Illinois House Floor Debate — May 20, 2005

“The hour of 9:00 having arrived, the House will be in order. Members will please be in their chairs. 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’ll be led in prayer today by Pastor Chris Jennette with Calvary Baptist Church in Olney. Pastor Jennette is the guest of Representative Reis.”

“And we’ll be lead in the Pledge today by Representative Bost.”

Speaker Hannig: “Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Davis, Delgado, Feigenholtz and McKeon are all excused today.”

“Representative Bost.”

“Mr… Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 113 Members answering the Roll Call, a quorum is present. Mr. Clerk, read the Committee Reports.”

“Representative Gordon, for what reason do you rise?” 09400054.doc 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker.”

“State your point.”

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, some of you may remember a few months ago, there was a human interest story that made the front page of the Chicago Tribune about a woman by the name of Kay Halterman, who lived in Ottawa, Illinois, and has been running a hair salon there for over 60 years. She actually opened this hair salon on her 18th birthday in 1944. In response to that, Representative Mautino and I filed House Resolution 239 and presented Ms. Halterman with this Resolution. So, while she thanked me and… and… I met this wonderful, amazing woman who has truly been a part of history and may even have been one of the first businesswomen in our country. She, also, asked me to formally thank the entire Illinois General Assembly. And she said, ‘Thank you. This is to formally thank you for your recent honor thanking me for my salon’s 60th anniversary in the beauty business. I am so flattered.’ She said she felt really special when I visited her salon and she is just so very thankful that she can still be of service to her patrons. ‘God has blessed me so very much. Thank you so very much. Most sincerely, Kay Halterman.’ Ladies and Gentlemen, very rarely do we hear thank you for some of the things that we do and for some of the small things. I wanted to share this with this Body. And also to ask you, if you ever are in Ottawa, Illinois, and you need a hair cut, Ladies or Gentlemen, go to Kay’s of 09400054.doc 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Ottawa. She’s at 423 Taylor Street and she would be happy to serve you. Thank you very much.”

“Okay. We’re going to begin the morning on page 9 of the Calendar, on the Order of House Bills-Third Reading. So, the first… the first… the first item is House Bill 1038, Representative Flider. Does the Gentleman wish this Bill to be read? Representative Yarbrough, on House Bill 630… 1632. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Yarbrough.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Bill 1632 provides that identification documents of persons committed to the Department of Corrections shall be forwarded by a county sheriff in possession of those documents to the Department of Corrections. This seeks to address the problem of incarcerated persons’ documents not following them when they move between many facilities. The Amendment applies to… or the Bill applies to driver’s licenses, state-issued ID cards, Social Security cards, and other government-issued identification documents. This is the initiative of the Secretary of State’s Office. And I’d be happy to answer any questions.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, 09400054.doc 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting ‘yes’ and 0 voting ‘no’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Bradley, shall we read Senate… House Bill 1731? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Repre… Representative Bradley.” Bradley, J.: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Bill that would extend the TIF district in my hometown of Marion. It’s a result of a request by the Mayor of the city of Marion to do so. And I would appreciate an ‘aye’ vote.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. 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 question, there are 113 voting ‘yes’ and 0 voting ‘no’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Dugan, shall we read House Bill 2002? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Dugan.”

“Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. This House Bill 2002… the purpose of this legislation is to further confirm that a regional superintendent or state school 09400054.doc 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 superintendent does have the ability to suspend a teaching or administrative certificate upon knowledge of a present or past violation, including those of a sexual nature, even if the violation was pled down to a lesser charge. The reason for this legislation is to make it… the current law crystal clear. So that in the future we will not have what we had in my district and some other districts, where local officials have a misconception of the way the law reads. And when someone is convicted of a sexual offense against a child, they should not be allowed to continue to stay in the school. There seems to have been some confusion as to whether or not local authorities did have the authority, we know the law says they do and we want to make sure it’s crystal clear. So, that’s what this law… my Bill does. It does not change the law as currently written. All it does is clarify what we already know they have the authority to do, but unfortunately some are not aware of that. This clarifies that for them. And I’ll answer any questions.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“Good morning, Representative Black.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.” 09400054.doc 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“This is Amendment #4. The other three Amendments I withdrew.”

“Correct.”

“Correct. But that’s not what the Amendment says…”

“…Representative, that’s… that’s what the law already is in effect…”

“…that’s already in… in statute.”

“No, Representative. The law already allows the regional superintendent to do that, the way it’s written already. All… all my legislation is doing is clarifying what is meant by ‘unprofessional condac… conduct’ or ‘immoral behavior’. Because there seems to be some question as to whether or not a sexual offense against a child, even if it was pleaded down, is not something that 09400054.doc 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the regional superintendent can remove or suspend pending a hearing.”

“The same that exist in the reg… in the statue now, which says that there is a hearing, a hearing has to be held. I’m not removing the fact that a hearing is to be held. The state statute already requires that a hearing be held. The question is… is at times, if the local authorities believe in the best interest of the children and the safety of the children, that they can remove that particular person from their activities in the school until the hearing is held. I’m not changing that at all. I’m just clarifying they can remove someone from their position ‘til a hearing is held. But the hearing is already in the state statute and I haven’t changed that.”

“That… that is, again, and that’s what the law already says. My law doesn’t say that they ‘must be’. What my legislation does is just confirm what’s already in the law that they ‘may’ be suspended at the discretion of the local authorities, the regional superintendent or the state superintendent, if they feel the children are in danger. But they is something that they have already had the right to do.” 09400054.doc 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Because local authorities in my district felt that they didn’t have the authority, even though, the state statute very clearly says they do. The State Board of Education says they do. But, unfortunately, local authority after looking at the state statute misconstrued what they thought the state statute said. So, they left in place someone who was convicted of a sexual offense against a child. Why that was done? I… I agree with you, Representative, I was completely confused, also, because the law did give them the right. Unfortunately, local authorities misread the law.”

“What I’m doing is, I’m clarifying the wording of the law so there is absolutely no doubt that local authorities have the right and have the authority to suspend or to remove someone from a school setting with children, if they have been convicted or if there is evidence of immoral, unprofessional conduct, which we believe sexual offenses are considered.”

“Representative, that’s decided on a local level and I believe now… in past practices, I believe it has been done both ways. But my legislation doesn’t address, that they’ve done that before and I believe, at times, it’s been done with pay. That’s a decision made locally.”

“Representative Black, your time has expired. Could you bring your remarks to a close? Or perhaps Representative Parke could extend you 5 minutes.”

“Would you like that?”

“Okay. So, we’ll remove the Bill from Short Debate.”

“And we’ll… and we’ll give Representative Black 5 minutes from Representative Parke.”

“Unprofessional conduct is the refusal to… okay, is a failure to reveal a previous convictions and arrests for sexual offenses.”

“We believe that to be unprofessional conduct.”

“With all due respect, Representative, I’m not saying that they will suspend your license. What I’m saying is if you have activity of a sexual nature, and you have not felt that you needed to do that and explain. See, the legislation also spells out that it is talked about or that it is revealed, relevant information is revealed and how that matter was resolved. I… I want to remind the Ladies and Gentlemen on the floor, last year as a General Assembly we found out that the State of Illinois did not require schools to do fingerprinting of employees that they hired at the school. We realized that what that did is that put some school districts in harm’s way by not being made aware of previous actions by people that were put into our school and sex offenders, it was found, were in our schools. So, we made legislation now requiring fingerprint checks so that we can be 100 percent sure. So, as of right now, people that are hired in our schools we will know if they’ve been arrested and we will also know whether or not it was dismissed. Just like my legislation specifically 09400054.doc 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 states, they have the opportunity to explain what happened with the particular charge and if it is found that is was dismissed then there is no issue. But the problem we’re having right now is the fact previous things, people are not even talking. The was a conviction in the case, in my local district, there was a conviction, it was not known because it didn’t have to be told to the school board or to… until parents brought it to the attention of the local school district. At that time, they went to the school board, they went to the regional superintendent, they went to the State Board of Education and it was known that this particular school administrator was a convicted sex offender and they did not remove them because they said it was a pervious arrest and a previous conviction and there was nothing they could do according to state statute. That is untrue. And if what I felt needed to be done then was to clarify that it is the responsibility of every school and of this General Assembly and any adult to protect the children when they know that there is a chance that they are in harm’s way. And that’s all this legislation does is make sure there is never a question again, when reading the state statute that if someone is convicted of a sexual offense, actions should be taken. I am not saying they need to suspend, I’m saying it gives them and they have the authority to review and decide what action needs to be taken.”

“Yes.” 09400054.doc 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“She doesn’t have enough time to repeat it, Representative.”

“Correct.”

“Speaker, can I…”

Speaker Hannig: “No. No. Your time has expired. Representative Sacia.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“This legislation deals with past behavior of people that may be in our school districts now.”

“Somewhat, yes, I guess it’s just not clear enough, Representative. So, I’m clearing it up.”

“Because it’s been interpreted differently and has left sex offenders in our schools.”

“Yes, Representative, we do.”

“Yes, it’s certainly possible, Representative. We’re trying to insure that it doesn’t happen.” 09400054.doc 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Correct.”

“Okay, we’ve had Representative Black, Parke, and Sacia speak in response. Does anyone wish to rise in support? Representative Rose, in support.”

“Thank you, Representative Rose. We’ll… we’ll get that worked on. Okay so, now one… one has spoken in favor and three in response. Does anyone else wish to speak in favor? Representative Pit… Pritchard, are you in favor? Rep… Mitchell. Okay, then Representative Dugan is recognized to close.”

“Again, I just wanna clarify. The only thing this legislation does is clarify what the law already says because of misinterpretation of the law, a sex offender was allowed to be in a school and be in charge of children. I believe that we need to make sure we protect our children and take all the steps necessary. I would appreciate an ‘aye’ vote.”

“The question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Bost, do you wish to be recorded? Rep… Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting ‘yes’ and 0 voting ‘no’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Pritchard, for what reason do you rise?”

“State… state your point.” 09400054.doc 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Returning to page 9 in the Calendar, we have House Bill 1038. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Flider.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 1038 is legislation that modernizes the… and updates the Open Meetings Act as a result of technological changes. It provides for standards for which public bodies must operate. What the legislation does, specifically, is it expands the definition of a meeting to include the presence, whether by telephone calls, video, audio conference, or electronic means as an acceptable gathering and a majority of a quorum of members of a public body. This specifies that a quorum of members of a public body must be physically present at an open meeting. So, what happens is that at an open meeting, as long as a quorum is physical present, others can attend through telecommunications or other means. And this legislation sets forth the guidelines by which they may attend. And the local or the governing body may further specify its own rules. And the legislation also changes a quorum requirement for the Pollution Control Board from four to 09400054.doc 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 three. And the reason for that is several years ago the size of the pollution control board was changed from seven to five members. However, the quorum requirement remained at four. So, this change is consistent with other bodies throughout Illinois. I would certainly appreciate your support of this legislation.”

“This Bill is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Colvin, you wish to be recorded? Representative Millner. Representative Meyer. Representative Watson. Do you Gentlemen wish to be recorded? Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting ‘yes’ and 0 voting ‘no’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of House Bills- Second Reading, on page 2 of the Calendar is House Bill 1663. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Hamos.”

“Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. This is a Bill that will provide for a comprehensive restructuring of the paratransit program in the RTA region, the northeastern 09400054.doc 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Illinois region, for disabled people. It provides that the RTA is responsible for funding fiscal oversight beginning on July 1. It provides that beginning July 1, 2006, PACE will operate the paratransit program for disabled people for the entire region. And in between that period, there will be a comprehensive planning process. I know we’ll be discussing this on Third Reading. I seek your ‘aye’ vote.”

“Okay, the Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2. And on that question, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“Well, I don’t… I wish that I could tell you that there is going to be a savings in the RTA. What is going to happen, however, is that there will be for the first time since the Americans for Disabilities Act came about, there will be a real look at cost efficiencies in this system. This system has been growing by leaps and bounds. Just to give you an example, just… CTA and PACE are the two providers. Just in the last 2 years, the costs for CTA has gone from 42 million to 52 million. There are a lot of disabled people who use this important service. There will be a real look now at how we can achieve savings, in part by doing it as a regional system. So, the goal here is to make it a responsibility for the RTA and hopefully, the leaders will be also inclined to put some state dollars 09400054.doc 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 into it. And hopefully, we’re also going to make some of those rides Medicaid eligible to make federal dollars part of the program.”

“Our hope is that the… the service will be enhanced. We specifically state in the Bill that there will be no interruptions in service and for the disabled community it should be an invisible transition. But we hope that there will be efficiencies gained when it becomes a regional program.”

“Well, I think that that really depends on the appropriations process that will complement this…”

“…and that something… Well, I… I cannot say that, Representative Parke.”

“Representative Parke, I’m not sure where your staff came up with that number. There’s only savings in this, if the appropriators, if the budgeteers come up with some state dollars and if we can draw down some federal dollars. Those, indeed, then would be savings in this program. Please remember that as one of our colleagues said 09400054.doc 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 yesterday, there is nothing discretionary about this program. This was a mandate by the Federal Government with the Americans for Disabilities Act in 1990 and during these last 15 years the state has not put any dollars into it. Whatever those dollars are, I can’t predict today, but that would be the savings for the program.”

“Any further discussion? Then all in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. On page 4 of the Calendar is House Bill 2062. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Brosnahan.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 2062 becomes the Bill. This is an Amendment that I worked on with the Attorney General’s Office. This tries to address the 09400054.doc 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 historic problem that Illinois has had dealing with felons and sexual offenders in nursing homes. This Amendment does a number of things. First thing it does, it requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to promulgate rules within 30 days of the effective date in this legislation that directs the provision of services to violent offenders including sex offenders. These rules must require a mechanism for identification, risk assessment, care planning, treatment of, and discharge planning for such offenders. The Amendment also prohibits a licensed facility from excepting a sex offender or offender on parole, probation, or court ordered supervision unless the facility has complied with the requirements of the administrative rule required to be promulgated by the Department of Public Health. It also requires licensed facilities to provide written notification to residents or their guardians of the facility if sex offenders or offenders on parole, probation, or court ordered supervision are residents. This also allows law enforcement… to enter the facility to make sure that the sex offenders or persons on probation or parole are in compliance with the requirements of their sentence. And lastly, it requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to provide critical information to the licensing agency, whether that’s the Department of Public Health or Department of Public Aid. If the parolee becomes a resident of the licensed facility during the term of his or her parole, IDOC is also required to provide written 09400054.doc 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 notification to the licensing state agency, as well to the chief and sheriff of the municipality in which the licensed facility is located that the parolee is a resident. We are working on some meetings that we’re holding with the Department of Public Aid and AARP. Those meetings will continue and there may be some technical changes that we do in the Senate. But right now, I… I’m not aware of any opposition to the Amendment. Be happy to answer any questions.”

“The Gentleman moves for… for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. And on that question, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Sure. Well, I can tell you one of the driving forces behind this legislation was a nursing home in my district, Emerald Park Nursing Home. There have been so many problems at that facility over the years. Just to give you an example, they had ten sex offenders that were staying at this facility. Out of the ten…”

“They were residents. They were patients…” 09400054.doc 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“…of the nursing home.”

“Out of these ten sex offenders, two of them were not registered. The other eight, the nursing home administrators didn’t know if some were registered sex offenders, some weren’t. So, that was obviously a big problem. Some of the staff at the nursing home would take residents of the nursing home on walks through the neighborhoods. These residents, some of them were registered sex offenders. They were being taken to local parks. They were taken to nearby schools, which is against the law. So, the… the administration of the nursing homes had no idea, one way or another.”

“Representative Lindner.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“I… I think the answer is ‘no’. I… I think if… if the question was… I… I think if a sex offender or a convicted felon is gonna go into public housing, I think maybe the public housing agency is notified. But I tho… I 09400054.doc 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 think your question was, do the individual residents get notification? And I believe the answer to that is ‘no’.”

“Accor… according to the Amendment, they have to be given written notification. And that can be either given to the resident or if they have a guardian, it would be given to the guardian. And the reason, I think, that this is different than… than other situations, whether it’s public housing or something else, is that nursing home residents, a lot of them… they don’t have access to the Internet. They just… they just can’t get on the Internet to find out who’s a sex offender and who’s not. Sometimes they don’t have the ability to go up to the local police department to look at the registry to find out who’s a sex offender and who’s not. Those people that live in, you know, public housing they have access to Internet sometimes. They can walk up to a police department and see the registry. So, that’s why I think there’s a difference and that’s why I… I think it should apply to nursing homes.”

“We’ve had now, two speak in response. Does anyone wish to speak in favor? Representative Daniels, do you wish to speak in favor of the Amendment?”

“We’ll… we’ll allow that, proceed.”

“I believe it does not. I… I can double check on that, but I… I don’t think it does.”

“Okay.”

“I… I will certainly look into that. And as I stated, I think there may be some technical Amendments that we’re going to have to address over in the Senate. So, we’ll address those in the Senate and if we can change the Bill to make it even better, we’ll… we’ll certainly try to 09400054.doc 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 do that. So, it is going to come back here, one way or another, probably for a concurrence?”

“Thank you.”

“So, on this Amendment we’ll take one more speaker and then we will go to the vote. And Representative Meyer is recognized as the final speaker.”

“He indicates, he’ll yield.”

“I… I’m sorry. I couldn’t hear the last part of your question.”

“I think the legislation says within three days. Hopefully, it would be before…”

“…they’re placed there but it would have to be within three days.” 09400054.doc 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“The intent of the legislation would be ‘yes’.”

Speaker Hannig: “The question is, ‘Shall the Amendment be adopted?’ All in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. Representative Hamos, for what reason do you rise?”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, on a point of personal privilege. Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to introduce the 8th grade class from St. Athanasius School in Evanston. Will you give them a warm welcome.”

“On page 4 of the Calendar is House Bill 2065. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Mendoza, on the Amendment.” 09400054.doc 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“I’m sorry, hold on. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Amendment #1 which we are discussing now prohibits hunting over the Internet. I’m not sure if many of you are familiar with this. Basically, what this does is that prohibits a person from operating, from providing, selling, using, or offering to operate, provide, sell, or use any computer software service that allows a person who’s not physically present at a hunt site to remotely control a weapon that could be used to take wildlife by remote operation, including but not limited to weapons or devices set up to fire through the use of the Internet through a remote control device. Basically, it’s… it’s a real simple concept. We set up a… you hop onto the Internet. You join a website where you will be directed to a live video feed of a field where there is a sh… a shotgun that is directed at a specific area of grass. You are looking at a live video scene and a target site on the video. If and when an animal were to enter that specific target site, you with the click of a mouse could shoot the animal, kill it, maybe just wound it, whatever that may be. And so technically, you legitimately killed a living animal through a simple click of a mouse. It completely goes against what I think normal hunters and legitimate hunters, the spirit of hunting and the sportsmanship of hunting. It creates a situation that, I mean, most of the hunting community is against. Certainly, it’s not sportsmanlike and makes no sense that I, here is Springfield with the click of my mouse and no training as a 09400054.doc 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 hunter could kill an animal, you know, in Texas. So, basically, in Illinois we’re just trying to make a statement that we don’t believe in this type of a… of… I would say antisport. And would like to prohibit it from happening before it does. Other states are already moving in this direction. Texas has outlawed this. It’s a serious problem over there, that it carries with it serious penalties. Minnesota just passed this last week. Virginia, I believe, has this as well, and we’re looking to do it in Illinois. Just to make a statement. I would even believe that at some point the fed… Federal Government is looking, I know, at this issue as we speak. But we’d like to make a statement in Illinois that we don’t believe in this and we’d just ask for approval of the Amendment. I have spoken with Representative Lindner and agreed to make, perhaps, an additional change on what the penalty phase of this would be. So, I’d keep it on second, if we do adopt the Amendment today. So, we can come back and add the Amendment on penalties at a future date.”

Speaker Hannig: “And on, excuse me, and on the Amendment, Representative Bost is recognized.”

“She indicates she will.”

“I’ve seen the video site itself. And the reason I even came up with this idea is because of interaction with 09400054.doc 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 a different colleague of mine who passed this legislation in Minnesota. He called me and said, ‘You know, you really got to look at this issue because obviously, spor… hunting is a big issue here in Illinois.’”

“And it’s just a sick thing to even look, I mean…”

“Well, Texas is where the majority of them are going on. It’s such a problem out there that their penalty phase is way stricter than what we are looking to do here as… as a statement in Illinois. In Texas it carries a penalty of up to 5 years in jail. I mean, over there it’s an obvious problem. They’re concerns are also with public safety that you’re looking at a simple site where a human being could potentially walk through that site and somebody could shoot a human. I mean, it make no sense. It’s something where we don’t even wanna begin to consider here in Illinois, I think.”

“Thanks.”

“Representative Reitz.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To… to the Bill. I’ve… I’ve spoken with Representative Mendoza on that. And this… this legislation or this movement is… comes also out of the National Assembly of Sportsmen Caucus, which we formed last year. And… proud to service on the executive committee of… of that board. This just gives a black eye to all 09400054.doc 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 sportsmen when they use these Internet sites for that. As said, a number of states are moving forward with… with legislation directed at that and I… and I appreciate the… the Sponsor bringing this to us. And I think it’s a good Bill. Thank you.”

Speaker Hannig: “All in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Now, did you indicate, Representative, that you wanted to hold this on Second?”

“We’d like to hold it on Second. Thank you.”

“So, this will remain on the Order of Second Reading. Representative Watson, for what reason do you rise?”

“State your point.”

“Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 2133.”

“Representative May.”

“Yes, Mr. Speaker. This Amendment was approved in committee yesterday and… you know what, wrong file. One second. Yes, the Amendment becomes the Bill. It amends 09400054.doc 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the Unemployment Insurance Act to expressly permit households who file unemployment insurance taxes in associated reports annually, with respect to their household workers. These workers are nannies, babysitters and health aids. And the legislation doesn’t have any effect on the type of workers that have to report and pay taxes. It just simplifies the process for those who have to fi… file these reports and pay those taxes. And there is no opposition.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 2222.”

“Okay. Let’s take that out of… out of the record for the moment. On page 5 of the Calendar is House Bill 3121. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

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Speaker Hannig: “The Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. And on that question, Representative Bellock is recognized.”

Speaker Hannig: “All in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 2930.”

“That’s what you wanna do.”

“Maybe you’d wanna briefly explain it. You wanna give us a brief explanation, Representative.”

“The Gentleman has moved for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. And on that question, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Miller.”

“Will the Spon… will the Sponsor yield?”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Just some point of clarification. Your… in my area in Calumet City, where I live, we’ve switched just about as many mayors as I’ve been here for various reasons. And so, I just wanna be clear that you’re not limiting powers of the acting mayor or are you just saying you will either be 09400054.doc 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the mayor or the councilmen or you can’t be both? And so, I’m just a little confused on this.”

“And so… I assume this has happened… this is happening. I… I… my… my logic would say that if somebody was… is… was deceased or the mayorship came open, then they would appoint someone, the former alderman or… or trustee or whatever. Are you saying that’s not happening?”

“Okay, so this is just really dealing with… with that situation. Nothin’ else.”

“I… I guess, I just don’t understand why somebody or why wouldn’t somebody just become the acting mayor and then, ya know, maybe, I don’t know, they don’t wanna run for mayor or something. Is that what you’re saying? So… so if they decide to appoint somebody interim mayor and 09400054.doc 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 they don’t really wanna be mayor and there is an elections coming up then, I guess, they could retain back their council seat and have an open seat for mayor. Is that kind of this…”

“…Just… just… I don’t mean to… just to cut you short, I just wanted to say. Do you know of any… this is just a question to you, of any laws which would prohibit somebody from acting as acting mayor and also councilman? Or is… would that just be a bad idea?”

“I mean, it’s saying, restricting that?”

“Yeah, I… Okay. Okay. All right. Thank you.”

“Representative Flider.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to rise in support of this Amendment. This has been an issue, actually for several years, dates back to the time I was a mayor. And Illinois Municipal League has been working on developing legislation through its legislative committee to try and rectify this situation. And effectively, what happens is if there is an opening in the position of mayor, ya know, the mayor or the village president has a responsibility unlike any other board members. That… that position is an elected position or in this case, would be an appointed position. But you can’t do both. You can’t be a village board member and you can’t be a mayor. You gotta do one or the other. If you’re the mayor and the city council or village board passes legislation and you don’t agree with it, you can veto it. You have other powers, but what the law says today is that it… it’s somewhat of a confusing situation because at leaves open the question as to if somebody’s appointed, are they the mayor or not. So, if you’re a trustee and you’re appointed to bang the gavel and conduct a meeting, that’s one thing, but you don’t have veto powers. You shouldn’t have veto powers because you haven’t been elected to that position, you haven’t been appointed to that position. But if you wanna be elected to that position or appointed to that position, then you need to give up your trustee or city 09400054.doc 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 council position. And that’s just the right thing to do, you just can’t do both. And I think this legislation solves a confusing situation that has been on the books for many years here in Illinois. And I commend the Sponsor for his legislation.”

Speaker Hannig: “All in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 2222.”

“Representative Hoffman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentleman of the House. Floor Amendment #1 has to do with downstate transit systems and assuring adequate funding for downstate transit systems. What this essentially does is it makes sure that the current transit systems that are currently… that are currently online reach the 50… the statutory 55 percent level. In addition, it allows for transit systems that currently are ready to be up and running to begin to… to operate. Additionally, what it does is it addresses an issue in the Metro East with regard to light rail and the light rail system and also sets up criteria for allowing new downstate transit systems to specifically meet certain 09400054.doc 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 criteria in order to… in order to go online. This addresses the issue of… the need of downstate transit systems and downstate Illinoisans to make sure that they have access to mass transit.”

“The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further amendments?”

“Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar under the Order of House Bills-Second Reading is House Bill 3464 for Representative Fritchey. Do you want us to read this Bill, Representative? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 3602.”

“Third Reading. On page 7 of the Calendar is… under the Order of House Bills-Second Reading is House Bill 3767. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Third Reading. On page 9 in the Calendar is House Bill… under the Order of House Bills-Second Reading is House Bill 4053. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“The Lady from Cook, Representative Currie.”

“Thank you, Speaker. This is a technical Amendment brought to my attention by Representative Sommer. The Bill as drafted did not clarify what would happen to contractual personnel currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Amendment specifies that the contractual personnel will become the responsibility of the new international business council. I’d be happy to answer your questions and I’d appreciate your support for the adoption of the Amendment.”

Speaker Hannig: “Is there any discussion? Representative Sommer.”

“That is correct. And there is, as you pointed out, another section of the Bill that provides specifically for the leasing of current employees in the Department of Agriculture and in the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to operate with the new business council.”

“Right.”

“On Third Reading, right.”

“Any further discussion? Then all in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar, under the Order of House Bills-Third Readings is House Bill 2151. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

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“Tha… thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 2151 comes from an issue that occurred in my district over abuse of the Capital Litigation Fund. It was a defense of a murder trial and over the course of that time, the defense attorney offered to represent the defendant for free. Over the course of the last 3 years, it is now $2.5 million that he has billed the state. So, this attempts to address an assistive agreement with the appellate prosecutor’s office and the appellate defender, to say that when you represent a defendant using the Capital Litigation Fund, you have to give that judge a proposal… a budget proposal on what your anticipated budget will be. You do that and then it would require an itemized expenditure to be reimbursed by the state. That has not been the case. And in the case that arose from this, the attorney did not do that. And that’s where he arrived at $2.6 million figure. The average cost, in fact, this is in fact the most outrageous abuse of the Capital Litigation Fund. And the…”

“Representative Black is indicating that you may have the wrong Bill here, Representative Granberg.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, Mr. Speaker, when you told me the Bill… Thank you, Representative Black. This is the Mt. Vernon quick-take Bill. So, we’re gonna quickly take taxpayers’ money and transfer it to the Capital Litigation Fund. When this… this is… Mr… Mr. Speaker, this is the quick-take Bill because Representative Fritchey and I were sponsoring the Capital Litigation Fund. I’m sorry, Mr. 09400054.doc 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Speaker, you are correct. Mr. Black, you’re right. Representative Fritchey and I were the Sponsors of the Capital Litigation Fund that came over from Senator Cullerton. That’s when I saw the Bill. So, you’re right. This is what the Mt. Vernon quick-take Bill. It deals three parcels and an easement in conjunction with hopefully, the federal transportation Bill that’s gonna be coming out of Washington, hopefully. This would enable them to access those federal funds at the request of Congressman Shimkus. And I’d be happy to answer any questions. Thank you for bringing that to my attention, Representative Black.”

“The Gentleman moves for the passage of House Bill 2151. This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, Representative Black.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“You’d have to have an itemized billing. You’d have to give to you or someone in advance of the bill to the state.”

“Absolutely.”

“Absolutely.” 09400054.doc 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Representative, you’ve always been quick on your feet but never more so than just now. Thank you very much.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. You want to put this on Postponed?”

“Postponed.”

“Okay.”

“Thank you.”

“We’ll put this on Postponed Consideration and we’ll sort it out. On page 19 of the Calendar, under the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading is Senate Bill 1693. Mr. Clerk, would you read the Bill.”

“Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar… on page 10 of Calendar under the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading. We’ll start with Senate Bill 53. Representative Sullivan, you wish to read… have this Bill read? Representative Sullivan on Senate Bills-Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Sullivan.” 09400054.doc 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes' and 1 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Winters, shall we read Senate Bill 59? Out of the record. Representative Brady on Senate Bill 69. Okay. We’ll move on down the Calendar. Representative Mathias, you have Senate Bill 98. Mr. Clerk, would you read the Bill.”

“Representative Mathias.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mathias, could you handle Senate Bill 102 for Representative Feigenholtz? She’s excused today and you’re next on the list of hyphenated Sponsors. So, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Mathias.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Looks like many stand in response. Representative Fritchey.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative, I realize it’s not your legislation, but I just wanna ask you… I worked on the underlying issue with the ephedra ban with Representative Feigenholtz. But the Federal Government recently, I believe, struck down the ban on ephedra. Are you aware of this?”

“Okay. I just wanna to apprise the Body of that. I’m not sure how it would affect this either but it’s a looming issue that’s out there. Thank you.”

“Have you concluded, Representative Fritchey?”

“Yeah, thank you.” 09400054.doc 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

Speaker Hannig: “Okay. Representative Lindner. Representative Lindner.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Mathias to close.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Rep… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Osterman, shall we read Senate Bill 143? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Osterman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 143 seeks to codify Executive Order 2005-1 which allows collective bargaining for over 49 thousand home daycare providers who participate in the child-care assistant program here in Illinois. This legislation will make the state a limited employer of these workers and they will have the ability to bargain for range of benefits including, wage, hours, general conditions of employment. This legislation will help providers provide benefits and stability for home childcare workers which represent over 70 percent of the children in the childcare 09400054.doc 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 program here in Illinois. It’s a positive step forward. I know of no oppositions and I would ask for an ‘aye’ vote.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Winters.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“They’re limited…”

“They’re limited state employees.”

“Yes, for…”

“Go ahead.”

“All of that would be under the negotiations that will go forward after we sign this Bill or the Bill gets signed by the Governor.”

“You are correct.” 09400054.doc 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“That’s something that I… I would have to check into and get back to you on… I believe you are correct, but I… I’d wanna verify that.”

“No.”

“They can bargain for their wages. They can bargain for the work rules that would go into effect. I mean, there are current… Department of Human Services has current work rules and they would be able to bargain for that. So, if there are changes, they could… the union would be able to represent them and bargain for them.”

“I believe it is not.” 09400054.doc 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“At the present… I’d have to get back to you on that, Representative. And I apologize for not having that correct answer. I believe that that’s the case but I… I wanna double check that.”

Speaker Hannig: “We’ll move this to the Order of Standard Debate. And Representative Moffitt is recognized.”

“Representative Mulligan.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“It would codify the Executive Order, Representative, and give them the ability to bargain for rates collectively. And once the Bill is signed by the Governor, he would be able to… the union would be able to work with the administration to work on rates and work conditions. As you are aware, the child-care department for Human Services has proposed a number of changes. The union would be able to work and bargain on their behalf.”

“It… it is those people that are employed by… employ them, through copays, but also through reimbursement that they get from the state.”

“I’m not aware of other situations. There may be.”

“Representative, I… let me answer that in a couple ways. One is, I think, you know that I am clear on where I am on the child-care budget and making sure that there are no cuts. We’ve worked in a bipartisan fashion. Representative Coulson was in a meeting with the union and advocates for childcare to talk about how this would move forward so that, there are no surprises that we are thrown at to try to deal with this. You, also, know that we have… there’s been a report that’s been put out to try and raise the rates across the board for childcare to provide stability to reduce the turnover that will give parents options. We think that this is a good way to do that and help… let these workers have union representation. They voted for representation. And we think that this is the right thing to do.”

“Currently though, the rules, Representative, the rules that are implementing that cover these employees now, 09400054.doc 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the state makes those rules. So, IDHS tomorrow says we’re gonna implement a rule 30 days from now. The workers have to deal with that. As you know, there’s a list of proposals out there and the union now would have a voice to… to make sure that those rules benefited these employees but also, I think the people of the State of Illinois, as well.”

“Well, I think next year, Representative, if you wanna sponsor that legislation and work with the unions, that’s your prerogative.”

“Representative Colvin.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I… I guess I do appreciate to some degree some of the arguments that some of my colleagues have made about this Bill. But this is beyond just a fiscal issue or constitutional issue, but a human issue. It’s about the 50 thousand homecare child providers who serve children in the Illinois Childcare Assistance Programs who are dedicated to the 200 thousand children and 97 thousand families they serve all across the State of 09400054.doc 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Illinois. The high turnover rates among these childcare providers ultimately leaves parents with little or no access or different options to care for their children while they work or go to school to improve their lives. The only way to keep consistent quality childcare is to make sure that those workers have a voice and have the opportunity to make a decent living. It’s critical that we find ways to bolster this type of support. Stable child care is crucial for helping low income families find work, go to school to improve their own stations in lives. So, that we don’t continue to perpetuate these problems. I think we all know and understand and we often talk about anyway, the need for quality and stable child care in Illinois. I think it’s time, particularly, with pieces of legislation like this and I wanna commend my colleague for working so hard to bring this Bill to the House Floor, that we continue to work on efforts and initiatives that really speaks to the heart of some of the problems with respect to child care in Illinois. I’m in strong support of this legislation. I ask all of you to look at it and not just from a fiscal perspective, but from a human perspective. And I encourage all of those who believe in this Bill to sign on as cosponsors. Harry, I wanna thank you for your efforts and your hard work on this piece of legislation, something I’ve been following very closely. I… I think it’s high time that we give workers these rights and I strongly appreciate an ‘aye’ vote from everyone on this Bill. Thank you.” 09400054.doc 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“We’ve now had three speak in favor and two in response. Representative Dunkin, do you rise in response? We’ve already had three in favor, so no more are allowed under the House Rules to speak in favor. Would you like to speak in response? Okay. So, Representative Osterman’s recognized to close.”

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I think this effort is gonna help with stabilizing the childcare workers in the State of Illinois. It’s not the overall answer but it’s gonna provide some stability for those parents. They’re workers that are doing this important job, helping teach the children of the State of Illinois. We’ll have an advocate in the union that will help bargain on their behalf. It’s a positive step forward and I would ask for an ‘aye’ vote.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted? Representative… Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no' and 2 voting ‘present’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Saviano, do you wish us to read 158? Representative Coulson, would… would you be interested in handling Senate Bill 187 for Representative Feigenholtz? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Coulson.”

“This is… this is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is… excuse me, excuse me, Mr… Mr. Clerk, dump the Roll Call. Representative Black, did you wish to speak in response?”

“So, Mr. Clerk, would you… would you dump the Roll Call. We got a little bit ahead of ourselves. Okay. Representative Black is recognized in response.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“To the Bill.”

“Representative Franks.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I want to thank Representative Black for talking. I didn’t realize the ramifications until he started to speak. And as I look at 09400054.doc 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 this Bill, I agree with him. You think of the giants that we’ve had in politics like Senator Proxmire from Wisconsin who didn’t spend any money on his elections. He would just talked to the people. A guy like Senator Proxmire would not spend the 600 million… the $600 to get on a website. And after hearing Representative Black speak, I think he’s absolutely right. I think we should not be supporting this Bill because if someone chooses not to go on for whatever reasons, it’s not gonna look like that person then as a serious candidate. And… and… and the problem is, since this is going to be put forward by the government, it almost looks like it’s an official website… it is an official website. And if you choose not to be on there, people are gonna think that you’re… that you’re not a serious candidate or not a real candidate. I think this could have a lot more harm than good, number one. And number two, there’s a lot of ways for candidates to get their… their views out. And if they… it’d be much cheaper for a candidate, quite frankly, to create their own website. So, I understand the intention of the Sponsor but I think that the laws of unintended consequences greatly outweigh the benefits. And as a result, I’ll be voting ‘no’ and I’d ask the Body to vote ‘no’.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.” 09400054.doc 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Representative Coulson to close.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. Representative Coulson. Representative Coulson, should we just put this on Postponed? Okay, Postponed Consideration. On the top of page 11 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 201. Representative Saviano. Okay. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Saviano.”

“Okay. This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. And in response the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Saviano to close.”

Speaker Hannig: “Okay. The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Tenhouse and Kosel, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a 09400054.doc 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Saviano, do you want us to go back to 158? Mr… Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 158.”

Speaker Hannig: “Representative McAuliffe, were you seeking recognition?”

“Representative Millner, for what reason do you rise?”

“And now Representative Saviano.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all 09400054.doc 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Soto, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative McCarthy, shall we read Senate Bill 232? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McCarthy.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 232 is an initiative of the Township Officials of Illinois. It basically says that members who serve on a public aid committee for a township or county will not suffer from any or will be granted immunity from personal liability in the performance of their duties. This was passed unanimously in the Senate committee and the Senate Floor, also, unanimously in our own committee. I would welcome any questions.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 112 voting 'yes' and 1 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09400054.doc 73  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Representative Yarbrough, shall we call 254? Out of the record. Representative Collins, should we read 283, Senate Bill 283? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Collins.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We ask for passage of House Bill (sic-Senate Bill) 283. This is an agreed Bill that we’ve worked on for last couple of years. We’d like to thank Representative Bellock and Representative Lindner for sitting on the taskforce with us. So, we ask for an ‘aye’ vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Froehlich, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Coulson, would you wish us to read Senate Bill 417? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Coulson.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone speak in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Granberg, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 468, Representative Holbrook.”

“Representative Holbrook.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 468 passed out the Senate unanimously. It’s recommendations made by the business advisory committee to the Secretary of State, makes some changes on corporations’ filing. I know of no opposition to the Bill.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 70 voting 'yes' 09400054.doc 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 and 42 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 302.”

“Representative Acevedo.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 302 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. It provides that any nonresident or former Illinois resident who has met all requirements for restoration for driving or registration privileges under the Safety and Financial Responsibility Law of the Code except filing proof of financial responsibility, or any nonresident or former Illinois resident whose licenses was revoked and who has met all the requirements for applying for driving privileges except filing proof of financial responsibility, shall be released from the Illinois proof of financial responsibility requirement if he or she resides outside of Illinois and has applied for a license in another state. It requires proof of nonresidency. Provides for reimposition of the requirement if the person returns to Illinois within 3 years and cannot show proof of insurance during the period of nonresidency. It also provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision. Be happy to answer any questions.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.” 09400054.doc 76  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative, that’s if he moves out of state, he’s no longer to show every year that he’s… he… he does have that insurance which is probably a SR22. Now, if he returns within 3 years, he does then have to show proof of his insurance that he’s now back in to the state.”

“…Yes, I… I’m sure he would, yes.”

“I would believe so, Representative.”

“Representative Franks.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Acevedo, I think there was some misunderstanding in the prior speaker’s questions. The people who you’re dealing with here are no longer residents of the State of Illinois. Correct?”

“Yes, that’s correct, Representative.”

“Okay. I believe the previous speaker thought that these people were still residents of Illinois, but the fact of the matter is, these people have already left and they’ve determined that they’re not gonna come back. Correct?”

“Yes. And that’s exactly what I was trying to explain. I… I think…”

“Okay.”

“…I was miss…”

“And they’ve taken residency in another state. So now, they are residents of other states, they’re citizens of another state and they’re subject to the laws in those other states.”

“Ab… absolutely and I’m sure the other state as well, has the same kind of…” 09400054.doc 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“So, really Illinois no longer has a nexus to the… to these individuals who are now former residents, no longer present residents. Correct?”

“Absolutely.”

“Okay. So, what the Secretary of State is saying, is since they’re no longer residents of the Illinois and they’re residents of another state that those individuals to be subject to the laws of those state, since Illinois no longer has any interest in these people.”

“Absolutely. But Representative, in… in the same sense, if they move back within a period of 3 years, they still have to show proof of their insurance which is the SR20… 22.”

“Thank you. I think you’ve clarified it now for us.”

“Representative Acevedo to close.”

“I ask for an ‘aye’ vote, Speaker.”

“Okay. The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes' and 1 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 406.”

“The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang.” 09400054.doc 79  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. Senate Bill 406 deals with the issue of certificates of good standing with the Liquor Control Commission. And so, under today’s law, distributors when they have a license app… application renewal have to submit a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State’s Office. This Bill would allow that certificate to be taken directly from the Secretary of State’s website. The Secretary of State keeps a website, shows which organizations are in good standing. There’s no good reason to go through this paperwork and this expense. All this Bill would do, it’ll… would be allow the Liquor Control Commission to get the information from the Secretary of State website. Would request your ‘aye’ votes.”

“Representative Lang has moved for the passage of Senate Bill 406. Is there any discussion? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Lou Jones. Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 478, Representative Saviano. Does the Gentleman wish the Bill to be read? Let’s move down the Calendar to Hou… Senate Bill 479 for Representative Schock. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400054.doc 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Peoria, Representative Schock.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Representative Franks.”

“Thank you. To the Bill. Another good Bill by Representative Schock. I think this makes perfect sense to use the state’s buying power. I just hope that this will also give impetus to the Governor to expand the I-Save RX Program. As you know, the State of Illinois is spending millions of dollars promoting a… a position to allow our citizens to buy prescriptions from overseas, from Europe and Canada, but has not availed our state employees and our school personnel to do that. The Governor’s own numbers 09400054.doc 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 indicate that if we… if we allowed the state employees to purchase, would be approximately a hundred million dollars in cost savings per year. Now, with more of the schools involved, I presume that that number would probably go up at least 50 percent. So, this could be a way to save a hundred and fifty million dollars in our budgets and I think it’s a great idea. And I… I’d ask everyone to vote ‘yes’.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Cl… Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, let’s return to Senate Bill 478.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Saviano.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 60 voting 'yes' and 51 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 11 of the Calendar at the bottom is Senate Bill 504. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Joyce.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 504 is an initiative of Secretary of State Jesse White. Senate Bill 504 will provide a new method for limited liability com… for limited liability companies, or LLCs, how they can be registered in the State of Illinois. It would keep the same method in place that exists today but would add a new category called series LLCs, where an individual may register a number of separate entities as a single series LLC, thereby significantly reducing paperwork and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in registration fees. I’d be happy to answer any questions. I know of no opposition.” 09400054.doc 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Representative Giles.”

“Thank you, Representative… thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Joyce, on this LLC, what is the current fee for this charge to register an LLC?”

“The current fee is $5 hundred and that would not change.”

“That would not change?”

“That’s correct.”

“And so, I’m… I’m looking…”

“So… so the purpose of this legislation, Representative, currently someone could own ten apartment buildings.”

“Okay.”

“And they could have them registered as LLCs, all ten separately it would cost them $5 thousand. Under this legislation, they could apply for a series LLC and they would pay $750 to be in the category of series LLC… LLC and then it… under that umbrella they’d have a filing fee of a hundred dollars per building. Thus, it would cost them $1,750 instead of the $5 thousand.”

“Okay. So, the fee stays at $5 hundred when you first register in the LLC.”

“That’s correct.”

“And then if you order… if you register a series of LLCs, then we’re charging the one fee of 750.”

“That’s correct.” 09400054.doc 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“All right. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”

Speaker Hannig: “Is there any further discussion? Representative Joyce to close.”

“We ask for an ‘aye’ vote.”

Speaker Hannig: “Okay. The question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 62 voting ‘yes’ and 49 voting ‘no’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, returning to page 10 in the Calendar, read Senate Bill 69.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have 09400054.doc 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Cultra. Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 99 voting 'yes' and 14 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Moving to page 12 of the Calendar, at the top of the page is Senate Bill 511. Representative Currie will be recognized for that Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Currie.”

“Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is an initiative of the Chicago Bar Association. It does two things, clarifies who is not eligible to assert paternal rights. And it clarifies that if somebody is not eligible to assert those rights that individual may not participate in adoption proceedings. I’d be happy to answer your questions and I know of no opposition to the Bill.”

“This Bill’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 557.” 09400054.doc 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Representative Holbrook.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 557 deals with tax sales and liens being filed against properties. In committee we extended up to 90 days on the filing of the lien to provide these tax buyers a window so that no one drops a last minute lien against the piece of property that they’re wanting to buy at the tax sale. This Bill is supported by Metro Counties and by the County Treasurers’ Association. I would take any questions.”

“Okay. This is on the Order of Short Debate. Well, there’s a few that wanna speak on this. So we’ll put this on the Order of Standard Debate and Representative Black is recognized. You’re on, Representative.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“I’d love to.”

“Yeah.”

“I’d love to, but notes haven’t been filed yet.” 09400054.doc 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“They… they publish…”

“This was actually to help them out. The original Bill that passed from the Senate 56 to 0 had no time limit on a last-minute lien being filed. So, we added this provision of 90 days to help them out. In fact, we even extended the 45 days discussed in committee to 90 days. And again, these tax properties go up, they know about ‘em for quite awhile. When the final list is published, it could be 30 days ahead, it could be 15 days ahead. Ya 09400054.doc 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 know, I defer to the… the County Treasurers’ Association that handle these as being the experts and they are in support of this Bill just as all of the Metro Counties are. So, this was done as an extension for them. ‘Cause the original Bill didn’t have any limit on the lien and we didn’t feel that was fair, even though, the Senate in their wisdom passed it out 56 to 0. So we added on 90 days to give them a window. They’re buying these properties right now with liens that’ve been filed from municipalities 5, 6, 7, 8 years that’ve been on there. And they have not done their due diligence and then they come back to us trying to… to get these sales and errors taken care of. And where… and again, the Treasurers’ Association felt that this was getting to become a little abusive and that’s why they’ve requested this legislation and why we’ve moved it out over to here.”

“And the 90 days was in their… at their re… request. They needed a bigger window.”

“It would put a cap that it would fall back on them to prove if it was before 90 days, if that lien was put upon then.”

“The tax purchaser, the tax buyers, these folks that… that buy at auction.” 09400054.doc 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Not to my knowledge. It doesn’t change any of that in this legislation that I’ve seen written.”

“Yeah.”

“Yeah.”

“Thank you.”

“Representative Winters.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“I don’t think they’re proponents. I think they’re opponents.” 09400054.doc 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“They’re opponents and we did do the Amendment here in the House to try to help them out with their concerns. But it… I guess, it wasn’t good enough, ‘cause they’re in opposition.”

“This Bill only addresses the liens being filed by municipalities. I don’t think it affects the trustees at all.”

“I don’t believe so. It was never brought up in committee, that issue, that I’m aware of about… it would set the county trustee in a better position. Then… what we’ve talked about in committee was when these government liens against the property, giving them a window for them to be filed to see whether or not there’s something against it to that where we… the… the tax sale would be stopped. And the Treasurers’ Association and Metro Counties were there, they felt that this in… didn’t help their case, but 09400054.doc 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 we still tried to help ‘em out, the tax buyers, by adding that 90-day window for a last minute lien to be filed.”

“Oh, boy. I don’t know why they would be so concerned unless they operate out of their county, because Cook County is exempt from them.”

“I can’t imagine that.”

“Representative Moffitt.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Well, all I can say is the Illinois Association of Treasurers felt this was in the best interest of the both the county and the taxing bodies to have this piece of legislation passed as they did in the Senate. We, actually, tried to help out the tax buyers by adding that 90-day window. So, the Illinois Treasurers’ Association doesn’t feel that way.”

“To the…”

“In committee… in committee they were for this Bill, unless they’ve changed since then.”

“Hold on.”

“One minute. All right. I’ve just been informed that they may have taken a neutral or a no position on this Bill. He did not oppose the Bill in committee. He did not oppose it in the committee.”

“Okay.”

“Well…”

“Yeah. Speaker, could we pull this out of the record…”

“Okay.”

“…because that is change in what I was told originally. Thank you.”

“We’ll… we’ll take it out of the record at the request of the Sponsor. Mr. Clerk, would you read Senate Bill 568.”

“Representative May.”

“Thank you, Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 568 is a very important Bill and I wanna dedicate this Bill in memory of Doris Virginia Sewell, who 09400054.doc 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 was born September 7, 2004 and who died on September 9, 2004. I’d also like to do it in honor of her courageous mother, Irene Sewell, who has fought so hard for this legislation despite the great amount of personal pain it has caused her. Irene Sewell came to one of my townhall meetings to tell me of the fight to get a clean birth certificate for her deceased daughter. Our current State Law requires that after a person dies any copies of the birth certificate sent out must have stamped on it ‘deceased’, right on it. This is… causes pain to parents. For a child who dies shortly after birth, a parent often cannot get a clean birth certificate and we want to change that with this Bill. Senate Bill 568 is tightly crafted. It applies to a child who dies within 3 months of birth and only if no other copy of the birth certificate has been issued to the parent. It is for one that’s issued only by the state not the satellite offices and it must be requested in writing by the birth mother within 9 months of the birth. We have worked out every concern with the Department of Public Health and Vital Records, so that they now support the Bill along with the Attorney General. It was unanimous in the Senate in committee. Irene Sewell has collected thousands of signatures in support of Doris’s Bill. We have right here 2,240 from her community and all over the Chicago area. She traveled to committee meetings in both the House and the Senate and talked to countless Legislators to get your support and to make sure that she and hundreds of other mothers like her get the one thing 09400054.doc 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 that is dearest to her, a clean birth certificate acknowledging the live birth of her beloved daughter. As a matter of compassionate public policy, I believe the parents of our state deserve this and I ask for your support.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“Representative, the vit… the Bureau of Vital Records tells me, everyone has their birth certificate there. The original is not stamped, it is flagged. When they send out a copy, then they would stamp ‘deceased’ on it. This is tightly crafted that only the mother can request it within the 9 months. And, ya know, there are other safeguards that are put in by… like the Department of State, they no longer use the Social Security as… as… I mean, I’m sorry, the birth certificate as proof of identity. The Department of State will use it as proof of citizenship, but not as proof of identity. The Social Security Administration, also I think, has put in a lot of safeguards. A very miniscule amount of identity theft or identity fraud would… would… happens because of this, the very scenario you’re explaining. Most of it comes from a stolen wallet or someone hacking into a computer.”

“It is an official copy, yes…”

“…but it only can go to the mother after the mother has filled it, out only for a child that lived 3 months and only within 9 months of the birth.”

“No, they don’t get it automatically. I think it depends on the… on the satellite office and who’s issuing it. Like in this case, this child lived two days and they did not get a birth certificate, it was not issued. State Law required that it be stamped ‘deceased’ when they send the copy out. This would only, I think that the… the Department of Vital Records was reassured when the Attorney General assured them this would not increase identity theft or fraud and our Attorney General has been cracking down on this. This is absolutely miniscule. I mean, anyone could do it right now. This is a very small segment of the population about 800 births a year where the child dies very quickly. And I…”

“Yeah, and I have…”

Speaker Hannig: “So, Representative Black, your time has expired. Could you bring your remarks to a close?”

“Representative Froehlich.”

“She… she indicates she’ll yield.” 09400054.doc 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“That’s correct.”

“That is correct.”

“Representative May to close.”

“Yes, thank you and I appreciate the questions about identity theft and fraud, because that’s a serious issue. But believe me, we worked very carefully, even though, this came unanimously out of the Senate, I… I talked to the Department of Vital Records, the Attorney General’s Office and we have assurances this is crafted very tightly. It is so important. As I’ve worked on this issue, it’s so important for a mother and a father to have some record of their child’s live birth and I believe we owe that to the parents of the State of Illinois. I’d appreciate an ‘aye’ vote. Thank you.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, 09400054.doc 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 is hereby declared passed. Representative Giles, you wish us to read Senate Bill 574? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Giles.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 574 creates the College and Career Success For All Students Act. Simply, what this Act will do is… is insure that the… each Illinois student has the sufficient education for success after high school and that all students have equal access to a substantial and rigorous curriculum that is designed to challenge their minds, to also enhance their knowledge and skills and prepare them for success in college and for the workforce. This Bill is subject to appropriations. There’s no opposition to the legislation at this time. Mr. Speaker, I… I will entertain any questions. I urge for an ‘aye’ vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Collins, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09400054.doc 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Representative Reitz, shall we read 599? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 599 as amended, the Amendment strikes out everything that came over from the Senate. Changes that it will change a time frame for putting a backdoor referendum on the ballot from 1 year to 15 months. Typically it takes more than a year from the time of the referendum is submitted and the question is put to the voters. This will simply allow adequate time for these referendums to be heard. And I’d be happy to answer any questions.”

“We’re gonna… we’re gonna have the… the Clerk read the Bill again just to be correct.”

Speaker Hannig: “Okay. Representative Reitz moves for the passage of this Bill which is on Short Debate. Does anyone stand in opposition? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Chapa LaVia, would you like to be recorded? Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 658.” 09400054.doc 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Representative Currie.”

“Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is an initiative of the Chicago Bar Association supported by the State Bar and by the Department of Children and Family Services. It brings into line with Adoption Act requirements, qualifications for guardianship under the Probate Act. I’m grateful to my cosponsor Representative Eddy and especially grateful to Representative Rose who had constructive ideas during discussions about the Bill in the Judiciary Committee.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Rep… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 109 voting 'yes' and 4 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Miller, do you wish us to read Senate Bill 6… 763? Okay. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Miller.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 763 just simply changes the date from 09400054.doc 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 November 15 to December 15 of the… of retir… of the… the… the Illinois General Assembly Retirement Board System. Just essentially just so they can meet after Veto Session. It’s technical. I’d ask for a favorable vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Howard, shall we read 768? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“The Lady from Cook, Representative Howard.”

“Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 768 amends the Interagency Coordinating Council Act to require that that Council to develop a comprehensive plan to increase the availability of school personnel who are transition specialists. These are persons who through their education and training, have a comprehensive understanding of requirements for transition planning and transition services for students with all types of disabilities and are aware of the array of options available to students with disabilities after they exit high school. I don’t 09400054.doc 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 think there is any opposition to this Bill. I appreciate all ‘green’ votes. Thank you.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone speak in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 780.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Burke.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 780 as amended reflects an agreement with United Way, Special Olympics, and the State Comptroller’s Office that lowers the annual eligibility threshold for the state’s payroll deduction program from 500 to 250 per year. New charities will still have to meet the 4 thousand signature requirement prior to being eligible for the program. It also contains a provision that allows Special Olympics to still be part of the SECA for the upcoming solicitation period, even though, they missed the 500 threshold this year by just 42 contributors. The legislation is similar to House Bill 2244 that passed the floor with 115 votes. That legislation required a 09400054.doc 105  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 charity to obtain 250 contributors only once in a 3-year period. This Amendment removes that grace period and keeps it at a flat 250 for each year. And I’d be happy to answer any questions.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“This is the agreed language, United Way has participated.”

“Yes, it has. They are in favor of this legislation now.”

“Representative Burke to close.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d just ask for a favorable vote.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, 09400054.doc 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 833.”

“Representative Ryg.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 833 extends the mature… maturity date for the TIF district in Wheeling that’s needed to complete projects, including acquisition of property and redevelopment. The terms of the agreement were negotiated between the village and the schools to benefit the schools. And I ask for your support.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Represent… Representative Stephens, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. And Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 966.”

“Representative Ryg.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 966 is an agreed Bill which addresses the concerns of those municipalities who are nonexempt 09400054.doc 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 under the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act. The Bill as amended provides the counties and municipalities may use their zoning powers to require the creation and preservation of affordable housing. It creates new tools that will allow nonexempt municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreement with another local government to create new units of affordable housing in that community. Credit will be applied and will allow the municipalities with limited development opportunities within their borders to comply with the intent of the Act. Nonexempt local governments are also authorized to use Community Land Trust and Housing Trust Funds to create and preserve affordable housing units and accept donations of money or land. The appeals board must be created before January 1, 2008 and the appeals process has been clarified, providing that review is based on whether a development was unfairly denied or had unreasonable conditions placed on it. Standards are also outlined for a view of a developer’s allegations under the appeals process. This legislation as amended offers the flexibility that was requested by the local governments to comply with the original intent of the Act to promote affordable housing options. I know of no opposition and ask for your support.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.” 09400054.doc 108  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“I’m sorry?”

“The Community Land Trust would provide that the local government can acquire developed or undeveloped interests in real property. Oh wait, I’m sorry, that… that language is amended… I’m sorry, that specific language was amended, so let me get you the correct wording. They may acquire developed or undeveloped interests in real property and hold them for affordable housing purposes conveying such interests under longterm leases including ground leases. Convey such interests for affordable housing purposes and retain an option to reacquire any such real property interests at a price determined by a formula insuring that such interests may be utilized for affordable housing purposes.”

“I believe that authority would be no different than they would have currently. This would not change the process by 09400054.doc 109  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 which… which they could set up a Community Land Trust Fund.”

“I’m not sure of the specifics. I know Home Rule communities have that authority currently.”

“It doesn’t change their underlying authority to do that.”

“This… this just expands options, but it doesn’t change their underlying authority in terms of their use of the taxing authority they have.”

“If they can now, yes. If they can’t, no.”

“But if… this expands the authority for them to have options, it doesn’t change their taxing authority…”

“…or their ability to use tax funds.”

“Is they can now, yes. If they can’t now, no.”

“It doesn’t change.”

“Representative Ryg to close.”

“Thank you, again. This was an agreed Bill that was in response to the request of the local governments to offer them the flexibility needed to meet the intent of affordable housing. And again, I ask for your support.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Brauer, do you wish us to read 1119? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Rep… Representative Brauer.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 111 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no' and 0 voting ‘present’. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1210.”

“Representative Saviano.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Saviano to close.” 09400054.doc 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1219.”

“Representative Saviano.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, Representative Bill Mitchell. No, okay. Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who 09400054.doc 114  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Eileen Lyons, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1220?”

“Okay. Let’s move that back to the Order of Second for the purposes of a Motion. Representative Rita would move that the House table Committee Amendment #1. Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Gentleman’s Motion to Table, vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. All in favor vote ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 111 voting ‘yes’ and 0 voting ‘no’. And the Gentleman’s Motion prevails. Mr. Clerk, is there an… any further Amendments?”

“Third Reading. Do you wish us to read the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Rita.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1220 is an initiative of AARP which addresses the… to insure that elderly are receiving the needed influenza and pneumonia 09400054.doc 115  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 vaccinations by requiring home health nurses to give these vaccinations under the CDC guidelines to their clients age 65 or older. There’s not cost to this. Medicare underwrites the cost and there’s no known opposition. In 2003 nursing homes were required and 2004 assisted living facilities were required. Be happy to answer any questions.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“It… it doesn’t require… what it does is gives them the authority while they’re there already taking care of ‘em that they would do this in… while they’re already doing… taking care of that patient. So, it doesn’t… doesn’t make ‘em where it’s required where they have to go out to them. They’re already taking care of these patients. Just gives them the authority.”

“No. You… you don’t… you’re not required that you have to do it. You could…”

“It… what it would do is recommend that they would do that if… for 65 or older, wouldn’t just give it to the 65 or older and leave the ones, as you stating, younger people, wouldn’t be able to get the vaccines… vaccinations.”

“See, generally, these are covered medical services already, so… under Medicare. So, we’re trying to… Rephrase your… what are you exactly looking at, the required that that no one else would be able to get these vaccinations, is what you’re saying?”

“Yes, Representative Black.”

“Could… could we take this out of the record…”

“…’til we get this…”

“Yes.”

“We’ll… we’ll take it out of the record.”

“We’ll let everyone confer and then we’ll come back to it. On the page… on the top of page 13 is Senate Bill 1230, Representative Graham. There she is. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Graham.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I have before you Senate Bill 1230 which is an initiative of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. It amends 09400054.doc 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the Criminal Code of 1961. A person who knowingly produces, sells, or distribute a law enforcement badge without the express written consent of the law enforcement agency represented on the badge, or in case of a reorganized or defunct law enforcement agency, its successor law enforcement agency is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. A second subsequent violation of this section is a Class III felony. It also provides… it also provides that it’s… it is a defense of a prosecution under this Section that the law enforcement badge is used or intended to be used exclusively as a memento or in a collection or exhibit or for decorative purses… purposes or for dramatic presentation, such as a theatrical, film, or television production. I’ll take any questions at this time.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. And in response, Representative Sacia.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Brauer, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Meyer, do you wish us to read 1234? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Meyer.”

“The Gentleman has moved for the passage of Senate Bill 1234. It’s on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1294.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Biggins.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 62 voting 'yes' and 50 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Rose, you wish us to call 1495? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“The Gentleman from Champaign, Representative Rose.” 09400054.doc 122  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Dugan, you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 1 'present'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Colvin, would you wish us to read 1509? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Colvin.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House… Senate… excuse me, Senate Bill 1509 provides that when a felon has violated the terms of his mandatory supervised release for a felony 09400054.doc 123  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 and is incarcerated in county jail pending the resolution of his parole violation, the Illinois Department of Corrections shall pay the county in which the jail is located one-half of the cost of his incarceration. The genesis behind this Bill is that oftentimes there are felon… parole violators who are remanded back to custody who should be shipped back in a timely fashion to the Illinois Department of Corrections to that state institution, sit in county jails and languish there at the great expense of counties across the state. What we’re simply trying to do here is to balance out that inequity in the hopes that the Illinois Department of Corrections move these parole violators back to prisons much quicker and when they don’t that they share the cost of housing these prisoners in the… in the hundred and two counties in the State of Illinois.”

“The Gentleman moves for the passage of Senate Bill 1509. This is on the Order of Short Debate. And on that question, Representative Lindner’s recognized.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Well, last year when I… I presented this Bill as a House Bill and it passed both out of Jud II Committee and 09400054.doc 124  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 the House unanimously. I heard from the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association which was in support of this legislation that the Sheriffs’ Association for the entire state. The problem is more acute in Cook County given its size and the number of prisoners who are remanded from state prisons who are paroled back to Cook County but the problem exists statewide.”

“Well, Metro Counties were in support of this Bill this year in… in committee. There may have been one or two other organizations but I can’t recall right now, but they were in support in committee.”

“It’s unknown to me. It’s… it’s unknown to me, but oftentimes it could be anywhere from several days to several months, depending on the, I guess, the pending charges or what have you. But the problem is many times they can’t be immediately remanded back to state prison for… for pending charges on… on… on new offenses or what have you. But just dealing…”

“…go ahead, I’m sorry.”

“Representative Colvin to close.”

“I’d just appreciate an ‘aye’ vote. Thank you.” 09400054.doc 125  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1626.”

“Representative Mendoza.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill simply amends the School Code to allow an advanced practice nurse or a physician assistant to conduct employee physical fitness exams and issue certifications for employees’ sick leave when authorized by a supervising physician. I just have the Body know that currently nurses can perform these services for students. However, the School Code was not updated to allow them to also examine school employees. Be happy to answer any questions but would ask for a favorable vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a 09400054.doc 126  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Hoffman. Representative Hoffman, do you wish us to read 1627? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Hoffman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill would provide for the Family Military Leave Act and would provide for military leave and entitled employees up to 30 days of unpaid family military leave during the time federal or state deployment orders are in effect. The employee must give at least 14 days notice that the leave will consist of 5 or more consecutive work days. For the leave of less than 5 consecutive work days, they must also give some type of advance notice. This also indicates and provides that… that… that the employees entitled to this program they get 15 days for employees of businesses employing 15 to 50 employees and 30 days of this leave for employees if there are only… only… if there are over 50 employees. I know of no opposition to the Bill.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, yeah.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“That was raised in committee and the… I had the lawyers look at that and they didn’t agree with that.”

“Yes, from fif… from 15 to 50. So at 50, you only get 15 days of unpaid leave. More than 50, you get 30 days of unpaid leave. That’s the intent.”

“Yes.”

“Yes.”

Speaker Hannig: “Any further discussion? Representative Hoffman to close.”

“Yes, I would ask for a favorable Roll Call.”

“The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1629.” 09400054.doc 128  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lyons.” Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1629 allows the currency exchange to meet their bonding requirement by submitting evidence that the licenses (sic-licensee) is covered by a blanket bond that would cover multiple licenses (sic-licensee). Now, the blanket bond must be… must insure the license (sic- licensee) against loss of theft, robbery, or forgery. It must be issued by a bonding company authorized to do business in Illinois. And it must be in principal… it must be the principal sum of the amount equal to the maximum amount required under this section for any one license (sic-licensee) covered by that bond. There’s been no opposition in… in our committees or over in the Senate. We ask for your favorable vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative… Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1638.” 09400054.doc 129  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“Representative Flider.”

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1638 allows a school board to appoint a student member in an advisory capacity, if the board deems it appropriate to do so. This is permissive legislation. The student member’s term is to be determined by the board of students as… as amended by this first Amendment to this Bill. Students may not participate in executive sessions and nor may the board grant a student voting privileges. I’d ask for you’re ‘aye’ vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Biggins, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Miller, shall we read 1651? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Miller.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1651 is an initiative from JCAR in 09400054.doc 130  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 regards to changing supportive living facilities from a demonstrated program to a permanent program. I ask for a favorable vote.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Lyons, do you wish us to read Senate Bill 1654? Have you… Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Washington, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 1660.”

“Representative McCarthy.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1660 amends the downstate teacher article of the Illinois Pension Code. It allows that a teacher who’s on a disability pension if they are physically able to go back to work would be allowed to go back to work in a teaching position without losing any of their benefits. There is the caveat in there to make sure that the amount of money they would earn, if it’s added to their pension annuity, would never be more than what they would… what the annuity is based on. So, there is a hundred percent guarantee in there. There was no opposition. It is an initiative of TRS and I’d appreciate your support.” 09400054.doc 132  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Rep… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mathias, shall we read 1665? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Mathias.”

“This is on the Order of Short Debate. Does anyone stand in response? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; opposed 'nay'. 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 question, there are 112 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no', 1 voting ‘present’. And this Bill, 09400054.doc 133  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read the Agreed Resolutions.”

“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. Mr. Clerk, would you read the Adjournment Resolution.”

“Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it… have it. The Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Just a few announcements from the Chair. Just… for everyone, if they could pay attention for just a couple of announcements. First of all, Bills on the Calendar will be extended to the end of May, 5/31/05. And Members should be prepared to 09400054.doc 134  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day 5/20/2005 stay through next weekend. So, when you return on Monday be prepared to stay. Are there any other announcements? Okay. So now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Monday, May 23, at the hour of 2 p.m., 2 p.m. All in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the House stands adjourned.”