"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. We shall be led today in prayer by the Reverend Kenneth Cox, Pastor of the Sherman United Methodist Church. Reverend Cox is a guest of Representative Josephine Oblinger. Would the guests in the gallery please rise and join us for the invocation?
Reverend Cox."
"Almighty God, ve thank You very, very much for these fine Legislators who have paid the price and made the effort to be here to consider the needs of millions of people of the State of Illinois. Be with them, guide them and uphold them. Help them to make wise decisions, Lord. They, too, have personal needs in their own lives. I would ask that you would meet them and bless them and their efforts, their staff and their work. Amen."
"We shall 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."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Greiman, are there any excused absences on the Democratic side?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Representative Henry and Representative Vitek. Leave that they be shown in the record as excused for illness."
"Let the record show that Representatives Vitek and Henry are excused because of illness. Mr. Vinson, are there any Republican absences?"
"I'm not aware of any at this time, Mr. Speaker. We're checking." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983
"Let the record reflect Br. Vinson's statements. Introduction and First Reading."
"House Bill 497, Christensen, a Bill for an Act to provide for election of Members of the Illinois Commerce Commission. First Reading of... of the Bill. House Bill 498, Keane et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois State Auditing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 499, Keane Davis et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois State Auditing Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 500, Leverenz, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 501, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois State Auditing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 502, Leverenz, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 503, Davis, a Bill for an Act in relation to publication of certain official notices. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 504, Dwight Friedrich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Purchasing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 505, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to create sanitary districts in the Illinois River. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 506, Dwight Friedrich Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to state finance. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 507, Pangle Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Bingo License and Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 508, Preston, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide for and regulate the business of guaranteeing titles to real estate by corporations. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 509, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day Steczo March 3, 1983 McMaster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 510, Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Eill. House Bill 511, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the State Records Act. First Reading of the Eill. House Bill 512, McGann et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act codifying the powers and duties of the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 513, Reilly Yourell, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Joint Committees on Administrative Rules. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 514, Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill."
"The Clerk shall take the guorum Roll Call. 115 Members responding as present, there is a quorum. Committee Reports."
"Representative Christensen, Chairman from the Committee on Aging, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass House Bill 350. Do pass as amended House Bill 69. Do pass Consent Calendar House Bills 198 and 199. Representative Farley, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass House Bill 274 and 292. Do pass as amended House Bill 319. Representative Flinn, Chairman of the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken March 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass House Bill 414. Representative 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 Van Duyne, Chairman from the Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 305. 'Do pass as amended' House Bill 12."
"Would the Membership please give their attention to the Chair? Could we have your attention please, and would the Members please be in their chairs? We have a special guest with us today. I'm pleased to welcome the State Treasurer of the State of California, Mr. Jesse Unruh. Treasurer Unruh first began his public service as a Member of the California State Assembly in 1954. If I could have the attention of the Membership, please. Could we... Could we break up the caucuses on the floor? Mr. Doyle, could you give me your attention? Could we break up the caucuses on the floor? We do have a special guest, and I think we should show our guest the proper amount of respect by, at least, going to our chairs and listening to his brief remarks. Mr. Unruh first began his public career as a Member of the California State Assembly in 1954. He served in the Assembly until 1970 and held the Office of Speaker from 1961 to 1969, longer than any other Speaker in California history. His reputation is a colorful, effective public servant and, as the foremost authority on the reform of the California legislative process, is recognized nationwide. During his term as a State Assemblyman, Mr. Unruh worked passed landmark legislation in the areas of civil rights, tax reform, consumer credit and legislative ethics. Bis tenure as Treasurer has been marked by the institution of a coordinated approach to state fiscal forecasting, the elimination of sex discrimination by banks in which state funds are deposited and the maintenance of the state's high 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 credit rating and increase in its investment yield. We look forward to the chance to sit with you, talk with you and learn from your vast experience. Welcome to Illinois Mr. Jesse Unruh."
"Thank you, very much. I'm very pleased and happy to be here with you. It's still a great thrill for me to... to be in the legislative Body. Even though I've been in the Executive Branch now for some eight years, I still consider myself principly a legislative animal, and our Speaker in California, Willy Brown, still pays me the courtesy of introducing me as the 81st Member of our Assembly, for which I am very pleased. Those of you who are fortunate enough to have been around here a while, I think do not need the benefit of my remarks. Those of you who are just coming let me tell you what a wonderful life you are embarking upon. Winston Churchill, once upon a time, said that the legislative life is the most exciting one in existence, except for the front line trenches during time of warfare. And, even though you have what amounts to warfare here now, as we do in California, it is perhaps not quite the same as what Sir Church... Sir Winston meant. It is an exciting, wonderful life filled with rewards, with frustrations, and one which I'm sure you will enjoy thoroughly. It is like no other... no other life in the world. You face, not only daily challenges, but hourly challenges, and it is so different from the other Branches of Government and particularly from the Executive Branch. I was impressed again yesterday, when I listened to your Governor giving his... his budgetary message, of the story that I think best describes the difference between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch. There were three sailors who were shipwrecked on this Aleutian Island, and they were cast ashore with nothing except a little kit 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 of carpenter tools and a lot of driftwood. So, they built themselves a little lean-to to shelter themselves from the inclement weather, but pretty soon they were starving. The only animal life on the entire island were these huge, furocious Kodiak bear, and they decided they had to kill one of them in order to... in order to survive. So, they drew lots. Thought the only chance they had to kill one was if they could slip up on one of these animals when he was asleep. So, they drew lots, and one fellow took the knife and went out across the frozen tundra, came across this bear in an ice wallow, slipped upon his and made a lunge at him with a knife. The bear woke up and rolled over - so he missed. So, this fellow turns and runs for the hut as fast as he can go. The bear is about three jumps behind. By the time he gets to the front door, the bear has closed this down to one jump. This guy runs in the front door, right on through the back door and says to his colleagues, 'Skin him fellows. I'm going back after another one.' And, I couldn't help but think that's the way the Governor brings in his message to the Legislature. He says, "Here's this year's budget, fellows. Skin him. I'm going back and prepare next years." And Ladies, I'm sorry. That's the old male chauvinist here. I... I do want to say I'm happy to be here under the auspicious of Sangamon State University. The Legislative Service is centered there, and I invite you to use their facilities, which I think can be a great deal of help to you. With that, let me say again how very fortunate you are to be in this institution, how proud you ought to be of it not only to have been elected, but to be a Member of this institution and the necessity for pride in the institution as such. You mean, no one's going to look out for the Legislature unless the Legislators themselves do it. And, 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day the better March 3, 1983 care you take of this institution, as an institution, the better care you will be able to take of the constituents that you came here to represent. Thank you very much for your kindness."
"That you, Mr. Secretary... Treasurer, I mean. There is a great Jess Unruh quote that I can't make from the podium which is quite famous, and I'll be glad to share it with you on the floor. Representative McPike for a Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the... Would the Clerk read House Resolution 79?"
"House Resolution 79, Madigan - Daniels. Whereas, Jesse Unruh has been a dedicated public servant in the State of California for over 27 years and; whereas, during Mr. Unruh's tenure in the California State Assembly, he was elected Speaker by his colleagues and served in that capacity longer than anyone in the history of that state and; whereas, the reputation of Mr. Unruh was one of the most popular and effective legislative leaders in the United States has spread across the country and; whereas, Jesse Unruh was elected Treasurer of the State of California in 1974 and transformed that Office into a nationwide model of a center for the promotion of economic activity and; whereas, Mr. Unruh's dedication California has instituted a progressive three billion dollar a year low-interest loan program which has provided economic relief to private interests throughout the state and; whereas, his success with improving the economic climate of California has earned him wide bipartisan respect and; whereas, Mr. Unruh is a visitor to this State of Illinois and to this chamber. Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 83rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that this Body expresses a sincere 7 16th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 3, 1983 and warm welcome to a public servant who exemplifies all that a government leader ought to be; and, be it further resolved that this chamber expresses wishes and sincere hope for a continuing exemplary career in public service to Jess Unruh. And be it further resolved that a suitable copy of this Preamble be presented to Treasurer Unruh as a demonstration of this Body's recognition to a devotion, dedication and contribution to the people of the State of California."
"Representative McPike asks leave of the Body for immediate consideration of House Resolution 79. Leave is hereby granted, there being no objection. Mr. McPike moves for the immed... for the adoption of House Resolution 79. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye, opposed. The House Resolution 79 is hereby adopted with leave to add all the Members' names as Cosponsors. It was a close vote, Mr. Treasurer, and we thank you for joining us. Representative Hoffman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before Speaker Unruh leaves the rostrum, I would like to say to the new Members of the Legislature that I think, probably more than any single, individual Legislator in this nation, Mr. Unruh has made it possible for us to have the salaries, and the services and the facilities that we deserve. I have been here for 17 years; and, when I came to the Legislature, the salary was 7,000 dollars. The only offices we had are the desks that you're sitting at right now. And, Mr. Unruh, for what you did in California for the legislative process and for the Legislators has spilled over to all of us, and it's a pleasure to have you with us today, Sir."
"Thank you. Okay. On the Order of House Bills, Second... Representative Van Duyne."
"Thank you... Thank you. I don't always... very 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 seldom do this, but I would like to... to call attention to Mr. Unruh one more time if he would allow me. One of the thing..."
"Proceed."
"One of the things that I think intrigues us as Legislators in Illinois about our present dilemma, and being that you are from California, the Proposition 13 that was engineered by the real estate man out there. I'd... I would be, and I think most of the other Members of the chamber would be, too, as well as other... the rest of the people in the State Capitol that can hear us, would be very interested in getting about a three, or four or five minute dissertation from you as to how that was engineered and what the success or failures of it was. I understand that California now is bankrupt and..."
"Well, Represent... Representative, the Speaker generally gets paid for giving these consultations; and, if you want to pay for it, I'm sure he'd be glad to..."
"Oh, I'..."
"How would you like to come to the well and just chat with the Speaker for a moment?"
"I'll gladly sponsor... I'll gladly sponsor any kind of an appropriation he needs for five minutes."
"We meant a more personalized expense. Thank you. On the Order of House Bills, Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar appears House Bill 178, Representative Neff. Out of the... It's out of the record. Alright. On the Order of House Bills, Second Reading appears House Bill 97, Representative Matijevich. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills, Second Reading appears House Bill 213, Representative Wojcik. Representative. Are there any... Are there any Motions, Mr. Clerk. Yes. Read the Bill." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day
"House Bill 213, a Bill for Sections of the Township Law of 1874. the Bill. March 3, 1983 an Act to amend Second Reading of Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills, Second Reading, appears House Bill 225, Representative McAuliffe. I guess he's not here. Out of the record then. Alright. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 20, Representative Giorgi. Would you read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 20, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, all House bill 20 does is extend the... the final date for making rules that have to do with the bubble Bill of last Session, which was House Bill 1354. All it does is it allows the rule-making procedure to continue on for another couple year, if they need it, because they're having trouble writing rules. That's all it does is extend the date. I urge the support of the Membership."
"Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, Representative Giorgi, to close."
"I urge an affirmative vote."
"Alright. The Gentleman moves for the adoption of... for the passage of House Bill 20. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', all those opposed signify by voting 'no'. Voting is open. Okay. Alright. Take the record, Mr. Clerk. On this Bill there are... there are 110 voting 'aye', none voting 'no' and 1 voting 'present', and 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 House Bill 20 is hereby declared passed. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House BIll 28, Representative... Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 57, Representative Olson. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 62, Representative Ropp. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 62, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Probate Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Proceed, Mr. Ropp."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Let me, on the onset, say that I am by no way an attorney or a lawyer, but I'm getting close to it, because I've been to the Judiciary Committee twice now out of four years and have survived both times, at least up to this point. And, since you were in opposition to this last time, I'm glad to see you're in the Speaker's Chair. I think I discussed this Bill, House Bill 62 amends a Frobate Act to actually authorize the representative of a minor or a disabled person to disclaim an inheritance on his behalf with leave of the court. It's a simple Bill. It's one that is revisory. It is understood in the statutes, although my constituent who feels that it's important that this be in thinks that it very clearly ought to be in the statute, rather than to just be in an assuming situation. We've discussed it before, and I'd welcome your support."
"Is there any discussion? No discussion? There being no discussion, all those... Representative Ropp, to close. Representative Cullerton."
"Mr. Speaker, how many votes does this need to pass?"
"This Bill needs 60 votes to pass, Representative Cullerton. Do you want to speak on the Bill, Sir?" 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 3, 1983 16th Legislative Day
"No, thank you. No."
"Alright, Representative Ropp moves for the passage of House Bill 62. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. Marco, vote me 'no', will you? Marco, vote me 'no'. Alright, have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill there are 93 voting 'aye', 11 voting 'nay', 4 voting 'present' and the Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 68, Representative Preston. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill a third time."
"House Bill 68..."
"Take it out of the record, Mr. Clerk. On the Order of House Bill 90... On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 93, Representative Ropp second drink at the trough. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 93, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Highway Code. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Ropp."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Bill 93 deals with a situation that states that it requires a highway commissioner or a county highway superintendent to actually send written notices of public hearings concerning the widening, or altering or vacation of a township or district road, or any... It says that these people who receive the notices are people who are adjacent property owners to the proposed changes in the highway. The reason for this is some time ago, actually last year in my own district we had a request for a hearing, and that request notice came in the form of a notice in the news media - if you would like a hearing on this particular 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 highway construction, kindly contact this office within 30 days. No one who really vas involved knew of the situation, therefore, did not reply, and a hearing was not called. When we eventually got word of this, people were called for an information hearing, and the superintendent did real favorably, but the feeling of the group vas that they needed to actually receive some written notice when the final proposal for any highway construction was to be made and that that notice should be given to them directly. And, in an attempt to clearly provide for no misunderstanding and good public relations between the highway superintendent and those people who are actually losing property due to either widening of the road or straightening of the curves, it was the groups opinion that they should receive this notice so that everyone could clearly understand the intent of the improvement or the construction changes. I welcome any... any questions that you might have."
"Representative Mulcahey."
"Question of the Sponsor, Mr. Speaker."
"Indicates that he'll accept the questions."
"Representative Ropp, have the county highway commissioner taken a position on this Bill? Superintendent of Highways?"
"It's my understanding that their position is neutral."
"Their position is neutral on this. Is there any... Is this in the Governor's budget? How much is it going to cost?"
"In my particular area, it might have cost two or three dollars, because it only affected eight or ten people."
"Oh, alright."
"It's minimal."
"Okay. We're okay, then. Thank you, very much." 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983
"Is there any further discussion? There being none, Mr. Ropp, to close."
"I fav... I welcome your support on this House Bill 93."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of House Bill 93. All those in favor signify by say... by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill there are 111 voting 'aye', none voting 'no', none voting 'present', and this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of House Bills, Third Reading appears House Bill 327, Representative McPike. Would you rea.. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill a third time."
"House Bill 327, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Unemployment Insurance Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative McPike."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Perhaps the most serious problem that the State of Illinois faces in the immediate future is coming up with a solution to the unemployment insurance problem. There has been a meeting... series of meetings convened by the Speaker, the President of the Senate and the Governor to get organized labor, Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturer's Association, the Retail Merchants and Associated Employers of Illinois and a number of other groups to sit down and see if they can come out... to see if they can arrive at an agreement. This is a vehicle Bill that will be used if and when an agreement is reached. However, I should add that if an agreement is not reached by these parties, then it's going to be essential that the Legislature sit down and come up with an agreement of our own. So that, regardless of the outcome of the meetings in 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 the next two weeks, we ourselves are going to be faced with solving this problem something in the next four weeks. In order to facilitate that process, it's necessary to introduce a vehicle Bill. Representative Madigan and Representative Daniels are hyphenated Chief Cosponsors. There is an agreement that the Bill will not be moved by Representative Madigan without the expressed consent of Representative Daniels. It will be a joint movement. It will be a joint agreement that whatever we arrive at is agree at by both leadership in the Republican and Democratic Party. So, this then is a vehicle Bill for that. We would like to send it to the Senate and have it prepared to send to a Conference Committee so that, when we arrive at a solution to the unemployment insurance problem, that we can effectuate the changes immediately. Now, based on that I would move for... based on that I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Minority Leader, Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I will recite, for purposes of the record if I may, what my understanding is regarding..."
"Proceed, Sir."
"House Bill 327 is an agreed upon vehicle for any unemployment insurance reform agreement which may come out of the match and summit meetings starting tomorrow. House Bill 327 currently makes only stylistic, technical changes in the UI Act. It makes no substantive changes. Before this Bill was introduced, Speaker Madigan and myself discussed the use of this vehicle and agreed upon the following restrictions. One, this Bill is only to be used for an agreed solution to our unemployment insurance problems. Neither the Speaker or myself will introduce or support any non-agreed or partisan Amendments to this Bill. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 Two, this Bill may only be moved at the mutual consent of both the Speaker and myself. It is currently our intent to move the Bill through the legislative process and place it on Second Reading in the Senate when the agreed Amendment may be added for concurrence by the House later. Three, the Speaker and myself have both reserved the right to unilaterally table this Bill at any time and for any reason unilaterally, whether an agreement has been reached or not. With this agreement in mind, I would ask the House now pass this Bill and send it to the Senate where it may be available for a compromise solution on our unemployment insurance problem. And, that is my understanding. Is that your understanding, Representative McPike?"
"Representative McPike."
"Yes, that is exactly the understanding that we have."
"Thank you. Representative Tuerk, the Gentleman from Peoria."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I have no particular problem with the agreement between the Minority Leader and the Speaker. The only reservation at all I have on this whole concept is that, if we pass it out today, it goes to the Senate. There's an Amendment put on the Bill in the Senate. The only chance we have is concurrence. Now, it's a matter of semantics, I presume, and I presume what the Minority Leader was saying at that point if he doesn't agree with it or if he agrees with it and we convince him that he shouldn't agree with it, then the Bill can be tabled at that point. With that agreement, I see no problem."
"Thank you. Is there any further discussion? There being no further discussion, the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, moves for the passage of House Bill 327. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day opposed voting 'no'. March 3, 1983 Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill there are 112 voting "aye, none voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Con... There appears Consent Calendar on the Calendar today. Mr. Clerk, on the Order of Third Reading, Consent Calendar."
"Consent Calendar, Third Reading, Second Day. House Bill 52, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. Third Reading of the Bill. House Bill 205, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to revise the law in relation to recorders. Third Reading of the Bill. House Bill 224, a Bill for an Act relating to township purchasing. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The question is, 'Shall these Bills pass?'. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On these Bills there are 112 voting 'aye', none voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and these Bills, having obtained... having received a Constitutional Majority, are hereby declared passed. For what purpose does the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Cullerton, rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with leave of the House, I would ask to table House Bill 301."
"The Gentleman... Is there any discussion? Does the Gentleman have leave? Leave is hereby granted and House Bill... was it 212"
"301."
"301 is hereby tabled. Thank you. Well, Representative Zwick, for what purpose do you rise? Your light is on, Ma'am. On the Order of Resolutions, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day March 3, 1983 Senate Joint Resolution 7. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
"Senate Joint Resolution 7. 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, March 2, 1983 they stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 8, 1983 at 12:00 noon, and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 3, 1983 they stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 8, 1983 at 12:00 noon."
"Representative Vinson, for what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"Mr. Speaker, I earlier indicated that I was unaware of any excused absences. There is one on our side, and it's Representative Neff. And I would appreciate if that would be..."
"Thank you. Let the record show that Representative Neff is excused for absence by reason of illness. Thank you. Alright. On the Adjournment Resolution, Representative McPike? Representative McPike moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed. The 'ayes' have it. The Adjournment Resolution is hereby adopted. Agreed Resolutions. Representative Giorgi."
"House Joint Resolution #17, Steczo."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution 17, by Steczo, notes a retirement. I move for the adoption of the House Joint Resolution 17."
"Are there any announcements? I'm sorry. Okay. Gentleman moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. 18 16th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 3, 1983 Death Resolutions."
"House Joint Resolution 16, by Representative Hawkinson."
"Mr. Clerk, excuse me. May we have order, please. Mr. Clerk, go ahead."
"House Joint Resolution #16, by Representative Hawkinson, with respect to the memory of Loyal Davis."
"Representative Hawkinson moves the adoption of the Death Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying "aye', those opposed signify by 'nay'. The Resolution is adopted. Representative Vinson, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Inquiry of the Chair, Mr. Speaker."
"Proceed, Sir."
"Mr. Speaker, approximately two weeks ago it was indicated that the back desks in this chamber would be removed this week, and I also inquired at that time when the construction would begin in regard to the ladies restroom. And, I was told that there would be a response from the Chair. That was about two weeks ago, and I wonder if we could be privileged to have that response, as to when construction will begin on that item."
"Alright. I don't know what the schedule will be. As I understand it, there is no construction schedule at this moment established, but I will advise the Speaker and we'll let you know what the schedule... what the timing is when we return on Tuesday. Representative Vinson."
"Are you telling me that at this time there is no schedule for that item?"
"I'm telling you I don't know it, Sir, but I will find out for you. And I will advise you when we return." 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 16th Legislative Day Bill 515, Hallock March 3, 1983 Keane Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Income Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 516, Capparelli Cullerton Terzich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the adoption of persons. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 517, DiPrima et al, 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 518, Nash, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 519, Stuffle Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 520, Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 521, Saltsman Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to provide assistance to low income and elderly residents of this state in meeting residential energy expenses. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 522, Hawkinson McMaster, a Bill for an Act directing the State of Illinois to convey certain real property in Knox County to the City of Galesburg. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 523, Tuerk, a Bill for an Act in relation to local improvements made by special assessments or special tax benefitting abutting state property. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 524, Pierce, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 525, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act concerning public utilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 526, Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to revise the law in relation to plats. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 527, Greiman Currie, a Bill for an Act to require mandatory liability insurance for certain 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 3, 1983 16th Legislative Day handgun owners. First Reading of the Bill. The House will stand at ease awaiting a Committee Report. Committee Report. Representative Jaffe, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: "do pass' House Bill 25. "Do pass as amended' House Bill 227. "Do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 296. Introduction and First Reading of Bill. House Bill 528, Steczo - Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 22 03/17/83 14:37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 03, 1983 PAGE 1 HB-0020 THIRD READING PAGE 10 HB-0052 THIRD READING PAGE 17 HB-0062 THIRD READING PAGE 11 HB-0093 THIRD READING PAGE 12 HB-0205 THIRD READING PAGE 17 HB-0213 SECOND READING PAGE 10 HB-0224 THIRD READING PAGE 17 HB-0301 TABLED PAGE 17 HB-0327 THIRD READING PAGE 14 HB-0497 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0498 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0499 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0500 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0501 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0502 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0503 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0504 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0505 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0506 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0507 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0508 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0509 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0510 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0511 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0512 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0513 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0514 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0515 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0516 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0517 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0518 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0519 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0520 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0521 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0522 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0523 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0524 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0525 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0526 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0527 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-0528 FIRST READING PAGE 22 HR-0079 ADOPTED PAGE 7 SJR-0007 ADOPTED PAGE 18 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER MADIGAN PAGE 1 PRAYER - REVEREND KENNETH COX PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 3 REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN IN CHAIR PAGE 7 AGREED RESOLUTION PAGE 18 DEATH RESOLUTION PAGE 19 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 20 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 20 COMMITTEE REPORT PAGE 22 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 22