Illinois House Floor Debate — June 12, 1987

"The House will come to order. Members will be in their seats. The Chaplain for today will be the Reverend Dr. Roger Compton who is Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church of Springfield. Dr. Compton is a guest of Representative Terry Parke. The guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us in the invocation."

"God, we're here again asking Your help in another day that's already at high noon plus. Grant to us a sacred moment of quiet before we look in Legislative Session at the frustrations and the frenzy of running a state. Some of us are not sure really that we want Your help. He may feel very self-sufficient, but really we're not. Help us anyway. Help us to see beyond the chair ahead of us, beyond this chamber, help us to leap the barrier of our party. Strengthen our minds and our abilities for the sake of the great State of Illinois. Amen."

"Be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the Gentleman from Franklin, Representative Rea."

"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 Matijevich."

"Mr. Speaker, for those who are here today that Pledge of Allegiance to the flag that we just did has a special meaning. At this present moment, on the first floor of the rotunda, there are between 50 and 80 Medal of Honor winners from throughout the country who are here in Illinois, and they are going to be here on this House floor. Representative Terzich, Chairman of the Executive and Veterans Affairs Committee, is downstairs with that 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 ceremony. They're going to be here later after lunch, but I thought I'd let everybody know that that Pledge has a special meaning for those who fought so valiantly and were awarded that high honor, among which, by the way, is Clyde Choate who served with distinction here in the House. Thank you."

"Representative Hallock. Excuse me just a minute. Mr. Clerk, take the Roll. 112 Members answering a Roll Call, a quorum is present. Do we have any excused absences, Representative Matijevich?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Representative Granberg and Representative Turner are excused due to official business."

"Anybody on the Republican side have... Representative Hallock."

"Yes, Representative Ropp, Olson, Tuerk and Harris."

"Thank you. Representative Hallock."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're pleased to have today in the balcony Representative Virginia Frederick's son in the Republican balcony. I would ask that they stand and be acknowledged."

"On House Calendar Supplemental #1, there appears a Motion relative to Senate Bill 275. Is Representative Williamson in the chamber? Representative Williamson."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you. On a Motion to discharge, I would like to introduce Senate Bill 275. There was not enough time in Committee. The Committee Members left before we were able to get to Senate Bill 275."

"The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Cullerton."

"Will the Sponsor yield?" 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"The Sponsor indicates she will yield."

"Representative Williamson, are you talking about your

House... Williamson: "Okay. Excuse me. Senate Bill 275 was the Airport Authority and because of technical... there was a technical problem with it, we are asking to get a discharged Motion on 275."

"No. No. Will you yield for another question?"

"Sure."

"If you want to talk about the merits of the Bill, that's fine, but are you saying that that Bill did not get a hearing or some technical problems with the Bill or the two hour hearing we gave it was not long enough?"

"No. Representative Cullerton, we simply would like to bring 275 back on the floor so that we can discuss the merits of the Bill in an open... on the House floor versus in the Committee."

"In other words, you want to get the Bill out of Committee."

"Right."

"Because you like the merits of the Bill. But... Okay."

"So, Mr. Cullerton, you stand in opposition to the Motion?"

"Yes. I... I... on the issue of the procedural matter as to whether or not this Bill had a fair hearing. He spent two hours in the Aeronautics Committee and heard testimony from both for and against from at least six witnesses, including the Sponsor of the Bill, Representative Daniels. A similar Bill, not identical, but a similar Bill, also a House Bill, received extensive hearings not only in Chicago, but also near O'Hare Airport. Since the Bill deals with O'Hare and other airports, I felt 3  6lst Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 it necessary to conduct hearings in the communities so the people could come and testify, and we spent four hours hearing testimony on the Bill. So in the procedural matter. I think it's very clear that we gave it a fair hearing. And as far as the merits of the Bill, obviously the Committee didn't feel that the Bill merited passage, but the House Bill was put in Interim Study, and I fully committed my plans to hold additional hearings on the Bill throughout the summer. So, I would stand in opposition to the Motion."

"Representative Williamson to close on her Motion."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, I would like to move to discharge 275 from Committee. When we were in the Committee, we also talked about the possibilities of amending the Bill, on which we are still open to doing... amending it on the floor, so that it would be comparable to both sides of the aisle. This is a very important issue. It deals with people's lives. It deals with safety. I think that everyone in this House of Representatives has an opinion on O'Hare Airport, the City of Chicago, and dealing and worrying about the safety and lives of people in the State of Illinois. I think that everyone in this House would like an opportunity to vote and discuss this Senate Bill 275. I ask for a favorable vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?" Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 53 'ayes', 58 'nos". The Motion fails. On page 25 of the Regular Calendar, on the Order of Motions, there appears a Motion relative to Senate Bill 3, Mr. Cullerton. The Clerk informs the Chair 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 that Senate Bill 3 has already been approved for further consideration by the Committee. On page 26 of the Calendar there appears Senate Bill 56. The Sponsor indicates he does not wish to call the Motion. On page 26 of the Calendar on the Order of Motions there appears a Motion relative to Senate Bill 368. Representative Davis, on Senate Bill 368.\" Davis: \"Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Assembly, House Bill... Senate Bill 368 establishes an advocacy department inside of the existing Department of Mental Health. It's a Senate Bill of Earlean Collins who is working directly with the Department of Mental Health for an agreed Bill, and I urge an 'aye' vote.\" Speaker Madigan: \"The Lady moves to discharge the Committee. The Chair recognizes Representative Currie.\" Currie: \"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This Bill did get a full hearing in the Subcommittee on Care for the Mentally Disabled. All five Members of that Committee were present and only one individual voted 'yes' on this Bill. I oppose the Lady's Motion, and I would defer to Representative McGann, who is the Chairman of that Subcommittee of State Government Administration.\" Speaker Madigan: \"The Chair recognizes Mr. McGann.\" McGann: \"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. I concur wholeheartedly with the Chairman... Chairperson of the State Administration Committee. Our fine Representative Davis did have a fair hearing. We spent ample time discussing the legislation. We feel as though... that it would be too costly. The preparation of the legislation was very vague, and I would move against discharging Senate Bill 368. Thank you.\" Speaker Madigan: \"Mr. Hallock.\" Hallock: \"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. We have 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 many pressing needs in the area of Mental Health. This is not one of them. I would say it should be defeated."

"Representative Davis, to close."

"To Representative McGann, Representative Currie, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I don't know if you're aware of this or not, but this Bill for the mentally ill, the homeless, patients who are discharged from hospitals is a result of Governor Thompson's task force on the homeless, mentally ill and disabled. My understanding from the Senate Sponsor of this Bill is that an Amendment is being drafted with the Department of Public Aid... I'm sorry, with the Department of Mental Health... and that this is merely a vehicle for the passage of this Bill that all sides of this aisle should want. And I request that you will support this Bill and an Amendment will be filed when it goes back to the Senate."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Cullerton. Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 23 'ayes', 80 'nos'. The Motion fails. On page 26 of the Regular Calendar under the Order of Motions there appears a Senate Bill 371, Mr. Ewing. Mr. Ewing."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill has, I think, been amended to be in a pretty good form. I showed up at the Utility Committee at approximately 3:30 on a Committee that was to go from 2:00 until 4:00. The Committee had adjourned and they said there would be no more meetings of the Committee. I never had a chance to have the Bill heard before the Committee, and I would like to have the opportunity for the full House to hear this Bill. It was passed by the Senate, 50 to 0. 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 So, it's got to be a pretty good Bill."

"Mr. Levin, there is... this is a Motion to discharge your Committee. Did you wish to speak to the Motion, Sir? Mr. Levin."

"Yes, I would rise in opposition to the Gentleman's Motion. The Committee met for approximately an hour and 15 minutes on Tuesday, and all... we heard all of the Bills of all of the Sponsors that were there, and we adjourned when there were no more Sponsors that came in. Mr. Ewing showed up about five minutes after we adjourned, I think he had the opportunity if he was timely. And, unfortunately, he did not make it on time, but the Committee was there and did meet for an extensive period of time. So, I would oppose the Gentleman's Motion to discharge."

"Mr. Hallock."

"I rise in support of the Motion, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I think one of the problems that we have here is having so many Committees and Subcommittees that it is, at certain times, very difficult for Members to make all those meetings. I think we had just such a case in this situation. I believe Representative Ewing has a good issue. It should be debated on the House floor, and I urge your support."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 49 'ayes', 56 'nos'. The Motion fails. Senate Bill 427, Mr. Hensel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I move to discharge the Committee on Counties and Townships for further consideration of Senate Bill 427 and advanced to the Order of Second Reading, First Legislative Day. We 7  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 just had a communication gap between the Chairman and myself. I've talked to Representative Van Duyne, and I think he's in favor of it. I would ask for a leave for Attendance Roll Call."

"Gentleman moves to discharge the Committee on Counties and Townships. The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Van Duyne. Mr. Van Duyne."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you. What Representative Hensel said is a fact. We did have leave of the House to bypass the posting regulation so that Bill could be heard, but inadvertently, he did not present the Bill, and so, the Bill was not heard."

"Mr. Van Duyne, did you say that you support the Gentleman's Motion?"

"I stand mute. I'm just giving you testimony. I don't oppose it, because the Bill did not get a hearing, but on the other end, I... you know, I have really no feeling, but I do not oppose his Motion because the Bill did not get heard."

"Those in favor of the Motion signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 94 'ayes', 11 'nos'. The Motion is adopted. Senate Bill 482, Matijevich."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, in 21 years, Mr. Speaker... "

"Mr. McPike. Proceed, Mr. Matijevich."

"This is the first Motion to discharge Committee that I have ever filed, so I do not take lightly, the work of... the Committee system. Senate Bill 482, up until two days before the Committee, was an agreed Bill with probably some technical Amendment that had to be considered. And then there became involved a matter of some language change and 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 it... I think it was a matter of semantics where the beer, liquor and wine industry felt that the use of the term 'chemical dependency' wasn't proper, even though that term is being used nationwide with regards to substance abuse. Because of that problem, the Chairman of the Committee, Jesse White, had made the compromise that we let the Bill out of Committee, and then he would work out with myself and those opposed to that to try to work out a compromise, but because some commitments were made before the Committee, we couldn't get the Bill out, and about 12 people voted 'present'. This Bill, a consolidated licensure for the Department of Alcoholism, has got to be passed this Session. We'd rather not use a vehicle Bill. We'd rather be up front and use this Bill, and I would urge the Members... Loleta Didrickson is going to have a meeting Tuesday afternoon to try to work out these language difficulties. We're all trying to work together on it. It's very important legislation, and I plead with the Membership to discharge Committee. I never have asked for this before, but I would plead with you to do it this time."

"Representative McPike in the Chair. Representative White."

"Mr. Speaker... Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the previous speaker was correct. I did make every effort to work out an arrangement with them. I support the man's... the Gentleman's move to discharge from the Human Services Committee, and I would ask all the Members to join with me."

"Representative Didrickson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Body. I would like to speak on this side of the aisle with regards to my Sponsorship of this Bill and the Discharge Motion and 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1937 echo what has been said on the opposite side of the aisle. This is an administration Bill. This does have to do with the licensure of the Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. I do believe, sincerely, personally, that this is a language barrier that we are trying to overcome with some definitions, and there is some ongoing dialogue here. I would hope that you would work with us and the Sponsors in a good faith effort. I ask for your 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Representative Wojcik."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. As Spokesperson on Human Services, I rise in opposition to this piece of legislation. I think what they should do is put it in Interim Study and work out the arguments that they have. I think for most of us, when you look at the word 'drug' and 'chemical' and what have you, what they're trying to do is say that if you are an alcoholic, you can also be a druggie, and I think there's a great discrepancy here. We have problems in my area of where we have the Elk Grove/Schaumburg Township Mental Health Agency. They had to change that name to make it 'Kenneth Young' and take the 'Mental Health' out of it. Now we have enough problems with people who are truly alcoholics, but they're going to get rehabilitated and find out that they're going to be considered a druggie, also. I think it's bad. I think that it's... the intent is good, but I think there's a lot more work to be done with this Bill, and I think it should be done on a calm way where you could truly listen to the people who do have an alcoholism problem, but don't wish to be considered a person who's also involved in drugs. Oftentime, that is the scenario, and I do not think it's a good idea. I think... "

"Would you speak to the Motion, Ma'am, please?" 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"It should be defeated."

"Thank you. The question is, 'Shall the Gentleman's Motion be adopted?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Representative Matijevich, did you wish to explain your vote?"

"No, I want to... I appreciate the support, but I was going to say, also, that Jesse White is my seatmate, and I wouldn't dare ever file a Motion against him, but the Time Magazine is right. You know, on July 4th, they're going to come out with Time Magazine, and he is going to be named one of the unsung heroes in the whole country, and God bless Jesse White, who has done so much for the youth, and also today did something for his seatmate."

"Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Motion, there are 86 'ayes', 14 'nos', 10 voting 'present' and the Motion is adopted. Senate Bill 617. Representative Slater."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to discharge the Election Law Committee from further consideration of Senate Bill 617 and advance Senate Bill 617 to Second Reading for the reason that 617 did not have a hearing in the Election Law Committee. The Election Law Committee met on Wednesday afternoon following a Republican Conference. We went to the meeting at 2:35. The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 by the Chairman of the Committee. Although we were scheduled to be in Session until 4:00, there were a total of 39 Bills posted that day, three Bills and one Constitutional Amendment received a hearing. There was never a hearing on 617. It's only fair that this Bill be given priority, and I do ask for your consideration in this regard."

"Representative Huff."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, to the best of my collection..." 11  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 recollection, the Representative is correct. The Bill wasn't heard."

"Representative Huff, have you concluded?"

"No. That does not mean that I'm supporting his Motion."

"Representative McCracken."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion. There was some debate on this floor and a commitment made by Spokesman Hoffman, the speaker, to hear Democratic and Republican elections Bills two weeks ago. That commitment was made. A number of Republican Bills were called that week. All were defeated on a party line vote. In the subsequent meeting, the meeting that the Gentleman refers to, no Republican Bills were called. All but three of the 35 Bills on the call were not called. There was no particular reason that no others were called. Three Bills were called, all Democratic. And what is wrong with election reform? Why can't we get a Bill through that Committee? These are not even controversial election matters. I can't believe that the Speaker would go to the trouble to deep six these Bills. There's nothing wrong with them. Let's put them out on the floor. Let's go with some election reform. The commitment, Mr. Speaker, you honored. I don't argue otherwise, but in this last hearing of the Elections Committee, the fact of the matter is that it went back to business as usual. A few Democratic Bills were called. No Republican Bills were called. We chose this Bill for the discharge Motion, Mr. Speaker, because there was no controversy to it. It does not favor one side or the other. It's election reform. It's sound public policy. The Bill was not called. It was not given an opportunity to be called. I stand in support of the Gentleman's Motion."

"The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 Committee, Mr. Huff. And for the record, Speaker Madigan in the Chair. Mr. Huff, have you spoken already on this question?"

"Yes, I have, Mr. Speaker."

"I'm sorry, I was removed from the Chair."

"That's quite alright."

"Thank you. Mr. McPike."

"Thank you. Mr. Speaker. I simply stand in opposition to the Gentleman's Motion, and I ask everyone on this side of the aisle to vote 'no."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?' Those in favor signify by voting... Mr. Slater."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At 3:10 on the day in question, on last Wednesday, over the strong objection of the Minority Spokesman and over the objection of each and every Member of the Minority, the weeting was closed. The meeting was adjourned. We were absolutely and totally foreclosed from any type of hearing on any election Bill this year. Now if this Body stands for fairness and if this Body says we want fair and honest elections, we have to address some things in our Election Code. This is one of those matters that needs to be addressed. It's not fair for the Majority to ride over the Minority in this situation because the ride over is not over partisanship issues. The ride over is over whether or not we're going to have any kind of honest elections in this State of Illinois, and the position that's been taken by the Majority in this case, by the Democratic Party and by urging a 'no' vote on this Motion, simply says, we don't care. It's working for us because we got the Majority. It's working for us because we got rid of Jerry Weller. It's working for us because we got rid of the Solidarity Party, and therefore, it's okay. That's not right and 13  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 that's not fair."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?" Those in... Mr. Huff."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. You know, that was an adjournment Motion."

"Mr. Huff, I believe the complaint is that you spoke in debate, but we can resolve this question very quickly."

"Yes, I think we can."

"Those in favor of the Motion vote 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all vote who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 47 'ayes', 65 'nos'. The Motion fails. Senate Bill 642, Mr. Countryman. Mr. Countryman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I move to discharge Election Law from further consideration and advance to the Order of Second Reading, Senate Bill 642. The situation with Senate Bill 642, it's a Senate Bill that was passed in the Senate 59-0, and came over to the House. I became the House Sponsor some weeks ago and requested that the Bill be posted for the Election Law Committee. That request was never honored. The Bill was never posted for hearing in Election Law. I did call three Bills two weeks ago and got a hearing on those Bills. I don't know that I consider the hearing that I got on those Bills a fair hearing, but at least I got an opportunity to present those Bills to the Election Law Committee with regard to Senate Bill 642, which is an important Bill, and one which could save us from disaster in election in this state. It's not a partisan Bill. I never had the opportunity to get that Bill heard because it wasn't posted and the posting request was properly made 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 through our staff to the staff on the other side of the aisle. Now we just dealt with this issue, but this is a more important issue, and that is because this Bill was denied the posting request and the ability to be heard in the Committee and the ability to even be called in the Committee by the Chairman. And I think for that reason, and that reason alone, this Bill should be discharged from Committee. So, I move its discharge."

"The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Huff. Mr. Huff."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. At that meeting that he's talking about there was an adjournment Motion which the Chair recognized. I heard no objections from that Motion from the other side of the aisle."

"Mr. McCracken."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion. And let me address a rhetorical question to my friends on the other side of the aisle. What do you think the press and the people of the State of Illinois are thinking when we stand up and we tell them that we can't even get Bills heard on election reform? And the only response is that every Democrat is asked to vote "no". Why are you afraid of these Bills? There is no controversy to these measures. They do not give either side an advantage. They are nonpartisan in nature. The only purpose we have is to ensure fair elections. We had to scream and yell two weeks ago to get the Bills heard two weeks ago. This week we can't even get the Bills heard again. It's business as usual. Ask yourselves, what is wrong with this Bill? What is wrong with this process if we cannot even get nonpartisan, noncontroversial Bills heard? I ask you to support the Gentleman's Motion in the interest of fair election reform." 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"Mr. Slater."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The only reason that the Chairman of the Election Law Committee didn't hear any objection is because he chose not to listen. There was strong objection voiced at the time the meeting was gavelled shut. This isn't the way things ought to be. This is a Bill that came out of the Senate by a vote of 59-0. Absolutely no controversy whatsoever. There is no reason why this chamber ought not listen to election reform. This is a proper Bill. This Bill couldn't even get posted. The staff said, the Democratic staff said to the Republican staff, 'I'm sorry, we can't post it, so why don't you find another vehicle for it'. Well, there aren't any other vehicles. There have been four Bills put out of Committee. Three of them are there right now and they are Democratically controlled. And the fourth one we've already passed out of here and that was a Solidarity Bill. There is no other way. There is no other means. We need this Bill. Please vote 'yes'."

"Mr. McPike."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, for one, believe the Chairman when he says he heard no objection to the Motion to adjourn. Mr. Huff, you've always been a man of your word. I certainly recognized that you heard no objection, therefore, you adjourned the Committee. Based on that, I simply, rhetorically ask all the Democrats to vote 'no'."

"Mr. Huff."

"Well, just in response to Representative McPike's defense of my character, I just simply want to say I try to be a paragon of fairness in every endeavor. However, that does not mean to say that I'm supporting the Gentleman's Motion."

"Mr... Mr. Countryman. Mr. Countryman. 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day Countryman." June 12, 1987

"I'd like the opportunity to close on the Motion, Mr. Speaker. I assume there is no one else seeking recognition. First of all, I think we need to clarify some things here."

"Mr. Countryman, Berrios, you do not seek Countryman, to close." one second, please. Mr. recognition? Fine.

Mr. Countryman: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think we need to clarify some things. We're talking about a Motion... no objection to a Motion to adjourn. That is irrelevant. This Bill was never posted. There was a Committee meeting. I presented three Bills. I called them for a vote. I was cut short by Members of the Committee from even giving my presentation of the Bills. Everybody said, 'Is there any objection?' And, of course, Republicans didn't have any objection because they were all good Bills. Nobody on the Democratic side said there was any objection and we took the votes. All the Republicans voted for those Bills and the Democrats voted 'present'. Now, the Majority Leader gets up and says he respects the Chairman's statement that there was no objection to the Motion to adjourn. Sure there wasn't any objection to the Motion to adjourn. We had called all the Bills that we had to call that day, but this Bill wasn't called. It wasn't called because it wasn't posted. That's the reason it wasn't called. This Bill has never been posted or given an opportunity to be heard in the Committee. I had another Bill, one which never got out of the Committee on Assignment in time to get posted for this weeks meeting. Now this week there was no Republican Bills called, although we had many Republican Bills. We met. We had votes on the, I think, three Democratic Bills and out they went, but this isn't partisan politics. This is good 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 government. This is what's going to prevent the video voter from destroying of citizens votes in this state. This Bill is a solid Bill, but the question is whether or not we want to move forward in this state and improve the election laws, and whether or not we want to do the right thing by discharging Bills from Committee, regardless of who the Sponsor is, and moving ahead in the area of election laws and not just voting out a few single Bills in the election area and not really reforming Election Law in state. This is a solid Bill, one which everybody should be voting for, and I appeal to my friends on the other side of the aisle, who know that this is a good government Bill, to vote for this Motion. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 49 'ayes', 62 'no'. The Motion fails. Senate Bill 643, Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman wishes to withdraw his Motion. The Motion shall not be called. Senate Bill 894, Representative Sieben. Is Representative Sieben here?"

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman...Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I move to discharge the Executive and Veterans Affairs Committee from further consideration of Senate Bill 894 and advance to Second Reading. This Bill had no opposition. It's not a controversial Bill. The Bill was suggested and recommended by the Illinois Farm Bureau to help farmers in the State of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Agriculture supports the Bill. John Deere, the worlds premiere maker of agricultural implements and one of the largest employers in this state, also supports the Bill. The Bill had bipartisan sponsorship by Representatives Mulcahey - DeJaegher - Hartke and Brunsvold 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 going into the Committee. And I move to discharge the Committee from further consideration."

"The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Terzich. Mr. Terzich. Hr. Terzich. Mr. Terzich, there is a Motion to discharge your Committee from further consideration."

"Well, Mr. Chairman and Members of the House. That the Executive Committee certainly is one of the better Committees in the Legislature, and we did hear this Bill and it was presented. It didn't receive the sufficient votes to get out of Committee, and I see no reason for the Sponsor to request a discharge Motion. Received a fair hearing and didn't get enough votes."

"Mr. Mays."

"Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker. I simply rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion. He is not saying that he didn't get a fair hearing in the Executive Committee. He's not castigating any of the Members that serve on that Committee. He's just saying that the Bill, when heard, received only one 'no' vote and it's a good Bill. It deals with lemon laws for Illinois farmers buying expensive capital equipment. And if everybody is agreed to it, and if there is only one 'no' vote in Committee, then maybe we ought to take this thing before the floor and try to get this thing moving. So, I rise in support of Representative Sieben's Motion."

"Mr. Mulcahey."

"Mr. Speaker, I, likewise, rise in support of the Motion. This is a good piece of legislation. It did receive a bipartisan hearing in the Committee. I think that it's something that we have to have before the full Assembly. It's very, very important piece of legislation, and I would support the Motion." 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day

"Mr. Hallock." Hallock: June 12, 1987 I "Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. also rise in support of the Motion. This Bill passed the Senate with a 59-0 vote. It's supported by most of the groups who are affected directly by it. And we, here in the General Assembly, a couple of years ago passed a law somewhat like this affecting automobiles. It surely seems that that law made sense then, and it makes sense now for farm equipment. It's an excellent idea whose time, I think, has come, and I urge your support."

"Mr. Matijevich."

"Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I serve on the Executive Committee, and we had a Committee meeting today. The Senate Sponsor of this Bill was in the Senate Committee... in the House Committee today and chose not to call that Bill. I don't think we ought to be here on the floor of the House considering a Motion when the Senate Sponsor himself was in the Committee today and chose not to have that Bill called. And there was original opposition, I know, to the Bill. And I would, therefore, urge the Membership to vote against this Motion to discharge the Committee."

"Mr. Ewing."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I've had personal experience with constituents and clients who have problems with vehicles and tractors and equipment such as this. This is a good Bill. We should have it on the floor. It's a good consumer Bill, and I ask all of you on the other side who are so interested in consumer affairs, put this Bill out. It's a good one."

"Mr. Cullerton."

"Yes, Representative Sieben, I'm a little surprised that after spending two hours with you this morning running 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 15 miles, you didn't mention to me this Motion. You could have lobbied me. But seeing the Motion on the Calendar, I checked out a little research on this Farm Implement Buyer Protection Bill, and I understand that there is nothing to fear. Representative... our newest Representative from the Kankakee area has an Amendment that does the same thing. And at the appropriate time, we can call that, and I believe we can get it passed. So there is nothing to fear about the farm implement buyer protection plan."

"Mr. Stephens."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'm glad to know that Representative Cullerton got his exercise this morning. The fact of the matter is that we shouldn't be playing politics with this important issue that's important to all of Illinois. Downstate Democrats shouldn't be holding off votes so that they can, supposedly, support an Amendment that may or may not pass on a future vote. I think the downstate Democrats ought to be looking at this vote very carefully. This is a Bill that's important, extremely important to Illinois farmers. It's important to the rest of the State of Illinois that depend on agriculture as one of our major businesses, major sources of income, major sources of employment. This Bill has passed out of the Senate with no opposition. There is absolutely no sound reason for voting against this Bill that helps Illinois farmers bring food to your table. So if you are against the Illinois farmers and I guess you ought to vote 'no', but if you're for Illinois farmers, if you're a downstate agricultural supporter, then you ought to be on this vote."

"Mr. Ryder."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I also rise in support of this Motion. I'm a 21  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 little disconcerted because one of the previous speakers got up and spoke in opposition of this indicating that, because there were a number of 'present' votes, that obviously it didn't receive the support when that very same speaker indicated that only on rare occasions does he present Motions to discharge, and then, almost in exactly an analogous situation, he said, "This Bill has to pass this Legislature and this Bill has to be considered". If it's good for the Majority, it's good for the Minority when you're talking about a good Bill, and this is a good Bill for Illinois, a good Bill for all of the people of Illinois, and I strongly urge you, the same 82 people that voted in favor of that previous Motion, to vote in favor of this Motion because the Bill and the Sponsor deserve that kind of treatment."

"Mr. Tate."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. The Gentleman that runs in the morning alluded to the newest Member on the other side of the aisle, which may have an Amendment that is the exact same language. I would just remind all the Members in this chamber, if we're going to play politics with an issue, that you're going to have to explain why you voted against the very same Bill that next week you'll vote for. And in election years, that can be kind of difficult to explain. Now some of your colleagues from the larger cities that don't have farms and don't have implement dealers and don't have people involved in agriculture may not be... may not be real concerned about an issue like that. For those of us that live in agricultural districts in downstate Illinois I would suggest to you that if you would look at the substance of this legislation, that virtually every farm group in the State of Illinois is supporting this measure. And I would 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 suggest to you that if you don't want to make it a political issue, that you better vote 'yes' on this because we can print press releases just like you can print press releases."

"Mr. Sieben, to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to mention to Representative Cullerton that, if he'll remember this morning, it was all I could do to breathe while I was with him, let alone talk to him about pending Motions on legislation. But this is a good farm bill. It's important to the Illinois Farm Bureau. It is important to farmers throughout the State of Illinois. It has the support of the Farm Implement Manufacturers, and I would urge your 'yes' vote for the discharge Motion."

"Question is, 'Shall this Motion be adopted?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. McCracken."

"Explain my vote."

"Proceed."

"I rise to explain my vote. I don't know if Representative Cullerton was kidding or not. If, in fact, Representative Novak has an Amendment to do this, I wonder if we can put this on as well and let both of these people take some credit for it. I mean, there's no reason to stick all the credit on one side of the aisle. And I'd ask for a couple more votes so that we can spread out the wealth."

"Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 58 'ayes' and 46 'nos'. Mr. McCracken requests that we recognize Mr. Sieben. Mr. Sieben."

"Mr. Speaker, I'd like to Poll the Absentees." 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"The Clerk shall Poll the Absentees."

"A poll of those not voting. Christensen. Dunn. And Homer. No further."

"On this question there are 58 'ayes', 46 'nos'. The Motion fails. Senate Bill 909, Mr. Regan. The Gentleman does not wish to call his Motion. Senate Bill 947, Representative Flowers. Representative Flowers."

"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move to discharge from Human Services Senate Bill 947 for further consideration, and I would appreciate your 'aye vote."

"The Chair recognizes Mr. White."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Representative Flowers, her Bill was heard before the Human Services Committee, and as it turned out, it did not get the required number of votes. We gave her a second Roll Call, and as it turned out, I announced the Roll prior to allowing Representative Ronan an opportunity to vote. And based on my quick gavel, I stand in support of the discharge Motion."

"This is a Motion to discharge the Committee on Human Services from further consideration of the Bill. Mr. McCracken."

"A point of order, Hr. Speaker. Apparently the Bill had two votes and I'd ask the Chair to rule that it requires 71 votes to, in effect, take for the table."

"Μг. White, is it your recollection that this received two votes in Committee? Mr. White."

"Well, the second Roll Call is the one where I take the responsibility of making the error, and as I said earlier, I declared the Bill lost before giving Representative Ronan an opportunity to vote."

"But that was on the second vote?" 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day

"That was on the second Roll Call, yes." June 12, 1987

"The Chair suggests that we take this matter out of the record and go on to the next Bill which will give us time to check the facts. The next Bill will be Senate Bill 950, by Mr. Regan. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 1204, Representative Satterthwaite. Representative Satterthwaite."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I move to discharge from the Higher Education Committee, Senate Bill 1204. The Bill was not assigned in time for posting in Committee. We now find that it may be useful for us to have this if there is an agreement among all of the Sponsors of the various education investment programs. And I would ask to have the Bill discharged from Committee, please."

"Mr. Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. As Sponsor of one of the Bills that she mentioned and being part of the discussion and the assurance that I have that it would be use for that purpose only, I rise in support of the Lady's Motion."

"The Lady moves to discharge the Committee from further consideration. Mr. Hoffman stands in support of the Motion. Is there leave for the use of the Attendance Roll Call? Leave is granted, and the Bill shall be discharged from the Committee on Higher Education. Senate Bill 1266, Mr. McNamara. Mr. McNamara."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1266 was originally heard in the Committee. And what we did on that, we listened to the Committee Members prepare the Amendments and brought it back for a second time. The reason for bringing it back the second time was to accede to the desires and wishes of that Committee. 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day Unfortunately, due to the meeting scheduled the second time, there was not a quorum at that meeting the second time, and I believe that it should get a fair hearing on the House floor."

"Mr. Preston."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I agree with the comments of Representative McNamara. He did try to accede to everyone's suggestions after the first hearing that Senate Bill 1266 had. He came back. We could not get a quorum. I, myself, was not in Springfield. I had an excused absence that day and there was no quorum for the Committee, and I would support his Motion to discharge."

"Mr. Hallock."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. In addition to this being a badly conceived Bill, it also would raise the same question we had raised previously on another Bill. The Chairman seemed to indicate this had two hearings, in which case, it seems it might take 71 votes to pass this Motion."

"Mr. Klemm."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me correct, perhaps, misinformation that the Chairman of the Committee inadvertently gave us. The Chairman of the Committee who rose on us was not present for this second attempt. In fact, our Vice Chairman, Representative Turner, was handling the Bill. We had more than a quorum waiting for 40 minutes for the Committee to be called. We contacted Representative Turner who was tied up in the Speaker's chamber. He said he would be over in five or ten minutes. We waited, both sides, both sides of the aisle. Representative McNamara talked to us about the Bill. We chatted with it. We had the quorum. We said, it's a shame 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 we can't get it. Suggestions were made and, in effect, I think if Representative McNamara were to explain it, I even said his Amendment that he was trying to address was really not very good. In fact, it was not going to help them. So we were trying to help them get the Bill, but it was not true that we weren't ready to act on the Bill. Every attempt was made by the Members to act responsibly on the Bill as we've done on all of them. So it's not fair to say that we weren't ready, that we didn't have the quorum. It's not true."

"Representative Deuchler."

"Well, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I just would like to second what Representative Klemm has said. As Minority Spokesman of the Consumer Committee, this is exactly true. We were there. We did wait for that 40 minutes, and I believe that you all need to know that there were certainly adequate Members there to hear the Bill."

"Mr. McNamara, to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to correct one of the statements of the one of the previous speakers. This was not heard two times. It does not require 71 votes. It only requires 60 votes. It is an important issue that should be brought before the House, and thank you for the support of the Chairman of the Committee, and I urge an 'aye vote."

"The Gentleman moves to discharge the Committee. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting "no". Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 62 'ayes', 46 'nos'. The Motion is adopted. Mr. McCracken. Mr. McCracken." 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"I seek a verification."

"Gentleman requests a verification. Mr. Clerk, read the names of the absentees. Mr. Clerk. No one voting. The Clerk informs the Chair that there are no absentees. Mr. Homer."

"Please record me as 'aye'."

"Record Mr. Homer as 'aye'. Mr. Clerk, read the names of those voting in the affirmative."

"Berrios. Bowman. Braun. Breslin. Brunsvold. Bugielski. Capparelli. Christensen."

"For what purpose does Mr. Kulas seek recognition?"

"Leave to be verified."

"Is there leave to verify Mr. Kulas? Leave is granted. Proceed, Mr. Clerk."

"Cullerton. Curran. Currie. Daley. Davis. DeJaegher. Deleo. Dunn. Farley. Flinn. Flowers. Giglio. Giorgi. Greiman."

"Mr. Clerk. Mr. McCracken, would you verify Mr. Shaw and Representative Flowers and Representative Braun and Representative Jones? Flowers and Mr. Morrow. Record Mr. Morrow as 'aye'. Proceed, Mr. Clerk."

"Dunn. Farley. Flinn. Flowers. Giglio. Giorgi. Greiman. Hannig. Hartke. Hicks. Homer. Jones."

"Mr. Clerk, excuse me. Mr. Huff."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, how am I recorded?"

"'No'."

"Change my 'no' to 'aye'."

"Change Mr. Huff to 'aye'. Proceed, Mr. Clerk."

"Keane. Krska. Kulas. Laurino. LeFlore. Levin. Martinez. Matijevich. Nautino. McGann. McNamara. McPike. Morrow. Mulcahey. Novak. O'Connell." 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 Panayotovich. Phelps. Preston. Rea. Rice. Richmond. Ronan. Saltsman. Satterthwaite. Shaw. Steczo. Stern. Sutker. Terzich. Van Duyne. White. Williams. Wojcik. Wolf. Hyvetter Younge. And Mr. Speaker."

"Representative Stern."

"May I be verified, Mr. Speaker?"

"Mr. McCracken, would you verify Representative Stern? Mr. McCracken, do you have any questions?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. Representative DeJaegher."

"Mr. DeJaegher is right here next to me."

"Representative Giorgi."

"Mr. Giorgi. Is Mr. Giorgi in the chamber? Remove Mr. Giorgi."

"Representative Anthony Young."

"Anthony Young is in the center aisle and Mr. Young would like to change his vote from 'present' to 'aye'. Mr. McCracken."

"I see him. Is that attributable to my question? Representative Ronan."

"Mr. Ronan. Remove Mr. Ronan."

"Representative Keane."

"Mr. Keane is in the rear of the chamber."

"Representative Farley."

"Mr. Farley. Is Mr. Farley in the chamber? Remove Mr. Farley."

"Representative Hicks."

"Mr. Hicks is in his chair."

"Representative Granberg."

"Mr. Granberg."

"He's not voting. Not voting. I'm sorry."

"The Gentleman is not voting."

"Representative Berrios." 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day

June 12, 1987 "Mr. Berrios is in the rear of the chamber."

"Nothing further."

"On this question there are 63 'ayes', 45 'nos'. The Motion is adopted. Senate Bill 1416, Mr. Capparelli: Capparelli." "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When Senate Bill 1416 was heard in Financial Institutions, I was not able to get there. Jim DeLeo did hear it for me. It failed by two votes because of the crux in time and people running around. The Bill extends the permitted powers of state chartered banks to include those powers permitted by national banks to holding companies. I would ask to discharge Committee. Financial Committee, on Senate Bill 1416."

"Mr. Flinn."

"Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion as Chairman of Financial Institutions. What Representative Capparelli says is true. We were pressed for time. I personally cut off debate thinking that the Bill had no problem. When we were short of votes, we went on to the next Bill. We did not get back to it, and I support his Motion."

"The Gentleman moves to discharge the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee stands in support of the Motion. Is there leave for the Attendance Roll Call? Leave is granted. The Bill shall be discharged from the Committee. Senate Bill 1470, Mr. Bowman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill was not posted for Committee because we were in the process of working out some problems with it, and I believe the problems have been resolved. So in order to bring the Bill to the floor, I must now move to discharge Committee on this piece of legislation."

"Mr. McCracken." 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this Motion. This was not posted for Committee because the Gentlemen sought leave and leave was objected to for waiving the posting requirements. For the same reasons we objected to waiving the posting requirements, we're objecting to the discharge. The fact of the matter is that if one were to ignore the fact that this wasn't posted properly, leave was not granted to waive those posting requirements. What is the sense, then, of moving to discharge the Committee. So I would ask all people who are in favor of the... stood in opposition to the Motion to waive the posting requirements that they stick to it and oppose this Motion."

"The Chair recognizes the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Wolf."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Gentleman's Motion. He's absolutely correct, the Bill was not heard in Committee. I would think that this Bill addresses a problem that we are all going to have to address sooner or later. I would move for adoption of his Motion."

"Mr. Piel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Gentleman yield? I didn't hear the Gentleman of the Motion."

"The Sponsor yields."

"Mr. Bowman, what was your reason for wanting to discharge Committee? Did you say that Members were not there or that you weren't there or that it was voted down or what was the case?"

"None of the above, Mr. Piel. The reason is that it was simply not posted for hearing. Representative McCracken is correct that the people on your side of the aisle, with whom I spoke, declined to waive the posting requirement, 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 and I did not, at any time, put that Motion to a vote of the House. So this is the first time the issue has come...of whether the Bill should be heard on the floor, has come before the House. And I'm asking for favorable consideration by the House."

"Okay. I think possibly the reason that there was, you know, that, maybe, they didn't do it was because of the exorbitant cost if this Bill were to pass. We're talking about, at the present level, that this Bill would cost the state approximately 47 million dollars under the current figure per year. And I would ask for a 'no' vote on the Gentleman's Motion, because I think at the present time there is just no way that we can afford this type of a, you know, monies in the State... going out of the State Treasury."

"Mr. Terzich."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would support the move to discharge Committee on this particular Bill. Over the years, and I'm sure that this year there will be requests for pension benefits, and to meet the needs of the participants, and one of the problems that have been involved, especially with regard to the cost, has been attributable to the fact that the contributions by the employer have really not been made into the pension system. This particular piece of legislation amends the General Assembly, the Judges, the universities, downstate teachers and employees Article of the Pension Code. And it provides a method of a level funding that certainly should be addressed by the General Assembly, and Senate Bill 1470 is just the Bill to do it, and I would move for its discharge."

"Mr. Dunn."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day I rise in support of this Motion. June 12, 1987 Yes, this Bill, if it passes, will cost some money, but the thrust of the Bill is to provide adequate funding for the teacher retirement system. And we talk a lot about what's going to happen now, or in the future, about revenue enhancement, new money. What we need to do, first of all, is face up to our existing obligations. This is the one that ought to be highlighted, underscored, put in neon signs, put right up there on top, because for the past eight years the teacher funding system has been shortchanged year after year after year. It's time to get this Bill out, to highlight that situation, face up to the fact that we are shortchanging the professional teachers who used to be able to look forward to secure and adequate retirement, and now they're not SO sure that that will be out there for them. He expect them to devote their lives to teaching our youngsters. We should provide them an adequate retirement. I urge the adoption of this Motion so we can move this Bill along and meet our moral and constitutional commitment to the people of this state who devote their lives to teaching our children."

"Question is, 'Shall the Motion be adopted? Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 74 'ayes', 34 'nos'. The Motion is adopted. Senate Bill 1456, Mr. Mautino."

"Thank you very much, Hr. Speaker. I move to discharge the Committee on Executive and Veterans Affairs of 1456 based upon the fact that, when the Bill was heard, there was some misunderstandings and misrepresentations not intentionally provided, but since that point in time, I think we have resolved the problem on 1456. Representative 33  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 Klemm has now been added as a Cosponsor with Representative Breslin and I. We have provided assistance to the veterans and... in the past... and we're ready, willing and able to work with the county boards, the interested individuals and the veterans in this regard as well. At this time, I'd like relinquish my time to a couple of questions from Representative Klemm and then Representative Breslin."

"Mr. Klemm."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"

"The Sponsor yields."

"As you know, we discussed this in Committee and it was recommended and placed in Interim Study. And certainly we had some concerns, and only because of this was it placed in Interim Study as to try to resolve the differences between the county boards and the veterans. And so I guess my question to you, Representative, is as much as we support the veterans groups and as much as we support the counties, I think we've got to get this impasse corrected. So, what is your intent so you can clarify it to the Body what we will be doing in the next few weeks?"

"What I intend to do is to provide a forum for the veterans, the VACS, the county board, the interested county board individuals, the associations that represent county boards, the Legislators and the Office of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with public aid to provide the area of two weeks of dialogue to resolve this problem presented by the county boards of this state. If in fact, that within those two week period a resolve cannot be arrived at, we will then on my Motion, put this legislation back to the Executive and Veterans Affairs Committee for the Interim Study Subcommittee, which we will have additional hearings on during the summer." 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"Alright, well, let me commend you for your work and try to resolve it because, as you know, we worked a long time in trying to improve the veterans groups. My concern was that we had enough time to do it, as you know, and that's the concern we've had. So I stand in support of your Motion for discharge, provided obviously, that we work these resolves out before we move it. Thank you."

"Representative Breslin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. This is a Bill that is good for the veterans. The Committee, with the Chairman and the Minority Spokesman, have indicated the willingness to help us make the Bill into a Bill that is acceptable to all parties concerned, and I look forward to working with all for it. Thank you."

"The Motion is to... the Motion is to discharge the Interim Study Calendar of the Executive and Veterans Affairs Committee from further consideration of the Bill. Is there leave for the use of the Attendance Roll Call? Leave is granted, and the Bill shall be discharged from the Committee. On page four of the Calendar there appears Senate Bill 453, Mr. Mays. Mr. Mays. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill for a third time."

"Senate Bill 453, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act making certain appropriations. Third Reading of the Bill."

"Mr. Mays."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 453 is the supplemental that's seen a lot of negotiations. And I think in the form it's in right now, it expends about $76,985,000 in general revenue dollars, the bulk of which go for refunds, about $57,000,000 in other funds for a total of about $134,000,000. I will be glad to answer whatever questions may arise." 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987

"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 107 'ayes', 1 person voting 'no'. This Bill having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Younge for a Motion. Representative Younge."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to waive House Rule 77(b) in reference to Senate Bill 1477. This is a Motion to discharge, and I move to waive the requirement that it be on the daily Calendar."

"Mr. McCracken."

"I object, Mr. Speaker."

"The Lady moves. And the Chair recognizes Representative Satterthwaite."

"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I support the Lady's Motion. The Lady had asked me to have the Bill handled in Committee and I misunderstood the thrust of the Bill, and so I was not prepared to adequately handle it for her. And for that reason, her Bill was never adequately presented in Committee, and I would support her Motion."

"Mr. McCracken."

"To the Motion. I think you would agree. I spoke only to the question of unanimous consent."

"Proceed, Mr. McCracken."

"To the Motion. As the Chair knows, this requires 71 votes. There are a number of people on each side of the aisle whose Bills or Motions to discharge are not going to be heard today because they were not filed before five o'clock yesterday. If we open the gates for one, everybody else will come up with a good reason for it. The Speaker circulated a memorandum advising all parties to file their 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 Motions to discharge by 5:00 p.m. yesterday, even if the Committee was meeting today. This is... should be no exception. This should be no exception, and I ask my friends on this side of the aisle to vote against the Motion which requires 71 votes."

"Mr. Piel."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What the Lady basically stated in her Motion and what is written in the Motion are two different categories. She has turned in a Motion asking, pursuant to the according rules, that we discharge Committee, and then she turned around and said... and that we waive the posting requirement for the thing. So it is not in a written Motion. I would ask that that be in writing, that she waive the Calendar requirements. And I would also ask if she does do that, that we vote 'no', but I would say that I'm asking at the present time that that be in writing."

"Mr. Clerk, has this Motion been filed in writing? Representative Younge, Mr. Piel's point is well taken. Your Motion to suspend the Calendar requirement should be in writing, so if you'd like to come up to the well and prepare that Motion. Mr. Piel."

"In the... for the sake of brevity, I will, you know, withdraw my request that it be in writing. She can go ahead with her Motion and we'll vote it up or down the way it is orally."

"Alright. So the Gentleman's point is withdrawn. And the question is... Mr. Barger."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was in the meeting that this Bill was discussed in this morning, and it was suggested that the Bill be put on... or be voted out by unanimous Roll Call. The Bill actually is not a desirable one and after a discussion of approximately 15 minutes, Ms. 37  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 Satterthwaite withdrew her request to have it passed out of the Committee. I think it was a good decision at that time, and I think it still is. This is a bad Bill and it should be killed."

"The question is. "Whether the Calendar requirement shall be suspended for the Lady's Motion?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed by voting "no". Have all voted who wish? This Motion requires 71 votes. Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 64 'ayes' and 42 'nos'. The Motion fails. On page 21 of the Calendar, on the Order of the Consent Calendar Third Reading, there appears Senate Bill 442. The Chair recognizes Representative Breslin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would ask leave to take this Bill off of the Consent Calendar, take it back to Second Reading for an agreed Amendment, and then I will ask leave to return it back, then, on to the Consent Calendar before we vote on the Consent Calendar today. So, Mr. Speaker, I would ask leave to take this Bill off of the Consent Calendar at this time."

"Is there leave? Leave is granted. Is there leave that the Bill shall be placed on the Order of Second Reading? Leave is granted. The Bill is on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment $1, offered by Representative Breslin."

"Representative Breslin, on Amendment $1."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. The agreed Amendment includes those air contaminants that significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or increase in serious irreversible illness for people. This is the air toxic's Bill. This language, new language, has 38  61st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 been agreed to by the Chamber of Commerce and the environmentalists. I have cleared it with both sides of the aisle on the Environmental Committee. I would ask for its adoption."

"Those for the Amendment say, 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes have it. The Amendment is adopted. Are there any further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. Is there leave that the Bill shall be placed back on the Order of the Consent Calendar? Leave is granted. On page 21, on the Order of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Clerk, have these Bills been read a third time? Mr. Clerk, proceed to read these Bills for a third time."

"Senate Bills Consent Calendar Third Reading, Second Day. Senate Bill 9, a Bill for an Act to amend the Structural Pest Control Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 281, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Second (sic Third) Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 308, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 442, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 443, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 465, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate dill 467, a Bill for an Act to amend the Animal Control Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 481, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relation to counties. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 489, a Bill for an Act concerning grants relative to higher education. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 490, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. Third Reading of 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 the Bill. Senate Bill 564, a Bill for an Act to amend the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 596, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 709, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Library System Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 719, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 766, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation and protection of aquatic life in Illinois. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 806, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 908, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relation to recorders. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 913, a Bill for an Act concerning amending certain Acts in relation to fees for water supply operator certification. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 924, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 938, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Nursing Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 939, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 949, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 973, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 991, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1012, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1037, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1051, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Software Licensing Enforcement Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1146, a Bill for an Act in relation to pharmacies. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 1178, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1233, a Bill for an Act to amend the Snow Mobile Registration Safety Act. Third Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1515, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Third Reading of the Bill."

"Mr. Steczo."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my understanding that Senate Bill 709 had been removed from the Consent Calendar."

"Mr. Clerk, did you hear the Gentleman's question? Mr. Steczo, my Calendar does not show a Senate Bill 709. Mr. Clerk, did you read a Senate Bill 709? I stand corrected. The Calendar does show a Senate Bill 709. So, Mr. Steczo, did you wish to remove it from the Consent Calendar?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. As the Sponsor, the Bill needs some Amendment."

"The Bill shall be removed from the Consent Calendar pursuant to the request of the Sponsor. On the Consent Calendar there appears a Senate Bill 719. Mr. Mautino requests leave to take the Bill from the Consent Calendar, also to take the Bill from Third Reading and place the Bill on the Order of Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment. Is there leave? Leave is granted. The Bill is placed on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"

"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Mautino."

"Mr. Mautino."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, too, Representatives Cullerton and McCracken. This Amendment is requested by the Department of Agriculture so that it would be an effective date for the use of sale of beer at the 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day tents at the State Fairgrounds. June 12, 1987 That's what the Amendment does, puts in the enactment date. And I move for its adoption."

"Those in favor of the Amendment say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Are there any further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. Is there leave that the Bill shall be placed back on the Order of the Consent Calendar? Leave is granted, and the Bill shall be placed back on the Order of the Consent Calendar. On the Order of the Consent Calendar, the question is, 'Shall these Bills pass?' Those in favor of the passage of the Bills will signify by voting 'aye", those opposed by voting 'no'. This is the Consent Calendar Third Reading. This is the Consent Calendar on Third Reading. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 111... Mr. Hallock.

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I assume that, although we don't have a form, that you'll leave the board open for a few moments so Members can record a 'no' vote to some Bills on the Consent Calendar if they choose to do so."

"I'm told, Mr. Hallock, that we do not provide for that procedure on the Consent Calendar. That may be a procedure to choose on Agreed list. Mr. Hallock."

"That's fine, Mr. Speaker, but I think that you might want to consider that policy because there may be some Members who may choose to make that action."

"Okay. On this question there are 111 'ayes', no one voting 'no'. These Bills having received a Constitutional Majority, are hereby declared passed. Resolutions. Mr. Clerk."

"Agreed Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 65, 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 offered by Representative Stephens. Senate Joint Resolution 66, Churchill. Senate Joint Resolution 67, Johnson. House Resolution 532, McPike; 533, Daniels; 534, DeJaeger; 535, DeJaeger; 536, DeJaeger; 537, DeJaeger; 538, DeJaeger; 539, DeJaeger; 540, DeJaeger; 541, DeJaeger; 542, DeJaeger; 543, DeJaeger; 544, DeJaeger; 545, DeJaeger; 546, Stephens; 547, Stephens; 548, Terzich; 549, Pullen; 550, White; 551, DeJaeger; 552, Piel; 553, Johnson."

"Mr. Matijevich."

"Mr. Speaker, we have examined the Agreed Resolutions. They are all congratulatory type and agreed to. I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."

"Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."

"Senate Joint Resolution 68. Resolved, by the Senate of the 85th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, June 12, 1987, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 16, 1987 at twelve o'clock noon."

"The Clerk has read the Adjournment Resolution. Mr. McPike moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, anything further? The Clerk will now... Ladies and Gentlemen, let me have your attention. Our plan is that the Clerk will read the Consent Calendar on the Order of Second Reading and then there will be a Perfunctory Session for the purpose of introduction of Bills and reports from the Senate. So, our... Committee Reports. Our plan is that that is what we will do and nothing else. 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 So if you wish to leave, you're free to leave. Mr. Hannig, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, when and how would be the appropriate time and place to put Bills in Interim Study that were not out of Committee?"

"You can come to the well right now and sign a form."

"Thank you."

"Okay. And for any other Members, if you wish to place Bills on the Order of Interim Study, please come to the Clerk's well and sign the appropriate form for that purpose. Mr. Clerk, on page 19 of the Calendar there appears the Order of the Consent Calendar on the Order of Second Reading. Read the bills."

"Senate Bill 23, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to pseudorabies. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 67, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 132, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 152, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act making appropriations for police and firefighters to make applications for police and firefighters available at various branches of public libraries. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 259, a Bill for Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 359, a Bill for an Act in relation to local and district libraries and state revenue sharing, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 411, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 496, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to mass transit together, with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day 546, a Bill for an Act to amend the Flood Control Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 547, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insect Pest and Plant Disease Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 618, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 708, a Bill for an Act in relation to motor fuel dispensed by the State of Illinois for the use of state vehicles, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 832, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 861, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 905, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 922, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1192, a Bill for an Act to amend the Vehicle Code, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1226, a Bill for an Act in relation to the abused and neglect of elderly persons, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1228, a Bill for an Act in relation to conservation of marginal agricultural land. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1255, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code, together with Committee Amendment #1. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1461, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on the Aging. Second Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1493, a Bill for an Act to amend the Forest Products Transportation Act. Second Reading of the Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, have you finished? These Bills having been read for a second time, are placed on the Order 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 of Third Reading. A Motion has been filed by Mr. McPike that the following Bills be placed on the Order of Interim Study of the Committee in which the Bill is assigned. The Bills would be as follows, and they are all Senate Bills: 145, 1210, 371, 698, 1422, 699, 698, 1041, 714, 35, 82, 302, 27, 251, 493, 681, 794, 1361, 923. Mr. Mc Pike moves that those Bills be placed on the Order of the Interim Study Calendar. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Motion is adopted. Mr. Clerk, is there anything further? Providing perfunctory time for the filing of Committee Reports, the Motion is that the House does stand adjourned until Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say "no". The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned until Tuesday at 12:00 noon."

Clerk O'Brien "Committee Reports. Representative Terzich, Chairman of the Committee on Executive and Veterans Affairs, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 10, 1987, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do not pass Senate Bill 430; 'do pass as amended Senate Bill 1243; 'do pass Consent Calendar. Senate Bills 146, 383, 466, 505 and 1085: 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar Senate Bill 461; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 848 and 1112; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar Senate Bill 549 and 1326; 'be adopted House Resolution 101 and House Resolution 354; 'Interim Study Calendar Senate Bill 1456."

"Representative Terzich, Chairman from the Committee on Executive and Veteran Affairs, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Senate Bill 222; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 2 and 582; 'be adopted House Resolution 158. 46  61st Legislative Day Representative STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 12, 1987 White, Chairman from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 886, 988, 1138 and 1328; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1020; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 602; 'be adopted Consent Calendar' House Resolution 361; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bills 808 and 1073. Representative Cullerton, Chairman from the Committee on Select Committees on Aeronautics, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'be adopted' House Resolution 465. Representative Rea, Chairman from the Committee on Select of Economic Development, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 780; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 144, 200 and 981; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 1, 762 and 1421; 'Interim Study Calendar' House Resolution 445. Representative Satterthwaite, Chairman from the Committee on Higher Education to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senates Bills 17, 875, 1137, 1249; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 977; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 1103 and 1477. Representative Cullerton, Chairman from the Committee on Select Committee on Horse Racing, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 181; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bills 71, 81, 265 and 1203. Representative White, Chairman from the 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 9, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 451, 535, 550, 556, 722, 995 and 1022; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 85, 561, 651, 994; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 111, 523, 804, 929, 932, 1047, 1136, 1142, 1180, 1489 and 1501; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 100, 147, 225, 771, 814, 833, 1325; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 972; 'be adopted as amended' House Joint Resolution 80; 'be adopted Consent Calendar' House Resolution 425 and Senate Joint Resolution 40. Representative O'Connell, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 80, 94, 508, 827, 910, 1158, 1159, 1170, 1283, 1295, 1314, 1355, 1359, 1373, 1381, 1399, 1409, 1472, 1484, 1496, 1497; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 123, 742, 926, 1356; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 801 and 1376; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1155, 1377 and 1498; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1335; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 1361. Representative O'Connell, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 1154, 1370, 1375, 1487; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 28, 909, 950, 1407, 1412; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1365; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 1131 and 1436; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 854, 1360, 1369, 1404, 1443. Representative Farley, Chairman from the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 256, 536, 834 and 1400; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 382 and 796; 'be adopted' House Resolution... House Joint Resolution 81; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 408 and 937. Representative Currie, Chairman from the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 704, 824, 912, 999, 1000, 1488; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 993, 1129, 1251, 1506; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 22, 282, 314, 646, 767, 1109 and 1258; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 21, 1108, 1177, 1231; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bill 450 and 1169. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action take June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 717; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1272; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1273; 'do pass amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1102. Representative Matijevich, Chairman from the Committee on Rules, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 11, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'be adopted' House Joint Resolution 94. Representative White, Chairman from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 9, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'tabled by Rule 26(d)' Senate Bill 947. A corrected Committee Report. Senate Bill 883 was reported out of Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education on June 10 as 'do pass as amended'. It 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 should have been reported out as 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar'. Representative Dunn, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 12, 1987 and reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 423; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 3, 497, 527, 822, 1147; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 73, 258, 668; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 524; 'Interim Study Calendar' Senate Bills 40, 194, 448, 449, 476, 728, 781, 1006, 1135 and 1214. Introduction of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #1, offered by Representative Satterthwaite. Second Reading of the Constitutional Amendment. Resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 85th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the state for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least six months after the adoption of this Resolution, a Proposition to amend Section 1 of Article III of the Illinois Constitution to read as follows: Article III. Suffrage and Elections. Section 1. Voting Qualifications. Every United States citizen who has attained the age of 18 or any other voting age required by the United States for voting in state elections and who has been a permanent resident of the state for at least 30 days next preceding any election shall have the right to vote at such election. The General Assembly by law may establish registration requirements and require permanent residence in an election district not to exceed 30 days prior to an election. The General Assembly by law may establish shorter residence requirements for voting for President and Vice-President of the United States. This Amendment shall take effect immediately upon approval by the electors. Second Reading 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 61st Legislative Day June 12, 1987 of this Constitutional Amendment. No further business, the House will now stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 16th at the hour of 12:00 noon." 51  09/11/87 15:47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 12, 1987 PAGE 1 S5-0009 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SG-0023 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S3-0027 HOTION PAGE 46 SS-0035 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0067 SECOND READING PAGE 44 SD-0082 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0132 SECOND READING PAGE 44 SB-0145 HOTION PAGE 46 SB-0152 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S3-0251 MOTION PAGE 46 S3-0259 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S3-0275 MOTION PAGE 2 $3-0281 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SB-0302 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0308 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SE-0359 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S3-0368 MOTION PAGE 5 SB-0371 HOTION PAGE 6 SE-0371 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0411 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S3-0427 HOTION PAGE 7 S5-0442 RECALLED PAGE 38 S8-0442 THIRD READING PAGE 38 S6-0442 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SC-0443 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SB-0453 THIRD READING PAGE 35 SB-0465 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SB-0467 THIRD READING PAGE 39 SB-0481 THIRD READING PAGE 39 S3-0482 MOTION PAGE 8 SB-0489 THIRD READING PAGE 39 S3-0490 THIRD READING PAGE 39 S3-0493 MOTION PAGE 46 S3-0496 SECOND READING PAGE 44 S6-0546 SECOND READING PAGE 45 S6-0547 SECOND READING PAGE 45 S3-0564 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SE-0596 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0617 MOTION PAGE 11 S3-0618 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-0642 HOTION PAGE 14 SB-0681 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0698 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-0699 HOTION PAGE 46 S3-0708 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-0709 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0709 OTHER PAGE 41 S3-0714 HOTION PAGE 46 S3-0719 RECALLED PAGE 41 SS-0719 THIRD READING PAGE 40 S3-0766 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0794 MOTION PAGE 46 SC-0806 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0832 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SG-0661 SECOND READING PAGE 45 S3-0894 MOTION PAGE 18 SB-0905 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-0908 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0913 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0922 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-0923 MOTION PAGE 46 Sa-0924 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0938 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0939 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SS-0947 MOTION PAGE 24  09/11/87 15:47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 12, 1987 PAGE 2 SB-0947 OUT OF RECORD PAGE 25 SB-0949 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-0973 THIRD READING PAGE 40 S6-0991 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-1012 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-1037 THIRD READING PAGE 40 S3-1041 MOTION PAGE 46 SB-1051 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-1146 THIRD READING PAGE 40 SB-1178 THIRD READING PAGE 41 S5-1192 SECOND READING PAGE 45 S6-1204 NOTION PAGE 25 sa-1210 HOTION PAGE 46 SB-1226 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-1228 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-1233 THIRD READING PAGE 41 SB-1255 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-1266 HOTION PAGE 25 SE-1361 NOTION PAGE 46 SB-1416 MOTION PAGE 30 S6-1422 NOTION PAGE 46 SB-1456 MOTION PAGE 33 S3-1461 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-1470 MOTION PAGE 30 SB-1477 MOTION PAGE 36 SE-1493 SECOND READING PAGE 45 SB-1515 THIRD READING PAGE 41 HJR-0001 SECOND READING PAGE 50 SJR-0068 ADOPTED PAGE 43 HOUSE TO ORDER SUBJECT MATTER REPRESENTATIVE MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND DR. ROGER E. COMPTON PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 42 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 46 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 46 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 46 PERFUNCTORY SESSION AD JOURNMENT PAGE 51