"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we will be at least another hour before we convene. Some of the Committees are still in Session. So, for your knowledge, it will be approximately 5:30 when we convene the House. 5:30 before we convene the House."
"The House will be in order. The Members will please be in their seats. The Chaplain for today is the Reverend Hattie Loving from the New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal. Church. And Reverend Loving has traveled all the way from Evanston to come here today and pray for us today. So, Reverend Loving."
"Our Father, we thank you, Dear Lord, for the divine spirit of human brotherhood which dwells wherever men who know and follow Your teaching. And since you have called these Representatives to work in this vineyard, we pray that you would consecrate them anew so that they are able to perform the task that is before them. Give them wisdom. Give them patience. Give them fortitude to represent their constituency. And, Dear God, may our lives tell of the power of Your grace and the beauty of Your holiness. Please, Dear God, unite us intimately with You and with each other. As we look upon this world of men, may we see not only the human needs, but the divine possibilities to making things better. Make these men and women aware that You are the strength of our lives. And if we feed upon that strength, all things, Dear God, would work for the better. O God, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Amen."
"Thank you, Reverend. Representative Virginia Frederick will lead the Pledge today."
"I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Take the record, Mr. Clerk. Alright. 162 Members of the House...answering the Roll, a quorum of the House is present. Representative Telcser, do you have any excused absences?"
"Mr. Speaker, could the Journal show that Representative Peters is absent because of legislative business?"
"The Journal will so indicate. Representative Getty. Representative Madigan, do you got any excused absences? None. Messages from the Senate."
"A message from the Senate by Mr. Wright, Secretary. Mr. Speaker, I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Joint Resolutions, the adoption of which I am asked...instruction of the concurrence of the House of Representatives. to wit: Senate Joint Resolution 87, adopted by the Senate April 29, 1982. Kenneth Wright, Secretary."
"Committee Reports."
"Representative Abramson, Chairman from the Committee on Public Utilities, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 327. Representative Ewing, Chairman from the Committee on Revenue, to which the following Bills were referred, action take April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2168, 2381, 2417, 2489, 2508; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 2289, 2348, 2499, 2578, and 2580; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 2425, 2359; 'tabled in Committee' House Bill 2579. Representative Hudson, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 Chairman from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2246; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 2038 and 2125. Representative Leinenweber, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2392; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 178, 1463, 2284 and 2342; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 2288; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 1887. Representative McAuliffe, Chairman from the Committee on Personnel, and Pension and Veterans' Affairs, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2282 and 2281; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2412 and 2516; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2577; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2361; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2169. Representative McMaster, Chairman from the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2559; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 2171, 2075 and 2076. Representative Ted Meyer, Chairman from the Committee on Energy and Environment, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bills 1955, 2182 and 2541. Representative Betty Lou Reed, acting Chairman from the Committee on Energy and Environment, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2496. Representative Reilly, Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2462 and 2243; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 2146 and 2432; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 2250. Representative Sandquist, Chairman from the Committee on Registration and Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2406, 1921, 2335 and 2263; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2340 and 2474; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2430. Representative Tuerk, Chairman from the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 958; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 960 and 2507. Representative Winchester, Chairman from the Committee on Elections, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 28, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2135; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2167."
"Special announcement by the Clerk."
"On behalf of the Illinois Association of Daughters of the American Revolution, the Illinois House of Representatives is invited to attend a dedication of the Cherry Tree Grove...commemorating the 250th birthday of George Washington. The ceremony will be held on Friday, May 7 at 3:00 p.m. in front of the Stratton Building. You are cordially invited to attend." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982
"Agreed Resolutions. Is Conti on the floor? Read the Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 843, Madigan Beatty: 844, Madigan et al; 845, Ryan et al; and 846, Ryan et al."
"Representative Conti on the Agreed Resolutions."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 843 by Hadigan Beatty Kucharski. It has come to the attention of the that Lawrence Daly, Professor Emeritus in Residence of DePaul University College of Law, will bo honored for more than 1/2 century as a legal educator. A special dinner held in his honor on May 5, 1982 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. House Resolution 844, Madigan Giorgi McClain Jones Lechowicz et al, that Joe Lucco is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Joe. Joe Lucco, his 70th birthday. Mr. Speaker, I would like to have the Clerk read that please."
"Read the Resolution, would you please?"
"House Resolution 844, whereas, our esteemed friend and former Member of this House, Joe E. Lucco, is celebrating his 70th birthday today, April 29, 1982; and whereas, from the public schools of Pocahontas, Illinois, Joe vent to Greenville College where he received his A.B. Degree in sociology, economics, history and government and then to the University of Illinois where he learned...earned his Master's Degree; whereas, Joe married the former Marina Tepatti, and they have two children, Marina and Bill; and whereas, he served as a teacher, coach and administrator for 39 years at the Pocahontas, Kincaid and... Pocahontas, Kincaid and Edwardsville; and whereas, Joe had three state tournament teams in...in baseball and three in basketball, and his baseball teams compiled 537 victories; a record which led to his induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame; and whereas, he 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 was elected to the House of Representatives in 1974 and again in 1976 and currently serves this House and the State of Illinois as a member of the House Democrat staff. Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we join the family and friends of Joe Lucco in congratulating him on his 70th birthday and wish him many happy returns of this day; and be it further resolved that a suitable copy of Preamble and this Resolution be presented to Joe Lucco as a token of our genuine esteem and affection."
"Congratulations, Representative Lucco. Representative Madigan, for what purpose do you seek recognition? Thanks."
"Simply to acknowledge Joe Lucco's birthday and ask him if he'd like to say a few words to you, Mr. Speaker."
"Speech, speech from former Representative Lucco."
"Thank you very. very much, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am very seldom at a loss for words, but when I walked in the door I heard something said about a birthday. I told two or three people, and I am completely shocked and surprised. I want you to know I belong to many groups, won a lot of victories, lost a few, too, in both places. But this is undoubtedly the greatest group that any person could belong to. Thank you very, very much."
"Representative Younge, do you seek recognition? For what purpose?"
"Thank you, Mr...I want to table House Bill 1738."
"Can you wait? Would you hold that just a minute? I have another Resolution. Representative Conti."
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to complete the Agreed Resolution list, and then you can have the rest of that..."
"Well, will you proceed?" 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day
"House Resolution 845 by Speaker Ryan Conti Peters Daniels Bluthardt, is retiring House of Representatives. Resolutions." April 29, 1982 Telcser Stiehl et al, whereas our colleague, Ed after 16 years of service in this
I move for the adoption of the Speaker Ryan: "Do you want a Roll Call vote on that one? The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the...the Resolution. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Resolution is adopted. Representative Ewing on the floor? Come to the podium please, Representative Ewing. Now, Representative Younge, would you restate your Motion please?"
"...38... I move that House Bill 1738 be tabled."
"Are you the Sponsor, Representative? Representative Younge, would you repeat the number?"
"House Bill 1738."
"The Lady requests to table House Bill 1738. Are...Are there any objections? She has asked leave for that. Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave is granted, and House Bill 1738 is tabled. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills."
"House Bill 2645, McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code, First Reading of the Bill."
"Adjournment Resolution."
"Senate Joint Resolution 87, resolved by the Senate of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 29, 1982; it stands adjourned until Monday, May 3, 1982 at 12:00 noon. And when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, April 30, 1982; it stands adjourned until Monday, May 3, 1982 at 4:00 р.m." 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day
"Representative Telcser." April 29, 1982
"Mr. Speaker, I offer and move the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution #87."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 87. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Resolution is adopted. Representative Ewing, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, an announcement. Tomorrow morning the Revenue Committee will reconvene the recessed meeting of this morning at 8:00, and we'll have until whatever time we come in the House, possible two hours, to do the work...finish the work of that Committee. I would encourage every Member of the Revenue Committee to be present at 8:00 in our normal room, 114."
"Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills."
"Senate Bill 1251, Peters, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to establish unpaid commissions on innergovernmental cooperation, First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1298, McBroom, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act,. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1362, Vinson, a Bill for an Act appropriating from the Metropolitan Fair and Exhibition Auditorium Re... Reconstruction Fund to the Metropolitan Fair and Exposition Authority. House Bill 1385, Ryan, a Bill for an Act... Senate Bill 1385, Ryan, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide for the ordinary, and contingent and distributive expenses of the State Comptroller, First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1389, Davis, a Bill for an Act to regulate the practice of podiatry in the State of Illinois, First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1394, J. J. Wolf - Vinson, a Bill for an Act making certain appropriations, 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1395, Wikoff, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois State Scholarship Commission, First Reading of the Bill."
"It is the intention of the Chair to adjourn here shortly and then come back in tomorrow morning at about 10:00 and hopefully work until somewhere around 1:00 and then adjourn for the weekend. Representative Kulas, did you get that message? Representative Nadigan, is that okay with Representative Kulas? Representative DiPrima, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I would like to request leave to return..."
"Representative Daniels in the Chair."
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to go to Order of Motions if I may."
"The Gentleman asks leave to go to the Order of Are there any objections? Motions. Hearing no object... Representative Oblinger objects. The Gentleman moves to go to the Order of Motions. Representative DiPrima."
"She's objecting?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Josephine, I thought we were buddies. Oh, you've come from the school of hard knocks."
"Representative Oblinger.. Are you objecting? Okay, Representative Oblinger objects, Sir."
"Well, I would like to know what her reason for objecting is. Well...I can't tell it until I get my chance to request it. What this Motion concerns is pursuant to Rule 41-A.. I move to place on the Speaker's table for immediate consideration Senate Joint Resolution #2353. I want to tack an Amendment on. What this is, it's to give...scholar...Well, I've got to tell her what it does. 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th. Legislative Day April 29, 1982 Yeah, what it does, it gives scholarship to peop...kids that join the National Guards and the Naval Reserves. That is to spruce up the enlistment. Do you still have objections?"
"The Lady has persisted in her objections, Representative DiPrima."
"Well, let her have her way. I quit."
"The Lady from Cook, Representative Pullen."
"Mr. Speaker, when we recessed the Executive Committee a little while ago, we recessed it till the call of the Chair. The Executive Committee will reconvene tomorrow. morning at 9:00 a.m. in room 118 for possible consideration of House Bill 1675 and 2488."
"118 at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Conti."
"I am waiting for the House to get reorganized, or organized or adjourn. I'd like to make an announcement that Clarence Neff is picked as the Boss of the Year from the Sangamon Professional and Businesswomen's Organization.. Congratulations to Clarence Neff, the Boss of the Year."
"Representative Friedrich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I guess this might be considered on the Order of Point of Personal Privilege. Last week a Bill was passed here requiring restraint of infants, and I notice the Wall Street Journal on Friday, February 23 indicates that Snuggly, Incorporated has a monopoly. Their business last year was four and a half million. I think next year they might expect $10,000,000; and you might want to buy some of their stock. They have a monopoly on this thing that we required last week."
"Representative Davis."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A reminder to the Members of the State Government Organization Committee, we will be meeting 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day April 29, 1982 tomorrow morning one-half hour before Session, I think, in room 122B. One Bill. We should be in and out in about two minutes according to Jim Reilly."
"Further announcements? Representative Madigan for an announcement."
"Well, Mr. Speaker, a question of the Chair. Has the Committee on Assignment assigned House Resolution 828 to a Committee for hearing?"
"Representative Collins."
"In...in response to the Minority Leader, we are in the process of assigning it, and it will be done this evening."
"Representative Telcser."
"Mr. Speaker, I now move the House stand adjourned until Friday, April 30 at the hour of 10 a.m."
"You've heard the Gentleman's Motion. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House will be adjourned until 9...until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow morning." 11