"The House will come to order. The Chaplain for today is Reverend Nancy Griffy, of the Long Creek United Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois. Reverend Griffy is the guest of Representative John Dunn. The guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us for the invocation."
"Will you please pray with me. Dear almighty and all-loving God, we pause just a few, brief moments to reflect on You and on ourselves. In the midst of all our busy-ness, one more person to meet with, one more letter to turn over to the secretary, one more meeting and one more phone call to return, in spite of all those details of our lives that must be taken care of, we reflect on this awesome responsibility that those who have been elected as leaders of people with power and responsibility, are also in need of Your wisdom. Lord of Creation, You who love all people equally, please remind us of Your desires and Your will for everything that happens in this room today, the conversations and the votes and the decisions. God, guide them in Your way, enable us to listen to Your voice and be able to discern truth and fairness and equality for all Your children. God, in your grace, give us the ability to do all of this in Your name. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hawkins."
"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 Kubik."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Bernie Pedersen, Representative Lindner and 1 34th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 1, 1993 Representative Wojcik are excused today."
"Thank you, Mr. Kubik, and please punch yourself present. Mr. Wennlund."
"Thank...thank you, Mr. Speaker. If we could have...Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if I could have some attention please. I've got an important announcment. The...Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is...conducting long-range tests on the carbon monoxide levels that are...being emitted through verbal human communication. Now the agency has used GRF tax dollars to implement a devise at each microphone on the House floor to gauge the levels of carbon monoxide that are being emitted. The Members are asked for their cooperation and asked to speak within a quarter of an inch of their microphone on the House floor to insure accurance readings, and the EPA and all of us would certainly appreciate your cooperation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House."
"Mr. Wennlund, it looked like you were more than a quarter of an inch from your microphone on that one. Perhaps you could demonstrate to us exactly what you were talking about."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's right about here... This accurately gauges the level of carbon monoxide being emitted from verbal communications, and we would appreciate all Members' of the House cooperation, so that we can have an accurate test. Thank you very much."
"Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Representative LeFlore is excused today."
"Take the record, Mr. Clerk. One hundred and fourteen Members answering the roll call, a quorum is 2 34th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 1, 1993 present. Committee Reports."
"Committee correction for Judiciary I, House Bill 1343, was reported 'out' in error. It should have been reported back 'do pass amended Consent Calendar'. Representative Schakowsky, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 793, 1679 and 1892; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 1385; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bill 1645. Representative Phelan, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 537; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 1743 and House Bill 1842; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 913; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bill 314 and House Bill 2227. Representative Martinez, Chairman from the Committee on Veterans Affairs, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Joint Resolution 15. Representative Morrow, Chairman of the Committee on Housing, Economic and Urban Development, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 637; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bill 1716 and House Bill 1239. Representative Santiago, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day 'do pass' House Bills 1902, House Bill 1282, House Bill 1281 and House Bill 524; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 271; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 1478; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 1635; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 2120. Representative Phelps, Chairman of the Committee on Health Care and Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 552 and House Bill 1459; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 928, House Bill 1116 House Bill 1757 and House Bill 2057; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bills 152, House Bill 453, House Bill 566, House Bill 1669, House Bill 1853, House Bill 2290 and House Bill 2332; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bill 961, House Bill 1037, House Bill 1102, House Bill 1147, House Bill 1489, House Bill 2076 and House Bill 2360; 'do adopt' House Resolution 57, House Joint Resolution 7, tabled in committee, House Bill 1953, pursuant to Rule 26(d). Representative DeJaegher, Chairman of the Committee on Aging, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' House Bill 2392; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bills 949, House Bill 2008 and House Bill 587; 'do adopt' House Resolution 109. Representative Brunsvold, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 1475 and House Bill 1535; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 418 and House Bill 1652; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bills 79, 207, 171, 589, 701, 730, 757, 916, 1696, 1919, 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 1932, 1999, 2027, 2062, 2105, 2107, 2130, 2216, 2249, 2274, and 2282; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bills 2230, House Bill 77, House Bill 243, House Bill 280, House Bill 391, House Bill 502, House Bill 508, House Bill 532, House Bill 593, House Bill 754, House Bill 783, House Bill 816, House Bill 1305, House Bill 1695 and House Bill 2073; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 795. Representative Curran, Chairman of the Committee on Elections and State Government, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2001, 1704, 1570, 1539, 1460, 1108, 1016, 831, 832, 660, 641, 555, 1228 and 2383; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 1913, 821 and 704; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bills 2416, 2205, 2101, 1717, 1710, 1392, 476 and House Bill 362; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bills 1912, 1409, 1222, 1191 and 108; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 2377, 2333, 2097, 1647, 1013 and 561; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bills 2334 and House Bill 1406. Representative Edley, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 1, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 4, 9,56, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870 and 871; 'do pass as amended' House Bill 917. Representative Lang, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 31, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 1917, 2191, 2111, 1671, 1674, 1675, 1676, 1930, 1575, 2433, 2427, 2428, 764, 2386, 1631, 2153 and 1677; 'do pass as amended' House Bills 1154, 1382, 2363, 1426, 2171 and 2420; 'do pass Short 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 Debate Status' House Bills 2278, 2121, 2122, 1012, 1236, 2081, 1592, 1187, 1775, 1369, 2399, 2425, and 2422; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' House Bills 8, 17, 843, 1391, 1678, 659, 1302, 724, 1158, 1929, 1794; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 1496, 1549, 2400, 1642, 967; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bills 1451, 1971, 2412 and 2406. 'Do not pass' House Bill 3204."
"Messages from the Senate."
"A Message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary. 'Mr. Speaker, I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has passed a Bill of the following title, in which...the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives, to wit: Senate Bill. 312, a Bill for an Act making supplemental appropriations and/or legislative transfers for various state agencies. Passed by the Senate, March 31, 1993. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate'."
"On page 40 Cal...on the Calendar, Speaker's Table, Consent Calendar, Third Day, House Resolution 177. Any Amendments filed?"
"No Amendments filed."
"Representative Morrow, for what purpose do you Morrow: rise, Sir?" "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. of the House. The Committee on Housing and Economic Development, which I'm the chairman of, we weren't able to finish our business yesterday. We're gonna reconvene our Recess Committee at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow in Room 114. The Committee on Housing and Economic Development will convene tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. in Room 114. Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day
"Page April 1, 1993 39 the Calendar of... "Consent Calendar, Third Reading, Second Legislative Day, appears House Bill 1611. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of that Bill?"
"House Bill 1611 is on Third Reading."
"All right. Gentleman Lopez... Representative Lopez, now asks leave to remove the House Bill 1611 from the Consent Calendar for the purpose of an Amendment. Does the Gentleman have leave? Hearing none, leave is granted, and the Bill will return... We're just removing this from the Order of Third Reading, Consent Calendar, Representative Wennlund, for the purpose of an Amendment and we'll bring it back after we discuss the Amendment. Right. Gentleman asks leave to return the Bill to the Order of Second Reading. Does the Gentleman have leave? Hearing none, leave is granted. Mr. Clerk, the Bill's on Second Reading. Are there any Amendments filed?"
"Floor Amendment 1, offered by Representative Lopez."
"Representative Lopez, on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1611. Representative Lopez."
"Yes. There is no opposition to this Amendment, and I would request that it be put back on Third Reading, after the adoption of the Amendment."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Amendment. Any discussion? Has the Amendment been distributed?"
"Yes, it has. I have spoken to the Minority Spokesman of the committee, and we... There's an agreement on the Amendment."
"Representative Black."
"Yeah, Mr. Speaker, what this Amendment does, is currently the paramedics, after two years, need to go back and get 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 recertified. All this Amendment does is instead of two years, extends it four years before they have to go for recertification. That's all this Amendment does."
"Further discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor of the Amendment signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Amendment's adopted. Further Amendment."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. The Gentleman asks leave now to return the Bill to the Order of the Consent Calendar, Third Reading, Second Day. Leave is granted by the Attendance Roll Call. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Consent Calendar, Third Reading. House Bill 239, a Bill for an Act to amend the Municipal Code. House Bill 671, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 1543, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1553, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. House Bill 1585, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1611, a Bill for an Act to amend the Emergency Medical Services System Act. House Bill 1910, a Bill for an Act to amend the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act. House Bill 1915, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act. House Bill 1933, a Bill for an Act in relation to the professions. House Bill 2092, a Bill for an Act in relation to Occupational Therapy. House Bill 2149, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 2431, a Bill for an Act to amend the Historic Preservation Agency Act. Third Reading of these Bills. House Bill 2431 has been removed from the Consent Calendar." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day
April 1, 1993 All "The question is, 'Shall these Bills pass?' those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The voting is open. This is final action. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes'; 0 voting 'no', and these Bills, having received the required Constitutional Majority, is (sic are) hereby declared passed. On that question, there were 112 voting 'yes'; none voting '0', and those Bills, having received the Constitutional Majority, were hereby declared passed. Representative Novak, for what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'd like just like to remind everyone: All the Members of the House Energy and Environment Committee that the committee will convene at 2:00 p.m.. in the House chambers. All those who have Bills that are currently posted before the committee, we would appreciate it if you'd show up. We have a lot of Bills that are posted, so the sooner we get to 'em, the quicker we'll get the committee over with. 2:00 p.m.. in the House floor. Thank you."
"On the Order of Labor, Third Reading, appears House Bill 799, Representative Davis. The Lady from Cook, Representative Monique Davis."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take this Bill back to Second for the purpose of an Amendment."
"You've heard the Lady's Motion. Does the Lady have leave? Hearing none, leave is granted. The Bill is on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments filed?"
"Amendment 2, offered by Representative Davis."
"Representative Davis." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. April 1, 1993 Amendment 2 removes some of those...who have contracts, I guess with the state or other places, from being a part of this Act. ...Those who are compensated for their performance... and there is a requirement of the prevailing wage. We just ask that you accept this Amendment."
"Any discussion on the Amendment? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."
"Yeah, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Representative, the only people that you are excluding under this Amendment would be... Privatization would not then apply to any contract that a...whose compensation requires the Prevailing Wage Act be enforced. Is that correct?"
"That is correct. ...This was at the request of the Illinois Department of Transportation."
"All right. But...but anything else that the state would do, we could enter into a contract with a private entity, rather than having that work done by state employees. Is that correct?"
"Yes, Sir, you could."
"So it's... This really should be titled perhaps the 'Privatization Amendment'?"
"Well, what is it titled?"
"Oh... Well, then, I was right on target. Okay. Thank you very much Representative. Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House,...the Amendment may remove some opposition to this Bill but...I would suggest you look very carefully at...at the Amendment because you going to then face the question on privatization. I would suggest, 10 34th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE April 1, 1993 perhaps, this Amendment might be defeated, which then might make the Bill more easily defeated. In all due respect to the Sponsor, I urge a 'no' vote."
"Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Davis. Excuse me, Representative Stephens."
"Thank you. If the Lady will yield for a question?"
"She indicates she will."
"Are we talking about...letting contracts, private contracts for snow removal, mowing, things like that?"
"This is what the Amendment would do. The Amendment on this Act is the Privatization Act, and what this Amendment would do is to remove from the Bill those services that are usually always contracted out. For example, the work done by your Transportation Department is usually...it's usually contracted out. Snow removal, I would imagine, is usually contracted out. I don't know."
"No." Snow removal is not usually contracted out. That's why I'm asking the questions."
"Well, then it wouldn't affect them, would it?"
"If it has ever been contacted out, would it be affected?"
"You're sayin' if... Would it be affected by this Amendment? No, it would not. No, it would not."
"Well, I'm not sure that we understand the...the substance of this Amendment, and I would have to rise in opposition."
"You want me to read it to you? I will. I'll read it to you. What this Amendment, says Representative, is that this Act does not include any contract performed by individuals whose compensation for the performance of the contract is subject to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act." 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993
"And how does that affect the original Bill?"
"It amends it to take out those who work under the Prevailing Wage Act."
"Thank you."
"Representative Wennlund."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Representative Davis, as I understand, the Bill, as amended, then, providing for privatization, that would mean that all employees that (sic -who) were hired by the private contractor would not be covered by the Rutan decision?"
"Pardon? I don't think I understood you."
"The question is, is that, add... The Bill adds... If this Amendment were to go on in the original Bill, all of the employees of the private contractor would be exempt and not covered by the Rutan decision, the Supreme Court's Rutan decision, with respect to political hirings."
"What is the 'Ruth Ann' decision?"
"Well, the Rutan decision, was a decision by the United States Supreme Court filed by three employees who alleged that they were...being discriminated against because of politics, and the United States Supreme Court says the state can no longer do that. So by saying that we're gonna use private contractors to do this work, none of those employees would be covered by the Rutan decision, which is currently the law of the land."
"...Representative, I do understand your question. I believe your question actually should be reserved for the Bill. This is the Amendment to the Bill. The Amendment is simply taking out of the Bill those workers who work under the Prevailing Wage Act. Now, once we put this Amendment 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 on, remove those who work under the Prevailing Wage Act, hopefully, we can debate the Bill when it's on Second Reading after this Amendment, or Third Reading after this Amendment has been accepted, and I certainly appreciate your interest, and I hope we can count on your vote."
"Well, hopefully, that you'll have some...an opportunity to do some research on that issue...because it appears that it would be doing away with Rutan as far as state employment is concerned with privatization..."
"But, Representative, you do understand what the Amendment does?"
"Yes, I do."
"So it merely takes out a group of workers who now work under prevailing wage. Now once we get to the Privatization Bill, you may want to bring your question up. Is that okay?"
"It... Thank you very much."
"You're welcome."
"Mr. Speaker, I have the feeling that this Bill with this Amendment will have some serious consequence with respect to the Supreme Court's decision, and that the reason I'm going to ask for a Roll Call Vote on the Amendment. Mr. Speaker, I'm asking for a...requesting a Roll Call Vote on the Amendment, and urge a 'no vote."
"The Gentleman asks for a Roll Call Vote. Do (sic - are) you joined by six others? I see hands. Further discussion on the Amendment? Hearing none, Representative Davis, to close. Excuse me, Representative Saltsman."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. On this Bill,...I'm urging the people to vote for the Amendment...and..and to adopt the Amendment, and also this Bill. This is taking 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day care of all April 1, 1993 the prevailing wage programs and the construction problems that we talked about in committee, and this takes care of all those problems that we talked about. This sweetens the Bill up a little bit, and I ask for its passage."
"Representative Davis, to close."
"Representative... I'm sorry. Mr. Speaker, the federal case that Representative Wennlund was referring to had to do with poltical hiring and political firing, and I don't think this Bill addresses that at all. I would just urge you to kindly give us a favorable vote on this Amendment. Thank you."
"All those in favor of the Amendment signify by voting 'aye'; 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 question, there are 65 voting 'yes'; 47 voting 'no', and the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments."
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. On the Order of Second Reading, under Local Government, appears House Bill 2311, Representative Mautino. The Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan, for what purpose do you rise?"
"I'd like to change my vote. I inadvertently hit 'yes'. I'd like to hit... I inadvertently hit 'no'. I'd like to hit 'yes'."
"You are record (sic recorded) as voting 'no'."
"I would like to be recorded as voting 'yes'."
"Let the record indicate, Mr. Clerk, that Representative Mulligan wants to be recorded as voting 'yes' on the Amendment on the previous Bill. Representative Black, are you seeking recognization, Sir?" 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day
April 1, 1993 "...Yes, I am, Mr. Speaker. An inquiry of the Chair."
"Proceed."
"What Order of Business are we on? We seem to be flitting about the Calendar in a rather haphazard fashion on this April Fool's Day. I really don't know where you are, or where you're headed."
"Well, we were on Labor on the last... Bill and now we're on Local Government, Representative. We're..."
"Are we on Special Order?"
"When...when...when we finish this Bill, we're gonna be on Special Order...Call."
"So you're gonna finish this Bill and then go to Special Order?"
"No, it is Special Order right now, Local Government."
"Local... I thought you just said Labor."
"Well, that was Representative Davis' Bill to be brought back for the purposes of Amendment."
"Then you going to..."
"Last Bill on the Order of Local Government on the Special Call."
"And then we'll start where at the top and work our way down?"
"That's correct."
"Thank you."
"That's correct. We're gonna start at the top and go down."
"Thank you very much."
"Representative Mautino, House Bill 2311. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2311, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Second Reading of the Bill. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. Agreed Resolutions." April 1, 1993
"House Resolution 396, offered by Representative Stephens; House Resolution 397, offered by Representative Clayton; House Resolution 398, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 399, offered by Representative Dunn; House Resolution 400, offered by Representative Leitch; House Resolution 402, offered by Representative Leitch; House Resolution 403, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 404, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 405, offered by Representative Prussing; House Resolution 406, offered by Representative Younge; House Resolution 407, offered by Representative Mulligan; House Resolution 409, offered by Representative Phelps."
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 401, offered by Representative Phelan, with respect to the memory of Mrs. Enid Touhy. House Resolution 408, offered by Representative Ostenburg, with respect to the memory of Marie Bertz." House Joint Resolution 17, offered by Representative Schoenberg, with respect to the memory of Emmet O'Neill."
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it. The Death Resolutions are adopted. The Chair would like to make announcement that next week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, the House will be in Perfunct 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 Session to accept Amendments to be filed. The Adjournment Resolution."
"Senate Joint Resolution 42, with Amendment 1, amends Senate Joint Resolution 42, by deleting everything after 'concurring herein', and inserting 'in lieu thereof' the following: 'That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 1, 1993, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 13, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. And when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, April 2, 1993, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 6, 1993, at 2:00 p.m.. When it adjourns on that date, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, April 7, 1993, at 2:00p.m.; and when it adjourns on that date, it stand adjourned until Thursday, April 8, 1993, at 2:00 p.m..; and when it adjourns on that date, it stands adjourned until Monday, April 12, 1993, at 3:00p.m.."
"All those in favor of the Adjournment Resolution signify by sayin'... Representative Black."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. ...An inquiry of the Chair. Isn't it somewhat unusual to amend the...the Adjournment Resolution?"
"No, we...we have to adopt the Adjournment Resolution today."
"But...but you amended that. What...correct? Amendment 1 to the Adjournment Resolution?"
"That's correct.”
"All right. An inquiry of the Chair. You've amended the Adjournment Resolution showing the House in Perfunctory Session three days next week. For what purpose? You said 'to file Amendments'. File amendments to House Bills?"
"File Amendments to House Bills. Yes."
"And...and we... How much notice will we get when we get back on those Amendments? One hour? One day? The rules 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day keep changing. notice." April 1, 1993
I...I... get so confused on the...on what's Speaker Giglio: "Well, we're givin'... I think...The Chair's giving the Members a whole week to review all the Amendments filed, Representative Black. I think...the Speaker's done a...tremendous job..."
"But I... I had hoped to be working in my garden next week, and now I may have to come over here."
"Well, if you'd like to come over here, that's fine, or you could have...you know, the Amendments faxed to you when you're finished...working in your garden."
"Well, if you'd be so kind. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Representative Currie now moves for the adoption of the Death... of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Representative... Moseley, the Lady from Sangamon, for what purpose do you rise?"
"A point of information, Mr. Chairman."
"Proceed."
"I know that a lot of practical jokes are played on Members of the General Assembly on this day, but I wanted to point out that it is the birthday of my seat mate who is currently on the phone, and I thought that it would be remiss if we didn't at least give him a round of applause for having had the foresight to be born on this day. So, thank you."
"Happy Birthday, Representative Murphy, H." Representative Black."
"Yeah... Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I have a parliamentary inquiry of the Chair."
"Proceed." 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day Black: Speaker April 1, 1993 "We've adopted Senate Joint Resolution 42, Amendment 1. The Senate has already adjourned. So I assume that this Resolution is...is defective. They won't be able to act on it."
"The...the Chair would like to inform Representative Black that the Senate will discuss the Resolution that we adopted on their (sic its) return."
"But I thought House Amendments to Senate Resolutions have to go to Senate Rules?"
"Well, it the Chair's understanding that the Senate has all ready adopted the Resolution as amended."
"Well Ι... I trust you're right, Mr. Speaker, because otherwise those perfunctory days next week could be out of order."
Speaker Black:
"Your Representative Black." intentions will be well-taken, "Thank you, and just remember to fax me whatever is done in those perfunctory days.
"I would... I personally would be happy to."
"Thank you very much."
"Representative Schoenberg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to inform those Members of the House Health and Human Services sub-committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, that we will be reconvening tomorrow at the hour of 9:00 a.m., running till approximately 11:00 at Room 118. That's the sub-committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities for the Health Care Committee, Room 118 from 9:00 to 11:00."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. When we come back on April 12th, that week we're gonna have Legislative Fitness Day. Most of you have tried 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day April 1, 1993 or taken part in the tests: cholesterol screening, blood pressure. Six tests that you should start preparing for right now. I would recommend going on a fast right now, you people with high cholesterols. I'm gonna eat rice. Yes, so April 14th, Legislative Fitness Day. If you're not in shape, you should start working out right now, so that a week and a half from now you can do well on the Legislative Fitness tests. Thank you."
"I would like to inform the Members that tomorrow there will be recessed committee meetings for Houses (sic Housing) and Economic Development and also for Judiciary II, tomorrow. Those Members on those committees, please be informed that these will meet tomorrow. Committee reports."
"Representative Schakowsky, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken April 1, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 12, 13, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861 and 1862".
"Representative Currie now moves that the House stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The House now stands adjourned." 20 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 01, 1993 HB-0799 RECALLED HB-1611 RECALLED H-2311 SECOND READING SJR-0042 ADOPTED SU.JECT MATTER 93/04/07 12:55:40 PAGE 9 PAGE 7 PAGE 12 PAGE 18 HOUSE TO ORDER SPEAKER MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND GRIFFY PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPRESENTATIVE HAWKINS PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 3 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE PAGE 6 CONSENT CALENDAR THIRD READING PAGE 6 AGREED RESOLUTIONS DEATH RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORTS HOUSE ADJOURNED PAGE 16 PAGE 16 PAGE 20 PAGE 20