Illinois House Floor Debate — May 15, 2001

"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Thomas Moran of the Saint Hugh Parish in Lyons, Illinois. Reverend Moran is the guest of Representative Eileen Lyons. The guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."

Reverend Moran: "Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, source of wisdom, at the beginning of this Session, we turn our minds to You. The men and women gathered in this place represent a population of diverse ancestry, ethnicity, and heritage, yet all are united as citizens of Illinois, our state, where Your gifts are found in abundance. You have given us a rich land which produces food to nourish us. Be with this Assembly as it considers the use of the land and the good of those who farm it. You have given us mineral resources to enrich us. Be with this Assembly as it considers the utilization of our natural resources. You have given us rivers and lakes which sustain us. Be with this Assembly as it considers the quality of the water and the good of those who depend on it. You have given us beautiful vistas which give us enjoyment. Be with this Assembly as it considers the purity of the air and the health of those who breathe it. You have given us locations to build cities and towns as sites for commerce and industry. Be with this Assembly as it considers the good of the cities and the well-being of those who dwell in them. All good gifts are from You. Be with this Assembly as it considers the proper use of Your gifts. We pray that You will grant wisdom and right judgment to the Members of this House, so that they will act always for the common good of the people of the State of Illinois. Amen." 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

Speaker Madigan: "We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Bellock."

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Shirley Jones is excused and Representative Boland should be excused, but he will be here later in the afternoon."

"Mr. Poe."

"Mr. Speaker, let the record show that Representative Sommer and Representative Stephens are excused today."

Speaker Madigan: "...shall take the record. On this question, there are 114 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call. There is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk."

Clerk Bolin: "Committee Reports. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules, to which the following legislative measure/s was/were referred, action taken on May 15, 2001, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'direct floor consideration' for House Joint Resolution 30."

"The Chair recognizes Mr. Saviano."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege. I'd like to let the Body know that an individual becomes somewhat of an institution. In this institution, my legislative aide, Jim Caporusso, is celebrating his 25th birthday today. And we have some cake in the front for everybody enjoy. Thank you."

"Mr. Saviano, many of us thought that that 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 gentleman was actually a Member of the House. Mr. Biggins."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your question is timely because in the attendance I thought you mentioned a Representative Boeing or someone whose name was mentioned. Was it Boeing on the other side of the aisle?"

"They're on the way."

"Good. A point of personal privilege, if I may."

"State your point."

"There is a full page ad, a double pager here in the State Journal Register and it was in the Chicago newspapers yesterday. However, it's only addressed to six people; the Mayor and the Governor and the four Leaders. There's 173 Members of the General Assembly they forgot to mention in the ad. Now, I don't think we need to be mentioned by name, however, even the census forms have a box marked other. And these fine 60 civic leaders, only two of which are women, maybe they can include our fine Majority Leader of the Illinois House next time if they're a little tight for space. But maybe we could all... not addressed by name, but be more inclusive next time they run an ad. So far, I'm not impressed with their plan or their ad. Thank you."

"Thank you, Mr. Biggins. Mr. Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker. Rise on a point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"Like to recognize a group of exceptional students that came to visit me that are actually in Representative Soto's district, from the Noble Street Charter School. They're up here in the corner, down here doing some very good things and making a very good case for themselves and for the 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 district in which they reside."

"Mr. Acevedo."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"I'd like my colleagues to join me in wishing a Representative who's celebrating her 21st birthday for the fifth time, Representative Susana Mendoza. And there's cake out in front here."

"Mr. Bill Mitchell." Mitchell, B.: "Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to announce a birthday of Representative Ron Lawfer. And I... Members have discovered there's ice cream over here for the House. Compliments of Representative... one of his dairy..."

"Representative Soto."

"Point of personal privilege. I just want to welcome my brother and my sister-in-law, Ignacio and Jenny Sanchez, here visiting from my district. Oh, I'm sorry, Bugielski's district, Representative Bugielski's district. Thank you."

"Mr. Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise to a point of personal privilege. And Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as Mother's Day was just celebrated Sunday, it's my distinct privilege and honor to introduce to you the Illinois Mother of the Year for 2001, who happens to reside in my district. If you would please, welcome with me, and the Clerk would read the Resolution, I'd like to introduce you to Kendra Workman Smiley, the 2001 Illinois Mother of the Year. I believe we have a House Resolution. And hopefully, Mrs. Smiley can say a few words to you."

"Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution 90." 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"House Resolution 90, offered by Representative Black. HOUSE RESOLUTION 90 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, The American Mothers, Inc., Illinois Association has announced that Kendra Workman Smiley of East Lynn, Illinois is the 2001 Illinois Mother of the Year; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Noel Workman, grew up in Paxton, Illinois; and in 1974, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois with her degree in Physical Education; prior to graduation, she married John Smiley; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley taught school while completing her master's degree in Education from the University of North Dakota; she taught school for several years before becoming a mother; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley is a popular speaker and can be heard daily on the New Life Radio network, encouraging audiences with her Live Life _______________________ Intentionally radio ministry; she has authored many books which include Empowered ___________________ by Choice, Give Your _________________________ Heart a Good Spring _______________ Cleaning, It's a ________________ Mom Thing, and Helping Your ___________________________ Kids Make Good Choices; _______ she is a regular speaker at Hearts at Home conferences and offers marital advice in the Hearts at Home _________________________ Newsletter; and WHEREAS, Presently, Kendra Smiley is serving on the State Board for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; she is part of a team of speakers presenting the 'Understanding Your Teenager' seminar; she also works on the staff with Christian Leaders, 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Authors, and Speakers Seminar (CLASS); she is an active member of the United Methodist Church of East Lynn where she is a lay leader, Senior High Youth Leader, Certified Lay speaker, and chairman of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley's loving and very proud family include her husband, John, and her three sons, Matthew, Aaron, and Jonathon; and they live on a farm near East Lynn, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley was nominated for Mother of the Year by East Lynn United Methodist Church and Paxton United Methodist Women; she was named as Mother of the Year because she 'represents the highest qualities of the home and family life as well as a range of activities in her community'; Mrs. Smiley was considered for National Mother of the Year honors at the National Convention of American Mothers, Inc. in Portland Oregon in April, 2001; and WHEREAS, Kendra Smiley was honored at an awards ceremony and reception on April 22, 2001 at the First Lutheran Church in Paxton, Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Kendra Workman Smiley for her dedicated efforts to her family, church, and community and for being the recipient of the 2001 Illinois Mother of the Year award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Kendra Workman Smiley as an expression of our esteem."

Speaker Madigan: "The Clerk has read the Resolution. The Chair recognizes Mr. Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. With leave of the Body, may Mrs. Smiley address the Members of the House?"

"Leave is granted."

"Thank you." 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Illinois House of Representatives, it is a pleasure and an honor to address you today. I bring you greetings from East Lynn, Illinois. You have to have a very good map to find that. It's a tiny, tiny farming community. And I live in the suburbs of East Lynn on a 240 acre farm with my husband John, who is a farmer and also a KC135 pilot. He is a colonel and the vice commander of Grissom Air Reserve Unit at Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana. We've had the opportunity to raise our three sons on that farm. Matthew, who just Sunday, graduated from the University of Illinois, _____________ Oskee Wow Wow. That's right. The graduated part is the good one and who yesterday, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Our second son, Aaron, who is going to be now a junior at the University of Illinois, who is an animal science pre-vet. And our baby son, Jonathan, who is a sophomore soon to be junior at Hoopeston Area High School. I brought you a gift today. It never dawned on me that that might be weird. My son explained it me, 'Mom, it's like the NCAA.' And then I understood it. I'm glad, though, I was allowed to pass... or someone was allowed to pass it. You have a copy of my latest book, which is, Helping Your Kids ___________________________________ Make Good Choices, through the generosity actually of my publisher. If you're not in the child-rearing business right now, feel free to take out a black magic marker and cross out the word 'your' and just simply look at the title as, Helping ___________________ Kids Make Good _____________ Choices. That is one of my goals as a mom and as the Illinois Mother of the Year. And I am willing to guess it's one of your goals as the lawmakers for the State of Illinois. Just this weekend, I watched thousands of kids and older kids graduate from U of I. And I celebrated with 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 many of them, their good choices in the field of education. I read in the paper when I got home, the ________ Danville Commercial ________________ News and the _____________ News Gazette, about other kids making good choices, making good choices in the athletic arena, making good choices as they honor their moms for Mother's Day. And then, I also read about a group of teenagers in Kentucky, thank goodness, it was not Illinois, these teenagers decided that if they could possibly jump over a moving automobile, they might make it to a very questionable MTV show, which I will not tell you the title of because it's X-rated. These children did not make it in the jump across the moving automobile. Unfortunately, one child broke his leg, one teenager. And even more unfortunately, they did make it to that MTV show. Those kids were making poor choices. We all want to encourage kids to make good choices. I hope you enjoy this book, reading it. I hope you share it with other people. And there's one more thing that I want to give you. I am very happy that you make the commitment to the State of Illinois, which I love, which I have lived all my life except the stint where my husband was an active duty military person. I am appreciative of your commitment to the people of Illinois. And I want to make a commitment to you. For the year that I am Illinois Mother of the Year, I will pray for you. I will pray that during this year, you as a lawmaker and as a citizen will personally make good choices. I will pray that your actions and the decisions that you make will help Illinois families make good choices. And finally, I will pray that the things that you do and say will help the children of Illinois to make good choices. Thank you very much."

"Mr. Black." 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Mr. Speaker, we thank you very much for the indulgence of the Body. And a chapter yet to be written in her book about choices is my choice to go into politics. We're still working on that. But thank you very much for your indulgence today. And I think that you now see why I'm privileged to represent the district that I do. Kendra Smiley is just a microcosm of everybody that lives in my district. Although we don't all live in East Lynn, a town of about 280 people. Although, come to think of it, it is one of the bigger towns in my district now. Thank you all very much for your attention."

"Representative Howard."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Visiting us today from the Harold Washington School in my district in Chicago are the 8th grade class. Please help me to welcome them."

"Mr. Brunsvold."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, as you went home Thursday night, probably about 5:30, you probably heard a whooping going on here in Springfield. The House softball team took it to the Senate 16-6. And the Senate was not happy. So, I would like to introduce to you today the people that really did this. And starting at catcher, Mr. Dave 'nine-and-a-half fingers' Winters was catcher. Our pitcher was Rich Bradley, right over here. First baseman, Kevin McCarthy. Second baseman, Dan Reitz, who injured a finger, is why he was on second. Shortstop, Willie Delgado. Willie. Third base, Harry Osterman. Good third baseman. Left field, Jay Hoffman, took Mr. Doug Scott's place. And we told Doug Scott in the hearing on Saturday in Rockford, that we didn't really need him. Center field, Tom Dart. Left field... Right field, Randy Hultgren. And our most valuable player who was the spark 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 plug of the team, got everything going in the fifth inning when we were tied 6-6. We scored nine runs, our most valuable player, and it took one of the old guys to do it, Art Turner. Art Turner, baby. All right. And just to note, Susie Mendoza played second, put someone out on second base and threw out a runner, threw out a Senator on first base. So, she did a fine job. And next year, if she behaves herself, we'll let her hit. Thank you. We'd like to... If all the guys that played on the team and practiced and was in there would go down to the well now, we'd like to take a picture of the team that beat the Senate this year 16-6. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Representative Pankau."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. An item of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"We have visitors today from the Village of Schaumburg, Nathan Hale School. And among them are the Gallagher girls, which are granddaughters of our own State Representative, Kay Wojcik. Would you all join me in welcoming Nathan Hale School from Schaumburg to the General Assembly."

"Mr. Jerry Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."

"State your point." Mitchell, J.: "Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'd like to call your attention to four eighth grade students from Ronald Reagan Middle School in Dixon, Illinois. Three are serving as Pages and then we're gonna rotate the other three. Three are up in the gallery. Emily Jacobson, Erik Wilhelmi, Amanda Near, May Mey Seto, Jessica Hufford, and Jacob Postlewaite are all here from 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Dixon, Illinois to serve as Pages along with Jeff Kuhn, his daughter Laura, and Mr. Ron Jacobson as sponsors of these fine, young middle schools students. I'd like you to give 'em a warm welcome to Springfield, Illinois. Thank you."

Speaker Madigan: "Are there any other points of personal privilege, or introductions, or announcements of birthdays or award of trophies? On page 11 of the Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading there appears Senate Bill 3, Mr. Dart. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Senate Bill 5, Mr. O'Connor. The Gentleman would like to call the Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 5, a Bill for an Act in relation to firearms. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill #5 establishes a Project Exile Bill. It is exactly identical to House Bill 231 that was passed out of this Body 116-0. The Bill basically establishes a pilot program for potential prosecution of gun and firearm violations in connection with certain state laws. I'd be happy to answer any questions. As I mentioned, it is exactly identical to a Bill that we've already passed out of the House."

"The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. The Bill is on the Order of Standard Debate. The Chair recognizes Mr. Dart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields."

"Representative, just a couple quick questions here. I was talking with some of the folks from ATF just this past weekend, actually. And I asked 'em about our efforts down here. And they informed me that as of right now, they do 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 not have the adequate U.S. attorneys and FBI agents to conduct some of this. Have they made any projections to you as far as where or when they would have enough folks to implement this fully?"

"They have not."

"Is there an estimate of the number of U.S. attorneys that may be needed or extra FBI agents or ATF agents?"

"I don't have an estimation. Part of this legislation is to establish a pilot program to examine that. There is a provision in this legislation to report back to the General Assembly on those sorts of issues. I've had preliminary discussions with them, but they have not gotten into that level of detail."

"Would this have any impact, positive or negative, on their 'Operation Surefire' that they've got going on? Do you know?"

"The intention is is this... the Project Exile will be coordinated with 'Operation Surefire' so that in no way will Exile impede, damage, or harm what's been done to date in Surefire."

"Okay. Thanks so much."

"Mr. Scully."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields."

"Mr. O'Connor, Project Exile, is this the program that was initiated out in Virginia last year?"

"Yes, it was."

"And I believe it's had very wide... widespread successes and it's been held up as a model for criminal prosecution, is that correct?"

"That's correct."

"You've mentioned that you've had an opportunity to meet 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 with the Drug Enforcement Agency representatives in Chicago."

"Actually, it was in Springfield."

"I was happy to be part of that meeting. And I also think that several other lawmakers on a nationwide basis are talking about the similar programs on a national level. Was that what President Bush discussed just yesterday in his press release?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't hear the que... It was discussed in the meeting."

"Mr. Speaker, to the Bill. I rise in very strong support of this legislation. I'm a cosponsor. Project Exile has had very widespread support throughout the United States. The President recently announced his proposals to hire additional prosecutors on a national level to deal with these issues. And I ask for your strong support. 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? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 21, Mr. Durkin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 21, a Bill for an Act concerning county sheriffs. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Mr. Durkin."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 21 is a work in progress for the past year and a half, in which I have been involved with... for an issue which has been existing in Cook County. What this does is sets up the 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 protocol for the temporary transfer of a pretrial detainee for the continuing investigation on unrelated noncivil matters. This, I am happy to say, enjoys the support of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, the Cook County Sheriff, Chiefs of Police Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and also the City of Chicago Police Department. I'm ready to take any questions, Mr. Speaker."

Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. Brosnahan."

"Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields."

"Jim, I'm sorry, I couldn't really hear your description of the Bill. I know there was a lot of conversation on this Bill. Is this now an Agreed Bill with the State's Attorneys' Association and the Chiefs of Police?"

"Yes, it is."

"All right. Thank you. That's it."

"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 112 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Brosnahan. Mr. Brosnahan, did you wish to call Senate Bill 28? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Rutherford. Is Mr. Rutherford in the chamber? Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Jay Hoffman. Representative Eileen Lyons, did you wish to call Senate Bill 115? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 115, a Bill for an Act to amend the 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Illinois Vehicle Code. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." Lyons, E.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 115 addresses the problem with car thieves who go to parking lots, read the vehicle identification number, and go to an auto dealer to have a key made for that auto, and then go back to the parking lot and steal vehicles. This Bill would amend the Vehicle Code prohibiting a vehicle dealer from issuing to any person a new key to a vehicle unless the person can prove that he is the owner of the vehicle. This has been amended, as well. There is an Amendment on this Bill that addresses the concerns of those who need a key made for their car in case of an emergency where the keys are lost. And the auto dealer would merely have to take the identification of the person they give the key to. 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? Have all voted who wish? Has Representative Wyvetter Younge voted? Yeah, has Representative Wyvetter Younge voted? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 113 people voting 'yes', 1 person voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Wait, did you wish to call Senate Bill 162? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 162, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Mr. Wait."

"Yeah, Senate Bill 162, this is basically just a shell Bill 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 to send back to the Senate."

Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor... Mr. Dart."

"Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields."

"This is just a shell Bill?"

"Yes."

"Ron, can you tell us what it is that you plan or what your intention is with this Bill?"

"Well, I just picked it up from Senator Syverson and then Speaker Madigan asked if he could put an Amendment on it. And I said it'd be fine with me. So, he put his Amendment on it and we'll send it back over."

"Send it right back. Okay."

"Right."

"Thanks, Ron."

Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has Mr. Fritchey voted. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 95 people voting 'yes', 17 people voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Andrea Moore, did you wish to call Senate Bill 163? The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Granberg. Is Mr. Granberg in the chamber? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Representative May, Karen May, do you wish to call Senate Bill 326? The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Acevedo, do you wish to call Senate Bill 368? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 368, a Bill for an Act concerning 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 liability for debit card use. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Mr. Acevedo."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 368 sets the amount of liability from a person's unauthorized use of a debit card not to exceed the amounts that result from unauthorized transfer and is subject to the same provisions as the Federal Government. I'll be happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Madigan: "The Gentleman moves for the passage of the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. John Turner." Turner, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields." Turner, J.: "It's my understanding, Representative, that the Community Bankers Association and the Illinois Credit Union League were in opposition to this Bill. Has it been changed or amended in any fashion to take away their opposition?"

"Yeah, Representative, I believe it was last Friday, we did add the Amendment onto the Bill. And they were okay with the Bill... they support it." Turner, J.: "Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"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 114 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mendoza. Representative Mendoza. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Osterman, do you wish to call Senate Bill 382? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Senate Bill 382, a Bill for an Act regarding health facilities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Mr. Osterman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 382 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to include firefighters and emergency medical technicians on a list of emergency health care providers. The hospitals must notify if a firefighter or EMTS has provided emergency health care service to a patient who is then diagnosed with a dangerous or communicable infectious disease. Firefighters are frequently the first ones on the scene of an accident to provide life-saving medical attention. This Bill, I'm sure, is that they'll be notified if a patient they have worked on is diagnosed with a dangerous communicable or infectious disease. This Bill has no opposition. I'm 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? Has Mr. Novak voted? Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 114 people voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Coulson. The Lady indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Jerry Mitchell. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Mathias, do you wish to call Senate Bill 433? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Representative Feigenholtz, did you wish to call... The Lady indicates she does not wish to call Senate Bill 461. Mr. Beaubien. Beaubien. Mr. Beaubien. Gentleman 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Hartke in the Chair."

"Senate Bill 526, Representative Saviano. Out of the record. Senate Bill 527. Out of the record. Senate Bill 528. Out of the record. Senate Bill 574, Representative Tenhouse. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 574, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Tenhouse."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Originally, this Bill was somewhat controversial, Senate Bill 574, because it dealt with, basically, the sale of electric power and the waiving of municipal electric taxes. At the request of Speaker Madigan, we have shelled this Bill. And to keep the issue alive... we now sits with simply... as amended, it's simply a shell Bill that, hopefully, will be able to be resolved before the end of this Session."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? No one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 574?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 574, there are 80 Members voting 'yes', 32 Members voting 'no', and 2 Members voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 575, Representative Lyons. Out of the record. Senate Bill 602, Representative Mendoza. Out of the record. Senate Bill 627, Representative Daniels, Wait. Out of the record. Senate Bill 647, Representative Hamos. Out of the record. 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Senate Bill 677, Representative Brosnahan. Out of the record. Senate Bill 698, Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. Senate Bill 713, Representative O'Brien. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 713, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative O'Brien."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 713 would allow for taxing districts that have a loss in EAV to enter into an agreement with other taxing districts for abatement of taxes and the sunset date on ... in order to attract industry and the sunset date on this is January 1, 2002. It is meant to address the specific problem and attract a certain business in my area. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 713?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Lou Jones, would you like to vote? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 713, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 761, Representative Burke. Representative Burke. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 761, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Burke."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 761 is a rather simple matter. It would provide that billing that's 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 currently going to major office building property managers would be divided and sent separately to the tenants of that major office complex. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 761? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 761?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Hoffman voted and Mr. Forby? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 761, there are 113 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 1 person voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 856, Representative Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 869, Representative Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 869, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Insurance Code. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Lyons." Lyons, E.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 869 would amend the Illinois Insurance Code to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the conduct of life and health insurance. Senate Bill 1869 (sic-869) would make sure... make such discrimination a violation of the Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices Article of the Illinois Insurance Code. I have to commend the Department and the Director of the Department for initiating this legislation. The Department is currently reviewing the practices of all Illinois 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 domiciled companies to determine whether this type of discrimination occurred with policies sold to Illinois' residents. The Department has determined that at least one Illinois company charged higher premiums to African Americans for low-value life insurance policies. And it has taken a lead in the efforts to obtain an acceptable settlement agreement with this company on behalf of the policyholders affected by this discriminatory practice. Again, I want to commend the Department of Insurance and its Director for initiating this effort. And I'd ask for your 'aye' support."

"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Scully."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor will yield."

"Representative, who would enforce this new law?" Lyons, E.: "Department of Insurance."

"Does... Do citizens have a private cause of action... the ability to privately file a lawsuit for a violation of this law?" Lyons, E.: "I'm sorry, could you repeat the question?"

"Is there a private cause of action? In other words, does a citizen have the right to file a private lawsuit in order to enforce this law or is enforcement limited to the Department of Insurance?" Lyons, E.: "They would have recourse under the present law."

"Is that recourse through the Insurance Act or is it through the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act?" Lyons, E.: "Let me find out. Under the Illinois Insurance Code."

"Okay. Thank you, Representative."

"Further discussion? Seeing that no one is 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 seeking recognition, the question is... Representative Lyons to close." Lyons, E.: "Oh, I would ask for your 'aye' vote."

Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 869?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Winters, would you like to vote? Thank you. On this question, there are 114 Members... Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 869, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Mr. Brady."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if you'd please join me... give me your attention and join me in welcoming here today from my district and also from the 87th Representative District, Representative Rutherford. In the gallery, we have with us members from the Illinois McDonald girls softball all-star team, which have just returned from the Governor's Office in presenting Governor Ryan an honorary jersey. These young ladies are going to Cuba to play on June 21st to represent this state and our country. They are the first youth-female softball team to ever play in Cuba. And they also have representatives from the boys softball team that will be going with them, as well. Also, this is a follow-up to the trip from Governor Ryan, Speaker Madigan, Leader Daniels, and others on the trip to Cuba. Please give a nice Springfield welcome to the ladies and gentlemen and their coaches up in the gallery." 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Congratulations, girls. Welcome to the Illinois General Assembly. Senate Bill 940, Representative Brosnahan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 940, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Brosnahan."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 940 changes the name of the offense from 'criminal neglect of an elderly or disabled person' to 'criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled person'. It also includes in the definition following: physically abusing, harassing, intimidating, or interfering with the personal liberty of an elderly or disabled person or exposing an elderly or disabled person to willful deprivation as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. I know of no opposition to this legislation. It was backed by AARP. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 940? Seeing no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 940?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 940, there were 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Wirsing, the Gentleman from DeKalb."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. If you'll join in me in recognizing and welcoming the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders from St. Mary's School in 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Sycamore are down here today up in the gallery."

Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to the General Assembly. Senate Bill 980, Representative Stroger. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1011, Representative Cross. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1058, Representative McCarthy. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1097, Representative Meyer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 1097, a Bill for an Act in relation to minors. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Meyer."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1097, you have seen this previously. Last year, it passed unanimously out of the House. It's a Bill that Senator Dillard and myself have sponsored for the last several years. And at that point, we allowed it to have an Amendment placed on it to help another Representative out. And unfortunately, the Governor's Office vetoed the Bill after it passed out of here and the Senate because of that Amendment. This year, we're bringing it back to you clean without any Amendments and hoping that we'll get a favorable reading and it'll pass into law. It is a permissive Bill. It provides that a minor who is placed on probation or supervision, as a condition of that probation or supervision, with the consent of the chief superintendent of the... of any educational facility, may be required to attend an educational program at a facility other than the school where the offense was committed. And it is permissive. And I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1097?' All 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Turner, would you like to vote? Art Turner. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 1097, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1102, Representative Ryder. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1190, Representative Ryder. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1304, Representative Mulligan. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1305, Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Feigenholtz, would you give me that again? Out of the record. Senate Bill 1505, Representative Mendoza. Representative Mendoza. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1521, Representative McKeon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 1521, a Bill for an Act relating to education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative McKeon."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1521, originated by Senator Lauzen in the Senate, creates the Illinois Future Teacher Corps Scholarship Fund through the sale of special education license plates. The actual design and color of the plate, something similar to what was passed out, I'm sure, to many of you... I didn't have enough color copies... would be determined by a contest run by the Secretary of State among elementary school students. The design submitted for the contest would be judged on September 30, 2002. The proceeds from the sale of these plates will flow through ISAC, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. So, we don't have to create a new 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 bureaucracy to administer this. The Future Teacher Corps Scholarship Fund is patterned after the Illinois Veterans Scholarship where a person serves in the armed services for one to two years and gets four years of college paid for. Under this teacher scholarship, it's four years of school for four years of teaching. I'll gladly answer any questions."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1521?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Zickus. Mr. Clerk... Would you care to vote, Representative Zickus? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 1521, there are 110 Members voting 'yes', 3 Members voting 'no', 0 Members voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1522, Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 298, Representative Granberg. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 298, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Granberg."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 298 affords a rural water treatment facility the same tax treatment as if each municipality could build a separate treatment facility themselves. In this instance, a number of small towns have come together to consolidate their resources and to build one treatment facility. It has no impact on the state tax structure at all. It would simply allow the locals to tax themselves at a rate that which they do currently for each local 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 municipality. And I would ask for your support."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 298?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 298, there are 109 Members voting 'yes', 5 Members voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 526, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 526, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of professions. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Saviano."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 526 is a shell Bill. This is one of our private detective, private alarm, private security Bills. It's a shell Bill we're gonna send over to the Senate. And I would ask for your approval."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 526?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk... Have all voted who wish? Durkin. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 526, there are 10... no, excuse me... 80 Members voting 'yes', 32 Members voting 'no', 2 Members voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 527, Representative Saviano."

"Senate Bill 527, a Bill for an Act concerning the 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 regulation of professions. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Saviano."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 527 is an initiative of the Illinois Optometric Association. It provides some cleanup language on optometrists in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act. And it regards the referrals and the evaluation of treatment when it should be referred to an optometrist. There is no opposition to the Bill. And I would ask for your approval."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 527?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Wirsing. Mr. Turner. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 527, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 528, Representative Saviano. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 528, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of professions. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Saviano."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 528 is also a initiative of the Illinois Optometric Association. It provides some cleanup language on what RN's and LPN's could perform regarding visual functions making sure there's on-sight supervision of a physician or of optometrist. There is no known opposition to this matter. And I'd ask 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 for your approval. Thank you."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 528?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 528, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 3, Representative Dart. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 3, a Bill for an Act to create the Drug or Alcohol Impaired Minor Responsibility Act. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Dart."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This Bill is a new Act which would allow a cause of action against an adult who gives drug or alcohol to a minor. It's an attempt to get after a problem that we've been having a lot more lately with individuals, both with giving alcohol, but also with giving drugs to minors. This is solely targeted at individuals who go after minors. And this would allow them a cause of action. I don't know of any opponents to this. And I'd appreciate a favorable vote."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Mulligan, the Lady from Cook."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"The Sponsor will yield."

"Does this define what age it goes down to, under 18?"

"Pardon me?"

"It says... It provides for under 18. But at what age 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 does that start, birth?"

"Theoretically. But I don't think that would be realistically the case."

"Not always so. That's why I asking to be specific on the record."

"Well, in theory, it'd be any under age 18. But you would be giving alcohol to a child. And I'm unaware of any situations where we..."

"Drug or alcohol for a pregnant woman is what I'm looking at."

"No, that's not what we anticipate with this Bill."

"Thank you."

"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Jackson County, Mr. Bost."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor will yield."

"Yeah, Representative, is this... I'm looking over the... Would this make an owner of... for instance, we have a dance club in southern Illinois that has a bring your own... BOB, bring your own booze party type issue. Would this make them liable? Because the reason they've always done that is to stay away from dramshop rules. They have very strict rules that if they see somebody there that's drinking that is underage, they'll tell them, no way, we can't do it on our premises, and they'd ... leave. But what do you think..."

"Mike, the way we drafted this Bill, and this is the second year I've had it, was to specifically say there has to be willful action on that person's part in giving the alcohol... or in this case, we expand it to drugs... to the underage person. So, if... in the situation you're talking about, I don't see how it would apply because they have to 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 affirmatively know that you are under the age 18 and you... they have affirmatively have given you the alcohol or drugs."

"So, 'willful and wanton' is in this language so the..."

"There's some 'willful and wanton' language further in there. But the legal technology... the legal term 'willful and wanton' is not... it's in this Bill, but not in the Section you're talking about. There has to be the willful action of me, the owner of this..."

"Actually do the serving."

"Yeah. So, I would have to be willfully doing that. And then, my actions would be the one that caused the accident or the injury."

"Thank you very much."

"Sure. Thanks."

Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor will yield."

"Representative Dart, are you exempting retailers or liquor store chains from this legislation?"

"The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is a proponent of the Bill. I don't know of any opponents to it. And one of the reasons was, Jim, a couple years ago, I had a Bill that was much more expansive that dealt with social host liability. And there was a lot of people that had a lot of concerns with this. This is so much more narrow. So, it specifically deals with that instance where the individual affirmatively knows that the person's under 18 and is giving him alcohol."

"Have you exempted comparative negligence or contributory negligence within this cause of action? Have you... Is 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 that no longer a defense in this... under this..."

"Correct."

"So, if a person under the age 18 shows up into the 711 and furnishes a false identification card to a clerk, the clerk in that point..."

"I don't think they could..."

"...is willfully distributing to a person who they believe is under the age of 18, they go out and they are involved in an accident, are they still liable?"

"No. That's neither our intent..."

"'Cause that would be the contributory to comparative negligence, you know, aspect of this."

"That's neither our intent nor do I think it would come under the definition that we've supplied here, because there has to be that willful act on their part, which I don't think that that would come under. And it's certainly not our intent."

"Well, the way I remember it, is 'willful' is that somebody intentionally does... 'willful' is not a very difficult thing to meet. However, 'willful' means the person has distributed, has sold it to a person under the age of 18. It would be comparative negligence. And I think that... Do we think it's probably a good idea to eliminate the defenses which we previously talked about if there is a situation where false identification is provided, where the clerk has done everything under the law and beyond to ensure that this person is above the age of 21, and they are still saying that they, perhaps, are not afforded the defense to establish that that minor through a third-party action contributed to their own injuries or demise?"

"I just don't think that's how it's gonna play out with 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 this. I think that the problem that we're attempting to get at is a very narrow one. And I think the way the language is, Jim, that it won't impact that. I understand your point. But I just don't think it's going to be impacted by the Bill as it's drafted."

Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Dart to close."

"I'd appreciate a favorable vote."

"The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 3?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On Senate Bill 15 (sic-Senate Bill 3), there are 115 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 10 on the Calendar, on House Bills-Third Reading appears House Bill 3363, Representative Curlidge... Curry. Julie Curry. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"House Bill 3363, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."

"Representative Curry."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Bill 3363 is legislation I've introduced on behalf of some constituents in my district. I represent, along with Representative Tom Berns, one of the largest Amish communities in East-Central Illinois. And this past year, we met with township officials and members of the Amish community to discuss legislation to assist them in trying to produce some revenue to improve some township roads. What this legislation does is allows township boards to license and regulate horse-drawn vehicles. And it sets, 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 through House Amendment #2, a cap on the amount that a township board could charge for the licensing of these buggies. The problem that we have in our communities from the spring until the fall of every year in the communities of Arthur, and Arcola, and Atwood, and surrounding areas; we have between 20 and 25 tour buses going through one little township in Douglas County called Bourbon Township. And these big tour buses travel on these township roads to go visit all the 253 Amish businesses throughout the township. So, what this legislation would do would allow the township to license these buggies. And the money would then be used to go to improve township roads. This legislation is similar to what the State of Indiana allows their local units of government to do. I think it's an initiative that the local communities have really tried to resolve a problem that they have with poor road conditions, but also to try to enhance economic opportunities within their area. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor indicates she will yield."

"Representative, you and I have talked and you have checked other cities that do license horses and buggies. For example, the City of Chicago charge considerably more, correct?"

"That's correct, Representative Black. After we discussed this on the House Floor last week, when we were discussing House Amendment #2, we checked at your request at what the City of Chicago charges annually for the registration of horse-drawn vehicles. And the initial fee is $500. And 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 then for each year after on an annual basis, they have to pay $400 a year per vehicle. So, the $50 maximum fee that townships could charge is significantly, you know, different."

"Okay. Representative, I've always known you to be a person of your word. I think, initially, many of us had concerns about this because we were levying for lack of a better word, let's say a fee or a tax on a group that is a distinct minority in a county. But it's my understanding that you and a Member of our side of the aisle have talked to this... the Amish group and that they not only are in agreement with the Bill, they, in fact, asked you to do it and, in fact, the bishops asked you to raise it from 25 to $50. Is that how this came about?"

"That's correct, Representative Black. Both Representative Tom Berns and myself met on a couple different occasions. Once was during our spring break with the bishops of the Amish community, they're the elders of the Amish community. We met with about 10 or 12 of them and some township officials. We discussed the legislation. We said to them at the time that if they did not agree with the legislation, that we would not go forward with it. But they really felt that not only was it in their best interest that this be done, they asked us to increase the maximum fee, which was $25 at one point, to $50 because they really felt that $25 wasn't gonna... wasn't really gonna help the township enough to do... to make the kind of improvements that they wanted to make on a regular basis. And they stand to benefit not only for safety reasons, but when the roads are in good shape, people are coming out into the country to visit their businesses in which they profit from." 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"So, to those, Representative, whenever there's a fee involved, you and I have been here long enough to know that many people automatically vote 'no'."

"Correct."

"So, if there's to be any direct mail in a campaign on this issue, this is different than what I've ever seen here. You are levying this fee at the request of those who have to pay it to improve the roads that they use."

"Correct."

"We're not imposing any fee on anybody who didn't ask to have this fee imposed upon them, correct?"

"Correct. This wasn't my idea, it wasn't Representative Berns' idea. We're just acting on behalf of our constituents who are trying to not only improve the road conditions in their area and trying to do it on their own. Because it's really the township board that we give the authority to set the fee. You know, we're just giving them the legislative... the law to be able to establish the fee and regulate these vehicles. Neither one of us would just do this without their..."

"Okay."

"...approval or without their request for help."

"You should have the Journal mark this with an asterisk or something because it's one of the few Bills we'll probably ever vote on imposing a fee that the people involved have asked that the fee be imposed. I appreciate your forthright and complete answers to the questions. Thank you very much."

"Thank you, Representative."

"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Johnson."

"Will the Sponsor yield?" 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Sponsor will yield."

"Yes, Representative, just one quick question. Does this apply only to businesses that operate these things or... say like I have a friend that takes a horse-drawn carriage and takes my son from the wedding to the reception, one time only. Do they have to file for a fee under this sort of a thing or..."

"Representative Johnson, what this legislation does is it enables townships, only townships, to establish an ordinance, if they choose to, to regulate and license horse-drawn vehicles. I really can't see why a township board would want to engage in the licensure and regulation of horse-drawn vehicles when they have a small handful. I mean, with all the paperwork involved in it, why would you do it just for a small group? In our situation, we have one township nearly 2500 horse-drawn vehicles that we know of. So, we stand to benefit... or that township stands to benefit greatly from imposing this kind of fee for their roads and maintenance of their roads."

"Okay. I appreciate that."

"Okay."

"Thank you."

Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Since no one is seeking recognition, Representative Curry to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 3363?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Schoenberg. Representative Schoenberg, care to vote on 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 this issue? The question is... Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 94 Members voting 'yes', 21 Members voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1522? Senate Bill 1522."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 1522 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."

Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to the Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment at the request of the Sponsor. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the final week of Second Reading Bills to move those... or Third Reading, to get those Bills into position to pass. And I would suggest that you move your Bills to Third Reading as soon as possible. We are going to go through the Calendar on Second Readings. So, be prepared to move those Bills to Third Reading. Senate Bill 663. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 663, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Clerk, hold that Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 945. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 945, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed."

"Hold that Bill on Second Reading. On page 13, on the Senate Bills-Second Reading appears Senate Bill 10. Out of the record. Senate Bill 20, Representative Coulson. Out of the record. Senate Bill 42, Representative Moffitt. 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 42, a Bill for an Act relating to genetic testing information. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Moffitt, has been approved for consideration."

"Representative Moffitt on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 becomes the Bill. This would close what was possibly one loophole in our Genetic Information Privacy Act that we passed back in '97. And simply says, you cannot use genetic information regardless of the source. With the wording that we have on this, I'm not aware of any opposition."

Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion on Floor Amendment #2? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass... adopt Floor Amendment #2 to House Bills... Senate Bill 42?' All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 71. Out of the record. Senate Bill 75, Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 78, Representative Turner, Art Turner. Out of the record. Senate Bill 95, Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 101, Representative Kurtz. The Bill has a note request that has not been filed."

"Is there any request for a fiscal impact note?"

"Yes."

"There is?"

"Yes." 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Okay. Well, I have asked staff..."

"You could move the Bill on Second, but it'll stay there. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3... 103, Representative Bost. Out of the record. Senate Bill 113, Representative Moore, Andrea Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 117, Representative Hamos. Out of the record. Senate Bill 170, Representative Cowlishaw. ... read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 170, a Bill for an Act in relation to schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Representative Cowlishaw."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 170 is an initiative of the State Board of..."

"Representative Cowlishaw, we're not hearing that Bill on Third Reading now, it's Second. And you moved it from Second to Third."

"I beg your pardon, Sir, I can't hear you."

"We just moved the Bill from Second to Third. We will not hear it on Third today."

"I see. Thank you. I'm sorry."

"Senate Bill 174, Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 174, a Bill for an Act in relation to gambling. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 285, Representative Franks. Out of the record. Senate Bill 371, Representative Daniels. Senate Bill 384, Representative Bost. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Senate Bill 384, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 397, Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 406, Representative Wirsing. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 406, a Bill for an Act in relation to a higher education student assistance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 435, Representative Lindner. Representative Lindner. Representative Lindner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 435, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1 has been adopted to the Bill. No further Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 449, Representative Saviano. Representative Saviano. Out of the record. Senate Bill 489, Representative Dart. Out of the record. Senate Bill 518, Representative Hamos. Out of the record. Senate Bill 598, Representative Hassert. Out of the record. Senate Bill 616, Representative Beaubien. Out of the record. Senate Bill 629, Representative Dart. Out of the record. Senate Bill 699, Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. Senate Bill 725, Representative Dart. Tom Dart, 725. Out of the record. Senate Bill 730, Representative Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 754, Representative Granberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 789, Representative Dart. Out of the record. Senate Bill 824, Representative Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell. 824. Mr. Clerk."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 824, a Bill for an Act in relation to the Illinois Coordinate System. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 825, Representative Ryder. Out of the record. Senate Bill 826, Representative Bost. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 826, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 827, Representative Black. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 827, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, could we lower the... your voices just a little bit here? Shh. Shh. Senate Bill 829, Representative Meyer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 829, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 830, Representative O'Connor. Out of the record. Senate Bill 831, Representative Myers, Rich Myers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Senate Bill 831, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Agriculture. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 846, Representative O'Connor. Out of the record. Senate Bill 852, Representative Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 857, Representative Mitchell, Bill Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 857, a Bill for an Act to repeal the Non-Resident Contractor Bond Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 873, Representative Winters. Representative Winters. Out of the record. Senate Bill 874, Representative Myers, Rich Myers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 874, a Bill for an Act concerning hunting. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 881, Representative Winkel, Rick Winkel. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 881, a Bill for an Act concerning natural resources. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 882, Representative Durkin. Mr. Durkin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 882, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 898, Representative Schoenberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 899, Mr... Representative Crotty. Out of the record. Senate Bill 914, Representative Erwin, Judy Erwin. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 914, a Bill for an Act concerning higher education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 915, Representative Slone. 915. Representative Slone."

"Mr. Speaker, can you tell me what the status of Amendment 2 is?"

"They're in Rules."

"Okay. Thank you."

Speaker Hartke: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 926, Representative Erwin, Judy Erwin. Representative Erwin. Out of the record. Senate Bill 930, Representative Hoffman. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 930, a Bill for an Act in relation to public transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.?"

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 931, Representative Black. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 931, a Bill for an Act in relation to facilities for the Appellate Court for the Fourth Judicial District. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Mr. Black, we're happy to accommodate you. We're happy to accommodate you. Senate 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 Bill 933, Representative Smith, Michael Smith. Out of the record. Senate Bill 935, Representative Poe. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 935, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 975, Representative Meyer, Rich Meyer. No, not Rich. Jim Meyer. Out of the record. Senate Bill 984, Representative Moffitt. Out of the record. Senate Bill 989, Representative Schoenberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 994, Representative Poe. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 994, the Bill's been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed.

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1033, Representative Curry, Julie Curry. Representative Curry. Out of the record. The Chair recognizes Representative Poe. For what reason do you seek recognition?"

"Yeah, Mr. Speaker, on 994, I have a Floor Amendment. And evidently, it's not out of Rules. So, we need to leave it on that Second..."

"That's correct, it's not out of Rules."

"Okay. Let's leave it on Second, then, 'til I get it..."

"Mr. Clerk, what is the status of 994?"

"Senate Bill 994 has been moved to the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."

Speaker Hartke: "Move that Bill back to Second Reading for the purposes of an Amendment at the request of the Sponsor. Senate Bill 825, Mr. Ryder. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Clerk Bolin: "Senate Bill 825, a Bill for an Act in relation to 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Ryder, has been approved for consideration."

"Representative Ryder."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Amendment is at the request of the Trial Lawyers and also the folks in Madison-St. Clair County. I would be happy to discuss the Amendment or answer any other questions."

"Is there any discussion on Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 825? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 825?' All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Further Amendments?"

"No further Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1039, Representative Curry, Julie Curry. Representative Curry. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1089, Representative Saviano. Representative Skip Saviano. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1109, Representative Hannig. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1128, Representative Novak, Phil Novak. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1150, Representative Coulson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 1150, a Bill for an Act concerning access to data. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1176, Representative Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1177, Representative Moore. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1262, Representative Johnson. Mr. Clerk... Mr. Johnson." 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001

"We filed an Amendment on that. I don't know whether that's approved for consideration. It's Floor Amendment #1."

"It has not been approved."

"Ah, what a shame. Okay."

"You want to move it to Third Reading? No. Okay. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1276, Representative Coulson. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1283, Representative May, Karen May. Representative May. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1284, Representative Wait. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 1284, a Bill for an Act in relation to accounting. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1329, Representative Parke. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1493, Representative Daniels. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1504, Representative Bellock, Patty Bellock. Out of the record. Senate Bill 830, Representative O'Connor. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 830, a Bill for an Act concerning State Police. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 400?"

Clerk Bolin: "... Bill 400, it is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading."

"Move that Bill back to Second Reading for the purposes of an Amendment at the request of the Sponsor. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Chair is prepared to adjourn. Are there any announcements? No more points of personal 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 privilege? Allowing perfunctory... Representative Bellock, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

"We would just like to extend one more invitation to the Capitol Capers event tonight at the Hilton Hotel. And rehearsal is 5:30 for those in the show. Thank you very much."

Speaker Hartke: "Thank you, Representative Bellock. Representative Hoffman."

"Yes, a point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to... Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I just wanted to make a quick point. This, I think, is my 11th year here and it seems as though as time goes by, many things remain the same. It seems like they change, but they all remain the same. The Leaders are the same. We still have a Republican Governor, the Cubs got swept by the Cardinals this weekend. And it's prior to June 1st and the Cubs already are out of first place in the National League."

"Representative Black, you have a comment?"

"No. Mr. Speaker, I don't a copy of the rulebook, but if Mr. Uhe would get me the Section on how to censure Representative Hoffman, I'd appreciate it."

"I'm sure that he'll bring that right over to you, Representative Black. Further announcements? Representative Poe for an announcement."

"Yeah, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this Friday morning is the Governor's Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 at the Crowne Plaza. I have five tickets left. They're going fast. And the speaker is former Senator Paul Simon."

Speaker Hartke: "Thank you very much for that announcement. Representative Mendoza now moves, allowing perfunctory time 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 58th Legislative Day May 15, 2001 for the Clerk, that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16th. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned." 50