"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 Harry A. Mann, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Springfield. Reverend Mann is a guest of Representative Mike Curran. Will the guests in the balcony please rise to join us in the invocation?"
"Chairman, Mr. McPike, to this great august Body, we come as a servant of the living God. And we thank You that You have selected us to open up this Session that men and women may have the power from on high to digest and bring before this great august state and Body the necess... necessary Bills of improvement and accomplishment for this great state of ours. We come, not wrapped up in our own egotism, but we know that Thou art God and with Thee all things are possible, only if we call on Your name and ask You out of contrite hearts. We ask Thy blessing upon this Session and whatever may take place, whatever the outcome may be will be to the glory and honor of the great State of Illinois. Thank you. Thank you, my God, for these that have assembled. Be with them in every undertaking, and may it all work in accordance with Thy divine will. Prayer of Your humble servant, in the name of Jesus Christ and for His sake, we ask it all. Amen. Amen."
"We'll 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. 111 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Representative 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 Greiman, excused absences?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, let the record show that Representative Taylor is excuse... as excused absence this morning."
"The record will SO reflect. Representative Piel."
"Yes, would the record show that Bepresentative Ryder be excused? He's got an excused absence."
"Is that Representative Ryder?"
"Ryder, yes."
"Yes. Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, if we could have your attention, Judge Miller is going to swear in the newest Member of the General Assembly. Judge Miller."
"It's always a pleasure to appear... It's always a pleasure to appear before this Body, and that's particularly true when it's for the purpose of swearing in a new Member. It's my privilege at this time to administer the Oath of Office to Margaret Parcells, representing the 50th... 57th Representative District of Illinois. Will you raise your right hand please and repeat after me? I, Margaret Parcells..."
"I, Margaret Parcells..."
"...do solemnly swear..."
"...do solemnly swear..."
"...that I will support the Constitution of the United States..."
"...that I will support the Constitution of the United States..."
"...and the Constitution of the State of Illinois..."
"...and the Constitution of the State of Illinois..."
"...and that I will faithfully discharge..." 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984
"...and that I will faithfully discharge..."
"...the duties of the Office..."
"...the duties of the Office..."
"...of Representative in the General Assembly..."
"...of Representative in the General Assembly..."
"...for the 57th Representative District of Illinois..."
"...for the 57th Representative District of Illinois..."
"...to the best of my ability." Parcells; "...to the best of my ability."
"Representative Parcells, congratulations. Good luck to you."
"Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you, Judge Miller. I'm extremely proud and honored to be... be appointed and become a Member of this distinguished Body. I shall work diligently to represent my constituents from the 57th District well, as I strive with you to legislate carefully and wisely for all of the residents of the State of Illinois. Thank you very much."
"The Minority Leader, Representative Daniels."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure of introducing to this Body, to the Members of our House, our newest colleague, Margaret Parcells. As you are aware, she was just sworn in to replace John Birkinbine as the 57th District State Representative. His are difficult shoes to fill, but the Republicans who voted in the primary last month chose an outstanding public official to do the job in filling Representative Birkinbine's shoes. Representative Parcells has been the Northfield Township Supervisor, responsible for a budget in excess of one million dollars. Before that, she served as township clerk, and she has also served as Vice-Chairman of the Finance Committee of the 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENBRAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 Northwest Municipal Conference. For her service to Northfield, she was applauded by at least one newspaper in her district for her management of an efficient, yet compassionate, operation. The newspaper called her an articulate, personable and qualified to join us in the Illinois House of Representatives. I couldn't agree more. As the Ninority Leader, Representative Parcells, it's rare that I'm able to speak for all Members of the House, but I know I can tell you that we are proud and pleased to have you join us. We wish you good health, good luck, good fortune as a Member of the Illinois House. Thank you for joining us. We're here to help you. Thank you."
"Introduction and First Beading."
"House Bill 3267, Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. Pirst Reading of the Bill."
"We'd like leave of the Body to go to page seven, House Bills Third Reading. The last Bill under House Bills Third Reading, House Bill 2669. We have leave to go to that order? Hearing no objections, Representative Piel. Do you want the Bill called? Read the Fill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2669, a Bill for an Act making a supplemental appropriation to the Illinois Legislative Council. Third Beading of the Bill."
"Representative Piel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we started to cover this Bill the other day on Third Reading. We had unanimous leave to go to Third Reading. We realized it hadn't been read the third time. What House Bill 2669 is, it's a supplemental to the Illinois Legislative Council for printing equipment. We had this in the budget for this year, and then we, after talking to the people in the service unit, as far as the printing 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 equipment that will be needed for this coming year, we found that by the time the Bill is signed, the bids are placed, and the orders come in and the equipment is put on-line it would be approximately nine months. The service unit would like to have this equipment ready for operation by the time the next Session of the General Assembly starts in the first part of January. The only way we could do that would be to put through a supplemental. This Bill has been agreed by both sides of the aisle in both chambers, and what we're trying to do is get this over to the Senate as fast as possible. It is a supplemental for 266,000, and I would ask for a favorable Roll Call on House Bill 2669."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 2669. Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Madison, Representative Wolf."
"Br. Speaker, Members of the House, I rise in support of House Bill 2669. The equipment that will be purchased by the appropriation indicated by Representative Piel is, as he has stated, very much needed by the Council, and we would sincerely request your support."
"Further discussion? There being no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 2669 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 103 'ayes', no 'nays', 4 voting 'present', and House Bill 2669, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Page four of the Calendar, House Bills Second Reading Short Debate appears House Bill 2365, Representative Pangle. Representative Pangle on the floor? Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 2394, Representative Steczo. Representative Steczo. Second Reading Short Debate. Out of the record. House Bills 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 Second Reading, page five of the Calendar, appears House Bill 1632, Representative Marzuki. Do you wish to have your Bill called? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1632, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted previously."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, Marzuki, amends House Bill 1632 as amended on page one, line 13."
"Representative Marzuki, Amendment #3."
"I wish to withdraw Amendment #3."
"Amendment #3 is withdrawn. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #4, Marzuki, amends House Bill 1632 as amended on page one, line 13."
"Representative Marzuki, Amendment #4."
"This is merely a technical Amendment."
"Excuse me, Representative Marzuki. Has the Amendment been distributed? Yes, it has. Proceed."
"This is merely a technical Amendment, and I move for its adoption."
"Representative Cullerton."
"Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative Marzuki, is this similar to Amendment #3?"
"Yes."
"And it just corrected the... the fact that the word 'established' was not underlined?"
"Right."
"Alright. Thank you." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day
"Further discussion? April 24, 1984 There being none, the Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #4. All those in favor signify by saying "aye, opposed 'no". The ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 2366, Representative Panayotovich. Out of the record. House Bill 2441, Representative Mulcahey. Out of the record. House Bill 2515, Representative Cullerton. Out of the record. House Bill 2549, Capparelli. Out of the record. And we will return to page four, House Bills Second Reading Short Debate. Representative Pangle has returned. House Bill 2365. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2365, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the establishment, maintenance and operation of county law libraries. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. Representative Klemm, for what reason do you rise? No reason. Okay. Thank you. Page five of the Calendar, House Bills Third Reading Short Debate appears House Bill 876. Representative Levin. Wish to have your Bill called? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 876, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Levin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 876 is embodied in Amendment #1 which gutted the original Bill. And as amended by Amendment #1, this legislation deals with special education, the due process appeals procedures and simply makes three changes 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 which put us into conformity with federal law. This Bill is supported by the State Board of Education. And the changes it makes are: #1, on an appeal to provide that an appeal on a due process must be completed in 30 days; secondly, requires providing a transcript at the time of the appeal within seven days; and takes off the limit on the number of witnesses that can be subpoenaed in such an administrative proceeding. All three of these changes are... put our law into conformity with the federal law. I urge your support for this legislation."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 576. Is there any discussion? I'm sorry, House Bill 876. Is there any discussion? Being none, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 876 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 107 'ayes', no 'nays', none voting 'present'. House Bill 876, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2166, Representative Hicks. Representative Hicks. Out of the record. House Bill 2466, Representative Bowman. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2466, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Bowman. Representative Bowman."
"Excuse me. I'm... I'm at Representative Currie's desk. My microphone is not working."
"Very well. Representative Bowman from Representative Currie's desk."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 2466 is recommended to this Assembly by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. It believe... 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENEBAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 I believe that it will save much time and aggravation on the part of not only the Joint Committee but also every agency of the state. We have a situation right now where agencies that publish rules with sunset provisions in them must repromulgate the repealer at the... at the time of the repeal in accordance with the ordinary and customary procedures of the Administrative Procedures Act. In other words, there's no real incentive to put sunset provisions in... into rules, because they just have to go through the same process all over again anyway. This particular Bill is an attempt to address that cumbersome situation and to encourage agencies to sunset unnecessary rules. It simply says that an agency can promulgate a sunset provision, and then at the time the... the sunset provision is to take effect they just simply announce in the Illinois Register that the provision is to go into effect within 30 days so everyone is reminded that the sunset provision is there. And then they can dispense with all the hearings before the Joint Committee on Administrative Bules. I think it's a... an effort to streamline government. I urge its approval by this House."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 2466, and on that, the Gentleman from Lee, Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I wish to endorse and amplify Representative Bowman's remarks relative to House Bill 2466. A number of items have come through the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules which are administratively in good form, and I would urge a aye vote."
"Further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 2466 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 109 ayes", 2 'nos, none voting 'present'. House Bill 2466, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2468, Representative Bowman. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk,"
"House Bill 2468, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Bowman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Bill 2468, as amended, disposes of the infamous point count system once and for all whether it be in geriatric facilities, or in pediatric facilities or in D.D. facilities. The Legislature, I think, thought that it had done this a number of years ago. In fact, only the geriatric facilities point count systems were abolished, leaving the point count system in place for pediatric and adult D.D. facilities. The Amendment simply gives the Department of Public Aid until January 1st of '85 to get a new system into place for these... these other types of facilities. I would like to make it clear, as part of the legislative record, that we are not recommending by this legislation that the... the same alternative reimbursement formula be applied across the board to geriatric, pediatric and adult D.D. Indeed, they each have their own special needs and considerations. But we are saying that the point count system has no place in any of these facilities and should be abolished once and for all. And I urge the House to support this effort. It is recommended by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 2468, and we are on Short Debate. Does anyone stand 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 in opposition to the Bill? The Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, I don't know that I stand in opposition, but I do want to ask the Sponsor a question about the Bill. I don't want to have to... Short Debate."
"Proceed.
"This would not mandate the same system for geriatric care patients as for the mentally retarded patients in nursing homes, would it?"
"No, Representative Vinson. I tried to make that clear in debate, but I would be happy to underscore it at this time. I want to make clear as part of the legislative record that we are not mandating the same alternative reimbursement system for all types of care facilities - geriatric, pediatric, adult D.D., but we do say by this legislation that the point count system shall not be used in any one of those."
"And would you explain the purpose for that?"
"Yes, because the Department of Public Aid is now in violation of the law. The law, I think, was quite clear, and I trust you... you agree with me that the law says that we shall not have a point count system in this state, period. The law, at the present time, does not make distinctions among different types of facilities with respect to the point count system, and yet the Department of Public Aid took... took it upon itself to draw distinctions between different kinds of facilities, abolish the point count system for one type of facility, namely geriatric, and left it in place for the other types of facilities. I think that contravenes the legislative intent. It contravenes the language in the statute, and this Bill is intended to permit the point count system to be abolished. It directs the Department of Public Aid to 11 106th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 24, 1984 do so, but gives them enough time to put an alternative into place SO we don't have chaos as soon as the Bill is signed into law."
"What is your view on the appropriateness of the point count system for the MI population?"
"Representative, I think that the Legislature has spoken before, and I'm endorsing that position that the point count system should be abolished with respect to all long term and intermediate care and skilled care facilities regardless of the type of patient they house."
"Mr. Speaker, I would then rise in support of the Gentleman's Bill. It's a good Bill. I'm somewhat surprised, but it's a very good Bill."
"Further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 2468 pass?" All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no". Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 112 'ayes', no 'nays', none voting 'present'. House Bill 2468, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page five of the Calendar, House Bills Third Reading appears House Bill 569, Representative Braun. Representative Braun on the floor? Out of the record. House Bill 1069, Representative Steczo. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1069, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Steczo."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would ask leave of the House to return House Bill 1069 back to Second Reading for the purposes of an Amendment please. I'd like it held there because the Amendment has not been distributed yet."
"The Gentleman asks leave to return House Bill 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 1069 to Second Reading. Hearing no objections, leave is granted. House Bill 1069 appear on Second Reading. House Bill 1128, Representative Klemm. Bead the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1128, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Third Reading of the Eill."
"The Gentleman from McHenry, Bepresentative Klemm."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 1128 has been amended completely, and now basically what the Bill says is that private nondedicated subdivisions are now able, upon request to the county or city municipalities, to their municipal entity, request that the traffic laws of the Illinois Vehicle Code be applicable to their private nondedicated roads. This last summer, a number of subdivisions contacted me and said that, you know, the law in Illinois in a private nondedicated subdivision, even though it may have hundreds of homes there, you don't need a driver's license to drive a car. You don't have to stop at stop signs. You don't have to obey really any of the enforcements or any of the statutes that the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code does say. Also, we found out that in park districts, because the roads are not considered highways, they also cannot be policed and cannot be enforced under the traffic laws. So during the summer, with the Motor Vehicle Laws Commission, a number of hearings were held, and we came up with the language that is in House Bill 1128. And really what it does, and it is permissive language, it simply says that a subdivision or an area such as that, who requests a written request to a county board or to a municipality if they fall within the municipal limits, can request that an ordinance be adopted that would 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 allow the enforcing officers and police departments to fulfill the obligations of the Illinois Vehicle Code. It's permissive language. It must be granted by an ordinance so that the enabling legislative bodies can study the issue to find out that it is a proper request and that the sheriff's department or the city police could then enforce the definitions of the Illinois Vehicle Code. I know of no opposition to the Bill. The park districts and everybody does support it, and I'd be delighted to answer any questions. Otherwise, I would move for adoption of the Bill."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 1128, and on that, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Marzuki."
"Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Indicates he will."
"Is this not already permissible under the Intergovernmental Agreements Section of the Constitution?"
"No, it wouldn't... it wouldn't follow under that because the statutes are quite clear in saying that it would have to be defined as a highway, a street or highway. Now there is already an existing law allowing subdivisions, of the definition that we have, used to go to, say, a county board and ask for police protection. But the police, if they were to issue a citation, it's thrown out of court because the statutes don't say that they can do what they're doing. So this clarifies what we're trying to do in which is partially existing law but not totally."
"Further discussion? There being none, Representative Klemm to close."
"Just to ask for your support on House Bill 1128. A great deal of work has gone into it. A number of subdivisions and areas do depend on our support and help on this, and it 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 is supported by almost... in fact, everybody that I know of, so I do ask for your support. Thank you."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House Bill 1128. All those in favor signify by say... by voting 'aye', opposed vote "no". Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 113 'ayes', no 'nays', none voting 'present'. House Bill 1128, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 1448, Representative Terzich. Out of the record. House Bill 13... House Bill 1587, Representative Ronan. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. No, I'm sorry. Out of the record. House Bill 1757, Representative Giglio. Out of the record. House Bill 1839, Representative Doyle. Out of House Bill 1855, Representative Steczo. Read the record. the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1855, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Revenue Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Steczo."
"Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Bill 1855 is a Bill that... that seeks to address a problem and to clarify a present law relative to park districts. It's a very simple Bill. It's probably been one of the more misunderstood around here. In fact, this Bill was vetoed by the Governor, or a provision such as this was vetoed by the Governor last fall because he considered the language surplus which it was not. Although simple in nature, the Bill attends to address a problem with relation to park districts as it was prior to 1975 when Illinois law said that park districts could lease property and... and administer different kinds of concessions, et cetera and profit on those items. The law after 1975 was changed in such a way to... to make a prohibition against community 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 college districts and school districts, but it also threw park districts in along with them. What House Bill 1855 intends to do is to place the law as it was prior to 1975 to allow park districts to run concession stands and profit off those without having to have their property assessed by local boards of assessment. I understand the reason for this Bill is that this question has come up in Some areas downstate, and it's just a means by which to clarify the... the situation as it is now."
"The Gentleman has moved for the passage of House Bill 1855. And on that, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Cullerton."
"Yes, will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative Steczo, are these park district lands now being taxed?"
"Representative Cullerton, they are not. No."
"So there would be no loss in revenue to the local taxing authority."
"No, there wouldn't be. The guestion for the... the reason House Bill 1855 has been introduced is that since the other Amendments to the law after 1975, it's worded in such a way where a question has arisen in some cases, so we're just trying to clarify the original intent."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? Being none, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Steczo, to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just in closing, I will say that, as I had mentioned previously, this is simply a measure to clarify the law as it was originally intended by this General Assembly, and I would appreciate any affirmative votes."
"The Gentleman has moved for passage of House 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 Bill 1855. The question is, 'Shall House Bill 1855 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye", opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 110 'ayes', 3 'nos', 1 voting 'present'. House Bill 1855, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 2332, Representative Bowman. Out of the record. House Bill 2345, Representative Matijevich. Out of the record. House Bill 2355, Representative Flinn. Out of the record. House Bill 2360, Representative Topinka. Out of the record. House Bill 2374, Representative Cullerton. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 2374, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act relating to circuit courts. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cock, Representative Cullerton."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill does basically two things. It changes the title from Administrative Secretary to Administrative Assistant for the current position which is now called Administrative Secretary for all of the circuit... Chief Judges of each circuit. Right now each Chief Judge has an Administrative Secretary. This changes its name to Administrative Assistant. It also increases the amount of the salary that they could be paid from 18,000 to 24,000 dollars per year and increases the per diem allowed from 50 dollars to 65 dollars. The last time that there was an increase in the salary was 1980. I would be happy to answer any questions and ask for your support of the Bill."
"The Gentleman has moved for the passage of House Bill 2374, and on that, the Gentleman from Champaign, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 24, 1984 106th Legislative Day Johnson: Representative Johnson." "I'm not going to give a long diatribe against this, but I think people should be aware that myself and four or five other minority Members of the Judiciary Committee oppose this Bill for two reasons. One, it has a fiscal impact, and everybody knows what the arguments are on fiscal impact this year, and two, it does authorize a court personnel pay increase. As I understand, it's permissive, but it still authorizes that level. And it's state money, and those people who are concerned about those issues ought to vote "no","
"Further discussion? There being none, Representative Cullerton to close."
"Mr. Speaker, I think Representative Johnson accurately summed up the Bill, and I would indicate that we received testimony in Judiciary Committee by Boy Gully. Judge Boy Gully supported the Bill, and I would ask for your support on the Bill."
"The Gentleman has moved for the passage of House Bill 2374. The question is, 'Shall House Bill 2374 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 72 'ayes', 30 'nos', 3 voting 'present'. House Bill 2374, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. Rules Committee meets at 1 p.m. Are there any announcements? Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. There's one Bill in Rules Committee that we need leave to suspend the two day posting notice so that it may be heard today. That's House Bill 3188. Inadvertently, it was kept off that two day posting, even though the exemption form was filed. I've discussed 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 this with both sides of the aisle. I ask leave and the use of the Attendance Boll Call that House Bill 3188... the posting be suspended."
"The Gentleman asks leave for the posting rules to be suspended SO that House Bill 3188 can be heard in Rules. Does the Gentleman have leave? Hearing no objections, leave is granted. Posting requirements are waived. House Bill 3188 is posted for hules."
"Also, Mr. Speaker, I would urge the Members of the Rules Committee to all be in attendance and be on time. If we don't get our work done, we're going to have to meet later today, and we don't want that to happen. So all Members of Rules Committee, right after adjournment at 1:00 in Room 114."
"Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would ask that the Body waive the same rule as in the last Motion in regard to House Bill 2681, so that it may be heard in Bules Committee today. I've cleared that with Mr. Greiman."
"The Gentleman has asked leave to waive the posting requirements on House Bill 2681. Are there any objections? Fepresentative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, I don't have an objection, but I think Representative Greiman spoke to Bepresentative Vinson about the same service for House Bill 2732, and I thought he might include it in the same Motion."
"Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, that will be my next Motion. 2732 has to be waived for a different Committee, and that's why I separated the Motions."
"Are there any objections to waiving the posting requirements on House Bill 2681? Hearing no objections, the Motion carries. House Bill 2681 is posted for Bules. 19 106th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 24, 1984 Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, I would move that the appropriate rule be suspended so that House Bill 2732, sponsored by Mr. Greiman, can be heard in the Executive Committee this week."
"The Gentleman has moved to suspend the appropriate rule so that House Bill 2732 can be heard in Executive. Are there any objections? Hearing none, the Motion carries. House Bill... The appropriate rules are waived, and House Bill 2732 is posted for Executive. Further announcements? The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Fierce."
"Mr. Speaker, the House Revenue Committee does not post Bills unless the Sponsors request it. So any... any Sponsor that has a Bill that's been assigned to the Revenue Committee by the Rules Committee or is already in the Revenue Committee should request my secretary or Ron Levin of our staff that the Bill be posted for next week because next week is the last week. If the Members are not interested enough to have their Bills posted, we're not going to post it and bring witnesses here for a Bill that's not going to be heard. So to repeat again, if you want your Bill heard in Revenue Committee next week, the last week, please request of me or Ron Levin of our staff that the Bill be posted."
"The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Mulcahey."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to remind the Members of the Education Committee that the location has been changed for tomorrow morning's 8:00 meeting, and we will meet on the House floor at 8 a.m."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Terzich." 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984
"Thank you very much. You are a great Speaker, Representative McPike. The Executive Committee will meet at 8:00 tomorrow morning, and I would suggest all of the Sponsors, due to the substantial number of Bills that are assigned to the Executive Committee, that you have your Bills heard tomorrow, as you may not be able to have them heard next week and to get them out of Committee. So the Executive Committee will be meeting tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. in Room 114."
"The Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, I would move that the appropriate rule be suspended so that House Bill 3105 can be considered in the Rules Committee this afternoon."
"You cleared that with our side of the aisle?"
"No, I haven't. As a matter of fact, a conference to consider that is just about to ensue, and I just wonder... I wanted to make a Motion so that we wouldn't get adjourned before that can be considered by the appropriate people."
"Well, if you could..."
"Shall I hold the Motion for a couple of minutes?"
"Yes, if you could just clear that, then I'll...we'll get right back to you."
"Further announcements. Representative Vinson, will you state that Bill number again?"
"House Bill 3105, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you. The Gentleman has asked leave to waive the posting requirements so that House Bill 3105 can be heard in Rules. Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave is granted. The appropriate rules are waived and House Bill 3105 is posted for Rules. Further announcements. Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 830, Barnes - McCracken; 831, 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984 Nash - et al, 832, Johnson; 835, Terzich; 836, Terzich; 838, McMaster; 840, Mautino and Breslin; 841, Rea; 843, Hoffman - Mautino and Olson; 844, Pangle; 846, Richmond and Ralph Dunn; and 847, Madigan. And more coming. 847, Madigan; 824, Madigan; 825, Madigan; 826, Madigan - Daniels - et al; 827, Oblinger; 828, DeJaegher; and 829, Harris."
"Representative Matijevich on the Agreed Resolutions."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Bill 824, and I wish we had time to read it, but I guess we don't, commends Representative Pierce who's being honored this weekend and...with an award and also for his service here in the House; House Bill 825, Madigan, honors Zygmunt Czarobski who is a great lineman with the Notre Dame and is receiving a man of the year award; 826, Madigan - Daniels, urges approval of an instrument landing system at Waukegan's airport; 827, Oblinger, the twenty-fifth anniversary of Glenn Luttrell, Publisher of the Herald Star; 830, Barnes, honors Rob and Barbara Thomas; 831, Nash, honors Greek Americans; 832, Johnson, congratulates the Mahomet-Seymour Junior High; 835, Terzich, commends a fire chief; 836, Terzich, congratulates Frances Shigley; 838, McMasters (sic McMaster), congratulates and commends Richard Baum; 840, Mautino, congratulates LeRoy Casford on his poem "Congratulations to You, Illinois!"; 841, Rea, extends congratulations to Benton Consolidated High; 843, Hoffman, commends Tug Pry; 844, Pangle, commends Itha Riml; 847, Madigan, congratulates Irv Kupcinet. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'. Representative Dunn." 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day April 24, 1984
"I can't find a copy of House Resolution 825. I would ask leave to be added as a Sponsor of that Besolution if I may."
"The Gentleman asks leave..."
"That's the Zygmunt Czarobski Resolution, and Madigan and I need to be on there."
"...to be added as the Sponsor of the House Resolution 825. Does the Gentleman have leave to be added as Sponsor? Leave is granted. And Representative Dunn, you're now added as the Sponsor. The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye", opposed "no". The 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. The Gentleman from Livingston, Representative Ewing."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to ask leave for the privilege to hear House Bill 3061 in Rules today to exempt the appropriate rules that I've... cleared that on both sides."
"The Gentleman has asked for leave to waive the appropriate rules so that House Bill 3061 can be heard in Rules. Are there any objections? Hearing no objections, leave is granted. House Bill 3061 will be posted for Bules. General Resolutions."
"House Resolution 833, Younge; 834, Younge: 837, Giglio; 842, Younge; and 845, Shaw."
"Committee on Assignment. Death Resolution."
"House Resolution 839, Shaw, with respect to the memory of Farl Terry, Sr."
"Representative Matijevich has moved for the adoption of the Death Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no". The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Bepresentative Matijevich on the Adjournment. The Clerk would allow... would like five 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 106th Legislative Day minutes Perfunct."
April 24, 1984 "Mr. Speaker, allowing five minutes for a Perfunctory so the Clerk can conclude his work, I move that the House do stand adjourned until tomorrow at noon is it? Is it 12:00 noon? Alright, till 12:00 noon."
"The Gentleman has moved, allowing five minutes Perfunct for Introduction of Bills. House stand adjourned until tomorrow of the hour of 12:00 noon. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Motion is adopted. The House stands adjourned."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 3268, Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Hospital Licensing Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 3269, Jaffe, a Bill for an Act in relation to filing of judicial vac...filling of judicial vacancies. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 3270, Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to provide for licensing and regulating certain games of chance and amending certain Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 3271, Rice, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 24 09/05/84 16:22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83BD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REFRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 24, 1984 PAGE 1 HB-0876 THIRD READING PAGE 7 HB-1069 RECALLED PAGE 12 HB-1128 THIRD READING PAGE 13 HB-1632 SECOND BEADING FAGE 6 ЯВ-1855 THIRD READING PAGE 15 HB-2365 SECOND BEADING PAGE 7 HB-2374 THIRD BEADING PAGE 17 HB-2466 THIRD READING FAGE 8 HB-2468 THIRD READING PAGE 10 HB-2669 THIRD BRADING PAGE 4 HB-3267 FIRST READING FAGE 4 HB-3268 FIRST READING PAGE 24 HB-3269 FIRST READING PAGE 24 HB-3270 FIRST READING PAGE 24 HB-3271 FIRST READING PAGE 24 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER REPRESENTATIVE MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER HABBY A. MANN PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FCR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 OATH OF OFFICE MARGARET PARCELLS PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 21 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 23 DEATH RESOLUTION PAGE 23 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 24 PERFUNCTOBY SESSION PAGE 24 PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNMENT PAGE 24