"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Father Francis McDonald of the St. Walter Catholic Church in Roselle. Father McDonald is the guest of Representative Kay Wojcik. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
Father McDonald: "Let us pray. Lord God, the source of all we are and have. Bless this Body, its assembly. Look kindly on all that are gathered here and the people that we serve. Let all of us work together for the good of all. Continue to bless our country, our state, our people. With Your assistance, we face the challenges of the future. We ask for patience, for guidance and for courage. We are grateful for all that we have accomplished. We thank You for all that You have done for us. We ask You to continue to lead us and guide us in the days ahead. All this we ask in Your name, our God, forever and ever. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Wojcik."
Wojcik - 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 that Representatives Boland, Forby, Smith and Stroger are all excused today."
"Could you repeat those names, Representative."
"Sorry?"
"Could you repeat those names?" 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001
"Happy to. Representatives Boland, Forby, Smith and Stroger are all excused today."
"Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker, let the record show that Representative O'Connor, Representative Stephens, Representative Saviano, Representative Turner and Representative Daniels is excused today."
Speaker Madigan: "Could the record show that Mr. Black is here today. Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 109 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. The Chair would like to say good morning to Mr. Brady. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 325 and Senate Bill 329. Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 286, Senate Bill 608, Senate Bill 817, Senate Bill 882, Senate Bill 884; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 382, Senate Bill 390, Senate Bill 750 and Senate Bill 1329. Representative Dart, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 37, Senate Bill 117, Senate Bill 133, Senate Bill 544, Senate 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Bill 1046; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 397 and Senate Bill 1065. Representative Reitz, Chairperson from the Committee on Cities & Villages, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 49, and Senate Bill 95; 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 980; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 101. Representative Collins, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 677, Senate Bill 789, Senate Bill 875, Senate Bill 883, Senate Bill 1102, Senate Bill 1150, Senate Bill 1166; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 1521. Representative Holbrook, Chairperson from the Committee on Tourism, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 926. Representative Novak, Chairperson from the Committee on Environment & Energy, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 372, Senate Bill 394, Senate Bill 852, Senate Bill 861, Senate Bill 1017, Senate Bill 1180; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 392 and Senate Bill 724. Introduction to Resolutions. House Resolution 240, offered by Representative Dart; House Resolution 250, offered by Representative Erwin; House Resolution 252, offered by Representative Winkel; House Joint Resolution 32, offered 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 by Representative Bellock are assigned to the Rules Committee."
"Mr. Cross. Mr. Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to introduce a junior high class. A group of kids here from my hometown of Thompson Junior High from Oswego with Tom Fletcher, their teacher and Rick Holman. If you guys... They're right in the gallery. Mr. Fletcher's been bringing kids down here for about 25 or 30 years and was on our county board. So, thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Burke, did you wish to call Senate Bill 633 on the Order of Third Reading? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 633, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of professions. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Burke."
"Thank you, Speaker. This matter has been heard before. There was an identical House Bill. It deals with the opportunity of having instructors of acupuncture be able to come in and conduct classes in our state without having licensure in Illinois. It's a very simple matter. It passed previously unanimously. And I'd be happy to answer any questions, if there are any."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. This is a Third Reading Roll Call. This is a Third Reading Roll Call. Please record yourself. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. McAuliffe, Senate Bill 683. Mr. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 683, a Bill for an Act concerning public utilities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. McAuliffe."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 683 would amend the Public Utilities Act. Requires the purposed employee or contractor that will perform work involving facilities used for the distribution in natural gas to consumers to complete a certificate listing previous violations of environmental or safety laws. In the provisions governing testing before and after work on natural gas regulators and manometers and it deletes references to the other devices. This came to me because in my district we had some problems with the NICOR situation. And I think this is a step in the right direction to have our citizens not be worried about this anymore. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Steve Davis, Senate Bill 610. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 610, a Bill for an Act concerning matters relating to the Secretary of State. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Davis." Davis, S.: "Yes. Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 House. Senate Bill 610 deals with two issues affecting the Secretary of State's Office. One of the issues deals with the amount of money to be retained in the Special Services Fund. It increases that amount from 17 million to 19 million. And the other issue defines 'personally identifying information'. It also establishes guidelines as to the sale of certain vehicle or driver data. And I would be happy to answer any questions on the Bill."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Tenhouse. Is Mr. Tenhouse in the chamber? Representative Coulson, Senate Bill 816. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Representative Coulson."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 816, a Bill for an Act in relation to older persons and persons with disabilities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"This Bill creates the Prevention of Unnecessary Institutionalization Act. It creates an advisory committee to advise DHS and the Department on Aging on the implementation of this program. It attempts to implement part of the __________________ Olmstead Decision. It includes assistive technology grants. And I would encourage your support."
"The Lady moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 860, Mr. Poe. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 860, a Bill for an Act concerning the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Poe, before we begin, let the Chair recognize Mr. Giles. Mr. Calvin Giles."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker on a point of personal..."
"Calvin Giles."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a point of perfect... point of perfect... on a, on a point of privilege. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. My colleague here, Representative Annazette Collins has a birthday today. I believe today she is 93... I'm sorry. She's 39 years of age today. And I would like to wish every... have everybody to wish her a happy birthday and enjoy some cake that we have down here in the... in the front of the row. Thank you very much."
"The Order of Business is Senate Bill 860. The Chair recognizes Mr. Poe. Mr. Poe."
"Mr. Speaker... Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 860 requires local emergency planning committee to serve as an advisory committee to any emergency service disaster agency within its planning district. This is... There's a few things here. It's a IEMA agency Bill and it's cleanup. And appreciate a 'yes' vote."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Two people have not voted. Has Representative Yarbrough voted? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Osmond, Senate Bill 864. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Bill Mitchell, Senate Bill 876. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 876, a Bill for an Act concerning military funeral honors. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." Mitchell, B.: "Thank... Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 876 creates the Illinois Military Funeral Honors Program to provide military funeral honors to Governors and deceased veterans in the absence of federal military honors or funeral honors provided by veterans organizations. It requires the Adjutant General to administer the program. Sets eligibility requirements for funeral honors. Provides that members of the Illinois National Guard may be ordered to provide funeral honors duties. Provides that funeral honors are subject to the availability of funds. I urge the House to pass it. 'Aye' vote, please."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Andrea Moore, Senate Bill 961. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 961, a Bill for an Act concerning local government debt. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The purpose of this legislation is that to... is designed to limit the provisions allowing the deposit of certain revenues or taxes into an escrow account to those government units meeting the aforementioned requirements. This will allow proper administrative and financial oversight of the interceptor power and this limitation adds safeguards to the state intercept provision. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "The Lady moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Poe, Mr. Raymond Poe. Mr. Hannig, Mr. Gary Hannig. Mr. Hultgren, Senate Bill 1026. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1026, a Bill for an Act relating to schools. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Hultgren."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This is a very simple Bill. It was brought to the attention of my Senator by one of my constituents. There is a provision in the School Code that allows for protection from someone keeping a child from attending public school. And all this is doing is adding... making 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 it public or nonpublic as well. So, it would also protect children who are attending private or actually any nonpublic school as well. So, I'd ask for approval. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by saying (sic-voting) 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Cross. Is Mr. Cross in the chamber? Mr. Bill Mitchell, Senate Bill 1049. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1049, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Mitchell." Mitchell, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is a Bill that was suggested by the Macon County State's Attorney. It provides that if a person is charged with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, and the victim requests it, the prosecuting attorney must seek a court order requiring that the defendant be tested for all sexually transmittable diseases. I urge an 'aye' vote."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1084, Mr. Reitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1084, a Bill for an Act in relation to counties. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House... Senate Bill 1084 deals with the board of appeals. It creates consistency now with the members as far as determining any reversal that they may have. This brings in... creates consistency within the various codes of local government. It sets up the same parameters that the Municipal Code has right now. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "Mr. Reitz, can we take this out of the record for just a couple of minutes? Mr. Clerk, take the Bill out of the record. Mr. Black, did you wish to call Senate Bill 1113. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1113, a Bill for an Act in relation to county law enforcement employees. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Black."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1113 provides that a Sheriff's Merit Commission may exempt applicants who are graduate law enforcement interns under the Law Enforcement Intern Training Act from one or more of the minimum requirements for appointment as a deputy sheriff. There were some questions that came up in committee. Let me respond to those, specifically. The Illinois Sheriff's Association does stand in strong support of this Bill. And obviously, there are some requirements that the Merit Board could not waive such as a background investigation or a residency requirement, that may be imposed upon that county by its 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 county board. Some of the items that could be waived would be the agility test, which they had already taken, psychological tests, which they had already... would have already taken as a law enforcement intern, perhaps some of the firearm training courses. And what the Sheriff's Association told me, it makes no sense to hire an intern who may have gone through 80% of what's required to be a deputy sheriff and then have them go though the exact same training program, at a cost of several thousand dollars to the county, when in fact, they may be able to waive some of those requirements that the intern would have already satisfied by going through the program. I'll be glad to answer any questions that you have."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. Hartke."
"Yes. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative Black, you know we talked in committee and I appreciate you getting with the Sheriff's Association and it answers part of my question, but this also exempts certain requirements. Is that not correct?"
"The Merit Board could waive a requirement that, in their opinion, the applicant has already passed, such as, things that I mentioned: the agility test, the psychological test, those things that have already been done. It's my understanding, in a letter I received from Greg Sullivan, they could not exempt certain things required by county ordinance or certain exams or training... portions of a training program that that intern had not completed or had not gone through as an intern."
"Well, if the Merit Commission has that authority now, why do we need this legislation?" 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001
"Well, they can't waive the requirement on people who have not gone through this program. In other words, the people who have gone through this program have already taken many of the tests and performed many of the duties and had a great many of the classroom instructional hours that you and I would have to go through from scratch if we were to become deputy sheriffs. All they're asking for is if somebody went through the program and was an intern, we don't think we should make them just repeat all of that at a cost to the county. What they've already completed, we can waive."
"Can you give me an example of other things that they may be able to waive?"
"If they had already had the sufficient hours of the firearms training... course, they could waive that. Any test that they had already taken, such as the psychological battery. If they've already gone through a background check... criminal background check and it is current, they could waive that, they wouldn't have to go through the cost of having another background check completed."
"What about physical fitness exemption, would they..."
"If I can paraphrase, I don't have the exact timeline for you. My guess is that if it had been within a year of their physical test and there were no signs or outward signs or any implications that the person's health had dramatically changed in that 12 months, yes, they could waive a physical exam."
"Could they waive an age requirement as well?"
"No, they cannot. That is in State Law."
"Okay. Thank you very much."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Mautino, Senate Bill 1151. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1151, a Bill for an Act in relation to repeal, deletion, and amendment of certain statutory provisions. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Mautino."
"Thank you, Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1151 is the audit commission... one of the four audit commissions Bills which implement some of the findings inside the legislation. It basically deletes terms in statute which are out of date or no longer applicable. Example being, with the assistant superintendent over youth correctional centers is now called Deputy Director of Youth. So it changes the terms, puts them into line and it takes out the obsolete terms. Know of no opposition and be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Mathias, Senate Bill 1297. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1297, a Bill for an Act concerning 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Mathias."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1297, the purpose of that Bill is to prohibit secret video taping of people with high-tech cameras. And what happens with those pictures is a lot of them are sold under... on the Internet. And it basically prohibits anyone from taking a picture of someone either under or through their clothing. And I urge you to support Senate Bill 1297. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has Mr. Parke voted? Mr. Terry Parke, has he voted? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1048, Mr. Cross. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1048, a Bill for an Act in relation to estates. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill ends the Probate Act. It's a Bill that passed out of the Senate unanimously. We passed an identical Bill last year out, 117 and..., enough that it simply says that you can sell decedent's real estate or any of his or her other interest on the Internet. I'm not aware of any opposition. This is a Bill I know that Larry Suffredin's been working on and actually came up with the idea. I'd be glad to answer any questions." 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting '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 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Hannig, did you wish to call Senate Bill 1024? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1024, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Hannig."
"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This Bill would provide that the Secretary of State could issue a Army Combat Veterans license plate. It would require that the applicant pay a $15 charge and that there be a $2 requirement when you renew your sticker on an annual basis. The Secretary of State's Office is not in opposition to the Bill. It came over from the Senate on a vote of 51 to 0. And I'd be happy to answer any questions. And I'd ask for your favorable vote."
Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. There being no discussion, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has Representative Lindner voted? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 106 people voting 'yes', 3 people voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Poe, did you wish to call Senate Bill 994? The Gentleman 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 indicates he does not wish to call his Bill. Mr. Tenhouse, Senate Bill 8... excuse me, Senate Bill 787. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 787, a Bill for an Act concerning disaster volunteers. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Tenhouse."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Basically, Senate Bill 787 will allow for the creation of the Local Government Disaster Service Volunteer Act. It would provide that local governments, by ordinance, may agree to compensate employees who are certified disaster volunteers for up to 20 working days per 12 month period. This is really important as we see right now with the fight going on up and down the levees. It would provide local governments the ability to let their employees work in those areas only if they agree to do so. So, it is a permissive Act. And we'd certainly ask for the support of both sides of the aisle."
"The Chair recognizes Mr. Hoffman."
"Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor yields."
"Yes. Representative, is this voluntary for each local government?"
"Yes. It's may."
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear."
"Yes, it is. It is permissive. May agree to compensate. Only if the local government agrees by ordinance."
"I guess, the... the only concern would be, I guess, once you begin to compensate, and I know that many like volunteer fire departments have minimal compensation, but mostly for reimbursement for expenses. Once you start 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 compensating, you cease being a volunteer department."
"Well, they could... they would still... it would be up, again, to the local unit of government. If they wanted to allow them, they can agree to this, that they would receive their normal compensation, their normal pay."
"In other words, we're not requiring any compensation. When each government would... governmental entity can make their determination based on their need."
"All right. And the other thing that would make this useful is, for instance, in a situation like we had nine years ago or eight years ago as you or I dealt with, Representative Hoffman, it would allow for them, if you had these folks that are certified disaster volunteers right now, what happen with some of our local governments we're providing them in other areas as... and we're providing their compensation. Where we're concerned as to whether or not that was really a legal act or not. That will help in that regard. That's the reason why the township officials are supportive of this because it would clarify."
"Okay, great. Thank you."
Speaker Madigan: "The Bill is on the Order of Standard Debate. Mr. Tenhouse has spoken for the Bill. Mr. Hoffman has spoken in response. The Chair recognizes Mr. Steve Davis." Davis, S.: "Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"Sponsor yields." Davis, S.: "Representative, I just... for my own personal benefit I'd like to know exactly what you're talking about when you talk about a certified disaster volunteer. Exactly what is that, Art? I'm just curious as to what determines a certified disaster volunteer. Is there... I mean is there a certification process for these people or exactly what is 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 that?"
"This is an initiative of the Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross. What it amounts to is they would have to be trained in these particular areas and certified by the Red Cross. So that would be the... I think it's a minimum of five hours, I believe, of instruction for each of the subject areas, Representative Davis." Davis, S.: "Okay, that's all. I just wanted a clarification on that issue. Thank you very much."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Michael Smith. The Clerk advises that Mr. Smith is excused today. Representative Mulligan, Senate Bill 114. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Mathias, Senate Bill 195. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Jerry Mitchell, Senate Bill 400. Jerry Mitchell, Senate Bill 400. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Mathias, is Senate Bill 433 the one that you called yesterday? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Miller, David Miller, Senate Bill 494. Mr. Clerk read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 494, a Bill for an Act in relation to civil immunities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Miller."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Members of the House. Senate Bill 494 amends the Good Samaritan Act. This legislation expands the definition of free dental clinic 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 for purposes of the civil liability exemption to include public health based program providing without charge dental care for individuals unable to pay for their care. I would ask the Members for a favorable vote."
"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. Lang."
"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative, what is the problem you're trying to address with this legislation?"
"Couldn't hear him. I couldn't hear him."
"Mr. Miller."
"I couldn't hear him."
"I'll ask the question again. It is noisy in here. Representative, I'm trying to find out exactly what the problem is that you're trying to address with your legislation."
"With this legislation we're trying to expand availability of dental care for those dentists who may be interested in donating their services in a public health base setting without compensation and at least we'll be exempt from civil liabilities. This is an Agreed Bill, by the way."
"Agreed with who?"
"The trial lawyers do not have a problem with this. I..."
"Oh, all right. I was wondering who agreed."
"That's who agreed."
"Do you expect that this will increase pro bono services in given communities throughout Illinois?"
"Yeah, actually, I think it will. For instance, if... some of the varies have been if they feel that they're gonna be held... have their... there's some liability with 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 it, with their dental services that they're donating, that would encourage some of my colleagues to donate those services."
"Sounds like a good Bill. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has Representative Collins voted? And has Mr. Giles voted? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question there are 109 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Bugielski? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call Senate Bill 504. On page 6 of the Calendar there appears the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, Senate Bill 64. Mr. Hoffman, Senate Bill 64. Do you wish to move the Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 104, Mr. Reitz, Mr. Dan Reitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 104, has been read a second time, previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 115, Representative Eileen Lyons, 115. Do you wish to move the Bill? The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 129, Mr. Black, 129. Do you wish to move the Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to move the Bill. Senate Bill 172, Representative Bellock. Bellock, 172. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 172, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Mautino, Mr. Mautino. Did you wish to call Senate Bill 263? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Excuse me, it's 213."
"Senate Bill 213, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Mr. Acevedo, did you wish to call House Bill 290? It's concerned with the Selective Service registration? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 290, a Bill for an Act concerning Selective Service registration. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Durkin. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 316, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 316, a Bill for an Act concerning libraries. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 319, Mr. Persico. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 319, a Bill for an Act relating to insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 333, Mr. Mautino. Mr. Mautino. Mr. Mautino, Senate Bill 333. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001
"Senate Bill 333, 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 360. Mr. Mautino."
"My apology, Mr. Speaker. On that last Bill, I had filed an Amendment today, so it will need, eventually, to come back to Second."
"Mr. Clerk, concerning Senate Bill 333, put that Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 360, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 360, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 373, Representative Mendoza. Leave this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 405, Mr. Hartke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 405, 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 437, Representative Lindner. Lindner, 437. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 437, a Bill for an Act in relation to health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 448, Mr. Brunsvold. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 448, a Bill for an Act concerning snowmobile registration and safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 556, Mr. Hoeft. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 556, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 624, Mr. Lang. Do you wish to call the Bill? 624. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 624, a Bill for an Act concerning long-term care facility residents. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Mr. Clerk, put this Bill on the Order of Third Reading. Senate Bill 660, Mr. Hultgren. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 660, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 751, Mr. Fowler. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 751, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 839, Mr. Bost. 839. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 839, a Bill for an Act in relation to children. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 1, 2 and 3 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 859, Mr. Righter. Mr. Clerk, Read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 859, a Bill for an Act in relation to emergency management assistance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 866, Representative Mulligan. Mulligan. Senate Bill 867, Mr. Parke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 867, 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 935, Mr. Poe. 935. The Gentleman wishes to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 943, Mr. Hultgren. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 943, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, let's go back to Senate Bill 935, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 935, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. 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. Senate Bill 866. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 866, a Bill for an Act concerning 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 insurance coverage relating to mastectomies and mammograms. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 950, Mr. Schmitz. The Gentleman wishes to leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Senate Bill 1019, Representative Soto, 1019. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1019, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1035, Representative Crotty. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1035, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1039, Representative Julie Curry. Representative Julie Curry. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1039, a Bill for an Act concerning state finances. 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. Senate Bill 1098, Mr. Brunsvold. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1098, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. 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. Senate Bill 1104. Mr. Clerk, 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1104, a Bill for an Act concerning banking. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Representative Feigenholtz on Senate Bill 1254. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1254, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1293, Mr. Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1293, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1303, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1303, a Bill for an Act in relation to children. 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. Senate Bill 1341, Representative Bellock. Bellock, 1341. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1341, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Madigan: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1514, Mr. Bugielski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1514, a Bill for an Act in relation to driver licensing. 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. Mr. Clerk on the Order of Constitutional Amendment - Second Reading there appears HJRCA3. What is the status of that Amendment? Mr. Clerk."
"House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #3, offered by Representative Lang. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3 WHEREAS, The Ninety-second Congress of the United States of America, at its Second Session, in both houses, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds, adopted the following proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States of America: JOINT RESOLUTION RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED (TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: Section 1. Equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article. 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Section 3. This Amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.""; and WHEREAS, A Joint Resolution is a resolution adopted by both houses of the General Assembly and does not require the signature of the Governor; a Joint Resolution is sufficient for Illinois' ratification of an amendment to the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, The United States Congress has recently adopted the 27th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the so-called Madison Amendment, relating to Compensation of Members of Congress; this amendment was proposed 203 years earlier by our First Congress and only recently ratified by three-fourths of the States; the United States Archivist certified the 27th Amendment on May 18, 1992; and WHEREAS, The founders of our nation, James Madison included, did not favor further restrictions to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the amending procedure; the United States Constitution is harder to amend than any other constitution in history; and WHEREAS, The restricting time limit for the Equal Rights Amendment ratification is in the resolving clause and is not a part of the amendment proposed by Congress and already ratified by 35 states; and WHEREAS, Having passed a time extension for the Equal Rights Amendment on October 20, 1978, Congress has demonstrated that a time limit in a resolving clause can be disregarded if it is not a part of the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, The United States Supreme Court in Coleman _________________ v. Miller, 307 U.S. 433, at 456 (1939), recognized that Congress is in a 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 unique position to judge the tenor of the nation, to be aware of the political, social, and economic factors affecting the nation, and to be aware of the importance to the nation of the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, If an amendment to the Constitution of the United States has been proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, it is for Congress under the principles of Coleman _________________ v. Miller to determine the validity of the state ratifications occurring after a time limit in the resolving clause, but not in the amendment itself; and WHEREAS, Constitutional equality for women and men continues to be timely in the United States and worldwide, and a number of other nations have achieved constitutional equality for their women and men; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America set forth in this resolution is ratified; and be it further RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Archivist of the United States, the Administrator of General Services of the United States, the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. Second Reading of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #3."
"Mr. Clerk, put this Amendment on the Order of Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, do you have a Rules report?"
Clerk Rossi: "Representative Currie, Chairperson from the 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 Committee on Rules, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 26, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'to the floor for consideration' House Bill 2087."
Speaker Madigan: "The Chair recognizes Representative Barbara Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. I move to suspend the posting requirements, so that the subcommittees of the Redistricting Committee may meet on the 30th of April, on Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the Quincy Senior Center in Quincy and at 1:00 p.m. at the Metro East Belleville area at the St. Clair County Administration building. I'd appreciate your support for the Motion."
"You've all heard the Lady's Motion. Is there leave. Leave is granted. And the posting requirement is suspended for those two committee hearings. Mr. Clerk, do you have any Agreed Resolutions?"
Clerk Rossi: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 230, offered by Representative Saviano; House Resolution 232, offered by Representative Hamos; House Resolution 234, offered by Representative Parke; House Resolution 235, offered by Representative Zickus; House Resolutions 236 and 237, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 238, offered by Representative Johnson; House Resolution 239, offered by Representative Julie Curry; House Resolution 241 and 242, offered by Representative Black; House Resolution 243, offered by Representative Reitz; House Resolution 244, offered by Representative Collins; House Resolution 245, offered by Representative Granberg; House Resolution 246, offered by Representative Lindner; House Resolution 247, offered by Representative Cross; House Resolutions 248 and 249, offered by Representative Wojcik; House Resolution 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 251, offered by Representative Tenhouse; House Resolution 253, 254, 255 and 256, offered by Representative Schoenberg; and House Resolution 257, offered by Representative O'Connor."
Speaker Madigan: "The Clerk has read the Agreed Resolutions. Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Joint Resolution #27 offered by Representative Barbara Currie. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 27 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 26, 2001, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at 12:00 o'clock noon."
"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. Is there anything further to come before the Body? There being nothing further to come before the Body, Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned until Tuesday at 12 noon, 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 Tuesday, at 12 noon, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "This Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1354, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 49th Legislative Day April 26, 2001 appropriations. Senate Bill 1358, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Senate Bill 1370, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Senate Bill 1379, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Senate Bill 1380, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. Introduction and First Reading of these Senate Bills. Committee Reports. Representative Scully, Chairperson from the Committee on Conservation & Land Use, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 26, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 153. Representative O'Brien, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 26, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass' Senate Bills 20, 21, 233, 434, 686, 938, 1058, 1097, 1306; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 28, 265, 401, 727, 1080, 1517. Representative McGuire, Chairperson from the Committee on Aging, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 26, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 500. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 33