"The House shall come to order. The House shall come to order. The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Representative Coy Pugh. The Pastor of the West Englewood United Methodist Church in Chicago. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise to join us for the invocation."
"Let us pray. In thee O'Lord, do we put our trust. Let us never be put to confusion. We are constantly amazed and often startled by the miracle of our own lives. Our minds are full of the involvements, issues and problems of our daily living. We pause today from the rush of our hectic lives to seek forgiveness. And to offer thanks for all that You're doing in our life, for all that You've done, but most of all for the promise. Thank You for the promise that comes with the hope that ignites our faith. When we are most ourselves when we remember to do the things that are right, the things that are true, genuine and just. We are troubled by the divisions within us that prompts deep conflicts in our spirit, and we do what we must. Help us to be more considerate, to be more kind, to be more careful, to wear our seat belts. Help us as we seek the peace which we seek for our private lives, to be sought for all Thy children. We pray for Jim Ryan and his family, Walter Payton and his family. We pray for the Leadership. We pray also for the passage of all meaningful legislation. As we weave our network of compromises help us to wait, Dear God, for a word from You. Amen."
Speaker Madigan: "We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hassert."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 20th Legislative Day March 3, 1999 one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie. Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Carol Ronen is excused today."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker all the Republicans are present today."
"Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 117 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Introduction of Resolutions. House Joint Resolution #13, offered by Representative O'Brien and House Joint Resolution #12, offered by Representative Black. Committee Reports. Representative Kurt Granberg, Chairperson from the Committee on Judicial Reapportionment, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 3, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 488, 498, 490. Representative Mike Smith, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture and Conservation, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1822, 1824, 1897, 1900, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 2034, 2112, 2243, 2605, 2784, 1825, 2826. Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 1230, 1371.; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 545, 807, 1063, 1707, 1806, 1874, 2106, 2149, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 20th Legislative Day March 3, 1999 2164, 2176, 2758; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 69, 2081, 2751; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 1804,. Representative Mike Boland, Chairperson from the Committee on Elections and Campaign Finance Reform, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 530, 887, 1680, 1776, 1790, 1841, 1843, 2059, 2110, 2246, 2602; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 1782, 1799, 1800, 2201, 2269, 2375, 2376, 2377; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 758, 2035; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 593. Representative Robert Bugielski, Chairperson from the Committee on FInancial Institutions, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1837, 2204; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 1742, 1915, 2019. Representative Mary Flowers, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Availability and Access, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 61, 111, 597, 1331, 1622, 2187, 2271, 2841; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 626. Representative Frank Mautino, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1697, 2166, 2326, 2722, 2799; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 1470, 2182, 2774, 2777. Representative Shirley Jones, Chairperson from the Committee on Public Utilities, to which the following 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 20th Legislative Day March 3, 1999 measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 2771; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 613, 1383. Representative Jay Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation of Motor Vehicles, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 416, 1676, 1739, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, 1931, 2233, 2351, 2723, 2792, 2823, 2824; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 1503, 2251; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 431, 747, 2085, 2262. Representative Connie Howard, Chairperson from the Committee on Children and Youth, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 2, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 1341, 1404, 1732, 1839, 1980, 2181, 2210, 2379, 2597, 2677; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 1399, 1839; 'do adopt Short Debate' House Resolution 50."
"On page 21 of the Calendar, on the Order of Motions in Writing, there appears House Bill 398. Mr. Smith."
"Thank, you Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to House Rule 25, I move to suspend the posting requirements on this Bill so that it can be heard in the Personnel and Pensions Committee tomorrow."
"The Chair has been advised that the Chairman of the committee supports this Motion. You've all heard the Motion. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no. The 'ayes' have it. The Motion is adopted. Mr. Clerk... The Chair recognizes Representative Currie for a Motion to 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 20th Legislative Day March 3, 1999 adjourn, to 2 p.m. tomorrow."
"Thank you, Speaker. I move the House adjourn until 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, March 4th."
Speaker Madigan: "You've all heard the Motion. Providing perfunctory time for the Clerk, those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Motion is adopted. The House will reconvene tomorrow at 2:00 p.m."
Clerk Bolin: "Committee Reports Representative Todd Stroger, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 3, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 2, 2041, 2266; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 925, 1149, 1160, 1723; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 3, 1734, 1954, 1959, 2046. Representative Skip Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 3, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 553, 1780, 2194, 2645, 2647; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bills 503, 539, 1382, 1805, 2140, 2644; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bills 233, 277, 941. Representative Sara Feigenholtz, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on March 3, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 650, 979, 1280, 1438, 1544, 1565, 1617, 1713, 1717, 1829, 1846, 1864, 1942, 2026, 2146, 2167, 2196, 2206, 2216, 2217, 2313, 2319, 2492, 2574, 2589, 2590, 2596, 2666, 2675, 2735, 2753, 2783, 2790, 2838, 2842; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bills 831, 1219, 1246, 1835, 2021,; 'do pass Standard Debate' 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 20th Legislative Day March 3, 1999 House Bills 1797, 2356, 2756. Having no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene in Regular Session on Thursday, March 4, at 2 p.m. 6