"The House shall come to order. We'll be led in prayer today by the Reverend Larry Pugh of the College Heights Church of Southern, Southern Baptist Church in Eldorado. Reverend Pugh is the guest of Representative Fowler. Guests in the gallery may wish to rise for the prayer as well as the pledge."
Reverend Larry Pugh: "Shall we pray. Oh Mighty God, we bow before You this afternoon cognizant of Your glory and of Your power to influence the course of human events. For the many times that we have witnessed the movement of Your hand upon the affairs of mankind for good, we praise You and acknowledge Your preeminence. We thank You for Your many blessings upon our nation, our state, and our personal lives. Thank You for the bounty in America and especially in Illinois. Thank You for this Assembly and for their purpose of serving the people of this great state. May it be so that in serving the people, they will also serve You. Give them wisdom and understanding and spiritual insight as they carry on their work. Protect and prosper them for their diligence and enable them to be men and women of integrity and morality. Forgive us all when, in our arrogance, we fail to acknowledge Your leading and Your will for our lives and for our activities. We would remember our forces in Kosovo to You. And especially, those grieving in Colorado today. Forgive us for the sin that keeps us from loving and nurturing each other as You intended. Help us to be a positive force for good in our nation, in our state, and in our communities. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, with Thanksgiving. Amen."
Speaker Hartke: "We will be led in the pledge today by Representative Sommer." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999
"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 Hartke: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Poe for a report on the Republican side."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, let the record show that all Republicans are present today".
"Representative Currie on the Democrat side."
"Thank you Speaker, please let the record show that Representatives Boland and Representative Arthur Turner are both excused today."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. (115) Members answering the roll. There is a quorum present. The House is in Session. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
"Representative Joe Lyons, Chairperson from the Committee on Child Support Enforcement, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 576, Senate Bill 1063, and Senate Bill 1067. Representative Phil Novak, Chairperson from the Committee on Environment and Energy, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate', Senate Bill 145, Senate Bill 496, Senate Bill 910, Senate Bill 967, Senate Bill 1076, Senate Bill 1078, and Senate Bill 1088. Representative Judy Erwin, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate', Senate Bill 324, Senate Bill 412, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Senate Bill 462, Senate Bill 464, and Senate Bill 536. 'do pass as amended Short Debate', Senate Bill 463. Representative Lauren Beth Gash, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary-II Criminal Law, to which the following measures where referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate', Senate Bill 94, Senate Bill 109, Senate Bill 188, Senate Bill 223, Senate Bill 224, Senate Bill 374, Senate Bill 395, Senate Bill 503, Senate Bill 509, Senate Bill 759, Senate Bill 845, Senate Bill 847, Senate Bill 1112, and Senate Bill 1129. 'do pass as amended Short Debate', Senate Bill 756. Representative Todd Stroger, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate', Senate Bill 79, 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 667. Representative Calvin Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 169, 206, 575, 820, 844, 937, 941, 1170, and 1172; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1202; 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1141. Representative Skip Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 238, 368, and 387; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 287, 435, 445, 800. Representative Howard Kenner, Chairperson from the Committee on State 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Government Administration, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 448, 805, and 1174; 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 547. Representative Doug Scott, Chairperson from the Committee on Urban Revitalization, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 39, 770, and 1087; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1032. Representative John Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 85, 272, and 881. Representative George Scully, Chairperson from the Committee on Aging, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1113; 'do adopt Short Debate' House Resolution 95. Representative Mike McAuliffe, Chairperson from the Committee on Veteran's Affairs, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1110; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1207. Representative John Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following measure were referred, action taken on April 22, 1999, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 85, 272, and 881." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999
"The Chair recognizes the Representative from Cook, Representative Sharp. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege please?"
"State your point."
"I'd like to recognize the Oak Park Girl Scout Troop #58. Would they please stand. Can you give them a hand please? And also, my daughter for the day, who is Kelvinaa Crawford from Springfield. Can you give her a hand?"
"Mr. Clerk, what is the status of House Bill 242, Senate Bill 242?"
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 242 is on the Order of Senate Bill's-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Would you place that Bill on Second, for the purpose of amending it, at the request of the Sponsor. For what reason does the Lady from Cook, Representative Crotty seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, on point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I would ask that the House of Representatives join with Representative Brosnahan and myself in welcoming Findlay Junior High. They are up from Alsip, Illinois. Thank you."
"Welcome to the General Assembly. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions."
Clerk Bolin: "House Resolution 210, offered by Representative Giglio; House Resolution 211, offered by Representative Dart; House Resolution 212, offered by Representative Dart; House Resolution 213, offered by Representative Lang; House Resolution 214, offered by Representative Brosnahan; House Resolution 215, offered by Representative Morrow; House 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Resolution 216, offered by Representative Morrow; and House Resolution 217, offered by Representative Hoffman."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Hultgren now moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair is prepared to move some bills from Second to Third and we are going to start at the top. On page 6 on the Calender, appears Senate Bill 13. Representative Currie. Out of the record. Senate Bill 23, Representative Novak, excuse me. Mr. Novak. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 23, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 13, Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 13, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motion is filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. On page 7 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 24. Representative Novak. Mr Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 24, a Bill for an Act to encourage the development of p. m and self-generation of electricity. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 31, Representative Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999
"Senate Bill 31, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 81, Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 81, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 13? Third Reading. What is the status of Senate Bill 13?"
"Senate Bill 13 has been moved to the Order of Senate Bill's-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that back to Second, for the purpose of an Amendment. Senate Bill 150, Representative Brunsvold. Representative Brunsvold, Senate Bill 150. Oh, excuse me, out of the record. Mr. Brunsvold, there are notes due on it. Senate Bill 167. Representative Hassert, Representative Hassert. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 167, a Bill for an Act concerning real property. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 175, Representative Crotty. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 175, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 167?" 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 167, has been moved to the Order of Senate Bill's-Third Reading."
"Place that Bill on Second for the purpose of an Amendment. Senate Bill 178, Representative Brosnahan. Representative... Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 178, a Bill for an Act to amend the Jury Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 185, Representative Wait, Ron Wait. Senate Bill 185, Representative Wait. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 185, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 215, Representative Gash. Out of the record. Senate Bill 254, Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz? Out of the record. Senate Bill 258, Representative Erwin. Judy Erwin. Out of the record. Senate Bill 276, Representative Cross (Krause). Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 276, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 288, Representative Saviano. You have an Amendment in Rules. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2...315, Representative Reitz. You have an Amendment in Rules. Out of the record. Senate Bill 319, Representative Cross... Krause, Krause. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 319, a Bill for an Act regarding health 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 insurance for children. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 321, Representative Hoeft. Out of the record. Senate Bill 322, Representative Turner. Art Turner. Out of the record. On page 8 of the Calendar, appears House Bill 338, Representative Moore. Andrea Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 359, Representative Winters. Representative Winters? Out of the record. Representative Winters? Representative Winters, would you like to call Senate Bill 359? Out of the record. Senate Bill 363, Representative Woolard. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 363, a Bill for an Act concerning the licensing of insurance producers. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 421, Representative Schoenberg. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 421, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Procurement Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 452, Representative Capparelli. Out of the record. Senate Bill 459, Representative Lang. Out of the record. Senate Bill 460, Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 460, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 465, Representative 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Turner. No excuse me, Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 465, a Bill for an Act to amend the Probate Act of 1975. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 498, Representative Turner. Art Turner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 527, Representative Bellock. Representative Bellock? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 527, a Bill for an Act to amend the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 529, Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 529, a Bill for an Act to amend the Structural Pest Control Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments #1 and #2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 541, Representative Krause. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 541, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Hospital Licensing Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 544, Representative Scott. Doug Scott. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 544, a Bill for an Act to amend the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 564, Representative Granberg. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. No, out of the record. Senate Bill 578, Representative Lawfer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 578, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of the Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 9 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 672. Representative Lyons. Eileen Lyons. Out of the record. Senate Bill 734, Representative Persico. Out of the record. Senate Bill 737, Representative Giglio. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 737, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 740, Representative Wirsing. Out of the record. Senate Bill 749, Representative Scott. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 749, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois..."
Speaker Hartke: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 751, Representative Hartke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 751, a Bill for an Act to amend the Fence Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 753, Representative Durkin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 753, a Bill for an Act concerning crime victims and witnesses. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 794, Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 794, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 795, Representative Bugielski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 795, a Bill for an Act to amend the Title Insurance Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 801, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk. I'm sorry, Representative Saviano, you have notes filed on that. We'll have to take it out of the record. Senate Bill 827, Representative Hoeft. Out of the record. Senate Bill 815, Representative Persico. Out of the record. Senate Bill 879, Representative Mitchell. Bill Mitchell. Excuse me, 867. Representative Mitchell. Is Mr... Representative Mitchell, Bill Mitchell in the chamber? Out of the record. Senate Bill 932, Representative Meyer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 932, a Bill for an Act to amend the Bond Issue Notification Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 953, Representative Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 953, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. Second Reading of this Senate 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1010, Representative Novak. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1024, Representative Bugielski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1024, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1064, Representative Black. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1068, Representative Winters. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1068, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill, Senate Bill 1072, Representative Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1072, a Bill for an Act in relation to certain land. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1075, Representative McCarthy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1075, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of the Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Joint Resolution #34, offered by Representative Barbara Flynn Currie. Resolved by the 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 Senate of the 91st General Assembly of the State of Illinois, The House of Representatives, concurring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 22, 1999, the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, April 26, 1999, at 3:00 p. m.. and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 1:00 p. m.."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Currie now moves the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. For what reason does the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lopez seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to inform the Members, I rise on a point of personal privilege. I have a letter sent out regarding Senate Bill 652, explaining some of the issues in the Bill. In the letter it said that there was enclosed a article and we forgot, it was a mistake by staff, we forgot to put, enclose the tribune editorial. So for those who have not received the editorial, we have copies of it. Just wanted to let the Members know that there is something missing to the package, but we have the editorial here. If someone wants a copy, we have it available for you. Please take the time to read, the very important letter for the Bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Hartke: "Thank you. Are there any announcements? The Chair is preparing to adjourn. We do have an announcement to make. Shhh. The House will not be in Session next Friday, so next Thursday we will be adjourning. Representative Currie now moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, at the hour of 1:00 p. m., 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 40th Legislative Day April 22, 1999 allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the House does stand adjourned."
"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Having no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene on Tuesday, April 27th at 1:00 p. m." 15