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Illinois House Floor Debate — April 10, 2003

93rd General Assembly (2003-2004) · Legislative day 45
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93rd (2003-2004)
Date
April 10, 2003
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Michael J. Madigan (D)

“The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We ask everyone to turn off your cell phones and your computers. So please turn off your cell phones and your computers. We shall be led in prayer today be Reverend Joy Bauer-Bulla of the Hebron United Methodist Church in Hebron. Reverend Bauer-Bulla is the guest of Representative Jack Franks. Our guests in the gallery are asked to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.”

Reverend Bauer-Bulla

“Thank you very much. Let us pray. Holy God, breath Your spirit of life into us. We are creatures of this earth, children created in Your image. There are times we are frightened in this world of risk and confusion, help us to find our way. As You created life at the beginning of time, create and shape us anew. Shape us by Your hand that we may become a part of the circle of Your embracing world, where sickness is healed, the dying are comforted, and the oppressed achieve dignity. On this journey of life, Oh God, be our companion and our guide. Show us where You want us go, what You want us to be, bring us together in a new world of peace that all might be one. We pray for the leaders of this great state, for the leaders of our awe-inspiring country, and the leaders of our troubled world as You lead them into the paths of righteousness. Of the events of this day unfold before our very eyes, we grasp for meaning in a quest for understanding. Be near to those who are fighting an unknown enemy in an unknown land and comfort those who 09300045.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 grieve. Let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking for God’s help. In the name of the one almighty God, now and forevermore. Amen.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hartke.” Hartke – et al: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.”

Barbara Flynn Currie (D)

“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Rita and Slone are excused today.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Bost.”

Mike Bost (R)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that all Republicans are present today.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“The Clerk shall take the record. There being 116 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Representative Younge.”

Wyvetter H. Younge (D)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the House please welcome Southern Illinois University East St. Louis Charter School who is visiting with us today.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Representative Eddy.”

Roger L. Eddy (R)

“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Roger L. Eddy (R)

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I’d like to introduce to you some students from Lincoln Trail College in 09300045.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 Robinson, Illinois from the office management classes. They’re visiting the Capitol today along with their instructors, Bea Abernathy and Linda Branch. Welcome to Springfield, right up here.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Representative Currie.”

Barbara Flynn Currie (D)

“Thank you, Speaker. We have a group from Kenwood Academy visiting us in the gallery. I hope you’ll join me in giving me them a good House of Representatives’ welcome.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Brauer.”

Dan Brady (R)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to a personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Dan Brady (R)

“I want to introduce a group from Pawnee High School. And I wish that you, too, would help me introduce… or congratulate them for being here today. Thank you.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Watson.”

Jim Watson (R)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Jim Watson (R)

“I would just like to have everybody help us welcome the newest little Republican on our side of the aisle, Scott and Mrs. Reimers had their baby and they are here today. Sophie, Sophie Reimers.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Representative Lindner. Lindner.”

Patricia Reid Lindner (R)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.” 09300045.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Patricia Reid Lindner (R)

“Yes, I would like the Body, please, to welcome some people… some students from Newark High School who are here to participate in an international issues conference and tell us what they learn afterwards. Welcome to Springfield.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Clerk.”

Rossi

Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Giles, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 66, Senate Bill 230, Senate Bill 381, Senate Bill 490, Senate Bill 565, Senate Bill 618, Senate Bill 903 and Senate Bill 1107 and Senate Bill 1498. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Executive, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'be adopted' House Joint Resolution #19. Representative Delgado, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 64, Senate Bill 130, Senate Bill 359, Senate Bill 402, Senate Bill 880, Senate Bill 1156, Senate Bill 1418. Representative Fritchey, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary I - Civil Law, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, 09300045.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 266, Senate Bill 277, Senate Bill 382, Senate Bill 616 and Senate Bill 1347. Representative McKeon, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 90. Representative Osterman, Chairperson from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 171, Senate Bill 245, Senate Bill 526, Senate Bill 1124, Senate Bill 1168, Senate Bill 1205, Senate Bill 1407 and Senate Bill 1409. Representative Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration & Regulation, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 78, Senate Bill 630, Senate Bill 1117, Senate Bill 1351, Senate Bill 1545, Senate Bill 1749; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 190 and Senate Bill 332. Representative Scully, Chairperson from the Committee on Commerce & Business Development, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1765. Representative Holbrook, Chairperson 09300045.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 from the Committee on Environment & Energy, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 371. Senate Bill… McCarthy… Chair… Representative McCarthy, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Wednesday, April 09, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1375. Representative O’Brien, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary II - Criminal Law, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 43, Senate Bill 108, Senate Bill 265, Senate Bill 387, Senate Bill 407, Senate Bill 642, Senate Bill 899, Senate Bill 1175, Senate Bill 1176, Senate Bill 1468, Senate Bill 1493, Senate Bill 1578, Senate Bill 1793; 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 211. Representative Molaro, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 620. Representative Daniels, Chairperson from the Committee on Developmental Disabilities & Mental Illness, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following 09300045.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 41 and Senate Bill 808. Representative McGuire, Chairperson from the Committee on Aging, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'recommends be adopted' Floor Amendment #5 to House Bill 1240. Representative Collins, Chairperson from the Committee on Juvenile Justice Reform, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1458. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 195. Introduction of Executive Orders. Executive Order 2003-9, an Executive Order to transfer functions to the Department of Lottery and Liquor Control Commission and the Illinois Racing Board to the Department of Revenue, filed with the Clerk of the House on March 31, 2003. Executive Order 2003-10, an Executive Order to consolidate facility management, internal auditing, and staff legal functions, filed with the Clerk of the House on March 31, 2003. Executive Order 2003-11, an Executive Order to transfer functions to the Prairie State 2000 Authority and programs of the Illinois Department of Employment Security and the Illinois Community College Board to the Department of 09300045.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 Commerce and Economic Opportunity, filed with the Clerk March 31, 2003. Executive Order 2003-12, an Executive Order to transfer functions of the Department of Nuclear Safety to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, filed with the Clerk on March 31, 2003.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Parke.”

Terry R. Parke (R)

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

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Terry R. Parke (R)

“Thank you, Representative. I’d like the Body to recognize the students from Streamwood High School, they’re up in the gallery. So, we’d like to recognize those students, if they can wave. They’re up there, Streamwood.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“On page 9 of the Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, there appears Senate Bill 243. Mr. Scully, do you wish to move the Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to move the Bill. Senate Bill 244, Mr. Fritchey. Is Mr. Fritchey in the chamber? Senate Bill 257, Mr. Phelps. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 257, a Bill for an Act in relation to deer hunting. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Senate Bill 272, Representative O’Brien. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?” 09300045.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Rossi

"Senate Bill 272, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendment… or Committee Amendment #1 was… has been adopted to the Bill. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 330, Mr. Reitz. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 330, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 414, Mr. Dunkin. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 414, a Bill for an Act in relation to housing. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. House Bill 460, Representative Flowers. Senate Bill 562, Representative Mathias. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 562, a Bill for an Act concerning electronic fund transfer terminals. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 563, Mr. Reitz. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 563, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No 09300045.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 685, Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman. Senate Bill 1085, Representative Jakobsson. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1085, a Bill for an Act in relation to ground water. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Senate Bill 1093, Mr. Mathias. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1093, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. For what purpose does Representative Mulligan seek recognition?”

Rosemary Mulligan (R)

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

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Rosemary Mulligan (R)

“I have five students and their teacher Sandy Deines from Main South who are here for… to participate in Capitol Forum on America’s Future tomorrow. I’d like to give them a nice welcome.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Senate Bill 1104, Mr. Mautino. Is Mr. Mautino in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?” 09300045.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1104, a Bill for an Act in relation to insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. For what purpose does Mr. Molaro seek recognition?”

Robert S. Molaro (D)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. It’s a point of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Robert S. Molaro (D)

“In the gallery to my right, standing with… waving now in the red, is the principal, and her name is Marlene DeSantis from St. Rene Grammar School, which is on the southwest side of the City of Chicago in my district, many of whom live in the Speaker’s home district. And they live in the 23rd Ward and the 13th Ward of the City of Chicago. We welcome you to Springfield and we ask that the Members welcome them, also.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Senate Bill 1149, Mr. Reitz. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1149, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 1521. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1521, a Bill for an Act concerning recreational trails. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. 09300045.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. For what purpose does Mr. Dunkin seek recognition? Mr. Dunkin.”

Kenneth Dunkin (D)

“Mr. Speaker and Members of this distinguished Body, I would like to… point of personal privilege. I’d like to recognize the freshmen class, the ninth grade students, at Persp… Perspective Charter School who is visiting us in the chamber today. If they can rise and stand up.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Senate Bill 1581, Mr. Beaubien. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1581, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Senate Bill 1804, Mr. Steve Davis. Mr. Steve Davis on 1804. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 1804, a Bill for an Act concerning recreational trails. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Is Mr. Fritchey in the chamber? Mr. Fritchey. Representative Flowers. Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Jay Hoffman. Has anybody seen Mr. Hoffman? Mr. Fritchey, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 244. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?” 09300045.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Rossi

"Senate Bill 244, a Bill for an Act concerning business transactions. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Third Reading. Representative Flowers, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 460. Did you wish to move the Bill? The Sponsor indicates she does not wish to call the Bill. Has anyone seen Mr. Jay Hoffman? Mr. Turner. Mr. Turner.”

Arthur L. Turner (D)

“Yeah, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. If we can… for a point of personal privilege. I’d like to welcome Whitney Young High School from the City of Chicago here today. I think they’re still in the gallery. We want to welcome Whitney Young High School, if we’d give them a round of applause. Thank you.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“The Chair recognizes Mr. Rose.”

Chapin Rose (R)

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.”

Chapin Rose (R)

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I’d like to ask you to join me in welcoming the Mattoon Adult Education Center, which is up here. And thank them for being here today.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Verschoore.”

Patrick Verschoore (D)

"Mr. Speaker, as a point of… of personal privilege.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“State your point.” 09300045.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Patrick Verschoore (D)

"I’d like the House to recognize the Blackhawk Adult Education from Moline, Illinois. And everybody give ‘em a warm welcome.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Has anyone seen Representative Jay Hoffman? Mr. Ken Dunkin. Is Ken Dunkin in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, read the Adjournment Resolution.”

Rossi

Clerk Rossi: "Senate Joint Resolution #31, offered by Representative Currie. BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 10, 2003, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 12:00 noon.; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Monday, April 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Hoffman. Thank… thank you for joining us. You’re the Sponsor of House… of Senate Bill 685. 685. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”

Rossi

"Senate Bill 685, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Mr. Clerk, have you read the Adjournment Resolution? Representative Currie moves for the adoption… Mr. Clerk, concerning Senate Bill 685, put that Bill on the Order of Third Reading. And concerning the Adjournment Resolution, Representative Currie moves that the House 09300045.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 adopt the Adjournment Resolution. Those in favor say ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Resolution is adopted. Is Mr. Ken Dunkin in the chamber? Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions.”

Rossi

"House Resolution 197, offered by Representative Coulson. House Resolution 198, offered by Representative Poe. House Resolution 199, offered by Representative Stephens. House Resolution 200, offered by Speaker Madigan. House Resolution 203, offered by Representative Biggins. House Resolution 204, offered by Representative McCarthy. House Resolution 205, offered by Representative Saviano. House Resolution 207, offered by Representative May. House Resolution 208, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 209, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 210, offered by Representative Yarbrough. House Resolution 211, offered by Representative Mathias. House Resolution 212, offered by Representative McGuire. House Resolution 213, offered by Representative Saviano. House Resolution 214, offered by Representative Brosnahan. House Resolution 215, offered by Representative Brosnahan. And House Resolution 216, offered by Representative Brosnahan.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“The Clerk has read the Agreed Resolutions. Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Resolution is adopted and the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. The Chair recognizes Representative May.” 09300045.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Karen May (D)

“Yes, Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to speak to the House Resolution 207, congratulating Barbara Flynn Currie, Mayor of Lincolnshire. I worked with Barbara for two years as one of the mayors in my district and I just want to go on record as speaking to the respect I have to her. She had to deal with a city fight over the widening of a road through her district. She showed great courage and devotion to the citizens of Lincolnshire and I just wanted to put that into the record. Thank you.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

Speaker Madigan: “Representative, did… Representative… Representative May, did you want to tell us the name of the mayor?”

Karen May (D)

“Barbara LaPiana.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Very good.”

Karen May (D)

“Thank you.”

Michael J. Madigan (D)

“Thank you. The Chair is prepared to adjourn. And Representative Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Monday, April 14, at 2 p.m., providing perfunctory time for the Clerk. Those in favor say ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The House does stand adjourned until Monday, April 14, at 2 p.m.”

Rossi

Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, April 10, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'to the floor for consideration' House Bill 169, House Bill 175.” 09300045.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003

Bolin

"First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3796, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act regarding appropriations. First Reading of this House Bill. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 100, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning compensation of public officials. Senate Bill 114, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act in relation to civil procedure. Senate Bill 196, offered by Representative Pankau, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Senate Bill 255, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act in relation to the regulation of professions. Senate Bill 280, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning corrections. Senate Bill 315, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act in relation to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Senate Bill 334, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Senate Bill 374, offered by Representative Millner, a Bill for an Act concerning commerce. Senate Bill 461, offered by Representative Molaro, a Bill for an Act concerning State services. Senate Bill 594, offered by Representative Munson, a Bill for an Act concerning municipalities. Senate Bill 615, offered by Representative Molaro, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Senate Bill 680, offered by Representative Froehlich, a Bill for an Act concerning immigrant assistance. Senate Bill 878, offered by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a Bill for an Act to implement the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. 09300045.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 Senate Bill 973, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Senate Bill 1070, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act in relation to educational labor relations. Senate Bill 1105, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act concerning municipalities. Senate Bill 1127, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act concerning fees. Senate Bill 1190, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. Senate Bill 1212, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Senate Bill 1321, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act regarding schools. Senate Bill 1360, offered by Representative McKeon, a Bill for an Act relating to educational labor relations. Senate Bill 1378, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Senate Bill 1414, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. Senate Bill 1416, offered by Representative Froehlich, a Bill for an Act concerning freedom of information. Senate Bill 1440, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Senate Bill 1441, offered by Representative Brosnahan, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Senate Bill 1461, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Senate Bill 1474… Senate Bill 1474, offered by Representative Jones, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Senate Bill 1492, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning court 09300045.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 4/10/2003 actions. Senate Bill 1510, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning the freedom of information. Senate Bill 1546, offered by Representative Froehlich, a Bill for an Act in relation to municipalities. Senate Bill 1750, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning the regulation of professions. Senate Bill 1803, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act in relation to elections. Senate Bill 1865, offered by Representative Molaro, a Bill for an Act concerning securities regulation. Senate Bill 1906, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act in relation to executive agencies. Senate Bill 1938, offered by Speaker Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning taxation. Senate Bill 1961, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. Senate Bill 1983, offered by Representative Yarbrough, a Bill for an Act in relation to the regulation of professions. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session shall stand adjourned.” 09300045.doc 19