"The hour of 12:30 having arrived, the Members will be in their seats. The House will come to order. We will be led in prayer today by Pastor Fred Franks with the First Assembly of God in Normal. Pastor Franks is the guest of Representative Bill Brady. Guests in the Gallery may wish to rise for the invocation."
Pastor Fred Franks: "Father God, we pause at the outset of this Session to declare that You are the Creator and Redeemer of this universe. As well, Lord, we think of this season of the year and we're reminded of the fact that Jesus Christ, lived, died, was buried and rose again so that we might have life, an eternal life. Father, I pray that Your blessing would be upon this time, the business that's at hand. Thank You for the privilege to live in America, the freedoms that we have, we recognize Your hand upon this country. We pray that You would give each one that's involved in the decision-making process, and each committee, that You would give them wisdom, that You would guide them. May the decisions bring glory, honor and praise to Your name. We commit this time to You now, and thank You for Your grace. It's in Jesus, name we pray. Amen."
Speaker Granberg: "We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Connie Howard."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Granberg: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Cross."
"Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker. We're all here today."
"Representative Hannig." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the record show that there are no excused absences on our side of the aisle?"
Speaker Granberg: "Thank you. 118 Members voting present. A quorum being present, the House is hereby convened. Mr. Clerk"
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairman from the Committee on Rules, to which the following Amendments were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'be adopted' Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 107, Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 271, and Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 860. Representative Deering, Chairman from the Committee on Transportation, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with he following recommendation/s: 'do pass' House Bill 745, House Bill 994, House Bill 1049, House Bill 1444, House Bill 1534, House Bill 1557, House Bill 1654, House Bill 1737, and House Bill 2037; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 638, House Bill 857, House Bill 995, House Bill 1115, House Bill 1618, and House Bill 1058; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 483, House Bill 484, House Bill 489, House Bill 1220, House Bill 1240, House Bill 1392, House Bill 1746; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 1059; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 1239, and House Bill 2179; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 1388, and House Bill 1494. Representative Woolard, Chairman from the Committee on Agriculture and Conservation, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 978, House Bill 1678, House Bill 1880, House Bill 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 2262; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 424, House Bill 818, House Bill 1050, House Bill 1061, House Bill 1289; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' House Bill 1547. Representative Bugielski, Chairman from the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1418, House Bill 1577, House Bill 1588, House Bill 1690, House Bill 1777, House Bill 1923, House Bill 2169, and House Bill 2211; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 2210; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 1629, House Bill 1630, House Bill 1689, House Bill 1896, and House Bill 1906. Representative Flowers, Chairman from the Committee on Health Care Availability, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 143, and House Bill 1909; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 558, and House Bill 1490. Representative Novak and Persico, Chairmen from the Committee on Electric Utility Deregulation, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 263, and House Bill 362. Representative Shirley Jones, Chairman from the Committee on Public Utilities, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1573, and House Bill 1831; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 714, and House Bill 865, as well as House Bill 1147; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 268, House Bill 646, House Bill 647, House Bill 838, and House Bill 1801; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 1103, and House Bill 1309; 'be adopted Short Debate' House Resolution 31. Representative Mautino, Chairman from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 829, House Bill 1428, and House Bill 1881; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 1332, House Bill 1552, and House Bill 2226; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 1236; 'do pass Consent Calendar' House Bill 1400. Representative Ronen, Chairman from the Committee on Children and Youth, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 18, 1997, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 918, House Bill 1806, House Bill 2146, House Bill 2147, and House Bill 2149; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 630, House Bill 635, House Bill 1610, House Bill 1807, and House Bill 1813; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 64, House Bill 1811, House Bill 1812; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 62, House Bill 91, and House Bill 1810."
Speaker Granberg: "Representative Hannig for purposes of an introduction."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. If I could have your attention please, we have a couple of people that I would like to introduce to the House, very briefly. And, first of all coming from Macoupin County, a county that I share with Representative Tom Ryder, we have today the Director of the Department of Agriculture, Becky Doyle on the Floor, Becky. We also have a Gentleman from 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 my district, Mr. Hunt Lacey, who serves as the state F.F.A President. He comes from Nokomis, the Nokomis Chapter of the F.F.A, which is in my district. He is the son of Dr. Robert and Ruth Ann Lacey. Hunt has been awarded the top five section reporter, the District of Diversified Livestock winner, and he's Who's Who Among American's High Schools Students. In the future he plans to attend my Alma Mater, the University of Illinois. So, I'm happy to wish Mr. Hunt Lacey an opportunity to address this Body. And let's give him a round of applause and a welcome to be here in Springfield."
"Thank you. It is an honor and privilege to speak with you here today. As a state officer, I've traveled around the State of Illinois. I've noticed a lot that agriculture is very important in today's society, and I'm very glad to speak with you about it today. We can all agree that food is very important in today's society, but we cannot all agree that agriculture is important. Why is that? You know when you go to buy your food, everybody thinks that food is expensive, you know, and you can easily rack up a hundred bucks in food very easily. But when you compare that to other countries, you know it's not so bad in the United States. Compared to India, they spent 56% of their annual income on food alone. When you compare that to the United States who spends 10-11% of their annual income on food, it's not so bad. I'm here representing the F.F.A, and its 13,700 members statewide, I'm very proud of that, and the 452 thousand members nationwide. Now we conduct chapter visits throughout the year where we promote the premiere leadership and personal growth and career success, which is vital in today's society. I'd like at this time to invite you to the state convention, put it on 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 your calendar, it's June 10, 11 and 12, at Prairie Capital Convention Center here in Springfield. It's our 69th Annual F.F.A Convention. We're very proud of that. Again I thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. Thank you very much."
Speaker Granberg: "Representative Hartke for purposes of an introduction."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. It is my pleasure today to introduce the 38th Illinois County Fair Queen, Athena Taylor. She was crowned governor by Governor... She was crowned queen by Governor Edgar in January at the Illinois Association of County Fairs Association, at their convention here in Springfield. Athena is the daughter of Randall and Karen Taylor of Havana. She's an 18 year-old senior at Havana High School and will be... and has earned many academic honors. She will be attending Spoon River College, where she will special... in special education. Please welcome Athena Taylor, queen of the Illinois County Fair Association."
"Thank you. I am pleased to present, to represent Illinois' 105 county fairs at the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair this year. The state and county offers opportunities to showcase the industry upon which Illinois was built, agriculture. In 1997, we will be expanding the Superior Young Producers Award to include not only junior dairy show exhibitors, but also those competing in swine, beef, sheep and horses. In each of these events, five young people will receive a $1 thousand scholarship to be used for their post secondary educations. Once again, in 1997 there will be three divisions of rodeo, junior, high school and open. New uses in agriculture will be highlighted at the fair. Cars and busses using corn-based 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 ethanol fuels and tractors using soy diesel fuels will be on display. Fair goers may also learn about the services offered by Illinois Department of Agriculture in the Ethanol Building. The Illinois State Fair has something to offer everyone. I look forward to seeing all of you back in Springfield, August 8-17 to join our great adventure. Thank you very much for having me here today."
"The Representative from Cook, Representative Scully, for what purpose do you rise? Representative Scully. We also are pleased to have with us today the Cook County Board President, Mr. John Stroger in front. Mr. John Stroger."
John Stroger: "Thank you very much. To the Members of the House of Representatives on behalf of Cook County, I'm glad to be here. I also noticed that Commissioner Shoeman from our county board is here. We understand the difficulty of the work that you have to perform on behalf of the people of this great state. But I hope that all of you remember that Cook County is a part of this state. We are trying to run the county in such a way that all people in Illinois, regardless to where they come from, recognize that we are going into the twenty-first century in global competition. So we need your help, we ask for your help, we will run the government in such a way that whatever you do to help our county will be in the best interests of everyone. Thank you, and may God bless you in your endeavors."
Speaker Granberg: "Thank you, Mr. Stroger. The Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Cross. Representative Cross moves that we waive the appropriate posting notice for House Bill 712. Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the notice is hereby waived. That Bill will be posted. The Gentleman from Rockford, Representative Winters, on 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 House Bill 1372. Representative Winters moves to waive the appropriate posting notice for House Bill 1372. Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the rule is appropriately waived. The Representative from Cook, Representative Currie, for what reason do you arise, Ma'am?"
"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. I rise on what I think is a pretty important issue to face this General Assembly, this House of Representatives. Yesterday in one of our House committees, apparently somebody had forged the signature of another person on a witness slip, suggesting that that person wanted to be on record in favor of a particular House Bill. Well, we all know forgery is a pretty serious offense. In fact, it's a criminal offense. And I would hope, Speaker, that we would be able to make sure that the committee records reflect the fact that that witness slip was a forged slip and that the records would not continue to contain that particular slip. Further, I would hope that the committee, when it next convenes, would want to read into the record the information that that particular witness slip was read in error, as it was a forged witness slip. I would hope further, that Committee Chairs would be careful to make sure that those in Committee Hearing Rooms, recognize that they are only entitled to sign their own names to witness slips, unless they have some kind of confirmation, written confirmation from someone else who wishes to be listed as well. Finally, I would imagine that the Sangamon County State's Attorney is looking into this particular offense. But most importantly, in order to protect the integrity of this House of Representatives, I would hope that the Clerk's office would see to it that this forged slip, as I say, is 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 taken out of the record of this particular Bill presentation, and that the committee records are corrected appropriately the next time that committee meets."
"The Lady from Kane, Representative Lindner."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to waive the posting requirements on House Bill 1313, and Chairman Stroger agrees."
Speaker Granberg: "Any discussion? The Lady moves for the waiving of the posting notice of House Bill 1313. There being no discussion, all in favor say 'aye'. The 'ayes' have it. The notice is hereby waived. House Bills Second Reading, on page 2 of the Calendar, House Bill 20, Representative Black. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 20, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 29, Representative Dart. Is Representative Dart in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 63, Representative Dart. Out of the record. House Bill 107, Representative Mulligan. Would the Lady wish to move her Bill? Representative Mulligan. Is the Lady in the Chamber, Representative Rosemary Mulligan? Out of the record. House Bill 111, Representative Gash. Representative Gash, do you wish to move your Bill to Third Reading? Out of the record. House Bill 118, Representative Schakowsky. Representative Schakowsky. Is the Lady in the Chamber? Out of the record, oh, read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 118, a Bill for an Act amending the Hospital Licensing Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments." 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997
"Third Reading. House Bill 152, Representative Fritchey. Is the Gentleman in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 153, Representative Wood. Not today. Out of the record. House Bill 165, Representative Dart. Representative Dart, do you wish to move your Bill to Third Reading, House Bill 165? Out of the record. House Bill 168, Representative Lang. Out of the record. House Bill 175, Representative Lang. Out of the record. (sic - House Bill) 177. (sic - House Bill) 178. (sic - House Bill) 182. All out of the record. House Bill 201, Representative Moore. Representative Andrea Moore. Is the Lady in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 218, Representative Black. Mr. Clerk, I believe there's been a change of Sponsorship on House Bill 218. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I believe there's a Floor Amendment to this Bill. The Amendment becomes the Bill. Has it been approved for consideration?"
Speaker Granberg: "Representative Black, I apologize. That Amendment has not been approved by Rules Committee as of yet."
"Alright, what's the procedure, Mr. Speaker? Does that need to go to Rules and back to committee?"
"I think it will be discharged immediately to the Floor, Representative Black, for tomorrow."
"Thank you very much."
Speaker Granberg: "House Bill 255, Representative Novak. Representative Phil Novak, 255. Out of the record. House Bill 256, Representative Novak. Out of the record. (sic - House Bill) 258, Representative Novak. (sic - House Bill) 259, Representative Novak. Out of the record. House bill 260, Representative Persico. Out of the record. (sic - 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 House Bill) 261, Representative Novak. Out of the record. House Bill 271, Representative Bugielski. Representative Bugielski."
"House Bill 271, a Bill for an Act concerning financial transactions. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Bugielski, has been recommended for adoption."
"Representative Bugielski."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Floor Amendment #2 was a Amendment that we had to draft,that we talked about in committee, and we agreed to keep the Bill on Second Reading until this was corrected. This is from the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estates. There was a sentence that was inadvertently left out in the Floor Amendment... in the Committee Amendment, whereby on non-bank-owned ATM's that they would be administered by the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estates, and the fee would be collected by the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estates, and we put this back in with Floor Amendment #2. And this was agreed on both sides in committee, that once this committee, I mean, once this Amendment would be drafted we would present it on the Floor, and then move the Bill until Third Reading."
"Any further discussion? There being none, I'm sorry, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."
"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Indicates he will."
"Representative, it's hard to hear. The Amendment adds to the Bill, it does not become the Bill. Is that correct?"
"That is correct. The one sentence was left out about 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 that the Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate would be administering these non-bank-owned ATM's, and the fee would be collected by the Commissioner. And it was inadvertently left out in Committee Amendment #1. So, it's just adding to that."
"Bear with me, Representative. In the underlying Bill, do you deal with fees of any kind on these transfers? Representative, maybe you didn't hear the question. Does it deal with any fees in the underlying Bill?"
"In the underlying Bill, while it talks about the disclosure of the ATM surcharges, where they have to declare, where the ATM owners would have to declare all the fees that are, you know, being charged. But it's no public fees. The only fee that this Amendment is, where the owner of the ATM would have to pay the fee. All bank owned ATM's right now, pay a fee for the administering through the Commissioner of Banks. And this is being added as the owner of the ATMs. It is not a fee to the general public."
"Representative, I, all the Bill does in that respect is to ask that the fees clearly be posted. Is that correct?"
"Correct."
"Alright. Now, the part of the Bill that I'm concerned about, you're enhancing the penalties by considerably, some would say, on any offense that involves a credit or debit card. And many of these are going from a misdemeanor to a felony. I see the Correctional Budget Note has been filed. I, you may want to ask your staff, I don't know if this figure is correct, but the Correctional Impact Note says that this could cost $14 million over the next 10 years. Is that your intent?"
"Well, we're not wor... on this Amendment that I'm doing now, this is just an add on to the other Amendment 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 that has to do with that. That's on the underlying Bill. We're not talking on the underlying Bill. All I..."
"Alright. You're right. I'm sorry, Representative."
"All I'm talking about is this add on for Floor Amendment #2."
"You're right. I apologize, I was talking to the Bill, and we were on the Amendment. I withdraw the question. Thank you."
Speaker Granberg: "Anything further, Representative Black? Nothing further? The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House Bill 271. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it, the Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. Any further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 347, Representative Hannig. Gary, do you wish to move the Bill to Third? (sic - House Bill) 347. Out of the record. House Bill 383, Representative Cowlishaw. Representative Cowlishaw. Is the Lady in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 448, Representative Hartke. Representative Hartke. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 448, a Bill for an Act amending the School Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 521, Representative Stephens. Representative Ron Stephens. Ron, do you wish to move the Bill to Third Reading? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 521, a Bill for an Act regarding farm machinery. Second Reading of this House Bill. No 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. On the Order of House Bills Third Reading appears House Bill 127, Representative Santiago. Second Reading, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 127, a Bill for an Act amending the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee; Representative Santiago is filing a Motion to table Committee Amendment #1."
Speaker Granberg: "Representative Santiago. Any discussion? Representative Santiago moves to table the Amendment. Any questions? The Gentleman from Rock Island, Representative Brunsvold."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Gentleman explain Amendment #1?"
"Representative Santiago."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Brunsvold, the Amendment made references to Orders of Protection. It was an Amendment that was agreed upon in committee by all parties."
"If all parties agree on the Amendment, then you're moving to table the Amendment?"
"All parties agreed to table the Amendment."
"So, tabling this Amendment puts the Bill in what form? Tabling the Amendment does what to the Bill?"
"Well, Amendment #1 was a controversial Amendment, which made references to Orders of Protection. For an individual that violated an Order of Protection will not be able to have an FOID card."
"So is that the Amendment then, or is that the Bill?"
"The Bill... no, that was the Amendment." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997
"Okay, the Amendment says they won't be able to get a FOID card forever?"
"Yeah. Whoever violated an Order of Protection was not eligible to have a FOID card."
"Thank you, Representative."
"Any further discussion? The question is, the Representative moves, 'Shall Amendment #1 be tabled to House Bill 127?' All in favor shall say 'aye'; opposed shall say 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. Amendment #1 to House Bill 127 is tabled."
"No further Motions are filed; no Floor Amendments."
"Third Reading. House Bill 522, Representative Bugielski. Representative Bugielski. Out of the record. Out of the record. House Bill 561, Representative Bergman. Representative Bergman. Is the Gentleman in the chamber? Representative Bergman. Is the Gentleman in the chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 596, Representative Zickus. Representative Ann Zickus. Would you like to move the Bill to Third Reading? Out of the record. House Bill 614, Representative Lang. Out of the record. House Bill 628, Representative Schakowsky. Representative Jan Schakowsky. Out of the record. House Bill 735, Representative Schakowsky. Out of the record. House Bill 740, Representative Mautino. Representative Frank Mautino. Is the Gentleman in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 763, Representative John Turner. Do you wish to move your Bill to Third Reading, Representative? Out of the record. House Bill 774, Representative Ronen. Carol Ronen. Would the Lady, Lady wish to call her Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 774, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading of this House 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 778, Representative Flowers. Representative Flowers. Representative Flowers. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 778, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 860, Representative Burke. Representative Burke, do you wish to call the Amendment to House Bill 860? Out of the record. House Bill 861, Representative Lyons. Representative Lyons. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 861, a Bill for an Act amending the Respite Program Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 898, Representative Novak. Representative Novak, 898. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 898, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 906, Representative Erwin. Representative Judy... Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 906, a Bill for an Act amending the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 923, Representative 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Winkel. Representative Winkel, would you like to have the Bill moved to Third Reading? Out of the record. House Bill 960, Representative Lang. Out of the record. House Bill 972, Representative Bradford. Representative Glenn Bradford. Representative Bradford. Representative Bradford, do you want to move your Bill to Third Reading? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 972, a Bill for an Act amending the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1005, Representative Biggert. Representative Biggert. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1005, a Bill for an Act relating to changes in school district boundaries. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1116, Representative Moffitt. Representative Moffitt, do you wish to have your Bill moved? Out of the record. House Bill 1170, Representative Rutherford. Dan, do you wish to move the Bill to Third? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1170, a Bill for an Act amending the Build Illinois Bond Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. (sic - House Bill) 1171, read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1171, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Obligation Bond Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. (sic - House Bill) 1172, Representative Rutherford. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 1172, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Obligation Bond Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1197, Representative Younge. Representative Wyvetter Younge. Is the Lady in the Chamber? Out of the record. House Bill 1241, Representative McKeon. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 1241, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Human Rights Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1300, Representative Skinner. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 1300, a Bill for an Act amending the Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1365, Representative Mitchell. Representative Jerry Mitchell, do you wish to have your Bill moved to Third Reading, Sir, 1365? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 1365, a Bill for an Act amending the Unified Code of Corrections. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. On that Order, 1373, Representative Mitchell. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 1373, a Bill for an Act to amend the 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Granberg: "Third Reading. House Bill 1433, Representative Beaubien. Representative Beaubien. Is the Gentleman in the Chamber? Out of the record. The Gentleman from Champaign, Representative Winkel, for what purpose do you rise? House Bill 735, Representative Schakowsky. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 735, a Bill for an Act regarding the delivery of human services. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Allowing Perfunctory time for the Clerk, the Lady from Cook, Representative Currie, now moves the House stand adjourned until the hour of 2:00 p.m. March 20. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it, the House is adjourned."
Clerk Bolin: "First Reading and Introduction of House Resolutions. House Resolution #74, offered by Representative Moore; House Resolution #75, offered by Representative Moore; House Resolution #76, offered by Representative Moore; House Resolution #77, offered by Representative Moore; House Resolution #78, offered by Representative Moore; House Resolution #79, offered by Representative Morrow. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 6, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act in relation to sexually violent persons. Senate Bill 21, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Township Code. Senate Bill 80, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Senate Bill 103, 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 offered by Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Senate Bill 128, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. Senate Bill 155, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Counties Code. Senate Bill 165, offered by Representative Kubik, a Bill for an Act in relation to burial practices, amending named Acts. Senate Bill 270, offered by Representative Roskam, a Bill for an Act concerning abortions. Senate Bill 255, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the River Conservancy Districts Act. Senate Bill 256, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the River Conservancy Districts Act. Senate Bill 278, offered by Representative Ronen, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code. Senate Bill 348, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. Senate Bill 385, offered by Representative Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Plat Act. Senate Bill 429, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. Senate Bill 445, offered by Representative Silva, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code. Senate Bill 454, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Senate Bill 497, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Residential Mortgage License Act. Senate Bill 500, offered by Representative Fantin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Purchasing Act. Senate Bill 547, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Horse Racing Act. Senate Bill 555, offered by Representative Klingler, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Senate Bill 591, offered by Representative 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 Biggert, a Bill for an Act to amend the Title Insurance Act. Senate Bill 594, offered by Representative Clayton, a Bill for an Act concerning municipal officers, amending named Acts. Senate Bill 600, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act to amend the Adoption Act. Senate Bill 612, offered by Representative Wood, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Senate Bill 684, offered by Representative Deering, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Senate Bill 689, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hazardous Materials Emergency Act. Senate Bill 694, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Pharmacy Practice Act. Senate Bill 707, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to create the Equitable Construction Act. Senate Bill 734, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. Senate Bill 763, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Senate Bill 773, offered by Representative Schakowsky, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code. Senate Bill 790, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act. Senate Bill 799, offered by Representative Noland, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain land. Senate Bill 806, offered by Representative Santiago, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. Senate Bill 851, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act concerning mental health, amending named Acts. Senate Bill 853, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Senate Bill 855, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 for an Act concerning business programs. Senate Bill 857, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to extend the boards of the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Senate Bill 877, offered by Representative Klingler, a Bill for an Act to amend the University of Illinois Act. Senate Bill 894, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Flood Control Act. Senate Bill 909, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Senate Bill 918, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act in relation to sports and physical fitness; amending named Acts. Senate Bill 954, offered by Representative Wait, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Senate Bill 1039, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning the automotive repair industry. Senate Bill 1103, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Clerk Rossi: "Introduction and First Reading of Constitutional Amendments. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #12, offered be Representative Skinner." HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to add Section 8.1 of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution as follows: 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE Art. IV, Sec. 8.1 _______________________________________ Section 8.1. Passage of Revenue Bills. ______________________________________________________________ (a) A bill that would result in the increase of revenue to __________________________________________________________________ the State may become law only with the concurrence of two-thirds _____________________________________________________________ of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly. ______________________________________________________________ (b) The General Assembly may not vote upon a bill that would __________________________________________________________________ result in the increase of revenue to the State until a public __________________________________________________________________ hearing on the bill has been held. Reasonable notice of the hearing, in no event less __________________________________________________________________ than 2 weeks, shall be given to the _______ public. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon approval by the electors of this State. First Reading of this Constitutional Amendment. The House Perfunctory Session will stand in recess until 4:00 p.m."
Clerk Bolin: "The Perfunctory Session will come to order. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 6, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act in relation to sexually violent persons. Senate Bill 120, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Juvenile Court Act. Senate Bill 321, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Senate Bill 382, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. First Reading of these Senate Bills."
Clerk Rossi: "The hour of 4:00 having arrived, the House Perfunctory Session will come to order. There being no 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 34th Legislative Day March 19, 1997 further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene in regular Session tomorrow at 2:00 p.m." 24