Illinois House Floor Debate — March 2, 1994

"The House will come to order. The Chaplain for today is Reverend Mark Jurgensen of the Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, Illinois. Reverend Jurgensen is the guest of Representative Curran. The guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us for the invocation this morning."

"Let us pray. Oh, God the fountain of wisdom whose will is good and gracious and whose law is truth. We beseech You so to guide and bless our Governor and the Senators and Representatives in the Legislature of this state that they may enact such laws as shall please You. To the glory of Your name and the welfare of the people of Illinois thru Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Wennlund."

Wennlund 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."

"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. Representative Jim Phelan is excused today because of illness."

"Representative Wennlund."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Ackerman is excused."

"Mr. Clerk, take the record. One hundred and sixteen people answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Committee Reports."

"Representative Giglio, Chairman from the Committee on Rules to which the following Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 2, 1994, reported the same back with 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 the following recommendations: Be adopted, House Resolution 2011."

"General Resolutions."

Clerk Rossi: "House Joint Resolution 111, offered by Representative Saviano; House Joint Resolution 112, offered by Representative Zickus; House Joint Resolution 114, offered by Representative Daniels; House Joint Resolution 117, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 1823, offered by Representative Meyer; House Resolution 1824, offered by Representative Meyer; House Resolution 1825, offered by Representative Dunn; House Resolution 1921, offered by Representative Dart; House Resolution 1984, offered by Representative Zickus; House Joint Resolution 100, offered by Representative Woolard; House Joint Resolution 102, offered by Representative Lindner; House Joint Resolution 103, offered by Representative Hicks; House Joint Resolution 108, offered by Representative Martinez."

"Committee on Assignment. House Joint Resolution 110, Mr. Clerk."

Clerk Rossi: "House Joint Resolution 110, offered by Representative Currie. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 88th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at the hour of 12:00 noon, for the purpose of hearing his Excellency, Governor Jim Edgar present to the General Assembly his Budget Message for Fiscal Year 1995, as required by Chapter 127, Section 28 of the Revised Statutes."

"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 110. All in favor say 'aye'; 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Resolution is adopted. Speaker Madigan, in the Chair." March 2, 1994

"The Chair recognizes the Doorkeeper for an announcement. Mr. Doorkeeper."

"Mr. Speaker, the Honorable President Philip and the Members of the Senate are at the door and seek admission to the chamber."

"Mr. Doorkeeper, please admit the Honorable Senators. As designated in the House Joint Resolution 110, the hour of 12 noon having arrived, the Joint Session of the 88th General Assembly will now come to order. Will the Members of the House and our esteemed guests from the Senate, please take their seats. Mr. Clerk, is a quorum present?"

"A quorum of the House is present."

"Mr. President, is a quorum of the Senate present and in this chamber? Let the record record that Senator Philip's said a quorum is present. There being a quorum of the House and a quorum of the Senate in attendance, this Joint Session is convened. We are now prepared to recognize the dignitaries that have joined us. First we want to acknowledge the entrance of the President of the Senate, Senator James J. 'Pate' Philip. Senator Philip. Next, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois, Mr. Bob Kustra. The Secretary of State, Mr. George Ryan. The Attorney General, Mr. Roland Burris. The Comptroller, the Honorable Dawn Clark Netsch. The Treasurer of the State, the Honorable Pat Quinn. President of the Cook County Board, Richard Phelan. From the Supreme Court, we are very pleased to have with us the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable Michael Bilandic. Michael Bilandic. Continuing on with the 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 introductions, we're pleased to have with us again from the Supreme Court, the Honorable Ben Miller. Ben Miller, Justice of the Supreme Court. The Auditor General, Bill Holland. The State Superintendent of the State Board of Education, Mary Jayne Broncoto. From the Governor's Office, Jim Reilly. Also from the Governor's Office, Mark Pursell. Ladies and Gentlemen, could we have your attention, please. Mr. Rotello, would you take your seat, please. Mr. Rotello. Ladies and Gentlemen, if we could begin to take our seats, I believe the Governor is outside the door ready to enter the chamber. Ladies and Gentlemen, again if everybody could take their seats...if everyone could please take their seats. We are very pleased to have with us today the First Lady of the State of Illinois, Brenda Edgar. Brenda. And with Brenda, the wife of our Lieutenant Governor, Kathleen Kustra. Kathleen. The Chair recognizes the House Majority Leader, Mr. McPike. Mr. McPike."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Clerk please read Joint Senate Resolution #4."

"Mr. Clerk."

"Joint Session Resolution #4. Resolved that a committee of ten be appointed: five from the House, by the Speaker of the House; and five from the Senate, by the President of the Senate, to await upon the Honorable Governor of the State of Illinois and invite him to address the Joint Assembly."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Pursuant to the Resolution, the following are appointed as a 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day committee to escort the Chief Executive. The from the House will be March 2, 1994 appointments Representative Bill Edley, Representative Jan Schakowsky, Representative Ben Martinez, Representative Jack Kubik, Representative Bob Olson. The Senate President will announce the Senate appointments."

"Senator Burzynski, Senator Hasara, Senator Topinka, Senator O'Daniel and Senator Trotter."

"Will the Committee of Escort please convene at the rear of the chamber and await his Excellency, the Governor? The Chair recognizes the Doorkeeper for an announcement. Mr. Doorkeeper."

"Mr. Speaker, the Honorable Governor of the State of Illinois, Jim Edgar and his party, wish to be admitted to this chamber."

"Admit the Honorable Governor."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Speaker Madigan, President Philip, my fellow Constitutional Officers, Members of the General Assembly and my fellow citizens of Illinois. For the past three years, we have been engaged in a battle to restore fiscal discipline to Illinois state government and fulfill our commitment to the people of our great state. We are winning that battle. We have brought reality back to the budgeting process in Illinois. And because we have been disciplined, Illinois is fiscally stronger today. We have set priorities -- distinguishing between those programs that are worthy and essential and those that may have been worthy but were not essential. We have made the tough budget decisions needed to achieve hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts and to downsize state agencies under my control by more than 3,000 employees. And because we have brought this new fiscal discipline to Illinois, we have been able to channel our 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 dollars limited resources to programs where our taxpayers' accomplished the greatest good. Because we were dedicated to a better bottom line, in both human and fiscal terms, there is again opportunity to provide more for our citizens without asking more from our taxpayers. There are no tax increases in this budget. Once again we are going to hold the line on taxes while we move Illinois ahead in education, in welfare reform, in combatting the drugs and crimes that menace our streets, in providing better care and treatment for those who are mentally ill or disabled and responding to the skyrocketing and horrifying number of children victimized by abuse and neglect. This budget does not solve every problem that we face. Nor does it provide every dollar for worthwhile programs that I wish it could. No realistic budget ever can. No realistic budget ever will. But this budget does renew our commitment to the children who are the future of this state and to the truly needy without expanding the bureaucracy of state government. This budget invests in Illinois and helps the people of Illinois invest in themselves. This budget increases funding for education by more than $246 million, 25% above the $200 million boost we provided this past year. It has been eight years since education has gained so much without an increase in state taxes. This budget also fully funds the trail-blazing welfare reforms we have initiated in Illinois -- to keep families together, to move them off the public aid rolls and onto private-sector payrolls -- so we can break the generational cycle of welfare that costs adults their dignity and robs children of their initiative and potential from the day they are born. This budget includes $7 million to continue the successful Lincoln's Challenge program that already has 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 helped high school drop-outs avoid crime, unemployment and welfare. It bolsters funding to protect our communities from dangerous criminals by adding more than 2,200 new prison beds, and it provides $6 million to build a juvenile boot camp for youths who have already run afoul of the law. This budget provides $100 million during the next six years in our new Conservation 2000 initiative, to preserve our natural resources, and millions more to better protect our environment. This budget helps guarantee bright tomorrows for our children, not only because we are going to invest billions of dollars in them today, but also because we are going to do so without living beyond our means. When I became Governor, I discovered that those who had put the state budget together six months earlier had built delays in the payment of health care bills for the poor and for the state employees group health insurance program. They did that so they would not have to bite the bullet and curb their appetites for more spending, a carryover from the excesses of the '80s. Well, we bit the bullet. We downsized. We cut most of state government an average of 30% We did not use our budget crunch or a national recession as an excuse for raising taxes, as many other states have done. Our lapse period spending decreased by more than $200 million last year. And because we made the tough decisions, state government has turned the corner. We are in a position where we can, and we must tackle a problem that is playing havoc with the federal budget as well as state budgets, business budgets and family budgets throughout this country. Soaring, runaway, health care costs have defied taming across this nation, in state after state. I am pleased to report we are now meeting our obligation to pay, on time, the medical bills 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 99th Legislative Day of state employees covered under our group insurance program. But Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, is another matter. The cost of Medicaid has tripled in the last decade and doubled, doubled in the last three years alone. It now tops $5 billion a year -- nearly three-fourths of the entire budget for the Department of Public Aid. As the President and First Lady have articulated so well, the cost of health care is a major, major national problem. And the cost of Medicaid ranks as the number one fiscal concern of governors in virtually all of the 50 states -- thanks in no small part to federal court decisions and congressional mandates that have broadened coverage and given states limited flexibility to rein in expenses. Indeed, Illinois is not alone. But Illinois cannot, and should not, wait any longer for national health care reform or a change in the ways of the United States Congress to tame this budget basher. Through an innovative program we have captured hundreds of millions of federal dollars that otherwise would have gone to Medicaid recipients and providers in other states of this nation. But it still hasn't been enough. We're still not paying our Medicaid bills in timely fashion. The costs are still escalating well beyond anyone's estimates, and the program is devouring resources we all want to use for improvements in education and other vital programs. So today I am proposing a massive overhaul of our Medicaid program, one that targets fraud and abuse, and borrows heavily from success stories in the private sector where many businesses have been able to get a handle on health care costs for their employees. With approval from the Legislature and the federal government, we will dramatically expand our managed care efforts and offer an 8  99th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 array of other options that will contain costs, produce predictability and put Illinois at the forefront of Medicaid reform efforts. We're not talking about less health care for the poor, we're talking about more effective health care, care that puts a premium on prevention, care that emphasizes regular contact with physicians, so colds can be treated in doctors' offices before they turn into pneumonia which requires far more expensive treatment in hospitals. And to discipline ourselves, future Governors and future Legislatures, I am proposing a change in state law that will require timely Medicaid payments. With this program I am confident we can bring Medicaid under control in the future. And if we act to rein in future Medicaid spending, we also can address the backlog that currently exists. By taking advantage of a unique opportunity to restructure the state's long-term debt, we can use the savings from lower interest rates to eliminate the Medicaid backlog. I am prepared to do that. In fact, I am proposing we take advantage of this one-time revenue opportunity, as long as we have in place a plan to control Medicaid spending. Without an overhaul of Medicaid, we will be merely creating backlogs for future generations, and I am not prepared to do that. In the same vein I also am proposing a change in state law that will put us on a certain, yet realistic and workable, path toward full funding of the state's pension systems. In the last two years, I have put $125 million above and beyond what otherwise would have been allocated into funding our pension systems. In this budget I am proposing that we allocate an additional $74 million to continue that extra effort. But we clearly must do a much better job of funding our pension systems, to defuse the fiscal time 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 bombs that are ticking away for the taxpayers of the 21st Century. What I am asking you to help me enact is a far more realistic and workable law than the one approved in the late 1980s. That law was well-meaning -- like much of the legislation approved in the '80s, but it was unaffordable -- also like much of the legislation approved in the '80s. So, it has been ignored. The legislation I am proposing today will not be ignored because it will leave no pension funding to the whims of Governors and Legislatures. It will bring us steadily and surely toward the proper funding level for pensions. It is affordable within the resources state government will have. It is affordable without raising taxes. And most importantly, it is the right thing to do. With an overhaul of our Medicaid system and with an ambitious but realistic approach to funding pensions, we can help assure that the state will meet its obligations to the poor and future pensioners without short-changing future generations of Illinoisans. Without those reforms those who need state services and those who pay for them will pay a heavy price in the years and decades ahead. But I am convinced we will enact these fiscal reforms and continue the fiscal discipline that has helped us work our way out of the budget problems that besieged us three years ago. That discipline has put us in a position where we can make great strides this year toward meeting the challenges that confront us in the twilight of the 20th Century and await us at the dawn of the 21st Century. Without unflagging support for education, without our continued commitment to kindergarten classrooms and university laboratories, too many of our children will fail. And if those children fail, we fail. I know that everyone in this room, and indeed this state believes that 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 education should be a top priority of state government. Our action in the past to make the surcharge permanent, yielding more than $1.2 billion for our school children and college students, is proof of our convictions. But yesterday's accomplishments are not enough. Today, I am asking you to approve a budget for education that totals more than $5 billion dollars in state resources -- 36 percent of every dollar in our general funds. My recommendations will, for the first time in memory, fully fund the Board of Higher Education's budget request with 86 million new dollars for operations and grants at our public colleges and universities. That includes a $37 million increase in scholarship aid, the largest boost ever for those who need financial help to pursue their degrees and their dreams. $30 million of that increase will provide aid to low and middle-income students. Another $6 million of the increase will go to the veteran's scholarship program. And $1.5 million will provide scholarships to minority students who agree to return as teachers in overwhelmingly minority communities, so they can serve as role models for new generations of students. Continuing a critical investment in our educational infrastructure, I am providing $143 million in capital funds -- nearly a 50 percent increase over this year -- for construction and equipment that will assure all of our students in higher education have access to 21st-Century technology and facilities. We are providing another $15 million for the statewide higher education telecommunications network we launched last year to link colleges with local schools and businesses. And I have allocated $3 million for a new technology program to link our elementary and secondary schools with one another, giving our youngest students 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 earlier exposure to the information highway of on-line communication and data exchange networks. This budget increases overall funding for elementary and secondary education by $160 million in state funds. That includes 100 million new dollars to bolster equity among school districts. Recognizing that students cannot learn to their potential if they enter the classroom unprepared, this budget increases funding for preschool programs by $12 million ... bringing the total appropriation for early childhood education to $100 million for the first time ever in the history of this state. But our investment in children our investment in the future cannot be limited to the classrooms of our state. It must extend to homes and neighborhoods where too many children far too many are suffering the tragic consequences of a breakdown in the family structure and values. In the last year we have been starkly reminded of the horrors that too many of our children face. The death of a three-year-old boy at the hands of his mother and the plight of 19 children living in squalor on the west side of Chicago were yet another wake-up call to the alarming existence of tragic child abuse and neglect. In the last three years the number of child abuse reports received at the DCFS hotline has increased 31 percent, to more than 350,000 this year alone. During fiscal 1995 the number of children in substitute care the children being cared for at state expense is expected to increase to almost 40,000, a shocking 75 percent increase in just four years. In the past three years, we have virtually doubled funding for our efforts to improve our child welfare system and to protect the most vulnerable of our society. In the past three years, we have hired nearly 500 front-line workers to respond to the 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 skyrocketing problem of innocent children being abused and neglected by the very people who should be nurturing them. As a result the average caseload for workers has been substantially reduced. We have added funding to our juvenile justice system so judges have the facts they need to determine whether children should remain home with their parents. Last year, through cooperation between my administration and this Legislature, we passed legislation that made it crystal clear that a child's interests must come first in issues of returning a child to his or her family. We have demanded accountability and responsibility from those state employees whose job it is to respond to cases of abuse and neglect. Most case workers do their job well under very very difficult circumstances. But we have fired those who did not do their job, and more will be fired if they don't get the message that this administration and the people of this state will not tolerate incompetent and irresponsible workers. With all this we still have not erased the problem of child abuse from Illinois. It is a problem rooted deep in the ills of society, and state government alone which once only had the responsibility to care for orphans cannot be the foster parent to every child silently crying out for help. Curbing the abuse of children is an obligation that must be shared by community, by parents, by churches, by families and by government working together. Today I am proposing we add $153 million to those efforts, a 17 percent increase that brings the support of our child welfare programs to more than $1 billion. That additional money will enable us to further bolster our direct services to children at risk by continuing to reduce caseloads and implement court-ordered requirements. And I am announcing today the 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 state will establish new transitional centers at Chicago Housing Authority sites, employing community residents as caregivers and helpers for children under 12 years old. I also am asking this General Assembly to double to $13.5 million funding in substance abuse programs for parents whose children are at risk and who themselves are in need of help in shaking the addiction of drugs and alcohol. This budget provides $3 million additional funding for alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs, including Lieutenant Governor Kustra's innovative Parenting Partnership which provides parents with the information they need to help their children make informed choices affecting their life-styles. This budget funds my administration's commitment to our children. It provides nearly 400 million additional dollars this year, for programs that give our youth a better chance at success and that gives Illinois an opportunity for a better future. This budget promotes independence, rather that dependence. In the Department on Aging, it increases the state's commitment to helping our growing number of senior citizens live their lives with dignity in their own homes. It boosts funding for elderly abuse programs to respond to the distressing number of seniors who are physically abused or financially exploited a number that has more than doubled in the last four years. It increases funding for individuals with disabilities, providing them with in-home services and training them to assume fulfilling, productive roles in the work place. This budget provides an additional $83 million for mental health services that's the first time the state will be committing more than $1 billion in a single year for those services. That increase will allow us to continue the mental health reforms we 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 began two years ago, moving more clients into appropriate community-based treatment, providing community alternatives for children and assuring compassionate and competent care for those who remain in state facilities. This budget allows Illinois to continue to move forward in reforming welfare, helping many recipients move from welfare to work from dependence to independence. It provides support for those who try, and sanctions for those who do not. During the past three years Illinois has shown the way in welfare reform by overhauling a system that had encouraged fathers to leave their children, shattering the family structure. Through our successful Earnfare initiative, we have shown former public aid recipients the way to move from the welfare rolls to private payrolls. This budget includes nearly $13 million for the necessary supportive services that will enable 9,500 teenaged mothers 18 and under, who have dropped out of school and now depend on AFDC assistance, to complete their high school education and assume a more productive and satisfying role in society. And this budget also will sustain our momentum in collecting child support so we can keep people off the welfare rolls. Last year we collected a record $202 million in child support payments, an increase of almost 40 percent, since I became Governor. Soon we will launch a "Most Wanted" campaign to give deadbeat dads the notoriety they deserve. And I am asking that you approve legislation this spring that will further enhance our efforts to establish paternity so fathers - not taxpayers - are held accountable for the support of their children. This budget also protects people in their neighborhoods. Additional funding will enable the Illinois State Police to put 55 new cadets who will begin training in June on the highways 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 during the new fiscal year, the first new state troopers in four years. The department's capital budget also includes $15.9 million for construction of a state-of-the art crime lab in Chicago to help prosecutors prove their cases and bring those offenders to justice. And this budget includes additional funding to house those criminals once they are caught and convicted. During fiscal 1995 we will open new cells in East St. Louis, Mount Sterling, Canton, Sheridan, Tamms and Kankakee. Work will continue on the Super Max facility in Alexander County to house the 500 most disruptive of our system's inmates, and we will begin to plan for two additional adult work camps to house another 400 prisoners. Among other capital programs, I am proposing $100 million to improve and maintain the infrastructure of  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day and the Midwest, we have allocated March 2, 1994 $3.1 million to move forward with high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis. Our transportation network is a vital piece of our economic development efforts efforts that have paid off in recent months with more Illinoisans working than ever before in our history. This budget maintains our initiative to help our small and mid-sized businesses - the heart of this state's economy - to grow. It maintains our commitment to job training and retraining with 7.5 million additional dollars to assure our workers have the skills they need in the changing workplace. And this budget further boosts job creation and economic expansion by providing $17 million in capital funds and $2 million in grants for the Advanced Photon Source at the Argonne National Laboratory. This project will produce 1,500 construction-related jobs in the short term, but more importantly in the long term, by bringing top scientists from throughout the world to Illinois it will help businesses develop new products for the marketplace of the 21st Century. This budget also moves us ahead in meeting our responsibility to preserve Illinois' natural resources for future generations. Much of the great prairie that once covered Illinois has been lost to development. The quality of our lakes and streams is deteriorating. We are in danger of losing our topsoil to erosion and outdated agricultural practices ... unless we redouble our efforts to conserve that natural resource as precious as any other. Today I am announcing Conservation 2000 - a six-year, $100 million program to bolster our soil conservation programs, to preserve and manage great areas of natural lands such as Site M and to protect our great inland lakes that provide us both recreation and safe water. We are launching that 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day resource-saving year March 2, 1994 initiative with $6.5 million dollars this spread among our agricultural, conservation and environmental agencies, each of which has a piece of our future in its hands. With that funding we will begin to respond to the sweeping recommendations of my task force on land use and water resources and begin to improve the long-term quality of life for the citizens of this state. There are many responsibilities of government; many challenges for it to tackle; many interests tugging at each other, many priorities for the use of our limited resources. This budget balances our present day needs with the hopes of tomorrow, against the priorities I have set and within the bounds of reality and responsibility. This budget does not retreat from the accountability we have demanded of ourselves but reinforces our resolve to even greater discipline. This budget reflects a strengthened Illinois economy but recognizes the limits to what government can and should attempt. It is a budget that will allow Illinois to confront the challenges of today and plan for the frontiers that we will need to conquer in the future. All of us want to make a positive difference in the lives of our citizens and there are moments, I'm sure, when we wonder whether or not we really are making a difference. Does it really matter? It really does matter. Earlier I mentioned Lincoln's Challenge, a new program to help high school drop-outs get a second chance, become productive members of our society. Last month I had the pleasure and honor of passing out diplomas to the first graduating class of Lincoln's Challenge - one of those graduates was Nathaniel Gerald Baker, a 17-year-old boy from Chicago who had belonged to a gang and who had been caught with a gun and a stolen car. After spending several 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 weeks in the Lincoln's Challenge program he wrote to his father: 'Two years ago you asked me did I care if I died? I said I don't know. But now I feel I have something to live for. Graduation day is the beginning of whole new Nathaniel Gerald Baker.' One new program one small piece of this budget changed the course of this young man's life. The work we do is worth it. We must always keep in mind the effect our work has on the lives of all 11 1/2 million people in Illinois. Through our work Illinois will continue to thrive and grow, meeting the needs of the neediest, nurturing the seeds of a strong economy and promoting a quality educational system that prepares our youth for their future. With this budget Illinois can face the realities of today while ever working to guarantee Nathaniel Gerald Baker, our children and their children an even brighter and more confident tomorrow. Thank you."

"Will the Committee of Escort please come to the front of the chambers to escort the Governor. The President of the Senate is recognized for a Motion."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the Joint Session do now arise."

"The President of the Senate has moved that the Joint Session do now arise. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all those opposed signify by saying 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Joint Session will now arise."

"The House will come to order. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions. We are not prepared to adjourn at this time. Representative Steczo, in the Chair."

"House Resolution 1826, offered by Representative Wojcik; House Resolution 1827, offered by Representative Ostenburg; House Resolution 1828, offered by Representative Saviano; House Resolution 1829, offered by Representative 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 99th Legislative Day Kubik; House Resolution 1830, offered by Representative Sheehy; House Resolution 1831, offered by Representative Zickus; House Resolution 1833, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1834, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1837, offered by Representative Ostenburg; House Resolution 1838, offered by Representative Curran; House Resolution 1839, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1841, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1842, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1845, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1846, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1847, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1848, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1850, offered by Representative Ostenburg; House Resolution 1854, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; Senate Joint Resolution 121, offered by Representative Hoffman; House Resolution 1856, offered by Representative Frederick; House Resolution 1857, offered by Representative Gash; House Resolution 1859, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolution 1860, offered by Representative Kubik; House Resolution 1861, offered by Representative Giglio; House Resolution 1862, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; Resolution 1864, offered by Representative Hoffman; House Resolution 1865, offered by Representative Kubik; House Resolution 1870, offered by Representative Gash; House Resolution 1871, offered by Representative Laurino; House Resolution 1878, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 1881, offered by Representative von Bergen-Wessels; House Resolution 1882, offered by Representative Hassert; House Resolution 1883, offered by Representative Walsh; House Resolution 1884, offered by 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Representative Novak; House Resolution 1890, offered by Representative Wennlund; House Resolution 1892, offered by Representative Deering; House Resolution 1894, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1895, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1899, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy; House Resolution 1900, offered by Representative Hannig; House Resolution 1901, offered by Representative Ostenburg; House Resolution 1902, offered by Representative Black; House Resolution 1903, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1905, offered by Representative Cross; House Resolution 1906, offered by Representative Cross; House Resolution 1908, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 1909, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 1910, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 1911, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 1915, offered by Representative Hoffman; House Resolution 1916, offered by Representative Deering; House Resolution 1917, offered by Representative Sheehy; House Resolution 1918, offered by Representative Roskam; House Resolution 1919, offered by Representative Younge; House Resolution 1920, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 1922, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 1923, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 1924, offered by Representative Ryder; House Resolution 1925, offered by Representative Ryder; House Resolution 1928, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolution 1930, offered by Representative John Dunn; House Resolution 1932, offered by Representative Kubik; House Resolution 1933, offered by Representative Sheehy; House Resolution 1934, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 1935, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1936, 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1937, offered by Representative Curran; House Resolution 1939, offered by Representative Ryder; House Resolution 1940, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 1942, offered by Representative Biggert; House Resolution 1943, offered by Representative Cross; House Resolution 1944, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1945, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1946, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1947, offered by Representative Noland; House Resolution 1948, offered by Representative Davis; House Resolution 1949, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 1950, offered by Representative Balanoff; House Resolution 1952, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1953, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1957, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1958, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1959, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1960, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1963, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1964, offered by Representative Mautino; House Resolution 1965, offered by Representative Moffitt; House Resolution 1966, offered by Representative Younge; House Resolution 1967, offered by Representative Younge; House Resolution 1968, offered by Representative Younge; House Resolution 1970, offered by Representative Balanoff; House Resolution 1971, offered by Representative Gash; House Resolution 1972, offered by Representative Currie; House Resolution 1973, offered by Representative Hicks; House Resolution 1974, offered by Representative Mautino; House Resolution 1975, offered by Representative Mautino; House Resolution 1976, offered by 22  99th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1977, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1978, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1979, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 1981, offered by Representative Martinez; House Resolution 1982, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 1983, offered by Representative Hannig; House Resolution 1985, offered by Representative Ryder; House Resolution 1986, offered by Representative Black; House Resolution 1988, offered by Representative Stephens; House Resolution 1989, offered by Representative Stephens; House Resolution 1990, offered by Representative Cross. House Joint Resolution 98, offered by Representative Giglio; House Joint Resolution 99, offered by Representative Tom Johnson; House Joint Resolution 101, offered by Representative Currie; House Joint Resolution 104, offered by Representative Biggert; House Joint Resolution 106, offered by Representative Daniels; House Joint Resolution 107, offered by Representative Hannig; House Joint Resolution 109, offered by Representative Capparelli; Senate Joint Resolution 106, offered by Representative Lawfer; House Resolution 1991, offered by Representative Black; House Resolution 1992, offered by Representative von Bergen-Wessels; House Resolution 1993, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1994, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 1995, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1996, offered by Representative Weller; House Resolution 1997, offered by Representative Younge  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day Prussing; March 2, 1994 House Resolution 2002, offered by Representative Black; House Resolution 2003, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 2004, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 2005, offered by Representative Novak; Joint Resolution 113, offered by Representative Clayton; House Joint Resolution 115, offered House by Representative Meyer; House Joint Resolution 116, offered by Speaker Madigan."

"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Is there any discussion? There being none, all those in favor of the adoption of the Resolutions will signify by saying 'aye'; opposed by saying 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. On page 7 of the Calendar appears a Motion, House Joint Resolution 108, by Representative Martinez. Pursuant to Rule 77(a) moves to discharge the Committee on Executive from further consideration and advance House Joint Resolution 108 to the Order of the Speaker's Table. Is there any discussion on the Motion? There being none, all those in favor of the adoption of the Motion will signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Motion is adopted by use of the Attendance Roll Call. On page 7 of the Calendar appears a Motion with relation to House Joint Resolution 117, by Speaker Madigan who moves pursuant to Rule 77(a) to discharge the Committee on Executive from further consideration of House Joint Resolution 117 and advance to the Order of Speaker's Table. On that question is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Daniels."

"Mr. Speaker, we're going to object to the further hearing of this Resolution and ask for roll calls on any Motions that we're dealing with and the reason we're doing 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 this is quite simple. We have called AFSCME; they are totally opposed to this. They feel it is an intrusion on the labor and management negotiations. They do not want this Resolution to pass and that will be our position on it. So consequently because of what has been represented to us by AFSCME, we would oppose this. And would ask for any verification in the event that you choose to proceed."

"The Chair recognizes Speaker Madigan."

"What is the statutes of the Resolution, Mr. Speaker?"

"At present, we are considering a Motion to discharge the Executive Committee with relation to the Resolution."

"And I would rise in support of the Motion to discharge the committee. The Resolution is very simple. Today there are negotiations going on between the State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services and the AFSCME Union looking toward the development of a contract for state employees. Those negotiations are being conducted without any input from any Member of this Body. The Resolution would simply say that each Legislative Leader ought to be able to send one observer to the negotiations, would report back to that Leader and then that Leader would report to the Members. In addition the Resolution would provide that the contract would be limited to one year and further, that before the Governor would sign the contract that it would be reviewed by Committees of the Legislature where there would be an opportunity for Members of the Legislature to have some input as to whether or not the contract could be afford...afforded or whether we would be willing to pay for this particular contract. What traditionally happens in these situations is that the 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Governor's Office and the Department of Central  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 discharge committee on this Resolution. We are all elected Members of this Body and we have been sent here by the people in our districts to do our job and our job is to set policy on behalf of the people, not only of our district but all the 11 million people in the State of Illinois. When we raise our hand and swear to support the Constitution of the State of Illinois we indicate that we will take seriously our responsibility to set policy. Among the policy decisions which we are to make as elected Members serving here on behalf of the people of our districts in the State of Illinois, is the policy to determine the level of appropriations, the level of expenditures of taxpayer dollars which are so precious to each of us and to the people we represent back home. We are called upon each year to appropriate every single penny that comes out of the state treasury for state expenditures and as everyone knows, no expenditures can be made unless they are appropriated by us, that is a Constitutional obligation and a Constitutional duty. We should not delegate or...and we should not allow our prerogative to be delegated to someone else. What this Resolution does is to attempt to allow Members of the General Assembly to observe negotiations which are designed and...only one way only and that is to impact upon taxpayer dollars and expenditure of those dollars on behalf of those who perform services as employees of the State of Illinois. If we are to... if we are to make those expenditures, we need to be involved, we need to see what is going on. Now this is only a Motion to discharge the committee and ordinarily we would not get into the substance of the matters contained in the Resolution but it does seem appropriate because I don't think Members of the Body are aware of the importance of 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 the policy decision we are considering here at this moment and are about to make. We have seen the power of the Executive increase in this state and in our nations capitol and we have seen the power of the General Assembly in this state and the Legislative Bodies at our national Congress in Washington go...go on to decline. We have seen waining powers for both of those Bodies. It is time to assert ourselves and inject ourselves into all matters which involves appropriations of the taxpayers dollars. We need to support this Motion to discharge this Motion so that we can proceed as efficiently and practically as possible with all deliberate speed..."

"Representative Dunn, excuse me for just a moment. For what purpose does the Gentleman from Madison, Representative Stephens, seek recognition?"

"Awfully early in the Session for you to lose control. The Gentleman is obviously addressing the merits of the Resolution, that's not what this vote is about. It's about the procedural Motion to discharge from committee. Now, if he wants to discuss that, he's just trying to delay so they can get some votes back here. Let's take the vote. This is an anti-AFSCME Resolution that we oppose and we would like to have the vote taken right now. You have no other reason to discuss it further and I call for the vote."

"Mr. Dunn, please confine your remarks to the Motion, please."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is a Motion to discharge committee and we take these Motions seriously on the floor of the General Assembly because we know that the committee work is important work and yet when it comes time to consider discharging a committee it is also important work on behalf of the people 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 in this chamber. We wear more than one hat, we wear hats as committee Members and we wear hats as Members of this Body. So, when we talk about the Motions to discharge committee we must take those Motions seriously and we must...deliberate very carefully upon the details of the Motion and the reason we put the name of the Motion on the board is SO we will know what we are talking about discharging. We are talking about discharging HJR 117, filed before this Body by Speaker Madigan and as I indicated earlier, the contents of the Motion, while technically not the subject of this Motion, are inextricably interwound with the Motion because you can't know what you're discharging unless you think about what is in the Motion that you are voting on. So, if we're going to discharge a Motion we have to have some concept of what is in the Motion and we really can't proceed without doing that. So, I would urge the Members to take a moment here and look at the Motion itself and realize that it involves an interpretation of your power as a Member of the General Assembly. Not only your power as a Member of the General Assembly but your power as a Member here and now to vote on this important Motion. So, I would urge every Member of this Body to take whatever time they need to pull this Motion in if they don't have it and ask your staff or Clerk to get a copy of it for you, read it very, very carefully before this matter comes up for vote. This is a matter that our Speaker has presented before this Body and it is a very important matter for our consideration and I hope that those who are talking above the dent of the debate here will take time to look at the Resolution and examine its contents SO they can cast an intelligent vote. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I recommend an 29  99th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 'aye' vote on this Motion to discharge this...this important measure before our Body at this time and I hope everyone will cast an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Mr. Black, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. After that moving rendition, I would call the previous question. He's explained it so perfectly that we're all ready to vote. I move the previous question."

"Mr. Black, there is only one more person seeking recognition. The Chair recognizes Representative Hannig."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. And, I too, rise in favor of this Motion and I think it is very important that we all take a look and understand what is really at stake here in this Motion and in these negotiations. Even as we meet today and go back home tomorrow, negotiations have begun between the State Employees Un Union and the Governor's Office for perhaps a multi-year contract to commit hundred of millions of dollars of taxpayers money and future General Assemblies to that agreement. And what we are asking with this Resolution is simply that we in the Legislative Branch, a co-equal branch with the Governor, have a voice in those proceedings. It seems to me that when we look at what happened last time and we saw the Governor commit this state to a three-year contract and then we saw the agencies come to our appropriation hearings and say, that we are committed to and have no choice but to provide for these increases because they are part of a long-term contract. And the flexibility that we as Members of the Legislature should have in these budget process and these budget negotiations was basically gone. So, it seems to me that 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 as Members of the Legislature that Body which is expected to enact a budget, that we should have a voice in the process by which the increases for our state employees are determined. And all this Resolution is asking is that one Member from each of the four caucuses, Democratic and Republicans, Senators and Representatives have a voice at the table, that we be represented. And as a Member of the Legislature and someone who serves on the Appropriation Committee, I think it's very important that we have that voice and I think it's very important that we discharge this...that we discharge this Resolution today. That we pass this Resolution today. That we send this Resolution on to the Governor and the various executives branch agencies so that they know that we're serious about these negotiations and that we want to have our say in what these amounts are and that we're not prepared to simply rubber stamp whatever it is that they agree to. So, I would urge a 'yes' vote and ask that all Members of the House and all Members of the Legislature support our branch of government in its effort to be heard and have a voice at the table. Thank you."

"Does Speaker Madigan wish to close? Speaker Madigan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One more time. The Resolution is very simple, it simply provides that even though the AFSCME Union doesn't like it, we as Members of the Legislature would have somebody there at the negotiations reporting back to us as to what the bottom line cost of the proposed contract would be. I'm very pleased to see SO many Republicans SO concerned about organized labor. It's very refreshing. We hope to see you on later roll calls but for today you ought to vote for 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 your own self-interest, vote to have one of your own there at the negotiations reporting back to you as to what the bottom line cost of the contract will be. Because you're going to be called upon to pay for that contract. I would request an 'aye' vote."

"Mr. Black, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Just to inquire. If I can ask for the previous question now, Mr. Speaker."

"Mr. Black, you may."

"Oh, thank you. Well, I move the previous question."

"So as not to stifle the debate, the previous question is moved. All those in favor of the Motion to discharge the Committee on Executive from further consideration of House Joint Resolution 117 and advance to the Order of Speaker's Table will vote 'aye'; those opposed will vote 'no'. Voting is open. Please vote Representative Tim Johnson 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On this question, there are 58 voting 'yes', 50 voting 'no'; the Motion fails. For what purpose does the Gentleman from St. Clair, Representative Flinn, seek recognition?"

"Well, Mr. Speaker, before we adjourn I would like to remind all the Members who are here and who are not here but within the...my voice range that we will have a committee meeting of the Financial Institutions Committee at 2:00 or as soon thereafter as possible and all we've got to do is get a quorum and we'll be there about two minutes or less. I'd appreciate it very much if everybody would show up."

"Supplemental Calendar announcement." 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day

March 2, 1994 "Supplemental Calendar #1 is being distributed."

"On the Order of Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Resolution 2011. The Chair recognizes Representative Giglio. House Resolution 2...2011. Representative Giglio."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. What this Resolution does is to change the filing date for the Bills to accomplish what we have to do to...for this years meeting of the General Assembly. We're just changing the different dates that on page second with regards to appropriation Bills and the other Bills that people have."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of House Resolution 2011. On that question, is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"Representative, just for the record. There's nothing in here that...you're simply compressing the schedule to fit this particular Session. You're not making any substantive change to rules. Is that your understanding?"

"That's correct, Representative Black."

"Thank you very much."

"Is there any further discussion? There being none, those in favor of the adoption of House Resolution 2011 will signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed by saying 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Is there leave for Attendance Roll Call? There being no objections, leave is granted and House Resolution 2011 is adopted. On Supplemental Calendar #1, on the Order of the Speaker's Table appears House Joint Resolution 108. On that question, the Chair recognizes the 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Gentleman from Cook, Representative Martinez. For what purpose does the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, seek recognition? Mr. Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I believe this passed out of the chamber 20 minutes ago on a voice vote."

"That was a Motion to discharge."

"Oh, a Motion to discharge, I'm sorry. Okay."

"Representative Martinez."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Black was exactly right, a few minutes ago we passed the Motion to discharge committee and now I believe it's going to...Speaker's Table."

"Representative Martinez, we are at the passage stage at this moment, so you can explain the Resolution and we will then seek a vote."

"This Resolution is asking to readmit Taiwan to the United Nations for purposes of trading. That's all it is. My understanding is it has bipartisan support."

"The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of House Resolution... House Joint Resolution 108. On that question, is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Parke."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I think this is long overdue. I rise in support of Representative Martinez House Joint Resolution and I would ask the Body to vote favorably on this Motion."

"Is there any further discussion? There being none, the question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 108 be adopted?' All those in favor will signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed by saying 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Is there leave for the Attendance Roll Call? There being no objection, leave is granted and House Joint Resolution 108 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 is adopted. Death Resolutions."

"House Resolution 1832, offered by Representative Rutherford, with respect to the memory of Louise Evans. House Resolution 1835, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Dean Francis Nasca. House Resolution 1836, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Aritis Foster. House Resolution 1840, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Eugene Schroth. House Resolution 1843, offered by Representative Pugh, with respect to the memory of William Longmire. House Resolution 1844, offered by Representative Pugh, with respect to the memory of Georgia Jones. House Resolution 1849, offered by Representative Pugh, with respect to the memory of Charles Lloyd Howleit. House Resolution 1851, offered by Representative Ostenburg, with respect to the memory of Goodman-Malamuth. House Resolution 1852, offered by Representative Capparelli, with respect to the memory of Bob Miller. House Resolution 1853, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Lee Pray. House Resolution 1855, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Willie Jackson, Sr. House Resolution 1858, offered by Representative Pugh, with respect to the memory of Curtis Miller Foster. House Resolution 1863, offered by Representative Ostenburg, with respect to the memory of Reverend Gerald Leahy. House Resolution 1866, offered by Representative Davis, with respect to the memory of Jackie Vaughn. House Resolution 1867, offered by Representative Currie, with respect to the memory of Bernard Weisberg. House Resolution 1868, offered by Representative Novak, with respect to the memory of Janet E. Hayward. House Resolution 1869, offered by 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Representative Morrow, with respect to the memory of Jackie Vaughn. House Resolution 1872, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Marvin Jones. House Resolution 1873, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Paul Kennedy. House Resolution 1874, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Keller Goodwin. House Resolution 1875, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of George L. Kiley. House Resolution 1876, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Elvan N. Yoder. House Resolution 1877, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Dean Miles McCartney. Resolution 1879, offered by Representative Edley, with respect to the memory of John Wolfe. House Resolution 1885, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Charles DeLong. House Resolution 1886, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of John Johnson. House Resolution 1887, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Vincent West. House Resolution 1888, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Beth Healey. House Resolution 1889, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Ray Braun. House Resolution 1891, offered by Representative Deering, with respect to the memory of Paul Hoffmeister. House Resolution 1893, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Donald C. Fitzsimmons. House Resolution 1896, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Harvey Heath Acton. House Resolution 1897, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Lawrence W. Kelly. House Resolution 1898, offered by Representative Dart, with respect to the memory of Lawrence O'Brien. House Resolution 1904, offered by Representative Wirsing, with respect to the memory of Charlotte Ann Sundly. House Resolution 1912, offered by Representative Frederick, with respect to the memory of Dorothea L. Thompson. House Resolution 1913, offered by Representative Schoenberg, with respect to the memory of John Lavina. House Resolution 1914, offered by Representative Currie, with respect to the memory of Emily Taft Douglas. House Resolution 1926, offered by Representative Ryder, with respect to the memory of Lincoln Loveless. House Resolution 1927, offered by Representative Black, with respect to the memory of Forrest C. March. House Resolution 1931, offered by Representative Dunn, with respect to the memory of Robert Best. House Resolution 1938, offered by Representative Ryder, with respect to the memory of Donald Votsmier. House Resolution 1941, offered by Representative Pugh, with respect to the memory of Jim D. Mangrum. House Resolution 1951, offered by Representative Morrow, with respect to the memory of Lillian Smith Wilson. House Resolution 1954, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Wayne Moser. House Resolution 1955, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Dr. Stanley J. Bobowski. House Resolution 1956, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Clifford Banner. House Resolution 1961, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Emeritus Glenn Wade. House Resolution 1962, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of Richard J. Schroeder. House Resolution 1969, offered by 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Representative Morrow, with respect to the memory of Geraldine Hardwick. House Resolution 1980, offered by Representative Younge, with respect to the memory of Maria Trabue. House Resolution 1986 (sic 1987), offered by Representative Cross, with respect to the memory of Phoebe Dutcher. Senate Joint Resolution 104, offered by Representative Daniels, with respect to the memory of

George W. Unverzagt. Speaker Steczo: "Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Death Resolutions. Is there any discussion? There being none  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day two minutes flat. Thank you.

March 2, 1994 Financial Institutions." "Adjournment Resolution."

"House Joint Resolution 118, offered by Representative McPike. Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Eighty-Eighth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that when the House of Representative adjourns on Wednesday, March 2, 1994, it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 3, 1994, at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourns until Friday, March 11, 1994, at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, March 17, 1994 at 12:00 noon; and when the Senates adjourns on March 2, 1994, it stands adjourned until Friday, March 4, 1994 at 10:00 am.; and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Friday, March 11, 1994 at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until March 17, 1994 at 12:00 noon."

"For what purpose does the Lady from Cook, Representative Davis, seek recognition?"

"Mr. Speaker, I rise to cancel the Labor and Commerce Committee hearing that was scheduled for 2:00."

"In what room?"

"I don't know what room. I don't know what room."

"Representative Parke, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"I'd like clarification. If it's going to be canceled, what about the Bills that are in Interim Study that were supposed to be heard in Labor and Commerce?"

"If the...if the meeting is canceled for this afternoon then the Bills that were posted and were on Interim Study will no longer be alive." 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 99th Legislative Day

"They what?"

"They will no longer be alive. They're dead. They won't get a hearing. Is there any further discussion? Please Members be advised that the meeting of the Labor and Commerce Committee scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon has been canceled. The Chair recognizes Representative Novak."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I just want to remind the Members of the subcommittee that was formed in the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee, that our meeting is going to be at 2:00 p.m., correct Chairman?"

"Allowing the Clerk perfunctory time, Representative Granberg moves that the House now stand adjourned until March 17 at the hour of noon. All those in favor will signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed by saying 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it and the House now stands adjourned."

"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2937, offered by Representative Hicks, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2938, offered by Representative Deuchler, a Bill for an Act in relation to transfers of real property. House Bill 2939, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 2940, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Structural Work Act. House Bill 2941, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to exclude out-of-state employees from coverage under the Workers' Compensation Act and Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. House Bill 2942, offered by Representative Wirsing, A Bill for an Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act and Workers' Occupational Diseases Act. House Bill 2943, 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act. House Bill 2944, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Export Council. House Bill 2945, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Credit Union Act. House Bill 2946, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 2947, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxation of interest on bonds. House Bill 2948, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2949, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2950, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to authorize the creation of county impact incarceration programs in counties of 3,000,000 or fewer inhabitants. House Bill 2951, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 2952, offered by Representative Flinn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. House Bill 2953, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2954, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2955, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 2956, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act in relation to State welfare spending. House Bill 2957, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act in relation to benefit studies. House Bill 2958, offered by Representative Ostenburg, a Bill for an Act in relation to 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day waste reduction. House Bill 2959, offered by March 2, 1994 Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2930 (sic 2960), offered by Representative Phelan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. House Bill 2961, offered by Representative Phelan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. House Bill 2962, offered by Representative Kotlarz, a Bill for an Act concerning the dissemination of credit information. House Bill 2963, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2964, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2965, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 2966, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act in relation to special firefighter plates. House Bill 2967, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2968, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2969, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 2970, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 2971, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act in relation to manufactured housing and to repeal a named Act. House Bill 2972, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Housing Authorities Act. House Bill 2973, offered by Representative Hawkins, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Transportation. House Bill 2974, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Limited Liability Company Act. House 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Bill 2975, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 2976, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 2977, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 2978, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Peace Officer's Disciplinary Act. House Bill 2979, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. House Bill 2980, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2981, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2982, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2983, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2984, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2985, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2986, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2987, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2988, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2989, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2990, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2991, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2992, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2993, offered by 43  99th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2994, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2995, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2996, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2997, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2998, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2999, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3000, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3001, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3002, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3003, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3004, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3005, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3006, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3007, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3008, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3009, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3010, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3011, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act in relation to the collection of income taxes on pensions. House Bill 3012, 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to March 2, 1994 making appropriations the Supreme Court. House Bill 3013, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. House Bill 3014, offered by Representative Moseley, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act. House Bill 3015, offered by Representative Balanoff, a Bill for an Act in relation the registration of persons convicted of offenses against children. House Bill 3016, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the States Mandate Act. House Bill 3017, offered by Representative Kotlarz, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxation. to House Bill 3018, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Energy Assistance Act of 1989. House Bill 3019, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 3020, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. House Bill 3021, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3022, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. House Bill 3023, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act in relation to truth in taxation. House Bill 3024, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3025, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3026, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act in relation to the taxation of leasehold estates. House Bill 3027, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day Assistance Act. March 2, 1994 House Bill 3028, offered by Representative Moseley, a Bill for an Act relating to partial tuition waivers for children of employees of public colleges and universities. House Bill 3029, offered by Representative DeJaegher, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 3030, offered by Representative DeJaegher, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 3031, offered by Representative DeJaegher, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act on Aging. House Bill 3032, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 3033, offered Representative Schakowsky, Illinois Act on Aging. Illinois Act on Representative Schakowsky, Aging. Representative Schakowsky, Illinois Act on Aging. by a Bill for an Act to amend the House Bill 3034, offered by a Bill for an Act to amend the House Bill 3035, offered by a Bill for an Act to amend the House Bill 3036, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 3037, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 3038, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 3039, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 3040, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3041, offered by Representative Edley, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the State Board of Education. House Bill 3042, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3043, offered by 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 99th Legislative Day Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Military Veterans Assistance Act. House Bill 3044, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Military Veterans Assistance Act. House Bill 3045, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs. House Bill 3046, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs. House Bill 3047, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Veterans Preference Act. House Bill 3048, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Veterans Preference Act. House Bill 3049, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3050, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3051, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3052, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3053, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3054, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Probate Act. House Bill 3055, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Business Corporation Act. House Bill 3056, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 3057, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 3058, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3059, offered by Representative Ostenburg, a Bill for an Act to 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 amend the Illinois Highway Code. House Bill 3060, offered by Representative Moseley, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill 3061, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Mechanics Lien Act. House Bill 3062, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning persons with disabilities. House Bill 3063, offered by Representative Flinn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Interest Act. House Bill 3064, offered by Representative Rotello, a Bill for an Act to amend the Collection Agency Act. House Bill 3065, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 3066, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 3067, offered by Representative Dunn, a Bill for an Act relating to powers of appointment. House Bill 3068, offered by Representative Dunn, a Bill for an Act to amend Section 28-11 of the Probate Act. First Reading of these House Bills."

"Continued Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3069, offered by Representative Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. House Bill 3070, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Medical Practice Act. House Bill 3071, offered by Representative Kotlarz, a Bill for an Act concerning sexually transmitted diseases. House Bill 3072, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Housing Development Act. House Bill 3073, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning the Illinois Housing Development Act. House Bill 3074, offered by Representative 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEВАТЕ 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 3075, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3076, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3077, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Lobbyist Registration Act. House Bill 3078, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act in relation to the limitation of property tax extensions. House Bill 3079, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to create the Uniform TOD Security Registration Act. House Bill 3080, offered by Representative Frias, a Bill for an Act to create the Tattoo Artist and Parlor License Act. House Bill 3081, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. House Bill 3082, offered by Representative Kotlarz, a Bill for an Act concerning the reproduction of business records. House Bill 3083, offered by Representative Parcells, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3084, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Rural/Downstate Health Act. House Bill 3085, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act the amend the School Code. House Bill 3086, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act relating to performance review of State spending and programs. House Bill 3087, offered by Representative Dunn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3088, offered by Representative Blagojevich, a Bill for an Act to amend the Condominium Property Act. House Bill 3089, offered by Representative Blagojevich, a Bill for an 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day March 2, 1994 Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3090, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. House Bill 3091, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. House Bill 3092, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Open Meetings Act. House Bill 3093, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3094, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3095, offered by Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 3096, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3097, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3098, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act in relation to property tax exemptions. House Bill 3099, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3100, offered by Representative Frederick, a Bill for an Act concerning sanitary districts. House Bill 3101, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Humane Care of Animals Act. House Bill 3102, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to casino gambling. House Bill 3103, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Toll Highway Act. House Bill 3104, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning the responsibilities of the State Treasurer. House Bill 3105, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Casual Deficit Act. House Bill 3106, offered by 50  99th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 2, 1994 Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning consumer contracts. House Bill 3107, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act in relation to mental health. House Bill 3108, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Interagency Coordinating Council Act. House Bill 3109, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities Law by adding Section 2008. House Bill 3110, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act in relation to employment programs. House Bill 3111, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Office of the State Treasurer. House Bill 3112, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act in relation to police and fire department promotions. House Bill 3113, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3114, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to the Mortgage Insurance Fund. House Bill 3115, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and amending the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3116, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3117, offered by Representative Biggins, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3118, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3119, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3120, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. March 2, 1994 House Bill 3121, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act in relation to bilingual programs and materials. House Bill 3122, offered by Representative Morrow, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3123, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3124, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3125, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. House Bill 3126, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act. House Bill 3127, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3128, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Government Buildings Energy Cost Reduction Act. House Bill 3129, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 3130, offered by Representative Hawkins, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3131, offered by Representative Hawkins, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. First Reading of these House Bills. Being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will be adjourned. The House will reconvene...will reconvene on Thursday, March 17, at 12:00 noon." 52  REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 02, 1994 94/03/25 13:19:12 HB-2937 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2938 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2939 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2940 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2941 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2942 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2943 FIRST READING PAGE 40 HB-2944 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2945 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2946 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2947 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2948 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2949 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2950 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2951 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2952 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2953 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2954 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2955 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2956 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2957 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2957 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2958 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2959 FIRST READING PAGE 41 HB-2960 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2961 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2962 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2963 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2964 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2965 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2966 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2967 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2968 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2969 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2970 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2971 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2972 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2973 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2974 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2975 FIRST READING PAGE 42 HB-2976 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2977 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2978 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2979 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2980 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2981 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2982 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2983 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2984 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2985 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2986 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2987 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2988 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2989 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2990 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2991 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2992 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2993 FIRST READING PAGE 43 HB-2994 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-2995 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-2996 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-2997 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-2998 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-2999 FIRST READING PAGE 44  REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 002 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 02, 1994 94/03/25 13:19:12 HB-3000 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3001 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3002 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3003 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3004 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3005 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3006 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3007 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3008 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3009 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3010 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3011 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3012 FIRST READING PAGE 44 HB-3013 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3014 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3015 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3016 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3017 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3018 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3019 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3020 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3021 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3022 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3023 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3024 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3025 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3026 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3027 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3028 FIRST READING PAGE 45 HB-3029 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3030 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3031 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3032 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3033 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3034 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3035 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3036 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3037 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3038 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3039 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3040 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3041 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3042 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3043 FIRST READING PAGE 46 HB-3044 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3045 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3046 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3047 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3048 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3049 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3050 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3051 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3052 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3053 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3054 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3055 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3056 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3057 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3058 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3059 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3060 FIRST READING PAGE 47 HB-3061 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3062 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3063 FIRST READING PAGE 48  REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 003 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 02, 1994 94/03/25 13:19:12 HB-3064 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3065 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3066 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3067 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3068 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3069 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3070 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3071 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3072 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3073 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3074 FIRST READING PAGE 48 HB-3075 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3076 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3077 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3078 FIRST READING HB-3079 FIRST READING HB-3080 FIRST READING PAGE 49 PAGE 49 PAGE 49 HB-3081 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3082 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3083 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3084 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3085 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3086 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3087 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3088 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3089 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3090 FIRST READING PAGE 49 HB-3091 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3092 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3093 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3094 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3095 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3096 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3097 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3098 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3099 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3100 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3101 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3102 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3103 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3104 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3105 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3106 FIRST READING PAGE 50 HB-3107 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3108 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3109 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3110 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3111 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3112 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3113 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3114 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3115 FIRST READING PAGE 51 HB-3116 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