"Ladies and gentlemen, the hour of 12 o'clock having arrived, this House will come to order. Members will be in their seats. The Chaplain for today will be the Reverend Danny O'Guin of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. The Reverend is a guest of Representative Dunn. The guests in the gallery should rise for the invocation."
"Shall we pray? Our Father, as we come to You today, we thank You for this day, the beauty of it. We thank You, Lord, for this occasion. We thank You, Lord, for the men and the women assembled here today, to take care of this all important business. We pray, Father, that You'll lead, guide and direct them today in their deliberations, their decision making. And, Father, we pray that You'll just have Your way and Your will in this meeting today. God give them wisdom. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen."
"I believe I mispronounced Reverend ...the Reverend's name. I think it's Reverend O'Guin. O'Guin. On the day when the MacBride Principles are being heard in the Assembly, I should pronounce a name like that correctly. Ladies and Gentlemen, we will now say the Pledge. Representative Tuerk will lead us."
"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, do you have any excused absences?"
"Yes, Madam Speaker, let the record reflect the excused absences of Representative Christensen, Davis, Flowers, and Morrow."
"Representative Piel." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day
"Yes, Madam Speaker, would the record show that Representative Parke and Representative Stange are excused today."
"Have all recorded themselves as present who are here? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. There are lll people answering the Roll Call. A quorum is present. The Chair recognizes Representative Pullen for a Motion."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Yesterday when the House adjourned, we did so on the Death Resolution of a former Member. It is customary that all Members be added to Resolutions of that type by leave of the House and yesterday, in an oversight that leave was not requested or granted. And I know many other Members of the House, including myself, would like to be added as Cosponsors of the Death Resolution relating to the passing of our dear former colleague, John Leon. And I now move that, or I ask leave that all Members of the House be added to that Resolution after its adoption."
"The lady asked leave to have all Members added to the Death Resolution for former Member Representative John Leon. Does she have leave? Hearing no objections, she has leave. And would the Clerk take particular note that that is taken care of, please. Thank you. Committee Reports."
"Representative Cullerton, Chairman of the Select Committee on Horse Racing, which the following Bill was referred, action taken April 12, 1988, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass' House Bill 2941. Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services which the following Bill was referred, action taken April 12, 1988, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'interim study calendar', 2 90th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 13, 1988 House Bill 2897. Representative Terzich, Chairman of the Committee on Executive and Veteran's Affairs to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 13, 1988, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2993; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 3055."
"Introductions and First Readings."
"House Bill 4097, offered by Representative McNamara, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain records and forms of identification. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4098, offered by Representative O'Connell et al, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4099, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act in relation to the Sheriff's fees. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4100, offered by Representative Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4101, offered by Representative LeFlore, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4102, offered by Representative Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to permit employees to review personnel records, to provide criteria for the review, to prescribe the information which may be contained in personnel records and to provide penalties. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4103, offered by Representative Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4104, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4105, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act in relation to educational expenses for certain single parents attending state colleges and universities. First Reading of the Bill. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day April 13, 1988 House Bill 4106, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Barriers Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4107, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Housing Authority's Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4108, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act in relation to the establishment of a medical center district in the City of Chicago for the control and management thereof. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4109, offered by Representative Bowman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4110, offered by Representative Terzich and Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 41ll, offered by Representative Hicks and Leverenz, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4112, offered by Wyvetter Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metro-East Sanitary District Act and the East St. Louis Development Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4113, offered by Representative Goforth, a Bill for an Act to amend the Coal Mining Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4114, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Law. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4115, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4116, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4117, offered by Representative Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act to revise the law in relation to counties. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4118, offered by 4 90th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 13, 1988 Representative Anthony Young, a Bill for an Act in relation to disadvantaged businesses. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4119, offered by Representative Anthony Young, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4120, offered by Representative Barnes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4121, offered by Representative Dunn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4122, offered by Representative Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of an Act in relation to the control and maintenance of and the purchase of land and construction of necessary buildings for public graveyards. First Reading of the Bill. Further introductions. House Bill 4123, offered by Representative Shaw, a Bill for an Act in relation to cannabis and controlled substances. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4124, offered by Representative Shaw, a Bill for an Act in relation to controlled substances and cannabis. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4125, offered by Representative Shaw and White, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Controlled Substance Act. First Reading of the Bill. Further introductions. House Bill 4126, offered by Representative O'Connell - et al, a Bill for an Act concerning delinquent debts owed the State of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4127, offered by Representative O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Care Facilities Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4128, McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Fish Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4129, offered by Representative Daley, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day April 13, 1988 of the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 4130, offered by Representative William Peterson, a Bill for an Act in relation to township community buildings. First Reading of the Bill. Further introduction. House Bill 4131, offered by Representative Sutker, a Bill for an Act in relation to property taxes on condominiums. First Reading of the Bill."
"Agreed Resolutions."
"House Joint Resolution 167, offered by Representative Myron Olson. House Joint Resolution 170, offered by Representative Preston. House Resolutions 1246, Cowlishaw and Petka. 147 by Johnson. 148 by Johnson. That's 1248. 1249 by Harris. 1250, Currie. And 1251, Novak." Speaker Breslin: "Representative Cullerton on the Agreed Resolutions."
"Yes, thank you, Madam Speaker. Ladies and gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I'm trying to do my Zeke Giorgi impersonation as fast as I can and read his Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution... Joint Resolution 167, by Olson, Daniels et al, congratulating Carl Stockholm on his 91st birthday in March of 1988. Preston et al, House Joint Resolution 170, talking about the Veterans Administration Appeal and Review process. House Resolution 1246, Cowlishaw, talking about the Crime Stopper...praising the Crime Stoppers International, Incorporated. House Resolution 1247, Johnson, talking about Jens Kujawa who's part of the Illinois ...University of Illinois men's basketball program and praises him. House Resolution 1248, The News-Gazette's 40th annual regional spelling bee, and apparently there are seven people and some of them got all their words right. House Resolution 1249, Harris, talking about the National Council of Boy Scouts of America bestowing an award on a Eagle Scout, Frank Anthony 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day April 13, 1988 Genovese. And then we have House Resolution 1250, Representative Currie, praising Dr. Janet Davison Rowley in gaining credit for long years of work of chromosomal translocations. It's Rowley, Dr. Janet Davison Rowley. And of course, House Resolution, Novak, 1251, talking about the Kankakee Community College Cavalier Basketball Team coming in second place in 1988 NJCAA, National Championship Tournament."
"The gentleman has moved the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions and on that question, the gentleman from St. Clair, Representative Flinn. Do you seek recognition on these resolutions?"
"No, on another matter, Madam Speaker."
"Very good. The question is, 'Shall the Agreed Resolutions be adopted?' All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolutions are adopted. Representative Flinn, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Well, Madam Speaker, I was kind of chided yesterday about the Cubs finally beating the Cardinals, and I must say I was embarrassed for the Cardinals not doing any better than they did. But they came back last night and the Cubs had to use all their players on the bench, if you want to call 'em players. You know it depends upon whether you're a Cub fan or a Cardinal fan. But it looks like the June Swoon has started rather early this year. Sorry, it started in the middle of April, Representative Cullerton."
"We'll see what happens the rest of the week. Is there any further business to come before this House? The Adjournment...the General Resolutions."
"House Joint Resolution 168, offered by Representative Johnson, and House Joint Resolution 169, 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day offered by Representative Johnson." April 13, 1988
"Committee on Assignments. Allowing for perfunctory time for the introduction of Bills. Representative Cullerton now moves that this House stands adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow. Is there any objection? Hearing none... Representative McCracken, for what reason do you rise?"
"Not to object, but to ask the Chairman of the Aeronautics Committee if we're going to meet right after session... Is he still here?"
"Representative... Representative Cullerton. Is the Aeronautics Committee meeting right after session? At 2:00. The Aeronautics Committee is meeting at 2:00. Any other announcements? I asked for any other announcements, gentlemen, Representative Dunn."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. Ladies and gentlemen of the House, I have an announcement with regard to House Judiciary I Committee. We have...the reason for the announcement is a change in policy. In the past we have pretty much posted Bills as they come along, but we are, from this day forward, only going to post Bills which the Sponsors request to be posted. A written notice will be sent to you, but I hope everyone will take notice. Committee Members, Members of the House who are not Committee Members alike, the House Judiciary I Committee will only post Bills, from now on, which are requested to be posted. The request should be made either through Art Harrison on the Republican side, who will take it to John Went on the Democrat side. Or anybody can go directly to House Democrat staffer John Wendt who is at 782-1310. So, if you want your Bill posted on the House Judiciary I Committee, be sure to do that from now on. Thank you."
"Representative Flinn. Excuse me, 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day April 13, 1988 Representative Van Duyne. Representative Van Duyne, do you have an announcement?"
"Yes, a fast announcement that we're going to meet. Counties and Townships in Dl at 2:00. We have about six Bills and if we have prompt attendance, we'll be out of there."
"Representative Terzich for an announcement."
"Yes, Madam Speaker, the Executive Committee has approximately 40 Bills assigned to its committee and just going on notice only those Bills that are requested by the Sponsor to be heard will be posted. So if you want your Bill to be heard in the Executive Committee, make sure you request that it be posted.
"Any further business? Any further announcements? Hearing none, the question is, 'Shall this House adjourn until...allowing some perfunctory time for the introduction of Bills...until 12:00 noon tomorrow?' All those in favor say 'aye'. All those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and this House stands adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 4132, offered by Representative DeLeo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Retail Installment Sales Act. First Reading of the Bill. Further introductions. House Bill 4133, offered by Representative Braun, a Bill for an Act to amend Sections of the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. There being no further business, the House now stands adjourned." 9 REPORT: TIFLDAY 12:09 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 13, 1988 PAGE 1 04/25/88 HB-4097 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4098 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4099 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4100 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4101 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4102 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4103 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4104 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4105 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-4106 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4107 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4108 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4109 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4110 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4111 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4112 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4113 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4114 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4115 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4116 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4117 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4118 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-4119 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4120 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4121 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4122 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4123 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4124 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4125 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4126 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4127 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4128 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4129 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-4130 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-4131 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-4132 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HB-4133 FIRST READING PAGE 9 HR-1222 MOTION PAGE 2 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER REPRESENTATIVE BRESLIN PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND DANNY O*GUIN PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 6 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 7 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 9 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 9 PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNMENT PAGE 9