"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor David Hedin of the Peach Lutheran Church in New Lenox. Pastor Hedin is the guest of Representative Kosel. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance." -Tape Malfunction-
"... Your yoke is easier to carry. We know that we have many things for which to be thankful. We have the opportunity, of course, to decide and work together. We also are thankful for this Body, and for the leaders that help shape what we can be as a state, and even beyond that as a nation, and beyond that as a world. It's easy to lose sight of the big picture. We ask You today and everyday to help us as we debate sometimes small issues to remember to respect one another, to work together and to keep the big picture in mind. So, we ask You to bless us this day and each day. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Wirsing."
Wirsing - 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 reflect the excused absences of Representatives Forby, Lou Jones, Shirley Jones, and Morrow."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record show that Representative Ron Stephens is the only absence today." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001
Speaker Madigan: "The Clerk shall take the record. There being 113 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Curry, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 377 and Senate Bill 668. Representative Crotty, Chairperson from the Committee on Children & Youth, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 542, Senate Bill 838, Senate Bill 842, and Senate Bill 843. Representative Mautino, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 463, Senate Bill 864, Senate Bill 865, Senate Bill 869, Senate Bill 870, Senate Bill 941, and Senate Bill 962. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 74, Senate Bill 115, Senate Bill 273, Senate Bill 400, Senate Bill 504, Senate Bill 547, Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 819, Senate Bill 823, and Senate Bill 1294; recommends 'be adopted' House Resolution 120 and House Resolution 190. Representative Michael Smith, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture, to which the following measure/s 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: recommends 'be adopted' House Joint Resolution 4; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 994; and 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 104. Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 610, Senate Bill 1024, Senate Bill 1099, Senate Bill 1172, and Senate Bill 1348. Supplemental Calendar #1 is being distributed."
"For what purpose does Representative Bellock seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take the opportunity to welcome the students from the Government class of Hinsdale Central High School. Thank you."
"Mr. Black."
"Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. For a point of personal privilege. And I know all Members of the House would join me in welcoming a new addition to the family of our Assistant House Clerk Brad Bolin. Brad and his wife Brittan welcomed a baby girl into their family this morning at 4:26 a.m., Claire Louise Bolin, 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was born at 4:26 a.m. So, that may explain the absence of our Assistant Clerk Brad Bolin, today. But, I know we'll all welcome that good news."
"Mr. Clerk, on page 4 of the Calendar, on the Order of House Bills-Third Reading there appears House Bill 3363. What is the status of that Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3363 is on the Order of House Bills-Third Reading." 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001
"Mr. Clerk, put that Bill on the Order of Second Reading. For what purpose does Representative May seek recognition? Representative May."
"Sorry. A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to welcome students from Wheeling High School in Cook County, who are down in the front, and Deerfield High School, in the gallery, as part of Media Day. And, I told them as future journalists to treat us nicely."
"The Chair would like to remind the Members that only authorized personnel are permitted on the floor. Again, only authorized personnel are permitted on the floor, anyone not authorized through the Speaker's Office should remove themselves from the floor. On the Order of the Supplemental Calendar there appears, the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, Senate Bill 74. Mr. Holbrook, did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Holbrook. Is Mr. Holbrook in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 74, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 104, Mr. Reitz. Is Mr. Reitz in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 104, a Bill for an Act in relation to coal. Second Reading of this House (sic-Senate) Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. A fiscal note has been requested on the Bill that has not been filed."
Speaker Madigan: "The Bill shall remain on the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 115, Representative Eileen Lyons. Representative Eileen Lyons, House Bill rather Senate Bill 115. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 115, 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."
Speaker Madigan: "All right. The Sponsor indicates that she wishes to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. House (sic-Senate) Bill 273, Mr. Holbrook. 273. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 273, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this House (sic-Senate) Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House (sic-Senate) Bill 377, Mr. Winters. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 377, a Bill for an Act with respect to schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House (sic-Senate) Bill 400, Representative Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 400, a Bill for an Act concerning railroad relocation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House (sic-Senate) Bill 463, Representative John Turner. John Turner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 463, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. For what purpose does Representative Hamos seek recognition?" 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001
"Mr. Speaker, I rise on a matter of personal privilege. I have with me children from my district who have formed a kids accessibility group. And, Stephen Hiatt-Leonard has a birthday today and he's 13 years old. So, please give 'em a round of applause."
"Senate Bill 504, Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Bugielski, did you wish to move Senate Bill 504? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 504, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 542, Representative Erwin. Representative Erwin. Senate Bill 547, Representative Hartke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 547, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 610, Representative Steve Davis. Is Mr. Steve Davis in the chamber? Senate Bill 627, Mr. Daniels. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 627, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 668, Representative Krause. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 668, a Bill for an Act relating to schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 819, Representative 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 Franks. Mr. Jack Franks on Senate Bill 819. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 819, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 823, Mr. Black. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 823, a Bill for an Act in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 864, Mr. Osmond. The Gentleman indicates he wishes to hold the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 865, Mr. Brady. Mr. Brady, 865. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. It's nice to see you, Mr. Brady."
"Senate Bill 865, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 869, Representative Eileen Lyons. Eileen Lyons. Eileen Lyons on 869. The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Senate Bill 870, Representative Hassert. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 870, a Bill for an Act concerning insurers' security deposits. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 941, Mr. John Turner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 941, a Bill for an Act concerning 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 962, Representative Mautino. Mr. Mautino. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 962, a Bill for an Act concerning the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. House (sic-Senate) Bill 994, Mr. Poe. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 994, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1024, Mr. Hannig. Mr. Gary Hannig. Senate Bill 1099, Representative Dale Righter. Dale Righter. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1099, a Bill for an Act with regard to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1172, Mr. Daniels. The Gentleman indicates he wishes to hold the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 1294, Mr. Black. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1294, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Erwin in the chamber? Representative Erwin, would you wish to move Senate Bill 542, as an Act concerning employment? Mr. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 542, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Is Mr. Steve Davis in the chamber? Mr. Steve Davis. Is Mr. Gary Hannig in the chamber? Representative Erwin, you have a Resolution on the Calendar, House Resolution 120. Do you wish to call the Resolution? The Chair recognizes Representative Erwin on House Resolution 120."
"Thank you, Speaker. House Resolution 120 is a Resolution urging public universities in the Chicago area to participate in the Chicago Transit Authority's U-Pass Program. We have many colleges and universities in the Chicago area that are participating in a program to give students cheaper access to mass transit, it encourages mass transit use by college students. And, also, it helps get more cars off the road, should save students money and save the rest of us a lot of anxiety by having fewer cars on the road. So, I would urge your support. This was approved unanimously by Representative Black's Motion yesterday in the House Transportation Committee."
Speaker Madigan: "The Lady moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Is there any discussion? There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Resolution be adopted?' Those in favor say 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Mr. Gary Hannig, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1024? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1024, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. The Chair recognizes Mr. Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"Mr. Bost."
"Yes. I wanna... On behalf of Representative Hoffman, Steve Davis, Raymond Poe, I would like to remind the Body that Southern Illinois University is hosting a reception tonight from 5 until 7 p.m. in the State Library and all the Members are welcome. Now, the important thing to remember about this is, they're also having a taste of home here, they've got 17th Street barbecue ribs, a four time World Grand Champion barbecued ribs and walleye cooked by Raymond Poe. So, everybody's invited."
"Mr. Bill Mitchell." Mitchell, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Mitchell, B.: "I'd like to introduce my nephew who's here visiting the House, Joe Kear... Jack Kearney, excuse me."
"Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Hartke. Is Mr. Hartke in the chamber? Did you wish to consider this momentous Resolution, Mr. Hartke, 190? It's not worth our time today? And Mr. Poe, you have an HJR 4. Raymond Poe. Has Mr. Steve Davis arrived? Has anyone seen Mr. Steve Davis? The Chair recognizes Mr. Hartke."
"Yes. Mr. Speaker, on House Resolution 190, I have an Amendment. We have a date change on that from the Veto Session 'til January 1st and I agreed to hold that. And I'm a man of my word, I will hold that until we get that Amendment." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001
Speaker Madigan: "Thank you, Mr. Hartke. The Chair recognizes Representative O'Brien for the purpose of an announcement. Please give your attention to Representative O'Brien."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'd like to announce that the House Judiciary II Committee will meet at the more palatable hour of 9 a.m. rather than 8 a.m. tomorrow. So, if you have a Bill in that Committee, you don't have to be there 'til 9. Thank you."
"We've all heard the Lady's announcement. The time for convening of the Judiciary-Criminal (sic-Judiciary II-Criminal Law) Committee will be at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning. Is there anything further to come before the Body? Has anybody seen Mr. Steve Davis? Mr. Davis, did you wish to move your Bill? Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 610."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 610, a Bill for an Act concerning matters relating to the Secretary of State. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Poe. Mr. Poe. Mr. Raymond Poe. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call his Resolution. The Chair is prepared to adjourn until tomorrow. Anything further to come before the Body? Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned until 1 p.m. tomorrow, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The House does stand adjourned until 1 p.m. tomorrow, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day April 18, 2001 286, offered by Representative Berns, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Public Health. First Reading of this Senate Bill. Senate Bill 653, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act in relation to animals. First Reading of this Senate Bill. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 12