"The House is in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Chaplain… Chaplain Mike Keppler. Mr. Keppler is the chaplain for the Illinois State Police in Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Keppler is the guest of Representative Kifowit. Members and guests are allowed… asked to rise… no, go ahead."
"Shall we pray? Our Father in heaven, we gather today in this hallowed chamber, as many throughout our state gathered this past Memorial Day weekend. Our purpose is to pause, reflect on, and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country. You have reminded us in Holy Scripture, 'be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget.' We are grateful to live with so many freedoms, yet we need reminders, like this ceremony today, that blessings are not free. They come at a great price, and so we give our sincere thanks for the courage and selflessness of those who have fought and died in defense of our values and freedoms. May these moments, O Lord, of solemn reflection have your blessings today. We pray all of this in the name of our Lord, the Prince of Peace. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Schweizer." Schweizer – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Morgan is recognized to report any excused absence on the Democratic side of the aisle." 10400051.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record show that Representative Ammons, Johnson, and Scherer are excused today."
"Leader Keicher is recognized to report any excused absence on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representative Coffey is excused for today."
"Have all recorded themselves who wish? Have recorded who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. There being 114 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Members, please rise for the presentation of colors."
"In accordance with the established tradition of the Illinois House of Representatives, it is fitting that we honor our brothers and sisters who have given their lives in service to our country as the guardians of our long-held freedoms. To honor those brave souls who were sacrificed long ago or to pay tribute to the… to those brave men and women of today who have continued that fight for freedom, no better words have been written than the Gettysburg Address. Let us now recite those words so humbly said by our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln: 'Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here 10400051.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow these grounds. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from those honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.' Those words from long ago still speak to the sacrifice of the brave men and women whom we now honor. It is altogether fitting and appropriate that we, with heavy hearts, again accept the honor of reading the roll call of those American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines from the State of Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the year since the previous tribute."
"Representative DeLuca."
"Sergeant Cordell Dunning, United States Army, died March 27, 2024, Wilmington."
"Representative Stuart." 10400051.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Staff Sergeant Alexander Goforth, United States Army, died April 1, 2024, Collinsville."
"Representative Lisa Hernandez." Hernandez, L.: "Staff Sergeant Matthew Clancy, Army, Brookfield, died April… April 2, 2024."
"Representative Mah."
"Private First Class Albert Chavez, Marine Corps, died 4… April 3, 2024, from Chicago."
"Representative Chung."
"Petty Officer Second Class Jack Brown of the Navy, died May 22, 2024, from Bloomington."
"Representative Schweizer."
"Corporal Andrew Duprey, United States Marine Corps, died May 30, 2024, from Danville."
"Representative… Representative Tipsword."
"Sergeant Sage Gustafson, United States Army, killed 7/6/2024, Germantown Hills."
Speaker Evans: "On behalf of Representative Davis. Airman Apprentice Keyshawn Johnson, Navy, Dolton, Illinois, date of death 8/8/2024. Representative Fritts."
"Sergeant First Class Ryan Hill, United States Army, died August 19, 2024, Dixon, Illinois."
"Representative Meyers-Martin."
"Airman Kolby Yanez, United States Air Force, died December 26, 2024, Mount Vernon."
"Representative Briel."
"Senior Airman Lance Kovacs, United States Air Force, died September 24, 2024, LaSalle, Illinois."
"Representative Halbrook." 10400051.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Lance… Lance Corporal Conner Robertson, Marine Corps, died September 29, 2024, Shelbyville."
"Representative Windhorst."
"Sergeant Bradley Schwarm, United States Army, died October 2, 2024, Brownstown."
Speaker Evans: "Representative Rosenthal. Representative Windhorst."
"Staff Sergeant Jared Hart, United States Army, died October 31, 2024, Dawson."
"Representative Cabello."
"Senior Airman Matthew Sherbon, Air Force, gave his life for liberty on 11/4/24, from Machesney Park."
"Representative Severin."
"Airman Kolby Yanez, United States Air Force, lost his life December 26, 2024, Mount Vernon."
"On behalf of Representative Mayfield. Chief Warrant Officer Four, Tony Packard, Jr., Army, North Chicago, date of death January 28, 2025. Representative Windhorst."
"Specialist Dylan Bellamy, United States Army, date of death February 8, 2025, Mattoon."
"On behalf of Representative Johnson. Corporal Aspen Carothers, Marine Corps, Rock Island, date of death February 21, 2025. Representative Mussman."
"Specialist Diondre Andrews, United States Army, date of death February 23, 2025, from Schaumburg."
"On behalf of Representative Buckner. Private Edward Smith, Sr. (sic-Jr.), Army, City of Chicago, date of death March 1, 2025. Representative Schweizer is recognized." 10400051.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Sergeant Jonathan Huff, United States Army, died March 11, 2025, Danville, Illinois."
"On behalf of Representative Moeller. Corporal Eriverto Ortiz, Army, Elgin, date of death September 1950, remains identified, returned home October 28, 2024. Representative Sharon Chung, Representative Suzanne Ness is recognized for 'Amazing Grace'." Chung and Ness: 'Amazing Grace' Playing of 'Taps'
"Thank you, Members. Representative Davidsmeyer, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"So, as… as we wind down our session for the year and as school comes to an end, I have my last batch of state champions for the year. Just so you all know, they're used to me having state champions from the 100th District. So, thank you all for coming. I want to introduce these young folks who have excelled in their individual events. I'm going to start with Cutter Kirgan, 2025 IHSA 1A eighth grade shot put and discus state champion, Pleasant Hill. Hadley is not here, but I still want to introduce her. Hadley Lake, 2025 IESA 1A eighth grade discus state champion, Carrollton, St. John. We've got Clinton Dowland. You going to stand up? He's the 2025 IESA 1A seventh grade 100… 100-meter hurdles state champion from Greenfield. Got Jason Hoots, 2025 IESA 1A eighth grade 100-meter dash state champion from Greenfield. We've got Fabian Grisby. He is the 2025 IESA 2A seventh grade 100- 10400051.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 meter and 200-meter dash state champion, from White Hall North Greene. We've got Wynter Robeen. I'm going to go through… this is a team one here. Wynter Robeen, Summer Coates, Kelci Smith-Anthony, Bria Bushnell, Madeline Snyder, and Ella Ford. We've got… all were the 2025 IESA 2A eighth grade 4x400 state champions. And most of these are… are returning individuals from last year. So, congratulations on your dynasty, and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Keep up the good work."
"Representative Hernandez, Lisa Hernandez, what reason do you seek recognition?" Hernandez, L.: "Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point." Hernandez, L.: "House Members, today, I have Ravi before me as my pager for the day. He is the son of proud parents, Aya… Ajay, I'm sorry, and Ramya. He is a ninth-grade student from Chicago, currently attending the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. At school, Ravi is a part of the lab school's robotics team, the F1 racing team, the food conservation club, and is on the board of the school's Hindu student's association. Outside of school, Ravi is part of the Junior Board of the American India Foundation, helping raise money for underprivileged children in India. In his free time, he plays the piano and likes to create electronic music using digital music software and digital instruments. Ravi enjoys traveling, playing golf, and hanging out with his friends. Please let's give him a warm welcome."
"Representative Hammond, what reason do you seek recognition?" 10400051.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"It's my honor today to introduce my page, Ella York. Ella just graduated from eighth grade at Our Savior's Lutheran School. She is the daughter of Derek and Jami York, and also a very famous uncle, Jason York, formerly of the Macomb Police Department. She's very active in volleyball and golf, and she volunteers her time at Toys for Tots. She was the 2025 class salutatorian and has received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award and the President's Education Award. Please give her a warm welcome."
"Representative Briel, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I would like to introduce what we call a returning student and an amazing success story. Daniel VanTilburg is in the gallery. He's a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University. While being a dad and a husband and working, he preceded and pursued and finished his degree. He was also the Illinois… the Model Illinois Government representative and participated heavily in the student administration connection to the university administration. Daniel is great. I look forward to him being involved in Springfield. Can we give him a welcome?"
"Representative Friess, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal… point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"Yeah, I'd like to invite… welcome Jason (sic-Jace) Knight to the floor. He's my page for the day. He's actually 10400051.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 interning in my office in my district. Does a phenomenal job helping out my LA. He just graduated high school and plans on going to SIU Edwardsville to study political science. Please welcome him to Springfield."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Meier on House Resolution 342."
"Thank you. Last month, I spoke on the floor about the heroic action of two young men in Nashville. Up in the Speaker's well, we have these two young men standing here today, Daven Goforth (sic-Hug) and Aaron Hug (sic-Goforth). On April 23, around 10:30 p.m., Andy and Daven were on their way home when they noticed smoke billowing from the second floor of the senior apartments in Nashville. They called 911. But instead of waiting for them to arrive, they selflessly ran into the building and started evacuating residents. When they entered, they could hear residents screaming for help. They were heroically notifying and evacuating residents, jumping into action in harm's way to no doubt save lives. Because of their action, no lives were lost. And as of this day, everyone has recovered from injuries suffered because of the fire. Without the quick and heroic action of Andy and Daven, God only knows how tragic this could have been. I'm honored to have Andy and Daven as my guests in the Speaker's Gallery today and have filed House Resolution 342 as a token of our appreciation for their lifesaving actions. After this, they said they'd… would like to maybe be a fireman and a policeman. And one of the people they saved was… was Sheila, their grandma… one of their grandmas. So, for today, I would 10400051.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 like us all to give them a huge round of applause for doing the heroic actions that they did."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Meier moves for the adoption of House Resolution 342. 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. Representative Kifowit, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, we just honored those lives that were given as the ultimate sacrifice. And the day before Memorial Day, we lost a… a iconic individual in the City of Aurora. Dick Miller was 98 years old. He was a World War II veteran. He served as the 2024 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal, and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 during World War II. He survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Drexler off the coast of Okinawa in 1945. He received both the Purple Heart, a Bronze Star for his valiant efforts while serving his country, and I just wanted to take a brief moment to recognize him. He was 98 years old. His birthday was next month, and he said he wanted to skip 99 and round up to 100. That was his disposition and his eternal smile on his face. And with that, Mr. Speaker, I'm not going to ask for a moment of silence 'cause he was never silent. He was always jovial, he was always happy, and he was loving life to the fullest. So, I just ask everybody in the body to live life to the fullest and try to do the best we can with the years that we have on this earth. So, thank you, sir." 10400051.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Representative Tipsword, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to introduce my page for the day, Erin Darnell. Erin's from Metamora. She's currently a dental hygienist, but she decided to go back to school and… and major in political science. She's currently a senior here at UIS. So, let's give her a big Springfield welcome."
"Representative McLaughlin, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please speak your point."
"I rise today to announce two things. One, I want to introduce my page for the day. This is Matt Boccabella. Matt is a Barrington High School graduate, a recent graduate of Miami University, the RedHawks in Ohio. Matt comes to us today as a graduate in organized leadership and business, which, boy, politics could use a little bit of both. Matt is currently looking for work, if anyone out there would like to hire an attractive, smart, young man from the Barrington area. I want to thank Matt for coming down today. We're going to try to give him a taste of Springfield warmth. So, if you'll please join me in welcoming Matt. And the second thing I want to say is Matt's interests and his family have been in manufacturing. His grandfather started a manufacturing company in my region in the State of Illinois, and Matt's 10400051.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 family does an incredible job in rare earth exotic metals that we hope to get more of. And without being too specific, Matt's family defends our county in a secondary way. So, welcome Matt Boccabella to the House floor today."
"Representative Gong-Gershowitz, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please speak your point."
"I rise today to wish my esteemed colleague and my seatmate, Leader Bob Morgan, a very happy birthday."
"Representative Ugaste, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"This year, when session started, during inauguration Speaker Welch spoke of work we would do to create opportunity within Illinois. Shortly after, Governor Pritzker came and said we are going to have a pro-growth agenda. Now, we still are in our final week. There's a lot of decisions to be made. But to date, we have not seen those bills. And if the way this energy proposal that's circulating is what we're going to produce, hoping to get growth and create opportunity here in Illinois, I think we're heading down the wrong path. Not sure why your side is going it alone again and not including the Republicans in these discussions. We're here. We're willing to meet, collaborate, and create pro-growth legislation for Illinois. We have bills to do it. We have ideas to do it. But since you're going it alone, let's not double down on policies that have stifled growth in the past. 10400051.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 We all know what's needed to create growth here in Illinois. It's not incentives to try and lure companies after we raise taxes and do other things. Those are Band-Aids on a gaping wound. We need lower taxes, less regulation, lower litigation costs, and abundant, reliable, and reasonably priced energy. It also starts with good educational opportunities and safe neighborhoods. So, here in the last week, remember, we are willing to work with you, but to the extent you're going to come out with these bills on your own, energy, pensions, the budget, please let's remember what we need to focus on in order to make Illinois a pro-growth state and create actual opportunity for our citizens. We owe it to 'em, and our state needs it. Thank you."
"Leader McCombie is recognized."
"Thank you, Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"This weekend, we had a record-breaking weekend. Emma Randecker, the daughter of Loni and Tim Randecker, their daughter this week broke three state records, had a trifecta. She did 100-meter in 11.91 seconds, the 200-meter in 24.33 seconds, and the… oh, I messed this up here. And then she did the 20… or the 400-meter, I don’t remember the exact time, but it was under a minute. So, just if we could give her a congratulations for her trifecta this weekend."
"Representative Benton is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"I just want to welcome the newly elected mayor for Aurora, John Laesch, and Deputy Mayor Nick Richard-Thompson. 10400051.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 They're going to be running around the Capitol today, taking meetings, introducing themselves. And I encourage you to go up and… and say hi and have a conversation. Thank you."
"Representative Weber is recognized."
"Thank you. Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please speak your point."
"House chamber, please join me in honoring an amazing woman from my hometown of Lake Villa. Carol Effinger was born on May 27, 1925 and turns 100 years old today. Many of us in the area grew up seeing Carol's smiling face at the Effinger True Value hardware store. The store opening in 1921 and was one of our local family-owned businesses for over 83 years. Carol is like a mother to me and like many others in our area. Carol lives life to the fullest and is a proud mom of three boys, proud grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Whether out snowmobiling, boating, fishing, or just sitting at the cabin playing cards, Carol knows how to have fun. Please join me in honoring Carol and give her a big round of applause on her 100th birthday. Thank you."
"Representative Jacobs is recognized."
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Chairman."
"Please speak your point."
"Over the weekend, which was Memorial Day weekend, we had a actually wonderful fundraiser for our tornado victims down in Marion, Illinois last week. The people of Southern Illinois pulled together from 12 o'clock in the afternoon until 10 o'clock at night at Little Nashville, at Aaron Smith's facility, and very wonderful place. They pulled together 10400051.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 $42,000 for the victims of the tornadoes last weekend. That's all my point. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"Representative Katz Muhl, for reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"This morning, I rise to introduce my guests on the floor, as well as to prepare for House Resolution 370, which will recognize May as Williams Syndrome Month. My guests on the floor today are Maya, Scott, and Karen Ottenheimer. Maya, in particular, is serving as my page. She is a third-grade student at Greenbriar School in Northbrook. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. S. Her favorite class is recess. She loves basketball and doing hair. I had a beautiful braid just a few minutes ago. She also asked me to acknowledge her family, who couldn't be here with us today, to recognize Williams Syndrome Month, Jenna Ottenheimer and her sister, Noa Ottenheimer. She also asked, especially if you wouldn't mind, friends on the floor, to please clap as we recognize this month that is so important to the Ottenheimer family and our community. Thank you very much."
"Moving to the calendar, on page 2, Senate Bills- Third Reading. In the middle of the page, we have Senate Bill 2039, Representative Syed. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"Senate Bill 2039, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Syed."
"Thank you. Senate Bill 2039 creates a data dashboard. It was brought to me by IBHE, the Illinois Board of Higher 10400051.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Education. And essentially, what it does is it creates an annual state data dashboard report that would be developed by IBHE in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board and the… and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. It will include data for higher education institutions in Illinois. There is no opposition on this bill, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."
Speaker Evans: "Any discussion? Representative Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"She indicated she will."
"Thank you. Representative, this dashboard is designed for higher education. Is that correct?"
"That's correct."
"What safeguards are in the bill to make sure that individualized student data isn't somehow released in this data dashboard?"
"So, this includes data that is already collected by all these institutions. It would just put it into one single data report. So, they currently are not publishing individual data. They're not collecting that kind of data where they're publishing it. So, I assume those safeguards would apply to this report as well."
"So, it would be individualized to the institution but protections against it being individualized to the student."
"Correct."
"Is there a… an estimated cost for this legislation?"
"None that we've been… none." 10400051.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"We show, perhaps, that in the governor's introduced budget, or proposed budget, rather, it was about $450,000. Is that…"
"Yes. So, let… yes, so let me correct that really quickly. There is a $450,000 appropriation for the dashboard, and it's already been in the governor's proposed budget for Fiscal Year '26. And it was also appropriated in Fiscal Year '25. So, that will be used to pay for the existing system to house the dashboard design and staff, if needed, and any additional cost associated."
"Are you aware of IBHE requesting additional funding for this?"
"I am not aware of any additional funding request."
"Apparently, we've received word that IBHE is maybe requesting a million dollars in addition to that amount that you referenced."
"For this data dashboard?"
"That's the information we've received."
"Okay. I will check in with IBHE, but I have not heard of an additional million-dollar request specifically for this data dashboard. Nor do I think a billion dollars would be necessary for a data dashboard, considering that this data's already collected."
"Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2039 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 10400051.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing on page 2 of the calendar, Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2266, Representative Syed. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"Senate Bill 2266, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Syed is recognized."
"Thank you. Senate Bill 2020… 2… 2266 addresses concerns by… raised by the U.S. EPA regarding the state's regulation of public water supplies under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act by, one, providing an IDPH authority under the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act to obtain civil penalties against non-community water supplies that are violating drinking water standards and, two, clarifying that the Illinois EPA Act applies to non-community water supplies for purposes of the Illinois EPA maintaining its status as the state's primary implementing agency for the Safe Drinking Water Act. There is no known opposition. This bill is time sensitive, and I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"She indicated she will."
"Thank you. Representative, we saw a similar House version of this bill. Is that correct?"
"That's correct."
"Does this apply to campgrounds?"
"Campgrounds. It is not defined as a non-community water supply. If a campground is… under our definition, it's not 10400051.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 currently defined as one. It could also include a well. So, if that campground has a well in it, then that would be considered non-community water supply, but a campground is not explicitly stated in our definition."
"And with regard to trailer parks, how would it apply?"
"If the trailer park has a non-community water supply, then it would include them."
"Do we… this also includes a fine for violation, I believe, of a thousand dollars. Is that accurate?"
"That's correct. That is per the… the mandate that is set out by the federal government to do this."
"And if this were to not be passed, would that limit our state's ability to enforce environmental standards?"
"So, if this… if this does not pass, like it has been in several other states… this is a federally mandated requirement. So, yes, I do believe that there may be some issues. Essentially, Illinois would no longer be able to control our non-community water supplies. If this bill does not pass, it would be taken up by the federal government. So, this is a federally required mandate that if we don't do right now, we will lose our authority over these."
"Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2266 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 75 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And the bill, having received the constitutional majority, is 10400051.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 hereby declared passed. Continuing down page 2 of the calendar of Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2408, Representative Mayfield. Mr. Clerk, read the bill."
"Senate Bill 2408, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Mayfield is recognized."
"Thank you so much. This initiative, led by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, establishes guidelines for the formation, development, and management of the mobile support unit teams by the agency director and local jurisdictions during disaster response. Ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"She indicated she will."
"Thank you. Who brought this bill forward?"
"I… IEMA. This is an IEMA initiative."
"And what are they hoping to correct with this law change?"
"It removes administrative delays due to administrating the oath upon activation of mobile support teams and aligns the requirements with the federal Stafford Act."
"So, it's designed to help IEMA work more efficiently with local governments…"
"Absolutely."
"…and political subdivisions."
"Yes."
"And I… we note there's a change regarding the oath… oath of office. What… what is that change intended to do?" 10400051.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"I'm sorry, when did the change come to do? Is that what you asked?"
"That's correct. Why is that being changed?"
"Okay. This was caused… let me see. It does say… Section 20 of the act currently requires the oath to be administered by the director, an ESDA coordinator, or an individual authorized to give oaths, example, a judge or a notary public. It is unclear whether the director can delegate the authority to a designee within the agency to administer the oath, which caused an administrative issue when the director cannot always be on site to administer the oath and a notary is required to be there. In addition, the language does not specifically provide for administration of the oath by video. This proposal will allow the designee of the director to administer the oath and to do so by video conferencing, allowing for flexibility during disaster response when time is of the essence."
"Thank you."
"I was ready for you. Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2408 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 88 voting 'yes,' 24 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative McLaughlin on House Resolution 217." 10400051.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to bring attention today to 217, House Resolution, and I'm hoping the body will join me in support. I have a constituent in the gallery, Joanne Dalessandro and Mayor Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, who've joined us today. What we're doing here in this resolution is bringing attention to disease FSHD. I apologize for not being able to pronounce it, but the… the disease is a neuromuscular disorder which is quite rare and goes usually undetected for long periods of time, unfortunately. We're attempting to bring some attention to this for two reasons. One, Joanne has done a phenomenal job in our community and regionally raising resources, thinking not just of herself, but thinking of others and how we can fund what we hope will be a disease that gets more attention so diagnosis can occur earlier with treatment. Joanne and FSHD is being recognized in June, I believe June 20, as FSHD Day, and I welcome her to Springfield. Further, I want to say to Joanne, thank you for your bravery. Thank you for your thoughts of others in a time of medical need for you. Thank you for bringing this issue forward. And in September, there will be an event in my hometown of Barrington, which is, I believe, been designated as the area where we'll be hosting an event. So, please join us to financially support those with FSHD. So, I ask the body to join me in full support of this resolution, and I want to thank Joanne for being here today and all the work that she's done to think of others. Thank you."
"Representative McLaughlin moves for the adoption of House Resolution 217. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. 10400051.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 And the resolution is adopted. Moving forward to page 9 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution #3, Representative Cabello. Out of the record. Moving forward in the calendar, page 26, under the Order of Resolutions, we have Senate Joint Resolution 13, Representative Chung."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm presenting today Senate Joint Resolution 13. It's a… what it does is it creates a task force to… to be able to look at and examine and explore the… the role that university libraries have to their institutions. The state has a vested interest ensuring that students enroll in public… student… public state assisted universities have unfettered access to state-funded academic library resources and the services provided by professional librarian faculty. So, this task force is going to be looking at that issue, and I ask for your 'aye' vote today. Thank you."
"Representative Windhorst… Representative Chung, would you like to adopt the amendment?"
"Yes, please."
"Representative Chung moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"She indicated she will."
"Thank you. Representative, who will be appointing the members of the task force?" 10400051.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"It looks like… it depends on where it's from. So, like, a member would be… the one from the Senate would be appointed by the Senate President. One would be from the Speaker of the House for the House. And then the other folks would be, I believe, coming from the Governor's Office."
"And how many members will be on the task force?"
"Oh, my goodness. That's a lot. I have to add it up here in my… one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. I think maybe, by my count, 25, it looks like."
"And who will be providing the support for the task force?"
"I'm sorry, can you say that again?"
"Who will providing the support for the task force, administrative support?"
"It looks like it's ISBE and ICCB."
"Thank you."
"Thank you so much."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Chung moves for the adoption of House… Senate Joint Resolution #13. All those in favor vote 'yes'; all those opposed vote 'no.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 85 voting 'yes,' 28 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Moving back to page 9 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, you have House Joint Resolution #3, Representative Cabello. Representative Cabello is recognized." 10400051.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 3 designates the section of Illinois Route 2 in Rockton as the 'Chief Arthur L. Weston Memorial Highway.' Chief Weston of the Rockton Police Department responded to a burglary in progress call on October 27, 1977. He located a suspect in the upstairs bedroom and, after intense struggle, was able to place the person into custody. The person was transported to jail when Chief Weston started to experience chest pains. He called for an ambulance and was taken to a local hospital, where he died approximately one hour later. Humbly ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Cabello moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution #3. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Moving forward on page 20 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 173, Representative La Ha. Representative La Ha is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I rise to introduce House Resolution 173, which declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month here in the State of Illinois. Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare but devastating genetic disorder that affects roughly one in every 15,000 births. It doesn't discriminate by race, gender, or background, and yet it often goes undiagnosed and misunderstood for far too long. 10400051.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Those living with Prader-Willi syndrome face developmental delays, emotional regulation challenges, and the need for constant supervision. It impacts just not the individual, but their families, their caregivers, and their entire support system. There is no cure, but there is hope. Advances in research, new therapies, and early intervention are improving lives, but we need to do more. By passing this resolution, we're saying that every family touched by this syndrome, you are not alone. We see you, and we're committed to supporting research, education, and awareness until better treatments and, one day, a cure are within reach. I urge my colleagues to support HR173 and help us start this important conversation across our communities. Thank you."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative La Ha moves for the adoption of House Resolution 173. All those in favor… all those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to page 10 of the calendar, at the top of the page, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution #8. Representative Niemerg is recognized. Representative Niemerg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 8 designates…"
"Would you like to adopt the amendment?"
"Yes. Mr. Speaker, adopt… adopt the amendment."
"Thank you. Representative Niemerg moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' 10400051.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Representative Niemerg is recognized on House Joint Resolution #8."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 8 designates Interstate 74 mile marker 191 as the 'Trooper Corey S. Thompsen Memorial Highway.' And I ask for its favorable passage."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Niemerg moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution #8. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Moving down to page 10, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution #12. Representative Stuart is recognized. Would you like to adopt the amendment?"
"Yes, please."
"Representative Stuart moves the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those… all those in favor vote 'aye'… all in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further amendments. No motions are filed."
"Representative Stuart is recognized." 10400051.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you. House Joint Resolution 12 will create a task force to look at providing health insurance for educators to study the feasibility of creating regional health insurance purchasing pools for school districts to be able to better serve the needs of their employees."
"Representative Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"Indicates she will."
"Thank you. Leader, how many members will be on this task force?"
"I can count."
"Is it… looks like eight. Is that sound accurate?"
"I think amendment 1 adds CMS as a voting member, so it'd be nine."
"And each legislative leader will have a vote…"
"Correct."
"…or would have an appointment, rather."
"Would have an appointment."
"And the overall goal is to see if we can reduce health insurance costs for smaller school districts. Is that accurate to say?"
"Yeah, so that they can better offer a benefits package to make it more, you know, enticing to become a teacher in some of those districts that are hard to staff."
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Stuart moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution #12. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay.' 10400051.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 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 100 voting 'yes,' 14 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Moving forward to page 11 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 23. Representative Gill is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 23 declares August 27, 2025 as Hero Day in the State of Illinois to recognize, honor, and celebrate those whose dedication and service make a profound impact on the lives of others. It is imperative for the State of Illinois to recognize and honor the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of individuals who commit themselves to protecting and serving our communities. These heroes, including first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel place themselves in harm's way to protect lives, maintain order, and provide critical aid in times of need. Their unwavering commitment, courage, and selfless service embodies the highest ideals of duty and sacrifice, earning the deepest respect, esteem, and gratitude of the people of Illinois. It is fitting to set aside a special day to recognize and express appreciation for these individuals who work tirelessly to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of our communities. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Gill moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 23. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion 10400051.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving forward to page 13 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 68, Representative DeLuca. Representative DeLuca is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. I'm bringing forward House Resolution 68 due to the significant increase in solar farms located on prime farmland, not only within my legislative district, but across Illinois. House Resolution 68 urges warehouse owners to install rooftop solar panels on their properties and take advantage of any applicable incentives to expedite the process. In Illinois, we have approximately 2400 leased warehouses that are at least 100,000 square feet, covering a collective 632 million square feet. Warehouses have large, flat roofs, making them ideal for solar panel installation. By utilizing the warehouse rooftops, demand… the demand for converting prime farmland into solar farms will be reduced. Last check, House Resolution 68 had 179 proponents and no opponents. Thank you."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative DeLuca moves for the adoption of House Resolution 68. 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. Representative Davidsmeyer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like the record to reflect that I want to be a 'no' on HR68. Is that the… the resolution that just went through?"
"Record will reflect." 10400051.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you."
"Representative Halbrook, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like the record to reflect that I wish to be voted 'no' on HR68. Thank you."
"Record will reflect. Representative Niemerg, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I'd like the record to reflect that I was a 'no' vote on HR68, please."
"Representative Severin, for what reason you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd also like to… the record to reflect that was a 'no' on HR68, please. Thank you."
"The record will reflect. Representative Jacobs."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also wanted to be recorded as a 'no' on 68, resolution 68."
"The record will reflect. Representative Miller."
"I want to be a 'no' vote, recorded 'no' vote, on HR68, please."
"The record will reflect. Representative Deering."
"Thank you, Speaker. As in committee and here on the floor, I'd like to be recorded as a 'no' vote on House Resolution 68."
"Representative Wilhour."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to be recorded as a 'no' vote on HR68, please."
"Representative Weber."
"Thanks, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to be recorded as a 'no' vote on HR…" 10400051.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Representative Sheehan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to also be a 'no' vote on House Resolution 68."
"Representative Tipsword."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect I'm a 'no' vote on HR68, please."
"Representative Meier, Schmidt, and Swanson, would you also like to be reflected as a 'no' on 68? The record will reflect. Representative McLaughlin, Reick? The record will reflect. And Representative Hauter and Representative Moore all reflected as 'no' on House… thank you. Representative Meier, for what reason you seek recognition? Thank you. At the bottom of page 11 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 30, Representative Niemerg. Representative Niemerg is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 30 designates the junction of Illinois Route 49 and Illinois Route 33 in Willow Hill as the 'Jackie Wayne "Jack" Steinman Memorial Highway.' And I ask for its favorable passage, please."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Niemerg moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 30. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared adopted. 10400051.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Remaining on page 11 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 29, Representative Didech. Representative Didech is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 29 directs the Professional Review Panel to conduct the analysis and financial modeling required to evaluate the implications of including other categories of advanced learners in addition to gifted as adequacy factors beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Thank you. Representative, we have seen legislation and maybe a joint resolution similar to this before. What are we hoping to accomplish with this joint resolution?"
"Right. So, the… the underlying proposal is to revamp how we evaluate advanced learners for the purposes of the EBF formula. Currently, we only take into account gifted programs, but there's other categories of advanced learners. There's AP courses. There's accelerated courses. There's dual credit courses. So, what this resolution will do is direct the Professional Review Panel to evaluate what the impact would be of including those other categories."
"And does this joint resolution change anything about the makeup of the panel itself?"
"No."
"And when will that report be given to the General Assembly?" 10400051.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"That would be by the end of the year 2026. So, we would expect to get that report by December 31, 2026, and then the General Assembly could evaluate the contents of the report and decide what direction to take."
"Thank you."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Didech moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 29. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill (sic-resolution), having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared adopted. On page 26 of the calendar, at the top of the page, under the Order of Resolutions, we have Senate Joint Resolution 12, Representative Tipsword. Representative Tipsword is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I bring you today Senate Joint Resolution 12. It's my distinct honor and privilege to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road and to the Highway of Dreams, also better known as the Historic Route 66. Stretching from Chicago to the Santa Monica, California Pier, this 2,448 mile of… ribbon of asphalt was a lifeline for those in search of a brighter future out west. The captivating history of Route 66 was conceived in 1926 and swiftly evolved into a symbol of hope and opportunity during the Great Depression. Winding through eight states, it brought dreams to countless families, earning its title as the Main Street of America. Renowned interest rekindled the 10400051.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 spirit of the iconic highway, whose first 100 miles begin in downtown Chicago, stretching to downtown Pontiac, home of my House district office and the Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, which is surrounded by over 20 murals and the Bob Waldmire original school bus called Road Yacht and his VW van. Bob Waldmire is… is a famous artist and Route 66 traveler who is said to be the inspiration for the character Fillmore in the movie 'Cars.' People walk it, drive it, travel it in RVs, motorcycles, bikes, et cetera. They come from not only our 50 states, but more than 55 countries around the world. In Pontiac, it fuels the local economy and supports the surrounding communities of Lexington, Towanda, and Bloomington-Normal, also located in the 150… 105th District. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the red carpet corridors… corridor all along the Route 66 communities. Please join me in… in celebrating this historic moment of the iconic Route 66 Highway. I ask for your support, and anybody who has Route 66 through their district, please join on to HJR12. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Tipsword moves that… for the adoption of the House, excuse me, Senate Joint Resolution 12. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill (sic-resolution), having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared adopted. Moving to page 15 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House 10400051.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Resolution 94, Representative Croke. Representative Croke is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 94 declares the week of April 20 to April 26, 2025 as Infertility Awareness Week in Illinois to help increase public awareness of the need to support individuals with infertility. Thank you."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Croke moves for the adoption of House Resolution 94. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to page 20 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, at the bottom of the page, we have House Resolution 176, Representative Norma Hernandez. Representative Hernandez is recognized." Hernandez, N.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I'd like to… I'm here to speak on HR176, designating March 15 as Latina Heritage Day. Latinas have played a vital role in shaping Illinois as leaders, educators, health care workers, entrepreneurs, artists, and public servants. HR176 celebrates their achievements and honors their enduring impact on our communities and state. This resolution reaffirms our commitment and acknowledges the unique experiences and contributions of Latinas, who often face both gender- and race-based disparities. Through symbolic, HR176 is a powerful test… statement of values, embracing diversity, promoting belonging, and recognizing the importance of cultural heritage in a strong Illinois. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Hernandez moves for the adoption of House Resolution 176. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 10400051.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to page 20 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, towards the bottom of the page, we have House Resolution 175, Representative Blair-Sherlock. Representative Blair-Sherlock is recognized."
"Thank you. You all may recall that we had a day with some dead space, so I actually read this resolution before, but I'm formally presenting it on the floor. And this is a resolution recognizing April as Deaf History Month. We touched a little bit on the history. We know that Jacksonville has the Illinois School for the Deaf, that President Abraham Lincoln, who was a state legislature… legislator at the time, supported the Illinois School for the Deaf and signed a charter establishing Gallaudet University, which is the first college in the… the world, not just the United States, the world, for deaf students. Therefore, we're resolving to acknowledge April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in the State of Illinois and encourage Illinoisans to become familiar with and celebrate the contributions of deaf Illinoisans to our state and nation. Thank you."
Speaker Evans: "Seeing no discussion, Representative Blair- Sherlock moves for the adoption of House Resolution 175. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 16 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, at top of the page, we have House Resolution 108, Representative Will Davis. Representative Davis is recognized." 10400051.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Resolution 108 is an… a continuous effort that we have every year to continue to strengthen the ties that we have with the country of Taiwan. Illinois established a sister-state relationship with the Republic of China Taiwan in 1992. Since then, the two states have enjoyed a strong bilateral trade. Taiwan shares the same values of freedom with the United States and Illinois. The U.S. is the second largest trading partner to Taiwan, and Taiwan is the eighth largest trading partner to the United States. We do have the Taiwan Friendship Caucus, of which I am a cochair of, along with Representative Keicher. So, again, we pass a resolution similar to this every year just affirming our relationship with the country of Taiwan and encouraging their participation in meaningful international conversations and efforts in the Pacific Rim, where they are located, and also to continue to grow the trade relationship that we have with the country of Taiwan. If… if it pleases the Speaker, I offer Representative Keicher to add some comments to this resolution before it's adopted. Thank you."
"Representative Keicher is recognized."
"Thank you, Speaker, and thank you, Representative, for introducing this and be a stalwart friend of the country of Taiwan in their efforts to pursue the values that we hold dear. One of the things that I just wanted to mention along with this to the greater body is, right now, Communist China has denied the opportunity for Taiwan to participate in some of the international organizations, like the World Health Organization. That denial puts their citizens on the outside 10400051.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 of the world community that we all share. I just ask for your support for the country and people of Taiwan. Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Will Davis moves for the adoption of House Resolution 108. 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. Moving to page 15 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 90, Representative Sanalitro. Representative Sanalitro is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. HR90, this resolution expresses the opinion that Illinois public schools, colleges, and universities should protect and expand night courses and programs. For many working adults, parents, and nontraditional students across our state, night classes are not a convenience, they are a necessity. These programs open doors for those who are working jobs during the day, raising families, meeting family obligations, and returning to school later in life. Higher education should serve all Illinois, not just those who can attend during the day. I urge this body to prioritize these programs to safeguard them from budget cuts and to recognize the role they play in making education accessible and for all. I ask for your support. Thank you."
"Representative Sanalitro moves for the adoption of House Resolution 90. 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. On page 12 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House 10400051.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Resolution 32, Representative Swanson. Representative Swanson is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 32 is an annual resolution I bring here to bring awareness to Lyme disease. Lyme disease, as you all know, is… is caused by the… the tick. And in the United States, 35 to 45,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to CDC, which is estimated to be 10 times less of what it actually is. I… I had a recent report from FAIR Health, an agency that collects insurance data. In the State of Illinois, the… our Illinois Department of Public Health reported 259 cases for the month… for year 2022. FAIR Health, I collected data for them. They reported from 2019 to 2023, reported over 28,000 patients. FAIR Health calculates how many patients saw the doctor and then they also take that information, how many claims… or insurance codes were claimed against those patients. FAIR Health reported 296,340 medical claims for those 28,187 people. Lyme disease is real. Lyme disease occurs in all of our neighborhoods. Lyme disease, we've got counties reporting as high as 71% of the ticks collected in those… that county as being tested positive for Lyme. Cook County has extremely large numbers too, when we collect ticks in Cook County. So, this is a annual resolution to bring awareness to Lyme disease. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Swanson moves for the adoption of House Resolution 32. 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. Moving to page 13 in the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House 10400051.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Resolution 48, Representative Crawford. Representative Crawford is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 48 recognizes May 2025 as Individualized Education Plan Awareness Month, or IEP Month, in Illinois. Under… under federal law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, students with disabilities are guaranteed access to a free, appropriate public education. Central to that right is the development of an IEP, a legally binding document created by school officials and the child's parents or guardians that outlines the student's educational goals, services, and accommodations. In Illinois, we have nearly 300,000 students who are currently supporting… supported by IEPs. So, it's vital that parents are well informed and empowered to advocate effectively. This resolution seeks to raise awareness of IEPs, their purpose, the rights of students and parents, and ultimately promoting a better… better educational outcomes for students with disabilities across our state. It also recognizes the resilience of this diverse group of students for having it made through… having made it through another challenging, often challenging, year of school and encourages all of us to have those IEP meetings in preparation for the next year. I ask for adoption."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Crawford moves for the adoption of House Resolution 48. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 12 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we 10400051.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 have House Resolution 33, Representative Swanson. Representative Swanson is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill (sic-Resolution) 33 is also an annual resolution I do to bring awareness to spinal muscular atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy is a terrible medical condition where a… a young person is born, and the nervous system between the brain and the legs do not properly form, so the individual is unable to use their legs. Its effects, an estimated 1 in 11,000 babies are born with spinal muscular atrophy. The intent of this resolution is to recognize August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. What we normally do, I coordinate with the Galesburg Fire Department and we tie this together with the muscular dystrophy drive and fundraising 'Fill the Boot.' And the proceeds from 'Fill the Boot' go towards research for MDA and also spinal muscular atrophy. So, this is a… I've got a young girl in my district who has spinal… or who has spinal muscular atrophy, SMA. At one time, she was receiving treatments on a quarterly basis of over $500,000 for the… for the medical care. So, I would encourage an 'aye' vote to once again bring awareness to spinal muscular atrophy."
"Seeing no discussion, the question is… seeing no discussion, Representative Swanson moves for the adoption of House Resolution 33. 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. At the bottom of page 11 in the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 29, Representative Bunting. Representative Bunting is recognized." 10400051.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 29 declares September 15 through September 21, 2025 Farm Safety Week. It's extremely important that we take that week to not only educate farmers, their families, and their employees about the importance of Farm Safety Week, but also all Illinoisans as we try to share the road. It's extremely important for all of us to make it home safe at night. I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Bunting moves for the adoption of House Resolution 29. 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. Remaining on page 12 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 34, Representative Swanson. Representative Swanson is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. House Resolution 34 is another annual resolution I'd like to present. It declares the week of May 5 through May 11 as Read with Your Child Week in the State of Illinois. Encourages all Illinois schools to promote Read with Your Child Week with appropriate activities. I especially enjoy the memories of a grandchild sitting on my knee reading a book to them. So, this more than just reading to your child; it's reading to your grandchildren, your nieces, your nephews, anyone who's… needs to experience and listen to someone read a book to them. It's a great opportunity to spend some time. So, I would encourage an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Swanson moves for the adoption of House Resolution 34. All 10400051.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. The clerk is in receipt of Motions in Writing to waive the posting requirements for several bills. If there is leave, we will take these motions together in one motion. Is there leave? Leave is granted. Leader Morgan on the motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the posting requirements be waived so that the following legislative measures can be heard in the following committees this week: Senate Bill 710 in Agriculture & Conservation; House Resolution 360 in in Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; Senate Bill 2111 in Executive Committee; Senate Bill 1797 in Financial Institutions & Licensing Committee; Senate Bill 8 in Gun Violence Prevention Committee; House Resolutions 340, 344, 359, and House Joint Resolution 39 in Human Services Committee; Senate Bills 1976 and 2339 in Labor & Commerce Committee; Senate Bill 2008 in Revenue & Finance Committee; House Resolution 336 in State Government Administration."
"Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. We request a record vote on the motion."
"Leader Windhorst… Leader Morgan has moved to waive the posting requirements. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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. There being 75 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this motion, having received the constitutional majority, the 10400051.docx 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 posting requirements are waived. On page 13 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, at the bottom of the page, we have House Resolution 70, Representative Stuart. Representative Stuart is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We actually discussed this resolution earlier during the actual week. So, this is just the official adoption to recognize Physician Anesthesiologists Week."
"Seeing no discussion, Representative Stuart moves for the adoption of House Resolution 70. 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. At the top of page 17 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 125, Representative Mah. Representative Mah is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 125 recognizes certified nurse… certified registered nurse anesthetists, or CRNAs, and their vital role in our health care system. For over 150 years, CRNAs have been at the forefront of anesthesia care, serving patients in every corner of our state, from bustling cities to rural communities, where they are often the sole providers. Illinois has over 2,000 of these highly trained professionals who ensure patient safety at every setting, from surgical suites to military bases. The resolution retroactively designates January 19 as CRNA Week. Let's take this opportunity to honor and uplift these health care heroes for their commitment to excellence and service to the people of Illinois." 10400051.docx 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Representative Mah moves for the adoption of House Resolution 125. All those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 17 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 133, Representative Didech. Representative Didech is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 133 declares March 2025 as Illinois Whole Child Month. This is a resolution we… we've passed the past few years. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Any discussion? Leader Windhorst is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Thank you. What do we hope to accomplish through designating it, March 2025, as Whole Child Month?"
"Yes. Whole Child Month recognizes the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged. It urges parents, educators, and community member to support a whole child approach to education for each student."
"What is the whole child approach?"
"There is a… a list of tenets that comprise various academic and socioemotional learn… learning best practices that the people who are educators for a living urge us to recognize."
"And have other jurisdictions adopted the whole child approach?"
"Many have 'cause these are widely seen as among the best practices for education." 10400051.docx 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Thank you."
"Representative Wilhour is recognized."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have some questions to the resolution."
"Sponsor will yield."
"Thank you. One of the tenets of your resolution states, 'WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has the… the responsibility to ensure that our children have every possible opportunity for a quality education and future success.' Representative Didech, do you believe that… that we're providing that in the State of Illinois?"
"I… I certainly think we should venture to, which is why we're passing this resolution."
"Yeah. Well, I mean there's 80… there's 80 schools in the State of Illinois where not a single kid is doing math at grade level and there's, I think, a couple dozen where nobody is reading at grade level. So, to the bill… or to the resolution. Before we do all the happy talk about, you know, that… that we support all of this stuff, I think we need to take a real hard look at the fact that we're trapping so many students in schools that are failing. Your side of the aisle has no support for any education-choice initiatives that would give a lot of people opportunities to get out of failing schools that can't afford to do so otherwise. Your party over there killed the one school-choice initiative that we have in this state. So, I don't think that we should be voting for any of this happy talk stuff until you guys do the actual hard work of giving choice to people who otherwise would not 10400051.docx 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 have it. And I want a recorded vote on this initiative, please."
"Seeing no further discussion, Representative Didech moves for the adoption of House Resolution 133. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those 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 'yes,' 31 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared adopted. The Chair recognizes Leader Mah for the purpose of an announcement."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Democrats would request a caucus meeting in Room 114, 10 minutes after adjournment."
"Leader… Leader Keicher is recognized."
"Thank you, Speaker. The Republicans would request a caucus meeting in Room 118, 11 minutes after adjourning, please."
"The Democrats will caucus in Room 114 in 10 minutes after adjournment. The Republicans will caucus in Room 118, 11 minutes after adjournment. Mr. Clerk… Representative Rosenthal, what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please speak your point."
"I'd like to introduce my page for the day, Gabbi Lazar. She's one of my regular end-of-sessions pages from the district. She is from Sherman and goes to Williamsville Junior High, and she just finished the seventh grade. She 10400051.docx 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 participates in jazz band, concert band, and choir. She also competes in track, where she and her 4x200 relay team qualified for sectional, finished fourth with a time of 2:06. Gabbi also participates in the Sherman Area Youth Soccer Association, where she plays on the competitive team and regular team. And her mother happens to be right here behind her, and she works here at the Capitol. So, let's all welcome her to our State Capitol."
"Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
"The following committees will be meeting at 2 p.m.: Appropriations–Elementary & Secondary Education will meet in Room 118; Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration & Charter Schools will meet in Room 115; Gun Violence Prevention will meet in Room 122; Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges will meet in Room 413; Labor & Commerce will meet in Room 114; State Government Administration will meet in Room C-1. Meeting at 3 o'clock is Cities & Villages in Room 115, Appropriations–General Services in Room 114; Appropriations-Public Safety & Infrastructure in Room C-1, Judiciary – Criminal in D-1, the Executive Committee in Room 118, Consumer Protection in Room 122."
"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 380, offered by Representative Grant. House Resolution 383 and 384, offered by Representative Croke. House Resolution 385 and 386, offered by Representative Moore. And House Resolution 387, offered by Representative Schweizer." 10400051.docx 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025
"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stands adjourned until Wednesday, May 28, at the hour of noon. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory… Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4067, offered by Representative Benton, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. First Reading of this House Bill. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 381, offered by Representative Chung; and House Resolution 382, offered by Representative Yang Rohr, are referred to the Rules Committee. Committee Reports. Representative Hirschauer, Chairperson from the Committee on Gun Violence Prevention reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 8. Representative Moylan, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is House Joint Resolution 32, House Joint Resolution 33, House Joint Resolution 35, House Joint Resolution 38. Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action on May 27, 2025: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 1976. Representative Blair- Sherlock, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government 10400051.docx 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 51st Legislative Day 5/27/2025 Administration reports the following committee action on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is House Joint Resolution 36. Representative DeLuca, Chairperson from the Committee on Cities & Villages reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to Senate Bill 1989. Representative Mayfield, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is House Resolution 160. Representative Slaughter, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Criminal reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 3 to Senate Bill 2201, Floor Amendment(s) 4 to Senate Bill 2201, and Floor Amendment(s) 1 to Senate Bill 2426. Representative Ann Williams, Chairperson from the Committee on the Executive reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2111. Representative Meyers-Martin, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection reports the following committee action taken on May 27, 2025: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment(s) 1 to Senate Bill 314. Second Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 8, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. Senate Bill 1976, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Senate Bill 2111, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of these Senate Bills. They'll be held on the Order of Second Reading. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 10400051.docx 51