"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Billy Green of the Gospel Mission Tabernacle, in Golconda. Reverend Green 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 Green: "Thank you, Speaker Madigan, and also appreciation to Representative Fowler. Shall we pray. Our most gracious Heavenly Father, I thank You for the privilege of offering prayer today on behalf of this governing Body. We wish to acknowledge Your sovereignty and ask You to forgive our sins and trespasses and let us find favor in Your sight. Guide each Member of this Body of Representatives by Your divine wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, as they address the issues brought before them, so, that in all things You may be exalted. You, O'God, have sustained us through these many years, and we would pray that You continue to do so. We realize we face many things today that contribute to dissensions and divisions among our people, our families, and our nations, and Your word declares that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand. But also, Your scripture declares that righteousness exalteth a nation. May we find grace to stand before You today in righteousness, not in our own righteousness, but in the righteousness of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who shed His blood on the Cross of Calvary, that we may be made righteous in Him. Look upon us and hear O'Lord, that we may join together beneath your canopy of mercy and grace, and ever be thankful for Your loving kindness. In Jesus' name we pray." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000
Speaker Madigan: "We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative 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, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Erwin and Giglio are excused today."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record show today, that Representative Persico, Representative Zickus, and Representative Lindner are absent."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 113 responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Righter."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For those of you who do not know, today is Eastern Illinois University Day at the State Capitol. And today, the students and the professors from Eastern, have taken times out of their busy times and schedules to come to the State Capitol, and have set up in the north wing of the Capitol Building on the first floor, an impressive display of classroom and research activities. And they've joined us here up in the House balcony right above me. So, if we could give a warm House welcome to these Eastern students, I'd appreciate it very much."
"Mr. Harris."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege." 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000
"State your point."
"I have a group of students from Tunica, Mississippi, Rosa Fort Middle School. I'd appreciate it if you'd give them a warm welcome."
"Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Pugh, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 810, Senate Bill 1249, Senate Bill 1277, Senate Bill 1307, Senate Bill 1317, Senate Bill 1651, Senate Bill 1674, Senate Bill 1883. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 334, Senate Bill 1296, Senate Bill 1303, Senate Bill 1304, Senate Bill 1627, Senate Bill 1645, Senate Bill 1693, Senate Bill 1707, Senate Bill 1899, and Senate Bill 1929. Representative Gash, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary II - Criminal Law, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' Senate Bill 121, Senate Bill 730. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1268 and Senate Bill 1332. 'Do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1273, Senate Bill 1319, Senate Bill 1360, Senate Bill 1361, Senate Bill 1362, Senate Bill 1363, Senate Bill 1364, Senate Bill 1365, Senate Bill 1382, Senate Bill 1426, Senate Bill 1620, and Senate Bill 1695. Representative Kevin McCarthy, acting Chairperson from the Committee on Urban Revitalization, to which the following measure was referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1451. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 Representative Monique Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations - Human Services, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1780. Representative Joe Lyons, Chairperson from the Committee on Child Support Enforcement, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1638. Representative Phil Novak, Chairperson from the Committee on Environment and Energy, to which the following measure was referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1392. 'Do pass as amended Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1541. 'Do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1288. Recommends 'be adopted' House Resolution 637. Representative Erwin, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following measures were referred, action taken March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1295, Senate Bill 1389, Senate Bill 1444, Senate Bill 1537, Senate Bill 1589 and Senate Bill 1862. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1852, Senate Bill 1923. Recommends 'be adopted' House Resolution 622. Representative Todd Stroger, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following measure was referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1330. Representative Jay Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation, to which the following measures were 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1298, Senate Bill 1588, and Senate Bill 1626. Representative Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1294, Senate Bill 1376, Senate Bill 1377, Senate Bill 1504, and Senate Bill 1881. Representative Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1323 and Senate Bill 1404. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1339. Representative Kenner, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1291, Senate Bill 1874, and Senate Bill 1734. 'Do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1513, Senate Bill 1540, Senate Bill 1659, and Senate Bill 1871. Representative Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Distribution, to which the following measure was referred, action taken March 23, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1851."
"On the Order of Senate Bills - Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 385. Representative Shirley Jones. Senate Bill 385. That Bill shall be left on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Stephens. Mr. Stephens. Mr. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 649?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 649, a Bill for an Act in relation to cloning. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman would like to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Michael Smith on Senate Bill 807. The Gentleman wishes to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 1003 shall remain on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Capparelli. Mr. Capparelli. Is Mr. Capparelli in the chamber? Mr. Joe Lyons, Senate Bill 1284. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1284, a Bill for an Act amending the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. 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. McGuire. Mr. Jack McGuire. Do you wish to move Senate Bill 1297? It's concerned with the Notary Public Act. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1297, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Notary Public Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Mautino. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1326, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Income Tax Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Representative Silva. Senate Bill 1329. The Lady wishes to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. John Jones. Mr. John Jones. Mr. Jones, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1338? Mr. Jones. Mr. Giglio, Senate Bill 1353. Mr. Giglio. Mr. Cross. Mr. Cross."
"Mr. Speaker, I'd like that to move."
"I'm sorry. You're on Senate Bill 1359?"
"Yes.
Speaker Madigan: "Okay. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1359, a Bill for an Act to reenact the amendatory changes to the WIC Vendor Management Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Moffitt. Senate Bill 1387. Leave the Bill on Second Reading? Okay. The Bill shall remain on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Lawfer, do you wish to move Senate Bill 1397? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1397, a Bill for an Act concerning industrial hemp. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Joe Lyons, Senate Bill 1398. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1398, a Bill for an Act amending the Animal Welfare Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Representative Silva on Senate Bill 1428. The Bill shall remain on the Order of Second 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 Reading. Representative Feigenholtz. Is Representative Feigenholtz in the chamber? On Senate Bill 1434. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1434, a Bill for an Act concerning dementia-related health care. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have... as I've... I've just filed a Motion with the Clerk, and I... pursuant to the filing of that, I would move according to House Rule 18(g) that the Rules Committee be discharged from further consideration of House Bill 2963 and that that measure be advanced to the Order of Second Reading. As you know, Mr. Speaker, or at least I believe you know, this Bill deals with pensions for downstate police officers. Downstate police officers would be any police officers and chiefs outside the County of Cook. We... We... a year ago, dealt with this issue in a similar fashion for firefighters throughout the State of Illinois. House Bill 2963 would create some equity and parity for police officers throughout the rest of the State of Illinois, other than Cook County. It's my understanding, and I have in front of me, a letter from Leader Daniels to you, requesting that the police pension enhancement package, specifically contained in House Bill 2963, be sent to the House Floor immediately. I also understand that the Rules Committee this morning met and there was a move... or a Motion made to have this discharged, also, out on the House Floor, and it was defeated. I would point out, Mr. Speaker, that this also has been approved by the Pension Laws Committee, if I'm not mistaken, a bipartisan Pension Laws Committee, and 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 accordingly, I would move that we discharge from committee immediately, House Bill 2963 and move it to the House Floor."
"Mr. Tenhouse."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I also rise in support of Representative Cross' Discharge Motion in relation to House Bill 2963. Again, it is a question of fairness. We talk about our downstate policemen and they're at risk everyday. All we're doing here is allowing them to really be able to get the same benefits we provided last year to the firefighters. I certainly think that anyone involved in a downstate community would really have a hard time not supporting this Motion. And we would certainly ask that the Members of both sides join with us on this Discharge Motion."
"Mr. Murphy, Chair of the Committee."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in opposition to the Gentleman's Motion because that Bill never came before my committee, and I rise in strong opposition."
"Mr. Daniels."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I rise in support of Representative Cross' Motion on House Bill 2963 to be released from Rules immediately. This legislation will make improvements to the downstate police pension formula that are similar to the pension improvements that were passed into law for downstate firefighters during the Spring 1999 Session. The provisions in this proposal overwhelmingly passed the Pension Laws Commission which this Body set up in order to study pension increases, and it passed last November and deserves our immediate attention. There's nothing new in this legislation that every person in this Body doesn't 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 fully understand. Don't our downstate police officers deserve equal treatment with their brothers and sisters firefighters? How in the world can we say that either group that put their lives on the line on a daily basis should be treated better than the other? How can we say to the police officers in Harrisburg or West Frankfort or Champaign or Springfield that they don't deserve equity with firefighters? Mr. Speaker, I once again ask for your immediate consideration of this matter to show our downstate police officers that we care. I think that by bringing it immediately to the floor we can act on this, send it to the Senate, and then they will be able to further act on it, as well. The time is now to act for our people that put their lives in harms way for our protection. Thank you."
"Mr. Biggins."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I rise also in support of Representative Cross' Motion. The Illinois Pension Laws Commission has approved this recommendation. We're just trying to make this issue of fairness between the firemen and the policemen, the downstaters. It's not a regional issue, we shouldn't make it such. Objections from Cook County shouldn't prevail. We should treat our policemen the best way we can in their pension program."
"Mr. Black."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I simply rise to lend my voice of support to the Motion to Discharge. I think it's most disingenuous of a Committee Chair on your side of the aisle to say the Bill hasn't had a hearing in his committee. Well, gee, no kidding, there's a bulletin. We can't have a hearing on the Bill if you won't let it out of Rules. I thought we 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 set up the Pension Laws Commission to separate those pension Bills that had merit from those that have no merit and obviously, they must have thought this Bill had merit. It passed with 14 'aye' votes, 0 voting 'no' and 2 Members voting 'present'. So the Pension Laws Commission felt that the Bill was worthy of passage from their committee or commission. If the Bill would be released from Rules and posted for a hearing in the Pension Committee, I'm sure that it would get the requisite number of votes to come to the floor. But once again, we're stymied in our inability to get a hearing on certain Bills that are not only of interest to our side of the aisle. This isn't a partisan issue. I don't think you ask any police officer in the State of Illinois, whether they're a Republican or a Democrat or an Independent or a John McCain supporter or a Bill Bradley supporter, when they put on that uniform and strap on their equipment and go out in the street, they are there to protect the people of the State of Illinois. And I don't think politics has anything to do with whether or not those police officers would have access to a reasonable pension when they retire. You know, I read the report. It was well over 150 police officers nationwide were killed in the line of duty last year alone. This is not a job without some inherent risk and danger and we ask them to do it day after day after day and they come to us and ask us to see that their pension might enable them to live a life in retirement with some basic dignity. And we can't even get a hearing on a simple Bill that would enhance a police officer's retirement, assuming that he or she can survive 20 or more years on the street today and that would not be an easy task. So, Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Rule 49, I'm joined by five Members on my side of the aisle to request a 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 record vote on the Motion to discharge House Bill 2963 from Rules Committee. And we ask that this Bill be discharged pursuant to Rule 18(g) and I again ask for a record vote on the Motion to Discharge."
"Mr. Hoeft."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and fellow Members. As a matter of public policy we have set up, in this state for a long period of time, that the firefighters and the police officers of this state, those people who protect us on a daily basis, will have equal pensions. A year and a half ago we passed a package for the firefighters and in the Pension Laws Commission we said we would follow this up quickly with the police officers. That we have done. There is no argument in the Pension Laws Commission about the fact that we ought to continue to have this policy of equality, equality from these individuals. Unfortunately, the Pension Committee has not had the ability to debate this Bill, or many, many other Bills that are necessary to help protect our workers. This is a symbolic Bill in terms of the backlog that we have. I think it's a good Motion to bring this out and let it be debated. This is gonna help our police officers in every community which are represented by people on both sides of the aisle. I can't understand why we can't have a policy in this state of equal protection for our law enforcement officials. Please let's bring this out."
"Leader Granberg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good to see you. One of the previous Gentlemen talked about a couple of issues, one of which was the Pension Laws Study Commission. I would remind that Gentleman that this side of the aisle did not support the Pension Laws Study Commission. That was your 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 side of the aisle when you were in the Majority. We thought it was ludicrous to have it set up. So, that was your idea, and now you see how well it's worked. Secondly, we talked about the downstate firefighters, I was involved in those negotiations. We reached an agreement with the Municipal League, that is the way the Pension Laws is supposed to work. You bring consensus, you arrive at an agreement. They have not reached an agreement on this issue. All of us are in favor of supporting our police. There is no question. And we want to see a similar package given to them, but until they reach an agreement, we should not do that. That's why we force them to sit down and negotiate in good faith. That's what this process is about. We force them to sit and negotiate and come up with a package. That's what we did with the downstate fire. That's what we should do with the downstate police. And that will happen. They will go to the table, and we will force them to reach an agreement. To bring this Bill out now, will not help that negotiating process."
"There's a Motion before the Body to discharge the Rules Committee. Representative Murphy has objected to that Motion. And then there's a request for a record vote on the Motion, but because of the rules, the rules provide given the objection, that the Gentleman's Motion and the request are out of order. Mr. Black."
"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am not surprised. So, pursuant to House Rule 57(a) we disagree with your interpretation of the House Rules. I don't know who objected. You never do until you get a record vote. So, pursuant to House Rule 57(a), I ask for a record vote, under our right to do so as embodied in Rule 49 to overrule the Chair." 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000
"The Gentleman moves to overrule the Chair. And the question to the Body is, 'Shall the Chair be sustained?' Those who wish to support the Chair will vote 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 60 'ayes', and 53 'noes', and the Motion fails. Mr. Daniels. Mr. Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, now that that has failed, I would ask if you would consider having an immediate Rules Committee, and then so that we could bring this Bill out and have a Rules Committee hearing, so we could have this Bill before the Rules Committee and then you could discharge... or you could bring the Bill out of Rules Committee so we could act on this carefully?"
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Daniels, I think our position was pretty well explained by Representative... excuse me, Leader Granberg. Is the Leader still on the floor?"
"Which... which... could you reiterate that again, please?"
"Well, as I recall, I think he explained that he's been meeting with these parties for a long time, trying to bring about an agreement between the parties. I presume he's hopeful that he'll be able to do that. He's the one that mediated the matter with the firefighters and their employers."
"Our concern, of course, is that if we don't act in this Session, we'll end up after the election and traditionally, there has been an onslaught of Pension Bills, and this could get caught up in that. And so, from the Republican side of the aisle, we don't want to misrepresent to you, this is a very important issue to us. We'd like it acted 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 upon immediately and we will be bringing this up as you might expect on a daily basis. So, I would encourage Representative Granberg, if he would like to work with us, fine, but we do need immediate action on this so we can act on this legislation prior to the scheduled adjournment date of April 14th."
"Mr. Granberg, did you hear the Gentleman? Thanks everybody. Now, Mr. Granberg, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1440?"
"Mr. Speaker, no."
"You want to leave that on Second Reading?"
"Yes. That was an agreement with the Municipal League, as well. We try to keep our commitments."
"Okay. Okay. So, Mr. Woolard. Mr. Woolard, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1474? Mr. Woolard. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1474, 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. Mr. Jerry Mitchell, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1498? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1498, a Bill for an Act in relation to fines for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Second Reading of the Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Saviano on Senate Bill 1550. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1550, a Bill for an Act amending the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Is Mr. Lopez in the chamber? Mr. Lopez. Mr. Hassert. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1613?"
"Senate Bill 1613, a Bill for an Act concerning the care of Alzheimer's disease patients. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1617. Mr. Steve Davis. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1617, a Bill for an Act concerning automobile insurance coverage. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Representative John Jones. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1630, 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. Mr. Jones, there was an earlier Bill that you sponsored. Senate Bill 1338. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1338?"
"Senate Bill 1338, a Bill for an Act in relation to state finance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Flowers. Is Representative Flowers in the chamber? Mr. Hassert. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1648?"
"Senate Bill 1648, a Bill for an Act in relation to 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 environmental protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Hartke. Mr. Hartke on Senate 1650. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1650, a Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Leitch. Is Mr. Leitch in the chamber? The Gentleman wishes to leave the Bill on Second Reading. Mr. McCarthy. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1682?"
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1682, a Bill for an Act concerning sales and use taxes. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1690? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1690, a Bill for an Act amending the Principal and Income 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. Representative Myers. Rich Myers. Want to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?"
"Senate Bill 1701, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance exchanges. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Lawfer. Senate Bill 1733, do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Lawfer."
"We filed a technical Amendment on that. I'd like to hold that on Second Reading."
Speaker Madigan: "Durkin. Mr. Durkin. Representative Klingler. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1861?"
"Senate Bill 1861, a Bill for an Act concerned with driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments; no Floor Amendments; no Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Resolutions."
Clerk Rossi: "House Resolution 658, offered by Representative Coulson; House Resolution 659, offered by Representative Schoenberg; House Resolution 656, offered by Representative Wirsing; House Resolution 657, offered by Speaker Madigan; House Resolution 660, offered by Representative Murphy; House Resolution 663, offered by Representative Julie Curry; House Resolution 664, offered by Representative Julie Curry; House Resolution 665, offered by Representative Delgado; House Resolution 666, offered by Representative Bellock; House Resolution 667, offered by Representative Schmitz; House Resolution 668, offered by Representative Morrow; House Resolution 670, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 672, offered by Representative Gash; House Resolution 673, offered by Representative Lou Jones; House Resolution 674, offered by Representative Lou Jones; House Resolution 675, offered by Representative Ryder; House Resolution 676, offered by Representative Persico; House Resolution 692, offered by Representative Younge."
"The Clerk has read the Agreed Resolutions. 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Giles."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Local Government Committee will meet briefly, right after adjournment in Room 114. There's only one item on the table, it should take about five minutes. 114, immediately after adjournment."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman has announced a committee hearing, and the Clerk on the Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Joint Resolution #65, offered by Representative Currie, be it resolved by the Senate of the 91st General Assembly in the State of Illinois, the House of Representatives concurring herein, that when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, March 24, 2000, the Senate adjourns until Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at twelve o'clock noon, and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at one o'clock p.m."
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it, the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 28th, at 1 p.m., providing perfunctory time for the Clerk. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The House does stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m., providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
"Committee Reports. Corrected Committee Report. Representative Jay Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 111th Legislative Day March 24, 2000 back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1298, Senate Bill 1626. Tabled pursuant to House Rule 24(a), Senate Bill 1588. Introduction of Resolution. Senate Joint Resolution #48, offered by Representative Woolard, is assigned to the Rules Committee. House Joint Resolution #43, sponsored by Representative Delgado, is assigned to the Rules Committee. Introduction of Resolution. Senate Joint Resolution #53, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell, is assigned to the Rules Committee."
Clerk Bolin: "House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on March 24, 2000, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1477. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 20