"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Carol Shanks of the St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Waterloo. Pastor Shanks is the guest of Representative Dan Reitz. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
"I invite you to pause and focus not on your work in front of you, but on God's spirit within you. Let us pray. Almighty God, source of wisdom and strength, we come eager to serve, yet humbled by the responsibilities. These Legislators come carrying the hopes and dreams and burdens of Your people, a load much too heavy to carry alone. Grant them a humility that enables them to reach out and to accept Your divine wisdom and guidance. For the issues that they wrestle with are truly issues that are not simple, issues of heartfelt opinions and well thought out rationales, issues that are often difficult issues. And so, we ask that Your Holy Spirit would focus their energy and guide them to listen carefully, to speak wisely, and to act with integrity. Grant that You may give them discernment, that Your people might be ruled with wisdom and with compassion. Amen."
Speaker Madigan: "We will led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative O'Brien."
"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 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Representative Monique Davis, Representative Jim Fowler and Mary Flowers are excused today, as is, Representative Charles Morrow. Representative Morrow has an especially fine reason for not being with us today. And that reason is that he and his lovely wife, Sheri, have produced a bouncing baby Democrat. The Morrow's welcome their third boy, Stephen Gordon Morrow, who was born yesterday weighing in at 6 lbs., 8 ozs., 19 and 1/4 inches tall. So, I hope you'll join me in welcoming the newest Democrat and the newest Morrow."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record show that all Republicans are present and here ready to vote."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 114 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, introductions."
Clerk Rossi: "Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3232, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. House Bill 3233, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act regarding pharmaceuticals. House Bill 3234, offered by Representative Ryder, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Wine and Spirits Industry Fair Dealing Act. House Bill 3235, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Treasurer Act. House Bill 3236, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity. House Bill 3237, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act regarding underground storage tanks. House Bill 3238, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act concerning underground utilities facilities damage prevention. House Bill 3239, offered by 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill 3240, offered by Representative Beaubien, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act. House Bill 3241, offered by Representative John Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. House Bill 3242, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3243, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to amend the General Obligation Bond Act. House Bill 3244, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3245, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3246, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3247, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3248, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3249, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3250, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3251, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3252, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3253, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3254, offered by Representative Gash, a Bill for an Act in relation to alternatives to dissection. House Bill 3255, offered by Representative Gash, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3256, offered by Representative Novak, a 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Bill for an Act to create the Momence Dam Transfer Act. House Bill 3257, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to technology. House Bill 3258, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3259, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to executive agencies. House Bill 3260, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 3261, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning food inspections. House Bill 3262, offered by Representative Crotty, a Bill for an Act to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act. House Bill 3263, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3264, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3265, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3266, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3267, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Charitable Games Act. House Bill 3267 (sic 3268), offered by Representative Ryder, Creates the Clean Stadium Air Act. House Bill 3269, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Downstate Public Transportation Act. House Bill 3270, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. House Bill 3271, offered by Representative Klingler, a Bill for an Act amending the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act. House Bill 3272, offered by Representative Wojcik, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 3273, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act in relation to stormwater management. House Bill 3274, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act. (Sic - House Bill 3274, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act concerning fire protection districts.) House Bill 3275, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3276, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to Criminal Law. House Bill 3277, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to Criminal Law. House Bill 3278, offered by Representative Wyvetter Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3279, offered by Representative Wyvetter Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3280, offered by Representative Wyvetter Younge, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3281, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3282, offered by Representative Curry... Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3283, offered by Representative Hartke, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3284, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Savings and Loan Act. House Bill 3285, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Savings Bank Act. House Bill 3286, offered by Representative Persico, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Code. House Bill 3287, offered by Representative Scott, a Bill for an Act to create the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act. House Bill 3288, offered by Representative... Representative Cowlishaw, a 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Bill for an Act concerning interscholastic organizations. House Bill 3289, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. House Bill 3290, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3291, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning the national guard. House Bill 3292, offered by Representative Hultgren, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3293, offered by Representative John Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Community Development Finance Corporation Act. House Bill 3294, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act in relation to executive agencies. House Bill 3295, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning state agencies. House Bill 3296, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3297, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act to create the Community Organization E-Rate Eligibility Act. House Bill 3298, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act to create the Community Partnership Act. House Bill 3299, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act to amend the Board of Higher Education Act. First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill 3300, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act to amend... in relation to education. House Bill 3301, offered by Representative Connie Howard, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 3302, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3303, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Military Veterans Assistance Act. House Bill 3304, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Bill for an Act to amend the Service Men's Employment Tenure Act. First Reading of these House Bills."
"The Chair recognizes Mr. Novak. Mr. Novak."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the purposes of an announcement, for the Members of the Environment Committee tomorrow... for the Members of the House Energy and Environment Committee tomorrow, we're scheduled for a meeting at 9 a. m. There's only one Bill in the committee posted, and the Sponsor has requested it stay in committee until next week. So therefore, the committee is canceled. Thank you."
"Mr. Boland."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To all Members of the Elections and Campaign Reform Committee, the meeting scheduled for today at 2:30 has been canceled. The Sponsor of the two Bills is not ready to present yet. Thank you."
"Representative Andrea Moore." Moore, A.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Conference of Women Legislators are having a meeting today at 4:15 and the meeting has been changed to Room 212, and this is to discuss our role for the National Conference of State Legislators Annual Conference in Chicago next summer. So, we would appreciate some attendance from the Members. Thank you."
"On page 2 of the Calendar, on the Order of House Bills- Second Reading, there appears House Bill 709. Representative Cowlishaw. Is Representative Cowlishaw in the chamber? Okay, the Lady indicates she does not wish to call her Bill. On the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 23. Representative O'Brien indicates she does not wish to call her Bill. Senate Bill 851, Mr. Murphy. Is Mr. Murphy in the chamber? 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Do you wish to call your Bill? Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call his Bill. Senate Bill 1003. Sponsor indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. On the Order of Consideration Postponed, there appears House Bill 474. Mr. McKeon. Is Mr. McKeon in the chamber? Mr. McKeon. Do you wish to call your Bill, House Bill 474? Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call his Bill. On the Order of Concurrence, there appears House Bill 1852. Mr. Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford. Do you wish to call your Bill, on the Order of Concurrence, House Bill 1852?"
"Mr. Speaker, I believe the Motion for Concurrence is standing in committee and I will be calling it in committee today."
"Mr. Clerk, on House Bill 1852, is there a Motion filed?"
"Motion has been filed. It has been assigned to the House Constitutional Officers Committee."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Rutherford, you were correct, congratulations. Representative Holbrook."
"Thank you, Speaker. The Tourism Committee scheduled at 4:30 today will be canceled. The Sponsor is not ready for his Bill yet. The Tourism Committee for 4:30 today is canceled."
"Representative Joe Lyons." Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, and particularly, the Child Support Enforcement Committee Members, our meeting tomorrow will be moved... the Child Support Enforcement Committee Meeting tomorrow will be moved from our usual 122B to Room 118. So, Child Support Enforcement, we will move to Room 118 tomorrow at 9 o'clock. Thank you, Speaker."
"Thank you. Representative Curry." 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For purposes of announcement, the State Government and Administration Committee is canceled for this afternoon."
"Thank you. Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, would you announce the cancellations and the movement of rooms? Ladies and Gentlemen, please give your attention to the Clerk for the purpose of an announcement. Please give your attention to the Clerk. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "The following Wednesday Committees have been canceled... canceled; the Elections and Campaign Reform Committee, the State Government Administration Committee, and the Tourism Committee. The following Thursday Committees have been canceled: the Environment and Energy Committee, the Child Support Enforcement Committee scheduled to meet on Thursday in Room 122B will meet in Room 118."
"Mr. Black."
"Mr. Speaker, I drove over here at great risk to life and limb. I have a... I have an older car with four piano tires, slipping and sliding all over the road, only to show up just in time, out of breath, forgot my coat, only brought one pair of socks and then all these committees are canceled. I... Mr. Speaker, I... if we're going to get out of here in April, how are we going to make any progress? You know I... the only reason I came over here today was to participate in discussion on the 'Jake Brake Bill'. Please tell me that that hasn't been canceled. I think it's in Transportation. Is that one still on? I mean it might salvage at least half the day."
"Mr. Black, could you advise us as to who the Sponsor of the Bill is?"
"I believe it's Representative Garrett. 'Cause I think 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 she passed me driving an 18-wheeler on the way over, at an excessive, I might add, an excessive rate of speed. I think it was Representative Garrett."
"I think your point is well taken. I think the Bills' Sponsors should begin to move their Bills."
"I... it's very hard not to... to move Bills when we are canceling these committee meetings and we're scheduled to get out of here in the middle of April. And this three Bill limit, Mr. Speaker, as the minister so aptly said today, it's hard to carry this heavy load. I did want to tell her that it ain't heavy, I'm only allowed three Bills. So, since we're only allowed three Bills and we're going to get out of here on April Fools Day, which perhaps is apt. You know, I beseech the Members of your side of the aisle. Let's have these committee meetings. Let's move these Bills. Let's tote that load. Let's haul that stuff. Let's do the work of the people. The Clerk is here. What more could we want?"
"Mr. Black, just a point of clarification. As I listened to the announcements of cancellation, I heard in many instances that Sponsors were indicating that they did not want to call their Bill."
"I'll take those Bills, Mr. Speaker."
"So, I, I would..."
"I'll haul them."
"I wouldn't blame the Committee Chair, you can blame the Bill Sponsor."
"Mr. Speaker, you call, I'll haul. I'll take those Bills, we'll get out of here in April. I'll work with you, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Woolard. Larry Woolard."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the previous person who was 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 concerned about not having anything to do, let me suggest that all of those Members of this Body who would like to come and join in with the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, we have much work to do. And I'm sure that the additional knowledge and information that could be shared from the rest of the Members of this Body at 3:30 this afternoon, in Room 114, would be much appreciated. So, come join us. We're going to be actively involved in the process."
"All right. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Chair is prepared to adjourn the Regular Session. Mr. Clerk, do you have anything further in the Regular Session?"
"Nothing further, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Clerk, is there anything further? Okay. Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned until 11 a. m. tomorrow morning. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it; the House does stand adjourned until 11 a. m. tomorrow morning providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Regular Session, Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of House Bills. House Bill 3305, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3306, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3307, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3308, offered by Representative Reitz, a Bill for an Act to provide a tax credit for pork producers. House Bill 3309, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act. House Bill 3310, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3311, 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill 3312, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act concerning Vietnam Veterans. House Bill 3313, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of these House Bills."
Clerk Bolin: "First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3314, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3315, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3316, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act to amend the Governors State University Law. House Bill 3317, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. House Bill 3318, offered by Representative Pankau, a Bill for an Act in relation to unsolicited e-mail. House Bill 3319, offered by Representative Kosel, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3320, offered by Representative Kosel, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. House Bill 3321, offered by Representative Julie Hamos, a Bill for an Act to create the Health Care Provider Joint Negotiation Act. House Bill 3322, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program Act. House Bill 3323, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to technology. House Bill 3324, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act... House Bill 3324, a Bill... offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. House Bill 3325, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 House Bill 3326, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3327, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. House Bill 3328, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act in relation to executive agencies. House Bill 3329, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act in relation to the State Police. House Bill 3330, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and State Mandates Act. House Bill 3331, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code and State Mandates Act. House Bill 3332, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3333, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3334, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Clerks of Courts Act. House Bill 3335, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning open space. House Bill 3336, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning the grain industry. House Bill 3337, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to agriculture. House Bill 3338, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to aquatic life. House Bill 3339, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. House Bill 3340, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to wildlife. House Bill 3341, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to wildlife. House Bill 3342, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3343, offered by 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 78th Legislative Day January 19, 2000 Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning tobacco settlement proceeds. First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill 3344, offered by Representative Eileen Lyons, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 3345, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3346, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3347, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3348, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3349, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3350, offered by Representative Lopez, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3351, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of these House Bills. Being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned. The House will reconvene in Regular Session at 11 a. m. on Wednesday... on Thursday, January 20th." 14