Illinois House Floor Debate — April 23, 1981

"The House will come to Order and the Members will please be in their seats. Be led in prayer this morning by

Reverend Hook. Reverend Hook."

"Let us pray. Lord, we ask You this very afternoon, we ask You to direct us as we guide others. We ask You to lead us not into temptation, Lord, but deliver us from evil. We ask You and thank You, Lord, for life because it is more abundant and You said that You would mold our thoughts and our minds. Let us be of John like of John the Baptist of old, that we...he came preaching a message of repentance. Never let us lose the ability as citizens of a great country, that we lose the ability to repent of our ways and our evil doings. Let us be to the place that we'd be as a good Samaritan, that we would be willing to pick someone up that is not as fortunate as us and show them the way. Lord, we ask You today that we could think less of ourselves and more of others. And, Lord, You said in the parable of the fig tree, Lord, when You come that there was just not only fruit there upon but let there not be..just be the leaves that were upon the tree but let there be fruits of our life. The first thing, Lord, that's most important today, let us to be a Christian before we are anything else. Let us to be Christ-like in our thoughts and in our actions. Let us be obedient to Your voice and to Your word and to Your calling. Lord, let us accomplish the fate that You have put us here for. That is to be a servant of Yours, led in God by that unseen hand that directs us, that guards us through the lonely hours of days. We thank You now, Lord, for everything that has been accomplished, for what will be accomplished this afternoon. We ask You to bless the Speaker, each one that speaks from the floor. Lord, we thank You today because You are the 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 breath of life, the Giver of all life, and never let us forget that and the promises that You have given to us because You said You was the same yesterday, today and forever, even two thousand years ago when You walked among us. Let us to realize that You still walk among us today and never forget that glorious promise that that same Jesus that left here shall come again also. Let us take out time and realize that this afternoon, Lord, and be thankful, and lift up our heads that we can stay, Lord, that there is still a power, still a spirit that rules and reigns in the hearts of men and women. For these favors, Lord, we'll ever ask You and thank You for them, for it's in Chist's name we pray. Amen and Amen."

"Thank you, Reverend. We will be led by the Pledge today by Representative Martire."

"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 with justice for all."

"Roll Call for attendance. Take the record will you, Mr. Clerk? For what purpose does the Gentleman from Tazewell, Representative Ackerman arise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for the purpose of an introduction. In the gallery to my right, is a group from Morton, Illinois who's with the Morton Chamber of Commerce Leadership School. Would they please arise?"

"169 Members of the House answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Committee reports."

"Representative Ewing, Chairman from the Committee on Revenue, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 22, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 900, 'do not pass' House Bill 810, 'do not pass as amended' House Bill 875. Representative Hudson, Chairman from the 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 22, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 53, 574 and 746, 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 888, 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 812."

"On the Calendar on page four, under the Order of House Bills Second Reading Short Debate Calendar appears House Bill 523, Representative Bartulis. Out of the record. House Bill 600, Representative Satterthwaite. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 600, a Bill for an Act to revise the law in relationship to counties, Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted previously."

"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"

"No Motions filed."

"Further Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #2, Satterthwaite, amends House Bill 600.."

"The Lady from Champaign, Representative Satterthwaite."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, this is an Amendment suggested by the Department on Aging. It's a permissive sort of thing giving counties equal power to townships in terms of supportive social services designed to keep people out of institutional care. It's purely optional on the part of the county as to whether they exercise it. The Department on Aging is suggesting it because they fear that some of the programs that they are funding and are channeling through counties, do not have appropriate authority. I've checked with the Chairman and the Minority Spokesman on the Committee. They see no 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 problem with it and I urge the adoption of Amendment #2."

"Is there any discussion to Amendment #2 to House Bill 600? The Gentleman from Macon, Representative Tate."

"Thank you Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I just rise to introduce the seventh grade class from Blue Mound. Thank you."

"Are there...Is there any further discussion? The Motion...the Motion is 'Shall Amendment #2 to House Bill 600 be adopted?' All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. Page five on the Calendar under House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 43, Representative Stanley. Representative Stanley on House Bill 43, out of the record. House Bill 57, Representative McAuliffe. Out of the record. House Bill 101, Representative Abramson. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 101, a Bill for an Act in regard to judgments, and the manner of enforcing the same by execution, First Reading...Second Reading of the Bill. Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted in Committee."

"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendments 1 or 2?"

"Motion...I move to table Amendments #1 and 2 to House Bill 101, Representative Abramson."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Abramson."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Amendments #1 and 2 are technically defective and we have Amendment #3 to solve the problem. So, at this time I'd move to table Amendments #1 and 2."

"You heard the Gentleman's Motion, all in favor will...Representative Mulcahey for what purpose do you 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 rise?"

"Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I want...is this on? Mr. Speaker, I was wondering if the Sponsor would...what is the technical Amendment that your...I know it's a technical Amendment but what...what does it do?"

"Okay, the way the Bill was originally introduced, it raised the interest rate to 8%. All the other interest rates regarding judgments are now at 9%. So in Committee we put on two Amendments to raise it to the 9% but the Amendments were technically defective. There is something wrong with them, the way they're drafted. Number...Amendment #3 will do the same thing that Amendments #1 and 2 do except do it correctly."

"Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Rock Island, Representative Polk."

"Mr. Speaker, I'm the single Sponsor of House Bill 848, I'd like to table that Bill."

"Would you repeat your...?"

"Yes, I am the Sponsor and the only Sponsor of House Bill 848 and..."

"Well, Representative Polk, can you hold that? It's not timely at this...at this, right now."

"Yes."

"Is there any discussion to the Gentleman's Motion to table Amendments 1 and 2? Your Motion is to table Amendments 1 and 2, Representative? The Gentleman moves to table Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 101. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no', and the Amendments are tabled. Further Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #3, Abramson, amends House Bill 101..."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Abramson, 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 on Amendment #3."

"Amendment #3 corrects the deficiencies in the Bill and raises the interest rate on judgments from 8 to 9% during the period of redemption. I move the adoption of Amendment #3."

"Is there any discussion to Amendment #3? The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #3. Representative Dunn, for what purpose do you rise?"

"Sponsor yield for a question?"

"He indicates he will."

"I'm picking this Amendment up for the first time and in a hurry. It appears to relate to the interest rate and other charges in connection with sales on credit. Is that just a reference to the Section of the Interest Act or does this affect interest rates on things other than judgments?"

"All this Bill does is raise the interest rate on...during the period of redemption on judgments from 8 to 9%, only affecting real estate redemptions."

"Where there's been a mortgage foreclosure?"

"Right, and during the period of redemption after the foreclosure. It makes it the same interest rate as for judgments generally. Right now due to a oversight last year when we changed the general interest rate. It wasn't changed."

"And affects nothing else?"

"Nothing else."

"Thank you."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman moves the adoption...the Lady from Cook, Representative Braun."

"I think Representative Younge has question about this Bill."

"Pardon?" 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"I think Representative Younge has a question...has a question about the Amendment. I'm sorry I rose in response to something she just said to me."

"The Lady from St. Clair, Representative Younge."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Abramson mumbled the Amendment. Would you ask him to speak clearly as to what the subject matter is?"

"The Lady indicates that you mumbled through the Amendment, Representative, and she would like you to state clearly exactly what it is."

"Okay, the Amendment raises the interest rate during the period of redemption from a real estate mortgage foreclosure from 8 to 9%. The 9% is the same rate of interest you get on judgments generally. There's an oversight in changing the interest rates last year when we changed them, and we did change this particular one. So this just brings it into conformity."

"Do you understand what the Gentleman said, Representative? Are there any further questions? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Levin."

"Would the Gentleman yield?"

"Indicates he will."

"Okay. Can you explain the context in which this applies, these foreclosures and under what process?"

"I don't know what your question is."

"I mean are these foreclosures by banks, we're talking about or is this redemption from taxes..."

"Okay, this is mortgage foreclosures, okay? Generally by banks, I assume."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #3 to House Bill 101. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment is adopted. Further 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 196, Representative Bopp. Out of the record. House Bill 210, Representative Schuneman, Representative Schuneman. House Bill 210, out of the record. How about 228, Representative? Out of the record. 274, Huskey, out of the record. 284, Representative Stiehl? Out of the record, you want the Bill called? Representative Stiehl."

"Mr. Speaker, Representative McAuliffe has Amendment #1, if he's here I'd like to call it."

"The Gentleman doesn't seem to be on the floor, Representative. We may get back to it today if he shows up."

"Alright, thank you."

"House Bill 301, Representative Topinka, out of the record. 305, Representative Swanstrom, out of the record. 342, Representative Balanoff, out of the record. House Bill 364, Representative Hoffman, run it, read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 364, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act making appropriations for certain continuing boards and commissions, Second Reading of the Bill, no Committee Amendments."

"Any Amendments from the floor?"

"None."

"Third Reading. House Bill 441, Representative McGrew. Is the Gentleman on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 496, Representative Schneider. Representative Schneider on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 497, Representative Hoffman. What does that signal mean? 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Out of the record. House Bill 525, Representative Peters, you want the Bill read, Representative? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 525, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act, Second Reading of the Bill, Amendments #1, 2 and 3 were adopted in Committee."

"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1, 2 and 3?"

"No Motions filed."

"Any Amendments from the floor?"

"Floor Amendment #4, Bowman amends House Bill 525 on page 1, line 5 and so forth."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Bowman on Amendment #4."

"Thank you Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Representative Peters offers to us in House Bill 525 a day care Bill that is basically a good Bill and basically one which I can support. I have discussed the substance of every section of Representative Peters' Bill with various parents, day care providers, the Auditor General's staff, virtually everyone that I can think of who has some input on this subject, and we'll have only a few things I'd like to now present to the House. House Amendment #4 attacks a particular provision of the Bill which creates a special exemption for a class of part day facilities. We do not have a special exemption of the law right now. My basic problem with creating this exemption is that the health and safety standards, fire safety standards are not required by this exemption if the Bill were to pass on its present unamended form, the...such centers would not have to meet even simple fire safety. And so I think we're better off leaving the present law the way it is and so I offer Amendment #4 to restore the 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 present law on this one particular point."

"Representative Peters."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, what we had intended to do in the particular section of the Bill addressed by Amendment 4 was to release from State regulations certain kinds of facilities which were involved in day care. I think that the original part of the Bill dealing with that was correct and is still correct, however, since the introduction of this piece of legislation, dealing specifically with this area, a number of concerns have been expressed by individuals in organizations involved in day care centers and caring for children generally. That it seems to me that until such time as we can reconcile the differences between those various groups, prudence would dictate that the Amendment offered by Representative Bowman at this point be accepted. I want the record to indicate that in terms of what we are trying to do, I still think that we are absolutely correct in what we are trying to do by exempting certain categories of day care centers. However, at this point, until we can get resolved the differences between these various groups and until such time as we can reason together, so to speak, I would suggest to the Members of the General Assembly that they accept Amendment #4 understanding again my attitude and my proviso that I personnally do not oppose the concept and will support it and other legislation but do not feel that we should be doing it on this particular Bill at this particular time because of the apparent confusion it has caused. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Is there any further discussion? The Lady from DuPage, Representative Karpiel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I just rise in support of this Amendment. This 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Amendment is very important to the day care people in my area who are very concerned that without this Amendment on the Bill that it might be placing some children in jeopardy being taken care of in facilities that are less than safe and so I would just urge a 'yes' vote on this Amendment."

"Is there any further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Catania."

"Thank you Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I can't find my copy of this Amendment but it seems to me as if it's the one that says that we're not going to have any regulation at all of centers that have people in them for fewer than eight hours a week, and it troubles me how we're going to know which centers don't have people in them for any great length of time than eight hours a week if we're not paying any attention to those centers at all. And perhaps in closing the Sponsor would want to address that. It just seems to me like...."

"Well, Representative it's proper for you to ask the question at this time, if that's what you would like to do."

"All right, well maybe he would want to...."

"Representative Peters, would you respond to Representative Catania's questions?"

"Representative Catania, what Representative Bowman is attempting to do here is bring the law back to what it was originally and require the same kind of standards and the same kind of licensing before this particular Section was enacted. So, all of the references to the Day Out Programs, the mothers Day Out Program will now be deleted from this Bill."

"But Representative Peters, aren't you saying that, we're not going to have any regulation at all...period...nothing, for centers that have children for 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 fewer than eight hours a week."

"Representative Catania, what Representative Bowman is saying and which I have agreed to. At this particular time, is that the law should remain as is in regard to these kinds of programs until such time as the Members of the General Assembly, the various church groups, etc. etc. can get together and come up with some reasonable kind of standards etc. that would satisfy both points. That is all that we're doing here. We are taking out of the Bill what we put in and we're returning the law to what it was originally. we make no changes in regard to 'the licensing of what has been referred to as Mothers Day Out Program'."

"All right, so you're telling me that this is not going to leave totally unattended those centers that have children..."

"Correct."

"...for fewer than eight hours a week."

"Correct."

"Okay. Thank you, very much."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from Wayne, Representative Robbins."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, it's too bad that these things have to come up like this because Representative Peters had a very good Bill which would allow churches to house children and in a day care center where they can be properly taken care of, instead of spread out over the communities and homes that are not safe and are not addressed in anyway to this. I hate to see this Amendment adopted, I do appreciate the Sponsor's and Bowman's concerns on this but this is something that really does need to be addressed. And the main thing is the technicalities in the Fire, Health and Safety Code that is driving the churches up the wall on this. We do....they do 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 need an exemption on this and they do need to be licensed. So, I hate to see this Amendment adopted. I think we are doing a disservice to the many of the small communities in Southern Illinois which cannot support the kind of programs that is necessary. And it is creating nurseries to take care of children which are more totally illegal and are not near as safe as what we would have the other way. Thank you."

"The Lady from Kane, Representative Zwick."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a Member of the Committee that heard this particular Bill, I would like to rise in support of this Amendment and praise Representative Peters and Bowman for agreeing to this. As much as I agree with some of the concepts that were in the original proposal, there were some inherent problems that were brought to light in the Committee Hearing. And I know that they will be dealt with in the future but that this particular Section of the Bill was not the appropriate way to deal with them and that I'm sure that we will seek other legislation or other additions to this Bill which will correct those. So, I would just urge you to support this Amendment. Thank you."

"Further discussion? The Lady from Sangamon, Representative Oblinger."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I too, support Representative Bowman and Representative Peters. I've worked in this field for a long long time and I hate to have to say this to my seatmate, but part of my work was done in southern Illinois. And down there the fire marshall and the safety groups were very upset because there were no general uniform rules for day care centers. I think at this time we should leave it the way it is, until we can work this out with all the organizations and 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 churches that are involved in this kind of program."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Peters, to close."

"Mr. Speaker, the Amendment is being offered by Representative Bowman. I just want to reiterate for the record again. I support the initial concept in the legislation but also support now the tact taken by Representative Bowman in Order to reconcile this. And just for the information of some people that Representative Robbins, and I think Representative Macdonald, who are interested in that same concept and who probably hold to the original position I have. We will have an opportunity to deal with that on a Senate Bill coming down, it's Sponsored by Representative Bloom and also Representative Rigney has a Bill on that point that we can also address."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #4 to House....did you want to respond Representative Bowman? Oh, it's Representative Bowman's Amendment, I'm sorry."

"I was going to say, it's my Amendment, I want to say that its' the principle of the Sponsor of the Amendment gets to close. No....I'm perfectly happy and willing to sit down with Representative Peters, I think we can work it out. He accepts it, lets go with it. Thank you, very much."

"do you move for the adoption of Amendment #4? The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #4 to House Bill 525. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye' all opposed 'no'. They 'ayes' have it and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #5, Bowman. Amends House Bill 525 on page...."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Bowman on 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Amendment #5."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I think that this is the one that there's widespread agreement on. I believe the Sponsor will accept it if I move to amend on its face. So, I would like to ask leave of the House to amend on House Amendment #5 on its face, line 5, the number 'thirty days' should read 'sixty days'."

"Is there any discussion?"

"Mr. Speaker, I just ask leave to amend on its face, thirty days to sixty days."

"I can't hear you Representative."

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask leave of the House to amend thirty days to sixty days on the face of the Amendment."

"The Gentleman....you heard the Gentleman's Motion, he's asked leave to amend the....leave is granted."

"Okay. Basically this particular Amendment simply provides that, if a license is not renewed promptly by the department, that it shall remain in full force in effect for sixty days. It gives the department some additional time to catch up on the paper work and I believe the Sponsor excepts the Amendment."

"From Cook, Representative Peters."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I believe Representative Bowman has come up with a compromise kind of situation which solves a problem of the department with a lot of back up and the filings. And it also gives some assurances to the people who are seeking the licenses that they will be...receive some communication within a reasonable period of time. I think it is a good compromise. I would support the Amendment."

"Any further discussion? Do you care to close, 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Representative Bowman."

"No, thank you."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #5 to House Bill 525. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye' all opposed 'no'. It seems like a draw. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #6, Bowman. Amends House Bill 525 on page..."

"The Gentlemen from Cook, Representative Bowman on Amendment #6."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is a simple clarifying Amendment, it eliminates one word from the added language so that the children from the same household shall....if a day care home is caring for children from the same household that that day care home shall be exempt from licensing. And with that clarifying change, I will be happy to support the Bill. I believe the Sponsor also accepts this."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Peters."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again I think the Amendment probably clarifies the intent of the language a lot better. I would ask the membership to join in accepting Amendment #6."

"Is there any further discussion? Would you care to close on this, Representative Bowman?"

"I'm happy to waive my right at this time. Thank you."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #6, House Bill 525. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye' all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment is adopt. Further Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #7, Peters. Amends House bill 525...."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Peters." 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. One of the other things we tried to accomplish in this reform of the Child Care Act was to address some definition problems and to address some problems in regard to the programs for children of various kinds of ages. Again in concept, I support what we try to do in the Bill but as a result, we have become embroiled in a sense with varying and very strong opinions from the schools operated by the Christian Scientist people by the Montessori People, by various other christian groups by private groups by Pre-school people, all of whom have different points of view. Again, in Order to not get those issues embroiled with the bulk of this legislation which is really very progressive and strong and good legislation. I have offered Amendment #7 which returns this legislation to what it was originally without any changes. If there are any changes that wish to be made by the people involved with the Christian Scientist Schools or the Montessori Schools again, it was our contention that those issues directly relating to that entire concern of private interest vs. public interest, church interest vs. state interest should be addressed in another kind of piece of legislation. And that those issue should not become embroiled. I would therefore, ask that the Membership of the House join with me in supporting Amendment #7 to remove those problems from this Bill and they can be addressed again somewhere else."

"Is there any discussion on Amendment #7? The Lady from Cook, Representative Chapman."

"Will the Sponsor yield to a question?"

"He indicates that he will."

"Mr. Peters, as I look at the original Bill it appears to me that Amendment #7 returns the Bill to its original form as far as Section 2.09 is concerned with one 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 exception. You take out that part that calls for meeting the applicable regulations of the State Fire Marshal. Could you explain why you've done that, Sir?"

"Representative Chapman, we put that legislation....we put that language in."

"Uh-huh"

"We have now....that becomes part of the problem we are trying to end up resolving between the department, the Illinois Office of Education, the State Fire Marshal, the church groups and the private groups all of whom have some concern as to who has the right to call who in and who inspects who and what have you. Again, I do not...I do not oppose. Representative Chapman, I do not oppose the calling in personally of the Fire Marshal in these kinds of situations. I think we have got to ensure safety. The problem comes in that we have not to this point been able to reach any kind of amicable agreement between the individuals who are going to end up enforcing this part of the Section of the law. And until we do that, it seems to me we put the entire legislation in jeopardy especially when we have similar legislation coming down from the Senate on the same topic and hopefully, we can end up getting that resolved in that way."

"Uh-huh. So, you're saying that at the present time the law doesn't require these schools to meet the regulation of the State Fire Marshal and you believe it will jeopardize the Bill to require that the....these schools meet the requirements of the State Fire Marshal?"

"The original law requires that ordinances relating to fire and safety must be adhered to. What we try to do by putting in the word 'Fire Marshal' and by giving the DCFS the right to call in, we then become embroiled in whether DCFS should have that right or whether a school 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 superintendent should have that right and whether DCFS should have that right with the Montessori Schools and so forth. We are just in a huge...huge quandary as to who has the right and who ought to make the initial moves here and we are having an extremely difficult time, Representative Chapman in resolving that. I don't want to jeopardize the rest of this legislation which goes to deregulationing, strengthening day care, establishment of day care agencies because of this particular issue especially when we can end up addressing that on other legislation that has been introduced."

"I believe you've responded satisfactorily, Sir. I am concerned that we are permitting children to attend schools that are not subject to inspection by the State Fire Marshal but if this is something that you believe jeopardizes your Bill I would remain quiet on this matter."

"Thank you, Representative."

"Any further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Bowman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'm happy to show Representative Peters the same courtesy he showed me on the other Bill....Amendments. I think to the extent that there may be differences here, we will be able to work them out a little further down the road. And the Bill is basically a good Bill and so I think to move it along, I'm perfectly happy to accept the Amendment at this point."

"Thank you, Representative."

"Is there any further discussion?"

"I just would ask...."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Peters to close."

"I just would ask the Members of the Assembly, Mr. 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Speaker, to join with us in supporting Amendment #7."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of Amendment #7 to House Bill 525. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye' all opposed 'no'. And the 'aye' has it and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 538, Representative Wolf. 538, Representative. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 538, a Bill for an Act to amend FY81 Act of the Department of Revenue and the Department of Administrative Services, Second Reading of the Bill. Amendments #1, 2, and 3 were adopted in Committee."

"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendments 1, 2, or 3?"

"Motion to table Amendment #1 to House Bill 538, Representative Davis."

"The Gentleman from Will, Representative Davis."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. As chairman of the Subcommittee on Appropriations that heard 538, the Subcommittee inadvertently adopted Amendments 1 & 2 and then were adopted by the full Committee with technical errors incorporated into the Department of Administrative Services portion of the Bill. We would now like to move to table because of those technical errors to table Amendments 1 and Amendment 2 to the Department of Administrative Services' Section of 538."

"The Gentleman moves to table Amendment #1."

"One and two, Sir."

"The Gentleman has moved to table Amendment #1 & 2. Representative McClain, for what purpose do you arise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Gentleman yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"Mr. Davis, is that a technical Amendment? What is 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 that, like a million dollars or two million dollars or what?"

"No. No, there's no dollar change. The language was inadvertently lines and things like that, Mike. Amendment #4 is putting the money right back in. I wouldn't do that to you, Mike."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman has moved to table Amendments #1 & 2 to House Bill 538. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and Amendments #1 & 2 are tabled. Further Amendments."

"Floor Amendment #4, Davis, amends House Bill 538 on page three, line one and so forth."

"The Gentleman from Will, Representative Davis."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Amendment #4 now will correct the deficiencies and technical errors in Amendments 1 & 2 which were just tabled. The Department of Administrative Services is charged with the responsibility of paying claims for insurance losses and workmen's compensation in certain areas of state government that have been adjudicated by courts of competent jurisdiction a Court of Claims or a Circuit Court and is requesting in the Amendments that were tabled that were incorrect now replaced with exact dollars in this Amendment, the money that was taken out for those claims. It amounts to transfer of funds in the office of fiscal management of $100,000 and $185,000 from operations payable from the road fund to awards and grants. Lest anybody jump up when they hear the word road fund, it is obligations that are obliged out of the fund for payment for those insurance loss causes."

"Is there any discussion to Amendment #4? The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of Amendment #4 to 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 House Bill 538. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 561, Yourell."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Amendment #1 to House Bill 561 adds, does two things, it adds multi-township assessors to the Bill that originally includes only township assessors and that oversight was brought to my attention by the township officials of Illinois and also it requires that the township assessors and the multi-township assessors are required to take an oath of office that was not in the original Bill. I move the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 561."

"Would you read the Bill now, Mr. Clerk?"

"Yes, House Bill 561, a Bill for an Act to amend the Revenue Act. Amendment #1, Yourell, amends House Bill 561."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First, what I would like to have leave to amend the Bill on its face to include the period under line eight after the words 'pursuant to this Section'. They stopped the underlining under the letter 'n' and I would like to have leave to have that amended on its face to include the period."

"Do you want amend on its face? Is that right, Representative?"

"Yes, to include the underlining on line eight after the letter.."

"The Gentleman asks leave to amend the Amendment on its face. Are there objections? Hearing none, leave is granted."

"Now, on Amendment #1, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Gentlemen of the House, when we heard the Bill in Committee we mentioned in the provisions of the Bill only township assessor and I have been informed that there's also, there are also multi-township assessors that should be included in the Bill and that's what Amendment #1 does and I move the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 561."

"Is there any discussion to Amendment #1 to House Bill 561? The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #1. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."

"Floor Amendment #..."

"Just a minute, Mr. Clerk. Mr. Daniels, for what purpose do you arise?"

"Representative Pullen has requested that we introduce members of Main South High School represented by Representative Pullen and Representative Kustra and Jaffe. Main South High School up there."

"It's against the rules, Representative. Further Amendments."

"Floor Amendment #2, Yourell, amends House Bill 561 on page one and so forth."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Yourell, on Amendment #2. We'll send a copy out to you, Representative. Representative Yourell, are you ready on Amendment #2?"

"Mr. Speaker, I'm confused. Amendment #2 does, appears to me what we just adopted in Amendment #1. I don't recall filing Amendment #2."

"Representative Yourell."

"Mr. Speaker, can we take this out of the record for a minute?"

"Do you want to take the Bill out of the record?" 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"No, the Amendment, Sir."

"Did you want to withdraw the Amendment?"

"Can we take the Bill out of the record?"

"Take the Bill out of the record, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 590, Representative Wolf. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 590, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Labor, Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."

"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"

"Motion, I move to table Amendment #1 to House Bill 590, Representative Winchester."

"The Gentleman from Hardin, Representative Winchester."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development we adopted Amendment #1 which had a technical error on it. We made that recommendation to the full Committee. It was adopted. We've though since discovered a technical error and I would move that Amendment #1 be tabled."

"Is there any discussion? The Gentleman moves that Amendment #1 be tabled. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment is tabled. Further Amendments."

"Floor Amendment #2, Winchester, amends House Bill 590."

"The Gentleman from Hardin, Representative Winchester."

"Amendment #2, Mr. Speaker, now corrects those technical errors and I would move for its adoption."

"Is there any discussion. The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #2. All in favor signify by 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 625, Representative Huff. Out of the record. Representative Yourell, are you ready now on your Bill? 561?"

"Yes."

"Representative Yourell, on House Bill 561, Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #2 does nothing more than we did with adoption to Amendment #1 so I would ask leave to withdraw Amendment #2 to House Bill 561."

"Are there objections? The Gentleman asks leave to withdraw Amendment #2. Hearing no objections, leave is granted. Further Amendments."

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 672, Schuneman. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills, Second Reading appears on page five appears House Bill 284, Representative Stiehl. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 284, a Bill for an Act authorizing the establishment of Mobile Team In-Service Training Units, Third Reading of the Bill. Second Reading of the Bill. Excuse me, Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."

"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"

"Floor Amendment #1, McAuliffe, amends House Bill 284.."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McAuliffe, on Amendment #1."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'm offering Floor Amendment #1 on behalf of the Illinois Local Law Enforcement Officers Training Board. It brings a 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981. funding process in concert with what is done for the basic mandatory police training program at our statute. The Amendment would keep law enforcement training from being partial to outer .... by additional agencies. The Amendment is supported by Illinois Police Chiefs, the Police of Chiefs Association and the Illinois Sheriffs Association. And I ask its adoption."

"Is there any discussion? The Lady from Champaign, Representative Satterthwaite."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I'm sorry to interrupt the discussion on this Amendment but I simply wanted to make the audience or the Assembly aware of the fact we are being visited today by a special group from the Urbana Adult Education program. They are here because of their good attendance record in their Adult Education program. They're over on the left side of the gallery and I didn't want them to get out before that announcement. Excuse me, Roger."

"Welcome. Now, is there any discussion, Amendment #1? Representative Stiehl?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could you turn my, it's on now. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I oppose Amendment #1. This is an excellent program. Everybody in the state in law enforcement agrees that this program is absolutely necessary to insure a professional, well trained local law enforcement officers. The Department of Law Enforcement is both the logical and the responsible choice to administer this program. They at the present time have a director of training. They have the instructors in place. They have the administrators. They can do it at no extra cost. In addition to that, they will need no extra staffing and they will have the advantage of drawing upon their own appropriation of $104,000,000 and 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 three thousand employees. The Department of Law Enforcement has the people necessary to give this training if we give it to the Local Law Enforcement Officers Training Board. They will have to hire new administrators and then they will have to contract with the Department of Law Enforcement. I think that in the interest of the economy and efficiency and of assuring that we have a program that will really work, I would ask for a 'no' vote on this Amendment."

"Is there any further discussion? Representative Terzich."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would like to support Amendment #1. The Department of Illinois Local Government Law Enforcement Officers Training Board is considered one of the finest organizations in the United States. The director has received numerous commendations as well as the praise from all of the Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the State of Illinois and I think it would be an affront to divert this program to any other department other than the Department of Law Enforcement Training and I would urge support of Amendment #1 to House Bill 284."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McAuliffe to close."

"Well, Mr. Speaker, let me close by saying that I'm active in Law Enforcement field. The Local Law Enforcement Officers Training Board as it's presently constituted has done an outstanding job of backing up the training of law enforcement officers and I don't think that this is a time to take any of their authority away. I think it's just a power grab by another state agency. The way it's administered now, it's been very responsive to the needs of local communities and it's been very helpful in helping 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 them train their police officers. I would like to see any changes made and that's why I offered this Amendment and I'd appreciate your affirmative vote."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 284. All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? The Lady from St. Clair, Representative Stiehl."

"Mr. Speaker, can I explain my vote?"

"Absolutely."

"Thank you. I would just like to make a few things clear on this. The Local Law Enforcement Training Board does not have this program now. This is a program that is undertaken partially by the Department of Law Enforcement. The rest of it was a federal program that has been discontinued. If we do not put this program in the Department of Law Enforcement at this time, I very much fear that we will not have a program such as this. We will not have In-Service Mobile Training because we all know that at this time of a severe financial crunch the state does not have the money to fund a new program. Now, what we're doing, if you persist in putting this in the Local Law Enforcement Training Commission you will have a duplication of effort, a duplication of administration. They will have to hire new people and we will not have program because it will not be funded. There are no funds for this program so I would ask for a 'no' vote."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On this issue there are 109 voting 'aye', 32 voting 'no' and three voting 'present' and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments."

"Floor Amendment #2, Cissy Stiehl, amends House Bill 284 on page one and so forth." 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"The Lady from St. Clair, Representative Stiehl."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #2 is simply a technical correction. The Reference Bureau neglected to incorporate the responsibilities and the duties of the director and that's all we do is actually put the definition in the legislation. It's a technical correction and I would ask for its approval."

"Is there any discussion? The Lady moves for the adoption of Amendment #2 to House Bill 284. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. On page six in the calendar under the Order of House Bills, Third Reading, Short Debate Calendar appears House Bill 133, Representative Braun. Read the Bill; Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 133, a Bill for an Act to amend the Human Rights Act, Third Reading of the Bill."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Braun."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill is on short debate for a reason. It's probably the most uncontroversial piece of legislation you'll see this Session. It has to do with, it's called a hearing ear dog Bill. All that it does is bring the law with relation to deaf people in line with what is already the law for the blind. It will allow deaf people who have hearing ear dogs to take them into places where the blind can presently take their seeing eye dogs. I encourage your affirmative vote on this measure."

"I can't imagine there being any opponents. If anybody cares to speak in opposition of this Bill? The question is, shall House Bill 133 pass? All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 151 voting 'aye', none voting 'no' and this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. House Bill 405, Representative Wolf. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 405, a Bill for an Act to amend the Game Code, Third Reading of the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Wolf."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This Bill has an Amendment now that amends the Fish and Game Code of 1971. It provides that the fishing, hunting or trapping equipment that might have been used illegally and forfeited to the state may be sold at public auction which is the procedure now but the proceeds of such auctions would be deposited in the Wildlife and Fish fund rather than general revenue fund as is now the case. The Bill was amended yesterday to provide that the director of the Department of Conservation and authorized employees of that department may expend certain sums of money out of their contractual line item as the director may deem be necessary to purchase any species of bird or mammal or parts that are protected by the Act. The rational for that is there have been a number of widespread arrests by Department of Conservation officers and what they're seeking for is what is commonly known as buy money similar to what they do in the drug field and other law enforcement agencies where the undercover Department of Conservation officer may purchase illegal game, song birds, etcetera and use that as evidence. The other portion of the Amendment would be to establish a different type of a non-commercial, non-profit cooperative game breeding and shooting preserve to propagate preserve and shoot game birds. Currently the law only allows for a commercial type operation and this would 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 establish a non-commercial type or private type as well. I would ask to solicit your support."

"Are there any opponents for the Bill? Representative Alexander."

"Mr. Speaker, may I ask the Sponsor a question? I didn't quite hear a response he gave and I want to be sure of what he said. Representative Wolf."

"Yes, he'll answer your question."

"Thank you. Did I understand you to say that the monies or the proceeds from these sales would no longer go into the general revenue funds but would be deposited with the Department of Conservation."

"Yes, currently the Department of Administrative Services conducts the auction and what we're changing by this is that the Department of Conservation would conduct such an auction upon a court Order and the proceeds of that auction would go into the Wildlife Fish and Game fund."

"Alright, thank you. That's what I thought I heard."

"The question is, shall House Bill 405 pass? All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 158 voting 'aye', none voting 'no' and this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. House Bill.. for what purpose does Representative Birkinbine arise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like leave of the House as principal Sponsor of House Bill 1233 to table that Bill."

"What was the number, Representative?"

"House Bill 1233."

"The Gentleman has asked leave to table House Bill 133. (sic) Are there objections? Hearing none, leave is 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 granted. House Bill 1233 is tabled. The Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Hastert, for what purpose do you arise?"

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would like to give notice to the House of Representatives that we have a group here from 'Oswego' Jr. High School, Thompson Jr. High School in our gallery and they are observing us here today."

"Welcome to the group. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Kociolko, for what purpose do you arise?"

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I ask the leave of this House to table House Bill 932. I am the principal Sponsor of that Bill."

"The Gentleman asks leave to table House Bill 932. Are there objections? Hearing none, leave is granted and House Bill 932 is tabled. The Gentleman from McClain, Representative Ropp, for what purpose do you arise?"

"Mr. Speaker, as chief Sponsor of House Bill 595. I've asked leave of the House to table that Bill, please."

"The Gentleman asks leave to table House Bill 595. Are there objections? Hearing none, leave is granted and House Bill 595 is tabled. The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Hoffman."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I would like to have leave to table House Bill 593 and House Bill 1026."

"The Gentleman has asked leave to table House Bills 593 and 1026. Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave is granted and those Bills are tabled. The Gentleman from Will, Representative Davis."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Being the chief Sponsor and only Sponsor of House Bill 424 I would like leave to table it."

"The Gentleman has asked leave to table House Bill 424. Are there objections? Hearing none, leave is 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 granted. House Bill 424 is tabled. House Bill 476, Representative DiPrima. Read the Bill."

"House Bill 476, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code, Third Reading of the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative DiPrima."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this Bill reads to have a short debate and I'm going to make it as short as possible. All I ask is that you give me, support me passing this Bill. What this will do is give the ten Congressional Medal of Honor winners from the State of Illinois free license plates. These fellas were brave enough to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. That's the least we can do for them. Secondly, I wanted to remind you that next Wednesday the Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars is giving their legislative banquet for the Members of this Body and I hope that none of you forget it and make sure you're there promptly at 7:00 at the Forum anyway. Alright, I will appreciate, and listen I want to thank all of you that Cosponsored by House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #25. Alright, I'll accept all the votes I can on this Bill. Thank you."

"Are there any opponents to House Bill 476, the dinner on the 29th or the Resolution? The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Matijevich, do you stand in opposition to these proposals?"

"Oh, no I wouldn't dare. Would the Gentleman yield? Larry, did you say there are ten ....."

"Congressional Medal of Honor winners, yes."

"Well, I think you owe it to us to name the ten. Could you name the ten? Any guy like you ought to know the ten Congressional..I know you know one of them real good."

"Well, one of them is one of our colleagues of the past. 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Clyde Choate' was a Member of this Body and the champion of Southern Illinois University. Joe McCarthy."

"What's Clyde's middle name. He's going to have a license plate that says 'CCCMC'. He's got alot of 'c's in there."

"That's not the latest any longer, Mr. Matijevich."

"Thank you."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman has moved...the question is, shall House Bill 476 pass? All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 152 voting 'aye', 5 voting 'no' and one voting 'present'. and this Bill having received the Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. House Bill 544, Representative Wolf. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 544, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fish Code, Third Reading of the Bill."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Bill 544 as was House Bill 405 is jointly Sponsored by Representative Yourell and myself. This amends the Fish and Game Code by providing that all the interest earned by money deposited in the Wildlife Fish and Game fund and the Salmon fund shall be deposited in those funds effective immediately and the Bill was amended. Originally the Bill called only for the Fish Code. It was amended to include the Wildlife and Fish fund and the Salmon fund as well. There was also a Section added that any interest received on the monies held in the Wildlife Fish fund or the Salmon fund will be deposited in those funds with reference to the Banking Act. I would solicit your support."

"Is there any discussion on House Bill 544? The Gentleman from McClain, Representative Bradley." 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"I have a question for the Sponsor. I wonder what happens to the interest that earned right now without this piece of legislation."

"It currently goes in the general revenue fund. Most sportsmen and people who will buy licenses are under the impression that it into the Wildlife Fund for the propagation of Fish and Wildlife."

"Good Bill, thank you."

"Is there any further discussion? The question is, shall House Bill 544 pass? All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 152 voting 'aye, none voting 'no' and this Bill, Representative Collins 'aye' and this Bill having received a Constitutional Amendment(sic) is hereby declared passed. On the calendar on page six appears House Bills, Third Reading. House Bill 28, Representative Cullerton. Read the Bill."

"House Bill 28, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the possession and use of firearms by convicted felons, Third Reading of the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Cullerton."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. The law in Illinois with respect to the availability of a weapon for convicted felons says that a convicted felon has to wait for five years after he's released from the penitentiary before he can obtain a firearm owner identification card. What this Bill does, is to say that if that convicted felon had been convicted of a forcible felony and if he wishes to obtain a handgun that in addition.."

"Just a minute, Representative. Alright, let's be 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 in our seats. The Gentleman's trying to present his Bill. The noise level is awful high here. I think that we ought to, Mr. Doorman, would you clear the aisles please. Proceed, Representative."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What this Bill says is that if a person has been convicted of a forcible felony that and he wishes to obtain a firearm owners identification card for a handgun that he has to wait the five years that he must wait right now and in addition obtain the permission of the director of the Department of Law Enforcement. It does not change the law with respect to one who commits a felony other than a forcible felony and it does not change law with respect to the obtaining rifles for the purpose of hunting. I would be happy to answer question if there are any."

"Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Peters."

"Representative Cullerton, was Amendment #1 still on?"

"Representative Cullerton."

"Amendment #1, Representative Johnson's Amendment?"

"It just doesn't indicate that but it refers to the fact that an individual whose religious affiliation precludes him from taking a photograph."

"Yes, this is, that Amendment was Representative Johnson's Amendment. I would ask that he explain it. It has to do with the Amish religious community in his area. Representative Johnson has the answer, Mr. Speaker."

"The Gentleman from Champaign, Representative Johnson."

"Yes, Representative Peters, we received, as I think all of us in the district, received a communication from a number of people particularly law enforcement people in the, around the Arthur-Arcola area which is a heavy Amish 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 settlement. A good many, if not all of those people, the Amish people and some Menonites own firearms but because of a new interpretation by I guess the Department of Law Enforcement, they were required to have their pictures on all the firearm owners identification cards. Their religion prevents them, it's a very strict tenant in their religion from having their pictures taken and as a result we're trying to do by this Amendment what was done administratively before and that is to allow Amish people and others who can sign an affidavit under oath at the pain of perjury that their religion prevents them from having their picture taken to do that in lieu of having the picture appear on the front of the FOID."

"Representative Johnson, I'm not being picky here but is there some chance or is there any discussion in Committee or on the House and I'm sorry to say I don't recall the discussion on this. Could this possibly include groups other than legitimate religious groups like the Amish. We're not talking about some kind of semi-terrorists kind of operation."

"No, I think that the provisions of the Criminal Code require that the affidavits be made in pain of perjury and if somebody wants to take the chance of going to the penitentiary to fill out a false affidavit, they can do it. I understand your concern, but we talked to the staff and they felt this is the only we could address the problem."

"I accept your judgment, Representative."

"Thank you."

"Is there any further discussion. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Kosinski."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, over the eleven years of my being in the General Assembly I have had two concerns. One, to protect the legitimate 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 person in his ownership of firearms but the second to prosecute with thorough vigor, those people who illegitimately and felonously use firearms with the adoption of Amendments #3 & 4 which have been put on this Bill I think it's good for the people of the State of Illinois and I support it thoroughly."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Grossi."

"Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"Representative Cullerton, is any felon included or just those felons that have committed crimes with a handgun?"

"No, it's any person that has been convicted of a forcible felony."

"Thank you."

"Further discussion. The Gentleman from Bureau, Representative Mautino."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Gentleman yield for a question?"

"He indicates he will."

"I'm sorry, Representative Cullerton, I missed one of the Amendments yesterday. I'm going to give you a hypothetical situation. Will you please tell me if it qualifies or does not qualify under the newly amended House Bill 28? Let us assume someone was convicted of a felony. It was a gambling charge. Now you have removed from this Bill the previous provisions for obtaining a FOID card on the five year basis according to the analysis. Now, would that person be deprived of getting an FOID card or owning a firearm under your provisions of the Bill as it now stands? Thinking seriously that he did not, he was not confined to a penitentiary etcetera but he had a sentence."

"No, this Bill does not apply in that case because 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 you're describing a felony which is not a forcible felony and therefore, current law remains as it is would apply in that particular case. He has to wait five years and then he gets it automatically."

"Okay, thank you."

"Further discussion. The Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."

"I move the previous question."

"Would you hold that. I think there is only one more, Representative. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Levin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Gentleman yield for a question?"

"Would you yield, Representative? He indicates he will."

"Okay, Representative Cullerton, you indicated in your explanation of the Bill that the person would be required to obtain the permission of the director of the Department of Law Enforcement. Are there any standards that the director would have to apply in making his determination whether to grant permission?"

"Yes."

"What are those standards?"

"First of all he has to have been granted relief by the appropriate federal authority which is required by federal law. The circumstances regarding the conviction are reviewed. The applicant's criminal history and his reputation have to be such that he will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. That's in the Bill."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Cullerton to close."

"I would ask for a favorable Roll Call and remind 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 everyone that Representative Kosinski has given us his 'impromanter' on this good law and Order Bill."

"The question is, shall House Bill 28 pass? All in favor will signify by voting 'aye', all opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. Leon, 'aye'. On this question there are 153 voting 'aye', none voting 'no' and this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. House Bill 33, Representative Neff."

"House Bill 33..."

"Mr. Clerk, on House Bill 28 would you record Representative Pullen from the gallery as voting 'aye'. Representative Giorgi wants to be voted 'aye' too. Do you object to that Representative Kane? There's a bit of objections of Representative Giorgi's vote. Representative Kane objects. You'll have to fill out a form I guess. And Pullen from the gallery. House Bill 33, Representative Neff. Out of the record. House Bill 38. Out of the record. House Bill 45, Terzich. Read the Bill."

"House Bill 45, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act, Third Reading of the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Terzich."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 45 amends the State Employees Group Insurance Act by increasing the state's contribution for Employee Dependent Health Insurance coverage from seven dollars to twenty dollars per month effective in the next fiscal year. The reason for the introduction of this Bill which is similar to House Bill 426 which we passed in the last General Assembly was that the dependent contribution for the health insurance of seven dollars became effective during the fiscal year of 1975 and since that time has not been increased or changed during interim. During the seven 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 years, the cost of Dependent Health Insurance has increased dramatically from the high option 166%, 182% with two dependents, 43% on the low with one dependent and 189% with two or more dependents. As a result of these costs I want you to realize that these statistics are very shocking. The employees have altered their coverage for dependents. In the fiscal year 1975, 88% of the employees enrolled for the high option of dependent coverage, enrolled in 1975. As of 1981 this has decreased 40% because of the high cost of the group insurance. In addition a survey of the State Health Plans by Martin E. Segal Company showed that ten states now pay 100% of the employees and dependent health premiums compared to five and seventy-six. Also there are four states which pay 90% to 100% of the dependent premiums. Four of them from 75 to 90% and seventeen from 50 to 75%. There are only two states that pay less than 33% and that is in Illinois. Now the General Assembly to give an example that the premium is $100 a month which constitutes 5% of your gross salary. The employees cannot afford this. The health care costs continue to rise and is taken out of the reach of our employees and I would urge support of House Bill 45 for all the employees in the State of Illinois."

"Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Telcser."

"Well, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. It's always difficult to rise on a Bill like this. Especially when one knows how sincere the Sponsor is in helping raise the quality of health care for a good number of citizens in Illinois. I might also point out that this is probably going to be one of the first Bills of many we're going to hear during the course of the Session that are going to be well intentioned, be for a good purpose but yet cost the 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 State of Illinois millions of dollars far beyond our ability to pay the Bill. House Bill 45 would cost the state some eight and a half million dollars more than we are in a position to spend. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I think it would do us well to remember the message the voters sent to all of us last November. The voters want us to hold the line on spending money. They don't want to pay more taxes. They don't want more programs. They're not necessarily looking for more benefits that will increase taxes for all of Illinois' citizens. It is Bills like this which cumulative in their totals cost the state millions and millions of dollars beyond our ability to pay. Now, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, it is for this reason that I rise to oppose House Bill 45. I do so because we simply do not have the money to pay the Bill. Any Member of this Legislature who introduces Bills that cost the state money beyond their ability to pay ought to be introducing tax increase Bills also. There is no accompanying measure of this type to House Bill 45. We cannot afford the eight and a half million dollars which House Bill 45 would cost the citizens of Illinois. It is for that reason, Mr. Speaker and Members, that I rise to oppose the Bill and urge the Members to recognize the dire fiscal condition in which we find ourselves and to join me in a 'no' vote."

"The..Further discussion? The Gentleman from Whiteside, Representative Schuneman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this Bill, not because I don't think the state should do something about raising the support for dependent insurance coverage, but rather, along the same lines that Representative Telcser has just addressed, and that is, that this is not the time, this is not the time in the 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 financial life of the State of Illinois when we can afford to do something like this. There's another point involved here and that is that the proponents of this Bill normally describe the great increase in costs that have been faced by our state employees for the high option that they carry on dependents and I'd like to point out that not only for those other state employees, but for those of you who are Members of the General Assembly, that the state probably should add some emphasis to the bargain that we can get by carrying the low option that is available on the state group employees' insurance. I think that this Bill perhaps would be a good Bill sometime later when the financial condition of the state is better than it is now. But this is not the time. I think we should defeat the Bill."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I serve on the State Employees' Group Insurance Commission. One of the problems that we have faced in the past month is that the new bid by Blue-Cross for the contract has raised the premium rate to the state 26%, 26% in one year, some 25 to 27 million dollars is what they want to take off the existing benefits. Now, we're in a position where we have had to rebid the program and very probably we're going to be in a position where we have to cut the existing benefits to the employee. Our first obligation is to the employee. And to take eight million dollars and to put that into dependent coverage when we may need that to protect employee coverage would be a terrible mistake. Employees of the university system, employees of the personnel system across the street, as a matter of fact, General Assembly Members are covered by this system. And to take the money away from the employees and to give it to dependent 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 coverage would be a very bad mistake. I would urge a 'no' vote."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Wolf." Wolf, J.J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Frankly, there's really nothing wrong with House Bill 45, but I must reluctantly rise in opposition. I say reluctantly for two reasons. One is I can see the necessity for such a Bill and in better financial times I would probably be here in support of it. The second is that I regard the Sponsor of this Bill as one of my truly good friends of this House and one which I have the utmost respect for. But as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, I have to get up and tell you we have a tremendous job. We're looking to cut some 220 million dollars out of state agencies at this particular time. We haven't even begun to get to the human services area yet where they're going to be talking about cutting back on prescription pharmacies for people in need, the education needs, the mental health needs and all of the other agencies in which all of us I am certain have some kind of a special interest. We have a problem with roads crumbling, with mass transportation problems, and we just can't at this time afford additional money taken out of the State Treasury to afford this program. Those of you who have been here a few years as I have recall when the state teetered on the brink of financial ruin with practically nothing in the Treasury. We came up from that and established some kind of a year end balance at the end of the last Session which would take care of the state's bills for approximately fifteen working days. We're heading in a downward trend. We know we're going to get more federal cutbacks. We know the economy of the state has not been what it should be. Sales tax receipts have leveled off and 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 have gone down because of certain tax relief that we've issued. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I ask you to sensibly address yourself to this Bill. Hopefully next year or in the next Session we could pass such a Bill, but I ask you to exercise fiscal restraint. Help us do our job. Help us end up in the black and have a balanced budget in the Eighty-Second General Assembly. Thank you."

"Is there any further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Piel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move the previous question."

"I don't think that will be necessary, Representative. We've only got one more. That's Representative Bradley. Could you hold that for a minute? Representative Bradley."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'm standing here quite amazed that of all the speeches we had on this piece of legislation offered by Representative Terzich, every person that spoke was opposing the legislation. There is probably no greater way that we can help the state employees than to help them in their hospitalization and health and hospitalization programs. There's no greater cost that has skyrocketed and caused inflation than the rapidly increasing costs of medical hospitalization costs to the workers of the state and to everybody else. It seems to me that this would be one small way that we, as Members of the General Assembly, can show our concern for the state employees, for all state employees and help them in some small way. Because if the Governor of the state continues to cry wolf as he's doing insofar as the appropriations and the revenues that are going to be generated ...the State of Illinois, there won't be any financial increases to state employees. This Bill at least gives us one small way that we can make some kind 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 of a gesture to the employees of our sincerity in appreciation of that work. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Terzich, to close."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I am really and truly surprised at those people who spoke in opposition of this Bill because they're speaking out of both sides of their mouths, that these Bills have been up before which they didn't support. Last year we were so fortunate to pass the Bill which the Governor vetoed which was an additional seven dollars. The health care costs is increasing at a substantial rate yet our employees cannot even afford to participate in their own group insurance plan because they can't afford the premiums. There's been no effort on the part of the administration to come up with a suggestion or a recommendation. How about putting our employees in the black rather than the red when they get their hospitalization bills and they can't afford to participate in the program? How about tending to the needs of our employees just as well as other needs throughout the state? And this Bill is a Bill that is necessary. The employees have been neglected for their group insurance. They've...We've reneged before on this. This is a small amount and we're one of the lowest participants in the United States on helping the employees afford a logical, practical health insurance plan and we're taking it away from them by neglecting their needs. So let's take a good look at it. If there has to be a reduction, then fine. Let the administration come back and reduce it. But this is a minimal request. It's needed. If you take your own self that you have to pay five percent of your salary just to buy the dependent high option health insurance, that's ridiculous. That's ten percent or fifteen percent of an 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 employee who is only making $12,000 a year that he has to pay for his group hospitalization plan. There's no one in this House that can afford it. So why not give our employees a break. It's a reasonable request and it's been endorsed by the Group Insurance Commission, has endorsed the idea of increasing the contribution. The 27% increase in rates I will guarantee you that it will go back to the dependent insurance because in the previous years all these big increases were on the dependents, not the employees. There were five percent, two percent and the state said, 'Oh, big deal. We're going to pick up the two or three percent,' but they passed a 20 and a 30% increases on the employees. So let's give...let's give a break here and let's make the people be able to afford a good viable health insurance plan by supporting House Bill 45."

"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 45 pass?' All in favor will signify by voting 'aye' and all opposed by voting 'no'. The Gentleman from Marion, Representative Friedrich, to explain his vote."

"Mr. Speaker, this Bill certainly has an emotional appeal and it's pretty difficult to vote against it. It's kind of like being against motherhood. But, my analysis shows that it will cost some eight million dollars and it will only help a third of the state employees. Now, certainly state employees have ..are entitled to some consideration, but when we're trying to cut another 200 million dollars out of the budget, I think the best we can hope for is to save some of the existing programs and save some of the jobs otherwise, some of these people who won't have insurance, they won't have jobs either. So, I think that's where we go. But I think it bothers me a little when the Gentleman who's sponsoring this Bill turns a deaf ear when I start talking to him about the widows and some 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 retired school teachers that are trying to live on $100 a month. He's deaf when it comes to that. But on something like this, apparently he speaks out very vocally."

"Have all voted who wish? The Gentleman from Hardin, Representative Winchester, to explain his vote."

"Very briefly, Mr. Speaker, in explaining my 'no' vote. It's my understanding that with the eight percent cost of living increase the state employees are going to be getting this year in the Governor's Budget it will show a reflection...reflect a reduction of nearly 3,000 state employees, lay-offs, laying off 3,000 state employees. Your legislation if it's adopted and signed by the Governor could result in another couple of thousand. That could be five thousand people out of a job with maybe 40,000 people getting a few extra benefits and I don't think it's worth it and I think I can explain that to my constituents back home and I ask for a 'no' vote."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 91 voting 'aye', 64 voting 'no'. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Telcser."

"Verification."

"The Gentleman has asked for a verification. Representative Terzich calls for a poll of the absentees."

"Poll of the absentees: Abramson. Bartulis. Collins.."

"Collins, 'no'."

"Cullerton. Domico. Epton. Getty. Huskey. Dick Kelly. Margalus. Martire. Ted Meyer. Polk. Preston. Younge. And, Zito."

"Poll the Affirmative, Mr. Clerk."

"Alexander. Balanoff. Barnes. Beatty. Bowman. Bradley. Braun. Breslin. Brummer. Bullock. Capparelli. 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Carey. Catania. Chapman. Christensen. Currie. Darrow. DiPrima. Donovan. Doyle. John F. Dunn. Ralph Dunn. Ewell. Farley. Flinn. Garmisa. Giglio. Giorgi. Greiman. Hanahan. Hannig. Henry. Huff. Jackson. Jaffe. Jones. Kane. Katz. Keane. Kornowicz. Kosinski. Krska. Kucharski. Kulas. Laurino. Lechowicz. Leon. Leverenz. Levin. Madigan. Matijevich..."

"Just a minute, Mr. Clerk. The Lady from Cook, Representative Topinka, for what purpose do you arise?"

"I would like to change my vote from 'yes' to 'no' please? Thank you."

"Change the Lady's vote from 'yes' to 'no'. Proceed."

"Mautino. McClain. McCormick. McGrew. McPike. Mulcahey. Murphy. Nelson. Oblinger. O'Brien. O'Connell. Ozella. Pechous. Pierce. Pouncey. Rea. Redmond. Rhem. Richmond. Ronan. Saltsman. Satterthwaite. Schneider. Schraeder. Slape. Irv Smith. Margaret Smith. Stanley. Steczo..."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Terzich."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I know everyone has had a long day and I would appreciate it if they would review this Bill. I know it's needed and I will call it back and therefore, I will not take up any more time of the House. And would move that this be put on Postponed Consideration."

"Put House Bill 45 on the Order of Postponed Consideration. Are there any announcements? Representative Macdonald?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to suspend the appropriate rules so that House Bill 1626 may be heard in the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee next week."

"The Lady has asked to suspend the appropriate 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 posting rule so that House Bill 1626 can be heard in Committee next week. Are there objections? Hearing none...Representative Kane, for what purpose do you arise?"

"I object."

"Representative Macdonald, there have been some objections for leave. Representative Macdonald."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Then I make a Motion that we suspend the appropriate posting rule so that 1626 may be heard in Committee next Tuesday."

"The Lady moves the suspension of the appropriate rules, posting rules, so that House Bill 1626 can be heard next week. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'no'. Representative Madigan, do you seek recognition? Representative Madigan has asked for a Roll Call. All in favor will vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? This requires 107 votes. Have all voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this issue there are 86 voting 'aye', 51 voting 'no' and 5 voting 'present'. And the Lady's Motion fails. The Lady from Cook, Representative Pullen."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I arise to announce that the House Executive Committee will continue its meeting of this morning immediately after Session in room 118. I would strongly urge those Sponsors who had Bills posted for this morning's meeting, who did not attend or whose Bills were not called to please be with us this afternoon. We have another horrendous schedule next week and I don't want you to have to be put into that situation and I strongly urge the Members of the Executive Committee to attend this meeting please. Room 118 which is not the usual meeting room. Room 118 immediately after adjournment. Thank you." 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"The Gentleman from Morgan, Representative Reilly."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee on Human Services will be meeting immediately after adjournment in room 114. We will be hearing the Department of Rehabilitation Services and Public Health. Let me emphasize particularly to the Members of the Appropriations Committee what Chairman ...what the Chairman has indicated before. If you have questions, if there are things you want to know from the Department come to the hearings of the Subcommittee. Don't wait until next week or the week after when we're in full Committee Session because we are not going to have time to repeat all over again all the questions that ought to be asked in the Subcommittee. That's rehab service and public health immediately after in 114."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McAuliffe."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'd like to move to suspend the appropriate rule on posting because we have some Bills that are just coming up, that we are just getting now and we won't have enough time to post them."

"What are the Bill numbers?"

"I don't know. There's about 30 of them. That's 30 Bills today."

"Well, Representative, I think we ought to have a list of the Bills."

"All right. I'll get a list of the Bills."

"The Gentleman from Edgar, Representative Woodyard."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In announcing the Real Estate Property Tax Subcommittee of the Revenue Committee will meet right after adjournment in room 122." 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981

"The Gentleman from McClain, Representative Ropp."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I have a question. These Bills that have just been introduced today or even yesterday that have been read once, that have not been assigned, how do you want us to handle those if we are to get them out of Committee by next week? If they haven't even been assigned but have complied with the proper introduction to the Reference Bureau and all that?"

"According to the rules is the way we will handle those, Representative. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Telcser."

"Mr. Speaker, I would first like to announce that the Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association will have its annual grid iron dinner. Tickets are now on sale from your favorite reporter. The dinner will be on Tuesday, May 5th at the Springfield Hilton. Each ticket is $20.00. There will be a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by a show in which any one of you may be portrayed one way or another. Thank you very much. The Springfield Hilton, May 5th."

"Are there any further announcements? Agreed Resolutions. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolutions."

"House Joint Resolution 25, Ryan. House Resolution 221, Sam Wolf. House Resolution 222, Rhem, et al. House Resolution 223, Barnes. House Resolution 224, Beatty. House Resolution 227, Bower-Brummer. House Resolution 228, Pullen. House Resolution 229, Bullock. House Resolution 230, Capparelli. That concludes the Agreed Resolutions. We're withdrawing House Resolution 221 for presentation at a later date."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Conti, on Agreed Resolutions."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Joint Resolution 25 is an achievement Resolution Robert Cronson was presented a 1980 Financial Management Improvement Award on March 21st (sic) in Washington, D.C. House Resolution 222 Rhem et al, is..was Jane Neil, 25 years of education for the physically handicapped. An accomplishment...House Resolution 223 by Barnes, Christopher Pakeltis of the Boy Scout Troops received the Eagle Scout Award. House Resolution 224 by Beatty, Father John McNamara will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his ordination. House Resolution 227 Bower and Brummer, congratulates the Effingham Jaycees for 25 years in existence. House Resolution 228 by Pullen the talented band of Maine South High School played ..from Park Ridge played in Washington D.C. at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. House Resolution 229 Bullock, First Church of Love and Faith are celebrating the first anniversary of their organization. House Resolution 230, marks the fortieth anniversary of ...............uprising in Yugoslavia lead by General Dragoljub Mihailovich. Mr. Speaker, I move for the adoption of the Resolutions."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."

"House Resolution 225, Margaret Smith."

"Representative Conti..."

"Mr. Speaker, I move the adoption of the Death Resolution."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of the Death Resolution. All in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Death Resolution is adopted. Further Resolutions?"

"House Joint Resolution 26, Mays-Bell. House 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Resolution..."

"Wait just a minute. Representative Smith, did you seek recognition?" Smith, Margaret: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker and to my colleagues present here today. I stand in sacred awe on behalf of this Resolution that was presented on behalf of the late Honorable Archibald Carey, who during his lifetime distinguished himself with both the Republican and the Democratic party in the State of Illinois. Mr. Carey was characterized as a lawyer, as a politician, as a judge, as a diplomat and as a great 'pulpiteer'. And I thank you this afternoon and this morning at this time and thank you for presenting this for a great servant of the State of Illinois in the person of the late Judge and Honorable William Archibald Carey."

"Further Resolutions?"

"House Joint Resolution 26, Mays-Bell. House Joint Resolution 27, Fawell. House Resolution 226, Zito-Conti-et al."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Conti. Committee on Assignment. Change of vote."

"Representative Collins requests to vote 'aye' on House Bill 133. Representative Ropp requests to vote 'aye' on House Bill 133. Representative Kosinski requests to vote 'aye' on Amendment #1 to House Bill 284."

"You object, Representative Kane? The objections are noted. No change of vote. We have some special guests here this afternoon that Representative Rhem and Representative Jackson are going to introduce to us. They're represented by Representatives Rhem and Jackson and Ewell and Smith..er Stewart. Pardon me. Representative Stewart. Representative Rhem."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and the Members of the House. I'd 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 like to introduce students from the Neil School on the south side of Chicago. This school has a special trait about it. It's one of the two schools in the city of Chicago that services the handicapped kids along with the regular division of kids. And I'm proud to have them come down to Springfield for this graduation ceremony. One other thing I'd like to mention, the Department of Human Services provided the transportation. The senior citizens of that department are sponsoring these kids out of their own funds. Each one of the senior citizens is sponsoring one of these kids to come down to Springfield to spend today and tomorrow. Thank you very much."

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Mrs. Roberts, one of the teachers from this graduating class, would like to say a few words to you."

"I am greatly honored to be here today and to be in your presence. We are the Jane A. Neil Schools, 8555 south on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Dr. Charles Keenan is our principal and we're very, very grateful to be here today. The physically handicapped class as well as the six graders in the regular division of our school, we're here touring the great city of our capital city, Springfield and I want you to know we've had a very, very good trip. Thank you so very much."

"Thank you."

"We have some more in the gallery from the school too."

"Stand up please. Thank you."

Speaker Ryan: "Representative Henry, did you have an announcement?"

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to announce the fact that the Black Legislators Fifth Annual Soul Food Soiree Dinner and Dance will be held Tuesday, May 19th, 1981 at the Springfield Hilton. Cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7:30 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 and the tickets are only $20.00. If you need an additional ticket see some of the Members on the floor or see me at my office. Thank you very much."

"Are there any further announcements? Representative...Have you got something else, Mr. Clerk? Messages from the Senate."

"A message from the Senate by Mr. Wright, Secretary; Mr. Speaker, I'm directed to inform..."

"Just a minute, Mr. Clerk. Representative Braun."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. In light of the fact that Representative Bullock is not on the floor, nor is Representative Ewell, I'd also like to point out that at least half of the Members of the House are not in support of the Soul Food Soiree this year. Thank you."

"Representative Henry."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to announce, I said Black Legislators. Thank you."

"Are there any other announcements, concerning dinners or anything else? Messages from the Senate."

"A 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 Joint Resolution and the adoption of which I'm instructed to ask concurrence of the House of Representatives; Senate Joint Resolution #40, adopted by the Senate April 23rd, 1981. Kenneth Wright, Secretary."

"Committee Reports."

"Representative Neff, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 23rd, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass' House Bill 753. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 440. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 750. Representative McBroom, 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Chairman from the Committee on Financial Institutions to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 23rd, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass' House Bill 666, 1019 and 1022. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 823. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 430. Representative McAuliffe, Chairman from the Committee on Personnel, Pensions and Veterans' Affairs, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 22nd, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass' House Bills 598, 726, 744, 767, 794 and 795. 'Do pass as amended' House Bills 628, 735 and 813. A correction to a former Committee report out of Higher Education, House Bill 574 was not reported out 'Do pass'. It still remains in Committee."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Telcser, for the adjournment and the Clerk needs....How long, Mr. Clerk?"

"Mr. Speaker, has the Clerk read the Adjournment Resolution?"

"He's read the message..."

"Adjournment Resolution #40, have you read it? Would you read it?"

"Mr. Clerk..."

"Senate Joint Resolution #40; Resolved by the Senate of the Eighty-Second General Assembly of the State of Illinois that the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the two houses adjourn on Thursday, April 23rd, 1981 they stand adjourned till Tuesday, April 28th, 1981 and twelve o'clock noon."

"Mr. Speaker, I now offer to move the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution #40."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Adjournment Resolution. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'no' and the 'ayes' have it."

"Mr. Speaker, I now move the House ..."

"...And the Amendment...the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. The Clerk needs an hour for perfunctory, Mr. Telcser."

"Okay. All right. Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, I then move the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 28th, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, leaving the Clerk one hour perfunct."

"The Gentleman moves the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 28th at the hour of noon. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye'; all opposed 'no' and the 'ayes' have it. And the House now stands adjourned."

"Introduction and First Reading of Constitutional Amendments: House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #25, DiPrima, et al. Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Eighty-Second General Assembly, the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, there shall be submitted 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 6 of Article IX of the Constitution to read as follows: Article IX, Section 6- Exemptions from Property Taxation: The General Assembly by law may exempt from taxations only the property of the State, units of local government and school districts and property used exclusively for veterans' organizations, agriculturel and horticultural societies, and for schools, patriotic, religious? Ceremony or charitable purposes. The General Assembly by law may grant homestead exemptions or rent credits. Schedule: This Constitutional Amendment shall take effect upon adoption by the electors of this 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 State. First Reading of the Constitutional Amendment. Introduction and First Reading of Bills: House Bill 1738, Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the State lottery law. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1739, Oblinger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Dram Shop Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1740, Oblinger, a Bill for an Act in relation to distribution of Motion pictures. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1741, Vinson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1742, Vinson, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to wage deductions for the benefit of creditors. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1743, Vinson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1744, Piel, a Bill for an Act to amend the Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen License Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1745, Hoxsey, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1746, Jaffe-Barnes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Article on sex offenses. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1747, Dick Kelly, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1748, E.G.Steele, a Bill for an Act to amend the Land Surveyors Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1749, E.G.Steele, a Bill for an Act relating to the preparation of financial statements by certain public officials. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1750, Pullen, a Bill for an Act in relation to backdoor referenda. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1751, Tate, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1752, Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1753, 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to advertising of gasoline prices. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1754, Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1755, Yourell, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill..."

"Excuse me, Mr. Clerk. Representative Daniels, do you seek recognition?"

"I do, Sir. I just wanted to say hello."

"No. It's time to say goodbye."

"Goodbye."

"House Bill 1756, Reed, a Bill for an Act to exempt public libraries from certain state taxes. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1757, Epton-Ryan-Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1758, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the payment and disposition of monies received by officers and employees of the State of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1759, Currie-Pierce, a Bill for an Act in relation to the regulation of professional boxing. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1760, Ronan, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Nursing Home Care Reform Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1861 (sic), ...1761, that is, Ronan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1762, Deuster, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1763, Telcser, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1764, Telcser, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1765, Schraeder, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1766, Matijevich, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the Supreme Court to pay certain officers of the Judicial System. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1767, Frederick-Satterthwaite-Chapman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Aid Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1768, Satterthwaite-Frederick, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Aid Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1769, Bluthardt, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill."

"House Bill 1770, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal an Act relating to the length of terms and right seek retention in the office of certain judges. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1771, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1772, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to delete references to now nonexistent justices of the peace. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1773, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise terminology in relationship to subpoena powers. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1774, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Illinois Abortion Parental Consent. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1775, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal an Act defining the relationship between banks and their depositors with respect to deposit, collection of checks and other instruments payable in money. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1776, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1777, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to revise the law in relationship to attorneys and counselors. First Reading of the Bill. 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 House Bill 1778, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Illinois Business Take Over Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1779, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal an Act in relationship to municipal airport authorities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1780, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to eliminate gender biased provisions in the compliance with the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1781, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to delete references to the now nonexistent constables. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1782, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Workers' Occupational Disease Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1783, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to coordinate terminology related to injunctions. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1784, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to coordinate with the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 272. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1785, Davis-Wikoff, a Bill for an Act to transfer certain functions of the Department of Labor to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1786, Matijevich, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relationship to signs on bridges, viaducts and overpasses. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1787, Younge-McCormick, a Bill for an Act to establish the Illinois Community Development Finance Corporation and define its powers and obligations. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1788, Balanoff-Matijevich, a Bill for an Act to add Articles to the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1789, Braun, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1790, 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Braun, a Bill for an Act prohibiting housing discrimination by landlords against households with children. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1791, McMasters-et al. a Bill for an Act to regulate amateur boxing. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1792, McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1793, Robbins, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Livestock Dealer Licensing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1794, McBroom, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Banking Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1795, McBroom, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Banking Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1796, Reilly, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Capital Development Board Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1797, Findley, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1798, Sandquist, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to alcoholic liquors. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1799, Dwight Friedrich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Purchasing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1800, Peters, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. First Reading of the Bill."

"Committee Report: Representative Stearney, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 23, 1981 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass' House Bills 463 and 503. 'Do pass as amended' House Bills 19, 36 and 339. Senate Bills, First Reading: Senate Bill 66, Sam Wolf, a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Mass Transit District Act. First 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 143, Barkhausen, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to rate of interest and other charges with sales and credits and lending of money. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 174, Neff, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills: House Bill 1801, R. Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1802, R.Meyer, a Bill for an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1803, R.Meyer, a Bill for an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1804, Neff, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1805, Swanstrom, a Bill for an Act to amend the Boat Registration and Safety Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1806, Swanstrom, a Bill for an Act to amend the Boat Registration and Safety Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1807, Koehler, a Bill for an Act authorizing the Department of Conservation to exchange parcels of real property in Marshall County, Polk County and Lake County. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1808, J.J.Wolf, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1809, J.J.Wolf, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fish Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1810, J.J.Wolf, a Bill for an Act in relation to fish and wildlife. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1811, Irv Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Employees Retirement Article in the Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1812, Irv Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Worker's Compensation Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1813, Irv Smith, a Bill for an Act to 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 amend the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1814, Findley, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1815, Deuchler, a Bill for an Act in relation to guide dogs. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1816, Reed, a Bill for an Act in relation to the requirement of the economic impact study for regulations proposed before the Pollution Control Board. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1817, Nelson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1818, Nelson, a Bill for an Act in relation to restrictions on solar energy use. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1819, Barkhausen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Minimum Wage Law. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1820, Barkhausen, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1821, Barkhausen, a Bill for an Act prohibiting units of local government from taxing, licensing, or placing zoning restrictions upon ride sharing arrangements. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1822, Epton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1823, Ackerman, a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to local mutual districts, counties and township insurance companies. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1824, Epton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1825, Sandquist, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1826, Birkinbine, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1827, Kociolko, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to custody and disposition of certain property possessed by law 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 enforcement agencies. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1828, Findley, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Personnel Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1829, Zwick, a Bill for an Act to amend the Personnel Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1830, Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1831, Jim Kelley, a Bill for an Act to amend the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1832, Watson, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1833, Pullen, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the installation of telecommunication devices for use throughout the state. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1834, Tate, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to toll highways. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1835, Tate, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Aeronautics Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1836, Miller, a Bill for an Act relating to junk yards and scrap processing facilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1837, Miller, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1838, Hallstrom, a Bill for an Act to revise the statutory references relating to the Department of Rehabilitation Services. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1839, Pete Peters, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to establish the Department of Public Health. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1840, Currie, a Bill for an Act to provide civil damage actions for persons injured in person or property by use of a handgun sold or otherwise transferred in violation of the law. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1841, Karpiel, 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 a Bill for an Act to establish the uniform budgeting and appropriations procedure for units of local government and school districts. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1842, Karpiel, a Bill for an Act to provide for the uniform system of accounting, auditing and reporting the obligation, receipt and use of public funds by units of local government and school districts. First Reading of the Bill."

"House Bill 1843, Levin-Rigney-et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Business Corporations Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1844, Oblinger-Smith, Irv-Kane, a Bill for an Act relating to certain state pensions and emoluments, amending Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1845, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal Sections of the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1846, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal an Act to provide for the termination of dormant mineral interests of land owned by persons other than owners of surface or for investing of title to same the surface owners of the absentee of the filing of a notice of claim of interest within a specified period of time. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1847, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to repeal Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1848, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise obsolete terminology. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1849, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise terminology. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1850, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise terminology. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1851, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise terminology relating to judicial procedures, judgments and 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 23, 1981 the enforcement of judgments. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1852, Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to revise and coordinate terminology. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1854 (sic)^1353 Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act relating to sales of devices used to assist disabled persons and require warranties for such devices. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1845 (sic)...Stuffle, a Bill...1854, Stuffle, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1855, Zwick, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Personnel Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1856, Margaret Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1857, Margaret Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1858, Margaret Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill."

"Further introductions: House Bill 1859, Griffin, a Bill for an Act making certain election days legal and commemorative holidays. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1860, Griffin, a Bill for an Act in relation to stiffening penalties for crimes committed on public transportation. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1861, Griffin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Crime Victims Compensation Act. First Reading of the Bill. No further business; the House now stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 28th at twelve noon." 68