"House shall come to order. House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer by Pastor Livingston of the New Dimensions Christian Center in Decatur. Pastor Livingston is the guest of Representative Julie Curry. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise, and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
Pastor Livingston: "Would you bow your heads please. Most gracious God, we invoke Your presence today. We recognize that every good gift and every perfect gift is from You. It comes down from the Father of lights in whom there is no variable less neither shadow in turning. We thank You for Your word in Jeremiah 29:11 that says, You know the thoughts You think toward us, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give us an expected end. I pray today God, that You would lead these men and women as they make decisions that affect our state and our communities, that You would bless their endeavors and that You would bless our state. We thank You for Your goodness, Your grace, and Your mercy. In Your Son's name we pray, Amen."
"We will 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 the new father, Representative Morrow, is excused today."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record also show today that 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Representative Black is excused today."
Speaker Madigan: "Should we just adjourn now? Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 116 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Jerry Mitchell. Jerry Mitchell, you were seeking recognition? The Chair requests leave to convene the two Special Sessions. The Chair is advised that there is no need to be concerned with the Special Sessions today. Mr. Clerk."
"Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 556, offered by Speaker Madigan and Representative Daniels. This Resolution was referred to the House Rules Committee."
"Mr. Mautino."
"Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. I just wanted to announce that the Insurance Committee scheduled to meet at 1:30 today, has been cancelled."
Speaker Madigan: "Page 2 of the Calendar, on the Order of House Bills-Second Reading, there appears House Bill 298. Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz."
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 298. The Bill's been read a second time..."
"Mr. Clerk. Is Representative Feigenholtz in the chamber? House Bill 709, Representative Cowlishaw. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 2909, Representative Julie Curry. Do you wish to call the Bill? The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 2917, Mr. Holbrook. The Gentleman would like to call the Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 2917, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House Bill 2940, Mr. Delgado. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Mr. Delgado, did you wish to call House Bill 2940? It's on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 2940, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "For what purpose does Mr. Cross seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, if we could go back a second to 2917. It's our understanding that the Sponsor made a commitment in committee to hold that Bill to Second Reading. I know there's been a lot of confusion around here the last couple weeks with issues dealing with 'jake brakes', so I know there's some confusion. But I'm... if the Sponsor would reconsider his position, moving this to Third."
"Mr. Holbrook. Is Mr. Holbrook in the chamber? Mr. Holbrook, Mr. Cross is asking if you would be willing to hold 2909 on the Order of Second Reading? He's represented that there was some representation made by you in the committee."
"Apparently, that has been taken care of, Mr. Speaker. Thank you."
"So the Bill shall remain of the Order of Third Reading? Okay. Thank you. We're now on House Bill 2940. Mr. Clerk, has this Bill been read a second time?"
"House Bill 2940, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 3054, Representative O'Brien. 3054. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 3073, Mr. Stephens. Mr. Stephens. Is Mr. Stephens in the chamber? On the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 23. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Representative O'Brien. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 851, Representative Murphy. Is Mr. Murphy in the chamber? Is Mr. Murphy in the chamber? House Bill 1003. The Sponsor indicates that he does not wish to call the Bill. For what purpose does Mr. Fritchey seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"For several years, the Council of State Governments has been a valuable resource to Legislators throughout the Midwest and to Legislatures throughout the Midwest. They've been a clearing house of information and support for all of us. Last month, one of our own Members took over as chairman of that organization for the coming year, and I'd like it if we could take for a second to recognize Representative Tom Ryder as the new Chairman of the Council of State Governments."
"On the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 1046. Representative Andrea Moore. Andrea Moore. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1046, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On the Order of Consideration Postponed, there appears House Bill 474, Mr. McKeon. Mr. McKeon. Did you wish to call House Bill 474? Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. House Bill 992, Representative Sharp. The Lady wishes to call the Bill. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Bolin: "House Bill 992 is on the Order of Consideration Postponed." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000
"Place the Bill on the Order of Third Reading. Has the Bill been read a second time?"
"The Bill has been read a third time, previously."
Speaker Madigan: "Third time. Fine. Representative Sharp, do you wish to call your Bill? The Lady indicates she does not wish to call her Bill. Has Representative Feigenholtz arrived in the chamber? Is the Lady here? Could someone advise the Lady that we've trying to reach her? Mr. Stephens arrived? Do you wish to call your Bill, Mr. Stephens, House Bill 3073? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call his Bill. Has Mr. Murphy arrived? Mr. Murphy. The Chair recognizes Mr. Scott for the purpose of an announcement. The Chair recognizes Mr. Hoffman for the purpose of an announcement."
"Yes, Members of the House Transportation Committee, the House Transportation Committee will not meet today. The House Transportation Committee will not meet today. I would just like to advise you, if you wish to be on one of the subcommittees and you're a Republican Member, please tell Mr. Wait and he will get it to me. The House Transportation Committee will not meet today."
"The Chair recognizes Mr. Boland."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the purposes of announcement. The Elections and Campaign Reform Committee will not meet today. The Sponsor isn't ready with the Bills yet. Thank you."
"Mr. Cross."
"Mr. Speaker, I couldn't hear over here. Did Representative Hoffman announce that there would be no Transportation Committee meeting this whole week? Inquiry of either the Chair or Mr. Hoffman. When do you anticipate calling the 'jake brake' Bill?" 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000
"Mr. Hoffman."
"The 'Elwood' Bill? The 'Elwood Brake' Bill?"
"Not the 'Jack Rock' Bill, or the 'Elwood' Bill, but the 'Jake Brake' Bill. The nonsafety Bill."
"I think that we are... That that's being worked on, and the language is being worked on, and when the Sponsor wishes to call it... Next week we'll be meeting again."
"Do you think there's a chance you'll be able to get that called in your committee next week?"
"That's ultimately is up to the Sponsor of the legislation. As you know, with the bipartisan House in Rules, if a Sponsor wishes to call a Bill in my committee, I always heed to the wish of the Sponsor."
"Mr. Hoffman, thank you for your... for your help on that."
"Has Representative Feigenholtz arrived in the chamber yet? Has Mr. Murphy arrived in the chamber yet? If anyone sees those Representatives, would you tell them we are trying to find them? Representative Joe Lyons for the purpose of an announcement." Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, there has been some discrepancies on the time on the Child Support Committee meeting tomorrow. There was something that went out last week, it said it was 3:00, but it will not... It will meet tomorrow at 4:00, 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow. The Child Support Enforcement Committee will be held in Room 118. So there is a room change, it's not the usual room of 122B, but 118, and the time will be 4 p.m. for Child Support Enforcement. Thank you, Speaker, for letting me clarify this."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Burke for the purpose of an announcement. Mr. Burke." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to announce for the Members of the Executive Committee that the meeting tomorrow will be delayed until 12:00. So the Executive Committee meeting will be at 12 noon tomorrow, rather than 11. Twelve noon tomorrow, Executive Committee."
"Representative Barbara Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. For purposes of an announcement. The company, McKenzie and Company has done a ten-month review of the status of the reorganization of the Human Services Agency. They're doing this on a pro bono basis. They'll be making a presentation before the Committee on Children and Youth at 1:30 today, in Room D-1 of the Stratton Building. I hope you'll all attend."
"John Turner. John Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you Mr. Speaker. An inquiry of the Chair. A few moments ago, someone, I forgot who it was, said that there would be a committee meeting at 12 tomorrow, I believe it was Executive. And it was my understanding that we were going to be in Session at 12 noon tomorrow. I was wondering how we were going to work that committee in with us going into Session at that time?"
Speaker Madigan: "We're going to change the time of convening to 11 a.m." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker"
"The Chair recognizes Mr. Holbrook."
"Thank you, Speaker. The Tourism Committee scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. The one Bill we had is not ready. There's a drafting error and they're going to have to come back. The Tourism Committee scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled."
"The Chair recognizes the Clerk for the purpose of an announcement. So would the Ladies... the Members 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 please give their attention to the Clerk, for the purpose of an announcement concerning committee meetings. So please give your attention to the Clerk. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Bolin: "The following committees have been cancelled. Today's Insurance Committee at 1:30 has been cancelled. Today's Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee at 1:30 has been cancelled. And today's Elections and Campaign Reform Committee at 3:00 p.m. has been cancelled. For tomorrow, the Executive Committee, 11 a.m. meeting... excuse me... the Executive Committee, 1 a.m... the Executive Committee will meet at noon tomorrow, instead of 11 a.m. And the Tourism Committee has been cancelled tomorrow. Once again today's committees have been cancelled. Only the Insurance Committee, the Transportation Motor Vehicles Committee, and the Elections and Campaign Reform Committee. For tomorrow the Executive Committee will meet at noon rather than 11 a.m., and the Tourism Committee has been cancelled."
"The Chair is prepared to adjourn. There being nothing further to come before the House, Representative Currie moves that the House 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 Bolin: "House Perfunctory Session will come to order. House Perfunctory Session will come to order. First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3834, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act to amend the Northern Illinois University Law. House Bill 3835, offered by Representative Wirsing. a Bill for an Act to amend the Northern Illinois University Law. House Bill 3836, offered 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act in relation to state procurement. House Bill 3837, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Housing Development Act. House Bill 3838, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning customer financial accounts. House Bill 3839, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Housing Development Act. House Bill 3840, offered by Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3841, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure. House Bill 3842, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984. House Bill 3843, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. House Bill 3844, offered by Representative Tom Johnson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Railroad Police Act. House Bill 3845, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. House Bill 3846, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act regarding telecommunications taxes. House Bill 3847, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3848, offered by Representative Krause, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code. House Bill 3849, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act to amend the Medical Practice Act of 1987. House Bill 3850, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act concerning state monies for medical schools. House Bill 3851, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act to amend the Property Tax Code. House Bill 3852, offered by 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning liens. House Bill 3853, offered by Representative Pankau, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act. House Bill 3854, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3855, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act to amend the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. House Bill 3856, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning campaign finance disclosure. House Bill 3857, offered by Representative Bugielski, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Banking Act. House Bill 3855 (sic-3858), offered by Representative Harris, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. House Bill 3859, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3860, offered by Representative Hultgren, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. House Bill 3861, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act to amend the Wildlife Code. House Bill 3862, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3863, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. House Bill 3864 offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. House Bill 3865, offered by Representative Bassi, a Bill for an Act concerning concessions and leases. House Bill 3867, offered by Representative Joseph Lyons, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. House Bill 3866, offered by Representative Zickus, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Municipal Code. House Bill 3868, offered by 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act to create the Home Loan Collateral Fund Act. House Bill 3869, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3870, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act to amend the Liquor Control Act of 1934. House Bill 3871, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act concerning direct recording of electronic voting systems. House Bill 3872, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to property taxes. House Bill 3873, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 3874, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 3875, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to property taxes. House Bill 3876, offered by Representative Andrea Moore, a Bill for an Act in relation to income taxes. House Bill 3877, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning railroad grade crossings. House Bill 3878, offered by Representative Julie Curry, a Bill for an Act to amend the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. House Bill 3879, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. House Bill 3880, offered by Representative Bost, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. House Bill 3881, offered by Representative Kosel, a Bill for an Act concerning open meetings."
"House Bill 3882, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Mortgage Act. House Bill 3883, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. House Bill 3884, offered by Representative 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act. House Bill 3885, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Retail Installment Sales Act. House Bill 3886, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3887, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Interest Act. House Bill 3888, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Residential Mortgage License Act. House Bill 3889, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3890, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Corporate Fiduciary Act. House Bill 3891, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act to amend the Pawn Broker Regulation Act. House Bill 3892, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3893, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3894, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3895, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3896, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 3897, offered by Representative Terry Parke, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 3898, offered by Representative Coy Pugh, a Bill for an Act concerning corporate accountability for tax expenditures. House Bill 3899, offered by Representative Gash, a Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code. First Reading of these House Bills. House 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 81st Legislative Day January 25, 2000 Bill 3901, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act concerning Illinois Correctional Employee Memorial License Plates. House Bill 3900, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3902, offered by Representative Tom Ryder, a Bill for an Act making an appropriation to the Attorney General. House Bill 3903, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session stands adjourned. The House will reconvene in regular Session on January 26th, at 11 a.m. The House now stands adjourned." 13