"Ladies and Gentlemen, the House will come to order. Members will be in their seats. The Chaplain for today will be the Reverend E. J. Larson, Pastor of Deer Park Community Church of Ottawa. Reverend Larson is my guest for today. Will the guests in the gallery rise for the invocation?"
"Let us pray. Eternal God, our Heavenly Father, with a sense of humility, we pause in Your presence recognizing that You are the Almighty One, and as we pause in these moments, we pray Your blessing upon the Members of this House. The responsibility they carry for each one of us across this great State of Illinois. Give to them, we pray, this day a sense of responsibility and integrity, a sense of determination and dedication to the high ideals to which we all aspire. Bless now this Session, for this we ask, with thanksgiving. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
"We will be led in the pledge by Representative Frederick."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for attendance. Representative Piel, for what reason do you rise?"
"Yes, would the record show, Madam Speaker, that Representative Zwick and Representative Ropp are excused today?"
"The record will so show. Have all Members recorded themselves as present? Mr. Clerk... Representative Matijevich, do you have any excused absences for the Democratic side?" 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day
"Yes, Madam June 4, 1986 Speaker, let the record reflect the excused absences of Representative Carol Braun, Bruce Farley and Nelson Rice."
"The record will reflect that. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 107 Members answering present to the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Representative Cowlishaw and Representative Hastert have a special introduction to make. Ladies and Gentlemen, would you give Representative Hastert and Representative Cowlishaw your attention, please?"
"Thank you, Madam Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It's my extreme pleasure, this afternoon, to introduce to you Terrie Ann McLaughlin. Terrie was number one in her class at the United States Air Force Academy, and we're very very pleased to have her with us. She also happens to be a resident of Naperville, and our constituents, Mary Lou Cowlishaw and myself. And I would also like to introduce her father and mother, Tom and Jacqueline McLaughlin. It gives me an extreme pleasure to introduce Lieutenant Terrie McLaughlin"."
"Thank you very much, Madam Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'm very honored to be able to appear before you today, and I would especially like to thank Representatives Cowlishaw and Hastert for sponsoring these Resolutions. Having been named the outstanding cadet at the Air Force Academy this year, I don't like to look upon the achievement as a landmark, as some people have tried to describe it, because there's SO many women cadets who've gone before me and had a number of significant contributions, and a lot of them have opened doors for people like myself. But I do hope that it is an inspiration for women in the future who may be considering a career in the military, and who may have had some doubts about the opportunities that are available to them. Also, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 as I look back on my academy experiences, I think that all of the graduates have achieved a number of great things. Many of my closest friends from the academy are also proud citizens of Illinois, and the last four years have provided us with the self-discipline and the leadership ability, hopefully, to be able to face the challenges of the future. And I only hope that we have and will continue to be a source of pride for the people of Illinois, as we work to meet the defense needs of our nation. Thank you very much."
"Mr. Clerk, would you please read the Resolution?"
"House Resolution 1377, offered by Representative Hastert and Cowlishaw. Whereas, Terrie Ann McLaughlin of Naperville, Illinois, a newly commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, was graduated at the top of the 1986 class of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; and whereas, Second Lieutenant McLaughlin is the first woman in the 32-year history of the Air Force Academy to have ranked at the top of a graduating class; and whereas, the first place award for combined academic and military excellence; and whereas, she was valedictorian of her graduating class at Naperville Central High School; and whereas, she has brought great credit to the U.S. Air Force, to the State of Illinois, the community of Naperville, and Naperville Public Schools, her friends and her family, including her parents, Thomas and Jacqueline McLaughlin, and her brothers, Michael and Stephen; therefore, be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 84th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we respectfully congratulate... congratulations be conveyed to Second Lieutenant Terrie Ann McLaughlin in behalf of all citizens of the State of Illinois, and all members of the military forces of the United States of America; and be it 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 further resolved, that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Second Lieutenant Terrie Ann McLaughlin, as a formal indication of the respect and esteem in which she is held by this Body."
"Thank you, Mr. Clerk. All in favor of the adoption say 'aye', opposed the same sign. In the opinion of the Chair, the Motion is adopted."
"Representative McPike in the Chair."
"Representative Mulcahey."
"Question of the Chair, Mr. Speaker."
"Yes."
"We'd like to know exactly where you ranked in the graduating class at Annapolis? Has that first or second?"
"I don't recall. I... House Resolution 1391. I'm sorry, 1396, Mr. Clerk. House Resolution 1396."
"House Resolution 1396."
"Representative... Representative Giorgi on the Resolution. Could the... Could the Chair have some attention, please?"
"Mr. Speaker..."
"Just a minute, Representative Giorgi. Could the Chair have some order please? Representative Giorgi on 1396."
"Mr. Speaker..."
"Just a minute please. Representative Giorgi."
"Somebody wants the floor."
"Representative Ronan, Representative Giorgi was moving for the adoption of this. Do you have a point of order?"
"Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely appalled, and I want everyone in this chamber to pay attention."
"Could we have some attention please?"
"What's going to happen, if this Resolution is adopted, is 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 one of the greatest tragedies that's ever been befouinded upon the people of the State of Illinois. It's a typical leadership move to take care of one of their own, and I'm finally going to call an evil action, an evil action. What's happened here in the Illinois... State of Illinois is obviously a case of collusion. Representative Countryman has shown the tragedy that occurred at Northern Illinois University, but what's gone on at Governor State University should never be allowed in the State of Illinois, and Representative Giorgi, right now, is trying to sneak it past us. Somehow at Governor State University..."
"Mr. Clerk. Excuse me. Mr. Clerk, would you read this Resolution?"
"No, Mr. Speaker... Mr. Speaker, you're not going to cut me off on this one."
"Proceed, Representative Ronan. Proceed."
"You're not going to cut me off on this one. This is too significant. I know that we've had our battles in the past, but the truth is going to be known. What's happened is collusion..."
"State your point. State your point, Representative Ronan."
"Collusion between a Member of the Illinois General Assembly and an institution of higher education. We pride ourselves that we put money into the higher education system in this state, and there is obviously a situation existing where a Member of this General Assembly, and it had to be through collusion..."
"Bring your remarks to a close. Bring your remarks to a close."
"... because once it comes out who this Member is, it's going to be very obvious that the only way that this 5 124th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 4, 1986 educational institution could've allowed this atrocity to exist, and thank God we got before it was granted, because a degree was going to be granted this Sunday..."
"Excuse me. Representative Ronan. Excuse me, Representative Ronan. Excuse me..."
"... But luckily for the people, State of Illinois."
"Just a minute. Cut him off, please. Cut him off. Representative Vinson, for what reason do you rise?"
"I think Ronan is right and I think you ought to let him continue."
"Representative Ronan."
"There's some integrity at least on the Republican side of the aisle. Because I have led an investigation and I have personally gone out in the traditional Weber Borchers. And let's remember Weber did this 20 years ago, when he was looking for communists at the University of Illinois. Well, I've done it now and it's worse than communism. It's collusion. Where a Member of this General Assembly, probably using bribes, probably using terrorist tactics, probably using the most heinous form of insidious action, was able to manipulate our higher education system. And somehow, through collusion, through bribery, a total act of integrity and an obvious attempt at buying a degree. A Member of this General Assembly muscled Governor State University. Luckily I found it. And I hope that this Resolution, one, will be stopped, and number two, a counter Resolution can be introduced showing that a Member of this General Assembly, who's obviously unqualified, has proven time and time again that he's incapable of putting a sentence together should never be allowed to receive a degree from one of the finest institutions in the state. My attitude is we clean out Governor State. I want the chancellor fired. I want the faculty who participated in 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day this scam to be fired, and I want a June 4, 1986 full scale investigation. McCormick Place was nothing compared to what has to have happened at this institution."
"Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution." "House Resolution 1396, whereas, the Members of this Body are pleased and delighted to recognize our distinguished colleague, Representative Frank Giglio, who has reached a significant milestone in his life; and whereas, it has come to our attention that Representative Frank Giglio will graduate from Governors State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree on June 8, 1986; and whereas, born November 9, 1933, Representative Giglio graduated from Perry Grammar School and Leo High School; and whereas, starting in the work force at age 12, Representative Giglio worked full time at the Illinois Central Railroad and in various other places his last year and a half of high school; and whereas, in July 1955, Representative Giglio was called to serve the United States Army and he started U.S.A.F.I. courses in the service; and whereas, Frank Giglio married Eileen Hoffman in 1955 and this loving union has been blessed with five children and four grandchildren; and whereas, after discharge from the service in 1957, Frank Giglio moved to Centralia and started working at Fowler Plumbing and Heating as a plumber apprentice; and whereas, in 1960, Frank Giglio began his college career at Centralia Junior College; and whereas, with a move to Calumet City, Frank Giglio got his start in politics as Democrat Precinct Captain and in 1963, Frank was elected an alderman in Calumet City and started back to school at St. Joseph's in Rensaleer; and whereas, Calumet City Plumbing and Heating Company, Inc. was started by Frank Giglio in 1967 and school was put on hold; and whereas, in 1972, Frank Giglio was elected to the House of 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly and after being named Democrat Committeeman in the largest township in Illinois, Thornton Township, in 1973, the township had a sweep of township officials held by Democrats for the first time in 100 years; and whereas, Representative Giglio returned to college at Governors State University in 1983, and on June 8, 1986, after 25 years of college, Representative Giglio will receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree; therefore, be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 84th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we congratulate Representative Frank Giglio on his graduation from Governors State University; that we commend him on his great determination and stamina; and that we extend our best wishes to him for continued success in the future; and be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Representative Frank Giglio, as a formal indication of the respect and esteem in which he is held by this Body."
"Along with a copy of Representative Ronan's speech. Representative Ronan."
"Mr. Speaker, I obviously see that you're going to ram it through on strictly Democratic votes... this Resolution. But all I want to add is that it just proves to me that, if you put 25 years of your life into any kind of meaningful endeavor, we, too, can aspire to be a plumber here in the State of Illinois. So, I wholeheartedly want to have everyone in the House join as Cosponsors of this Resolution, honoring one of our great colleagues, and somebody who shows that our higher education system does work with the remedial impared and people who do want to better themselves if we all work together. Congratulations, Representative Giglio."
"Representative Vinson." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day Vinson:
"Inquiry of Mr. Ronan, who is the 'moveant'." "Well, you can inquiry the Chair."
"No, I want to inquire Mr. Ronan."
"Proceed." June 4, 1986
"Mr. Ronan, you talked the other day at some length in a Ronan: golf game that I was privy to about how, if you had 118 monkeys, that one of them would come up with something from Shakespeare. Is this an example of that?" "Well... As... Watching your golf swing Representative Vinson I did comment that, if you have a million monkeys typing on a million typewriters, one of them will get the Gettysburg Address. That was how you got a par on one of the holes, as I remember, and this is similar to our higher education system. Occasionally a mistake does happen, and it just goes to show that we allow those mistakes to progress and we even elect those to the Illinois General Assembly. So, that's what this is all about."
"I would join Mr. Ronan in commending Mr. Giglio on his accomplishments and in bemoaning the state of higher education in Illinois."
"Representative Giglio, the Chair was aware of the fact that you had no idea what Representative Ronan was speaking to. So, we'd like to recognize you now to accept Ronan's gracious speech."
"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Those first remarks, I think, ought to be striken from the record. But Governors State is a great university. And the only thing I'd like to say is, he must of went through a lot of trouble and somebody must... somebody got to him and told him something about my life. They really dug and they found out quite a bit of the past. But, be it as it may, I just want to say, I appreciate that, Al. And to those that perhaps are 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 thinking about putting off college, 25 years. yes, is a long time. And I can only say I wish I would've listened to those high school teachers of mine and continued when I got out of high school. But I wanted to work and I wanted to do something. I didn't know what I wanted to do, and kept prolonging it, and prolonging it, and picking it up bits and pieces at a time. And then when I finally settled down and our great institution, like Governors State, offered the program. it was great that I found the initiative to go back. And believe me, it was hard at my age going through those doors and seeing such young people, men and women, my younger people, and truthfully it took me a couple of times, and I went there and I turned around and walked out, because I truthfully was a little ashamed, because of my age. But after I went through the first time, it was really nothing. And if I can just say, take my advice, do what you can when your young, and when your not married, and you don't have children, it's a lot easier. Thank you very much, and I appreciate it."
"Representative Giorgi asks that all Members of the House be added as Cosponsors, with the exception of Representative Ronan, moves for the adoption of the Amendment. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Congratulations, Frank. Agreed Resolutions. Approval of the Journal, Representative Matijevich."
"Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move to dispense with the reading of the Journals and the... and to approve Journal #111 of May 1, 112 of May 2, 113 of May 6, 114 of May 7, 115 of May 8, 116 of May 13 and 117 of May 14."
"You've heard the Gentleman's Motion. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 have it, and the Motion carries. Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, there is a sheet of blue paper on the Members desks, which would preport to indicate that the House is not coming into Session until Thursday next week, and we'll only be in Session on Thursday and Friday, and preports to be from the Speaker. Is that, in fact, the Chair's intentions in regard to the Session next week?"
"I haven't received final word yet. As soon as I do, I intend to announce it. So, I'll get back with you on that in just a minute."
"Let me follow up then to draw your attention to something that is connected with that, Mr. Speaker."
"Well, just a minute, Representative Vinson, let me check that and I'll get right back with you. Agreed Resolutions."
"Senate Joint Resolution 157, Regan and Piel; 158, Weaver and Black; 164, Black; and 163, Weaver. House Joint Resolutions 206, Kubik; 207, Kubik; 208, Curran; 209, Parke - et al; and 210, Deuchler. House Resolutions 1368, Terzich; 1369, Hasara; 1370, Curran; 1371, Wojcik; 1372, Kubik; 1373, McGann; 1374, Matijevich; 1376, Matijevich; 1378, LeFlore; 1381, Parcells; 1382, Greiman; 1383, McNamara; 1384, McNamara; 1385, Madigan; 1386, Terzich; 1387, Satterthwaite; 1388, Madigan; 1389, Curran; 1390, Curran; 1391, Giorgi; 1392, Curran; 1393, DeLeo... Nash and DeLeo; 1394, Ronan; 1395, Krska; 1397, Krska; 1399, Daniels; and 1400, Hensel."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker, I move for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions, that's Senate Joint Resolutions and House Joint Resolutions."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day 'aye', opposed June 4, 1986 'no'. The 'ayes have it, and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, read the Adjournment Resolution."
"Senate Joint Resolution 168, resolved, by the Senate of the 84th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Wednesday, June 4, 1986, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 10, 1986 at 12:00 o'clock noon."
"Representative Cullerton offers Amendment #1 to SJR 168. All those in favor of the Amendment say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes have it, and the Amendment... Do you have a question on the Amendment? Representative Vinson on the Amendment to the Adjournment Resolution."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I think the chamber ought to listen very closely to this particular Amendment and be cognizant of what you are doing when you cast your vote for amending the Adjournment Resolution in this fashion. It is a much more broad thing, then a simple Adjournment Resolution. It is much more important than when we come back next week. What the Amendment would do, would be to in effect bring the House back next Thursday. The affect of bringing the House back next Thursday is to say that the House need not act on the proposed pay raise by the Compensation Review Board until the Lame Duck Session in the Fall. That is because the time will not elapse prior to June 30, the number of Legislative Days. That is very clear under the Act. That is very clear under the Legislative Schedule. So, if you vote to bring the House back on next Thursday without a commitment from the Leadership of the House that this issue will be taken up and that the Resolutions disapproving the pay raise will be voted upon prior to the adjournment of the Spring Session, 12 124th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 4, 1986 then what you're doing is setting up precisely the scenario that occurred in 1978, when a pay raise was acted upon and rammed through in a Lame Duck General Assembly. If you want to involve yourself in that, if you want to be partied to that, then you will feel free to cast a 'yes' vote on the Amendment in the Adjournment Resolution, without the House Leadership, Mr. Madigan, having set a date for a vote on whether or not the pay raise will take affect. If, on the other hand, you believe that the people of Illinois are at least entitled to know before the election how you stand on a pay raise this year, then you'll vote "no" on the Amendment and you'll vote "no" on this Adjournment Resolution until the Chair... the Speaker sets a date for voting on Resolutions disapproving the pay raise. For that reason, I would ask for a Roll Call Vote on the Amendment and a Roll Call Vote, should the Amendment be adopted, on the Resolution. I request that, Mr. Speaker. I believe it's my right. I believe all... most Members of the House would join me in that, and I'd ask them to raise their hands, if they do join me, in asking for a Roll Call Vote on that."
"Representative Vinson, the Chair would like to make a couple of points. First, I wish you would've, like you always do, come up and discuss that. The Speaker just called. He has informed Representative Koehler that he is indeed going to take a vote on the pay raise issue. Our parliamentarian says we have until June 29. We would absolutely, definitely... When you got up to speak, the Speaker just rang the podium and said that he had informed the Republican side of the aisle that we intend to call it for a vote. He had informed Representative Koehler specifically that we intend to call it for a vote, and we have, according to our rules, until June 29 to do SO. 13 124th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, your..." June 4, 1986
"Your "Yes." reasoning that we have until June 29 is no longer valid, because of the proposed Amendment. It would now be... It would now go beyond that. Representative Koehler has just advised me that the Speaker did not so inform her, and Mr. Daniels has just informed me that the Speaker has not informed him that we would be guaranteed a right to vote on those Resolutions against the pay raise prior to the adjournment of the Spring Session. I think that it would be very simple to deal with this matter, if the Speaker could actually dain to come out to the floor of the General Assembly and announce when he plans to take a vote on that. Is he here today?"
Vinson: now, "Yes, we will see if we can get a date set right because that certainly has never been the Speaker's intent, and he's announced publicly on a number of occasions that that was not the intent and that there will be a Roll Call Vote on it. And if you could point to what effect the Amendment to this Adjournment Resolution has on the June 29th date, we would be interested in taking a look at your interpretation of the House rules because the parliamentarian is standing here and would be glad to take a look at it for you. Representative Vinson." "What it does is, the Amendment changes the date on which the House will come back in next week."
"That's correct."
"And because of that, the date on which the House has to take action is delayed in the same fashion one day into the future. Now, because your... the parliamentarian has calculated June 29, based on the proposed schedule, which included not just Wednesday next week, but also Tuesday. 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 Because those days are lost, we are now talking about one day past June 30. One Legislative Day past June 30, and that is the problem with your analysis. That is why the Amendment has that affect."
"Well, I think it says 30 days or prior to the adjournment of the Spring Session. So, if June 29 is not correct, then June 30 would be correct, and that's what the parliamentarian is telling me."
"You're right. It is 30 days or. And because it's 30 days or, the 30 Legislative Days would not elapse until the Fall Session."
"Which ever is earlier."
"No. I believe you're... I believe that that is incorrect."
"Well, we're looking at the rule right here. It's 431j)."
"Look, let's make it real simple. The Speaker is standing there, why doesn't he fix a date for a vote on the pay raise?"
"Well, Representative Vinson, when you question the rules, we would like to get the rules correct, and I'm reading you the rule. It's 43(j). In the last sentence, as you can see, is 'which ever is earlier'. Now, that's the rule. Now, if you'd like to dispute the rule, we would be glad to do it, but that is clearly the rule."
"What does the statute say on it, Mr. Speaker? And I believe the statute is what you really have to calculate by. because rules adopted in violation of the statute are not meaningful."
"Well, we would certainly be in violation of our House Rules, and that was the purpose for this ruling. Has to make sure that that can't happen."
"That doesn't give me a great deal of comfort, Mr. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 4, 1986 124th Legislative Day Speaker."
"Thank you. Speaker Madigan in the Chair."
"Ladies and Gentlemen and Mr. Vinson, I'm happy that you've had a chance to display your oratorical skills. I know you've been cooped up in your office all day. At 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon, you had a chance to display yourself. Mr. Vinson, many Members of the Legislature have attempted to evade and avoid the question of the pay raise. I have not. I've been straight-forward, upfront on the question of the pay raise. I've already announced annou that personally I will support the report which has been put on file. I may be the only legislative leader which has already announced an that he will support the report which is on file. We can refer to our last consideration of this type of matter. There was great concern by Representative Koehler at that time that she not be given an opportunity to have her Resolution heard. And you may recall there was a certain ambiguity on the question, because there were different Resolutions filed. And Representative Koehler can speak on the record now and she can explain to the Body that she was accorded the utmost consideration. At that time, we very clearly told her what the procedures were and she had her opportunity to have the Resolution considered. My judgement is that, as an institution, we ought to consider that Resolution. So, that the question of a pay raise is not accomplished or defeated because of any action, but rather we ought to stand up, face the issue four square and vote on the question. And that is what I intend to do. In conclusion, there is a House Rule requiring the vote before the end of the month, which I sponsored at the beginning of this particular Session. So, my record is very clear, and my pledge is that we will call that Resolution before the end of June, because I think 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 it's in the best interest of the House Representatives as a institution. You may recall, the reason we have a Compensation Review Board is because we went for several years without pay raises, and the arguments of the proponents for the Compensation Review Board was that, if we had this type of mechanism that would permit periodic increments in salary adjustment, then we would not come to a point where there would be these large increases. Okay. So, I agree with that concept. But if the Compensation Review Board in this process is to maintain its integrity, then we can not be ducking the issues. We must call the Resolution and hear the Resolution, and that is what we will do. Mr. Vinson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I welcome your reassurance that that will be called by the end of the Spring Session. I think it would be delightful if you would specify a time now. But even in the absence of that, I welcome your willingness to reassure the Body of that. I think you can understand why we were somewhat concerned that your conduct this year hasn't been quite the same as your conduct in the past, and we wanted to make sure that it would be on this issue."
"Thank you, Mr. Vinson. Let me simply add that, I'm reluctant to set a date because I think you can understand we might want to coordinate the calling with the schedule in the Senate. Okay. So, there's two Resolutions... There will be an opportunity to file a Resolution in the Senate, and it might be in our best judgement collectively to coordinate the call with the Members of the Senate. Mr. Cullerton."
"Yes, in support of my Motion and the Amendment to the Adjournment Resolution, I just wanted to point out that we are not going to be... we originally... we're scheduled to 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day be in Session on Tuesday and Wednesday, continued, we're not going to be in Session until Thursday June 4, 1986 if it is being mainly because the Rules Committee did not meet when it was originally scheduled, and as a result, we had to put back when we come in Session. The reason why the Rules Committee did not meet, when it was originally scheduled, is because Representative Vinson had objected to meeting when it was suppose to meet. So, the cause of having to delay going into Session for two days and potentially pushing past this pay raise vote until... in his mind until past June 30, was caused by his objection of having the Rules Committee meet."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of an Amendment to the Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Is there anything further to come before the House? So, we are now on the question of the Adjournment Resolution. Mr. Clerk, who is the Sponsor of the Resolution?"
"Representative Cullerton."
"Mr. Cullerton moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes' have it. Mr. Clerk, anything further?"
"General Resolutions."
"General Resolutions."
"House... Senate Joint Resolution 161, offered by Representative McCracken. House Resolution 1380, by Mautino. Senate Joint Resolution 154, by Mautino and Rea."
"Committee on Assignment. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1375, offered by Representative Matijevich et al, with respect to the memory of Joy Janssen. And House Resolution 1379, offered by Representative Leflore, with respect to the memory of 18 124th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE Florence Marie Ratliff." June 4, 1986
"Mr. Matijevich moves for the adoption. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, Providing Perfunctory time today to read Committee Reports, Mr. McPike moves that the House stand adjourned until Friday at 11:00 a.m. for a Perfunctory Session, and then to return on Thursday, June 12 at 12:00 noon for Regular Session. So, again, a Perfunctory Session on Friday at 11:00 a.m.. Regular Session on Thursday, June 12 at 12:00 noon. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned."
"Committee Reports. Representative Leverenz, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 1736, 1746, 1760, 1776 and 1777; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1754, 1761, 1770 and 1773. Representative Bowman, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 1737, 1749 and 1759. Representative Rea, Chairman of the Committee on... the Select Committee on Economic Development, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1662; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1706. Representative Kulas, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1837; 'do 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day June 4, 1986 pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 1929; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1930; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1805 and 1848. Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 1862; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar Senate Bills 1993 and 2035; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 233. Representative Cullerton, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Senate Bills 1564, 2003, 2212; 'do pass as amended Senate Bills 1552 and 1942; 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 1563 and 1854; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1548; 'be adopted House Resolution 920. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendations: "do pass' Senate Bill 1601; 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 1558; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1597; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1673. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Senate Bill 1799; 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 1517 and 1705; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 1520. Further Committee Report. Representative Leverenz, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1986, reported the same 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 124th Legislative Day back with the following recommendations: June 4, 1986 'do pass' Senate Bill 1519; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1698, 1739, 1748, 1755, 1762, 1763, 1764 and 1841. No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 21 08/05/86 11:17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 04, 1986 PAGE 1 HR-1377 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 HR-1396 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 7 SJR-0168 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 12 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER PAGE SPEAKER BRESLIN IN CHAIR PAGE 1 PRAYER PAGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1/ SPEAKER HCPIKE IN CHAIR PAGE 4/ AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 11/ SPEAKER MADIGAN IN CHAIR PAGE 16/ GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 18/ DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 18 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 19 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 19/ PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 21/