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Illinois House Floor Debate — January 20, 1995

89th General Assembly (1995-1996) · Legislative day 5 · Regular Session
Chamber
House
General Assembly
89th (1995-1996)
Date
January 20, 1995
Legislative day
5
Session
Regular Session
Speaker turns
12
Original
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Clerk Rossi

"The hour of 12:00 noon having arrived the House Perfunctory Session will come to order. We will be led in prayer today by the Clerk."

Clerk Rossi

"Dear Lord, bless this House and all who work and serve here."

Clerk Rossi

"We will be led in the Pledge of allegiance by Amy Grant." Gram, Amy 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."

Clerk Rossi

"Introduction - First Reading of Bills. House Bill 326, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act. House Bill 327, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 328, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act relating to partial tuition waivers for children of employees of public colleges and universities. House Bill 329, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act regarding scholarships. House Bill 330, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill 331, offered by Representative Martinez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Board of Higher Education Act. House Bill 332, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act relating to underrepresentation of certain groups in postsecondary education. House Bill 333, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 334, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 335, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day January 20, 1995 an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 336, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 337, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 338, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act and to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 339, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 340, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 341, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act creating the Local Government Investment Committee. House Bill 342, offered by Representative Blagojevich, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 343, offered by Representative Boland, a Bill for an Act to create the Taxpayers Empowerment Board Act. House Bill 344, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 345, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 346, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 347, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of civil procedure. House Bill 348, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of civil procedure. House Bill 349, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 350, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 351, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act and to amend 2 5th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 20, 1995 the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 352, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 353, offered by Representative Shirley Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act. House Bill 354, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act. House Bill 355, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Medical Practice Act. House Bill 356, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 357, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 358, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. Introduction and First Reading of these 'House Bills."

Clerk Rossi

"Being no further business. This House Perfunctory Session will stand in recess until the hour of 3:30."

Clerk Rossi

"The designated hour having arrived the House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 359, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 360, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 361, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning Step Ahead comprehensive early childhood grant programs. House Bill 362, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on aging. House Bill 363, offered by Representative Julie Curry, A Bill for an Act concerning senior citizens. House Bill 364, offered by 'Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused 3 5th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 20, 1995 and Neglected Child Reporting Act. House Bill 365, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 366, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 367, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. House Bill 368, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 369, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 370, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 371, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 372, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 373, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 374, offered by Speaker Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 375, offered by Speaker Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 375, offered by Speaker Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 376, offered by Representative Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Institutions Code. House Bill 377, offered by Representative Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 378, offered by Representative Wait, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 379, offered by Representative Wait, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 380, offered by 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day January 20, 1995 Representative Wait, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 381, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 382, offered by Representative Mike Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to child care. House Bill 383, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 385, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Revenue Sharing Act. House Bill 384, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 386, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 387, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 388, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 389, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Code. House Bill 390, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act concerning utilities. House Bill 391, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 392, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act relating to health and nutrition for the elderly. House Bill 393, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 394, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 395, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 396, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 397, offered by 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day January 20, 1995 Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Circuit Courts Act. House Bill 398, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 399, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 400, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 401, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 402, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 403, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act in relation to organized gang activities. House Bill 404, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 405, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act concerning the detection of cervical cancer. House Bill 406, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance coverage for immunizations. House Bill 407, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act concerning medical costs related to clinical trials for the treatment of cancer. House Bill 408, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning infectious and communicable diseases. House Bill 409, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Open Meetings Act. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."

Clerk Rossi

"Introduction - First Reading of Bills. House Bill 410, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act relating to student records, amending named Acts. House Bill 411, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day January 20, 1995 Act to amend the Illinois Grain Insurance Act. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."

Clerk Rossi

"House Bill 412, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of this House Bill."

Clerk Rossi

"No further business. The House Perfunctory Session will recess until the hour of 4:15 p.m."

McLennand

"Perfunctory Session will be in order. Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 413, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 414, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 415, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 416, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 417, offered by Representative Pedersen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 418, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 419, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. House Bill 420, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Bureau of the Budget Act. House Bill 421, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Open Meetings Act. House Bill 422, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. House Bill 423, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Veterans Preference Act. House Bill 424, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the 7 5th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 20, 1995 Department of Veterans Affairs. House Bill 425, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Military Veterans Assistance Act. House Bill 426, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Human Rights Act. First Reading and Introduction of these House Bills."

McLennand

"Perfunctory Session will be in order. Introduction - First Reading of Bills. House Bill 427, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 428, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 429, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 430, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Service Use Tax Act. House Bill 431, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Service Occupation Tax Act. House Bill 432, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. House Bill 433, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Use Tax Act. House Bill 434, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 435, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 436, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Charitable Games Act. House Bill 437, offered by Representative Maureen Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Charitable Games Act. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."

McLennand

"Being no further business. The House 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day January 20, 1995 Perfunctory Session stands adjourned. The House will reconvene in full Session on Tuesday, January 24 at the hour of 12:00 noon." 9 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 20, 1995 95/02/07 10:35:24 HB-0326 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0327 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0328 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0329 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0330 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0331 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0332 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0333 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0334 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0335 FIRST READING PAGE 1 HB-0336 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0337 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0338 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0339 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0340 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0341 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0342 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0343 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0344 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0345 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0346 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0347 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0348 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0349 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0350 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0351 FIRST READING PAGE 2 HB-0352 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0353 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0354 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0355 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0356 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0357 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0358 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0359 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0360 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0361 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0362 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0363 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0364 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-0365 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0366 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0367 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0368 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0369 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0370 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0371 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0372 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0373 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0374 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0375 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0376 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0377 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0378 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0379 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0380 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-0381 FIRST READING PAGE 5 CPT HB-0382 FIRST READING PAGE 5 i HB-0383 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0384 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0385 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0386 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0387 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0388 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0389 FIRST READING PAGE 5 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 002 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 20, 1995 95/02/07 10:35:24 HB-0390 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0391 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0392 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0394 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0395 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0396 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0397 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-0398 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0399 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0400 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0401 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0402 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0403 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0404 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0405 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0406 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0407 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0408 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0409 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0410 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0411 FIRST READING PAGE 6 HB-0412 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0413 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0414 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0415 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0416 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0417 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0418 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0419 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0420 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0421 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0422 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0423 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0424 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-0425 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0426 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0427 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0428 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0429 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0430 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0431 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0432 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0433 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0434 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0435 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0436 FIRST READING PAGE 8 HB-0437 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-0393 FIRST READING PAGE 5 SUBJECT MATTER PERFUNCTORY SESSION PRAYER CLERK ROSSI PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNED PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 9