"The hour of 10:00 a.m. having arrived, the House Perfunctory Session will come to order. We will be led in prayer today by the Clerk."
"Dear Lord, bless this House and all who work and serve here."
"We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Jim Reinhart."
Jim Reinhart et al: "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."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 2834, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Sanitary District Act. House Bill 2835, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2836, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2837, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2838, offered by Representative Sheehy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 2839, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act. House Bill 2840, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2841, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain taxes imposed on fuel and energy. House Bill 2842, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2843, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2844, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2845, offered by Representative Hicks, a Bill for an Act relating to persons with disabilities. House Bill 2846, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2847, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2848, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 2849, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning motor vehicle theft. House Bill 2850, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 2851, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Attorney General Act. House Bill 2852, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2853, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 2854, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 2855, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 2856, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 2857, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend...or, a Bill for an Act in relation to a referendum on bonds for correctional institutions. House Bill 2858, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 2859, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2860, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 2 98th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE February 23, 1994 2861, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 2862, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 2863, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 2864, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Open Meetings Act. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #25, offered by Representative Homer. WHEREAS, The Illinois Supreme Court struck down the Child Shield Law (Article 106B of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963) in its decision in People v. Fitzpatrick, Docket No. 74768, on February 17, 1994, and this amendment is intended to reverse that decision; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, That there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 8 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE I - BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 8. RIGHTS AFTER INDICTMENT. In criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to appear and defend in person and by counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation and have a copy thereof; to be confronted with the witnesses against him or her to--meet the--witnesses--face--to-face and to have process to compel the attendance of witnesses in his or her behalf; and to 3 98th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE February 23, 1994 have a speedy public trial by an impartial jury of the county in which the offense is alleged to have been STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 Being no further business the House Perfunctory Session will stand in recess until the hour of 2:00 p.m."
"The hour of 2:00 p.m. having arrived the House Perfunctory Session will come to order. First Reading and Introduction of House Bills. House Bill 2865, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to vital records. House Bill 2866, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 2867, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 2868, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 2869, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 2870, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2871, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act relating to children. House Bill 2872, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill 2873, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. House Bill 2874, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning fines for overweight vehicles. House Bill 2875, offered by Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 2876, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 2877, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Toll Highway Act. House Bill 2878, offered by 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act concerning the transfer of tollway right-of-ways. House Bill 2879, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2880, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2881, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2882, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act concerning a study of State retiree health insurance benefits. House Bill 2883, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administration (sic Administrative) Code. House Bill 2884, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Public Health Act. House Bill 2885, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning the detection of cervical cancer. House Bill 2886, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 2887, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2888, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2889, offered by Representative Ackerman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 2890, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act in relation to occupation and use taxes. House Bill 2891, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 2892, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act in relation to local occupation and use tax rate limitations. House Bill 2893, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 2894, 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. House Bill 2895, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act concerning medical care. House Bill 2896, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2897, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2898, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2899, offered by Representative Biggins, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2900, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2901, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. House Bill 2902, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2903, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2904, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 2905, offered by Representative Hoeft, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2906, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2907, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2908, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2909, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act in relation to a scholarship schools pilot program. House Bill 2910, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 amend the School Code. House Bill 2911, offered by Representative Hoeft, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2912, offered by Representative Saviano,... Bill 2912, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Nursing Act. House Bill 2913, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to create the Charter School and Voucher System Studies Task Force and to prescribe its duties. House Bill 2914, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 2915, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act creating a Legislative Ethics Board. House Bill 2916, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act concerning contributions to legislators. House Bill 2917, offered by Representative Biggins, a Bill for an Act concerning political campaigns. House Bill 2918, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee compensation reporting. House Bill 2919, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee compensation. House Bill 2920, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to create the Zero-Based Budget Act and to establish a framework for the State appropriation process. House Bill 2921, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to purchasing. House Bill 2922, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act in relation to the production, provision, and acquisition of goods and services by governmental entities. 2920... House Bill 2923, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 2924, offered by Representative Tom Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Court of Claims Act. House Bill 2925, 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 98th Legislative Day February 23, 1994 offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act. House Bill 2926, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. House Bill 2927, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Dental Practice Act. First Reading of these House Bills."
"House Bill 2928, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Professional Boxing and Wrestling Act. House Bill 2929, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Natural Resources Act. House Bill 2930, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act in relation to the adoption of parks and park lands. House Bill 2931, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. House Bill 2932, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act relating to school recycling programs. First Reading of these House Bills."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2933, offered by Representative Ackerman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Funds Investment Act. House Bill 2934, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act to amend the Board of Higher Education Act. House Bill 2935, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act relating to higher education. House Bill 2936, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Board of Higher Education Act. First Reading of these House Bills. No further business. The House Perfunctory Session will be adjourned. The House will reconvene next Wednesday, March 2nd, at the hour of 11:30 for the Governor's budget address." 9