"The House will come to order. The Chaplain for today is Reverend Albert Weidlich of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Decatur, Illinois. Reverend Weidlich is the guest of Representative John Dunn. The guests in the balcony may wish to rise and join us for the invocation."
"Please rise. Let us pray. Our Father God, we pray today for every man and woman who has been chosen to serve our State of Illinois through the Legislature. It is a rewarding task as decisions which are made in this building may enhance the lives of the citizens of this state. At times it also is a thankless job as those decisions may not be popular. We pray for our Legislators that they be granted wisdom, insight, courage and right judgment. We ask Your blessings upon all who are special leaders: our Governor, to all those who are elected to office. We ask Your special blessings upon all who are leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, those who chair committees, those who oversee the work of government. We give thanks for the concern which our state has for the welfare of all citizens. Continue to give us the desire to seek true peace and harmony among all the cultures and races mixed together in our state. Let us not forget that what is done here may have international consequences. Then, oh Father, grant us who are the constituents wisdom and patience and appreciation for the difficult duties we have assigned to our chosen leaders to fulfill. May we be quick to understand and slow to criticize. We also pray for the families and loved ones of those who serve us in this state government. Give them the ability to understand, to comfort, to support their loved ones. Please grant help and healing to those who are ill and in need of Your mercy. All this we pray in the name of 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 104th Legislative Day March 22, 1994 our eternal God, who has blessed us so richly as a nation, as a state and as a people. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Granberg."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Kubik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that all the Republican Members are here."
"Thank you. Representative Currie, same thing? Representative Currie. Ms. Schakowsky. No excused absences. All right. Mr. Clerk, take the record. One hundred and seventeen Members answering the roll call, a quorum is present. Representative Deering, in the Chair."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, it's with great pleasure that today I introduce to you the Class A state champions from girls' basketball, the Okawville Lady Rockets. They were very successful in winning by beating the school of Alwood, I believe from Representative Moffat's district, so thank you Representative. Would like to, at this time, introduce the coach, Ms. Kathy Lanter. She'll introduce the players of..."
"Thank you. I'd like to thank... I'd like to thank Representative Deering for having us today. The 1994 Lady Rocket State Champions: Over here on the left, Jackie Kilweier, Stacy Ganz, Rachel Bergmann, Angie Lintker, Kelly Lange, Peggy Grattendick, Kari Smith, Andrea Linder, Beth Prueshner, Tiffany Lehde, Lori Brockmann, Mandy Waller, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 104th Legislative Day March 22, 1994 Amanda Kirby, Michelle Hasheimer, Jenny Sunnquist; our bus driver, Orkel Pier. Thank you."
"Representative McPike, in the Chair. Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 2112, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolution 2113, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolutions 2114 and 2115, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolution 2116, offered by Representative Giolitto; House Resolutions 2118, 2119, 2120, 2121, and 2122, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 2124, offered by Representative Roskam; House Resolution 2125, offered by Representative Hassert; House Resolution 2127, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 2128, offered by Representative Brady; House Resolution 2130, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 2131, offered by Representative Saviano; House Resolution 2132, offered by Representative Hoffman; House Resolution 2133, offered by Representative Dart; Senate Joint Resolution 105, offered by Representative Flowers."
"Representative Granberg moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 2126, offered by Representative Granberg, with respect to the memory of Geraldine Luebbers. House Resolution 2129, offered by Representative Rutherford, with respect to the memory of Sheriff Donald Wall."
"Representative Granberg moves the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the Death Resolutions are 3 104th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 22, 1994 adopted. Announcements. Representative Lang."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to announce that the Judiciary Committee meeting set for 9:00 tomorrow morning will convene at 9:30. Judiciary I at 9:30 tomorrow instead of 9:00."
"Representative Brunsvold."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Once again we're on the eve of the Legislative Fitness day, and if you haven't started by now it is too late. You can, however, fast tonight. If you want to take the blood cholesterol test, you need to fast for 12 hours so that means getting off the steak and lobster by about 8:00, so you can have a fasting blood sugar or a fasting blood cholesterol tomorrow in 12 hours. You have an option of taking whatever test you like. It'll be in Room 114 from 7:00 to 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and we'd like everyone to come down and go through the assessment test, see how fit you are. So there've been quite a few individuals went through last year and we would like to have all the Reps and Senators go down and take the fitness test tomorrow. So see you there tomorrow for Legislative Fitness Day. Thank you."
"Any announcements? Any more announcements? All right, allowing the Clerk perfunctory time for Introduction of First Readings, Representative Granberg moves that the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at the hour of 12:00 noon. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3717, offered by Representative Wennlund, a Bill for an Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act. House Bill 3718, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 104th Legislative Day March 22, 1994 Act to amend the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Act. House Bill 3719, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. House Bill 3720, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act in relation to revenue. House Bill 3721, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 3722, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act in relation to occupation and use taxes. House Bill 3723, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3724, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3725, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3726, offered by Representative Curran, a Bill for an Act to amend the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act. House Bill 3727, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 3728, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. House Bill 3729, offered by Representative McAfee, a Bill for an Act to exempt libraries from certain taxes. House Bill 3730, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to amateur radio antennas. House Bill 3731, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3732, offered by Representative Tenhouse, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Officer Simultaneous Tenure Act. House Bill 3733, offered by Representative Balthis, a Bill for an Act creating the Constitutional Defense Council. House Bill 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 104th Legislative Day March 22, 1994 3734, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 3735, offered by Representative Laurino, a Bill for an Act in relation to firearms. House Bill 3736, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. House Bill 3737, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Medical Practice Act of 1987. House Bill 3738, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3739, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3740, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3741, offered by Representative Rotello, a Bill for an Act in relation to recycling markets redevelopment. House Bill 3742, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriation bills. First Reading of these House Bills."
"Continued First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3743, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act. House Bill 3744, offered by Representative Olson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Act. House Bill 3745, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 3746, offered by Representative Raschke-Lind, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 3747, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Housing Authorities Act. House Bill 3748, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Housing Authorities Act. House Bill 3749, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act concerning 6 104th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE March 22, 1994 alcohol and substance abuse treatment. House Bill 3750, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning child support. House Bill 3751, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning interest on judgments. House Bill 3752, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning the issuance of licenses and child support. House Bill 3753, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3754, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to fiscal matters. House Bill 3755, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Exotic Weed Act. House Bill 3756, offered by Representative Skinner, A Bill for an Act in relation to transportation, amending named Acts. House Bill 3757, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Airport Authorities Act. House Bill 3758, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Airport Authorities Act. House Bill 3759, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Airport Authorities Act. House Bill 3760, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 3761, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 3762, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3763, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3764, offered by Representative Hawkins, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and to amend the State Mandates Act. First Reading of these House Bills." 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 104th Legislative Day March 22, 1994
"House Bill 3765, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. House Bill 3766, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 3767, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3768, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Prevailing Wage Act. First Reading of these House Bills."
"First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3769, offered by Representative Saltsman, a Bill for an Act concerning employment compensation benefits. First Reading of this House Bill. Being no further business for the House Perfunctory Session, the Perfunctory Session will be adjourned and the House will reconvene on Wednesday, March 23 at the hour of noon." 8 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 22, 1994 94/03/24 15:28:26 HB-3717 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-3718 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-3719 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3720 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3721 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3722 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3723 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3724 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3725 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3726 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3727 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3728 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3729 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3730 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3731 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3732 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3733 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-3734 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3735 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3736 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3737 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3738 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3739 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3740 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3741 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3742 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3743 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3744 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3745 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3746 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3747 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3748 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3749 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-3750 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3751 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3752 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3753 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3754 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3755 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3756 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3757 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3758 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3759 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3760 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3761 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3762 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3763 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3764 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-3765 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-3766 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-3767 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-3768 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-3769 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER SPEAKER MCPIKE PAGE 1 PRAYER REVEREND ALBERT WEIDLICH PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 2 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 INTRODUCE OKAWVILLE LADY ROCKETS PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 3 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 3 ADJOURNED PAGE 4 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 002 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 22, 1994 94/03/24 15:28:26 SUBJECT MATTER PERFUNCTORY SESSION PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNED PAGE 4 PAGE 8