"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Fred Franks, of the First Assembly of God in Normal. Pastor Franks is the guest of Representative Brady. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
"Father, we come to You in Jesus' name. We thank You for this day. We thank You for Your grace and Your mercy upon our lives. Lord, we're reminded of Your word which tells us that if we'll turn to You, and if we'll humble ourselves, that You will bring healing and hope to our land. Lord, our desire today is to depend on You. Give us wisdom to make decisions that would honor You and that would be right. Lord, we ask that You would bless each one who has given of themselves sacrificially to fulfill this office and to participate in the God-given process that we have. We ask that You would continue to bless this Body, bless this state, and we will give You glory, and honor and praise for Your goodness and mercy upon us. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Speaker Madigan: "We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Brent Hassert."
"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 Representatives Lopez, Morrow, and Osterman are excused today."
"Mr. Poe." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000
"Mr. Speaker, let the record show that Representative Anne Zickus is absent today."
Speaker Madigan: "Let the record reflect those excused absences, Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 114 people responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Lou Lang, Chairperson from the Committee on Mental Health and Patient Abuse, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 22, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1599. 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1508. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 16th, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'to the floor for consideration' Senate Bill 385, referred to the Order of Third Reading."
"On page 3 of the Calender, on the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 23. The Sponsor indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 906, Representative Bassi. Is Representative Bassi in the chamber? Senate Bill 1003, Sponsor indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 1266, Mr. Holbrook. Is Mr. Holbrook in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1266?"
"Senate Bill 1266, a Bill for an Act amending the Code of Civil Procedure. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1281, Mr. Black. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?" 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000
"Senate Bill 1281, a Bill for an Act amending the Agricultural Fair Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1329, Representative Silva. Representative Silva, Senate Bill 1329. Do you wish to move the Bill? The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Senate Bill 1388, Representative Bellock. Representative Bellock. 1388. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1388, a Bill for an Act amending the Adoption Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1421, Mr. Beaubien. Mr. Beaubien. Is the Gentleman in the chamber? Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1421, a Bill for an Act to create the Data Processing Services for Financial Institutions Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1427, Representative Klingler. Representative Klingler. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1427, a Bill for an Act amending the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1442, Mr. Arthur Turner. Is Mr. Arthur Turner in the chamber? Senate Bill 1510, Representative McKeon. Mr. McKeon. Is Mr. McKeon in 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 the chamber? Senate Bill 1511, Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1511, a Bill for an Act relating to payment for certain services. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1533. Representative Coulson. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1533, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1538, Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1538, a Bill for an Act amending the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1567. Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang, 1567. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?'
"Senate Bill 1567, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1588 (sic-1586). Representative Coulson. 1588 (sic-1586), Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1586, a Bill for an Act amending the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1629, Mr. Wait. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1629, a Bill for and Act amending the Illinois Vehicle Code. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1646, Mr. Ryder. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1646, a Bill for an Act amending the Regulatory Sunset Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1648. Representative Hassert. Mr. Clerk, leave this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 1649, Mr. Jerry Mitchell. 1649. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1649, a Bill for an Act amending the State Comptroller Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1656, Mr. Durkin. Is Mr. Durkin in the chamber? Mr. Durkin. Senate Bill 1657, Representative Krause. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 1704, Representative Pankau. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1704, a Bill for an Act amending the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 for consideration."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1712. Mr. McKeon. Mr. McKeon. Senate Bill 1733, Mr. Lawfer. 1733. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?
"Senate Bill 1733, a Bill for an Act in relation to the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1841, Representative Julie Curry. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1841, a Bill for an Act to codify state statutes, to conform those statues to existing state agency administrative practices, in order to remedy audit findings made by the Auditor General. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Bradley. Mr. Bradley. On Senate Bill 239, on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading. Do you wish to call the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 239, a Bill for and Act amending the Real Estate License Act of 2000. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Bradley."
"Senate Bill 239 makes a needed clarification in the recently enacted Real Estate License Act of 2000. The provision simply insures fair and equal treatment of licensees seeking licensure, in other states. If the change is not made it is possible that licensees from other states could obtain a nonresident Illinois license, even if 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 their home state barred Illinois licensees from nonresident licensure. The Bill also corrects a technical flaw in the definition of managing broker. It is supported by the Illinois Association of Realtors and the Office of Banks and Real Estate. I'm open to any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Bradley has moved for the passage of the Bill. This is a Third Reading Debate. Is there any discussion? Mr. Black."
"Yes. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative, as I assume that calling this Bill at this hour means that obviously the banks and real estate, realtors, all of those parties that have a keen interest in this Bill are in agreement. Correct?"
"Enthusiastic and unanimous, yes."
"In fact, I think most of us have received correspondence from the realtors in our district indicating that this is a Bill that they not only support, they think has some obvious advantages to the consumer. Would that be a fair statement?"
"Oh, absolutely correct, Sir."
"Great, thank you very much. I appreciate your indulgence and thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? This is a Third Reading Roll Call. Have all voted who wish? One person has not voted. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 Representative Bassi. Representative Bassi. On Senate Bill 906, did you wish to move the Bill? It's on Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 906 has been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. No Motions filed. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Is Mr. Arthur Turner in the chamber? Mr. Arthur Turner. Mr. McKeon. Is Mr. McKeon in the chamber? Mr. Durkin. Mr. Durkin. Senate Bill 1656. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1656, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Credit Union Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. The Chair recognizes Representative Shirley Jones for the purpose of an announcement. Shirley Jones." Jones, S.: "Yes, Mr. Speaker. I'm a grandmother too. I'm a new grandmother."
Speaker Madigan: "The Lady wishes to announce she's a new grandmother." Jones, S.: "Public Utilities will be cancelled today. Thank you."
"Representative Shirley Jones wishes to announce that Public Utilities has been cancelled. Is there anything further to come before the Body? Mr. John Fritchey."
"Thank you, Speaker. I'd also like to announce that the Tobacco Committee which was scheduled for this evening will not be meeting. The meeting is being cancelled."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Fritchey has announced the cancellation of 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 109th Legislative Day March 22, 2000 the Committee on the Distribution of Tobacco Settlement Money. Mr. Tim Johnson."
Johnson Tim: "Yes, I guess that this is my one point of privilege, personal privilege of the spring. I'd like to introduce, I'd like to introduce my daughter Heather, who is here with my granddaughter Shelby, and her friend Annabelle Hewitt, who are here with Tech 2000. And they're here with me for the first time on the House Floor and I appreciate your indulgence in letting me introduce them. Thanks."
"Mr. Holbrook."
"Thank you, Speaker. The Tourism Committee scheduled tomorrow at 2 p.m. has been cancelled. The Sponsor of the Bill is not ready to run with it. Tourism Committee tomorrow is cancelled."
"Anything further? There being nothing further, Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned until 12 noon tomorrow providing perfunctory time for the Clerk. Those in favor say 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned until 12 noon tomorrow, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk." 9