"The House will come to order. The House will come to order, please. We will be led in the prayer today by Clerk of the House, Jack O'Brien. Guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us for in the invocation."
"Let us Pray. Lord, bless this House and all those that serve and work here. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hasara."
"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."
"Speaker, we're all here, and my seat mate is a year older, Jesse White. He's got some flowers here...I don't see any cake, yet, but I'm sure he'll have some. Thank you."
"Representative Kubik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representatives Ewing and Klemm are excused today."
"Thank you. Representative Ropp."
"Speaker, I would just like to announce I talked to Representative Klemm this morning, and he was going to see his local doctor today but is feeling much better. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. One hundred-sixteen Members answering Roll Call, a quorum is present. On page 14 of the Calendar, Senate Bills, Second Reading, appears Senate Bill 37. Out of the record. Senate Bill 45. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 45, a Bill for an Act to amend the 1 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 Illinois Purchasing Act. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Amendment #1, offered by Speaker Madigan and
Representative Daniels. Speaker McPike: "Representative Lang, would you like to handle this Amendment, please? Representative Lang. Mr. Lang, would you present the Amendment for the Speaker?"
"Mr. Speaker, we're looking for the Amendment now. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #1 creates the Governor's First Emergency Budget Relief Act. I move adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representatives Balanoff and Schakowsky."
"Representative Balanoff? Is the Gentleman here? Gentleman's not here. Representative Kubik. Representative Kubik moves to table Amendment #2. All those in favor of the Motion say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Amendment's tabled. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Schakowsky and Balanoff."
"Representative Schakowsky."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. ...I offered Amendment #3 because there were a couple of items that were in the agreed package that will seriously hurt a number of our constituents, and I wanted to see that those were eliminated from the agreed cut package. The first would restore funds for the 19-to 21-year-olds who happen to be our children, that is, they've been wards of the State of Illinois all their lives 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 and our state functions in the role of parents to these individuals. The question is, what caring parents would deny help and assistance to their children just because they turned 19 years of age. So, I ask that those funds be restored. The second part of Amendment #3 would restore funds for the Substance Abuse Advocacy Program for the recipients of General Assistance. Seem to me that those individuals that we'd like to see back in the job market and are prevented from doing so because of their substance abuse problems, ought to be aided by a small amount of money. We're only talking about 1.4 million dollars to help get those individuals back in the work force SO they're no longer draining state dollars by being on General Assistance. I would urge your support of Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 45."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #3 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it. The Amendment is defeated. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representative Saltsman."
"Representative Saltsman. The Gentleman here? The Gentleman's not here. Representative Kubik moves to table Amendment #4. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Amendment #4 is tabled. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Ropp."
"Representative Ropp."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Amendment #5 would, in effect, save $50,000,000 by stating that those people who are on the circuit breaker would pay up to a minimum of $5 or up to 20% of the actual costs of those 3 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 particular prescriptions. It is a cost-saving measure and it does not do any major harm to anyone, and I move for its support."
"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #5. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it. The Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by Representative Ropp."
"Representative Ropp."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Amendment #6 to Senate Bill 45 is a Bill that actually takes away the funding of nonsteroidal drugs, drugs that, actually, are not life-sustaining, and many of these particular drugs can be supplemented with aspirin. It would save at least $25,000,000, and I would urge for your support of this."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Amendment #6. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it, and the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. It is the intent of the Chair to go to the appropriations Bills at this time. These Bills have been read a second time. It will be the intent of the Chair to adopt the Amendment and then call the Bills on Third Reading. There's been a request from Members that the Sponsor of the Bill, or Sponsor of the Amendment give a brief explanation of the Amendment and the Bill, a brief explanation. Page 14 of the Calendar. Senate Bill 133,; Representative Hicks. Representative Hannig will handle the Bill for Representative Hicks. Mr. Hannig. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 133, a Bill for an Act making 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day appropriation to June 24, 1991 the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Representative Hannig. No Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 133, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Question is...Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, it's a vehicle Bill. We'd appreciate a 'yes' vote."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to indicate that we oppose the Bill solely because it is a vehicle Bill. We don't know what it will contain when it comes back to see us. For that reason we would ask for red votes."
"Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there's (sic there're) 71 'ayes' and 40 'nos', and Senate Bill 133, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 258. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 258, a Bill for an Act to provide for Distributive Expense for the State Comptroller. This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1 and #2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Bob Olson." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Representative Olson."
"Mr. Speaker, withdraw."
"The Gentleman withdraws Amendment #3. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 258, a Bill for an Act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expense for the State Comptroller. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This is the ordinary and contingent expense of the Comptroller's Office, at $43,000,802 and we'd appreciate a 'yes' vote."
"Representative Ryder."
"Inquiry of the Chair?"
"Yes."
"Did Amendment #4 go on the Bill?"
"No, we have Amendment #1 and #2 were adopted, Amendment #3 was withdrawn. Mr. Clerk, do you show Amendment #4?"
"No Amendment #4 has been filed."
"Mr. Ryder, we have no Amendment #4. Mr. Ryder. Representative Black."
"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I just rise to a point of personal privilege, if I might. This is Representative Myron Olson's birthday. He's got a new sportcoat for his birthday, today, in honor of Lou Hensen and in deference to the fire marshall we can't have candles on his cake; it would set off the smoke detectors in the entire Capitol complex so, his lovely secretary, Michelle Savage will circulate among you and hand out a candy bar because you're going to need that energy this week and welcome if you would and sing a rousing happy birthday to 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Myron Olson. a day over 74." June 24, 1991
Seventy-five years-old today and doesn't look Speaker McPike: "Representative Dunn."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A generic question, I hope we can answer on all this legislation because it's a very difficult budget year. It'd be nice if the... Sponsor of the legislation...would explain what the...estimated actual expenses are for the year in which we are now operating and how much above or below that figure is the budget we're being asked to vote upon at this time, and that's my question with regard to this first Bill."
"Your question to the Sponsor, Sir? Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last year, Fiscal Year '91, estimated expenditures were $42,371,000 in GRF and $16,180,000 in other for a total of $58,551,000. This year, at this request, we have GRF of $43,032,000, other of $769,000,000 for a total of $43,802,000. Those are the comparisons from year to year, fund by fund."
"I didn't hear, is the GRF up a couple million, you say?"
"GRF went from 42.3 to 43.0 So, it's up around six or seven hundred thousand. The other funds are down from 16 million to less than one million. The total budget is actually down by about 15 million dollars."
"Do you know why we're not capturing these federal dollars? I thought that was part of the program this year to try to help ourselves out by capturing more federal dollars."
"As I understand, Representative, some of this money was passed through and perhaps some of it was even, the non-GRF money, some of this was simply passed through in the past in prior years, that are simply not with this budget now."
"Further discussion. Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Bill as amended deserves 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 some compliments but also deserves some criticism although the Comptroller has done an adequate job of attempting to reduce some of their expenses. There are cost of living and merit comp. raises within this. One of the...one of the executive offices or, excuse me, one of the few agencies that allow it. For that reason we're...critical of those amounts. I might add, those were placed on through Senate Amendments and House Amendments."
"Question is, 'Shall this House Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. Tim Johnson, 'aye'. On this Bill there are 9..., take the record, Mr Clerk. Lou Jones, 'aye'. Representative Younge, Wyvetter Younge, 'aye', Charles Morrow, 'aye'. Representative Trotter, 'aye'. Representative Bob Olson, 'no'. On this Bill there 91 'ayes' and 20 'nos'. Senate Bill 258 having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 301. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. This Bill's been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 301 makes a technical change for the Board of Higher Education. I'd ask for adoption of this Amendment."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Senate Bill 301, a Bill for an Act making certain appropriations for education, higher education and educational grant programs. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative McGann."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 301 is the budget for the Board of Higher Education. I'd ask for passage of Senate Bill 301, as amended."
"Representative Weaver."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. We have no objection. This takes it, roughly, to the Senate's level and into Conference Committee."
"Representative Dunn."
"Is this a vehicle for Conference Committee?"
"No, Representative Dunn."
"That is correct."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 102 'ayes' and 1 'no'. Senate Bill 301, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 302 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 302 is a technical Amendment for the University of Illinois budget. I would ask for adoption of Amendment #1."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 71st Legislative Day
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk O"Brien: "Senate Bill 302, a Bill for an Act making certain appropriations to the Board of Trustees, University of Illinois. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative McGann."
"Senate Bill 302 is the budget for the University of Illinois. We'll put it into a Conference Committee. I'd ask for passage of Senate Bill 302 at this time."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there 111 'ayes' and 2 'nos'. Senate Bill 302, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 303 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 303 is a technical Amendment for the Board of Regents to place it into Conference Committee and I'd ask for adoption of Amendment #1."
"Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #1. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 303, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Board of Regents. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Ropp."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker... Senate Bill 303 is the ordinary 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 and contingent expenses for the Board of Regents, amounts to $244,807,000, and I ask for your support."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there 113 'ayes', 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 303, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 304 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 304 is a technical Amendment to Southern Illinois University budget. I'd ask for adoption of Amendment #1."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 304, a Bill for an Act to provide the ordinary and contingent expenses for Southern Illinois University. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Richmond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 304 is the SIU, Southern Illinois University ordinary and contingent budget Bill. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor qote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are lll 'ayes' and 1 'no'. Senate Bill 11 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 304, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 305 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 305 is a technical Amendment for the Board of Governors, and I'd ask for adoption of Amendment #1."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Shaw."
"Representative Shaw. Mr. Shaw here? Representative McGann."
"I would ask that Amendment #2 be tabled to Senate Bill 305."
"The Gentleman wishes to table Amendment #2. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is tabled. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 305, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Board of Governors to state colleges and universities. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Senate Bill 305 is a budget for the Board of Governors, and we want to get it into Conference Committee. I'd ask for passage of Senate Bill 305."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 114 'ayes' and no 'nays'. Senate Bill 305, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 306 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the Assembly, Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 306 is a technical Amendment for the budget for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. I'd ask for adoption of Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 306."
"Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #1. Is there any discussion? The question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye' opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 306, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Senate Bill 306 is a budget for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. I'd ask for passage at this time for Senate Bill 306."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are lll 'ayes' and no 'nays'. Senate Bill 306, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day declared passed. June 24, 1991 Senate Bill 308 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 308 is a technical Amendment to Illinois Community College Board budget, and I'd ask for adoption of this Amendment #1."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 308, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Trustees to the State Community College. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. McGann."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Senate Bill 308, indeed, is the budget for the Illinois Community College Board. I'd ask for passage at this time."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Mr. Clerk. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there 109 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 308, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 311. This Bill's been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Senate Bill 311, Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Mr. Speaker, Members of the Assembly. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 311 is a technical Amendment for the budget for the University Civil Service System. I would ask for adoption of Amendment #1."
"Question is, 'shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopedd. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 311, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the ordinary and contingent expense to the State University Civil Service System. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Weaver."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 311 is the...for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the State University Civil Service System. Be happy to answer any questions if there are..."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 110 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 311, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 310 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative McGann."
"Representative McGann. Mr. McGann, Amendment #1."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 310 is a technical Amendment, and I'd ask for adoption, and this is for the state universities retirement system." 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
June 24, 1991 "Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 310, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense of certain public retirement systems. Third Reading of the Bill." "Representative Weaver."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 310 is the State University Retirement System ordinary and contingent expense, $146,620,600 will now be in Conference Committee."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 104 'ayes', 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 310, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 334 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendments #1 and #2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Amendment #3 lost in committee. Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representative Hicks."
"Representative Hicks."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #4 restores the Department of Ag to Senate funding levels, and it cuts the operations line items saving, 5.8 million dollars. I ask for adoption of Amendment #4."
"On the Amendment, Representative Ryder." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Inquiry of the Chair. I believe that Amendment #4 is out of order. It attempts to reduce the operations by 50%. The current status of this Bill is that it appropriates a single dollar, for the Department of Ag. I would believe that the Amendment would, therefore, be out of order."
"Representative Hicks."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. ...I believe the Amendment is in order. I believe it does restore things to...the other...to the Senate funding level and then it makes...reductions to some 5.8 million dollars. So, I believe it would be in order, then."
"Representative Hicks, is correct. Representative Hicks is correct. Any discussion? Question is, 'Shall Amendment #4 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Hicks."
"Representative Hicks."
"Withdraw, please."
"Gentleman withdraws the Amendment. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment 6, offered by Representative Hicks?"
"Mr. Hicks. Withdraws Amendment #6. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I could have the attention, please, for a moment. For your information, this Bill came out of a committee appropriating a single dollar to the Department of Agriculture. This Amendment #7 would restore 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 the Department of Agriculture to the position that it had coming out of the Senate. This is a restoration Amendment. I would ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Representative Hicks, on the Amendment."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I stand in opposition to Amendment #7... We've made reductions in the Department of Agriculture of some 5.8 million dollars. I believe it's better to make...those reductions in line items such as travel, and that type of items. It does not make any reductions in soil, water, conservation, those types of programs. They're important to most people here in this House, and I'd ask for Amendment #7 to fail."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #7 be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed, vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Amendment there are 45 'ayes' and 70 'nos'. The Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 334, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense of the Department of Agriculture. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson. Representative Ropp."
"Well, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I know what's being...what's occurring here, but it does seem a little bit unethical to...."
"Representative Ropp. Someone has to present this Bill on Third Reading. Representative Ryder will."
"Okay."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the appropriation for the Department of Agriculture. The... Amendment offered by Representative Hicks restores dollars to everything except operations; operations, I think, is at a 95% level. Be 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day happy to answer any questions." June 24, 1991
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 101 'ayes' and 5 'nos'. Senate Bill 334, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 335. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. It's been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 335, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense for the Illinois Arts Council, Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder. Representative Olson. Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill...excuse me, Senate Bill 335 appropriates $9,681,000 for the ordinary and contigent expenses for the Illinois Arts Council. That's the amount that it came out of the Senate; it was reduced in the Senate by $1,696,000. There were no changes in the House committee. I'd answer any questions and move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. This is final passage. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 110 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 335, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 336, it's been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee."
"Any Motions?" 19 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 336, a Bill for an Act making appropriations in relation to Build Illinois Programs. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 336 reappropriates a billion, 125 million from the Build Illinois Bond Fund, and 82 million from the Build Illinois Purposes Fund for capital projects."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 99 'ayes' and 4 'nos'. Senate Bill 336, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 337 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment #1 and #2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"Motion to table Amendment #1 by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Mr. Speaker, I'd like to withdraw that Motion to table."
"Gentleman withdraws the Motion. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Motions or Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 337, a Bill for an Act providing for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Bureau of the Budget in the Executive Offices of the Governor. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 337 provides for the 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 ordinary and contingent expenses of the Bureau of the Budget. It came out of the Senate at $168,532,000. In House Committee reduced $18,000,800 for personal services and added $350,000 of General Revenue Funds for the operating expenses to the City of St, Louis' Financial Authority. Answer any questions? Move for adoption."
"Gentleman moves for passage of Senate Bill 337. The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 109 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 337, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 338 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments filed?"
"Floor Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 338, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Capita Development Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 338 appropriates $10,909,100, GRF to the Capital Development Board for ordinary and contingent expenses."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 109 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 338, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 339 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 and #2 were adopted in committee." 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Saltsman."
"Representative Saltsman."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a very important project for central Illinois and the whole State of Illinois. The three major hospitals in the Peoria area in central Illinois, in cooperation with the Peoria School of Medicine, University of Illinois, is preparing to go into clinical research, with the three hospitals all involved, and they are looking for a grant from the state for $3,000,000 to match $6,000,000 which Congressman Michael is working on now with the Federal Government and, practically, has the money awarded to this area for this clinical research. Many pharmaceutical companies have been encouraged to contribute to this fund. Each one of the hospitals are (sic is) coming up with a million dollars each. With the federal grant of six million, and some way or another, with the state's contribution of three million, this legislation should probably have been in the DCCA budget, but with all the cuts in DCCA, what we would be looking at is, if the Capital Development Board does go into any type of bonding, if they would be purchasing bonds for buildings, this would be a state-owned building at the University of Illinois Peoria School Branch of Medicine, two point four million dollars would be very much awarded toward the amount of money they're expecting the state to kick into this program. I would like to put this legislation on the Governor's desk to give him a chance to look at it and if there are any bonds purchased, this is affordable, and if there are none, then the Governor would 22 June 24, 1991 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 definitely have to veto this legislation during the crunch that we have this year. But, I'd like to have him, the companies involved have been working with the Governor's staff, and I would like to have this be put into the position where we could work on this between now and the Fall Session. I ask for the passage of this Amendment."
"Representative Leitch. Mr. Leitch."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of hte House. I'd like to add my word of support for this very important Amendment. This Amendment reflects a very important collaboration between the federal government, the private sector, the University of Illinois, the hospital community and the business communities of central Illinois to introduce a new pharmaceutical testing...capab ility which presently does not exist in Illinois, to my knowledge, nor even in many parts of the Midwest. It's a very important Amendment, and this piece also fits with a technology challenge grant piece which has already been awarded, without which the private sector and the hospital pieces do not come together. This is a very massive leveraging of state resources for a very small remodeling project at the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Peoria. It's a very important, innovative project, and I would strongly urge a favorable vote."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We stand opposed to this Amendment and all other add-on Amendments, and I'd ask for a Roll Call vote for this Amendment, and each succeeding Amendment."
"Question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk 23 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 will take the record. On this Amendment there are 58 'ayes' and 48 'nos'. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representative Davis."
"Representative Davis."
"Floor Amendment #4 makes an appropriation to the Capital Development Fund for the Chicago Public Library System. It is in assistance of their removing the storefront libraries that they have started, and this legislation will attempt to help them to continue to remove storefront libraries and be able to have libraries that they're planning already. We ask for a favorable vote."
"Representative Satterthwaite."
"Mr. Speaker, ...please note, for the record, that I should have been voting 'yes' on Amendment #3."
"Representative Ryder."
"We stand opposed and ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #4 be adopted? All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Amendment there are 59 'ayes' and 50 'nos'. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Giglio."
"Representative Giglio. Mr. Giglio. Mr. Giglio. Representative Hicks ask leave to handle the Amendment for Representative Giglio. Leave's granted. Mr. Hicks."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Amendment...#5 to... Senate Bill 339 appropriates $250,000 GRF for infra-structural improvements for the Village of Phoenix."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #5 be adopted?' 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it, and the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by Representative Mulcahey."
"Representative Mulcahey? Mr. Mulcahey? Gentleman's not here. Mulcahey's not here. Representative Ryder moves to table the Amendment. Question is, 'Shall Amendment #6 be tabled?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's tabled. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Schakowsky."
"Representative Schakowsky, Amendment #7. Miss Schakowsky. Mr. (sic Mrs.) Schakowsky. I'm sorry, it says Miss Schakowsky on the Amendment."
"No, I'm sorry, it's Representative Schoenberg."
"Representative Schoenberg."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Floor Amendment #7 to Senate Bill 339 appropriates 1.5 million dollars in General Revenue Funds for costs associated for the Prairie and Farmers Creek System Maintenance Plan by the Greater Water Reclamation District of Cook County. This is tremendously important to the northern and northwestern suburbs in controlling the growing problem of flood control, and I urge your support."
"Mr. Ryder."
"We stand opposed and ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Amendment there are 50 'ayes' and 64 'nos', and the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #8, offered by Representative 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Schoenberg."
"Representative Schoenberg." June 24, 1991
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Floor Amendment #8 to Senate Bill 339 is a 1.5 million dollar GRF appropriation for a flood control project for the northern suburbs of Niles and Morton Grove. The problem has been created by a state thoroughfare, and this would remedy the situation. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Ryder."
"We stand opposed. This is GRF, and we'd ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Amendment there are 40 'ayes', 74 'nos', and the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #9, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This would appropriate $600,000 in the School Construction Fund to be matched with $400,000 of local money to address a school problem in my district. The basic problem is that the school is suffering from...from mine subsidence. Under the current laws that we have on the books of Illinois, or at least that we had until last year, insurance companies would only insure up to $100,000 per building. So, unfortunately, the district finds itself in a bind, and I would ask for you to help us out with this small appropriation. I'd ask for your 'yes' vote."
"Representative Ryder."
"We stand in opposition to this otherwise well-deserved 26 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 Amendment. I would ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Amendment there are 45 'ayes and 64 'nos', and the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #10, offered by Representative Manny Hoffman."
"Representative Hoffman."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Although I know that this is a very important Bill for the south suburban area, in the financial situation that we're in right now, I'm withdrawing my Amendment."
"Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #11, offered by Representative Black."
"Representative Black. Mr. Black? Gentleman's not here. Mr. Ryder. Oh, the Gentleman is here. Mr. Black."
"Speaker, given the condition of the budget, although, again, this project is important and I think we owe the money, I don't wish to have a Roll Call when I know it'll go down to defeat, so, withdraw the Amendment."
"The Amendment is withdrawn. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #12, offered by Representative Cowlishaw."
"Representative Cowlishaw."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Like the two prior speakers, I believe that this Amendment is...is offered for a very important project of the Lisle Park District, but because of the fiscal condition of this state now and the constraints under which we are all working, I reluctantly 27 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 withdraw Floor Amendment #12."
"Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #13, offered by Representative Petka."
"Representative Petka."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Floor Amendment #13 seeks to appropriate two and a-half million dollars from GRF to the Capital Development Board for the reconstruction of Plainfield High School and Grand Prairie School that were demolished by a tornado August 28, 1990. This is very, very important. It was just an insurance shortfall. The...superintendant has requested that we place this Amendment, and I would ask for a favorable consideration."
"Mr. Ryder."
"We reluctantly stand in opposition to this otherwise well-deserved Amendment and ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it, and the Amendment is defeated. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 339, a Bill for an Act making appropriation to the Capital Development Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the appropriation for the Capital Development Board, re-appropriations for continuing capital projects or...appropriations for capital projects. I'd be glad to answer any questions that you might have."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 105 'ayes' and 2 'nos' Senate Bill 339, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 340 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendments #1, 2, 3 and 4 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 340, a Bill for an Act making reappropriation for permanent improvements, minor capital improvements, repairs and maintenance and related purposes. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This would be Senate Bill 340 which appropriates $659 million for reappropriations Fiscal Year '92 continuing capital projects, Capital Development Board."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are lll 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 340, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 341 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendments #1, 2, and 3 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 341, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense to 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 the Department of Central Management Services. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 341 appropriates ordinary and contingent expenses to the Central Management Services. The Bill came from the Senate at $994,693,000. There were Committee Amendments which reduced that by $255,000 approximately. We'd answer any questions and move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 109 'ayes' and 1 'no'. Senate Bill 341, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 342. Bill's been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Committee Amendments #1, 2, 3 and 4 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representatives Cronin and Bob Olson."
"Representative Cronin. Mr. Cronin here? Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #5 to Senate Bill 342 deletes 1.1 million from public utility funds appropriated for legal fees and expenses associated with the court case of the State of Illinois versus Panhandle Eastern. Answer any questions. Move for adoption."
"Representative Hannig."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I would rise in opposition to this Amendment. The State of 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 Illinois initiated this legal proceeding. We told these attorney that we wanted them to represent us. They went to court in good faith, the director seems to feel that we made some progress because of it and now we have to simply pay the Bill. So, I would say that we need to defeat this Amendment and continue with these fees in this budget."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #5 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'nos' have it, the Amendment's defeated. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 342, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Illinois Commerce Commission, Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 342 does appropriate for the ordinary and contingent Fiscal Year '92 expenses of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Passed the Senate at $23,468,000."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye' opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 103 'ayes', 6 'nos'. Senate Bill 342, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 343 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendment."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 343, a Bill for an Act making 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 appropriations to the Board of Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan pursuant to Section 12 of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would ask to adopt Senate Bill 343. It appropriates $17,840,000 was amended in committee."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 107 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 343, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 344 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 344, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates $40,790,800 as a result of reductions made in committee in the House. I move adoption of this Bill."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 112 'ayes' and 1 'no'. Senate Bill 344, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 345 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Floor Amendment or...Committee Amendment #1 was 32 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?" June 24, 1991
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 345, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Weaver."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 345 is the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board. As amended is now currently back to Senate level."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 108 'ayes' and 2 'nos'. Senate Bill 345, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 346 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 346, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates $44,950,800 to the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency to take care of our good friend, Ron Stevens. I would move adoption of the Bill."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there's 113 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 346. having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 347 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 and 2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Amendment #3, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This reduces one million dollars from the GRF line item in this agency for unemployment compensation for state employees. I talked this over with a representative of the agency and they say they're in agreement with the Bill...or Amendment and can live with it, so I move for its adoption."
"Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #3. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 347, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Employment Security. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 347 appropriates $227,112,000 for the ordinary and contingent expenses of employment security. That appropriation is prior to the just passed Amendment. I move for passage."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there's 112 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 347, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 348. It's been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendments #1, 2, 3 and 4 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 348, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 348 appropriates funds for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. The appropriation came out of House committee at $105,291,000. Answer any questions. Move for passage."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there's 112 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 348, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 349 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 349, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Financial Institutions. 35 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson." June 24, 1991
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Bill 349 appropriates for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Financial Institutions. Committee action on the Bill was for $11,285,000. Senate I'll answer any questions. Move for a passage."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are lll 'ayes and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 349, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 350 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
Hannig."
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative "Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This makes no dollar change, but it just makes the change in wording. It's a technical Amendment. I'd move for its adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 350, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Office of the Governor. Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson." Olson: Third Senate "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Bill 350 appropriates $8,252,000 for the ordinary and 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 contingent expenses for the Office of the Governor. Answer any questions. Move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 113 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 350, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 351 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, were there any Motions on Amendment #1? The Chair is in error. The Bill should be returned to Second Reading. On Amendment #1, are there any Motions? Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would move to table Committee Amendment #1."
"Gentleman moves to table Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Amendment #1 is tabled. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 351, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense for the Historic Preservation Agency. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates the ordinary and contingent expense for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. I move the Bill be adopted without Amendment."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. This is final passage. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 108 'ayes', 2 'nos'. Senate Bill 351, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 352 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 352, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Insurance. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 352 appropriates $13,989,000 a reduction from the Senate of $351,000, for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Insurance. Answer any questions. Move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 112 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 352, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 353 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 353, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Office of Lieutenant Governor. Third Reading of the Bill." 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Representative Olson." June 24, 1991
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 353 appropriates $3,059,000, a reduction from the Senate of $395,000 excuse me that's an addition from the Senate for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of Lieutenant Governor."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 114 'ayes', and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 353, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 354 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 354, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Liquor Control Commission. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates $1,646,100. I would move for its adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there lll 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 354, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 355 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment %31% was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions."
"A Motion to table Amendment #1 by Representative 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Hicks." June 24, 1991
"Representative Hicks. Mr. Hicks. Motion to table."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I move to table Amendment #1."
"Gentleman moves to table Amendment #1. Representative Ryder."
"Mr. Speaker. We're in opposition to this Amendment...er, to the Motion to table. Additionally, I have an inquiry of the Chair."
"Yes."
"Has Floor Amendment #2 been filed?"
"Yes."
"Fine. We're still in opposition, but not as strenuously."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be tabled?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's tabled. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #2 would reduce by $100 the amount of personal service. I would move adoption of the Amendment."
"Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #2. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 355, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Olson. Mr. Ryder." 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Ryder: It June 24, 1991 "Thank you. I would move for adoption of Senate Bill 355. appropriates ordinary and contingent operating expenses for the Local Government Law Enforcement Agency."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 110 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 355, having received the Constitutional Majority,... Speaker 'aye', McPike, 'aye'. Bugielski, 'aye'. On this Bill there are 113 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 355, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 356 has been read a second time, Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This would restore $20,000 in contractural services for aerial photography surveys that the department feels is very vital for the inspection and monitoring that (they) are required by law. It also makes transfer of $7900 to restore a position that was erroneously cut, and I would move for its adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall Amendment #2 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Senate Bill 356, a Bill for June 24, 1991 an Act making appropriations to the Department of Mines and Minerals. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 356 appropriate $7,249,000, plus the just adopted Amendment amount, to the contingent and ordinary expenses of the Department of Mines and Minerals. We'll answer any questions. Move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 112 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 356, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 357 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 357, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Pollution Control Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 357 appropriates $1,612,000, a reduction of $6,000 from the Senate by committee action for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Pollution Control Board. Answer any questions. Move for adoption."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The 42 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 Clerk will take the record. On this Bill there are 109 'ayes', 1 'nay'. Senate Bill 357, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Special Call, Coal Bills, appears Senate Bill 629. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 629, ..."
"Has this Bill been read a second time previously?"
"This Bill has been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Churchill."
"Representative Churchill. Representative Kubik."
"Withdraw."
"Gentleman withdraws the Amendment. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Pedersen and Pullen."
"Representative Pedersen. Mr. Pedersen. Mr. Electrician, Mr. Pedersen, please. Had the wrong one, sorry."
"I reluctantly ask to withdraw this Amendment."
"Gentleman withdraws Amendment #3. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representatives Pedersen and Pullen."
"Representative Pedersen."
"I reluctantly withdraw this assessment reform Amendment for Cook County." 43 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991
"The Gentleman withdraws Amendment #34. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representatives Pedersen and Pullen."
"Representative Pedersen."
"I reluctantly withdraw this Amendment for assessment reform in Cook County."
"Gentleman withdraws Amendment #5. Further Amendments."
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by Representatives Phelps, Woolard, Deering, Hannig and Hasara. Representative Phelps..."
"Representative Phelps."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if I can have your indulgence just for a few moments, I'll be as brief as I can but I need to explain to you what's going on. The Amendment #6 of Senate Bill 629 is now the real Coal Bill legislation that we intend to pass, in Senate Bill form. Most of you remember, just a few days ago, out of this House, we passed 2342 with 110 votes, and I speak on behalf of the coal miners in my area and, I think, throughout the state, that that vote was truly appreciated by the Members of this House. Since then, Representative Woolard, Deering, myself, Hannig, several, with the Coal Association, the United Mine Workers, the utility companies involved in this, with CUB, negotiated as the Bill went to the Senate. There were several items that I'm going to briefly outline that were incorporated in the legislation since it left the House, which did make it better in the eyes of everybody that (sic-who) was negotiating, including CUB; but at this particular point it is not agreed by CUB but it is by all the other parties that (sic-who) were involved in 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day negotiations. June 24, 1991 When it went to the Senate, the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Industrial Energy Consumers had some serious questions about the review sections of the Bill, what was used and useful, as well as what CUB had questioned. I believe, as this process has moved on, I've been thoroughly convinced that there have been reasonable compromises that neither jeapordize the Bill, in the intent to save coal mining jobs and to use scrubbers which the Energy Department have (sic has) given us statistics showing it to be even 40% of a less cost than switching to low-sulfur coal and with the industrial user's concerns being addressed also with the construction work in progress, items that have been negotiated and extended in the amount of time for that item, sensitive item, to all of us, has brought this Bill to this particular juncture in point of debate, and I believe that after I outline the items for you on how the Bill did change after it left here, that we should not only get 110 votes, but 118. Number 1, it now prohibits the increase of pre-approved expenditures unless required by change in law and regulations. It extends the period to six months to review proposed increase and pre-approved expenditures. It prohibits the inclusion of non-governmental grants and a rate base. It permits the ICC and other parties to propose changes in compliance plans. It prohibits double charging of transportation costs included in the fuel adjustment clause. Essentially, that's the new items that were incorporated within the legislation as it left here and went to the Senate. The other two items, since it's come back over here in the House, to address the IMA and industrial consumer's concerns, were to, if the rates are increased, require allocation of scrubber costs among customers classes, the three classes: residential, 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 commercial and industrial, in an equitable manner according to a fair apportionment of the cost. That was very much of the IMA'S concern. That has been addressed and agreed-to in this Bill and lastly, it insures that utilities are entitled to a rate base no more than the lesser of the ICC approved scrubber costs, or in the event that actual costs are lower than the approved cost, then, actual cost. There was some debate on whether the cap would have a chance to be raised, once the ICC approved that maximum cap. What this now says is that it cannot be raised above the cap, with exception of a mandate from the federal or the state level of governments. So, that is extra concerns and protections for the consumers, and with that, I will be glad to answer any questions I possibly can."
"Representative Hultgren."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to Floor Amendment #6. In doing so, I need to state that a week ago or so, when this Amendment was before us on the House Bill, I supported the measure because, at that time, I understood it to be a win-win proposition; but, on reflection, I'm not sure it is a win-win proposition. The Amendment is offered on behalf of the coal miners in southern Illinois, and we're certainly concerned about keeping them employed and on the job, but this, in fact, may have the effect of throwing other workers in the State of Illinois out of work. I come from a district that's heavily dependent upon rail transportation, and a couple of the major Western railroads cross in my district. They're concerned because employees on the railroad may well be thrown out of work, while we put the Illinois coal miners to work, and I think another thing that we need to point out, as we vote on this Amendment today, is Amendment #6, for those people in Illinois Power territory, will mandate a rate increase, and 46 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 I don't need to tell those of you who represent those areas of the state, that that's been a cause of concern for us as Legislators, and with this vote today you will effectively be mandating another rate increase for those who subscribe to utilities in your district. For those two reasons, I rise in reluctant opposition to Floor Amendment #6."
"Representative Cowlishaw."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I...rise to express much the same view as the prior speaker. I realize a good deal of work has gone into this, and I certainly commend everyone who has...who has tried so hard to make this something that...that would be a...that everybody would be...would be really happy with; however, I am told that the Citizens Utility Board is now opposed to this proposal and that the principal reason for that is because the...affected utilities would probably have to have rate increases, as a result of this kind of a program. My constituents are served by Commonwealth Edison, and I think most of them believe their bills are already quite high enough; and, consequently, because I don't want to see the bills for Commonwealth Edison increased, I rise in reluctant opposition to Amendment #6."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I rise in support of this important piece of legislation. We've heard some talk already about rate increases and the sad fact of...is that, regardless of what happens on this Bill, the Clean Air Act that the Congress had passed and that the...President has signed, will probably mean that there'll be rate increases for most utility companies in the State of Illinois. That's a given, unfortunately. But the real question is is, 'Can we save some jobs for the State of Illinois today by passing legislation that will 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 help the coal industry?' When we met with people from Illinois Power and the utility companies, they said that when they looked at the economic costs strictly in dollars and cents, the question of whether to switch to Western coal or whether to install scrubbers was pretty much of an equal question, and I think that if we put this on the table and pass it and give them that incentive, they've committed to us that they will keep this State of Illinois coal industry alive and that they can make the switch economically and they can do it, basically, in the same competitive...way and not at any additional cost than we would have if we switch. So, in my opinion, the real question boils down to not whether we'll have rate increases or not, because unfortunately we're already looking at those, but whether we want to save coal mining jobs or whether we want to see those jobs shipped out to Western states, so vote 'yes'."
"Representative McNamara."
"Will the Speaker yield for a question?"
"Yes. Mr. Phelps."
"Representative Phelps, is the...$35 million still in there from the State of Illinois will go into the $600 million total, in order to reduce the cost of the scrubbers? Is that correct?"
"Yes."
"So, that part of it did not change. The $150 million for scrubbers...there's still a cap on that; that is an estimated cost, and they can bill up to the $150 million cost per scrubber."
"But that wasn't your concern earlier. You were concerned about a...beyond a cap. So, assuming that it would cost 150 and that's the agreed-to amount cap, it cannot be beyond that. So, we did answer your concern from 48 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 the last time and the question, if I remember right."
"It was also my concern on the $150 million that they can bill, even though that scrubber would cost $100 million, they would be able to..."
"That's a ballpark figure and so is low-sulfur coal might be $200 million on your rate base."
"But they can still bill up to the $150 million per scrubber."
"The commission sets a cap."
"Pardon."
"The Illinois (sic Commerce) Commission sets a cap."
"...Excuse me. The rate base doesn't go in. This sets a rate base. I just don't want to misinform anybody. This sets a rate base which starts before the commission even has to; in other words, the commission does not have to go in to set that rate base. Or is that out of it?"
"That's wrong. No."
"You said in your presentation that the scrubber was 40% less cost to use the Illinois coal under this...in this area. Is that true?"
"According to the Energy and Natural Resource Department, that have been very good about giving statistics right down to the wire."
"Then, if there's a 40% less cost, why don't they use a common principle in business which takes that 40% that they're saving and throw that into the cost of the scrubbers?"
"Well, perhaps that could be communicated with the Energy Department. Any way we can save money, we'd be more than happy to talk about it at the hearing."
"To this...to this Amendment: There's one thing that is really bothering me about this: we do know that the current technology on scrubbers, first of all, has 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 byproducts. Those byproducts are sold in the open market. There is a 40% less cost, by the proponents of the Bill, that this...that will be achieved; those are savings. Yet, the full price of the scrubber goes into the rate base. I think it's a very important concept that we must take a look at how to save dollars. I understand the coal miner's plight in the State of Illinois. I think that the people that have worked on this measure have done a tremendous job in trying to get something low, but they are being taken by the utility companies who have gotten the best of both worlds, and what they are doing is, is not only are they charging us for the scrubbers full-price, they're recuperating additional profits not only in the sale of byproducts, but, also, in lower costs. I think this is a bad concept, and I would urge a 'no' vote."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, before we came into this Session this year, there was virtual legislative hysteria; I mean hysteria over a 15¢ per month increase for our...on telephone bills that would assist those who...who may be poor and need some assistance. There were at least a half a dozen Bills, a half a dozen Bills, to react to that problem. I don't see the same concern by Legislators over what could amount to millions of dollars of overcharge for ratepayers in Illinois. I think everyone of us here, everyone of us here and surely I, want to help the coal miners. All of us here want to help Illinois business. In my record and...in this Session and prior Sessions, there's been 100% for labor interest; however, above that is an interest of consumers, an interest of ratepayers. Even without any legislation at all, we are all aware that ratepayers are going to pay for the cost of scrubbers SO 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 that we can burn Illinois coal, but the issue is should ratepayers pay more than reasonable cost? That is the issue that all of us must address. We should not hurry this Amendment that just came over our desks, and...I filed an Amendment moments ago that cannot be printed in time, and I know that, but neither should we vote on this Amendment hurriedly when it really doesn't do much more for consumers than the Bill that sailed out of here a couple of weeks ago. The fact is that, the Bill that came out of here would have allowed unlimited increases of cost for scrubbers. Now, the Sponsor of this Amendment said that's been changed because there's been put on a cap; there's only allowed one increase, but what he doesn't say is that increase can be of such a limit that it's virtually unlimited anyway. It can be one increase but can it be a very large increase? And so there really can be a...an unlimited, as far as the costs are concerned. Under the Amendment, utilities could recover from ratepayers, that's you and me, unreasonable costs. Under the existing law, which we were very careful to write when we wrote the Public Utilities Act, the ICC reviews expenditures on pollution control devices after, after construction is completed. Now, doesn't that make sense? That's after all the facts are in. This is the most reliable way to determine whether all the costs are reasonable or not, but, under this Amendment, the ICC would approve a guesstimate, a guesstimate of the reasonable costs of the scrubbers before construction begins. Utilities would then recover all costs, up to that guesstimate, or more...or more if they were...persuaded the ICC to increase the cap by that virtually unlimited amount. Even if the expenses were reasonable...were unreasonable, that to me doesn't help the ratepayers and the consumers. I...you know, I've heard 51 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 some who say...you know, they come from downstate, some have said to me, 'Well, we don't want to pay the costs that...that Commonwealth Edison is going to...have to put on other ratepayers, with regards to this Chicago franchise.' What's the difference if...other ratepayers are going to have pay the costs of this $35 million grant, and it's a grant, outright grant, and that isn't by the ratepayers, that's by the taxpayers. That is everybody, everybody in the State of Illinois. Now, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I know that before we adjourn that we are going to come to some resolution of this Bill. My personal feeling is that, under the existing law, that we ratepayers are going to pay for the cost of scrubbers; under the existing law, we should pay, but only the reasonable costs. Now, what the...what is happening, the public utilities are acting very much like some of these...baseball teams all across the country are doing. They are telling us, 'We're going to go out and get Western coal if you don't subsidize us.' That's what they're telling us, but the fact of the matter is they have not told you that they have already ordered the scrubbers, already ordered them, so they're putting a hoax, a hoax on you so they can get some money out of you. That's what they're doing. Now, before we act on this, I think we ought to hold it up. It's going to be in a Conference Committee; hold this up, but let's show them that we don't approve of them acting the way they do, until they can consider the concerns of consumers and the ratepayers. You can vote 'no' on this Amendment; if you do, you are helping ordinary ratepayers."
"Representative Sam Wolf. Mr. Wolf."
"Mr. Speaker, I move the previous question."
"The Gentleman moves the previous question. The 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 question is, 'Shall the previous question be put?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', and the 'ayes' have it, and the previous question is put. Representative Phelps, to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. While I respect all the comments of my colleagues concerning what we're all concerned about: increased rates in utilities. But the lost fact here that many of us have really seemed to overlook or not accept, I don't which it is, is that when the Federal Clean Air Act became law, it imposed upon the states to comply with the Clean Air Act and the sulfur emissions by 1995. These utility companies are forced to decide now whether to put additional scrubbers, to use our own home-based Illinois coal, or to switch to low-sulfur coal; and, if you would like to finance the schools in Wyoming and Montana, out West, you go right ahead because the federal law did not take into account whether or not rates would be increased. That is a fact. The issue is, right here in your vote, is the least cost of rates to our consumers, and that's you and me, also. I would not be standing here before you to vote for this Bill if I felt like it was not the very best scenario for, not only rates, but also to keep jobs in Illinois, because you have not seen unemployment rates spiral so until you see us fail to hold the jobs that are so sacred to the economy, not only of my area, of the whole State of Illinois. We work very hard to put provisions in this Bill that would establish a process where utilities could not, through persuasion, go to the ICC and say, 'We want to raise beyond the cap.' Representative Matijevich, with all due respect, that cannot happen without a state or federal mandate. It is capped. We already know what the technology of the scrubber can do, about what they cost. They are already a 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 demonstrated technology. Let 'em work for us. Let's let them help us save jobs for this state. I appreciate your 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #6 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', the 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Matijevich."
"Representative Matijevich. Has Amendment #7 been distributed? Mr. Clerk? Has Amendment #7 been printed? Alright, the Amendment's not printed. The Sponsor of 629 moves to table Amendment #7. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', the 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is tabled. That was Representative Phelp's Motion, to table the Amendment, and the Motion carries. Are there further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 629, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to the use of Illinois coal. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Representative Levin, to explain his vote."
"Mr. Speaker, in explaining my 'no' vote: there is a study that was released today by the Department of Energy and Natural Resources that says it is cheaper for the utilities to go to scrubbers, whether or not we give them this bail-out or not. I urge more 'no' votes."
"Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Kulas."
"Just to explain my vote, Mr. Speaker, I have always been 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 an avid supporter of using Illinois coal, but, in this instance, I think that the coal miners and the unions negotiated away any consumer protections that consumers have had under Illinois law. I think that there...there's still time to work this problem out, and, at the present time, I would ask for more 'no' votes on this Bill."
"Representative Hoffman."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. We're voting here today because what the federal government did. We don't want to vote on this. We wish we didn't have to, but they forced it in our laps. The federal government has said we have to make a decision (sic in) Illinois. We have to make a decision whether we in Illinois want to keep Illinois jobs or we want to have utility companies burn Western coal. That's a decision we're making today. Western coal would be more expensive, true; Illinois coal, with scrubbers, would be less expensive. We're saying here today that Illinois companies will use Illinois coal; Illinois companies will make sure Illinois workers stay working; Illinois companies will make sure shopping centers stay open; Illinois companies burning Illinois coal. That's why we're voting here today. It's a good consumer vote. Rates are going to go up because what the federal government did to us. They did it to us. We're reacting to save Illinois jobs. I urge a 'yes' vote."
"Representative Hasara."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The time to have thought about what we were going to do about this was about a year ago, when Congress was debating the Clean Air Act. Many of us who live in areas in which there are coal mines tried to raise the consciousness of Members of the General Assembly at that time, to the seriousness of that issue. It is too late now. Anyone who thought that the Clean Air Act was 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991, not going to create problems for Illinois was dreaming at the time. You may have thought it was a good idea, many people did, but it is very, very costly to Illinois. Many of you probably don't realize that one of the largest coal mines in the world is sitting about 15 miles south of the Capital, and from there on south, in one mine that leads to the north, thousands and thousands of jobs will be lost without these scrubbers. My motto is, 'There's no place like home,' and let's keep our miners right here at our home in Illinois."
"Representative Black."
"Yeah, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. To explain my vote: Some other speakers have already mentioned that the impact comes from the Federal Clean Air Act, and we'll have to comply now as best we can, and we knew, as Representative Hasara said, it was going to cost us a lot of money; but stop and think for a minute, Ladies and Gentlemen. If you take Illinois coal out of...if you take Illinois coal out of the Loop, do you really think for one minute that the rates on Western coal and the rates that the shippers charge to get the Western coal to Illinois will stay the same? Do you think that they'll go down without competition? The social cost, if we don't pass this, the social cost, the unemployment insurance cost alone, are estimated to be $36 million and a permanent loss of 10,000 jobs. Now, I don't think any part of the state, any region of the state, can afford to lose 2,000 jobs, let alone 10,000 jobs at a cost of $36 million, not to mention related social cost. This is a good vote, a 'yes' vote. We must protect Illinois jobs, for without Illinois jobs we don't have to worry about any kind of rate increase."
"Representative Hicks." 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. June 24, 1991 Mr. Black, you are absolutely correct, and I don't think I could say it any better than you just did. You know, if you're from the City of Chicago, if you're from Cook County, and if you believe for one minute that this is going to save you money, you are absolutely wrong. Let me tell you, five years down the road, if you pass...don't pass this legislation, whenever the costs come home to haunt you and that's what will happen, the cost of all of your utilities will come back to haunt you, if you think that you can use the Western coal and...be able to save money, you are absolutely wrong. Please, vote for this good Bill."
"Representative Deering. Mr. Deering." To explain your vote,
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Explaining my vote: The emphasis here is on consumers and coal miners. That's not the only point we're voting on here; we're voting for economics, not only for southern Illinois, but Illinois as a whole. There's many retail and wholesale businesses that will gain...lose...should we lose these coal mining jobs, and I would appreciate any 'aye' votes that can be added."
"Representative Robert Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this state, this General Assembly, has spent a lot and lot and lot of money over recent years, programs under DCCA, Diamond Star, TIF zones, enterprise zones...anything we could do to create employment. We all know that employment is the backbone of the economy. No jobs, there's nothing. Here, this is more than coal mining jobs. Somebody alluded to transportation a while ago and the railroads that come through his neighborhood; those railroads come out of the West. If this coal is mined in 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 Illinois and it's needed in another part of the state, the trucking industry benefits, the railroad industry benefits. This is a good job Bill. The return will be much, much greater than any cost. A job is the most precious thing a person can have. Utility bills have to rate second to good employment. Let's have some more green votes up there."
"Representative Schakowsky, to explain her vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. A 'no' vote is a vote both for consumers and for coal miners. The Department of Energy and Natural Resources report says that, 'Eight hundred million dollars can be saved over 20 years by installing scrubber devices and switching to...rather than switching to low-sulfur coal from Western states.' Assuming this report is true, installing scrubbers would ensure the continued use of Illinois coal, save 2,500 coal mining jobs, plus 7,500 other jobs that rely on coal and save consumers $800 million. You don't have to choose between coal miners and consumers. A 'no' vote can help both."
"Have all voted? Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 65 'ayes' and 37 'nos'. Senate Bill 629, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Returning to Approp. Bills. Mr. Clerk, I believe we left off on Senate Bill 357. Is that correct? Was that Bill declared passed? Senate Bill 358...has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yeah, Mr. Speaker, I think I filed a Motion to table 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Amendment #1."
June 24, 1991 "The Gentleman moves to table Amendment #1."
"Yes, we want to replace..."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #1 be tabled?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', the 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #1 is tabled. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative
Hannig. Speaker McPike: "Mr. Hannig."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This is a 3% reduction from the level that was introduced. It's a $208,000 savings of GRF, and I'd move for its adoption."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #2 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', the 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 358, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Professional Regulation. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 358 appropriates $19,999,000 by committee action; that is the reduction of $324,000 from Senate action. This is for the...appropriation is for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Professional Regulation."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. Representative Daniels, 'aye'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 110 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 358, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 359 has been read a second time. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Mr. Keane in the Chair."
"Senate Bill 359, a Bill for an Act making appropriations of the Property Tax Appeal Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Bob... Robert Olson, to explain the Bill."
"Thank you...thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members of the House, Senate Bill 359 appropriates $750,000 for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Property Tax Appeal Board. Answer any questions; move for adoption."
"The Gentleman has moved the adoption of... Senate Bill 359. All those in favor... Representative Johnson."
"Representative, if you consider in your...deliberations on this a, let's say 60, 70% across-the-board pay cut for everybody associated with the Property Tax Appeal Board or is that something you haven't entertained?"
"Mr. Speaker, could we have it quiet? I could not hear the question."
"Could we...would you be willing to return this to Second Reading, so we could consider that large across-the-board pay cut, or do you think this is the appropriate level?"
"Mr. Speaker, I would prefer to leave this on Third Reading."
"Alright, I'll go along with it, no problem." 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 71st Legislative Day
"The Gentleman has moved the... Senate Bill 359. All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 109 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 359, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 360, Representative Bob... Robert Olson. Mr. Clerk, this Bill's been read a second time?"
"This Bill's been read a second time. Amendments #1.and 2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Olson."
"Senate Bill 360, a Bill for an Act making appropriations of the Illinois Horseracing Board. Third Reading of the Board."
"Now, Mr. Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 360 appropriates $12 million, $719 thousand to the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Illinois Racing Board. I move for adoption."
"Any discussion? Representative Hannig."
"Yeah, Mr. Speaker. I had...I had a question for the Clerk. What Amendments were adopted on this Bill?"
"Mr. Clerk."
"The Calendar's in there. Amendment #1 was withdrawn in committee. Amendment #2 was adopted in committee."
"Okay, thank you."
"The Gentleman has moved...for the passage of Senate Bill 360. All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 109 voting 'aye', 1 voting 'no', 5 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 360, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 361. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Representative... Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 361, a Bill for an Act making appropriations of the Department of Revenue. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Olson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 361 appropriates $421,076,000 by committee action; that's a reduction from $1,659,000 from Senate action to the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Revenue. Would answer any questions; move for adoption."
"Any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 108 voting 'aye', 1 voting 'no', 4 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 361, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 463. I'm sorry. Senate Bill 363. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1 is offered by 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Representative Hicks."
"Representative Hicks." June 24, 1991
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 363 reduces...by one dollar the $18,000,000 appropriation to $17,999,999."
"The Gentleman has moved the adoption of...Amendment #1. All those in favor, say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #1 is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Representative Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 363, a Bill for an Act making appropriations of the Illinois Supports Facilities Authority. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates $18 million for debt reduction concerning outstanding bonds and minor operation expenses. I move adoption or passage of this Bill. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 67 voting 'aye', 24 voting 'no', 23 'present', and this Bill, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Lang. Would you shut off Representative Lang's...speaker? Senate Bill 364. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 364. This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were adopted in committee." 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Any...Motions filed?" June 24, 1991
"A Motion to table Amendment #3 by Representative Hicks."
"Representative Hicks."
"Yes, I would move to table Amendment #3. It's my Amendment."
"The Gentleman moves to table Amendment #3. Is there any discussion? The question is, 'Shall Amendment #3 be tabled?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is tabled. Any further Motions?"
"No further Motions. Floor Amendment #8, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #8 corrects a technical error in Amendment #1. I would move its adoption. Be happy to answer any questions."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #8. All those...all those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #9, offered by Representatives Hicks and Hannig."
"Representative Hicks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #9 simply allocates $250,000 to resurface, Main Street in Mt. Olive. Ask for adoption of Amendment #9."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We stand in opposition to this Amendment and would ask for a Roll Call vote, please."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #9 be adopted?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 64 voting 'aye'...on this Amendment, there are 64 voting 'aye', 46 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #10, offered by Representatives Hicks and Hoffman."
"Representative Hicks."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #10 to Senate Bill 364 appropriates $300,000 to IDOT to establish an operation of Illinois Transportation Research Center. I ask for adoption of Amendment #10."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If I may please, we stand in opposition of this...Amendment; and, again, we would ask for a Roll Call vote."
"The question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Amendment, there are 57 voting 'aye', 48 voting 'no', 7 voting 'present', and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #11, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This would eliminate the bond funding for the circulator project within the...downtown City of Chicago. Given the current financial situation, inability to meet our social services needs, it is our consideration that this is not an appropriate use of these funds, at this time, and I would further ask for a Roll Call vote." 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Speaker June 24, 1991
"Any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall House adopt Amendment #11?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this, there are 59 voting 'aye', 45 voting 'no' and 8 voting 'present', and Amendment #11 is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 364, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Transportation. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder. Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the appropriation for the Department of Transportation. I...urge your 'aye' vote."
"The...the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 364. All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 106 voting 'aye', 3 voting 'no', 6 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 364, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 365. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Ryder." 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Representative Ryder." June 24, 1991
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This would eliminate the circulator reappropriation of eight million dollars, and I move the adoption of the Amendment."
"Any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #2?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 47 voting 'nos'...60...Representative Ryder, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, I...I specifically don't recall asking for a Roll Call."
"Son-of-a-gun. Have all voted who wish? On this Amendment there are 47 'ayes', 63 'nos', and the Amendment fails. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 365, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Transportation. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Well, Mr. Speaker, despite that disastrous non-Roll Call vote that we just took, I'd still like to proceed with Senate Bill 365, the Department of Transportation Reappropriation Bill, and I'd move for passage of the Bill."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill there are 105...106 voting 'aye', 3 voting 'no', 4 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 365, having received the 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 366. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments 1, 2, 3 and 4 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Balanoff."
"Representative Balanoff."
"Can...can we bring it back...I want to remove Amendment #3, which is also my Amendment. ...remove Amendment #3."
"The Gentleman asks leave to table Amendment #3. Is there any discussion? There being...Representative LeFlore."
"...Could we go back to Amendment 3 and 4."
"We're on three right now, Representative."
"Okay, would like to table Amendment 3 and 4."
"We're in the process of doing that with Representative Balanoff. He tells me those are his Amendments."
"Thank you."
"The Gentleman asks leave to table Amendment #3. All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #3 is tabled. Gentleman asks leave to table...Representative LeFlore asks leave to table Amendment #4. Is there...all those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #4 has been tabled. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Balanoff."
"Representative Balanoff." 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Yes...Amendment June 24, 1991 #5, Mr. Speaker, would do what Amendment #3 was originally going to do, except this one is technically correct. It would ensure that housekeeping and home chore service workers are paid at the minimum wage. It's a three point seven million dollar Amendment, but it is the same as #3, which was adopted in committee."
"The question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #5?' Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative...your Amendment would give a 4 1/2% wage increase. Is that correct?"
"Well, currently..."
"Yes or no, Representative. Four and a half percent wage increase?"
"It would bring housekeeping and home chore service workers up to the minimum wage."
"Yes or no. Four and a half percent?"
"It would make them be able to be paid at the minimum wage, not less than the minimum wage."
"Alright, just for the attention of everybody, and we'll ask for a Roll Call vote on this, as well, this Amendment does call for a 4 1/2% wage increase, so when you all go home and everybody says, 'Why their wages, their programs got cut, you can say, 'Well, it's too bad, but I did vote for 4 1/2% wage increase on Representative Balanoff's Amendment. We ask for a Roll Call vote."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand in support of Representative Balanoff's Amendment. This Amendment was discussed in committee. It passed committee. There was a technical change. This is the reason why we're bringing it 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day back to the floor."
June 24, 1991 "The question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #5?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Amendment, there are 65 voting 'aye', 43 voting 'no', and Senate Bill...and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by Representatives Schoenberg, Manny Hoffman, Schakowsky and Obrzut."
"Representative Schoenberg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This...this Amendment...provides for community-based services at a Fiscal Year 1991 level for community-based services, including informational referral services, transportation, delivering meals. In essence, this facilitates the senior home-based meals. I'm very pleased to say that I've been working with Representative Hoffman and other suburban Legislators from the other side of the aisle to preserve the funding levels at the Fiscal 1991 levels, and, if you care about senior services, and if you care about home-delivered meals and community-based services, I would urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We don't have the money for this. We stand in opposition."
"The question is, 'Shall this Amendment be passed?'All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Amendment, there are 97 voting 'aye'... Young, Anthony Young... Wyvetter Younge, 'aye'. Wyvetter Younge, 'aye'. On this Amendment, there are 98 voting 'aye'...99 voting 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day 'aye', 12 voting 'no', 4 voting 'present', and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Shirley Jones."
"Representative Jones. Shirley Jones."
"Mr. Speaker, Amendment #7 restores the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act to F.Y. '92 budget figure, restore amount of $363,300. I ask for a favorable vote."
"Any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt this Amendment?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Representative LeFlore, for what purpose do you rise?"
"...Mr. Speaker, the board...now the board is right. Okay, that's all I wanted to say..."
"That's okay on this Bill...on Senate Bill 366, let the record indicate that Representative... Phelps would have voted 'aye' on Amendment #5...wished to vote 'aye' on Amendment #5. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Third Reading?"
"Third Reading."
"Senate Bill 366, a Bill for an Act making Speaker appropriations of the Department of Aging. of the Bill."
"Representative sorry... Representative Ryder, pardon me."
"Can we get a voice vote on this one?"
"Almost anything you want." Ryder: Third Reading Weaver...I'm "Senate Bill 366 appropriates approximately $150,166,400 to the Department of Aging for its 19... Fiscal Year 1992 ordinary and contingent expenses." 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 114 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 366, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 367. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"No Motions filed. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representatives Ryder and Hicks."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This does make technical, and technical only, corrections by transferring some GRF among the lines to the Department of Corrections budget. I would...move its adoption."
"The question is, 'Shall the House adopt...Amendment #2?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #2 is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representatives
Ryder and Hicks. Speaker Keane: "Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #3 does make an additional technical change by creating a subtotal line for the electronic detention appropriation. I move for adoption of Amendment #3."
"The question...the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #3?' All those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #3 is adopted. Any further Amendments?" 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill." June 24, 1991
"Senate Bill 367, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Corrections. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates approximately $606,863,000 of GRF to the Department of Corrections for ordinary and contingent expenses. I move for passage of Senate Bill 367."
"The question is, 'Shall the House'...those in favor vote 'aye', those opposed vote 'no'. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 106 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 3 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 367, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate... Bill 368. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?".
Ryder."
"Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative "Representative Ryder."
"Floor Amendment #2 is a technical Amendment. I move adoption of Floor Amendment #2."
"Any discussion? Being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #2?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments." 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 368, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Health Cost... Health Care Cost Containment Council. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates approximately $1,987,900 for the ordinary and contingent expenses for Fiscal Year 1992 of the Illinois Health Care Cost Containment Council."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 110...111 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 368, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 369. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. No Committee Amendments."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 lost in committee. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Inquiry of the Clerk. How many Amendments have been filed from the floor on this Bill?"
"Two, 3, 4 and 5, all yours."
"Withdraw 2, 3 and 4. Let's go with 5."
"The Gentleman has requested...to withdraw Amendments 2... Amendment 2, Amendment 3 and Amendment 4 withdrawn. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder." 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
June 24, 1991 "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #5 is technical in nature. I move adoption of Floor Amendment #5."
"The Gentleman has moved the passage of Amendment #5. All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 369, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Medical Center Commission. Third Reading of the Bill." Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder.
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates money for the Medical Center Commission, which they may or may not need. This...move adoption of the Bill."
The voting Speaker Keane: "The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 110 voting 'aye', 2 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 369, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 370. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative LeFlore."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. ...Senate Bill 370 with Amendment #1...to...to reduce the travel by $5,000...in GRF funding."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #1. All those in favor, say 'aye'... Representative Ryder."
"Just one moment, Mr. Speaker, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I apologize for the...pause in the action." 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"The question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 370, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Planning Council on Development (sic Developmental) Disabilities. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates...$5,508,800 of federal funds for the operation of the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, a fine organization."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 112 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 370, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 371. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Rice."
"Representative Rice."
"Representative Turner will handle the Amendment."
"Representative Turner." 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #7 appropriates $150,000 from the Revenue Fund to the Department of Public Aid, for the purpose of making grants to community providers for transportation for funding of citizens to elderly General Assistance recipients. I move for the adoption of Amendment #7."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We rise in opposition to the Amendment for several important reasons, first of which, we don't have the funds that are available; secondly, the program is designed in the event that the General Assistance is eliminated. Currently under the Bill it is not eliminated, which is the second reason we rise in opposition, so that it's funding something that is still in the Bill. It is a very confusing and inappropriate Amendment at this time. We would call for a Roll Call vote on this particular Amendment."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. ...I rise in support of Amendment #7 to... Senate Bill 371. ...This particular issue was discussed in committee and, with that, Representative Rice wanted this Amendment greatly, and I think we should go ahead and try to pass it."
"The question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #7?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Amendment, there are 62 voting 'aye', 48 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and the Amendment passes. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 371, a Bill for an Act making 2 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expense (sic expenses) for the Department of Public Aid. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative... Ryder."
"Mr. Speaker, this is a Public Aid budget. Senate Bill 371 appropriates approximately $4,727,800,000. This budget is currently...this budget is currently approximately $250 million over the level that it came from the Senate. It is in excess of a quarter of a billion dollars out of whack. These Amendments were added on in the committee. We don't have the funds for these Amendments. I can't, in good faith, therefore, support the Bill that, because of the Amendments that were made in committee, have now obligated us to spend a quarter of a billion dollars that we just don't have."
"Representative Hannig, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. And I would rise in favor of this proposal at this time. We have, in addition to the Public Aid recipients, we have money in this budget for nursing homes, we have money in this budget for the pharmacists, we have moneys in this budget for hospitals, and, quite frankly, we know that this budget is going to conference if we just pass it out of here today; and, ultimately, when we resolve what level of funding we need to drive this budget for the General Assistance programs, we'll...we'll complete that work and put that amount of money in the budget at that appropriate level. So, it seems to me, that we ought to passing this budget today, send it on over into conference where we will resolve the issues with...with all the funding levels, then we'll put the numbers in at the right amounts, and we'll send it back for concurrence and approval and send it to to 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 the Governor, but now we need to pass it on for conference."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, also, rise in support of this budget. This budget has a...a lot of resource for...for the poor, and, if we don't send this budget to the Conference Committee, a lot of people in the State of Illinois is (sic are) going to...suffer; so, therefore, I ask for a favorable vote. Thank you."
"Representative Ryder, did you move the passage of this Bill?" The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 371 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 88 voting...87 voting...88 voting 'aye', 21 voting 'no', 6 voting 'present', and the Bill, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 372. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Currie."
"Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would first like to make a Motion to table Amendment 2 that was adopted in committee."
"The Lady moves to table Amendment #2, which was adopted in committee. All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is...the Amendment is tabled. Representative LeFlore, for what purpose do you rise?" 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to, also, table Amendment #1."
"The Gentleman moves to table Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #1 is tabled. Mr...now, Representative Currie, on Amendment #7. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This would restore a million and a half dollars so that the Illinois Cancer Council can continue doing its good preventative and educational work in the State of Illinois. Without this restoration, the Cancer Council would have to shut its doors, and I would urge your support for this restoration."
"Any discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Amendment #7?' All those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and Amendment #7 is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #8, offered by Representative Schakowsky."
"Representative Currie. Currie."
"...I'm sorry. This is the...this is the Cancer Council restoration of a million and a half. I misspoke. Amendment #7 actually dealt with...with...victims of chronic renal disease and hemophilia. So, now, we are on the Cancer Council Amendment, $1.5 million...$1.58 million, and I would appreciate your support."
"The question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor vote...say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 372, a Bill for an Act making 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 appropriations to the Department of Public Health. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a joint appropriation for two departments, the Department of Public Health and the Governor's Council on Health and Physical Fitness. It appropriates approximately $365 million for those two...agencies. I would move passage on this one. Mr. Speaker, in case you couldn't hear me, I move passage of this Bill."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 109 voting 'aye', 2 voting 'no', 3 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 372, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 373. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 373, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the appropriation for the Department of Rehabilitation Services, $240,024,800. I would move passage of this Bill."
"The Gentleman moves passage of the Bill. All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. The voting 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 is open. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 112 voting 'aye', 1 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 373, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 374. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1, 2 and 3 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions filed?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #4, offered by Representative Walsh."
"Representative Walsh."
"Mr. Chairman and Members. This Amendment will...transfer funds from the Quincy Veterans' Home and the Manteno Veterans Home to the LaSalle Veterans' Home; and, in so doing, ...will allow for that...to be...accommodate now up to 115...beds where it previously accommodated 110."
"Representative Tenhouse."
"Yes. Will the Speaker yield for questions?"
"Indicates he will."
"How many employees do you have now at the LaSalle?"
"I don't have an exact number at this point, but we have 100 beds right now in LaSalle."
"How many are filled?"
"...with a 120 capacity."
"How many are filled? Are your beds all filled right now?"
"No, we have 60 as a current population."
"You have 60 beds that are filled right now?"
"That is correct."
"Okay, that's a little different than what our records 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 show. I'm just curious...the records I indicate that you guys have about 100 employees. Is that correct?"
"No, that's the...that's the total bed population that was funded, but...that's not the number of employees."
"...To the Motion: Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I think we need to realize here that when we're talking about this transfer we're going to...the maker of the Motion himself mentioned we're talking about adding 15 beds. We talk about good government; we're talking about the cost per resident is much higher at LaSalle than at Quincy. The difference occurring in analysis indicates $4,000 per resident. According to what we're looking at here, this $400,000 or, it depends on which analysis you're looking at (one says $257ours shows $424) there'd be transferred from Quincy would result in eliminating 47 beds. We have 659 residents right now at the Quincy Veterans' Home. They've got 60 out of the 100 capacity, and they're wanting to go up by 15 beds. We're talking about eliminating 47 beds. It just doesn't make sense. It's not good government. You talk about a park project, here we're talking about a situation where we've got a much more efficient location, and we're being talked about taking a $400,000 hit and eliminating 47 beds so we can pick up 15 somewhere else in the Member's district. I would urge all the Members of the General Assembly to vote 'no' on this Amendment. I'd ask for a negative Roll Call."
"Representative Ryder."
"I rise on a point of order. I believe that...Amendment #4 is out of order because line seven makes inappropriate reference to line 16 when it should say line 13 in the original Bill. Did you need further discussion on that, Mr. Speaker, or further information?" 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"I've just been told your...your objection is well-founded, and the Amendment is out of order."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #5, offered by Representative Walsh."
"Representative Walsh."
"...Mr. Speaker and Members. Floor Amendment #5 is a...correction of a drafting error in Amendment #1, and...it...that was adopted in committee; strictly a technical correction."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We agree with this technical correction and join the Gentleman in his Amendment."
"The question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #6, offered by Representative Martinez."
"Representative Martinez."
"Withdraw Amendment #6."
"Withdraw Amendment #6. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #7, offered by Representative Martinez."
"Withdraw Amendment #7. Any further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #8, offered by Representative Ryder."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a reallocation of the GRF and the grant lines supporting statewide outreach services for veterans. I would move adoption of this Amendment." 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"Representative LeFlore." June 24, 1991
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand in oppose (sic opposition) to... Amendment #8 to Senate Bill...374."
"The question is, 'Shall this Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor say 'aye', all opposed 'no'. The 'nos' have it, and the Amendment fails. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 374, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates approximately $41,061,000 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and I would move adoption...passage of this Bill."
The "The Gentleman moves the...passage of Senate Bill 374. All those in favor vote 'aye', all opposed vote 'no'. voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 109 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 2 voting 'present', and Senate Bill 374, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 409. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 409. This Bill's been read a second time previously. Amendments #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 were adopted in committee."
"Representative McPike in the Chair."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed."
"Any Floor Amendments?"
"Amendment #7 was withdrawn in committee. Floor 85 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 Amendment #8, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to withdraw number eight."
"The Gentleman withdraws Amendment #8. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #9, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This adds $1,448,510 of which $605,910 is GRF. These are general claims that have been...decided against the State of Illinois..."
"The question is, 'Shall Amendment #9 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #10, offered by Representative Hannig."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This would add $28,059 of GRF to the Labor Coalition on Public Utilities for work done by the Attorney General. Again, this was...an award made by the Court of Claims, and we need to make these payments, so I'd...I'd urge adoption of this Amendment."
"Representative...any discussion? The question is, 'Shall Amendment #10 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Senate... Representative Ryder, your light's on. Further Amendments?" 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 409, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Court of Claims. Third Reading of the Bill."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 110 'ayes' and 1 'no', Senate Bill 409, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 440 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 440, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Judicial Inquiry Board. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This appropriates $362,000 to the Judicial Inquiry Board."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 105 'ayes' and 4 'nos'. Senate Bill 440, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 956."
"Senate Bill 956, this Bill's been read a second time previously."
"Any Amendments?"
"Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day Ryder."
"Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a technical Amendment, and I move passage of the Bill."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of Amendment #1. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Amendment #1 is adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 956, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 956 restores 19 million plus dollars to the DFI Initiative Program. This...particular issue was discussed in committee, and I find it to be a needed initiative, and I'll ask for a favorable vote."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 113 'ayes' and 0 'nays'. Senate Bill 956, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 958 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Amendments #1 and 2 were adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"Correction. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 958, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 958 appropriates 88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991 $20,000 General Revenue Funds to the Department of Public Health to study the effects of long-term care costs, when public coverage of home care service are expended. It also appropriates $650,000 General Revenue Funds to the State Board of Education for Urban Education and Partnership Grant as provided. I'd like to have a favorable vote on this particular Bill."
"Representative Ryder."
"Mr. Speaker, we stand in opposition to this Democratic vehicle Bill."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 76 'ayes' and 38 'nos'. Senate Bill 958, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 959 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions Filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 959, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative LeFlore."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 959 appropriates $5,000 from the General Revenue Funds to the Department of Aging by studying the available transportation services available to the elderly. I'd like to have a favorable vote on this."
"Representative Ryder."
"Mr. Speaker, we again rise in opposition to this vehicle Bill. It's not necessary. It's not needed, and we, therefore, oppose it." 89 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day
June 24, 1991 "Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 75 'ayes', 35 'nos'. Senate Bill 959, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1341 has been read a second time. Are there any Amendments?"
"Amendment #1 was adopted in committee."
"Any Motions?"
"No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1341, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Third Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Giorgi moves for the adoption of the Bill and on that, Mr. Ryder."
"Mr. Speaker, apparently we're in the business of giving an entire fleet of Democratic vehicles. This one appropriates the grand sum of $25.00. As a result, for all the other reasons, plus those that I don't care to articulate, we stand opposed."
"Question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there are 72 'ayes'and 32 'nos'. Senate Bill 1341, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would move that on Senate Bill 953 and Senate Bill 954, that the deadline be extended until the end of the 1991 Spring Session."
"You've heard that Motion. Mr. Black." 90 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 71st Legislative Day June 24, 1991
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I certainly understand the Gentleman's Motion, but I have no idea what the Bill does. If he would enlighten us as to the...underlying Bill, perhaps we could join with him, perhaps not."
"Question is, 'Shall the Gentleman's Motion prevail?' All in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Motion, there are 72 'ayes', 38 'nos' and the Motion prevails, and the deadline has been extended until the end of the Spring Session on Senate Bill 953 and Senate Bill 954. Representative Ryder."
"I'm wondering if the Chair could be a little bit more specific as to the date of that extension?"
"August 30th."
"I was afraid of that."
"If the Chair could have your attention. The Chair was in error when it declared Senate Bill 629 passed. The Bill requires 71 votes. The Chair would recognize Representative Mulcahey."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Having voted on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote by which Senate... House Bill... Senate Bill 629 failed."
"You heard the Gentleman's Motion. All in favor of his Motion vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted? Representative Ryder."
"Inquiry of the Chair, would you explain the significance of the 'yes' and the 'no' votes on this Motion? I'm sorry, I didn't hear it."
"The 'yes' is to support Representative Mulcahey's Motion. Representative Mulcahey, you made the Motion to reconsider the vote, and in order to support Representative Mulcahey's Motion you, vote 'aye'. If you 91 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991 are opposed to Representative Mulcahey's Motion you vote 'no'. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On the Motion to reconsider the vote, there's (sic there're) 72 'ayes', 31 'nays', and the Motion carries. The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 629 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye', opposed vote 'no'. This requires 71 votes. Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? Representative Jay Hoffman to explain his vote."
"Like we said before, this is an extremely important vote. The federal government has imposed on us an obligation. The federal government has imposed on us, through the Clean Air Act...through the Clean Air Act, an obligation to do something for coal miners in the State of Illinois."
"Have all voted?"
"The State of Illinois has an obligation to these coal miners."
"Have all voted? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Bill, there're 74 'ayes' and 27 'nos'. Senate Bill 629, having received a three-fifths Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative... Agreed Resolutions."
"Senate Joint Resolution 76, offered by Representative Churchill; House Resolution 766, Kubik; 768, Doederlein; 769, Ryder 770, Weller; 771, Black; 772, Black, 775, Walsh 776, Petka."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, these are all agreed to; I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"Question is, 'Shall the Agreed Resolutions be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Agreed Resolutions are adopted. General Resolutions." 92 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991
"House Resolution 767, offered by Representative Currie. Committee on Assignment."
"Committee on Assignment."
"Death Resolutions."
"Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 765, offered by Representative Morrow, with respect to the memory of Warren Bacon. House Resolution 773, offered by Representative Hasara, with respect to the memory of Miss Florence M. Krause. House Resolution 774, offered by Representative Curran, with respect to the memory of Jacob A. Toney."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Death Resolutions are adopted. Page 39 of the Calendar under Motions, Senate Bill 822. Representative McCracken asks leave, with the Attendance Roll Call, that this Motion be heard tomorrow instead of today. Does the Gentleman have leave on that Motion? Leave is granted, the Attendance Roll Call will be used; the Motion will be called tomorrow. Representative Matijevich now moves that the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., allowing the Clerk perfunctory time for Messages from the Senate. All... Until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow is the Motion. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no', and the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at the hour of 10:00 a.m. Representative... The First Special Session of the General Assembly will now come to order. The Attendance Roll Call for the Regular Session will be used as the Attendance Roll Call for the First Special Session. Representative Matijevich now moves that the First Special Session stands adjourned until tomorrow at the hour of 10:05 a.m. All in favor say 'aye', opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned." 93 71st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE June 24, 1991
"A Message from the Senate by Ms. Hawker, Secretary. 'Mr. Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives in passage of Bills following title, to wit; House Bills #1646, 56, 86, 313, 316, 331, 525, 551, 555, 679, 762, 763, 794, 803, 816, 840, 885, 942, 945, 1078, 1079, 1097, 1321, 1533 and 1564, together with the attached Amendments, the adoption of which I am instructed to ask concurrence of the House, passed the Senate as amended June 24, 1991.' Linda Hawker, Secretary. 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