"The hour of 2:00 having arrived, the House will be in Session. Members will be in their seats. The Chaplain for today will be Father Andrew Lewandowski, Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Teutopolis. Father Lewandowski is a guest of Representative Charles Hartke. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us in the invocation. Father."
"Most holy, most glorious, most powerful, all good and holy God, we are assembled to work for the welfare of the citizens of this state. Master of the Universe, hold back Your justice from us and pour out instead Your mercy. May our work not be paralyzed by self-interest. May our decisions not be swayed by our need of popularity. May the heat of debate not blind us to the needs of the people we represent. Prosper the work of our hands this day and always. Amen."
"Representative... The Gentleman from Tazewell, Mr. Ackerman, to lead us in the pledge of the flag."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Matijevich, are there any excused absences on the Democratic side?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, let the record show that Bob Terzich is in... excused. He's in Memorial Hospital. He had some severe back pains yesterday after his Executive Committee and is having tests taken there. Also friends of... we're happy to learn that our former Representative Gail Schisler is out of intensive care and improving significantly. And also, Chuck Hartke's dad is improving rapidly and doing well. And more good 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 news from the Hartke family. Today is a happy birthday for Chuck Hartke. He's thirty... 43 years old."
"Let the record reflect Mr. Terzich's illness and that the House extends its wishes for good health for him. Mr. Piel, are there any excused absences on the Republican side?"
"The reason I turned on my light. I thought he was going to say 34 there for a second, and we were going to ask to see his birth certificate. Yes, we have Representative Cowlishaw. For medical reasons, she's in the hospital."
"Let the record show that Ms. Cowlishaw is also absent for reasons of health, and the House extends its best wishes for her good health as well. Mr. Clerk, take... Mr. Clerk, take the record. 116 Members having answered to the call of the quorum, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 63. Mr. Curran in the Chair."
"Thank you. Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, it wasn't too long ago that I brought to you national champs, and we don't very often get that here, national champs. These gentlemen behind me were the national champs of the NAIA division when we brought them here before. Since then, they went on to the world championships. They defeated the NCAA national champs, UCLA, in double overtime, 2 to 1, and then, they came in second in the world. That is Sangamon State University Soccer Team. I want to present to you that team and Coach, Aydin Gonulsen. Thank you very much."
"Thank you very much for your invitation for us to be here. I'd like to thank my coaches, Kevin Mocharnuk, Melton Tennant, and Joe Eck, and Co-captains of the team, to my right is Bill Becher. This is the Gentleman who was the most valuable player at the national tournament. and Chris Owsley, the Gentleman that scored the goal against UCLA. Basically, we just did it to UCLA and no one knew 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 where we were from and how to pronounce our names. They thought we were from Indiana, but when we got done with UCLA, they knew we were from Springfield, Illinois, the Capitol City. He were very proud to represent our community, the University and this Country in the world championship, and I feel like we did our best. Thank you very much."
"Gentleman from Sangamon, Mr. Curran, moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Those in favor say *aye. opposed "no". In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Tuerk, for what purpose do you seek recognition, Sir?"
"Well, while we have a lull, Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to announce that we were going to have a Republican Conference right after adjournment. Republicans in 118 after adjournment."
"Alright. We'll... as for the timing, we'll to you, Mr..."
"Thank you."
"Mr. Krska. For what purpose you seek recognition, Sir?"
"I'd like to have leave to suspend the posting rules to have House Bill 2194 heard tomorrow morning in the Registration and Regulation. It's been okayed by the Minority side."
"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Krska, asks leave of the House to suspend Rule 20(b) so that House Bill 2194 be heard in the Committee on Registration and Regulation tomorrow. Gentleman have leave to use the Attendance Roll Call. Leave is granted. The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Giglio."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the Democrats request a Caucus immediately after adjournment in 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day Room 114."
Republican "Alright. Thank you. So, May 7, 1987 there will be a Conference and Democratic Conference upon adjournment. Okay. ...Resolutions. Mr. Leverenz, what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, I have a Motion." for
"Proceed, Sir. What's you Motion? State your Motion, Sir."
"I now move to discharge the Appropriations I Committee from further consideration, advance to Second Reading, 1st Legislative Day, Senate Bill 485."
"The Gentleman asks leave of the House to use the Attendance Roll Call to discharge the Committee... Appropriation I with respect to Senate Bill 485. Is there leave to use the Attendance Roll Call? Leave so that Bill may be... to discharge that Committee. Now... Alright. Yes, Mr. Leverenz. Mr. Leverenz."
"Yes."
"You might consider making that Motion to be placed on the Order of Second Legislative Day so that it could be read."
"We will go with the other Motion then. He will then move to advance it to Second Reading without reference to Committee."
"Alright. That's fine. It will be... it will be advanced to the Order of Second Reading, Second Day, without reference to Committee on Appropriations I. And there being no objection to the use of the Attendance Roll Call. Mr... Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, would you read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 485, a Bill for an Act making appropriation... certain appropriations. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Agreed Resolutions." May 7, 1987
"House Resolution 350, offered by Representative Giglio; 351, by Representative Parke; and 353, by Representative Satterthwaite."
"Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich."
"Speaker, we've examined the Resolutions. They are agreed to, and I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"Alright. Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich, moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Preston, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move pursuant to Rule 77(a) to discharge Committee on Consumer Protection from further consideration of House Bill 1341 and to advance to the Order of Second Reading, First Legislative Day."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Preston, asks leave of the House to advance House Bill 1341 to the Order of Second Reading, Second Legislative Day. Mr. Preston, I appreciate your cooperation. Thank you very much, Sir. Mr... The Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike. Mr. McPike moves the House... Yes, Mr. Matijevich, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"I thought it would help the Body. The Clerk has told me that he has a... tablets there, and anybody who wants to put a Bill on Interim Study Calendar should go up to the well, there, and place the number of the Bill and the Sponsor of that Bill if you want a Bill in Interim Study. So, I thought the Body should know that, Mr. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 Speaker."
"Such forms are available. Thank you, Mr. Matijevich. The Gentleman from Madison, Mr. Mc Pike. Mr. McPike moves the House stand adjourned until of the hour of 12:00 tomorrow. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no". In the opinion of the Chair, the "ayes" have it. The House stands adjourned until the hour of 12:00 tomorrow. There are Democratic and Republican Conferences immediately upon adjournment, allowing perfunctory time for Committee Reports for the Clerk."
"Committee Reports. Correction on the Committee Report. House Bill 1781 was reported from the Committee on Executive and Veteran Affairs on April 30 in error. House Bill 881 was reported out of Select Committee on Aging May 6 as 'do pass Consent Calendar'. The Bill should have been reported out of Committee 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar'."
"Committee Reports. Representative Christensen, Chairman from the Committee on Select on Aging, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 654, 664, 2840, 2852; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar'. House Bill 2694; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bills 2139, 2416 and 2501. Representative Preston, Chairman from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 1917. Representative Van Duyne, Chairman from the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 pass' House Bills 864, 996, 1281, 1770, 2373, 2514; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 29, 839, 1049, 1291, 1392, 2732; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 1002; 1019; 1023; 1218; 1237; 1438; 1497; 1768; 1909; 1962; 1979; 2239; 2510; 2746; 2748; 2749; 2785; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2084; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bills 30, 196, 230, 621, 1483, 1669, 1721, 1974 and 1977. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 410, 461, 644, 819, 948, 1052, 1093. Could I have your attention? Would all House Republicans and Democrat Members please go to their Caucus, their respective Caucuses immediately for a Caucus. That's House Republican and Democrat Members to Caucuses in Room 114 and 118. Continuing with the Committee Reports. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 1410, 1461, 644, 819, 948, 1052, 1093, 1120, 1225, 1226, 1365, 1484, 1583, 1723, 1748... correction, 1742, 1771, 1793, 1901, 2027, 2190, 2298, 2384, 2512, 2645, 2717, 2718, 2727, 2728, 2729, 2846; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 669, 1301, 1462, 1581, 1868 and 1946; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 50; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2353, 2511, 2758; 'be adopted' House Resolution 202; 'tabled in Committee' House Bill 1422; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 184, 309, 313, 493, 603, 711, 988, 1059, 1533, 2008, 2460, 2509, 2716, 2725, 2760 and 2780. Representative Terzich, Chairman from the Committee on Executive and Veteran Affairs, to which 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 260, 1009, 1859, 1903, 1904, 2368, 2558, 2787; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 306, 1684, 2034, 2810 and House Bill 20. 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 845, 1087, 1370, 1841, 1923, 2051, 2227, 2228, 2250, 2387 and 2812; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 243, 676, 1373, 2493, 2508, 2555, 2734; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2406 and 1781; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 1119, 1499, 2529; 'do adopt' House Resolution 137. Representative Flinn, Chairman from the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 1501, 1563, 1922, 2211, 2530, 2546; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2804; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 2119, 2122, 2535 and 2794. Representative Satterthwaite, Chairman from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2364; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 1205; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 1284, 2104; 'do pass as amended' Consent Calendar' House Bill 850; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 813; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 729, 909, 1622, 2000, 2001, 2010, 2020, 2273 and 2463. Representative Dunn, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 142, 210, 328, 395, 440, 514, 609, 713, 744, 842, 1071, 1095, 1105, 1118, 1188, 1343, 1414, 1420, 1421, 1471, 1531, 1574, 8 41st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 7, 1987 1578, 1616, 1673, 1693, 1853, 1940, 2062, 2099, 2326, 2421, 2436, 2641, 2698, 2737 and 2793; 'do not pass' House Bills 983, 1475, 1476, 1477, 1481; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 266, 270, 2193, 2350, 2507, 2580; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2643, 2850; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 549 and 2206; 'do pass as amended' Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 2113; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bills 128, 2... 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill... Bills 128, 129, 169, 170, 229, 271, 312, 342, 620, 683, 692, 878, 885, 922, 923, 999, 1134, 1152, 1333, 1385, 1401, 1487, 1523, 1557, 1635, 1697, 1789, 1796, 1809, 1817, 2036, 2038, 2040, 2101, 2128, 2229, 2352, 2422, 2423, 2424, 2600, 2632, 2637, 2666, 2672. Representative Huff, Chairman from the Committee on Select on Local School District Reorganization, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills... House Bill 2719. Representative Wolf, Chairman from the Committee on Personnel and Pensions, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken, May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2251; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 399 and 1931. Representative Krska, Chairman from the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 375, 1461, 1985; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 42, 275, 1045; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 954; 'do pass as amended' Consent Calendar' House Bill 1298; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 1770... Correction, 1727 and 2201; 'tabled by rule 26(d)' House Bill 1051. Representative Currie, Chairman from the Committee on State Government 9 41st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 7, 1987 Administration, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 117, 478, 820, 1469; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 99... 99, 428, 1228, 2853, 2862; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 1146; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 464; 'be adopted House Resolution 312; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bill 348. Representative Wyvetter Younge, Chairman from the Committee on Urban Redevelopment, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 1034, 1971, 2288; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2464; 'tabled in Committee' House Bills 888, 1076, 2088 and 2661."
"Perfunctory Session will stand at ease for awaiting further Committee Reports. Perfunctory Session will be back in order. Committee Reports. Representative Cullerton, Chairman of the Select Committee on Aeronautics, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass as amended' House Bill 1908. Representative Leverenz, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 138, 426, 876, 963, 965, 1142, 1143, 1144, 1157, 1159, 1160, 1648, 1666, 1672, 1731, 2069, 2075, 2174, 2176, 2281, 2398, 2526; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 1202, 1409 and 1774; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Bills 832, 1378, 1382, 1846, 1860, 1894 and 2736. Representative Preston, Chairman of the Committee... Select Committee on Children, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day May 7, 1987 recommendations: "do pass House Bills 546, 547, 548, 1364 and 1424; "do pass as amended" House Bills 1969 and 2458; "be adopted" House Resolution 242; "Interim Study Calendar" House Bills 296, 673, 2210 and 2616. Representative Rea, Chairman of the Select Committee on Economic Development, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: "do pass" House Bills 2446, 2817 and 2866; "Interim Study Calendar" House Bills 649 and 2489. Representative Huff, Chairman of the Committee on Election Law, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendation: "do pass" House Bill 2440. Representative Kulas, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 6, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: "do pass" House Bills 899, 1135, 1263, 1590, 1767, 1769, 1836, 1854, 1856, 2247 and 2819; "do pass as amended" House Bills 72, 1055, 1309, 1359, 1867, 2236, 2606, 2745, 2791; "do pass" Short Debate Calendar House Bill 2625; "do adopted" House Resolution 191; "Interim Study Calendar" House Bills 419, 725, 1186, 1236, 1456, 1644, 1671, 1703, 1851, 1879, 2168, 2213, 2314, 2347, 2397, 2638, 2664, 2726, 2742 and 2830. Representative Turner, Chairman of the Committee... Select Committee on Housing, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 7, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: "do pass" House Bills 858, 1078, 1114, 1232, 1326, 1649, 1660, 1677, 1679, 1829, 1925, 2095, 2284, 2454, 2456, 2465, 2466, 2476, 2592 and 2689; "do pass as amended" House Bill 1412; "Interim Study Calendar" House Bills 135, 137, 490, 512, 796, 943, 944, 964, 1075, 1077, 1231, 1233, 1330, 1331, 2076, 2087, 2092, 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 41st Legislative Day 2149, 2161, 2488, May 7, 1987 2763 and 2663. There being no further business, the House now stands adjourned." 12 05/27/87 16:30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MAY 07, 1987 PAGE 1 SB-0485 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HR-0063 ADOPTED PAGE 3 HR-0063 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 2 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE IN SESSION REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN PAGE 1 PRAYER FATHER ANDREW LEWANDOWSKI PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 6 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 6 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 6 PERFUNCTORY SESSION AD JOURNMENT PAGE 12