"The House shall come to order. The Chaplain for the day is the Pastor Ed Weiss of the Faith World Outreach Church in Bartlett. Pastor Weiss is the guest of Representative Tom Johnson. The guests in the Gallery may wish to join us, to rise and join us in the invocation." Pastor Ed Weiss: "This privilege for the honor here, Father, that these Men and Women have to stand before You and represent the people. Father, we pray Your righteous blessing upon them as they deliver as they determine. Lord, they might seize the destiny that You have for them to move beyond the natural and to believe that they can accomplish the supernatural. To see great blessing poured out on the people of the State of Illinois, Father that they might lift up, and we might see the ideals and the purpose for which this country was called and formed best represented here in this Session. That this might be a Session that would be remembered as a time and a day when things begin to come forth that would bring glory and honor to You, and bless the people. So, Lord, I pray that Your richest blessing would rest upon each person, upon each Member. Father, that wisdom would come upon them, and Father we thank You for them. We give You praise for their presence here this today and ask Your blessing on their meeting and deliberations. In Jesus name, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hartke."
"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."
Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for attendance. Representative Currie." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997
"Thank you Speaker, please let the record reflect that we are all here today."
"Representative Cross."
"Thank you Mr. Speaker, Representatives Black and Cowlishaw are excused."
Speaker Madigan: "Let the record reflect those excused absences. Mr. Winters."
"Mr. Speaker, let be known that I was punching my compatriots button and managed to miss my own."
"I believe the Roll Call is still open."
"Okay. Thank you."
Speaker Madigan: "There being 116 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk, for an announcement."
"The weekly House Bulletin has been passed out. It is on the Members desk. It contains a revised committee schedule for Wednesday and for Thursday. The House Bulletin has been passed out. It's on the Members desk, and it contains a revised committee schedule for this week's committees."
Speaker Madigan: "Would the Members please take note of the Clerks announcement. Because of the cancellation of committees today, some of those committees have been re-scheduled at times over the next two days, which will not be their normal meeting time. So, please consult the calendar for committee schedules over the next two days. Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, if we could have your attention. Ladies and Gentleman, the chair recognizes Mr. Daniels for two very important announcements. Mr. Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Today is the 41st Wedding Anniversary of Verna Clayton, 41st 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 congratulations. And the 46th Wedding Anniversary for Suzanne Deuchler. So, that's a lot of years."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Daniels, we all want to join in congratulating their husbands. Is that correct? The Chair, recognizes, Representative Flowers."
"Thank you Mr. Speaker. I would just like to remind the members that the Health Care Availability will meet tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Just a reminder, at 10:00 a.m. Health Care Availability."
Speaker Madigan: "The Chair recognizes Representative Ronen for the purpose of an announcement, Representative Ronen."
"Thank you, Speaker. I also would like to announce or remind Members the Committee on Children and Youth will meet today at 4:30. Today at 4:30, in the Stratton Building , Room D-1, the Committee on Children and Youth. Thank you."
"Is there anything further to come before the body? Providing Perfunctory time for the Clerk, the Motion by Representative Currie is that the House stand adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow."
Clerk Bolin: "First Reading - Introduction of House Resolutions. House Resolution #18, offered by Representative Daniels. House Resolution #14, offered by Representative Moore. House Joint Resolution #5, offered by Representative Deering. First Reading - Introduction of House Bills. House Bill 455, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 456 , offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 457, offered by Representative Hannig . A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 Bill 458, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 459, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 460, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 461, offered by Representative Clayton. A Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code by adding section 9-25.2 and 9-25.3. House Bill 462, offered by Representative Flowers. A Bill for an Act to amend the School Code by changing section 10-22.23 and adding section 34-18.1A. House Bill 463, offered by Representative Flowers. A Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act by adding 23.1. House Bill 464, offered by Representative Flowers. A Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family services Act by adding 34.13. House Bill 465, offered by Representative Flowers. A Bill for an Act concerning Step Ahead Comprehensive Early Childhood Grant Programs. House Bill 466, offered by Representative Flowers. A Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act of 1969 by adding section 12.1. House Bill 467, offered by Representative Kubik. A Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistant Act by changing section 40. House Bill 468, offered by Representative Clayton. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code by changing section 8-11-17. House Bill 469, offered by Representative Novak. A Bill for an Act to amend the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act by adding section 4.1. House Bill 470, offered by Representative Novak. A Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing sections 9, 10 and 42. House Bill 471, offered by Representative Hassert. A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing section 14.3. First Reading and 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 Introduction of these House Bills. House Bill 472, offered by Representative Durkin. A Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections by changing section 5-5-3. House Bill 473, offered by Representative Capparelli. A Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure by changing section 7-103. House Bill 474 offered by Representative Feigenholtz. A Bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act by adding section 18.05. House Bill 475, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing section 12.503. House Bill 476, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code by changing sections 9-11 and 9-12. House Bill 477, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing section 14-104. House Bill 478, offered by Representative Hannig. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Code by changing section 203 and 204 and adding section 211. House Bill 479, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code by adding sections 9-1.9A and 9-25.5 and changing sections 9.3, 9.4 and 9.8. House Bill 480, offered by Representative Hughes. A Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code by changing section 25.5. House Bill 481, offered by Representative Fritchey. A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by adding section 17-22. House Bill 482, offered by Representative Fritchey. A Bill for an Act concerning Vehicle amending named Acts. House Bill 483, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing section 2-108. House Bill 484, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing section 2-102. House Bill 485, offered by 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 Representative Granberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Fuel Tax Law by changing section 1.1. House Bill 486, offered by Representative Morrow. A Bill for an Act concerning competitive bidding of State Bonds. House Bill 487, offered by Representative Phelps. A Bill for an Act relating to bonds for school construction projects amending names Acts. House Bill 488, offered by Representative Saviano. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code in relation to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. House Bill 489, offered by Representative Woolard. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing section 2-119. House Bill 490, offered by Representative Granberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act by changing section 5D. House Bill 491, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Toll Highway Act by changing section 24. House Bill 492, offered by Representative Novak. A Bill for an Act to amend the Child Passenger Protection Act by changing section 4, 4A and 6."
"House Bill 4593, offered by Representative Art Turner. A Bill for an Act to amend The Illinois Human Rights Act. House Bill 494, offered by Representative Art Turner. A Bill for an Act to amend The Illinois Human Rights Act. House Bill 495, offered by Representative Art Turner. A Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 496, offered by Representative Art Turner. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Economic Opportunity Act. House Bill 497, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Procurement Code. House Bill 498, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. House Bill 499, 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to create the Zero Based Budget Act. House Bill 500, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 501, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act concerning license plates. House Bill 502, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Lobbyist Registration Act. House Bill 503, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Business Cooperation Act. First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill 504, a Bill for an Act concerning long term Health Care. House Bill 505, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act to amend the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. House Bill 506, offered by Representative Schoenberg. A Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 507, offered by Representative Wait. A Bill for an Act in relation to School District Income Taxes. House Bill 508, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 509, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to change the date of the General Primary Election. House Bill 510, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 511, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 512, offered by Representative Deering. A Bill for an Act to amend The Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 513, offered by Representative Smith. A Bill for an Act in relation to Dyes and Molds. First Reading of this House Bill. House Bill 514, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 515, offered by 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 11th Legislative Day February 4, 1997 Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 516, offered by Representative Boland. A Bill for an Act to Exempt School Districts. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene in regular Session tomorrow, at 12:00 noon." 8