“The hour of 12:00 having arrived, the House will be in order. Will the Members please be in their seats. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off al… all cell phones and pagers and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Dr. Wayne P. Hoffman with Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield. Reverend Hoffman is the guest of Representative Graham.”
“Let us pray. Lord God, as I pray this day for all who are in authority here in the State of Illinois, I thank You, dear heavenly Father, for our form of government given us and our beloved nation. Give me and my fellow citizens of Illinois the grace to hold these officials in the highest esteem. Instill in us, Your flock, as citizens of this nation and state that respect to those we elect so rightly deserve, the honor that is due them. And Lord God, grant them the wisdom for all their duties as Legislators, with a spirit of sacrifice for the common welfare, with mercy, justice and with upright kindness. Grant to each of those who serve this State of Illinois that the true purposes of government may always prevail, safeguarding peace and prosperity to the end that all may live soberly and uprightly in Your sight and have the opportunities to tell of Your love. These requests I ask in the name of Your Son, our Lord. Amen.”
Speaker Hannig: “We’ll be led in the Pledge today by Representative Cultra.” 09400042.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005
"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."
Speaker Hannig: “Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie. Rep… Representative Bost.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect, I know everybody’s disappointed but Representative Black is excused today.”
“Representative Lang.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Democratic excused absences will be Representative McKeon, Representative Collins.”
“So, Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 114 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, read the Committee Reports.”
“Introduction and reading of Senate Bills-First Reading. Senate Bill 14, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. First Reading of this Senate Bill. Senate Bill 239, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. First Reading of this Senate Bill. Senate Bill 397, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. First Reading of this Senate Bill.”
“Mr. Clerk… Mr. Clerk, could you excuse me. We have a couple of Members who wish recognition, perhaps someone in the balcony they’d like to… Okay, so why don’t we… Representative Pritchard, for what reason do you rise?” 09400042.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005
“Point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“Yes, I’d like to draw the Body’s attention to a visiting group in the balcony over here to our left. It’s some 30 representatives from Focus House in Rochelle led by Circuit Court Judge (retired) John Rowe and Ben Rowe, his son, who is state’s attorney. I would ask them to stand up and for the Body to welcome them. The State of Illinois funds this program and helps the young people change their ways and help become more contributing citizens of the State of Illinois. Thank you.”
“Representative Bellock, for what reason do you rise?”
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“I’d like to welcome up in the balcony the 60 7th and 8th graders from St. Luke’s School in River Forest, Illinois, from Representative Saviano’s district and where I went to grammar school. Thank you.”
“Welcome…”
“Would the Members give them a round of a…”
“Welcome to Springfield. Now, Mr. Clerk, would you continue… would you continue reading the… the Senate Bills, please.”
“Senate Bills-First Reading. Senate Bill 431, offered by Representative Hamos, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 761, offered by 09400042.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 Representative Holbrook, a Bill for an Act concerning isolated wetlands. Senate Bill 847, offered by Representative Ryg, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Senate Bill 1828, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. And Senate Bill 1965, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. First Reading of these Senate Bills.”
“Mr. Clerk, read the Agreed Resolutions.”
Clerk Mahoney: “On the Order of Agreed Resolutions, House Resolution 338, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 339, offered by Representative Stephens. House Resolution 340, offered by Representative Richard Myers. House Resolution 341, offered by Representative Cross. House Resolution 342, offered by Representative Flowers. And House Resolution 343, offered by Representative Granberg.”
“Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Flider, for what reason do you rise?”
“Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege.”
“State your point.”
“Well, as you may or may not be aware, April 2005 was commemorated as Car Care Month by House Resolution 107. And in keeping with the spirit of that Resolution and to 09400042.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 show the importance of the products of the PPG plant in my district and the products they produce, my car care tip for today is about the importance of replacing a cracked windshield. The safest place to be during an accident is in your vehicle. The windshield is an important barrier that keeps you inside. If you don’t replace your windshield… a cracked windshield, it could fail during a collision or rollover, allowing you or your passenger to be ejected. This tip and other simple and inexpensive preventive checks will greatly extend the life and safety of you and your vehicle. Thank you very much.”
“Representative Brady. Representative Brady is recognized for an announcement.”
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans will caucus immediately following Session in Room 118. There’ll be a Republican Caucus immediately following Session in Room 118. Thank you.”
Speaker Hannig: “Are there any announcements? Then Representative Currie would move, that allowing for perfunctory time for the Clerk, that the House stand adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, April 27, at the hour of 12:00 noon. And Representative Mendoza, for what reason do you rise?”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege. I would like to take this opportunity to ask the House just to give a great big happy birthday to our baby on the Democratic side of the aisle, Toni Berrios. It’s her 28th birthday. And we have her killer, …cake over 09400042.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 there. So, make sure everybody gets a slice before you head on out. Happy birthday, Ton.”
“So, Representative Currie remov… renews her Motion to have the House adjourn ‘til tomorrow, April 27, at the hour of 12 noon, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, of course. All in favor of the Motion say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. The Motion is adopted and the House stands adjourned.”
“House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and reading of Senate Bills-First Reading. Senate Bill 10, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 16, offered by Representative Watson, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. Senate Bill 162, offered by Representative Delgado, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Senate Bill 245, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning civil immunity. Senate Bill 248, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 250, offered by Representative Winters, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 253, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Senate Bill 316, offered by Representative Reitz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 320, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 500, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Senate Bill 501, offered by Representative Rita, 09400042.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 612, offered by Representative McCarthy, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 662, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Senate Bill 676, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 716, offered by Representative Reitz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 766, offered by Representative Hassert, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. Senate Bills… Senate Bill 1208, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Senate Bill 1296, offered by Representative Smith, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Senate Bill 1435, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning land. Senate Bill 1443, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Senate Bill 1444, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Senate Bill 1445, offered by Representative Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Senate Bill 1461, offered by Representative Washington, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 1623, offered by Representative Washington, a Bill for an Act concerning identification. Senate Bill 1624, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Senate Bill 1647, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act concerning the Uniform Commercial Code. Senate Bill 1665, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. 09400042.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 Senate Bill 1675, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 1676, offered by Representative Pihos, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 1680, offered by Representative Cross, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Senate Bill 1681, offered by Representative Yarbrough, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Senate Bill 1700, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 1714, offered by Representative McGuire, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 1715, offered by Representative Froelich, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 1723, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Senate Bill 1752, offered by Representative Patterson, a Bill for an Act concerning civil liabilities. Senate Bill 1753, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 1770, offered by Representative D'Amico, a Bill for an Act concerning unemployment insurance. Senate Bill 1771, offered by Representative D'Amico, a Bill for an Act concerning unemployment insurance. Senate Bill 1821, offered by Representative Boland, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 1842, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning nursing. Senate Bill 1874, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Senate Bill 1883, offered by Representative Mathias, a Bill for an Act concerning attorneys. Senate Bill 1884, offered by Representative 09400042.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 42nd Legislative Day 4/26/2005 Jakobsson, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Senate Bill 1914, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 2012, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 2040, offered by Representative Watson, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 2043, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. And Senate Bill 2053, offered by Representative Giles, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. This has been the First Reading of these Senate Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned.” 09400042.doc 9