"The House shall come to order. The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by the Reverend Ed Hoke of the First United Methodist Church in Vienna. Reverend Hoke is the guest of Representative Fowler. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
Reverend Hoke: "Let us pray. Oh great and wonderful God, regardless of what we believe, regardless of who we are, You are our God. And for that, we are so thankful and grateful. We're thankful for every day that we awake and we receive it from You as a gift. We ask a special blessing on this Session today, almighty God. May Your presence be here. Because we know that it is always in Your will for us to show mercy. We know that it is always in Your will for us to seek justice. If the occasion comes today, almighty God, for us to choose between the two, may we always choose mercy. May these women and men take seriously their job to protect the poor and weak. May we take seriously our job to protect and preserve the family. So all that is done here today, almighty God, may it be in Your will and may it be pleasing. All these things we pray in Your name. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hartke."
Hartke - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Representative Turner is excused today."
"Mr. Poe."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. Let the record show that Tom Ryder has an excused absence and the rest of the Republicans are present."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 116 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk. Mr. Jerry Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if you'll gaze at the gallery you will see many, many of our state's retired teachers. I was not able to be here to address them at their rally, but I had the privilege and the honor of serving the children of Illinois for 27 years before joining you in the House. Many of the people up there are my friends and my colleagues. And I ask that you, today, listen to their plea, talk to them, try to understand that their request is not outrageous. They're looking for equity. They're looking for insurance so they can enjoy the quality of life that they have given so many years so that our children and us can enjoy. I applaud you, I respect you and welcome to Springfield. Thank you, Sir."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Fowler. Mr. Fowler. Mr. Fowler, did you wish to call Senate Bill 725?"
"No. No."
"Mr. Brosnahan, do you wish to call Senate Bill 178? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Mr. Hartke in the Chair."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 178, a Bill for an Act amending the Jury Act. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Representative Brosnahan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 178 excuses from jury service a prospective juror who is the primary caregiver to a child under the age of 12 or a person with a physical or mental disability or a person with a medically diagnosed behavior disorder, unless there is a reasonable care alternative available. I would be happy to answer any questions. Thank you."
"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Logan, Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will." Turner, J.: "Representative, could you give me an analysis once again, perhaps, and phrase it a little bit different? I didn't quite follow what you said."
"John, Senate Bill 178, right... right now there is an exemption if there are maybe special family circumstances. That's a possibility under present law. However, it doesn't spell out specifics. And what Senate Bill 178 does is spell out a specific exemption that if a potential jury is a primary caregiver for a child under the age of 12 or a primary caregiver of somebody with a physical or mental disability or someone who has a diagnosed behavioral disorder, that this would provide an exemption unless there is a reasonable care alternative." Turner, J.: "Do you know how many families this would involve?"
"No, I do not." Turner, J.: "I.... I believe this came through... yes, it did... the Judiciary Committee. And I know that we had talked about some concern that we had other legislation, either pending or having previously passed, which limited the jury pool. And I've been advised that this could limit the jury 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 pool by as much as one-third if we were to pass this. Do you have any information or data with regard to that particular assessment?"
"No, I don't, John. What this does, it does not take away a person's right. If they want to serve on a jury, they can. So it's tough to estimate how many people that actually will want to serve on a jury. It doesn't exclude all these people that are caregivers of a child under 12, so that's why that data, to me, it can't be that reliable 'cause we don't know how many people are going to take advantage of it." Turner, J.: "All right. And, also, I think we had talked about in committee, at least had questioned, is the authority already not codified for persons that we're specifically citing in the statute, to be allowed off of a jury out of the voir dire, or the veneer, I should say?"
"I'm sorry, John. I couldn't hear that question." Turner, J.: "Is it already not within the provence of the court to excuse the people that you're designating in this particular statutory scheme?"
"I believe that a judge would be allowed to excuse a juror if he thinks there is an undue hardship due to the family situation. Again, this kind of spells it out." Turner, J.: "So it's your.... You're saying then, that although this is already allowed, this is just a little bit more specific then? Is that the idea behind the legislation?"
"I... I think a judge can... on his own, excuse a juror if he believes there's undue hardship, he doesn't think the person can give enough attention to the case, that there's problems at home which may include the fact that they wouldn't be able to find an adequate babysitter. So I think a judge can do that right now. However, some 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 judges may not exercise that. That's why I think this Bill, it... it... it's more specific and... that's why I think it's necessary." Turner, J.: "Last question. Do you know of any opposition to the Bill?"
"No, I do not. I believe in committee, of which you and I are both a Member. I don't believe there were any opposition slips at all, filed." Turner, J.: "Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from McHenry, Mr. Skinner."
"Mr. Speaker, I rise because on the way down I heard a radio show in which it was said that one-third of all the children live in single parent households...one-third of all the children in the United States live in single parent households. Now, is this Bill going to give automatic excusing of any parent of a child under 12 that's a single mother, for example?"
"No, not all. It just gives the... if they're the primary caregiver and there's no alternative options available, then it would give them the opportunity to not serve on the jury. However, if these people that are single parents and they have a family member that can care for the children and they want to serve, then they can most definitely serve on that jury."
"Well, this would be on a case by case basis?"
"That's correct."
"I mean, I'm glad to hear that because I would not like to have all the single parents automatically say, 'Hey, I don't want to be on a jury.)"
"No, the single parents are not automatically excluded. If they want to serve on that jury, they can do 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 it."
"No, I understand that, but this is not an automatic excuse for them not to serve on a jury, right?"
"If they're.... That would be up to the judge if...."
"Up to the judge. Fine. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Brosnahan to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I'd just ask for a favorable vote. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 178 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. This is final action. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 178 there were 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1172, Representative Cross. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1172, a Bill for an Act amending the Counties Code. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a relatively simple Bill. It allows counties to provide insurance to retired employees and officials. It's an initiative that came out of DuPage County, passed out of committee unanimously. Proponents, besides DuPage County, include Metro Counties, Lake County as well as the Sheriffs' Association. I don't know of any opposition and I will be glad to answer any questions if I can. I'll certainly try."
"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 1172 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 1172 there were 115 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the Calendar, on Third Reading, appears Senate Bill 447, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 447, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Banking Act. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Mautino."
"Thank you. Senate Bill 447 is designed to protect confidential customer account information as well as bank trade secrets from inappropriate disclosure. It's modeled after legislation currently pending in Congress, Sponsored by Representative Bill McCollum. And this is very similar to what we do with IEPA and also with the insurance industry in providing these... making sure that the information goes through the Director of the Office of Banks and Real Estate. And I know of no opposition."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"One brief question. Under your Bill will... if a subpoena is issued to a bank, would they be... would that subpoena be declined or would they still be able to enforce a subpoena under your Bill?"
"Under this Bill, that would go.... The requests on those, they're stayed until it's reviewed by the director 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 of the departments who then under... he has also the responsibility for, his decisions can be enforced or have judicial review. But he can take a look and make sure that no improper information is going out."
"I just want say if there's a subpoena from let's say the, whatever law enforcement agency, they... if there is some type of embezzlement thing they are investigating at a bank and they were subpoenaing the... certain records at a certain division inside a bank, that they are not going to be prohibited from obtaining that information under this..."
"No, no. That's...that's...that is not the intent of the Bill nor are they... to do that."
"Great. Thank you very much."
"Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Mautino to close."
"Appreciate an 'aye' vote on Senate Bill 447."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 447 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 447 there were 112 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 3 people voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 167, Representative Hassert. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 167, a Bill for an Act concerning real property. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hassert."
"Mr. Speaker, Members of the General Assembly, 167 is a simple land transfer Bill. Two parcels in Tinley Park. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 One going from the Department of Human Services to Tinley Park. One hundred and six.... I'm not sure of the acreage, it's in Representative McCarthy's district. And another parcel is going to Cerebral Palsy (sic-United Cerebral Palsy Association of Chicago) in the same area. And two more parcels is in my district, is from the Department of Corrections to Lockport Park District of eight acres. And the other parcel is ten acres going to Will County Highway Department. I'll be happy to answer any questions."
"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Logan, Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will." Turner, J.: "Representative, does this involve any quicktake?"
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear you." Turner, J.: "Does your legislation involve any quicktake?"
"No." Turner, J.: "That is not in here in any form, in any manner, whatsoever? Correct?"
"No." Turner, J.: "Thank you."
"Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 167 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 167 there are 115 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. The Chair would like to make an 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 announcement. There is a distribution taking place at the present time among all Members of an... a possible Agreed Bill List. Please read this over carefully. If you'd like a Bill removed from the list, you should notify the Speaker's podium by Tuesday, May the 4th at the end of the day, today. On Wednesday, we will distribute a roll call form for the Agreed Bill List, and that will be finalized this week. A further announcement is that the House will be in Session through Friday, May 7th of this week. On page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 276, Representative Cross. Out of the record. On page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 145, Representative Mathias. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 145, a Bill for an Act in relation to environmental protection. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Mathias."
"Thank you. This Bill basically enacts the EPA Water Fund Loan Act that was found unconstitutional for single subject matter and we're just reenacting the same Bill, and I ask for your favorable vote."
"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 145 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 145 there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 1 person voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1109, Representative Pankau. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1109, a Bill for an Act in relation to child welfare. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Pankau. Representative Pankau. Senate Bill 1109."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the General Assembly. This Bill deals with the assessment period for model homes. And basically it moves the time from the existing January 1st date back to April 30th date for Cook County, and December 1st date.... Oh, I'm sorry. Wrong Bill."
"Try it again."
"I looked at the board. Senate Bill 1109 is a DCFS Bill. This is suggested by them...."
"Mr. Clerk, take this Bill out of the record. Senate Bill 368, Representative Saviano. Take that Bill out of the record. Senate Bill 759, Representative Schmitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 759, a Bill for an Act amending the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Schmitz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 759 is one of the nine Bills in Attorney General Jim Ryan's Safe To Learn Package. The same House version passed out of this chamber and was sent over to the Senate. This Bill provides for an adult criminal prosecution of a minor who is at least 15 years of age and commits aggravated battery with a firearm, on or near a school."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. I rise in 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 opposition to this Bill. In the first place we already have plenty of opportunities for transfer to adult court of juveniles who have committed some crimes, in fact, presumptive transfer in many situations. So it's not clear to me that this does anything but to further confuse the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of last year. We do know the transfer of juveniles to adult court does not work the way the promoters think that it will. They are more likely, children who've been tried in adult court, to come back out of prison and commit more offenses than youths who are tried in the juvenile system. In addition, there are expenses in this Bill for the counties. They have to do lengthy pretrial detentions. In fact, if you think this is a way to make sure kids serve longer sentences, in fact, the answer is, they won't. So far, it turns out they get about the same length of time in prison if they are in adult court, as they... as they do if they're in juvenile court. But most importantly, what this says, is that our kids should be treated as if we were all cookie cutters. Children are children, juveniles are juveniles. Courts can transfer to adult court. Prosecutors can request a transfer to adult court. To take out of the discretion of the prosecutor and the judge the opportunity to make the individual determination, does a disservice to our youth, does a disservice to our juvenile justice system. We talked about blended sentences in the Juvenile Justice Reform Act last year. Let's give them a chance to work. That was a solution, perhaps, to the problem the promoters of this Bill are trying to address. I don't think this Bill does the job. I think it will further clog the adult courts. It will make more recidivists out of our children and it will not have the effect that the promoters would 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 hope. I urge a 'no' vote."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Logan, Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Mr. Speaker, will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will." Turner, J.: "Representative, I like your Bill. I'm a little confused with the last speaker and the comments that she made that perhaps the Bill does not do what I thought it did, and maybe you can go over it with me just a bit. You will yield?"
"Of course." Turner, J.: "Okay. As I understand it, if a person is 15 years of age or older and commits an aggravated battery with a firearm on school property, your Bill would simply have that juvenile's case transferred to the adult court for prosecution. Is that not what the Bill does?"
"That's correct." Turner, J.: "And I would presume that the purpose for that is because if someone 15 years of age or older, who is still in the juvenile category, were to take a firearm on school grounds or within a 1000 feet of school grounds, is, you want some very meaningful prosecution, some strict prosecution. And you want to transfer that to the adult court. Is that the purpose of the Bill?"
"That is the purpose of the Bill. And this Bill came about after the public hearings posted by Attorney General Ryan, from May of '98 through August of '98, and this is one of the recommendations that came about from those public hearings." Turner, J.: "This was a recommendation that Attorney General Ryan gleaned from some public hearings that he had across the state, or was it one particular hearing then?" 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"No, it was hearings throughout the State of Illinois." Turner, J.: "And as I understand it then, this is a 'get tough on crime' Bill. Get tough, in fact, on juveniles who use guns or take guns on school grounds."
"That's correct. And then this Bill also throws in the provision.... I mean, you'd have to commit aggravated battery with a firearm on the school property, and that is one of the most heinous crimes, as we all know." Turner, J.: "Correct. And it does require the crime of aggravated battery, which means some bodily harm has been caused by the individuals whose case is transferred to the adult court?"
"Yes." Turner, J.: "Well, Representative, I think you have an excellent Bill. I'm not surprised that the Attorney General is supporting this Bill. It's a very good measure. I can't figure out why anyone, especially in light of recent events, would not be totally supportive of transferring these kinds of cases to the adult court where they can be reckoned with on a harsh basis because they should be dealt with on a harsh basis. I congratulate you on the Bill."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative, I too, like this Bill. I had a similar Bill a number of years ago, which we passed. And who supports your legislation? Who supports your legislation?"
"Well, besides 99 Members of the House of Representatives who passed my version of this Bill out about a month and a half ago, we do have the full support of the Attorney General's Office." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Mr. Parke, are you concluded?"
"I am not. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would this... would this Bill been able to be applied to the tragedy in Colorado? Would this have a role to play in that situation if those... if those... deranged people had not taken their own lives?"
"Yeah, I... I was going to point that out. I think if the... the individuals who committed that tragedy had survived...."
"Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I cannot hear. Could you please ask for some...?"
"Ladies and Gentlemen could we have a little order in the chamber, please?"
"And now the answer was that in Colorado, if those two deranged young adults had not taken their life, would this Bill been a tool that law enforcement could have used in Illinois had it, God forbid, had ever taken place here?"
"Representative, I'm rather unclear on that. I think the individuals were 17, so this..."
"So it...."
"...it would have already been in the adult portion of the courts, anyway."
"Was the law enforcement community in support of your legislation, as far as you know?"
"I ran through the analysis briefly, right now, to double check the slips for your first question and we had the... the proponents was the Attorney General's Office."
"Okay, thank you. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, to the Bill."
"To the Bill."
"This is an excellent Bill. This is part of the Attorney General's package to try and stem violence with young 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 people. I think this is a tool that is necessary. The majority, the great majority of us, voted on the House version of this legislation. And I would ask the Body to continue to support this and put it on the desk of the Governor and let the Governor sign it, so that we can further use this to protect our society and especially our children in schools against young people who are... who have become deranged and use a weapon as a only means of violence to solve their problems."
"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Davis, Monique Davis." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to this legislation for one major reason. And that is, if a young person, 15 years old, is running around within a 1000 feet of a school and they have a gun and they commit an aggravated battery, if they're tried as a juvenile they can be immediately arrested and kept in a juvenile facility for over a year or more, based upon a judge's decision. If that same youth is charged as an adult, he can be given immediate bail just as any other adult. He can be released back into that community on bail if he's charged as an adult. Now that's a major reason to vote 'no' on this Bill. Someone mentioned the Colorado incident and asked, would this law have, perhaps, protected anyone? In the State of Illinois it is hardly likely that any school would allow young people to run around with long coats on. Most of our schools are getting school uniforms. And most of our educators in Illinois are genuinely concerned with what students wear to school. Any time a young person commits a crime with a gun, commits an aggravated battery with a gun, which means he or she did not kill anyone, and we turn them over to the juvenile... I'm sorry, to the adult facility, 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 the chances are very big that this individual will be going to an adult prison. I don't think it serves to reduce crime of youth in the State of Illinois. I think it's truly... not the kind of legislation that the Governor would want to sign, based upon the effect it will have on the community. As an adult, this youth will be allowed to place bail and continue to wreak havoc on that community. As a juvenile, that child will be placed in a juvenile facility. I urge a 'no' vote."
"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Harris."
"Mr. Speaker, will the Representative yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"I have one question, Representative. Will this result in the overcrowding of the court system, from the juvenile court to the adult court?"
"I certainly hope not. I mean, I... I don't think we want individuals carrying guns to the schools."
"I agree with you wholeheartedly. My question is, is would moving the juveniles to the adult court system result in overcrowding of the adult court system?"
"No. The analysis that I read, actually from the fiscal note that came out of the Department of Corrections, show that the numbers were staggeringly small, that they were going to be affected by this Bill."
"Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Representative Stephens."
"Inquiry of the Chair."
"State your inquiry."
"Are you going to be on TV?"
"I hadn't planned on it." 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Did you look above your head?"
"Yes, I did."
"And?"
"When I sat down there was a screen up there, but...."
"I noticed you gave the Pledge today and I thought that maybe you were announcing your statewide campaign with all the media in town."
"Not yet."
"Yet. You got any openings?"
"Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Schmitz to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. As was talked about, we have some people that are opposed to this Bill and we certainly have some people that are in support of the Bill. This version of the Bill passed out of this chamber 99 to 14 to 2. This Bill passed out of the Senate 52, 1 and 5. It's a good Bill. I think it sends a strong message that bringing guns to school and firing them is not an acceptable behavior. I urge your support in this Bill."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 759 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Fritchey, 'aye'. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 759 there were 95 Members voting 'yes', 12 Members voting 'no', 7 Members voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 39, Representative Turner. Would you like to hear that Bill? Mr Clerk, read the 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Bill."
"Senate Bill 39, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Municipal Code. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 39 provides that the maturity date for tax increment financing obligations may not exceed 35 years if the ordinance was adopted before January 1, 1987 by a municipality in Mason County. Be glad to answer any questions."
"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Harris."
"Mr. Speaker, I was at the door there. I wanted a 'yes' vote on that last Bill, please."
"The Journal will so reflect your wishes. Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 39? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate 39 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 39 there were 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 368, Representative Saviano. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1089?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1089 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that back... Bill to Second. Senate Bill 1090?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1090 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading." 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1091?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1091 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second. Senate Bill 1092?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1092 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second. Senate Bill 1093?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1093 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1094?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1094 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1095?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1095 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second for the purpose of an Amendment. Senate Bill 1096?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1096 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"On page 4 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1097. Second Reading on that last Bill. Hold that Bill on Second. Senate Bill 1097?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1097 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1098?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1098 is on the Order of Senate 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1099?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1099 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1100?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1100 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1101?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1101 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading. Senate Bill 1102?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1102 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment. On page 5 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 32, Representative Crotty. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 32, a Bill for an Act amending the Bingo License and Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Readings. On page 14 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 861, Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 861, a Bill for an Act regarding senior citizens. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. On page 16 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1042, Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1042, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 18 of the Calendar, on Second Reading, appears Senate Bill 1155, Representative Gash. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1155, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 18 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1168, Representative McCarthy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1168, a Bill for an Act amending the School Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. On page 12 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 667, Representative McGuire. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 667, a Bill for an Act amending the Worker's Compensation Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. On page 8 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 374, Representative O'Brien. Mr. 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 374, a Bill for an Act concerning animal torture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. The Chair is going to read a list of Bills that we're moving from Second to Third, that are on the suggested Senate Bill Agreed List #2. On page 4 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 1, Representative Scott. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1, a Bill for an Act to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 23, Representative Novak. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 23...."
Speaker Hartke: "Take that Bill out of the record. Senate Bill 24. Take that Bill out of the record. Senate Bill 33. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of that Bill?"
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 33, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 34, Representative O'Connor. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 34, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 35, Representative 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Biggins. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 35, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 43, Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 43, a Bill for an Act concerning cancer research. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 51, Representative Reitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 51, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 52, Representative Johnson. Tim Johnson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 52, a Bill for an Act concerning property taxes. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 73, Representative Wirsing. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 73, a Bill for an Act concerning meat and poultry inspection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 82, Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 82, a Bill for an Act to amend the 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 85, Representative Zickus. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 85, a Bill for an Act to amend the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 11...111, Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 111, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 115, Representative Wait. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 115, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 124, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 124, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of perfusionists. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 132, Representative Moore. Andrea Moore."
"Senate Bill 132, a Bill for an Act to amend the Automobile Renting, Occupation and Use Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 147, Representative Johnson. Tom Johnson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 147, a Bill for an Act creating the Criminal Law and Corrections Commission. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Representative.... Senate Bill 163, Representative Davis. Steve Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 163, a Bill for an Act concerning recreational hunting and trapping. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 180, Representative Jones. Lou Jones. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 180, a Bill for an Act in regard to public health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 211, Representative Bost. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 211, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 248, Representative Curry. Julie Curry. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 248, a Bill for an Act concerning breast and cervical cancer. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 283, Julie Curry. Representative Curry. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 283, a Bill for an Act to conform state statutes to existing state practice. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 323, Representative Schoenberg. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 323, a Bill for an Act to amend the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 354, Representative Hartke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 354, a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 380, Representative Scully. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 380, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 448, Representative Schoenberg. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 448, a Bill for an Act to amend the Historic Preservation Agency Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 451, Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Senate Bill 451, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 466, Representative Mulligan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 466, a Bill for an Act to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. 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 163?"
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 163 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Place that Bill on Second Reading and hold it. Senate Bill 485, Representative Lopez. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 485, a Bill for an Act to amend the County Jail Good Behavior Allowance Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 546, Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 546, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes collected on behalf of the state and held in trust for the benefit of the state. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 561, Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 561, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Care Surrogate Act. Second Reading of this Senate 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 562, Representative Moore. Andrea Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 562, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 565, Representative Novak. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Out of the record. Senate Bill 567, Representative Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 567, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act of 1986. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 653, Representative Winkel. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 653, a Bill for an Act concerning higher education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 665, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 665, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 673, Representative Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 673, a Bill for an Act to amend... a Bill for an Act in relation to sexual assault nurse 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 examiners. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 721, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 721, a Bill for an Act concerning managed care dental benefit plans. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 740, Representative Wirsing. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 740, 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 745, Representative Durkin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 745, a Bill for an Act to revise the law by combining multiple enactments and making technical corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 746, Representative Durkin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 746, a Bill for an Act to revise the law by combining multiple enactments and making technical corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 752, Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 752, a Bill for an Act concerning small 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 businesses. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 778, Representative Osmond. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 778, a Bill for an Act concerning Lloyds insurers. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 782, Representative Tenhouse. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 782, a Bill for an Act to amend the University of Illinois Hospital Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 783, Representative McKeon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 783, a Bill for an Act to amend the Specialized Care for Children Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 786, Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 786, a Bill for an Act promoting micro-enterprise and self-employment in Illinois. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 799, Representative Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 799, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 826, Representative Slone. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 826, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 834, Representative Hultgren. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 834, a Bill for an Act concerning research parks. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Sen... Senate Bill 847, Representative Jones. Lou Jones. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 847, a Bill for an Act in relation to various offenses committed on properties leased by public housing agencies. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 849, Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 849, a Bill for an Act regarding mental health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1, 2 and 3 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 878, Representative Biggins. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 878, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 892, Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 892, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 916, Representative Righter. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 916, a Bill for an Act to amend the Eastern Illinois University Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 933, Representative Hoeft. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 933, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 935, Representative Mathias. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 935, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 956, Representative Wojcik. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 956, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 958, Representative 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Winters. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 958, a Bill for an Act to amend the Conservation District Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1009, Representative McKeon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1009, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Governmental...."
Speaker Hartke: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 1029, Representative Ryder."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1029, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1030, Representative Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1030, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1065, Representative Tenhouse. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1065, a Bill for an Act to amend the Early Intervention Services System Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1066, Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1066, a Bill for an Act concerning military memorials. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1070, Representative Smith. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1070, a Bill for an Act to amend the Grain Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1085, Representative Wojcik. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1085, a Bill for an Act in relation to automatic contract renewal. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1105, Representative Biggins. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate bill 1105, a Bill for an Act to amend the Personnel Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1106, Representative Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1106, a Bill for an Act to amend the Nursing Home Care Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1111, Representative McKeon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1111, a Bill for an Act concerning agency committee membership. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1114, Representative 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1114, a Bill for an Act regarding health care professionals. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1118, Representative Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1118, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1146, Representative Mitchell. Jerry Mitchell."
"Senate Bill 1146, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1158, Representative McKeon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1158, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1183, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1183, a Bill for an Act regarding tobacco. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1184, Representative Hannig. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1184, a Bill for an Act to amend the 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Housing Authorities Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1192, Representative Bassi. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1192, 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. Senate Bill 1207, Representative Bellock. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1207, a Bill for an Act concerning the John Joseph Kelly Veteran's Home. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Hamos?"
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 561 has been moved to the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second for the purpose of an Amendment. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 393, Representative Acevedo? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 393, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 504, Representative Acevedo. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 504, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1044, Representative Acevedo. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1044, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 487, Representative Burke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 487, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 304, Representative Davis. Steve Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 304, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1136, Representative Burke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1136, 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 79, Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 79, a Bill for an Act in relation to day labor services. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 644, Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Senate Bill 644, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 573, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Out of the record. Senate Bill 659, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 659, a Bill for an Act regarding telecommunications taxes. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 110, Representative McCarthy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 110, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1033, Representative Schoenberg. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1033, 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 48, Representative Dart. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 48, a Bill for an Act in relation to mental health records of applicants for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Black, for what reason do you 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 seek recognition. Could we have a little order in the chamber, please?"
"I think you have about as little order as you're going to get. Inquiry of the Chair, Mr. Speaker."
"State your inquiry."
"Thank you. I thought there was an agreement to hold this Bill on Second."
Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Dart, Mr. Black is questioning you on an agreement to hold this Bill."
"Representative Black, there... there was no agreement, but I will. I mean, if there's a concern, that's fine. There was... there wasn't any agreement made, so if your notes show who may have...."
"Yeah, we'll come over and talk to you. If you'll take it out of the record, we'll see if we can get it straightened out."
"Yeah, we can hold it. That's fine."
"Fine. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Take it out of the record. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Bill 1025, Representative Novak? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1025, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 284, Representative Novak. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 284, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. For what reason does the Lady 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 from Peoria, Representative Slone, seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege. I'd like to introduce my son, Zachary Berkman, and his classmates from the Peoria Hebrew Day School who are here as Pages this afternoon. And please welcome them to Springfield along with their escorts."
Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to Springfield. Mr. Clerk, read the Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 237, offered by Representative Garrett; House Resolution 238, offered by Representative McAuliffe; House Resolution 240, offered by Representative Monique Davis; House Resolution 241, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 242, offered by Representative Flowers; House Resolution 249, offered by Representative Myers."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Currie now moves 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. Is Representative Saviano in the chamber? Mr Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 368? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 368, a Bill for an Act concerning contact lenses. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Saviano."
"Mr. Speaker, I think we... hold this..."
"Out of the record."
"...just for one day. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 55, Representative Murphy? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 55, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. For what reason does the Lady from Cook, Representative Sharp, seek recognition?"
"Speaker, I stand for a personal privilege, please."
"State your point."
"I'd like for everyone to acknowledge our new Recorder of Deeds and also a past Representative, Mr. Eugene Moore."
"Welcome back to Springfield. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 48?"
"Senate Bill 48 has been read a second time, previously and was held."
Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Third Reading. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 40, Representative Holbrook?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 40, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1026, Representative Giles. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1026, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Funds Deposit Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. On Third Reading, on page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 276. Representative Cross, would you like... Krause, would you like to call that Bill? Out of the record. Senate Bill 72, 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Representative Black. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. This is Third Reading."
"Senate Bill 72, a Bill for an Act concerning family farm support. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Black."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This creates a cooperative development board that provides support to Illinois family farmers. I don't know... many of us aren't as close to the farm as we once were, but I can tell you, coming from a rural area, the farm crisis probably is as bad now, if not worse, than it was 15 years ago. All this Bill does is provides that the Cooperative Extension Service of the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois shall create a cooperative development board. It's subject to appropriation. The board shall establish, assist and enhance the development of local and regional agricultural institutions, such as not limited to cooperatives, other ownership structures, contractual arrangements, and information systems, to provide support to Illinois family farmers. I'd be glad to answer any questions you have."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Jo Daviess, Representative Lawfer."
"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative, the Cooperative Extension has been around for a long period of time. I thought maybe they did things like this, but, evidently, you feel that this is... Bill is necessary?"
"Yes. The Senate Sponsor who is my Senator from the 53rd District, Senator Myers, has done most of the research on this Bill. And has found that, in fact, the Cooperative 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Extension Service has not done this historically. And we're talking about specialty crops, those people generally not represented by the soybean checkoff or the Corn Growers Association, maybe these are people growing a specialty crop or not members of those organizations who need the expertise on how to form cooperatives so they can buy in bulk and perhaps better market their products, be it strawberries or whatever. And the Cooperative Extension Service is a proponent of the Bill."
"Okay, you say they are... they support this Bill?"
"Yes. It's my understanding that the Farm Bureau, the University of Illinois, CES, the Illinois Pork Producers, and the Illinois Beef Association are in support of the Bill. I'm aware of no opposition. I have not heard any official position from the Illinois Department of Agriculture."
"Representative, if this Bill passes, are you going to follow up on this, the creation of this board, and see whether they fulfill the intent, legislative intent of this Bill?"
"Well, Representative, I can assure you that I will work with Senator Myers in any way or manner that she seems fit to make sure that her Bill is not only implemented, but carried out successfully, we hope. And I... I stand ready to assist her in that in any way I can."
"Mr. Chairman (sic-Speaker) to the Bill. This Bill was heard in the Agriculture and Conservation Committee and had unanimous support in that, and I plan on supporting this Bill. Thank you."
"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang."
"Thank you. Were you 'shushing' me, Mr Speaker?" 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"No, Sir."
"All right, will the.... If you were, I would understand. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Thank you. Mr. Black, it seems to me that the definition of what is a family farmer in this Bill is... is kind of loose. Do you think this covers all the situations you're attempting to cover?"
"Representative, I... I... I believe that Representative Hannig brought this Bill up in committee when I presented the Bill, and it may very well be... a point well-taken. I've simply run out of time in trying to get back to the Senate Sponsor to see if, in fact, we should narrow the definition of a family farmer. It references, as you can see, in Section 1-60 of the Property Tax Code. And that may not, I agree with you, it may not be as narrow a definition as we'd like. I... I can say this I know my Senator quite well. If there is a problem with the Bill, if huge corporate entities try to take advantage of this and form regional marketing cooperatives or purchasing cooperatives, I... I feel very comfortable in telling you that Senator Myers will immediately initiate any cleanup that needs to be done. I don't think that will happen. But I think the point that Representative Hannig raised in committee is certainly one that, had we a little more time, we perhaps should have looked into and perhaps, in fact, tightened that definition."
"Representative, was this Bill amended in committee?"
"Not to my knowledge, Representative."
"Well, I'm... I'm prepared to support your Bill because I believe that the family farmer really has taken a beating, particularly in this state. And we need to do something 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 about that. But I do have some real concern about the way this is written for the reasons you've... you and Representative Hannig have outlined. It seems to me, if our goal here is to help the family farmer, the way this is written, any large corporate entity could come in and try to take advantage of the... of the privileges that this Bill would allow. And so I really do have some concerns about that. If... if you want to move forward, I'm going to vote for your Bill because I think it's an important piece of legislation, but since we have another week and a half, you might want to consider taking this out of the record now and seeing if you could put a small Amendment on here to make sure that those that take advantage of this legislation are the people we intend to help."
"Yeah. And, Representative, under a normal Session I would certainly acquiesce to that and check with the Senate Sponsor. However, in approximately 30 minutes, the remaining time in the Session may not be a normal end of the Session week and a half."
"Is this bondable?"
"I'm sorry. What?"
"Is this bondable, this program?"
"I don't think this one is, but I expect to hear something shortly that will be bondable. And I would agree with you. If it was a normal end of Session I would certainly be willing to cross the rotunda and ask Senator Myers if, perhaps, we should tighten it. But I can tell you this, Senator Myers grew up in rural areas. I think she's very comfortable with it. I think she would want me to move the Bill and I can give you assurance that if the scenario that you mentioned begins to take place, I really don't think it will, but if that's the case, I know that she'll be in the 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Veto Session and correct anything that does not go according to what she... what her intent is with this legislation."
"Thank you, Representative. To the Bill. I..."
"To the Bill."
"...just simply say we should support this Bill. We need to help the family farmer."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Representative Black to close."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. We would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 72 pass?' This is final reading. All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 72 there are 115 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. For what reason does the Gentleman from Williamson, Representative Woolard, seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Rule 25, I move to suspend the posting requirements to Senate Bill 556 and have the Bill posted at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, in Elementary and Secondary Education."
"Is there any objection? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."
"Yeah. Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, would the Sponsor of the Motion yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative, have you cleared this with the Minority Spokesman? Are we aware of the reason for the suspension?" 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"I... I apologize. I have not gone over and said something. Representative Mitchell and I have been negotiating with the consent and advice of the Chair... or of the Minority Spokesperson. I'll go over right now and say something to her."
"All right, I...."
"Mr. Woolard removes...."
"I would appreciate that because he's involved in a conversation."
"Thank you."
"I'm sure it's okay, but I'd feel much more comfortable if he'd give me the high sign."
"I apologize."
"Thank you."
"Mr. Woolard withdraws his Motion. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 840 on page 3, Representative Mitchell."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 840 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second for the purposes... purposes of an Amendment. Mr. Clerk, introduction of Resolutions."
Clerk Rossi: "House Resolution 236, offered by Representative Fowler, and House Resolution 239, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell, are assigned to the Rules Committee."
"On page 5 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 38, Representative Pankau. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 38, a Bill for an Act amending the Property Tax Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. On page 19 of the Calendar, 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 appears Senate Bill 1207, Representative Bellock. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 245, offered by Representative Scully; House Resolution 246, offered by Representative Giglio; House Resolution 247, offered by Representative Silva; and House Resolution 248, offered by Representative Mary Flowers."
"Representative Currie 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. Introduction of Resolutions."
Clerk Rossi: "House Resolution 243, offered by Representative Hoffman; House Resolution 244, offered by Representative Giglio; House Joint Resolution 19, offered by Representative Howard; and House Joint Resolution #20, offered by Representative Hoffman, are assigned to the Rules Committee."
"On page 2 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 435, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 435, a Bill for an Act concerning real estate timeshare interests. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Saviano."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 435 is the Real Estate Timeshare Licensure Act. This is an Agreed Bill that we worked out with the timeshare people, the Illinois Realtors Association, and all other concerned parties. This Bill is a long time coming, to monitor the goings-on with timeshares that do business in this state. And I would ask for a favorable vote. Thank 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 you."
"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 435 pass?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please record yourselves. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 435, there were 113 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill having received a Constitutional Majority is hereby declared passed. Representative Woolard for a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Pursuant to Rule 25, I'd move to suspend the Rules posting requirements for Senate Bill 556. And at the 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning in Elementary and Secondary Education this committee... or this Bill would be heard. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion on the Gentleman's Motion? Representative Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Inquiry of the Chair or perhaps the parliamentarian...."
"State your inquiry."
"It's my understanding that that committee recessed until a time or date unnamed. And if that is the case, if there was a recessing of the committee as opposed to adjourning, why do we need to re-post the Bill? So I guess we're concerned why there's even a Motion, unless there's something in here we're missing. You're not trying to.... Not that we would miss it, unless you were trying to hide something."
Speaker Hartke: "It's another week. It requires a six day 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 posting notice and there was no posting notice posted that that Bill will be heard this week."
"Well, then why do we recess committees as opposed to adjourn? Doesn't the recessing of a committee keep it open?"
Speaker Hartke: "Just one moment, please. Representative Cross, we'll get back with you in a moment."
"Are you going... are you going to take a recess on that question or are you going to adjourn the question?"
"Representative Cross."
"Yes."
"Is that agreeable?"
"Apparently there's going to be an official reading of... or explanation... "
"Okay."
"... Because there's a lot of people on our side that are just... they can't wait to hear the answer."
Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Parliamentarian, would you give a response to Mr. Cross?"
"Representative Cross, in response to your inquiry on behalf of the Speaker, Senate Bill 556 was posted for committee on April 28th, which was last week. The committee recessed. However, the recess is not effective beyond the end of that week. So, the ruling would be that the Bill would have to be re-posted or that the posting requirements would have to be suspended for it to be heard this week."
"All right, thank you very much. Thanks for clearing that up."
"Is there any other discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the Gentleman's Motion will signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the 51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Chair the 'ayes' have it and the Gentleman's Motion is adopted. I do believe there may be a change in the place of that meeting. I think the meeting will take place in Room C-1, as opposed to Room 114, C-1. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Delgado. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to make a note that on the last Bill called, my button did not go on. I would have voted in the affirmative, 'aye'."
"The Journal will so reflect your wishes. Ladies and Gentlemen, you all know we're going into Special Session here, shortly. Would Members please be in their chairs? And guests not authorized on the floor will please leave the floor. Will the staff please retire to the rear of the chamber? Speaker Madigan in the Chair."
"The Regular Session will stand in recess. The Chair recognizes the Doorkeeper for an announcement. Mr. Doorkeeper."
"Mr. Speaker, The Honorable President Philip and the Members of the Senate are at the door and seek admission to the chamber."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Doorkeeper, please admit the Honorable Senators. As designated in House Joint Resolution #18, the hour of 3:00 p.m. having arrived, the Joint Session of the 91st General Assembly will now come to order. Will the Members of the House and our esteemed guests from the Senate, please take their seats. Mr. Clerk, is a quorum of the House present?"
"A quorum of the House is present."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. President, is a quorum of the Senate present in this chamber?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A quorum of the 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Senate is present."
Speaker Madigan: "There being a quorum of the House and a quorum of the Senate in attendance, this Joint Session is convened. The Chair would like to announce the attendance of several dignitaries for today's speech. If the Members would please give us your attention. We are very pleased to have with us the Lieutenant Governor, Corinne Wood, the Comptroller, Dan Hynes, the Treasurer, Judy Baar Topinka, the Auditor General, Bill Holland. Also, from the Governor's Staff, the Chief of the Bureau of the Budget, Steve Schnorf, Governor's Chief of Staff, Bob Newtson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Rich Juliano, Deputy Chief of Staff, Kevin Wright, Legislative Director, Chip Woodward. The man that everybody wants to see, the Director of the Department of Transportation, Kirk Brown, the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Tom Skinner, Director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Pam McDonough. From the Capital Development Board, Kim Robinson, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Brent Manning. We're very pleased to have with us a former Member of the House, now the esteemed Recorder of Cook County, Gene Moore. Gene Moore. The Chair recognizes the House Majority Leader, Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. I move for the immediate consideration and suspension of applicable House Rules for the adoption of Joint Session Resolution 2."
Speaker Madigan: "You've heard the Lady's Motion. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Motion is adopted. The Chair recognizes the House Majority Leader, Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Would the Clerk please read Joint 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Session Resolution #2."
"Mr. Clerk."
"'JOINT SESSION RESOLUTION #2. Be it RESOLVED, That a committee of ten be appointed, five from the House, by the Speaker of the House, and five from the Senate, by the President of the Senate, to await upon His Excellency Governor George Ryan and invite him to address the Joint Assembly.'"
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Pursuant to the Resolution, the following are appointed as a committee to escort the Governor. The Escort Committee from the House will be the following: Representative Jack Franks, Representative Phil Novak, Representative Sonia Silva, Representative Rosemary Mulligan, Representative Dan Rutherford. The committee from the Senate will be as follows:"
President Philip: "Senator Luechtefeld, Senator Noland, Senator Radogno, Senator Halvorson, Senator Viverito."
"Will the Committee of Escort please convene at the rear of the chamber and await His Excellency, the Governor. If the committee would please retire to the rear of the chamber, the Governor has arrived. The Doorkeeper is recognized for an announcement."
Doorkeeper Crawford: "Mr. Speaker, the Honorable Governor of the State of Illinois, George Ryan and his party, wish to be admitted to this chamber."
"Admit the Honorable Governor. Mr. Governor."
Governor Ryan: "Well, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and my thanks to the Escort Committee for bringing me in. It's 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 always good to come back to the Illinois House. I love it. Well, Mr. Speaker and President Philip and Leaders Daniels and Jones and Members of the General Assembly and my fellow citizens of Illinois, thus far in this legislative Session, the partnership that we've created has been fruitful. In the last 112 days, you and I have worked to put aside the partisan differences of the past and we've started to concentrate on the future. When I stood before you in February, I promised you that I would cross party lines; keep an open door to everyone; and to keep an open mind to all ideas. I laid out an agenda to use Illinois' resources wisely for the good of the people of this State. And you responded with a willingness to listen, to discuss and to accept new proposals. Together we have developed a new spirit of goodwill in the Capitol, ending the bickering and the rancor that have marked past legislative Sessions. And while I may not have endorsed all of your ideas and you haven't agreed to all of mine, our doors have been open. The doors to your office and mine, as the Executive Mansion, as well, has been open. And we have worked together to pass meaningful legislation. Together we have made a good start on the road to the 21st century. Thanks to the leadership of people like Senator Maitland and Representative Smith, this General Assembly overcame years of acrimony and contentious partisan debate to finally approve legislation to better regulate live... large livestock operations. And I'm going to sign that Bill as soon as I get it. And thanks to the leadership of Senator Mahar and Representatives Durkin and Lang, this General Assembly sent a decisive message by passing our 'Child Access Prevention' proposal. It'll keep unsupervised guns out of the hands of children. And I will quickly sign that 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Bill into law, too. In the last few weeks of this Session, I look forward to many more accomplishments for Illinois. I look forward to an agreement on the new Open Lands Trust to help preserve our natural heritage. And I look forward to new laws that will help put an end to the senseless gun violence on our streets and in our schools. I look forward to new tools that the state can use to help keep Illinois' economy strong and prosperous. And I look forward to a balanced state budget that dedicates 52% of all new revenues to education, and funds essential state services and still maintain a healthy bank balance. As I promised last year, we're building a new Illinois, together. We have much more to do. And that's why I am here today. I, back in February, told you that my desire to create a new program in state government that would help all of us, and our partners in local government, to meet the critical infrastructure needs that we have in Illinois. Right now, 89% of the 4,100 school buildings in Illinois need repairs. Right now, 74% of our highways have surpassed their 20-year-old design life span. And right now, we have a backlog of 2,400 miles of arterial roads that need repair. We have 750 bridges that need to be fixed. And 43% of the state's rivers and the vast majority of our lakes are rated only as being 'fair environmental condition'. That's just not acceptable and we can't allow it to continue. And as we found last year, in the winter, in the snowstorms, our mass transit system desperately needs repair. We need to expand our transit options if we're going to continue to fight for cleaner air, economic development, and to move people from welfare to work. I also said I wanted to pass an infrastructure program this spring that not only will fix roads and bridges and mass 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 transit systems, but build new ones. I said I wanted a program that will not only help and fix and rehabilitate old schools, but that I wanted to build new classrooms for communities squeezed by growing enrollments in communities whose tax base is shrinking. I want a program that will help schools pay for a new science lab, a new computer lab, new recreation field, a new stairs, a new roof, a new gym for the floor... a new floor for the gym, and new heating and air conditioning systems, if they're needed. Why not? All of these things are in desperate need throughout the state. I said that I wanted a program that will help deal with critical water and sewer systems, urban Brownfields, parks and recreation areas and a host of local infrastructure needs. And while we work to improve highways and our mass transit system, we must improve our educational systems and structures. And we must protect our environment and add to our quality of life. And this is the program that will begin to do all of that. It's a program that I have named Illinois FIRST, F-I-R-S-T, a Fund for Infrastructure, Roads, Schools and Transit. It's a five year $12,000,000,000 program. And that's a good start. This program is the product of a lot of hard work, many meetings and hearings and the input of hundreds of people from across this great state. I would guess that there were people at our hearings from every one of your districts that came in with some request for this task force. We've reached out to every corner of the state. This program will address needs that are urban, suburban and rural and will present us with the opportunity to prepare our state for the future. And it will give us the chance to make sure that we leave our children a better Illinois than the one we inherited. Last February, I 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 crafted an Infrastructure Task Force that surveyed the needs of this state and developed recommendations to fix those needs. And, today, I want to publicly acknowledge and thank the chairman of this Task Force, Mr. John Glennon, and the Vice Chairman, Mr. Ed Bedore and all of the members of the panel for their hard work and dedication. And I believe most of them are here in the gallery, today. Thank you very much. These people on the Task Force identified some $12,000,000,000 in critical infrastructure needs that I believe that we have to address now. Now, not in the fall, not next spring, not after the next election. We have heard that song for far too long. We have to do it now. And we have to act and we have to act with courage and with vision now, to bring change. The opportunity of today's market and the interest rates may well be gone. And how foolish that would be if we missed this chance. We would be faced with the choice of paying twice as much for tomorrow for what we have to do today, and we can't allow the state's infrastructure to continue to crumble in the name of some unreasonable fiscal fear, some fear of the future, or some dire warnings about the dangers of borrowing. I'm sure that most everyone in this chamber has gone into debt for 20 or 30 years to buy a home. We all have. I did. A mortgage is a necessary part of fulfilling the American dream. It's not a ticket to disaster and we shouldn't be afraid to meet these challenges. The state's needs can be divided into four basic categories: transportation, mass transit, schools and quality-of-life projects. And this program meets all of those needs. Illinois FIRST will add 4.1 billion to the state's existing surface and air transportation programs. This program proposes 3.7 billion more that will enable us 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 to repair an additional 1,000 miles of road, fix an additional 125 bridges and deal with traffic congestion problems across the state. It'll enable us to provide approximately $600,000,000 more to local governments for their transportation needs. I want to work with all of you to make the projects that we've all talked about for so long a reality. I want to work with Senator Cullerton and Representative Erwin to reconstruct Wacker Drive in Chicago. It'll be a great thing for the downtown area and it'll add to the great efforts of Mayor Daley to keep Chicago a first-class city. I want to work with Senators Philip and Fawell, and Representatives Daniels and Wojcik and Persico to clean up congestion on Golf, Higgins and Roselle Roads, the so-called Schaumburg Triangle. We've already committed to fixing the 'Hillside Strangler' and this will take care of the 'Schaumburg Strangler'. We'll add new lanes to Route 53. I want to work with Senator Halvorson and Representative Giglio to add new lanes to Interstate 80 from the Bishop Ford Expressway to the Indiana border to ease congestion and to bring increased economic opportunity to the south suburbs. I want to work with Senators Donahue and Demuzio and Representatives Myers, and Tenhouse and Ryder to continue building the new Route 57 (sic-67) and to build Route 336 from Quincy to Macomb. I want to work with Senators Bowles and Watson and Representatives Davis and Stephens to finish the Alton Bypass. How long have we waited for that? I want to work with Senator Rea and Representatives Woolard and Fowler on the expansion of Route 45 between Harrisburg and Eldorado. And I want to work with Senator Bomke and Representatives Klingler and Hannig to make sure that Route 29 from Springfield and Taylorville is a much safer highway. I 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 want to work with Senators Hawkinson and Shadid and Representatives Slone and Leitch on rebuilding Interstate 74 right through the heart of Peoria. I want to work with Senator Sieben and Representatives Mitchell and Lawfer on widening Route 20 between Freeport and Galena. The whole northwestern part of the state is opening up and providing great opportunity to a lot of people. And we have an obligation to help that along and unlock the gridlock. e can... we can fix another 126 bridges and repair a lot of highways and kick in $600,000,000 to local government for their transportation needs. The transportation plan includes a hundred sixty million dollars more for airport projects; a hundred and fifty million more for railroad grade crossings; and a hundred million more to continue preparing our state for tomorrow's high-speed rail network. And finally, 50 million to allow Secretary of State Jesse White to replace those old rusty 17-year-old license plates. If we don't succeed in making mass transit work, we're going to end up with more congestion, more lost time from work and more pollution. I don't know how many have ever seen or been and seen the smog in Mexico City or the congestion in Tokyo? It's pretty bad. We can't let that happen here. We must make some critical longterm decisions. This is not the time to be timid, or to hope for days long gone by. We need to see the future. We need to see and be a place of the future. And, we need to act now, to be in the future. For Northeastern Illinois, the RTA, Pace, Metra and the CTA are absolutely critical. They have to find a way to provide service. We have to help and not hinder them. Illinois FIRST allocates 4.1 billion for the mass transportation needs of our state. This program allows the RTA to broaden more than 1.6 million for improvement 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 projects and to potentially capture more than 2 billion in federal funds money that we've never had access to before because we've never had state matching funds on the table. That needs to change. Things are different now. And with these newfound resources, we can work with Senators Munoz and Hendon and Representatives Lopez and Silva and Acevedo and Turner to rebuild the Douglas Blue Line. I want to work with Senators Smith and Lisa Madigan and Representatives Jones and Fritchey and McKeon to expand service on the Ravenswood Brown Line. And we should all work to restore the fare subsidy for students and the elderly. Metra will be able to proceed with various new commuter projects, rebuild its aging infrastructure, and provide service extensions with 'new start' projects. Additionally, resources will be available to help rehabilitate mass transit systems in Champaign, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, Carbondale and 11 other cities, as well as help fund the extension of the MetroLink system in the Metro-East area from Belleville to the MidAmerica Airport. And, as we expand the state's commitment and support for trains and buses, we should give serious consideration to steps that will make sure that our mass transit systems don't end up in trouble again. I believe local communities and mass transit districts, including the RTA, should be given the ability by the General Assembly to increase or modify their local resource base for infrastructure needs, if they so choose. The state must cooperate more effectively with local governments. Local governments that are willing to support their own infrastructure needs should get state help to make those improvements. By ensuring that local match funding are available, the possibility for local 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 governments to receive federal-matching funds will be more likely. And I propose that we give them the 'self-help' tools that they need to improve their communities and to take advantage of available federal funding and bonding opportunities. This plan will take our existing school construction program and double its size. You've already had the foresight to pass a package of a billion dollars. We're going to add to that. And we're going to have repair money for Chicago, for Oak Park, for Wheaton, for Grayslake, for Carbondale, for Jersey County, for Lawrence County, for the Quad Cities, Effingham and Wilmington. All will be included in this program. The state's commitment to build new classrooms and repair aging schools will be increased by $2.2 billion, all matched by an equal commitment from local school districts. At the end of the five years, our state will have directed a total of $4.4 billion for the basic needs of our children and our grandchildren. And when that money is combined with the 3 billion in school construction funds already committed by the City of Chicago, we will have almost met the $8,000,000,000 spending total that the Federal Government estimated that we needed to spend on classrooms throughout this state. It's a great start and we need to do that immediately. And finally, and very importantly, this program includes 1.6 billion in projects to boost the economy and to improve the overall quality of life throughout Illinois. This program will improve the environment, provide for recreation, promotion of job training, technology increase and in educational resources. And it'll open up new opportunities for people in all communities. The possibilities range far and wide across this state. I want to work with Speaker Madigan to help 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 protect and restore Chicago's greatest natural resource, Lake Michigan shoreline. I want to work with Senator Emil Jones to bring new life to one of the city's great treasures, the Pullman National Historic Site. We will work together on flood control in DuPage County; Wastewater and drinking water upgrades in Evanston, New Lenox, Dixon, Jacksonville and Edwardsville. We must cleanup unused and urban Brownfields and cap orphan oil wells. My plan will provide economic development incentives to help local communities attract new jobs. And this plan will help support the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library here in Springfield and a fine arts center at Eastern Illinois University. My program also promotes public safety. I want to work with all of you and officials throughout Illinois to put in place a secure, comprehensive, state-of-the-art State Police and public safety radio and data transmission system. We need to replace the patchwork of obsolete systems upon which Illinois citizens have had to depend upon in emergencies, and we can't wait any longer. Illinois FIRST is also a strong investment in Illinois' human infrastructure. Sixty percent of the money that we'll spend on this program, over $7,000,000,000, will go to wages for working men and women in every part of our state. This program will provide a powerful, gigantic, economic engine that'll bring jobs and hope to every section of our state and allow more and more of our citizens to participate in the prosperity and the empowerment that this program will produce. But I got to tell you, it's going to take some leadership. It's going to take some leadership from all of us. I am asking this General Assembly to boost state revenues by roughly $621,000,000. Six hundred and twenty-one million dollars a 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 year to make the vision that we share, a reality. I'm proposing a $48 increase in the annual vehicle registration fee for cars and light trucks and a 15% increase in the yearly registration fees paid by owners of large trucks. I'm proposing a $37 increase in the fee charged of vehicle title from owner... from one owner to another. Now, these proposals will generate about $550,000,000 annually and most of it for transportation projects. And even with these increases, Illinois will only rank 31st among the states in the total cost a motorist must pay to register a vehicle and we will be close to the national average in truck registration fees. I'm also proposing an increase in the state's liquor tax. This increase will raise Illinois to the national median and generate $62,000,000 a year. I believe we should dedicate those funds to our schools and quality of life projects. The last time the tax, the state tax, on beer and distilled spirits was raised was in 1969, 30 years ago. The tax on wine was last raised 40 years ago in 1959. Now, to put that in perspective, more than 50 Members of this Assembly were not old enough to drink beer when the last tax was raised in 1969. I'm sure most of you don't drink anyway. But that's how long it's been since we've seen a modest increase in the state's liquor tax. Paying an extra penny for a mixed drink, or a glass of wine or a bottle of beer is not going to be a burden on anyone, especially, since there hasn't been an increase in 30 or 40 years. And with this package of added resources, we can establish a revenue stream to fund an additional 4.3 billion in state bonds and to pay for 2 billion in projects on a pay-as-you-go basis over the next five years. This program combines bonding with pay-as-you-go directives. And I'm proposing this balanced approach so we can provide our 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 children opportunities for the future. In all, the state's funding commitment will total 6.3 billion, and that commitment will allow us to leverage local and federal funds to maximize our program dollars. In all, our program is a unique opportunity to establish a partnership between state, federal and local governments. It's a partnership that can broaden the shoulders of the City of Chicago. It's a partnership that can help ease the tensions of growth in the Metro-East area, in Northeastern Illinois, and in every community that is struggling to meet the demands of growth. It's a partnership that can open new opportunities in Quincy and Macomb, Harrisburg and Eldorado, Rockford and Galena. It's a partnership that can build and repair classrooms so teachers don't have to teach in closets and boiler rooms and so that students don't have to dodge rain dripping through leaky roofs. It's a partnership that will clean up environmental mistakes that'll plague our communities and prevent economic expansion. And it's a partnership that'll make sure water in Ford Heights and many other communities, runs crystal clear and not black as it does now. Illinois FIRST is a partnership. We need to do this together. We need to renew our commitment to every citizen and to every community in Illinois. This program is funded all by new revenues for new programs. And in the last week, the Illinois FIRST Program, has generated strong support from across the state from local officials, from organized labor, from business groups, from the education community, and from the media. We have before us a great opportunity, Ladies and Gentleman, and we face a great challenge and we have to meet that challenge now. This state's infrastructure needs will not go away if we sit on our hands and do nothing. The longer we wait, the worse it 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 will get and doing nothing is not an option. Our roads and classrooms and transit systems will only deteriorate faster. This program will not endanger our credit rating. It won't take money away from our schools or social services and it won't deflate our strong economy. As I said, this is new money for new needed projects. Illinois FIRST will create jobs and keep people working and it will make our economy stronger for the future. This is not the time to hesitate. It's not the time to think whether it's the right thing to do or not, because it is. It's the time to act. I think I've pretty well laid out our needs and if we don't act now, our needs are not going to go away, they'll only grow. A leaky roof leads to structural decay. Poor water quality affects public health. And a marginally-safe bridge becomes unusable. The cost of borrowing money will increase and plans and priorities will have to be revisited once again. This plan is not a pure pay-as-you-go plan, but a substantial portion of the costs will be paid now and half will be paid in the future. For those who would say that, 'we must never ask the future to share these costs', I only ask, 'what kind of a future will our children and grandchildren have if we don't act now?' To not move forward at a time when our capacity to act is at its peak would be foolhardy. Our needs will only grow if we don't act now. Roads won't repair themselves. Bridges won't grow new steel. Critical water supplies won't spontaneously be cleansed and schools won't sprout new classrooms and new labs. None of these vital needs will be met unless we act now. If our partnership in this Session is really going to prepare Illinois for the year 2000 and beyond, if our legacy is going to mean anything, then we need to approve this program this Session. I ask you to 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 help me make our last great act of this century the first great act of Illinois' new century. Thank you very much."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please recognize the First Lady of Illinois, Lura Lynn Ryan. Would the Committee of Escort please come forward to escort the Governor from the chamber? Will the Committee of Escort please come forward to escort the Governor from the chamber? The President of the Senate is recognized for a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move that the Joint Session now do arise."
Speaker Madigan: "The President of the Senate has moved that the Joint Session do now arise. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; all those opposed by saying 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it and the Joint Session will now arise. The Chair would like to recognize the attendance of the... a member of the Board of Review in Cook County, former House Member Maureen Murphy. Maureen Murphy. The Regular Session will now come to order. Mr. Hartke in the Chair."
Speaker Hartke: "Ladies and Gentleman, the Chair is going to run through the Calendar on Second Reading. If you have a Bill that's on Second Reading that's capable of moving to Third, meaning no fiscal notes filed or any kind of notes filed against that Bill, please be prepared to let the Chair know if you want to move that Bill to Third Reading. If you've agreed to hold that Bill, you should let me know as soon as possible. On page 4 of the Calendar, appears Senate Bill 7, Representative Brosnahan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 7, a Bill for an Act amending the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 11, Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 13, Representative Currie. Barb Currie, Senate Bill 13. Barbara Currie. Out of the record. Senate Bill 26, Representative O'Brien. Out of the record. Senate Bill 27, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 32, Representative Crotty. Out of the record. Senate Bill... Senate Bill 74, Representative Wirsing. Out of the rec... Senate Bill 109, Representative Righter. Representative Righter, Senate Bill 70... 109. Out of the record. Senate Bill 110, Representative McCarthy. Out of the.... The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Bugielski, for an announcement."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege. I'd like to rise and acknowledge, up in the gallery today, that the students from the Northwest side of the City of Chicago public schools are here sponsored by the Polish American Congress - Illinois Division. We'd like to welcome them here to Springfield, today. Welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay. Thank you very much."
Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to the General Assembly. Senate Bill 117, Representative Bost. Mr. Clerk, call the Bill."
"Senate Bill 117, a Bill for an Act amending the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 128, Representative Brunsvold. Representative Brunsvold, 128. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 128, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 144, Representative Mathias. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 144, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 146, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 146, a Bill for an Act in relation to state bonds. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Sharp. For what reason do you rise? Your point?"
"I'd like to recognize two people from our Maywood Park District, Barbara Lindsey and Kathy McKenner, who have come down here to honor their presence from the Maywood Park District."
Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to Springfield. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 132?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 132 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Let that Bill on Third Reading. Senate Bill 149, Representative Black. Out of the record. Senate Bill 150. Out of the record. Senate Bill 168, Representative Wojcik. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 168, a Bill for an Act amending the Fire Protection District Act. Second Reading of this 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 203, Representative Hoffman. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 203, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 27, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 11, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 11, a Bill for an Act concerning development of small businesses in Illinois. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 202, Representative Dart. Tom Dart, 202. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 202, a Bill for an Act in relation to sex offenders. 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 217, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 242, Representative Righter. Dale Righter. Out of the record. Senate Bill 233, Representative Mautino. Out of the record. Run the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 233, a Bill for an Act amending the Upper Illinois River Valley Authority Act. Second Reading 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 235, Representative Granberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 215, Representative Gash. You have an Amendment in Rules? Out of the record. Senate Bill 242, Representative McKeon. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Bill 203?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 203 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second. Senate Bill 284, Representative Novak. Out of the record. Senate Bill 288, Representative Saviano. You want to leave that Bill on Second? You have an Amendment? Okay. Out of the record. Senate Bill 311, Representative Garrett. Susan Garrett. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 311, a Bill for an Act amending the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Second Reading of this Senate Bill."
Speaker Hartke: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 315, Representative Reitz. Out of the record. Senate Bill 321, Representative Hoeft. Out of the record. Senate Bill 322, Representative Turner. Art Turner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 331, Representative Lindner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 336, Representative Brady. Mr. Brady. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 336, a Bill for an Act amending the Bingo License and Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 349, Representative Moore. Andrea Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 349, a Bill for an Act regarding telemarketing. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 355, Representative Osmond. Out of the record. Senate Bill 356, Representative Meyer. Mr. Clerk... Out of the record. Senate Bill 359, Representative Winters. Representative Winters. Out of the record. Senate Bill 376, Representative Kenner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 384, Representative Jones. Shirley Jones. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 384, a Bill for an Act amending the Public Utilities Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 385, Representative Jones. Shirley Jones. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 385, a Bill for an Act amending the Public Utilities Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 387, Representative Boland. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 387, a Bill for an Act amending the Election Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 391, Representative Meyer. Out of the record. Senate Bill 392, Representative Dart. Out of the record. Senate Bill 393, Representative 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Acevedo. Out of the record. Senate Bill 412, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 412, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois State University Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 415, Representative Parke. Terry Parke. Out of the record. Senate Bill 423, Representative Rutherford. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 423, a Bill for an Act amending the Public Utilities Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 427, Representative Lyons. Eileen Lyons. Out of the record. Senate Bill 434, Representative Bost. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 434, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 441, Representative Cowlishaw. Representative Cowlishaw, Senate Bill 441. Out of the record. Senate Bill 448, Representative Schoenberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 452, Representative Capparelli. Out of the record. Senate Bill 457, Representative Hassert. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 457, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #2 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration." 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 459, Representative Lang. Out of the record. Senate Bill 468, Representative Wait. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 468, a Bill for an Act in relation to rolling stock. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 469, Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 469, a Bill for an Act regarding interest on support obligations. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 480, Representative Capparelli. Out of the record. Senate Bill 487, Representative Burke. Out of the record. Senate Bill 496, Representative Novak. Out of the record. Senate Bill 498, Representative Turner. Art Turner. Out of the record. Represen.... Senator.... Senate Bill 504, Representative Acevedo. Out of the record. Representative.... Senate Bill 507, Representative Ryder. Out of the record. Senate Bill 536, Representative Andrea Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 536, a Bill for an Act in relation to the establishment of a county university center. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 537, Representative Mautino. Representative Mautino, Senate Bill 537. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 537, a Bill for an Act to amend the 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Counties Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 547. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 547, a Bill for an Act concerning vital records. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 564, Representative Granberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 575, Representative Turner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 576, Representative Lindner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 576, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 644, Representative Delgado. Out of the record. Senate Bill 646, Representative Stephens. Ron Stephens. Out of the record. Senate Bill 648, Representative Krause. Krause. Out of the record. Senate Bill 658, Representative Parke. Out of the record. Senate Bill 659, Representative Mautino. Out of the record. You say it's on Third Reading, Tony? Senate Bill 668, Representative Brady. Out of the record. Senate Bill 74, Representative Wirsing. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 74, a Bill for an Act in relation to the Department of Agriculture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 728, Representative 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Brosnahan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 728, a Bill for an Act amending the Sex Offender and Child Murderer Community Notification Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 680, Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 680...."
Speaker Hartke: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 729, Representative Klingler. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 729, a Bill for an Act amending the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 734, Representative Persico. Persico. Out of the record. Senate Bill 736, Representative Hoffman. Mr Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 736, a Bill for an Act relating to home inspection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 741. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 741, a Bill for... a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of (sic-Senate Bill) 741?"
"(sic-Senate Bill) 741 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
Speaker Hartke: "Move that back to Second. Senate Bill 749, 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Representative Scott. Out of the record. Senate Bill 756, Representative Lang. Out of the record. Senate Bill 784, Representative Cross. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 784, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 800, Representative Kosel. Mr. Clerk, read...."
"Senate Bill 8...."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Kosel. Out of the record. Senate Bill 805, Representative McCarthy. Out of the record. Senate Bill 756, Representative Daniels. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 756, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 712, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. (sic-Senate Bill) 812. Excuse me."
"Senate Bill 812, a Bill for an Act in relation to public construction contracts. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1, 2 and 3 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 827, Representative Hoeft. Out of the record. Senate Bill 867, Representative Mitchell. Bill Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 867, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 906, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 906, a Bill for an Act concerning township plan commissions. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 910, Representative Stroger. Out of the record. Senate Bill 932, Representative Meyer. Out of the record. Senate Bill 937, Representative Myers. Rich Myers. Rich Myers. You have an Amendment in Rules. Out of the record. Senate Bill 946, Representative Stephens. Out of the record. Representative... Senate Bill 962, Representative Brunsvold. Out of the record. Senate Bill 965, Representative Reitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 965, a Bill for an Act concerning nursing. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 989. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 989, a Bill for an Act concerning motor carrier safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 995, Representative Winkel. Rick Winkel. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 995, a Bill for an Act concerning regional superintendents of schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1011, Representative Tenhouse. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1024, Representative Bugielski. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1044, Representative Acevedo. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1046, Representative Capparelli. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1046, a Bill for an Act amending the Wastewater Land Treatment Site Regulation Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1033, Representative Schoenberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1054, Representative Bassi. Mr. Clerk... Representative Bassi. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1054, a Bill for an Act amending the School Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1055, Representative Currie. Barb Currie. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1061, Representative Fowler. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1062, Representative Righter. Representative Righter. Representative Righter. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1062, a Bill for an Act to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Bassi, are you seeking recognition? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 44th Legislative Day May 4, 1999 1054?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1054 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."
"Move that Bill back to Second for purposes of an Amendment. Senate Bill 1063, Representative Eileen Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1063, a Bill for an Act regarding child support. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Representative Lang now moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 11:00 o'clock tomorrow. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it and the House stands adjourned." 80