and employment patterns of technical manager positions. We also create special funding silos and directives for Illinois State Police to facilitate these new transportation directives, such as the State Police Operation Assistance Fund, and the liquid petroleum duties. The same applies to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Regulation Act, which funds and supports Illinois State Police and, as a result, the fire marshals' responsibility to transport and store liquified petroleum."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes, that is correct."

"Well, the Illinois State Police already does most of the enforcement on the road already, so it only seemed logical also to transfer over the management of… of some of the 10400049.docx 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 employees that are… do the enforcement and regulation managerial positions. Mostly, it's because the state police already does the job and they're the ones on the highway and to create the funding to directly do the job appropriately."

"No, we are not."

"Every… everything is the same. They're just transferred over. The… they'll remain the same bargaining unit. They're transferred to the Illinois State Police, but they'll still… they'll still be… belong to the same union."

"There's been many people we've been working with. We… we believe that we've talked to the bargaining units, and there's some maybe individual members that have not wanted to switch over, but in the… the general scope, there's really not that much opposition."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2108 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 112 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared 10400049.docx 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 passed. On page 4 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2129, offered by Representative Faver Dias. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2129 requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to create an online portal for… for local governments to electronically submit forms with tracking and a designated point of contact. IDOT's online portal will have a tracking feature to allow users to follow the status of their submissions. The portal will provide a point of contact within IDOT to ensure the local governments have someone they can reach out to regarding their submissions in the event that any concerns or questions arise. Currently, municipalities submit their application permits by paper and are often left wondering where the permits are in the process. I often receive calls from my villages asking me about the status of their permit applications, which I'm happy to check on. But Senate Bill 2129 makes this process more efficient, streamlines the work of government, and allows progress to happen faster. Senate Bill 2129 is widely supported by local governments, like government organizations like IML and many municipalities. It passed the Senate and committee unanimously. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2129 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. 10400049.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Under Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2149, offered by Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2149 exempts the depreciation of certain new school buildings from the calculation of the annual per capita cost that is paid from a school district to a charter school under certain circumstances. The impetus of this bill was the unusual dynamic where North Chicago School District was the recipient of a school building donated by the U.S. Department of Defense and another school building donated by a local corporation, which has created a distorting impact on the calculation of these payments. The language in this bill only impacts the unique situation at North Chicago School District, and it was negotiated and agreed upon by all the impacted parties. I would ask for the body's support."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"That's correct." 10400049.docx 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Yeah, so the… the calculation for these per capita tuition payments, for… for reasons that I think predate my time in the General Assembly, takes place in this particular section of the code, which is, I believe, then referenced elsewhere. So, I… I don't know if that would be the most efficient way to do it, but I… I think that… that's probably a question that… that would've been better answered a long time ago. But… but that's where we are."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2149 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on, under Third Readings, we Senate Bill 2154, offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Croke is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2154 amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act to clarify that cosmetologists and estheticians are permitted to perform microdermabrasion, 10400049.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 hydrodermabrasion, dermaplaning, and treatments that use superficial exfoliants. The bill was drafted in collaboration with IDFPR, the med society, industry, and cosmetologists. I know of no oppositions and the bill passed the Senate unanimously. I am happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, I don't know the time period necessarily, but IDFPR issued not necessarily rules but guidance that said a list of services can no longer be performed by estheticians or cosmetologists, which included some of the things that I just listed out, and that they could only be performed by physicians. And… and after… they kind of unilaterally decided that. After conversations with industry, the med society, it was determined that because of the kind of superficial nature of the services and the fact that these services had been being performed for decades, it was a unnecessary licensing burden on these professionals. And we crafted legislation to make sure that this undue burden would not, you know, fall onto the… the industry. So, that's… that's why we're doing it."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2154 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. 10400049.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 On this question, there are 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2179, offered by Representative Kelly. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Kelly is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2179 is a Department of Natural Resources omnibus and really just a cleanup bill. A couple of the changes that it does: It requires motorboats to display lights with an intensity that is visible at a minimum range; requires sound-producing devices to have minimal audible distances; requires motorboats with internal- combustion engines to have a fire extinguisher; and changes distinct language in regarding… in regard to determining who has the right of way while operating a watercraft on Illinois waterways. It passed out of the Senate with bipartisan support, and I'm happy to answer any questions, but appreciate a 'yes' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"I believe that's some of it, this bill, yes."

"I believe so, yes." 10400049.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Not that I am aware of. It deletes some old language and cleans up the bill."

"That's correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2179 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,' 36 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2194, presented by Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2194 is an initiative of the Department of Human Services. It amends the 2-1-1 Service Act to clarify the department's role to designate a lead entity to oversee the statewide implementation of the 211 system, clarifies qualification and reporting requirements, and makes other technical cleanup changes. I would ask for the body's support."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah, so, the 211 system is a… a statewide public access telephone number where the public can call for information and referral for health and human services and information about access to services. It's… it's essentially an alternative to calling 911, which we want reserved for emergencies. The 211 system has been very successful at diverting some of those nonemergency types of inquires away from the emergency system."

"Yes. The Department of Human Services is responsible for designating the lead entity to oversee Illinois' 211 services. And this bill makes various changes to how they select that entity, the reporting requirements, and their oversight over that entity."

"I… I think that's a change that is just to reflect the… the reality that the 211 system is available to all residents of Illinois."

"Correct."

"Correct." 10400049.docx 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Not… not that I know of."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2194 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Under Third Reading, Senate Bill 2285, offered by Representative Jiménez. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Jiménez is recognized." Jiménez: "Thank you, Speaker. Currently, a person on a bicycle with more than two wheels, such as a trike or an adaptive bike, is not legally protected to ride those vehicles on Illinois roads, as they are not captured by the Illinois Vehicle Code. Adaptive bikes and low-speed e-bikes with more than two wheels have increased in popularity in recent years. These vehicles offer an opportunity for individuals, including those with limited mobility or physical limitations, to move about via active transportation for recreation, transportation, and everyday trips. I'm also happy to say that in the Senate this bill was amended to ensure that a reference to e-bikes was aligned with current law, and these changes address any concerns that were… were 10400049.docx 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 raised. And so, now, we have addressed all the concerns by the state police, Department of Transportation, and ABATE Illinois, all of whom are neutral on this bill."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2285 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 76 voting in 'favor,' 38 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a 10400049.docx 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Under Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2309, offered by Representative Ness. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Ness is recognized."

"Thank you, Speaker. House… Senate Bill 2309 is an initiative of IDNR, which allows them to create a revenue pathway for a newly created fund last year. It's a revenue- neutral bill. There are no opponents, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That's correct."

"The Boating Act or the new act?"

"Well, I… I believe that it's part of regulating waterways and boater safety and things of that nature. But this particular fund that we're addressing is a Water Resource Fund that was created last session, and this is the mechanism to fund this new fund."

"It'll be used for administrative costs related to water planning, resource planning, as it relates to water management throughout the state."

"Yeah, no. It's just the penalty fees when they estimate that to be about 500,000 a year. The other fees will continue to go into the boating fee."

"It's about $4.9 million."

"The intention is to leave those fees there to continue to use that fund the way the currently do. This is just a revenue stream for this new fund that was created last session."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2309 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 78 voting in 'favor,' 36 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2314, offered by Representative Yang Rohr. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Senate Bill 20… oh, sorry. Representative Yang Rohr is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. In 2024, we passed as a body the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act. It was passed to help local governments restore degraded forest and prairies and encourage the planting of trees and grasses along roadways to address atmosphere, and flooding, and other… other environmental issues. Senate Bill 2314 adds to this act by allowing counties and park districts to include their shoreline restoration and protection projects. This is an initiative that is supported by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and Farm Bureau, and I ask for the body's support."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2314 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 103 voting in 'favor,' 11 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2318, Rep… offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Croke is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2318 is an IDFPR initiative that would require out-of-state financial 10400049.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 institutions to have FDI insurance before they could proclaim themselves as a bank. The legislation also requires institutions to have substantial portion of their business involved accepting the customer deposits before being able to market themselves to consumers as a bank. This is an issue because we are seeing a lot of fintech companies promoting themselves as banks that do not have FDINC insurance. That could potentially result in Illinois residents depositing funds, losing those funds, and then find out that they were not federally insured. Other states like Indiana, Texas, Michigan, and California have similar laws. After much negotiations, this is now an agreed bill supported by IDFPR, the Illinois Credit Union League, the Illinois Bankers, and the Community Bankers. Happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"So, there was some back and… so, yes. So, originally, we were going back. It had to do with where… how we were going to… how you were going to get insurance because credit unions, they… they don't have… sometimes credit unions have private insurance. So, there was some back and forth about where we were amending, if we were amending in the Banking Act, not amending in the Banking Act. But we finally got everyone on 10400049.docx 76  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the same page with the final amendment within the Senate. I… I can get the specific language that go us to there, but I do know that the… the final product in the Senate has everyone to neutral."

"Oh. Yes, excuse me, even better. They are proponents. They are not neutral."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2318 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2323, offered by Representative Ann Williams. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Ann Williams is recognized." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. This bill creates a comprehensive and expansive statewide response to human trafficking. It's the result of a joint human trafficking working group that has been working diligently since 2023 to streamline services for survivors, agency infrastructure, screening tools, and trading protocols, which had, prior to 10400049.docx 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 this, been inconsistent and fragmented. They've utilized a trauma-informed, survivor-centric approach to identify and respond to human trafficking victims, both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, which are far more common than any of us would realize. Proponents include a group of stakeholders too long to mention: law enforcement, the state police, Department of Human Services, survivors, state's attorneys. This is an incredible, holistic approach, born of months and months of hard work, and I ask for an 'aye' vote. Happy to go into any details as needed."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2323 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 5 of the calendar, under Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 2351, offered by Representative Swanson. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Swanson is recognized." 10400049.docx 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Manley is recognized."

"Will the sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"So, you're an auctioneer?"

"Wow. What's the… the oddest thing you've ever had to auction off?"

"What about miniskirts and go-go boots?"

"Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2351 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2372, offered by Representative Hauter. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Hauter is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2372 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 114 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to page 3 on the calendar, under Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 1983, offered by Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1983 amends the School Code. It eliminates the requirement that local programs comply with certain criteria to qualify for state grants to support gifted student programs. These grants have been defunct for some time, and this legislation will ensure local school districts have the flexibility to craft programs that are best tailored for the students that they are serving. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will." 10400049.docx 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Yeah, so there was a… a period of time, now some time ago, where the state of Illinois would regularly make grants to support gifted student programs, and there was a list of about, I think, 16 criteria that the school districts had to meet to qualify for those grants. As we've transitioned away from those type of grant programs towards the evidence-based funding model, we have not funded this grant program in some time, and the advocates who support these programs are… are no longer even asking it… for it to be funding. So, the request was made, which… which I think there's merit to… to make these criteria optional for the local school districts that are implementing these programs rather than mandatory."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1983 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 112 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' This bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to page 5 on the calendar, under Third Readings, we Senate Bill 24… 2421, offered by Representative LaPointe. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative LaPointe is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. This bill creates the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Act, which I will hereby refer to as PRTF, and this will give the state the necessary and critical regulatory infrastructure to stand up PRTFs for behavioral health treatment in Illinois, which are under a Medicaid-specific federal designation, and it gives subacute inpatient psychiatric… it would be a designation for subacute inpatient psychiatric providers for youth under age 21. This is an… an initiative of our Medicaid administrator, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. So, HFS has to implement PRTFs to comply with our N.B. Consent Decree. That consent decree requires HFS to establish a full continuum of behavioral health services for Medicaid-eligible youth under age 21 who have very complex behavioral health needs. So, just to be clear, we have a much larger behavioral health care continuum. We have a much larger continuum that is associated with the N.B. Consent Decree, and this is one part of it that is our subacute psychiatric care. We've already established community-based treatment through our Pathways to Success Program. Per the timeline of the consent decree, we have to move forward with PRTFs for youth that do require a short-term intensive residential treatment stay to get them through their behavioral health episode. Some of you might know today that we currently send our youth out of state to access this level of care. There was 27 million included for this in the governor's proposed budget. This is Medicaid matchable, so about… we have to have the authority for that 27 million, but the actual cost for 10400049.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 state Fiscal Year '26 would be half of that. Happy to answer questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That's exactly right. Twenty-seven million gross before Medicaid match."

"Yes, it was."

"Well, on a human level, the individuals we are trying to assist would end up in emergency rooms or they'd be sent out of state to the subacute psychiatric facilities that other states have. But on a procedural and legal level, we would actually be in violation of the N.B. Consent Decree 'cause there's a whole timeline obviously associated with that consent decree."

"What would be the implications of violating the N.B. Consent Decree? I don't… I don't… I'm not a lawyer that's 10400049.docx 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 super involved in consent decrees. So, I can't answer your question to a… a T, leader, but I would suspect that we would invite even more oversight, and perhaps financial fines. One of my colleagues is nodding his head. It… it would… it would not be a good thing. And… and as we all know, unfortunately, in… in Illinois, especially under the umbrella of health and human services, we have too many consent decrees because we failed to invest, or we have, at least up into this point, in health and human services at a level adequate so people can actually access care. So, we're trying to move away from consent decrees."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2421 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having achieved a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Keicher."

"The record will reflect. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2425, offered by Representative Will Davis. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Will Davis is recognized." 10400049.docx 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2425 amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act. It establishes exemptions for two categories of low-level radioactive waste. It also exempts generators that store waste containing or composed of radioactive materials with a physical half-life of less than 120 days as well as those that generate waste treatment residuals, and it also defines water treatment residuals. Be more than happy to answer any questions if anybody can figure this out, please."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2425 pass?' All in favor of vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2437, offered by Representative Morris. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Morris is recognized. Clerk, out of the record. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2457, offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Croke is recognized." 10400049.docx 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2457, it is an IDFPR initiative that eliminates the sunset for the Collection Agency Act. It eliminates the Collection Agency Act Licensing and Disciplinary Board. It also clarifies the definition of a collection agency and makes clarifying and technical changes. This is an agreed bill between the Collection Agency Association and IDFPR, and it passed the Senate unanimously. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"I was not aware of their opposition. But on the Senate version, I do not see them being opposed. So, I would assume that the changes that were made in the Senate version would have removed them."

"Okay."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2457 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' 10400049.docx 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Third Reading, Senate Bill 2463, presented by Representative Costa Howard. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Costa Howard is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2463 may be the most exciting bill that we're going to do today. This is a… I know. I know. Everybody, just buckle up. This is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and it is the result of this… of a change in law that will close a loophole within the current allowances under blanket bonds and decrease the state's potential liability on abandoned wells. This initiative proposes a change to the Illinois Oil and Gas Act as it relates to the requirements of bonds for the permit to operate, drill, deepen, or convert a well. This proposal seeks to reduce the number of wells a new permittee can acquire and/or transfer under the issuance of a blanket bond from a unlimited number of wells to more than a hundred wells. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That is correct."

"None, Leader Windhorst. None at all."

"Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2463 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 112 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on, Senate Bill 2492, presented by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. If you'll give me one moment here. Senate Bill 2492 is a sunset extension bill. This is extending the Illinois Dental Practice Act from January 2026 to January 2031. It's making technical adjustments. And fortunately, everybody, if you'll bear with us, we have several acts that will be coming in succession that are extending some of our professional licensing acts. And they're all very, very similar. They're modernizing the act. This act, in particular, defines the agent of a dentist and does not change qualifications for license. I know of no 10400049.docx 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 opposition. This is something we do routinely, and this is in support and conjunction with the dental society and IDFPR."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2492 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and 1 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Under Third Reading, Senate Bill 2493, offered by Representative Evans. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Evans is recognized."

"Will you take this bill out of the record?"

"Mr. Clerk, out of the record. Under Third Reading, Senate… Senate Bill 2494, presented by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2494 is an extension of the Respiratory Care Practice Act. Again, this is a sunset extension extending from 2026 to 2031. It expands and clarifies the professional scope of practice by allowing licensees to provide vaccinations to patients for pulmonary diseases, changes the referral requirement for a physician to a health care professional. Again, this is all in concert and is in collaboration with IDFPR and all the applicable 10400049.docx 93  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 professional licenses and also adds the athletic trainers' sunset extension. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2494 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' and none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on, Senate Bill 2495, offered by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 2495 extends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology, or BCENT Act, from January '26 to January 2031. Again, this is a modernization and extension of the sunset of the… of the licensing act under IDFPR in collaboration with other associations. I know of no oppositions. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Leader, I… I'm not sure. I don't recall that from debate. I think this was intended to kind of streamline with other licensees. So, I'm not familiar with that. I certainly can look into it and get back to you."

"This bill is silent on it, but it's consistent with it. We made sure both of these acts were drafted, the one you're referencing, were drafted concurrently at the same time to make sure that they fit together. This act is silent on that, but you're right, we are removing that licensing moving forward."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2495 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to Senate Bill 2496, offered by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. And… and, Members of the body, this is my last extension act. Thank you for the indulgence. 10400049.docx 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 Senate Bill 2496 extends the physical therapy sunset… sunsets from January '26 to January '31. Again, this has support of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. It does not change any qualifications or licensing requirements. I know of no opposition. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2496 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 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to Senate Bill 2500, presented by Representative Cassidy. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Cassidy is recognized."

"Sorry, I lost the top of my mic, and I was hunting for it. Anyway, Senate Bill 2500 is a trailer bill for CESSA, which is the Community Emergency Supportive Services Act, that will allow for first response by mental health in a mental health crisis. We're expending… extending the implementation deadline to allow the process to continue to play out as all the stakeholders are at the table. It sets some check-in dates within that period as well to make sure that we are in fact on track for the full July 2027 implementation deadline, adds some training components, speaks to questions around involuntary commitment and 10400049.docx 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 transportation and data collection. And I ask for your support."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Actually, there is language around that, let me find it. Essentially, aligns with the Good Samaritan Act is what I'm trying to find here. So, it does address that question."

"Yes. Given that the mental health providers are not in the same category as other first responders, that seemed like the best way to align with the intent to provide them protection while performing their duties."

"Correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2500 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 112 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having 10400049.docx 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative La Ha."

"The record shall reflect."

Speaker Stuart: "Moving to Senate Bill 2506, offered by Representative Morgan. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Morgan is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. 2506 is just a cleanup for a task force that we created to investigate and… and do research about industrial zoning. In particular, a number of our communities have had different depots of large trucking and shipping, manufacturing facilities, you know, very, very large facilities, and we're… we're really doing research to talk about the impact of that, environmental impact, local control. This just changes some of the membership of that task force. There is no opposition. I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2506 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 roll. On this question, there are 81 voting in 'favor,' 31 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Going back to page 2 on the calendar, we have Senate Bill 1475, 10400049.docx 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 offered by Representative Norma Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Norma Hernandez is recognized." Hernandez, N.: "Thank you, Mrs. Speaker. I'm here to present Senate Bill 1475, which would give back those… to those serving on our Board of Higher Education and Community College Board while also students by helping to differentiate part of their education cost by means of a $500 per semester scholarship. The effectiveness of these boards is enhanced by the inside and lived experiences of student board members. This legislation is an initiative of the ICCB to create a greater incentive for students to serve on these crucial state boards. The scholarship can be funded through existing appropriations. I am aware of no opposition at this time, and I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1475 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 99 voting in 'favor,' 14 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 6 in the calendar, Senate Bill 324, offered by Representative Ness. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Ness is recognized."

"Thank you, Chair… or, thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 324 is an initiative of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. It is to… it deals with the issue of youth who are brought into care who are, for reasons related to not having enough places to send some of our youth, end up staying in facilities beyond medical necessity. And so, this bill would ensure that… that they are paid for that, and there's a 10400049.docx 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 mechanism to do that, to reimburse the facility when they're left beyond medical necessity."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Well, it… it applies to DCFS and the state reimbursing… the intent of this bill is that the state is responsible for reimbursing facilities when a child is left, a minor is left beyond medical necessity."

"Right."

"So, there… there has been the unfortunate incident when there is not a proper placement for a… a minor that comes into care. And so, this is to address that issue."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 324 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting 10400049.docx 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On… proceeding on the Order of Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 405, offered by Representative Rashid. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Rashid to explain the amendment."

"Thank… thank you, Madam Chair. The amendment moves some of the language from subsection 20 to the top of the… of the statute. I ask for its adoption."

"Representative Rashid moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

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

"Representative Rashid is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. The SB405 allows school counseling session services to… to be provided to all students regardless of citizenship status. This is requested by… by school counselors across our state. I ask for its support." 10400049.docx 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah, so, before this bill, there's… item number 20 in the list allows school counseling services to address the needs of all students with regard to citizenship status. So, if a student has a citizenship-related matter that they need support with, they should be able to get that service. What we are doing with this bill is we are saying regardless of the… of citizenship status of that student, they're also able to get support."

"It… it doesn't…"

"It clarifies that they can. It doesn't… it doesn't limit or extend, but it clarifies that they are able to provide the… these services regardless of citizenship status."

"The Senate Bill came over, and I believe the association representing school counselors requested this."

"That's my understanding, yes." 10400049.docx 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"It allows school counseling services. I don't know about immigration assistance. School counseling services related to… that allows them to work with students with regard to citizenship status. ISBE did work with me on the amendment."

"Yes."

"No problem."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 405 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 74 voting in 'favor,' 39 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Back to the Order of Third Reading, Senate Bill 2057, offered by Representative Meyers-Martin. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Meyers-Martin is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am presenting, once again, Senate Bill 2057, and I'm just amending the School 10400049.docx 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 Safety Drill Act and requiring that the State Board of Education and the Office of State Fire Marshall to develop clear and definitive guidelines to school districts, private schools, and first responders as how to develop those threat assessment procedures where emergency rulemaking is unnecessary."

"Leader Tarver is recognized."

"Thank you. Will the sponsor yield?"

"She indicates she will."

"Chairwoman, thank you very much for your willingness to pull this out of the record and to clarify the issue as far as emergency rules. I just wanted to say on the record, I appreciate that, and if you need anything from me in this regard when it comes through JCAR, as far as rules, I'm happy to support it. Thank you, Madam Chair."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2057 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, we have 110 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Back on the Order of Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 409, presented by Representative Ortíz. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Ortíz is recognized." Ortíz: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 409 is an initiative of the University of Chicago. Participation in the pilot program is limited to public universities in Illinois that offer a social work program and enter into a participation agreement with DCFS. As a result, stipends are not available at private universities and Illinois public universities that do not meet the requirements. The pilot program is funded through the foster care and adoption care training appropriation. DCFS had concerns with the introduced version of the Senate Bill and crafted the amendment to address their concerns. I request an 'aye'."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 409 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 92 voting in 'favor,' 19 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Second Reading, Senate Bill 593, offered by Representative Stava-Murray. Mr. Clerk, out of the record. On Second Reading, Senate Bill 634, presented by Representative Canty. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Out of the record. On Second Reading, Senate Bill 798, presented by Representative Barbara Hernandez. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Barbara Hernandez is recognized." Hernandez, B.: "Thank you, Mrs. Speaker. This bill will clear up the definitions of patient care unit and provider and also the nonclinical service area. This is a bill from IDPH working with the Health Facilities and Service Review Board."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 798 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 112 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Second Reading, Senate Bill 851, offered by Representative Mussman. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 109  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Mussman is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair and Members of the House. Sorry. Senate Bill 851 is an initiative of my local Senator, Senator Murphy, at the request of Maine Township School District 207. And this legislation would allow for a multifunction school- activity bus to transport students in any grades through nine or 12 for any curriculum-based or career-related activity, except for students who already have an individualized education plan. This will hopefully create a little bit more flexibility for how we move our students around using smaller vehicles to get to these extra programs. I am aware of no opposition, and I would appreciate your support."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 851 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 112 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1181, offered by Representative Didech. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 110  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1181 amends the Citizen Participation Act to ensure that the freedom of the press is protected by the act, in addition to the rights of petition, speech, association, and government participation. Additionally, it clarifies that conduct must not solely pertain to the moving party's constitutional rights to receive the protections under the Citizen Participation Act. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Representative Ugaste is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Correct. The committee, earlier in the session, approved a more comprehensive change to the Citizen Participation Act. This bill that we're voting on today is more narrowly targeted to address some of the most pressing issues, primarily to address the freedom of the press and make sure that the press is protected under this act."

"Yes. So, that is in response to a recent Supreme Court decision that had interpreted this act very narrowly, essentially where the entire course of conduct had to be solely related to the exercise of constitutional rights. We are amending the statute. So, there still has to be a nexus to that exercise of constitutional rights, but the conduct does not have to be solely related to that exercise."

"Correct. There's a process in place where if somebody brings a motion under this act, the other proceedings are stayed until that motion is dispensed with."

"I believe it… it would apply to any potential civil suit that the defendant has a reason to believe was brought improperly because of his exercise of his constitutional rights."

"Representative Canty is recognized."

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

"She indicates she will."

"Thank you so much. Representative, does this provide protection from civil actions for people who make good faith reports to law enforcement?"

"Representative, the answer is yes. Reporting a crime to law enforcement would be petitioning the government, which is a protected right. Section 5, regarding public policy in the current act, specifically refers to reports and other expressions vital to effective law enforcement. People reporting to law enforcement is foundational to effective policing and community response and should be encouraged and protected."

"Thank you. And then just one last quick question. Would the bill protect victims of crime who speak out publicly about their experiences? I'm thinking like survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence, et cetera."

"The answer is yes. The right to free speech includes speaking up about matters of public interest and advocating for government accountability. Gender-based violence is a pervasive social problem, and we know very few criminal cases are prosecuted. Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence face significant barriers in coming forward, 10400049.docx 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 including fear of strategic lawsuits against public participation. Survivors publicly sharing their experiences will raise awareness, influence public policy, and promote discussions about law enforcement and community response to these crimes. This dialogue serves the public good. Therefore, Illinois recognizes that such speech is protected by the First Amendment and the Citizen Participation Act."

"Thank you so much. To the bill. I want to thank you for bringing this forward. These are really important measures that we do here in this chamber. So, thank you for making light of that… taking note of that, and I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1181 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 75 voting in 'favor,' 38 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to Senate Bill 1238, offered by Representative Yang Rohr. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Yang Rohr is recognized." 10400049.docx 114  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

Yang Rohr: "Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 120… 1238 continues our body's work of combating the opioid epidemic by addressing it at one of its root causes, and that is with prescription opioids. Almost a quarter of opioid overdose cases stem from prescription opioids, and there are now newer classes of non-opioid pain medications. Senate Bill 1238 takes steps to make sure that prescribers and patients have the tools to comprehensively address pain management, and it does it in… in three major ways. For DPH, it requires them to create a nonopioid alternative medication pamphlet for health insurers. It requires them to develop a plan to provide access to nonopioid, nonnarcotic… sorry, nonnarcotic pain management. And it also requires for the Illinois Medicaid preferred drug list, for… for that list to ensure that these medications are on the list and not disadvantaged or discouraged with respect to coverage. With this engrossed bill, it addresses all questions and concerns from stakeholders, including insurers, and I ask for the body's 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1238 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'opposed,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1274, offered by Representative Deuter. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 115  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

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

"Representative Deuter is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 1274 expands the support available to sexual assault survivors. The bill updates the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act by expanding the permitted use of sexual assault services vouchers. With the proposed change, the voucher could be used to cover the cost of taxi or rideshare services, if available, for transportation from the hospital to the survivor's residence or to a survivor services shelter. The bill does not require any additional funding. Senate Bill 1274 passed through the Senate unanimously and is supported by the Illinois Hospital Association. This bill enhances the way we support survivors by making sure they can get to their next destination safely. I ask for your support."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"That's correct."

"That's… that's correct."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1274 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' This bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1339, offered by Representative Jacobs. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Jacobs is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1339 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. The Chair recognizes Representative Rashid."

"Madam Chair, I… I want to be recorded as having voted 'yes' on SB1339."

"The record shall reflect. Senate Bill 1343, offered by Representative Costa Howard. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Costa Howard is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Those of you who have been in State Government Committee, this sounds and looks very familiar to bills that we have already heard this year on House Bill. But Senate Bill 1343 is an initiative of CMS. It addresses technical changes in the bill that allows for reflection of the James R. Thompson Center, since the building was sold, to be removed, and the 115 S. LaSalle property that is purchased to be reflected in that. That also includes clarifications that will allow an extra month of filing certain reports by state officials regarding the annual real property utilization report so that they have a little bit more time to get their information correct. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1343 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 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Senate Bill 1368, presented by Representative Kifowit. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

Speaker Stuart: "Representative Kifowit to explain the amendment."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. The amendment is some technical changes brought to my… brought to my attention by the Attorney General's Office."

"Representative Kifowit moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment 1. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

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

"Representative Kifowit is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members of the General Assembly. I am pleased to present Senate Bill 1368. Senate Bill 1368 is an initiative of the Veterans Assistance Commissions, which identified that in parts, mostly in the southern part, of the state, the population doesn't support a singular veterans assistance commission in one county. So, what this bill does, it allows, in essence, a co-op for a multicounty veterans assistance commission to be formed."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1368 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having 10400049.docx 120  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1376, offered by Representative Hirschauer. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Hirschauer is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. Senate Bill 1376 is a good transparency bill named the Historical Cost of Attendance Disclosure Act. It requires all public and private colleges and universities in our state that offer bachelor's degrees to post their cost of attendance on their websites for the past 10 academic years and each year going forward. This disclosure also must specify which expenses are included in the IRS form 1098-T and which expenses are not. Having this historical data accessible to families will really help empower perspective students to make informed decisions about their college choices. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1376 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,' 1 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared 10400049.docx 121  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 passed. Senate Bill 1383, offered by Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. This bill extends the repeal date of the Common Interest Community Association Act, the Condominium Property Act, and the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2029. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1383 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 111 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative du Buclet." du Buclet: "Thank you, Ms. Speaker. On Senate Bill 1376, I wish to vote 'yes.' I… I unintendedly voted 'no.'"

"The record shall reflect. Senate Bill 1411, offered by Representative Gong-Gershowitz. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 122  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

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

"Representative Gong-Gershowitz is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1411 is an initiative of the Cook County Public Guardian's Office to ensure that a person's expressed wishes in an operative and unrevoked living will are honored in a timely manner. It clarifies the interplay of the various statutes governing the decision-making process by providing that no physician, health care provider, employee, or facility can require the execution of a physician order for life-sustaining treatment, or a POLST form, or other such similar form to put into effect a terminal patient's living will declaration. Senate Bill 1411 also declares that a physician, health care provider, employee, or facility can rely and must comply with a qualified patient's living will or declaration where it is apparent and available and when the patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This bill is supported by the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Medical Society. I know of no opposition. Came out unanimously, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized." 10400049.docx 123  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"She indicates she will."

"Yeah, thank you, leader. It… it's my understanding that there were times when, even though there was a valid and enforceable living will, that nonetheless, the Cook County public guardian would be requested to, you know, undergo the process of a POLST, even though that would be unnecessary under the law. I think there was some concern that the statutes needing… needed clarifying to ensure that physicians could comfortably rely and… and abide by the wishes in a valid living will without going those extra steps that sometimes can cause a lot of emotional distress to the people involved."

"It's my understanding that if somebody had a power of attorney and… and the power of attorney were present, the… that person's power of attorney, you know, would… would be… would supersede, in other words. You know, as I understand the law in this area, and I will… I'm admittedly not an expert, this is in the case where the Cook County public guardian might have obtained guardianship sometime after a living will was executed. And it is unnecessary in order for a physician to abide by a living will for that public guardian 10400049.docx 124  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 to obtain a POLST. And this clarifies, kind of, the operational impacts of… of those different statutes."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1411 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 112 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving on to House Bills on page 2 in the calendar, we have House Bill 250, offered by Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Walsh to explain the amendment."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to adopt the amendment and debate it on Third."

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

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

"Representative Walsh is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House. House Bill 250 is a quick-take bill for Will County to have eminent domain proceedings to acquire portions of 116 different properties for the expansion of 143rd Street from two lanes to five lanes between Lemont Road and Bell Road. The proposed quick-take is a mix of permanent acquisitions for extra lanes as well as a five-year construction easement. It will expire… the authority will expire two years after its effective date, and I'm happy to answer any questions. Ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative La Ha is recognized."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 250 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 72 voting in 'favor,' 37 voting 10400049.docx 126  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 'against,' 1 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Leader Tarver."

"Madam Chair, I intended to vote 'no' on Senate Bill 1793. I just want the record to reflect it, please."

"The record shall reflect."

"Thank you."

"Moving back to Senate Bills on Second Reading, we have Senate Bill 1443, offered by Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Didech is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Senate Bill 1443 amends the Mortgage Act and provides that the act does not abrogate the Illinois common law that the payment in full of a debt secured by a mortgage extinguishes… extinguishes the lien. This bill was presented in response to a federal court ruling that added in an additional requirements that a release must be recorded before the lien is extinguished. That is not how this concept has been handled in Illinois for… for the past 62 years, and we are being asked to pass this bill to fix that. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized." 10400049.docx 127  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah. So, this… this common law has been followed in Illinois for 121 years. The… the Illinois Mortgage Act was passed 62 years ago. For… for 62 years, that common law had continued to be followed, until last year, when there was a federal court decision that was of the opinion that, in 1962, the Legislature abrogated common law, which had not been anybody's understanding until last year. So, we are essentially clarifying that we did not do that in 1962."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1443 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting in 'favor,' none voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1507, offered by Representative Croke. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill." 10400049.docx 128  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Representative Croke is recognized."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Seventeenth… or, excuse me, Senate Bill 1507 requires the University of Illinois Chicago Transportation Center to conduct a comprehensive review of crash data on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and study the potential effectiveness of AI cameras to improve the speed compliance and reduce crashes and road fatalities. So, since 2019, there have been more than 16,000 crashes on Lake Shore Drive. This is an initiative that my Senator has been working on with our constituents for over a year very seriously on the language and something that I have heard about since I entered office. And, obviously, I've lived in my district for longer than I've been in office. I'm sure many of us have all been Lake Shore Drive and experienced the S-curve and how dangerous that can feel if you're going over, you know, 30 miles an hour, 40 miles an hour, people are changing lanes. So, this is something that I… is very important to my constituents, it's very important to my district, and I'm happy to answer any questions."

"Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"Yeah. So, right now… I'll just kind of explain a little bit. So, right now, Lake Shore Drive, there is a multilevel expressway. So, you're not allowed to have speed cameras on Lake Shore Drive, and one of the reasons is because when you think about speed cameras, if you're going to… speed cameras are… they take a photo at a particular spot. So, a lot of people, what they'll do is, they'll… they'll know where a speed camera's going to be, they'll slow down quickly, and then they'll increase their speed as soon as they… they're outside of that speed camera area, which can be just as dangerous, especially when you're talking about the speeds at which people are traveling on Lake Shore Drive. But with AI cameras in other countries and other areas where they're using that type of technology, they're actually seeing that drivers are changing their behavior because AI cameras can take photos at different locations. So, you… it's random. You don't know where someone is going to take a photo, so you… you can't just say, 'Okay, I know this speed camera's going to take a photo at this exact spot.' You have to slow down for a longer period of time. Also, AI cameras, they can do other things, like they can notice when someone's not wearing a seatbelt, they can notice when someone may be on their phone. This study would kind of do something comprehensive to see how they can change driving behavior overall."

"So, within the United States, I'm not familiar. My Senator referenced mostly, when I was speaking to her about this initiative, she mostly mentioned other countries that were utilizing this technology. So, the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands where the big places that have installed these cameras. Whether or not other locations within the U.S. are doing studies, they may be, but that actually the cameras, I'm aware of other cities in other countries. And… and to be clear, this is a study. We will not be installing cameras. It actually is… we're still not permitted to install cameras on Lake Shore Drive because it is a multilevel expressway. I would have to come back to the General Assembly to change that statute before we could do any type of installation of any type of camera: speed camera, AI camera, anything like that."

"Yes."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1507 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, we have 77 voting in 'favor,' 34 voting 'against,' none voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Leader Windhorst." 10400049.docx 131  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025

"Mr. Clerk, can you please refer this motion to Rules Committee?"

"The Chair recognizes Leader Morgan."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I… I'm happy to object to this motion."

"The motion requires unanimous consent. Motion fails. The Chair recognizes Leader Mah for the purpose of an announcement."

"Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Democrats would request a caucus meeting at 4 o'clock in Room 114."

"The Democrats will caucus in Room 114 at 4 o'clock. The Chair recognizes Leader Windhorst."

"That motion requires unanimous consent. We've objected. We are not doing a roll call. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Leader Windhorst."

"According to Rule 18(g), all other legislative measures may be discharged from the Rules Committee only by unanimous consent of the House. We do not have unanimous consent. Rulings of the presiding officer related to this subsection (g) may not be appealed. And now, allowing for perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until Friday, May 23, at the hour of 10 a.m. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In 10400049.docx 133  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day 5/22/2025 the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."