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Illinois House Floor Debate — April 19, 1989

86th General Assembly (1989-1990) · Legislative day 28 · Regular Session
Chamber
House
General Assembly
86th (1989-1990)
Date
April 19, 1989
Legislative day
28
Session
Regular Session
Speaker turns
31
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Speaker McPike

"House will come to order. The Chaplain for today will be Father Slavish, from St. Teresa Church in Alexis. Father Slavish in a guest of Representative Hultgren. The guest in the balcony may wish to rise and join us in the invocation."

Father Slavish

"Just this past week a man from Harrisburg Pennsylvania was appointed Bishop of Baltimore, his name is Bishop Keller and it's significant that he was appointed to Baltimore this past week, and I have just a little history about the prayer that I am going to use today. Baltimore was the...made the first diocese in the United States on November 7, 1789. When the United States Hyarchy was established, on April 8, 1808 it was made the first diocese in the United States, Archbishop John Carroll was the countries first Bishop. And the prayer that I'm going to use today is a prayer for the civil authorities of our country which was written by Archbishop Carroll, adapted to the needs of today. We pray You almighty and eternal God who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations to preserve the works of Your mercy here in our land. We pray thee, Oh God of might, wisdom and justice through whom authorities rightly administered, laws are enacted and judgements decreed, assist with the Holy Spirit of council and fortitude. The President of the United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness and be eminently useful to the people over whom he precides. By encouraging do respect for virtue and religion, by a faithful execution of laws, in justice and mercy and by restraining vice immorality. Let the light of the devine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress and shine forth in all the proceedings in laws framed for our rule in government so that they may tend to the 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 19, 1989 preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industries, sobriety and useful knowledge and may perpetuate to us the blessings of equal liberty. We pray for the Governor of this state, for the Members of the Assembly, for all judges, magistrates and all officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare. That they may be enabled by thy powerful protection to discharged the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability. We recommend likewise to your unbounded mercy, all our fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of thy most holy law. That they may be preserved in union and in that peace which the world can not give and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. Finally we pray thee, Oh Lord of mercy to remember the souls of thy servants departed, who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace. To these, Oh Lord and to all that rest in Christ grant we beseeched You a place of refreshment, light and everlasting peace to the same Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen. Thank you."

Speaker McPike

"We will be lead in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Ropp."

Ropp

"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."

Speaker McPike

"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Matijevich."

Matijevich

"No absences on this side of the isle."

Speaker McPike

"And no absences from the Republican side of the isle I take it. Take the Roll Mr. Clerk. 118 Members answering the Roll a quorum is present. Representative Matijevich moves the House suspend until April 25, 1989. 2 28th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 19, 1989 That part of rule 20 (I), which states no Bill or Resolution may be posted for hearing in committee until printed copies are available in the bill room. The Chair will note however that no Bills will be heard in committee unless that Bill is printed. You've heard the Gentlemans motion which is agreed to I understand on both sides of the aisle. Any objections? Hearing no objections, leave is granted Attendance Roll Call is used, the motion carries... Representative Parke."

Parke

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would like to remind every Member of the General Assembly that on next Wednesday, April 26 that the Veterans of Foreign Wars is gonna have their dinner meeting at the Econo Lodge in Springfield. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7 so we hope that Members of the General Assembly will take advantage of the gracious offer for attendance by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Thank You."

Speaker McPike

"Representative Harris."

Harris

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have filed with the Clerk a motion for immediate consideration of House Resolution 324 and at the appropriate time that the Chair deems it, I would appreciate that being considered. Thank You."

Speaker McPike

"Thank you. Adjournment Resolution."

O'Brien

"Senate Joint Resolution 44 resolved by the Senate of the 86th General Assembly of the State of Illinois of the House of Representative concuring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Wednesday April 19, 1989 they stand adjourned until Tuesday April 25, 1989 at 12:00 o'clock noon."

Speaker McPike

"Representative Matijevich moves to the adoption of Adjournment Resolution, All in favor say 'aye' oppose 'no'. The 'ayes' have the Resolutions adopted. Agreed Resolutions." 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 19, 1989 28th Legislative Day

O'Brien

"House Resolution 323, offered by Representative Goforth and House Resolution 325, offered by Representative Giglio."

Speaker McPike

"Representative Matijevich"

Matijevich

"Speaker these are two Resolutions that are agreed to, I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."

Speaker McPike

"Gentlemen moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolution, all in favor say 'aye' oppose say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."

O'Brien

"House Resolution 322, offered by Representative Morrow with respect to the memory of Annie Mae T Gilmore. House Resolution 326, offered by Representative Daniels with respect to the memory of Robert J. Larry Larison."

Speaker McPike

"Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions, all in favor say 'aye' all oppose say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Resolutions are adopted. Representative Klemm."

Klemm

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I would like to have leave of the House to place two Bills Interim Study if I may? House Bill 539 and House Bill 2658...in Interim Study?"

Speaker McPike

"Representative Klemm are these Bills on the Calendar, are they in Committee?"

Klemm

"Neither have been on the Calendar as yet."

Speaker McPike

"Their in the Committee?"

Klemm

"Neither are on the Committee as yet."

Speaker McPike

"Representative Klemm these are your Bills. Gentlemen asked leave to place the two Bills..."

Klemm

"539."

Speaker McPike

"539."

Klemm

"2658."

Speaker McPike

"And 2658 in Interim Study. Gentlemen ask leave to use the Attendance Roll Call, leave in granted the 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 19, 1989 Attendance Roll Call in used. Motion carries...allowing the Clerk Perfunctory time for Committee Reports and General Resolutions. Representative Matijevich moves that House now stands Adjourned until Tuesday April 25 the hour of 12 noon. All in favor say 'aye', oppose 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the House stands adjourned."

O'Brien

"Committee Reports. Representative Brunsvold, Chairman from the Select Committee on Constitutional Officers to which the following Bills were referred. Action taken April 19, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 1051 and 1052; 'do pass Consent Calendar,' House Bill 1261. Representative Preston, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection with following Bills referred, action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 402; 'do pass as amended'. House Bill 761 and 247; 'do pass Consent Calendar,' House Bill 208; 'do pass as Amended Consent Calendar.' House Bill 1206; be adopted House Resolution 180. Representative Van Duyne, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Townships which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 18, 1989 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bill 158; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 1224, 1312, 1059, 1170 and 1171; 'do pass as amended Short Debate', House Bill 1349; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 558, 1081, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1486; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 397 and 808. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 1303, 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 19, 1989 649, 604, 1270, 476, and 981; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 62, 58 and 462; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 852, 1400 and 587; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 1249, Interim Study Calendar, House Bills, 405, 1348, and 1122. Representative Kulas, Chairman of the Committee on Energy Environment and Natural Resources to which the following Bills were referred, action taken on April 18, 1989 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 1175; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 1141; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 1358, and 1356; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Calendar' House Bills 98, 1083 and 1085; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 805. Representative Satterthwaite, Chairwoman from the Committee on Higher Education to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 815, 853 and 1235; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 110 and 1190; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 758. Representative Levin, Chairman of the Committee on Implementation of Chicago's School Reform to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 651; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 652. Representative Dunn, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary I to which the following Bills were referred. Action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 919; 'do pass' as amended House Bill 1836, 165, 1185 and 436; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 895; Interim Study Calendar, House Bills 334 and 658. Representative Homer, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 19, 1989 6 28th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 19, 1989 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 1180, 'do pass is amended' House Bill 294, 779 and 516; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 929, 732 and 1366; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills, 458 and 803. Interim Study Calendar, House Bills 1399, 1519 and 1179. Committee Reports. Representative Wolf, Chairman from the Committee on Personnel and Pensions to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 19, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 1384, 1385 and 1386. Representative Hannig, Chairman from the Committee on State Government Administration to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 18, 1989, reported the same back with which the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 384, 740, 119 and 762; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 131; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 1207 and 1225; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 601; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 918 and 906. Representative McNamara, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans Affairs. to which the following Bill were referred, action taken April 19, 1989, reported the same back with the following recommendations: Interim Study Calendar House Bill 1510. General Resolutions. House Resolution 324, offered by Representative Harris. Speakers Table. House will stand at ease, waiting for a Committee Report from Committee on Children."

O'Brien

"...Committee Reports. Representative Preston, Chairman of the Select Committee on Children to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 19, 1989 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills llll and 1091; 'do pass Short Debate Calendar' House Bill 1079; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 28th Legislative Day April 19, 1989 Bills 1092, 822, 30 and 985. There being no further business. The House now stands adjourned." 8 REPORT: TIFLDAY 14:19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 19, 1989 HB-0539 MOTION HB-2658 MOTION SJR-0044 ADOPTED SUBJECT MATTER PAGE PAGE PAGE 1 04/30/90 4 4 3 HOUSE TO ORDER - SPAKER MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER - FATHER SLAVISH PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 2 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION PAGE 3 AGREED RESOLUTION PAGE 3 DEATH RESOLUTION PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 5 PERFUNCTORY PAGE 5 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 5 PERFUNCTORY ADJOURNMENT PAGE 8