"The House will come to order. The Chaplain for today is Reverend Martin Gutzmer of Oakland and Hindsboro United Methodist. Reverend Gutzmer is the guest of Representative Weaver. The guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us for the invocation."
"We'll be in an attitude of prayer together. Gracious God, Supreme Ruler of the universe, grant upon us, Your servants, this day, wisdom equivalent for the tasks before us; clear vision amid the confusion of issues and personalities. Enlighten us with the desire to do the right and not merely the expedient. Help us to balance needs and responsibilities, issues and truth. We thank You for the freedom of the United States of America and the State of Illinois, which we enjoy, which allows us to meet here today. Protect this Body and all of its Members. Keep them in good health, vital for the tasks set before them. This to You, oh, God, we pray. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Giglio."
"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 Wennlund."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representatives McCracken and Leitch are excused today."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. On this side of the aisle, Representative Mulcahey, due to his illness, and Representative Shirley Jones, due to a family illness are excused." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992
"...will take the Roll. 114 Members answered the Roll Call. A quorum is present. Committee Report."
"Representative LeFlore, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Human Services, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 2215."
"Supplemental Calendar announcement."
"Supplemental Calendar #1 is being distributed."
"Senate Bills, First Reading."
"Introduction - First Reading of Bills. Senate Bill 1931, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill."
"Representative Ryder, on Senate Bill 2215. Mr. Black. Here's Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I previously filed a written Motion which concerned Senate Bill 215 (sic - Senate Bill 2215). At this time, I would ask for the Motion to be considered."
"The Gentleman moves to suspend Rule 35(a) and place on the Order of Second Reading, Second Legislative Day...and place on the Order of Second Reading, Second Legislative Day, Senate Bill 2215. Are there any objections? Hearing none, the Attendance Roll Call will be used and the Gentleman's Motion carries. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2215, a Bill for an Act providing various public...amending various public acts and making supplemental appropriations to the various agencies. Second Reading of the Bill. No Committee Amendments."
"This Bill will be held on Second Reading. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992 Representative Balthis, for what reason do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, I know we have a very busy agenda this afternoon, and we would all like to get out of here but I do have a point of personal privilege and I would like to ask everyone to recognize Trinity Lutheran School from Lansing, Illinois, in the back of the House."
"Thank you. Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 2049, offered by Representative DeJaegher; House Resolution 2050, offered by Representative DeJaegher; House Resolution 2051, offered by Representative DeJaegher; House Resolution 2052, offered by Representative DeJaegher; House Resolution 2054, offered by Representative Balanoff; House Resolution 2056, offered by Representative Weaver; House Resolution 2058, offered by Representative Tenhouse; House Resolution 2059, offered by Representative Hicks; House Resolution 2060, offered by Representative Hicks; House Resolution 2061, offered by Representative Johnson. And, House Joint Resolution 138, Hasara."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Move the adoption."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 2055, offered by Representative Johnson, with respect to the memory of Richard C. Legue. House Resolution 2057, offered by Representative LeFlore, with respect to the memory of Annie Gusler Brown. House Resolution 2062, offered by Representative Johnson, with respect to the memory of L. Harlan Swisher. House Resolution 2063, offered by Representative Anthony Young, with respect to the memory of Angela Maria Libby." 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992
"Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Death Resolutions are adopted. Representative Matijevich,"
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would ask leave of the Body and use of the Attendance Roll Call for the purpose...for that purpose, to suspend both posting and the rule whereby committees can't meet while the House is in Session. So, the Rules Committee can meet immediately for the consideration of Senate Bill 1550. This has been cleared with Representative Black."
"You heard the Gentleman's Motion. Hearing no objections, the Attendance Roll Call will be used, and the Motion carries. And the Rules Committee will meet immediately...immediately in the Speakers Conference Room. General Resolutions."
"House Resolution 137, offered by Speaker Madigan and House Resolution...that was House Joint Resolution 137. And, House Resolution 2053, offered by Representative Hicks."
"Committee on Assignment except for House Joint Resolution 137, Speaker's Table. Adjournment Resolution."
"Senate Joint Resolution 167. Resolved, by the Senate of the 87th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein; that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 28, 1992, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 2, 1992, at 12:00 noon."
"Representative Matijevich moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Committee Reports." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992
"Representative Rice, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 1638; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1581, 1808, 1909, 1922 and 1533. Representative Ronan, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 2170; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1567; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 2169 and 1695. Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 1965 and 1889. Representative Farley, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 1700; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 1657 and 1907; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1860. Representative Wyvetter Younge, Chairwoman of the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 1846; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1998 and 1699. The Committee on Rules has met and pursuant to Rule 29(c)-3, the following Bill has been ruled exempt on May 28, 1992, Senate Bill 1550. Signed, John Matijevich, Chairman."
"Page 5 of the Calendar, HJR 137, Representative Homer." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and May 28, 1992 Gentlemen. I would offer House Joint Resolution 137, sponsored by Speaker Madigan. This Resolution is necessary in order to comply with the...a. Illinois Constitution Amendment Act, in terms of implementing the provisions of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28, which was passed by this House and Senate a few weeks ago dealing with crime victims compensation. I would answer any questions and...I would, prior to the moving for the adoption, I've been informed that I need to, first, make a Motion. Now, pursuant to Rule 43(a), move to bypass committee and place on the Speaker's Table for immediate consideration House Joint Resolution 137."
"You've heard the Gentleman's Motion. Any objections? There being none, the Attendance Roll Call will be used, and the Motion carries. Representative Homer."
"I now move adoption of the Resolution."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of HJR 137. 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? The Clerk will take the record. Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, some of you may not recognize him because it's been a while since he's been here, but former Representative John Hirschfeld from Champaign, also, a publisher and a great guy, right here, with Zeke Giorgi. 'One of the better Republicans', Giorgi said.' A great guy."
"Have all voted who wish? The Clerk will take the record. On this Motion, there are 112 'ayes' and no 'nays', and HJR 137 is adopted. A new schedule. The 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992 schedule for next week should be on your desk. We are not in Session next Friday. The House is prepared to adjourn. Are there any announcements? Representative Matijevich now moves that the House stand adjourned until next Tuesday at the hour of 12:00 noon, allowing the Clerk perfunctory time for Committee Reports. All in favor say 'aye', opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned."
"Representative Steczo, Chairman of the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken May 27, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 2056. Representative Davis, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1624, 1980 and 2111. Representative Saltsman, Chairman of the Committee on Executive, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 2079; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 1823, 1740, 1828 and 1831; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1683, 1684 and 1901, 2127, 1936, 1585 and 1914; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1904. Representative Dunn, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 1979 and 2076; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1747, 1720 and 2153. Representative DeLeo, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bill was 7 148th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 28, 1992 referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 2191. Representative Phelps, Chairman of the Committee on Health Care, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 2138; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1760 and 1736. Representative Curran, Chairman of the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 2131; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 1783 and 2128; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1944, 1548, 1793, 1899; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1903. Representative Shaw, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 1499; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 2166 and 2161. Representative Homer, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 1964; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 2155 and 1763; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 2114, 2165 and 1648. Representative Martinez, Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to which the following Bill was referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1532. Representative Preston, Chairman of the Committee on Children and Family Law, to 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 148th Legislative Day May 28, 1992 which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 28, 1992, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 1821 and 2159; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1678 and 1897. There being no further business, the House now stands adjourned." 9 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MAY 28, 1992 92/09/11 12:51:55 SB-1550 MOTION PAGE 4 SB-1931 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-2215 SECOND READING PAGE 2 SB-2215 MOTION PAGE 2 HJR-0137 ADOPTED PAGE 6 HJR-0137 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 6 SJR-0167 ADOPTED PAGE 4 SJR-0167 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER MCPIKE PRAYER - REVEREND MARTIN GUTZMER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AGREED RESOLUTIONS DEATH RESOLUTIONS GENERAL RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT PERFUNCTORY SESSION COMMITTEE REPORTS PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNED PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 7 7 7 9