"The hour of 12:00 having arrived, the House will be in order. Members will be at their desks. The Chaplain for today will be Father Charles Olshefsky, Pastor St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church of Springfield. Father Olshefsky is a guest of Representative Michael Curran. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise for the invocation. Father Olshefsky."
"Let us pray. Oh, Almighty God, Father of all men, whose love and care for each of us has been manifest on so many occasions, once more we stand before You to make petition. We ask You to shower Your blessings on each one of these men. Bless them in their just enterprises. Bring happiness to their families and homes and bless them as a group, a group who endeavors to make their cities and towns a better place for living. Make these coming days of achievement an accomplishment. And may their efforts bring brotherhood and understanding to men. May their striving make each one of them grow in statute before you day by day. Amen."
"Representative Williamson, to lead us in the pledge."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of American and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Matijevich, are there any excused absences on the Democratic side?"
"Not on this side, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Piel?"
"No excused absences today, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. 116 Members having answered to the call of the quorum, a quorum is present. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day On page five of the Calendar, on the Order of Consent March 25, 1987 Calendar Second Reading, Second Day. Mr. Clerk."
"Consent Calendar Second Reading, Second Day. House Bill 102, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Second Reading of the Bill. House Bill 175, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Living Will Act. Second Reading of the Bill. House Bill 228, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Act. Second Reading of the Bill. House Bill 246, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to create Sanitary Districts in certain localities. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments. Senate... House Bill 248, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to public water districts. Second Reading of the Bill. House Bill 405, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Experimental Organ Transplantation Procedures Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment 71 was adopted in Committee. House Bill 420, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. House Bill 439, a Bill for an Act in relation to the Chicago Park District. Second Reading of the Bill. And House Bill 441, a Bill for an Act in relation to tax exemptions for certain business enterprises. Second Reading of the Bill."
"Third Reading. On page two of the Calendar, on the Order of House Bills Second Reading. Short Debate Calendar, appears House Bill 47. Mr. Stange? Mr. Stange? Out of the record. On that Order of Business appears House Bill 56. Mr. Tate? Mr. Tate. Yes, Mr. Stephens, were you seeking recognition? Somebody hit your button, alright. You hit your button. Alright. Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 175, offered by Representative Davis: House Resolution 177, by 2 21st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 25, 1987 Weaver; 170, by Horrow; 181, Speaker Madigan; 182, Williamson; 183, Matijevich - et al; 135, Stern; 186, Cowlishaw. House Joint Resolution 44, Representative McAuliffe - et al; and House Joint Resolution 45, by Representative Greiman."
"The Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich, on the Agreed Resolutions."
"Speaker, we have examined the Resolutions. They are all of the congratulatory type, and that we move the... I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"All those in favor of the Agreed Resolutions signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. General Resolutions."
"Senate Joint Resolution #17, offered by Representative Flinn and Piel."
"Committee on Assignment. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 179, offered by Representative Shaw, with respect to the memory of Ernest Alexander, Sr. House Resolution 180, offered by Representative Shaw, with respect to the memory of Henry David Murray. And House Resolution 184, offered by Representative Leflore, with respect to the memory of Gustavia Mitchell."
"Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich, on the Death Resolutions. Mr. Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Death 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. Committee Reports."
"Representative Steczo, Chairman of the Committee on Cities and Villages, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 24, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: do pass House 3 21st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 25, 1937 Bill 552: do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 457. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 24, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: *do pass as amended House Dill 361; do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 390; 'be adopted' House Resolution 94."
"Yes, for what purpose does the Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Cullerton, seek recognition?"
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Mr. Speaker, I have an announcement with regard to the Aeronautics Committee, which was scheduled to meet next Monday in Batavia, Illinois at 4:00p.m. Due to the fact that the Election Contest Committee will be meeting at that time next Monday, the meeting will have to be postponed. So, the meeting which was originally scheduled in Batavia, Illinois for 4:00p.m. on March 30th will be postponed. The tentative date will be April 20th, which is also a Monday night, at the same time. I'm sorry for the inconvenience."
"Alright. So, the Committee... Select Committee on Aeronautics meeting on Monday in Batavia has been cancelled. Monday's meeting Select Committee cancelled. Mr. Bowman, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'd like to ask leave of the House, and I have discussed this with the Minority Spokesman and he concurs, that the schedule... or the posting, rather, for the House Appropriations II Committee for tomorrow be amended to include subject matter - Department of Rehabilitation Services supplemental request and further Committee organization. I just request leave of the House to amend the posting for tomorrow. As indicated, I have discussed 4 21st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 25, 1987 it with the Minority Spokesman, and he approves."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Bowman, asks leave of the House to amend the posting for the Committee on Appropriations II..."
"Right. To include further Committee organization issues and supplemental appropriation for the Department of Rehab Services."
"To include those items. There being no objection, leave is granted. The Gentleman from Madison, Mr. Wolf, what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There will be a meeting of the Pensions Committee today at 4:00 in Room D-1."
"The Pension Committee will be meeting at 4:00 in Room D-1. Yes, the Gentleman from will, Mr. Van Duyne, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Counties and Townships will also meet today at 2:00 in D-1."
"2:00, Counties and Townships, D-1. Mr. Bowman, you seeking recognition again? Mr. Bowman?"
"Yes, I just would like to advise the House that one of my constituents, a former State Representative, Doctor Bruce Douglas, is with us today milling around on the floor. I hope everyone has a chance to welcome him back. He's Jesse White's dentist, too."
"Representative Breslin in the Chair."
"Representative Grei... Representative Greiman in the Chair."
"Are there any further announcements? We're preparing to adjourn. And if there are any announcements, I would appreciate you asking for recognition at this time. The Chair would remind the Members that there are organization meetings of the various commission and systems and bureaus that will be beginning at 12:30 today. And if 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day March 25, 1987 you are on those, you ought to attend them. Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, on the Adjournment Motion. Mr. McPike moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 1:00 tomorrow. 1:00 tomorrow. All those in favor signify... allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk for First... for Introduction of Bills and First Reading. 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 1:00 tomorrow. Alright, Ladies and Gentlemen on the Democratic side, it is our intention to take a picture of the Democrat Members and the staff members for Gary Hall, to send to him I'm not sure that our picture will give you a cheer, but if you will join us now over here in the corner it would be much appreciated, those Members that want to extend their own heartfelt feelings. And Republicans, of course, who know Gary are certainly invited to join with us. Thank you."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 1007, offered by Representative Greiman, a Bill for an Act in relation to procedures of the Illinois State Labor Relations Board, Illinois Local Labor Relations Board and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1003, McPike, a Bill for an Act in relation to the State Compensation Insurance Fund. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1009, Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1010, offered by Representative Barnes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1011, Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1012, Capparelli 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day March 25, 1987 McAuliffe and Terzich, a 3ill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. Will Democrat staff please come down to the House floor at this time? Democrat staff that's on the House floor, please remain. All Democrat staff please report to the House floor, immediately. House bill 1013, Krska, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to the rate of interest and other charges in connection with sales on credit and the lending of money. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 10149 3owman, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to the rehabilitation of disabled persons. First Reading of the Bill. House 0111 1015, Robert Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the compensation of sheriffs coroners, county treasurers, county clerks, recorders and auditors and their necessary clerk. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1016, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1017, Ropp, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1013, Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Higher Education. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1019, W. Peterson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. First Reading of the Bill。 House Bill 1020, Didrickson, a Sill for an Act to amend the Hotel Operators Occupation Tax Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1021, Wolf and McPike, a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Mass Transit District Act. First Reading of the Bill。 House Bill 1022, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill。 House Bill 1023, Keane, a sill for an Act to amend the County Hospitals Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1024, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day March 25, 1987 of an Act in relation to the funding and operation of the University of Illinois Hospital and the conduct of the University of Illinois health care programs. First Reading of the Bill. House Jill 1025, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to the funding and operation of the University of Illinois Hospital and the conduct of the University of Illinois health care programs. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1026, Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1027. Hicks, a bill for an Act to amend the Private Detective and Private Security Act. First Reading of the Bill。 House Bill 1023, Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to the criminal identification and investigation. First Reading of the Bill. House dill 1029, Klemm, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act relating to the acquisition, possession and transfer of firearms and firearm ammunition. First Reading of the 6ill. House Sill 1030, Giylio, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relation to recorders. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1031, McAuliffe and O'Connell, a bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1032, Parcells, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to state finance. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1033, Hyvetter Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1034, offered by dyvetter Younge, a Sill for an Act to provide jobs in the public sector. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1035, Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wages of Employees on Public Horks Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1036, Countryman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1037, Countryman and Petka, a Bill 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DЕЗАТЕ 21st Legislative Day for an Act to amend the Election Code. March 25, 1987 First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1038, Rea, a Bill for an Act to amend the Community Mental Health Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1039, Countryman and Hyron Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1040, 3lack, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1041, Ropp and Mait, a Bill for an Act concerning the quality of Illinois grain. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1042, Ropp and Wait, a Bill for an Act to require the certification of the quality of Illinois grain. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1043, O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to add Sections to an Act relating to the issuance and use of credit cards. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1044, Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act to amend the Park District Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1045, DeLeo et al, a Bill for an Act in relation to pharmacies. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1046, Sutkar, a Bill for an Act concerning township facilities for the care and treatment of mentally retarded and developmentally disabled. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1047, Jones et al, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1048, Sutker and McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to prohibit lie detection tests as a condition of employment. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1049, Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Township Open Space Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1050, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1051, Levin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 1052, Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day March 25, 1987 1053, offered by Representative Ronan and Stange, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Gill 1054, offered by Representative Giorgi - et al, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. No further business, the House now stands adjourned." 10 03/31/87 10:00 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 25, 1987 PAGE 1 HB-0102 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0175 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0228 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0246 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0248 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0405 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0420 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0439 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-0441 SECOND READING PAGE 2 HB-1007 FIRST READING PAGE 6 H3-1008 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-1009 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-1010 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-1011 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-1012 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-1013 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1014 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1015 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1016 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1017 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1018 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1019 FIRST READING PAGE 7 H8-1020 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1021 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1022 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1023 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1024 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-1025 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1026 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1027 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1028 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1029 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1030 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1031 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1032 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1033 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1034 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1035 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1035 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1037 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-1038 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1039 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1040 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1041 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1042 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1043 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1044 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1045 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1046 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1047 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1048 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1049 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1050 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1051 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1052 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1053 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-1054 FIRST READING PAGE 10 SUBJECT MATTER SPEAKER GREIMAN HOUSE TO ORDER PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 03/31/87 10:00 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 25, 1987 SUBJECT MATTER AGREED RESOLUTIONS GENERAL RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE ON ASSIGNMENT DEATH RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT PERFUNCTORY PERFUNCTORY ADJOURNED PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 3 PAGE 3 PAGE 3 PAGE 6 PAGE 6 PAGE 10