Illinois House Floor Debate — March 6, 1997

"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 our doorkeeper, Lee Crawford. Reverend Crawford is the assistant pastor of the Victory Temple Church in Christ in Springfield. The guests in the Gallery may wish to rise and join us in the invocation."

Reverend Lee Crawford: "May we humbly bow our hearts. Almighty and eternal God, we thank You for Your many mercies and Your love, Your kindness. I ask that You will save, preserve and bless the Members of this Body. I ask that You grant peace to the peaceless, love to the unloved, wisdom to the unwise, understanding to those who don't understand. For every good and perfect gift comes from up above and cometh down from You, the Creator of life. So, gracious Lord, fill our hearts with joy and gladness and life, both now and forevermore. Amen."

"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Churchill."

"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 reflect that Representative Shirley Jones is excused today."

"Mr. Cross."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If the record would reflect that Representative Daniels is excused today."

"Let the record reflect those excused absences. Have all voted who wish? We have two excused absences. The Clerk shall take the record. There being 116 Members 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk."

"Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairman from the Committee on Rules to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred. Action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'be adopted Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 8. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 140. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 182. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 287. Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 540. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 596. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 614. Representative Novak, Chairman from the Committee on Environment and Energy to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred. Action taken on March 5, 1997. Reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass standard debate' House Bill 255, House Bill 256, House Bill 259, and House Bill 261. Representative Erwin, Chairman from the Committee on Higher Education to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred. Action taken on March 5, 1997. Reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass standard debate' House Bill 972. Representative Schakowsky, Chairman from the Committee on Labor and Commerce to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred. Action taken on March 5, 1997. Reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'Do pass short debate' House Bill 578 and House Bill 807. 'Do pass standard debate' House Bill 627, House Bill 724, and House Bill 1019. Representative Stroger, Chairman from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 5, 1997, reported the same back with the following 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 661,and House Bill 824. 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 272. Representative Saviano, Chairman from the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 5, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 655 and House Bill 860. Representative Giles, Chairman from the Committee on State Government Administration and Election, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 5, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 644, House Bill 906, and House Bill 907. 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 124 and House Bill 187. 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 809. 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 276. Representative Lopez, Chairman from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 704. Representative Davis, Chairman from the Committee on Veterans Affairs, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bills 28 and House Bill 467. Representative Murphy, Chairman from the Committee on Personnel and Pensions, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 354. Representative Gash, Chairman from the Committee on Judiciary II, Criminal Law, to which the 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 618. 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 32, House Bill 232, House Bill 651. Representative McGuire, Chairman from the Committee on Aging, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 6, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 504.

Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Clerk, on the Order of the Adjournment Resolution, read the Resolution."

Clerk Rossi: "House Joint Resolution #16, offered by Representative Currie. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives in the 90th General Assembly of the State of Illinois, the Senate concurring herein, that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 6, 1997, it stands adjourned until Friday, March 7, 1997 at 12:00 noon in Perfunctory Session and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Monday, March 10, 1997 at 12:00 noon in Perfunctory Session and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday March 11, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. and when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 6, 1997, it stands adjourned until Friday, March 7, 1997, in Perfunctory Session and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 12:00 noon."

Speaker Madigan: "You've all heard the Resolution. Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk. On page 2 of the Calendar on the Order of House 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Bills - Second Reading, there appears the request of Representative Morrow. Mr. Morrow, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. The purpose of an announcement. If I could have some order in the Chamber for the purpose of an announcement."

"Would you please give your attention to Mr. Morrow for the purpose of an important announcement?"

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Monday, March the 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, in Room 16-503, in the Thompson Building, the Committee on the Public Safety Appropriations Committee will hear testimony from the Department of Transportation, the RTA, CTA, PACE, METRA, and the Metropolitan Planning Commission. This would be a hearing on subject matter only on Mass Transit Funding. So, all interested Members appear, you can appear Monday, March 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Room 16-503, the Thompson Building. Thank you."

"On the Order of House Bills - Second Reading, page 2 of the Calendar, there appears House Bill 8. Mr. Moffitt. Is Mr. Moffitt...out of the record. House Bill 29. Mr. Dart. Mr. Dart. Out of the record. House Bill 31. Mr. Steve Davis, out of the record. House Bill 38, Mr. Dart, House Bill 38. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 38, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Municipal Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments, approved for consideration. The Notes that were requested on the Bill have been filed."

"Third Reading. House Bill 87, Mr. Dart. Take it out of the record. House Bill 152, Mr. Fritchey. Do 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 you wish to call your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 152, a Bill for an Act amending the Criminal Code..."

Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, take this Bill out of the record. House Bill 153, Representative Wood. Do you wish to call your Bill, Representative? Turn on Representative Wood."

"I'd like to take it out of the record, please."

"Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 168, Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang. Take the Bill out of the record. The Chair wishes to advise all of these Bill Sponsors that the time is coming when we'll be up against deadlines. House Bill 201, Representative Andrea Moore. Andrea Moore, House Bill 201, intergovernmental cooperation. We may not get back to this Bill for the remainder of the Session. Take it out of the record. House Bill 202, Mr. Ryder, Mr. Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 202, a Bill for an Act concerning nursing and other health care facilities. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."

Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House Bill 218, Mr. Granberg. Out of the record. House Bill 287, Mr. Cross. Read the Bill."

Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 287, a Bill for an Act in relation to the suspension of driver's licenses of certain minors. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Cross, has been recommended for adoption."

"Mr. Cross."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Floor Amendment at the 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 suggestion of some committee members when we were in Judiciary that I think clarifies the Bill. This Bill allows judges to suspend the driving privileges of minors."

Speaker Madigan: "Please give your attention to Mr. Cross. Please give your attention to Mr. Cross. Proceed, Mr. Cross."

"This Bill gives judges the authority to suspend a drivers license while a minor's under the control of the juvenile judge. The language in the Bill gave the appearance that or the impression or was read that it would take...could be suspended up to 18. This says it can be suspended for any period of time, not to exceed the period of age 18. I don't know of any opposition. It was suggested in committee. It was a good idea. I would appreciate a favorable vote."

Speaker Madigan: "Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall the Amendment be adopted?' For what purpose does Representative Monique Davis seek recognition? Those in favor of the Amendment say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Are there any further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 316, Mr Boland, Mr. Boland. Mr. Boland. Yes. Do you wish to move your Bill? Mr. Boland. Turn on Mr. Boland."

"Move it to Third, Mr. Speaker, thank you."

"Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 316, a Bill for an Act concerning the use of soybean ink. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. The notes that were requested on the Bill have been filed." 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House Bill 325, Representative Silva, 325 (Sic- House Bill). Do You wish to move your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 325, a Bill for an Act amending the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. The Notes that were requested on the Bill have been filed."

"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar, House Bill 367, Mr. Granberg. Read the Bill."

"House Bill 367, a Bill for an Act amending the Fair and Exposition Transfer of Funds Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. The fiscal note that was requested has been filed."

Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House Bill 522, Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Bugielski. Is the Gentleman in the Chamber? Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Clerk, take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 573, Mr. Hannig. Mr. Hannig. Read the Bill."

Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 573, a Bill for an Act amending the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration. The Fiscal Note that was requested on the Bill has been filed."

"Third Reading. House Bill 596, Representative Zickus. Representative Zickus."

"Mr. Speaker, I am waiting for an Amendment. There was one hostile Amendment filed but that's not the Amendment that I wanted so I'm holding it on Second Reading."

Speaker Madigan: "Thank you. Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 614, Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang, (Sic - House Bill) 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 614. Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 673, Mr. Burke. Representative Burke. Mr. Burke. Mr. Burke, (Sic - House Bill) 673. Do you wish to move the Bill? Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 707, Mr. Kubik. Mr. Kubik. Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 709, Representative Andrea Moore. Read the Bill."

"House Bill 709, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments."

"Third Reading. House Bill 720, Mr. Stephens. Mr. Stephens. Is Mr. Stephens on the Floor? Take the Bill out of the record. Is there any Member who wishes to move a Bill from Second to Third Reading where all of the note requirements have been met? Is there any Member who wishes to move a Bill from Second to Third Reading where all of the note requirements have been met? Representative Flowers, are you seeking recognition?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would like to..."

"State the number of your Bill."

"House Bill 778."

"(Sic - House Bill) 778? On page 7 of the Calendar? The notes have not been filed. Mr. Lang."

"Thank you."

Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Clerk, House Bill 296. The Clerk indicates that the notes have not been filed. Anything further? Mr. Granberg in the Chair."

"On page 9 of the Calendar, House Bills Third Reading, appears House Bill 56. Representative Dart, do you wish to call the Bill? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 56, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. Third Reading of this House Bill." 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

Speaker Granberg: "Mr. Dart. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Bill 56 is a result of a statewide subcommittee hearings that we did three years ago involving the Department of Children and Family Services. It was a bipartisan committee that went throughout the state to examine some of the problems. One of the ones that came up quite frequently through foster parents who we had talked to was the fact that foster parents quite often were being given children by the Department and not being informed completely about some of the background of the children and it turned out in some cases children who had had criminal convictions, criminal problems were being put in the homes and no one was being informed about it. What this Bill does is it merely requires that the Department fully inform any and all foster parents of all of the problems that a potential, that child that they are going to put in their home has. The Department contends that...and most often that they do this already, this would make it statutory and this would also insure that it's done all the time, not some of the time. Now I would appreciate a favorable vote."

"Any questions on the Bill? The Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Cross."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Before I...the Sponsor would yield but before that, I'm joined by the requisite number of people on our side of the aisle to request that this be taken off Short Debate."

"So acknowledged."

"Thank you. Representative Dart, I know several of us worked on this concept and...but I do have a few question 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 if we could help clear it up for people on our side of the aisle. Who will be the actual entity, or what agency will be collecting the information that's going to be forwarded on to the foster parents?"

"The agency that will be collecting it would be any of the agency that the Department, any information that the Department presently has at this time. They would be required to pass it on. In the event that they are subcontracting out, which they probably are, they would be required to inform that group who then would inform the foster parent."

"Tom, I'm not trying to give you a hard time. I couldn't hear a single thing you said."

"How it would work, Tom, is..."

Speaker Granberg: "Give the Gentlemen your attention. The Bill is before the House. This is a Third Reading Bill. Representative Cross."

"Thank you. Tom, how it would work is that the Department has most of this information and the requirement is upon the Department. So, any and all information that they have in regards to this child would be incumbent upon them to take the information, give it to the foster parent. How it would get to the foster parent, though, would depend on the relationship. If it's a DCFS home, they would be in charge of basically giving it straight to the foster parent. If it's an agency home where they are subcontracting out, they would have to give it to the subcontractor who would then give it to the foster parent."

"Is there any problem...does DCFS get this information from local police? Do they get the background from the state police? How do they end up with the information and do we have any problems with sharing information from the 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 state police to DCFS?"

"This in no way would impact the collection of the information as it exists right now. They would only be incumbent upon them to provide the information that they are legally getting at this point in time. DCFS supports this legislation and they contend that they have the information now. Whether or not you and I need to sit down and talk about expanding possible information that they can get, I'm open to doing that. But this does not in any way require them to go beyond their mandate right now and beyond the information that they get."

"My only concern, and as I said I'm not trying to argue. When we talk about criminal background, does that include a full criminal history, or does DCFS have access to that, of a juvenile's court records?"

"In some instances they do and in those instances they would have to bring all that information forward. In the situations where they do not have the information, they would not have to do that. But it is my understanding from talking to the Department, they have that information now and that they, as I say, they contend that they provide most of it as it is now. This would just be to take it to the final step."

"All right. Just a couple other areas, as I said, I know it's a good Bill, it's a good concept. I just want to make sure everyone understands it. Do we have any concerns, or any need to protect the information that the foster parents receive, in terms of their inability to hand this information out? What if they receive information about a kid that's rather inflammatory and they decide not to take that child. Are they prohibited from sharing this information with other people?" 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Well, foster parents, and you'll recall you were one of the individuals that devoted a lot of time for this, foster parents are painfully aware of the confidentiality laws and so they are already informed about what they can and can't pass on to other individuals. And in this situation, it would just be a full, like sunshine law, for the foster parents. So, they would get all the information that possibly exists about this child. They would be informed that they still have to comply with all the confidentiality laws that exist right now and so that would not be disseminated any further. Would this impact a foster parent's decision to take a child? Possibly it would and frankly I think that's good because if a family does not want to jeopardize their own family by taking a child in who maybe has been a sexual predator in the past, then I think that they should not have to go through that and learn the hard way."

"Representative, I think it's a good idea. I think it's something we should have done a long time ago. I'm sorry that we're not ever getting enough focus on this because I think there's a real need for it. I appreciate your help working with DCFS, as well, to have their agreement and I hope that everyone on our side of the aisle supports the Bill. Thank you."

"And, Tom, thanks for your help on this, too, I appreciate it."

Speaker Granberg: "Anything further? Further questions on the Bill? Representative Dart to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I would just encourage a favorable vote. As Representative Cross mentioned, this came about as a result of a lot of work that both he, myself, Representative Biggert, 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Flowers, Lang, and Jay Hoffman, who's no longer here with us, put a lot of time into it. It's something, as Tom mentioned, it's long overdue. I believe that foster parents who are getting children should be very aware of the child they get so that they don't jeopardize anybody else in the household. And I would appreciate a favorable vote."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of House Bill 56. All in favor shall vote 'aye'; all opposed shall vote 'no'. Roll Call is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this measure there are 116 voting 'aye'; 0 voting 'no'; 0 voting 'present'. This Bill is...having received a sufficient number of votes, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what purpose do you rise, Sir?"

"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. An Inquiry the Chair. Pursuant to our new rules, and my compliments to the Chief Clerk on getting the copy out to us in relatively, in a relatively timely fashion. I won't go overboard. I think we did it quicker. But the House Rules would require a weekly or daily Order of Business and I'm looking at the Calendar and it appears that we are on the Order of 'Dart'. Will we have, did you...I don't have a daily Order of business. I just wonder if that's what we're doing today."

"Representative Black, we'd like to go to the Order of Black, but I don't see your Bills on the Calendar."

"I'd like to talk to you about that at some time before we leave today."

"It would be our pleasure, Sir." 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Thank you."

Speaker Granberg: "House Bill 66, on the Order of 'Dart', according to Representative Black. Representative Dart, do you wish to call the Bill?"

"Yes."

"Mr. Clerk, House Bill 66."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 66, a Bill for an Act in relation to missing children. Third Reading of this House Bill."

"Representative Dart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This Bill also came about as a result of a Committee, the subcommittee hearing that we conducted in 1993. What had come to our attention was that there are numerous children that get lost, and not only in the system in the general sense, but specifically get lost and there is not a complete net for trying to find these children. What this is an attempt to do is to add yet another check, another method by how we can attempt to find wards of our state who are missing. This would require the information that be supplied from the Department of Children and Family Services to the state police and I SEARCH in an effort to make sure that if these children are missing that all these people are informed that they are missing and that they are looking for them. And I'd appreciate a favorable vote."

Speaker Granberg: "Are there any questions on the Bill? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin."

"Mr. Speaker, thank you. I ask at this time that we remove this from Short Debate. I believe I do have the requisite amount of hands on this side of the aisle."

"So acknowledged, proceed."

"Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will." 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Representative, could you explain to me what the I SEARCH unit is?"

"It's a network that's operated through the state police which is an attempt to basically find missing children, or missing people. The problem has been, frankly, with I SEARCH, lately, that's it's been horribly underfunded so there are some people that will contend that it is not effective as it is. This does not begin to address that problem. This begins to address the problem that we have wards of the state that are missing."

"Representative, I think that what I'm trying to figure out is, is I SEARCH, is that a branch of the Illinois State Police or is that a coordination between local law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police or is this strictly an Illinois State Police unit?"

"It's more of a coordination and it's an attempt to have these units coordinated."

"Okay. I have a question. If you look at the Bill under Subsection 7,it reads that, 'their job is to Coordinate the tracking and recovery of children under the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services whose disappearance has been reported.' How does that differ from Subsection C, under the I SEARCH Act, which is 325 ILCS40/3?"

"You'll have to repeat that, I couldn't hear you."

"What I'm saying is that you've amended the Illinois Code 32540/3 to indicate, well, you use language to coordinate the tracking and recovery of children under the custody or guardianship of DCFS whose disappearance has been reported."

"Yeah, Jim I've got it now. The reference is..."

"I'm just trying to figure out why this is...it seems 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 like Subsection C is...we've already taken care of that, why..."

"'C' is close. 'C' makes specific references to runaway children in there. These are not runaway children, necessarily. What's ended up happening with some of these children, some of these children are being taken by their biological parents so they are, in effect, underneath that definition. This is an attempt to close that loophole because, I mean frankly, are there some of the DCFS wards who are runaways? Yes, they are. Are they all? No, quite often they are being taken by their biological parents out of a foster home."

"Okay, well then what children are we trying to cover under this legislation?"

"The reason it was drafted the way it is, is that it's an attempt to make it broad enough so we don't have to go through and put down every single child that we can possibly can imagine here. What it is, there's a specific problem, Jim, with wards of the state. It's a tremendous problem. The numbers did vary depending on whether you're talking about the Department or you're talking about the juvenile court records, whether there's 200 kids missing or whether there's 2000 kids missing. Nobody has a real hard count on it. But we are very aware that there is a problem and particularly with children, not who are just runaways who take off from foster homes, but individuals who are being taken out of homes by biological parents."

"Representative, what is the time frame which we are talking about in which someone will be...if someone's been reported missing, is there a time frame in which the I Search unit needs before they will qualify somebody is missing?" 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"We aren't changing any of the laws in regards to that right now. What it is, is it's the Department once they become aware of the fact this child is missing, they're supposed to make the information available right at that point. And frankly there's going to be a big, not big, if there is going to be a window of time between a foster parent notifying the Department and the Department getting to I SEARCH. So, it's as soon as they are become aware of it."

"So, there's really no limitation. I guess that's left in the hands of DCFS and the I SEARCH unit. Correct?"

"Correct. We weren't trying to mandate to them and put a 24 hour notice. We're not changing that at all now. We're attempting to have the information as soon as it is obtained to be given to the next unit."

"Do you have any idea, approximately, how many children are going to be affected by this legislation? Do you have any idea approximately how many children will be affected by this legislation?"

"As I say, the numbers vary. The Department contends it's in the 100's, 200, 100 children who are missing. Records which I have received, at different times from the juvenile court listed in the 1,000's. How many exactly, frankly, I don't know, but I know you will agree with me on this, even one child is too many. So, this is an attempt to get whatever the number is, into the data bank and attempt to locate these children."

"I've got just one last question. When you say you want to coordinate the DCFS and I SEARCH, what do you mean by coordinate? What type of activities are you asking these groups to partake in?"

"When I talk about coordinating the tracking and recovery 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 of the children, is that I SEARCH is going to be...they're going to have to work hand in hand with DCFS. And when I talk about coordination, it was in a broad enough sense so that they'd be able to set up the guidelines as far as how they get the information and then what their plan is, as far as, once they get it, how they're going to go about trying to find the child."

"Okay. I'm done. I have no further questions."

"Anything further? The Gentleman from Logan, Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will. Proceed." Turner, J.: "Representative, my initial inquiry is why are we passing the statute on this? And why could this not be done by rule?"

"Why are we passing a statute as opposed...I couldn't hear the end of it."

"...as compared to DCFS doing it by their own rules?"

"Well, to be honest with you, John, there's a new era dawning here where I'm working very closely with the Department on legislation now which is a definite departure from the past. And I'm enjoying that and we've had a lot of fruitful discussions and they are in support of this Bill as they are in other ones. The problem in the past has been, frankly, is that when left to do things by rules, they aren't getting done. They just aren't getting done. And just when...as when we had to change the best interest of the child legislation and some of the other things that people were telling me were common sense all along, it was something where we had to do it because it just wasn't getting done. And as I mentioned earlier, when I was talking to...responding to Jim's questions there, there is 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 a vast sea difference here as far as just how many kids we believe are out there who are missing. And just that in of itself sort of can lead you to the conclusion that this is something that requires some type of statutory effort. I have had a Resolution in the past, whether or not I proceed with it again, as I say, I'm working with the Department to try to tabulate the exact numbers of these children. We've been in discussions but I don't have a Resolution and now that might be something that might be worthwhile, too, but it just isn't getting done right now." Turner, J.: "Does DCFS support this measure?"

"Yeah, they were in committee on this Bill and spoke in favor of it. They feel that they are doing a good job but they don't see any problem with having I SEARCH linked into this. There was a Bill last year which Representative Zickus was a Sponsor of which sort of did it from the other side where I SEARCH was mandated to inform DCFS of children they found. I want to get the other side of it, too, where DCFS when they have children that they're missing that they give it to I SEARCH, too." Turner, J.: "When you spoke with DCFS about this measure, did you talk to them about the fact that they can simply do it by rule and that you didn't really need to do a statute, if they're supportive of it, and did they indicate why they just don't do so?"

"No, no, this is something where, frankly, I've had this Bill out there for three years now and I couldn't, it's sort of funny, I wasn't able to get hearings the last two years on it. They came in committee, we never talked in terms of...they never mentioned to me, 'Tom, we can just do this by Rules.' They just said, 'You know we are supportive of your Bill and we think we're doing a pretty 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 good job now but there's no harm in doing some more.' So, I was fine with that." Turner, J.: "I don't know if you are having as hard a time of hearing me as I am you, but Representative Durkin had previously asked about the fact that the Bill does not have a time frame as to when the report would be required. I didn't hear your response to that. I'm wondering if you could answer that inquiry and my secondary question after you've done so is, would it not be better to set some sort of time frame up within the statute?"

Speaker Granberg: "Excuse me, Representative. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're dealing with Bills on Third Reading. Please give the Gentlemen your attention."

"The reason that there was no time frame put in is because we did not to deviate from the present existing formula that I SEARCH has right now in regards to runaways and the whole rest of the gamut there. And you're talking about certain things can and probably should be done by Rules. This was some area where, frankly, I understand very well, very, very well, the problems that DCFS is under. They try very hard in a very difficult situation here. The last thing I want to do is to give them a two hour notice requirement because, frankly, they're not going to be able to get the information terribly quickly at times from foster homes that a kid's missing, from a residential home that the kids run away and stuff. And so that was something I really thought it was really best left to them to put that time frame together." Turner, J.: "Is there a Fiscal Note for this? And if so, what is the fiscal impact?"

"Mr. Clerk, can you indicate whether a note has been requested and filed?" 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Yeah, I have the Fiscal Note here. There's no fiscal impact on it. It was issued by the..." Turner, J.: "I'm sorry, Mr. Speaker, did you indicate that a Fiscal Note was not requested on this Bill?"

"No, it was requested. I've got it in my hand and it's been filed with the Clerk. And it was prepared by the Department on February 6, 1997 and it says that there's no fiscal impact." Turner, J.: "All right, thank you. That's all the questions I have, Mr. Speaker."

"Thank you, Representative. The Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Cross."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will, proceed."

"Representative, we want to make sure that we get all the questions answered on this Bill. And maybe let's cut to the chase. You mentioned that a former Representative that's no longer with us. Is he part of the I SEARCH Program? And if not, should he be?"

"Well, actually, we're using I SEARCH to attempt to locate him right now. If you could have any information on that, they would appreciate anything you could provide them with."

"You know, if I recall from last year there was an alias he used, either Bucky the Clown or something. I might recommend that..."

"I've got to imagine they've run that through the computer by now, too, and attempted to locate him. And once again, if you would happen to know of any of the normal environments where that person could be found, I think that would be helpful in at least narrowing the search down a little bit." 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Well, I think we should all work together on that issue because we don't want them to be gone forever. A couple quick questions, though, on the substantive parts of the Bill. And maybe Representative Durkin or Turner asked and I just missed it because of the noise."

"I'm sure they did. I'm sure they did."

"The annual report issue. Don't we at this point have some agency or entity that collects or reports to or at least has the information available with respect to the number of children missing?"

"As I said, Tom, I guess that's one of those things where we could sit here and go back and forth on that because the Department has a system of tracking their children. However, their numbers and the numbers that come from the juvenile court, are very, very different and so this would be an effort of having a relatively neutral third party accumulating that data right now. They would say there is some...there's a lot of people that believe that the numbers are not accurate."

"What numbers are we really talking about on missing kids?"

"Therein is where it lies, Tom. It goes anywhere from on the bottom a couple hundred to the top being over 1000."

"Are we in a position computer wise, or technology wise to be sharing all the information we need to between local law enforcement, state police and DCFS or do we need to change that?"

"My understanding from the discussions with the Department, this was not going to pose a problem in that way at all. And as I mentioned earlier, in a Bill from last year that Representative Zickus had. She basically had a similar proposition but it was the other way around where she has I 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 SEARCH reporting to the Department. So, that link is already there. This would just take and go in the other direction with the Department reporting to I SEARCH."

"Well, I'm prepared to support this Bill. I'm sorry that it hasn't worked yet to help find Rep...the former Representative Hoffman, but nevertheless, I hope this Bill passes. Thank you."

"Thank you, Representative Cross. Anything further? There being no further questions, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dart, to close."

"Thank you. There's been quite a bit of debate on this Bill already so I won't go any further. But I would just appreciate a favorable vote. It's something that would assist in attempting to locate...first establish the number and then locate the number of children who are presently wards of the state. These are children that we're supposed to be taking care of who are missing and so I would appreciate a favorable vote."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of House Bill 66. All those in favor shall vote 'aye'; all those opposed shall vote 'nay'. The Roll is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this matter there being 116 'aye' votes; 0 'no' votes; 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Back to the Order of Second Reading. Representative Stephens, I believe you wanted to have your Bill called. House Bill 720 on page 7 of the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 720, a Bill for an Act ot amend the School Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 recommended for adoption. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Further, on the Order of Second Reading on page 2 appears House Bill 108, Representative Hannig, do you wish to move that Bill? I believe the requisite Notes have been filed. Representative Hannig on (Sic- House Bill) 108. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 108, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Obligation Bond Act. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed. Second Reading of this House Bill."

"Third Reading. House Bill 109, Representative Hannig. Do you wish to move that Bill, as well? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 109, a Bill for an Act to amend the Build Illinois Bond Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. House Bill 174, Representative Lang. Do you wish to have the Bill called? Is Representative Lang in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 196, Representative Hannig. Read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 196, a Bill for an Act in relation to state government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. House Bill 198, Representative Hannig. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"House Bill 198, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Obligation Bond Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed." 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Third Reading. House Bill 279, Representative Novak. Is Representative Novak in the Chamber? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 279, a Bill for an Act regarding assessments on the propane industry. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. House Bill 707, Representative Kubik. Representative Kubik. Is the Gentleman in the Chamber? Out of the record. Back to the Order of Third Reading on page 10 of the Calendar, appears House Bill 236, Representative Klingler. Representative Klingler. Mr. Clerk. Representative Klingler, do you wish to have your Bill called? Thank you Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 236, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Third Reading of this House Bill."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black. For what reason so you rise, Sir?"

"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. An Inquiry of the Chair."

"State your Inquiry."

"This phenomenal piece of technology on my desk is telling me there is no analysis for this Bill and yet it is on Third Reading. Is that some glitch with the computer or is it the fault of the House Clerk?"

"Well, I believe it's your side of the aisle is responsible for that analysis, so I would assume that responsibility would lie with you."

"Well, the Clerk probably didn't distribute the thing. 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 You know, I'm sure this is a good Bill and an outstanding group of Sponsors, but when the thing isn't available, I'm not comfortable voting on Third Reading."

Speaker Granberg: "Mr. Clerk, have you done that to Representative Black? Mr. Black, we will try to answer your Inquiry. In the meantime, shall we let Representative Klingler proceed with her Bill?"

"Well, one moment, let me confer with her. She is prepared to proceed and I stand right here and say, 'let's do it.'"

Speaker Granberg: "That's why we respect you, Representative Black. Representative Klingler. Proceed."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 236 is substantially identical to a Bill which passed the House Chamber, unanimously, in the last General Assembly. This Bill relates to a best interest to the child hearing in the case where there is a dispute over the custody of the child. This Bill gives factors that the court may consider in whether or not to grant standing to a nonparent to be able to have information presented to the court and deciding where standing should be granted. These factors include the age of the child, so for instance, the older the child, the more emphasis that would give to the standing requirement. The circumstances of the transfer to the nonparents, 'including any conditions placed thereon by the transferring parents.' And I'd like to point out to the Members that that last phrase 'including any conditions placed therein by the transferring parents' was added specifically when this Bill...after the Bill passed the House last Session to address concerns that perhaps the language was not specific enough. The point 3 is whether the transfer was attributable to economic hardship or 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 illness. Fourth, was the integration of the child into the nonparents family setting. Five, the length of time the child has spent in the family setting of a nonparent. Six, whether either parent voluntarily relinquished custody, and Seven, whether the child's father, if not married to the child's mother, has acknowledged that he is the child's father. I'd like to point out that granting a best interest of the child hearing has been the long-standing rule in the Illinois Supreme Court prior to the Kirchner decision. And in the hearing that we had before the committee, I referred to a 1985 Illinois Supreme Court Decision that was called 'Inray-Whittington'. In this particular case, a mother had been found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering her husband and was sent to a mental institution. Her young child was placed with an aunt during this time. Following the release of this person who had murdered her husband from the mental institution, she immediately resought custody of her child even though he was happy in a home for a number of years. The trial court had ordered this child to be immediately returned. There was an appeal and the Illinois Supreme Court said, 'No,' and reversed the trial court. It said, 'In a case such as this, where a child has been in the custody of a nonparent for a substantial time, the best interest of the child must be considered, that the child is not chattel and should not be simply summarily returned.' So, I believe that these factors are in line with what Illinois Supreme Court case law has held. Thank you very much."

"Any questions on the Bill? The Gentleman from Macoupin, Representative Hannig. For what reason do you arise?" 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Bill.

"Thank you, Representative. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dart."

"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"She indicates she will."

"Representative, in the provisions dealing with requiring the court to lay out specific findings, if they fail to do that, would that be reversible based on that?"

"I believe it would do so. Again, Representative Dart, this was added after...the phrase about 'specific findings' was added after we had passed the Bill and when it was on consideration before the Senate. And as you know, the Senate ran out of time at the end. The concern had been raised that there could, perhaps, be a frivolous reason why a custody might be continued with a nonparent. And simply to address that concern, we added the find of specific...the requirement of specific findings by the judge and also tightening up the language about any conditions placed thereon by the transferring parent. So, the argument that had been made that a baby-sitter (sic-a child who is in the custody of a babysitter) is in a custody of a child could be one considered for standing, obviously, would fail these steps because conditions of a temporary custody would be different than someone, for example, having custody of someone while the mother is in a mental institution."

"Are they going to be required, when you talk about providing the court is supposed to give particular weight to the different things, to the different elements, are they supposed to put in writing how these different things were weighed?"

"Representative, I don't believe the court is required 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 to go item by item and list every one, but the court is required to consider all of these items in its decision; in the specific findings of fact the court may emphasize one or two factors over the others."

"Are they limited to these factors here?"

"I don't believe so, because if you look at the language it says, 'The court shall consider all relevant factors including,' and then it gives the seven factors."

"There's no need to put in the language, 'including but not limited to?'"

"That's correct. Well, including, I think means including but not limited to."

"Yeah, I just don't know if you're aware of any court cases or the like where that type of language is magic language that's needed so that they can go beyond these other factors or that the other factors that you're talking about are ones that will be given less weight because they are not enumerated?"

"I understand what your question, but I don't believe that that would be a reason for overturning that finding. I really don't."

"Okay. And the other question I was going to ask you about, you have a provision here about whether the transfer was attributable to economic hardship or illness. Now, would that provision run into any problems, whatsoever, with any case law dealing with how you factor in economic hardship or whether, in fact, you should be able to? I mean in abuse and neglect cases, there are specific provisions prohibiting the taking children based on that. Would this in any way violate the Norman decision or any of those?"

"I do not believe so. The reason why this was put in 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 was the concern that we not give preference to, for instance, a nonparent that may have more financial resources than a parent who did not have as many financial resources. Obviously, that is not a reason that should be considered as to where the child should go. The relative wealth of the parent or the nonparents."

"So then the economic factors should...the economic income will not factor in at all?"

"That's correct."

"Okay. Then nothing further."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman from Macoupin, Representative Hannig."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I rise in support of the Lady's proposal. I'm not an attorney but I can tell you that when I read cases in the newspaper about baby Richard, when I see cases in my district with a baby Jane, then I know that there's something wrong with the laws that we have today. And that we as Legislators have to make changes in the way we have our judges award custody battles. Representative Klingler has worked with me very hard in the last two years to try to address this problem. We've had this Bill in committee which passed out with no dissenting votes. And I'm here to ask that all Members on both sides of the aisle join us in a bipartisan effort to address the problem of child custodies to see that once and for all that we ensure that the best interest of the child is considered and that to me is the most important reason that we need to have this legislation. I'd like to commend Representative Klingler for her hard work on the issue and ask that each and every Member vote 'yes'."

Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. The Lady from Sangamon, 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Klingler, do you want to close?"

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I urge all of you to support this Bill. I think this is a very good Bill for children. I think it protects them from being abruptly removed from a situation where they have been for a long time and are comfortable, where they're well cared for. It gives those people who best know the child the opportunity simply to present relevant information while a court hearing is in place. This does not guarantee a result but it simply allows those nonparents to have standing. Thank you very much."

Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. The Lady from Sangamon moves for the passage of House Bill 236. All in favor shall vote 'aye'; all opposed shall vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Lang, hi. Representative Poe. Have all voted who wish? On this measure there are 107 voting 'aye', 1 voting 'no', 8 voting 'present' and 2 not voting. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 380, Representative Smith. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 380, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Third Reading of this House Bill."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman from Fulton, Representative Smith."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 380 is a Bill to reallocate funds to the state's Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. This is a motorcycle safety education program paid for by motorcycle owners. It's been an excellent program administered by the Department of Transportation through grants to institutions of higher education. More than 136 thousand people in the state have trained, or have been trained under this program 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 since its inception which is more than any other state who has a similar program. This program is totally funded by motorcycle owners through their annual registration fee of $30. Currently $8 of that $30 goes to the program. House Bill 380 would raise that allocation to $10 per registration. Last year the program served approximately 73 hundred individuals but had to turn away approximately 22 hundred others due to a lack of funds and this trend will continue without additional funding. House Bill 380 will prevent further classes from being cut. It will allow for replacement of aging equipment and for the potential addition of new classes. And I would urge a favorable vote."

Speaker Granberg: "Any questions on the Bill? The Lady from Cook, Representative Feigenholtz."

"Thank you, Mr. Granberg, Mr. Speaker Granberg. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"Mr. Smith, I have a few questions. First of all, about motorcycle safety, how many people are applying to get into these classes every year? Did you say that?"

"Yes, I did, Representative, about 95 hundred currently have applied. That includes..."

"And how many of them are turned away every year?"

"Approximately 22 hundred, Representative."

"So, if I bought a motorcycle and I went to take the safety class which of course I would because I think it's a good idea, and I know these classes are very worthwhile, what would I pay to take this class?"

"Representative, it's my understanding you don't pay anything to take the class. You pay an annual registration fee for your motorcycle." 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"How much, but don't you have to make a deposit? Don't you put a deposit down to take this class? Isn't there a fee for the class?"

"Not to my knowledge, Representative."

"Well, from what I understand there is a $20 fee that is refundable and the interesting thing about it is, is that in most states, in the State of Massachusetts, for instance, people who are taking these motorcycle safety courses are paying $150 for the classes and their not getting any money back for it. That's my first point. And the second point is, I have some questions. Was there a little opposition on this Bill from a couple of state agencies?"

"I believe there's opposition from the Department of Transportation. That's the only agency."

"And why was that?"

"Well, I believe, Representative, there was concern that this additional or reallocation of funds would take money away from other programs that the Department administers."

"Like what other programs, Mr. Smith?"

"I believe that the rest of the registration fees go into and there's a formula, into the Road Fund and into the State Construction Fund."

"Thank you. To the Bill."

"Proceed."

"From what I understand, the Department of Transportation had a Note on this Bill that $185 thousand was going to be diverted from the Road Fund in 1998 and $365 thousand for five years after that, which comes, I believe, to the total of $1.7 million. Now, as I recall, yesterday the Governor was talking about something very, very significant about how, what dire straits the Road Fund 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 is in, Representative Smith. We have some very, very tough decisions to make. Now I'm sure that the proponents of this Bill, who are so, so committed to motorcycle safety are really trying to do their best to not only maintain the amount of money in the Road Fund so that they could ride their motorcycles on nice roads and we don't get in accidents. But I am concerned about what we are doing here. Thank you very much, Mr. Smith, it's food for thought."

Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. Anything further? The Gentleman from Logan, Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Gentleman yield?"

"He indicates he will. Proceed." Turner, J.: "Representative Smith, several of my colleagues on this side of the aisle are concerned about the question of whether or not this is a fee increase. Can you answer that inquiry?"

"Thank you, Representative, this is not a fee increase. This is a reallocation of the annual registration fee that is already paid by motorcycle owners." Turner, J.: "What is the annual registration fee?"

"That is $30." Turner, J.: "I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you."

"Thirty dollars is the annual fee." Turner, J.: "And how is that allocated?"

"Currently $8 of the $30 goes into the Cycle Riders Safety Training Fund, about $11 to the State Construction Fund, and approximately the same amount to the Road Fund." Turner, J.: "Representative, I'm inclined to support your Bill but you've answered my first area of concern. It is not a fee increase. I know that's important, at least, to us on this side of the aisle. One of your colleagues from that 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 side of the aisle, however, just raised the question a few moments ago and that was whether this depletes an already deficient Road Fund? And I could not, because of the noise in the Chamber, hear your response to her question on that matter."

"Well, it reallocates out of that $30 an additional $2 so I suppose you could argue that that is less money going to the Road Fund but this is money that's being paid by motorcycle owners for a program that is used by them. So, I think it's an appropriate means to increase revenues to this program." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Representative Smith. That's all the questions I have."

Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. The Gentleman from Coles, Representative Weaver."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a very, very simple Bill. These are motorcycle riders who pay registration fees that want that registration fee money to go into training programs so there are safer motorcycle riders on the highways. It's as simple as that. They're taxing themselves. They're paying their own fees to support this program. I think we ought to do it if you have any interest at all in motorcycle drivers being safe on the highways, it's a very simple vote, vote 'yes'."

Speaker Granberg: "Anything further? There being nothing further, the Gentleman from Fulton moves for the passage of House Bill 380. All in favor shall vote 'aye'; all opposed shall vote 'no'. Roll Call is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? On this measure, having received 111 'yes' votes, 1 'no' vote, 1 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 passed. House Bill 72, Representative Fritchey. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 72, a Bill for an Act to amend the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security and Locksmith Act..."

"Mr. Clerk, Mr. Clerk, excuse me. House Bill 70. House Bill 70."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 70, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Third Reading of this House Bill."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 70 is an Amendment to the Controlled Substance Act. To add ketamine on to that Act as a Schedule II controlled substance. Ketamine is primarily used as a feline tranquilizer but has now become used as a recreational drug among people throughout the United States. In the past three years, ketamine abuse has gone up 700%. In addition to the drug problem caused by this increase in abuse, it has also resulted in the break-ins in numerous veterinarian offices throughout the state. In addition to break-ins in Chicago, there have also been incidents of veterinarian office break-ins in Geneseo, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Elgin, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, and Lake Zurich. The DEA has encouraged the Federal Government to put ketamine on to the Controlled Substance Act. It has not done so, so far. Four states in this country have recognized the problem and the need to address this problem. This is our attempt to address this problem ourselves by criminalizing both the possession as well as the delivery of this drug."

Speaker Granberg: "Any questions? I think the Gentleman from 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Vermilion, Representative Black, has questions for Representative Fritchey on his first Bill. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will."

"Representative, are you a veterinarian?"

"No, Sir."

"In other words, you eat meat on occasion, right? What did I ask you, if you were a veterinarian or a vegetarian. I can't remember."

"I think the former."

"Oh, veterinarian, yes. If you're not a veterinarian, Sir, how are you familiar with this drug?"

Speaker Granberg: "Excuse me, Representative Black, let's give the Gentlemen your attention please, Ladies and Gentlemen, a very important Bill."

"What was the question, please?"

"Yes, I'm curious, since you have indicated you are not a veterinarian nor are you a vegetarian, how are you familiar with this drug?"

"I think it's incumbent upon our duties here to read the newspapers and if you have been following the papers, you'd know..."

"Well, that may be your first mistake, Sir, but continue."

"There have been numerous reports of abuse problems by teenagers with this drug, increased crime resulting from this drug, numerous veterinarian office break-ins. This has been reported both in the Chicago papers and the suburban papers. It has been in the network news. It has been in the national news. This is my attempt to deal with those reports." 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Is this... since you were reading about it in the Chicago papers and the suburban papers, and I learn something every day, I didn't even know the suburbs had papers. I thought they just read the two Chicago papers, but whatever. I don't understand where our young people are getting this drug. What? Do they go to the pet store or what? Where do they get this stuff?"

"That's a very insightful question. As I said, what has happened, in addition to the drug use, you've had numerous related crimes including break-ins into veterinarian offices and you'll note, as I had said before and I'm sure you were paying careful attention, that the majority of these office break-ins have been in outlying areas and not in the city."

"Well, if they break into a veterinary office, obviously they're guilty of breaking and entering, aren't they? That's a very serious crime in Illinois."

"This is very true. However, they are not guilty right now of a possession of a controlled substance."

"Now, I don't even know how to pronounce this. What is this drug called?" Fritchey "Ketamine."

"'Cat-a-mine'?"

"Ketamine, with an 'e', Sir."

"So, it's for cats?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Is there a drug called 'dog-a-mine'?"

"That's my next Bill."

"And then I suppose we'll get to 'eque-mine' for horses and what have you. I see a real trend developing here, Representative, and I just want to stop this before we get out of hand. I see you're making this violation a Class X 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Felony. Holy mackerel, Representative, what is a Class X Felony, what is the punishment if you're found guilty for a Class X Felony?"

"It will be 15 to 60 years and a fine of not more than $500 thousand."

"Ooooh, I must have been asleep at the switch. An Inquiry of the Chair. Didn't I file a Corrections Impact Note on this Bill?"

"And the Corrections Impact Note was filed as amended, Sir."

"Oh, was it? What did they say?"

"Corrections found this to be, to have a minimal fiscal impact and minimal corrections population impact."

"Oh, that must be why we're going to build a new prison. Evidently, you and the Governor have been communicating on this Bill. Well, I...now let me understand this. The person that's going to be charged with a Class X Felony is the person who breaks into the veterinary office, steals this cat medicine, and then sells it to somebody. Is that what we're talking about?"

"Delivery or intent...possession with intent to deliver of over 30 grams would be a Class X Felony. Simple possession would be two to five years, Sir."

"Well, I have a good friend of mine who is a veterinarian and let me make this clear. I want your intent. If my veterinarian uses this drug on my neighbor's cat, and the cat later dies, are you going to charge the veterinarian with a Class X Felony for injecting the cat with ketamine or is it just going to be a malpractice issue?"

"Oh, I'm sure you're well aware of the fact that veterinarians are exempted from the provision of the Controlled Substance Act." 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Well, as you can hear, the cat-lovers of the world are beginning to rally. Representative, if I go to New York and see the stage production of ____ Cats, and they hand out ketamine into the audience, are they... Currently under New York law, is that a Class X offense?"

"As a matter of fact, Sir, I believe New York is one of the four states that currently has this under the Controlled Substance Act, in addition to California and Oklahoma and Ohio, I believe."

"Well, I have a dog, I don't have a cat, so bear with me. What does ketamine do to cats?'

"It's a tranquilizer, it's an anesthetic."

"Hum, what's the Farm Bureau's position on this Bill, do you know?"

"The Farm Bureau is neutral on this Bill. They have no position."

"The Farm Bureau has no position on a Bill that deals with animal tranquilizers? This can only be used for cats? How about large hog operations? Could we use it in hogs?"

"There is no indication for cattle use or hog use. It is used primarily for cats and additionally for dogs on occasion."

"Well, what happens then...I don't understand, if this is a cat drug, a cat tranquilizer, somehow that just seems like a contradiction in terms, right there, this is a cat tranquilizer and a human being takes it, are you suddenly overcome by a desire to find a litter box or what happens?"

"It's a mild hallucinogen, my friend."

"Well, I noticed that...and of course, all of this stuff happens on the west coast. What in the world is a 'rave' party? I see our staff says that this particular cat drug is being used in 'rave' parties on the west coast. I..." 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Apparently, your staff has too much free time on its hands."

"Well, I think they watch Entertainment _____________________ Tonight. I have no idea what a 'rave' party is. What does the drug cause people to do? Hallucinate? I mean, do they become violent? Do they purr? Do they want to wrap themselves around your leg? What are they doing here?"

"As Representative Burke has pointed out, I think one of the leading problems is, it puts people into a 'catatonic' state."

"And this comes from the same guy who protects guard dogs for heaven's sake, one of his favorite Bills. I'll tell you, Representative, one last question if you could. With all of the serious problems that face contemporary society today, can you tell me why the Illinois State Bar Association is a proponent of outlawing a cat drug?"

"As a matter of fact, Sir, I don't think I'm in a position to speak for them on this. I'm happy to have them as proponents along with DASA and the state police, though."

"Well, you say the state police has a position?"

"The state police came in as proponents of this legislation."

"Is...Representative, I'm just really curious if you could just share with me, because I've been here a while and I've just...I'm just really kind of bowled over by this Bill. Where did you get this idea? Is this part of the Attorney General's crime package, or what? It sounds like it ought to be a 4-H project or something. Where did you get this idea?"

"Representative, this is just my humble attempt to make this state a little safer for its citizens." 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"Well, God bless you, Representative. Thank you for your answers. Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I don't know if the voters in his district will ask for a recall, if this is his first attempt to make Illinois safer for our citizenry. I...for the life of me, with all of the serious problems, I mean Representative Dart just a while ago fixed I SEARCH and is out looking for missing Legislators. Those are the issues of the day. Now, we come back, a young fellow who wants us to outlaw ketamine. When I first saw this I thought it was part of my One-A-Day vitamin regimen. But I...there are serious issues facing us and here we are early in the Session dealing with a drug that is manufactured for cats, and somehow if somebody breaks into a veterinary hospital and uses a cat tranquilizer to have what my staff says on the west coast is a 'rave' party, they're now going to be a Class X Felon. I...Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, how much further can this go? As Representative Tim Johnson often says on the Floor of this House, 'Why don't we just make every conceivable activity in the State of Illinois a Class X Felony and lock everybody up once and for all?' I'm telling you it's out of hand. Why, Mr. Representative Fritchey, if you had looked at the Governor's budget, yesterday, Sir, you would have seen the Department of Correction's budget is creeping up on $1 billion a year. We've got to put a stop to this. If somebody is silly enough to take a cat drug, lock them up in a veterinary boarding clinic. I know what you're up to, Representative. You're going to send these cat maniacs to my district and overcrowd my prison. Well, we're on to you, Sir, we're on to you. AFSME will join with me. Not one 'Cat-a-maniac' will be sent to the Danville Correctional Center and shame 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 on you for bringing this Bill to this Body at this early date. Vote 'no'."

Speaker Granberg: "Representative Black, I understand you want a verification on this if it receives a requisite number of votes. Thank you. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. The prior Speaker is just overwrought and frankly, I don't know why anybody would get that emotional over anything on this House Floor. You'll never hear anyone on this side of the aisle doing that. And by the way, I hope those lozenges are holding up that I gave you, Mr. Black. Representative Fritchey, I guess this is your Bill, so could we clear the field here so I could see Representative Fritchey? Mr. Brosnahan, Sir, that's you. Sir, on page 11 of your Bill, Section 10.5, there's something about analogs here. I thought analogs were clocks. Are you outlawing clocks?"

"Not as far as I'm aware."

"Well, why don't you check out your Bill? What is this analog business?"

"An analog is a derivable chemical variation of the principle chemical."

"You knew that without reading your paper?"

"Yes, Sir."

"You know I have to tell you, I don't know if you know this, but all those Republican freshmen we had the last two years, they had to read everything. You knew what that was without reading it?"

"That's why I'm a Democrat."

"Boy, it's almost like we set that up. That's pretty good. Representative, let me ask you this. This drug is legal for cats, is that correct?" 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997

"That's correct."

"I have a woman in my district named Delores Cats. I'm wondering, if Delores takes this drug, is she going to be in trouble?"

"That would be a catastrophe which I didn't anticipate."

"So, we're going to keep doing these cat puns until we're done, right? Okay. So, Delores would have a problem under your Bill? So, it's not all cats, apparently?"

"That's correct."

"Now, who did you replace in the General Assembly, Sir?"

"I can't pronounce his name."

"Nor can they in Congress. So, why, if this is such a big, important issue in your district, why didn't Representative What's His Name do that before you got here?"

"I would be reluctant to speak for the honorable Congressman, now."

"Do you talk to him often?"

"Not really."

"Good. Has he ever told you the Nixon...oh never mind. Anyway, what Committee did this Bill go to, Sir?"

"This was in the Judiciary II Committee."

"Do you think that was the appropriate place for it?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Well, some of the people behind me think this Bill should have gone to the Ag Committee and as an honorary Member of the Downstate Caucus, I think I would agree. Why did you insist that it go to the Judiciary II Committee?"

"I just got here. I'm too young to insist on anything. I just kind of followed my leader's directions."

"Well, Representative, I'm not going to get as overwrought as Mr. Black, but I have grave concerns about this. Let me 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 ask you a question just about your Amendment. So, in your Amendment, you changed the term ketamine hydrochloride to just ketamine. What do you have against hydrochloride?"

"Well, going back to the discussion of analogs and derivatives, ketamine hydrochloride is just one derivative of ketamine. The problem has been with the base chemical of ketamine. And so the Amendment was made to correct that discrepancy."

"Do you have a degree in chemistry, Sir?"

"No, I don't."

"Well, how do you know all this?"

"I just like to read."

"Well, good. I have to share Mr. Black's comments on this Bill. I don't think we should have freshmen on the Floor wasting our time. Not only is he wasting our time, Ladies and Gentlemen, but this is a 12 page Bill. It's longer than any of Representative Dart's Shell Bills, and here we are wasting all of this time and all of this money doing this. I think we ought to rethink our position. Maybe 'no' or 'present' votes would be appropriate."

Speaker Granberg: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey, to close."

"You know, I just don't know if there is anything I can say at this point. In all seriousness or in maybe some seriousness, this is a problem which has resulted, as I said, not just in drug addiction, drug problems among many teens throughout the state, but in veterinarian offices break-ins. Far from being opposed to it, the veterinarians have told me that they are encouraged by the Bill, and I would respectfully request the support from everybody on the Floor. Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Cook moves for the passage 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 of this very controversial Bill, House Bill 70. All those in favor shall vote 'aye'; all opposed shall vote 'no'. The voting is open. Representative Fritchey, do you want to explain or you want to ask for support? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. The Gentleman from Vermilion has requested a verification. Mr. Black, do you persist in your request, Sir?"

"Yes, let me verify Representative Black and give me 30 seconds."

"On this Motion, there being 112 'yes' votes, 1 'no' vote, 0 voting 'present'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Lang, one last matter, did you have a Bill on Second Reading you wish to move to Third, House Bill 174?"

"Okay."

"Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 174, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Comptroller Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been recommended for adoption. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Allowing for Perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie now moves the House Stand adjourned until the hour of 12:30 on Tuesday. For what purpose does the Gentleman, Representative Woolard arise?"

"For the purpose of an announcement, Sir, if I may. I had announced that we were going to meet at 8:00 on Wednesday morning in the Subcommittee on Education, specific to Special Education Funding. We're going to be meeting at that same time in (Sic - Room)114 rather than 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 (Sic - Room) L-1. Secondly, Representative Brunsvold asked if I would announce and remind everyone March 11 is the Illinois Legislative Sportsman Caucus Annual Fund-Raiser, 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel. All of you who are Members need to bring your auction items to Representative Brunsvold's office if you would, please. Thank you."

Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. You've heard the Lady's Motion, all in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. The House now stands adjourned."

Clerk Rossi: "The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of First Reading of House Bills. Introduction - First Reading of Bills. House Bill 1443, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. House Bill 1444, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1445, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1446, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Long Term Care Facility Residents Reporting Act. House Bill 1447, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. House Bill 1448, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act concerning discontinuance of township organization, amending named Acts. House Bill 1449, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. House Bill 1450, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act in relation to bonds, amending named Acts. House Bill 1451, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District by changing 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Section 9.6a. House Bill 1452, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act concerning notaries public, amending named Acts. House Bill 1453, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1454, offered by Representative Eugene Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1455, offered by Representative Eugene Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1456, offered by Representative Eugene Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 1457, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Nuclear Safety Preparedness Act. House Bill 1458, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. House Bill 1459, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. House Bill 1460, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1461, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1462, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1463, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1464, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. House Bill 1465, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. House Bill 1466, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. House Bill 1467, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1468, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning medical personnel disciplinary records, amending named Acts. House Bill 1469, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1470, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. House Bill 1471, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to authorize the withholding of income tax refunds to pay for defaulted fines, court fees, restitution, and court costs. House Bill 1472, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code, 3-114.1, and 3-114.2. House Bill 1473, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Supreme Court. House Bill 1474, offered by Representative Slone, a Bill for an Act to require certain employers to notify workers before retirement or health care benefits are terminated or reduced. House Bill 1475, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act concerning workplace safety. House Bill 1476, offered by Representative Slone, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1477, offered by Representative Bradford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1478, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. House Bill 1479, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Capital Access Program and to prescribe its powers and duties. House Bill 1480, offered by Representative Eugene Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes, amending named Acts. House Bill 1481, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to create the 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Illinois Procurement Code. House Bill 1482, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Horse Racing Act. House Bill 1483, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Pretrial Services Act. House Bill 1484, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1485, offered by Representative Poe, a Bill for an Act concerning university police officers. House Bill 1486, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to create the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act. House Bill 1487, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 1488, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act. House Bill 1489, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Bureau for the Blind Act. House Bill 1490, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act. House Bill 1491, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act. House Bill 1492, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act concerning administrative procedure. House Bill 1493, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act concerning radiation protection and installation, amending named Acts. House Bill 1494, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1495, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1496, offered by Representative Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1497, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Pharmacy Practice Act. House Bill 1498, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 1499, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Emergency Medical Services (EMS Systems Act by changing). House Bill 1500, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Clerks of Courts Act. House Bill 1501, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1502, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction - First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 35, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Senate Bill 38, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend Section 12 of the State Revenue Sharing Act. Senate Bill 101, offered by Representative Harold Murphy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. Senate Bill 111, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act concerning county board members. Senate Bill 174, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Conservation District Act. Senate Bill 180, offered by Representative Hughes, a Bill for an Act to amend the Local Government Debt Reform Act. Senate Bill 297, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction - First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 1503, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1504, offered by Representative Wood, a Bill for an Act to amend the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act. 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 House Bill 1505, offered by Representative Wood, a Bill for an Act concerning tobacco products, amending named Acts. House Bill 1506, offered by Representative Hoeft, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1507, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Capital Development Board. House Bill 1508, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Probate Act. House Bill 1509, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Employment Security. House Bill 1510, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Chicago Park District. House Bill 1511, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1512, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 1513, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1514, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1515, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1516, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1517, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 1518, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1519, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act 7-132 and 7-171 and to amend the Pension Code. House Bill 1520, offered by Representative Winkel, a Bill for an Act relating to a higher education license plate grant program, amending named Acts. House Bill 1521, offered by 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Street Light District Act. House Bill 1522, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act. House Bill 1523, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and the State Mandates Act. House Bill 1524, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act amending the Good Samaritan Food Donor Act. House Bill 1525, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act relating to partial tuition waivers for children of employees of public universities, amending named Acts. House Bill 1526, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1527, offered by Representative Coulson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Vital Records Act. House Bill 1528, offered by Representative Bradford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Baccalaureate Savings Act. House Bill 1529, offered by Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act concerning State agencies. House Bill 1530, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. House Bill 1531, offered by Representative Bergman, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1532, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to provide for the ordinary, contingent, and distributive expenses of the State Comptroller. House Bill 1533, offered by Representative Wood, a Bill for an Act concerning property tax deferment. House Bill 1534, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1535, offered by Representative Wood, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. House Bill 1536, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Lead 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Poisoning Prevention Act. House Bill 1537, offered by Representative Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1538, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning domestic violence. House Bill 1539, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1540, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Capital Development Board Act. House Bill 1541, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1542, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1543, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Community College Act. House Bill 1544, offered by Representative Monique Davis, A Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Law by changing Section 2. House Bill 1545, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1546, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Illinois Community College Board. House Bill 1547, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act regarding diseased animals, amending named Acts. House Bill 1548, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 1549, offered by Representative Morrow, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1550, offered by Representative Morrow, a Bill for an Act to amend the Judicial Vacancies Act. House Bill 1551, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources. 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 House Bill 1552, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 1553, offered by Representative Giglio, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1554, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1555, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. House Bill 1556, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1557, offered by Representative Weaver, a Bill for an Act in relation to firearms. House Bill 1558, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 1559, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act. House Bill 1561, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 1562, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning utilization review of health care services. House Bill 1563, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. House Bill 1564, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. House Bill 1565, offered by Representative Krause, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act. House Bill 1566, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 1567, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act. House Bill 1568, offered by Representative Granberg, a 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Human Services Act. House Bill 1569, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. House Bill 1570, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 1571, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 1572, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an Act to amend the Medical Practices Act. House Bill 1573, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Water Authorities Act. House Bill 1574, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1575, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1576, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act concerning dementia-related health care, amending named Acts. House Bill 1577, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles, amending named Acts. House Bill 1578, offered by Representative Tenhouse, a Bill for an Act to amend the Early Intervention Services System Act. House Bill 1579, offered by Representative Tenhouse, a Bill for an Act to amend the Early Intervention Services System Act. House Bill 1580, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Transportation. House Bill 1581, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1582, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Human Services Act. House Bill 1583, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1584, offered by 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1585, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act to amend the Probate Act. House Bill 1586, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to make an appropriation to the Department of Corrections. House Bill 1587, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Human Services Act. House Bill 1588, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 1589, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. House Bill 1590, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Transportation. House Bill 1591, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning certificates of participation. House Bill 1592, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1593, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1594, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 1595, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1596, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1597, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1598, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1599, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 an Act to amend the Fire Protection District Act. House Bill 1600, offered by Representative Skinner, a Bill for an Act in relation to transportation, amending named Acts. House Bill 1601, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning special districts. House Bill 1602, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning local governments. House Bill 1603, offered by Representative Granberg, A Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. House Bill 1604, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1605, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1606, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1607, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1608, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1609, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1610, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning motor vehicles, amending named Acts. House Bill 1611, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1612, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. House Bill 1613, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. House Bill 1614, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Act on Aging. House Bill 1615, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an Act amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1616, offered by 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1617, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1618, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of these House Bills. Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 1619, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning probate, amend a named Act. House Bill 1620, offered by Representative Kenner, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1621, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Title Insurance Act. House Bill 1622, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1623, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act to create the Comprehensive Childbirth Act. House Bill 1624, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to create the Hypnotist Licensing Act. House Bill 1625, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1626, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. House Bill 1627, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act in relation to economic development. House Bill 1628, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act concerning the Illinois Wildlife Prairie Park. House Bill 1629, offered by Representative Kotlarz, a Bill for an Act concerning commercial transactions. House Bill 1630, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act in relation to interest. House Bill 1631, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. House Bill 1632, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Election Code. House Bill 1633, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1634, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Community Services Act. House Bill 1635, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1636, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1637, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1638, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 1639, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1640, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act relating to the affairs of school districts, amending named Acts. House Bill 1641, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 1642, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1643, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal background checks, amending named Acts. House Bill 1644, offered by Representative Ackerman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1645, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. House Bill 1646, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1647, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning rental vehicles. House Bill 1648, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Board of Higher Education Act. House Bill 1649, offered by Representative 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the University of Illinois Trustees Act. House Bill 1650, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Baccalaureate Savings Act. House Bill 1651, offered by Representative , a Bill for an Act to amend the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act. House Bill 1652, offered by Representative Beaubien, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1653, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act concerning airport authorities. House Bill 1654, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1655, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act concerning reliance on the rules and opinions of the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate, amending named Acts. House Bill 1656, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Savings Bank Act. House Bill 1657, offered by Representative Bergman, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1658, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning wills. House Bill 1659, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Prevailing Wage Act. House Bill 1660, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Freedom of Information Act. House Bill 1661, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 1662, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act to amend the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. House Bill 1663, offered by Representative Mitchell, a Bill for an Act to create the Hypnotherapist Licensing Act. House Bill 1664, offered by Representative Mitchell, a Bill for an Act to amend the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. House Bill 1665, offered by Representative 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Younge, a Bill for an Act relating to the improvement of school facilities. House Bill 1666, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act regarding a work training program for welfare recipients. House Bill 1667, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act relating to the development of performance-based educational standards. House Bill 1668, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1669, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act relating to math, science, and technology improvement programs. House Bill 1670, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 1671, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. House Bill 1672, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1673, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. House Bill 1674, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. House Bill 1675, offered by Representative Slone, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1676, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1677, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 1678, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to create the Grape and Wine Resources Council Act. House Bill 1679, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. House Bill 1680, offered by Representative Woolard, a Bill for an Act to amend the 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Grain Code. House Bill 1681, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 1682, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 1683, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act and to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1684, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to create the Contractor Reporting Act. House Bill 1685, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1686, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act concerning health coverage for persons being treated for drug abuse, amending named Acts. House Bill 1687, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act concerning head trauma treatment. House Bill 1688, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Jury Act. House Bill 1689, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Savings and Loan Act of 1985. House Bill 1690, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Title Insurance Act. House Bill 1691, offered by Representative Deuchler, a Bill for an Act to create the Commission on the Status of Women. House Bill 1692, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1693, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to create the Assisted Living Establishment Act. House Bill 1694, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act in relation to clinical psychologists, amending named Acts. House Bill 1695, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1696, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes, amending named Acts. House Bill 1697, offered by 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1698, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation for home energy assistance. House Bill 1699, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act in relation to the operations of the Department of Public Health. House Bill 1700, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1701, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1702, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1703, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act to grant family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances. House Bill 1704, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act in relation to conditions of employment. House Bill 1705, offered by Representative Bergman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. House Bill 1706, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1707, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1708, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Historic Preservation Agency Act. House Bill 1709, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 1710, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 1711, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 1712, offered 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 1713, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 1714, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Human Services. House Bill 1715, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois Arts Council. House Bill 1716, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 1717, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. House Bill 1718, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Mandates Act. House Bill 1719, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1720, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1721, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1722, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 1723, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the Use Tax Act. House Bill 1724, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act relating to education finance reform. House Bill 1725, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning welfare. House Bill 1726, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. House Bill 1727, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 of Criminal Procedure of 1963. House Bill 1728, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. House Bill 1729, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1730, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1731, offered by Representative Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1732, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Aeronautics Act. House Bill 1733, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1734, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1735, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning environmental clean-up. House Bill 1736, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1737, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1738, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1739, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act concerning telecommunications carriers, amending named Acts. House Bill 1740, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 1741, offered by Representative Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1742, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act 6-164.2, 8-164.1, and 11-160.1 and to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 1743, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Finance Act. House Bill 1744, 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain grant and loan programs. House Bill 1745, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles, amending named Acts. House Bill 1746, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1747, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1748, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1749, offered by Representative Fantin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1750, offered by Representative Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wrongful Death Act. House Bill 1751, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act relating to arts organizations and cultural institutions. House Bill 1752, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Government Salary Withholding Act. House Bill 1753, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Human Rights Act. House Bill 1754, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 1755, offered by Representative Pugh, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. Unknown Speaker: "House Bill 1756, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. House Bill 1757, offered by Representative Silva, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Human Resources Investment Council Act. House Bill 1758, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1759, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1760, offered by 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Joseph Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1761, offered by Representative Joseph Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 1762, offered by Representative Kenner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1763, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1764, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1765, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Board by changing Section 9-1.1. House Bill 1766, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1767, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1768, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1769, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1770, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. House Bill 1771, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1772, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1773, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1774, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. House Bill 1775, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act to change the date of the 1998 general primary election, amending named Acts. Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 1776, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 concerning public records. House Bill 1777, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. House Bill 1778, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1779, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Probate Act. House Bill 1780, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act concerning preventive services, amending named Acts. House Bill 1781, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Care Worker Background Check Act. House Bill 1782, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning preventive services. House Bill 1783, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act regarding preventive services. House Bill 1784, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act concerning community care. House Bill 1785, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 1786, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Metro East Academy District Commission. House Bill 1787, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1788, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1789, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1790, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1791, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1792, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1793, offered by 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Granberg, A Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1794, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1795, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1796, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. House Bill 1797, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1798, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1799, offered by Representative Granberg, A Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1800, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1801, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 1802, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Lottery Law by changing Sections 15 and 27 and repealing Section 18. House Bill 1803, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 1804, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 1805, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health and developmental disabilities. House Bill 1806, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. House Bill 1807, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1808, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Human Services 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Act. House Bill 1809, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1810, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 1811, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1812, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1813, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children and Family Services Act. House Bill 1814, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 1815, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 1816, offered by Representative Fantin, a Bill for an Act to create the Illinois Building Commission. House Bill 1817, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act in relation to environmental protection, amending named Acts. House Bill 1818, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts to create a State Compensation Insurance Fund. House Bill 1819, offered by Representative Younge, a Bill for an Act to amend certain Acts in relation to gambling. House Bill 1820, offered by Representative Kenner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 1821, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 1822, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning juveniles, which may be referred to as the Juvenile Court Reform Amendments of 1997. House Bill 1823, offered by Representative Winkel, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 1824, offered by 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 27th Legislative Day March 6, 1997 Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. House Bill 1825, offered by Representative Stroger, a Bill for an Act to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. First Reading of these House Bills."

"Introduction - First Reading of Resolutions. House Resolution 57, offered by Representative Brosnahan; House Resolution 58, offered by Representative Fritchey; House Resolution 59, offered by Representative Lawfer; House Resolution 61, offered by Representative Scott. These Resolutions were referred to the Rules Committee."

Clerk Rossi: "There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session stands adjourned. The House will reconvene in Perfunctory Session tomorrow at 12:00 noon." 73