Illinois House Floor Debate — March 1, 2006

“The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We ask the Members and our guests in the gallery to turn off their laptop computers, cells phones and pagers, and we ask the guests in the gallery to rise and join us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Today we will have two invocations. The first will be by Father Michael Garanzini, the President of Loyola University in Chicago. Father Garanzini is the guest of Speaker Madigan.”

“The second invocation will be done by Pastor Dorothy Peoples of the New Life Full Gospel Christian Center in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor Peoples is the guest of Representative Rita.” 09400101.doc 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Hoffman.”

“Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Patterson is excused today.”

“Mr. Bost.”

“Clerk shall take the record. There being 116 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Dunkin.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege.”

“State your point.”

“Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I simply would like to welcome the senior class of 2006 of Wendell Phillips, the… the famous Wendell Phillips High School, right behind me to my left, if they can stand and wave. Welcome to your State Capitol.”

“Mr. Lyons.” Lyons, J.: "Thank you, Speaker Madigan. It’s my privilege and honor, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, to announce a very special birthday today. Representative Randy Hultgren turns 40 years old today and he brought pizza for the whole House. Happy birthday, Randy, many happy, healthy more.”

“Mr. Schock.”

“State your point.”

“Mr. Hannig in the Chair.” 09400101.doc 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

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

“Yes, Speaker, I would like to move House Bill 5578 back to Second for the purposes of an Amendment.”

“Okay. So… so, Mr. Clerk… so, Mr. Clerk, return this to the Order of Second Reading at the request of the Sponsor. Representative Kosel, for what reason do you rise?”

“Okay, 4333, okay. Okay, that’s on page 12 of the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, return this to Second Reading at the request of the Sponsor. Mr. Clerk, read the Committee Reports.”

“So, as we have for the last few days, we’re going to begin the Calendar on page 12 on the Order of House Bills-Third Reading and go down the list. So, Representative Bill Mitchell, you have House Bill 4081. Out of the record. Representative Beaubien, you have House Bill 4293. Representative Beaubien, 4293. Out of the record. Representative Tryon, House Bill 4314. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Tryon.” 09400101.doc 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative Mulligan. Okay. Is there any further discussion? Then Representative Tryon 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? Representative Giles, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 113 voting 'yes' and 2 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Pritchard, for what reason do you rise?”

“State your point.”

Speaker Hannig: “Welcome to Springfield. Going down the Calendar on page 12, Representative Collins, you have House Bill 4338. Representative Collins. Out of the record. Representative Holbrook, House Bill 4363. Out of the record. Representative Wait, you have House Bill 4396. Out of the record. Representative McGuire, House Bill 4404, do you wish to call that at this time? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400101.doc 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Representative McGuire.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I have House Bill 4404 this morning. What the Bill does, it will improve the quality of care delivered to over 40 thousand seniors across Illinois who receive state-funded home-care services. What we’d like to do with this Bill, to be effective January 1, next year 2007. House Bill 4404 would provide a dollar thirty-three an hour rate increase to the Department on Aging vendors who are certified that they will use that money to provide health insurance to all home- care workers who work more than 100 hours per month caring for seniors through the Department on Aging Community Care Program. This Bill would impact 16 thousand workers, half of whom are completely uninsured. And this legislation mirrors one of the Older Adult Services Advisory Committee’s FY07 recommendations for improving the long-term care system in Illinois. Home-care workers, as you know, provide personal care in the home, including intimate tasks such as: bathing, clothing, feeding, paying bills, taking care of the seniors, taking ‘em to the doctors, whatever has to be done. As the population of seniors continues to grow, high workforce turnover and shortages are compromising the quality of care. Providing health insurance is a proven means of slowing turnover and an important step toward improving Illinois home- and community-based services. I will try to answer any questions you might have, and I would appreciate your ‘aye’ vote for these people who would do the 09400101.doc 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 work that you and I would not do for friends or relatives. Appreciate any questions.”

“Okay. The Gentleman’s moved for the passage of House Bill 4404. And on that question, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Mr. Black, Department on Aging has talked to me and, of course, they opposed the Bill primarily because of budget, which is not unusual. We had a… an earlier listing of some of the Bills who we hoped the Governor would support in his budget and to my amazement and surprise and pleasure, this Bill was on that list. Now, that does not mean the check is in the mail, but it sure is a lot better than not being on the list. This is a Bill that is long overdue. I think I’ve had something like this Bill off and on the last few years, I’m sure others have too. And we just hope… and we’re hoping that this Bill will make it into the budget. So, I think the short answer to your question, ‘Where does the money come from?’ would be, the budget.” 09400101.doc 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Well, that I don’t know, I don’t think it’s included in the budget yet, but as I say…”

“Not yet. I’m halfway…”

“I’m halfway through it.”

“Representative, your time has expired. Would you bring your remarks to a close.”

“So, we’re gonna move this to the Order of Standard Debate. And Representative Mulligan, you’re recognized for 5 minutes.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative, to be perfectly honest with ya, I did not come up with the dollar thirty-three figure out of my own head. This… this Bill was generated by another Member of the House and I volunteered to take the Bill and carry it for him.”

“I think the dollar thirty-three was probably arrived at after much discussion and… and much concern and… and to try and come up with something that is palatable and feasible. And as the previous Speaker has noted, the budget concern is always overriding everything else. But what I think we must do and what we have the duty to do is to keep these… keep these items in front of the General Assembly, 09400101.doc 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 keep these items in front of the budget people, keep an item like this on the top of the list. I don’t know that it’s gonna pass, I don’t know that you’re gonna have the money in the budget. But let me tell ya this, without the Bill, you would certainly never get anywhere.”

“Representative Moffitt.”

“To the Bill.”

“Representative Flowers.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I rise in support of House Bill 4404. You know, the people who usually do these types of jobs are minority women and they’re poor and they’re usually the head of their household. And God forbid, if they were to get sick and need to go to the hospital, then the burden will fall on the state. God forbid, if they were not there and the people whom they are taking care of, they would have to go into a nursing home. So, this really is a win/win situation for all because lack of health insurance does have a negative impact on the quality of care. The longer they go without, the worse their condition get, the more it’s gonna cost the state. Home health cor… home health care workers are usually, as I stated before, the working poor. Unfortunately, these are not the $80-thousand-a-year families, these are the $20-thousand-a-year families, and no one is speaking on their behalf. This is a very good Bill. They, too, are in need of health care. I urge an ‘aye’ vote. Thank you.” 09400101.doc 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Okay. Representative McGuire, we’ve had three now speak in favor and two in response. Representative Flider. Representative Flider is seeking recognition. Representative McGuire, could we just have him close, I see he’s a hyphenated Sponsor? So, Representative Flider is recognized for 5 minutes to close, then we’ll go to a Roll Call.”

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

“Representative, I’m afraid that we’ve exhausted the three spots that are allowed under Standard Debate for debate. So, you are recognized to close.”

"I’m recognized to close?”

“Yes.”

"Okay. Well, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I believe that this legislation is a fine piece of legislation and it’s a creative piece of legislation. It’s a piece of legislation which will insure that there’s a potential for some of the 16 thousand home health care workers who are uninsured will be able to get insurance. The same time it provides a vendor an opportunity to provide insurance, however, it’s not mandatory that they provide that insurance. However, it’s an option… it’s an option and there’s an incentive, an incentive to provide that level of insurance if they would like to do that. I would certainly encourage your ‘aye’ vote. This is a good, creative opportunity. We don’t know exactly what this would cost, but we think it’s a step in the right direction because providing this incentive not only would provide additional health care insurance, that’s 09400101.doc 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 actually good business for the State of Illinois, it’s taking care of our workers, and as certainly many people would prefer to have insurance than they would a wage increase. And it provides those opportunities for vendors to work with their employees and see which way they’d like to go. So, this is a good Bill. I’d encourage your ‘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 Giles, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Leitch, would you like to be recorded? Gentlemen. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 97 voting 'yes' and 18 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Howard, for what reason do you rise?”

“I rise on a point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker.”

“State your point.”

“Today we have with us, visiting Springfield, members of the Haymarket Center. Please welcome them.”

“Welcome to Springfield. Representative Beiser, you’re next on the list with House Bill 4451. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Madison, Representative Beiser.” 09400101.doc 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 4451 amends the Litter Control Act and the Illinois Adopt-a-Highway Act. It provides that a person that’s convicted of littering would be… ‘may be’ not ‘shall be’ but ‘may be’, in addition to other penalties, required to maintain that area or a… or a similar area for a period of 30 days. This was brought to me by an eighth grade student, Lauren Hazelwonder from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School in Alton, who is very involved in the environment and who has taken up littering as a cause to correct in our community. And I would urge an ‘aye’ vote on this, and I’d entertain any questions.”

“Is there any discussion? Then the… The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Excuse me?”

“Are… are… I’m sorry, Mr… Representative Black, are you done?” 09400101.doc 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Yeah, sure.”

“I didn’t know if you were done with the question. I’m sorry.”

“Yes, this… and I appreciate you bringing that up, because that was talked about in committee, we did clarify that with IDOT. This does not in any way, shape, or form mandate that someone be put in harm’s way. They would sign a waiver to begin with, but they also… it will be put… they will be required to have an area that is approved by IDOT and approved by others so they would not have a liability situation.”

“And I appreciate that feedback and I would open to that… sure in the Senate.”

“Representative Beiser to close.”

“I’d simply 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? Representative Bost and Leitch. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Joyce, do you wish us to read 4457? You wanna return that to Second Reading? Okay. Mr. Clerk, return this Bill to the Order of Second Reading at the request of the Sponsor, House Bill 4457. Representative Meyer, you have House Bill 4463. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400101.doc 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

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

“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? Rep… Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative McAuliffe on House Bill 4546. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

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

“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 09400101.doc 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Fritchey, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Nekritz, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Schock, do you wish to be recorded? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 106 voting 'yes' and 2 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Graham, you have House Bill 4693. Out of the record. Representative Acevedo has House Bill 4748. Out of the record. Representative Froehlich, you have House Bill 4845. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Froehlich.”

“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 Cultra and Collins, do you wish to be recorded? 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 09400101.doc 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Smith, do you wish us to read 4965? Out of the record. Representative Soto, do you wish us to read 5256? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Soto.”

“Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. House Bill 5256 amends the Criminal Code of 1961 by enhancing the grade of offense of an assault or battery of a person known to be a utility worker to aggravate assault or aggravated battery if the offense is committed while working is performing his duties, to prevent the worker from performing his duties, or in retaliation to the worker performing his duties. ‘Utility worker’ means a person employed by the public utility as defined in the Public Utility Act. I urge an ‘aye’ vote and I’m open for a question.”

“Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey.”

“Thank you, Speaker. To the Bill.”

“To the Bill.”

“Ladies and Gentlemen, first of all let me say, I’m gonna support the Bill and I think we probably all will. At some point in time, we really have to take a look at what we’re doing to the Criminal Code. We’re now adding utility workers. We’ve previously added police and firemen which we understand, EMTs which we can all understand, sports officials, transportation workers, park supervisors, caseworkers, coaches, on and on and on. Ladies and 09400101.doc 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Gentlemen, this is the exception that’s becoming and swallowing the rule. We have a Criminal Code that is overly complexed, at times contradictory. We are making things more difficult, not easier, for our prosecutors. It’s a very well-intentioned Bill and I respect the Sponsor for doing it, but what this Bill really begs for is a revision of the Criminal Code. We’ve been talking about it for a long time, there’s efforts underway to do this. We cannot keep coming back here year after year adding little tweaks here and there, ratcheting up a sentence for an offense here and there. We’re… we’re just… folks, we’re just creating a patchwork of problems for ourselves. It’s no reflection on the Sponsor, it’s no reflection on the legislation. It is a reflection on the big picture of what’s been going on down here and I really hope we take a look at it at some point. Thank you.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Washington.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative Soto, so you’re talking about… and… and I totally agree with John, he’s… he’s totally right. We have to cut that ceiling off. But are you talking about while they in the function of their duties, is that…”

“Correct.”

“…not off work? But thes… some of these guys are agitators, bullies from the past, brawlers themselves. And if they know that they gotta protected class, then I can see them kinda… that’s almost like giving them a badge or a gun 09400101.doc 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 to say, I can do what other people can’t do. So, could ya kind of go into that?”

“The utility workers would be covered during the time of their duties. Any time that they’re conducting their duty, you know, working while they’re at work, they’re covered. Many time… we’ve heard in the newspaper, especially back in Chicago and… and throughout the state, because everyone wanted to be added throughout the state to this Bill. What’s been happening is that they’re either being attacked, they either, you know, when they go out and read their meter, they’re shuttin’ off their gas, people sic their dog on them. There’s been times where they’re working out in the field, out in a commercial area and somebody’ll try to run ‘em over. So there’s been many instances.”

“So, and I heard you… so we talking about if… if… if a resident gets into a squabble or some type of altercation, verbal or physical, with the person dealing… the utility worker, we saying that that person puts him or herself subjugated for aggravated assault which is a felony. Felony offense, if they have any confrontation that leads to an assault whether verbally or physically?”

“It would have to be a physical aggravated attack.”

“Physical altercation. And it says that in the Bill?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. I got one other example I wanna give to you. And by no means am I trying to usurp what you’re… what you’re doing. So, if… if… if somebody comes to my house that I know is a utility worker and I know that this guy is 09400101.doc 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 disrespecting my daughter. She’s told me before she’s had run in to him and he said disparaging things to her that I as a father would… would consider offensive. And I see this guy in his duties coming to my house on my property and I decide that I wanna grab him by his neck and lift him up off the ground. I can definitely catch a case…”

“I would…”

“Even though… even though the circumstances are not related to any… anything other than a personal…”

“Well, let me answer that, Representative, I know if the shoe was on the other foot and… and I have three daughters and if somebody did that to my daughter I would call the company and complain.”

“Okay.”

“It wouldn’t get to aggravated assault.”

“But you know what, I guess what I’m trying to say to the example, are there any exception of the extenuating circumstances? Unprovoked, I can understand it a little bit better, more acceptive. But if that… you know, most guys who read the meters and come to our houses are people that are known, that have another life, that’s just a job they do. You know what I’m saying, that’s why we… I think John is saying about the protected status, that we are increasing our problem of liability somewhere in there. So…”

“Rep… Representative, it… it is big. I mean, there has been many cases where they have been attacked. I have to say, my husband works for Peoples Energy, this was an initiative from Peoples Energy.”

“Yes, ma’am.” 09400101.doc 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“But… and he’s had… he’s had things happen. They sent out a dog… he went to go read the me… this was years back when he was a meter reader.”

“Okay.”

“Now, he’s a laborer for Peoples Energy. And what happen is they… he was working out on… on National Avenue in Chicago and somebody tried to run him over.”

“Okay.”

“So, I know for a fact that it happens.”

“And… and… and Representative, what if it’s in reverse whether… you know, because we talkin’ about everyday people, what if they assaulted one of the customers? How… how would it…”

“Oh wel…”

“So, who takes care of the litigation process in that regard? Is… is it…”

“Well, I know what I would do. I would file a complaint and then I would have the other side pick up the… the lawyer’s expense.”

“Thank you, Representative. To the Bill.”

“And then I…”

“To the Bill.”

“Thank you, Ma’am. To the Bill. I understand the intent of my colleague and she know I respect her deeply in what she’s trying to do for the community. But I… I gotta go back and just reiterate what John said. I think John is on point, especially when he clarified about listing the number of exemption kind of statuses that we’re creating. I think we need to be very cautious that we not put… we’re not 09400101.doc 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 saying that the general public is so savagery that we have to put buff over anybody has any interaction with the general public, and that’s basically what we’re doing. And I don’t think as role as Representative we’re there to pick and choose the him and the her…”

Speaker Hannig: “Representative, your… your 5 minutes have expired. Would you bring your remarks to a close. Okay. The Gentleman has concluded his remarks. Representative Durkin.”

“Okay. Representative Soto to close.”

“Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. I urge 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 115 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Bill Mitchell, you have House Bill 5257. Would you like to present that at this time? No. Out of the record. Representative Molaro, you have House Bill 5284. Out of the record. Representative Coulson, 5295. Representative Coulson, would you like us to read this Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“The Lady from Cook, Representative Coulson.”

“Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“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? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 5382.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Daniels.” 09400101.doc 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“The Gentleman has moved for the passage of House Bill 5382. 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 Flowers and Scully, do you wish to be recorded? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 115 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mitchell, you have House Bill 5462. You wish… Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Gentleman from Macon, Representative Mitchell.” 09400101.doc 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Mitchell, B.: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 5462 amends the Criminal Code pertaining to burglary. Provides that as a Class I felony to… for a burglary to occur in a facility that stores the necessities of life such as food, clothing, and other tangibles for free distribution to the economically disadvantaged persons.”

“The Gentleman has moved for the passage of House Bill 5462. Is there any discussion? Then the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor… Excuse me. What was your request, Representative?” Mitchell, B.: “Yeah… I’m sorry I couldn’t hear you. I… I just urge passage of the Bill. Thank you.”

“Yeah. So 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 Schock and Winters, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 114 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Okay. So, now we’re gonna move to the Order of House Bills-Second Reading. Number of Amendments have come out of the Rules Committee and/or been approved by the respective committees. So, we’ll go down the list. Representative Joe Lyons, you have House Bill 1577. Out of the record. Representative Currie, you have House Bill 1722. Okay. Out of the record. Okay. We’re gonna skip a number of these Bills sponsored by the Speaker for the time being and move to page 3 of the Calendar. Representative 09400101.doc 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Phelps has House Bill 2006. Out of the record. Representative Collins, you have House Bill 2067. Out of the record. Representative Flowers, you have House Bill 2548. Calendar… Out of the record. Representative Eddy, House Bill 2734. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Eddy.”

“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. Representative Mathias, you have House Bill 3127, from Second to Third. Yeah. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Okay. So, out of the record. We’ll leave that on Second. Representative Osmond has House Bill 41… Okay. Out of the record. Representative Granberg. Out of the record. Representative Schmitz, 4197. Out of the record. 09400101.doc 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Representative Bassi on 4209. No. Okay. Out of the record. Representative Beiser on 4296. Out of the record. Representative Sacia, 4303. Okay. We’re gonna take… we’re gonna stop and have the Clerk read the Rules Report. Mr. Clerk, read the Committee Reports.”

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

“State your point.”

“All right. So, now we’re gonna continue on the Calendar. Representative Sacia on House Bill 4303. You wanna… Okay. We’ll leave that… We’ll take that out of the record. Okay. So, the Clerk is getting the Rules Report squared away and just for the Members to recognize that Amendments that came out of committee were for Representative Jefferson, Sullivan, Meyer, Sacia, McCarthy, Turner, Chapa LaVia, Kelly, Golar, Tryon, Davis… Will Davis, Nekritz, Sullivan, Sullivan, Osterman, Scully, Leitch, Molaro, Cross, Osterman, and Jenisch. So, if I called your name, you got an Amendment that has now been released from the Rules Committee, you need to be paying attention to the Bills. So, Representative… we’re… we’re just gonna continue down the list. Representative Collins has House Bill 4339. Out of the record. Representative Jefferson on House Bill 4342. There’s been a… an Amendment released from the Rules Committee. Representative Jefferson.” 09400101.doc 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Representative Jefferson. Okay. Out of the record. Representative Lang on 4350. Out of the record. Representative Pihos on 4385. Out of the record. Representative… Representative Sullivan, now, on House Bill 4405, that’s an Amendment that’s out of Rules. Mr. Clerk, read 4405.”

“Representative Sullivan.”

“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. Representative Jones on House Bill 4406. I understand that that’s been… the notes have been withdrawn. So, Mr. Clerk, let’s move that to the Order of Third Reading. Is that correct, Mr. Clerk? Okay. 09400101.doc 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Representative Miller on 4414. Out of the record. Representative Bost on 4444. Out of the record. Representative Lou Jones, do you wish to move 4447 for Representative Patterson? Representative Lou Jones. Okay. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Jones. Representative Jones on the Amendment.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. House Bill 4447…”

“On the Amendment.”

“…amends the covering of All Kids Health Insurance Act to authorize the Department of Health Care and Family Services to establish a buy-in option for the new program that will provide coverage for children age 19 through 23. House Amendment #1 permits the Department of Health Care and Family Services to also include coverage for dependent children age 19 and older who are still enrolled in secondary education, in a secondary education program.”

“Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black on the Amendment. Representative Black is recognized on the Amendment.”

“Okay. So, we’ll just… All in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

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

"Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege.”

“Yes, state your point.”

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I’d like to introduce to you some people who are here from Decatur, Illinois, in my district. We have with us today on the gallery on my right, Mr. Mike Rusk, the Eisenhower School te… High School teacher and also the government class from Eisenhower High School. Please give them a General Assembly welcome. Thank you.”

“Welcome to Springfield. Now, Representative Sacia on 4521. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Sacia.”

“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. Representative Bellock, you have House Bill 4523. Do you wish to move that to Third? Okay. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Bellock.”

“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. Representative Phelps on 4525. Out of the record. Representative Jay Hoffman on 4527. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400101.doc 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Third Reading. Representative Munson on 4604. Wish us to read the Bill? Okay. Out of the record. Representative McCarthy on 4614. Out of the record. 4652, Representative McCarthy, the Rules Committee has released an Amendment on that Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative McCarthy.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Amendment #2 actually shells the Bill so that we can move it over to the Senate and keep the discussions alive in hopes that we’ll be able to provide some much needed financial aid to our university students across Illinois. But I think this is a good alternative and just wanted to shell it so we could keep the Bill alive.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Dunkin on 4657. You wish us to move that to Third, Representative? It’s on Second at the moment. So, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Dunkin on the Amendment.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask that the House adopt Amendment #1.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Gordon on 4662. Out of the record. Representative Turner on 4666. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Turner.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #1 is an Amendment that was prepared… it’s an Agreed Amendment between the state and the City of Chicago in regards to disaster management. And I move for the adoption of Amendment #1.”

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

“Representative Turner.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And Amendment #2 merely makes technical changes in terms of title. It does in fact become 09400101.doc 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 the Bill, but it now makes the necessary changes to make the Bill an agreed Bill. It clarifies some of the titles that used be director, now call ‘em secretaries at the various agencies that are involved. And I move for the adoption of Amendment #2.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Jenisch on House Bill 4680. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Move that to Third?”

“Oh…”

“All right. So, we’ll hold that on Second. Representative Colvin on 4687. Out of the record. Representative Chapa LaVia on 4703. There’s been a Amendment released from Rules on that, Representative. Is the Lady in the chamber? Okay. Out of the record. On page 8 of the… 8 of the Calendar, Representative Kelly, you have House Bill 4715 and the Rules Committee released an Amendment on this. Do you wish us to read it? Out of the record. Okay. Out of the record. Representative Jones on 09400101.doc 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 4726. Representative Jones, Lou Jones, do you wish us to read 4726? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Jones.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Amendment #1 removes the provision in the original Bill which provides for confidentiality of peer review records because it duplicates a provision already in the Act. It also allows the Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and the Board of Examiners which conducts the CPA exam to exchange information. Currently, the Board of Examiners is prohibited from releasing any information about candidates other than if they pass to anyone.”

“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. Representative Tryon on 4735. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Tryon.”

“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. Represent… Representative Davis, there’s been an Amendment out of Rules on your House Bill 4758. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Davis.” Davis, W.: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #4 simply changes the definition of ‘abandonment’ to reflect the definition that is used by CHA.”

“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?”

“Okay. So, you have to get the note responded to, Representative. Okay, Representative Nekritz, you have 09400101.doc 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 House Bill 4782. Out of the record. Representative Brosnahan on 4785, do you wish to move that to Third. Out of the record. Representative Rita on 4799. Representative Rita, do you wish… Okay. Out of the record. Representative Sullivan on 4805. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Sullivan.”

“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. And Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 4819.”

“Representative Sullivan.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Giles on 4828. Out of the record. Representative Saviano, 4835. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Oh, excuse me, Representative Saviano, I think there’s an Amendment still pending on this one. So, we’ll take it out of the record. Representative Osterman on 4853. There’s been an Amendment out of Rules today, Representative. The Rules Committee released Amendment #3 on this. Would you like to adopt that? Okay. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. 4853.”

“Representative Osterman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Amendment #3 is a agreed Amendment that takes into the consideration the concerns who were brought forth by IRMA and the Illinois Retail… Realtors Association dealing with the underlying Bill which deals with the problem of lead paint poisoning. We’ve worked with them to construct some of the provisions of this Bill. And I’d ask for the adoption of the Amendment.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Jones on 4885. Out of the record. Representative McAuliffe on 4890. Out of the record. Representative Myers, Rich Myers, on 4902. Out of the record. Representative Nekritz on 4907. Out of the record. Representative Will Davis on 4936. Out of the record. Representative Graham on 4937. Out of the record. Representative Washington on 4948. Do you wish us to call that on Third Reading? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”

“Okay. Out of the record. Representative Rich Bradley on 4973. Out of the record. On page 10 in the Calendar, Representative Scully, you have House Bill 4977. And the Rules Committee recently approved an Amendment on that. Do you wish us to read that Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Scully.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I’d like for your… to approve House… the Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 4977 which accomplishes two things that we specifically discussed in committee. Number 1, it makes the Bill subject to appropriation. Second, it adds to the scope of work to be done by this specific office 09400101.doc 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 the subject of municipal aggregation. And I’d ask for your favorable consideration.”

“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. Representative May on… Okay. Out of the record, 4999 and 5000? Out of the record. Representative McKeon on 5002. Out of the record. Representative Leitch on 5219. There’s recently an Amendment out of Rules on this. So, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Leitch.”

“Mr. Clerk, what was the status on Amendment #2?”

“Let’s get a clarification. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of the Amendments?”

“Okay. So, apparently that’s still in Rules, Representative. So, just proceed with 3.” 09400101.doc 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

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

“Third Reading. Representative Molaro on House Bill 5227. Out of the record. Representative Durkin on 5241. Out of the record. Representative Cross has an Amendment to House Bill 5259. Want us to read that? Mr… Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“So, on Amendment #2, Representative Hultgren.”

“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?”

Speaker Hannig: “And again, Representative Hultgren is recognized on Amendment #3.”

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

“Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 5334.”

“Representative Osterman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Amendment #2 simply makes the legislation subject to appropriation and I ask that it be adopted.” 09400101.doc 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“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. Representative Jenisch, you have House Bill 5337. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Jenisch.”

“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. Representative Colvin on 5342. Out of the record. Representative Moffitt on 5348. Out of the record. Representative Munson on 5377. Out of the record. Representative Mathias, 5416. Out of the record. Representative Reis, 5429. Do you wish to move it from Second to Third? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Reis.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Myers on House Bill 5438. Rich Myers, 5438. Out of the record. Representative Bost on 5457. Out of the record. Representative Poe on 5478. Representative Poe. Okay. Apparently, there’s a… Representative Cultra on 50… Okay. There’s a number of… Amendments that have or Bills that have Amendments still pending. Representative Berrios, you have House Bill 5547. Out of the record. The Chair may have been in error on 5244. Representative Kelly, do you wish us to read 5244? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Kelly on the Amendment.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The third Amendment was approved in committee yesterday.” 09400101.doc 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“And so now, it’s your turn…”

“Oh, you just want me to do the Bill… oh…”

“…you have moved for the adoption on the floor, Representative.”

“Okay. The third Amendment was a cleanup Bill… was a… cleaned up the… it included 1 and 2 and it cleaned up assigning the Lieutenant Governor as the chair of the committee. It added the regional office of education to the advisory board. It made the advisory board an odd number instead of an even number.”

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

“Third Reading. Okay. We’re gonna go back through the Rules Committee Report where Amendments were sent to the floor and if the Sponsors missed the first call we’ll go through this a second time, now. On… Let’s see, we have House Bill 4342 for Representative Jefferson. Out… There’s a… there’s an Amendment, Representative, that came out of Rules on this. That’s why I’m… I’m calling the Bill or giving you the opportunity. Do you wish to adopt the Amendment? Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 4342.”

“Representative Jefferson.” 09400101.doc 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Basically, all the Amendment does is clarifies the language. We had some concern from people out of Chicago and we clarified that language. And we just wanna adopt the Amendment.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Chapa LaVia has House Bill 4703. That’s on page 7 of the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. 4703.”

“Representative Chapa LaVia.”

"Thank you, Speaker. Amendment 1 to House Bill 4703 does… changes two thing. It changes page 2 line 5 before ‘violates’ by inserting ‘willfully’. And also it reduces the fine from 10 thousand to a thousand.”

“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. Representative Kelly on 4715, did you wish us to adopt the Amendment? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Kelly.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Bill 4715 has been amended in the interests of clarity and compromise to limit the protections provided to tenants who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Golar on House Bill 4727. Okay. Out of the record. On House Bill 4782, Representative Nekritz. Representative Nekritz, on 4782 the Rules Committee has approved a… an Amendment. So, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Nekritz.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the Bill to limit excessive diesel engine idling. And as a result to some additional negotiations, we have done a couple of things to this Bill since it was approved in committee. One, we originally had a 5-minute limit on idling, we’ve now moved to 10 minutes. And we also have a blanket exemption for idling when it is below 32 degrees and above 80 degrees. So, we were… trying to prevent people from either freezing 09400101.doc 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 or frying. And then the third thing that we did was to change… in between 32 and 80 degrees was to change some timing in there and allows for additional iding… idling for pass… for the comfort of the driver.”

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

“Third Reading. Representative Molaro on House Bill 5227. The Rules Committee’s released an Amendment, Representative Molaro. Do you wish us to read the Bill?” Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“Representative Molaro.”

“Yes, this is a… all we did was… we had a definition of the word ‘skill’ and we took it to all the lawyers and got together with the Attorney General and got a little better of a definition of the word ‘skill’. And that’s all the Amendment does.”

“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, what is the status of House Bill 5257? That’s on page 13 of the Calendar. I think it’s on Third Reading. Is that correct? Move that to 09400101.doc 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 the Order of Second Reading at the request of the Sponsor. Okay. On page 9 of the Calendar, Representative… Representative McAuliffe has filed a Motion to Table House Bill 4890. Is there any discussion? All in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Bill is tabled. Okay. On the Order of Supplemental Calendar #1, House Bills-Second Reading, we have House Bill 4572. Representative Molaro. Mr. Clerk… Representative Molaro, do you wish us to read this? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.”

“You wish to move that to Third, Representative? Move that… do you wish to move that to Third, it’s on Second? No.”

“No, I’m expecting a Floor Amendment. So, if we could leave it on Second.”

“So… so, we’ll hold that. And Mr. Clerk, read House Bill 4729.”

“Third Reading. Representative Phelps on page 7 of the Calendar you have 4525. Out of the record. On page 12 of the Calendar under the Order of House Bills-Third Reading is House Bill 4363. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill.” 09400101.doc 61  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Representative Holbrook.”

“Thank you, Speaker. I have House Bill 4363 today. It’s the lottery scratch off for wildlife. The Bill takes one-third of the revenue and gives it to DNR for the maintenance of wildlife rehabilitators that help threatened and endangered species. It takes a third and gives it to the State Board of Education for character and humane educational programs. And it takes a third and gives it to the population control program for our humane societies to help those with low incomes to be able to spay and neuter their pets. I’d be glad to take any questions on this.”

“Okay. Representative Holbrook has moved for the passage of House Bill 4363. And on that question, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“To the Bill.”

“Any further discussion? Then Representative Holbrook to close.”

“Thank you, Speaker. Again, I wanted to reemphasize where the money goes from this. One-third of it goes to the Department of Education for humane and character education which are underfon… underfunded programs now. A third of it goes to the wildlife rehabilitators that take care of our threatened and endangered species and a third of it goes to our Pet Population Control Fund for humane societies to help out. I’d appreciate an ‘aye’ vote.”

“And so, 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 60 voting 'yes' and 56 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having 09400101.doc 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Myers, for what reason do you rise?”

“Yes, state your point.”

“Welcome to Springfield. Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?”

“Yes, state your inquiry.”

“No, Representative.” 09400101.doc 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“We… we checked the rules over and over and that’s not allowed.”

“That’s my answer, yes.”

“Yes.”

“We’ll certainly take it under…”

“…advisement, Representative.”

“On page 14 of the Calendar under the Order of House Bills-Consideration Postponed, we have House Bill 874. And Representative Berrios is recognized.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill is on Postponed Consideration. And I just wanna clear up that it does limit the amount that municipalities with a population of less than 1 million may increase the licensing fee for vending machines. It limits the amount. This Bill is needed by the… by the vending industry to help keep prices low and competitive. Unreasonable license fees lead to higher consumer prices. So, this is a tool that allows us to put a limit on this fee increase. Thank you.” 09400101.doc 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“The Lady moves for the passage of House Bill 874. And the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“In 1980 there was a court case in the Village of Burr Ridge. And what the court decision says was license fees which may be charged must bear some reasonable relationship to the cost of regulation and administration. These licenses bear a cost of two to three dollars. And some people were raising… doubling even tripling the fees so some people are paying over a hundred dollars for a sticker that goes on their machine.”

“It was… hold on, I’ll get that for you. Actually… I’m not sure, I just have that it was against the Village of Burr Ridge. A lawsuit was brought against the Village of Burr Ridge.”

“Right.”

“Can you repeat the question?”

“Right.”

“That’s true, you would have to take it on a case-by- case basis.”

“Excuse me, Representative.”

“Sorry.”

“Somebody bumped the button here. Proceed.” 09400101.doc 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Exactly.”

“Right. It’s a 1980 court case, sorry, Representative.”

“But… Right. We are just putting a limit on that increase that…”

“…making it reasonable.”

“No, it does not.”

“Thank you.”

“Representative Saviano.”

“Representative Parke, Terry Parke.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Yes, it is. It’s their Bill.”

“Oh, no.”

“Yes, it is.”

“Representative Mathias.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“It only limits what they are planning on increasing.” 09400101.doc 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“And they can charge the fee that they’re currently charging.”

“They can set a fee if they’d like. They don’t have…”

“…to set any fees if they don’t want to.”

“Right.”

“They would be allowed to set a fee and then the increases after that would follow this Bill. So, this is for after that part… after they set a fee.”

“Right. Okay.” 09400101.doc 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“You have a good point there. And that I can’t really answer, but this was brought to me by the vending industry, so I’m sure they…”

“Right. But, you know, they know that they… they’ll pay the fee. This Bill, I think, it’s like a hundred municipalities that it actually goes for. Yeah.”

“No, I do not.”

“I would gladly look into that.”

“No problem.”

“Any further discussion? Then Representative Berrios to close.”

“I just ask for a favorable 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? Have all voted who wish? Representative Churchill, do you wish to be recorded? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there 09400101.doc 73  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 are 74 voting 'yes' and 42 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page… on page 8 of Calendar, Representative Golar, you have House Bill 4727 and the Rules Committee has approved an Amendment. So, Mr. Clerk, read the Bill, House Bill 4727.”

“Representative Golar.”

“Yes, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 4727, the Amendment just takes out the part of felony and also part (d). It is a Bill set up for the ICC for abuse… actually, to expand the abuse of re… relocators and dispatchers.”

Speaker Hannig: “The Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2. Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Any further Amendments?”

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

“Yes, state your point.”

“Welcome to Springfield. Okay. We’re gonna go to the Supplemental Calendar #1. We have some Resolutions and we’re gonna go down that list. Okay. Representative Saviano, House Joint Resolution 85. Out of the record. Representative Smith on House Joint Resolution 89. Representative Smith on the Resolution. It’s on the Supplemental Calendar. Representative Smith.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen. House Joint Resolution 89 is a… initiative of the Lieutenant Governor and in his role as chair of the Illinois River Coordinating Council. This simply designates the third Saturday of every September as Illinois River Day. And it celebrates the magnificent waterways and their impact upon the citizens of Illinois. And I ask for your favorable consideration.”

“Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Bradley, Rep… from Williamson, Representative Bradley.” Bradley, J.: “Will the Sponsor yield?”

“He indicates he’ll yield.” Bradley, J.: “Representative, does this include creeks?”

“Creeks or cricks?” Bradley, J.: “Both.”

“Well, you know, they’re important tributaries to the Illinois River. So, I suppose in a way it does.” Bradley, J.: “How… how about canals?”

“I don’t think there are any… well, I’m not sure if the Hennepin Canal connects into the Illinois River, but probably not.” 09400101.doc 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Bradley, J.: “All right. I… to the Bill. I support this effort.”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Saviano has returned on House Joint Resolution 85. Representative Saviano.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Turner, you have House Joint Resolution 90. Out of the record. Representative Moffitt on House Joint Resolution 92. Representative Phelps on House Joint Resolution 93. Out of the record. Representative Chapa LaVia, House Resolution 828. Representative Chapa LaVia.”

"Thank you, Speaker. House Resolution urges the state to insure that payments to Medicaid providers are made at a time so that physicians and other providers of health care services do not refuse to see patients who on Medicaid… are Medicaid recipients. Thank you.”

“So, any discussion? Rep… The Gentleman from Bond, Representative Stephens.” 09400101.doc 76  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

"I’m not sure right now, Representative Stephens. I have spoken with my two hospitals and a lot of the providers in the area, and they’re very… they’re very frustrated as we are, as a General Assembly. And this is just another tool to give them, to make sure that they’re making payments promptly.”

"I would… I would…”

Chapa LaVia: "I would agree with the first statement, Representative.”

"Thank you.”

“Is there any further discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 831, Representative Chapa LaVia.”

"Thank you, Speaker. This House Resolution urges the state to create a disaster preparedness response plan 09400101.doc 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 that is funded with state funds designated solely for that purpose. With the last catastrophe that hit this state, with Hurricane Katrina and the way that we handled things, I think things could’ve been done in a more efficient manner. So, I urge for the Resolution to be adopted.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Resolution 835, Representative Osterman.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 835 establishes a House Committee that will look into the feasibility of doing a Illinois health survey. Surveys in California of the California residents have provided important information of public policymakers. We would like to take the House task force to look and see if this is feasible here within Illinois and done so in a cost-efficient way. And I would ask for everyone’s support.”

“Is there any discussion? Then the question is, ‘Shall this Resolution be adopted?’ 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… Representative Giles. Okay. Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Dunkin on House Resolution 836. Out of the record. Representative Pihos on 842, House Resolution 842. Okay. Somebody else wish to handle this one? Representative Bellock, did you 09400101.doc 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 wanna do this one? It’s just a Resolution for Representative Pihos.”

“Okay. Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Flowers on House Resolution 844. Representative Flowers.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 844 would urge the Governor to have signs posted in the pharmaceuticals or in the drugstores where pharmacists would be able to assist senior citizens filling their prescriptions. That it will help the pharmacists to help seniors, also, to get the right telephone numbers that they need in order to provide them with the proper prescription drug coverage in case the company in which they have insured with does not necessarily cover the medication in which they were prescribe for by the doctor’s office. And what happened was at Walgreens I saw a lot of seniors leaving their medication at the counter, number one, because their prescription could not be filled because it was a different prescription other than the one they were insured with and number two, a lot of them had not met their spend down. So, if there was a telephone number that will give assistance since the Governor do have this assistance program in the prescription drug coverage, it 09400101.doc 79  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 would’ve been a lot easier and they would not have had to leave their medication on the counter. And I’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you have in regards to House Resolution 844.”

“And on the Resolution, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“She indicates she’ll yield.”

“Well, I’m not saying that the pharmacists are not helping seniors, but if you’ve gone to the pharmacist lately, there’s a backlog. And there’s only so much that a pharmacist might be able to do. And if there were telephone numbers posted, easily assessable (sic-accessible) for the pharmacists as well as the consumers, maybe the consumers could also help themselves since we do have a program… we do have a program in this state supposedly to help the seniors get access to their prescription drug coverage. It’s… remember it’s closing up that doughnut hole, but where is the telephone number to assist. So, if that number was public and more assessable (sic-accessible), a lot of senior citizens would be able to leave with their prescriptions as opposed to leave their prescriptions at the counter.”

“Well unfortunately, Representative, ever since the Federal Government in… brought on this Part D prescription drug coverage that a lot seniors must participate in and some of the companies in which they have their drug coverage with may not be the same the prescription that the doctor has written for them, so therefore, they may not be covered for this particular prescription. And what this Resolution is merely asking for, we do have a state number to assist seniors with their prescription drug coverage. And there are other companies out there that may have telephone numbers and I’m merely asking for those numbers to be posted, available for people who need them to have access to them. Now, you mentioned a telephone, maybe the pharmacist cannot make that telephone call. Maybe you are in the drug store with one of your loved ones and maybe you have your cell phone and you could make that telephone call to see if that senior could get the necessarily assistant. But the fact of the matter is, the number is out there, it must be made available in order to save these people’s lives.” 09400101.doc 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“If I could, Representative, I would. But I’m…”

“Well, I think we should do it. The state should do it as taxpayers because…”

“…because the number is out there and what good is the number… to have a number that no one have access to or can’t find. So…”

“Pardon me?”

“Oh, I don’t think so.”

“I don’t think so. I have not seen…”

“I have not seen a specific telephone number or telephone numbers in… in a public place posted in the pharmacist’s office or… not the office but at the drugstore in case you need assistance, you can call this number in order to close up that doughnut hole.”

“If he want to, he can put his name on there, he’s the Governor. He could do so.”

“Brought to you by the Governor of the State of Illinois. Why not?”

“Well…”

“The Bill is merely asking…”

“…for the number not the…”

“This… this Resolution, Sir, is calling for the telephone number, not necessarily anyone’s name in particular. But if he so…”

“…want to do so, that’s okay.”

“I think it’s gonna be a minimum cost because it’s for information…”

“Well, you know, I don’t know about you, but I had a big ‘ol bundle of material delivered to my office and I 09400101.doc 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 didn’t know how much it cost, and I guess I’m supposed to pass it out for people who may wanna come in. But I think those…”

“Pardon me?”

“Well…”

“I think there’s monies that could be spent wisely. And I think if we post one billboard with the telephone number or numbers, it will be a cost savings to so many people. Because remember these are…”

“In the long run, of course.”

“Remember these are senior citizens and it’s very difficult for them to try to navigate this new system that the Federal Government has put upon all of us as well as the state. So, this is just another avenue in order to help seniors.”

“How ever many phone numbers there may be necessary. I don’t know…”

“…how many phone numbers…”

“Well, not necessarily companies, it could be one telephone number to the state and someone to answer to help the seniors to navigate to another telephone number.”

“It’s the Resolut…”

Speaker Hannig: “All in favor of the Amendment say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. I’m sorry, the Resolution. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Chapa LaVia on House Resolution 851. Representative Chapa LaVia on 851.”

"Thank you, Speaker. This House Resolution deals with… declaring February, Women’s Heart Smart Month. It came a little bit late but the sentiment is still there. Thank you.” 09400101.doc 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Bellock on House Resolution 852.”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Pihos on House Resolution 858.”

“All in favor of House Resolution 858 say… Oh, excuse me, you’re gonna hold that, Representative? Pardon me. Representative… Representative Turner on House Resolution 90, that’s back on page 1 of the Supplemental Calendar. Representative Turner.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 90 declares the week of February 27 through March the 4th as the Illinois State Historical Society Markers Awareness Week in Illinois. And I move for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 90.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Dunkin on House Resolution 836.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 836 urges the State Board of Education to apply for participation in the growth-based accountability pilot program. This is 09400101.doc 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 established by the U.S. Department of Jus… of Education and urges the U.S. Department of Education to use more flexible criteria in determining adequate yearly progress under the federal No Child Left Behind. And I ask for a favorable vote.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Yarbrough on House Bill 874… I’m… House Resolution 874.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 874 recognizes the importance of ‘getting to goal’ for cardiovascular health and encourages citizens to have their cholesterol tested and ‘get to goal’. I ask for a favorable vote.”

“Any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Daniels on House Resolution 878.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Pritchard on House Resolution 881.” 09400101.doc 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Resolution vote 'aye'; opposed vote '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 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Chapa LaVia on House Resolution 903.”

"Yes, Speaker and Members of the General Assembly, this House Resolution requests Department of Public Health to conduct a public awareness and education program to map… make residents aware of the prevalence of food allergies and how to deal with them. In the State of Illinois we have quite a few children and that’s where I’m focused on that go to school, eat out of our cafeterias, and can become deathly ill from eating, whether it’s peanuts, other issues… or other elements that they’re allergic to. So, I’m just urging a statewide awareness on that factor.”

“All in…”

“And I would urge a ‘yes’ vote. Thank you.”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Jefferson, you have House Resolution 905.” 09400101.doc 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 905 encourages the State Board of Education to formulate a task force so that they can better understand how to distribute the truancy dollars. And I would ask for a vote of support.”

“Is there any discussion? Then the question is, 'Shall the Resolution be adopted?' 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 Lindner, Representative Pihos, do you wish to be recorded? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 103 voting 'yes' and 8 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Berrios on House Resolution 913. Out of the record. Representative Pritchard on House Resolution 931.”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. Excuse me. Representative Black had a question. So, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black.”

Speaker Hannig: “My glasses were getting a little foggy, Representative.”

“He… he indicates he’ll yield.” 09400101.doc 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“All…”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Rose, for what reason do you rise?”

“Yes, state your inquiry.”

Speaker Hannig: “Representative Delgado on House Resolution 932.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the General Assembly. House Bill (sic-Resolution) 932 requires the Department of Human Services to develop performance indicators to help assess the level of attainment of outcome measures that addresses program participation and the delivery of quality services in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, the Food Stamp program, and all medical assistance programs for children and families. And I would ask for your ‘aye’ vote.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Resolution vote 'aye'; opposed vote '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 116 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. 09400101.doc 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Acevedo, you have House Resolution 935. Representative Acevedo.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 1935 (sic-935) urges the Federal Government not to reduce the number of positions in the Illinois National Guard. The Illinois National Guard commander has received orders from the Pentagon to cut National Guard troops levels by a thousand troops. This would impact negatively on the National Guard’s response time for natural disasters, natural emergencies, terrorist attacks, and war. Congress and many Governors opposed the Pentagon’s troop reduction. And at this time, Mr. Speaker, I’d like to ask all my colleagues to join me on this Resolution.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Gentleman’s Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Back on the regular order… or the regular Calendar on the Order of Business of Resolutions on page 15, we have some additional Resolutions. House Joint Resolution 84, Representative Moffitt. Representative Moffitt, you have House Joint Resolution 84. Would you like to present that?”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. House Joint Resolution 95, Representative Granberg. Okay. Let’s go on down the list. Representative Mathias on House Resolution 896.”

“Is there any discussion? Then all in favor say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. And Representative Mathias on 897.”

“All in favor of the Resolution say ‘aye’; opposed ‘nay’. The ‘ayes’ have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Returning to House Joint Resolution 95, Representative Granberg is recognized.”

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution (sic-Joint Resolution) 95 urges the Department of Revenue to keep in place the same assessment policy used in 2005 for years 2006 and 2007 just for woodland areas. It appoints a task force to make recommendations to the department on a fair and practical use of woodland assessment.”

“And on the Resolution, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Parke.”

“He indicates he’ll yield.”

“Representative, we had… when we had Revenue Committee, I had this Resolution and I also had legislation. We passed the legislation out to require them, but that’s just a means for a vehicle. I had no intention of calling 09400101.doc 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 that, if the director didn’t fi… in fact write that letter. So, that’s what we’re currently waiting on at this point.”

“Sure.”

“Right.”

“Yeah, I made my commitment in committee, Representative, that I would not call the Bill if in fact the director of Revenue wrote the letter that was agreeable to both sides of the aisle.”

“Sure. Certainly.”

“Okay. Thank you, Representative.”

“Representative Eddy.”

“Roger, I’m not sure if you were there. In committee we passed the legislation that would require the moratorium, but because we’re engaged in good-faith negotiations with the department, I just wanted to have the Bill on the floor in case it might be necessary as a vehicle at some point. But it was my intention to move forward with the Resolution because the department… Director Hamer and Director Flood, we’re working with them on a very cooperative basis and things are, I think, progressed to the point where everyone will be satisfied.”

“Correct.”

“Representative Bost.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“Right. Correct.”

“Sure.”

Speaker Hannig: “Representative Stephens. Representative Stephens.”

“Indicates he’ll yield.”

“I’m sorry, Representative Stephens, I couldn’t hear you.”

“Yes, we’ve been… we’ve been working on this together. I put the Bill in. I introduced the legislation, the first Bill to actually deal with this issue. And at that time, we met with Director Hamer, Director Flood, Representative Reitz and I, Bill Foster with the township assessors, and others to try to reach consensus on this…”

“Did you want the appointment?” 09400101.doc 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006

“Well, I think, Representative Stephens, the Governor might actually appoint you. I was gonna have that conversation with him.”

“Representative Granberg to close.”

“Thank you. I would simply ask for an ‘aye’ vote.”

Speaker Hannig: “The question is ‘Shall the Resolution be adopted?’ 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? Rep… Representative Hoffman, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Nekritz, do you wish to be recorded? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the 09400101.doc 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 record. On this question, there are 115 voting 'yes' and 0 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted.” Speaker Lyons, J.: “Representative Lyons in the Chair. On Supplemental Calendar #1, we have House Bill 442. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. 4442. Mr. Clerk, on page 6 of the Calendar is House Bill 4442. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk.”

“Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This Amendment narrows the thrust of the Bill. It was brought to me in something I discussed with the City of Chicago and the park districts. And it’s an agreed to an Amendment and I’d ask for it’s adoption and be happy to answer any questions.” Speaker Lyons, J.: “Any discussion? Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments? Motion to adopt Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 4442. All those in favor signify by saying ‘aye’; those opposed ‘no’. In the opinion of the Chair, the ‘ayes’ have it. And Floor Amendment #1 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?”

“Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. The underlying Bill deals with employment rights for noncertified personnel with the school district. This Amendment is something that was brought to me at the request of the committee Members. Again, it narrows the scope of the Bill. And I would move for its adoption and hap… be happy to answer any questions.” Speaker Lyons, J.: “Any discussion on Floor Amendment #2? The Chair recognize the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy.”

“Thank you.” Speaker Lyons, J.: “Representative Hannig moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2. Is there any further discussion? 09400101.doc 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 94th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 101st Legislative Day 3/1/2006 Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying ‘yes’; those opposed say ‘no’. In the opinion of the Chair is the ‘ayes’ have it. Floor Amendment #2 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, anything further?”