"The House will come to order, the Members will be in their chairs. Speaker Daniels in the Chair. The Chaplin for the day is Reverend Steve Shirk of the Murdale Baptist Church of Murphysboro. Reverend Shirk is a guest of Representative Mike Bost. Guests in the gallery may wish to rise for the invocation. Reverend Shirk."
"Shall we pray? All knowing God, we thank You that we can call upon Your name. We know that it has occurred to us that nothing ever occurs to You. We thank You for Your knowledge. We thank You for the wisdom that You give when we call upon Your name. So, Lord, today we ask that You would be with these who have responsibilities of discussing things that will affect so many, and we'll give You praise. (The Reverend sings the Lord's Prayer) Amen."
"Thank you, Reverend Shirk. We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Eileen Lyons." Lyons, 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 is recognized to report any excused absences on the Democratic side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Speaker. Happy New Year - and to all of us. The only excused absence today is Representative Martinez, not because of illness, but because of a family commitment."
"And the Journal will so reflect. Representative Cross is recognized to report any excused absences on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the Journal would please 1 81st Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 9, 1996 reflect the excused absences of Representative Andrea Moore and Representative Suzanne Deuchler. Thank you."
"And the Journal will so reflect. Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 112 Members answering the roll and a quorum is present. The House will come to order. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports, messages? Mr. Clerk, on page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 682. What is the status of House Bill 682?"
"House Bill #682 has been approved for consideration. A Bill for an Act in relation to the transfer of real property. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Clerk, return that Bill to the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution...House Joint Resolution 78."
"House Joint Resolution #78. 'BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the two Houses shall convene in Joint Session on Wednesday, January 10, 1996, at the hour of 12:00 o'clock noon, for the purpose of hearing his Excellency Governor Jim Edgar present to the General Assembly his Report on the Condition of the State, as required by Article V, Section 13, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois.' Introduced and offered by Representative Black."
"Representative Black."
"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I move that the House suspend House Rule 3-6(a) to provide for the immediate consideration of House Joint Resolution 78, which calls for the House and Senate to meet tomorrow in Joint Session to hear the Governor's State of the State Address." 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day
January 9, 1996 "All those in favor of the Gentleman's Motion signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The ayes have it. With leave of the House the Motion is now before the House for immediate consideration. Representative Churchill now moves the adoption of House Joint Resolution 78. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' prevail and the Motion is adopted. Mr. Clerk, are there any announcements?"
"No announcements."
"Representative Black now moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 10th, 1996 at the hour of 11:30, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', all those opposed 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it and the Motion is adopted. The House now stands adjourned until Wednesday, January 10th, 1996, allowing for perfunctory time by the Clerk, at the hour of 11:30 a.m."
"Rules Committee... Attention Members, Rules Committee will meet immediately upon adjournment. Rules Committee immediately upon adjournment. The Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill #2616, offered by Representative Klingler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 2617, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill #2618, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill #2619, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill #2620, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill #2621, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 9, 1996 to amend the Counterfeit Trademark Act. House Bill #2622, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill #2623, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill #2624, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act concerning childrens health insurance coverage. House Bill #2625, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning supplemental appropriations. House Bill #2626, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security and Locksmith Act of 1993. House Bill #2627, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. House Bill #2628, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning Appropriation Bills. House Bill #2629, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill #2630, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act in relation to death sentences. House Bill #2631, offered By Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Charitable Trust Act. House Bill #2632, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act concerning temporary support services. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill #2633, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill #2634, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill #2635, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill #2636, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE January 9, 1996 81st Legislative Day Counties Code. House Bill #2637, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fire Protection District Act. House Bill #2638, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Vital Records Act. House Bill #2639, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Retailers Occupation Tax Act. House Bill #2640, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning senior citizen property taxes. House Bill #2641, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill #2643, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill #2642, offered by Representative Hoeft, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution #65, offered by Representative Churchill. Introduction of Resolutions. House Joint Resolution #79, offered by Representative Krause. The House Perfunctory Session will be in recess until the hour of 2:30."
TAPE MALFUNCTION - Summary of Perfunctory Session. Clerk McLennand: "First Reading of House Bills. House Bill #2644, offered by Representative Lachner, a Bill for an Act amending the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing and Disciplinary Act. House Bill #2645, offered by Representative Lachner, a Bill for an Act amending Parental Notice of Abortion Act. House Bill #2646, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act amending the School Code. House Bill #2647, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act amending the School Code. The Committee Report for Public Utilities. The House Perfunctory Session stands adjourned until January 10th, 1996, at the hour of 11:30 a.m." 5 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 09, 1996 97/02/11 13:54:26 HB-0682 RECALLED PAGE 2 HB-2616 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2617 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2618 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2619 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2620 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2621 FIRST READING PAGE 3 HB-2623 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2624 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2625 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2626 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2627 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2628 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2629 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2630 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2631 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2632 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2633 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2634 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2635 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2636 FIRST READING PAGE 4 HB-2637 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2638 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2639 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2640 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2641 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2642 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2643 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2644 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2645 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2646 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-2647 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HR-0065 FILED PAGE 5 HJR-0078 ADOPTED PAGE 3 HJR-0078 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 2 HJR-0079 FILED PAGE 5 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER DANIELS PAGE 1 PRAYER - REVEREND STEVE SHIRK PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 3 PERFUNCTORY SESSION TO ORDER PAGE 3 COMMITTEE REPORT PAGE 5 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 5