"The House Perfunctory Session will come order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 368, offered by Representative Daniels, and House Resolution 380, offered by Representative Madigan. These Resolutions are referred to the House Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 339, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Senate Bill 343, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. And Senate Bill 1850, offered by Representative Patterson, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. First Reading of these Senate Bills.”
“The hour of 12:00 having arrived, the House will be in Order. Members will be in their seats. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and pagers, and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Jennifer Kottler with Protestants for the Common Good in Chicago. Reverend Kottler’s the guest of Representative Lang.”
“I invite you to enter into a time of prayer in a way that honors your own religious tradition. Blessed are You, Oh God, ruler of all that is and was and is to come, the refuge of the poor, the hope of the humble, and the salvation of the needy. Hear us as we pray to You this day. We give You thanks for the privilege of serving in our communities and in our states, as we have answered Your call to serve. This call has not come without great 09400045.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 sacrifice. We have left behind husbands and wives, daughters and sons to serve in this place. As we celebrate mothers and those who have been like mothers to us this weekend, we are reminded of the difficult choices that mothers that serve in this Body are forced to make. And yet, we all face difficult choices, Oh God. Let us choose to be patient with each other’s failings, yet make us impatient with anything that does not propel into the struggle for justice and liberation and peace. Every day we are called to make choices as we try to do what is best for all of Your children and for our own. We see the future in their eyes, Oh God, a future that we pray is bright and loving and peaceful. We pray that they will have a future that is self reliant, yes, yet seeks the best in one another and contributes to the common good of all. Forgive us when we fail, Oh God. Forgive us when our best intentions cause unforeseen hurt. Challenge us when we forget that You demand of us justice and only justice. For You have told us, Oh God, what is good and what is required of us, doing justice and loving mercy and walking humbly with You. These are difficult things in such a time as this. Help us, Oh God, to rise above partisan politics to look for You for our help, for our help comes only from You. Oh God, in this time of fiscal crisis we are looking for another way. We know that lives are hanging in the balance, that the decisions that we make here this day and in the days to come will determine if some will be housed, others fed, children taught, seniors cared for. We know 09400045.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 that the legislation passed in this place directly affects the lives of our most vulnerable citizens. We know that these decisions are weighty ones, Oh God. Give us the wisdom and the courage to do what is right, to do what You would have us to do. Hear us as we pray for those who are worn by illness, for all who are wronged or oppressed, for the weary and heavy laden, that they may be strengthened by Your grace and healed by Your consolations. We must do this, Oh God, if not for ourselves, for the generations yet to come. We must ensure that each child has an education that truly leaves no one behind. We must ensure a home for every child with parents that are able to love and care for that child, parents who can earn a living wage and teach their children the value of work, for they have learned it firsthand themselves. We must ensure that every citizen can access health care so that each may contribute. Help us to remember, Oh God, that we will not be judged on whether we have added to the abundance of those who have much, but will be judged on whether we have allowed opportunity for those who have too little. Be merciful on, Oh God… on us, Oh God, if we fail at that task, if we fail the least of these. We thank You, Oh God, for this Body. Let the day spring from on high, shed its light on us. Bless the souls gathered here this day. Give us courage to do what can be done and the wisdom to discern what is right and just and true. Bless us, as we truly bless You, so that we may never cease doing Your will. Amen.” 09400045.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
“Representative Berrios, would you lead us in the pledge today?” Berrios – 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."
Speaker Hannig: “Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.”
“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representative McKeon is excused today.”
“Representative Bost.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect all Republicans are present.”
“Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 117 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, read the Committee Reports. Okay. Representative Winters, for what reason do you rise?”
“Inquiry of the Chair.”
“Yes, state your inquiry.”
“Mr. Speaker, could you tell us where we would find House Bill 705 on the Legislative Calendar at this point?”
“Mr. Clerk, did you hear the inquiry? Was… was it House…”
“House Bill 705. I’m just curious where it is on the Calendar.”
“House Bill…”
“Has been released from Rules? House Bill 705.” 09400045.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
“Mr. Clerk, can you tell us the answer to the Gentleman’s question?”
"House Bill 705 is not on the Calendar for today.”
“I’m sorry, I cou… would you repeat that? It’s not on the Calendar for the day?”
"House Bill 705 is not on today’s Calendar.”
“I st… I’m sorry, I still could… is on or is not on?”
"House Bill 705 is not on today’s Calendar.”
“Is not on. Thank you for that clarification. We’ve… we’ve been dealing with some really interesting issues here, whether it’s making a Resolution that April is Car Care Month, whether or not movie theaters should be required to tell us when they actually stop showing the shorts and start the movie, we even talked about whether school buses should idle more than 10 minutes at a time. Mr. Speaker, House Bill 705 deals with the entire crisis that we have in medical care around the state. How can it be that Rules Committee has not let that out onto the floor where we can at least discuss whether or not we can have some ideas on how to keep medical doctors operating in this state? I would urge that… Mr. Speaker, can we expect House Bill 705 out of the Rules Committee?”
“Representative, you may wish to talk to the… to the Members of the Rules Committee.”
“This is targeted at them. Thank you.”
“Representative Munson.” 09400045.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s my understanding that no meetings on the medical litigation reform are scheduled. When might we, as a Body, begin debating this issue?”
Speaker Hannig: “Could you repeat your inquiry, Representative?”
“It’s our understanding that there’s no meetings for medical litigation reform scheduled right now. When wou… when might we, as a Body, begin debating the issue?”
“Representative, you may want to talk to the chairman of the committee about having a hearing, if that’s your intention.”
“Mr. Speaker, we talk of coalitions and bipartisanship, but our rhetoric must match our actions. It’s now time to work together to solve perhaps the greatest crisis affecting Illinois families, the crisis of access to care. Thank you.”
“Thank you, Representative Munson. On page 3 of the Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading, is Senate Bill 3. Representative Bellock, do you wish us to read this Bill? Do you wish us to read the Bill, Representative? Mr. Clerk, would you read the Bill?”
"Senate Bill 3, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Representative Flider on Senate Bill 15. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400045.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 15, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Chapa LaVia on House Bill… on Senate Bill 40. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 40, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Froehlich on Senate Bill 45. Should we read the Bill, Representative? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 45, 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 Sullivan on Senate Bill 54. Okay, so we’ll take that out of the record. Representative Mathias on Senate Bill 64. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 64, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Representative Lindner on Senate Bill 72. Representative Lindner, shall we read Senate Bill 72? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400045.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 72, 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 Rose on Senate Bill 78. Okay. Representative May on Senate Bill 87. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 87, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Representative Lindner on Senate Bill 95. Representative Lindner on Senate Bill 95. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 95, 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. Rep… Representative D'Amico on Senate Bill 104. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 104, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Rep… okay. Yeah, Representative Froehlich on Senate Bill 226. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400045.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 226, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Representative Chapa… or Representative Lang. Okay, Representative Moffitt on Senate Bill 292. Okay, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 292, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Rep… Representative Acevedo. Representative Acevedo on Senate Bill 311. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 311, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading. Representative Howard. Okay, on Senate Bill 326. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. 326, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 326, 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 Pritchard on Senate Bill 328. Representative Pritchard. Representative Pritchard, do you wish us to read this Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400045.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 328, a Bill for an Act concerning child care. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
Speaker Hannig: “Third Reading. Representative Leitch on Senate Bill 350. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 350, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.”
“Third Reading.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Representative Joe Lyons in the Chair. Mr. Clerk, Hou… Senate Bill 416. Representative Howard. Representative Connie Howard. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 416, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Schock, Senate Bill 426. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 426, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Lindner has Senate Bill 452. Representative Lindner. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.” 09400045.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 452, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Mathias has Senate Bill 460. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 460, a Bill for an Act concerning estates. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Mathias, Senate Bill 489. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 489, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Kevin Joyce. Representative Mathias, Senate Bill 509. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 509, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Mr. Clerk, hold that Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 517. Representative Froehlich… Froehlich. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 517, a Bill for an Act concerning nursing mothers. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No 09400045.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 528. Out of the record. Senate Bill 528. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 528, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 533. Representative Davis. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 533, a Bill for an Act concerning business. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 5… I’m sorry, Third… on Senate Bill 533, move that Bill to Third Reading, Mr. Clerk. Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 559. Out of the record. Representative Froehlich on Senate Bill 1438. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1438, a Bill for an Act concerning responsible fatherhood. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Parke on Senate Bill 1483. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.” 09400045.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 1483, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1645. Representative Munson. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1645, a Bill for an Act concerning technology development. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1649. Representative McCarthy. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1649, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1666. Representative Verschoore. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1666, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. All notes have been filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1699. Representative Jack McGuire. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1699, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Mathias, Senate Bill 1799. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.” 09400045.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 1799, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Represent… Representative Burke, Senate Bill 1826. Representative Burke. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1826, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1882. Representative Mathias. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1882, a Bill for an Act concerning libraries. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Coulson, Senate Bill 1960. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1960, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Flider, Senate Bill 1967. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 1967, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” 09400045.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2062. Representative Roger Eddy. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 2062, a Bill for an Act concerning aging. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Mendoza, Senate Bill 2064. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 2064, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative McAuliffe, Senate Bill 2085. Out of the record. Representative Yarbrough, Senate Bill 2090. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate… Senate Bill 2090, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 20… 2112. Representative McCarthy. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 2112, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Representative Chapin Rose, we have Senate Bill 78. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. Page 3 of the Calendar, Mr. Clerk.” 09400045.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"Senate Bill 78, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. On page 5 of the Calendar, Mr. Clerk, is Senate Bill 769. Representative Eddy. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. Page 5 of the Calendar, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 769, a Bill for an Act concerning alternate fuels. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, what’s the status of Senate Bill 210?”
"Senate Bill 210, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "At the request of the Sponsor, move that Bill back to Second Reading. On page 2 of the Calendar, Representative Kosel has Senate Bill 127. Representative Renee Kosel. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 127, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.”
“Thank you…” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Lady from Will, Representative Kosel.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would ask for approval of Senate Bill 127. It was brought to me by an antique car club in my district and has passed the Senate with overwhelming numbers. It would allow for a no more than one-inch blue light that is historically correct to be 09400045.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 placed on both antique automobiles and motorcycles. And I will gladly answer any questions.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 127? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Sponsor yield?” Speaker Lyons, J.: "She indicates she will."
“Representative, I can’t get my computer to scroll but I thought we passed this last year?”
“It’s been before the House several times. No, it has never gotten all the way through the process.”
“Oh, it gets… it gets stuck…”
“It got held up in that other chamber over there. This time it’s out of the other chamber, in here.”
“Well, it’s only appropriate that it gets stuck in the Senate, most antiques are stuck in the Senate. So, any… any Bill dealing with antiques, I guess, gets stuck over there. Thank you very much.”
“You’re welcome, Sir.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Seeing no further discussion, Representative Kosel to close.”
“I would ask for your approval.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 127 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, and 0 voting 09400045.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 ‘present’. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2 of the Calendar, Representative McGuire has Senate Bill 459. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 459, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Will, Representative Jack McGuire.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have Senate Bill 459. Senate Bill 459 comes to us from the Association of Circuit Court Clerks. What 459 does, it will allow the Secretary of State to waive the fee, charge the governmental agencies for vehicle and driver data that is used to update and verify traffic citation and drivers’ records. The Secretary of State supports this proposal and I don’t know of any opposition to the Bill. I will try to answer any questions and I would appreciate your ‘aye’ vote.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Karen Yarborough. The Lady does not seek recognition. The question is, ‘Should Senate Bill 459 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Wyvetter Younge. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there’s 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, and 0 voting ‘present’. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. 09400045.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 Clerk, on page 2 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 521. Representative Osterman. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"House Bill (sic-Senate Bill) 521, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Harry Osterman.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 520 fun… 521 deals with the… having insurers provide coverage for the annual surveillance test for ovarian cancer for females who are at risk of ovarian cancer. It defines what a surveillance test is and defines what high risk is… what high risk is for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer, as many of us know, is a… a cancer that has a high fit… fatality rate. This legislation will try to get more people tested so we can try to address this early… in the early stages of the illness. And I would ask for an ‘aye’ vote.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Any questions from the Members? Seeing none, the question is, ‘Should Senate Bill 521 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, and 0 voting ‘present’. This vote… this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes 09400045.doc 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 the Lady from Cook, Representative Yarbrough. For what reason do you rise, Representative?”
“Point of personal privilege.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Please proceed.”
“Mr. Speaker, on our row we’re celebrating three birthdays: Representative Deborah Graham, Representative Robin Kelly, and Majority Leader Currie. I understand there are cakes down front. Wish them a happy birthday.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Happy Birthday, ladies, many happy more. Thank you, Representative. On page 2 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 526. Representative Harry Osterman. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 526, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Harry Osterman.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 526 deals with recall of child products. It amends the Child’s (sic-Children’s) Product Safety Act to incorporate commonsense requirements for manufacturers and retail merchants, which will result in increase notice to consumers, including posting of recall notices in stores and online through the commercial dealer’s website that involves notification of recalls through email or mail to consumers who purchase recalled products or commercial dealer’s website. Provides the public health the ability to track recalls online. This legislation, we feel, will let consumers and parents in the 09400045.doc 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 State of Illinois more fully understand when there are recalls. There is no opposition that I am aware of to this, the retail merchants are neutral. And I would ask for an ‘aye’ vote.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Are there any questions on Senate Bill 526? Seeing none, the question is, ‘Should Senate Bill 526 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative McCarthy. Representative Patterson. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 ‘noes’, 0 ‘presents’. This vote… this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 2 of the Calendar, Senate Bill 1627. Representative Eileen Lyons. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. 1637, excuse me. 1637.”
"Senate Bill 1637, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Eileen Lyons.” Lyons, E.: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1637 merely codifies an appellate court ruling that if an elections official gives out a petition form to a circulator and the petition form has an error in it, the government is prohibited from them rejecting the completed… the completed petition on the grounds that the form was erroneous. It’s cleanup language. It passed the… the Senate and out of 09400045.doc 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 committee with no opposition. I’d be happy to answer any questions.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Are there any questions from Members regarding Senate Bill 1637? Seeing none, the question is, ‘Should Senate Bill 1637 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 2 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 2103. Representative Sacia. Represent… Representative Jim Sacia. Senate Bill 2103 on the Order of Third Readings. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”
"Senate Bill 2103, a Bill for an Act in relation to immunity. Third Reading of this Senate Bill.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Jim Sacia.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2103 amends the Premise Liability Act to provide that the immunity for an owner or operator of a firearm range extends to the owner or operator of a range where the occupied permanent dwelling was built within a thousand yards from an area of the range if the dwelling was built after the range went into operation. I’d welcome any questions.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Are there any questions on Senate Bill 2103? Seeing none, the question is, ‘Should Senate Bill 09400045.doc 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 2103 pass?’ All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, and 0 voting ‘present’. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 13 of the Calendar is House Resolution 199. Read the Resolution, Mr. Clerk.”
"House Resolution 199 proclaims May 3, 2005, as Illinois Clean Air and Asthma Awareness Day.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes Representative Pihos.”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Today, May 3, is Asthma Awareness Day and I hope you will rise in strong support of this Bill. This is a serious illness and we need to, in this state, do everything we can to make people aware of it and to provide the appropriate care for asthma. Thank you.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Representative Pihos moves for the adoption of House Resolution 199. All those in favor signify by saying ‘yes’; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the ‘ayes’ have it. And House Resolution 199 is adopted. The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Karen Yarborough. For what reason do you rise, Representative?”
“Purposes of an announcement.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Please proceed.” 09400045.doc 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
“Housing and Urban Development Committee scheduled for 4:00 today is canceled.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Mautino, for what reason do you wish to be recognized?”
“Thank you, Speaker. The House Insurance Committee has been canceled due to lack of interest. Thanks.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Representative. Mr. Clerk, the Agreed Resolutions.”
Clerk Bolin: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 361, offered by Representative Osterman. House Resolution 362, offered by Representative Osterman. And House Resolution 363, offered by Representative Osterman. House Re… House Resolution 365, offered by Representative Washington. House Resolution 366, offered by Representative Washington. House Resolution 367, offered by Representative Washington. House Resolution 371, offered by Representative Churchill. House Resolution 372, offered by Representative Biggins. House Resolution 374, offered by Representative Mendoza. House Resolution 375, offered by Representative Tryon. House Resolution 376, offered by Representative D'Amico. House Resolution 377, offered by Representative Rose. House Resolution 378, offered by Representative Rose. House Resolution 379, offered by Representative McGuire. House Resolution 381, offered by Representative John Bradley. House Resolution 382, offered by Representative Hamos. And House Joint Resolution 55, offered by Representative Cross.” 09400045.doc 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 Speaker Lyons, J.: "You’ve heard the announcement of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor of adopting the Resolutions signify by saying ‘aye’; those opposed say ‘no’. In the opinion, the ‘ayes’ have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Eddie Acevedo. Representative, for what reason do you rise?”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Please proceed, Representative.”
“Everybody should have received a flyer and a Latino Caucus lapel pin that we put on place on everybody’s desk. More importantly, the flyer is missing the time of our event at Boone’s tonight. And it’ll start at 5:00 and end at 10:00. We will be having mariachis there with a DJ and some food from the City of Chicago and also a radio station will be broadcasting live for the first hour. So, we hope you would join us tonight. And also, at 11:30 tomorrow in the rotunda we’ll be having the Holy Cross Marimba Band. So we hope that you will join us in celebration in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Thank you.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Representative Acevedo. Mr. Clerk, announcements.”
Clerk Bolin: "Two committees for this afternoon have been canceled: the Insurance Committee at 2:00 this afternoon has been canceled and the Housing & Urban Development Committee at 4:00 this afternoon has been canceled.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Mr. Clerk, further announcements.” 09400045.doc 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005
"There has been a change regarding a committee tomorrow morning. The Judiciary I-Civil Law Committee will meet at 9:00 tomorrow rather than 8:00. Again, Judiciary I-Civil Law Committee will meet at 9:00 tomorrow morning, not 8:00.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Monique Davis. For what reason do you rise, Representative?” Davis, M.: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted the Body to welcome the active seniors from Trinity United Church of Christ. They’re up in the balcony. Let’s give ‘em a warm welcome. Thank you very much. Welcome to Springfield.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Welcome to Springfield, glad to have you. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Harry Osterman. What rea…”
“Ladies and Gentlemen, for purpose of an announcement, a week from tonight we’ll be playing the House/Senate softball game which we’ve won for the last five years. Tonight we’re gonna be having a practice at 4:30 before the Cinco de Mayo fest. The practice for those that want to come will be at the Sacred Heart School at Washington and Amos at 4:30. All those people, specifically some of the female Representatives who complain about playing over the last couple years, we hope you come for practice. So, thank you.” Speaker Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Representative. Ladies and Gentlemen, just to accent the announcement on the adjournment, we will be… shh. Just so you have a mental 09400045.doc 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 45th Legislative Day 5/3/2005 note that we will be meeting tomorrow… we’ll be adjourning tomorrow in the House at 11:45. At 11:45, the time has been changed. Therefore, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Barbara Flynn Currie moves that the House stand adjourned ‘til the hour of 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4. All those in favor signify by saying ‘aye’; those opposed 'nay'. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the House stands adjourned.”
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1625, offered by Representative Hannig, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Introduction of House Bills. House Bill 4073, offered by Representative Fritchey, a Bill for an Act concerning procurement. First Reading of these Bills. Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules, to which the following measures were referred, action taken on May 03, 2005, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'direct floor consideration to Second Reading' for House Bill 1632, House Bill 2002, House Bill 2187, House Bill 2706, House Bill 3167, House Bill 3687; 'direct floor consideration' for Amendment #3 to House Bill 3687; ‘direct floor consideration to Second Reading’ for House Bill 3798, House Bill 4050, and House… House Bill 4053; 'to the Order of Resolutions' House Resolution 380. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned.” 09400045.doc 27