"The hour of 1:30 having arrived, the House will be in Session. The Chaplain for today will be Reverend Gene Bilotti, Pastor of Clementine Presbyterian Church of Springfield. Reverend Bilotti is a guest of Representative Michael Curran. Will the guests in the gallery please rise and join us for the invocation? Reverend?"
"Almighty God, consideration of people living together without government is frightening and confusing. As we receive stewardship of our society, we pray for guidance to think, to discuss and to decide. We pray, Father, for Your blessing upon this Assembly, all committed, most tired, that You will visit them with grace, wisdom and patience and that, when it's all done, they will at least hear in the echo of their minds, 'Well done, good and faithful servant'. Amen."
"Mr. Friedrich 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 libery and justice for all."
"Mr. Clerk, would you read the Proclamation from the Governor?"
"First Special Session, 84th General Assembly, a combination of factors necessitates the calling of a Special Session to deal with a number of matters relating to the Build Illinois program which have not been concluded during the regular 1985 Session of the Illinois General Assembly. Specifically, these include legislation providing appropriations for the first year of expenditures of the Build Illinois program. Failure to provide first year appropriations to carry out Build Illinois would delay 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 badly needed projects for improvement of the state's aged infrastructure and educational facilities and programs, various programs designed to foster economic development and attract new business and employment opportunities to Illinois and various activities which would improve the overall environment and quality of life for the people of Illinois. Furthermore, failure to take final legislative action on these matters now would have serious consequences for the competitive position of the State of Illinois with regard to economic development opportunities, would result in the loss or delay of many new jobs which will be created as a result of the program and would generally hender the economic recovery of the state. Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5(b) of the Constitution of 1970, I hereby call and convene the 84th General Assembly to a Special Session to convene July 8, 1985 at 12:00 p.m. in order to consider the following: (1), House Bill 993, entitled an Act making appropriations to the State Board of Education for the disbursement of certain monies and any additional appropriations necessary to implement the provisions of Build Illinois program established in House Bill 570, entitled the Build Illinois Act, as passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the 84th General Assembly; and, (2), House Bill 655, entitled an Act making appropriations to various agencies. Issued by the Governor July 6, 1985. Filed with the Secretary of State July 6, 1985."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 111 Members having... Yes, Mr. Leverenz."
"I need you. Would you put me on the Roll Call?"
"You're on there, Mr. Leverenz. All of your lights have been dimmed by a force greater than ours. However, the board has picked up all the lights. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 Accordingly, 111 Members having answer the call of a quorum, a quorum is present. Excuse me. Mr. Clerk, Resolution... Resolutions."
"House Resolution #1, resolved that the rules of the House of Representatives of the 84th General Assembly be adopted as the rules of this Special Session, so far as the same may be applicable, and that the standing Committees of the House of the 84th General Assembly and the Membership shall constitute the standing Committees of the House during this Special Session."
"Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike."
"Move the adoption of House Resolution #1."
"Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, moves for the adoption of House Resolution #1. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. On this... The Resolution is adopted. Further Resolutions?"
"House Resolution #2, resolved that the Clerk inform the Senate that a majority of the Members of the House has assembled pursuant to the Proclamation of the Governor convening Special Session of the General Assembly and are now ready to transact... for the transaction of business."
"Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike."
"Move the adoption of House Resolution #2."
"Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, has moved for the adoption of House Resolution 2. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and Resolution #2 is adopted. Are there further Resolutions?"
"House Resolution #3, resolved that a Committee of five Members, no more than three from the Majority Party, 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 be appointed by the Speaker to approve the last days' Journals and other Journals of the First Special Session of the 84th General Assembly."
"Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move for the adoption of House Resolution #3."
"Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, has moved for the adoption of House Resolution #3. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and Resolution #3 is adopted. Mr. McPike."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that we suspend Rule 79(d) to allow votes to be taken without the one day delay which is provided by the rules."
"Mr. McPike has moved to suspend Rule 79(d) to allow votes to be taken today without the one day delay provided in the rules. Is there leave to use the Attendance Roll Call? Leave is granted, and the Motion is decided on the use of the Attendance Roll Call. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Steczo."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House do not adopt the First Conference Committee Report on House Bill 993 and would ask that a Second Conference Committee be appointed."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Steczo, moves that the House refuse to adopt Conference Committee Report #1 to House Bill 993 and that a Conference Committee be appointed. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the House refuses to adopt Conference Committee Report #1 to House Bill 993 and a Conference Committee is to be appointed. Mr. Clerk, Resolutions. Mr. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985
"House Resolution #5 of the First Special Session, offered by Representative Madigan and Nash. Whereas, Members of this chamber are honored and delighted to recognize significant milestones and lives of outstanding citizens of this state; and whereas, July 8, 1985 marks the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the birth of our distinguished and esteemed colleague, John M. Vitek; and whereas, a native of Chicago where he was born on July 8, 1907, Representative Vitek is a real estate and insurance broker and has demonstrated an active involvement in his community through service as chairman of the Bridgeport Civilian Defense Servicemen Center, and director of real estate compensation for Chicago; and whereas, Representative Vitek has been a Member of the ranks serving the constituents of the 24th District since 1975, before which he served in the same capacity from 1961 to 1967; and whereas, throughout his years of service in the Illinois House of Representatives, John Vitek has truly benefitted, not only his constituents, but all the citizens of this state with his legislative expertise, serving on numerous commissions and committees, including the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Study Commission and the Committees on Financial Institutions and Insurance; and whereas, it is fitting and proper that the Members of this august Body, having been the recipients of Mr. Vitek's friendship and personal strength for these many years, join with our distinguished colleague in celebrating the anniversary of his birth. Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 84th General Assembly of the State of Illinois that we warmly congratulate our distinguished colleague, John M. Vitek, on the joyous occasion of the 78th anniversary of his birth. And be it further resolved 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Representative Vitek with our warmest wishes for much continued happiness in the future."
"Mr. Nash."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I move for the adoption of this Resolution."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Nash, moves for the adoption of House Resolution #5, Special Session. All those in favor say 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and House Resolution 5 of the Special Session is hereby adopted, adding as a Cosponsor all the Members of the House of Representatives. Happy Birthday, John. Turn on Mr. Vitek. He wants to order some cake for us. Some cigars for us."
"Nothing but wishes and prayers for all the Members, including our Governor, who's sent me a congratulations. And I wanted everybody to know I didn't want no birthday party or anything like we all do because I'm going to start celebrating going down till I hit 39, like Jack Benny, and I hope I'm here with every Member and greet you all again in the year 2000. Thank you."
"Calendar announcement."
"Supplemental Calendar #1 is being distributed."
"Supplemental Calendar #1, Conference Committee Reports, appears House Bill 993. And on that, the Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Steczo."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I would move that the House adopt the Second Conference Committee Report on House Bill 993. House Bill 993, the Report appropriates 423 million dollars in the following funds: Build Illinois bonds, 328 million dollars; Build Illinois purposes, 52 million dollars; retirement and interest, 15 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 million; and the Metro Fair and Expo Authority Involvement Bond Fund, 27 million dollars. I would move for the adoption of the Report."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Steczo, moves that the House adopt Conference Committee Report #2 to House Bill 993. And on that, is there any discussion? Gentleman from Winnebago, Mr. Mulcahey. Mr. Mulcahey."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I'd just like to comment that... regarding House Bill 993 and the overall program that, at first, at the onset a few months ago, I was very optimistic about the Build Illinois program, and the emphasis was on, at that time, rebuilding the state's infrastructure, roads, bridges, sewers and so on and so forth, things that were necessary to attract industry in the long term and long term jobs. However, Build Illinois has now become a huge pork barrel program, and positive long range effects on Illinois will be very, very minimal. And for the first time, for the very first time in Illinois history, we are now paying more per year on debt service than bond issues, and cost overruns, which are commonplace in government projects, are simply not being planned for. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Build Illinois really only provides for short term job programs. The things that we have set the stage for right now, for the next four years, is nothing more, I think, than partisan bickering over those pork projects. Today, in 1985, it's just round one. And in the final analysis down the road in years to come, our children are going to be paying for this boondoggle. And I encourage a 'no' vote."
"The Gentleman from Fulton, Mr. Homer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. Back in February, the Governor introduced to us a program known as 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 Build Illinois. It was a clever name, and it was one... and the program was hailed, I think, in a bipartisan spirit. It was hailed in newspapers throughout the State of Illinois as a program that made some sense. It made some sense because we were all aware at the time that the... that the... on the federal level, that many of the entitlement programs, such as SEDAP and UDAG were being threatened with cutbacks at that level which meant that if the State of Illinois was aggressive and put in place a program that would substitute and make available improvements to our infrastructure, that we would be in a place to compete favorably against our neighboring states in attracting industry to the state. But what's happened to Build Illinois since February? Just this weekend, the Chicago Tribune has said that Build Illinois has become nothing but a bottomless grab bag of partisan greed for pork. In my own local Peoria Journal Star newspaper, the editorial was that Build Illinois has long since stopped being part of a coherent strategy for industrial development. It has become the proverbial political Christmas tree. And I would submit to you that this Christmas tree, Ladies and Gentlemen, is one that does not have, at its peak or top, a bright shining star and certainly no angel. This Christmas tree, which was decorated with pork at a time when the poor people of the State of Illinois were being held political hostages on the public aid debacle, is something that I'm not certain that any of us here should take calm comfort in recognizing today. I'm sure that this plan will pass, because the votes were there and a compromise has been forged. But I would like to ask the Governor where he's been in leading us to the point where he aspired in announcing the original Build Illinois program in February. When the original plan 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 was introduced, Plan A, which was the Governor's proposal, heavily ladened with projects disproportionate to Republican areas and suburban areas of Cook County and the surrounding collar counties. The Governor supported Plan A. When Plan B emerged, which was the Democratic alternative in 993, the First Conference Committee Report, which had 500 million dollars of pork barrel projects for the Democrats and particularly 21 projects in the City of Chicago totalling 76 million dollars in the first year, the Governor supported Plan B. When Plan C was introduced, which was the combined plan of 993 and the Republican 380 million dollars of pork in Bill 665, and that was put on the desks, the Governor supported Plan C. And here we are today with a Conference Committee Report that's just been set on our desks that we haven't even had time to look through, and now the Governor, I'm sure, is in support of Plan D. Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, I think it's a shame, because what started out as a good idea has become nothing more than a barrel of pork. And, you know, the Governor announced, when he announced this program, that this was going to help local communities build their infrastructure, that this was going to be available to attract such plants as Saturn, the General Motors plant. And, yet, I would ask each of you here to tell me what we're going to attract in terms of economic development by a new village hall for Machesney, a garage for Glenwood, a fire house for Fillmore and 27 million dollars of debt service for the McCormick Place debacle. And I think that you know the answer, and it's a big surprise, I'm sure, to all of us to have read this weekend the Director of DCCA saying that the... that the Saturn project has lost its meaning for the State of Illinois. Gee, how could that happen with such a great program as Build Illinois? You know, two years ago... we 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 9, 1985 may never find out the question that was paramount in the 1984 election that's to the question of where's the beef, but I can submit to you that it will become paramount clear to us in the election of 1976 (sic - 1986), when we try to answer the question, where's the pork? The pork, Ladies and Gentlemen, is in the so-called, once to be known as Build Illinois, a clever name that is not going to serve the purpose of economic development of the State of Illinois. And I am regretting today that the Governor did not come forth and lead us through this program without the petty partisan bickering that's resulted in nothing but a pork barrel project that's being run down the throats of the Illinois taxpayers in this eleventh hour. And I would join with Representative Mulcahey in urging the correct vote which is a 'no' vote on this Second Conference Committee Report."
"Gentleman from DeWitt, Mr. Vinson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Assembly. I rise in support of the Second Conference Committee Report for House Bill 993, and I do so with pride, because I think if you examine the programs in this... in this legislation, you see the kind of programs that can link business and government in a constructive and cooperative partnership for growth and jobs in Illinois. The programs in this will permit us to make available to people in Illinois the benefits of economic growth. Perhaps, the most striking... the most striking example of that partnership between business and government is the way in which we relate to potentially large employer... new employers in Illinois, like Mitsubishi, with the infrastructure improvements that are related to potentially large employers like Mitsubishi, with the interchange program put in there that could link a Mitsubishi factory 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 site to the real world. With the industrial coal utilization program in this program we began to have the ability to link our tremendous energy reserves in this state to the demands for energy in an industrial economy. For years everybody has said that there's more coal buried beneath the surface of Illinois than there is oil in the Saudi Arabian Peninsula. For the first time, we have the financing techniques and the technology to make that coal available for economic growth in modern America. And when you look at what we're doing in the higher education area, the higher education area where we begin to link a modern manpower force to the needs of a modern industrial civilization; things like the micro-electronic center at the U of I, things like the kind of vocational training, highly telescoped vocational training at Richland Community College, then I think you see that we're providing a manpower force for modern industry. The Gentleman who spoke before criticized one or two of the park programs in here. Those park programs are integrally related to the tourism industry. And one of the things Illinois has failed to do in the past is capitalize on our tourism potential. By keeping tourism dollars at home and by attracting tourists from neighboring midwestern states, we can create an infinite number of jobs in this state. The soil erosion program that we have now put back into Build Illinois is a critical program. Throughout the state, our shallow lakes are being silted in by unnecessary soil erosion; and, unless we reduce that soil erosion, we're going to lose the water supply for cities like Springfield and Decatur, numerous other cities. This is actually a way of spending money in a way that will save money; because, for the first time, we're going to stop soil erosion where it begins and avoid silting in those reservoirs. Think 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 about what's happened along our waterways, the Illinois and the Mississippi River. Countless stories have detailed how harbors and bays and wetlands are silted in each year. We're losing those harbors and bays and wetlands. We're losing the ability to use our waterways. But this program, for the first time, begins to address something that will become a very pressing... a very pressing question in the twenty-first century. Build Illinois is a partnership between business and government, a partnership that can move Illinois ahead, provide jobs for our people, provide economic growth for our people. And, yes, I say, this is perhaps the finest program I've had the opportunity to vote on since I've been in the Illinois General Assembly. I urge an 'aye' vote on the Conference Committee Report."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Madigan."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion to adopt the Conference Committee Report on House Bill 993. This Report embodies the appropriations to support the Build Illinois program. This program has been subject to debate in this chamber for several months, most intensely during the last two to three weeks. Generally, we all know what is in the Report. We know the nature of the programs. We know the nature of the projects. I have supported Build Illinois from the very beginning for one simple reason. Build Illinois, stated very simply, will provide for a massive infusion of public expenditure into the Illinois economy. That was precisely the remedy used by the Roosevelt administration in the 1930's in the midst of the Great Depression to revive the national economy. There is a historical basis for the success of this remedy. It has worked before. The likelihood is it will work again right here in Illinois. And for that very simple reason, I 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 supported the program at the beginning. I support it today. I plan to vote in favor of these appropriations so that we can get these building programs up and ready and ready to go. Thank you very much."
"Mr. Johnson, Gentleman from Champaign."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This is unusual that I get to the end of a Session and find myself in disagreement with my good friends, Representative Mulcahey and Representative Homer. But with due respect to their comments, one can attach a terminology to a project or to a Bill or to an appropriations process, and then it's characterized forever as that. But what does pork barrel really mean? It's come to have a kind of a negative... more than kind of a negative, a negative connotation and then we define everything after that. It ought not to have that connotation, because that's not what this really is. And I say this preliminarily. I have... I had 300 and some thousand dollars for a sewer in my district, which I understand has been removed. So all the printouts show that the 104th District gets nothing at all. I have nothing. I requested nothing, in any regard, and I think it's a little easier to talk when I don't have those items in. But is it really a pork barrel project to have substantial new programs for toxic waste, waste cleanup, money for control of our environment? Is it really a pork barrel project to have new programs and innovative programs for coal energy and utilization of coal in this state? Is it a pork barrel project to have a new initiative in the area of vocational education or to provide money for the new frontiers of high tech at the various universities around the state? Or is it really a pork barrel project when you have the money that we have for soil erosion and soil conservation, for assistance to small businesses in 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 this state, who so badly need assistance when we're competing with the sun belt states? Is it really a pork barrel project to pour money or to put money into our urban renewal programs so that our cities can have new life? Or is it pork barrel to have money for an expanded program for our public library system that serve us and our children and grandchildren forever? Is it a pork barrel project to develop our wildlife habitat system and other areas that are so important to an environment in the bigger sense in Illinois? I would submit to you that those are not pork barrel projects and that if anytime we built a road or a sewer or a public improvement program we called it pork barrel, that we'd really have very little to spend our money on in Illinois, because all those, in some form or another, serve a particular place in the state for a particular interest in the state. But I think this Bill and this program, in the larger sense, is something that we cannot only live with now but then, when we look back to 1985, our successors in this Body and the citizens of Illinois and our children are going to look back to see that this was a beginning of a new initiative in a lot of ways for the state, not a pork barrel project, but a multi-faceted, wide-ranging program that are going to mean progress, jobs, a healthier environment, a stronger agricultural base, stronger cities, stronger economic base for our cities and, overall, a better climate for growth and progress for all the people of this state for a long time to come. I urge a strong 'yes' vote on this Motion on House Bill 993."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Berrios."
"I move the previous question."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Berrios, moves that the main question be put. All those in favor signify by 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the main question be put. Mr. Steczo."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. The Governor, when he spoke to us in February, indicated that the Build Illinois program was a sign from Illinois that we are ready to do business. Now that the General Assembly has indicated that it is willing to do business, as well, I would move for the adoption of Conference Committee Report #2.
"Question is, 'Shall Conference Committee Report #2 to House Bill 993 be adopted?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. Voting is now open. This is final action. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Keane, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After spending a few hours to get down here and taking a day out, I think it was a little obnoxious to shut off the debate after five speakers. I had my button flashing. I don't think there were that many people who wanted to talk. I also find that we had this... the summary of the pork that's been divvied up today was handed me after the debate started. We haven't had a chance... I have not had a chance to look over the projects. I have not had a chance for input on the projects. I feel to the Bill that what we are doing is we have passed a tax that is unnecessary. We have passed a tax that I think the people of Illinois will tell those who voted for very, very quickly and very, very clearly what their opinion of that tax is. We are sitting on approximately 500 million dollars in the state checkbook, this after the Bureau of the Budget had spent as fast and as hearily as it could to keep the balance down. I believe that after we go home you'll find that the checkbook is 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 going to go up to about 700 million, and there was no need for the tax. There was no need for Build Illinois to be put on the backs of the people with another tax. I think it's an unfortunate position that we're taking, not only in terms of the way that the projects were worked upon and arrived at, but also because of the way we're financing it. And for that reason, I vote 'no'."
"The Gentleman from Livingston, Mr. Ewing, one minute to explain your vote."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, in indicating my 'yes' vote on this important project, I think there are some important things to keep in mind about this compromise. First of all, it has restored some of the very important downstate programs. It already included a number of programs for the urban area, but coal utilization, soil erosion, recreation - they're very important to a great deal of this state. Also to remember, I think, is that this is a mature state; and, while we have many programs in here and projects for sewers and roads, those are needed in a mature state. When we talk about pork, as some of the prior speakers have, I think you have to keep in mind that it is easy for one Member to think a needed project in my district is pork, while a project in his district is being a statesman. There are many political overtones that have revolved around this proposal. It is a good proposal for Illinois, and we must set those political overtones or undertones aside and do what is necessary so that we can move our state ahead and create new jobs. This is only one of many things that we need to do in this Legislature to restore our economy. I hope that now that this is bias, we will look to some of the other programs that need to be addressed so that business and industry can prosper in Illinois." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985
"Ms. Braun, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I will be brief. One of the primary concerns for Illinois voters today is jobs and job creation. Build Illinois was the Governor's proposal to us to provide for job creation in the State of Illinois at a time when our state is just coming out of the throngs of a recession. That program has provided, through the negotiation and the compromise and the process in which the Legislative Leadership has massaged and worked on this program, provides not only for Illinois to move forward in the future, but also provides for us to have an opportunity to rebuild, to rebuild Illinois, to rebuild our infrastructure, to rebuild those parts of our economy that have been in trouble over these last few years. I congratulate the Governor and the Legislative Leadership for this compromise. I think it's a sensible proposal. It deserves your support. Most important of all, however, it gives our citizens in the State of Illinois an opportunity for job creation throughout the State of Illinois in a way that will make sense for Illinois in this year and in the future. I encourage your support."
"Gentleman from Winnebago, Mr. Hallock."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. You know, we've come a long way on this issue. We began this, at least in terms of the Legislature's input, over a month and a half ago. And, at that time, we talked about whether we should have a bonding program or whether it should be, in fact, a pay as you go program. We also tried to decide just what the amount should be. We were, at one time, as high as 500 million dollars in add-ons. Now, of course, we're down to 180 million, and I believe that's a responsible level. We debated, of course, whether the 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 projects should be, in fact, entirely in one part of the state or whether they should be statewide. This Bill you have before you here today is, in fact, a statewide Bill. It will have tremendous impact not only on jobs and future development in the Chicago area, but, as well, in the suburbs in downstate and even, I must confess, in my area of upstate/downstate Illinois, Rockford. You know, those of us here in the General Assembly sit as citizens of our state, and over the years past all of us have benefitted by those who have gone before us and done things in our behalf for our economy's sake. It's now our chance, I believe, to provide that future revitalization for the whole state of Illinois and provide immediate jobs as well. You know, Illinois is one of a galaxy of stars in the states of the United States of America. This Bill, I believe, will allow Illinois to become the shining star, and I ask for your support."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Vitek, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is going to be a historic day for me, because on this day, my 78th birthday, I'm proud to support the Governor, Madigan, all the Leaders that worked hard on this project because ultimately the main thing will be that it will create more jobs. And what more do we need but more jobs, more jobs, more jobs? Thank you very much."
"Gentleman from Peoria, Mr. Tuerk, one minute to explain your vote."
"Mr. Speaker, Members of the House, in explanation of my 'aye' vote, I want the record to reflect that on page 17, Section 258, there's an amount of a million dollars appropriated to DCCA for the Southtown redevelopment project, City of Peoria. And then over on page 24, Section 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 332, another one million dollars to the same project. I want to make the record clear that that is not, is not, a duplication. It reflects a dedication on the part of Representative Saltsman and me to pool our resources for a very important project within the City of Peoria. And each of us have asked that a million dollars be dedicated for that purpose through the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs for a grant to the City of Peoria. This will not finish the project, but it will certainly go a long way toward the fruition of that project, for the acquisition, site clearance, street and sewer reconstruction renovation for that very important project in the City of Peoria. I just wanted to make that clear in the record. Thank you."
"Mr. Huff, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I intend to put an 'aye' vote on here, but I want the record to understand that it's not with a great deal of confidence, nor am I voting 'aye' with the salivation of great expectation. I, as a Representative, perhaps represent the most excluded piece of real estate in this state, the 19th District. The people of my district don't feel that this should be called Build Illinois. They think it should be called 'Bilk Illinois' and rightly so, because right now, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a billion dollars worth of projects in and around my district. But I, for the life of me, can find no one that's benefitted thereof. My people asked the rhetorical question, 'How can we have more economic development, Representative Huff, when we've had no economic development?' I hope, because hope springs eternal, that some of this money finds its way in the 19th District of the State of Illinois."
"The Gentleman from Knox, Mr. McMaster, one 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In a matter of clarification also, on page 16, Section 2.49, one million dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary appropriated to the Capital Development Board for the acquisition of a natural and wildlife area in Knox County. I think it should be clear that if we can, by canny bargaining, cut that cost of purchase below one million dollars, that we can use the rest of it for development in the fiscal year of 1986, I guess. So, it would be acquisition and development. I think that should be clear."
"Gentleman from Franklin, Mr. Rea, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. As you know, earlier I did not favor the first version, but I think that this is a much more comprehensive, equitable distribution and certainly more comprehensive than the other proposal that we had before us. And this does include some very important components for economic development for the Build Illinois program. I'm very pleased to see that Cole has been included into this Build Illinois program, which is a very important component of the overall development of our resources - soil and water conservation, as well, as has already been spoken on. And the infrastructure program, as we conducted economic development meetings throughout the state and throughout my area, we found that this is one of the most important items for other types of economic development to take place. And, of course, then the provisions for recreation and loans for small business and large businesses, all of these programs are not only very important to my district, but to the entire state. And so I am happy to vote 'aye' on this good piece of legislation." 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985
"Gentleman from Macon, Mr. Tate, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is truly a proud day to be a Legislator here. This is a program that the Governor of this state, which has taken the initiative to bring this state into the twentieth century in a fashion that will make it competitive for jobs... Those of the Members that called this program pork - it's not pork when you're talking about educating the people in this state. It's not pork when you talk about putting food on the tables in this state. It's not pork when you're providing farmers with needed assistance. It's not pork when you're talking about a program that provides for habitat preservation which gives us an opportunity for our children and our grandchildren to see the type of wildlife that exists in this state today that won't be here tomorrow. This is a program that looks into the future. This is a program that provides jobs, jobs and jobs. This is a program that links the east of this state with the west of this state, the north of this state with the south of this state. This is a program that's not partisan. It's not more fair for the northerners or southerners. It's not more fair for Democrats or Republicans. This is a program that appreciates the innerrelationship between downstate Illinois and its economic concerns and economic needs with Chicago, Illinois. This is a program that provides the people in districts... And my colleague from the other side of the aisle from the City of Decatur would agree. Richland Community College is a perfect example of a program that's addressing community needs and the people of this state."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Kulas, one minute to explain your vote." 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. When you build something, you build it on a solid foundation. You don't build it on quicksand. I've supported Build Illinois. I've supported the original concept, the original Bills. I've supported the bonding. I've supported the taxing. But I can't, in good conscience, support this Conference Committee Report after the shenanigans that went on in this House last week. I vote 'present'."
"The Lady from DuPage, Ms. Cowlishaw, one minute to explain your vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I am opposed to gambling, in any form, but I understand the meaning of the word 'odds'. I believe the odds, at the beginning of this year did not favor a rapid and really vital economic recovery in Illinois. I regard the Governor's Build Illinois program as a means of improving those odds. In fact, the Governor's Build Illinois promises to do what I have had printed on this penant, which is, 'Beat the odds, 1985. Build Illinois is not a gamble. It is a sure thing.'"
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Kubik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I am proud to vote for this Bill, and I'd like to point out to those who... naysayers who say that this is nothing but a pork barrel project, I say it's a part of the basic building blocks of our state. You know, when you look at studies from... as to why companies move into a state, they don't move into a state because of the tax climate. They move into the state for such unsexy reasons as labor supply, location and water and sewer systems. Those are the basic building blocks that bring companies into our state. We've got the labor supply. There's no 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 question of that. We've got the central location. And now, with Build Illinois, we're on a road to providing a strong infrastructure for our state."
"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question there are 95 voting 'aye', 15 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and the House does adopt Conference Committee Report #2 to House Bill... House Bill 993. And this Bill, having received an Extraordinary Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution #7, offered by Representative Rea and Phelps."
"Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich, on the Agreed Resolutions"
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 7, Jim Rea, commends Martin Humm for 25 years of devoted service. I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolution."
"Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich, moves for the passage of the Agreed Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolution."
"House Resolution #4, offered by Representative John Dunn, with respect to the memory of Joseph E. Richards. And House Resolution #6, offered by Representative Brookins, with respect to the memory of Thomas Kinard."
"Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. Death Resolutions are adopted. Alright. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are not adjourning at this moment. 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 We will be considering the Adjournment Resolution, but this is not the moment of adjournment. Mr. Clerk."
"House Joint Resolution #1, resolved by the House of Representatives of the 84th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, at the First Special Session thereof, the Senate concurring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Monday, July 8, 1985 they stand adjourned sine die."
"Mr. McPike moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Speaker Madigan."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, first, let me thank all of you for coming here today for this Special Session. Second, let me tell you that we will be required to return sometime around August 1 for a Special Session to be called by the Governor for the purpose of McCormick Place. So, as you make your plans, somewhere around August 1 we will be called back for what we contemplate will be another one day Session. And then, lastly, let me simply address the events of the last two weeks. We all lived through a very difficult period of time; and, for those who have participated in this Session and the prior Session, it was a series of events that we had never really experienced. I have said throughout that disagreement is part of the legislative process. It's not unnatural that we might disagree. In the case of the last few weeks, the disagreement became a little more acrimonious than it should have been. There were certain charges and allegations leveled back and forth across this aisle that we could have done without. But it's all history. It's all water over the dam. We ought not to 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 leave here today bearing grudges against any other Member of the Body because of any conduct or action or statements that were made by any other Member of the Body. I think that, on the whole, this was a very productive Session of the General Assembly. We came here. We worked hard. We approached very difficult issues. I want to compliment Representative Daniels and the other Members of the Republican Party for the very good, diligent work that they devoted to this particular Session of the General Assembly. I want to do the same for all of the Democratic Members of the House. And just in general, I want to thank all of you for your untiring efforts to produce a good work product by the House of Representatives and ask you to try and hold one day open around August 1 and we'll see you all again. So, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker."
"The Chair would annouce to the Members, it may be a matter of interest, that the House has just adopted Conference Committee Report ... Senate has just adopted Conference Committee Report #2 by a vote of 44 to 1. Mr. Daniels, the Gentleman from DuPage."
"Yes, Mr. Greiman, two things. First of all, a very interesting experience with 51... 50 tremendous Republican Members. I thank each and every one of you for your support. And I thank each and every one of you in the House for the passage of Build Illinois, 95 votes. The Senate adopted it with 45... 44 votes, which really tells the story. And with that, I'd like to make an announcement that the Governor has invited the entire House and Senate and staff in the House and Senate to a get-together at the Mansion immediately. We hope you'll all be able to take a few minutes to come over to enjoy a few moments together. Thank you."
"Thank you, Mr. Daniels. The Governor, 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 1st Legislative Day July 8, 1985 Representative, did ask the Chair to make that announcement and assured us that the 'auer h'deurves' are not left overs from when we were going to adjourn but are fresh adjourned. Now, the Chair recognizes... Chair recognizes Mr. McPike, for adjournment."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I now move the House stands adjourned sine die."
"Gentleman from Madison has moved that the House... that the First Special Session of the House stand adjourned sine die. All in favor say 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned... the Special Session of the House stands adjourned sine die." 26 12/16/85 13:45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX PAGE 1 JULY 08, 1985 HB-0993 CONFERENCE PAGE 4 HB-0993 CONFERENCE PAGE 6 HR-0001 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 HR-0002 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 HR-0003 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 HR-0004 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 23 HR-0005 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 5 HR-0006 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 23 HR-0007 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 23 HJR-0001 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 24 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER-SPEAKER GREIMAN PAGE 1 PRAYER-REVEREND BILOTTI PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 PROCLAMATION FROM GOVERNOR PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE PAGE 26