"House will come to order. House will come to order. The Chaplain for today... the Chaplain for today will be Reverend Gary McCants from Bethel African Methodist Church of Kewanee. Gary, as you know, is also a Member of the House Democratic Staff. Guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us in the invocation."
"May we Pray. As the Prophet Isaiah said Seek ye the Lord, while He may be found. Call ye upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts. And let him return unto the Lord and He will have mercy upon him and to our God. And He will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not Your thoughts neither are Your ways my ways sayeth the Lord. Ο Lord, our God, as this House assemble this day. May Your holy presence fill the room and the hearts of these, Your people. Control in Your divine manner the thoughts of those in power. For righteousness shall prevail according to Your ways. Allow them to give due consideration to the needs of the people in the communities they represent. Just, as it is Your will. Give them ears to the plight of the poor; the children, the fatherless, the widows, and the homeless. Please stretch forth Your arms and hold these dear people in the palms of Your hands. Take them to the mountain top. Allow their eyes to look over the Jordan. Give them a renewed desire that those they represent shall also see the promise land. May Your joy and peace be sought during deliberations on the weighty matters of the day. Please provide Your divine support for this Body and for those who work in this process. Please place upon our hearts, that You deliberately chose in this world insignificant, and treat it with contempt, even the things which are nothing; that He might depose and bring to 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 nothing the things that are so that no mortal man should boast in the presence of Almighty God. Lord as we close this day give us peace and strength let Your name be praised; we'll give You all the glory, all the honor and all the praise. Amen."
"Be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Rice."
"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."
"Mr. Clerk, would you read House Resolution 1515?"
"House Resolution 1515, whereas Gary McCants has announced his resignation from the House Democrat Research and Appropriation staff and whereas Gary has worked continuously for the House Democrat Staff since April 1, 1975, and where Gary as an analyst for the House Committees on Financial Institutions, Public Utilities, Registration and Regulation and Appropriations, has provided invaluable technical assistance to House Members. And whereas he was a Member of the group whose efforts led to the Federal Consent Decree in the Springfield Voting Rights Lawsuit and established a new and more equitable form of city government in Springfield, Illinois. And whereas Gary, as an ordained minister, has provided calm and reassuring spiritual counseling to many of his colleagues and has played a leading role in the movement to establish a chapel on the Capitol grounds. And whereas Reverend Gary McCants has, on several occasions, inspired the Members of this House will heartfelt invocations, and whereas this Legislature with Reverend McCants serves so diligently will surely have lost a dedicated servant and confidant on his 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 departure. And it can truthfully be said that Reverend Gary McCants caring and friendship transcends party lines. For he is truly a friend of everyone. Therefore, be it resolved by the House Representatives of the 85th General Assembly of the State of Illinois that we express our appreciation to Gary McCants and commend him for his years of service on behalf...on our behalf, and be it further resolved that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Reverend Mr. Gary McCants."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Gary McCants was a young man about 27 years old, I guess, when he came to this House to work as a staff member. And I think I speak for every Member on both sides of the aisle when I say that in Gary McCants we have a staff member who not only does his work diligently to help all of us as State Representatives but he does it with a human kindness, a sense of compassion that we all like to believe is in everybody and we respect in every individual. I have learned to know and love Gary McCants as one who worked when I was Chairman of a committee and believe me, you have somebody who has a one-on-one personality that you can work with and you enjoy. I know I also speak, and probably they'll speak too, the Chairman of the committee which he staffs and does such a good job in staffing. I also want to say that Gary McCants is a minister and has been a minister. He is leaving one service of people to go into another service of people. Today, and I know Gary wouldn't want me to mention this, today, I said Gary what church are you going to? And he said, 'the Faith Healing Temple.' And I did that because I know that Gary is going to repair hearts and repair souls, and I did it because I wanted to contribute, to be the first to contribute, to what will be 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 a new church and a new venture, a new challenge for Gary McCants because he will continue to help people. And I don't say that because I think everybody here should contribute but Gary, we all wish you the best. We know that you are going to help so many people and we thank God that you have been with us. We have enjoyed your work. We have appreciated your kindness."
"Representative Braun."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I feel like I have grown up with Gary McCants. When I first came here ten years ago, and I don't know exactly when it was he started on the staff, but we met each other before he received his call to the Lord and I must say that Gary, watching Gary McCants travel the road to his calling to become a minister and to watch his influence here in the General Assembly, he's been a voice of reason, a voice of calm, he's been a voice of conscience for all of us. He has stood by me personally, in hours that were trying out here on this floor and given me the kind of solace and comfort, and...and vision to do what it is that I had to do as a Legislator. I am personally indebted to Gary McCants. He has had an impact on this General Assembly that has been personal to me, but even more important, has been important to this entire institution. We will miss him. We love him. And we wish him only the best."
"Representative Piel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a Minority Spokesman of two different committees, where Gary was the Democratic Staffer, I wouldn't classify him necessarily as just a Democratic Staffer. He was a gentleman that was fair to both sides and many times he and I would sit down and we'd try and work on pieces of legislation one sort or another, 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 and Gary, I can tell you it's a great loss to the Democratic side of the aisle with you leaving, and probably some people would say that you've got more of a calling here for the Lord than you will in your church. But best of luck to you and God's peace."
"Representative Pullen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am sure that there are several Members here especially the newer Members who haven't had the opportunity to be with Gary on a personal basis and really get to know him. It is, I wish to say, their deep loss even though they don't know that. Gary has been not just a diligent, dedicated servant with integrity for the legislative process and for the proper consideration of the things that we do here, he has been a very good friend, in the greatest sense in that term to many many people. He has been a person that people depend on because he has always been there to listen or to speak whichever is appropriate. He has a very great spiritual aura about him because in him resides the Holy Spirit and the Spirit works through Gary. I have had a long period of acquaintance with Gary in which I have had the joy of seeing Jesus in this man. And I think that we will miss, I know that we will miss Gary very much in this place and I know that God is calling him in this new ministry and I am confident that he will be touching souls of people who very much need him. And Gary, I want to say thank you and shalom. And I am sure we'll be seeing you again."
"Representative Rice."
"Gary, I thank you for the door and keys that you shared with me when I first came here in 1983. But Gary, I wish that I had been to this place before I had opened my church or was called to a church. So you will have the assets of the experience in the General Assembly when you deal 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 amongst the folks that need thee. Thank you."
"Representative Saltsman."
"Yes, I'm not saying goodbye to Gary. I am saying hello and welcome to Peoria. Your voter registration card will be in the mail with your change of address Monday morning, and I hope you know my district ends at Representative Tuerk's district and let me steer you the right address to live in. But we're proud to have you on the board in Peoria. We know that bringing your ministry into our area is going to be well accepted by the citizens of the Peoria area. And welcome to come with us."
"Representative Williams."
"Gary, you know, you and I go back a long ways now. Back in 1975 when I first came down, you came in 1974, and for a lot of people who don't know it we have personal experience. When I came here on, got off with just my bags, I didn't know I was an intern, what I was doing. When I got here, Gary gave me a blanket to sleep... I didn't bring all those things. I just brought clothes. Gary gave me a blanket, a clock, he gave me about everything I needed to survive. He... I know his wife real well, and I see her sitting up in the stands there. They and their family, they helped me, they helped my wife. They've counseled me. They worked with me. They fed me, maybe too much. They've worked with me. And I just want to say Gary you've been a true friend. I've known you now, for it's going on 12 or 14 years, and in those years I remember going back and forth. I remember you conseling me when I was going through the walls, all types of personal experience, and I just want to say thank you. God has blessed you and God has blessed us by bringing you here to us. And I just say thank you from the depth of my heart and I will be seeing your father-in-law soon, and I'm going to tell him of all 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 the great things that you've done. And I just say, from one friend to another, I hope that we will forever remain so. Thank you Gary."
"Representative Giorgi."
"Mr. Speaker. It has been my good fortune to have known Gary since the first day he entered the General Assembly and we spend many Mondays talking about Sunday services and Sunday sermons. And him and I are going to corroboarte on a book on the sermons we should have heard, eventually."
"Gary, on behalf of the Speaker informed, and on behalf of myself, and as you've heard from all Members here, we're going to miss you. You've been our friend for a long time. We wish you God's speed and we hope you remember us in all of your prayers. We will adopt this Resolution after we take Roll Call, I would like to present you a copy of it. And perhaps you could say a few words.
"I don't know what to say, except that I'm more than grateful. I'm happier than I've ever been in my life. I have the joy of the Lord in my soul and it truly is my strength. I pray God's blessing upon each of you, and I know you'll do what the Lord would have you to do. This is a great State. This is the center of the State. This is the center of this country. I think people ought to look to Springfield and to see what we're doing. When I came here, things were a lot different. But I've watched the Leaders of this House clean up the process. I've seen some wrongs righted here, and I've just come to love so many of you that it's impossible for me to begin to name any of you. But suffice to say is God bless you. God keep you. My family and I thank you. And I know that what I came here to do is done. The Lord assured me of that. He has. release me, and He has sent me to another place. I didn't want to leave but that was His will. And I just pray that 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 His will be done in my life and in yours. And just thank you so much to the Speaker, to Representative McPike here, to Lee Daniels on the other side of the aisle, to Penny Pullen because they, they stand out at the moment. There was something that I came here to do, and I didn't realize I had to do it. But when the ball, seeing as though it was on the ground, Penny Pullen picked it up and the Federal Courts have now said that we can have a prayer room in this building. I don't see anything wrong with it. If we can have Chaplains here to open these Sessions, and I just thank God for that. And please pray for us. And God bless you."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Piel."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Would the Record show that Representative Klemm and Representative Johnson are excused today."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, let the Record reflect that Representative Kurt Granberg, and Art Turner are excused today due to official business attending the American Council of Young Political Leaders in Washington D.C., and that Wyvetter Younge is also excused on official business."
"Take the Record. Representative Matijevich would you repeat those names. We did not get them."
"Kurt Granberg, Art Turner, and Wyvetter Younge."
Speaker McPike "Take the Record Mr. Clerk. 113 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of House Resolution 1515. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. They 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Rea in the Chair."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. If I could have your attention for just a few 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 minutes. We have a very special guest here today. A person that I met a few weeks ago. A five year old by the name of Granger Ottem. In fact he is the poster child in my area and at one of the walkathons I met this young man and was very impressed with him and invited him to come to Springfield to meet the people here and to see Springfield. In just a few seconds he is going to do a special for us but first I would like to introduce his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Ottem, his grandmother, Mildred Ottem, and a friend, Beverly Southworth. At this time I would like for all of you to have a chance to meet Granger Ottem."
"Sing."
"Granger... Granger has been a real inspiration to many people and in fact I'm training him to take my place someday. Thank you."
"On page three of the Calendar, Senate Bill, Second Reading, Short Debate. Appears Senate Bill 1691, Representative Phelps. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 1691. A Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1796. Representative Bowman. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 1796. A Bill for an Act to amend an Act concerning the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Committee Reports." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988
"Committee Reports. Representative Preston, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bills were referred. Action taken June 1, 1988, reported the same back following recommendation 'do pass Short Debate Calendar', Senate Bill 2102. Representative Kulas, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Environment and Natural Resources, to which the following Bills were referred. Action taken June 2, 1988 reported the same back following recommendations. 'Do pass', Senate Bill 1616 and 1794. 'Do pass, Consent Calendar'. Senate Bill 1701, 2012, 2035. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar'. Senate Bill 1958 and 1868."
"Mr. Clerk. Representative Novak on a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to waive the posting requirements for Senate Bill 1599."
"The Gentleman moves to waive the posting requirements so that Senate Bill 1599, can be heard in Ag next week. I understand that this has none, Gentleman ask leave. Use the Attendance Roll Call. Leave is granted. Attendance Roll Call will be used, and the Motion carries. Representative Keane, for what reason do you arise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to waive the posting rules so that Senate Bill 1965 can be double posted for Real Estate Committee and Real Estate Tax Sub-Committee. I've cleared it with the spokesman on the Revenue Committee and there's no objection."
"The Gentleman asks leave to use Attendance Roll Call to waive the posting requirements. Senate Bill 1965. Hearing no objections. Attendance Roll Call will be used. The Motion carries. Representative Berrios on a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I've moved to suspend a provision of this House Rule 37(g) as it pertains to House Bills 3446, 3686, 3707, 3834, 4101, 4208; SO that 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 consideration of these Bills can be continued through June 10. I've cleared it with the other side."
"The Gentleman has moved to suspend appropriate Rules SO the deadline on those Bills can be extended til June 10. Is there any discussion? Hearing none. The Attendance Roll Call will be used. The Gentleman's Motion carries. Senate Bills, Second Reading. Page three of the Calendar. Senate Bill 145, Representative Matijevich. Out of the Record. Senate Bill 591, Representative Steczo. Out of the Record. Senate Bill 959, Representative Capparelli. Out of the Record. Senate Bill 1285, Representative DeLeo. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 1285. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. Second Reading of the Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Hoffman."
"Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Amendment #2. Do you withdraw the Amendment, Sir?"
"Yes."
"Gentleman withdraws Amendment #2. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Hoffman."
"Representative Hoffman withdraws Amendment #3. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representative Churchill and Panayotovich."
"Representative Churchill. Representative Church...Amendment #4. Representative Churchill. Turn him 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 on please. Oh, out of the Record. He withdraws the Amendment. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Panayotovich and Churchill."
"Representative Churchill or Representative Panayotovich. Amendment #5. Withdraws Amendment #5. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by DeLeo and Piel."
"Representative DeLeo."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Amendment #6 becomes a Bill, the Amends that Foriegn Banking Act that permit foreign banks which have established offices in the central business district of Chicago, to establish an office in the New World Trade Center has not yet been built. The dedication was earlier last week. For the purpose of conducting international...international transactions. Also Amendment #6 which becomes the Bill expands the central business district of downtown Chicago it will include one block north of the river. This is so we can accommodate the construction of the New World Trade Center. I ask for its adoption on Amendment #6."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #6. Is there any discussion? The question is 'Shall Amendment #6 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments.?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Page 2 of the Calendar. House Bills Third Reading. Appears House Bill 3327, Representative Curran. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3327. A Bill for an Act to amend an Act relating to State revenue. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Curran." 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I have been saying as many of you know, publicly for the past two months that it has been my goal to encourage discussion about raising the necessary revenue to improve the quality of life in Illinois, especially for the education and the health and the safety of the children of this State. In all my discussions, both public and private, I have been open about the need for an increased revenue for education and other important programs for children. I think it is very important for us to reach a decision on this issue before the November election. I think we owe it to the citizens of this State who will vote 'yes' or 'no' to retain us in office, and I think we owe it to the children of this State who have to live all their lives with the results of our decisions. I have spoken frequently to Members of Leadership of the House and the Senate, both Democrats and Republicans, and to the Governor, and in each case I said it was my goal to get serious discussions going before the November elections and about what new spending priorities should be and how much revenue should be raised to reach these goals. Today, my efforts of the past couple months have finally brought positive results. Four courageous Members...Republican Members of this chamber, have put forth their proposal for increasing revenues to accomplish the purposes they consider important. This proposal has many similarities to my own. I welcome Representatives John Countryman, Suzanne Deuchler, Gorden Ropp, and Mike Weaver into the front of the discussions about this important issue. Governor Thompson has also made a public comment today to bring this iss...commitment today, to bring this issue into the open with his call for a Joint Session of the General Assembly one week from today so he can outline his proposal for an June 2, 1988 13 112th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 2, 1988 income tax increase and the allocation of the dollars it will raise. I welcome Governor Thompson making this announcement. I have never been under the illusion that my Bill, House Bill 3327, was likely to end up as the vehicle for raising new revenue largely for education and children's needs. What I hope to achieve, I have achieved. I have suggested a spending plan. Other Members of the General Assembly have come forth with their plan. They have done so before the November election and I think that is important in order for us to keep faith with the voters. The Governor also has promised to follow suit next week. That is equally important because the Governor of Illinois has both the constitutional responsibility and the constitutional power to present and shape the budget of the State of Illinois. I am hopeful now that the quality of life of the children of this State can start to move on a road toward improvement. Since this is the last day of an extended deadline on my Bill and since almost all of the progress that I had hoped to achieve has been achieved, I hereby move to table House Bill 3327. I offer my help to the Republican Members who have come forth with their plan to increase revenue, and I hope we can agree on a spending agenda which focuses on the new revenue, largely for education and the health and safety of the children of Illinois."
"The Gentleman moves that table House Bill 3327. Representative McCracken on the Motion."
"Representative Curran, do you think you have explained yourself adequately?"
"Motion is 'Shall House Bill 3327 be tabled?' All in favor say 'aye, opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Bill is tabled. Representative Matijevich on House Joint Resolution 201. Read the Resolution, Mr. Clerk." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988
"House Joint Resolution 201, offered by Representative Curran. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 85th General Assembly, the State of Illinois the Senate concurring herein that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Thursday, June 9, 1988, at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon for the purpose of hearing of hearing his Excellency Governor James R. Thompson address the Joint Assembly regarding his proposal for an income tax increase and the allocation of dollars that it would rise."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, I move the adoption of the House Joint
Resolution. Speaker McPike: "The question is 'Shall the Joint Resolution 201 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. House Joint Resolution 201 is adopted. Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would ask leave and use the Attendance Roll Call for that purpose to suspend the Rule wherein a committee cannot meet while the House is in Session for the purpose of the House Rules Committee meeting immediately in the Speaker's Conference Room. This is cleared with both sides of the aisle. All of the Bills have been posted, and I would ask the Members to be in the House Conference Room. Speaker's Conference Room."
"The Gentleman moved to use the Attendance Roll Call SO that rules can meet while we're in Session. Any objections? Hearing none. A Motion, Attendance Roll Call will be used and the Motion carries, and would all Members of the Rules Committee please meet in the Conference Room immediately behind the Speaker's podium immediately. Committee Reports." 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988
"Representative Terzich, Chairman the Committee on Executive and Veterans' Affairs which following Bills were referred action taken June 2, 1988, reported the same back work following the recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bill 2087. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1655, 1709, 1888, 2007, 2040, 2051, and 2263 'be adopted' House Resolution 867. Representative Flinn, Chairman of the Committee on Financial Institutions which the following Bills were referred, action take June 1, 1988, reported the same back with following recommendation: 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1723. 'Do Pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1593, 1603, 1998. 'Do pass as amended, Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 2228, Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services to which the following Bills were referred. Action taken June 1, 1988, reported the same back of following recommendations: 'Do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 2260, 'be adopted,' House Resolution 1358. Representative Laurino, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance to which the following Bills were referred action taken June 1, 1988, reported the same back with the following recommendations. 'Do pass, Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bills 1955, 1979, and 2063. Representative Dunn, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 2, 1988, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bill 2022. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1611, 1704, 1827, and 2124. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1719. Representative Levin, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 1, 1988, reported the same back following recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bills 1875 and 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 1914. Representative Krska, Chairman of the Committee on Registration and Regulation to which the following Bills were referred action taken June 2, 1988, reported the same back with following recommendations: 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1671, 2197, 2218 and 2238. 'Do pass as amended, Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1812 and 2153. Representative Currie, Chairman of the Committee on State Government Administration to which the following Bills were referred action June 2, 1988, reported the same back with following recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bill 1672 and 2199. 'Do pass as amended Short Calendar' Senate Bill 1876. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation Motor Vehicles which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 1, 1988, reported the same back following recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bills 1870, 1956, and 2042. 'Do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1634. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 2003. 'Do pass as amended, Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1642 and 1978. Be adopted as amendment amended, House Joint Resolution 192. Committee Report. Rules Committee has met and the following Bills have been ruled exempt June 2, 1988, Senate Bill 1761, 1806, 1842, 1869, 1954, and 2011, signed John Matijevich, Chairman. Representative O'Connell, Chairman on Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred action to be taken June 2, 1988, reported the same back following recommendations: 'Do pass' Senate Bill 1987 and 1996. 'Do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1789. 'Do pass Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 1990 and 2264. 'Do pass as amended, Short Debate Calendar' Senate Bill 2013."
"Representative Steczo. Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 I would ask leave and use of the Attendance Roll Call for that purpose so that the Bills just reported exempt from the Rules Committee that the posting notice be waived so that those Bills can be heard in their assigned committees next week. This is cleared on both sides of the aisle."
"Representative Matijevich moves to use the Attendance Roll Call to waive the posting requirements for the Bills that just came out rules. Any discussion? Any opposition? Hearing none. The Attendance Roll Call will be used and the Motion carries. Representative Steczo on a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I would move that the posting rule be waived so that Senate Bill 1532 can be heard in the Cities and Villages Committee next Tuesday."
"Gentleman wants leave to use the Attendance Roll Call so that Senate Bill 1532 can be heard in Cities and Villages and it has been cleared by Minorities Spokesman. Any discussion? No opposition. Attendance Roll Call will be used. The Gentleman's Motion carries."
"Representative McCracken."
"While there is a short break in the action, I wanted to take the occasion to say thank you everybody here for showing such a concern and interest in our recent arrival at home. I'm very touched by your well wishes and I'm very grateful and I won't forget it. Thank you."
"If the Chair could have your attention just for a minute. We are prepared to adjourn, but we are waiting for a supplemental from the Senate. We will simply have to stand at ease until we get the message on to supplemental and then we should be out of here in a few minutes. Messages from the Senate."
"Message from he Senate, from Ms. Hawker, Secretary, Mr. Speaker. I'm directed to inform the House 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 2, 1988 112th Legislative Day of Representatives that the Senate has passed Bills following title passage to which I'm instructed to ask concurrence of the House of Representatives to wit; Senate Bills 1839 and 1840 passed the Senate June 2, 1988. Linda Hawker, Secretary."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would ask leave of the House use of the Attendance Roll Call for that purpose to both waive the posting notice and to waive the rule whereby committee cannot meet while the House is in Session so that the Rules Committee can meet immediately in the Speaker's Conference Room on House Bills 1839 and 1840. And I believe this also has been cleared with both sides."
"You've heard the Gentleman's Motion. Does the Gentleman have leave? Leave is granted by the Attendance Roll Call. Rules Committee will meet, in the Speaker's Conference Room immediately. Senate Bills First Reading."
"Senate Bill 1839, Braun et al, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1840, Braun et al, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill."
"Rules Committee. Gentleman from Dekalb, Representative; Countryman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would move to suspend the posting requirement for Judiciary II, on Senate Bill 2257. This has been cleared on the other side of the aisl, was a staff moved between our staffs for not getting it posted."
"Gentleman have leave? Leave is granted. Representative O'Connell. Representative O'Connell. Leave is granted by the Attendance Roll Call.
"Right." 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day
"Committee Reports." June 2, 1988
"Rules Committee has meet and Senate Bill 1839 and 1840 have been exempt, signed John Matijevich, Chairman."
"Gentleman from Lake, Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would ask leave of the House to use of the Attendance Roll Call for the purpose to waive the posting notice on those two Bills just reported exempt from the Rules Committee so that they can be heard next week in the assigned committee."
"Heard the Motion. Gentleman have leave for the use of Attendance Roll Call? Hearing none leave is granted. Representative Leverenz, for what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"I have an inquiry of the Chair."
"Proceed."
"Now?"
"Now. On House Bill 761."
"This is what you have all been waiting for. What a surprise."
"Mr. Clerk."
"I mo..."
"Excuse me, Mr. Clerk read the Bill."
"A message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary. Mr. Speaker I am directed and informed the House of Representative of the Senate was conferred with the House of Representatives in passage of the Bill following entitled to wit. House Bill 761 together with Senate Amendment #1, passed the Senate, as amended June 2, 1988. Linda Hawker, Secretary."
"Representative Leverenz."
"I am delighted to move now to suspend Rule 79 for immediate consideration of what the Clerk just read." 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day
June 2, 1988 "Gentleman have leave by the Attendance Roll Call. Hearing none, leave is granted."
"Thanks."
"Representative Leverenz."
"I would defer to my colleague, Representative Mayes. Tate the other..."
"The Gentleman from Macon, Representative Tate."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 761, I move to concur with that Motion."
"You heard the Gentleman's Motion. Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments #1? House... House Bill, Jack. House Bill 761. All those in favor of the Amendment signify by .... Representative Tate."
"House Bill 761 appropriates a total of one hundred and fifty-eight million from GRF to the Department of Public Aid. The Bill essentially contains two appropriations. One credited to FY88 containing forty million dollars and one credited to FY89 which is an appropriate following fund of fourty-eight or ninety-eight million dollars. This provides or satisfies the debate that this House engaged in last week over the supplemental for medicated reimbursements. Essentially what this does is provide an emergency fund and allows us to pay bills on a emergency fund basis that the department has established criteria of doing so. In addition to that, and probably more importantly than that, since all of us know of the current financial problems that we have experienced in this State, this will allow the department to prepare Bills and process Bills at this point in time and so when we, when this chamber does reappropriate for the next fiscal year, we will have the Bills processed and ready to be paid and could it save conceivably anywhere from two to three weeks. So all of our taxpayers will be paid in a more timely 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 fashion. I again will renew my Motion to concur"
"Heard the Gentleman's Motion. Any discussion? The Lady from Champaign, Representative Satterthwaite."
"Will the Sponsor yield for a question please?"
"Indicates he will."
"Representative, I didn't quite understand what you were saying in terms of the two fiscal years. Which appropriations will be available from fiscal year '88?"
"FY88 will be a sixty million dollar appropriation for, in a lump sum, for hardshiped cases...experienced right now, currently."
"But by hardshipped cases we mean only providers that are in some danger of financial collapse or how will that be determined?"
"Well, it... it, I guess, and I am searching with you, obviously for that specific definition. However, it will go beyond the hospitals. It would take care of the DD Facilities and others too. Other medical providers."
"But in all cases the recipient would have to show some financial problem that would occur if they did not have the payment."
"Correct."
"And in the meantime, then we would still expect all of those recipients of these payments who were in, shall we say relatively stable financial condition to have to wait."
"Correct."
"Well, you know I guess half a loaf is better than none, but in speaking to the Amendment it seems to me that we are still leaving all of our medical providers in a great state of jeopardy by having them wait for substantial periods of time for their payments. And I would feel that if we are going to continue this route of delaying payments 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 to medical providers, that we should be considering giving them some interest or other benefit for the fact that they have to wait. Because even though they may not be in a state of financial collapse, to many of them, it is going to mean going out to borrow funds so that they can deal with the cash flow problems."
"Further discussion. The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #lto House Bill 761?' All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', those opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. This is final action. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the Record. On this question there are 110 voting 'yes' and 1 voting 'no' and 1 voting 'present'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment # 1 the House Bill 761. And this Bill having received the Constitutional Majority is declared passed. Agreed Resolutions. Representative Matijevich."
"My switch was mistakenly recorded as 'no' and I intended to vote 'yes'."
"The transcript shall note."
"Senate Joint Resolution 137, Matijevich's; House Resolution 1514 Giglio; 1515, was adopted previously; 1516, Keane; 1517, Novak; 1518, Steczo; 1519, Krska; 1520, Krska; 1521, Krska; 1522, McAuliffe; 1523, Tuerk; 1524, Ronan; 1525, Capparelli; 1526, Giglio; 1527, Bugielski; 1529, Panayotovich; 1530, Krska; 1531, Krska."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, by the way that McCants Resolution was not adopted previously so that one should be in. So with that one and all that the Clerk has recited, we have, we have examined the Resolutions; they have all been agreed to, and I move the adoption of the agreed Resolutions."
"Heard the Gentleman's Motion. All those in 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 favor of the Resolution say 'aye' those opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. General Resolutions."
"House Joint Resolution 200 offered by Representatives Stephens and Goforth."
"Committee on assignments. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1528 offered by Representative Preston, with respect to the memory of John F. Langdon."
"The Gentleman from... Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye', those opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Messages from the Senate."
"Message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary. 'Mr. Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House of Representatives, the Senate has adopted following Senate Joint Resolution, the adoption which instruct as concurrence to the House of Representatives to wit. Senate Joint Resolution #120 adopted by the Senate June 1, 1988. Linda Hawker, Secretary.' Message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary. 'Mr. Speaker, I am directed to inform the House of Representatives the Senate has adopted following Senate Joint Resolution, adoption which I'm instructed to asking concurrence to House of Representatives to wit. Senate Joint Resolution #138 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 Thursday, June 2, 198... June 2, 1988, they stand adjourn until Tuesday, June 7, 1988 at 12:00 o'clock noon."
"All those in favor of the Adjournment Resolution say 'aye' those opposed 'nay'. Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Death Resolution of a former Member." 24 112th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 2, 1988
"House Resolution 1446 offered by Representative Preston, Bowman, Levin and Currie. Whereas the House has learned with sorrow of the death of former colleague, Esther Saperstein, who was called the most civic-minded woman in Chicago and who served 18 years in the State Legislature of both, a Representative and a Senator. And- whereas Senator Saperstein fought for the rights of children and the status of women, improved education and programs for mental health and developmental disabilities. And whereas Esther Saperstein was consistently the Chief Sponsor of Bills in support of Equal Rights Amendment in 1973 and 1974. And whereas Senator Saperstein received dozens of awards for legislative excellence and Leadership; and whereas governmental and political Leaders of both political parties have long praise the outstanding accomplishment of this remarkable woman. And whereas in 1974 she resigned her Senate seat to successfully run for and become the 49th Ward Alderman in Chicago. A job she had campaigned for 20 years earlier. And whereas Mrs. Saperstein's accomplishments in government and civic life were extensive, she was the founder of the City of Hope and active in the Chicago region PTA for many years. And whereas Mrs. Saperstein was a Member of the congregation... of B'nai Zion in Rogers Park in O.R.T. Hadasha. And whereas she leaves to cherish her memory a son, Sidney, a daughter, Natalie Stein, a sister, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 85th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we express our deep sorrow at the death of Esther Saperstein; that we offer our profound sorrow to her family and that we honor her for the many years she dedicated to the welfare of her fellow citizens. And be it further resolved that suitable 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 copies and preamble of this Resolution be presented to Sidney Saperstein and Natalie Stein with our sincere condolences and as a further token of our respect, the House does now stand adjourned."
"Gentleman from Cook, Representative Preston."
"Thank you Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I was very privileged to know Esther Saperstein for many years really from the very beginning of my involvement in politics. When I first met Senator Saperstein she was my Senator, she had previously served ten years in this House of Representatives, thereafter serving eight years in the Illinois Senate and following that she served as Alderman in the Chicago City Council. A very unique woman who was concerned deeply with the plite of children, the plite of senior adults, the handicapped. She spent time working with the City of Chicago Department of Health for many years. She was very active in the Equal Rights Movement for women and all sorts of programs to give women the benefits that they ought to have enjoyed under law. But first and foremost in her heart was her community and above that her family. Her...during her political campaigns her motto was always 'Her Community Is Her Life', but in reality it was her family that came first to her. She never forgot her children, her grandchildren. They meant a great deal to her as did, of course, her very many friends. I will miss her very sorely. She was my confidant. And I was hers, and she was indeed a very great lady who traveled among... amongst us."
"The Gentlemen, now I ask leave that all Members of the House be co-sponsor this resolution. Does he have leave. Leave is granted. Representative Preston...now moves that the House do stand adjourned. The Resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 112th Legislative Day June 2, 1988 And opposed 'no'. The House does adopt the Resolution. the House now does now stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 7, at the hour of 12:00 o'clock." 27 REPORT: TIFLDAY 12:23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 85TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 02, 1988 PAGE 1 12/19/88 HB-0761 MOTION PAGE 20 HB-3327 THIRD READING PAGE 12 HB-3327 TABLED PAGE 14 SB-1285 SECOND READING PAGE 11 SB-1691 SECOND READING PAGE 9 SB-1796 SECOND READING PAGE 9 S3-1839 FIRST READING PAGE 19 S3-1840 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HR-1446 ADOPTED PAGE 26 HR-1446 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 25 HR-1515 ADOPTED PAGE 8 HR-1515 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 2 HJR-0201 ADOPTED PAGE 15 HJR-0201 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 14 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER REPRESENTATIVE MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND MCCANTS PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 2 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 9 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 15 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE PAGE 18 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 20 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE PAGE 20 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 23 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 24 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 24 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE ADJOURNMENT PAGE 24 PAGE 27