"House will come to order and the Members will please be in their seats and the House will be led in prayer today by Reverend Shoultz."
"God of grace, God of glory in this moment of prayer when there is silent in this chamber may there be not silent in Thy presence. Help us, 0 Father, to work with Thee SO that it may be a good day with good things accomplished. We realize, Dear God that Thou art made us a great her...a great heritage and a trustee of a great and noble cause. We ask of Thee to breed upon us during this hour of deliberation, bless O Father he who shall preside here this day. May You grant Thy guidance, peace which passeth all understanding may keep all of us, our hearts and minds together in Thy love. In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.
"Representative Ropp will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for attendance. Representative Telcser."
"NI. Speaker, could the record please show that Representative Schuneman is absent because of illness?"
"The record will so show. Is there any excused absences on the Democrat side? Mr. Getty."
"r. Speaker, may the record indicate that Representative John Dunn is excused because of official business, Representative Garmisa because of illness, Representative Bowman because of a death in the family and Representative Hanahan because of illness." 1 5th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE February 18, 1981
"The record will so indicate. There being a 153 Members answering the Roll, a quorum of the House is present. 155, take the record, Mr. Clerk. Messages from the Senate."
"Message from the Senate by Mr. Wright, Secretary. Mr. Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Resolution to wit: Senate Resolution #4 resolved by the Senate of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois that the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that the Senate is now organized by the election of a President, Secretary and other permanent officers and now ready to proceed with the business of the Session, adopted by the Senate, February 17th, 1981, Kenneth Wright, Secretary."
"Introduction and First Readings, Mr. Clerk. House Bills."
"House Bill 259, Levin, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Boat Registration and Saftey Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 260, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning public utilities, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 261, Levin, et al, a Bill for an Act to provide for the election of the Illinois Commerce Commission, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 262, Levin, et al, a Bill for an Act to provide for the election of the Illinois Commerce Commission, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 263, Polk, a Bill for an Act authorizing the Department of Transportation to resource certain access rights, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 264, Van Duyne, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Waukegan and Joliet Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 265, Ropp, et al, a 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Highway Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 266, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 267, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to license and regulate public adjustors, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 268, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 269, Karpiel, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act providing for the organization, operation, dissolution of mosquito abatement districts, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 270, Beatty, a Bill for an Act in relation to compulsory retirement for judges, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 271, Yourell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Fish Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 272, Yourell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning land titles, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill, 273, Matijevich-Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections and Acts concerning public utilities, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 274, Huskey, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 275, R. Kelly, a Bill for an Act to repeal Drivers Education Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 276, R. Kelly, a Bill for an Act in relationship...in relationship to urea-formaldehyde formula, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 277, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 278, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 279, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relationship to exemptions and bankruptcy proceedings, 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 280, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to amend various laws in relationship to regulation of business of guaranteeing and insuring titles of real estate by corporations, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 281, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to repeal an Act regulating wages and labors of mechanics and other workmen employed in public works by the state, county, city and public bodies or any other political subdivision, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 281, (sic) Stuffle, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Insurance Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 283, Stuffle, et al, a Bill for an Act to provide for the election of Members of the Illinois Commerce Commission, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 284, C. M. Stiehl, et al, a Bill for an Act authorizing the establishment of mobile team in service training units and to provide regional in service refresher and update training to state and local law enforcement officers, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 285, C. M. Stiehl-Flinn, a Bill for an Act to provide for the Belleville Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority of St. Clair County, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 286, Lechowicz, et al, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Criminal Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 287, Lechowicz, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 288, Lechowicz, et al, a Bill for an Act to create child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention demonstration center, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 290, Capparelli-McAuliffe et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 291, Capparelli-McAuliffe et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 291, (sic) 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 Lechowicz, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 293, Satterthwaite, et al, a Bill for an Act relating to the increase of Drivers Education Funds, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 289, Stuffle-McCormick-Polk, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Pension Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 294, Garmisa-Levin-Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Regional Transportation Authority, First Reading of the Bill."
"Committee Reports."
"Representative Nacdonald, Chairman on the Committee on Conservation and National Resources to which the following Bills were referred, action taken on February 17th, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations. Do pass House Bill 192. Do pass Consent Calendar House Bill 197. Representative Barnes, Chairman on the Committee on Health and Family Services to which the following Bills were referred, action taken February 17th, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations. Do pass House Bill 31, House Bill 116. Representative Reilly, Chairman on the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education to which the following Bills were referred, action taken February 18th, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations. Do pass House Bill 125, House Bill 130, House Bill 173. Representative Huskey, Chairman from the Committee on Motor Vehicles to which the following Bills were referred, action taken February 17th, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations. Do pass House Bill #2. Representative Wikoff, Chairman on the Committee of City and Villages to which the following Bills were referred action taken February 17th, 1981 and reported the same back 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 with the following recommendations. Do pass House Bill 15. Do not pass House Bill 7. Do pass Consent Calendar House Bill 70."
"Representative Madigan for what purpose do you arise? The House will come to order, please. Mr. Madigan."
"Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce a new Member from the city of Chicago, Representative Sylvester Rhem who is replacing a former Representative James Taylor. So if you would all welcome Representative Rhem."
"Representative Rhem."
"I want to thank everyone, it's an honor for me to be here with my colleagues in the 82nd Legislative Body of the State of Illinois and I'm looking forward to working with everyone here and it's just a great honor to be here. Thanks very much."
"Well, we're glad to have you, Representative. We will expect the Medley Bill next week from you. Agreed Resolutions, will you read the Resolution, Mr. Clerk?"
"House Joint Resolution 7, J. J. Wolf, et al. House Resolution 36, Madigan, et al. House Resolution 38, Fawell, et al. House Resolution 40, Krska, et al. House Resolution 41, Hudson. House Resolution 42, Topinka."
"Representative Conti, you move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the House Joint Resolution 7, Wolf, Ryan, et al, declaring assistant legislative to the Taiwan Provincial Assembly. House Resolution 36 by Madigan, Beatty and Kucharski recognizing Edward 'Hoose' Krause for his dedicated service in retirement of Director of Athletics of the University of Notre Dame. Fawell and Hudson, congratulating Mark Nelson of Wheaton, getting an Eagle Scout Award. House Resolution 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 40, Krska and Kornowicz recognizing the Polish Regular Democratic Club of the 14th Ward as the oldest chartered non-fraternal organization in the State of Illinois. House Resolution 41, Hudson to recognize outstanding citizen of Lauren Suarino of Hinsdale, Illinois, a student in eighth grade, St. Joseph Jogues School and House Resolution by Judy Topinka, 42, Doctor Vincent A. Guarna in the field of educational administration, a commendation and a Death Resolution, House Resolution 39 by Satterthwaite was saddened to learn the death of Nathan Newmark a noted engineer and educator. I move for the adoption of the Resolutions."
"You heard the Gentleman's motion for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed by 'no', and the 'ayes' have it and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Collins."
"Mr. Speaker, I'd just like to congratulate Representative Conti, he reads those things just as clearly as Representative Giorgi did."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills."
"House Bill 295, Stuffle-DiPrima, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 296, Donovan-Stuffle, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide for the licensing and regulating detectives and detective agencies, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 297, Schraeder, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 298, Schraeder, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Act concerning public utilities, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 299, Schraeder, a Bill for an Act to reduce the State Occupation and Use Tax on food, medicine, 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 medical appliances and diabetic supplies, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 300, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 301, Topinka, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Anti-Pollution Bond Act, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 302, Topinka, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend the appropriation to the Environmental Protection Agency, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 303, Levin, a Bill for an Act to add Sections in the Act in regard to judgements and manners of enforcing the same, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 304, Pullen, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 305, Swanstrom, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 306, Swanstrom-Rigney-Bell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 307, Bianco, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, First Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Madigan, are you...you have a motion on the Calendar you'd like to call? The House will come to order, on page 2 of the Calendar appears under motions House Resolution #32 by Representative Madigan."
"Mr. Speaker, the motion filed relative to House Resolution 32 would move that that Resolution be assigned to the Committee on Executive and that Rule 18 be suspended in order that it can be heard tomorrow, February 19th, 1981. This is the Resolution that was the subject of my motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration which failed yesterday. This is a matter of great import, and I feel that in light of the importance of the subject matter of that Resolution that it should be heard in Committee as soon as possible. If this motion is adopted 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 it would facilitate that hearing tomorrow morning, I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Telcser."
"Well, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, what the Gentleman says is true indeed. The question of mass transportation is a very serious question that we're going to have to deal with at the earliest possible convenience. And in spite of the vitriolic partisan attacks heaped upon us in the last couple of weeks by the Minority Leader, I'm going to rise to support the Gentleman's motion to suspend the rules."
"You heard the Gentleman's motion, Representative Madigan."
"I'd just like to comment that you're showing some progress. That's a good start and maybe we can move along now."
"Representative Johnson."
"What's the subject matter of this pressing emergency, Representative Madigan?"
"The purpose of the Resolution would be to create a select committee of the House to investigate the financial needs of the Regional Transportation Authority and to render to this Body financial data upon which we can make decisions in this next couple of months relative to financial help for that authority."
"Thank you."
"Representative Birkinbine."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Is this simply going to look at the economic needs of the RTA or are you going to look at how they're spending the money they presently have?"
"It would also examine the second aspect." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day
"Well, it should, thank you."
"Representative Conti." February 18, 1981
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Sponsor just a couple of questions. The Members and who appoints them?"
"This Resolution would provide that there would be four appointments by the Speaker and four appointments by the Minority Leader."
"Thank you."
"Representative Leinenweber."
"Along the same lines, is there any qualification for membership, you call it select, does that mean just that the Members are selected or are they prechosen, one of the statements made about the other Resolution that did not bypass Committee was that automatically certain Committee Chairmen were Members. Are the Speaker and the Minority Leader given unfettered discretion toappoint?"
"Under this Resolution there would be no pre conditions set for appointment. The Speaker and Minority Leader would be free to choose from among their entire Membership regarding the appointments."
"Thank you."
"Any further discussion? The Gentleman has moved that Rule 18 be suspended for the immediate consideration of House Resolution 32 in the Executive Committee. All those in favor will signify by voting 'aye' and all those opposed by voting 'nay'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this motion there are 154 'ayes' and 5 'nos' and the motion having received the required 107 votes is hereby declared passed and record Representative Ewell as voting 'aye'. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills."
"House Bill 308, Jaffe-Leinenweber-et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to contractors 10 5th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE February 18, 1981 and material mens liens known as mechanics liens, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 309, Jaffe, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Insurance Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 310, Jaffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in regard to limitations, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 311, Currie, et al, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the financing and administration of transportation, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 312, Currie, et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 313, Currie-Steczo, a Bill for an Act to authorize school boards to provide for non-compulsory preschool classes, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 314, Currie, et al, a Bill for an Act to provide for open primary elections, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 315, O'Brien, et al, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Insurance Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 316, O'Brien, a Bill for an Act to provide for the election of members of the Illinois Commerce Commission, First Reading of the Bill."
"The Clerk will read the Adjournment Resolution."
"Message from the Senate, Mr. Wright, Secretary. Mr. Speaker I'm directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Joint Resolution and the adoption of which I'm instructed to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives to wit: Senate Joint Resolution #1, resolved by the Senate of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, February 18, 1981 it stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 25, 1981 at 12:00 noon and when the House of Representatives adjournes Thursday, February 19, 1981 it stands adjourned 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 until Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 12:00 noon. Adopted by the Senate, February 17, 1981, Kenneth Bright, Secretary."
"Representative Greiman for what purpose do you arise?"
"Mr. Speaker, thank you. I just wanted to use this moment to remind the Democratic Nembers of a conference we scheduled at 1:00 in Room 114 and ask for their prompt attendance as soon as we adjourn. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Telcser."
"Mr. Speaker, I'm...I offer..move the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution #1."
"Representative Madigan."
"Could someone explain what this Resolution is?"
"Representative Telcser just did that, we'll have him do it again."
"Thank you."
"Representative, this is the Adjournment Resolution which the Clerk just read."
"Thank you."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Telcser has moved the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution, all those in favor signify by saying 'aye', all those opposed by saying 'no' and the 'ayes' have it and the Resolution is adopted. Death Resolutions."
"Death Resolution 39, Satterthwaite, in respect to the memory Nathan Newmark."
"Representative Conti, you move the adoption of the Death Resolution?" Conti: "I move the adoption of the Death Resolution."
"All those in favor of the adoption of the Death Resolution signify by saying 'aye', all those opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Resolution is adopted. Representative Kelly for what purpose do you arise?" 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE February 18, 1981 5th Legislative Day
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I'd like to move to table my Bill, House Bill 193. Secretary of State has ceded to the request that was in this legislation so there is no need for the Bill and I move to request tabling of House Bill 193."
"The Gentleman asks leave to table...what was that House Bill?"
"One-nine-three."
"...to table House Bill 193, are there any objections? No objections, the..."
"Okay, Mr. Speaker a couple of people are asking me what does the Bill do. All it did was say that the 'statute' down in front, the minor 'statute' would have the sculpture's name, who is from the village of Tinley Park placed on that...on that 'statute' and the Secretary of State is going to accommodate us and there is no need to have a statutory requirement at this time."
"Your Bill has been tabled, Representative. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Telcser."
"Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, the Clerk will need an extra 15 or 20 minutes after we adjourn to read some more Bills a first time. Bearing that in mind I now move the House stand adjourned until Thursday, February 19, 12:00 noon."
"With a 15 minute perfunctory."
"That's what I said."
"The Gentleman has moved that the House stand adjourned until noon tomorrow, all those in favor signify by saying 'aye', all those 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the House is now adjourned."
"Introduction and First Reading of Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #9, Stuffle-Van Duyne, resolved by the House of 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois. The Senate concurring herein; there shall be submitted to the electors of this State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least six months after the adoption of this Resolution, a proposition to amend Section 12 of Article VI of the Constitution to read as follows: Article VI, Section 12. Election and Retention. (a) Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Judges shall be nominated at primary elections or by petition. Judges shall be elected at general or judicial elections as the General Assembly shall provide by law. A person eligible for the office of Judge may cause his name to appear on the ballot as a candidate for Judge at the primary or at the general or judicial elections by submitting petitions. The General Assembly shall prescribe by law the requirements for petitions. (b) The office of a Judge shall be vacant upon his death, resignation, retirement, removal, or upon the conclusion of his term without retention in office. Whenever an additional Appellate or Circuit Judge is authorized by law, the office shall be filled in the manner provided for filling a vacancy in that office. (c) A vacancy occurring in the office of Supreme, Appellate or Circuit Judge shall be filled as the General Assembly may provide by law. In the absence of a law, vacancies will be filled by appointment by the Supreme Court. A person appointed to fill a vacancy 60 or more days prior to the next primary election to nominate Judges shall serve until the vacancy is filled for a term at the next general or judicial election. A person appointed to fill a vacancy less than 60 days prior to the next primary election to nominate Judges shall serve until the vacancy is filled at the second general or judicial election following such appointment. Schedule. This 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 amendment to Section 12 of Article VI of the Constitution takes effect on January 1 following this approval by the electors of this State, First Reading of the Constitutional
Amendment. Clerk Leone: "House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #10, Schraeder. Resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least six months after the adoption of this Resolution, a proposition to amend Section 5 of Article IV of the Constitution to read as follows: Article IV. The Legislature. Section 5. Sessions. (a) The General Assembly shall convene each year on the second Wednesday of January. Regular sessions convening in even-numbered years shall be budgetary sessions and the General Assembly at such regular sessions shall consider or enact only emergency bills or bills making appropriations or relating to State revenue. an emergency bill must receive an affirmative vote of at least three-fifths of the Members elected to each Bill in order to pass, an emergency shall be expressed in the preamble or body of the Bills. Standing Committees of either house may meet and hold hearings at any time. The General Assembly shall be a continuous Body during the term for which Members of the House of Representatives are elected. (b) The Governor may convene the General Assembly or the Senate alone in special Sessions by a proclamation stating the purpose of the Session; and only business encompassed by such purpose, together with any impeachments or confirmation appointments shall be transacted. Special Sessions of the General Assembly may also be convened by joint proclamation of the presiding officers of both house, 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day February 18, 1981 issued as provided by law. Sessions of each house of the General Assembly and meetings of Committees, Joint Committees and Legislative Commissions shall be open to the public. Sessions and Committee meetings of the House may be closed to the public if two-thirds of the Members elected to that house determine that the public interest so requires; and meetings of Joint Committees and Legislative Commissions may also be closed if two-thirds of the Members elected to each house so determine. Schedule. This amendment to Section 5 of Article IV of the Constitution takes effect on the January 1 next occurring after the approval by the electors of this State. First Reading of this Constitutional Amendment. First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 317, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 318, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code, First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 319, Leverenz, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relationship to prior...fire protection districts, First Reading of the Bill. No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 16