"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. The House shall come to order. Members shall be in their chairs. We will be led in prayer today by the Reverend Bill Peckham with the Contact Ministries in Springfield, Illinois. Reverend."
"Let us bow in prayer. Father, we've gathered here as ordinary men and women who have been charged with the extraordinary task of representing and making decisions about the destinies of many people. We are also at the threshold of a new era in this Assembly. Help us. Help us to be guided by You. Help us to be sensitive to the hurts, and needs, and dreams and fears of those we represent. Strengthen us to stand when it's easier to collapse under pressure. Give us boldness to stand alone, if necessary, when the right cause requires us. Sensitize us to the overwhelming people needs of this time and protect us from serving systems instead of people. Grant that the record of this House of Representatives may be a profile in courage. We thank You for the dedication and concern of these men and women and pray that they may never be swallowed up by mere routine. Grant them and all of us the wisdom, and the courage and even the self-sacrifice which this hour may demand. We pray in the strong name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
"Thank you, Reverend. We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Ropp."
"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."
"The plan for today, if I could have your attention. The... If I could have your attention, please. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 Would you Members please go to your chairs for an announcement? Representative Ohlinger, would you go to your chair, please? The plan for today is that we will take an Attendance Roll Call now. We will then stand at ease for a short time to permit an early lunch. We will then return to the floor, and then we will go to Party Conference. After the Conferences, we shall return to the floor to select seats, and then we shall select offices. The Clerk shall take the Attendance Roll Call."
"Alexander. Barger. Barger. Barnes. Barnes. Berrios. Berrios. Birkinbine. Bowman. Bowman. Braun. Braun. Breslin. Brookins. Brummer. Brummer. Brunsvold. Bullock. Did he say present? Capparelli. Christensen. Churchill. Cowlishaw. Cullerton. Curran. Curran. Currie. Currie. Daniels. Daniels. Here. Daniels present. Davis. Davis. DeJaegher. Deuchler. Didrickson. DiPrima. DiPrima. Domico. Doyle. John Dunn. Ralph Dunn. Ebbesen. Ewing. Farley. Flinn. Virginia Frederick. Dwight Friedrich. Giglio. Giorgi. Greiman. Hallock. Hannig. Harris. Hastert. Hawkinson. Henry. Hensel. Hicks. Hoffman. Hoffman. Homer. Huff. Huff. Hutchins. Jaffe. Johnson. Curran. Karpiel. Karpiel. Keane. Kirkland. Klemm. Koehler. Krska. Kulas. Laurino. LeFlore. Leverenz. Levin. Madigan. Marzuki. Marzuki. Matijevich. Mautino. Mays. McAuliffe. McCracken. McGann. McMaster. Barnes. Bowman. McPike. Mulcahey. Nash. Neff. Nelson. Oblinger. O'Connell. Olson. Panayotovich. Pangle. Bernard Pedersen. William Peterson. Piel. Pierce. Pouncey. Preston. Pullen. Rea. Rea. Reilly. Rhem. Rice. Richmond. Ronan. Ropp. Saltsman. Saltsman. Satterthwaite. Shaw. Slape. Steczo. Steczo. Stuffle. Tate. Terzich. Topinka. Topinka. Tuerk. Van Duyne. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 Vinson present. Vitek. Wait. White. Winchester. Wojcik. Wolf. Woodyard. Younge. Yourell. Yourell here? Yourell present. Zwick. Currie. Karpiel. Marzuki."
"The Clerk shall call the absentees."
"Berrios. Braun. Davis. DiPrima. Virginia Frederick. Hoffman. Huff. Johnson. Karpiel. Got you. Saltsman. Steczo. Topinka."
"Mr. Vinson. The Chair recognizes Mr. Vinson. Would the Members please sit in their chairs and give their attention to Mr. Vinson? Mr. Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, Representative Virginia Frederick is ill and should be an excused absence."
"Would the record reflect Mr. Vinson's request? Mr. Daniels, do you have any excused absences? Mr. Daniels. Would the... Mr. Daniels."
"Nothing, Sir. Just to say good morning."
"Good morning to you, Mr. Daniels. And, Mr. Giorgi, are there any excused absences on the Democratic side?"
"Not to my knowledge, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you. The plan at this time is to stand at ease for an early lunch. Is there anyone who wishes to bring any business before the Body? There being none... Fine. Mr. Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, the record should indicate that Representative Huff is absent due to illness."
"Let the record so show. Alright. At this time, we shall stand at ease until 12:30; and, while at ease and in Perfunctory Session, the Clerk shall read into the record those Bills which have been pre-filed. Mr. Daniels. Mr. Daniels at Mr. Telcser's chair."
"Mr. Speaker, just for the convenience of the Members on the Republican side, if you'd listen to me for just a 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 moment. As you all know, we're going to come back for seat assignments when we return; and, as you're looking at the seats that you'd like to occupy, might I advise you that the rows on the chart that you have starting between 12 and 18 and between 29 and 37 will be non-smoking rows. Thank you."
"Is there any further business to be brought before the Body? If there is none, we shall stand at ease until 12:30, at which time we shall go to Party Conference. Thank you. Excuse me. All Black Members would please come to my office at this time. We attempted to notify all of you, but it may be difficult because ve don't have offices. If all Black Members would come to my office. Thank you."
"Introduction and First Reading. House Bill 1, Cullerton Daniels, a Bill for an Act to protect children who are passengers in motor vehicles. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2, Levin Hallock Braun et al, a Bill for an Act in relationship to motor vehicle registrations. House Bill... First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 3, Levin Barnes, a Bill for an Act in relationship to cancer treatments. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4, Levin Barnes, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 5, Levin, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the sale of metal beverage containers. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 6, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 7, Johnson Tate Vinson McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to abolish certain defenses based upon mental condition and to provide specialized disposition for defendants suffering mental disorders. First Reading of 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day the Bill. a January 13, 1983 Leverenz, a House Bill 8, Dwight Friedrich Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 9, Mulcahey, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the Occupation and Use Taxes imposed on personal property. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 10, Mulcahey, Bill for an Act to provide for the election of members of the Illinois Commerce Commission. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 11, Topinka, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 12, O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 13, Capparelli, Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. Giglio, a Bill for an a House Bill 14, O'Connell Terzich Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Income Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 15, O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 16, Topinka Oblinger, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Liquor Control Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 17, Terzich Capparelli et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. House Bill 18, Capparelli Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 19, Capparelli Terzich et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. Terzich et al, a Bill for an First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 20, Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 21, Topinka O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to alcoholic liquors. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 22, Jaffe, a Bill 5 2nd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 13, 1983 for an Act to provide for assistance of victims of violent crimes. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 23, Dwight Friedrich et al, a Bill for an Act in relationship to insanity defense and guilty-but-not-mentally-ill verdict. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 24, Terzich Capparelli et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 25, Cullerton Topinka Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning jurors and repeal certain Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 26, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 27, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide for representation of demnification of certain civil lawsuits. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 28, Cullerton Breslin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 29, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 30, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 31, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relationship to the office of public defender. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 32, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 33, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 34, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Co... Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 35, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 House Bill 36, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 37, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 38, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Mental Health and Developmental Disability Confidentiality Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 39, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the election of Judges. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 40, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act relating to rights of criminal victims and witnesses. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 41, Mautino, a Bill for an Act relating to foreign trade zones and amending certain Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 42, Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 34 (sic - 43), Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 44, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 45, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act in relationship to crime victims indemnity insurance. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 46, Cullerton - Greiman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 47, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 48, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 49, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to make terms of Judges appointed to fill vacancies uniform. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 50, Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 relationship to the office of public defender. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 51, Pierce, a Bill for an Act relating to the election and appointment of members of the Illinois Commerce Commission. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 52, Reilly, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Highway Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 53, Ronan Cullerton, a Bill for an Act in relationship to Las Vegas Night gambles... gambling. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 54, Oblinger Braun et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Human Rights Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 55, Greiman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 56, Bowman Braun et al, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the assistance for temporary emergency housing. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 57, Olson, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to an Act in relationship to fire protection districts. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 58, Bowman, a Bill for an Act limiting types of information that may be disclosed by certain units of state and local government regarding Illinois citizens and residents. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 59, Slape, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 60, Flinn Wolf, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Bingo License and Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill."
"The House will come to order. The House will come to order. The Members will be in their chairs. All unauthorized persons shall please leave the floor. Ladies and Gentlemen, I regret to tell you that we'll have to stand at ease for an additional 15 minutes. I will be conferring with Representative Daniels before we go to 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 Conference. So, if you will just stand at ease for an additional 15 minutes. Thank you. - The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. Does anyone know, on the Republican side, if Mr. Daniels plans to come to the floor? You don't know. Because, at this time, we are prepared to go to Conference, and the Democrats will meet... The Chair recognizes Mr. Friedrich."
"There will be a Republican Conference in room 118, immediately upon your recessing."
"And the Democrats will meet in room 114. Is there any further business to come before the Body? Fine. We shall stand in recess for Party Conferences. After the Conferences, we shall return to the floor for the purpose of selecting seats and then later selecting offices. Thank you."
"Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker, could you tell us approximately how much time that you anticipate using?"
"Well, I would hope about five or ten minutes..."
"I think we need at least..."
"Hope reigns eternal in this world, especially in the House of Representatives."
"I think we'd like to have at least thirty."
"Thirty minutes?"
"Yes."
"That would be fine. Thirty minutes. Thank you. - The House will come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. Thank you. The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall now proceed to the selection of seats, which is done according to seniority. The Clerk shall read the names of those who shall select their seats according to seniority. And... 9 2nd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 13, 1983 Ladies and Gentlemen, while we are waiting for the Clerk to come to the podium with the seniority list, I would like to announce the names of the Members of the Democratic Leadership. Serving as the Majority Leader will be Representative James McPike. The following people will serve as Assistant Majority Leaders: Representative Giorgi, Representative Greiman, Representative Matijevich and Representative Pouncey. The following two Members will serve as Majority Whips: Representative Capparelli and Representative Breslin. And Representative Yourell will serve as the Chairman of the Conference. Mr. Clerk, are you prepared to begin the seat selection? The Clerk shall read the names in order of priority. The Doorkeeper has asked me to ask the Members not to attempt to move their drawers when they move their seats. The Doorkeeper claims that that reigns havoc with the keys that are used to open the drawers. So, if you'd please leave the drawers where they are when you move your seat. Are We ready, Mr. Clerk?"
"Leadership should first select their seats. Leadership, I have stickers here that I will call your nane. When I call your name, please pick up this sticker, select your desk and then put this on the voting console so we can follow up later and identify the desks that you've selected. I'll give Joe Lucco the Democrat Leadership. Republican Leadership is already handed out. The Democrat Leadership finished, Joe Lucco? You all finished? Eleven termers, eleven termers, DiPrima and Neff. Ten termers, Representative Pierce. All nine termers are in Leadership. Eight terms, Representative Tuerk and Representative Vitek. Seven termers, Monroe Flinn, Representative NcMaster, Representative Laurino, Representative Terzich and Representative Jaffe. Six termers, Representative Giglio, 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 Representative McAuliffe, Representative Ebbesen, Representative Ralph Dunn and Representative Farley. Five termers; and, as I draw these in random, I'm numbering them in case of a tie-breaking situation. Bruce Richmond, LeRoy Van Duyne, Mrs. Satterthwaite, Marco Domico, Winchester, Mrs. Younge, Mulcahey, Nautino, Leverenz, Huff, John Dunn and Jane Barnes. Have all five termers completed selecting your desks? If so, we'll start on the four termers. Woods Bowman, Sam Wolf, Rich Brummer, Ray Christensen, Tim Johnson, Jim Reilly, Terry Steczo, Larry Stuffle and Jesse White. We'll give the four termers a moment to select their desks before we start on the three termers. Have all three termers... or all four termers finished selecting their desks? Are we ready for three termers? Representative Slape, Representative Woodyard, Representative Kulas, Representative Henry, Representative Preston, Representative Karpiel, Representative Keane, Representative Levin, Representative Nash, Representative Oblinger, Representative Piel, Representative Rea, Representative Ronan, Representative Krska, Representative Ropp, Representative Alexander, Representative Birkinbine, Representative Braun, Representative Bullock, Representative Currie, Representative Virginia Frederick and Gary Hannig. We'll give the three termers a moment to select their desks."
"Continuing, if we've adopted... if the Members have selected seats for third termers. We'll continue with second termers now. Representative Olson, Representative Tate, Representative O'Connell, Representative Nelson, Representative Mays, Representative Saltsman, Representative Topinka, Representative Rhem, Representative Zwick, Representative Hastert."
"Representative Greiman." 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day
"Representative January 13, 1983 Klemn, Representative Koehler, Representative Deuchler. We'll wait for a short while for all Members... second-term Members to select their seats. Starting with freshman Members, Representative Harris, Representative Berrios, Representative Kirkland, Representative Wait, Representative Wojcik, Representative Brunsvold, Representative Churchill, Representative Hensel, Representative Brookins, Representative Hawkinson, Representative Hicks, Representative Pangle, Representative Rice, Representative Homer, Representative Hutchins, Representative Didrickson, Representative Panayotovich. Continuing again, Representative McGann, Representative Doyle, Representative Cowlishaw, Representative Cowlishaw, Representative Shaw, Representative Barger, Representative McCracken, Representative DeJaegher, Representative Marzuki, Representative William Peterson..."
"Former Representative Collins is on the floor today with us."
"Representative Leflore, Representative Bernard Pedersen, Representative Curran. That concludes the freshman class. I would ask that all of you place those prominently on the desk so that name plaques that have been printed can be properly placed."
"Alright. Messages from the Senate."
"A Message from the Senate by Mr. Wright, Secretary. Mr. Speaker, I au directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Joint Resolution an adoption of which I am instructed to ask concurrence of the House of Representatives, to wit; Senate Resolution #4. Resolved by the Senate of the 83rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois that the Senate inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has now organized by the 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 election of a President, Secretary and other permanent officers and are now ready to proceed with the business of the Session. Adopted by the Senate January 12, 1983. Kenneth Wright, Secretary.""
"Okay. Would any of the Members indicate where there might be open seats on the Democratic side? We'd like to keep them on one side. Thanks a lot for the help, though. Representative Matijevich, are you... For what purpose does the Gentleman from Lake arise, Representative Matijevich?"
"Tom Hanahan's seat. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to have leave to suspend the provisions of Rule 18, the posting notice, so that the Rules Committee can meet next week to consider House Resolution 4. We've cleared this with the Minority Leader, Lee Daniels."
"Alright. Does the Gentleman have leave to waive the posting requirements of Rule 18 (k) regarding the posting of notice of the Rules Committee? Leave. Representative Matijevich."
"Also, as the Speaker announced yesterday, anybody who has any proposal on rules change ought to be at that meeting so we can consider any changes to our rules."
"Alright, we'll make that announcement, perhaps, before we adjourn, Sir. Then, the Gentleman has leave to waive the requirements of Rule 18 (k) for the posting of rules for... What date is that, Mr. Matijevich?"
"Next Wednesday."
"For next... For Wednesday the 19th day of January, 1983. Hearing no objections, the Gentleman has leave. For what purpose does the Gentleman from DeWitt arise? Representative Vinson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would sincerely hope that you didn't fail to call on me to get past the objection period, 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSENBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 because I didn't intend to object. But I did have an inquiry of the Chair. Will we be provided with copies of rules proposals in advance of the Rules meeting that you folks might have?"
"You mean in advance of the Rules Committee meeting?"
"Yes, and I would think that that would be more than five minutes in advance."
"Well, if there is a Resolution which is adopted... which is filed, you will have access to that Resolution, of course, but Resolutions can be filed at that time. Committee Bills could be adopted at that time; and, of course, you have the... the temporary rules that we adopted on yesterday."
"Mr. Speaker, I thought that you just asked leave to waive the rule in regard to Resolutions, not in regard to Bills."
"Posting Resolutions with respect to the Rules Committee meeting to consider the permanent rules of this House."
"Well, ΜΕ... you indicated that Bills could be considered, and I thought that Mr. Matijevich just suggested waiving the rule with regard to Resolutions."
"Well, if I said Bills, we will not... the Rules Committee doesn't, in this Session... this year, consider Bills. It considers Resolutions to amend ΟΙ adopt the rules and not Bills."
"Okay. Then back to the substance of my inquiry. When would we be apprised any rules proposal changes that the Majority Leadership might want to have considered at that meeting? I mean, we have no desire to tie your hands in a fashion that you can't have the meeting when you want to have it, but we would like to know in advance of the 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 meeting what those might be so that we would have some time to put some thought in on the subject."
"Well, certainly at the time of the meeting, you would be given whatever proposals they might have, and there is time then to adopt any Amendments that might come after that, since there's a special order of business set for the 26th."
"Well, it just seems reason..."
"I can't tell you that you'll be given them, because I'm not sure that they've all been established, frankly, at this point."
"It would just seem reasonable that, if we're waiving that posting requirement, that you might give us a couple of days of advance warning so that we will understand what those are and can participate in a meaningful fashion in the meeting."
"Well, you know, that you'd have to take up with people who might be offering rule changes, Resolutions. You might confer with the Chairman of Rules. "
"Who would that be?"
"Well, Mr. Matijevich, I believe, will probably be the Chairman of Rules."
"Mr. Matijevich is the Chairman of the Rules Committee?"
"He's asked for a waiver. I assume that's correct. He's in the Chair."
"I wonder then if I might put my inquiry to him."
"Indeed. Proceed."
"Representative, would it be possible for you to give us a couple of days, in advance of the Rules Committee meeting, rules proposals which the Democratic Leadership might be advancing at that meeting so that we could take a look at them?"
"I'll do the best I can. I'll do the best I can. If 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 I have something in front of me, I'm sure you'll see it. If I don't, there's nothing I can show you."
"Thank you."
"Thank you. Alright. I'm advised that there's a non-smoking seat in front for Democrats who are looking concerned with their health. And now, on the Order of Senate Joint Resolutions. Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Joint Resolution #1, offered by Representative Giorgi."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, I suggest that the Clerk read the Resolution and get the Members' attention, because it has to do with adjournment of the Senate and adjournment of the House, reconvening of the House and reconvening ... and adjournment of the House."
"Would you have an Amendment to that? We thought we would read the Amendment, Mr. Giorgi."
"Amendment #1 to Senate Joint Resolution #1. Resolved by the Senate of the 83rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, January 12, 1983, they stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 19th at 12:00 noon; and, when they adjourn on Wednesday January 19, 1983, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 8, 1983 at 5:00 p.m. And, when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, January 13, 1983, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 25th, 1983 at 12:00 noon; and, when they adjourn on Thursday, January 27th, 1983, they stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 2, 1983 at 12:00 noon; and, when they adjourn on Thursday, February 3, 1983, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 8th at 5:00 p.m."
"Representative Giorgi." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983
"Before I ask for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution, would you like to clarify if Tuesday, January 25th is still a Perfunctory intended day, or not?"
"That's right. That's correct."
"It is perfunct. Okay. Then, I move for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution."
"Well, we'll have to do it... First the Amendment. The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #1 to Senate Joint Resolution #1. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed say 'nay'. The ayes have it. Amendment #1 to Senate Joint Resolution #1 is hereby adopted. And, now Mr. Giorgi, on the Senate Joint Resolution #1, as amended."
"I move for its adoption."
"Gentleman noves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution #1, as amended. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye", all opposed 'nay'. The ayes have it. Do you need some... Alright. You want to do Agreed Resolutions. Alright. Representative Ebbesen."
"Yes. Maybe for the benefit of all of us, would you tell us what dates, again repeat the dates we're going to be in Regular Session, non-Perfunctory?"
"Yes. Yes. Would the Clerk advise the Membership of that again?"
"The House of Representatives, when they adjourn today, January 13th, they will adjourn until Tuesday, January 25th, which will be a Perfunctory Session at 12:00 noon. There will be Regular Session January 26th and 27th. When they adjourn the 27th, they will stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 2nd at 12:00 noon. They will be in also on Thursday, February 3rd; and, when they adjourn on February 3rd, they will return on Tuesday, February 8th at 5:00 р..." 17 2nd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 13, 1983
"For what purpose does the Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Hoffman, arise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to make an announcement to the Republican Members that, at 4:45, we will be in a position, we believe, to give you an opportunity to choose offices in the North I wing on the second floor. If you have any questions about that, see me. 4:45. 4:45. I'm sorry that we can't do it more expeditiously, but such is the vicissitudes of public service."
"For what purpose does the Representative from Marion, Representative Friedrich, arise?"
"Mr. Speaker, would it be the intention of the Chair to reconvene in Regular Session at noon on the 26th or some other hour? We're going to have Perfunctory on the 25th, and I wondered if we could possibly have the time. The reason for my questioning is we have an Audit Commission meeting, and it will probably change the hours of that, depending on when you meet on the 26th."
"We're going to convene at 12:00 on the 26th."
"On the 26th in Regular Session."
"Yes."
"Thank you very much. That helps out."
"Thank you. Okay. Alright, on the... on the Order of Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution #5, Terzich et al; House Resolution #6, Kulas; House Resolution #7, Kulas; House Resolution #8, Hallock; House Resolution #9, Hallock; House Resolution 10, Braun et al; House Resolution 12, Van Duyne; House Resolution 13, Rea."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 5, by Terzich, honors Chester Noyes Bulger from De La Salle High School; 6, by Kulas, notes the independence of the Ukrain; 7, by Kulas, 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 honors a Ukrainian journalist; 8, by Hallock, honors the Rockford Guilford Vikings; 9, by Hallock, commemori zes Howard Coleman; Resolution #10, by Braun, honors Mrs. Alice Tregay at a dinner; House Resolution 12, by Van Duyne, takes note of a sailor that's on the... with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Command; and, House Resolution 13, by Rea, says some nice things about a Larry W. Hicks, and I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"The Gentleman has moved the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', all those opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Further Resolutions."
"House Joint Resolution #1, Bullock Giorgi et al; House Resolution #11, Bullock Giorgi et al."
"Committee on Assignment. Upon adjournment, the Democratic Members will be asked to come into room 318, which is the office previously occupied by Representative Lechowicz over in this door in order to do selection of offices. You will be asked to come in on a seniority basis, and we'll try and move it as quickly as possible. Okay? Representative Giorgi now moves that the House do stand adjourned until the hour of 12:00 on Wednesday, the 25th... Tuesday, the 25th of January, 1983, allowing time now for the Clerk to read First Readings. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'nay'. The House will stand adjourned. Representative Oblinger, did..."
"We were given to understand that we would have some forms to fill out for Committee preferences, and we haven't gotten those yet."
"Well, I think that would be with your Leadership, Ma'am."
"They don't have them either." 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day
"Well."
"I just wondered where they were."
"We're checking into that, Representative Oblinger; and, if we have those forms, they'll be available. Let me again remind the Democratic Members to not leave. You will be coming into room 318 to select your offices. So, stay in the area."
"There was a question concerning the names of the Committees, the schedule of the Committees and a form to be sent back to the respective leaders. We have encountered the first snafu of the Session. That was the plan; however, those who were expected to implement the plan have been detained in other matters. So, we will mail to you, tomorrow, the names of the Committees, the anticipated schedule with a form that you can complete indicating your preferences. The Democrats would return the form to my office, the Republicans to Representative Daniel's office. Sorry for the inconvenience. And, let's get on with these Democrats."
"Introduction and First Reading. House Bill 61, Ropp - Reilly, a Bill for an Act to amend the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 62, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Probate Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 63, Keane, a Bill for an Act concerning fire safety and smoking materials. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 64, Terzich - Capparelli - et al, a Bill for an Act regarding automotive warranties. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 65, Terzich - Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 66, Bullock - DiPrima - Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to regulate practice of 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 2nd Legislative Day January 13, 1983 podiatry in the State of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 67, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 68, Preston Mautino Keane Ropp and Winchester, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 69, Topinka Nash et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 60... House Bill 70, Preston Nash Greiman Bowman, a Bill for an Act in relationship to firearm and firearm ammunition proficiency. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 71, Preston Domico Vitek Oblinger, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 72, Preston Domico, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Parental Responsibility Law. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 73, Preston McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 74, Preston McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Civil Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 75, Preston Matijevich Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to create the Citizens Utility Board. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 76, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. Being no further business, the House will now stand adjourned till Tuesday, January 25th at 12:00 noon." 21 01/24/83 16:33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 13, 1983 PAGE 1 HB-0001 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0002 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0003 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0004 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0005 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0006 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0007 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0008 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0009 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0010 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0011 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0012 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0013 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0014 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0015 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0016 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0017 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0018 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0019 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0020 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0021 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0022 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0023 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0024 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0025 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0026 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0027 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0028 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0029 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0030 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0031 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0032 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0033 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0034 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0035 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0036 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0037 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0038 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0039 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0040 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0041 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0042 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0043 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0044 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0045 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0046 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0047 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0048 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0049 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0050 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0051 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0052 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0053 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0054 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0055 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0056 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0057 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0058 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0059 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0060 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0061 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-0062 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-0063 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-0064 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-0065 FIRST READING PAGE 20 01/24/83 16:33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 13, 1983 PAGE 2 HB-0066 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-0067 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0068 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0069 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0070 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0071 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0072 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0073 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0074 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0075 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0076 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HR-0004 MOTION PAGE 13 HJR-0001 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 19 SJR-0001 ADOPTED PAGE 16 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER MADIGAN PAGE 1 PRAYER - REVEREND BILL PECKHAM PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 RECESS PAGE 4 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 4 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 8 HOUSE RECONVENES - SPEAKER MADIGAN IN CHAIR PAGE 8 DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP PAGE 10 REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN IN CHAIR PAGE 12 MESSAGE FROM SENATE PAGE 12 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 18 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 21