"The House shall come to order. Members will please be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford, the Assistant Pastor of Victory Temple Church, in Springfield. Our guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Crawford."
Pastor Crawford: "Let us pray. Most gracious and glorious God, we come humbly before You, honoring You, as our King of Kings, and as the Lord of Lords, and as our great high Priest. One who can be touched by the feelings of our infirmities. One who has been tempted in order to comfort us while we're tempted. One who is merciful, gracious, and long-suffering. One who abounds in goodness and in truth toward us. We're thankful and gracious that You would watch over us and smile upon us this day. Amen."
Speaker Hartke: "We shall be led in the Pledge today by Representative Yarbrough."
"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 Hartke: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie, report on the Democrat side."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Bugielski and Morrow are excused today."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Bost, a report on the Republican side."
"Uh, yes, Mr. Speaker. The Representatives Berns and Black will be excused today."
Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Clerk, take the record, 112 members answering the Roll Call. A quorum is present. Committee Reports." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002
Clerk Rossi: "Representative Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3672, House Bill 3776 and House Bill 3938; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3729. Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4092. Representative McKeon, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4044 and House Bill 4103. Representative Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration & Regulation, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4004 and House Bill 4107; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3708, House Bill 3998 and House Bill 3999. Representative Kenner, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4007 and House Bill 4110; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3682 and House Bill 4108. Representative McGuire, Chairperson from the Committee on Tourism, to which the following measure/s 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 3653. Representative Novak, Chairperson from the Committee on Environment and Energy, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3703. Representative Erwin, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 6, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4037; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3641. Introduction - First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1553, offered by Representative Daniels, a Bill for an Act concerning commemorative dates. First Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 642, offered by Representative Cross; House Resolution 644, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 645, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 646, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 647, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 648, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 649, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 650, offered by Representative Capparelli; House Resolution 652, offered by Representative Daniels; House Resolution 653, offered by Representative Daniels; House Resolution 654, offered by Representative Saviano; House Resolution 655, offered by Representative McAuliffe; House Resolution 656, offered by Representative 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 Bill Mitchell; House Resolution 657, offered by Representative Bellock; and House Resolution 663, offered by Representative Jefferson."
Speaker Hartke: "You've heard the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. Opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. On the House Calendar, on page 2 appears House Bills - Second Reading 3652. Representative O'Brien. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 3652, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in Committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. House Bill 3771. Representative Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 3771, a Bill for an Act concerning Townships. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. ... today's Calendar on Third Reading appears House Bill 3645. Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3645, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles, Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Holbrook."
"House Bill 3645 creates the Louis and Clark commemorative bicentennial license plate. This is what many other states have done for this program to help fund their activities for the upcoming bicentennial celebration. I don't know of any major opposition to it other than people that don't like specialty license plates. So, with that, I'd urge everyone to vote 'yes'."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 the Gentleman from Kendall, Mr. Cross."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, just a couple of quick questions of the Sponsor."
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, assuming this passes both the House and the Senate and the Governor signs it, when do you anticipate these plates actually being available for use by the public?"
"We would hope by next year, and it would only run for the time of the bicentennial, 4 years to 2008."
"There's been somewhat of a problem of getting plates issued... or produced in a timely manner the Secretary of State's Office. Have you talked to the Secretary of State's Office to see if they can actually do these in a timely manner?"
"Their only comment was, it'd be treated as any other license plate."
"Okay. Thanks a lot."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Holbrook to close."
"It's a good Bill, vote 'aye'."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 3645?' 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 this question, there were 104 Members voting 'yes', 9 Members voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'... 8 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 3662, Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 3662, a Bill for an Act concerning child 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 care. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Holbrook."
"Thank you. What this Bill does, is set up an exemption for facilities at schools where children have already gone to school that day, for latchkey programs if they're are run by a private entity. As we discussed in committee on this this is a situation that's been going on for years and years. The YMCA runs many programs throughout the state in the school facilities. However, the actual school facilities doesn't meet the same standards that some day care facilities have. I'll be glad to take any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative Holbrook, as you know I had some questions of you in committee on this. Part of which I got the information, but only part of the information, and my question to you basically is what was the difference between what DCFS requires for a day care center as far as a facility goes and what the State Board goes? If you place it in a school there's a big difference between removing a five-year old from a building in a fire and a three-year old from a building in a fire. So, the State Board sent me back a stack of things which I just received yesterday, and I haven't had time to go through them all, but they also said that they did not have the time or the people to analyze the difference between the DCFS program and the State Board requirements. So, I still don't have the answer yet. And my understanding was you were going to hold this Bill until we had the answers and that you were 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 going to be able to tell me specifically in your school district what the problem was that they weren't going to certify it."
"Yes, that's true, we were provided that information two days ago. And as I reviewed it, and you're correct it was a couple of inches thick. The only real issues I saw there were some of the ones that had to do in my area was with some of the playground equipment. I can't answer you for anything in that ream of material that we did get that said specifically the problem between day care regulation facilities and school regulations. And as I said in committee, I felt that if the children had went to school there all that day it was much safer for them to stay at that school and continue with the latchkey program rather then move to another location. And again, this does not exempt the operators which 99% of those regulations appear to hit for the people being licensed and we're not exempting that in this Bill at all. We're only exempting the physical facilities."
"So, you changed the original Bill so that the person that or the entity that's running the day care center would have to still meet all the criteria for the personnel. It's the facility that we're okaying. And my main problem still is the difference, which I would like to cooperate with you, because I understand where you are coming from as far as moving kids, or particularly, kids that are old enough to be in a half-day kindergarten program and then move into a half-day day care program. But my one concern that I'm not sure that's been met yet, which I would really like to see met before we voted on this Bill, is what the difference is in what the school would okay about a facility and what DCFS would require, particularly, as to 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 getting young children out of the building. How the facilities meet the fire requirements compared to how they would for another day care center and that we're not starting down a slippery slope in how we certify a facility for all day care centers?"
"And again, I have to agree with the State Board of Elect... of State Board of Education. There is a lot of material there that would have to be gone through. However, if the kids have already been in that school all day, I have to feel that that school board and that regional superintendent of schools that does that inspection feels that it meets that specific criteria as far as the safety of our students. I cannot tell you all of the issues that may differ between the day care facility and the school that they're required to meet. I looked through it as much as I could to try to answer that question, and about the only thing I could find in there was some of the playground issues that were brought up."
"I thought... All right, I mean, that may be okay for your facility and I know you said it was the depths of the mulch that was in the playground, which I wouldn't think would be that hard to take care of. My concern is basically the facility, the exits, and the entrances. Five-year olds that have been in that school all day in a Kindergarten program probably have an idea or participated in fire drills on how to get out. But there's a difference in leading five-year olds out than there would be getting three-year olds out. And the program would be a program that only does three-year olds and not a program that would take care of infants or under three."
"And again, it was written up according to the criteria definition, which says under three it's three when they 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 enter that time of year. So actually, probably most of them are three years or older. All I can say is they've gone to school in that same facility all day under the same conditions and were meeting the day care facilities for the licensing of the individuals running it, so they should be just as trained as any other day care facility. The only issue here is the facility itself and again, the kids have been in that school all day."
"But we're not passing this law just for your situation. It's a law that's being passed for the state. So, there's still that one problem which I think you could probably solve for us if you would come back with the difference between the two, which you kind of assured me in committee that we would have, which we don't have yet."
"Well, I did..."
"So I would request that you take vote for out of record until you can come back and tell us that, and I'd be happy to vote for it, if you can satisfy that."
"Well, Representative Mulligan, I did say I would get you the information or at least that the State Board of Education committed to get it. We got it and as I read through it all I could see was some of the things mainly on the playground. Ya know, I'm no attorney. I'm sure you could pick it apart to death. But this just isn't my area, it's anywhere in this case, say the YMCA would run a program throughout the state. I just... I guess I have more faith in the regional superintendent of schools and our school boards that our schools the physical places, facilities are safe, throughout the state just not my area."
"We have a state that has multiple entities and multiple school boards. And so whoever's elected to a 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 school board at any given time may not always look at the issues the way I'm sure your excellent school board and facilities are looking at them now. So, I still have that overall concern about how we're gonna address this. And since we are making a statewide law, I would like some assurances that there is gonna be some uniformity there and that the differences between what DCFS requires and what the State Board requires are not so far apart that this is going to be a problem for small children."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Chair recognizes the Lady from DuPage, Representative Pankau."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Tom, I apologize for not coming over and asking you this. I had a phone call, as you know, from a constituent in my area, you and I talked about this the other day. And we only were able to talk last night. We were playing telephone tag all day yesterday. And I said, 'Well, what is it in the Bill that you have a problem with?' And she said the thing that she had a problem with was the three-year olds, going down to the age of three and four. And she said because physical facilities for a three-year old are different than physical facilities for kindergarten or above. Now, you can have a school that might have an Early Intervention Program in it and then they would have facilities there for three and four year-olds. You know they need the extra low stuff, the stuff that you and I can't even get into. So, is this... is it in the... and I didn't know if it was in the Bill or not? Is it in the Bill that if you have students of the ages three and four then they can continue on in the latchkey thing? She didn't have a problem with that, but if you were in essence 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 opening up so that three and four year-olds from the community could come into the school, then her problem with it is that you don't have the physical facilities there to accommodate them. And I honestly didn't know how to answer the question. I didn't know you were calling the Bill right now, so can you help me out on this?"
"Well, the reason age three was put in there, it's if they're gonna be age three at the time they are enrolled in school, and some pre-ks allow the children to come in while they turn four-years old. And they would be in that school anyway. I mean, we are not talking about shipping kids into the school to run a Latchkey Program. We're talking kids that are already at the school, that have already went through... that had actually played on the equipment during the day or sat in those chairs during the day."
"But does it say that in the Bill, that you in essence have to be enrolled in that school to then stay afterward for that program?"
"No, it doesn't. No, it doesn't. It simply states that private entities, or grounds of public elementary schools, secondary schools that serve children who have attained the age of three, the physical properties are the only thing exempt. It doesn't say that they couldn't ship somebody in... I guess if the school wanted to open it up..."
"Is there a way that we could add that in there? Because at that, I don't have a problem with it then, I think it's a darn good idea. But my concern would be my constituents' concern about the physical facilities. Could we add it in?"
"I would be willing to talk to the Senate Sponsor to do something like that, whoever we get to pick it up. I'll 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 commit to you to ask them to do it. I couldn't change it, but I do want to get the Bill out of here."
"Okay."
"I mean on the basis that..."
"Would you mind if I joined you to talk to whomever the Senate Sponsor is, and just make sure that we get those words in there? Because after that, I mean latchkey classes... I mean, it's the thing, it's here. So we might as well recognize it."
"I have no intention of students being allowed to be... or children to be brought over to school and put into a program that is already there that they're not going to school there. This isn't set up to be competition for day care facilities. This is set up so that the children don't have to leave school and may be go to some other facility. And I'd be happy to try to add that over in the Senate, if you'd like and work with you on that. I put you down as a hyphenated Sponsor on the Bill and whoever we can get to pick this up in the Senate, have them add that language and tell them we support it fully."
"I think it's just a matter of a couple of words and then we would clarify it. Thank you, Tom."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Lady from Sangamon, Representative Klingler."
"Thank you, very much, Mr. Speaker. As spokesperson on Children & Youth I rise in support of this Bill. And there was a lot of discussion concerning the issues. Increasingly, there's more need for before and after school public schools, and also increasingly, there are more and more three-year-old and four-year-old programs at the public school. We all know how important early learning is, but in order for parents to be able to advantage of 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 those early learning programs often they need to be... have child care either before or after. I think it's important to emphasize that this exception does not include the personnel or the programs it only refers to the building, and so I do rise in support of this Bill."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Representative Hoffman
"Because of a potential conflict of interest, I will be voting 'present'."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the lady from Cook, Representative Coulson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question, Representative Holbrook..."
"Sponsor will yield."
"Is there a reason we need to move this forward so quickly this week, instead of trying to correct some of that issue that has been addressed by several other Representatives in our chamber instead of going over to the Senate chamber?"
"I understand there's a backlog coming. I'm just trying to get my Bills out of here. Quite honestly, I'd be willing to get it over to the Senate and work on it over there and add that to it over there. The only reason this Bill I wanted to get moving at this time was, the YMCA in our area for throughout the Southern area of Illinois has run these programs just like this for seven years. It's just last year that this issue came up that the Y would have to license its people and the facilities within those schools. And it really caused a problem. So they've made some adjustments down there, working with DCFS and with the local school districts, and I would like to keep this thing going. I just want to get it moving and out of here. I 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 don't want it to get lost with other Bills when we have 500 of them in the next month come up here. I'm just trying to move it along."
"And I understand your concern and I appreciate that. To the Bill. I will vote 'yes' with the acknowledgement that Representative Holbrook is going to work on that wording so that it doesn't affect areas other than that YMCA in a way that could harm children. And I look forward to working with you to make sure the wording is addressed. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing nobody is seeking recognition, Representative Holbrook to close."
"Yes, I'll commit to work on this over in the Senate to add where a student is already in that school are the students that are going to be eligible to go to this facility. And, it's a good program. Our kids don't need to be leaving school and driving 5 miles to a day care center after school to be part of a Latchkey Program. It's a good Bill. I ask for your vote 'aye'."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 3662?' All those in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; all 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 this question, there are 109 Members voting 'yes', 1 person voting 'no', and 2 Members voting 'present'. And the House does pass House Bill 3662. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the Calendar, appears House Bill 3736. Representative Parke. Out of the record. House Bill 3749, Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3749, a Bill for an Act concerning 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 firefighting. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Holbrook."
"Thank you, Speaker. House Bill 3749 sets up a grant program through the State Fire Marshal's Office for fire equipment and HAZMAT equipment for those programs. Currently there is no such program. I know Representative Moffitt and Representative Smith have been working on this quite awhile. What this Bill does in essence different than theirs is set up a program for HAZMAT. There is no funding in this program right now. We hope to work on that. We've been talking to people in several departments already and hopefully, we'll address that at appropriation time."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Representative Davis. Steve Davis." Davis, S.: "Thank you, Speaker. I just have one question for the Sponsor. Representative Holbrook, is this the last Bill you're gonna call today, because you've are hogging the agenda?"
"I have one more yet after this." Davis, S.: "Oh, no."
"It won't take long." Davis, S.: "Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Since no one is seeking recognition, Representative Holbrook to close."
"It's an excellent Bill. I ask you to all vote 'aye'."
"The question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 3749?' 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 this question, there are 112 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 1 Member voting 'present'. And the House does pass 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 House Bill 3749. This Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Jerry Mitchell from Whiteside. For what reason do you seek recognition?" Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Just an inquiry of the Chair."
"State your inquiry." Mitchell, J.: "Mr. Speaker, when we get done with the order of Holbrook can we go home?"
Speaker Hartke: "On page 2 of the Calendar, on Third Reading appears House Bill 3750, Representative Holbrook."
"House Bill 3750, a Bill for an Act concerning firefighting. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Holbrook."
"Last one. Last Bill for today, for me. This Bill sets up a grant program through the State Fire Marshal's Office specifically for... for HAZMAT teams. Right now there's absolutely no funding there are 32 of them in the state and half our state right now is unprotected. And I think this really came to light after the terrorism problem that we had here and the tragedy we had on September 11th. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Madison, Representative Stephens."
"Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the other Representatives from Madison, we were wondering if the Speaker would reinstate the two-limit Bill or the two-Bill limit excuse me?"
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Chair recognizes Representative Cross, the Gentleman from Kendall."
"Just a couple quick questions, I know we're trying to get out of here, Mr. Speaker." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002
"Sponsor will yield."
"... Can you tell us the difference between this Bill and last Bill, Representative?"
"This Bill is limited to HAZMAT teams."
"And what was the last Bill?"
"Fire District and HAZMAT teams."
"Isn't this a bit redundant?"
"I thought it was, but I was told that if we can only come up with so much funding on it, it may very well be that this may be the Bill that we can receive funding for this year. That..."
"So, it's gonna cost us twice as much."
"No, it wouldn't cost twice as much. We'd make the State Fire Marshal combine the programs if... if we feel there is enough funding there when the time comes to handle both fire districts and HAZMAT teams."
"Will this take any money away from the AFSCME workers that were here yesterday?"
"Not that I'm aware of."
"Okay, thanks a lot."
"Further discussion? The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had my light on before he started this Bill. I'd like to reflect that on the previous Bill 3749, I reached over and hit the wrong switch. I would've voted 'yes' rather than 'present'. I'm just so dazzled by Representative Holbrook's ability to get in so many Bills before we set a limit, that I was away from my desk."
"Well, I apologize for not recognizing that. The record will reflect... the Journal will reflect your wishes on your vote. Further discussion? Seeing that no one is 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 seeking recognition, Representative Holbrook to close."
"It's another great Bill, please vote 'yes'. It's my last one today."
"The question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 3750?' 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? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On House Bill 3750, there were 113 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, the Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Joint Resolution #52, offered by Representative Barbara Currie. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 52 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, it stands adjourned until Thursday, February 7, 2002, in Perfunctory Session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, February 14, 2002, in Perfunctory Session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 11:30 a.m.; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 7, 2002, it stands adjourned until Friday, February 8, 2002, in Perfunctory Session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Monday, February 11, 2002, in Perfunctory Session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at 1:00 p.m.; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, February 14, 2002; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Friday, February 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 15, 2002; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 19, 2002, in Perfunctory Session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 11:30 a.m."
"Representative Currie now moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Could I have the Members' attention, please? The Chair would like to remind Members that we have two weeks left of committee hearings. There have been a lot of committees canceled this week and people have not heard there Bills in committee. We have two weeks left to hear your Bills in committee, your substantive Bills. Is there any Member have an announcement that they would like to make, we are preparing to adjourn? The Chair recognizes Representative Novak."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I was just wondering, since there's so many Bills been filed and since we've... we're very near that 6 thousand threshold mark, I was curious if the Rules Committee would be staying down here over the weekend, kicking Bills out of Rules and assigning the committee?
Speaker Hartke: "You might check with the Chairman of the Rules Committee to see if she plans to stay over the weekend. Seeing no one is seeking recognition, to make an announcement, allowing Perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie now moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 13, at the hour of 1 p.m. 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."
"Perfunctory Session to order. Committee Reports. 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 Representative Fowler, Chairperson from the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Thursday February 7, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3710; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 3812. 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 February 7, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3657 and House Bill 4104; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4073. Introduction - First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 5700, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, a Bill for an Act with regard to education. House Bill 5701, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 5702, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5703, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning appraisers. House Bill 5704, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. House Bill 5705, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 5706, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. House Bill 5707, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 5708, offered by Representative Stephens, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5709, offered by Representative Beaubien, a Bill for an Act concerning telecommunications. House Bill 5710, offered by Representative Eileen Lyons, a Bill for an Act 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 concerning State moneys. House Bill 5711, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act concerning tobacco. House Bill 5712, offered by Representative Garrett, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. House Bill 5713, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5714, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5715, offered by Representative Art Turner, a Bill for an Act in relation to fees. House Bill 5716, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 5757(sic-5717), offered by Representative Klingler, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5718, offered by Representative Krause, a Bill for an Act concerning domestic violence. House Bill 5719, offered by Representative Berns, a Bill for an Act in relation to violence. House Bill 5720, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act concerning nuclear safety. House Bill 5721, offered by Representative Coulson, a Bill for an Act concerning wetlands. House Bill 5722, offered by Representative Berns, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5723, offered by Representative Berns, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5724, offered by Representative Berns, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5725, offered by Representative Bost, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 5726, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxation. House Bill 5727, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to amend the Agricultural Areas Conservation and Protection Act. House Bill 5728, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act to create the Local Legacy Act. 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 House Bill 5729, offered by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 5730, offered by Representative Smith, A Bill for an Act concerning energy savings contracts. House Bill 5731, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 5732, offered by Representative Lawfer, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5733, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning health care professionals. House Bill 5734, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 5735, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 5736, offered by Representative Barbara Currie, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 5737, offered by Representative Shirley Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning certain financial service providers. House Bill 5738, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act creating the Illinois Workforce Investment Board. House Bill 5739, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act relating to education. House Bill 5740, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 5741, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. House Bill 5742, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning reverse mortgage loans. House Bill 5743, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act in relation to child care. House Bill 5744, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 5745, offered by Representative Mulligan, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 5746, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5747, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5748, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5749, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5750, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to financial regulation. House Bill 5751, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to business transactions. House Bill 5752, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 5753, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 5754, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act in relation to bowling centers. First Reading of these House Bills. House Bill 5755, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. House Bill 5756, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to health. House Bill 5757, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5758, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. House Bill 5759, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to health. House Bill 5760, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to aging. House Bill 5761, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. House Bill 5762, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 5763, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to aging. House Bill 5764, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 relation to children and families. House Bill 5765, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to elections. House Bill 5766, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to civil procedure. House Bill 5767, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to aging. House Bill 5768, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning health facilities. House Bill 5769, offered by Representative Schoenberg, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. House Bill 5770, offered by Representative Krause, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. House Bill 5771, offered by Representative Rich Myers, a Bill for an Act in relation to commercial transactions. House Bill 5772, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act concerning abortions. House Bill 5773, offered by Representative John Jones, a Bill for an Act in relation to immunity. House Bill 5774, offered by Representative John Jones, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5775, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act in relation to health. House Bill 5776, offered by Representative Rutherford, a Bill for an Act concerning auctions. House Bill 5777, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5778, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 5779, offered by Representative Fowler, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxation. House Bill 5780, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act in relation to schools. House Bill 5781, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act concerning municipalities. House Bill 5782, offered by Representative Fritchey, a Bill for an Act concerning public utilities. House Bill 5783, offered by 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 Representative Fritchey, a Bill for an Act concerning consumer advocacy. House Bill 5784, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act concerning educational labor relations. House Bill 5785, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. House Bill 5786, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 5787, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 5788, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5789, offered by Representative Yarbrough, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 5790, offered by Representative Yarbrough, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance payments. House Bill 5791, offered by Representative Eileen Lyons, a Bill for an Act concerning the General Assembly. House Bill 5792, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act in relation to civil liabilities. House Bill 5793, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 5794, offered by Representative Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5795, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act in relation to minors. House Bill 5796, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act relating to faculty compensation and benefits at public higher education institutions. House Bill 5797, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act in relation to health facilities. House Bill 5798, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal offenses. House Bill 5799, offered by Representative Flowers, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 House Bill 5800, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 5801, offered by Representative Slone, a Bill for an Act concerning enterprise zones. House Bill 5802, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 5803, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act relating to auctions. House Bill 5804, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. House Bill 5805, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 5806, offered by Representative Erwin, a Bill for an Act in relation to alcoholic liquor. House Bill 5807, offered by Representative Crotty, a Bill for an Act concerning organ donations. House Bill 5808, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning State agencies. House Bill 5809, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning technology. House Bill 5810, offered by Representative Howard, a Bill for an Act concerning higher education. House Bill 5811, offered by Representative May, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 5812, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 5813, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 5814, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act in relation to child support. House Bill 5815, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. House Bill 5816, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning elder abuse. House Bill 5817, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 5818, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act in relation to education. House Bill 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 5819, offered by Representative O'Brien, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. House Bill 5820, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act in relation to automobile rentals. House Bill 5821, offered by Representative Novak, a Bill for an Act concerning banking. House Bill 5822, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning bank holding companies. House Bill 5823, offered by Representative Capparelli, a Bill for an Act concerning Illinois servicemen. House Bill 5824, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act concerning park districts. House Bill 5825, offered by Representative Bassi, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. House Bill 5826, offered by Representative Bassi, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 5827, offered by Representative Jim Meyer, a Bill for an Act concerning corporate fiduciaries. House Bill 5828, offered by Representative Coulson, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 5829, offered by Representative Coulson, a Bill for an Act concerning payroll deductions. House Bill 5830, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5831, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5832, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act in relation to property. House Bill 5834, offered by Representative Steve Davis, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 5835, offered by Representative Dale Righter, a Bill for an Act in relation to firearms. House Bill 5836, offered by Representative Dale Righter, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5837, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 5838, offered by Representative Hamos, a Bill for an 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 93rd Legislative Day February 7, 2002 Act concerning telecommunications. House Bill 5839, offered by Representative Dart, a Bill for an Act concerning financial institutions. House Bill 5840, offered by Representative Lou Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning credit cards. Introduction and First Reading of these House Bills."
"House Bill 5841, offered by Representative Wirsing, a Bill for an Act in relation to public aid. House Bill 5842, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, House Perfunctory Session now stands adjourned." 28