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Illinois House Floor Debate — June 4, 1987

85th General Assembly (1987-1988) · Legislative day 57 · Regular Session
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House
General Assembly
85th (1987-1988)
Date
June 4, 1987
Legislative day
57
Session
Regular Session
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Speaker Greiman

"Thank you. Let the record SO reflect. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 members having answered to the call of the quorum, a quorum is present. Committee Reports."

O'Brien

"Representative Hannig, Chairman of the Select Committee on Coal Development and Marketing, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back the following recommendations: 'be adopted House Joint Resolution 73. Representative Van Duyne, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 404 and 504; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 467, 481 and 709; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 684, 1040 and 1302. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 74, 91, 410, 426, 857, 945 and 1095; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 441, 553, 597 and 707; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 281, 308, 596, 949, 1012, 1178 and 1515; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 696; 'be adopted' House Resolution 222. Representative Kulas, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 117 and 218; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 442, 766, 913, 924, 934, 958, 961, and 1233; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987 Bills 792 and 1225; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 492; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 1244. Representative Satterthwaite, Chairwoman of the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bills 433, 489 and 490; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar Senate Bill 806; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 169 and 1101; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 289; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 502. Representative Wolf, Chairman of the Committee on Personnel and Pensions, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Senate Bill 1304; 'do pass as amended Senate Bill 1122. Representative Krska, Chairman of the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Senate Bills 155 and 277; 'do pass as amended Senate Bill 942; 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bills 9, 465, 809, 938, 973, 1051 and 1146; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar Senate Bill 719; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 405, 720 and 998. Representative Currie, Chairwoman of the Committee on State Government and Administration, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 3, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Interim Study Calendar Senate Bill 819."

Speaker Greiman

"Yes, for what purpose does the Gentleman from St. Clair, Mr. Flinn, seek recognition?"

Flinn

"Mr. Speaker, I would ask that we waive the posting rule so that we may hear Senate Bill 1286 at next Tuesday's 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL AS SEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987 National Institutions Committee Hearing. I have checked this with the other side. The reason for having to walve it, the Chairman of the Committee on Assignments failed to assign it until today."

Speaker Greiman

"Mr. Flinn, you didn't want an admonition of that Chairman did you? Alright, the Gentleman from St. Clair, Mr. Flinn, asked leave to waive the posting requirements for Senate Bill 1286 so that that Bill may be heard in the Committee on Financial Institutions. Is there leave to use the Attendance Roll Call? Leave is granted. Mr. Tate, for what purpose do you seek recognition? Mr. Tate."

Tate

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask Representative Cullerton a question. Yesterday, the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field and today is an important day in the National League East standings because, currently, the St. Louis Cardinals are in first place by one game, starting a four game series, and I wondered if Representative Cullerton could tell us whether the wind blows out at Wrigley Field in October because we are not sure whether they have ever played baseball in October before at Wrigley Field?"

Speaker Greiman

"When it comes to which way the wind breaks, Mr. Cullerton is an expert. Mr. Cullerton, do you wish to answer?"

Cullerton

"Yes, the Cubs' schedule calls for them to be playing the play off games and the World Series games in Chicago in October this year. and I think it will be nationally televised so that the people down in Southern Illinois can watch it down near St. Louis and the June swoon was supposed to start. Representative Monroe Flinn told us there was going to be a June swoon if scoring 22 runs is called a swoon, then it's a surprise to me." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987

Speaker Greiman

"On page six of the Calendar, on the Order of Speaker's Table Short Debate, appears House Resolution 106, Mr. Clerk."

O'Brien

"House Resolution 106, urges the Department of Public Health to survey the current status of personal blood donation programs in Illinois. Human Services Committee recommends 'be adopted'."

Speaker Greiman

"The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Daley."

Daley

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 106 addresses the issue of the Blood Trust Program. As we all know, certain hospitals presently administer programs whereby friends and relatives of a hospital patient may donate in advance of an anticipated surgery, So that this blood is designated solely for that patient for a limited period of time. Therefore, if the patient does require the need of such blood, the preferred blood is already on supply for him. If the blood is not needed, it would refer back to the bank. I would urge adoption of this Resolution and be happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Greiman

"The Gentleman from Cook moves for the adoption of House Resolution 106, and on that, is there discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the Resolution be adopted?' Those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, on the Adjournment Resolution."

O'Brien

"House Joint Resolution 87, resolved by the House of Representatives of the 85th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, June 4, 1987, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, June 9, 1987, at 12:00 noon, and when the Senate adjourns on Friday, June 5, 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 1987, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, June June 4, 1987 9, at 1:00 Speaker p.m."

Greiman

"Gentleman from Madison, Mr. McPike, moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution, those in favor 'aye', opposed "no". In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes have it, and the Resolution is adopted."

Speaker Greiman

"Agreed Resolutions."

O'Brien

"House Resolution 495, offered by Representative Rea; 496, al." Hultgren; 499, Leverenz and 500, Curran et

Speaker Greiman

"On those Agreed Resolutions, the Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich."

Matijevich

"Speaker, Ladies and Gentleman of the House, we have examined the Resolutions, they are congratulatory. The Body may be interested to know that House Resolution 500 honors our good friend, Harl Ray, who has retired as Secretary-Treasurer of the State AFL-CIO. I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."

Speaker Greiman

"The Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions, all in favor signify by saying 'aye", those opposed "no". In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the Resolutions are adopted. General Resolutions."

O'Brien

"Senate Joint Resolution 30, offered by Representative John Dunn; House Resolution 501, offered by Representative Ryder."

Speaker Greiman

"Committee on Assignment. Death Resolutions."

O'Brien

"House Resolution 489, offered by Representatives Levin - Currie and Bowan, with respect to the memory of Gordon Sherman; House Resolution 494, offered by Speaker Madigan and Representative Daniels, with respect to the memory of Mrs. Mary H. Wheeler; House Resolution 497, offered by Representative Daley, with respect to the memory 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987 of Daniel J. Shannon: House Resolution 498, offered by Representative Flowers, with respect to the memory of Doyle Lane, Sr."

Speaker Greiman

"Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor, 'aye' opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. We are preparing to adjourn now. If there are announcements or requests, the Chair would entertain them at this time. Mr. Mulcahey."

Mulcahey

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I would ask leave to have waived the posting rule so that Senate Bills 170 and 937 can be posted for the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee next Wednesday morning. It has been cleared with both sides."

Speaker Greiman

"Gentleman asks leave to waive the posting requirements with respect to those Bills so that they may be heard at the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education at its next meeting. With there being no objection, use of the Attendance Roll Call. Leave is granted. The lady ... Excuse me, Miss Cowlishaw, I'm sorry."

Cowlishaw

"Mr. Speaker, pardon me, but Senate Bill 170, someone came over and spoke to me about that, about the waiving of the posting requirements for that Bill and I certainly gave my approval, but I don't even know what the other Bill is."

Speaker Greiman

"Alright, then we will back up then, Miss Cowlishaw, I would not want to ... I assumed that that had been cleared. So with respect to 170, the Motion is adopted with respect to the other Bill, we will check it out. While we are waiting with respect to this Bill, Mr. McNamara, for what purpose do you seek recognition? Alright, turn on Mr. McNamara at Representative Hannig's desk." 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987

McNamara

"Inquiry of the Chair, I wanted to know if it would be against the rules if we introduced the Hamlin School from Alsip, Illinois, that encompasses both Representative Keane's and my area."

Speaker Greiman

"Yes, it would be against the rules if you were to introduce that school, a fine school. Miss Cowlishaw."

Cowlishaw

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am sorry about the delay. There were two Bills involved, I believe Senate Bills 170 and 937 and that's fine. Thank you for the opportunity to straighten that out.

Speaker Greiman

"Alright, then there is leave to waive the posting requirements with respect to those Bills using the Attendance Roll Call. Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Cullerton, for the Adjournment Motion. Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Cullerton, moves that the House stand adjourned. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye", those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the House stands now adjourned allowing Perfunctory time for the Clerk to remain in Session for Committee Reports. And the House does stand adjourned."

O'Brien

"Representative Preston, Chairman of the Select Committee on Children, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Senate Bills 407, 1194, 1234; 'do pass Consent Calendar Senate Bill 939; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar House Bills 398, 695, 933, 1270 and 1296; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 955 and 1353. The House will stand at ease in Perfunctory Session awaiting one more Committee Report. Committee Reports. Representative O'Connell, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 4, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day June 4, 1987 'do pass' Senate Bills 569, 570, 1025, 1132, 1277, 1397, 1410; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 192, 469 and 1316; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 564, 991 and 1037; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 355, 1156, 1275 and 1403; 'do pass Short Debate as amended' Senate Bills 124 and 1453. Representative O'Connell ... Message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary, Mr. Speaker, I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred with the House on passage of Bill following title, to wit; House Bill 232, together with Senate Amendments #1 and 2, passed the Senate as amended, June 4, 1987. Linda Hawker, Secretary.' A Message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary. Mr. Speaker, I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred with the House on passage of Bills with the following title, to wit, House Bill 409, together with the attached Senate Amendment #1, passed the Senate as amended, June 4, 1987. Linda Hawker, Secretary. There being no further business, the House now stands adjourned." 9 06/15/87 10:23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 04, 1987 HR-0106 ADOPTED PAGE 1 PAGE 5 HOUSE IN SESSION SUBJECT MATTER REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND WILLIAM DAVIS PAGE 1 PLEDGE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 6 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 6 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 6 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 8 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 8 MESSAGES FROM SENATE PAGE 9 PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNMENT PAGE 9