"House will come to order. March 18, 1994 House will come to STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day Representative Deuchler is excused today."
"Thank you. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Representatives Morrow, Ostenburg, and Phelan are all excused today."
"Take the record, Mr. Clerk. One hundred and twelve Members answering roll call, a quorum is present. Committee Reports."
"Representative Pugh, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Cities and Villages, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2801. Representative Monique Davis, Vice-Chairman from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2753 and House Bill 2698; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bills 504 and House Bill 2638 and House Bill 2846; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2642. Representative Bugielski, Chairman from the Committee on Executive, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2569 and 2729; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2812. Representative Phelps, Chairman from the Committee on Health Care and Human Services, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2628. Representative Lou Jones, Chairman from the Committee on Registration and Regulations, to which the following Bills 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2613. Representative Hartke, Chairman from Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills and Resolutions action taken on March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2570 and House Bill 2800; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2931. Representative Lang, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 17, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2650; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2838 and House Bill 2865; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bills 2849 and 2924. Representative Homer, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bills 2612, House Bill 2706, House Bills 2863 and House Bill 2858; 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2873; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 2861. Representative Younge, Chairman from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' House Bill 2692. Representative Santiago, Chairman from the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 18, 1994, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' House Bill 2704. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day
"Agreed Resolutions." March 18, 1994
"House Resolution 2097, offered by Representative Weaver; House Resolution 2098, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 2099, offered by Representative Pedersen; House Resolution 2100, offered by Representative Steczo; House Resolution 2101, offered by Representative Tim Johnson; House Resolution 2102, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2103, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2104, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2105, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2106, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2107, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2108, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2109, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Resolution 2110, offered by Representative Andrea Moore; House Joint Resolution 126, offered by Representative Stephens; Senate Joint Resolution 107, offered by Representative Tom Johnson; Senate Joint Resolution 118, offered by Representative Saviano"
"Representative Dart moves for the adoption of Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Phelps."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would move to ask that the posting requirements for House Bill 2631 be waived and be posted for next week in Executive Committee, and I think Mr. Kubik has extended his courtesies to accept that."
"Mr. Kubik is shaking his head yes. Mr. Parke did you wish to speak? Mr. Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate it if Mr. Kubik 4 103rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 18, 1994 feels it's satisfactory agreement, we do too. Thank you."
"What was that Bill number? 36...2631. All right, the Gentlemen's Motion is to waive the posting requirements on House Bill 2631. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Motion carries. Further announcements? The Chair is ready to adjourn. Further announcements? Adjournment Resolution. Mr. Clerk, read it."
"Senate Joint Resolution 130; Resolved by the Senate of the 88th General Assembly of this State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, March 18, 1994, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. Adopted by the Senate, March 18, 1994."
"Representative Granberg moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Any announcements? Any announcements? Adjournment Resolution calls for us to be in at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday and not noon; 1:00 p.m. next Tuesday. We'll be in Session Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We'll be in Session Thursday at noon, and we'll be out of here shortly after noon on Thursday. Any announcements? Representative Granberg moves that the House now stands adjourned until next Tuesday at the hour of 1:00 p.m. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House stands adjourned. The Adjournment Resolution took into consideration that the Clerk needs Perfunctory time for Introduction and First Readings, and with that understanding the House now stands adjourned."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 3593, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 in relation to certain containers. House Bill 3594, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act concerning Individual Development Accounts. House Bill 3595, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 3596, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to tax information. House Bill 3597, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3598, offered by Representative Kaszak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3599, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 3600, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. House Bill 3601, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act relating to the financing and funding of educational projects. House Bill 3602, offered by Representative Giolitto, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3603, offered by Representative Salvi, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3604, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act in relation to waste and energy. House Bill 3605, offered by Representative Moseley, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. House Bill 3606, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3607, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3608, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3609, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3610, offered by Representative Flinn, a Bill for an Act to amend the 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 3611, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 3612, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill 3613, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Municipal Code. House Bill 3614, offered by Representative von Bergen-Wessels, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3615, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act in relation to sexual offenses committed against children. House Bill 3616, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Plumbing License Law. House Bill 3617, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3618, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act in relation to airports. House Bill 3619, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to require permanent noise monitoring systems at certain airports. House Bill 3620, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Attorney General Act. House Bill 3621, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Airport Authorities Act. House Bill 3622, offered by Representative Giolitto, a Bill for an Act to amend the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. House Bill 3623, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act in relation to radioactive waste. House Bill 3624, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Humane Care of Animals Act. House Bill 3625, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act in relation to professional regulation. House Bill 3626, offered by Representative Parcells, a Bill for an Act to amend the 7 103rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 18, 1994 Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. House Bill 3627, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of insurance organizations. House Bill 3628, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to create the Taxpayer Action Board Act. House Bill 3629, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Capital Access Program. House Bill 3630, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Promotion Act. House Bill 3631, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Human Rights Act. First Reading of these Bills."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3633, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3634, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fire Protection District Act. House Bill 3635, offered by Representative Balanoff, a Bill for an Act concerning diesel smoke emissions. House Bill 3636, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3637, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3638, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act concerning parental notice of abortion. House Bill 3639, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Development Finance Authority Act. House Bill 3640, offered by Representative Tenhouse, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. House Bill 3641, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. House Bill 3642, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act to amend 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. House Bill 3643, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act. House Bill 3644, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3645, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. House Bill 3646, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3647, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3648, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act in relation to grievance procedures in employment. House Bill 3649, offered by Representative McAfee, a Bill for an Act in relation to organized gang activities. House Bill 3650, offered by Representative McAfee, a Bill for an Act concerning provision of housing for state employees. House Bill 3651, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning women, infants, and children. House Bill 3652, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency Act. House Bill 3653, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3654, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act concerning Medicaid. House Bill 3655, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to public employee pensions. House Bill 3656, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act concerning merchandising practices. House Bill 3657, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act in relation to tax exemptions for religious organizations. First Reading of these House Bills." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994
"Introduction First Reading of Bills. House Bill 3658, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act to amend the Chain of Lakes Fox River Waterway Management Agency Act. House Bill 3659, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tax Act. House Bill 3660, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3661, offered by Representative Laurino, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3662, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act concerning State Police vehicles. House Bill 3663, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3664, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to offenses committed by persons using deadly weapons. House Bill 3665, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3666, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fire Investigation Act. House Bill 3667, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3668, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act in relation to municipal indebtedness amending named Acts. House Bill 3669, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to gambling. House Bill 3670, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. House Bill 3671, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act. House Bill 3672, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 Act to amend the Water Authorities Act. House Bill 3673, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3674, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Non-Support of Spouse and Children Act. House Bill 3675, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3676, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3677, offered by Representative Blagojevich, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 3678, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois International Port District Act. House Bill 3679, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3680, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3681, offered by Representative Rotello, a Bill for an Act to amend the Firemen's Disciplinary Act. House Bill 3682, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3683, offered by Representative McAfee, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code. House Bill 3684, offered by Representative Pankau, a Bill for an Act to amend the Clerks of Courts Act. House Bill 3685, offered by Representative Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Real Estate License Act. House Bill 3686, offered by Representative Dunn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3687, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act in relation to the practice of locksmithing. House Bill 3688, offered by 11 103rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 18, 1994 Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 3689, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3690, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the States Mandates Act. House Bill 3691, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Plumbing License Law. House Bill 3692, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3693, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act. House Bill 3694, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. House Bill 3695, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3696, offered by Representative Moseley, a Bill for an Act concerning police protection districts. House Bill 3697, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act in relation to Licensing of Firearms Dealers Act. House Bill 3698, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act relating to school funding. First Reading of these House Bills."
"First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3699, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 3700, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act in relation to medical savings accounts. House Bill 3701, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Identification Act. House Bill 3702, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 3703, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day March 18, 1994 Bill 3704, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Procurement Code and to amend and repeal certain named Acts. First Reading of these House Bills."
"First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3705, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act concerning business activity regulation. First Reading of this House Bill."
"First Reading of Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #31, offered by Speaker Madigan. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, That there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 11 of Article VI of the Illinois Constitution as follows: Article VI Judiciary SECTION 11. ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE No person shall be eligible to be a Judge or Associate Judge unless that person he is a United States citizen, a licensed attorney-at-law of this State for at least 10 years before his or her term begins, and a resident of the unit which selects him or her. No change in the boundaries of a unit shall affect the tenure in office of a Judge or Associate Judge incumbent at the time of such change. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon approval by the electors of this State. First Reading of House Joint Resolutions Constitutional Amendment #31. Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 3706, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to university peace officers. House Bill 3707, offered by 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 103rd Legislative Day Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3708, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3709, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act. House Bill 3710, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 3711, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 3712, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Vital Records Act. House Bill 3713, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3714, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3715, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3716, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act concerning the recording of instruments. First Reading of these House Bills. Being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will be adjourned and the House will reconvene on Tuesday, March 22 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. 14