“The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We ask that everyone turn off your cell phones, your pagers, and your computers. We shall be led in prayer today by the Pastor Robert Atkins of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette. Pastor Atkins is the guest of Representative Beth Coulson. We ask the guests in the gallery to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.”
“As we come together, let’s pause to reflect upon those firefighters outside, recognizing those that have died this year to protect the citizens of this state. Lord of life, this day we pray for wisdom, discernment, and courage in this great deliberative Body, that it be a place where witnesses for peace and justice and truth may be made; where decisions that affect all the citizens of this great state be put together with the kind of comradery and awareness that allows for hope, tough decisions about the budget, about the way money will be raised and spent are being made. And we pray that the courage, wisdom, discernment of the leaders gathered here may bless this state for years to come. We pray in God’s holy name. Amen.”
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Coulson.” Coulson – 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.” 09300056.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.”
“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Fritchey, Jones and Scully are excused today.”
“Mr. Bost.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Black is excused today. He’ll be missed, I’m sure.”
“The Clerk shall take the record. There being 114 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk.”
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Mautino, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 318. Representative Saviano, Chairperson from the Committee on Registration & Regulation, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 487. Representative Osterman, Chairperson from the Committee on Local Government, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 524; 'do pass as amended Short Debate’ Senate Bill 1126. Representative Molaro, 09300056.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 505, Senate Bill 1378; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1373 and Senate Bill 1883. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel & Pensions, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1638. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Executive, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 802. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 1408. Representative McAuliffe, Chairperson from the Committee on Veterans Affairs, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 1069 and Senate Bill 1668. Representative Brosnahan, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on 09300056.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1116. Representative Joe Lyons, Chairperson from the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Standard Debate' Senate Bill 24 and Senate Bill 1095. Representative Lang, Chairperson from the Committee on Gaming, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 143. Representative Boland, Chairperson from the Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on Thursday, May 08, 2003, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 428. Attention Members. The Rules Committee will meet immediately in the Speaker’s Conference Room. The Rules Committee will meet immediately in the Speaker’s Conference Room.”
“Representative Currie… Currie on Senate Bill 690. Did you wish to move the Bill? 690. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 690, a bull… Bill for an Act concerning freedom of information. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No 09300056.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Representative Eileen Lyons. Eileen Lyons, did you wish to move Senate Bill 805? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 805, a Bill for an Act regarding school students. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Representative Bellock, Senate Bill 809. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 809, a Bill for an Act in relation to mental health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Jerry Mitchell, did you wish to move Senate Bill 878? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to move the Bill. Mr. Moffitt, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 715. Did you wish to move the Bill? The Gentleman wishes to hold the Bill. Mr. Lang, you are the Sponsor of 881. Mr. Clerk, read the… what’s the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 881, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.” 09300056.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Third Reading. Representative Pankau, on Senate Bill 886. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 886, a Bill for an Act concerning cable television. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. McKeon, Senate Bill 890. Did you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 890, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Nekritz, did you wish to move Senate Bill 901? 901, it’s concerned with vehicles. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 901, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Brosnahan, did you wish to move Senate Bill 946? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 946, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have 09300056.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Osterman, Senate Bill 947. Did you wish to move the Bill? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to move the Bill. Mr. Osterman, Senate Bill 891. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 891, a Bill for an Act regarding education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Mr. Molaro, you’re the Sponsor of Senate Bill 689, concerned with gaming. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 689, a Bill for an Act in relation to gambling. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Mr. Novak, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1003. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1003, a Bill for an Act concerning environmental protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09300056.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Mr. Miller, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1030. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1030, 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 Madigan: “Third Reading. Mr. Brosnahan. Mr. Brosnahan. Representative Hamos, Senate Bill 1056. Do you wish to move the Bill? 1056, it’s concerned with telecommunications. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1056, a Bill for an Act concerning telecommunications. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Delgado, Senate Bill 1066. Do you wish… Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1066, a Bill for an Act in relation to energy. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Representative Coulson, Senate 1079. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1079, a Bill for an Act concerning child care facilities. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. 09300056.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Mautino, Senate Bill 1122. Do you wish to move the Bill. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1122, a Bill for an Act in relation to highways. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Berrios, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1081. You… you don’t wish to move the Bill? Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Representative Kosel, Senate Bill 1147. Do you wish to move the Bill? The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Representative O’Brien, Senate Bill 1154, concerned with criminal law. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1154, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Kelly, Senate Bill 1204. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1204, a Bill for an Act concerning public bodies. Second Reading in… of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09300056.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Representative O’Brien, Senate Bill 1212. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1212, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Watson, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1362? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1362, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Mr. Clerk, leave the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Representative Smith, Senate Bill 1383. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1383, a Bill for an Act in relation to civic centers. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Representative O’Brien, Senate Bill 1401. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1401, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.” 09300056.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Third Reading. Representative Hamos, Senate Bill 1414. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1414, a Bill for an Act to amend the Hospital Licensing Act. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Brosnahan, Senate Bill 1440. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1440, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Brosnahan, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1035. The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to call the Bill. Mr. Reitz, Senate Bill 1453. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1453, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Bradley, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1457. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1457, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No… or 09300056.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Amendments #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang, on Senate Bill 1493. The Bill is concerned with alcohol. Mr. Lang. Turn on Mr. Lang.”
“Mr. Speaker, I believe there’s an Amendment pending on that Bill.”
“The Bill shall be held on the Order of Second Reading. Representative Ryg, Senate Bill 1503. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1503, a Bill for an Act concerning child support. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Jefferson, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1506. Did you wish to move the Bill? 1506. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1506, a Bill for an Act in relation to business organizations. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Phelps. Mr. Phelps, Senate Bill 1527. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?” 09300056.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
"Senate Bill 1527, a Bill for an Act concerning wild life. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Franks, Senate Bill 1530. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1530, a Bill for an Act concerning state procurement. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Representative Nekritz, on Senate Bill 1542. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1542, a Bill for an Act in relation to public health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 877?”
"Senate Bill 877, a Bill for an Act regarding schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. The Chair recognizes Representative Eddy for the purpose of an announcement.”
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege.” 09300056.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“State your point.”
“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I’d like for you to join me in welcoming the seventh and eighth grade students from Beecher City and their sponsor, Mr. Allen Walk. They are seated in the gallery on this side. Thank you.”
“Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 685?”
Clerk Rossi: "Senate Bill 685 is on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading.”
“Put the Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Mr. Froehlich, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1546? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1546, a Bill for an Act in relation to municipalities. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Franks. Mr. Franks. Representative Currie, Senate Bill 1869. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 1869, a Bill for an Act concerning family law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Yarbrough, did you wish to move Senate Bill 1983? No? The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Mr. Steve Davis, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 686. Did you wish to call 09300056.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 the Bill? 686. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 686, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Froehlich, on Senate Bill 680. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 680, a Bill for an Act concerning immigrant assistance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Aguilar, Senate Bill 641. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 641, a Bill for an Act in relation to sex offender information. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 565? 565.”
“Senate Bill 565, a Bill for an Act relating to young children’s learning and development. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09300056.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Third Reading. Mr. Giles, 564. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 564, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Coulson, 533. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 533, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Representative Mulligan. Mulligan. Representative Mulligan, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 406. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 406, 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.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Mathias, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 348. Did you wish to move the Bill? 348. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 348, a Bill for an Act in relation to civil procedure. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09300056.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Third Reading. Mr. Osterman, Senate Bill 339. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 339, a Bill for an Act concerning higher education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Lang, 319. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 319, a Bill for an Act concerning abuse and neglect. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Mautino, on 280. 280. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 280, a Bill for an Act concerning corrections. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
Speaker Madigan: “Third Reading. Mr. Mautino, 267. Mr. Mautino, 267. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 267, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09300056.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Third Reading. Mr. Delgado, 263. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 263, a Bill for an Act in relation to health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Holbrook, Senate 222. Do you wish to move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 222, a Bill for an Act in relation to environmental protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Representative Howard, Senate Bill 125. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 125, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment… Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Giles, did you wish to move Senate Bill 70? The Gentleman indicates he does not wish to move the Bill. Representative Bellock. Bellock, do you wish to move Senate Bill 44? No? The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. Delgado for the purpose of an announcement.” 09300056.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Gen… Members of the House. I just rise on a personal privilege. I just want to recognize the wonderful couple up there with… and a new retiree, actually, and Mrs. Heidi Biederman and grandma… new grandma celebrating here, going into retirement with her new grandchild. And everyone knows Heidi from LUDA, the Large Unit District Association. And thank you for all your service to the State of Illinois. Heidi, it was wonderful and thank you for helping me out in the Education Committees. God bless you and God bless your grandchild.”
“Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 618?”
"Senate Bill 618, a Bill for an Act regarding education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1785?”
"Senate Bill 1785, a Bill for an Act concerning whistleblower protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Motions have been filed. No Floor Amendments approved for consideration.”
“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk.”
Clerk Rossi: "Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairperson for the Committee on Rules, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on May 9, 2003, reported the same back with the following 09300056.doc 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 recommendations: ‘to the floor for consideration’ Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1668.”
“Representative Slone, you are the Sponsor of Senate Bill 1379. The Lady indicates she does not wish to move the Bill. Mr. Clerk, what’s the status of Senate Bill 76? 76.”
"Senate Bill 76, a Bill for an Act in relation to health and nutrition. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.”
“Representative Soto.”
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 76 requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a statewide education and coordination to improve the rate of eligible people access federal food stamp programs. Identified food programs, support programs, include food stamps, WIC, congregate meal programs and school lunches and breakfast programs. And I urge your ‘aye’ vote. There is no opposition on this Bill and… and I would thank you.”
“The Lady moves for the passage of the Bill. The Chair recognizes Mr. Meyer.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
“The Sponsor yields.”
“Representative, is this… I… I’m over here. Is this Bill subject to appropriations?”
"The appropriation is already there, the funding’s already there. They just need to… this is like a campaign to go out and… and bring it out to the community. Because 09300056.doc 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 there’s a lot of people that meet the qualification, they just don’t hear too much about it. So, there…”
“Well, where is… where are… where are the appropriations located in the budget?”
"I’m not sure, but I can get that to you. I did speak with the Department of Human Services and they came to my office and they did not have a problem with this and there was no funding issue.”
“Well, do you know how much is in the budget for it?”
"No, I don’t. But I… I will get that information for you.”
“Well, the reason why I’m asking is that, of course, this didn’t come over with outstanding Senate approval on it. And funding is a concern, certainly, for all of us this year. Our records indicate that there’s a fiscal impact of at least 318 thousand, rounded $320 thousand. And I… I… I’m concerned that the money isn’t in the budget.”
"Yes, there… and there is federal matching monies for this, also.”
“Do you know what that federal match is?”
"No, I don’t. We’re trying to look for it.”
“I’m sorry?”
"No, I don’t know the amount. But I will get that to you. We’re trying to look for it right now.”
“Okay. Well…”
"It’s a pretty easy Bill. I think that there’s a lot of people… there’s a targeted population that is under 185 09300056.doc 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 percent the federal poverty level guideline, and this is the reason why… I have to say, I have a sister that keeps calling me on this Bill, and this is the reason why…”
“Well, Representative…”
"…it’s introduced.”
“If… it seems like there’s a fair amount of question on the funding, even though you feel that it is properly funded. Would you be willing to take the Bill out of the record and get those answers so that we could have them available for Floor Debate.”
"Yes, I will.”
“Thank you.”
"Thank you. Speaker, can I have this pulled from the record for a few minutes?”
“I’m sorry? Proceed.”
"Could you pull it momentarily, please? Thank you.”
“Take this… Mr. Clerk, take this Bill out of the record. Mr. Novak in the Chair.”
"Supplemental Calendar #1 is being distributed.”
"On page 12 of the Calendar, Senate Bill 155. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 155?”
"Senate Bill 155, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Speaker Madigan, has been approved for consideration.”
"Mr. Molaro. Oh, excuse me, Speaker Madigan.”
“Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 155 will provide that not-for- 09300056.doc 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 profit corporations that provide mental health and disabled… developmentally disabled services would receive priority payment on the vouchers that they submit for payments for the services they provided to their clients. The Amendment applies to not-for-profits that provide these services. It does not provide for nursing homes, but does provide for prompt payment for CILAs. And I would move for the adoption of the Amendment.”
"Thank you, Mr. Madigan. Is there any… any discussion? The Gentleman from DuPage, Mr. Daniels.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I join with Speaker Madigan in support of this Amendment. We had a very important hearing on House Bill 3512, which is the same as this. And many people throughout the State of Illinois that are serving our disabled population have not received prompt payment. I wanna commend the Speaker for his efforts in this. This is a very worthy Amendment. And I would support its adoption. Thank you.”
"Thank you, Mr. Daniels. Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Parke.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
“Yes, Mr. Speaker, on this legislation do we… is this an agreed Amendment, or do we have some controversy, or do we find that it’s pretty much agreed to…”
“Mr. Parke…”
“…with the parties that would be affected?” 09300056.doc 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“To my knowledge, there’s no opposition to this Amendment.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”
"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Molaro.”
“Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?”
"The Sponsor yields.”
“I… I haven’t seen the Amendment. We have talked about it, it’s a terrific Amendment. But does it take away the language of the original Bill or does the Amendment just add language to it?”
“The Amendment simply adds to the original Bill.”
"Mr. Speaker.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would move for the adoption of the Amendment.”
"Yes, thank you. Seeing no further discussion, the mo… the Motion is, ‘Shall the Amendment… Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 155 be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; all those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. On Supplemental Calendar #1 there is Senate Bill 1668. Mr. Clerk, what is the status?”
"Senate Bill 1668, a Bill for an Act in relation to health in the work place. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Speaker Madigan, has been approved for consideration.”
"Speaker Madigan. Speaker Madigan.” 09300056.doc 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
“Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the underlying Bill is concerned with providing a death benefit for those who have died in the recent Middle East conflicts. And the Amendment would provide that this Bill would apply to the Operation Enduring Freedom, which occurred in Afghanistan, and the more recent Operation Iraqi Freedom, which is coming to a close. So, the purpose of the Amendment is to provide a better definition than was yo… contained in the original Bill. So, I would move for the adoption of the Amendment.”
Speaker Novak: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Are there any questions? Seeing none, the… the Motion is, ‘Shall Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1668 be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; all those opposed, ‘no’… say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Amendment is adopted. Third Reading. We’re going to do a… a couple Resolutions. House Resolution 87. The Gentleman from Lake, Mr. Churchill. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution, please. Mr. Churchill.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. A hundred years ago Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight at Kill Devil Hills, just south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. And we all know about the Wright brothers, but what we don’t know is the fact that there was a gentleman by the name of Charles E. Taylor. Charles E. Taylor was the person that actually built the engine for the flyer. And Charles E. Taylor was born on the banks of the Sangamon River is Cerro Gordo, Illinois, he’s from Illinois. And he basically stayed with the Wright brothers 09300056.doc 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 through all the iterations of their various airplanes. This Resolution honors him and sets May 24th as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day in the State of Illinois. There are similar Resolutions being passed throughout the United States. I would ask for its passage.”
"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the Motion is, ‘Shall House Resolution 87 be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; all opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. The Lady from St. Clair, Representative Younge. For what reason do you rise, Ma’am?”
“Mr. Speaker, as a matter of personal privilege I’d like to introduce the first and third grade class from Alta Sita School in East St. Louis. Would you give them a hand? They’re over there. About 50 young students.”
Speaker Novak: "Welcome to the Illinois House of Representatives. Thank you.”
“Thank you.”
"House Resolution 92. The Gentleman from Will, Mr. McGuire. Mr. McGuire.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have Resolution… House Resolution 92. And the Resolution simply declares senior rights. If there are any questions on the Resolution I’ll try to answer them. But the… the Resolution simply declares that all seniors in the State… State of Illinois should have the same rights. If you’d like I’d read it. But in the interest of time I would like to ask for an ‘aye’ vote.” 09300056.doc 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003
"Thank you, Mr. McG… Mr. McGuire. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, the Motion is, ‘Shall House Resolution 92 be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And House Resolution is adopted. Mr. McGuire on House Joint Resolution 14.”
“Well, my lucky day. House Resolution… Joint Resolution #14 is for the Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force. Once again, this is a Resolution that is very important to many people. The Resolution simply creates the Illinois Legislative Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force to study certain issues relating to the Alzheimer’s disease. Once again, I’ll answer any questions. If not, I would certainly appreciate your positive vote. And thank you.”
"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the Motion is, ‘Shall House Joint Resolution 14 pass?’ 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? Excuse me, the Gentleman from Cook… Sorry. Have all voted who wish? Mr. Hoffman. Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 114 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, and 0 voting ‘present’. And having received the required Constitutional Majority, House Joint Resolution 14 is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, please read the Agreed Resolutions.”
Clerk Bolin: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 257, offered by Representative Osterman. House Resolution 258, 09300056.doc 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 offered by Representative Miller. House Resolution 259, offered by Representative Jakobsson. House Resolution 260 and House Resolution 261, offered by Representative Brady. House Resolution 262, offered by Representative Joyce. House Resolution 263, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 264, offered by Representative Dunkin. House Resolution 265, offered by Representative Black. House Resolution 266, offered by Representative Krause. House Resolution 268, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 269, offered by Representative Nekritz. House Resolution 271, offered by Representative Monique Davis. House Resolution 272, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 273, offered by Representative May. House Resolution 274, offered by Representative Dunkin. House Reso… Resolution 275, offered by Representative Granberg. House Resolution 276, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 277, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 278, offered by Representative Granberg. House Resolution 279, offered by Representative Cross. House Resolution 281, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 282, offered by Representative Morrow. House Resolution 283, offered by Representative Slone. House Resolution 284, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell. House Resolution 285, offered by Representative Nao… Naomi Jakobsson. House Resolution 286, offered by Representative Jakobsson. House Resolution 287 and 288, offered by Representative Jakobsson. House Resolution 289, offered by Representative 09300056.doc 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Hassert. House Resolution 290, offered by Representative McAuliffe. House Resolution 292, offered by… House Resolution 293, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 294, offered by Representative Flider. House Resolution 295, offered by Representative Joyce. House Resolution 296, offered by Representative Lindner. And House Resolution 297, offered by Representative Morrow.”
Speaker Novak: "And… and the Motion is, ‘Shall the Agreed Resolutions be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; all those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. House Resolution 227. Representative Burke. Mr. Burke.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and… Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 227 addresses the subject of individuals that serve in our United States Military who are residents of our United States but do not have citizenship. And this Resolution would encourage George Bush and the United States Congress to offer immediate citizenship for all those that serve in the military to be guaranteed citizenship. And I’d be happy to answer any questions.”
"Thank you, Mr. Burke. Any discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Mendoza.”
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I rise in strong support of this Resolution. I want to start by thanking Representative Burke for bringing it forth and filing it. And also thank Alderman Ed Burke in the City of Chicago for showing the leadership to do the 09300056.doc 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 right thing on this issue. We… we have our… many of our families, we have loved ones serving in the military right now and that previously served in the last war that we just finished fighting and still occupy in Iraq today. And we had soldiers who died as a result of fighting for their country and what they believed in and fighting for other people’s liberties and freedoms. And it fills me with pride to know that we had over 37 thousand legal residents who are enlisted in military today who are not U.S. citizens. And talk about loving this country, and talk about believing in everything that this country stands for, that those individuals would be willing and wanting to take up arms for our country, which they feel in their heart, is their country, as well. So, I rise in firm and just the strongest support I possibly ever could, of this legislation. And would urge that everyone of one believe that this is something that’s important to you, just the way it is to us. And would also be added as cosponsors on this Bill. Thank you, Representative. And thank you all for your support.”
Speaker Novak: "Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Soto.”
"Yes, thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. I also rise in strong support of this Resolution. It is a very important piece of Resolution, piece of paper. And I encourage everyone in… in this General Assembly to vote for it and support it. As a Mexican-American, I am proud to be una Mexicana (a Mexican). And having people down there 09300056.doc 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 that are undocumented and serving this country. Again, thank you so much. And, again, I’m in strong support of this legisla… in this Resolution.”
Speaker Novak: "Thank you, Representative Soto. Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative A… Aguilar.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This just marks the new era in our country where many immigrants take pride in… in the United States. Willing to… willing to… to… to sacrifice their life because they believe in democracy and freedom. So, I strongly urge a strong ‘yes’ vote on this… on this Resolution. And I’d like to be a cosponsor of this Resolution. Thank you, Representative Burke for brining it up. Thank you.”
"Thank you, Mr. Aguilar. Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Berrios.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I also rise in strong support of this Resolution. I think it’s very important for us to consider that we do have people that fought for us on other parts of the nation. If they’re willing to work for us and fight for us, then they’re… they should be part of our country and be let citizens, also. And I urge President Bush to adopt this Resolution. Thank you.”
"Thank you. Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Delgado.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My oldest brother, Juan, fought in the Vietnam War, came back in 1969. He fought 09300056.doc 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 next to many, many men and women and they were from many different countries. And this… this Resolution is long- time awaiting and coming. And it really makes me extremely happy to know, as the previous speaker indicated, if we can draft them and they’re out there fighting for our country, waving our flags, then this is the least we can be doing. And knowing that my brother today will be retiring from his wonderful job, after coming out as a veteran of this great country, and having been… and we are Puerto Ricans from the Caribbean, that in 1917, through the Jones Act we were just blessed with citizenship. And yet, it was for a purpose, and that was to induct our men from Puerto Rico into the armed forces into World War I. And now, today, we find so many issues on trying to create citizenship, and I, too, urge a strong ‘yes’ on Resolution 227. And I commend the Sponsor.”
"Thank you. Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Acevedo.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. To the Bill. To the Resolution, I should say. Over the years, we in this House have discussed so many different immigrant issues, some oppose, some support. But Ladies and Gentlemen, make no mistake about it, this issue is a no-brainer. We have a person who’s not a citizen of the United States but he’s going thousands of mile away… he or she is going thousands of miles… traveling thousands of miles away to a different country to fight with the American flag to show and support the freedom that we 09300056.doc 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 represent here in the United States. But yet, we tell them and deprive them of certain rights that a citizen has here in the United States. We have to show these men and women, these brave men and women, who go to a different country and fight for the honor of the United States Flag. We have to show them that we support them and we welcome them with open arms to become citizens of the United States. I want to commend Representative Danny Burke for a wonderful job for presenting this Resolution. And Danny, hopefully, everyone here would become cosponsors, as you asked. Thank you.”
"Thank you. Mr. Burke to close.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. How many days have we been seated in this chamber to hear of the deaths, the loss of life of those who have offered up and made the ultimate sacrifice of their life in this unfortunate war in Iraq. Ladies and Gentlemen, I would suggest to you that those who serve in our military have, indeed, just by virtue of the fact that they wear that uniform, make the ultimate sacrifice. The least our United States Government can offer to them is that simple United States citizenship. They are already paying the taxes, they are already particpated… participating in our society. This Resolution, quite simply, suggests, encourages, recommends to the President and to our Congress that those individuals, who everyday in Iraq are putting their lives on the line, be offered the same freedoms, the same advantages that each and everyone of us here in this 09300056.doc 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 chamber enjoy, and that is simply, United States citizenship. I would offer this Resolution to the Body and recommend and encourage a positive and favorable consideration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”
"Thank you. Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question is, ‘Shall House Resolution 227 pass?’ All those in favor say ‘aye; all those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And House Resolution 227 is hereby declared passed. The Lady from Kane, for what reason do you rise?”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like the attention of the Body to note that we just passed House Resolution 296, wishing our staffer, Dave Sinclair, a very happy 50th birthday. Could we wish him a happy birthday?”
Speaker Novak: "Happy birthday. Mr. Clerk, read the Adjournment Resolution, please.”
Clerk Bolin: "House Joint Resolution 35, offered by Representative Currie. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the House of Representatives adjourns on Friday, May 9, 2003, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.; and when the Senate adjourns on Friday, May 9, 2003, it stands adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.”
Speaker Novak: "And the question is, ‘Shall House Joint Resolution 35 be adopted?’ All those in favor say ‘aye’; opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And House Joint 09300056.doc 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day 5/9/2003 Resolution 35 is adopted. The Chair is prepared to adjourn until… ‘til 1 p.m. Tuesday. Allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative O’Brien now moves that the… moves that the House stand adjourned. All those in favor say ‘aye’; all those in favor (sic-opposed) say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the House stands adjourned.”
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 280, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 291, offered by Representative Granberg. And House Joint Resolution 34, offered by Representative Turner. These Resolutions are referred to the House Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3797, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 3798, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning unemployment insurance. House Bill 3808, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell, a Bill for an Act in relation to support. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session now stands adjourned.” 09300056.doc 35