"The hour of 12:00 having arrived, the House will now be in Session. The Chaplain for today will be Father Martin O'Hara, Pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Chatham. Father O'Hara is a guest of Representative Josephine Oblinger. Will the guests in the gallery please rise for the invocation?"
"Oh God, You bring order out of chaos. You bring light out of darkness. You have turned our cheers into laughter. You have changed our mourning into dancing, and You have changed the night into day. You have turned the desert into a fruitful land. You are such a forgiving God, slow to anger and abounding in kindness and compassion, and You have created us to Your own image and likeness. We come together today as a community of equality, filled with hope and confidence that You are with us and for us. We have come to know what happens when shepherds fleece the sheep and ignore Your poor, Your oppressed, Your hungry and Your homeless. You always hear the cry of the poor, the orphans and the widows. We ask You to be with our Representatives today. Illumine their hearts and minds. Make us a gentle people in a violent age. Forever will we praise You and give thanks to You, oh Lord, our God."
"Representative Ropp will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag."
"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. Clerk, take the record. 117 Members having answered to the call of the quorum, a quorum is present. Committee Reports."
"Representative Richmond, Chairman of the 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Committee on Agriculture, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 81 and 337; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 293. Representative Steczo, Chairman of the Committee on Cities and Villages, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 511 and 512; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 322. Representative Flinn, Chairman of the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 419, 501 and 596; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 590 and 621; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 528. Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 448 and 612. Representative Laurino, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass' House Bill 459; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 72. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 19, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 44 and 63; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 16 and 170; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 335; and 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 228. Representative Terzich, Chairman of the Committee on 2 17th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 20, 1985 Executive, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken March 20, 1985, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar House Bill 366."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills."
"House Bill 773, offered by Representative Nash, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of certain trades and occupations and amending certain Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 774, offered by Representative Wait, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. First Beading of the Bill. House Bill 775, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Boat Registration and Safety Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 776, offered by Bepresentative Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 777, offered by Representative Matijevich Vinson and Ronan, a Bill for an Act in relation to a system of probation amending Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 778, offered by Representative Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses of Violent Crime Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 779, offered by Representative Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 780, offered by Representative Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure. First Reading of the Bill."
"Continuing with Introduction and First Reading. House Bill 781, Keane Woodyard Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Retailer's Occupation Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 782, Braun 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Greiman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 783, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 784, Nays Tuerk, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Workers' Compensation Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 785, Flinn, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the study of regulatory functions of certain state agencies. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 786, Berrios Krska Terzich Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 787, Berrios et al, A Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill."
"Second Readings on page two of the Calendar. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 31. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, Short Debate, appears House Bill 273. Mr. Terzich. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 340. Ms. Barnes. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 340, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. Mr. Terzich, are you... are you with us now? Alright. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 273. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 273, a Bill for an Act to regulate the granting of assistance to indigent war veterans and their 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day families. Second Reading of the Bill. March 20, 1985 No Committee Amendments."
"Are any Floor Amendments filed?"
"None."
"Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 369. Mr. DeJaegher. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 369, a Bill for an Act to exempt Illinois residents who are former prisoners of war from admission and camping fees in certain public parks... Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, DeJaegher, amends House Bill 369 on page one and so forth."
"The Gentleman from Rock Island, Mr. DeJaegher, on Amendment #1,"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members of the House. Amendment I was proposed by the Veterans' Administration. I think it takes out some of the blunt language that's presently in the Bill itself."
"Give the Gentleman your attention, please. Proceed, Mr. DeJaegher."
"The Amendment we are addressing ourselves to has been presented to me by the Veterans' Administration. I think it basically takes some of the hard language out of the Bill itself, in that a person must be 100% disabled to acquire admittance to this park."
"The Gentleman from Rock Island has moved for the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 369. And on that, is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Harris,"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Gentleman yield for a question?" 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day
"Indicates that he will."
"Representative, the initial Bill dealt with former prisoners of war and access to state parks. I notice the Amendment deals with resident disabled veterans. Does this change the status or change the qualification for a resident Illinois veteran a disabled veteran?"
"No, I don't believe it does. Actually, what it does, it's providing the same mechanism for the prisoners of war. There's no question or deviation from that. But what I think they're basically trying to do to make the Bill compatible with what their request is, that a veteran could not basically apply for this unless he was a paraplegic, more or less being 100% disabled, and that's all it would be doing."
"I see. Is 100% disability considered to be a standard definition for permanently disabled?"
"Yes."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #1 to House Bill 369?' All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading, on page two of the Calendar, appears House Bill 25. Mr. Giorgi? Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 49. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 68. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 150. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day appears House Bill 159. Mr. Ronan? Out of the record. House Bill 160. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 188. Mr. Countryman? Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 204. Out of the record. 291. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 314. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 356. 330... 336, yes. Mr. Ewing, 336. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 336, a Bill for an Act to amend the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 356, Mr. Brunsvold. Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 428. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Mr. Matijevich, 428? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 428, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, Cullerton, amends House Bill 428 on page one and so forth."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Cullerton."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #1 came out of some discussions in Committee. It deletes the... that portion of the Bill dealing with the Associate Judges empowered to issue search warrants, but it keeps the Section of the Bill that says that there no longer has to be a report made. The... Judge 7 March 20, 1985 17th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 20, 1985 "Gulley testified in Committee indicating that these reports will be available at the Administrative Director's Office of the Supreme Court, but that it will not be necessary for them to send these reports, as they have been required to in the past. So, I move for the adoption of the Amendment."
"The Gentleman form Cook, Mr. Cullerton, moves for the adoption of Amendment #1 to House Bill 428. And on that, is there any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 449. Mr. Giglio? Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Second Reading appears House Bill 456, Mr. Mulcahey. 456. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 456, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Are there any Floor Amendments?"
"None."
"Third Reading. Mr. Mulcahey, do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, I think we'd better leave this on Second Reading, because I think Representative Homer indicated in Committee he wanted an Amendment put on there that would clarify the Bill a little bit better, so let's move it to Third, and I'll take it back if the time comes."
"Well... Whatever is your pleasure. If you wish to..." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day
"Move it to Third." March 20, 1985
"Move it to Third. Third Reading. And as long as we are on the Order of Mr. Mulcahey, I'm advised that it is Mr. Mulcahey and Mr. McNamara's birthday, and that people are coming in with large cakes, bearing cakes, and apparently, there will be pieces available to all who wish them, no matter what side of the aisle you may sit. So, happy birthday to Mr. Mulcahey and Mr. McNamara. And now, on the Order of... On the Order of House Bills Third Reading, Short Debate Calendar, page three of the Calendar. House Bills Third Reading, Short Debate Calendar, House Bill 26. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 26, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Self-Help Clearinghouse. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Bowman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I believe all of us in this chamber are aware of the many different kinds of self-help organizations that are currently existing in Illinois. Organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous or the Alzheimer's Disease, the Related Disorders Association, or the 'Tourett's' Syndrome Association and so forth. These are organizations of non-professional volunteers who provide for mutual support for family members of victims of various diseases and illnesses. They provide a network for exchange of information about the treatment and care of such persons, and a very important part of a whole social service delivery system. However, this system could be much enhanced and greatly expanded if we could establish a clearinghouse for information about self-help so that persons desiring to join organizations would know with whom to be put in contact so that people who wanted to form new 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 associations would be able to do so and receive technical assistance. And that's what this Bill does. It would establish a statewide network for that purpose. The Bill in its original form was... the responsibility was assigned to the Department of Mental Health. They declined the additional responsibility and, consequently, I discussed the matter with the Governor's Office of Volunteerism, which would be delighted to accept this responsibility. And so, my understanding is now that there is no opposition to the Bill, so I strongly urge the House do lend its support and everyone vote 'aye' on House Bill 26."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Bowman, has moved for the passage of House Bill 26. And on that, is there any discussion? The Lady from Cook, Ms. Wojcik."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I would just like to point out that this is a fine Bill, and that there definitely is no opposition. And I would urge its passage."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. This is final action. Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there... Bullock, 'aye'. On this question, 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, Short Debate, appears House Bill 43. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 43, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act concerning hypothermic thermometers. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Lady from Sangamon, Ms. Oblinger."
"Mr. Chairman, Members of the General Assembly, we have 10 17th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 20, 1985 found out that a number of people have died needlessly because of the lack of hypothermic thermometers. The symptoms are the same for a heart attack, for a stroke, and for hypothermia. The reason they haven't been able to diagnose this is that most hospitals only have a regular thermometer which does not go below 94 degrees, and they cannot ascertain whether a person has hypothermia or not. We took a survey in the State of New York. Less than one-third of the hospitals had a hypothermic thermometer and less than one-third of the VA hospitals, I'd like to conclude by saying if you read the paper last week, you saw where a woman was declared dead, taken to the morgue in Salem, Oregon, and just as they were about to dissect her body, she came to because it was hypothermia and not a stroke. I would request your 'aye vote for hypothermic thermometers in emergency rooms of hospitals and in ambulances."
"The Lady from Sangamon has moved for the passage of House Bill 43. Does anyone stand in opposition? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Cullerton."
"Yes, would the Lady yield for a question?"
"Indicates she will yield for questions."
"I have a question concerning Amendment #2 to the Bill that was amended in Committee. You removed language which would have imposed this requirement on ambulances owned, operated, licensed or regulated by any unit of local government. Is that correct?"
"In order for you to understand this, Representative Cullerton, this applies to local government operations, but not if they have paramedics, and we found out hardly any of them do. If they have paramedics, this applies to them. The reason for exempting the other ones that do not have paramedics, they're not required by our statutes to have 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 any other equipment that other ambulances are required, and they sought this by putting in this one. So, this is exempted to conform with the rest of our statutes."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. This is final action. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting 'aye', none voting 'no', none voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading, Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 99, Mr. Steczo. 99. Out of the record. Mr. Steczo... Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading, page three of the Calendar, appears House Bill 23, Mr. Giorgi. Mr. Clerk, call the Bill."
"House Bill 23, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relationship to Northern Illinois University. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Winnebago, Mr. Giorgi. Excuse me, Mr. Giorgi. Mr. Levin and Mr. Huff, could you just move over so we can see Mr. Giorgi?"
"Mr. Speaker... "
"Excuse me. Wait, Mr. Giorgi. May we give the Gentleman our attention? We are now on the Order of Third Reading. These are important Bills, and I'd appreciate your giving the Gentleman some attention. And on that note, Mr. Giorgi, proceed."
"Mr. Speaker, this is the Bill that every Member's been made aware of. This is the Bill that was in the Governor's education message. This is the Bill that was approved by the Board of Higher Education, the Board of Regents... the 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 University of Illinois. What this does, it allows the area up in the western that... that serves the western suburbs of Chicago that has a growing capacity of five million people, it provides for a full complement of an engineering school. This is the area that has an extraordinary number of manufacturing enterprises where the need for engineers is so prevailing. We talk about Silicone Valleys. We talk about high-tech corridors. This is a perfect example of where a high-tech and a silicon area can be created, and we have had problems with the enrollment of engineers. We've had problems keeping engineers in Illinois. We've had many problems in this. I have to support the Governor's plan to create a full engineering school at Northern Illinois University area, and I urge the support of the Members."
"The Gentleman from Winnebago has moved for the passage of House Bill 23. And on that, is there any discussion? The Lady from Champaign, Ms. Satterthwaite."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I regret that the Sponsor of the Bill has not even mentioned, to my hearing, that there was an Amendment placed on the Bill in Committee. There are two issues really involved here; one issue that deals with something that has been approved by the State Board of Higher Education, and one issue which has not been approved by the State Board of Higher Education. I feel that we really negate the need for the Board and its knowledge in determining whether these programs should go forward or not, if we are going to take a piecemeal approach to this. I feel that it's a bad precedent for us to set. I think that the determination is not something that we can adequately make. We do not know the details in terms of how many students need to have additional space within our higher education institutions. And for that reason, I would object to the passage of the 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Bill. If, in fact, the programs have been justified and if, in fact, they are approved by the Board of Higher Education and if, in fact, the money materializes to fund those programs, then all of that can happen without any need for legislation of this sort. And for that reason, I object and will be voting against the legislation."
"The Gentleman from Peoria, Mr. Tuerk."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I, too, rise in opposition to the Bill. I understand what it is attempting... what the Sponsor is attempting to do, and I applaud him for his efforts. However, I feel that, really, the need has decreased in recent years for the need for beginning a nev school of engineering. We already have schools of higher education within the state providing these services, and I'll just mention a few, like Bradley University in my hometown, IIT, Northwestern, any number of schools including the University of Illinois. I feel that there... the disadvantages outweigh the advantages at the moment because demand is decreasing for top engineering students. I think we have the facilities in place right now to provide this service, and therefore, I would urge your 'no' vote on the Bill and ask the Membership to vote it down."
"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Bullock."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Would the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"Indicates that he will."
"Representative Giorgi, when this Bill was heard in the Higher Education Committee, would you indicate to the Body the groups that appeared in support of the Bill?"
"Yes. This is in the Governor's education message. It's approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 approved by the Board of Regents, and it's also been approved by the President of the University of Illinois, President Ikenberry, and the two opposing speakers to this point are parochial in their objections because they both got engineering schools in their... and don't want any competition or don't want to, you know, increase the number of graduating engineers."
"Representative Giorgi, what is the average amount that it would cost a student to go to one of the private institutions that you mentioned that are in opposition to the Bill, such as Bradley, from Representative Tuerk's district?"
"Around $8,000."
"And what would it cost in a public facility?"
"Less than half that amount."
"Mr. Speaker, to the Bill. Mr. Speaker and Members of the Assembly, Representative Giorgi's Bill is a fine piece of legislation, and you've heard the Sponsors of the Bill. There was an Amendment added to the Bill in Committee which I think makes it a definite... a better piece of legislation. It includes the Chicago State University. The need for minorities enrolling in the field of engineering is enormous. Representative Giorgi deserves the support of this Body. Many of the students who are being hit hardest by federal cuts and funds for higher education would be afforded an opportunity, under this Bill, to enroll in a much needed engineering curriculum. I urge an 'aye' vote. It's a fine Bill, and it should receive 60 green lights."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Bowman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. In response to the last Gentleman, I would point out that the University of Illinois at Chicago also has an 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 engineering school. That engineering school is very affordable for every student in this state. It is also a public institution. Something else you should know about the University of Illinois at Chicago's program - it costs $50 million a year to run. Now, that's a very expensive program. It's a good program. It's money well spent. But what kind of a road are we traveling down when we start developing a new engineering school at Northern Illinois University? This issue has not been given an adequate attention. The Board of Higher Education last year did develop a study in response to a Resolution passed by this House. And I hope all of you have had a chance to read that study. I read that study. It had a number of conclusions, and in my opinion, not one of those conclusions justifies this piece of legislation. The conclusions were, among others, that we have an adequate supply of engineering education slots at institutions both public and private throughout the State of Illinois, and in particular, in the northeastern Illinois part of the state. So this Bill, it seems to me, is not in keeping with the Board's own conclusions on the subject. Now, I don't know exactly why the Board changed its own ideas about whether there should be a new engineering program in the northeastern portion of the state, but I think the issue deserves more attention, more study and should not be rushed into at this time. Furthermore, the matter is really an appropriation matter. It is not a substantive matter, because the Board of Higher Education has already taken a position on this subject, and under statute, they have the last word. So that I think this Bill is, at best, redundant, and, at worst, premature. I urge opposition to the legislation."
"The Lady from Marshall, Ms. Koehler." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day
March 20, 1985 "Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I, too, rise in opposition to this Bill. As Representative Bowman and Representative Tuerk have pointed out, demand for the people going into the engineering field has diminished. We have adequate schools for those who want to go into the engineering field. We have an adequate supply of engineers, and at this particular point, we are not asking for just one additional engineering school. This particular Bill has two additional engineering schools. We simply do not need, at this time, to add two more additional engineering schools to the State of Illinois. Therefore, I would... I would rise in opposition to this Bill and hope you will join me in defeating this unnecessary piece of legislation. Thank you."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Brookins."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen. We often, in this Assembly and in this Body, have put on laws and statutes asking for affirmative action and to look for minorities who fill certain qualifications, and it has been brought back to me time after time that we cannot find these minorities, we cannot find these engineers, we cannot find these people to fill these jobs in these roles. We're proposing, in this Bill, to bring education of engineering to the south side of Chicago, to where the people that need this training are located, where they will feel comfortable in going to get this education. So with that, I object to my colleagues when they say that this is not needed. Yes, it's needed. Yes, we often talk about pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, but how can you pull yourself up when there is no bootstraps to pull yourself up by? I urge an *aye vote on this legislation."
"Thank you. The Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich. Excuse me. The folks in the gallery, would 17 17th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 20, 1985 you please take seats, or move along? Thank you. Mr. Matijevich."
"Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House... Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I think in this year that we are dedicated to build Illinois, that it makes sense that we ought to be dedicated to build Northern Illinois University, too. And I think we heard some of these arguments when we passed the Bill a few years ago to have a law school at Northern Illinois University, and the truth of the matter is that we have graduated from that University some young attorneys who were able to make it through law school and now are earning a dollar and earning their livelihood. I would urge the Members of the Illinois House to vote for this Bill. And I'll tell you a little secret about this Bill, too, that you don't know. A few years ago, Zeke thought he was going to have the law school named after him, the Giorgi School of Law. You know, we have a gymnasium named after Joe Lucco. We've got a field house named after Sam Vadalabene, and now Zeke Giorgi wants a school of engineering named 'The Giorgi School of Engineering'. So, I urge an 'aye vote."
"The Gentleman from St. Clair, Mr. Flinn."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move the previous question."
"The Gentleman from St. Clair moves that the previous question be put. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes have it, and the previous question will be put. It's my understanding, Mr. Giorgi, Mr. Hallock to close. The Gentleman from Winnebago, Mr. Hallock, to close."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This Bill was initiated in northern Illinois, basically, by many firms who need engineers. For example, in the Rockford area alone, we have numerous companies that employ 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day hundreds of engineers. March 20, 1985 Our largest employer is 'Sunstrands Corporation', which is a Fortune 500 company, employs over 900 engineers. The need has come out... come about over many years. The need has been there for new engineers but also for continuing education. This Bill addresses that and speaks to the fact that within 60 miles of NIU, there are over eight million people and hundreds of thousands of corporations which will need this school. This area will help that high tech growth occur in Illinois, and I believe if you believe in the growth of the future of our state and northern Illinois, you'll support this Bill. And I ask for your 'aye vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye", those opposed vote 'no'. Voting is now open, and this is final action. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Huff, to explain his vote. One minute, Sir. The Gentleman from DeKalb, Mr. Countryman, to explain his vote. You have one minute."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I represent Northern Illinois University. It's in my district. I have many of your constituents attending that fine university. It's the second largest residential campus in the state. And many of those students come to me and tell me how badly they need this Bill. But one thing that you ought to be aware, is this a Bill designed to work with the community colleges of this state and to make the programs in the community colleges more effective? It's a good Bill, and I urge your aye vote."
"The Gentleman from Macon, Mr. Dunn. One minute to explain your vote, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. As one of, and perhaps the only engineer, who's a member of the Illinois General Assembly, I want to point 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 20, 1985 17th Legislative Day out that those who are voting green ought to be prepared to increase the funding greatly, tremendously to a higher level for the University of Illinois Engineering School. That is one of the top engineering schools in the entire country, and if we start these new engineering schools up and don't come forward with more funding, we're going to jeopardize one of the best high-tech assets we have in the entire State of Illinois, the University of Illinois Engineering School. And I don't see anybody coming forward to say they'll establish these schools and provide more money for them. I think we're making a big mistake. We're going to live to regret this vote today."
"Have all... Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 91 voting 'aye', 22 voting 'no', 4 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 27. Mr. Bowman, do you wish to proceed with 27? Out of the record. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading appears House Bill 40. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Excuse me, Mr. Clerk. For what purpose does the Minority Leader, Mr. Daniels, seek recognition?"
"Well, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we are privileged today to have a very unusual group with us, and I think warrants the time of the House. So many times in the Illinois General Assembly, we talk about people that are in need and people that come to State Government for the assistance of State Government in terms of funds. Today, we have with us a group that has operated within a private sector in a private community to assist people that need help. Today, we have a gentleman by the name of Bob 'Huska' and the 'Moose Heart' people from 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Illinois. The Fraternal Organization of Moose, which has chapters in all 50 states and in several other countries operates and finances the 'Moose Heart School', which is located north of Aurora at the international headquarters of the Moose organization. 'Moose Heart', Illinois, which is the city it's called, is in the 42nd House District, represented by Representative Suzanne Deuchler and the 21st Senate District, represented by Senator Etheredge. It originally opened as an orphanage for the children of any Moose Lodge member. The school continues to serve that function while also serving as a refuge for the families of Moose Lodge members who are unable, for financial or other personal reasons, to create a home elsewhere. I think that I'd like to join all the Members in the General Assembly on welcoming these students from 'Moose Heart', congratulating the founders, congratulating the Moose organization and the people with us today. Would they stand up? They're in the Speaker's gallery, so we can welcome them to Springfield. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, very much."
"Thank you, Mr. Daniels. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 40, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act concerning fees and salaries. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from McHenry, Mr. Klemm."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 40 attempts to bring some equity and fairness in the handling of prosecution fees for the various attorneys representing the municipalities and counties in... in Illinois. Presently, a state's attorney, if they prosecute in a conviction being tried before a Circuit Court, receives a 10 dollar prosecution fee for their cost to help offset that and defray some of those expenses. When we get into municipalities, the city 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 attorneys end up handling most of the cases. They're usually assigned by the state's attorney to prosecute those, and in the Fees and Salaries Act, that same law says that those attorneys for the city do not receive that same prosecution fee. Many of the municipalities adopt by ordinance the entire Illinois Vehicle Code because of the evidence that is required, so what House Bill 40 does is simply excludes municipalities that have more than a million people, but allows those municipalities that have to prosecute those same fees that the state... the same violations that the state's attorneys do, that they would receive the same prosecution fees if the person is found guilty and convicted. It seems like it adds the equity. I know of nobody who is opposed to it. There is no loss of revenue to anyone. In fact, it will probably save some of the municipalities that extra cost, and I do ask and move for its adoption of House Bill 40."
"The Gentleman from McHenry, Mr. Klemm, has moved for the passage of House Bill 40. And on that, is there any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. This is final action. Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 103 voting 'aye', 6 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr... Mr. Turner, for what purpose do you seek recognition? Alright. Because there are meetings of the service commissions that will be coming up shortly, we are going to be winding down in a few moments. There are Bills on Third Reading which must be... which may have Amendments and accordingly, I will call on the Order of Third... House 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Bills Third Reading, House Bill... all those House Bills which must be brought to the Order of Second Reading for Amendment. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading appears House Bill 485, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 485, a Bill for an Act in relation to farm credit. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The Gentleman from Jackson, Mr. Richmond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Amendment...
"Well, Mr. Richmond, let's move to return the Bill to the Order of Second Reading."
"Oh yeah, I'm sorry. I'm sorry."
"Mr. Richmond asks leave to return the Bill to the Order of Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment. Does the Gentleman have leave? The Gentleman has leave and the Bill is returned to the Order of Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #4, offered by Representative Richmond."
"The Gentleman from Jackson, Mr. Richmond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Amendment makes a few minor adjustments in the language of the Bill, by deleting terminology that refers to an operating loan and inserting a payment adjustment, the reason for that being that we no... the Bill no longer has a guarantee by the state for these loans, so this clarifies that. But the major point in this Amendment is to reduce the $100,000 cap on loans to $50,000. I would ask your approval of this Amendment."
"The Gentleman from Jackson, Mr. Richmond, has moved for the adoption of Amendment #4 to House Bill 485. And on that, is there any discussion? The Gentleman from DuPage, Mr. McCracken." 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day
"Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"Indicates that he will." March 20, 1985
"What is it you mean, Representative Richmond, by a payment adjustment?"
"That's terminology to clear up the idea that when we refer to it as it is in the present Bill in present terminology, it refers to an operating loan, and we no longer are involved in the Bill with a guarantee. That was removed in the House Amendment #1 and in Committee, and so this... this merely changes that language to make that adjustment."
"Well, I don't understand what payment adjustment is, though. What is... What is that? Do you have a definition? What are you adjusting..."
"The payment adjustment just indicates that that's the point where the state picks up half of the interest, and that's what the Bill actually does. The state picks up half the interest at the time of the... When the note is due one year from the time that it is made, and the state picks up one half of the interest, and the farmer then repays the state over a period of five years."
"So the difference between what the state picks up and what's reflected in the note is the payment adjustment?"
"Payment adjustment. Yes."
"Okay. Thank you."
"Further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #4 to House Bill 485?' All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Yes, Mr. Richmond?"
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to ask leave to 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 have this Bill heard on immediate consideration on Third Reading."
"Does the Gentleman have leave to hear House Bill 485 immediately? No. There's objections from the Republican side. Sorry, Mr... "
"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Richmond, the Bill will remain on the Order of Third Reading."
"I made that request because of the emergency nature of the Bill, but we'll take it up tomorrow. Thank you."
"Alright. Thank you, Sir. The Amendment #4 was adopted in the previous Second Reading of House Bill 485, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 132, Nash et al; 133, Matijevich; 134, Matijevich; 135, Pullen et al; 136, Ewing and Richmond; and House Joint Resolutions 23, offered by Representative Pangle and Madigan. And House Joint Resolution 24, offered by Representative Breslin."
"And on the Agreed Resolutions, the Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich."
"Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, before I go to the Agreed Resolutions, I have an announcement here from Larry DiPrima, our former colleague, and there's no way we can turn Larry down. We usually don't make this type of announcement, but because of Larry... and this is in Larry's words. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as you know this evening, the Veterans of Foreign Wars are honoring you with their biannual banquet. They would appreciate it very much if you would honor them with your presence. The function will be held this evening at the Sheraton Inn, located at 3090 Stevenson Drive. The pre-dinner reception is at 6:00 p.m., the dinner at 7:00 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 P... and Larry urges your attendance. On the Agreed Resolutions, House Resolution 132, Nash - Madigan, recognizes Greek Independence Day. 133, Matijevich, honors the Carmel High School basketball team. 134, Matijevich, commends Rudy... Rudolph 'Grumm', who has completed 24 years as a public official. House Resolution 135, Pullen, honors Hugh Muncie, Retail Man of the Year. 136, Ewing Richmond, urges Congress to extend the Sunset... an issuance of agricultural industrial development bonds. House Joint Resolution 23, Pangle - Madigan, urges Congress to oppose the Treasury Department's proposal to tax service connected disability compensation. House Joint Resolution 24, Breslin, congratulates Eureka Savings and Loan on it's 100th anniversary. And I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"The Gentleman from Lake has moved for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it, and the Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 137, offered by Representative Shaw, with respect to the memory of 'Benson Leon Carter'."
"The Gentleman from Lake has moved for the adoption of the Death Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Resolution is adopted. Announcements. Let me have your attention, Ladies and Gentlemen. Some of the Committee Chairmen are seeking recognition for announcements, and I would suggest that you listen... that you pay attention. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Farley."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. The House Labor and Commerce Committee at 2:00 will 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day not meet today. meet today." March 20, 1985 House Labor and Commerce, 2:00, will not
"Alright. The House Labor and Commerce Committee will not be meeting today. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Kulas."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the purpose of an announcement. The Energy, Environment and Natural Resource Committee will not be meeting this afternoon at 4:00. However, there is a joint meeting with the Appropriations Committee tomorrow morning scheduled at 9:00 a.m., and that will be held on the House floor. Thank you."
"The Energy Environment Committee will not be meeting this afternoon. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Huff, for the purpose of an announcement."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The announcement is that the Committee on Local School District Reorganization will meet in room 122-A immediately after adjournment for no more than 10 minutes. Thank you."
"House School Reorganization Committee will be meeting in room 122... oh, SO that will be after the organization meetings. Is that right?"
"Immediately after adjournment. Right."
"Well, I think there's meetings going on in that room already. The Service Commission. So, why don't you... Those are at 1:00 or right after we adjourn. They should be through by 1:30 or so."
"Alright. We'll make it 1:30."
"Alright. So, that Committee will meet at 1:30. Mr. Rea, the Gentleman from Franklin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. The Select Committee on Economic Development will definitely meet tomorrow. There's been some questions as to whether or not we would, but we will meet sharply at 11:00 a.m. in 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day room 122-B."
March 20, 1985 "The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Ronan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. The House Transportation Committee will have a Subcommittee hearing next Friday in Peoria to review the problems that area of the state's having on flooding. I've met with Jeff Mays who will be appointing four Republican Members. We'll be having five Democratic Members, and I look forward to a hearing next Friday in Peoria." Speaker Greiman: a "Alright. I wanted to remind... The Chair would like to remind those Members who belong to the Legislative Service Commissions that will be meeting as we adjourn to go to those meetings. If you are Member of those Commissions, go to your meetings right after adjournment. The meeting rooms are indicated in the last page of the Calendar, on page six of the Calendar. So if you are Member of the Commissions, you may proceed from this room after adjournment to attend the meetings. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Leverenz."
"Just a to remind the Members that the Appropriations I Committee will meet on the House floor House floor instead of 114 tomorrow, 9:00 a.m." tomorrow morning.
"Alright. The Appropriations I Committee meets here on the House floor The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike. Mr. McPike moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 12:00 tomorrow. All those... Allowing the Clerk 15 minutes for Perfunctory Session. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no". In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the House does stand adjourned until the hour of 12:00 tomorrow, allowing the Clerk 15 minutes perfunctory time."
Clerk Leone: "Committee Reports. Representative Mulcahey, 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 20, 1985, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 296; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 37. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 788, Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 789, Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Development Finance Authority Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 790, Zwick et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Wildlife Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 791, Saltsman et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed by any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision, or by anyone under contract for public works. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 792, McPike - Greiman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act providing for the electronic data processing of the Illinois Revised Statutes. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 793, McPike, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relationship to natural resources, research, data collection and environmental studies and to amend Sections of the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 794, Anthony Young Flowers, a Bill for an Act to provide for the election of members of the Illinois Commerce Commission. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 795, Anthony Young - Flowers, a Bill for an Act to provide for the State Lottery Fund public elementary and secondary education in Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 796, William Peterson - McMaster, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 797, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 798, Capparelli et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 799, DeJaegher, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 800, Laurino et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 801, Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 802, Ewing Richmond, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 803, McGann et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 804, McGann et al, a Bill for an Act to reduce the rate of taxation of certain gross receipts from the sale of gas or electricity or transmission of messages. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 805, Jane Barnes et al, a Bill for an Act to authorize the withholding of state income tax refunds for the payment of past due support and to amend certain Acts herein named. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 806, Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 807, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Intergovernmental Missing Child Recovery Act and the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 808, Giglio et al, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 809, Rea et al, a Bill for an Act in relationship to the River Conservancy District and amending certain Acts herein named. First 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 17th Legislative Day March 20, 1985 Reading of the Bill. House Bill 810, Breslin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Sheriff's Merit System Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 811, Homer, a Bill for an Act to add parts to the Code of Civil Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 812, Pangle, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 813, Pangle, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the State Employees' Group Insurance Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 814, Alexander, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. Continuing with introduction and First Readings. House Bill 815, Levin Nash - et al, a Bill for an Act to prohibit public school districts and public institutions of higher education from discriminating against students for observing religious holidays. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 816, Levin - Nash - et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Human Rights Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 817, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 818, Representative Hicks - et al, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to the Illinois Income Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. Being no further business, the House will now stand adjourned until March 21, 12:00 noon." 31 04/03/85 15:37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 20, 1985 PAGE 1 HB-0023 THIRD READING PAGE 12 HB-0026 THIRD READING PAGE 9 HB-0040 THIRD READING PAGE 21 HB-0043 THIRD READING PAGE 10 HB-0273 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HB-0336 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-0340 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HB-0369 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-0428 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-0456 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-0485 RECALLED PAGE 23 HB-0773 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0774 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0775 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0776 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0777 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0778 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0779 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0780 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0781 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0782 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0783 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0784 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0785 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0786 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0787 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0788 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0789 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0790 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0791 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0792 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0793 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0794 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0795 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0796 FIRST READING PAGE 29 HB-0797 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0798 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0799 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0800 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0801 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0902 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0803 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0804 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0805 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0806 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0807 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0808 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0809 FIRST READING PAGE 30 HB-0810 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0811 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0812 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0813 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0814 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0815 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0816 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0317 FIRST READING PAGE 31 HB-0818 FIRST READING PAGE 31 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN PRAYER - FATHER MARTIN O'HARA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 04/03/85 15:37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 20, 1985 SUBJECT MATTER COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 1 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 25 DEATH RESOLUTION PAGE 25 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 28 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 28 COMMITTEE REPORT PAGE 28 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 31 PAGE 2