"The House shall come to order. The House shall come to order. The House Shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by the Reverend David Kueker of the Pawnee United Methodist Church in Pawnee. Reverend Kueker is the guest of Representative Gwenn Klingler. The guests in the Gallery may wish to rise to join us for the invocation."
Reverend David Kueker: "We give You thanks, O God, for the confusion that we face today. For it is out of chaos that You brought forth this world and saw that it was good. May God guide us into all wisdom so that this House might do well what God does naturally and bring good out of the raw chaos that surrounds the issues of today. And we pray that those who work from within and those who watch from without might, in all honesty, review our efforts on this day and with the satisfaction of a task well done, agree that it is good. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Calvin Giles."
Giles - 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. Mr. Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record show that no Democrat Member has requested to be excused today. And let the record also show that my seatmate, here, Representative Brunsvold, is celebrating his birthday. So, for those Members who would like to come over and participate in the cake, you are certainly welcome to that. Thank you."
"Mr. Cross." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're all here on the Republican side."
"Have all voted who wish? Has every Member recorded themselves who wishes to be recorded? The Clerk shall take the record. There being 117 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk. For what purpose does Mr. Morrow seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for an announcement. The Members of the Body might want to listen to this. Tomorrow, February 27, at 4:00 p.m., in the Committee of Appropriation on Public Safeties, we would be holding a hearing on subject matter, only, dealing with prison siting. So, any Members that are interested in how the Department of Corrections selects the finalists for considerations on prisons being built in a certain section of the state, please attend this meeting. The meeting is at 4:00 in Room 118. Thank you."
Speaker Madigan: "For what purpose does Mr. Mautino seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd just like to ask everyone to join us in celebrating my seatmate's birthday. He was born just a few hours after the asteroid hit the earth that wiped out the dinosaurs. Representative Brunsvold has a cake back here. We wish him many happy returns of the day."
"On the Order of Personal Privilege, the Chair recognizes Representative Tom Johnson. If we could give Mr. Johnson our attention, please." Johnson, Tom: "Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. If I could have your attention this morning for just a minute because I would like to share something that maybe we don't share 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 enough of in here. As many of you are aware, back in 1973 my hometown of West Chicago was alerted to the fact that it had tremendous thorium deposits. These are radioactive deposits in the community. Over the years both sides of this aisle, through the scope of two governors, four attorney generals, several directors of the IDNS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, IEPA, USEPA, have been working on this issue for 23 years. And for 23 years the people of West Chicago have seen the effects of this radioactive material in its midst. I want to tell all of you this morning that last Monday night Kerr McGee Corporation and the City of West Chicago and all agencies involved have finally signed off on the final removal agreement. And this is something that far too often we politicians are told government does not respond, does not react. This is the largest environmental cleanup of this type in the entire country, that the entire country has ever seen. It is going to involve the movement of about 250 thousand cubic yards of material out of the City of West Chicago. And I just wanted to take this morning to thank all of you, both sides of this aisle, of the commitment that has been involved in this process over these many, many years and I want to thank you very, very much on behalf of the City of West Chicago. And I hope this never happens in any of your communities, but it shows what we can do when we are persistent and where we see a problem and have the ability to stay with it. So, thank you very, very much."
"Mr. Deering."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A Point of Personal Privilege. I'd just like to acknowledge students and parents from St. Michael's School in Radom that has joined us today in the 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Gallery."
"Thank you, Mr. Deering. On page 2 of the Calendar on the Order of House Bills-Second Reading, there appears House Bill 8. Mr. Moffitt, do you wish to move your Bill? Okay, leave the Bill on Second Reading. House Bill 29. Mr. Dart. House Bill 29 by Mr. Dart. Is Mr. Dart in the Chamber? On House Bill 29, do you wish to move the Bill? Okay, leave the Bill on Second Reading. House Bill 31. Mr. Steve Davis. Mr. Steve Davis, is he in the Chamber? Mr. Davis. Leave the Bill on Second Reading. On the Order of Third Reading, on page 4 of the Calendar, there appears House Bill 139. Mr. Moffitt. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 139, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Not-for-Profit Corporation Act. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Moffitt."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 139 is legislation that was requested by the Association of Electric Co-ops and is dealing with not-for-profit organizations. It simply would say that not-for-profits... for committees relating to the election, nomination, qualification, or credentials, of directors or other committees involved in the process of electing directors, may be composed of entirely of non-directors. This opens it up more for the membership. You don't just...you don't have to have a majority of directors on those committees that I just mentioned. So, it would allow membership to become much more active on those committees. The reason there's a conflict is that the Illinois Electric and Telephone Co-operatives have bylaws providing that the committees dealing with the election or nomination of 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 directors must be composed of non-directors. And these bylaws conform with the model bylaws of the Rural Electrification Administration. So, our electric co-ops are abiding by those guidelines of the Rural Electrification Administration. However, it's in conflict with Illinois law that says, 'Not-for-profits must have at least two or a majority of directors on any committee.' So, this would bring it in compliance so that the...they could be organized under the Rural Electric guidelines of the U.S. government and then would be in compliance with Illinois law. There was one Amendment put on here that was at the request to accommodate the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, another not-for-profit organization. Essentially, I'm not aware of any opposition. One group that Cook-Whitter lobbies for sent a letter just asking some questions but they definitely are not an opponent. I talked to Randy Whitter and if there are any changes, they could continue to work with it in the Senate. Be happy to entertain any questions."
"Mr. Granberg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of Representative Moffitt's Bill. I want to thank the Gentleman for working with the Association of Rural Electric Co-operatives in this measure. This is technically needed to assist those co-operatives throughout Central and Southern Illinois and I would ask the Members on this side of the aisle to support the measure."
"Mr. Hartke."
"Mr. Speaker, I stand in support of this legislation. I think it is something that we should do and it's the right thing and so I compliment Representative Moffitt for Sponsoring this legislation." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997
"Mr. Moffitt to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, it's just to bring Illinois law so that our electric co-ops and our electric telephone co-ops, the electric and telephone co-ops can comply with the guidelines of the Federal Government. I appreciate your support. Thank you very much."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman has moved for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 116 'ayes'; 0 voting 'no'. This Bill having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Mr. Novak."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the purposes an announcement. The Special Committee on Utility Deregulation will meet at 4:00 p.m. in the House Chambers tomorrow. The Special Committee on Utility Deregulation will meet at 4:00 p.m. in the House Chambers tomorrow, Thursday. Our special guest will be Representative Tully from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to discuss the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Deregulation Plan. In addition, our regular meeting for the Energy and Environment Committee will be at 6:00 p.m., tomorrow, in Room 114. Environment and Energy will be at 6:00 p.m., tomorrow in Room 114. Thank you."
"On the Order of House Bills Third Reading on page 5 of the Calendar, there appears House Bill 204. Mr. Ryder. Mr. Ryder, House Bill 204. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 204, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Third Reading of this House 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Bill."
"Mr. Ryder."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill was suggested by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. We had objected to a rule sponsored by the Department of Public Aid in which they entered into a pilot program for three years. Under the statutes, they were limited to one year but because of the complexity of the electronic devices, it was necessary for them, in their belief to enter into a three year contract. We objected to the rule and now we're asking for the General Assembly to change the statutes as we indicated that we would in our legislative oversight responsibilities. I would be happy to answer any question on this piece of legislation. Thank you, Sir."
"Mr. Granberg."
"Thank you. Will the Gentleman yield?"
"The Sponsor yields."
"Representative Ryder, it's my understanding that this is just the extension of the existing pilot program. Is that correct?"
"Yes, Sir, it is."
"So, the Department, obviously, is in favor of your legislation. There is no opposition that I'm aware of. Is that also correct?"
"No, and I would ask...you are correct. There is no opposition. The Department would favor it because it puts us in compliance. I would suggest, however, I had asked and apparently it has not accomplished, this legislation should be indicated as bipartisan. Representative Novak, Hartke, and Woolard are Members of the Joint Committee and they have agreed to Cosponsor along with Representative Cowlishaw on my side. And I apologize that that wasn't 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 done on this Bill. I think it's been submitted, it just hasn't processed yet. So, with your leave, perhaps we can accomplish that."
"Thank you, Representative Ryder. It's not often that I get to hear you apologize so that was very worthwhile."
"Mr. Novak, Mr. Novak."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you. I just wanted to reiterate what Representative Ryder said. This is a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Initiative filed in a bipartisan basis. It clarifies some regulation...some rule making with the Department of Public Aid dealing with their pilot project for electronic fingerprinting. It's non-controversial. We certainly ask for the adoption of this Bill."
"Representative Monique Davis." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I do apologize for not being able to hear all of the debate that has gone on thus far. But I would like to ask the Sponsor, is the purpose of this legislation in order to, perhaps, catch people that you think might be trying to get Public Aid in more than one place? What's the objective?"
"Representative the purpose, the underlying purpose of the electronic fingerprint, which is a pilot project on behalf of the Department of Public Aid is to ensure the integrity of those folks who deserve to receive assistance from the state are indeed the people that are receiving the money." Davis, M.: "Representative, will there be any punitive action against a person who is attempting to use someone else's name, maybe, and get Public Aid?"
"Representative, that is not contained within this piece of legislation. I think that to which you are referring is part of the current laws of the State of Illinois which 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 indicates that someone who attempts to fraudulently obtain funds to which they do not, should not acquire them, that is, indeed, against the law and if convicted, I believe there are criminal penalties for that fraud. But it's not part of this legislation, Representative." Davis, M.: "Representative, for what other purposes will these fingerprints... will they be used for? What other purposes will they be used?"
"Representative, again, we've already passed the legislation, the substantive legislation to which you referred. I'll be happy to try answer the question that you have asked, but allow me to suggest that the purpose of this is simply to allow that pilot project to exist for three years rather than one year, which is the current statute. I believe when we passed this, that there was a great deal of detailed discussion about not using the fingerprint, electronic data, on criminal investigations outside of the Department of Public Aid." Davis, M.: "Thank you very much, Representative, and the reason I'm concerned is because I really don't want people who need Public Aid to have fear of applying because they might be treated like a criminal. And usually fingerprinting is done for those who are in the criminal justice system for whatever reason, and we don't think that people in poverty should necessarily have to be a part of the criminal justice system."
"Representative, I understand your concern. I believe that concern had some remedies addressed to it when the substantive Bill was passed. I also believe that there is a concern in the underlying piece of legislation with the desire to avoid duplication throughout the state. There are some examples of people who have applied for assistance 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 in one county or another, and since they couldn't communicate nor could they identify to make for sure that the same Jane Doe in Springfield was the same Jane Doe in Cook County, that's one of the reasons for this fingerprinting. But I believe safeguards were discussed when the original Bill was passed. Again, not part of this legislation but the original underlying Bill." Davis, M.: "Will this be used nationwide or just in the State of Illinois?"
"Representative, it is for the State of Illinois. The pilot project, however, has been duplicated in other places but we're dealing strictly within the State of Illinois and with only certain parts of Illinois since it is a pilot project. I believe..." Davis, M.: "Let me ask this question, Representative Ryder. Why must a pilot project go on for three years?"
"We asked the same question, Representative, when the Department of Public Aid presented these rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. And the best answer that I could give you is that the electronic data base of the fingerprints and other identification required a commitment of hardware, software and personnel time, that in truth, to gear up in order to do it and it just got started within the last couple of months, in order to do it, it required so much advance time that the fear was that one year would not offer adequate opportunity to see the efficacy of the project." Davis, M.: "To the Bill. I would just like to say, I will probably vote 'yes'. But I hope we don't look up and see the next Bill saying we want eavesdropping ability on Public Aid recipients."
"Representative Zickus." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd just like to add that this was a noncontroversial Bill that passed out of the Human Services Committee with no opposition and I urge your support."
"Mr. Black."
"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. An Inquiry of the Chair. Is this Bill on Short Debate?"
"Yes it is. Thank you, Mr. Black. Mr. Ryder to close."
"Thank you, Senator Black. We appreciate the fact that you've remained with us. I hope that I've adequately addressed in a serious nature the concerns of those who may have had some problems with the underlying Bill. This Bill simply is a result of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, following up on our efforts to put some teeth in our decisions and I would appreciate your positive vote. And for the record, Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding that I have delivered to the Clerk's Well a slip of paper necessary to add the other parties as Cosponsors to the Bill. I would ask the Clerk to simply nod his head to so identify. Thank you."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman has moved for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 115 'ayes'; 1 person voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair would like to recognize Representatives Lou Jones and Shirley Jones and Harold Murphy at the podium. Representative Lou Jones at the podium and Representative Harold Murphy and Representative Shirley Jones." 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Jones, L.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can I have your attention for just a couple of minutes? Could I have your attention for just a couple of minutes? The Members of this Body are happy to recognize citizens that have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment of people throughout this great nation. The Dells of Chicago and Harvey have been performing for over 40 years and are considered one of the greatest vocal groups in the history of Rhythm and Blues. Marvin Junior, Johnnie Carter, Charles Barksdale, Michael McGill, Verne Allison began their career while attending Thornton Township High School in Harvey in 1953 and recorded their first million dollar seller, 'Oh _________ What a Night' in 1956. _____ Their success includes seven gold singles, three gold albums, 25 Charted Top 40 Hits and the highs and lows of their lives and careers was inspired in the movie ____________________ The Five Heartbeats. Among the numerous honors and awards presented, the Dells received Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Hall of Fame Award, the 24th Annual NAACP's Image Award, the Soul of America Music Award, and the Illinois NARAS Governor's Award and the JACKIE Award. We commend and applaud the success of the Dells and recognize them as Illinois' home state group. Would you give them a Springfield round of applause? The Dells. In recognition, the Dells of Chicago have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment of people throughout this great nation and joins in the commemoration of the effort, dedication and hard work that led to success and further expressed his best wishes for personal happiness and professional achievement, offered by State Representative Lou Jones, Shirley Jones, Harold Murphy, and by the way they are from his district, Charles Morrow and Representative Connie Howard, signed by the Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 and Anthony Rossi, the Clerk of the House. Michael McGill."
"We're glad...Representative Flowers, yes."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, temporary Mr. Speaker. I would like to know are the Dells going to sing since they're up there at the mic?"
"Thank you very much, Representative, because I was going to ask the same question, but it is my understanding the answer will be shortly. I'm just glad that the State of Illinois and this General Assembly saw fit to recognize these Gentlemen who have been entertaining us over the years. Now I'd like to present to you Charles Barksdale."
"I might as well let you all get your applause in right now because we're not going to sing this afternoon. But I'll tell you this, on April the 9th we'll be back here at the Crown Plaza to do a concert and we look for each and every one of you guys to come out and support the show. Okay? See you then. God bless you. Thank you."
"Representative Currie. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. We are welcoming this afternoon some of the former Illinois State Teachers of the Year. We have with us from 1991, Penny Edwards, from Blue Mound; 1983, Elaine Parker, Aurora; 1984, Kathy Weber, from Edwardsville; 1986, Randy Steinheimer, from Aurora; 1987, Chuck Bowen, from Pekin; 1989, Peggy Allen, from Greenville; 1992, Art Pekoe, from Palatine; 1994, Adela Coronado Greeley, from Chicago. And as their spokesperson this afternoon, we will hear one minute from the 1995 Illinois State Teacher of the Year, Lynn Gattis from Armington. Lynn."
"Thank you. Good afternoon. We asked to come and 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 speak to you today because we wanted to...we asked to speak to you today because we wanted to commend you for what you took action on last week in bringing the ideas and all those issues for equitable funding for all our children. As ambassadors of education in our role, we have seen first hand the discrepancies for all our children and we commend you for addressing this issue. This is the year and the Session when things can happen by using the expertise in our state. And we thank you for beginning that process. On your desk is a pin that says 'Children First', a letter that explains our thoughts and our commitment to this issue. We ask you wear it so that every time we're in these discussions we remember that the main issue and focus is 'Children First'. Thank you very much."
"On page 5 of the Calendar on the Order of House Bills Third Reading, there appears House Bill 274. Mr. Kubik. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 274, a Bill for an Act concerning State Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Kubik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 274 addresses an issue that relates to the Emergency Medical Services Act. We, in 1995, revised the Emergency Medical Services Act. And in the process of revising that Act, there was a part of the Act that took out the application of the Open Meetings Act to the State Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board. This is a board which handles the appeals of people who are EMS personnel, fire fighters, et cetera, who appeal suspensions that are made. The board is an appellate board and what we have done in this Bill, this is a compromise and it is 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 agreed to by all parties by the Press Association, the Medical Society, Associated Fire Fighters and the Emergency Medical...the Illinois Emergency Room Physicians, is that the proceedings of this board will continue to be private to protect the confidentiality of those involved in the proceedings. But at the same time the decisions and the fact that the board is meeting will be subject to the Open Meetings Act. So, I think this is a good compromise to this Bill and I want to thank all the parties for working on it. I'd be happy to respond to questions and would appreciate your support of House Bill 274."
"Mr. Granberg."
"Representative Kubik, could you give a brief explanation as to the current law? I could not understand you. I think the EMS board deliberations are exempt from the Open Meetings Act, currently, is that correct?"
"Correct."
"Your legislation then opens those meetings up?"
"No."
"To a certain extent?"
"No. What happens though, Representative, is, these are disciplinary proceedings and the belief is, and I happen to agree with this, those should be confidential and should be held in executive session. So those are closed. Those meetings are closed. However, under the current law, the decision made by that board and the fact that they even meet would be exempt from the Open Meetings Act. So what we've done is we have basically said the meeting...we must provide notice of those meetings and we must provide the decisions of the board. But the proceedings and, as you know, the disciplinary proceedings we would, those would remain confidential in order to protect the reputations and 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 the concerns by those involved."
"So, Jack, the deliberations themselves would remain private and confidential? You would subject the provision for the posting and the decision to the Open Meetings Act itself, a very, very limited application. Is that correct then?"
"Correct."
"Okay, fine, thank you."
"Mr. Kubik to close."
"I think...I would appreciate your support on House Bill 274."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 116 voting 'aye'; 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Shirley Jones for the purpose of an announcement." Jones, S.: "Mr. Speaker, Public Utilities will be cancelled until next week."
"The Lady has announced the cancellation of the meeting of the Public Utilities Committee. Public Utilities. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading, there appears House Bill 281. Mr. Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill, 281."
"House Bill 281, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Holbrook."
"Thank you, Speaker. Speaker, House Bill 281 creates an Enterprise Zone in the Metro East. It's part of an overall incentive package to bring in approximately 12 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 thousand jobs to our area with a developer. This has already passed the House. Last Session it was put in a Omnibus Bill, House Bill 2735, which the Governor vetoed. He had a disagreement over a problem he was having with the...some police coverage, absolutely nothing to do with this portion. In the Governor's Veto Message, he urges the General Assembly to pass this portion of the Bill and get it back to him as soon as possible for the sake of the economy here in Illinois and to help create the jobs. Representative Stephens is a Joint Sponsor on this with me. It's a Metro East initiative and it passed out of Committee unanimously and I know of no organized opposition to this Bill and I would urge its passage. I'll take questions."
"Mr. Stephens."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just to stand in support of the legislation."
"Mr. Holbrook to close."
"I would urge an 'aye' vote on this, thank you."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 116 people voting 'aye'; 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 366. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 366. A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Murphy." Murphy, H.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On House Bill 366 is really a cleanup Bill. The changes were only made to meet the Federal Mandate. There are no oppositions to this Bill, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 and it passed out of the Pension Laws Bill, by '11' (sic - Committee) by 11 votes to 0."
Speaker Madigan: "Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 117 voting 'aye'; 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. Is there anything to come before the Body? Providing Perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie moves that the House does adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow. Those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned until 12:00 noon tomorrow
Clerk Rossi: " Introduction - First Reading of Bills. House Bill 918, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act relating to youth skills training, education, job placement, personal development, and leadership development. House Bill 919, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act concerning access to health care providers, amending named Acts. House Bill 920, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act concerning license plates, amending named Acts. House Bill 921, offered by Representative Bradford, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 922, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Title Insurance Act. House Bill 923, offered by Representative Winkel, a Bill for an Act to amend the University of Illinois Trustees Act. House Bill 924, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 925, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Community Services Act. House Bill 926, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 927, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act to amend the Jury Act. House Bill 928, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 929, offered by Representative Harold Murphy, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code." House Bill 930, offered by Representative Harold Murphy, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code." House Bill 931, offered by Representative Harold Murphy, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code." House Bill 933, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 934, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Prevailing Wage Law. House Bill 935, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Workers' Compensation Act. House Bill 936, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Minimum Wage Law by changing Section 1. House Bill 937, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 938, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. House Bill 939, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 940, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill 941, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the AIDS Confidentiality Act. House Bill 942, offered 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 943, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amending the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 944, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act in relation to tobacco products, creating a new Act and amending named Acts. House Bill 945, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Pharmacy Practice Act. House Bill 946, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 947, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act amending the Pension Code." House Bill 948, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Limited Liability Company Act. House Bill 949, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act and to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 950, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act amending the Pension Code." House Bill 951, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act. House Bill 952, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to State publications. House Bill 953, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 955, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Act. House Bill 956, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act relating to bonds for school construction, amending named Acts. House Bill 957, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 958, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act making an appropriations to the Department of Human Services. House Bill 959, offered by Representative Lang, a 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Bill for an Act in relation to State loans. House Bill 960, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning State collection of debt, amending named Acts. House Bill 961, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes, amending named Acts. House Bill 962, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 963, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. House Bill 964, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act regarding child support enforcement. House Bill 965, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Non-Support of Spouse and Children Act. House Bill 966, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. House Bill 967, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 968, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 969, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Prairie State 2000 Authority Act. House Bill 970, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 971, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. House Bill 972, offered by Representative Bradford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill 973, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act concerning the Chicago Park District. House Bill 974, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Act to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act. House Bill 975, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning the Office of the Child Advocate. House Bill 976, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning foster care, amending named Acts. House Bill 977, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 978, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Humane Care for Animals Act. First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill 979, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amending the Pension Code. House Bill 980, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amending the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 981, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 982, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 983, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 984, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 985, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 986, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning municipal electrical service, amending named Acts. House Bill 987, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 988, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 989, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act. House Bill 990, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 991, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act concerning a pilot program of vouchers for educational expenses. House Bill 992, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 993, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to create the correctional management managed health care advisory committee. House Bill 994, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Downstate Public Transportation Act. House Bill 995, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 996, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 997, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Coal Mining Act. House Bill 998, offered by Representative John Jones, a Bill for an Act to create the Energy Education and Marketing Act. House Bill 999, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1000, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 1001, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Human Services Act. House Bill 1002, offered by Representative Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1003, offered by Representative Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 1004, offered by Representative Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 1005, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act relating to changes in school district boundaries. House Bill 1006, offered by Representative 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Cross, a Bill for an Act concerning land transfer. House Bill 1007, offered by Representative Bost, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 1008, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the abused and neglected long term facility resident. House Bill 1009, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act concerning the enclosure of private swimming pools. House Bill 1010, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1011, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1012, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act. House Bill 1013, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1014, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act concerning centers for independent living. House Bill 1015, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1016, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1017, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. House Bill 1018, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1019, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning job training. House Bill 1020, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Lottery Law by changing Section 1. House Bill 1021, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning child safety. House Bill 1022, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act making an appropriations to the Illinois 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 Community College Board. House Bill 1023, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1024, offered by Representative Morrow, a Bill for an Act in relation to debt issuance. House Bill 1025, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act relating to sites for high school athletic contests. House Bill 1026, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the X-Ray Retention Act. House Bill 1027, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning the news media, amending named Acts. House Bill 1028, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Act. House Bill 1029, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure. House Bill 1030, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Rural/Downstate Health Act. House Bill 1031, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of these House Bills." First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction and First Reading of Resolutions. House Resolution 40, offered by Representative Zickus. House Resolution 41, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 42, offered by Representative Hartke. They are assigned to the Rules Committee." Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 28, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act amending the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Senate Bill 71, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act amending the Wildlife Code. First Reading of these Senate Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session stands adjourned. The House will 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 21st Legislative Day February 26, 1997 reconvene in regular Session tomorrow at 12:00 noon." 26