Illinois House Floor Debate — May 31, 2025

"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Duncan Smith. Pastor Smith is with Park Meadows Baptist Church in Lincoln, Illinois. Pastor Smith is the guest of Representative Severin. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off their cellphones, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Smith."

"Let's pray. Our gracious and almighty God, we bow before you today as a needy people, before an all-sufficient God. You are the sovereign Lord over all of the earth, the maker of heaven and earth, and the one who sets up rulers and brings down kings. As your word declares, 'The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.' And so, Father, we humbly ask that you would direct every heart and every mind gathered here in this chamber today according to your perfect will. We thank you for the freedom we enjoy in this land and for the rich heritage that we have of faith, justice, and sacrifice that has shaped our state and our nation. We thank you for the blessings of liberty, for the gift of law, and for the opportunity to live in a land where our leaders are chosen by the people and accountable before you. We are especially grateful for the Illinois House of Representatives, for these men and women who have answered the call to serve. And may they never forget that leadership is a stewardship, and that they will one day give an account not only for their constituents but to you, the righteous judge. Lord, we invite your presence into this chamber today, and may this be more 10400055.docx 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 than just a meeting of minds. Let it be a moment where hearts are aligned with truth. And we ask that you would grant these lawmakers a wisdom that surpasses human understanding, a wisdom that is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, as the book of James would remind us. Father, let there be no room for selfish ambition or pride, but instead may humility, charity, and truth reign in this place. Father, your word tells us in Proverbs 14:34 that 'righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.' So, God, we pray that you would guide these servants to legislate with righteousness as their compass, justice as their standard, and compassion as their… as their companion. We pray for unity amid diversity, for civility amid debate, and for clarity amid complexity. Let no voice of division take root, but let a spirit of cooperation and honor prevail. And above all, may everything that's said and done and decided in this place today be done not for self, not for party, not even for popularity but for the glory of almighty God, the good of the people, and the testimony of righteousness. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. And we pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Amen."

"We'll be led today in Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Ford."

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

"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Scherer is excused today."

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

"Have all recorded themselves who wish? Have all recorded themselves who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 116 Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Representative Cassidy, for what reason do you rise? Representative Cassidy, for what reason do you rise?"

"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"State your point."

"For the better part of this session, we have spent a great deal of time hearing from folks on the other side of the aisle talking about a fraction of a fraction of a percent of the population, demonizing trans people, and, in particular, targeting trans youth. And, yes, I have expressed anger and frustration and heartbreak at it, so much so that our colleagues spent the better part of a week attempting to erase words, words that made them uncomfortable. Just as at the federal level, the Republican administration, led by your fearless leader, Donald Trump, is attempting to erase people from history: whether it is foolishly deleting a picture of the Enola Gay because it said 'Gay' from a Department of Defense website or mandating harmful, abusive treatments as 10400055.docx 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 appropriate treatments for transgender folks. And that's bad enough on its face, really. But something happened last week that made me even more questioning of the humanity of the folks who express their obsession with trans youth on this floor. In a conversation that I would call a last-ditch effort to rescue a collegial relationship, one of my colleagues replied, 'Come on, Kelly. You know the game.' Another colleague recently shared with me overhearing another one of our Republican colleagues referring to what they call 'the game.' They call the game 'fishing for Cassidy.' I want to tell you what the outcome of your game is. Your game involves sharing the likeness, name, and location of a child. The child in Naperville that y'all have spent more than a week banging the drum about, you shared the images of this child. It became international news. This family has been faced with countless death threats because you think it's a game. Since January, the organization Trans Up Front that serves families of trans children reported… has had reports of 21 suicides and attempted suicides by trans youth. This is the outcome of what you call a game. You can fish for Cassidy all day, every day, baby. But when you come for kids, you're going to catch the car and get dragged. You have blood on your hands. The blood of these children is on your hands. You are driving children to suicide. Imagine your… examine yourselves. Examine your humanity. You have blood on your hands."

"Point of order."

"You can't erase those words."

"Point of order. There's a point of order. Leader Windhorst." 10400055.docx 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Leader Windhorst. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports. Under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 38, offered by Representative Rosenthal."

"Representative Rosenthal moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 38. 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 114 'ayes,' 100… 0 'nays,' 0 voting 'present.' And this resolution, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby adopted. Under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Resolution 9, offered by Representative Sheehan. Representative Sheehan is recognized."

"Representative Sheehan moves for the adoption of House Resolution 9. All 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 Hauter, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your point."

"On page 8 of the calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 3760, offered by Representative Walsh. Representative Walsh is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1. It's just a technical change that took care of a drafting error in the original bill, and I'd ask for a favorable vote."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he will."

"That is correct. There's… it… the whole intent was to regulate the population of the gray fox, give the DNR the availability to do that. There was just a drafting error in the original bill."

"The question is, 'Shall House… shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3760?' This is final action. 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, take the record. The question is… this question, there are 116 voting 'aye,' 0 voting 'nay,' and 0 voting 'present.' The House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3760. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Hoffman in the Chair." 10400055.docx 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"On page 8 of the calendar appears House Bill 3800, Leader Morgan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3800 is the Illinois Department of Insurance cleanup bill. We call it the admin bill. This passed out of this chamber with a couple tweaks that needed to happen in the Senate, particularly removing a few sections that we identified with the other side of the aisle to make sure that we cleaned this up for clarity for the insurance industry. We, in particular, removed language with regards to dental insurance that they'll work together on over the summer. At this point, my understanding is an agreed bill, and I ask for a concurrence."

"On this question, Leader Keicher."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3800?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; 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 the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3800. And this bill, having received the constitutional 10400055.docx 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to page 9 of the calendar, under the Order of Resolutions appears House Resolution 59, Representative Hirschauer."

"Thank you."

"Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 59 recognizes October 2025 as Military Toxic Exposure Awareness Month and honors the sacrifices of members of the armed forces who have been impacted by toxic exposure. This resolution is an initiative of my veterans advisory committee that meets monthly to discuss state legislation, and it's also part of a nationwide push to support a national designation for Military Toxic Exposure Awareness Month. For many Illinoisans, this is a very personal issue. And when we were in committee, I learned it's a personal issue for many of our colleagues here in the General Assembly. Representative Rosenthal spoke about his family's personal experiences, and many of my other committee members did as well. I'd like to speak just briefly about my brother-in-law. His name is Kevin. He's one of the healthiest and most active people I know, but he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma last year. He has attacked his cancer with the same grit that he brought to his military service as an officer in the Navy. He was deployed to Afghanistan in the early 2000s, and we don't know exactly if his exposure to burn pits was the cause of his cancer, but we are grateful for the passage of the PACT Act and the services at the VA. After nine months of treatment, my brother-in-law was given a clean bill of health and is back to his active self. This is a really important resolution 10400055.docx 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 that I hope we can all support here and support our veterans. Thank you."

Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Hirschauer moves for the adoption of House Resolution 59. 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. Going to page 10 of the calendar appears House Resolution 81, Representative Mason. Representative Mason."

"Good morning, Mr. Speaker. My apologies. Earlier this session, we all wore red in support of the American Heart Association Wear Red for Women Day. So, this resolution is after the fact but declares Wear… Red Wear Day that we celebrated. I ask for your support."

Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one seeking recognition, Representative Mason moves for the adoption of House Resolution 81. 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 11 of the calendar appears House Resolution 89, Representative Kifowit. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This resolution that I am presenting today honors the retirees of the state university retirement plan. So, we understand that our retirees work really, really hard and that we believe that they need to be appreciated. So, on June 13, 2025, we want to recognize our retirees from the SURS system, and I ask for your support."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Resolution 89 be adopted?' All… Representative Kifowit moves for the adoption of House 10400055.docx 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Resolution 89. 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. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"Representative Kifowit on House Resolution 103."

"My good friend is right here next to me for House Resolution 103. So, House Resolution 103 declares November 10, 2025 as Marine Corps Day and the month of November 2025 as Marine Corps Month. As we know, the Marine Corps was founded in Tun Tavern in 1775 on November 10, and we would like to honor it every single day of the year but especially on November 10 this year and in the month of November. So, I ask for your support and the adoption of this resolution."

"Representative Kifowit moves for the adoption of House… House Resolution 103. 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. Moving to page 12 of 10400055.docx 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 the calendar appears House Resolution 124, Representative LaPointe. Representative LaPointe. Proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This resolution designates a week in the spring to raise awareness for tardive dyskinesia. And tardive dyskinesia is an involuntary movement disorder that is actually a function of primarily first-generation psychotropic drugs. So, this is a condition that people with severe mental health issues, severe mental illness who have taken psychotropic drugs to mitigate symptoms of the SMI end up having another condition that is very stigmatizing, much like serious mental illness. We all know what an involuntary movement disorder is. You might think about people you've seen making involuntary movements. And so, this resolution seeks to raise awareness not only of the condition, but there are actual treatments out there for tardive… tardive dyskinesia as well. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative LaPointe moves for the adoption of House Resolution 124. 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. Going to page 13 of the calendar appears House Resolution 151, Representative Avelar. Leader Avelar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Give me just a second. All right. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you for the opportunity to present House Resolution 151, which urges the state of Illinois to confront a crisis that has gone unaddressed for far too long, the… and that is the instability of our human services workforce. Across Illinois, frontline workers, which includes social workers; home care providers; youth mentors; 10400055.docx 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 addiction counselors; housing case managers; in my case, you know, a social worker that was working with people on their pathway to citizenship, they carry out critical services that keep our communities healthy, safe, and thriving. Yet, they do so under immense strain, low pay, insufficient benefits, and contract structures that fall to meet the true cost of service delivery. This resolution highlights how state funding has declined by 25% over the last 27 years just as demand for services, inflation, and administrative burdens have increased. Community-based organizations are being asked to do more with less, and the results are burnout, workforce attrition, and serious barriers to care, especially in communities of color and rural areas. We can't claim to value strong communities, mental health, violence prevention, or economic stability and then continue to devalue the people and organizations that deliver those outcomes. So, I respectfully ask for your support on House Resolution 151, and I would ask for a recorded vote. Thank you."

"On this resolution, Leader Windhorst."

"Yes."

"Representative LaPointe."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, Leader Avelar, for bringing this resolution, which I know you and I and others hold the words in this resolution very deeply in our 10400055.docx 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 heart. So, I want to take a moment to talk about not just what this means for frontline human service workers but what it means for people in our chambers. And I'm going to start with this. Last year Catholic Charities of Chicago, which we all recognize as a nonprofit provider that does a lot of core frontline human services, they walked away from 70 public sector contracts, 70 contracts. And this is how we do human services. We contract with nonprofits. And when I was talking with them about why they walked away from all those contracts, they said, 'The money that we're getting from the public sector is nowhere near enough to cover the cost of care.' And the administrative burden and the red tape they have to face with the paperwork is just too much. So, on paper, those contracts added up to $12 million that they walked away from, but the true cost of that was $36 million. Actually… actually, I got that wrong. Sorry. I've said this a lot. Twenty-four million dollars was the total, but it added up to a true cost of $36 million. So, that's a $12 million gap. And who carries that gap? It is the frontline workers. So, as legislators, when we go out and meet with our nonprofits that are doing human services, I urge you to ask the leaders of those organizations, 'What are you able to pay your frontline workers?' Not what you want to pay them, but what are you able to pay them. And you will hear things like $17 an hour, $19 an hour, 42 grand a year for licensed clinical social workers that have master's degrees. This issue is not going away. It is not going away. We're going to have more nonprofits walk away from public sector contracts, and it is not the fault of the leaders at the community-based 10400055.docx 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 nonprofits. Let me be clear, 'cause there's a lot of stuff in the ether around here that people are hoarding money. You can't pay your frontline workers what they deserve if you are not getting what you need in state budgets and city budgets. I know this is going to be a long haul. Thank you, Leader Avelar. These frontline workers are burning the candle at both ends. Cost of living is up. It is just not acceptable to pay them 35 grand a year, 40 grand a year, 45 grand a year anymore. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Avelar has moved for the adoption of House Resolution 151. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all 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 resolution, there are 79 voting 'yes,' 34 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And House Resolution 151 is adopted. Representative Harper on House Resolution 152. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present House Resolution 152, which simply declares that May 11 through May 17 as Black Farmers and Growers Week in the state of Illinois. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Harper moves for the adoption of House Resolution 152. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution's adopted. Representative Harper on House Resolution 153."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to present House Resolution 153, which recognizes March 5 as Rare Disease Day in the state of Illinois. I encourage an 'aye' vote." 10400055.docx 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Harper moves for the adoption of House Resolution 153. 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. Remaining on the Order of Resolutions, on House… on page 15 of the calendar appears House Resolution 166, Representative Lisa Davis. Please proceed." Davis, L.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I rise regarding House Bill (sic-Resolution) 166, which declares April 7, 2025 through April 7, 2026 as Little Palestine Day in the state of Illinois. What this does is it invites all Illinoisans to celebrate Little Palestine Day by supporting businesses and cultural initiatives in Little Palestine and attending or hosting events showcasing the contributions of the Arab American community to the United States. I'd urge an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Representative Crawford."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to encourage everyone, I share the other… the south end of Little Palestine in the Bridgeview community, as well as going into Palos. I just want to invite everyone out. There are 200 small businesses that encompass this corridor with 10 or less employees each. These are thriving businesses with some of the best food that you'll find on the southwest suburbs in Chicago. So, I invite everyone here to come out. If you're like me, if you go to Midway Airport and you park in the cheap parking lot, then you're very close to Little Palestine and the city of Bridgeview. So, take your time to… take time to 10400055.docx 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 check out what we have to offer in the 31st District. Thank you."

"On this resolution, Leader Windhorst."

"Representative Davis moves for the adoption of House Resolution 166. 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 resolution, there are 78 voting 'yes,' 35 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And House Resolution 166 is adopted. On page 15 of the calendar appears House Resolution 174, Representative Grasse. Representative Grasse. Please proceed."

"Thank you. I offer a resolution for recognizing Prescribed Burning Month that is an important part of maintaining our environment. I ask for your support."

Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one seeking recognition, Representative Grasse moves for the or the adoption of House Resolution 174. 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. Leader Haas on House Resolution 178."

"On this question, Representative Miller."

"We shall do a recorded vote. Seeing no one seeking recognition… further recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Resolution 178 be adopted?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this resolution, there are 96 voting 'yes,' 19 voting 'no.' And the resolution is adopted. Going to page 15 of the calendar appears House Resolution 170, Representative Canty. Proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 170 recognizes the various days throughout the year in which women achieve parity with men in their pay. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Canty has asked for a recorded vote on House Resolution 170. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has all… have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this resolution, there are 1… are 80 voting 'yes,' 27 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the resolution is adopted. Leader Hammond, I 10400055.docx 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 totally apologize. I didn't see that you had pushed your button. I apologize. Please proceed."

Speaker Hoffman: "Has nothing to do with the morning. Has everything to do with my ineptitude."

"On page 15 of the calendar appears House Resolution 181, Representative Harper."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to present… present House Resolution 181, which simply honors the lives of all individuals that we have lost to gun violence in 2024. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Harper… Representative Harper moves for the adoption of House Resolution 181. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution's adopted. Representative Andrade on House Resolution 192. Representative Andrade. Out of the record. On page 5 of the calendar appears Senate Bill 2418, Representative Slaughter. Representative Slaughter on House Bill 2418. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Slaughter on Floor Amendment #1."

"OK. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Are the… is there just this amendment on this bill?"

Speaker Hoffman: "Representative, I believe there's three amendments. Please don't withdraw any amendments. I made that mistake yesterday."

"What?"

"Just take our…"

"OK."

"Let's just take our time."

"Thank… all right, thank you, and good morning, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to table amendment #1."

"Out of the record. Moving to page 12 of the calendar, on the Order of Resolutions appears House Resolution 135, Leader Stuart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 135 is asking us to recognize the need for real reform and a real solution when we talk about the teacher shortage crisis and the struggles that we're having in our public schools. We need to recognize that teachers need an appropriate amount of time during the workday for teachers so that they can plan their meaningful lessons. There's also a lot of evaluative work that they need to do to check student progress to make sure that they meet the needs of their individual students. I want the body to recognize that we hear a lot about the unfilled positions in our districts and how many openings there are 10400055.docx 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 that are unfilled and staffed by substitutes or whatever they're doing. We have to realize that's only the positions that the districts have money to pay for or space to put in their buildings. To meet the needs to provide adequate planning time, they actually need a lot more, and that would allow for the collaboration and the preparation that teachers really need. So, this resolution is simply urging our districts to do much more to provide this time for our teachers, but we have to step up and do our part. We are going to have to do better at getting the resources and the funding to the districts so that they can do this. Our teacher shortage is only going to get worse if we don't start to work to solve this problem. Thank you."

"Leader Stuart moves for the adoption of House Resolution 134… 35. All in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving back to page 5 of the calendar appears Senate Bill 2418. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Slaughter on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to table Floor Amendment #1."

Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Slaughter withdraws Floor Amendment #1. Any further amendments?" 10400055.docx 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Slaughter on Floor Amendment #2."

"I'd like to adopt Floor Amendment #2. Makes a change to the bill. I'd like to discuss this on Third Reading."

"Representative Slaughter moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2418. All 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?"

"Representative Slaughter moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2418. 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?"

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

"Representative Slaughter on Senate Bill 2418."

"OK, Mr. Speaker. Is this the bill? Did we… OK."

"It is."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen of the House. Listen, no matter what side of the aisle you're on and no matter what your governmental and political ideologies are, we all can agree that our children 10400055.docx 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 are our state's future and our youth are our state's greatest and most precious asset. And that's why I'm honored this morning to present Senate Bill 2418. This is an initiative that's 14 years in the making. I want to take a moment here just to lift up and highlight the efforts of Leader Robyn Gabel, who's also carried this bill throughout the years. Senate Bill 2418 is really a humanitarian bill. It raises the juvenile detention age from 10 to 13 years old. Based on the documented harm to young children from even a short stay in detention, including increasing the likelihood of repeat offending, the Legislature has spent considerable time debating this measure. And finally, a compromise was reached in 2023 with the Illinois Probation and Court Services Association to gradually implement and raise the age based on a plan for system collaboration to ensure alternatives to detention are available. This compromise bill passed the House in 2023 with IPCSA as a supporter, and Senate Bill 2418 reflects that same 2023 compromise, as it has already passed out of the Senate. In regards to the gradual implementation, I'd like to highlight two critical components. First is the phase-in approach. Detention will stop for 10- and 11-year- olds on July 1, 2026, and detention will stop for 12-year- olds on July 1, 2027. It's important to note here for the 12- year-olds, there is an important agreed carve-out for the most serious offenses, which include murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery with a firearm, and aggravated vehicular hijacking. Secondly, the bill allows for one year to develop final planning for implementation, building on the great work that has already been done 10400055.docx 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 throughout the years by the Juvenile Justice Commission. Most importantly, this planning phase will create an accountability to address service shortfalls throughout the state where identified. This includes critical monthly reporting and data collection for the Juvenile Justice Commission to develop statewide action plans that emphasize local system collaboration and professional training. Many of you may be wondering, 'Well, what are the alternatives to detention if this bill passes?' Since this bill was introduced in 2011, our state's youth and social services network has significantly evolved and developed into one that is more robust and one that can adequately address this population. If you're talking about emergency and crisis intervention services, our CCBYS partners are equipped to handle these unique situations. In regards to behavioral health, our state continues to make these critical mental health services more accessible and available for our youth. In extreme cases, if it's about housing, there are several host home options for our short… for short-term placement. This could happen through DCFS or other community-based housing options. Keep in mind, if this particular youth needs a cooling-off period, they could stay at a relative's home or even a family friend's residence. The main point that I want to drive home here is that our state is at a point where we should be doing everything that we can to use a least-restrictive, last- resort approach. Why is this so important? Well, I'd be remiss if I didn't highlight the data and the research. Of course, many of you all know we're talking about young Black and Brown boys mainly. The research and data is clear: Detaining 10400055.docx 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 children ages 10 to 13 poses significant risks to their mental health, development, and safety. Studies have shown that younger children in juvenile detention are particularly vulnerable to the adverse consequences of detention, including worsening of preexisting mental health challenges or creating new ones that continue to affect youth even after their release, including depression, anxiety, and self-harm. The dramatic nature of detention interferes with healthy development and increases the risk of future criminal involvement. Detention stays disrupt the education and social learning critical to youth development, leading to academic setbacks that can impact their long-term success. Detention can increase the chances of recidivism, and younger children in detention are even more vulnerable to this risk. It's time that we raise the age. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a… a moment also to highlight two other significant components of this bill. Senate Bill 2418 also creates the Child First Task Force. This task force will continue to study the use and conditions of juvenile detention in the state and make strategic recommendations for systemic improvements. Lastly, Senate Bill 2814 allows and empowers the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to establish a youth nonviolent crime resource program. This program will allow IDJJ to provide critical resources to youth who have been adjudicated delinquent for nonviolent charges. These resources are extremely important and will include vital services, such as mentoring; access to educational resources, in collaboration with the State Board of Education; employment training opportunities; behavioral health services, including trauma- 10400055.docx 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 informed services; parent supports, including assistance applying for public health programs available through the Department of Human Services and other state agencies; and other resources that the department deems helpful to youth convicted of nonviolent crimes. This program will start July 1, 2026. Listen, with this bill, what we are saying is let's hold our youth accountable when they run afoul of the law but also be a state that focuses on restorative justice, healing, and nurturing our at-risk youths so they can embrace a transformative period in their life so they can be inspired and aspire to be positive, productive citizens. I urge a 'yes' vote on Senate Bill 2814. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Here to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Your request is granted."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Right. Right."

"Yeah, that's right. These bills, or the components of these bills, came both through House Judiciary - Crim as well as Restorative Justice Committee."

"Thank you. I certainly appreciate the question, Leader Windhorst, and just want to take some time to unpack this. First of all, ladies and gentlemen, the reality is that we are not really dealing with a lot of youth. It's under a hundred youth. Currently, we have 70… 77 youth that would be impacted by this bill. Also… and it's important that you brought this up, Leader Windhorst, and I'm glad that you did. When you talk to law enforcement, when you talk to professionals in this space, they don't want to detain youth. They really do want to be able to deflect, and they want to be able to keep these youth in the community. It's also important that youth can still be held accountable. This is 10400055.docx 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 pretrial. In regards to a youth at the police station, you could have a police station adjustment where there could be an option to refer for services, right? Even if the youth is adjudicated delinquent or found guilty, it's important to know you don't have to detain. You could communicate and collaborate with your probational services. But to your… your question, leader. Since 2011, we have definitely evolved in regards to our youth-in-social-service network. I think what I want to really bring out there is that we do have crisis intervention, emergency intervention services that our CCBYS partners specialize in. It's important to note if the youth is demonstrating or showing extreme health or mental health issues that youth probably needs to be in a hospital, not detained in a juvenile detention center. So, hospitalization is also something that is… is at the forefront here. In regards to housing, we do have a robust network of housing options, whether that's DCFS, whether that's some of our other community-based housing options. It's important to know. It's also very, very critical here that we observe that we are taking a year for planning, right? So, in regards to reporting to the Juvenile Justice Commission, in regards to collecting data, the objective, leader, is to make sure that we are identifying those service gaps and then doing the action planning to make sure that we're doing statewide action planning but also to highlight and to emphasize that this takes local collaboration, right, with… with local… with local partners."

"Well… well, I certainly appreciate the… that question as well, leader. It's important to note that we do have law enforcement on the task force, though, which is represented by the Illinois State Police. They've… been a tremendous partner in regards to being a liaison to the law enforcement coalition of stakeholders. We feel good that they're going to be able to represent law enforcement because they are a statewide entity that will be able to be utilized as a partner to… to help bridge those gaps with local law enforcement."

"On this question, Leader Cabello."

"To the bill."

"Representative Davis. Lisa Davis." 10400055.docx 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Davis, L.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the sponsor yield?"

"Indicates he'll yield." Davis, L.: "Chairman Slaughter, this bill is for youth nonviolence, correct?"

"Yes. Thank you, Representative. It… it is, but, again, I wanted to highlight the agreed carve-out that is at the center of this bill that does allow youth to still be detained for serious offenses: murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated battery with a firearm, and aggravated vehicular hijacking." Davis, L.: "Thank you for that. And would an individual 19 years or older, would they qualify under this bill?"

"No." Davis, L.: "Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2418 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye;' all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 73 voting 'yes,' 41 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 5 of the calendar, on the Order of Concurrences appears House Bill 22, Representative Didech."

"Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur on House Bill 22. Amendment 1 from the Senate just adds an immediate effective date from the bill. The rest of the bill's identical to what passed earlier in the session."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Yeah. So, that… that statute provides for how municipalities can impose impact fees for school districts. There was some confusion over whether that provision of the code also allows for them to be imposed for the purposes of new school construction when specifically and uniquely attributable to the development, like all other impact fees. So, we are clarifying that it does encompass those projects as well."

"So, when this bill went to the Senate, those stakeholders indicated their preference to pursue a more comprehensive approach to revising the impact fees statutes. We had a series of conversations after the bill went through the Senate, and I agreed with them to… to work with them over the next year to pursue the comprehensive approach that their preference is. I do think that this minor clarification is important to do at this time. But I have had a series of good conversations with them, and we will continue to work together over the next year on… on their project." 10400055.docx 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Didech moves for the concurrence of House Amendment #1 to House Bill 22. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 40 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in House Amendment #1 to House Bill 22. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Didech on House Bill 32, on the Order of Concurrence, on page 5 of the calendar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur to Senate Amendment 1 on House Bill 32. The Senate Amendment removes two provisions from the bill. It removes a technical change to the Open Meetings Act. It also removes some technical changes to the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. The other underlying provisions in the bill remain in the bill: One, to clarify that the ministerial functions of a deputy township supervisor include administering the general assistance program; and, two, providing that township park and rec departments will be treated the same way as park district and municipal park and rec departments for purposes of the provisions of the Child Labor Law. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Representative Halbrook."

"Your request is granted."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Right. So… so, in the… the general assistance provisions, it clarifies that the ministerial functions of the deputy township supervisor includes the administration of the general assistance program. The reason why that's important is because under current law, when there is a vacancy in the office of township supervisor, there is some vagueness as to whether anybody could administer the general assistance program, including emergency assistance, which is assistance designed to alleviate life-threatening conditions. So, the purpose of those provisions is to ensure that those life… that those emergency assistance payments can continue to proceed to alleviate life-threatening conditions, even if there is a vacancy in the office of township supervisor."

"Well, the answer is no. This… this would not trigger an audit because there would not be a… a change in township supervisor."

"We are appointing a deputy township supervisor who will serve temporarily until the board fills the vacancy. And… and that's why, under the current law, his authority is limited to those ministerial functions. So, there's a whole host of things that the deputy township supervisor is not able to do that are not falling under that umbrella of ministerial functions, which is why I think it's appropriate that they're not subject to the audit because they don't have the full spate of authorities and responsibilities that a township supervisor has."

"Representative…"

Speaker Hoffman: "Representative Miller gives you your two minutes."

"It's… it's because the provision of emergency assistance under the general assistance program is designed to alleviate life-threatening conditions. Now, I think you're raising an important point that we're balancing a few different interests at play. I think this bill is an appropriate approach to protect taxpayer funds while also to make sure that people are not literally dying because there is a temporary vacancy in the office of township supervisor."

"On this question, Representative Bunting."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Under state law, a vacancy in a township supervisor has to be filled within 60 days of the vacancy being created."

"The township… or, under this statute, the township board can appoint any of their members to be the deputy township supervisor."

"Representative Didech to close."

"I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 the House Bill 32?' 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's 77 voting 'yes,' 40 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 32. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 6 of the calendar appears House Bill 2667, Leader Spain."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2661 (sic-2667)?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote… 2667. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Are we good? Darrin, are we good? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2667. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."

"The… the Chair's in… the clerk is in receipt of a Motion to Expunge. We shall acknowledge the receipt of the Motion to Expunge. It is hereby referred to Rules. The House will remain… the House will remain in recess as we go to committee to the call of chair."

"Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"Members, on page 7 of the calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 3193, offered by Representative Kifowit. Representative Kifowit is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1, 2, 3, and 4."

Speaker Morgan: "Representative Kifowit to explain the amendments."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3193 is a pension omnibus bill that has virtually minimal cost or no cost. So, this is a technical bill that came over from the Senate. And while I appreciate and understand that minority spokesperson does not care for omnibus bills, this is a package in which the Senate passed over to us. And I realize that several Members had bills that they wanted to run on their own. And I… I do appreciate that, but, again, this came over from the 10400055.docx 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Senate. So, the pension omnibus bill contains several Senate Bills and House Bills into one bill, along with some requests from organizations and one from a constituent. So, in the omnibus bill, there is Senate Bill 1188, which amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Pension Code and provides that retired teachers who return to work over their allotted days will have the benefits reduced on a pro rata basis rather than being canceled in their entirety. This section is really at fault of the employer because an individual comes back to work, they expect the employer to keep track of this calculation. And when they go over, their… their pension payment for that month is completely eliminated, and it's causing great hardship. And so, we would like it just on a pro rata basis. Senate Bill 1269 provides that elected officials who have failed to file an opt-out paperwork shall receive service credit for their time worked as an elected official in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. This is… corrects a situation where an individual might be an elected official for IMRF, and then starts working for IMRF, and they believe their IMRF credit just transfers naturally, but there's actually paperwork they have to fill out and individuals did not realize that. Senate Bill 1421 amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Pension Code. The bill clarifies that the definition of salary for an employee on a disability benefit, 'salary' means the salary on which the disability benefit is based. Mandates that to continue receiving disability benefits, an employee must undergo an annual examination by a licensed health care professional appointed by the board, and increases the board's authority 10400055.docx 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 by granting it the power to compel the production of records and issue subpoenas. Senate Bill 1450 established a service credit in the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund is the greater of one day of service credit for each day a contributor was paid salary, partial or full, or 10 days of service credit for each 10-day period of employment in which the contributor worked 50% or more than the regularly scheduled hours. What this is, is individuals are scheduled at various different time frames. An individual could work two eight-hour days, having 16 hours, and then partial days following, and would not be given time for the hours in which they worked. So, this is looking at if you worked over 50% of the time in a 10-hour period, then you should be given those hours and those days' credit. Senate Bill 1710 amends the General Article of the Illinois Pension Code and establishes that system shall, rather than may, protect the employees, trustees, and staff from damages and suits. It also may protect consultants. So, it's a… a bit of a change from being an all 'may.' It's a 'shall' with the 'may' component on the consultants. Senate Bill 1712 amends the Chicago Firefighters Article of the Pension Code, adding breast cancer to the list of occupational diseases disabilities of which a fireman is entitled to benefits for if they have at least seven years of service. Senate Bill 1894 amends the State University Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that survivor insurance benefits have six months from the date SURS notifies the beneficiary of the ability to waive survivor benefits, rather than six months from the date of the member's death, taking into account the emotional situation that's going on right 10400055.docx 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 when the member passes away. This gives the ability of some space in which it is six months from the date SURS notifies the beneficiary of this ability. Now, Senate Bill 1925 is… is in here. This provision is… is multiple, so… and it's similar to SURS and TRS. They have it. But Senate Bill 1925 provides that in the provision requiring a participating municipality to pay additional contributions to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for earnings increases above 6%, 1.5 times, this makes the payments conclude within seven years. Right now, the penalty must be repaid within three years. So, this gives a little breathing room with regards to the funds, mostly with regards to the employers who might be in violation, might have a penalty, gives them seven years to pay this penalty rather than three years. Senate Bill 1933 is a technical cleanup bill for the TRS Supplemental Savings Plan clarifying who is allowed to participate in TRS Supplemental Savings Plan. It's… it's purely technical in… in nature and looks at members who are automatically enrolled and chose to withdraw within 90 days. They forfeit the employers' matches, making other nonsubstantive changes as well. Senate Bill 1986 opens a six-month window starting from the effective date of the act for participants in the downstate police pension fund to transfer their service credit to IMRF. Senate Bill 1895 incorporates the Tier 2 final average salary provision from the General Article of the Pension Code into the State Universities Article of the Pension Code. Just technical in nature. And then we have House Bill 3757. Representative Deuter was very passionate about this… this provision, and it opens, again, a six-month service 10400055.docx 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 credit transfer period that allows participants of the downstate police fund to transfer up to eight years of service credit from the time served under the downstate firefighter fund. Senate Bill 1752 allows the Chicago Municipal Pension Fund Board to reproduce records through photography, microfilming, or digital electric means under the Local Records Act. Senate Bill 1937 is incorporated in this bill. Provides that a member who is eligible to receive an alternative retirement annuity must begin receiving payments no later than 30 days after their last day of work or 30 days after they filed for retirement, whichever is later, even if it means the estimate… even if this payment is estimated while they are awaiting SERS to calculate the actual payment amount. Then we do had a request from Senator Rose, which regards to EIU, Eastern Illinois University. What happened is an annuitant caused a penalty in the last three years, and that penalty actually accumulated to over $300,000. And this bill would just ask that… they have already paid the… they've already acknowledged that they went over, and requires SURS to give them a credit in this huge amount that it has ballooned to. Then some requests that were… are in the bill that did not make it into legislative form. We amend Article 22C of the… Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund of the Illinois Pension Code. The bill charges… changes the number of signatures required to nominate a trustee for the board's election. Right now, it's 400, and it's very difficult to get. So, it does lower that number and allows them to use alternative methods by phone, through mail, and online, collectively, with regards to that process. Then we have a 10400055.docx 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 provision that for SURS and TRS in the provision requiring a participating municipality to pay additional contributions. Again, this is similar to what I read earlier, giving them seven years instead of three years for any increases above the 6% threshold. We do have a change to Article 7 in IMRF of the Illinois Pension Code. The bill allows for payments to labor unions to be withheld from pension annuity and clarifies that these withholdings can be for more than just dues. So, in other systems, you can set aside funds to go to a foundation or for some other cause, and this will allow them to do that. Then we amend the Teachers' Retirement System Article to allow a service credit purchase period ending June 30, 2028, which allows career technical education teachers to purchase up to two years of service. Representative Ugaste had bill… House Bill 2443. It amends the Downstate Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. The bill opens up a six-month service credit transfer, similar to what I mentioned before, for the downstate fire fund to transfer up to eight years of service credit from time served under the downstate police fund. And then Senate… House Bill 2478 amends the Cook County articles to allow members to elect to purchase up to two years of credible service for active military service. As you can imagine, that was my legislation. And so, with that, Mr. Speaker, I present the technical pension omnibus bill for the body."

"Is there any discussion? Representative Reick is recognized."

"She indicates she will." 10400055.docx 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I moved… I moved a couple seats, not many."

"Well, they came from the Senate and… "

"The Senate. I… I read out the Senate Bills that were filed in the Senate. And then we had one, two, three, four, five technical cleanup changes that came to us from various services… various organizations and including the one that was a constituent that requested to be able to… to purchase the two years of service if they had career technical education in their background. So, that actually came from a constituent."

"Correct. All these… as we've done in the past, the… to buy into credit, the employee has to pay the employee cost, the employer costs, and the interest that would accrue. So, each fund would make the calculation and give it to the participant, and they can make up their mind with their 10400055.docx 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 financial advisor if that's something they choose to do. It's not automatic."

"Yes. So, thank you for that question. And… so, what you have is individuals working the same number of hours, and they're assigned a different shift schedule. So, therefore, they potentially could get a different credit. For example, if somebody works five days a week and averages, you know, their hours in that week, let's just say 20 out of the 40 hours, they worked 50% of the time, they would get credit for five days. If you have an individual that's assigned a different schedule, now, again, these are assignments, they're not chosen, a different schedule that would accrue those 20 hours over three days, then they would only get the credit of those three days. So, what this is looking at… and it's an 'or,' they look at both. So, in the 10-day payment period… 'cause each payment… payroll is every… every 10 days, every two weeks. In the 10-day period, they're looking to say, if in that 10-day window, this person's cumulative hours equaled 50% more than the… the hours of the payroll, so 20 out of the 40 for the week, both times, then they should get credit for 10 days in their… in their pension."

"And it's an 'or,' so it's… it's really up to how the calculation is… is going to be decided."

"That… that is correct. And… and if Members would recall, maybe not 'cause it's not everybody's pension, for say, but as you recall, last year we had a bill that did a similar thing with the SURS system."

"They are already counting for it as a full time. And then after the individuals would retire, they would actually get a diminishment of the retirement because they had believed that they had worked all this time. So, this is, of course, bringing it in line with the other systems. So, you are correct."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur to Senate Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to House Bill 3193?' This is final action. 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 103 voting 'aye,' 12 voting 'nay,' 1 voting 'present.' The House does concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to House Bill 3193. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 6 of the calendar, on the Order of Concurrence, we have House Bill 1697, offered by Representative Manley. Representative Manley is recognized on the… on the bill."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with amendments 1, 2, 4, and 5. I'd like to do that and discuss them on Third."

Speaker Morgan: "Go ahead and explain the amendments, Representative."

"Sure. Amendment 1 was a gut and replace, which becomes the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. Amendment 2 makes some small technical changes. Amendment 4 creates the… amendment 2 creates the… the pharmacy benefit manager funded program for pharmacies. Amendment 4 is a page and line amendment, does several different things. And amendment 5 removes one line at the request of the Senate minority."

Speaker Morgan: "Thank you, Representative Manley. For discussion, we have Leader Spain."

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"To the bill, Representative."

"Yes. Thank you. Through a lot of subject matter hearings and, quite frankly, we had a chair for the… the House Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee left. I was the co-chair, the vice chair and was asked to take over, and this issue dropped squarely in my lap. The Speaker asked me to take this issue on, and in doing so, found out this was a fascinating thing but very, very complicated. And if I… if I could, I would explain the entire bill as we go through. And what led us here was all the subject matter hearings and the input of many Members and people around this topic. House Bill 1697, known as the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, is a comprehensive effort to address pharmacy benefit managers, otherwise known as PBMs, their practices, the lack of transparency that drive up costs for plan sponsors and consumers alike. This bill specifically does the following: It bans spread pricing; it prohibits mandatory steering; it creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Grant program, 10400055.docx 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 which will be funded by the PBMs, applies fully… applies to fully insured and ERISA plans, other than Taft-Hartley plans; it prohibits PBMs from charging consumers more than the value or discount cards or manufacturer vouchers; it establishes a standard definition of specialty drugs; and it requires a hundred percent pass-through of the rebates to the plan sponsor, employers, or covered individuals. Currently, House Bill 1697 also includes nation-leading transparency requirements so that the Department of Insurance can verify that the PBMs are abiding by these changes. This is huge because in the past we've had several bills surrounding PBMs requesting transparency. But the copies and the data that we received was all redacted, and it was virtually impossible to trace any of the information. So, this requires unredacted information. It also audits the rights for plan sponsors, annual detailing reports on claims, rebates, and payments flowing from the PBMs. As I mentioned, the unredacted copies. Market conduct exams every five years. It enhances fines from $1,000 per day per violation to $10,000 per day. Requires Department of Insurance to conduct a pharmacy dispensing cost study in partnership with the state university. What this really does in the long run is we can finally now peel back the curtain and find out what's been happening in the… the drug distribution chain and the role that PBMs play. PBMs were created in the '70s, and they were a good thing. They helped insurance companies manage their prescription drug claims and seemingly was fine, but they have grown their reach. And so, what we want to know now is are they contributing to the higher cost of drugs? We do know that we 10400055.docx 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 are seeing every year more and more small pharmacies in… in various parts of the state. There's nobody that's left unscathed by this. And it's primarily because of the lack of reimbursement to pharmacies. I could go on and on. There is a thing called vertical integration, so I will. I will go on and on. Vertical integration is when there is… there's three vertically integrated companies that own 80% of the market, and the PBMs are what's driving the wealth there. Last year… you're back with me. I was… I was just doing some… I was giving you some time to finish your conversation. That, in a nutshell, is what this bill does. I can explain other details as questions come."

"Standard Debate is granted."

"Are you speaking about spread pricing?"

"Yeah. Spread pricing, for everybody's edification, is when the PBM charges a health plan one price for medication but reimburses the pharmacy at a much lower amount and, quite frankly, creates an unsustainable business model. And what that… what we've seen is pharmacies close, people that have made it their life's work, second- and third-generation pharmacists, family-owned businesses have to close because they cannot maintain that business model."

"Correct. Gives consumers the choice to where they want to get their prescriptions filled, how they want to receive them. Mail order is still an option. They can go to whatever pharmacy they feel more comfortable going to."

"This piece of legislation requires that 100% of all manufacturer rebates and fees received by PBMs are going… now to be passed through directly to the health plan sponsor, employer, or the individual."

"Correct. It's a $15 per life, rather than per prescription, because the average prescription is about 2.5. So, instead of trying to do that, we did per person covered and $15 per person. The PBM will submit to the state, and it will go into a fund, a relief fund, which incidentally this is… we are not the first to bring PBM reform, but we're the first to create a fund that goes directly to help not only the pharmacies survive this, it's like we're throwing them a 10400055.docx 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 lifeline, but into their communities. We're going to stave off any more pharmacy deserts."

"That is correct. First of all, this is brand new. We don't know how much… how much money we're going to get for this, and we don't know how many pharmacies are going to request help, but we aim to… to shore them up and get them through this. And the information will probably come in pretty quickly, and so we'll be able to look into this trailer bill immediately."

"To the bill." 10400055.docx 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"For further discussion, Representative Vella is recognized."

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

"She indicates she will."

"So, I'm fairly new to this. I'm just going to ask you some questions, if it's possible. Is the intent of the Prescription Drug Affordability Act to address the affordability, access… accessibility, and transparency of prescription drugs and pharmacy services in Illinois?"

"Yes."

"Does the act aim to regulate PBMs or pharmacy benefit managers and their contracts to prevent practices that increase drug costs for consumers, such as, as we talked about earlier, spread pricing and also steering patients to affiliated pharmacies?"

"Yes." 10400055.docx 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Does the act mandate annual reports by these PBMs to disclose detailed information about drug pricing, rebates, fees, and other financial arrangements to ensure accountability and transparency in the administration of these pharmacy benefits?"

"Yes."

"Does the act establish a program to sustain critical access care pharmacies, particularly underserved areas and rural areas, by providing financial support based on Medicaid prescription reimbursements?"

"To promote access and pharmacy specialty services, does this act provide financial support to Medicaid pharmacy providers, including grants to independent specialty pharmacies with a physical location in Illinois and ownership of fewer than 10 pharmacies?"

"Yes."

"So, this will help our locally owned pharmacies, correct?"

"Yes."

"Good. Does that support include support for independent specialty pharmacies, including services to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and specialized mental health facilities?"

"It sure does."

"Does that also support include a grant funding pool of up to $25 million, if… if we can get it, per year to be administered by DCEO beginning September 1, 2025?"

"Yes."

"All right. Thank you. To the bill." 10400055.docx 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"To the bill."

"Thank you, Rep. Manley, for answering the questions. Thank you for bringing this. This is something that has come up more and more as my pharmacies, my local pharmacies, have shut down one after the other. Rockford used to have 20 to 30 local pharmacies. We're down to two in… in large part because of what these PBMs are doing. It's time, finally, that we are controlling them and making sure that they are not gouging our… not… not just ourselves but our local pharmacies and our… and our constituents. This act seeks to create a fairer, more transparent, and accessible prescription drug system for all of Illinois residents while safeguarding the financial sustainability of pharmacies and health care providers. It is a good start. We have more work to do, especially for those off-site institutions providing a highly specialized pharmacy service for some of our most vulnerable citizens. I urge an 'aye' vote."

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

"She indicates she will."

"How did I know you'd come up with something like that? I am not entirely sure. Can you give us a second to look?"

"Thank you."

"Move on to your next one, and we'll get back to that."

"This is great information, Representative Keicher, and I think it is really good information going forward when we work on the trailer."

"Thank you for that."

"I'm trying to get out of answering your questions."

"Could you make your question a little bit more concise? I have the answer, I think, to your first question as well."

"Yeah. I was told, if I'm understanding your question, this bill… that concern is covered in that we have exempted the Taft-Hartley plans from…"

"…from the bill."

"This bill… the transparency component of this bill focuses primarily on the PBMs."

"Yes. And so, by receiving… and with the PBMs being such a huge component of the supply chain, we hope to find that information as we get the… the data from them."

"Again, we have received some data, but it's all been redacted and pretty much useless."

"So, this bill asks for unredacted, and we'll be able to find out…"

"The consumers can see summaries. The… the data will be there."

"I would say that they may have gotten some information that was incorrect."

"And I expect that in the first year, we'll see them want to come back."

"No, but we can address that in the trailer, if you'd like."

"Thank you."

"For further discussion, Leader Davidsmeyer is recognized." 10400055.docx 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"She indicates she will."

"It is… give me one second. The prescription… we've got so many notes here. Hold on one second."

"The Prescription Drug Affordability Fund." 10400055.docx 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"We don't… we don't really know."

"Maybe."

"I just don't know."

"All the money goes directly into the fund."

"And it's… honestly, it's… there are some rural and urban areas that are suffering the same problem…"

"…with pharmacy deserts. So, it's going to go… when they meet the criteria of the program, it will be available to all pharmacies that meet that criteria, no matter where they're at."

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

"I imagine we're going to know pretty quickly, once the act becomes law, how many pharmacies are going to need relief."

"Thank you."

"Our final speaker on this bill is Representative Jones."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is this bill on Standard Debate?"

"This is a Standard Debate, and we have had three speakers on each side. You're the final speaker."

"So, Representative, this is the PBM bill, correct?"

"Correct."

"So, this bill… have you ever thought about changing the fund title to PBM reparations?"

"No, I have not. I know what you're… I know what you're getting at."

"So, PBMs, we know… they have been a problem. Our seniors have been screwed. Our pharmacies have been screwed, and the direct result has been PBMs. So, not only I want to thank you for bringing this legislation forward, but I wanted to direct my questions to the… to the fund. Will the sponsor yield?" 10400055.docx 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"She indicates she will."

"So, in the fund… it creates a fund, and that fund is… specifically goes to pharmacies, and there's a… a line. Have you considered raising the amount from $15 to a higher fee, or is this a start?"

"I think when we find out how many pharmacies qualify for the relief and how much money we actually bring in, this is all food for thought, and we will be addressing this immediately in a trailer bill. We don't really know how many pharmacies will ask for the grant money. We will… we will know how much money we'll get in, and then we will know how much money is requested. I think we have seen, and… and in great part to your efforts, Representative Jones, that pharmacies have been ringing the bell, sounding the alarm for… for decades. But it has gotten much worse over the last 10 years, and a lot of people have lost their businesses, their life savings. And we cannot go back, but we can certainly move forward in a more supportive way. And I want to thank you for all the work you've done on this as well."

"Do we know how many pharmacies have closed since probably five years ago versus how many pharmacies that we have to lift up? 'Cause this bill is supposed to lift up pharmacies in our communities."

"I can find that out. How many have closed over the last five years due to bankruptcies or things like that? Not willingly, but because of financial problems?"

"Financial problems."

"I'll get… I'll get that information for you." 10400055.docx 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Forgive me, Representative. Please bring your remarks to a close."

"I will. Final two questions, Representative. This fund that's created in here, will it be… I know you put in here rural tracks. So, will you look at areas in Chicago and in neighborhoods in Ford Heights and neighborhoods in communities in… that have been suffering and have to… seniors have to go 50 miles away? This bill doesn't say that, so…"

"It's for any pharmacy anywhere in the state of Illinois that is… that meets the criteria of the fund. It doesn't have to be rural. It's very much an urban pharmacy because we've got pharmacy deserts in the city of Chicago and in the South Suburbs."

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

"Representative, the final question. The fund… the numbers are projected between 100 million and 200 million dollars. So, how is the General Assembly going to gauge that money… the study is going to come back when?"

"This is the first time we've done it this way. And so, we will find out how much we're going to bring in and then how much is needed by the pharmacies around the state."

"I'll ask the rest of the questions later, Representative, but thank you for this bill. I urge a 'aye' vote on this bill."

"Thank you, Rep. Jones."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2, 4, and 5 to House Bill 1697?' This is final action, Members. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all 10400055.docx 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 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 115 voting 'aye,' 1 voting 'nay,' and 1 voting 'present.' The House does concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2, 4, and 5 to House Bill 1697. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Evans, for which purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Yeah, just a point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Yeah, I know we've passed a lot of bills on redemption and criminal justice reform. But here today in the building, you've heard the name Larry Hoover, and when you hear that name, it may invoke something in you. But today I would say that Larry Hoover is a human being, and Larry Hoover is a senior citizen and a man and a father. And with us today is his family, friends of mine: Ms. Winndye Hoover; his sons, my friend, Larry Hoover Jr., Larry Bernard Hoover, Larry Hoover III; and some family and friends. And they're up in the chamber. Stand up, family. And they're here advocating for their relative. They're advocating for the freedom of Larry Hoover. And my father was incarcerated, Marcus C. Evans, Sr., and I'm proud to have the name, and they want to hug their father one day. So, they're here advocating. So, if you see them in the hallway, talk to them, listen to their stories on how they want to connect to their family member. So, just give a… just round of applause and welcome advocates, community leaders, the Hoover family transforming the demonizing name or whatever you consider Larry Hoover. Larry 10400055.docx 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Hoover Jr. and family do great work in our community, in Atlanta, all over the country. And they want to make sure that when you hear the Hoover name, you think positivity. And they want the freedom of their father, Larry Hoover Sr. So, round of applause for my friends, for my community and guests, the Hoover family."

"Members. Members, as a reminder, we are on Short Debate. Moving to page 2, on Senate Bills on Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 328. Mr. Clerk, please… please move this back to Second for purposes of an amendment."

"Leader Hoffman to explain amendment #2."

"Yes. I would just like it adopted and moved to Third, please."

"Leader Hoffman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 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."

"Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman… Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This amendment corrects a scrivener's error and makes clarifying changes to… to ensure that there 10400055.docx 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 are no unintended consequences and that… that the bill that we passed earlier this week would only apply to injuries related to hazardous substances. What this does is it mirrors Senate Bill 26, and it ensures that it is… the scrivener's error's correct… corrected. This is an initiative of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association regarding the issue of jurisdiction of foreign corporations. We debated it earlier this… this week. It passed overwhelmingly. And it is in response to the Mallard decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, Republican, conservative Supreme Court's decision, regarding jurisdiction of foreign corporations. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"For discussion, Leader Ugaste is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"It's… it's similar but…"

"There was a scrivener's error, and we made it very clear that this… this only deals with actions under the hazardous… the Hazardous Substances Act. And we made it very clear. The question was, was… was it… their jurisdiction broader? This is very clear that it is not."

"I don't think so."

"I wish, but no."

"No, but there has to be a… this is only in situation where at least one of the responsible parties could already be… be held accountable here in Illinois."

"To the bill."

"There being no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 328 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 77 voting in 'favor,' 40 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing on Senate 10400055.docx 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Bills with Second Reading, on page 4 we have Senate Bill 1989 from Leader Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Hoffman to explain the amendment."

"Out of the record. Continuing on with Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 4, we have Senate Bill 2319 from Leader Tarver. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Tarver to explain the amendment."

"The amendment just does a couple of quick things, and it brought folks to neutral on the bill, and maybe they slipped in support. But it does two things. One, it clarifies and narrows the scope of a private right of action, and I believe there's language that will repeal certain sections if another bill, which passed out of Senate… Leader Edgar González's Senate Bill 1614 because they had duplicate provisions in this bill and that bill. It repeals those provisions."

"Leader Tarver moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?" 10400055.docx 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

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

"Leader Tarver."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, this is the digital asset kiosks bill. At this point, I know of no opposition. The purpose is to regulate this space. Had a good conversation with the Governor's Office, FPR, AARP, Senator Ellman, and the industry. We came to an agreement on language, and to my understanding, there is no more opposition on the bill. Happy to answer any questions."

"For discussion, Leader Ugaste is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Have we seen this specific bill?"

"I believe so, yes."

"Neutral at a minimum. I think a couple of folks are still in favor."

"I don't know of any opposition."

"That's correct."

"That is correct. I'm sure there'll be some rulemaking. And you give me a chance to actually make sure I read something for legislative intent. You can go ahead with your question. I just wanted to make sure I don't forget to do that yet."

"Thank you for the question. And as I mentioned in committee yesterday, yes, I believe the industry would prefer the federal government regulate it. I think FPR would prefer, right now, that they regulate it, unless and until that happens."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2319 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 81 voting in 'favor,' 36 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Tarver is recognized."

"Mr. Speaker, sorry, you might not have heard me. I had something I needed to say for legislative intent. So, a point of personal privilege, please."

"Please proceed."

"For the legislative intent on the last bill that we read, Senate Bill 2319, the industry had some concerns about the fees and what they would go to. So, I want to make sure to read this into the record so that when it comes through JCAR, everybody's aware. For purposes of legislative intent, I want to state that the fee language in the bill, specifically the pro rata fee, is intended to give the department the ability to sufficiently cover the cost of regulating the digital asset kiosk industry. The fee would allow the department to collect break-even, break-even assessments that would not exceed the actual cost of regulation, and the expenditures by the department would be subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Just want that in the record for legislative intent. Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 10400055.docx 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, leader. Returning to Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 4, we have Senate Bill 1989 with Leader Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Hoffman to explain amendment 2."

"Since I'm new to this process, I wanted to make sure I got this right. I'd like to withdraw Floor Amendment #2."

"Mr. Clerk, please withdraw amendment #2. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Leader Hoffman to explain amendment #3."

"Yes, I'd like to withdraw amendment #3."

Speaker Morgan: "Mr. Clerk, please remove… withdraw Floor Amendment #3. Mr. Clerk, any further amendments?"

"Leader Hoffman on the amendment."

"Yes, please adopt amendment #4, and we'll debate on Third Reading, please."

"Leader Hoffman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #4. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 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."

"Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This bill now, I believe, is… is in good shape where it's agreed to between both parties. What it would do is it would consolidate the Kaskaskia Port District with the Southwestern Illinois Port District. They would become one port districts. It indicates that St. Clair County would have four members, Randolph County would have… would have eight members… St. Clair County would have eight members, Randolph County would have four members, Monroe County would have three members, and there could be no more than eight members from the same political party. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Morgan: "For discussion, Representative Friess is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yes."

"That's correct."

"First of all, I think that the Southwestern… Southwestern Port District has a lot of potential. It borders 10400055.docx 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 the Mississippi River. It includes cities like Cahokia Heights, East St. Louis. And by bringing them into the Kaskaskia Port District, which I think is very… think does a good job and is extremely active, we can activate that and make them all one and be a cohesive economic driver in our area."

"There being no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1989 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 116 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing with Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 5, we have Senate Bill 2339 with Leader González. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader González to explain the amendment." González: "I'll explain the amendment when it's on Third."

"Leader González moves the adoption of Floor Amendment #2. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?" 10400055.docx 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

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

"Leader González." González: "Thank you. Floor Amendment… so, SB2339 strengthens the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act by creating clarity for both employers and employees as to what is recommended and required when an employer receives a no-match letter from the IRS or a third party, such as a health insurance company, and is designed to fight unlawful discrimination. The amendment is a part of extensive negotiations with stakeholders, modifying the language that was agreed to in the Senate by narrowing the scope of the law. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"For discussion, Leader Ugaste is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"To the bill."

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

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2339 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,' 42 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Hoffman in the chair."

"Moving to page 2 of the calendar appears… on the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading appears Senate Bill 10400055.docx 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 24, Representative Meyers-Martin. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Meyers-Martin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 24 modernizes the Illinois statutory response to missing person cases, incorporating evolving technology and aligning state practices with national investigative standards. This bill provides clarity on case timelines, database usage, and family communication without creating new financial or operational burdens for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 24 will require police to collect and analyze fingerprints and DNA and utilize related databases to help locate the person, requiring police to report missing people within 60 days to a national clearinghouse for missing persons, requiring postmortem unidentified fingerprints to be checked against all available state and federal databases, and prohibiting the closure of a case until the person has been confirmed returned or identified. Currently, under Illinois law, police are not required to collect fingerprints or DNA in the search for a missing person. They are not required to submit fingerprints of unidentified remains to all existing federal and local databases for identification, and they are not 10400055.docx 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 required to confirm that a person has been returned or located before closing a missing person case. In order to fill in these gaps, this bill will modernize Illinois' approach to the missing person cases, align with evolving national technology tools, provide uniform standards and timelines for reporting and follow-up, and respect the limited capacity of smaller law enforcement agencies by not adding a new cost or personnel demands. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Standard Debate."

"It's actually just clarifying procedures that are already in place but not… not always followed."

"Yes."

"It was brought to me by Senator Hastings." 10400055.docx 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"And the Cook County Sheriff's Office, yes."

"Oh, I just said Senator Hastings."

"Well, it doesn't require any additional funding because the procedures are already in place. It just… it just commits to a timeline."

"The fact that there are 3,000 people who are currently reported missing in Illinois, more than 2500 have been missing for more than 30 days, and that minorities are disproportionately represented in… in among the missing."

"I'm sorry, I'm not aware of that."

"But I believe that it's true."

"They actually are taking no position."

"On this question, Representative Tipsword."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"I am not familiar with that case."

"Well, during the negotiations of this bill, many of the smaller law enforcement agencies were included and involved and participated with the conversations and the negotiations on this bill. And so, I believe that we have demonstrated that there is no additional cost and that the manpower would be required anyway in terms of the search or the investigation of a missing person. This just modernizes those smaller agencies to be able to employ the technology that's in place." 10400055.docx 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"On this question, Leader Davidsmeyer."

"She indicates she will."

"We are asking for law enforcement agencies to be more in line with national standards, and we're asking them to utilize technology that is in place to help them."

"That is correct."

"That is correct."

"Thank you."

"On this question… on this question, 'Shall Senate Bill 24 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 10400055.docx 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 87 voting 'yes,' 28 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"On page 3 of the calendar, Order of Second Reading, appears Senate Bill 1331, Leader Buckner. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Buckner on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment 1 is a gut and replace. It completely removes the underlying bill. I would like to adopt it and discuss the merits of it on Third Reading."

"Leader Buckner moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 1331. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The amendment's adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

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

"Leader Buckner."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1331 is a initiative to update two existing scholarship programs in light of a shifting legal landscape. The two programs are the Minorities Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program and the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty of Illinois program, also known as DFI. Both programs have long served important public interests to provide access to educational and career opportunities to a diverse pool of students who have faced historical hurdles to accessing those opportunities. These amendments preserve the spirit of those important public interests while addressing legal vulnerabilities that have arisen under a new Supreme Court precedent. The proposal would establish the Teacher of Illinois Scholarship Program to replace the Minority Teacher of Illinois Scholarship Program. Among other requirements, the scholarship would be available to any student who has attended an Illinois public school that both experienced high teacher vacancy rates and had 70% or more of their students eligible for free and reduced lunch. The bill also amends the DFI program, which aims to ensure higher ed faculty in Illinois reflect the diversity of our state. This bill selects scholarship recipients based on indicators of financial need, such as the receipt of a Pell Grant while earning a bachelor's degree, and enrollment in a post-baccalaureate degree program at a qualified institution 10400055.docx 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 where at least 45% of the students earn Pell Grants. I'm happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"That is correct, leader."

"So, there are a number of… of cases that have been up at the Supreme Court recently, but most… most recently is that there was a lawsuit filed in the Central District of Illinois court with the American Alliance for Equal Rights, who filed this suit, and also the Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, something that's been in the public atmosphere for the last year or two. And so, our intent here is to make sure that we don't lose the intent and the spirit of what these programs were meant to do and don't get them bogged down in litigation."

"Yeah. So, we have changed, basically, the… the specific eligibility requirements through this law. So, now, the Teacher of Illinois Scholarship, it will go to students that 10400055.docx 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 have at least 70… that goes… that went to schools who have at least 70% students eligible for free and reduced lunch. And for the DFI program, it is now for students that go… are enrolled full time in universities that have at least 45% Pell Grant recipients."

"Yeah. So… so, income and… and other background kind of sets that would make sure that we are still giving this opportunity to young people who are from communities and backgrounds and neighborhoods that… where they need a little bit of help."

"Sure, you can call it that."

"I have not seen opponents. I know we talked in committee yesterday about ISAC, who was opposed to the underlying bill. But now, with the amendment, I've not been made aware of any opponents."

"That sounds right."

"Not that I know of."

"Thank you." 10400055.docx 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Leader Buckner to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1331 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 37 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Davis on Senate Bill 711. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Will Davis, I'm sorry. Will Davis."

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

"Representative Will Davis on Senate Bill 711." Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 711 establishes updated training, licensure, and instructional requirements for EMS personnel and programs. It allows for non-EMS personnel to operate EMS vehicles under certain conditions and requires the Department of Public Health to explore bridge programs between EMS and nursing careers. And also, I'd like to state for the record that it is not the intent of this legislation to reduce or eliminate staffing in any way to 10400055.docx 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 those EMS units that are subject to collective bargaining agreements. With that, Mr. Speaker, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield. "

"Representative Will Davis to close." Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to Dr. Hauter as well as Representative Jacobs for signing on in support of this bill. And I'd ask for a 'yes' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 711 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Going to the Order of Third Reading, Representative Ann Williams on Senate Bill 2394. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Williams." Williams, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to present the 2025 revisory bill. In accordance with subsection (h) of Section 5.04 of the Legislative Reference Bureau Act, each year LRB prepares and presents to the General Assembly one or more revisory bills. These bills are part of the process of 10400055.docx 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 updating and revising the Illinois statutes. They make no substantive change in the law but are an essential part of maintaining the state's statutes. This year we have prepared one general revisory bill, which is 3,039 pages, that makes technical corrections and combines multiple amendments to the same section, pursuant to Section 6 of the Statute on Statutes. I'm happy to answer any questions about this exciting initiative."

Speaker Hoffman: "Seeing no one… seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2394 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 3 of the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears Senate Bill 783, Representative Lawrence Walsh, Jr. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Walsh."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and ladies and gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 783 amends the Illinois Pesticide Act and makes changes to cost of various fees for that application, it's length of validity of certification as a pesticide applicator, and allows the election of education courses to 10400055.docx 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 meet renewal… renewal and certification requirements. And the Department of Ag may adopt rules to implement these new provisions. I'd happy to answer any questions and ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Walsh, this is on Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, Third Reading. Please read the bill."

"Representative Walsh has already discussed Senate Bill 783. On that question, Representative Bunting."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Thank you."

"Representative Walsh to close."

"Ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 783 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all 10400055.docx 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Remaining on page 3 of the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears Senate Bill 852, Representative Canty. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Third Reading. Read the bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Canty."

"Thank you so much. Senate Bill 852 is a cleanup bill to House Bill 277 that passed in the 103rd General Assembly. House Bill 277 was intended to eliminate the failure to appear suspension of a person's driver's license for minor offenses. The way the legislation was drafted would have eliminated the secretary of state's ability to issue a failure to appear suspension for all offenses. Senate Bill 852 will restore the original intent of House Bill 277 and eliminate the failure to appear suspension for minor or fine-only offenses and maintain the failure to appear suspension for more serious offenses that are punishable by imprisonment. This legislation is an agreement between the advocates of House Bill 277, the Secretary of State's Office, and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. It passed the 10400055.docx 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Senate with 53 votes and the Judiciary - Criminal Law Committee unanimously. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Yes. The intent was not that. But when it was implemented, the administrator of the court said we can't actually separate between the two. You have to define it better in the statute."

"Correct."

"Could, yes, sir."

"Correct." 10400055.docx 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Correct."

"Correct. And that was always the intent."

"Representative Canty to close."

"Thank you so much. This is a good bill. We are just trying to get back to putting folks in jail who need to be there, and I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 852 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the calendar appears Senate Bill 2247, Representative Olickal. Mr. Clerk."

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

"Representative Olickal."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2247 creates the Micromobility Fire Safety Act by setting requirements for micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and personal e- mobility devices and their batteries. It sets a safety standard for manufacturers and guidelines for people on the use, maintenance, and care… caring of batteries. Violations of this act fall under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Act. The… the act incorporates standards set by… it requires that any of these batteries are tested through… through the national-recognized testing laboratories. Requires accredited laboratories evaluate and test and certify these e-bikes. This… this was… there was collaboration among different stakeholders. And with the amendments in the Senate, there is no opposition to this bill, and ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"Currently, there are… the e-mobility market has grown. And so, there are a large number of manufacturers out there. And so, we want to make sure that the standards… that there's standards in place to ensure that we're making sure that only high-quality products are entering the marketplace."

"Yes. And so… yeah… yes, there's currently concerns about batteries, fire safety, and other concerns. And so, this sets the standard for manufacturing."

"Yes."

"Representative Olickal to close."

"Ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2247 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 5 of the calendar appears House Bill 1576, on the Order of Concurrence, Representative Costa Howard. We have time. Representative Costa Howard, on the Order of Concurrence, amendment #1 to House Bill 1576. Representative Costa Howard."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 on House Bill 1576."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Correct. The bill… basically, the Senate removed quite a bit. The Senate Bill… the amendment now does the following three things: It keeps the language regarding online filing; it allows for remote participation; and then, again, there's alignment of the statute of limitations to Crime Victims Act. The other things were removed, leader."

"Yes, it does."

"Leader, as you know, our circuit court rules across the state of Illinois, our Supreme Court rules, allow for remote testimony and participation based on local court rules. Given the locations of Court of Claims, they wanted to make sure that the Court of Claims was also operating from an updated technology that we have today."

"It's… that amendment is an alignment of the statute of limitations to the Crime Victims Act."

"Yes. The… all claims under this paragraph must be filed within five years, rather than the one year that's in the current statute."

"Yes, absolutely. We want to make sure that victims have the ample time that they need to be able to file their claim."

"Representative Costa Howard to close."

"I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1576?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 81 voting 'yes,' 30… 34 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1576. And this question, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Rashid on House Bill 1631, on the Order of Concurrences. Mr. Clerk. Representative Rashid. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 1631. The amendment… the amendments combine two bills on this subject that we previously passed unanimously. There is no opposition. Ask for your support."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Yes. So, House Bill 1631 originally amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act and the Illinois Information Security Improvement Act to clarify the scope of DoIT's authority through more precise definitions and to make non… nonsubstantive updates to both acts. And HB1632, which we had previously passed unanimously, amends the Uniform Electronic Transactions… Transactions Act to provide more flexibility for government agencies to accept electronic records and signatures."

"Yes, it does."

"Representative Rashid to close."

"I ask for your support."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 1631?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; 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 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' and 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 1631. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Ann Williams, on the Order of Concurrence, House Bill 1302. Leader Williams." Williams, A.: "Thank you… thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendments #1 and #2. These amendments bring the business community to neutral. I am grateful for the efforts 10400055.docx 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 in the Senate to continue negotiating this important bill. Recall, this is a Workplace Transparency Act trailer. We do two things. We clarify the sunset requirement for confidentiality clauses. This was a suggestion of the Attorney General's Office. And the second amendment adds a definition of 'protected concerted activity' to bring it in line with current state law. We changed damages available from consequential to compensatory, and we removed two sections related to sunset requirements regarding confidentiality and no-rehire provisions in severance agreements. That should bring us to a bill with no opposition. Happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"You did a great job on that bill." Williams, A.: "All right. Can we just reserve that for later?"

"Amazing, yeah." Williams, A.: "I am sorry."

"Rewind."

"Leader Williams to close on this bill." 10400055.docx 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Williams, A.: "Thank you for your consideration of 1302."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 1302?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; 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 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 1302. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 6 in the calendar appears House Bill 1864, Leader Rita. Leader Rita."

"Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1864. Basically, the Senate added some language to clarify so they can implement the underlying bill of processing dental plans to the insurances."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1864?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1864. This bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Katz Muhl on House Bill 2387. Please proceed."

Katz Muhl: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This bill is here on concurrence. As you may recall, the bill originally focused primarily on making outpatient mental health treatment 10400055.docx 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 available to people who are on pretrial release for a felony charge. There were two other technical changes to the involuntary outpatient procedure that were in the bill. Those were removed in the Senate for further discussion with stakeholders over the summer, and we will continue forward with that main point of agreement. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate as well as in committee earlier this week, and I asked for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"On this motion, Leader Windhorst. Excuse me, leader. On this motion, Representative Ugaste."

"The underlying bill had three main components. The priority one that we discussed most in detail at committee was about making involuntary outpatient treatment available to people who are on pretrial release for a felony charge. The other two pieces had to do with involuntary treatment and procedures. One had to do with reporting and one had to do with the certificate requirement. We're going to put a pin in making any of those changes while we have further discussions with stakeholders but in the meantime make this treatment option available to that community."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2387?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have 10400055.docx 108  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 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 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2387. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Katz Muhl on House Bill 2568. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my privilege to present House Bill 2568, the Equality for Every Family Act. Illinois law has always followed the Uniform Code, and the commissioner's updates to the Parentage, Gestational Surrogacy, and Adoption Act are now being brought in from the last years of work into the Illinois code. There are two big buckets of work we are doing in order to ensure that Illinois law sees every family. The first is inclusive language to make sure we recognize all the different ways that families are formed, including through assisted reproductive technology. And the second buck is that technology, in fact, making sure that we see all of the different ways in which families are becoming created and protected under Illinois law. I am happy to take any questions. This is an 86-page amendment, so references to specific sections will be helpful with questions. Thank you so much."

"On this motion, Representative Ugaste."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"That is correct. There are three acts that we are updating: the Parentage Act, the Gestational Surrogacy Act, and the Adoption Act."

"That is correct."

"Among other things, yes."

"In that regard, we're not changing the law. Illinois law already requires a best-interest-of-the-child standard, and that is a holistic standard. So, biology always has been and will remain a factor in that standard."

"There are presumptions in the act in different places. The baseline presumption, and that was the citation we were looking for in committee yesterday, is a preponderance of the evidence standard. We are making no changes whatsoever to that section of the law, which is why it's not in the LRB 86 pages. That preponderance standard stays in place. And there are just a couple of places where other standards were reviewed for clear and convincing evidence."

"That is correct. In one instance, we are aligning with what is the default presumption based on the Uniform Code and based on the greater Illinois parentage law."

"Also correct, yes."

"On this question, Representative Hauter."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"That's correct."

"It's an existing procedure available voluntarily to families. So, I'm not totally understanding your question. Nobody is compelled to do a confirmatory option. But if they so desire, we will now have a statutory procedure as well as the existing common law means that people are using to do this."

"It is happening under local court procedures. But, no, we're trying to codify this in statute so that all of the judges across all of the state will have a uniform procedure to do it."

"Representative Katz Muhl to close." 10400055.docx 112  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I want to thank everybody for the time and effort that went into this bill. Eighty-six pages is a lot of changes. A special thank you to the state bar, the city bar, and the guardian's office, all of whose work was incredibly helpful in understanding how practitioners in the field use this law to protect families. And there is one family in particular I want to shoutout in close. To Iggy, Lindsay, and Desi, who inspired this bill, thank you for your work. Thank you for all the families that this will protect. Illinois law will see every family. Thank you so much, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2568?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; 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 77 voting 'yes,' 40 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2568. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Keicher, for what reason do you arise?"

"The record shall reflect. Representative Moylan on House Bill 2785. Representative Moylan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a… just a concurrence."

"Yes, it is, on amendments #1 and 2."

"Yes, sir."

"And 3, 1 and 3." 10400055.docx 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Yes, sir. This simple bill passed unanimously out of caucus and out of committee, and I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates…"

"…he indicates he'll yield."

"That's correct."

"Yeah, I… I had IDHS at the committee meeting, and we came to a conclusion that we're all agreed. We have to change one of the agencies that's naming it, and we're going to do that in November, in veto session."

"IDPH."

"Yes, sir."

"No, I… I don't have that right now." 10400055.docx 114  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I appreciate your back and forth, and I will let you know, this is actually a good bill."

"Representative Moylan to close."

"Thank you very much, and I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 3 to House Bill 2785?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 2785. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 6 in the calendar, under the Order of Concurrence, appears House Bill 2947, Leader Rita. Leader Rita."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Move to concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2947. And basically, this clarifies for a previous bill we passed for employees at casinos to clarify that it's for nongaming casino workers to get them working in casinos quicker and faster and easier. Happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield." 10400055.docx 115  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Yes."

"Yes, that's correct."

"Yes. These are nongaming employees that we're creating to… to get them into employment quicker, faster, for, you know, custodians, people that… kitchen, people that do not work on the gaming floor or have anything to do with the gaming is the purpose of this bill."

"Yes, that's correct. And it's still… they still go through."

"Yes."

"Leader Rita to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments… Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2947?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting 10400055.docx 116  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 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 114 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2947. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 7 of the calendar, under Order of Concurrences appears House Bill 2967, Representative Costa Howard. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment 1 and 2 to House Bill 2967."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"That's correct."

"Absolutely. So, thank you, Leader Windhorst. There's several provisions that we are using in this act. First and foremost, provides the right of first refusal. The school district and community college district must designate a liaison to begin negotiations. Agreement must be reached within 60 days. No school district can partner with any postsecondary institution without first negotiating with their local community college. Language to default to the partnership agreement after 180 days has been removed. The 10400055.docx 117  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 provisions in the bill also set parameters for out-of-state dual credit partnerships. A school district may not enter into a contract with an out-of-state institution until they've demonstrated to ICCB that it has worked with all the state… with all in-state institutions. But all… all the current contracts that are out of state right now are grandfathered in. This establishes an appeals process. A community college has 30 days from the initial course request to notify the school district of its disapproval. The school district can appeal the decision to the ICCB. If ICCB finds in favor of the school district, the school district can seek an alternate provider. If ICCB finds in favor of the community college, the school district must accept the decision. This also creates a dual credit standing committee with representation from higher ed, K-12, and our teachers unions. It clarifies credentialing language and develops… professional development plans are put in statute in perpetuity, which allows for teacher to continue to work towards the credentialing requirements to teach dual credit."

"That is correct, Leader Windhorst. This is in an fully agreed bill."

"Representative Costa Howard to close."

"Thank you. I want to begin by saying that this is transformative work that has been going on for several years with the dual credit programs, as you can tell by the fact 10400055.docx 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 that this is an agreed bill. I want to give a special shoutout to my… to my colleague and my neighbor, Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock. I could not have landed this plane without her, as well as that this is an initiative of LEND and SCOPE and… and our advocacy groups around the state of Illinois. This is amazing, and this is years of work. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2967?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting… 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2967. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Stuart on House Bill 2987. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 2987, if you remember, it's the bill in reaction to the warehouse safety measures that we need to take. There was a little bit of a concern from the grain elevators about the language and how it would impact their businesses. I felt that they were already covered. This language just makes them feel a little more comfortable and brings them on board."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Correct, yes."

"I… I know they're at least neutral. I… they might be proponents, but I don't want to say that incorrectly."

"No, with the change, I have no known opposition."

"Thank you."

"Leader Stuart to close."

"Thank you for everybody who supported it in the past, and please help concur. Thanks."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 to House Bill 2987?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 99 voting 'yes,' 15 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2987. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing on page 7 of the calendar appears House Bill 3019, Representative LaPointe. Please proceed. Out of the record. House Bill 3385, Representative Norma Hernandez. You sure? We have time. Please proceed." 10400055.docx 120  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Hernandez, N.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm here today to present House Bill 3385 with Senate Amendment 1 included, which includes that each public college or university shall provide at least three licensed mental health professionals or, if the benchmark ratio falls under three, at least the number of licensed mental health professionals required by the benchmark ratio. The mental health professional may be provided either in part-time, on-campus capacity or full-time on- or off-campus capacity service hours for the mental health professionals. And this removes all concerns and oppositions that I know of. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Standard Debate."

"On this motion, Representative Swanson."

"Representative Hernandez to close." Hernandez, N.: "Thank you all for all your support on this. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 to House Bill 3385?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who 10400055.docx 122  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 91 voting 'yes,' 24 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3385. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Canty on House Bill 3446. Out of the record. Representative Mason on House Bill 3493."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3493. This is obviously a bill that we have seen before. It just… they made a change in the Senate to… after some negotiations with the city of Chicago. It keeps the underlying bill, but it limits its application by exempting municipalities with more than 500,000 residents if they've entered into a previous contract with the city of Chicago and the Capital Development Board. I ask for your support."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Yeah. If I could provide some background."

"For… for a very long time, this has been the general practice, that when there are Capital Development Board projects in different areas across the state, that they were 10400055.docx 123  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 not responsible for paying those fees, other than impact fees. It was questioned recently by a couple of municipalities, including one of my own. And so, we just needed to… to codify and clarify in language. So, the underlying bill does have that provision. That's correct. But it also… they added that it requires them to work with the municipalities and to collaborate."

"That's correct."

"Absolutely."

"Thank you. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3493?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3493. And this bill, having received a constitutional 10400055.docx 124  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 3 of the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading, appears Senate Bill 453. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Representative Johnson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 453 amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to expand access to interest arbitration provisions for the establishment of first contracts following the original certification of a bargaining unit. Under current law, these provisions are only available for bargaining units with fewer than 35 employees. Senate Bill 453 would simply allow for all bargaining units under… covered under the IPLRA to have access to interest arbitration as a tool to settle that first contract. It passed on a bipartisan basis a few days ago in the Senate, and I'm aware of no opposition."

"On this question, Representative Ugaste."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Correct, leader. Yes." 10400055.docx 125  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Who is that? Could… could you repeat the question, please?"

"I believe so, but I'll have to double-check. I will get back to you on that."

"It'll be… it's 30 days of… of mediation before they would end up at interest arbitration. I do want to go back to your previous question. In the case of police and fire, they already have interest arbitration."

"Then… so, yes, it would… it would end up, there would be a mediation after the 90 days initial period. I think it's… it's important to point out that nobody really wants to get up to the point where they end up putting their hands… their case in the hands of an interest arbitrator. So, it's… it's really a case of last resort in order to get to… to get to that first contract."

"Representative Johnson to close."

"I would just like to… to close up by respectfully disagreeing with my colleague. There is a growing number of cases in which managements are refusing to bargain in good faith. That's regardless of whether your… your unit is consisted of 35 or less employees or 35 or more. We are in Illinois, which is a state that, using a term I've heard a lot over the last few years, which is the first state to codify workers' rights within its constitution, in a landslide. And I think this is just the kind of legislation we need here in Illinois to make sure that workers' rights are respected and that we get that first contract for them in bargaining in good faith on both sides. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 453 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 82 voting 'yes,' 33 voting 10400055.docx 127  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to the Order of Concurrence, on page 7 of the calendar appears House Bill 3446, Representative Canty."

"Thank you so much. House Bill 3446 passed unanimously out of this chamber and out of the Senate chamber. The change is to authorize the early childhood department to work with the Board of Higher Education, institutions of higher education, and community college boards to develop the qualified class list. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3446?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'no,' 0 voting… 0 voting… 112 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3446. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Jones on House Bill 3339. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to move to concur to Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3339. The bill is… extends… the amendment extends the sunset from July 1, 2025 to July 1 of 2028. That was for the four-year exemption that was in the bill. The bill that left the House did not have the sunset language, so the committee amendment in the Senate added it. I ask for 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst." 10400055.docx 128  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"He indicates he'll yield."

"It was that, but it was also at the request of the Illinois State Police. This is an initiative of the Illinois State Police. The initial bill was the Tamara Clayton Act, which… which was to put cameras on the expressways. So, this is in conjunction with Illinois State Police and their efforts with their license plate readers. So, we wanted to make sure that we comply with everything, so that's why that was added into the definition of a 'forcible felony.'"

"Yes."

"Yes. Yes."

"You're welcome."

"Representative Jones to close."

"I would ask for your 'aye' vote." 10400055.docx 129  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3339?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, 116 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3339. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Williams on House Bill 3638. Please proceed." Williams, A.: "Thank you. This may sound familiar since I read it about 15 minutes ago. This is some language to bring the business community into alignment and bring them to neutral. This is a trailer for the original workplace…"

"Leader, we need to take this temporarily out of the record." Williams, A.: "OK."

"I apologize. Moving to page 8 of the calendar appears House Bill 3657, Representative Kifowit. 3657. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This is another pension bill that we heard in committee recently today. House Bill 3657 is really a cleanup bill for when we did consolidation back in the day. I believe it was almost six years ago. Some parameters with regards to the consolidation were carried over to Chicago fire and were not carried over to Chicago police. So, this is technically a cleanup bill that makes changes to the city of Chicago police and fire pension funds. Specifically, it increases the final 10400055.docx 130  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 average salary calculations from the average salary to the highest eight of the past 10 years to have parity, which would be the average salary of four of the last five years. So, this change is for only the Chicago police only because Chicago fire already had that, as I said, so do downstate police and downstate fire. So, it's a parity bill. In addition to a parity for Chicago fire and police, it increases the wage cap and makes the annual increase 3% or the CPI, whichever is lower. This is, of course, parity with downstate police and fire. And then it increases benefits for spouses and children of officers, firefighters, and it requires that if a police officer or firefighter dies, 12% of the pension goes to the child under the age of 18. If the spouse dies as well, each child gets 20% of the monthly salary until ages 18. So, again, it's a parity bill, and it makes sure that in that parity, the widows and the children of those that are fallen are taken care of as well."

"On this question, Representative Wilhour."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Is granted."

"Oh, for their total payment?" 10400055.docx 131  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I apologize. You didn't… you did ask that in committee, and when I was talking to the city of Chicago representative, I did not ask that question. So, I can certainly research that and get back to you on that."

"Very good."

"I'll concur. Thank you, sir."

"In conferring with an individual from the city of Chicago, I was told that the cost is around 52 million to 60 million a year. It… it'll fluctuate depending on the personnel, but between 52 to 60 million."

"Correct."

"Thank you, sir, for asking that question. Two years ago, we had a similar pension bill right about the time that the current mayor was elected. And at that point in time, it was requested upon myself to hold the bill, given that the 10400055.docx 132  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 mayor was newly installed into office, of which I obliged, and we held the bill. Subsequently it's been two years. The city put together a pension working group where I was partially a part of, and subsequent after that, the city ceased communications and did not provide any feedback at all from that point in time. So, the mayor's office has been in office now for two years and had ample time to come up with a alternate idea, plan, legislation and failed."

"On this… on this question, Representative Reick."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"I believe so. And… and to the previous speaker, I did do a search on my computer, and the 2024 budget for the city of Chicago included $2.8 billion of it for unfunded pension plans. In addition to that, they did a $307 million in advance payments. So, we appreciate that they're doing advanced payments. So, with… with having 300 extra million dollars around, 52 to 60 million seems a bit small to my opinion."

"No, I do not."

"Yes. When the… the city talked about the casino fund… moneys from the casino is to go to the pension plan. And then I've been told that if the city of Chicago ever decides to put in video gaming that that… those moneys would as well go to the pension plans. So, the city of Chicago has an avenue to be able to fund their pensions. They're choosing not to take it."

"Representative, do you want someone to give you some more time?"

"OK, thank you."

"Representative Kifowit to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I appreciate the words from the other side of the aisle. As you can see, there is broad support for this bill, and I ask for your support."

"Representative Kifowit moves that the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3657. All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 10400055.docx 135  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 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 the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3657. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Going back to page 7 of the calendar appears House Bill 3638, Leader Ann Williams." Williams, A.: "Hi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm restating my Motion to Concur in amendments #1 and #2. This is the follow-up to the Workplace Transparency Act. The changes that are contained in these amendments do bring the business community to neutral, and I'm happy to answer any questions should you have them."

"On this question, Representative Ugaste."

"She indicates she will."

"Representative Ann Williams to close." Williams, A.: "It's never been more important than now to ensure that workers are protected in the workplace. This is widely supported both by labor and business, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3638?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, 10400055.docx 137  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 there are 93 voting 'yes,' 22 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3638. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Moeller on House Bill 3709. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #1 on House Bill 3709. So, this concurrence… this change that was made in the Senate to 3709 does a few simple things. The amendment changes some phrasing to better align language with IDFPR standards and best reflect how licensing works for medication, contraception, and abortion. It only requires health care providers to be able to prescribe medication abortion in Section 20(a), as opposed to dispense as well; clarifies that there only must be one or more health care professional available for appointments; changes authorized under state law to prescribe to whose scopes of practice include prescribing; and the amendment gives public universities with on-campus pharmacies more flexibility by requiring that they just provide access to students with medication abortion at any physical location on campus, as opposed to specifically at the pharmacy. And then finally, the amendment also adds a requirement that public universities publish information on how students can access medication contraception and abortion on campus on the student health services website to ensure that students can actually access these services. As the body may remember, the underlying bill that originally passed the House back in April was a measure to ensure that students at our public universities that have student health centers can access 10400055.docx 138  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 contraceptives and medical… abortion medications to alleviate pressure on our local health clinics that provide these services and to make these services accessible to students who may not have transportation or other means to access this health care. Happy to answer any questions, and would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Your… your request is granted."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Yes, that's correct."

"That language seeks to clarify that it's either the student health center or the pharmacy where they can access those medications."

"This bill does not affect the… the vending machine…"

"Not under the language in this legislation."

"Public universities that have student health centers."

"Community colleges that also have student health centers, yes."

"Correct."

"Currently, we do not have community colleges with student health centers."

"Correct. Yeah."

"Representative Hauter."

"Indicates she'll yield." 10400055.docx 140  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"It's my understanding as defined under current law, under current statute."

"It does not."

"Yes."

"It's my understanding, under the legislation we passed several years ago to provide for the ability for health care professionals to exercise that discretion, they would not have to prescribe, but they would have to refer to a clinic or another entity, a… another health care professional that… that could dispense or provide the prescription for that medication."

"The… the student would pay under customary forms of paying for health care, whether that student has insurance, out of pocket. There's… there's no… the… this bill does not require universities to cover the cost of the medications for the students. They just have to make them available."

"Representative, please bring your remarks to a close." 10400055.docx 141  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Moeller to close."

"I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3709?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there's 77 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no'… 78 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3709. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 8 of the calendar appears House Bill 3725, Representative Sosnowski. Please proceed."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Amendment… shall the House concur in House… Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3725?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; 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 10400055.docx 142  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3725. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Yang Rohr on House Bill 3851. Representative Yang Rohr."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 3851. The amendments make the bill more precise in its language and its effect by adding the… the word, excuse me, 'unauthorized' so that it is unauthorized digital replicas that fall under the bullying and cyberbullying part of our School Code. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3851?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk… Mayfield. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3851. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 3 of the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears Senate Bill 1344, Representative Vella. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Vella on Floor Amendment #2."

"Yes, I'd like to move to adopt Floor Amendment #2 and argue it on Third, please."

"Representative Vella moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House… or to Senate Bill 1344. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Please read the bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Vella on Senate Bill 1344."

"Thank you, Chairman. Senate Bill 1344 does three things. It clarifies the definition of public works to include specific sewer inspections. Now, this is going on now. The department has determined that it is… it is a public… is a prevailing wage job, but they just want some clarity from the Legislature. Second, it helps level the playing field for good contractors by incentivizing bad contractors to follow the Prevailing Wage Act by fining those contractors who do not file their certified transcripts of payroll. And third, it helps the department enforce the law by remitting all fines collected under this act back to the department to be used for enforcement. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Representative Wilhour."

Speaker Hoffman: "Could you guys just have a private conversation?"

"Proceed."

"Granted."

"OK."

"I believe they send a robot of some sort in with a closed- circuit TV and they inspect the… the pipes for cracks and roots and stuff like that."

"Well, after it's… well, no, it's inspection in… in anticipation of that. But, yes. No."

"Well, no. This is done by a trade, I think. The plumbers, I believe."

"Well, this… like I said, this is already considered prevailing wage by the department. And it… it is something that is contracted out by municipalities as prevailing wage. The idea being, when you're working in pipes, sewer pipes especially, you really have to worry about what's going to happen to all that sewage. You don't want somebody in there screwing around with pipes who doesn't know what they're 10400055.docx 145  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 doing. Plumbers are specially trained to do that. That's… I think that's why it's prevailing wage."

"Well, they… they interpret… they interpret the law. But this is their interpretation of it, yeah. But we are being… we're allowing them the… the opportunity to be… to have some clarification. We're… we're letting them… codifying, basically, what they're doing already."

"Well, I mean, there are municipalities into this, but the plumbers, I think, are… are making sure that as long as we're… we're working in pipes that somebody who knows what he's doing is working in the pipes."

"On this question, Representative Ugaste."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"I don't… no."

"Yes."

"Correct."

"There's an additional fine for those who do not follow the law."

"Yes."

"Representative Vella to close."

"It's a good bill. It… it makes sure that the Department of Labor can really enforce the laws that we write. It also helps protect our sewer system. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1344 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? On this question, there are 87 voting 'yes,' 30 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Morgan in the Chair." 10400055.docx 147  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Morgan in the chair. Continuing with Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 3 we have Senate Bill 1697 with Leader Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

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

"Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This bill does two things. It adds a comprehensive section to last year's Carbon Capture Sequestration Act that helps provide landowners with language on compensation, protection for damages to the surface of a landowner's property, and any agricultural productivity impacts that result from the construction of pipelines. In addition, it also adds clarifying language around just compensation for non… nonconsenting landowners. The language helps make sure nonconsenting landowners receive just compensation for their pore space. But the bill also preserves the ability for companies pursuing CCS projects to offer signing bonuses to landowners. Some in the landowner community wanted this to go even further, but ultimately there is no opposition to where the language landed."

"For discussion, Representative Halbrook."

"Standard Debate is granted."

"In the surface, what it does is provides just compensation for… it provides just compensation for pipelines. And it indicates that in… in the Carbon Capture Sequestration Act, it helps protect landowners with language on compensation protection for damages to the surface of a landowner's property and any agricultural productivity impacts that result from the construction of pipelines."

"The compensation is ultimately determined… ultimately it can be determined by the courts."

"So, with regard to core space, it indicates that just compensation for nonconsenting landowners. Those are 10400055.docx 149  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 landowners who did not consent to the CCS project. It indicates that these nonconsenting landowners will receive just compensation for their pore space, but it also preserves the ability for companies pursuing CCS projects to offer signing bonuses. And what you would do is you would look at what compensation was given to other like landowners, and you would receive compensation for the pore space."

"Yes."

"So, after committee, Representative, I had conversation with the individuals who were involved in this bill. This does not change the Department of Ag's right regarding their mitigation agreement. It doesn't affect that. So, whatever their current right is under current law, that remains." 10400055.docx 150  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Please bring your remarks to a close."

"To the bill briefly, Representative."

"For further discussion, Representative Meier."

"To the bill."

"Yes."

"That's correct." 10400055.docx 151  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"We are enhancing the landowners' rights that can go to the court system. That is correct."

"That's correct. And this further… it further provides protection or compensation, I should say, to the nonconsenting landowner regarding the pore space."

"For further discussion, Representative Bunting is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Well, this bill… this bill doesn't address that. I believe the underlying carbon capture and sequestration bill provided all types of safety standards as well as adopted more stricter safety standards and monitoring than actually the federal government mandates. So, in… in the United States, we have a very strict monitoring provisions to make sure that what you're talking about, if it does occur, that… that it is addressed. And we went even further here in… here in Illinois. But this… this doesn't address or deal with any of that. The underlying carbon capture bill does."

"This deals with the compensation that they would receive. The… the non… the landowners that they're nonconsenting have the same rights and same protections regarding safety as the consenting landowners. There's no difference." 10400055.docx 153  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

Speaker Morgan: "Please bring your remarks to a close, Representative."

"To the bill, briefly, Representative."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1697 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 93 voting in 'favor,' 21 voting 'against,' and 1 voting 'present.' This bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Scherer is recognized for a point."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for my point."

"Please proceed, Representative."

"I'm just so happy to be back in my little Capitol family. Oh, my gosh. I… I just wanted to start by… I… I have 10400055.docx 154  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 three things, so I'll start with the good one. That is that there are cookies in back to say thank you to everyone. And they're from my hometown of Decatur, one of the best restaurants ever, Coney McKane's. Some of you have actually been there with me before. And so, help yourself, and thank you so much. And just… I have so much to say that all I'm going to just say is you're all just so special in my heart, and thank you for being there for me in probably one of the hardest times in my life. OK, deep breath. So, second thing that's really exciting is I have Kooper Mann here, and Kooper has so many connections to me. It's really weird because I did not know him at all, that he even existed until last week. But his great-uncle was probably my number one best advisor when I started running for State Rep., Bobbie Mann. I don't know, you're up in heaven, and you now got your name announced on the floor. You would like that, Bobbie. But he's our page for the day, so you can put him to work if you want. And he is now hired as my part-time intern, and he's going to start college in August at University of Illinois in Springfield. And he's majoring in poli sci, so he's a perfect fit for here. He graduated from where I taught at, from Maroa-Forsyth School District. And doggone it, Kifi isn't here to see this. She's going to love this. His dad is a veteran of the Army, and this young man, I mean, I got the golden nugget. He has a full-ride scholarship to any University of Illinois school: UIS, UIC, or UICU, and he chose us here at UIS because of his dad being a veteran in the Army. The only person in Macon County to receive that scholarship, full ride the whole time he's there, and, wow, somehow we got him here at the Capitol. 10400055.docx 155  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 So, let's give Kooper a big shoutout. All right. So, just thanks again, and enjoy the cookies."

"Welcome back, Representative. Leader Mah is recognized for purposes of an announcement."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Democrats would request a caucus meeting starting in about… in 15 minutes in Room 114."

"Thank you, leader. Leader Keicher is recognized."

"Members, the Democrats will caucus in Room 114 at 3:45, which is five minutes away, and the Republicans will caucus as well in Room 118. The House shall stand in recess in the call of the Chair."

"Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"On the Order of Resolutions, on page 17 of the calendar, appears House Resolution… Resolution 246, Representative Crawford."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the body. House Resolution 246 declares April 30, 2025 as Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day in honor of their advocacy day and commends their efforts of members of the fraternity and sorority for their commitment to community service. The full resolution was read on that date, and I ask for favorable adoption."

"Representative Crawford moves for the adoption of House Resolution 246. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 10400055.docx 156  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to the Order of concurrences, on page 6 of the calendar appears House Bill 2516, Representative Rashid. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So, I move to concur with Senate… Senate Amendment 1 to HB2516. What the amendment did is it removed two categories from the underlying bill and it added a provision for the Illinois EPA to study the impact of fluoropolymers and to report back. I ask for its adoption."

"On this question appears Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Yes, it removed two categories. It removed cookware and food packaging."

"So, food packaging and cookware were removed from the bill because the industry and environmental organizations did not agree that one segment of PFAS fluoropolymers are dangerous. So, as a compromise, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will study how it can proactively identify whether PFAS fluoropolymers are safe for use and how much policy and regulation would cost. This study will be complete in the fall of 2027, so we can then consider any changes after 10400055.docx 157  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 that. The other categories were not impacted by the fluoropolymer debate."

"That's correct."

"That is correct."

"Representative Rashid to close."

"This is a really good bill to protect our public health, to make sure that our children do not have these forever chemicals that are cancer causing accumulate in their bodies. I… this is going to make our state one of the leaders in protecting public health, and I ask for your support."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2516… will the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2516?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 2516. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to the Order of Resolutions, on page 20 of the calendar appears House Resolution 325, Representative Swanson." 10400055.docx 158  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Swanson moves for the adoption of House Resolution 325. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The amendment… or the resolution is adopted. On page 21 of the calendar appears House Resolution 370, Representative Katz Muhl."

"Now we're… there we go. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 370 will recognize Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. Hopefully you remember my good friend, Maya, who was here earlier in the week. Let's make this day official for her, please. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Katz Muhl moves for the adoption of House Resolution 370. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution's adopted. Representative Mah on House Resolution 395." 10400055.docx 159  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm privileged to have this opportunity to present a memorial resolution to honor the memory of Tuyet Le, an important and widely admired leader in the Asian American community here in Illinois. She passed away earlier this year and was taken from us way too soon. Tuyet Le was born in… in Saigon, Vietnam in… and came to the United States with her family and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She came to Illinois to attend Northwestern University and became a young civil rights leader who started organizing for classes on Asian American history and began pushing the university for a formal Asian American studies program. After graduation, she became the executive director of then what was known as Asian American Institute, which turned into Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago. She was really a force for Asian American advancement, immigration, immigrant justice, racial equity, disability rights, and really a force of nature here in the Illinois Asian American community. I met her around 15 years ago when I was on staff at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and she was on its board. She was a fierce leader, an advocate at a time when there were no Asian Americans in any significant elected position in Illinois. There were no Asian Americans in the Illinois General Assembly or on the Chicago City Council. And she became, really, you know, a community leader that… that became ultimately the… a really well-respected, powerful leader in the Asian American community. She led a campaign to fight against the removal of Asian American contractors from the affirmative action program for construction projects in Chicago and really 10400055.docx 160  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 galvanize the entire community because this was a really big deal. And she was really the voice of the Asian American community at this time. At the annual galas for Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Chicago, she… her speeches evolved into the Chicago's state of the Asian American community, and… and those addresses over her 18-year tenure there became something that people really looked to, to understand where we were as a community. She was really active in a number of other efforts and supporter of organizations, including Access Living, the Vietnamese American Association of Illinois, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Rockwood Institute, and Chicago's PBS station, WTTW. When she passed away early this… earlier this year, it was at a relatively young age, and she just will leave a hole in the hearts of many people. She was loved by many, and she will be deeply missed. And so, I'm really glad to have this opportunity to pay respects and honor her. Thank you."

"Leader Avelar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had the… the privilege of being able to meet Tuyet when I was a baby organizer as a new Americans democracy fellow with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Tuyet dedicated her life to justice, equity, and community empowerment. For over two decades, she led Asian Americans Advancing Justice, which is how I met her. She was one of the most consistent voices fighting for language access, immigrant rights, and racial equity, not just for Asian American communities but in deep solidarity with Black, Latino, Arab, and Indigenous communities. She believed in coalition building, not as a 10400055.docx 161  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 strategy but as a moral obligation because justice must never be siloed. Tuyet's work was not just about… it was not about charity, but it was about power: redistributing it, building it, and making sure that it was held by the very people who had long been excluded. She fought for political representation, equitable education, voting rights, and equitable development, and she did so with grace, humility, and an unshakeable commitment to people and with a smile and laughter, where you would be able to tell that… to tell that Tuyet was, you know, coming to talk to you. She mentored generations of organizers, advocates, and public servants, including many of us who would not be here today without her leadership and example. To honor Tuyet is not only to celebrate a lifetime of service, it is to carry her vision forward. It is to ask ourselves, 'What am I doing to make this world more just? Who am I lifting up? How am I showing up?' Thank you."

"Representative Rashid."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also want to echo the sentiments of my colleagues. I… I had the honor and privilege of… of meeting Tuyet. I was 22 years old, right out of college, working at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights as an organizer. She was running, then, the Asian American Institute and on the board of the organization. And I… I remember just the… her kindness; her fierce, principled nature; her fighting for her community, but, as Leader Avelar said, working in coalition to lift up everybody. She knew the struggles of the Asian American community in particular and advocated so effectively for representation, 10400055.docx 162  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 for justice, but really devoted herself to… to helping everyone who she knew needed to be fought for. I was… I was new to organizing, and she was someone who helped me see what it means to be, you know, courageous in doing this work. I… also, she was just a incredible leader. She built a… a powerful organization that left a legacy long after she… she moved on to other things. And so, I thank you, Leader Mah, for bringing this, and Tuyet will be… will be very missed. Thank you."

"Representative Huynh."

"Thank you, Speaker. The Vietnamese American community is deeply heartbroken by the passing of Tuyet Le, and she's made a huge impact in my district when she left the Vietnamese Association of… of Illinois. It's grown from just a few folks at the very beginning to now being a multimillion-dollar nonprofit. So, I… I know the Vietnamese American community's hurting right now, and… and her loss… her loss is tough for a lot of us. I'd say the one thing that I think she would want us to know and I think… she was born in… in Saigon in Vietnam where it's very tropical. It's very tropical in Vietnam. And as refugees, when she came to Chicago, it's… it's very fitting, and I'll leave with this, that her name, Tuyet, Tuyet in Vietnamese actually means 'snow.' So, it's very fitting that she found her… her way in Chicago and in the snow. Thank you."

"The body shall observe a moment of silence. Thank you. On the Order of Resolutions, on page 14 of the calendar, appears House Bill… House Resolution 232, Leader Elik." 10400055.docx 163  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Leader Elik moves for the adoption of House Resolution 232. All those in favor say 'aye'; all the opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 20 of the calendar appears House Resolution 330, Leader Stuart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 330 is recognize national teacher board… National Board Certified Teachers Day. It's actually the 25th year of National Board being in place in Illinois. These highly trained teachers with extra certification serve as wonderful mentors and examples, and they stay in the classroom longer and are a big benefit to our schools. So, it's important to recognize this day."

"House Resolution… Representative Stuart moves for adoption of House Resolution 330. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 10400055.docx 164  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. House Resolution 326, Representative Will Davis." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 326 recognizes June 10 of 2025 as FSGS Awareness Day in Illinois to bring attention to what FSGS is, which is focal segmental glomerulosclerosis disease, which is kin to having kidney disease. I want to thank the kidney foundation for bringing this forward. We know that kidney disease is also something that has a disproportionate impact on the African American community. So, anything that we can do to bring awareness to this, to acknowledge it, and then put the effort into addressing it, I certainly appreciate the opportunity to bring this resolution forward for that effect. Thank you very much."

"Representative Davis moves for adoption of House Resolution 326. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is… or the resolution is adopted. Representative Didech on House Resolution 233."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 233 declares February 3, 2026 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Didech moves for the adoption of House Resolution 233. 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. Moving to page 19 in the calendar appeals House… appears House Resolution 283, leader… Representative Meier." 10400055.docx 165  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"The House will observe a moment of silence. Thank you. Representative Meier moves for the adoption of House Resolution 283. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Representative Morgan on House… Leader Morgan on House Resolution 264." 10400055.docx 166  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Speaker. House Resolution 264 creates the… declares May… August 14, 2025 the Illinois ABLE Savings Day. We spent a lot of time on this House floor talking about the Illinois ABLE Act and the variety of ways that it helps individuals with disabilities save for their future and their retirement. We have now had over 6,000 people in Illinois participate in the Illinois ABLE Act. And, again, as I've said on this House floor, as somebody who has a sibling with special needs, the importance of having that opportunity cannot be overstated. So, with that, I appreciate the time and ask for its adoption."

"Leader Morgan moves for the adoption of House Resolution 264. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Representative Ness on House Resolution 297."

"Thank you, Speaker. House Resolution 297 recognizes the Girl Scouts organization and the really wonderful work that they do. And while you can go read the resolution to learn more about them, I'd like to tell the body that last month, COWL, the Conference of Women Legislators, hosted the Girl Scouts on the House floor for our third… the third annual year of doing so, and they did a mock debate. And just so you know, they debated cellphone use banning in schools. And I'm happy to report or not happy to report or however you want to interpret it that they were an exact tie. So, we have our work cut out for us. Thank you very much."

"Representative Ness moves for the adoption of House Resolution 297. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 10400055.docx 167  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Leader Evans on House Resolution 250."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and the great Members of this assembly. This resolution uplifts Henrietta Lacks, who was an African American woman whose cancer cells are the source of the 'HeLa' cell line, the first immortalized human cell line and one of the most important cell lines in medical research. Her family settled a biotech company, a lawsuit, because her cells, which were being utilized, were not shared. And I think this is important to uplift that it's important to talk about the things that are happening so we can inspire the next generation. I'm proud to be in the chamber with the first Black Speaker. Also proud to be in the chamber with the minority leader that's a woman and dynamic leader of the minority party. We've shared those things, we talk about what's going on. And this Henrietta Lacks story is a story that we never, ever want to hide. We want to inspire the next generation with the truth, the facts, and the data. So, just join me in uplifting Henrietta Lacks and ensure this'll never happens again, that people need to know that lives were saved because of this Black woman and her cells. So, thank you so much, and I appreciate your support on this resolution."

"Leader Evans moves for adoption of House Resolution 250. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. House Resolution 294, Leader Morgan." 10400055.docx 168  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 294 recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month. I spent some time on the floor, I believe, just two weeks ago talking about this month and recognizing the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month. So, I feel really grateful to the body to let me adopt this on May 31, last day of the month. The only thing I would add is that since we adopted this resolution, there was this horrific shooting outside of the American Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., which really reaffirms the importance of recognizing the challenges that exist today and the… the importance of really confronting antisemitism wherever it exists. This is not something that's going away. We need to confront it. We need to remove antisemitism in all its forms from all walks of our political lives, and I'm just grateful for the body giving me the opportunity to adopt this resolution. Thank you, Speaker."

"Leader Morgan moves for the adoption of House Resolution 294. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. House Resolution 303, Representative Deuter."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 303 commemorates November 10 through November 14 as School Psychology Week in Illinois. We know through decades of study that a child's mental health is directly linked to their learning, development, and well-being. This resolution underscores the value of our professional school psychologists, who play a vital role in helping children thrive personally and academically. I ask for your support." 10400055.docx 169  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Deuter moves for the adoption of House Resolution 303. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to page 21 of the calendar appears House Resolution 359, Representatives Niemerg."

"Representative Niemerg moves for the adoption of House Resolution 359. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. House Resolution 63, Representative Johnson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 63 declares April 1, 2025 as Skip the Plastic Day in the state of Illinois. Urges all residents, businesses, and visitors to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Commends all businesses and residents who refuse the use of single- use plastic items."

"Representative Johnson moves for the adoption of House Resolution 63. 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. Moving to page 10 of the calendar appears House Resolution 74, Representative Katz Muhl. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is another resolution that we presented earlier in the year to honor the victims of 10400055.docx 170  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 the Holocaust. Thank you to everybody who was here that day to hear me share my family's story, and I'd appreciate your support for this resolution as we wrap up Jewish American History Month. Thank you."

"Representative Katz Muhl asks for the adoption of House Resolution 74. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 12 of the calendar appears House Resolution 129, Representative Moeller."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 129 declares April 10, 2025 as Vaccine Awareness Day in Illinois. This is being introduced to educate the public about the importance of vaccinations, initiate meaningful dialogue, and encourage the uptake of vaccines. Thank you."

"Representative Moeller moves for the adoption of House… House Resolution 129. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Moving to the Order of Concurrence, on page 7 of the calendar appears House Bill 3019. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"Representative LaPointe on House Bill 3019. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 3019." 10400055.docx 171  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Please proceed."

"House Bill 3019 is a behavioral health care access bill that builds off the mental health components of the Healthcare Protection Act, led by my seatmate to my right, that we passed last year. And with that bill, we eliminated prior authorization for inpatient hospital setting mental health treatment. So, this bill takes another big step for behavioral health care access, and it applies to all state- regulated commercial plans, sometimes known as fully insured plans. But some of this bill applies to Medicaid too. So, I would say in general Illinois does a pretty good job with making sure people have some kind of insurance coverage. We're at about 92%. But if we're talking about behavioral health care access, we have to make insurance work for people, whether it be Medicaid or commercial insurance like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna. And if you want to make insurance work for people, you have to raise reimbursement rates so you have an adequate provider network and you have to reduce the red tape, you have to reduce the administrative burden. And that's in large part what this bill and the core of the bill is about, eliminating prior authorization is about, reducing the administrative burden for both the provider and also the consumer, sometimes called the patient. So, this bill does three main things. First, it bans prior authorization for outpatient behavioral health services, including residential and partial hospitalization programs. This is so vital because outpatient treatment is beneficial and it's more cost effective for so many of us. This part of the bill applies to individual and fully insured group, self-insured state/local 10400055.docx 172  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 government plans, and also Medicaid. Second part of the bill is… is related to network adequacy reimbursement requirements. And this part of the bill directs insurance carriers to reimburse, I'm going to start using the word 'patient,' the patient for travel, like food and lodging, when that patient has to travel a great distance to access care because their current network is not adequate. This will be triggered when an insurer grants the… the patient a network exception when it's requested, which means they can go out of network to access care. And that's already in law. But the new thing we're doing is directing the insurance plans to reimburse for the travel and lodging when that happens. And then finally, to make sure that premium dollars are spent on patient care and not administrative costs, insurance companies will be prohibited from including items such as executive bonuses and broker fees in their medical loss ratio. This part of the bill just applies to state-regulated commercial insurance and self-insured state/local government plans. We know that the Department of Insurance has been a driver of this piece of legislation, just like they were of the Healthcare Protection Act. The mental health providers and advocates across the state are in support, and the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council is neutral on the bill. And I give a lot of kudos to the Department of Insurance. They have worked with all the stakeholders, kept me and the Senate sponsor in the loop for months, and therefore, there's no opposition to the bill. Happy to take questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst." 10400055.docx 173  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"She indicates she'll yield."

"That's correct."

"Yeah. And it's just the part you mentioned related to the elimination of prior authorization that is applicable to Medicaid. The other parts of the bill are just the commercial insurance."

"It's… it's a very de minimis cost. And the… the reason for that is providers will share and the data shows that the bulk of prior authorizations are eventually approved. And so, we're already paying the cost of the care. This just eliminates how timely somebody will be able to access the care. So, it's a very de minimis cost."

"Oh, I would love to. I love to talk about network adequacy. So, all too often, when a consumer or patient, us, when we go to access care, we cannot find a provider who takes our insurance, our… the networks with our commercial insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna are not adequate enough. And I posit that that's because we don't reimburse them high enough, but that's another conversation and another bill. And so, when patients have to go out of network, and they get permission, because that's in law, from the provider… excuse me, from the insurer, oftentimes people don't necessarily have a ton of money to… to travel, and it does have to be in a hundred-mile radius. It does have to be reasonable, but it's to make sure people can actually access care and use the insurance they already pay for, for care."

"Representative LaPointe to close."

"I know everyone in this chamber cares about access to affordable behavioral health care. We don't always agree on how to get there, but I'm really proud that there's no opposition to this bill. This will help all our constituents. This will cut the red tape, and I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Representative… question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3019?' 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 84 voting 'yes,' 32 voting 'no,' 10400055.docx 175  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3019. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Morgan in the chair."

"Morgan in the Chair. Returning to Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 3 we have Senate Bill 634. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Hoffman to explain amendment #3."

"Withdraw amendment #3."

"Leader Hoffman withdraws amendment #3. Mr. Clerk, any further amendments?"

"Leader Hoffman on the amendment."

"I ask that we adopt Floor Amendment #4 and debate on Third Reading, please."

"Leader Hoffman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #4. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Leader Hoffman on Floor Amendment #5." 10400055.docx 176  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I ask we adopt… ask that we adopt Floor Amendment #5."

"Leader Hoffman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #5. 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."

"Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. This is an initiative of Representative Scherer. As you know, Representative Scherer was not able to be with us for much of this session. And I'm so happy that she is here today to talk about this initiative. What this simply would do is delete Article 90 of the Township Code. Only one township in the whole state of Illinois is subject to Article 90, and that is Capital Township. Unbelievably, it is the only one in the entire state. Capital Township has three provisions applicable to it that's unique and apart from other provisions governing townships. First, the Sangamon County clerk serves as the township clerk and assessor. The Sangamon County treasurer serves as the township collector and supervisor, and there is no position for road commissioner that is authorized. With the repeal of Article 9 of the Township Code, Capital Township would elect its own clerk, assessor, collector, and supervisor. I would ask for an 'aye' vote. These officials would serve the township, along with the four elected trustees that currently serve on the township 10400055.docx 177  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 board. This is important, I believe, because if you look at the concept of one man, one vote; one person, one vote, you would see that this definitely violates that provision because people who do not live in the Capital Township actually are voting for who are going to be their supervisor, their clerk, and their assessor. I ask for a favorable roll call."

Speaker Morgan: "For discussion, Representative Coffey is recognized."

"She indicates she will."

"You may. Granted."

"I believe that it had been… it passed the Senate a few years ago, and we called it here, and it was a little short. And it came about as a result of a initiative of Senator Doris Turner. So, we decided we would run it here in the House first, and then Senator Turner would… would carry it in the Senate."

"To the bill."

"For further discussion, Representative Scherer is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So, I would like to, first of all, thank Leader Hoffman for carrying this in my absence. It… it has meant a lot to the people of my district, and I'm 10400055.docx 179  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 also thankful to Speaker Welch for calling this bill during the time that I'm able to be here. And I would very much appreciate this opportunity to explain to the Members what's actually been going on in my district here in Springfield. It's a very simple case of taxation without representation. It's… it's just as simple as that. Every single township in the state of Illinois gets to elect these positions, except Capital Township in Springfield that was drawn out in the, like, 1800s. So, if you think it's fair for your township people to elect their township leaders, then why wouldn't it be fair for Capital Township people to elect their Capital Township leaders? It's seriously as simple as that. If you pay taxes, you should be able to elect your representatives, and they just want to be treated like everyone else. And in a democracy, we firmly believe in this. I strongly, strongly urge us to have an 'aye' vote and finally get this across the finish line."

"For further discussion, Representative Halbrook is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"I don't believe that that bill ended up getting called in front of the House Counties & Townships Committee. I was assigned there. Unfortunately, that was a deadline week, and 10400055.docx 180  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 I fell ill at the end of that week. I'm not… I don't usually miss much time, but I wasn't here."

"And the deadline passed."

"I don't do committee assignments."

"As… again, in Sue Scherer's… Representative Scherer's absence, I was picking up this bill and handling it."

"I don't know. I'm not familiar with the lawsuit."

"I think it was up… it was… it would be ultimately up to the township, but I did not support that bill or that proposal."

"To the bill, briefly, Representative."

"To close, Leader Hoffman."

"Yes. I would just like to say I… I have the utmost respect for the the gentleman from Springfield who spoke. I just respectfully choose to disagree. Representative Scherer, I think, is… was… is exactly right. What you need to understand is the people of Capital Township vote along with the rest of the county, people not in Capital Township, in order to elect the county officials, and then those county officials become the township supervisor, assessor, and clerk. So, they don't get a chance to self-govern. They don't get a chance to elect their own. I respectfully disagree with… with the cost that is… is being thrown about here and the idea that there would be a highway commissioner. There would not be a highway commissioner 'cause there's no highway commissions and the township has an agreement with the city for public works. So, there wouldn't be a cost, and they would get to self-govern. I'm standing with Representative Sue Scherer, and I'm voting 'aye.'"

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 634 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. 10400055.docx 182  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 On this question, there are 76 voting in 'favor,' 39 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Continuing with Senate Bills on Second Reading, page 4, we have Senate Bill 2008 from Leader Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Hoffman on the amendment."

"Yes. I would like to adopt Floor Amendment #3."

"Leader Hoffman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #3. 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."

"Leader Hoffman."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 2008 is an initiative of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and it is a business development initiative. Because of what we've accomplished here in Springfield on a bipartisan basis, again, on a bipartisan basis, Illinois has doubled private sector investment in one year and quadrupled… quadrupled the 10400055.docx 183  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 number of retained jobs. Illinois, I believe, and our reputation as a premier place to do business is a direct result of some of these actions that we've taken in a bipartisan basis. So, this does several things. It'll equip Team Illinois with economic development tools it needs to attract large-scale investments and create thousands of jobs for Illinois and retain tens of thousands of jobs in Illinois. And we win. Illinois banked $12.5 billion in private investments in 2024, doubling the investments from 2023. We are the highest film… the second-highest film industry investment in state history, with 653 million in production expenditures in 2024. The state's tax credit has resulted in a 6.81… 8… 6.8… $6.81 return on every dollar that's spent on film incentives, resulting in over 4.5 billion in economic opportunity. So, what does this do? It enhances several of the current business and economic development tools that we have in our toolbox here in Illinois. It ensures that we keep manufacturing jobs here in Illinois. It specifically targets the steel industry to help it grow and… and be able to remain here in Illinois. It provides, for the first time in Illinois, the use of STAR bonds in order to bring economic development and opportunity to this… to this area. In short, that's what… that's what this would do. And I asked for a favorable roll call."

"For discussion, Representative Sosnowski is… is recognized."

"Granted." 10400055.docx 184  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"I… I'm sorry, I was talking with staff. And I… Mr. Speaker, could you give him a little more time because I was… I didn't hear the question."

"Absolutely. We will make sure your questions are answered, Representative."

"Well, if the… if the state… the state is not on the hook, and the bonds are going to… and incidentally, this has been very… has worked very well in the one STAR bonds area we have in Marion and it… where it's been utilized in other states. So, what would happen is the bonds would be issued, the incremental sales tax, the state incremental sales tax, 10400055.docx 185  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 could help pay off the bonds. If the bonds are… are not… if the full faith and credit of the state will not back those bonds. So, who would be on the line, I think, would be the bond holders themselves."

"I believe it's the bondholders themselves, or they could be municipal bonds as well."

"They could be issued by the district."

"To the bill."

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

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

"He indicates he will."

"I had to pull a González and put my suit jacket back on here. Leader Jay C. Hoffman, we've had some conversations about this, and so I just want to make sure, for legislative intent and for my understanding, is there anything in this bill that would allow for a… an entity to develop, maintain, operate a sports stadium?"

"This specifically prohibits pro sports stadiums."

"OK. And there was some concern… well, first of all, let me just ask you this 'cause Chicago Park District reached out 10400055.docx 187  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 to me around 9 o'clock last night with a text message and said they had some concerns. Did Chicago Park District reach out to you at all about this bill?"

"I've never heard from them, no."

"City of Chicago?"

"No."

"John Arena?"

"No."

"OK. Just wondering."

"I'd answer my phone, too."

"That… that being said, so there was some concern that the language could allow for an entity that is a sports stadium, let's say they have a football team, to have eight football games and nine concerts, and then somehow it would not be defined as a sports stadium. You could use the STAR bonds and develop that stadium or entertainment district around it. Is it the intent of the bill to essentially allow for a different use, like, again, a concert, one more concert per year than a football game, and then the entire definition of a sports stadium be changed?"

"No. It's… it's clear, I think, in… in the definition that we are excluding this for the purpose of building or renovating or doing anything within a one-mile radius of a pro… a major pro sports stadium. Major league pro sports stadium would include the NHL, the NFL, Major League Baseball. And it's… we do not even believe that if a half of an inning of a game were played in this that it would be able to defeat the prohibition."

"Thank you. I appreciate it." 10400055.docx 188  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

Speaker Morgan: "Leader Elik is recognized for further discussion."

"He indicates he will."

"No, it is not. We couldn't get it here in time so we could get it to the Senate. I know because you're interested in Alton being part of the River's Edge, I had that inserted, but we couldn't get it out of Rules in time so we could get it over to the Senate. And I just think this is so important, I… I'm committed with you to, in the veto session, make sure that's part of a bill."

"Yeah, I… I forgot to tell you how brilliant I was."

"It would… they would… they… both bills would go into effect. And I think if there was even a… if there was a minor difference, we could clear that up."

"Yes, absolutely."

"Yes. And I don't want to… I don't want to talk for Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. You know, they were very instrumental, and we worked together in drafting… drafting this bill. I advocated for that. I think 10400055.docx 190  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 they were interested in a initial go-slow approach with… with the ability and the understanding that we may have to amend it and to make sure that it actually is effective."

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

"To the bill."

"Leader Hoffman to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just would make a… a couple really quick comments. First of all, thank you for the… the individuals on both sides of the aisle who spoke in favor of this initiative. This is about job creation. It's about job retention, good-paying jobs. In this bill, we talk about ensuring that this is done well with project labor agreements. And I want to make it very clear, very clear that this bill prohibits the use of the STAR bonds or… or incentives that 10400055.docx 192  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 are contained in this bill on any major pro sports stadium. I ask for favorable roll call."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2008 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 102 voting in 'favor,' 10 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ford, for which purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Point of personal privilege."

"Please proceed."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, it brings me great pleasure to recognize someone that's been very helpful to the work that we do in Springfield. It's the BlueRoomStream. Tony, we recently adopted a resolution honoring his work down here in Springfield. And for the record, his partner's in the gallery because Tony is on BlueRoomStream right now listening to us congratulate him on his retirement. Tony Yuscius started working in TV at the age of 16, and he is the founder of the BlueRoomStream in 2012, where he provided live media coverage of the House and Senate, press conferences, et cetera. He worked for 50 years and recently retired. The Senate recognized him today at 12 o'clock. He had to leave, but his partner is in the gallery and he's watching live. Can we all recognize him and congratulate him on his retirement? Thank you." 10400055.docx 193  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Tony. Continuing with Senate Bills on Second Reading, on page 2, we have Senate Bill 243 from Representative Didech. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Representative Didech to explain the amendment."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #1 makes various changes to the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. I would ask for its adoption, and I will explain it on Third Reading."

"Representative Didech moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; all 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 Didech."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 243 makes various changes to the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. The purpose of those acts is to ensure government transparency, accountability, and public participation. These acts are thoughtfully structured to accomplish those goals while protecting safety and ensuring the efficient operation of government. This legislation 10400055.docx 194  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 enhances all of those goals. What I'm presenting today is a modest but meaningful set of reforms that I believe will improve how government functions in Illinois. There are various cleanup provisions included in this bill. I will describe some of the… highlight more substantive provisions. There are some cybersecurity issues addressed by this bill that will provide an opportunity for public bodies to verify that a requester is a human being and not an automated generated FOIA request. There is also an initiative of the Association of Park Districts that will require emailed FOIAs to be in the body of an email instead of as a link or as an attachment. There are two cleanup measures proposed by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference that are included in this bill. There are a couple initiatives by the executive branch: one from IEMA that provides that documents in their possession, pursuant to their agreement with the newest U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to maintain compliance with the National Materials Program, are exempt from disclosure; and a provision from the ICJIA that provides that requests for their records in a shared electronic management system must be sent to the local agency that produced those records. There are a few other minor provisions in the bill. One I want to highlight. This is an issue that Representative Kifowit has been working on for several years. It will allow active-duty service members to participate remotely in meetings. I would ask for the body's support, and I'm happy to answer any questions."

"For discussion, Leader Windhorst is recognized."

"He indicates he will."

"Yeah. So, that will work the same way as all the other narrow exceptions that we have for remote participation. For example, we have a provision that says if you have a illness or a disability, you can participate remotely under certain circumstances. This will operate the same way, where the public body will need to have a policy in place that allows for remote participation, and they will have to vote to authorize it at that meeting."

"Yes. I… I don't believe that that is a substantive change in law. Current law is that the public body is immune from liability if they release records pursuant to an opinion from the attorney general. The clarifying provision we're putting in is that also the employees of that public… and officials of public body are also immune from liability. Under current law, as agents of the public body, they are immune. There was 10400055.docx 196  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 the request… this was one of the requests from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference that we put that clarification in. I… I don't believe that that's a substantive change in law."

"Yeah. So, there's an emerging problem that a lot of our public bodies are having, especially our school districts, where they are really being inundated and overwhelmed with freedom of information requests that are very obviously not being submitted by a human being. And it's some sort of AI or other automated software that's submitting them, and that the records that get released are, it appears, are never even being reviewed by human beings. So, our local school districts are having to expend a lot of resources responding to and releasing these records that nobody even looks at. So, we're putting this process in place that will allow those public bodies to verify that an actual human being is submitting the request before they release the records."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 243 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. 10400055.docx 197  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 On this bill, there are 114 voting in 'favor,' 0 voting 'against,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to the Order of Resolutions, on page 21, we have House Resolution 334 from Representative Manley. Representative Manley, whenever you're ready."

"I would've put lipstick on. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution… House Resolution 334 urges the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, in consultation with the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, to eliminate the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination as a requirement for pharmacist licensure in the state of Illinois. It encourages IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Pharmacy to consider alternative approaches to ensuring pharmacists' understanding of state-specific laws and rules, including continuing education, attestation statements, or integration of jurisprudence content within the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination. I ask for your support."

Speaker Morgan: "With no further discussion, Representative Manley moves for the adoption of House Resolution 2… 334. 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. Continuing on the Order of Resolutions, on page 24, we have Senate Joint Resolution 2 from Representative Faver Dias. Representative Faver Dias is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Joint Resolution 2 requires the Professional Review Panel and ISBE to conduct analysis and financial modeling to evaluate the effects of 10400055.docx 198  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 implementing a maximum caseload for special education teachers."

"With no further discussion, Representative Faver Dias moves for the adoption of House Resolution… Senate Resolution… Senate Joint Resolution 2. 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. Continuing on the Order of Resolutions, on page 21, we have Senate Joint Resolution 24 from Representative Cassidy. Representative Cassidy is recognized."

"And me without my bacon suit. I forgot we hadn't adopted this. You saw me in the suit. You ate the bacon. Vote 'yes.'"

Speaker Morgan: "With no further discussion, Representative Cassidy moves for the adoption of House Resolution… Senate Joint Resolution 24. 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. Continuing on the Order of Resolutions, on page 19, we have House Resolution 277 with Representative Faver Dias. Representative Faver Dias."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I already spoke about this resolution, but House Resolution 277 requires a week in September to be Neonatal Nurses Week."

"With no further discussion, Representative Faver Dias moves for the adoption of House Resolution 277. 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. Continuing on the Order of Resolutions, on page 10400055.docx 199  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 17, we have House Resolution 247 with Representative Kifowit. Representative Kifowit on House Resolution 247."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Resolution 247 came to me by the motivated students of Oswego School District. It declares the third Friday in March in 2025 and March 2026 as FIRST® Robotics Day in Illinois and advocates for the strong focus on robotics technology in Illinois, emphasizing public education about its potential and inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers."

Speaker Morgan: "With no further discussion, Representative Kifowit moves for the adoption of House Resolution 247. 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 Weaver, for which purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Please proceed, Representative."

"Leader Hoffman in the Chair." 10400055.docx 201  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Moving to page 5 of the calendar, under the Order of Second Reading, a bill… appears Senate Bill 2510. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill."

"Leader Gabel on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to accept this amendment. It is the budget bill for Fiscal Year '26. I can speak to it on Third."

"Leader Gabel. Leader Gabel, would you like to withdraw amendment #1?"

"I'd like to withdraw it, #1."

"Any further amendments?"

"Leader Gabel on Floor Amendment #3."

"Number 3 is the budget for Fiscal Year '26. I'll speak to it on Third Reading."

"Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2510. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. Please read the bill, Mr. Clerk." 10400055.docx 202  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Leader Gabel."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members. I'm here today with our budget team, with Leader Delgado, Leader Guzzardi, and Leader Buckner. Today I am pleased to present amendment 1 to… amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2510. This amendment becomes the state's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026. In a very difficult budget year, I am very pleased to be able to present a balanced budget crafted to be fiscally and socially responsible because we see the decisions made in Washington right now are neither. Erratic leadership in Washington has affected our economic outlook, our revenue projections, and even threatened federal funding for our most crucial services. That's why it's so important that this budget before us today maintains our commitments to the things we value. We are preserving funding for public safety and community-based violence prevention. We achieve historic levels of funding for classroom education through the evidence-based funding formula, and we accomplish all of these things without adding to the burden for working families, either through a massive service reductions or through broad-based taxes on working families. We do address revenue shortfalls with nearly $400 million in cuts to the cost of government below the governor's introduced spending levels. These include $193 million in operational cuts across state agencies and a variety of programmatic efficiencies to save money without cutting services to the most vulnerable. I want to emphasize that these were not decisions made lightly 10400055.docx 203  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 or made hastily. These are strategic efficiencies so we can invest in the needs of our working families and seniors on fixed incomes. Of course, we do not know the full extent of the cuts Washington is preparing, but we do anticipate that health care access and infrastructure will be most directly impacted. Because of that and because this budget reduces the cost of government, we are able to dedicate more funds to our frontline health care providers. This budget goes above and beyond the governor's introduced budget to invest in safety- net hospitals, free and charitable clinics, and federally qualified health clinics… health centers. We are continuing our commitment to our frontline health care workers with an 80-cent-per-hour increase to direct service professionals and a 75-cent-per-hour increase to community care program workers. The budget implementation bill, which will be described in greater detail later today, also provides a series of budget management tools to help navigate turbulent times. Most notably, this will include a budget reserve for immediate disbursements and government emergency funds, or we call it BRIDGE Fund, which will allow for the creation of contingency funds that can cover short-term emergencies and revenue shortfalls. Since the introduction of the governor's $55.4 billion budget, we have seen revised revenue estimates accounting for economic unease stemming from Washington. For that reason, this budget comes in lower at 55.2 billion today total. When Speaker Welch convened the House in January, we talked about the challenges and the opportunities of this moment. And today we're presenting a budget that meets this moment. It is balanced through smart cuts and through smart 10400055.docx 204  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 revenues, not balanced on the backs of working families. It uses the best information we have at this uncertain time to make the best decisions for our state. I'm pleased to take your questions, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Spain."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Yes."

"These were… we discussed this bill at length in committee."

"It's very similar. There are some technical changes."

"There are some increases in different line items. There are some reductions in some line items. There are clean up of language."

"These are technical changes."

"It's very similar to the bill."

"There… there are some new grant… grant lines in this budget."

"Are you asking for the difference between the amendment 1 and amendment 3?"

"Yeah, I think there were just some oversights added at that time."

"Yes."

"Yes. There were just a few other lines added."

"I think you just told me 18, didn't you? Eighteen million."

"It's a $55.2 billion budget. Twelve to 15 billion additional dollars is small compared to the size of the budget."

"Pardon?"

"It's million."

"It does."

"A hundred and seventy-one."

"Million."

"It… it does. That's not unusual. It does that all the time. That's the… those are for individuals who work with… with… in the Road Fund, work with IDOT."

"That's in the BIMP, and that happens all the time."

"Those are for transportation purposes. Those are legitimate purposes that are allowed."

"Yes. We raised the salaries for direct service professionals and for community care workers in the community care program."

"DSP professionals, we… that's a 50-cent wage… an hour wage increase and 80-cent wage… oh, I'm sorry. It's an 80 cents wage an hour increase, and there are some hours restored as well, some hours that were required that were kind of recommended to be cut by the Guidehouse study."

"The hours were in the original budget. They were supposed to be reduced by 50%, and they were only reduced by 35%." 10400055.docx 208  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Could you repeat that, please?"

"The increase is 51 million for DSPs."

"A total between the wage increase and the hour decrease, total cost."

"Yes."

"Correct."

"Yes. The community care workers in the community care program for the elderly. They are able to visit them at home and keep them at home, which saves them… which helps prevent them from having to go to nursing homes, saving dollars for the state."

"State workers get increases through the negotiated contracts."

"Knew that's where you were going. Yes, legislators get an automatic rate increase as well."

"Leader Spain, please bring your remarks to a close."

"On this question…"

"May I respond?"

"On this question, Representative Canty."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 10400055.docx 210  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative Canty, before the… the leader wanted to respond. Leader Gabel, did you want to respond? Leader Gabel? Leader Gabel, did you want to respond? I thought you indicated you wanted to."

"No."

"Representative Canty."

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

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Thank you. I noticed that this bill has some changes to the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Are we expressing any doubt of the ability of the credit card companies and processors to implement these changes?"

"Not at all. In fact, according to their own documents, they are already gathering and processing this information on the existing system using existing equipment. This will ensure they have a full 21 months to ensure it is smoothly implemented. Given this extra time and what they already do in terms of capturing, processing, and utilizing this information, this removes any excuses for not having it smoothly and fully implemented by the effective date. They will be held fully accountable, publicly and through legal action, if necessary, for the results. Further, we are ensuring courts understand that Illinois retailers are the entities primarily impacted by the interchange system, and the voices of Illinois retailers are the ones that should be prioritized in litigation and debates around this debate… topic."

"Thank you. I know this is not an easy budget. We've had to make a lot of hard choices. I was hoping that you could 10400055.docx 211  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 talk us through a bit of the process that you went through to identify some of the efficiencies."

"So, when we looked at the efficiencies, we… we first felt that there had to be cuts from the administration. We felt that there may be too many employees, that there may be cuts that we could do in various kinds of operational cuts, and we made $193 million in cuts to operations. We were able to save $130 million savings in CMS group health by renegotiating that contract. And there were other efficiencies across operations and agencies."

"Thank you. This process has been, I'll say, relentless for this entire session. And you have worked so carefully with your fellow budgeteers, with the advocates, with the legislators in this body and across the chamber. And I'm… I'm so grateful for the thoughtful process that we have gone through to come up with a budget that works for the people of Illinois, unlike our federal government that's doing these blunt cuts that will cause trauma to everyone who lives in the U.S. So, I am thankful to you and to your fellow budgeteers, to your entire staff, for your work on this. Thank you so much."

"Thank you."

"On this question, Leader Cabello."

"For five minutes. Please proceed."

"Good evening."

"To the bill." 10400055.docx 212  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"On this question, Leader Avelar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the bill."

"To the bill."

"Just yesterday, a colleague on the other side of the aisle, and I took notes, spoke passionately about the value of every life, about upholding dignity and protecting all people. And yet, time and time again those same voices vote 'no' on the single-most moral document we consider each year: 10400055.docx 214  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 the state budget. Let me be clear: This is not a perfect budget. In fact, it's painful. It eliminates a program that has been a lifeline for many, including people that have fought alongside… I… that I have fought alongside for years. But I'm voting 'yes' because leadership requires hard choices, and this budget protects more than it cuts. It increases funding for direct service professionals, the people who care for our most vulnerable. It strengthens our safety nets. It introduces administrative efficiencies, as we talked about, not essential services. And, most importantly, it does not balance the budget on the back of working families. And let's not forget what we're up against. I know the other side doesn't want to hear it. But while Illinois is choosing stability and compassion, Trump and his allies in Congress are pushing what he calls the Big Beautiful Bill. But let's call it what it is, which is a big, brutal betrayal of working people. It slashes Medicaid by $88 billion. It guts SNAP. It rolls back clean energy investments, and hands billions of tax cuts to the wealthiest 1%, all while the rest of us are told to tighten our belts. That is why this budget matters today. Because while they are tearing down safety nets in Washington, we are building a bridge right here in Illinois: a bridge to protect our people, to resist cruelty with compassion, and to remind our communities that their lives truly do have value. I urge a 'yes' vote for dignity, for balance, and for the people of Illinois. Thank you."

"On this question, Leader Davidsmeyer."

"She indicates she'll yield." 10400055.docx 215  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"We used the GOMB number."

"The revenue estimate's included in this budget at 55.2."

"Yes."

"They were less than one-tenth of a percent apart."

"CGFA was higher."

"CGFA was higher."

"Oh, CGFA didn't include the new revenues."

"The supplemental is 299 million, and it is in the… yes." 10400055.docx 216  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Two ninety-nine are the general funds."

"There are some fund transfers."

"The Fund for Illinois' Futures was transferred in the BIMP, if you'd like to talk about it when we talk about the BIMP."

"Those are… those are of lapsed funds that were not spent that year that… for projects. And they were moved over to the Fund for Illinois' Future."

"No, these are… these are projects that are in the middle of doing their… what they are… were asked to do. And they are just moved over there so they can continue to be used for their purpose."

"Leader… leader, please bring your remarks to a close."

"Leader… "

"On this question, Representative LaPointe."

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

"She indicates she'll yield."

"Leader Gabel, thank you for leading the budget this year. Thank you for the team that you have standing behind you. All good things take a team. I want to start with a few questions. You know that one of the things I care about the most and one of the things many people on all sides of the aisle care about the most are health and human services. Would you say that Illinois has done better in terms of supporting and funding our health and human services in the last six years?"

"Very much so."

"OK."

"Very much so."

"You're the former chair of the Medicaid working group here in Springfield. Now you're not, but you still do Medicaid work. Would you say that Medicaid is in peril at this moment?"

"Yes. We are very, very concerned about Medicaid. There… the Trump administration is looking at making drastic changes 10400055.docx 219  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 to it, cutting services for many, many people. We are very concerned about it, and we have tried to make strategic investments in health care to protect those that we fear will be losing their health coverage."

"Thank you for that. And I have one other question. We've already heard about direct support professionals and community care program workers in this chamber tonight, which we love hearing about because everyone supports them. Just to be clear, are there DSPs and CCP workers in every corner of this state, benefiting all our districts and taking care of our seniors and our folks with developmental disabilities in every single one of our districts?"

"Every single one."

"OK, excellent. To the bill."

"To the bill."

"This is not a perfect budget. I would say… I would say it's… it's not a great budget, but it is a good budget, and it is the budget we need for this very difficult moment. And the introduced budget on February 19 wasn't great either. But the product that we've gotten to today is good, and it is what we need for this moment. And many of us had many hard conversations to get to this moment because there were what we considered unacceptable cuts in the introduced budget that got more unacceptable as Medicaid got more in peril and as cuts came from the federal government, like a billion dollars to school mental health and over $100 million in cuts to our substance… to SAMHSA, which is our federal agency that works with behavioral health. So, we've restored that. We are not facing the $32 million cuts for our CILAs." 10400055.docx 220  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

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

"This is a good budget for this moment. It is a good budget for this moment, and we still have so much work to do. And some of us are going to do that work to get us there. We know cuts are coming. We're doing everything we can here in this chamber to keep it together, to get money to our DSPs and our CCP workers in every corner of the state. We know that at the federal level…"

"Representative, I apologize…"

"Please vote 'yes' for this budget. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Thank you. Representative Hauter."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"I am."

"HBIA is not in this budget."

"We had to make some tough decisions this year. That program grew at much greater rates financially than we thought it would, and we had to make some hard decisions." 10400055.docx 221  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"It's not in this budget."

"It was more expensive than we initially estimated."

"It does. It funds the health care for immigrant seniors."

"No."

"Not in our budget. No."

"It's in the budget this year, yes."

"From my understanding, anything that… decisions that are made at the federal level do not become effective until after this budget year."

"There is no risk to HBIS or… or our Medicaid program this fiscal year."

"To the bill."

"On this question, Leader… Leader Buckner."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Illinois, it is budget season, which means that we put all of our priorities on paper. And if you listen to some of our Republican colleagues, you'd think that they believe in small government and small budgets, until you actually read the bills that they filed this year. Just six bills filed by House Republicans this session totaled over $182 million in new spending. That's not counting any tax offsets, not tied to any revenue streams, just good old- fashioned, straight-out-the-door Republican spending. They purport to not believe in government spending, but they actually do believe in it when it's in their districts. A Republican this year filed a bill, $67 million to demolish a building in Jacksonville. That's more than we invested in statewide youth employment last year. Another Republican filed a bill for $80 million for body cameras, which we support. But coming from the same folks who tried to gut criminal justice reform, that's not policy. That's cosplay. When Democrats fund programs, we're called reckless. When 10400055.docx 223  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Republicans do it, it's selective investment. Sounds like the only thing selective is the truth. Budgets reflect values. If you believe in high-quality education, clean water, veterans' benefits, community safety, good, 'cause so do we. But don't come in here swinging a red pen like you're the second coming of Ronald Reagan and then quietly dropping $182 million of spending into our bills. You can't ride two horses with one saddle. Either you believe in public investment or you don't. They say that they want skinny government. But if the bills they've been filing are skinny, then, Leader Gabel, so am I. And if hypocrisy was taxable, we could balance the budget on theirs alone with change to spare. Unfortunately, my colleagues across the aisle seem to have adopted a motto of, 'Just say no.' But here's the problem. You can't run a state on 'no.' We believe in governing for all of Illinois, not just the zip codes that we live in. That's why you see dollars flowing to every single corner of this state. So, if you don't want to vote for a budget that's going to fund a DCEO grant for the village of Pleasant Plains or the First National Bank of Barry or Sinclair Foods in Jerseyville, or you don't want to turn with me to page 1322 of this budget and see $36 million for Macomb, Illinois, or page 1285 and $93 million for Macomb, Illinois. If you don't want to vote for a budget that invests in that and invest in people, don't worry, we'll do it for you, as we always do."

"Leader Hammond."

"To the bill." 10400055.docx 224  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Leader Hammond, bring your remarks to a close."

"Leader Morgan." 10400055.docx 225  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Speaker. First, can we excuse Representative Ammons for the rest of the day, Speaker? I wanted to cover a couple things in my time. The first, I want to talk about, from my perspective, why we are in such an exponentially better place than when I started in 2019. Several of us on both sides of the aisle started seven years ago. And when we came in, we had spent years and, I would argue, decades of bipartisan mismanagement of our pension system. We were not paying down our pension liability, and it kept growing, growing, growing. It's one of the reasons I wanted to come down here to Springfield because my community, our state was so tired of our pension liability going up and us abdicating that responsibility, kicking the can down the road. And I want to, amongst other things, I want to thank our budget team because we wouldn't be able to pay that pension payment unless we were doing our job in this budget. And, ladies and gentlemen, we are. We're paying our pension payment. And it's because we've done that since I've been here and others have worked on this issue that we are finally starting to push down our pension liability because we're being responsible. So, I… I want to point that out. I think that's important as a number of us came here because we saw so many years of mismanagement under our finances. But I… I do want to, specifically, I want to thank my friend from the other side of the aisle who brought up a specific element of the budget, something called JCFS. So, for those of you who don't know, JCFS is Jewish Council… Jewish Council of Family Services. And the line item for those of you who weren't paying attention, it's… you can find it. It's in the budget, page 10400055.docx 226  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 61. It's $500,000. And the context is this is for JCFS teen response for those in mental health crises. So, if we're going to make choices about our budget, I will every day of the week choose to support JCFS in the response to help children across the city of Chicago and the collar counties, Jewish and non-Jewish, who are dealing with mental health crises. That is what we are doing here, ladies and gentlemen. That's why we are sent here. That is why we are sent here. So, I want to lift that up because it is really, really critical that if we're going to call… call that pork, I'll go in front of any of your constituents, any of mine and explain that vote. I also want to specifically point out and thank the budgeteers and the leaders who put additional funding into our nonprofit security grant program, which, again, is helping all communities throughout the state of Illinois as hate has increased across Illinois. We are increasing… the governor introduced $2 million. We made that seven and a half million dollars to support our cultural and religious institutions that need our support right now. So, thank you. We should defend this budget. We should be proud of this budget. I know I am."

"Leader Elik."

"Leader Elik, please bring your remarks to a close."

"Leader Gabel to close." 10400055.docx 229  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you. So, you know, the other side of the aisle has talked about our large budget, our budget growth. And you know what? We have had budget growth because we have a growing economy. We've paid down more than $12 billion in debt. We have grown a Rainy Day Fund of more than two billion. We have earned nine credit upgrades. Illinois ranks number two in the nation for corporate expansions and relocations, and Chicago has been named the number one metro. We have a vibrant economy. We want to keep it that way. This is a fair budget. This is a balanced budget. This is a compassionate budget. This is a budget where we are planning and preparing for what we are afraid will be disastrous cuts from Washington. Please vote 'aye' on this bill."

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2510 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there is 75 voting 'yes,' 41 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 2 of the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears… on the Order of Third Reading appears Senate Bill 2437, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, please read the bill. Mr. Clerk, please move the bill back to Second for the purpose of an amendment."

"Representative Moeller on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to adopt Floor Amendment #1. This is a technical fix to the Medicaid omnibus that concerns job codes in the bill."

"Representative Moeller moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2437. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Moeller."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the second amendment… OK. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Apologies. Floor Amendment #2, I do move to adopt as well. This also relates to job codes in the Medicaid omnibus."

"Representative Moeller moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2437. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay.' Opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The amendment is adopted. Further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

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

"Representative Moeller. Representative Moeller on Third Reading." 10400055.docx 231  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Please proceed."

"Good evening. Senate Bill 2437 is the Medicaid omnibus bill. And this… this legislation contains the… the sum of bills that the Medicaid working group here in the House and with Members of the Senate reviewed this past session to put forward to strengthen and support our Medicaid program here in Illinois. The Medicaid working group is a bipartisan working group, and we spent many, many hours in thoughtful conversation considering proposals and legislation that would truly help improve the lives of people and access to health care in our state. The… the Medicaid omnibus bill that we are considering tonight reflects a careful and conservative approach this year. The package that we're bringing forward includes policy improvements that strengthen our Medicaid system while placing modest costs on the state. These are smart, compassionate, and targeted changes that move us forward even in a tough fiscal environment. And as we just… as we were just discussing, during the consideration of the Fiscal Year '26 budget, we… we know that we are operating in the shadow of real uncertainty at the federal level with Medicaid reimbursements and changes to the program. So, this Medicaid omnibus package reflects that… that uncertainty. And therefore, we are putting forward… the majority of the policies that are contained in this package are policy changes that are… do not result in a direct cost to the state. Just to give you just an overview of some of the bills that are contained in this Medicaid omnibus, we're going to be creating a certification pathway for parents and designated caregivers 10400055.docx 232  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 of… of children who… who are medically fragile. We are instituting policies that require hospitals to permit doulas without violating guest quotas and to support laboring mothers. We're including a rate study to determine the cost of care and making sure that we're setting adequate rates for… for nursing staff who are taking care of medically fragile children. And we're also ensuring that we are… the changes that we put in place last year to remove prior authorization mandates and utilization management controls for people who are seeking prescription medicines to treat serious mental illness, that those savings and policy changes are… are benefiting patients in our communities. So, this is an overview of the bills that are in the Medicaid program. Again, this was a difficult year because of the unprecedented changes and… and cuts that are looming on the horizon in Washington. And… but I believe that these policies are going to help move our Medicaid program forward and benefit families across the state. Happy to answer any questions, and would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Members, this bill is on Standard Debate. Leader Ammons… or Hammond."

"On this question, Representative Stava-Murray."

"To the bill."

"Representative Hauter."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"No, according to HFS, where this amendment came from, this is a technical and administrative fix to the AATV/VTTC medical program, which essentially streamlines the medical eligibility requirements for asylum applicants and torture victims and victims of trafficking, torture, or other serious crimes. So, this is not an expansion. This is a technical and administrative fix to both of those programs." 10400055.docx 235  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"According to our… our analysis, this is… this has no additional cost."

"This is not a… this isn't…"

"This is not a new program. And it's… and it's not an expansion. Again, this is a… a technical fix that was made to correct a change that was made inadvertently by DHS. So, this is… this is not creating a new program. It's not expanding a program. This is fixing an error that was made previously to an existing program."

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

"Representative Jones."

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

"She indicates she'll yield." 10400055.docx 236  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Representative, it was… as was stated earlier, there's a lot of items that didn't make it into this omnibus bill. What's most important to me and other people is the PACE program, the program for all-inclusive care for seniors. That program was cut out of this omnibus bill. So, for the record, we talked about going about and doing a study. So, I'm asking on the record your commitment 'cause this is a good program for our district, and this program has to survive. Without the support from the General Assembly and without the support from HFS, this program, this PACE program, will not survive. So, Representative, I'm asking you for the record, you have committed to that. So, will you commit going forward with the PACE program for all of our districts that we want to expand PACE into?"

"So, as you mentioned, the… the PACE program was considered as part of… the legislation that you brought forward was considered during the working group process for… for consideration in… in the Medicaid omnibus. It did not make it in there. There were many, many very worthy program expansions, rate increases that we considered during this process that we were unable to include because of the… the uncertainty in Washington…"

"I hate to interrupt you, Representative…"

"But I will… OK."

"…but I only got 30 seconds, so that's yes or no."

"Yes. The PACE program is a… is a great program, and it's worthy of support. And I support taking a look at it so that we can even further strengthen it." 10400055.docx 237  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"So, we have to put HFS on notice that they can't pick and choose what they respond to. So, HFS coming back and telling the Medicaid working group that this program for PACE is going to cost 7 million when it's not, when seniors are not going to be in care does not please me because HFS needs to respond to stuff. They can't pick and choose what they respond to. I see that HFS has given numbers for a lot of programs, but they fail to respond to what PACE actually cost and what it will save. So, we should put HFS on notice that you cannot just…"

"Representative…"

"…not respond to what you want to. So, please make sure that HFS knows that because this is important matter for all of our districts. And I would urge an 'aye' vote cautiously, but I want to make sure that I put it on the record that we support this PACE program."

"Thank you, Representative."

"Representative Moeller to close."

"Thank you. I would, again, as evidenced from the exchange that I just had with Representative Jones, there were a lot of difficult choices that we had to make this year because of what's happening in Washington and to ensure that we pass a responsible and balanced budget. There are… there were a lot of very worthy causes and pieces of legislation put forward. But I do think that this package represents progress in terms of ensuring that we are strengthening our safety net and strengthening our Medicaid program, and I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you." 10400055.docx 238  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2437 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 76 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Concurrences, on page 7 of the calendar, appears House Bill 3616, Leader Guzzardi. Please read the bill, Mr. Clerk. I'm sorry, we're on concurrence. Leader Guzzardi."

"Just a moment, Speaker. Let me prepare my notes. My apologies. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The bill before us is a data-gathering provision that we passed out of this chamber instructing IHDA… it passed 114 to 0. I appreciate the bipartisan support for this bill. It instructs IHDA to collect some data about affordable housing available in different communities at different income levels. The Senate made some technical changes, and we're here to concur. I hate to be doing this at this hour on this moment of great tension. But it's a very technical change, and I would ask the body's indulgence."

"Seeing no one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3616?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes,' 4 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to the House Bill 3616. And this bill, having 10400055.docx 239  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to the Order of Resolutions, on page 9 of the calendar appears House Resolution 39, Representative Blair- Sherlock. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So, you all may recall, because I believe about half of this chamber signed onto this resolution, but April is Autism Awareness Month. I love someone with autism. And I appreciate all of your support for the community, and I hope that we can continue to count on your support. I have to say, sometimes it's a little shocking to me when I hear my friends on the other side of the aisle talk about wanting to deny people health care. It really kind of shakes me up, and I hope that we can all try and do what we can do for the most vulnerable in our society. I would ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Representative Blair-Sherlock moves for the adoption of House Resolution 39. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' Opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The resolution is adopted. On the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, on page 4 of the calendar, appears Senate Bill 2156, Leader Gordon-Booth. Please read the bill, Mr. Clerk."

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

"Leader Gordon-Booth."

"Good evening, Mr. Speaker. I would like to move… is there an amendment that needs to be adopted?"

"Out of the record. Returning to page 11 of the calendar, on the Order of Resolutions appeals… appears House Resolution 113, Leader Elik. Leader Elik, before I go to you, Leader Keicher."

"Leader Elik on House Resolution 113."

"Leader Elik moves for the adoption of House Resolution 113. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' Opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Representative Chung on HR87. Please proceed." 10400055.docx 241  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. We celebrated Nutella Day, World Nutella Day I think back in February. And so, this resolution just puts it on paper and commemorates it. I… and Bloomington-Normal is home to Ferrero. And I know we've all been eating lots of sweets here and probably I don't want to see another single chocolate for like about a week, but let's celebrate Nutella anyway. Thank you. I ask for its adoption."

"Representative Chung moves for the adoption of House Resolution 87. All those in favor say 'aye'; all opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On page 13 of the calendar appears House Bill… House Resolution 137, Representative Mason. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This resolution… apologies. Wait. Hold, please. OK, this resolution just advises the new Department of Early Childhood, hoping that in its planning process it prioritizes attention to the facilities needs of our state-mixed delivery system of early care and education. We want that to include the development of a biennial measure of physical infrastructure needs among community-based providers of child care, preschool, and other early childhood services. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Mason moves for adoption of House Resolution 137. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Representative Mason on House Resolution 145." 10400055.docx 242  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A bit easier one. This resolution congratulates Head Start on its 60th anniversary. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Mason moves for the adoption of House Resolution 145. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. On the Order of Concurrencies, on page 6 of the calendar, appears House Bill 2672, Leader Delgado. Pardon me, it's House Bill 2772. Leader Delgado."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr.… Mr. Speaker. I would like to present… I'd like to move to concur on Senate Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 2772."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates… she indicates she'll yield. However, I believe that the Motion to Concur, leader, is House… is Senate Amendments 1 and 2."

"Oh, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Amendments 1 and… I'd like to move to concur to the Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 2772."

"Leader Windhorst."

"Request is granted."

"Yes, that's correct."

"So, my understanding is that the Senate wanted to narrow the scope a bit about what this particular piece of legislation did, so they narrowed in on prohibiting unlawful discrimination. And that's why we're… we're reading this back on concurrence now."

"That's correct."

"Yes, that is correct."

"Seeing no one seeking further recognition, Representative Delgado moves that we concur in House Amendments #1 and 2… Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2772. All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 98 voting 'yes,' 15 voting 'no.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 10400055.docx 244  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 2 to House Bill 2772. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 14 of the calendar appears House Resolution 164, Representative Chung."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm here to present House Resolution 164. I know we've been talking about transit a lot lately. This bill was just a resolution urging that if in any sort of transit package that we also discuss the needs for the ID and DD providers here in our state who do such great work, and especially in Central Illinois. Thank you so much. I ask for its… its adoption."

"Representative Chung moves for the adoption of House Resolution 164. 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. Representative Weaver on House Resolution 169. Please proceed."

"Representative Weaver moves for the adoption of House Resolution 169. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed say 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report." 10400055.docx 245  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rules 15(d). Leader Morgan on the motion."

"Speaker, pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2156 may be considered immediately."

"Leader Windhorst."

"It shall be a record vote. Leader Windhorst has… Leader Morgan… Leader Morgan has moved to suspend Rule 15(d), pursuant to Rule 15(e), so that Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2156 may be considered immediately. The rule may be suspended only by the affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have 10400055.docx 246  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this motion, there are 74 voting 'yes,' 36 voting 'no,' and the rule is suspended. Going to page 4 in the calendar, on the Order of Second Reading appears Senate Bill 2156, Leader Gordon-Booth. Please read the bill, Mr. Clerk. Please move the bill back to Second, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Booth on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to adopt amendment 2, and I'd like to debate it on Third."

"Leader Gordon-Booth moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2156. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay.' In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. Read the bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Leader Gordon-Booth."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have before us tonight Senate Bill 2156, which is a… a bipartisan piece of legislation that is our property tax omnibus. Our constituents expect and deserve real action that provides relief, maximizes efficiencies, and creates a fairer system 10400055.docx 247  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 for everyone. This is the focus that has driven the work of the property tax working group. This group has met diligently for months, and I want to thank all of the members of the group for their extremely hard work. Today we are taking the needed steps to move forward on that goal. It's important for us to level set. Let's be clear: Nothing we do here today is going to immediately cut property tax bills that have grown larger and larger over the course of decades. What we can do is implement changes now that will lead to larger change and better results in the future. This package is an incredibly good starting point for homeowners across the state of Illinois, which is why you see the incredibly diverse chief cosponsors that you see on the board. First and foremost, this legislation prioritizes direct relief for our low-income seniors and families. With regard to Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, this bill provides that the maximum income limitation be increased from 65 to 70,000 and further increases that amount by inflation. This bill also increases the income threshold for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program from 65,000 to 95,000 in 2025, with CPI increases in the following years. Furthermore, this bill ensures that the DCEO sets the maximum income threshold allowed based upon the funds available to qualify for the LIHEAP program, which provides utility-based assistance for low-income families and seniors. When looking at this concept, we really thought it was important to also focus on the issue of government efficiency and modernization. This bill includes and expands access for taxpayers, primarily homeowners and small businesses, to be 10400055.docx 248  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 paid refunds due as a result of an assessment reduction granted by certificates of error and tax objection lawsuits. This bill includes an initiative of the Cook County Land Bank that eliminates potentially unlawful restriction of the real estate transfer stamps to counties recording tax deeds without preempting municipal authority or reducing municipal revenues. In this legislation, we're encouraging government consolidation and efficiency by encouraging the residents and threshold for townships who wish to share assessor and by providing that a taxing district's budget appropriation ordinance and estimate of revenues may be filed electronically with the county clerk. We're also increasing transparency and accountability by increasing notice requirements regarding specific special service area tax levy hearings and by adding any change to homestead exemptions to our legislative affordable housing impact note requirements. Again, the third bucket that we think is important in this package is the package that we call… excuse me, the bucket that we call taxpayer fairness. This bill makes sure that if tax bills are mailed late, then unpaid taxes won't become delinquent until two months after those bills are sent, and it cuts the rate of interest by half. For underdeveloped properties platted by a subdivision, this bill ensures that no property values will be reduced by no less than $150 for property tax purposes. Additionally, going forward, no property will be eligible for this reduced assessment for more than 10 years. This bill would allow for voters to have the ability to choose by referendum to grant the Fox Waterway Agency the authority to levy a property to operate and 10400055.docx 249  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 maintain the waterway. And if the Cook County Board of Review identifies an error in a property assessment, the bill requires the board to issue a certificate of error to the property owner and send that certificate to the county treasurer and clerk to… so that the correct amount of taxes will be imposed and collected. Finally, this bill extends a special assessment program to incentivize affordable housing developments to 2037. I want to conclude with this. Any taxpayer… any property tax reform discussion is going to be complicated, and when you're dealing with numerous stakeholders and multiple layers of government, it's difficult to build consensus. That's why I value this strong conversation and feedback that we've had throughout this entire process. To be clear, our work is not finished. We'll continue to work on ideas this summer and beyond, and we invite all suggestions. Smart, responsible ideas, no matter their scale, will help to deliver big-time results in the long run. Thank you, and I ask the body for an 'aye' vote."

"Members, we are on Standard Debate. Leader Windhorst."

"Yes."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"It does require the referendum, leader."

"Yes, it does, Leader Windhorst."

"With the senior citizens deferral program, we are taking the threshold from 65 to 95,000 in 2025."

"This becomes the note."

"This becomes the note."

"Yes."

"Yes, it does. This is a… a great piece of bipartisan legislation with ideas from both sides of the aisle."

"Leader McCombie. Representative Weber."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"I'm fantastic."

"If I'm not mistaken, there were some individuals in that neck of the woods that thought this was an important issue, on both sides of the aisle."

"Thank you."

"Bill." 10400055.docx 252  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"On this question, Leader McCombie. On this question, Representative Blair-Sherlock."

"Thank you. Will the sponsor yield?"

"Indicates she'll yield."

"OK. I'm just seeing this bill now. And the last bill I saw had some provisions in it, and I'm concerned whether those are in here as well. In the future, what are the requirements for expanding or adding exemptions in the future to property taxes?" 10400055.docx 253  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"We'll get back to you."

"Well, the bill I saw yesterday said that in order for a bill to be filed, adding or expanding exemptions would require a impact statement from all communities affected, which would make it essentially impossible. And if that's in this bill, that really hinders our ability to give property tax relief in the future, and that creates a huge concern for me. I'm also concerned about the $70,000 and the future increases. I think that this bill needed a little more vetting and more information. And for those reasons, despite the fact that I've been trying to get property tax relief for a couple of years, I have to be a 'no' vote."

"Leader McCombie."

"To the bill."

"On this question, Representative Canty."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the bill. I just want to thank…"

"To the bill. "

"I just want to thank Leader Gordon-Booth for her work on this. I was proud to be part of the property tax working group, bringing some of these ideas forward, talking to people. You know, we knocked doors in our district all the time, all throughout the year, and one of the things we hear over and over again is that we need to do something about property taxes. And I know that this is just the start of a process that's going to take us several years to work all the way through, but I think this is a good start, maybe not a perfect start, but a compromise start, a place for us to work from, to work together with our colleagues from across the aisle. And I'm so proud to be a part of it. Thank you. I… this is a good bill. I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Leader Gordon-Booth to close."

"As earlier stated, by working together, we can get a lot of things accomplished in this chamber. You want to… if 10400055.docx 255  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 you want to go far… if you want to go fast… Juliana Stratton says it all the time. If you want to go far, you go alone. If you want to go fast, you go… it's been a long night. It's been a long night. If you want to go fast, you go alone. If you want to go far, you go together. I am proud to say that the property tax workgroup has taken us on a really important step on a long journey that we still have yet to go. I want to compliment, again, all of the Members of the working group for all of their ideas and all of the work that they have put into this process. I want to compliment all of the Members on both sides of the aisle that have strong pieces of legislation that have become this omnibus package. I want to recognize Leader McCombie and leader… and Leader Spain for understanding that we can actually come together and ensure that our Members have the ability to go home to tell our constituencies that although there may be some places in this country where folks don't work together, there actually are some concepts and some items where we still can come together in a bipartisan fashion, Democrats and Republicans, to get real things done, tangible things done for the people in all of our districts. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2156 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 114 voting 'yes,' 1 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). If there's 10400055.docx 256  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 leave, we will take these motions together in one motion. Is there leave? Leave is granted. Leader Morgan on the motion."

"Speaker, pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so the following Joint Action Motions to Concur on the following legislative matters be considered immediately: House Bill 1224, Senate Amendment 1 and 3; House Bill 1505, Senate Amendment 1; House Bill 1866, Senate Amendment 1 and 2; House Bill 3177, Senate Amendment 1; House Bill 3363, Senate Amendment 2 and 3; and House Bill 3772, Senate Amendment 2 and 4."

"Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"That's correct."

"Leader, I couldn't explain it. Sometimes the Senate does funky things, but they just sent it to us."

"Leader Windhorst has… Leader Windhorst has requested a record vote. Leader Morgan has moved to suspend Rule 15(d) pursuant to Rule 15(e) so that these Joint Action Motions to Concur on… may be considered immediately. This rule may be suspended only by an affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' 10400055.docx 257  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all… have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 73 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the motion passes. On the Order of Concurrence appears House Bill 3177, Representative Olickal. Please proceed."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3177 adjusts the innovative project delivery program run by IDOT. The… currently, the department is limited to 400 million in innovation project delivery. The bill changes that from 20% of the program to 500 million annually. And then the amendment to… in the… from the Senate, specifically, is technical. Essentially removes the… it removes the… it keeps it at 500 million annually and removes the index to inflation, and ask for its adoption."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"That is correct."

"Yes."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3177? All those in favor vote… vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting is open. 10400055.docx 258  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 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 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3177. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Bill 1505, on the Order of Concurrence, Leader Rita."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1505. They added a provision… this was originally the horse racing cleanup bill for the Illinois Racing Board that was around for a number of years that we passed over clean. But there was a request from a Member to add the provision to not allow flags for up… or to allow flags for VGT parlors for up to 90 days only. Be happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"Yes."

"What was that? I'm sorry."

"There's a bill that we called the… ban the flags. And… and as you know, by these different gaming and facilities that 10400055.docx 259  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 have VGTs, there's sometimes flags and these different advertisements that are up and down the road. And it was a request to, you know, maybe just limit to the 90 days when they first opened, just to have them so that they're… they're not so much a distraction and/or maybe the presence of how some of these facilities are."

"Leader Rita to close."

"I'm going to not have my flags. The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1505?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1505. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Guzzardi on the motion."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill…"

Speaker Hoffman: "Mr. Clerk, out of the record. Moving to Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Bill 3363, on the Order of Concurrence, Mr.… Representative Vella."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd move to concur on Senate Amendment 2 and Senate Amendment 3. Senate Amendment 2 makes 10400055.docx 260  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 some changes to the state PD selection. Senate Amendment 3 just changes the effective date."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"That's correct."

"That's correct."

"It changes some of the… the appointments on the task force and how they're appointed."

"That's correct."

"Yes, and it also changes the effective date to one year later."

"Correct."

"On this question, Representative Friess." 10400055.docx 261  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Indicates he'll yield."

"I'm sorry, the statewide public defender?"

"The state will… that is not in this. That was in the… the original bill, but the statewide public defender is going to be elected. The current ones stay as is. When they leave, there's a group that's put together with the state… I'm sorry, the statewide PD and the chief judge. They pick a group of between four and six people, and they decide who the person is. They then send that to the statewide PD, and the statewide PD must appoint that person."

"Representative Vella to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 3363?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 36 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #2 and 3 to House Bill 3363. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Guzzardi on the motion."

"Speaker, pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 2755 may be considered immediately."

"Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"That's correct, leader."

"That's correct, leader."

"Somewhat. I expect I'll learn more about it shortly."

"I believe so, leader."

"The… as I understand it, the bill contains some closure of corporate loopholes on large multinational corporations, but we'll discuss that when the bill is presented."

"Leader Windhorst has requested a record vote. Leader Guzzardi has moved to suspend Rules 15(d), pursuant to Rule 15(e), so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 2755 may be considered immediately. This rule may be suspended only by an affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' 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 motion, there's 74 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the motion carries. Moving to Supplemental Calendar 2 of the calendar, on the Order of Concurrence appears House Bill 2755, Leader Tarver."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Move to adopt all three Senate… or concur with all three Senate Amendments."

"Explain the amendments, please. Please be brief."

"Absolutely. The most important amendment changes that the digital ad tax tossed on by the Senate is no longer in the revenue omnibus. Otherwise, as you might imagine, with a revenue omnibus, there are some revenue enhancements, there are some tax credits, and some miscellaneous cleanup. Happy to answer any questions."

"Is anyone seeking recognition? Representative Sosnowski."

"To the bill."

"Representative Sosnowski…"

"Thank you. Leader Windhorst."

"State your inquiry."

"Representative Moore."

"I am unaware why they did not attend tonight."

"I have it… as 198, but sure."

"That is correct."

"So, I'm… I'm glad you brought that up. I have updated numbers, and I have it at $30 million."

"Yes."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 2755?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 71 voting 'yes,' 43 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1, 2, and 3 to House Bill 2… 2755. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, there were three people who spoke in opposition. 10400055.docx 267  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 Three people spoke in opposition. That was on Standard Debate. If… if I was in the error… three people spoke, and that was Standard Debate. Leader Windhorst."

Speaker Hoffman: "I was not aware of that. I apologize. Representative Miller. And I… before you… you speak, I just… I was under the impression three people had spoken, so, and I didn't know the agreement. And I apologize to you. Representative Miller."

"State your point."

"Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Guzzardi on the motion."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 1075 may be considered immediately."

"Leader Windhorst."

"The leader has requested a record vote. We shall take a record vote. Leader Guzzardi has moved to suspend Rule 15(d) pursuant to Rule 15(e) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 1075 may be considered immediately. The rule may be suspended only by an affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' All vote… all vote… 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 motion, there are 74 voting 'yes,' 39 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the motion is adopted. Moving to Supplemental Calendar #3 appears House Bill 1075, on the Order of Concurrence, Leader Gabel. Leader Guzzardi."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good evening. Senate Bill… excuse me, House Bill 1075 is… is the FY26 budget implementation bill, as its name would imply. It contains the 10400055.docx 270  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 unglamorous but very important provisions that implement the budget that this chamber has just passed. This will provide stability for our state in the coming fiscal year by enabling us to continue uninterrupted operations of state government, to give our constitutional officers the tools to navigate an uncertain environment that our state may be facing in the coming year, and to improve our state's financial standing while increasing government efficiency and protecting people with disabilities and our neighbors who require vital services. It's an important measure, and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"On this question, Leader Spain."

"He indicates he'll yield."

"I would say that this legislative measure is precisely an invocation of the Legislature… of the legislative branch's powers. We are exercising our authority to implement the budget that we just passed and providing a framework by which that budget may be implemented in the coming year."

"My… my understanding, leader, is that the transfer authority was at 4% in the most recent fiscal year, and we're simply retaining it at that level. As far as the BRIDGE Fund, I'm glad you brought it up. I think it's an incredibly important and prudent fiscal measure that is contained in this bill. Many states have this kind of intermediate bridge fund for when there are momentary gaps in revenue or funding. Our state has never had one. We have our Rainy Day Fund, our Budget Stabilization Fund. But this kind of intermediate medium term…"

"Leader…"

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 4 to House Bill 1075?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 74 voting 'yes,' 41 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 4 to House Bill 1075. And this bill, having received a 10400055.docx 273  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Halbrook, for what reason do you arise?"

"Please state your point."

"Representative, please bring your remarks so close."

"Representative McLaughlin."

"Please state your point." 10400055.docx 275  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"We're moving back to Supplemental Calendar #1, appears House Bill 1866, Representative Guerrero-Cuellar. Please proceed."

"Speaker… thank you, Speaker. I'd like to concur amendments 1 and 2."

"On that question, leader… Leader Windhorst."

"She indicates she will."

"We had to add many definitions for clarifications and some technicalities changes. So, that's why you see the long text." 10400055.docx 277  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Correct."

"No, it doesn't change any of that language. It still stays in original format."

"Correct."

"Yes, sir."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 1866?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this bill, having received… and the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 1866. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1224, Representative Will Davis. Representative Davis." Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendments #1 and #3 to House Bill 1224. Back when we were doing this bill in the House, this was the infamous retainage bill. There have been some changes in the Senate reflected by the amendments that have brought parties to neutral. We 10400055.docx 278  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 simplified the language that an agency cannot… can withhold retainage if and only if the contractor fails to make satisfactory progress pursuant to the contract. The… the language was moved to the Bond Act at the request of one of… one of the advocacy groups to use existing definitions and standards for retainage. It kept the DCEO-suggested language not to apply to capital grants to nonstate entities and kept labor-suggested language to ensure any fines from labor law violations would not be impacted. It exempted out the tollway, as their… as they have bond agreements that require retention, and it followed through on the commitment to exempt IDOT. I'll be more than happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"Representative Davis to close." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate all the work that was put into this bill, work in the Senate in particular to bring parties to neutral. And I ask for a 'yes' vote."

"Question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 1224?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 86 voting 'yes,' 28 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 22… 1224. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. On Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Bill 3662, Leader Tarver."

"Move to adopt amendments 1 and… concur, excuse me, with amendments 1 and 2. Senate Amendments 1 and 2." 10400055.docx 280  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"That is accurate."

"Standard Debate is granted. Leader Keicher."

"To the bill."

"Leader Tarver to close."

"I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3662?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' 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 87 voting 'yes,' 20 voting 'no,' 1 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3662. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Wilhour, for what reason do you arise?"

"Please state your point."

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

Speaker Hoffman: "Please bring your remarks to a close, Representative."

"Representative Weber for two minutes."

"Please state your point."

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

"Leader Davidsmeyer."

"State your point."

"Representative Sheehan."

"Please state your point."

"Returning to page… Supplemental Calendar #1, House Bill 3772, Representative Will Davis." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur in Senate Amendments #2 and 4 to House Bill 3772. This was the discipline bill that we debated in the House, went over to the Senate, and Senate made significant changes to the bill. And it's my understanding that, as a result of their changes, all parties are neutral. But just to reiterate some of the things that the bill does, including, presumably, the amendment, is that the bill does expand… does ban expulsions for K-2 students. It requires written or verbal approval of a district superintendent or early childhood director for suspensions longer than three days for pre-K through two students. As it relates to services for students, the bill would expand eligibility of the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program, or ALOP programs, to grade… ban down to K-3. I think prior to this, it stops at grades four. So, we're now including grades K-3 in this, and it allows for placement of a student in K-2 in an out-of-district ALOP program for up to 90 days. Lastly, clarifies that school districts and state-authorized charter schools are required to report discipline-related data to the State Board of Education each year for the previous school year. Relative to… we have learned that exclusionary discipline is an… is ineffective at every grade level, but it is especially harmful for younger students since it can disrupt synthetic… excuse 10400055.docx 287  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 me, disrupt systemic implementation of social-emotional learning and leaves students and their families vulnerable to trauma from being separated from their school and staff. Over the last several years, we've made significant progress to… to reduce the use of exclusionary discipline practices and ensure equal access to an education. We've also made historic investments in supports for districts to transition to restorative and trauma-informed alternatives. We have invested in efforts to train educators and school mental health professionals as well as setting up regional training hubs across the state to provide tailored support to local school districts' needs in the areas of trauma responsiveness, mental health, crisis response strategies, and social-emotional learning. And so, what we've done here will continue to build upon that."

"Representative…" Davis, W.: "At there, I'll stop and take any questions."

"Leader Windhorst."

"State your inquiry."

"I believe for immediate effective date it is 71 and for delayed effective date is 60."

"Leader."

"So, my understanding, unbelievably, I was correct. So, 71 votes for… for it to take effect immediately. But it would still pass constitutionally if it got 60 votes, but it would not be effective until the following June 30. So, it'd be June 30 of 2026."

"After all that, you're going to ask questions?"

"Sponsor yields."

"Representative Davis to close." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Very quickly, I'd like to thank Senator Villa, who took over the bill in the Senate, and with regard from… from Senator Lightford, members of the ISBE staff: Dana Stoeger, Hector Rodriguez, and Dr. Kimako Patterson, their chief of staff. And certainly want to thank Katy and Jenna, who are members of our staff, for their consistent work on trying to bring this to… to where we are right now. And with that, I'd ask for a 'yes' vote." 10400055.docx 289  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #2 and 4 to House Bill 3772?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. The gentleman asked for Postponed Consideration. Postponed Consideration is granted. The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Morgan on that motion."

"Speaker, pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 2771 may be considered immediately."

"Leader Windhorst."

"Leader Windhorst has requested a record vote. A record vote will be granted. Leader Morgan has moved to suspend Rule 15(d) pursuant to Rule 15(e) so the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 2771 may be considered immediately. The rule may be suspended only by affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this motion, there are 74 voting 'yes,' 38 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this motion is adopted. Representative Ugaste, for what reason do you rise?"

"Please state your point." 10400055.docx 290  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

Speaker Hoffman: "Please bring your remarks to a close, Representative."

"Moving to Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Bill 2771, Leader Lilly."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur to Senate Bill 2021, 1 and 2."

"It… House Bill 2771…"

"Yes."

"…Amendments 1 and 2. On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"That is… that is correct."

"It is." 10400055.docx 292  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Correct."

"The increase is 1.47 billion."

"Correct."

"Correct."

"That is correct."

"That is correct."

"Yes, I can describe that. I want to make sure I had it correct. The hospitals are taxed more, and there's a federal match on that tax. And that goes back to the hospitals."

"Standard Debate is granted. Leader Spain."

"She indicates she'll yield."

"The total amount of the federal match scrape is 300 million."

"Well, what I would like to say, specifically the safety net hospitals receive 31% of the net funding under the enhanced Hospital Assessment Program to support access to services to the most vulnerable communities here in Illinois. Indeed, it also… and the payments and the tax level in this legislation prioritize funding to our smaller safety-net hospitals and critical care access hospitals. The larger hospitals with significant Medicaid volume with… will, together, support access to quality care for all individuals. What we want to make sure that everyone understands, these funds will support behavioral health, rehab, and children hospitals. With all of those needs being met, it is important to know that these funds will support existing operations within those hospitals. The scrapes allows the hospitals to use the dollars how they see fit."

"This bill requires the hospitals with the unpaid assessment to enter into a repayment or tax deferral plan no longer than 30 days after notice of unpaid assessment. It also requires that by September 1, 2025 the department immediately collects unpaid assessments if a hospital with outstanding balance has not entered into a repayment or tax deferred plan with the department."

"To the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2771?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting 'yes,' 0 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 2771. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Morgan on the motion." 10400055.docx 297  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Thank you, Speaker. Pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that Joint Action Motion to Concur in House Bill 3374 may be considered immediately."

"Leader Morgan has moved to suspend Rule 15(d), pursuant to Rule 15(e). Oh, Representative Windhorst. Leader Windhorst."

"Indicates he'll yield."

"This is suspending Rule 15(d), leader."

"Recorded vote. Representative Windhorst has asked for a recorded vote and recorded vote will be granted. Leader Morgan has moved to suspend Rule 15(d), pursuant to 15(e), so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 3374 may be considered immediately. This rule may be suspended only by affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' To suspend vote 15(d), all in favor vote 'yes'; all opposed vote 'no.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this motion, there are 75 voting 'yes,' 37 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the motion carries."

"On Supplemental Calendar #4 appears House Bill 3374, Representative Rita."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House. I move to concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 10400055.docx 298  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 3374. This is the bonding authority, increasing bonding authority for the State of Illinois for general obligation bonds and Build Illinois bonds. The Build Illinois bonds, they increase 740 million, the general obligation bonds 875 million. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"On this question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he will yield."

"Hold on. It sounds about right. Yes."

"Correct. Yeah, correct."

"Correct."

"That's for our capital needs throughout the state, whether it be schools, roads, bridges, all the capital needs. The capital… different capital items throughout the state to fund them. Universities."

"One point six billion."

"One point six billion."

"One point six billion increase in bond authorization."

"That is not part of the bill. I'll take you for your word what it was, but that is not part of the bill."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3374?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 77 voting 'yes,' 38 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 3374. And this bill, having received the constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. The clerk is in receipt of a Motion in Writing to suspend Rule 15(d). Leader Gabel on the motion."

"Speaker, pursuant to Rule 15(e), I move to suspend Rule 15(d) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 742 may be considered immediately."

"Leader… Leader Windhorst."

"A record vote will be granted. Leader Windhorst has moved to suspend rule… Leader Gabel has moved to suspend Rule 15(d) pursuant to 15(e) so that the Joint Action Motion to Concur on House Bill 742 may be considered immediately. The rule may be suspended only by affirmative vote of 71 Members. The question is, 'Shall the House suspend Rule 15(d)?' All those vote 'yes' in favor of suspending the rule; all vote 'no' against. The voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 74 voting 'yes,' 38 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the motion carries. On Supplemental Calendar #4 appears House Bill 742, Representative Croke."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 742 extends the implementation date of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act to July 1, 2026. Happy to answer questions."

"On that question, Leader Windhorst."

"He indicates he will."

"It passed last year in the revenue omnibus."

"Yes."

"Yes, that's what I believe." 10400055.docx 301  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025

"Yes, mm-hmm."

"Yes. Yes."

"Yes."

"Seeing no one seeking further recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 742?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay.' Voting's open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 103 voting 'yes,' 9 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 742. And this bill, having received a constitutional majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Keicher."

"Leader West in the Chair."

"West in the Chair. Pursuant to Rule 36, the clerk is in receipt of a request in writing from Leader Windhorst to expunge Representative Cassidy's remarks spoken into the record on the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025 from the 10400055.docx 302  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 official transcript of the House. Leader Windhorst on the motion."

Speaker West: "Leader Windhorst has requested to expunge Representative Cassidy's remarks from the official transcript of the House that were spoken on the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025. This request to expunge may only be approved by the record vote of 71 Members elected. The question is, 'Shall the remarks made by Representative Cassidy be expunged?' 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 36 voting 'yes,' 72 voting 'no,' 0 voting 'present.' And this motion, having failed to receive a constitutional majority, is hereby declared lost. Leader McCombie is recognized."

"Thank you, Leader McCombie. Speaker Welch is recognized."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members of the 104th General Assembly, I rise to address you this evening with tremendous pride and gratitude. I'm proud to stand here as 10400055.docx 305  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 your Speaker, even though I know some of you missed the last one. I'm proud of the work that we've done together. I'm proud of the staff on both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans, because, despite the rhetoric, we do a lot of great things together. And I'm really proud of the staff of the Speaker's Office in particular. This year we welcomed new faces and others stepped up into new roles and did remarkable things. We saw the results of that here tonight. In an uncertain time, the House led on a state budget that strives for stability and security for Illinois' working families and our seniors. And that is just a fraction of the impact that the staff on both sides of the aisle have had. So, please join me in a round of applause for all of our staff, Democrats and Republicans. Well-deserved round of applause. Now, I would be remiss if I didn't thank one person in particular, and that's my new chief of staff, Clayton Harris III. I told you… I told you the work we see here on the floor is only a fraction of what our staff undertakes. Well, Clayton joined us in January, and he dove into it with all he's got. Clayton, you motivated every single person in this building. You asked everyone for their best and empowered them to deliver it. And when I said I wanted us to get in the habit of starting session on time, you brought that damn bell. You embraced and embodied the atomic habits I talk about all the time, and I'm just truly thankful for you. And for that, I think we all owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you, Mr. Chief. I call him Crazy Joe Clark. If you've ever seen that movie, you'll all get that. Thank you, Crazy Joe Clark. I also want to thank another historic figure on our staff, our first-ever deputy 10400055.docx 306  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 chief of staff, our first Latina to ever hold a role like that, and that's Isabel 'Izzy' Dobbel. Let's give Izzy a round of applause. I got to tell you, Izzy was truly the magic behind Clayton. She helped us create systems that made us better. You guys didn't get to see all of her great PowerPoint presentations and surveys that she put together and work tirelessly, and I'm just so thankful and grateful for the work that she's done for us. But I want to be very clear: The gratitude I feel tonight is not simply for the opportunity to serve as your Speaker. I'm grateful, ladies and gentlemen, to be an Illinoisan because we all see the chaotic and often… often cruel, just cruel decisions coming out of Washington. We see things coming out of Washington no one voted for. No one asked for completely arbitrary on-again, off-again trade taxes that do nothing but frighten our businesses and raise the cost of living on everything families buy every single day. No one asked for that. No one voted for that. No one voted to eliminate the care our veterans and seniors depend on, all to give massive tax cuts to billionaires. And I don't believe anyone, leader, voted to take health care from millions of our most vulnerable neighbors. That's not what the people voted for. People in blue cities and the reddest farm towns alike didn't vote for vulnerable people getting kicked off of health care. Everyone sees it, but not everyone is talking about it. And this is not a time to be silent. So, I'm proud to be here in Illinois, where our leaders are speaking out; where Democrats are speaking out; where Democrats are fighting for people; here in Illinois, where our leaders are taking charge of the things that we can 10400055.docx 307  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 control; here in Illinois, where our leaders are still working to build something better. Leaders like my friend and our speaker pro tem, Kam Buckner, bringing law enforcement and reformers to the table to improve hiring with the Sonya Massey law. Thank you, Kam Buckner, for the work you did. Let's give Kam a round of applause. Like Representative Manley working to bring down the cost of prescription drugs and shine a light on big insurance executive bonuses. Great work, Representative. Great work. Like Representative Maura Hirschauer and Representative Bob Morgan fighting for safe gun storage and stronger clear and present danger laws. Democrats are fighting to keep this state safe. Thank you, Representatives, for the work you've done. Like Representative Jiménez guaranteeing every student's right to a public education. Every single student. And our budget team. I'm so proud of our budget team: Robyn Gabel, Kam Buckner, Eva-Dina Delgado, Will Guzzardi. Everyone, can you give that dynamic team a round of applause? Working through uncertainty to make the tough decisions, to make the tough choices it takes to deliver a fiscal plan that is both responsible and compassionate, while it's clear the decisions in Washington are neither. You see, none of us here know what the future holds in this volatile environment. But the leaders in this House have been unequivocal that we will not surrender our role in shaping the future. We will be vigilant. We will be compassionate. And if Washington's agenda warrants, yes, we will be back here to continue that effort. Because above all, we will remain focused on building a brighter future for our state. Ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank you once again 10400055.docx 308  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 for your work over these long days. In January I said we had to rise to a moment, and I believe that we all rose to that moment. But now it's time to go home, to regenerate, to recover, to spend some time with our families. So, please, go home, enjoy yourselves. Look forward to having you back in our veto session. Mr. Speaker, I move that the spring session of the 104th General Assembly adjourn."

"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. Mr. Clerk, please read the Adjournment Resolution."

Speaker West: "Leader Gabel moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay.' And in the opinion of the Chair, the 10400055.docx 309  STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 55th Legislative Day 5/31/2025 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the clerk, Leader Gabel moves that the House stand adjourned until the call of the Chair. 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." 10400055.docx 310