"The House will come to order. The House will come to order. The Members will be in their seats. The Chaplain for today will be the Reverend Richard May, Pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois. Reverend May is a guest of Representative Mike Curran. Will the guests in the gallery please rise to join us in the invocation?"
"Let us pray. Almighty God of whom the whole family in heaven and on earth is named; we bless You for a fellowship which joins earth and heaven and unites us with the worshiping faithful of all ages passed who found in Christ the true meaning of life. We bless You for fellowship which is at this moment of our awareness becomes world wide and makes us one with men and women of every land and nation who know him as Savior and Lord. May this time spent together in this place give richness to our thinking, clearness to our words and guidance to our lives that we may take one step further toward that goal of perfection found in your Son, Jesus the Christ. Forgive us Lord if we have tried to be self-made persons. Instead of allowing Your holy spirit to work through us, we have tried to rely on our own standards, but have found them faulty. We have tried to rely on our own power; have found it to be defenseless. We have tried to promote our own good works; we have lost interest and become stale. Forgive us Lord for not using the vast resources within us, the divine energy of Your spirit. Empower this Body with that spirit we pray, energizing their consciences, their tongues, their hands, their feet, Lord, their bodies with the same power that brought this universe into being. In this name of Jesus we pray, Amen."
"Be led in a Pledge of Allegiance by 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 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. Representative Greiman, do you have any excused absences?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Let the record show that Representatives DeJaegher and Taylor be excused for illness today."
"The record will so indicate. Does anyone on the Republican side have any excused absences? 110 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present."
"Introduction and First Reading."
"House Bill 2853, Yourell and Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2854, Klemm, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2855, Klemm, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2856, Winchester, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Downstate Public Transportation Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2857, McMaster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Township Law of 1874. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2858, Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2859, Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Physical Fitness Service Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2860, Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Narcotics Profit Forfeiture Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2861, Panayotovich, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Steel Products Procurement Act and the State Mandates Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2862, Giglio - et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2863, Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill."
"For what... For what purpose does Mr. Vinson seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, Representatives Countryman, Birkinbine, Woodyard and Nelson should be excused absences today."
"Let the record reflect those excused absences. For what purpose does Mr. Johnson seek recognition?"
"I don't. I had my light on mistakenly."
"Thank you. For what purpose does Mr. McAuliffe seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, since we're in a relaxed atmosphere today, I'd like to take the time to introduce the students and teachers from the Penoyer school in my district. They're up in the gallery on the Democratic side. Stand up."
"Mr. McAuliffe, for your information the House Rules now prohibit introductions such as that. So if you could refrain from that in the future, it would be appreciated. Any...else? The Chair is prepared to begin to call Bills on the House Calendar. And on page three of the Calendar on the Order of House Bills Second Reading Short Debate Calendar there appears House Bill 876. Mr. Levin, you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 876, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?" 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"No Motions relating to Amendment #1."
"Are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, Levin, amends House Bill 876 as amended by inserting after the last line the following."
"Mr. Levin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #2 simply adds an immediate effective date to this Bill."
"Mr. Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, I don't believe that that Amendment has been printed and distributed to the Members."
"The Democratic Page tells us that it was printed and distributed this morning. Is there a Republican Page? Do you people have pages, Mr. Vinson?"
"I...I don't know that we got the money to hire them."
"Good. Mr..."
"I'm sorry. I now have it, Mr. Speaker."
"Okay."
"And given the... given the waiting nature of the Amendment, I will not take offense at the problem."
"Fine. So, Mr. Levin has moved for the adoption of Amendment #2. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Are there further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2166, Mr. Hicks. Returning to House Bill 876, is there leave to keep that Bill on the Order of Short Debate? Leave is granted. The Bill shall remain on the Order of Short Debate. House Bill 2166, Mr. Hicks. Is the Gentleman in the chamber? Is Mr. Hicks in the chamber? Let the record show that this Bill was called and that the Sponsor was not in the 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 chamber. House Bill 2466, Mr. Bowman. Is Mr. Bowman in the chamber? Let the record show that this Bill was called for hearing. House Bill 2468, Mr. Bowman. Again, is Mr. Bowman in the chamber? Let the record show that this Bill was called on the Order of Second Reading. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading there appears House Bill 703, Representative Younge. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 703, a Bill for an Act in relation to family resource centers..."
"Mr. Clerk, Representative Younge has requested that this Bill be taken out of the record. Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 1069. Mr. Steczo, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 1069, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 1632, Mr. Marzuki, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Marzuki, do you wish to call your Bill? Could you nod your head yes or no?"
"Yes."
"Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Has Amendment #3 been distributed?"
"Amendment #3 has not yet been printed and distributed; therefore, the Bill shall remain on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 1757, Mr. Giglio, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 1757, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2345, Mr. Matijevich. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2345, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2348, Mr. Cullerton, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Cullerton, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2348, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act creating the Department of Children and Family Services. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2360, Representative Topinka. Representative Topinka indicates that she does not wish to have her Bill called. House Bill 2410, Mr. Keane. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2410, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2437. Mr. Hicks, do you wish to call your Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call his Bill. House Bill 2441, Mr. Mulcahey. Mr. Mulcahey, do you wish to call your Bill? The Gentleman seeks recognition. I recognize Mr. Mulcahey." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"Mr. Speaker, I do not wish to call the Bill, but I like the record to show that Amendments do have to be prepared for this Bill. So I would like to have it taken out of the record right now."
"Thank you. The Bill shall remain on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 2454, Mr. Pangle, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2454, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2458, Mr. Capparelli, do you wish to call your Bill? This Bill relates to the Highway Advertising Control Act. The Gentleman wishes to call his Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2458, a Bill for an Act to amend the Highway Advertising Control Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2469, Mr. Bowman, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Bowman. Is Mr. Bowman on the floor? Do you wish to call this Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 2489, Mr. Levin, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Levin. Mr. Levin, do you wish to call House Bill 2489? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2489, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 3RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2492, Mr. Terzich, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2492, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Horse Racing Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2505, Mr. Flinn, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2505, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Committee Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Committee Amendments #1 and 2."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2509. Mr. Cullerton, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, I would ask if you could hold that Bill on Third Reading."
"Maybe. For what purpose does Mr. Vinson seek recognition?"
"I think, perhaps, you ought to admonish Mr. Cullerton that on past occasions when he's used his keen sense of humor on South Westside Irishmen, he's gotten in trouble. And perhaps he's making a mistake right now."
"Alright. Your point is well taken, Mr. Vinson. House Bill 2509. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"House Bill 2509, a Bill for an Act in relation to senior citizens and certain boards and commissions. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendments #1, 2 and 3 were adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bills Third Reading. House Bills Third Reading. House Bill 569, Representative Braun. Is Representative Braun in the chamber? Let the record show that this Bill was called on the Order of Third Reading. House Bill 1128, Mr. Klemm. Is Mr. Klemm in the chamber? Let the record show that this Bill was called on the Order of Third Reading. House Bill 1587, Mr. Ronan. Is Mr. Ronan in the chamber? Do you want... Do you want this Bill called? Let the record show that the Sponsor does not wish to call his Bill. House Bill 1839, Mr. Doyle. Let the record show that Mr. Doyle does not wish to call his Bill. House Bill 2304, Mr. Van Duyne, do you wish to call your Bill?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to table House Bill 2304."
"The Gentleman requests leave to table House Bill 2304. Is there leave? Leave is granted. The Bill is tabled. House Bill 2332, Mr. Bowman. Is Mr. Bowman in the chamber? Do you wish to call your Bill? Let the record show that the Sponsor does not wish to call his Bill. House Bill 2355, Mr. Flinn. Let the record show that the Sponsor does not wish to call his Bill. On the Order of Senate Bills Third Reading, there appears Senate Bill 751. Mr. Levin, do you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"Senate Bill 751, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Levin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill comes from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. And it amends the Vehicle Code to provide that a driver education instructor, who teaches exclusively in a commercial driving school, shall not be required to furnish the Secretary of State with the State Board of Education certificate attesting to his qualification to teach driver education courses. It simply clarifies the jurisdiction between the Secretary of State and the State Board of Education so that there is no longer overlap. With Amendment #3 it makes clear that any rules and regs that the State Board of Education has on this subject shall continue in full force in effect until such time as the Secretary of State promulgates under the Administrative Procedure Act new rules and regs."
"The Gentleman moves that this Bill pass. Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall...' The Chair recognizes Mr. Johnson."
"I... The Sponsor... I have...I just have a couple of quick questions for you."
"Did you wish to ask questions of the Sponsor, Mr. Johnson?"
"Yeah, I... I think that I do. I'm... I'm not sure. It's kind of early."
"Mr. Levin, will you submit the questions? The Sponsor indicates that he will submit to questions."
"Has the State Board of Educ... Is... Three groups I'm concerned about; first, the State Board of Education; and 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 secondly, the Secretary of State's Office. What's their position if any on this Bill?"
"They are all supporting this Bill."
"What about the National Voluntary Association of Driver Education Instructors?"
"This Bill was initially on the floor last year. It was just not called because of lack of time. It was last year checked out with everybody. It was gone over again this year, and there is no opposition to this Bill that I'm aware of."
"I'm just concerned about the NAVDEI - what their position is."
"I... You know, I believe that they were involved in it last year. And they, you know, they, too, do not want to have this dual jurisdictional requirement."
"Now, I... I appreciate your comments, but I...I'm just deeply concerned that that group of voluntary people who associate together for occupational purposes have been consulted on the legislation and have taken a position one way or the other on the merits of it. So it's your feeling, that they're in support. Is that right?"
"I believe so."
"Okay, thank you."
"Is there any further discussion? There being no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 751 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', all those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 99 'ayes', no one voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order... The... The Chair has now called all Bills on the Calendar and is prepared to adjourn. And in regard to the adjournment, let us now move 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 to the Order of Announcements. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me repeat that. The Chair is now prepared to adjourn; and therefore, let us move to the Order of Announcements. And the Chair recognizes Mr. Hastert."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Representative Brunsvold and myself, being the two most physically fit Members of the General Assembly, would like to remind the Body that tomorrow the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness along with the State Association on Physical Education and Physical Fitness would like to have the Members come up to Room 400 where you will be checked for your physical fitness. They will do a blood exam, check body fat, et cetera. And a reminder that if you want to have the blood work done, you must have a twelve hour fast. And the hours for doing this will be from 9 a.m. tomorrow until 2 a.m. Certainly, would urge the Members to attend and take advantage of this physical fitness day. And, I will defer to Representative Brunsvold."
"Thank you, Mr. Hastert. We are now on the Order of Announcements. And the Chair recognizes Mr. Brunsvold."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To continue on with Representative Hastert's remarks, the purpose of the Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness is, of course, one of our main functions is to analyze and try to make the citizens of the State of Illinois a more healthy lot. And I think this Body ought to show some leadership tomorrow morning by getting into the Room 400 and going through this fitness assessment. So, I'm going to lead the way tomorrow. So I'd like to see all of you there. Thank you."
"On the Order of Announcements and not on the 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Order of Motions, is there any one who has any further announcements? Mr. Terzich."
"Yes. Mr. Speaker, Representative Wyvetter Younge has said she'd only hear one Bill tomorrow in Executive. So, therefore, the Executive meeting will be meeting at 9 a.m. rather than 8 a.m. tomorrow morning in Room 114; tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. rather than 8 a.m. for the Executive Committee."
"Again, on the Order of Announcements, are there any further announcements? Now on the Order of Motions, the Chair recognizes Mr. Matijevich."
"Yes. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the Rules Committee is going to meet at 1 p.m. in Room 114. And two Bills were inadvertently left off the posting in the Rules Committee. Those two Bills are Senate Bill 219 and House Bill 2812. And I would move to suspend the posting notice and use the Attendance Roll Call. I've discussed this with the other side of the aisle."
"Mr. Matijevich, have you discussed this with Mr. Daniels or one of his assistants?"
"Yes. One of his assistants has been cleared according to Gary."
"Which assistant did we discuss this with? Mr. Daniels. I see. Okay. And for what purpose does Mr. Vinson seek recognition?"
"I wonder if the Gentleman would repeat the numbers of the Bills."
"Yes. Mr. Matijevich, would you repeat the numbers of the Bills?"
"House Bill 2812, Senate Bill 219."
"The Gentleman moves to suspend the posting requirements. Mr. Cullerton, for what purpose do you seek recognition?" 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"Yes, I have a Motion to suspend the posting requirement."
"Alright. Let us take this Motion first. So Mr. Matijevich has moved to suspend the posting requirement for consideration of Bills in the Rules Committee. Is there leave? Leave is granted, and the posting requirements for the Bills read into the record are hereby suspended. The Chair recognizes Mr. Richmond. Mr. Richmond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This concerns House Bill 2353 which is a Supplemental Appropriation for the Office of the State Treasurer, Donnewald. And it seems to be something of an emergency; and therefore, I would move that this Bill, which is presently on First Legislative Day on our Calendar under Second Reading, be advanced...the proper rules be waived to allow it to be advanced to Second Reading, Second Legislative Day so that we can vote on it tomorrow."
"Mr. Richmond, excuse me, I was taken away for just a minute. I understand that you're moving to suspend the posting requirements in the Appropriations Committee?"
"No, Sir. I was moving that the Bill be advanced from Second Legislative Day to... I mean from First Legislative Day to Second Legislative Day so that we could consider it on Third Reading tomorrow. It is an emergency nature."
"Mr. Richmond, is this the Bill that's on page two of the Calendar?"
"Yes, Sir."
"House Bill 2353?"
"That's true."
"Fine."
"I've dis... I've discussed this with Representative Daniels, and he has no problem with it." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984
"Fine. The Gentleman moves that House Bill 2353 be advanced from the Order of House Bills Second Reading First Legislative Day to House Bills Second Reading. Is there leave? Leave is granted. The Gentleman's Motion is adopted. The Chair recognizes Mr. Cullerton. Before we recognize Mr. Cullerton, Mr. Clerk, would you read that Bill?"
"House Bill 2353, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act making appropriations for certain officers and agencies. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 and 2 were adopted in Committee."
"Are there any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Is there anything further to come before the Body? For what purpose does Mr. Richmond seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think it would be appropriate to...now to take this Bill under Second Reading so that it can be considered and moved to Third Reading for tomorrow's Calendar."
"I've already placed the Bill on the Order of Third Reading."
"Alright. Thank you, Sir."
"Thank you. Is there anything further to come before the Body? Okay. If the Chair could have your attention for just a short time, let me direct your attention to page eight of the Calendar which indicates that the meeting of the Committee on Financial Institutions will be held in Room 118. That is an error. The meeting of the Financial Institutions which is set for 4 p.m. this afternoon will meet in Room 114. Room 114. In addition, 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Ladies and Gentlemen... Please let me have your attention. Concerning consideration of your Bills during this Session, there will be no deadline for the introduction of House Bills. There will be no deadline for the introduction of House Bills. However, there will be a Committee deadline for consideration of House Bills, and there will be a floor deadline for consideration of House Bills. Therefore, please be advised that the House will be in Perfunctory Session this week on both Thursday and Friday to receive the introduction of Bills. If the Bills are introduced this week, either today, tomorrow, or Thursday or Friday, then those Bills could be considered by the Rules Committee during the first week after the Easter vacation, which would then permit consideration of the Bills approved for consideration by the Rules Committee in the appropriate standing Committee the following week which will be the final week for the consideration of House Bills in House Committee. So please understand that the timetable that we will work under only provides for three more weeks for House Committee consideration of House Bills, this week, the first week after Easter, and then the following week after that. So if you have new legislation that you wish to be considered during this Session of the Legislature, that legislation should be introduced this week, and we will provide that there will be Perfunctory Sessions on Thursday and Friday to receive the introduction of Bills. Those Bills should be considered by the House Rules Committee the first week after Easter for consideration by the appropriate standing Committee the following week, which will be the last week for Committee consideration of House Bills. We will submit a memorandum to all of you that will embody what I have just said, but please be advised of that today. Thank you very much. And on the 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Order of Resolutions, Mr. Clerk, read the Resolutions."
"House Resolution 799, Brunsvold; 800, Brookins; 802, Keane; 803, Yourell; 804, Yourell; 805, Topinka; 806, Giorgi; 807, Giorgi - Mulcahey - et al."
"Mr. Giorgi. Mr. Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 799, Brunsvold, congratulates Rock Island Rocks; 800, Brookins, congratulates Reverend Roy Lynn Miller on his 50th; 802, Keane, congratulates Eagle Scout Robert Ricker; 803, Yourell, Eagle Scout John Adamitis; 804, Yourell, congratulates Troop 782; 805, Topinka, congratulates the Southwest Suburban Center on Aging; 806, Giorgi, congratulatestheDavis-Williams family; 807, Giorgi, designates April 22-28 as free enterprise week. I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. General Resolutions."
"House Resolution 801, Currie - Bowman and Zwick; House Resolution 810, McGann."
"Committee on Assignment. Is there any further business to come before the Body? Mr. McAuliffe, did you wish to introduce anyone else in violation of the rules? Thank you. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 808, Shaw, with respect to the memory of Mr. Michael Patrick McGuire; and House Resolution 809 by Representative Shaw, with respect to the memory of Dorothy Ruth Moon Aikens."
"Committee on Assignment. Let the record show that the Death Resolutions will not be sent to the Committee on Assignment, but rather will be considered at this time. Is Mr. Shaw in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, is Mr. 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Shaw, the Sponsor of both Resolutions? Let the record show that Mr. Shaw is not in the chamber and those Resolutions shall be placed on the Order of the Speaker's Table. Is there anything further to come before the Body? Mr. Vinson."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I was wondering if you had made inquiry in regards to the... a serious matter of impropriety which we discovered in the Executive Committee last week."
"You will recall that I told you that I wanted to take that up with the Attorney General, which I did. He told me he's too busy at this time because he's working to move those cyanide chips out of Illinois to Canada, and that when he completes that project that he'll be back with us on this allegation of impropriety."
"May I rely on the fact that no one would attempt to move one of those Bills out of the House until we've discovered the degree to which they're tainted?"
"That question should be properly directed to some of my principle Cosponsors."
"Well I... I have a tendency to rely on you, Mr. Speaker, because of your concern for the rules and integrity of the House."
"Mr. Vinson, we now have an important matter to be brought before the Body by Mr. Friedrich, who asked me to ask you if he could be recognized on his important matter."
"Yes. Will you come back to me at an appropriate point, Mr. Speaker?"
"Yeah, in do time."
"Thank you."
"The Chair recognizes Mr. Friedrich."
"Mr. Speaker, I had talked to Representative 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Hatijevich about 2815 having the rules suspended so it can be heard in Rules Committee today, and he'd agreed, and I guess we got mixed up on the number. So, I would like to ask unanimous consent to have 2815 heard in Rules today."
"The Gentleman requests leave for the suspension of the posting requirements to permit the consideration of House Bill 2815 in the Rules Committee today. Is there a leave? Leave is granted. The posting requirements are suspended."
"Thank you."
"There being no further business to come before the Body, the Chair recognizes Mr. McPike for the Adjournment Resolution."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at the hour of 1 p.m."
"You've all heard the Motion. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 1 p.m. permitting five minutes for Perfunctory Session. Thank you."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 2864, Shaw, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Housing Authorities Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2865, Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2866, Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2867, Shaw, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2868, Shaw, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2869, Kirkland, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. First 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2870, Kirkland, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Workers' Compensation Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2871, Kirkland, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Civil Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2872, Piel, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Credit Union Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2873, Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Civil Administrative Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2874, Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2875, White, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2876, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide the manner of living or imposing taxes for the provision of special services to areas within the boundaries of home rule units and non-home rule municipalities and counties. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2877, LeFlore, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain minors under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2878, Madigan - Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning the long term care facilities. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2879, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2880, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act in relation to the offense of voluntary manslaughter. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2881, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act relating to the regulation of certain privately operated business schools. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2882, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2883, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 Sections of the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2884, Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2885, Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2886, Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to state finance. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2887, Yourell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to revise the law in relation to recorders. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2888, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act in relation to passenger seat belts for school buses and the inspection thereof by school boards. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2889, Tuerk, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Plumbing Law. First Reading of the Bill."
"Introduction and First Reading of Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #23, Ralph Dunn. Resolved,by the House of Representatives of the 83rd General Assembly ofthe State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that there shall besubmitted to the electors of the state for adoption or rejection at thegeneral election next occurring at least six months after the adoption ofthis Resolution, a proposition to amend Section 2 of Article X of the Constitutionto read as follows: Article X. Education. Section 2. Superintendent of Education. A Superintendent of Education Shall be elected by the electors of the state and shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Monday of January after his election. To be eligible to hold the office of Superintendent of Education a person must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years old and a resident of this state for three years preceding his election. Any vacancy in the Office of Superintendent 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day April 10, 1984 of Education shall be filled in a manner provided in Section 7 of Article V. The Superintendent of Education shall be the chief educational officer of the state having general supervisory responsibility in relationship to public elementary and secondary education schools and shall except as limited by law, establish goals, determine policies, provide for planning and evaluating educational programs and recommending financing. The Superintendent shall have such other duties and powers as provided by law. Transition Schedule. If this Amendment is approved by the electors of the general election in 1984, a Superintendent of Education shall be elected at the general election in 1986 for a term of four years and shall take office on the second Monday of January after his election at which time the State Board of Education shall cease to exist. Thereafter, the Superintendent of Education shall be elected in 1990 and every four years thereafter for a term of four years. First Reading of this Constitutional Amendment."
"No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 22 09/07/84 12:30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX PAGE 1 APRIL 10, 1984 HB-0876 SECOND READING PAGE 3 HB-1069 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-1757 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-2304 TABLED PAGE 9 HB-2345 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-2348 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-2353 SECOND READING PAGE 15 HB-2353 MOTION PAGE 14 HB-2410 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-2454 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-2458 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-2489 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-2492 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-2505 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-2509 SECOND READING PAGE 9 HB-2853 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2854 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2855 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2856 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2857 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2858 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2859 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2860 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2861 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-2862 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2863 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2864 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2865 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2866 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2867 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2868 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2869 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2870 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2871 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2872 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2873 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2874 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2875 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2876 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2877 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2878 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2879 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2880 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2881 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2882 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2883 FIRST READING PAGE 20 HB-2884 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-2885 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-2886 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-2887 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-2888 FIRST READING PAGE 21 HB-2889 FIRST READING PAGE 21 SB-0751 THIRD READING PAGE 10 *HJR-0023 FIRST READING PAGE 21 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - REPRESENTATIVE MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER - REVEREND RICHARD MAY PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 SPEAKER MADIGAN IN CHAIR PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 17 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 17 09/07/84 STATE OF ILLINOIS PAGE 2 12:30 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 10, 1984 SUBJECT MATTER DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 17 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 22