"The House shall come to order. All Members shall be in their seats. We shall be led today in prayer by Pastor Douglas Hughes of Central Presbyterian Church, in New Lenox. Pastor Hughes is the guest of Representative Rene Kosel. Guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us in the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Pastor."
"Let us pray. Lord, it's an honor to be in this place today. And it's an honor to be among these people whose job it is to create and sustain and to provide and to be accountable to all the citizens of this fine state. And today, Oh Lord, as the work of the state continues, we ask for Your presence in this place and to be with those who make the decisions in this room. We ask that You give us the wisdom to make the right decisions in the right time. To give us the ability to carry out the duties we are responsible for. To give us patience to ease our frustrations and difficulties. To give us insight to avoid misjudging those around us. To give us the power and the humility to respect one another as human beings with different backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. To give us the knowledge of understanding where each of us is coming from. To give us the courage to choose that which is right and honorable, and not that which is politically expedient. To give us the proper means and methods to serve those who have entrusted to us, the great high calling of Representative, by the people and for the people. And by doing these things, Oh God, bring glory not only to You, but to this great state as well. It's in Your most holy name we pray. Amen."
"Be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Mary Kay O'Brien."
O'Brien - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie, Democrat."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are no excused absences among House Democrats today."
"Thank you, Representative. Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans have Representative Berns excused today."
"Thank you. 115 answering the quorum call. We do have a quorum and House proceed with business. Committee Reports."
" Representative Mike Smith, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 6023. Representative Julie Curry, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 3655. Representative Crotty, Chairperson from the Committee on Children & Youth, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4165, House Bill 5743, House Bill 5965, House Bill 5966, House Bill 5967; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 5907. Representative 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Steve Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3713, House Bill 5829, House Bill 5921, House Bill 5997, House Bill 6004, House Bill 6034; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4084 and House Bill 5941. Representative Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday February 20th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 5575; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3718, House Bill 4055, House Bill 5580, House Bill 5847, House Bill 5848; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4934 and House Bill 5909. Representative Boland, Chairperson from the Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 5576, House Bill 5601, House Bill 5956; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3795, House Bill 4075, House Bill 5646; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 5647. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 5742, House Bill 5839; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 5840; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4357, House Bill 4939, House Bill 5822. Representative Flowers, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Availability & Access, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 5908, House Bill 5963; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 6033; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 1984 and House Bill 4136. Representative Mautino, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 4975, House Bill 5596, House Bill 5606, House Bill 5607, House Bill 5608, House Bill 5789, House Bill 5790, House Bill 5800, House Bill 5842, House Bill 6045; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4443 and House Bill 4896. Representative Shirley Jones, Chairperson from the Committee on Public Utilities, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4085, House Bill 5851; 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 5709 and House Bill 6052. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' House Bill 3982, House Bill 4276, House Bill 4953, House Bill 5615, House Bill 5854, House Bill 5858, House Bill 5943; 'do pass Standard Debate' House Bill 5583, House Bill 5912; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' House Bill 4344; 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' House Bill 670." 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
"Rules announcement."
"The Rules Committee will meet immediately in the Speaker's Conference Room. The Rules Committee will meet immediately in Speaker's Conference Room."
"The Gentleman from De Kalb, Mr. Wirsing."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Members of the House, I'd like to... help me to welcome a group of high school students from De Kalb County and their two advisors, here today. And they're right up here in the gallery, so, nice round of applause."
"Welcome to Springfield. Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Beaubien."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have the privilege of announcing a bipartisan birthday bash today. For the first time we're having fruit and peanut butter and also cake and the birthday recipients are Terry Parke, Suzie Bassi, and the big 60 for Joel Brunsvold."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Thank you, Mr. Beaubien. As the Gentleman has indicated, there's cake on the front... in the front row, fruit on one side and everyone is invited to have cake and fruit. Chair would like to move to some Second Readings and move those Bills that the Sponsor would like to move to Third Reading. The Gentleman from Kankakee, Mr. Novak."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I just want to personally wish you a happy birthday since you are my seatmate and I've known you for many years, but where's the Metamucil? You've got cake down here and fruit, where's the Metamucil? Or have you got that far yet?"
"Later." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
"Okay. Thank you. Happy Birthday."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Thank you, Mr. Novak. Mr. Hannig on House Bill 3714. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 3714, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee, no Motions have been filed, no Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. Page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3729. Mr. Osterman. Take that Bill out of the record. Mr. Kenner, would you like to proceed on House Bill 3776? Take that Bill out of the record. We're going to be on page 2 of the Calendar, starting with House Bill 3637. Representative Collins, do you wish to move the Bill? Out of the records. On page 2 of the Calendar appears... okay, Mr. Clerk, read the... read House Bill 3637."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3637, a Bill for an Act in relation to public health. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 2 appears House Bill 3641. Representative Julie Curry, Representative Curry. She does not wish the Bill to be called. House Bill 3688. Mr. Acevedo. House Bill 3697. Mr. Schmitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 3697, a Bill for an Act concerning fire protection. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third reading. Mr. Clerk, let's go back to 3688, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 3688, a Bill for an Act in relation to 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 3703. Representative O'Brien. Out of the record. Representative Osterman. House Bill 3729. Would you like to move that Bill, Sir? Take the Bill out of the record. House Bill 3744. Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 3772. Representative Currie. Out of the record. House Bill 3773. Mr. Righter. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3773, a Bill for an Act concerning public graveyards. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. Mr. Beaubien, for what reason do you rise?"
"A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I neglected to mention one of the other senior Members of our caucus that has a birthday today. This is another cake up here from Ron Stephens. So, let's give our applause to Ron. Thank you."
"House Bill 3797. Mr. Poe. Mr. Poe. Out of the record. House Bill 3960. Mr. Lyons... excuse me, Eileen Lyons. Representative Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3960, a Bill for an Act with regard to schools. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 3975. Mr. Holbrook. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk." 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
"House Bill 3975, a Bill for an Act concerning port districts. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4003. Mr. Saviano. Mr. Saviano. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4003, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of professions. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4014. Representative Feigenholtz. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4014, a Bill for an Act concerning civil Procedures. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4034. Mr. Lang. Out of the record. House Bill 4037. Mr. Fowler. Out of the record. House Bill 4050. Mr. Mathias. Out of the record. House Bill 4066. Mr. Holbrook. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4066, a Bill for an Act concerning the State Treasurer. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4081. Mr. Osterman. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4081, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4091. Mr. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Righter. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4091, a Bill for an Act concerning tort immunity. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4095. Mr.(sic-Ms.) Howard, Representative Howard. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4095, a Bill for an Act in relation to expungement and sealing of arrest and court records. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4098. Representative Howard. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4098, a Bill for an Act in relation to the expungement and sealing of arrest and court records. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4101. Representative Miller. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4101, a Bill for an Act in relation to schools. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. The Lady from Cook, Representative Bassi."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For an announcement, a reminder to the Members of the Conference of Women Legislators. Your legislative initiatives are due in my office by... before tomorrow morning's 9 a.m. meeting. It's at 2014-H. Reminder to the Conference of Women Legislators, get your legislative initiatives to my office, please, before 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, without the moos, thank you."
"Thank you. On page 3 of the Calendar, House 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Bill 4107. Representative Coulson. Out of the record. On page 4 of the Calendar, House Bill 4115. Representative Flowers. Out of the record. House Bill 4118. Mr. Lawfer. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4118, a Bill for an Act in relation to public health. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment # 1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4123. Representative Davis, Monique Davis. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4123, a Bill for an Act concerning home repair fraud. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4129. Representative Currie. Representative Currie. Out of the record. House Bill 4149. Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 4167. Mr. Cross. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4167, a Bill for an Act in relation to courts. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4170. Mr. Franks. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4170, a Bill for an Act in relation to mental health. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4194. Mr. Johnson. Representative Johnson. Out of the record. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 House Bill 4200. Mr. Delgado. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4200, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4209. Representative Feigenholtz. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4209, a Bill for an Act... a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4211. Mr. McCarthy. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4211, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4218. Representative Garrett. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4218, a Bill for an Act in relation to highways. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4234. Representative Kosel. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4234, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Human Services. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4235. Representative Kosel. Read th Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4235, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Human Services. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4249. Representative Coulson. Read the Bill."
"House Bill 4249, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department on Aging. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. On page 5 of the Calendar, House Bill 4266. Mr. Kenner. Mr. Kenner. Out of the record. On page 5 of the Calendar, House Bill 4321. Representative Kosel. Read the Bill Clerk."
"House Bill 4321, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4330. Representative Zickus, Anne Zickus. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4330, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4333. Mr. Wirsing. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4333, a Bill for an Act relating to public community colleges. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4335. Mr. Reitz. Representative Reitz. Out of the record. House Bill 4338. Mr. Hartke. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4338, a Bill for an Act concerning fire 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 protection districts. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4339. Mr. Moffitt. Mr. Moffitt. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4339, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4351. Representative Erwin. Out of the record. House Bill 4354. Ms. O'Brien, Representative O'Brien. Out of the record. House Bill 4364. Mr. Giles. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4364, a Bill for an Act regarding higher education student assistance. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
"Third Reading. Gentleman from Vermilion, Mr. Black."
"Yes, Mr. Speaker. I have an inquiry of the Chair."
"State your inquiry."
"Yes, the Chair may want to announce to Senator Sullivan and Senator Obama that the State of the State Address was yesterday. They're a day late. So they may want to go back to the Senate."
Speaker Brunsvold: "That's right, let's let those Senators know that. House Bill 4367. Representative Hamos. Take that Bill out of the record, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 30... 4371. Mr. Lang. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4371, a Bill for an Act relating to insurance. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4398. Representative May. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4398, a Bill for an Act in relation to aging. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Leave that Bill on Second Reading, Mr. Clerk, at the Sponsor's request. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4409. Representative Lyons, Eileen Lyons. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4409, a Bill for an Act concerning banking. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4420. Representative Davis, Monique Davis. Representative Davis. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4420, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4439. Representative Turner, Art Turner. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4439, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4448. Mr. Myers, Rich Myers. Representative Myers. Out of the record. House Bill 4454. Mr. McAuliffe. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4454, a Bill for an Act concerning 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 veterans. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4457. Mr. Watson, Jim Watson. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4457, a Bill for an Act in relation to military affairs. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.."
"Third Reading. Mr. Black."
"Mr. Speaker, an inquiry of the Chair."
"State your inquiry."
"Yes, did Representative Watson request that Bill go to Third Reading?"
Speaker Brunsvold: "Yes, he did. He made a gesture at the Chair."
"He had promised me... well, you'll have to take that up with him, I'm not responsible for his gesture. He had promised me earlier this morning that that Bill was going to be sent back to committee. Can I have just a minute to talk with him?"
"Yes..."
"Thank you."
"Please, please do that, Mr. Black."
"Mr. Speaker."
"Yes, Mr. Black?"
"I've been here too long, you cannot reason with these freshman. Let the Bill go to Third and he will suffer the consequences."
"Okay. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4473. Mr. Daniels. Take it out of record, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 4899. Mr. Delgado. Representative 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Delgado. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4899, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4911. Mr. Hartke. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4911, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. On page 7 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4916. Mr. Saviano. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4916, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulations. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4924. Mr. Davis, Steve Davis. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4924, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4936. Mr. Hoffman. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4936, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4941. Mr. Winters. Mr. Winters. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4941, a Bill for an Act concerning 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Mr. Winters, do you want to leave that Bill on Second? Third Reading, Mr. Clerk. House Bill 4944. Representative Feigenholtz. Out of the record. House Bill 4947. Mr. Turner, Art Turner. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4947, a Bill for an Act concerning corporations. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4961. Mr. McGuire. Representative McGuire. Out of the record. Mr McGuire, do you wish that Bill to be called?"
"Yes, I do want it to be called."
"We're going to move it from Second to Third, is that your wish? Okay, Mr. Clerk read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4961, a Bill for an Act concerning personal care attendants. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 4952. Mr. Dart. Read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4952, a Bill for an Act concerning banks. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4965. Mr. McGuire. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4965, a Bill for an Act concerning preventive services. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4978. Mr. Winters. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 4978, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4988. Mr. Mathias. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4988, a Bill for an Act concerning municipalities. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. House Bill 4990. Representative Garrett, Ms. Garrett. Read the Bill Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4990, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3729. Mr. Osterman."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3729, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Second Reading of this House Bill. Amendment #1 was adapted(sic-adopted) in committee. No Motions have been filed. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Osterman, has been approved for consideration."
"Mr. Osterman."
"Mr. Speaker, House Amendment #2, to House Bill 3729, would expand the Bill to include all the school districts in the State of Illinois, in the underlying Bill. I'd ask that it be adopted."
"The Gentleman asks for the adoption of the Amendment. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, 'Shall 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Floor Amendment #2, to House Bill 3729 be adopted?' All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment has been adopted. Further Amendments?"
"No further Amendments, but a fiscal note and a state mandates note have been requested on the Bill as amended by Floor Amendment #2."
"Hold the Bill on Second Reading. Mr. Black."
"Yeah, thank you very much. I just... we'll take care of the note when we get back. Our staff just hasn't seen the Amendment and we'd like a little time, and it's not meant to delay. We just need to analyze the Amendment, we'll take care of it when we get back from break."
"Thank you, Mr. Black."
"Thank you."
"Thank you. House Bill 4108. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of that Bill?"
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 4108, is on the Order of House Bills-Third Reading."
"Place that Bill on Second Reading, Mr. Clerk. Mr. Schoenberg. For an announcement."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Actually, I'd like to make a Motion. House Bill 5575, of which I'm the Chief Sponsor, was passed out of the House Consumer Protection Committee yesterday, I would like that Bill recommitted to the Rules Committee."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Joe's(sic-Jeff's) made a Motion to recommit that Bill to the Rules Committee. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Bill has been recommitted to the Rules Committee. Rules Report."
"Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on February 21st, 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'to the floor for consideration' House Resolution 639."
Speaker Brunsvold: "On page 2 appears House Bill 3776. Mr. Kenner. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3776, has been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Kenner, has been approved for consideration."
"Floor Amendment #1. Mr. Kenner."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just move for the adoption of Amendment #1. It's basically technical in nature and just pretty much says that any school district with a population of less than 500,000 people must deposit all funds under this article into a transportation fund and use those funds for provision of transportation services. Pretty much an agreed upon Amendment and I would just move for its adoption."
Speaker Brunsvold: "The Gentleman has asked for the adoption of Amendment #... Floor Amendment #1. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the Gentleman has made the Motion to adopt the Amendment. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #1 has been adopted to House Bill 3776. Third Reading... Oh, further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"
"No further Amendments."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Third Reading. On Third Reading. Mr. Kenner. House Bill... read the Bill a third time, Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Rossi: "House Bill 3776, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Kenner." 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3776, primarily just changes when a grant can be recorded by a school district. And it just says that any receiver would have to receive within three months after the closing of the grant year could be classified within that grant year. And this is proposed by Chicago public schools and about three or four other districts around the state for bonding purposes. And we would just appreciate a 'yes' vote on this particular Bill. Thank you."
"Gentleman has asked for the passage of House Bill 3776. Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative Kenner, I... this has been requested by the City of Chicago?"
"Yes."
"And it applies to all school districts in the State of Illinois?"
"It applies to all school districts, but it would only affect about four school districts; Chicago, Springfield, Rockford and Peoria."
"And... and this has been requested by all three of those... all four of those school districts?"
"They're all in support of it, yes."
"And what are we gonna do with this Bill? What does it... what can they do that they can't do now?"
"Basically, they'll be able to reclassify receivables that are due and be able to receive more bonding, more funding. It increases their receivables, primarily."
"Well, how does that change what they're doing now, 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 Representative? You're an accountant, I know that. So, does this put it in line with the standard accounting principles?"
"Yes, absolutely. And we're not able to do it right now, and that is why we are trying to change this, to be able to recor..."
"I mean, nationally isn't there a movement to try and put most of our accounting under the standard accounting basis?"
"I don't know if this is a national movement or not."
"All right. What advantage is given to them that they don't have now by going to this basis?"
"Basically, it increases their balance sheet, their receivables accounts when they're trying to get bonding. So, ya know, they're able to get advanced bonding on those receivable amounts, instead of those amounts not showing up on there balance sheets."
"Is this a way to circumvent the tax caps that we have in this state?"
"Absolutely not."
"But it gives them a higher base of which to bond to."
"Yes. It... it gives a clearer picture of what's going on within the district."
"Okay."
"In terms of receivables that they have coming in."
"In committee did anybody speak in opposition to this?"
"No one spoke in opposition against it. There was a little concern about how smaller districts might reclassify funds and that's why we put the Amendment in. So, everybody's in agreement right now."
"So, you know of no opposition as amended?"
"No opposition." 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002
"Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? Seeing none, Mr. Kenner to close."
"It's a good measure and the school districts need this money and we would just appreciate a 'yes' vote. Thank you."
Speaker Brunsvold: "The question is, 'Shall House Bill 3776 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Has everybody recorded themselves. Mr. Clerk, take the record. And on that question, there are 114 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And that Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 10 of the Calendar, under Amendatory Veto Motions appears House Bill 3247. Mr. Hassert."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to a accept the Governor's Amendatory Veto. Be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Brunsvold: "The Gentleman's asked... has moved to accept the Governor's Amendatory Veto. And on that question, is there any discussion? On that Motion, is there any discussion? Gentleman from Cook, Mr. McCarthy."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative Hassert could you basically just explain what the Amendatory Veto on this Bill did?"
"Sure. It basically took out one parcel of land that was already transferred before the Bill, and it has a reversal part into the Bill. If the land, I think in the Batavia area or St. Charles area is used for something 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 else, it would reverse back to the state. So there's a protection... there's a protection in there that if the land is used for something other than it is designated for under this Bill, that would... puts in use restrictions."
"And that's only for the parcel that's in the St. Charles area?"
"Yes."
"Thank you, very much."
"Further discussion? Mr. Black. He does not wish to speak. Further discussion? Mr. Hassert to close."
"Just move to accept it, please."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Question is, 'Shall the House accept the Governor's specific recommendation for change, with respect to House Bill 3247?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. This Motion, having received the required Constitutional Majority, the House accepts the Governor's specific recommendations for change, regarding House Bill 3247. On page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3098. Mr. Dart. Mr. Clerk, take that Bill out of the record. On page 8 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3771. Mr. Mitchell. Read the Bill Mr. Clerk."
"House Bill 3771, a Bill for an Act concerning townships. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Mr. Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I bring you 3771 which will allow townships and counties with populations of 50,000 or more for one year to transfer funds from the road and bridge fund to the sewer and water treatment facilities fund. This is an initiative 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 of Sterling Township to enable residential homes to be connected to the sewage system without levering(sic-levying) more taxes. Be happy to answer any questions."
"Gentleman's asked for passage of House Bill 3771. On that Motion, is there... are there any questions? Gentleman from Cook. Mr. Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor yields."
"Representative, is this a township officials' Bill?" Mitchell, J.: "It's a township supervisors' Bill. It's not an initiative of Township Officials of Illinois Bill."
"Okay, but the Township Officials of Illinois do support your legislation?" Mitchell, J.: "Yes."
"In committee when you presented this, was there any opposition?" Mitchell, J.: "There was no opposition. There was some discussion, which I have an ongoing dialogue with both the road and bridge contractors and the midwest truckers. They have not submitted slips, they did not slip the Bill. We've discussed the possibility of narrowing the scope even further when it gets to the Senate, but at this point they think it's narrow enough."
"Now can they... Can you transfer between funds, from one fund to another?" Mitchell, J.: "Not without our approval."
"Okay. Thank you, very much."
"Further discussion? Mr. Mitchell to close." Mitchell, J.: "I just request an 'aye' vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"The Gentleman has asked for the passage of 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 House Bill 3771. And on that question, all those in favor vote 'aye'; 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. And on that question, there are 113 voting 'aye', 0 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Schoenberg."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Some of America's finest young leaders from the Winnetka Boy Scouts are in the gallery, and I'd like to ask the Members to give them a round of applause."
Speaker Brunsvold: "Thank you, Mr Schoenberg. Welcome to Springfield. On Supplemental Calendar #1 appears House Resolution 639. Mr. Hoeft."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Resolution 639, is proclaiming this today, Elgin Day, on behalf of Tim Schmitz, Pat Lindner and myself. We would like to invite you to participate in the various activities. Go down and see the students' exhibits downstairs, listen to the music from the Elgin Symphony and also, please, feel free to join us at the Old Capitol for the reception tonight. I would also like to thank Prairie Rock Restaurant for providing us with our lunches. Up in the balcony is the essence of the leadership in the City of Elgin and I'd also like to recognize their presence."
"Welcome to Springfield. I'd like Mr. Hoeft to know at one time in my very short life, I lived in Elgin. Yes, a long time ago. Very fine city. Mr. Hoeft moves for the adoption of House Resolution 639. None 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day February 21, 2002 question, all in favor vote 'aye'; opposed vote 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. And House Resolution 639 is adopted. The Chair is prepared to adjourn, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk. The House will adjourn until Friday, February the 22nd, at the hour of 1 p.m. Representative Currie makes that Motion that the House stand adjourned until Friday, February the 22nd, at the hour of 1 p.m. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it. And the House does stand adjourned." 27