“The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We ask the Members and our guests in the gallery to turn off their laptop computers, their cell phones and their pagers and we ask the guests in the gallery to please rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford, the Assistant Pastor of the Victory Temple Church in Springfield.”
“Let us pray. Most gracious and most kind God. The creator of us all. Father, for it is from You from which all our blessings and from which all our help come. I pray that You would look upon us gathered here and with Your great favor I pray that You would direct us in all of our actions. That You would grant to us vigilant hearts. That You would give us minds to know You. That You would give us the diligence to seek and to trust You. And that You would give us wisdom to find You. Sanctify, cleanse us with Thy presence. Father, bless us with Your might, assist us with Your great counsel that all of our endeavors that they begin with You and that through You that we may rejoice in the precious companionship in the relationship that we have with You. This we ask in Your Son’s name. Amen.”
“We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Eileen Lyons.” Lyons, E. - 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.”
“Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.” 09400005.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005
“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Delgado, Flider and Feigenholtz are excused today.”
“Mr. Bost.”
“Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect that Representatives Tenhouse, Osmond, Kosel, Pihos and Biggins are excused today.”
“The Clerk shall take the record. There being 110 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum is present. Mr. Dunkin. Mr. Dunkin, are you seeking recognition? Mr. Dunkin.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“I’d just like to acknowledge… Yeah, Members, I’d just like to acknowledge and express my appreciation and gratitude to Mark Mahoney and his staff, Susan Shanks (sic- Shankland) and Tim Mapes for allowing me to work with them to help redesign the new state identification card that we have. Now, I can’t be responsible for the picture of most of you… how you all look, that was prior to myself with your mother and your father, but the idea… I think it’s a great improvement from last Session. It’s a very distinctive and again, my hat goes off to Mark Mahoney, Susan Shank (sic- Shankland) and Tim Mapes. Thank you.”
“Mr. Giles.”
“…Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we have Black History Month that is upon us that will be here next month, in the month of February, that we will 09400005.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 celebrate. Once again, we will have the… as we stated the last time the soul food soirée. I am here to let you know that many of you will love to have garments that reflects that… the African History Month. If you seek that garment, full ensemble, you can see me or you can see former State Representative Coy Pugh. We have a full ensemble for the Members who would love to… to dress properly for that day. Thank you very much.”
“Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions.”
"To the Order of Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 36, offered by Representative Davis. House Resolution 37, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 38, offered by Representative Hoffman. House Resolution 39, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 40, offered by Representative Younge. House Resolution 41, offered by Representative Eddy. House Resolution 42, offered by Representative Eddy. House Resolution 44, offered by Representative Mulligan. And House Resolution 46, offered by Representative Sacia.”
“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 Resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Mr. Daniels.”
“I think we have a Resolution…”
“Mr. Clerk, do we have a Resolution by Mr. Daniels? Please read the Resolution.”
"House Resolution 45, offered by Representative Daniels. WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the Driscoll Catholic 09400005.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 High School Highlanders football team on winning the Class 3A State Championship on November 26, 2004; and WHEREAS, Driscoll Catholic High School, located in Addison under the direction of the Diocese of Joliet, was first founded under the Sisters of St. Francis and the Brothers of the Christian Schools; and WHEREAS, This victory marks Driscoll's fourth straight state championship; and WHEREAS, Under Coach Tim Racki, the Highlanders defeated Bureau Valley High School in a well-fought battle at the University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium; and WHEREAS, With the support of Assistant Coaches Mike Burzawa, Dan Cepek, Nick Gebhart, Dan Paplaczyck, Mike Loconsole, Brandon New, Joe Petro, Brian Wojton, and Bill Erzig, Driscoll was victorious and reclaimed the state championship; and WHEREAS, Statistician Bob Crowe, Shawn Nykaza in charge of film, and trainer Tricia Schank assisted the Highlanders in their journey to the state championship title; and WHEREAS, We offer our congratulations to graduating seniors Dustin Miller, Mike Conti, Ray Lao, Rick Albreski, Joe Laraia, Ryan Lesniak, Ryan Meyer, Joe Stapleton, Adam Glenn, Eric Caldwell, Ryan Maritote, Danny Oliverio, Donny Grieco, Dan Jarach, and Joe Taylor who provided leadership to their teammates; and WHEREAS, The Highlanders football team also included Ryan Palash, John Tranchitella, Kevin Letourneau, Phil Pedi, Shane Franken, Chris Nickola, Colin Peterman, Matt Tremback, Kyle Jenkins, Matt Miller, Dominic Senese, Justin Nudo, Louie Miceli, Croix Urcina, Mike Lotz, Nick Lombardo, Mike Redpath, Tom Monaghan, Nick Giacobbe, Danny Taylor, Casey Savatski, Ryan Felde, Billy Moscatello, Mike Raimondi, Mike 09400005.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Fabrizi, Mike Gainey, Kevin Palermo, Lino Novielli, Dave Schwabe, Steve Rehder, John Stenzel, Ben Boffa, Patrick Carroll, Frank Amato, Matt Boisacy, Mike Fennell, Sean Montividas, Jeff Turner, John Laurel, Phil Orzech, Mike Tabor, Jim Macshane, Jeff Eggert, Anthony DiGrazia, Mike Echeverria, Kyle Vietzen, Dominic Fontano, Tony Rallo, and Eddie Loconte; and WHEREAS, The offensive team included Phil Pedi, Ryan Meyer, Justin Nedo, Kyle Jenkins, John Tranchitella, Joe Taylor, Ben Boffa, Ryan Maritote, Jeff Turner, Danny Oliverio, and Dan Jarach; and WHEREAS, The Highlanders' strong defense was lead by Kyle Jenkins, Donny Grieco, Joe Stapleton, Ryan Maritote, Shane Franken, Ryan Lesniak, Eric Caldwell, Justin Nudo, John Tranchitella, Mike Redpath, and Joe Laria; and WHEREAS, Ryan Meyer led the team this season with 16 touchdowns and rushed for 1087 yards; and WHEREAS, Kicker Rick Albreski made 10 field goals this season with his longest kick at 58 yards; and WHEREAS, Sophomore quarterback Phil Pedi completed 11 of 19 passes for 106 yards in Driscoll's drive for victory; and WHEREAS, The experienced offensive line comprised of tackles Dan Jarach and Ben Boffa, guards Ryan Maritote and Danny Oliverio, and center Jeff Turner helped the Highlanders successfully rush the football for 247 yards on 42 carries; and WHEREAS, Superintendent Stephen Marth, Principal Fred Muehleman, and Athletic Director Robert Carlson have worked hard to continue the winning tradition of the athletic program at Driscoll Catholic High School; and WHEREAS, Campus Minister Laraine Parker guided the team spiritually throughout the season; and 09400005.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 WHEREAS, The team had an excellent season with a regular season record of 7 wins and only 2 losses; and WHEREAS, We recognize the accomplishment of these young athletes and their coaches; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we do hereby offer our congratulations to Coach Tim Racki and the members of the Driscoll Catholic High School Highlanders football team on winning the 2004 Class 3A State Championship title; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Fred Muehleman, Athletic Director Bob Carlson, Coach Tim Racki, Driscoll Catholic High School, and the Highlanders State Championship team members.”
“Mr. Churchill.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. The team which is about a minute away from joining us, this is their fourth state championship in a row. And this is a team that deserves congratulations. When you put together a high school program that gives you four state championships, you know something’s goin’ on right, both with the kids and with the coaches and with the school system. So, momentarily, this team is going to join us. They’ve just made their way through security and hopefully they’re walking in in just a moment here.”
“Mr. Daniels.”
“Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if I could have your attention just for a moment. The team I want to introduce to you has a special recognition I think that all of you will be interested in hearing. And I would like to ask your permission to add… add all the Members of the House to this Resolution, Mr. Speaker, as well as 09400005.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Representative Jenisch, who six members of his family graduated from Driscoll High School. Driscoll High School has won its fourth straight championship in Class 3A. And they did it this fall with the great tradition of their football team. I know that many of us are very encouraged by the fact that we have great high school traditions throughout Illinois and this is one of the best in the State of Illinois. I’d like to ask the team to stand up and for you to give them recognition. They’re right here. This is Driscoll High School football team, Class 3A Championship team. Driscoll is located in Addison and has 463 students. Imagine that, 463 students and Representative Flowers, they just won their fourth straight championship in football. On November 26, the Driscoll Highlanders defeated Bureau Valley, I think that’s Representative Mautino I think, Bureau Valley High School with a score of 34 to 14 for the Class 3A Championship title. Head Coach Tim Racki has led the Highlanders since 1998 and during this time has achieved a winning overall record of, catch this, a record of 75 wins and only 13 losses. What an outstanding record that is. Under Coach Racki the Highlanders have won their fourth straight championship. So, I want to thank the coach for his dedication and the dedication of these fine young athletes in Driscoll. We will miss you on the field next year; the coach is gonna be moving on. And… it is tradition Representative Flowers; he’s not here right now because he’s with one of the student football players as he’s being recruited for one of the big colleges. So, he stayed back to be with him during that recruiting session. During their title game, sophomore quarterback, Paul Pedi completed 11 of 19 passes. Paul Pedi completed 11 of 19 passes for 116… 106 yards. How about that for a congratulations. Let’s give 09400005.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 him a congratulations. Driscoll threw the ball on 10 of its first 23 plays, reminds me of the University of Iowa, that great college team, that great victory team. Out of the first 23 plays, 10 of its passes connected for four first downs and near touchdown by the receiver, John Tranchitella. During the game the Highlanders ended up rushing for 247 yards on 42 carries. The team showed tremendous skill and maturity both on the field and after the game. I’d also like to congratulate the seniors. Could we have the seniors raise their hands and please say hello to the seniors, they’re going on to college. You’ll hear ‘em in the football. There are the seniors right there. Congratulations to them. All right, this is the Driscoll High School Championship team. Let’s give them a Springfield welcome and congratulations. I’d like to move for the adoption of the Resolution, Mr. Speaker.”
“The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Representative Bellock, did you wish to speak to this question?”
“Not to this.”
“Later. The Gentleman moves for the adoption of HR 45. Those in favor say ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Resolution is adopted. Representative Bellock.”
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“I’d just like to announce that the Conference of Women Legislators is having their first meeting next Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30. Just let Connie Bedoli or myself know if you’d like to attend that meeting. Again, it’s next Tuesday, February 1, 6:30 at the Inn at 835. Thanks.” 09400005.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005
“Mr. Clerk, do you have another Resolution?”
"On the Order of Agreed Resolutions is House Resolution 48, offered by Representative Rose.”
“Representative Rose moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Mr. Clerk, what’s the number of the Resolution or put it on the screen. Put the Resolution on the screen. All right, Mr. Rose moves for the adoption of HR 48. Those in favor say ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Mr. Moffitt on the order of a personal privilege.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Smith and I would like to ask those Members of the Fire Caucus or interested in being in the Fire Caucus come down here and meet in front of my desk. We have the Bills that the Fire Service has indicated they would like to have sponsored this year. So, if you’re interested in sponsoring a Bill for the Fire Service, please meet here immediately after adjournment. Representative Smith and I’ll be down here along with Representative Froehlich the Sec… the Secretary Treasurer. Thank you.”
“Mr. Clerk, do you have an Adjournment Resolution? The Chair is prepared to adjourn. And there being nothing further to come before the House, Representative Currie moves that the House stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 1 at 1 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 Tuesday, February 1 at 1 p.m., providing perfunctory time for the Clerk.”
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and reading of House Bills - First Reading. 09400005.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #7, offered by Representative Lindner. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Section 5 of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 5. SESSIONS (a) The General Assembly shall convene each year on the second Wednesday of January. The General Assembly shall be a continuous body during the term for which members of the House of Representatives are elected. (b) The Governor may convene the General Assembly, with the written consent of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, or the Senate alone, with the written consent of the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, in special session by a proclamation stating the purpose of the session; and only business encompassed by such purpose, together with any impeachments or confirmation of appointments shall be transacted. Special sessions of the General Assembly may also be convened by joint proclamation of the presiding officers of both houses, issued as provided by law. (c) Sessions of each house of the General Assembly and meetings of committees, joint committees and legislative commissions shall be open to the public. Sessions and committee meetings 09400005.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 of a house may be closed to the public if two-thirds of the members elected to that house determine that the public interest so requires; and meetings of joint committees and legislative commissions may be so closed if two-thirds of the members elected to each house so determine. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #8, offered by Representative Lindner. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Article IV and Section 1 of Article XIV of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 1. LEGISLATURE - POWER AND STRUCTURE The legislative power is vested in a General Assembly consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives, elected by the electors from 59 Senatorial Districts and 119 Representative Districts. SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE COMPOSITION (a) One Senator shall be elected from each Senatorial District. Immediately following each decennial redistricting, the General Assembly by law shall divide the Senatorial Districts as equally as possible into three groups. Senators from one group shall be elected for terms of four years, 09400005.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 four years and two years; Senators from the second group, for terms of four years, two years and four years; and Senators from the third group, for terms of two years, four years and four years. The Senatorial Districts in each group shall be distributed substantially equally over the State. (b) One Representative shall be elected from each Representative District for a term of two years. (c) To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to represent. In the general election following a redistricting, a candidate for the General Assembly may be elected from any district which contains a part of the district in which he resided at the time of the redistricting and reelected if a resident of the new district he represents for 18 months prior to reelection. (d) Within thirty days after a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment as provided by law. If the vacancy is in a Senatorial office with more than twenty-eight months remaining in the term, the appointed Senator shall serve until the next general election, at which time a Senator shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy is in a Representative office or in any other Senatorial office, the appointment shall be for the remainder of the term. An appointee to fill a vacancy shall be a member of the same political party as the person he succeeds. (e) No member of the General Assembly shall receive compensation as a public officer or employee from any other governmental entity for time during which he is in attendance as a member of the General Assembly. 09400005.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 No member of the General Assembly during the term for which he was elected or appointed shall be appointed to a public office which shall have been created or the compensation for which shall have been increased by the General Assembly during that term. SECTION 3. LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING (a) Senatorial Districts shall be compact, contiguous and substantially equal in population. Representative Districts shall be compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population. A Representative District need not be entirely within a single Senatorial District. (b) By April 15 of the year following each Federal decennial census year, the State Board of Elections, by a record vote of a majority of the total number of members authorized by law as provided in Section 5 of Article III, shall designate a computer program for redistricting the Senate and House of Representatives that meets the requirements of this Section. The designation shall include detailed specifications of the computer program. Any computer program designated by the State Board of Elections under this Section shall embody the following standards and criteria, as defined by Common Law, in this order of priority: (1) contiguity; (2) substantial equality of population; (3) compactness; (4) minimization of the number of districts that cross county or municipal boundaries; and (5) a fair reflection of minority voting strength. Any computer program designated by the State Board of Elections under this Section shall not consider the following data: (1) residency of incumbent legislators; 09400005.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 (2) political affiliations of registered voters; (3) previous election results; and (4) demographic information not required to be used by this Section or by the United States Constitution or federal law. Except as specified in this Section, the computer program shall produce districts in a random manner. The Senate, by resolution adopted by a record vote of three-fifths of the members elected, may by June 15 of that year designate a different computer program for redistricting the Senate. The House of Representatives, by a resolution adopted by a record vote of three-fifths of the members elected, may by June 15 of that year designate a different computer program for redistricting the House of Representatives. (c) In the year following each Federal decennial census year, (i) the Senate, by resolution adopted by a record vote of three-fifths of the members elected, shall redistrict the Senatorial Districts and (ii) the House of Representatives, by resolution adopted by a record vote of three-fifths of the members elected, shall redistrict the Representative Districts. Each adopted redistricting resolution shall be filed with the Secretary of State by the presiding officer of the house that adopted the resolution. (d) If a Senatorial or Representative redistricting resolution is not adopted and effective by June 15 of that year, the State Board of Elections, as soon thereafter as is practicable, shall produce a Senatorial or Representative redistricting plan, or both as the case may be, through the use of the computer program designated by the affected chamber, if it made a designation under subsection (b), or else through the use of the computer program designated by the State Board of Elections under that subsection. The 09400005.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 State Board of Elections shall file the redistricting plan with the Secretary of State. (e) A redistricting plan, adopted by redistricting resolution or produced by the State Board of Elections, that is filed with the Secretary of State shall be presumed valid, shall have the same force and effect as a of law , and shall be published promptly by the Secretary of State. (f) The Supreme Court shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over actions concerning redistricting the House and Senate. ARTICLE XIV CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION SECTION 1. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION (a) Whenever three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly so direct, the question of whether a Constitutional Convention should be called shall be submitted to the electors at the general election next occurring at least six months after such legislative direction. (b) If the question of whether a Convention should be called is not submitted during any twenty-year period, the Secretary of State shall submit such question at the general election in the twentieth year following the last submission. (c) The vote on whether to call a Convention shall be on a separate ballot. A Convention shall be called if approved by three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of those voting in the election. (d) The General Assembly, at the session following approval by the electors, by law shall provide for the Convention and for the election of two delegates from each Senatorial District; designate the time and place of the Convention's first meeting which shall be within three months after the 09400005.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 election of delegates; fix and provide for the pay of delegates and officers; and provide for expenses necessarily incurred by the Convention. (e) To be eligible to be a delegate a person must meet the same eligibility requirements as a member of the General Assembly. Vacancies shall be filled as provided by law. (f) The Convention shall prepare such revision of or amendments to the Constitution as it deems necessary. Any proposed revision or amendments approved by a majority of the delegates elected shall be submitted to the electors in such manner as the Convention determines, at an election designated or called by the Convention occurring not less than two nor more than six months after the Convention's adjournment. Any revision or amendments proposed by the Convention shall be published with explanations, as the Convention provides, at least one month preceding the election. (g) The vote on the proposed revision or amendments shall be on a separate ballot. Any proposed revision or amendments shall become effective, as the Convention provides, if approved by a majority of those voting on the question. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect beginning with redistricting in 2011 and applies to the election of members of the General Assembly in 2012 and thereafter. The foregoing House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #8 was taken up and read for the first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules.”
"Introduction and reading of House Bills - First Reading. House Bill 455, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 456, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act 09400005.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 concerning criminal law. House Bill 457, offered by Representative Biggins, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 458, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 459, offered by Representative Bassi, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 460, offered by Representative Cultra, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 461, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning unemployment insurance. House Bill 462, offered by Representative Mitchell, Bill, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. House Bill 463, offered by Representative Mitchell, Bill, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 464, offered by Representative Mitchell, Bill, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 465, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning public utilities. House Bill 466, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning energy assistance. House Bill 467, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 468, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 469, offered by Representative Davis, Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 470, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 471, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning renewable fuels. House Bill 472, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning ethanol. House Bill 473, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. House Bill 474, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning environmental safety. House Bill 475, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for 09400005.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 476, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning ethics. House Bill 477, offered by Representative Bradley, John, a Bill for an Act to create the Gun-free Zone Criminal Conduct Liability Act. House Bill 478, offered by Representative Bradley, John, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 479, offered by Representative Bradley, John, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 480, offered by Representative Bradley, John, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. House Bill 481, offered by Representative Joyce, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 482, offered by Representative Joyce, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 483, offered by Representative Joyce, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 484, offered by Representative Osterman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 485, offered by Representative Osterman, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 486, offered by Representative May, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 487, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 488, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 489, offered by Representative Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 490, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 491, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning law enforcement. House Bill 492, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 493, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 494, offered by 09400005.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 495, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act in relation to criminal law. House Bill 496, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 497, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 498, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 499, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 500, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 501, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 502, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 503, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 504, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 505, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 506, offered by Representative Coulson, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 507, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning property. House Bill 508, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 509, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 510, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning special districts. House Bill 511, offered by Representative Granberg, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 512, offered by Representative Verschoore, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. House Bill 513, offered by Representative 09400005.doc 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning hazardous materials. House Bill 514, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 515, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 516, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 517, offered by Representative Hamos, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 518, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 519, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 520, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 521, offered by Representative Miller, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 522, offered by Representative Graham, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 523, offered by Representative Graham, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 524, offered by Representative Graham, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 525, offered by Representative Graham, a Bill for an Act concerning handguns. House Bill 526, offered by Representative Graham, a Bill for an Act relating to health. House Bill 527, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 528, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning the Township Code. House Bill 529, offered by Representative Mendoza, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 530, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 531, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 532, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning 09400005.doc 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 legislative member initiatives. House Bill 533, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriation bills. House Bill 534, offered by Representative Mendoza, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 535, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. House Bill 536, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 537, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 538, offered by Representative Lindner, a Bill for an Act concerning counties. House Bill 539, offered by Representative Jakobsson, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 540, offered by Representative Jakobsson, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 541, offered by Representative Boland, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 542, offered by Representative Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 543, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 544, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 545, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 546, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning disabled persons. House Bill 547, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 548, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 549, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 550, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 551, offered by Representative Black, a 09400005.doc 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 552, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes. House Bill 553, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning taxes (sic-business). House Bill 554, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act in relation to taxes. House Bill 555, offered by Representative Molaro, a Bill for an Act in relation to public employee benefits. House Bill 556, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 557, offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 558, offered by Representative Froehlich (sic-Parke), a Bill for an Act concerning schools. House Bill 559, offered by Representative Parke, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 550 (sic-560), offered by Representative Collins, a Bill for an Act in relation to minors. House Bill 561, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 562, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 563, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act in relation to vehicles. House Bill 564, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 565, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 566, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 567, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning State mandates. House Bill 568, offered by Representative Joyce, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 569, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 570, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act concerning gambling. House 09400005.doc 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 Bill 571, offered by Representative Churchill, a Bill for an Act concerning firearms. House Bill 572, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 573, offered by Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning public safety. House Bill 574, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning property. House Bill 575, offered by Representative Molaro, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 576, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 577, offered by Representative Joyce, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 578, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 579, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 580, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 581, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 582, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning families. House Bill 583, offered by Representative Hultgren, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 584, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 585, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 586, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 587, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 588, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 589, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 09400005.doc 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 5th Legislative Day 1/27/2005 590, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 591, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 592, offered by Representative Scully, a Bill for an Act concerning fireworks advertising. House Bill 593, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. House Bill 594, offered by Representative Moffitt (sic-Boland), a Bill for an Act concerning volunteer emergency workers. House Bill 595, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act in relation to educational materials on hepatitis C for veterans. House Bill 596, offered by Representative Boland, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 597, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act in relation to fire equipment. House Bill 598, offered by Representative Black, a Bill for an Act concerning privileged communications. House Bill 599, offered by Representative Rose, a Bill for an Act in relation to health care. House Bill 600, offered by Representative Meyer, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 601, offered by Representative Reitz, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 602, offered by Representative Eddy, a Bill for an Act concerning advertising. House Bill 603, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Referred to the House Committee on Rules is House Resolution 43 offered by Representative Osterman. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session stands adjourned.” 09400005.doc 24