"The House shall come to order. Members will please be at their chairs. Our guests in the gallery may wish to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor John Price of the Springfield Church of Christ. Pastor Price is the guest of Representative Klingler. Pastor Price."
"I'd like to read a short passage to set the theme of our opening prayer here. It's the Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth on some unfinished business. The _____ Bible says here's my advice about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also have the desire to do so. Now, finish the work so that your eager willingness ...your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it. Let's pray. God, we thank You so much for the men and women who are here, who give so much of their time and their energies for the people of this great State of Illinois. God, our prayer today is that You enable them to finish the work that they set out to do today. God, that the eager willingness that they had when they began their elected position and when they began this particular Session and even this day, God, is matched by their completion of their job they set out to do today. God, give them great strength, a prevailing sense of integrity, and perseverance. God, bless this time together today. It's in Jesus name we pray. Amen."
Speaker Hartke: "We shall be led in the Pledge today by Representative Garrett."
Garrett - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 for all."
Speaker Hartke: "Roll Call for Attendance. Report on the Democrat side."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Shirley Jones and Charles Morrow are excused today."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Bost, report on the Republican side."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the records reflect that all Republicans are present today."
Speaker Hartke: "Mr. Clerk, take the record. 115 Members answering the quorum call... 116 answering the quorum call, a quorum is present and we are ready to do business. The Chair recognizes Representative Osmond. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I would like to ask the Members of the Body to welcome to Springfield the 8th grade graduating class from my alma mater in Antioch, St. Peter Grade School. They're up behind the... on the left hand side up in the gallery."
Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to Springfield. Representative Brady, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I'd like to welcome to the House chamber and ask my colleagues to give a nice warm Springfield welcome to the Bloomington High School Government AP Class of Mr. Stan Otto up here in the gallery. Welcome to Springfield."
Speaker Hartke: "Welcome to your State Capitol. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports." 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Representative Mike Smith, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture, to which the following measure was referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1806. Representative Crotty, Chairperson from the Committee on Children & Youth to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 2118, 2189, 2201. Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Constitutional Officers, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 1531, 1552, 1628, 1924, 1926, 2185, 2323. Representative Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 2160, 'do pass as amended' Short Debate Senate Bill 1830. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 2188, 'recommends be adopted' a Conference Committee Report #1 on House Bill 2207. Representative Mautino, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16th, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 1839, 1976, 2245, 'do 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1996. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 1530, 1657, 1795, 1851, 1880, 2161, 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bills 1730, 2132, 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 1808, 2164, 'do pass as amended Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1624. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 807, offered by Representative Erwin, is assigned to the Rules Committee."
Speaker Hartke: "The Chair recognizes Representative Parke. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"In th audience tonight, on the gallery we have the All Illinois Academic Team winner, Dave Starney, from Elgin Community College, along with Amanda Winston, who is the All Illinois Academic Team, and Matt Monahan, with Elgin Community College. If the Body could welcome them. Please stand."
"Welcome to Springfield. On page 3 on the Calendar, on Second Reading appears Senate Bill 1556. Representative Pankau. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1556, a Bill for an Act concerning airport authorities. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1588. Representative Mitchell, Bill Mitchell. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1658. Representative Miller. Out of the 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 record. Senate Bill 1683. Representative Mautino. Frank Mautino. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1713. Representative Garrett. Representative Garrett. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1713, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1761. Representative Pankau. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1761, a Bill for an Act concerning fire protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1953. Representative Garrett. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1953, a Bill for an Act regarding education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2197. Representative Johnson. Representative Johnson in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2197, a Bill for an Act in relation to sexually dangerous persons. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1553. Representative Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1553, a Bill for an Act concerning commemorative dates. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we have passed this Bill before in the House version. This is the Senate version of the Bill to make February the 6th a state commemorative holiday in honor of President Ronald Reagan. This grant does not... or this Bill does not grant state employees a day off but it does use the day to commemorate our former President, Ronald W. Reagan. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 1553? Seeing no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1553?' 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? Representative Klingler like to vote on this issue? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1634. Representative McAuliffe. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1634, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative McAuliffe."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1634 amends the School Code. It would require that the Pledge of Allegiance to be recited each school day by pupils in secondary educational institutions supported or maintained in whole or in part by public funds. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 Bill 1634?' 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 are 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1638. Representative Lindner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1638, a Bill for an Act in relation to drug courts. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Lindner."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, this creates the Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Act and it's permissive and permits the chief judge of a judicial circuit to establish a drug court program for minors. You have to have the consent of the prosecution and the minor. I would ask for a favorable vote."
"Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1638?' 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. Boland? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House (sic-Senate) Bill 1695. Representative Holbrook. Out of the record. House (sic-Senate) Bill 1704. Representative O'Connor. Out of the record. House (sic-Senate) Bill 1707. Representative Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1707, a Bill for an Act relating to 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1707 we have also passed in the House, previously. This is a Bill that will allow a resident teacher an extra two years to teach in a district that has hired them for the sole purpose of getting their certificate and becoming a certified teacher. The Bill further explains that districts cannot use this teacher to replace a certified teacher, an agreement made with the Teachers' Association. However, if the person is already employed is not supplanting a regular teacher, they can be allowed to teach for an additional two years while they work on their certification. Be happy to answer any questions."
"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, now, is this to take care of the problem the shortage in science and math teachers, to allow them to not have a certification to be able to teach in those areas where we have severe shortages of teachers?" Mitchell, J.: "It certainly will help with that problem, Representative. It flies across all levels, elementary and secondary. But certainly, we have some people that have come out of business and industry, some with backgrounds in biology, backgrounds in chemistry, backgrounds in math, that have had fine careers in the private sector but wanted to teach, had degrees but just did not have the education courses. This will allow them an additional two years. But also, since they're doing a good job and the districts 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 like what they're doing it'll allow the district to use their services for another two years as they continue to work on that."
"Do they have to get some kind of courses?" Mitchell, J.: "Yes."
"And just a procedure in how to work in a classroom." Mitchell, J.: "There is an alternative certification program in just about every university now and most of these folks are working toward that alternative certification. They do have a mentor teacher in the district that works with them to help them... guide along the way. But you're right, some of those are education courses that bring them into the fold as far as ability to teach and teaching methods."
"Is this... Has there any objections been filed by the high school teacher groups, the... normally... which is normally the IFT?" Mitchell, J.: "No, I believe the IFT, the IEA has worked with the regional office of education superintendents to craft a Bill that everyone can live with and I don't believe there are any opposition to this Bill."
"So, they're not in opposition, they can work with this?" Mitchell, J.: "Yes."
"Thank you, Representative."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is,... Representative Mitchell to close." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, I would just request an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1707?' 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 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 17... or Senate Bill 1717. Representative Delgado. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1717, a Bill for an Act concerning immunizations. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Delgado."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the General Assembly. Senate Bill 1717 amends the Department of Public Health Act. Provides that the Immunization Advisory Committee shall have a person with expertise in bioterrorism issues as a member. And this, becoming law, will be effective immediately. And I would ask for an 'aye' vote. And I'm open to any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor yields."
"Representative, is this a new commission or is this an established commission?"
"Well, Representative, this is a standing commission. This is actually called the Immunization Advisory Committee. It advises the Director of DPH on immunization issues. And DPH promulgates the rules requiring immunization of children against preventable diseases. And because of September 11th, we're just trying to add one more person on this committee that already has a pediatrician, a physician licensed to practice at all branches, a family physician, an infectious disease specialist, two representatives from a local health 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 department, a registered nurse, a school nurse, a public health provider, and a few other folks, a representative of the State Board of Education, and any other individuals designated by the Director. So, what we're asking is to have someone who has expertise on bioterrorism to help advise them as to any kind of problem we may have in the future."
"Does this cost the taxpayers any additional money?"
"Absolutely not, minimal. The travel expenses for an additional committee member is all it would do."
"Do any members get paid other than the executive director?"
"No, they do not, Sir."
"So, just their travel costs will be picked up?"
"That is correct."
"Any estimation on how much that'll be per year"
"I don't have... It says on my analysis that it's minimal. And, of course, it's much less and I appreciate that, Representative. And it's much less then what the expertise is bringing to the table."
"Well, that's wonderful but the fact of the matter is, is that this is an additional expense. And I just want to remind the Body that we're going through some very painful times and everybody who we add to commissions and boards or... is going to cost the taxpayers additional money and our Body needs to be aware that we continue to do that. Though the underlying idea has certainly has merit. Thank you, Representative."
"Representative Delgado to close."
"Yes, thank you. Keeping in mind what the previous speaker just pointed out, we had testimony in committee by Department of Public Health that indicated that the 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 majority of the members do not even claim their travel expenses. These are highly trained professionals that actually do not even submit a lot of the travel vouchers because they just see it as something that they're doing to assist. So, I would ask for an 'aye' vote. And this is something that is very needed and very important and we do not have any opposition to the Bill."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1717?' 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 are 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does pass Senate Bill 1717. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1735. Representative Winters. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1735, a Bill for an Act concerning park districts. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Winters."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1735 is an initiative of the Rockford Park District along with the Illinois Association of Park Districts. It brings into compliance the Park District Code with the Code of Corrections and allows a maximum fine to go up to $1 thousand. It is currently at $5 hundred for ordinance violations. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Representative Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield." 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Representative, it says 'fines' up there on the board. So, this is not a fee increase, this is an increase in the amount of fines that can be given?"
"Correct. It could be imposed for any number of... primarily traffic violations that are in park district. If you're on a park district road and driving without insurance, driving without a license, driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances, currently, the judges would be limited to a maximum fine of $5 hundred. And when children are in the vicinity, the Code of Corrections, the Counties Codes allows any fine for those to be up to a thousand dollars and we're trying to bring them into the same penalty, regardless of whether you're on a public street or on a park district road."
"Sir, are you saying that, currently, the park districts' fines are not in line with the statewide fines?"
"That is correct. They are capped. The judge cannot impose a fine of over $5 hundred where if it was on a public street he could impose up to a thousand dollar fine."
"Does this mean that it only relates to DUI or is it reckless driving, or is it not really limited, it just gives the judge..."
"It's any fines that... where it perfectly parallels the Code of Corrections. So, any traffic offense that under the Code of Corrections could result in a fine of up to a thousand dollars. This brings the Park District Code into compliance with the Code of Corrections."
"Did anybody testify against the increase then from 500 to a thousand in committee or..."
"No. There was no testimony in opposition to it."
"Thank you." 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Winters to close."
"I think this is a fine Bill to just bring our different state codes into compliance with each other and urge its support."
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1735?' 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 are 99 Members voting 'yes', 17 Members voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1752. Representative Curry, Julie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1752, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Curry."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 1752 simply makes the laws consistent in this state with regard to the penalties for individuals who operate a snowmobile or a boat, if they drive... or are operating those vehicles under the influence. This issue was brought to us by the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Macon County, who met with Senator Noland and myself, who pointed out the inconsistencies in the laws for these offenses. And this simply makes those consistent."
"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes Representative Black. Good morning, Mr. Black."
"Morning, Mr. Speaker, how are you today?"
"Fine."
"It's good to see you. You look good." 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Sponsor will yield."
"But then I need new glasses, too. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, this is a... this is a very tough Bill. You're going to send somebody to prison for operating a personal watercraft or snowmobile. What's the prison term? Didn't I read it's as high as 14 years, if they operate a personal watercraft or a snowmobile under the influence?"
"It's if they injure someone."
"Okay."
"This is a... It moves it to a Class IV felony, same as if an individual is driving a vehicle under the influence..."
"All right."
"...and they cause bodily harm to an individual. So, it's just making the law consistent with someone who drives an automobile."
"Of the people convicted of this, where will they be incarcerated, at Vienna?"
"I suppose it would really depend on where they committed the offense."
"Well, Vienna's scheduled to close. We just thought maybe you could help us with that. What if they're operating the personal watercraft or the snowmobile on their own property and the person that they injure is a member of their family and they seek medical treatment and the results of the medical tests clearly shows they were under the influence, are they still liable for a prison term to have injured somebody or been guilty of driving this personal watercraft or snowmobile on their own property, private property?"
"I suppose they would be, Representative Black. But that would probably be up to the local state's attorney to take 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 into consideration all of the evidence. But the issue here is the fact that if someone is operating, whether it's a vehicle, whether it's a snowmobile, whether it's a speedboat, whatever, the fact that they injure someone or even cause someone's death because they were operating a vehicle and they were under the influence, we believe the law should be consistent and that's what we're trying to do here."
"Well, and that's what I'm trying to get at. Does current law... If I own a large farm and I want to drive out to my cattle feeding lot and I may be legally intoxicated and I wreck my pickup truck on the way out to my property on my property and I injure my spouse or my son or daughter, am I still liable for the full penalty of a DUI on my own property? And I don't know the answer to that, Julie."
"I don't know. I can't... Yes, you would be."
"I would be."
"Yes."
"Okay. Let me give you another hypothetical."
"Okay."
"There's a family picnic on the family farm. We have a personal watercraft, we use it on the farm pond, say a five-acre pond. As a member of my family, I have a few beers on the 4th of July, I wreck the watercraft, I injure the family member severely, but he or she recovers. Am I still liable for a... up to a four-year prison term?"
"You could be. Yes."
"All right, fine. Thank you very much."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, Representative Curry to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just ask the Members vote 'yes'. Thank you." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
Speaker Hartke: "The question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1752?' 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. Turner. Art Turner. Mr. Turner. Art Turner. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 Members voting 'yes', 3 Members voting 'no', and 1 person voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1794. Representative Lyons. Joe Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill, please."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1794, a Bill for an Act concerning health facilities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Lyons." Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1794 would require that prior to a prospective resident's admission to an assisted living or a shared housing facility, the establishment would have to advise the prospective resident to consult the physician to ascertain whether the person would require a vaccination against pneumonia. Basically, this is a public health issue and an issue of our Department of Public Health and AARP. It basically pits the... puts the assisted living facilities and the shared housing facilities under the same requirements and on par with the nursing homes. So, I'd be happy to answer any question and certainly appreciate your 'aye' vote."
"Is there any discussion? Seeing no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1794?' All 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 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2004. Representative Wirsing. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2004, a Bill for an Act concerning health facilities. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Wirsing."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2004 alters the architectural review fees for hospital construction projects exceeding an estimated cost of 500 thousand. This legislation is similar to House Bill 3771 that we passed out of here this last year. We needed to make a few verifications on it because the Governor had vetoed it and what meets his criteria. This initiative comes from the Illinois Hospital and Health System Association and Health Facility Plan. The Planning Board is neutral on this legislation. I'd be happy to answer any questions and would hope for your support."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2000... Mr. Hoffman, you're a little late."
"A little slow today, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sure. Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, is there any fee in this proposal?"
"No, there is not."
"Okay. Thank you."
Speaker Hartke: "Further discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2004?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk. Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there were 105 Members voting 'yes', 11 Members voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House (sic-Senate) Bill 2016. Representative Fowler. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House (sic-Senate) Bill 2016, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee compensation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Fowler."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Basically, what Senate Bill 2016 does it states that a county board cannot reduce the salary of a sheriff between the time of election in November and that time which he would take office in the following month of December. And it also eliminates the maximum amount allowed for the Supervisor of Safety compensation in a county and it leaves that up to the county board. It gives them the local control over that. Neither one of these provisions requires any cost on the part of the State of Illinois. Be happy to answer any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2016?' 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? Representative Parke. Representative Parke. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 85 Members voting 'yes', 31 Members voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2135. 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 Representative Hannig. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill, please."
"Senate Bill 2135, a Bill for an Act concerning the state library. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Hannig."
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. This Bill came over from the Senate on an unanimous Roll Call. And it's a cleanup Bill that came to us from the state librarian. It would allow the state librarian to create standards for electronic data that's shared between state agencies and the state library. It also changes the definition of printed materials to include published materials, as well, those items that are on the Internet. So, I'd be happy to answer any question. And I would ask for your 'yes' vote."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2135?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there were 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2195. Representative Winkel. Representative Winkel. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2206. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill, please."
"Senate Bill 2206, a Bill for an Act concerning the Department of Professional Regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Saviano."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 2206 is a initiative of the Department of 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 Professional Regulation. And what it says that... allows acceptance of fines and fees and other charges from a credit card or a third-party payment agency. This is a cleanup Bill for the Department, doesn't increase any fees or anything like that it just allows everything be paid by credit card if the licensee wishes to pay in that fashion. I would ask for your approval."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2206?' 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... Representative McKeon, would you like to vote on this issue? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there were 106 Members voting 'yes', 8 Members voting 'no', and 2 Members voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative McGuire. For what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to make an announcement for the Members of the Aging Committee. We will not meet tomorrow. We had one Bill and the Sponsor is not going to call the Bill, so there's no sense in meeting. Aging will not meet tomorrow. Thank you."
"Thank you very much, Representative McGuire. Aging Committee will not be meeting tomorrow as previously listed. Senate Bill 2195. Representative Winkel. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 2195, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Winkel." 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2195 is an IDOT agency Bill. The Department of Corrections is asking in this Bill that we require incarcerated prisoners to provide personal financial information to the Department so that they can comply with new laws requiring reimbursement for prison stays. I'd be glad to answer any questions."
Speaker Hartke: "Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing that no one is seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 2195?' All in favor will signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Forby. Mr. Clerk, take the record. And on this question, there were 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative O'Connor. Representative Holbrook. On page 2 on the Calendar, on Second Reading appears Senate Bill 929. Representative Crotty. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 929, a Bill for an Act concerning medical examinations. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Hartke: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1527. Representative Hannig, on page 3 on the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1527, a Bill for an Act in relation to alcoholic liquor. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1683. Mr. Clerk, 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002 read the Bill."
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 1683, has been read a second time, previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 804, offered by Representative Granberg. House Resolution 805, offered by Representative Granberg. House Resolution 806, offered by Representative Barbara Currie. House Resolution 808, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 809, offered by Representative Zickus. House Resolution 810, offered by Representative Granberg. House Resolution 811, offered by Representative Stephens. House Resolution 812, offered by Representative Ryan. And House Resolution 813, offered by Representative Granberg."
Speaker Hartke: "You've heard the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. Does any Member have an announcement that they would like to make? Representative Black, do you have any announcements you'd like to make?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, if you have an opportunity could you convene a task force on what has happened to the Chicago Cubs? I know Representative Feigenholtz will be the chairperson. I'd like an investigation before we sink so far into last place we can't recover."
Speaker Hartke: "Representative Feigenholtz, would you accept that responsibility?"
"I'll do it."
Speaker Hartke: "She'll do it. The Chair recognizes Representative Poe." 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 120th Legislative Day April 17, 2002
"Mr. Speaker, for a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Yeah, I think, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we've got a great opportunity here. Today we have the state basketball champions from Pleasant Plains in the gallery. This is a school that's been up there the last three to four years. We're very fortunate to have them in our area. They seem to bring home that big trophy every year and we're very, very proud of 'em. So, let's give a General Assembly big welcome."
Speaker Hartke: "Congratulations, gentlemen. Welcome to the Capitol."
"Today, they have the Superintendent, Don White, the Athletic Director; Gary Fraase, Principal; Maureen Talbert, Head Coach; Cliff Cameron, Assistant Coach; Danny Watts, which is a Williamsville product; Manager, Alex Humphrey; and Assistant's Coach, T.J. Fraase. So, thanks a lot, guys."
"Does any Member have anything for the Body? If not, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie now moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 12 noon, April 18th, Thursday. 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." 24