"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we will be at ease until 10:30. The Executive Committee is still meeting; and, as soon as they finish their business, we'll be back in Session. It's nice to see you all this morning."
"The House will be in order and the Members will please be in their seats. The Chaplain for today is the Reverend John Dittmer from the Trinity Church of the Nazarene of Springfield, Illinois. Reverend Dittmer."
"Shall we pray? We look to Thee this day, our Heavenly Father, to acknowledge that we are yet a needy people and that we must, again, seek Thy help. We look, once more, to the hills of God, from whence cometh our help. Our help cometh from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. We realize that the Great Creator, who has given to us these mortal bodies to act and to move, has also given to us minds, to think and feel and make judgements. He has gone beyond that in His marvelous creation. He has given to us heart and spirit, so that we have the capacity for faith and love and hope. Then we are reminded that there is not a single muscle or nerve or tissue of these human bodies which is wholy removed from the influence of our spirits. So, for this day, our prayer must be, wilt Thou, our Father, the Great Spirit over all Thy creation, wilt Thou touch us in our spirits as we set forth to do Thy will? We must not worry. We must not scurry. We must not fret. Wilt Thou lead us in the path of faith, give to us a sense of balance that makes for solvency and soundness? We confess today that we are often in need of Thy mercy and Thy forgiveness. With bitterness and true repentence, we confess that our ears have too often been dull to the whisper of Thy call, and that our eyes have been blind to 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 the ways of Thy guidance. Make us honest in Thy sight, so that we may receive the blessing of Thy forgiveness. With rumors and rumblings of war pressing hard upon our minds today and with the threat of swift destruction ever around us, we could become ensnared by the fear of death. Even in an atmosphere of violence and uncertainty, wilt Thou give to us a new hope and a new courage? For if we are afraid to die, then we are afraid to live. We pray now for this Body of Thy children, known as the Illinois House of Representatives. Let this Body continue to be held in esteem by all the people because they have followed the ways of truth and justice. Keep Thy hand upon the homes that are represented in these halls. Grant to us all a renewal of that faith of our fathers, which dried their tears and made their hearts to sing, even in the face of danger, suffering and privation. So, in this moment in the privacy of every heart, help us to know that, when we reach up to Thee, Thou art reaching down to us. This we ask through Christ, our Lord. Amen."
"Thank you, Reverend. We have with us today, Judge Ackerman, who's going to swear in a new Member. Judge, we'd be honored if you'd come up and lead us in the Pledge this morning. At times you're funny, John." Judge Ackerman, et al: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"And now, we have with us today the replacement...Yeah. Take the roll, would you please? Take the record, Mr. Clerk. With 158 Members answering the roll, a quorum of the House is present. Now, if I could have your attention. With us this morning is the replacement for Representative Bluthardt, who resigned 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 effective this morning, and the new Member is Harry Smith, Junior. He's here with his lovely daughter, Cindy, and he's going to be sworn in this morning by Representat... by Judge Ackerman. Judge, do you want to go ahead and swear in our new Member here?"
"I, state your name..."
"I, Harry Smith, Jr..."
"Do solemnly swear..."
"Do solemnly swear..."
"... that I will support the Constitution of the United States..."
"...that I will support the Constitution of the United States..."
"... and the Constitution of the State of Illinois..."
"... and the Constitution of the State of Illinois..."
"... and that I will faithfully discharge..."
"... and that I will faithfully discharge..."
"... the duties of the Office of Representative in the General Assembly..."
"... the duties of the Office of Representative in the General Assembly..."
"... for the..."
"... for the..."
"Fifty-first district..."
"Fifty-first district ..."
"... to the best of my ability."
"... to the best of my ability."
"So help me, God."
"So help me, God."
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"Representative Smith has the unfortunate... to be 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 the neighbor of Elmer Conti, and so Elmer has asked for the opportunity to say a few words about his neighbor. Elmer Conti."
"I want a little order, please. If I can get serious this morning, I have a little nostalgia that the Constitution of the State of Illinois was neglected for five decades where the State of Illinois had to be reapportioned every ten years. Finally, somebody woke up and found that Section back in 1950; and, by the time, no difference between now and then, it took them three years to reapportion the state for the first time in 50 years. At that time, the whole suburban area of Cook County was represented by three State Representatives, Arthur 'Spraig', Bernice 'Vandervise' and Bill 'Lellavelt' and our State Senator was Arthur 'Bidwell', and that reapportionment brought us some nine districts where these three represented the whole suburban area for almost 50 years. And, at that time, in 1956, the first reapportionment in the freshman program, a freshman class of the reapportionment of the 50's, another Harry Smith was sworn in with me and he, also, was from Lyden Township. And that was Harry Smith's Dad. So, even though Harry will be sitting in these chambers for the first time, the legislative process is not new to him. Government is not new to him. He's a corporation counselor now for several municipalities. He's been a village prosecutor, and I'm sure that he'll do a tremendous job in representing the people in the new 51st District. And, Harry, your Dad came here under a reapportionment program. You are starting out under a reapportionment program, and I wish you a long tenure and success, and I know you'll do the job that you were sent down here to do. Harry Smith's a Junior, has a Harry Smith, III, as a son and Bart ... attending the University of Colorado. I'm sure they'd like 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 to be here with him, but today with him he has Cindy, his daughter and also a couple of village officials from River Grove, Frank 'Lonny', the Comptroller, and Mike 'Warrolds', one of the village trustees. Harry Smith, you are now a Member of this august Body."
"Thank you, Elmer. I know some of you, and I hope to know all of you, very shortly; and, I hope that we can work together very successfully. Thank you."
"Welcome to the Illinois House. Elmer, would you escort him to his seat, please? Committee Reports."
"Representative McBroom, Chairman from the Committee on Financial Institutions to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 29, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 1969, 2276, 2397, 2413, 2536 and 2610. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 2369 and 2460. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 2520. 'Do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 2464. Representative Ewing, Chairman from the Committee on Revenue to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 29, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2502. Representative Macdonald, Chairman from the Committee on Conservation and National Resources to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 29, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bills 1882 and 1883. Representative Neff, Chairman from the Committee on Transportation to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 29, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: (sic, 'Do pass') House Bills 2002, 2077, 2448, 2498, 2519. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 2500, 2531, 2618. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2156 and 2266. Representative 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Stearney, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 29, 1982 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 1247, 1248, House Bills 1925, 2116, 21... pardon me, 2116, 2280, 2391, 2506, 2521, 2566, 2586 and 2617. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 560, 1974, 2013, 2079, 2102, 2473, 2535, 2539 and 2466. 'Do not pass' House Bills 2119 and 2120. 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bills 2321 and 2628. 'Interim Study Calendar Subcommittee' House Bill 2330. Representative Reilly, Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education to which the following Bills were referred and reported the following back: 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 1462 and 20... and 1240. 'Table pursuant to Rule 24C' House Bill 915."
"Representative Getty. Not here. Representative Lechowicz, do you have any excused absences?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, would you kindly have the record indicate that Representative Getty and Terzich are excused due to official business?"
"Getty and who?"
"Terzich."
"The record will so indicate. Representative Telcser. Representative Polk."
"Would the record also show that Pete Peters, Jane Barnes and Representative McBroom are ill and that Representative Wolf is on legal business?"
"The record will so indicate. On the Calendar, on page four, under the Order of House Bills, Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar appears House Bill 2278, Representative Leon. Read it? Read it, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2278, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the rate of interest. Second Reading of the Bill. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Representative... Is there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Representative Polk, do you seek recognition?"
"Yes, I just want the record to show that Peters, Jane Barnes and Ed McBroom are on legislative business rather than ill. That was my mistake."
"That McBroom, Barnes and Peters are on legislative business and they're not sick?"
"That's correct."
"Well, I'm glad to hear that. Thank you. Page four of the Calendar, under the Order of House Bills, Second Reading appears House Bill 468, Representative Sandquist. Representative Stuffle, do you want to go.. with the Bill? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 468, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the beer industry. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 668, Representative Catania. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 668, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 955, Representative Vinson. Want the Bill read, Representative? Second Reading. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 955, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code and Public Aid Code. 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?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1053, Representative Terzich. Out of the record. House Bill 1054, out of the record. House Bill 1055, Terzich. Out of the record. House Bill 1072, J. J. Wolf. Out of the record. House Bill 119 (sic, 1119), Representative Preston. Want the Bill read, Representative? Want to move the Bill? House Bill 1119, out of the record. House Bill 1271, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. House Bill 1320, Representative McMaster. Out of the record. House Bill 1321, Representative McMaster. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 1321, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relationship to township organization. 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?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?" 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1434, Representative Sandquist. Out of the record. House Bill 1733, Representative Hallock. Out of the record? Out of the record. House Bill 1770, Terzich. Out of the record. House Bill 1771, Terzich. Out of the record. House Bill 1772, Terzich. Out of the record. Well, Mr. Clerk, all of the Terzich Bills that appear on this Calendar, about a page here, all are out of the record, and we'll go to House Bill 1889, Representative Griffin. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1889, a Bill for an Act to amend the Crime Victim's Compensation Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1894, Representative Dwight Friedrich. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1894, a Bill for an Act to reinstate the common law doctrine of contributory negligence. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Just a minute. He wants that out of the record. Representative Cullerton, what seems to be your problem? Does you mic not work at your desk?"
"No, Mr. Speaker. If it's okay, I'd like to use Representative Getty's microphone."
"Pardon?"
"I'd like to use Representative Getty's microphone, if it's okay with you."
"Well, Representative Getty probably won't approve 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 of that, but it's okay with me."
"I have a question about Representative Griffin's Bill, 1889. It was moved to Third Reading."
"Yes."
"I think he indicated, in Committee, he was going to amend the Bill. I wondered if he could inform us."
"Well, why don't you walk across the aisle and talk to him about it and then we'll get back...Right now, your request is not timely, Representative."
"Thank you."
"House Bill 1913, Representative Huskey. Out of the record. House Bill 1924, Representative McMaster. Representative McMaster, House Bill 1924? Run it, Mr. Clerk. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 1924, a Bill for an Act relating to certain debts owed by this state by several counties thereof. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any further Amendments? Any Amendments from the floor?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1938, Representative Kulas. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1938, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 is adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"No further Amendments? No further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"Third Reading. House Bill 1986, Representative Friedrich. What do you want to do with that one, Representative? Read it, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1986, a Bill for an Act to add an Act in relationship to fire protection districts. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"Floor Amendment #1, Friedrich, amends House Bill 1986 on page one."
"The Gentleman from Marion, Representative Friedrich, on Amendment #1 to House Bill 1986."
"Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, the Bill itself is designed to provide for the dissolution of fire protection districts. For some reason, when the law was rewritten, you can dissolve everything but a fire protection district. This Amendment clears up some things which the Fire Marshall's Office and the district itself wants. It defers dissolution 'til all the assets and liability... liabilities are disposed of. It provides for dissolution of districts having no population, and it exempts that territory to dissolve from being taken over or reassigned by the Fire Marshall's Office. As far as I know, there's no opposition to the Amendment."
"Is there any discussion? The question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 to House Bill 1986 be adopted?'. All in favor will signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment... the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1992, Representative Yourell. ...6, Representative. Run the Bill. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1992, a Bill for an Act concerning land 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 titles. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1998, Representative Oblinger. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1998, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee." Speaker Ryan; "Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any fur... any Amendments from the floor?"
"Floor Amendment #2, Oblinger, amends House Bill 1989(sic, 1998), on page two and so forth."
"Lady from Sangamon, Representative Oblinger, on Amendment #2 to House Bill 1998."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the Committee(sic, House), when the Amendment #1 was drafted by the Legislative Reference Bureau, they didn't include the other part that we wanted deleted. This deletes lines 27 through 29, which would be in direct opposition to the first Amendment which allows people to use RV's if they have a placard on them saying they're senior citizen transportation. And then this referred, also, to people using their RV's in a voluntary manner. So, we don't need this Section here, and this is deleting it."
"Is there any discussion? Question is, 'Shall Amendment #2 to House Bill 1998 be adopted?'. 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." 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"Third Reading. House Bill 2005, Representative Collins. Second Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2005, a Bill for an Act to provide for the transfer to the Chicago Park District of interest to the State of Illinois in certain lands. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2039, Representative Huskey. Out of the record. House Bill 2044, Representative Sandquist. Out of the record. House Bill 2056, Representative Yourell. 2056, page seven. Run the Bill, Mr. Clerk. Read it."
"House Bill 2056, a Bill for an Act to amend the Real Estate Transfer Tax Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2088, Representative Epton. Out of the record. House Bill 2091, Representative Frederick. Virginia Frederick. Out of the record. House Bill 2095, Epton. Out of the record. 2096, Representative Tate. Out of the record. House Bill 2115, Representative Yourell. Out of the record. House Bill 2126, Representative Oblinger. Representative Oblinger, on 2126. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2126, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?" 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2147, Representative Hallstrom. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2147, a Bill for an Act..."
"Just... Just a minute, Representative. What's... Representative Bowman, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Well, Mr. Speaker, to say that I was on the Committee that heard this Bill, and I asked the Reference Bureau to prepare an Amendment to it right away. And it's not back from the Reference Bureau yet; and, if there are no other Floor Amendments offered, I would just appreciate it if the Bill could be held at this time. I've tried..."
"Which Bill are you talking about, Representative? 2147..."
"This one, 2147."
"The one we're on now?"
"Yes, this one. The Amendment's not yet printed. I'm asking if the Bill could be held. I'd be happy to discuss it with the Sponsors, but I'd like to have something to discuss with them before we proceed."
"Well, I... Representative, who did you discuss the Amendment with?"
"What? I beg your pardon."
"Who did you discuss the Amendment with?"
"I'm sorry, I still can't hear you."
"Who did you discuss the Amendment with?"
"No, I say I would like to have the Amendment back from the Reference Bureau so I can take it over to the Sponsors and ask them if they would be willing to accept it."
"You haven't discussed it with anybody yet, at this point."
"I expressed reservations to Representative Reilly when 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 he appeared in Committee, and..."
"Well, we can always move it to Third and bring it back, Representative. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2147, a Bill for an Act concerning nursing home care alternatives. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Representative Madigan, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, I know you're emulating former Speaker Redmond and moving all the Bills to Third so we can move it back to Second for Amendment later on. The Bill you just moved to Third has a Committee Amendment which has not been printed, and it's my understanding of the rules that the Bill cannot move to Third until the Amendment has been printed and distributed. Let me amend my statement. Our temporary rules of two years."
"Representative Hallstrom."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I certainly want to be fair about it. My problem is, Representative Reilly is not able to be here on the floor now. He is in a Committee. I would appreciate it, Representative Bowman, if we could go on. You don't have the Amendment. Let's put it on Third and you can be sure that Representative Reilly and I and the Speaker will be reasonable. When you have the Amendment, we will be happy to look at it, but right now I'd like to move it to Third."
"Let's put the Bill back on the Order of Second 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Reading and take it out of the record, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 2153, Representative Ralph Dunn. Out of the record. House Bill 2175, Representative Mays. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2175, a Bill for an Act in relationship to public water districts. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Representative Mays, on House Bill 2175. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2189, Representative Nelson. Out? House Bill 2231, out. House Bill 2261, out of the record. House Bill 2262, Representative McAuliffe. It's on Second Reading, Representative, page seven of the Calendar, House Bill 2262. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2262, a Bill for an Act creating a commission on gang crime activity. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2273, Representative Flinn. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2273, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the funding of the metropolitan enforcement groups. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"Floor Amendment #1, McGrew - Flinn, amends House Bill 2273 on page one..." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"Representative McGrew, on Amendment #1 to House Bill 2273, yields to Representative Flinn."
"Mr. Speaker, I will try to explain the Amendment, if there's no objection for me taking over for Mr. McGrew. He's not on the floor at the time. What the Committee... what the Amendment #1 does to House Bill 2273 is add in the words 'however a voluntary worker may receive a maximum of 15 dollars a day for expenses'. This has to do with the Bingo workers. It's not a requirement. It's a permissive thing. I think what Representative McGrew is trying to do is to recognize what probably is going on in most games anyway and to make it legal to pay workers wherever they wish. I would move for the adoption."
"Is there any discussion? Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 2273. 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 2274, Representative Tuerk. Out of the record. House Bill 2277, Representative Deuchler. Out of the record. House Bill 2285, Representative Piel. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2285, a Bill for an Act in relationship to Occupation Tax on motor fuel. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2287, Representative Findley. Representative Findley. Out of the record. House Bill 2303, out of the record. House Bill 2304, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Representative Flinn. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2304, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to further effectuate the compact between the Missouri and Illinois creating a Bi-State Metropolitan Development District. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2310, Representative Hastert. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2310, a Bill for an Act to amend the Revenue Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2314, Representative Huskey. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2314, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendment #1?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Representative Yourell, did you seek recognition on this Bill?"
"I would like to ask the Clerk if that Amendment's printed and distributed."
"Has the Amendment been printed and distributed?" 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"It's a Committee Amendment, Mr. Speaker."
"Committee Amendment. No, it hasn't, Representative. Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 2357, Representative Grossi. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2357, a Bill for an Act creating the Third Party Prescription Programs Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Amendments from the floor?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2367, Representative Epton. Out of the record. 2394, Representative Epton. Out of the record. 2437, Representative Karpiel. Out of the record. 2495, Representative Sandquist. Out of the record. 2505, Representative Robbins. Out of the record. 2511, Representative Leverenz. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2511, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 and 2 were adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions filed with respect to Amendments 1 or 2?"
"No Motions filed."
"Representative Vinson, do you seek recognition on this issue?"
"Mr. Speaker, have the Committee Amendments been filed and distributed in regard to this Bill?"
"Clerk, the same request. Have the Committee Amendments been printed and distributed? No, they have not, Representative. Out of the record with the Bill, and that's probably true with any of the remaining Bills that have Amendments that were in Committee. They just went to the printer yesterday, and so we're going to take House Bill 2511 out of the record. And we're going to take 2513 out of the record. How about 2540, Representative Huskey? 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Read the Bill."
"House Bill 2540, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any further Amendments?"
"No Amendments from the floor."
"Third Reading. House Bills, Third Reading, page eight of the Calendar. House Bill 869, Representative Reilly. Representative Reilly on the floor? Out of the record. Pardon? House Bill 891, Representative Reilly. Out of the record. We're on Third Reading. House Bill 1600, Representative Keane. Out of the record. House Bill 1841, Representative Karpiel. Out of the record. Page eight of the Calendar, under the Order of Senate Bills, Third Reading appears Senate Bill 1463, Representative Leverenz. Senate Bill 1463. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1463, a Bill for an Act reappropriating monies to the Illinois Industrial Development Authority. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Leverenz, on Senate Bill 1463."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1463 would reappropriate 1,137,000 to the Illinois Industrial Development Authority as a reappropriation. This would settle a problem brought forward by the Auditor General, in terms of spending the money within the same fiscal year, and that's why we need the reappropriation. This is the money provided for loans."
"Is there any discussion? Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, I wonder if Representative Leverenz would tell us who's been the beneficiary of some of the loans or some of the larger loans in this past fiscal year." 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982
"Do you care to respond to the Gentleman's question, Representative Leverenz?"
"He should respond. What do you mean, does he care to respond? What do you think this is? What do you think this is, Boy Scout Day?"
"Well, I'd like to take Representative Giorgi out of the record; but, in lieu of that, the answer to his question I don't think is appropriate in terms of the loans that have been provided. This is a simple reappropriation Bill."
"You might think it's simple. It's over a million dollars. Who are you going to give the million dollars to, or who do you owe it to or who's conning us out of it? Tell us. This is a terrible attitude."
"I didn't think we'd see two days of the same person, but here goes."
"Same hist..."
"Pardon me?"
"Same histrionics."
"We gave them 500,000 dollars once before. I believe that was Representative Madigan that gave them the initial appropriation."
"Who... Who are you talking about?"
"This would reappropriate 385,000 dollars of that money to the Illinois Industrial Development Authority to provide loans."
"Okay."
"We also gave the Authority one million dollars of that allotment. This reappropriates 752,000 dollars, reappropriated."
"All I'm asking you is who are ... who have been the principal beneficiaries of that Authority's loaning program? Who will receive maybe 100,000 dollars, or a 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 quarter of a million dollars, or 150,000 dollars? For what projects? Where are they geographically located? You ought to be able to answer that question. You've been on the Appropriation Committee for ten years."
"I've only been here eight."
"Well, you know, I thought you'd been around so long it was ten."
"Not having the laundry list of the loans made, we will take the Bill out of the record so that we can find the list and then return to that appropriation Bill, at a later point. They're all listed in the annual report of which you have a copy in hand, Representative Giorgi."
"Your staff man just gave me a copy, but you can't be talking about something that was published six months ago in the reappropriation of a million dollars. This is past money. You're talking about reappropriating a million dollars. I want to know who's going to be the beneficiary of these juicy loans."
"Okay. Take it out of the record."
"Representative Collins, do you seek recognition? Oh, out of the record. Consent Calendar, Second Reading, Second Day. Read the Bills, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1651, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Savings and Loan Act with Amendment #1. House Bill 2408, a Bill for an Act relating to fish and wildlife with Senate Amendment... with House Amendment #1; and House Bill 2409, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code and Fish Code with House Amendment #1. Second Reading of these Bills."
"Third Reading. Representative Leverenz, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I understand the Amendments have been distributed. We could go back to the 2511 on 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Second Reading."
"I think we're going to hold that request, Representative. It's not timely right now. Senate Bills, First Reading."
"Senate Bill 1259, Christensen, a Bill for an Act relating to interstate compacts and agreements certain nuclear waste. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1260, Christensen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and an Act in relationship to radioactive waste. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1274, Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1330, Bullock, a Bill for an Act to amend the Interest Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1652, Watson, a Bill for an Act in relationship to fees for wall certificates. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1685, Pullen, a Bill for an Act in relationship to postage stamp vending machines. First Reading of the Bill."
"Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 864, Ryan - et al; 874, Yourell; 849, Greiman - Jaffe; 850, Younge; and 851, O'Connell."
"Representative Conti."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 847, by Yourell. Whereas, brothers Kenneth and Thomas Novak will receive the highest award which the National Council of Boy Scouts of America can bestow upon a Scout. House Resolution 849, Tate... I'm sorry. House Resolution 849, Greiman and Jaffe. The people of Skokie will bid a fond farewell to Doctor Samuel... Samuel Andelman and the Director of Public Health upon his retirement dinner on May 6, 1982. House Resolution 850, by Wyvetter Younge. It's come to the attention of the House of Representatives that June 11th Mr. Thomas Moody, 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 principal of Monroe School in East St. Louis, will retire from District 189 after 30 years of dedicated service and leadership. House Resolution 851, by O'Connell. We're proud to recognize the Eisenhower Junior High School Symphonic Band in Darien, Illinois, which will leave for Knoxville, Tennessee on June 16, 1982 to perform at the World's Fair on June 17th. They'll tour the Fair on the 18th and will return home on the 19th. Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move for the adoption of the Resolutions."
"Gentleman moves 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. Representative Darrow, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, perhaps for a point of personal privilege. Today will be Representative Ben Polk's last day as a Member of this General Assembly. I don't see the Gentleman in his chair. I don't know if he's going to call this to anyone's attention, but I just wanted to say that, since 1973, Representative Polk and I have campaigned in the 36th Legislative District. At times we were opposed. At times we were together; but, once the election was over with, we took the bumper stickers off and we worked for the district. Ben's life has been a life dedicated to the constituents of his district, first with the Red Cross, then with Congressman Railsback. He's a fine Representative, a fine contributor to the needs of the community. He's aided the community at times of need, at times of flood. We're going to sorely miss him. Many of us run through a number of automobiles while we're down here in Springfield, a number of changes of clothes, suits and things like that. We sacrifice our families and our 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 health. Ben has contributed a great deal and he's sacrificed a great deal for his constituents. I will miss him. Our constituents will miss him. Our district will miss him, and I'm sure the other Members of the General Assembly will miss him; and, we hate to see him leave today. Thank you."
"We have a Resolution for the Gentleman that we're going to read, Representative Darrow, as soon as we find him. Representative Bell."
"I could wait 'til after the Resolution, but I just want to echo some of what Representative Darrow said. I go back with Ben even farther than that. When he first came to the state... or to the Moline area, during the... right before the flood of 1965, he and I were roommates his first night in town. And so we've gone back a long ways, and then... to have had the opportunity to campaign with him and to serve with him down here, has been quite an honor. And his guidance and advice, over the past three years, have been invaluable, and I certainly know how much I will miss him and how much our friendship will, hopefully, continue."
"Read the Resolution, Mr. Clerk."
"House Resolution 846. Whereas, our esteemed colleague, Ben Polk, has been elected to five terms in the House of Representatives to speak for the people of the 36th District and the State of Illinois; and whereas, he has served on the Appropriations II Committee, the Human Resources Committee, the Rules Committee and the Select Committee on Government Reorganization and also served as minority spokesman on the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee; whereas, Representative Polk has been a distinguished member of the Administrative Procedures Commission, the Emergency Services and Disaster Commission, the Commission on Children; and whereas, he has played 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 leading roles in government as Majority Whip in the 82nd General Assembly, Minority Whip in the 81st General Assembly, Administrative Assistant to U. S. Congressman Tom Railsback and Vice Chairman of the Rock Island County Republican Central Committee; whereas, he is vacating his seat in the House of Representatives to become Associate Director of the Illinois Department of Aging; and whereas, we know of his diligence and dedication to responding to public needs; now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois that we commend Representative Ben Polk for his work as a Legislator; and be it further resolved that we congratulate Representative Polk on his appointment as Associate Director to the Department of Aging; and be it further resolved that we convey our best wishes for continued success as he continues his exemplary career of public service; and be it further resolved that suitable copies of this Resolution be presented to Representative Polk and Mrs. Polk and the Illinois Department of Aging."
"Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, I've had the pleasure now of serving leadership with Representative Polk for the last year and a half. Before that, in 1975 when I first came to Springfield, one of the first individuals over to my office was Ben Polk to welcome me to Springfield, to encourage some of the activities in Springfield, in terms of legislation and to advise me of what to work on in Bills and how to better represent my constituency. I don't know of a person in Springfield that's been more helpful to me and to most of the Members of the House. He's a quiet man. He's a gentle man. He's a good father, good husband and a religious man. And the General Assembly is going to, once again, lose a good Member, and it's always unfortunate when 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 we lose somebody of the caliber of Ben Polk to this Body; because, you can't replace people like him. You can hope that new people that come in will be able to pick up where he left off. And I think that, although I've known Ben now for many years, perhaps one of the greatest times that we had together in the political arena was when we both aspired to hire off a state-wide office, and we were meeting in Marion, Illinois and then over in Chicago; and, we called each other Ben, the former Comptroller of the state and he calls me the former Attorney General. And Ben's now going on the Department of Aging to go into the aging business and leaving us here to age further. But, Ben, we know we're going to work with you further in your new post, and we're going to be looking to you for continued guidance and assistance. And, on behalf of the Leadership of the House, on behalf of Speaker Ryan and the rest of the Leaders of the House and the rest of the Members of the House, we want you to make sure to come back and visit us. He pointed out his office to me the other day, by the way, and you can see it out that window. You can see where his new office will be, and he said he's going to get a spy glass to keep it... There it goes. See? That's good, Speaker, because now he won't be able to keep an eye with the drapes closed. But I know he's not going to miss all the late night Sessions that we work here, but I know one thing, Ben, this Body has been enriched. This Body has been greater because of your presence, and no matter who replaces you or no matter what person comes in, it will never replace Ben Polk. And we're glad that you've been with us."
"Representative McClain."
"Thank you, very much, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Mr. Daniels said virtually 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 everything that I would want to say except Ben and I were elected the same time in 1972. We formed a coalition of sort of young 'turks' of Ron Griesheimer, John Porter, Ben Polk, Jack Beaupre and I, and we did a lot of good things together the first term, the second term and Lee came. And Ben Polk is the kind of gentleman who, with Milly and son and daughter, Morgan and 'Nisha', has been a tremendous man and an inspiration to a lot of us, and, except for the few things that are partisan things, Ben Polk knows no enemies. He looks at the merits of the Bill and handles things like that. So, Ben, on behalf of the Democratic Members of the House and me, as a personal friend, I wish you God's speed and well. There's a thing that most of the Members don't know. Ben Polk is a self-made man. Someday, if you have a drink with him or something, iced tea, you can hear Ben's story. He is truly a self-made man and an inspiration to every child or one of us that know what he's done in the past. Congratulations. I hope you make a mint, and now you're finally with your age group."
"Representative Lechowicz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Gentleman from Moline has really served, not only that district, but the entire state very, very well, and I want to commend the Governor and the Republican Party for selecting a man who has compassion, has shown the tremendous degree of compatibility and the ability of putting together good legislation for the entire State of Illinois; a man who has really taken the concerns of his district and improved the betterment and life for everyone in Illinois. I know, in that capacity, as a Legislator, he has shown that he has the ability to put together coalitions, to put together understanding, to put together a betterment for everyone here. And I know, as far as in this capacity as the 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Assistant Director of that Department, probably one of the most important Departments in State Government, a segment of our population in the State of Illinois is getting older. And I know that the Membership of this General Assembly has always shown a concern for the senior citizens throughout this state, and it also has shown a concern, as far as this administration, in providing adequate representation and services to this state by appointing Ben Polk as the Assistant Director. And, to you, Ben, I want to thank you for the help that you've provided, as a Member of this General Assembly and, to you, I want to extend to you my help in your new position as Assistant Director. Good luck."
"Representative Davis."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A lot... Much along the same lines as Representative Daniels. The first person I met in Springfield, when I came here in 1976 to the New Members Conference, was Representative Polk. I had dinner with him that night at the Southern Air. An alliance was forged, at that point, with Representative Allen Bennett and Representative Len Martin, who came in; and, I think, at that point, Ben, Len, and Allen and I were the original gang of four. And we were inseparable that first term, and Representative Martin has gone on to higher office and glory elsewhere. Representative Bennett is still around on a part-time basis. We do see him frequently. I'm only pleased that Ben is still going to be in Springfield so that we can get together and continue, on some basis, the gang of four, now only it's the gang of two. But I can tell you, Mr. Speaker, the saddest person to see Ben leave the House is the Gentleman on your left; the Parliamentarian, Mr. Webb, because another Marine is leaving the House. And the Navy is slowly taking over, Ed; 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 because, whether you know it or not, Ben, one of the proudest moments of his life is his service in the United States Marine Corp."
"Representative Jones."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Ben and I were classmates back in 1972 in the infamous class that came here in January of 1973. And I met Ben at the orientation session for Legislators, and we became friends at that time. And I can recall Ben sponsoring legislation that didn't pass, but it was a very good piece of legislation. He said, 'During all our trials and tribulations in this Body, we need someplace in the Capitol where we can all sit down and look to God to help solve some of these problems', and he sponsored legislation for a non-denominational chapel in the Capitol. It didn't pass, but it was a very good idea, and that's the type of person that Ben is. So, Ben, I wish you well in your new duties. I know you will do well, and all the Members of the General Assembly hearts will be with you, when you assume your new duties."
"Representative DiPrima."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, when I came down here 20 years ago, I roomed with the late and beloved Pete 'Granada' and Louie 'Capuzi'. We shared a suite together in the Abe Lincoln; and, ever since then, I've always considered myself a Republicrat. And the closest thing to myself; I always considered Ben. Ben is so neighborly here. Really the best. The best to you."
"Representative Bullock."
"Mr. Speaker, what Ben Folk doesn't know is that we're trying to filibuster so he can't speak. I want to say, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, before I came to the Legislature, I was in the third house and I got 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 to know Ben Polk then, as a lobbyist. But I think that the testimonial remarks we've had here today from the colleagues are sincere, and I think that all of us recognize the high esteem in which Members of this Body hold Ben Polk. My personal experiences with Ben have been such that I have great admiration for him. When I came to the Legislature, I remember, on several occasions, I became quite vociferous and interested in legislation that did not pass. And I think, perhaps, Ben Polk, in a mild sort of way, is responsible for me tempering some of my enthusiasm, because I never will forget when I lost a Bill, and I was highly indignant and upset, that Ben Polk came to me and he gave me advice. And he was sincere and he was genuine. In the time that I've known Ben Polk, I guess can best be described - so many of us on the campaign trail make remarks, and we say that politicians look forward to elections after elections and statesmans look forward to the next generation. I think Ben Polk is a statesman, and I think that the Governor has done himself well. I think the Republican Party has something to be proud of, of Ben as a partisan politician, when he has to be. But I think through it all, he is, in fact, a statesman that we would do well to emulate. Ben, we miss you. We wish you God's speed, and I certainly will be available to help you in your new capacity. Thank you."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, inasmuch as this is go... all going into the record, I'd like to put something in the record about how great a guy I think Ben Polk is. You know, I'm a little about out-spoken about some of the things we do on the floor of this House, but I talked to Ben about a ... something that was wrong in the marketplace for the last hundred years, and that was that all over the State of 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 Illinois they were selling chances and having raffles and so on. And Ben was a man of his convictions. He had the courage of his convictions, and he knew that there may be a little jeopardy in voting for a gambling Bill; but, Ben was able to help and one of the main cogs in passing the Bill legalizing not-for-profit raffles and chances. And I think that's a real tribute to a guy like Ben, because there are so many friends of Ben that, you know, with both hands, will grab anything they can out of the Agricultural Premium Fund and out of the Lottery Fund, but they won't vote for it. And I've got to say, Ben, you're a man of your convictions. I'm proud here to be giving you plaudits."
"Representative Kulas."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the Royal Order of Mushrooms is losing one of their top spores today. Representative... Representative Polk has always been a faithful and dedicated mushroom. Thanks to you, Mr. Speaker. And I would just like to say, Ben, that when... in your new position, don't forget about us poor mushrooms and try to shed a little light upon us, once in a while."
"Thank you, Representative Kulas. Representative Polk, the plan has worked well. We now have Darrow, McClain, Lechowicz, Jones, Bullock, Kulas, DiPrima and Giorgi all on tape and testimony for you, which will lead the way well for your candidacy for the Illinois Senate against Clarence Darrow. I'll have those records for you in just a little bit. I think it's all been said about Ben Polk. He is certainly a gentleman's gentleman, has served me well in my Leadership, and I know that he's going to continue to serve the government and the people of Illinois well. Ben Polk, for your comments."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen, this... I understand why Ed Bluthardt left early, and I was back in my office 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 and I wasn't coming out. I will admit that I was approached by about six secretaries and said you will go to the floor. I appreciate the comments. I have nothing prepared. I'm sure, on my way home, that I'm going to think of a million things to say. This is a very difficult time in one's life, and I have to take and assume all responsibility, as Mike said, if I'm... if I am to be what is called a self-made man, there are many people here who are certainly glad that they didn't have any hand in what they did for themselves. I can tell you that. It's going to be a difficult time. This is a tremendous fraternity, and I say that not chauvinistic at all. But this is a group of people that bond together and, although; we have our differences on the floor, when we get off of that floor, I think I've found such great deal of friendship from people from the City of Chicago who,... you are completely different people from where I come from. And yet, we've been able to work together and to socialize together. And my people and my friends from downstate say the very same thing. From the people who have come from southern part of the state, it's a different ... it's a different locality than where I come from; but, this fraternity within itself bonds people together. It isn't a simple thing to walk out of here this afternoon. I'll be back and see you many times. I thank you all, one and all, for what has been said here today, for my family, and I look forward to working with you in the future. It's not all over. I'll be around. Mr. Speaker, thank you."
"Thank you, Representative, very much. I'd be anxious to see how you fare in the first appropriations encounter. Representative McGrew."
"Thank you, very much, Mr. Speaker. Just a point that I would like to make for the Membership. In attempting to 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 make a reservation for the future in Springfield, I was told by many, many hotels that the week of the 21st, the last week of Session, most of them are already booked. So, I would heavily suggest those that haven't taken care of it to make sure you're got a lodging that last week of Session."
"We'll probably be out by the 15th of June anyway, Representative. It won't..."
"I hope you're correct."
"Representative Friedrich."
"Well, Mr. Speaker, I'm kind of concerned because, apparently, the way that you can get that many plaudits for resigning - we may have a mass resignation around here."
"Not a bad idea. Representative Hoxsey."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would ask leave to suspend the posting notice requirement, Rule 18E, so that House Bill 2493 can be heard in the Appropriation Committee on Tuesday. The original posting notice contained a typographical error, which omitted the Bill, and House Bill 2493 is sponsored by Representative White. It's my understanding that this is agreeable with the minority."
"Lady asks leave to suspend the appropriate rules to have..."
"House Bill 2493."
"...House Bill 2493 posted properly. Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave is granted."
"Thank you."
"Representative Telcser, for adjournment."
"Mr. Speaker, I now move the House stand adjourned until Monday, 4:00 p.m., May 3rd."
"Allowing five minutes perfunctory time for the Clerk, the Gentleman moves that the House now stand adjourned until the hour of 4:00 o'clock p.m. on Monday. 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 100th Legislative Day April 30, 1982 All in favor signify by saying 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the House now stands adjourned."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 2646, McClain - Telcser - Madigan, a Bill for an Act to describe, define and adopt the system of coordinates for designating the position of points on the surface of the Earth within the State of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. Being no further business, the House will now stand adjourned 'til Monday, May 3rd, 4:00 o'clock p.m.." 35