Illinois House Floor Debate — March 19, 2009

"The hour of 10:00 having arrived, today March 19, 2009, good morning, Illinois. We shall be led in prayer today by the Reverend, Doctor Donald Evans, who is the Pastor of Southern Baptist Church of Sullivan, in Sullivan, Illinois. Reverend Evans is the guest of Representative Flider. 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. Reverend Evans."

"We shall be led in the Pledge today by the Gentleman from Cook, Representative DeLuca."

"Roll Call for Attendance. The Lady from Cook, Representative Currie, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representative Crespo is excused today."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost, for what reason do you rise?"

"The record will so reflect. There are 113 Members present, a quorum is present and we shall proc… the Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost."

"Representative Senger. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a couple of Bills that we want to move from Second to Third and then we were going to go to the Order of Third Readings. We'd like to get as much work done today as humanly possible. And with that in mind, we're going to start with… Representative Pihos, would you like to move House Bill 821? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Representative Tryon, we have House Bill 35, would you like to move that Bill? Out of the record. Representative Winters, would you like to move House Bill 2470? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 09600029.doc 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

Speaker Turner: "Third Reading. Representative Froehlich, would you like to move House Bill 1075? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Want to remind or I should say, happy St. Joseph's Day to all of the Members and thank the Members of the Italian Caucus for the corsages today. Happy St. Joseph's Day. We're moving to the Order of Third Reading. And the first Bill we'll hear under that order is House Bill 402, Representative Beaubien. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Gentleman from Lake, Representative Beaubien."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Biggins, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your question."

"Representative, this day ends like every other day. Today is March 13… no March 19 and it will end at 11:59 P.M. today."

"Then we go to March 20."

"Things haven't changed."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Franks, for what reason do you rise?"

"A point of personal privilege, Speaker."

"We're in the middle of debate, but go ahead."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I should pay more attention. Want me to wait until after the debate?"

"If you'd wait, please." 09600029.doc 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Thank you."

"Representative Beaubien wants a quick… wants to go ahead while he's ahead. There are not further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 402?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the roll. On this question, there are 93 voting 'aye', 19 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Franks, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"Well, I want to thank our friends in the Italian Caucus for the carnation and wish them a happy St. Joseph's Day as well. And I'd like to know where the food is, I think that's very important. We need that. I also would like to… to introduce a group of special students from the Alden-Hebron High School, it's the senior class. And for those of you that don't know, 50… 51 years ago I think it was, the smallest school in the State of Illinois won the state basketball tournament out of Alden-Hebron. And we have their eighth grade class here with their teacher, Mrs. Qualls, right here. I'd like to recognize them and welcome them to Springfield."

"Welcome to Springfield. Was that 51 years ago, Representative?" 09600029.doc 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"I believe it was… was it 51 years ago? Fifty-seven years ago, I lost six years. It was…"

"Yeah, I thought that was right."

"Thank you."

"Yeah."

"Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Sacia, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your point."

"Congratulations, Mike. Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Fortner, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your point."

"Congratulations. And while we're on that order, could…"

"Representative Fortner moves that we adopt House Resolution 188, which is to congratulate the St. Francis boys football team. All those… all those in favor of the adoption of the Resolution say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Congratulations, again. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Coladipietro."

"State your point."

"And that's in May? The Lady from DuPage, Representative Bellock, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Representative. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang, for what reason do you rise?" 09600029.doc 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to inform the Body that I have no announcements whatsoever for anybody."

"They're all cheering. Representative Boland, are you prepared to move House Bill 934? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Gentleman asks leave to take the Bill out of the record. Representative Dugan on House Bill 1055. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Lady from Kankakee, Representative Dugan."

"Thank you, Speaker. House Bill 1055 extends the state's obligation to reimburse Will County taxing districts for losses in property tax revenues caused by the development of the Peotone Airport site. Back in 2004 there was a law created, the Tax Recovery Fund for Will County. And since the airport still has not developed, we still want to make sure that the taxing bodies continue to receive on leased property. And IDOT's always been a strong supporter of this. So, I would just like to ask that we extend the sunset until 2020 as this proceeds with a third airport."

"Seeing no questions, the question is 'Shall the House pass House Bill 1055?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there 09600029.doc 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 are 109 voting 'yes', 3 voting 'no'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Yarbrough, on the Order of Second Readings, we have House Bill 2542. Would you like to move that Bill? Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Representative Fritchey, you have House Bill 288. Out of the record. Representative Durkin. Representative McAuliffe, you have House Bill 2540. Out of the record. Representative Bill Mitchell, you have House Bill 268. Out of the record. Representative Osmond we have House Bill 1115. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Lady from Lake, Representative Osmond."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Hamos, for what reason do you rise?"

"Question of the Sponsor, please."

"Indicates she'll yield."

"Representative Osmond, usually Legislators don't create State Departments, especially from the opposite Party? So, does the… does the Division of Insurance director support this Bill?"

"Is… does the Governor's Office support this Bill?"

"And they've told you this directly?"

"Have they asked you to do this?"

"Well, you know, one of the reasons that we had a consolidation of departments, and in fact, the new Governor is supporting more of those, is to reduce some administrative costs. And at a time that we have this looming deficit, is this the time to be disassembling 09600029.doc 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 departments and creating new departments? Isn't there an administrative component to this, a cost component?"

"Well, you know, Representative Osmond, I… I happen to think that the director of the Division of Insurance is one of the best administrators we have in State Government. And I think… I don't want to… this vote to be seen as like casting aspersions on him, because I actually think he's done a great job. So, I'm trying to understand what's really going on here. And what you just said has to do more with insurance company fees and with raiding insurance company funds, which we can resolve another way than to create a new department that also could look like we're criticizing the fact that the Division of Insurance director has not done a good enough job in focusing on the insurance industry." 09600029.doc 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"So, are you just really proposing that we increase the head count at the new Department of Insurance? Is that your goal here? Because, again, the Department of Corrections is a freestanding department, but we certainly, many of us, believe that they don't have adequate staffing right now. In fact, the head count throughout the state agencies is very much down. And I think creating new departments right now is not necessarily the approach. Maybe passing some new revenues would do it, but I don't know what this Bill has to do with head count."

"Well, you are."

"Well, it does sound… Representative Osmond, it does sound really like you're just trying to increase head count at the Department of Insurance as a legislative policy. And again, this is an area where I think we're encroaching on the Executive. I think we have a new Governor, the new Governor has stepped before us yesterday. I don't know 09600029.doc 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 what your public comments have been about new revenues he's proposing, but the point is he is trying to increase revenues. He's taking a holistic approach to State Government. And for us to… for you to ask us as Legislators to decide which agencies we should have, I don't think this is good policy. And I urge a 'no' vote."

"The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy, for what reason do you rise?"

"She indicates she will."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Bureau, Representative Mautino, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you. I rise in support of the Lady's legislation. This… this item is approved and has been brought forward in conjunction with the Department of Insurance, which up until the last six years was one of the most highly thought of and respected departments within the nation. We had people in the area of market conduct, market protection, financial solvency reviews that kept us 09600029.doc 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 as one of the leading states with more… more companies choosing Illinois to domicile for, you know… than most of the states in the Union. We were one of the largest. And we've seen some of that change and the effectiveness of some of our regulation change. And so, it made sense to Governor Quinn, Director McRaith, and the department to return to the status where it can be a consumer protection agency that it was designed for. It brings back the respect. There is authorization for the auditors and the people who work within there that are paid for by fees assessed on industries and producers. The only thing that's stopped us in the past from hiring those people and bringing them in was the Bureau of the Budget wanted to drive down head count, and these are people that are paid for. And it's a sad situation when you have tens of thousands of agents and the State of Illinois only has three people who protect or look for fraud. There are only three, many people do not know that, that are out there. That's how far down that has gone. So, it makes sense if you want to provide for the level of consumer protection that we've had in the past and to do something that works in conjunction with the… with one of the best directors, McRaith, that I've seen of the past seven directors and with the Governor, who sees it as the ability to be a pro-consumer structure, given the basis we've historically had and would like to return. I rise in support of the Lady's Bill. I commend her for bringing it forward and ask for an 'aye' vote." 09600029.doc 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Motion. For a number of years, the Illinois Department of Insurance stood alone and we had no problem. And the supposed savings never occurred. There was supposed to be a savings by combining departments and that savings was never shown. The efficiency of two… of all of these departments coming together actually never occurred. So, I rise in support of the Lady's Motion. Thank you, Mr. Chairman… Mr. Speaker."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dunkin, for what reason do you rise?"

"Will the Lady yield?"

"Indicates she will."

"Okay. Representative, I'm just curious. What's the estimated cost of creating a new Department of Insurance?"

"When you say we… when you speak of we, are you speaking of…"

"Okay. Okay. So, an estimated cost of what amount exactly would it take to establish this department?" 09600029.doc 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"So, are you stating that the Division of Insurance is completely sponsored by insurance companies and their fee payments and there's no appropriations?"

"How much is that, Representative?"

"So, you don't know what the estimated cost is?"

"You don't know what we pay into it as a general revenue source. You don't have answers for either one of those?"

"Which is what?"

"There's no GRF to a division, a major division such as insurance? There's no cost coming from the General Revenue Fund?"

"What are the other state agencies?"

"Okay. Again, no cost estimate. Do you have a sense of how large the staff is today of the Division of Insurance?"

"Okay."

"That's a big agency."

"Okay. So, what's the estimated staff size if a Department of Insurance is created?"

"Representative, I respect your position. I know you are in the insurance business, correct?"

"Again, I appreciate and respect your position. I'm trying to just get a sense of… additional cost estimate if this is created."

"Okay. So, you'll pull the Bill out of the record until we find out?"

"And you have no sense of what the staff size will be, Representative?" 09600029.doc 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Well, can you answer what is going to be the distinct difference between the department and the division in terms of accomplishments and/or job fulfillments?"

"Representative Dunkin, bring your remarks to a close."

"Okay. Last question. What are they… what will they do differently as a division compared to a department, Representative? I'm trying to get a sense of the real cost need for this. Again, as my… as the previous colleague mentioned in terms of an increase in cost, increase in size, given that we're looking at reducing government and is the insurance agency… or excuse me, Division of Insurance less of an effective agency or division than it is as you anticipate it to be within… created as a department? I'm trying to get the real distinction, the cost and the distinction."

"That's in the budget?"

"A creation of a new department or an estimated cost, Representative?"

"Well, if it's in the budget, can you tell me what the cost is?"

"Representative… Representative, your time has expired. The Lady from Cook, Representative Coulson, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates she will."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 1115?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who 09600029.doc 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 wish? Have all voted who wish? McAsey, Mautino? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 110 voting 'aye', 1 'no', 1 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Fritchey on House Bill 288. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the Body. This issue is back once again. This chamber fixed this issue last year only to have it stalled in the Senate. A year ago we said that the mandate of a moment of silence in schools not only was bad policy, but was likely to be held unconstitutional, that's exactly what happened. A Federal Court struck down the law that was previously passed. This will simply remove the references to prayer, remove the mandate and make it optional. It takes it back to the way the law in this state was for countless years that schools, if they so choose to have a moment of silence, can do so. That we are not going to mandate what they do. We have countless groups in support of this from the IEA, the IFT, American Jewish Committee, ACLU, ED-RED, et cetera. I'd be happy to answer any questions. I believe everybody here in well-versed in this issue. I'd request an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Jasper, Representative Reis, for what reason do you rise?"

"He indicates he will." 09600029.doc 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Let me answer the question carefully. To the best of my knowledge, and I actually tried to inquire yesterday, to the best of my knowledge that appeal had not been filed."

"The… No, no, no. The… I believe the 30-day period had run already."

"But again, I want to answer the question carefully. To the best of my knowledge, upon making an inquiry, no appeal has been filed."

"The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"Absolutely not. As you and I have maintained in the past, in my mind this was not about prayer. And even the Sponsors of the previous legislation had maintained that it was not about prayer. Should a class, should a teacher, should a student want to have a voluntary moment of silence they could do so. Should they choose to pray during that moment of silence, they could do so. That is as it should be. This is really about local control and common sense and constitutionality."

"For… for anybody to claim that this would be a ban on prayer would reflect either a misunderstanding of the legislation or a misrepresentation of the legislation. 09600029.doc 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 What this would do is take us back to where we always were. And… and let's be real blunt about this. I don't believe that we need any law on the books to allow schools to permissively have a moment of silence. I think that common sense allows them to do that should they so choose. But this battle has been going on for years now. And what we want to do is say, school district, if you so choose to have a moment of silence, have at it. And if you so choose to have that moment of silence, your students can think about whatever they would like to, be it their home life, be it prayer, be it an upcoming test."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Bond, Representative Stephens, for what reason do you rise?"

"He indicates he will."

"That's correct, Sir."

"That would be actually up to the school board to decide. As I tried to indicate before, part of the intention here is to have a local control issue where a school district could adopt a districtwide policy or the school district could simply defer to the classroom. I'm not aware of any school district that has the intention of micromanaging every minute of a teacher's day. I think 09600029.doc 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 they want to tell the teacher, hey, if you want to take a moment of silence on a daily basis, do that. If you feel you want to do it as needed, do that."

"But I don’t think that we want Legislators playing school managers or school superintendents or teachers."

"Then the…"

"That… that then becomes an issue within actually the employment agreement between the teacher and the school district. Now, what I don't think the school district could do is mandate a moment of prayer. But the school district could mandate a moment of silence to be followed by their teachers. That make sense?"

"Correct."

"Well, and I… I appreciate the politeness. But, honestly, I don't think that your… that your opinion and mine are that different. I fully believe that the school district should have the choice to make that determination. Where I think we ran afoul of common sense and constitutionality was for us to impose that dictate upon them. And we… we can agree on the nuances of this, but I think on the general concept, we're really not that far apart."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, W.: "Will the Sponsor yield?"

"He indicates he will." Davis, W.: "Representative, I have a question. Why is this necessary?" 09600029.doc 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"I apologize." Davis, W.: "Oh no, I was just asking why do we need to do this?"

"Well, with… well, what we have right now has been… we had a law on the books for a long, long time. Then that law was changed and struck down by the courts recently. So, now we're really in a sense of flux. Candidly, common sense would dictate as I maintained years ago, and actually when you had presented the Bill a couple of years ago that for it to be voluntary there was really no need to have any law on the books, but there's been an expressed desire that we have some type of codification of what the state's policy is going to be. My belief is that the state's policy should be one that is in line with the Federal Courts and in line with what we had before, which was that we would leave it up to the schools to decide whether or not they want to have a moment of silence. And if they do have that moment of silence, it can be for whatever purpose that student so chooses. So, as you had advocated before whether it was going to be thinking about the upcoming activities of the school day or thinking about problems at home or thinking about upcoming homework or thinking about prayer, whatever that may be. The previous legislation, as drafted, had said that they could pray or they could think about the upcoming activities of the school day. Were they to think about anything else during that moment of silence, they actually would have been in violation of the law." Davis, W.: "Okay. The… part of reason is, as you've illustrated and as I've read and heard over the past 09600029.doc 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 several months, that the court struck this down. So, is it necessary when the court strikes something down that we have to come back and change it in our statutes? Is that… is that necessary that we have to come back and make the change here when the court strikes something down?"

"Well, I… I… I think the proper thing for us to do then when the court has said that the statute as written was unconstitutional…" Davis, W.: "Correct."

"…and the Legislature in one of two forums has said, we want a statute on the books here. One that we had before that was permissive, one that was mandatory. So, let's rewrite this in a way that is in accordance with the court's ruling, that it cannot be mandatory and cannot dictate that prayer be held during the moment of silence. So, we simply went back to saying, okay, let's make it voluntary and let's clarify that if there is a moment of silence what… what that means." Davis, W.: "Okay."

"That's all we've tried to do." Davis, W.: "Well, I mean I understand your need… you wanted to clarify that, I just asked a question. I'm not a constitutional scholar in that respect. So, I'm just wondering that if something is passed and a court strikes it down is it necessary for us to come back and change it in statute?"

"Not… not… not in every case. If a law gets passed and the court strikes it down and therefore there's no law on the books, the state can simply go on without having a 09600029.doc 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 law on the books. We happen to be a state that had a law on the books on this issue and there had been a desire to have clarification of what we think the law should be in this state. The school districts have looked for some clarification from us, since they had in the past. And this is simply our way of trying to give it to them." Davis, W.: "All right. And just for clarification purposes as well, in the analysis it indicates that this was an identical Bill from last Session and it passed out of the House, but it didn't move in the Senate. Do you expect this to move in the Senate this time?"

"I… I… I believe that this Bill will get a fair hearing in the Senate this time." Davis, W.: "You believe so? Okay. Thank you very much."

"Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Macon, Representative Flider, for what reason do you rise?"

"A question for the Sponsor. Will he yield?"

"Indicates he will."

"Thank you. Representative, when this Bill was presented in committee, I had voted against it because at the time it was my understanding that the court decision was still pending and I felt that, let's let the court decide, you know, before we start making some kind of judgment. And so, my question is more one of clarification. If I understand the discussion and the debate today, it seems as though the court has ruled, no appeal has been filed, so as a result we have a court decision that now would… could be construed as actually the 09600029.doc 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 law. So, what you're trying to do is pass legislation that essentially comports with the court's decision."

"That… that's exactly what I'm trying to do. The… the court found the law to be unconstitutional as previously passed. So, what I'm trying to do is actually take us back to where we were before that and actually clean it up a little bit. I think it… the statute that had been on the books for years was somewhat unartfully drafted itself. So, we've tried to make it very neutral, say it's permissive. You can think about whatever you want during that time. We're not mandating that you have to think about A, B, or C. You can think about whatever you want to do during that moment of silence, but it's up to the school districts to decide if there will be a moment of silence."

"So, maybe another way to say it is that if we were not to pass a law like this or similar law, we effectively would just have an unconstitutional law on the books?"

"We… we would… we would have a law that would be incapable of enforcement because it's unconstitutional, correct."

"Okay. Thank you."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Bill 288?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Brady. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 79 voting 'aye', 33 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The 09600029.doc 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Cross, for what reason do you rise?"

"You're entitled."

"Happy birthday, Frank."

"Happy birthday, Frank."

"Representative Mautino in the Chair." 09600029.doc 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Mr. Clerk, on page 47 of the Calendar appears House Bill 658. Representative Froehlich. Read the Bill."

"Mr. Froehlich."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 658 would create a task force collaborative in IEPA to address the issue of the responsible disposal of pharm… pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants. I've worked with IEPA on this; we had input from the pharmaceutical industry. I'm aware of no opposition. Be happy to answer questions."

"And on House Bill 658, seeing no one recog… seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative May, Representative Pihos. Clerk… Mr. Clerk, please take the record. House Bill 658, having received 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', is declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 45. What is the status of this Bill?"

Speaker Mautino: "Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, on the Calendar, page 8, appears House Bill 567. Representative Careen Gordon. Read the Bill." 09600029.doc 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"The Lady from Grundy, Representative Gordon." Gordon, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 567 came at the request of a clarification. A call came into my office. It includes residents of a CILA, which is a community integrated living arrangement and it puts them into the provision that allows nursing home residents to vote so long as they meet the 30-day residency requirement. The State Board of Education, they… they didn't define CILA in that… in that specific part of the statute. So, we decided to add them so that the people who were living in those facilities were able to vote from those facilities. There's no… no one who is against this. And the Independent Voters of Illinois and Independent Precinct Organization is for it. I also have a wonderful facility in Morris, Illinois, Narvick House, who asked for this specifically. And I would be happy to answer questions and I would also ask for your 'aye' vote."

Speaker Mautino: "On House Bill 567, the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy is seeking recognition."

"Indicates she will."

"Further questions? Representative Rose."

"Indicates she will."

"Please bring your remarks to… please bring your remarks to a close, Sir." 09600029.doc 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Yes." Gordon, C.: "Your legal residence is your CILA. You'd live at the CILA. So, you want to…"

Speaker Mautino: "Thank you, Representative. Further questions? Representative Bellock."

"Yes, she will."

"Thank you. This Bill is on Short Debate. Two have spoken in response, one in support. The Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady is seeking recognition."

"Indicates she will."

"Final question from Representative Nekritz."

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

"She indicates she will."

"Representative, you're just… the purpose of this is to simply clarify that those living in community integrated living arrangements have the same opportunities to vote as those in nursing homes. Would that…" Gordon, C.: "Right. Nursing homes, veterans homes, right, CILAs exactly. We're adding CILAs to the list."

"Right. So, I… Ladies and Gentlemen, I think this is a very… a very important piece of legislation to clarify that those who are in… in these kinds of living arrangements, who do have trouble voting, still have the same right to exercise that… that all of us do. And this is an important clarification making sure that the disabled in our state have every… have the same access to vote that the rest of us do. So, I'd very strongly urge an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' On House Bill 567, those in favor voting… vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk… Mr. Clerk, take the record. House Bill 567, having received 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 09600029.doc 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 'present', is declared passed. The Gentleman from Bond, Representative Stephens, is seeking recognition."

"State your inquiry."

"I recall how enthused and excited he was about that speech. And I… and I will immediately send someone to take a look at that. Thank you, Sir. Mr. Clerk, on page 45 of the Calendar appears House Bill 326. What's the status of that Bill?"

"Please move that Bill back to Second Reading at the request of the Sponsor. Mr. Clerk, on House… on House Calendar, page 50, House Bill 1003, Representative Poe. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, on page 46 of the Calendar appears House Bill 471. Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."

"Representative Pritchard." 09600029.doc 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"On House Bill 471, Representative Deborah Graham is seeking recognition."

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

"He indicates that he will."

"Representative Pritchard, I've received several e- mails and letters from townships that I represent, in particularly in Oak Park. And they are very uncomfortable with this piece of legislation and feel that this will bring jeopardy to the area. Oak Park is known around the country for its diversity and they think that this tax will be devastating to the area. Will you, again, please, explain to me what this legislation does?" 09600029.doc 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"So, you said these are two taxes that you're talking about? They can pay one tax or the other tax?"

"So, when they switch… when they switch the use of the taxes to something else… what was the initial tax intended for?"

"So, you're saying both these taxes…"

"So, you're saying both these taxes are tourism type taxes, both of them?"

"Well, my constituents think that it would drive people away and they won't come and stay in their area if they increase the hotel taxes in their area."

"I guess the way you're implying it…"

"Representative, I'm going to reserve my questioning, but I… and continue to try to listen to see if I can get some more understanding out of this."

"But right now I'm going to be asking my colleagues to pay attention. And I have some very sophisticated voters in Oak Park and there's some real concern here. Thank you."

"This Bill is on Short Debate, one Member has spoken in response. Representative Dunkin is speak… is seeking recognition, the Gentleman from Cook."

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

"He indicates he will."

"Representative, what is the current hotel sales tax?"

"What is today's current hotel sales tax in Illinois today?"

"Right. What is the state's hotel tax?" 09600029.doc 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Yes, it… there is a hotel sales tax at the state level. We get about 6.2 percent that goes to the state. For example, in Chicago we have… it's a… actually it's 15.2 percent in sales tax when you lease or rent a room."

"So, we're doing this for one hotel out of the entire state?"

"Okay. Has there been a… and I've… and I communicate with a number of the hotels in the State of Illinois via their association. I have not heard that this is a major problem. So, I'm trying to figure out sort of where did this germinate?"

"Where is the bureau of the tourism on this issue? Have they… because they're the ones who benefit tremendously from the tax… taxing of hotel rooms in the state. So, have they chimed in on this legislation at all?" 09600029.doc 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Sure. Again, where is the State of Illinois' Bureau of Tourism on this issue?"

"Are you familiar with how the current local taxes are collected in terms of a sales or use tax as it relates to hotels, rooms being rented?"

"I guess… I'm trying to figure out where this issue is headed, because it… so, this Bill allows non-Home Rule cities or municipalities to cap a 5 percent hotel tax, is that correct?"

"Yes. And you're saying you want to make this cap or this ceiling permanent?"

"Or you want to have that cap off of the 5 percent tax?"

"Okay."

"For purposes of?" 09600029.doc 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"And that purpose is?"

"Well, again…"

"…it's a tourism tax."

"Thank you. To the Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen…"

"To the Bill."

"…this is a good Bill. It simply assures that the local sales tax or use tax or hotel tax is utilized appropriately for tourism. Oftentimes, those local tourism or hotel tax dollars are not necessarily utilized for the purposes of tourism. Tourism here in the State of Illinois is a $26.7 billion industry. The sales tax that we generate at the state level is well over $2 billion per year. The local… and that's at the state level. At the local level they tend to utilize the money for other events, other things that's not tourism related. This is one of the largest industries, probably the third largest in the State of Illinois. And a lot of us, in some cases take it for granted that people come to this state because they have to come here. They come here because of the tourism sales dollars promote in other states outside of this country, in Africa, in Asia, in Europe and this is a vital, vital component to our economy. It's those 09600029.doc 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 individuals who drive the buses, who drive the cabs, who work in the hotels. Those individuals who are in the restaurants, who clean the linen and so forth. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, it has a major component to our economy because those individuals who are receiving their compensation at their workplace pay taxes and they are a vibrant, vibrant part of our state's economy. So, I would urge and encourage a strong 'aye' vote. Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "Thank you. The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Sullivan. Out of the record. The Gentleman from Morgan, Representative Watson, for what reason do you seek recognition?"

Speaker Mautino: "There's a Motion to move the previous question. And on that, Representative Pritchard to close."

"The question is, on House Bill 471, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Davis. Representative Stephens. Mr. Clerk, take the record. House Bill 471 receiving 72 voting 'yes', 39 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. This Bill is declared passed. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, it's the 09600029.doc 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 intention of the Chair at this time to move a number of Bills from Second Reading to Third Reading. Before we move from Third Readings to Second Reading, Mr. Clerk, what is the status of House Bill 55? Or excuse me, House Bill 3909 on page 55 of the Calendar?"

Speaker Mautino: "At the request of Representative Ramey, please pull that back to Second Reading. And now, on the Order of Second Reading, on page 4 of the Calendar appears House Bill 184. Representative Acevedo. Out of the record. On page 2 of the Calendar appears House Bill 12, Representative Arroyo. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 8 of the Calendar appears House Bill 563, Representative Beiser. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 20 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2238, Representative Berrios. Read the Bill. Oh, excuse me, out of the record at the request of the Sponsor. On page 14 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1013, Representative Boland. Out of the record. On page 37 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3946, 09600029.doc 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Representative Brosnahan. Out of the record. On page 16 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1175, Representative Burke. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 36 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3863, Representative Burns. Out of the record. On Representative… on page 14 of the Calendar is House Bill 972, Representative Chapa LaVia. Read the Bill. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 16 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1129, Representative Collins. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, would you bring back from page 16 of the Calendar House Bill 1129? Bring that Bill back to Second Reading. On page 38 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4011, Representative Colvin. Roll the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 693, Representative Crespo. Out of the record. On page 39 of the Calendar appears 4088, Representative Currie. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McCarthy, is seeking recognition."

"Yes, Mr. Speaker. If it's appropriate, I would appreciate having House Resolution 155 called at this time?"

"We will return to that shortly."

"I appreciate it."

"On page 3 of the Calendar appears House Bill 71, Mr. D'Amico. Read the Bill. Excuse me, Mr. Clerk, leave that Bill on Second. Take the Bill out of the record at the request of the Sponsor. On page 7 of the Calendar appears House Bill 419, Representative Monique Davis. Out of the record. On page 32 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3687, Representative William Davis. Out of the record. On page 11 of the Calendar appears House Bill 796, Representative Dugan. Representative Dugan on House Bill 796. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar appears… Mr. Clerk, would you recall House Bill 796? We have a… the Gentleman is seeking… from Crawford, Representative Eddy, is seeking recognition for what purpose, Sir?"

"Okay."

"And… Representative Dugan?"

"Yes, and… and as I had said in committee, this was… the House Amendment #2 is the agreed to language. And as I… I think I had said in committee we were going to do it as a Floor Amendment, but it was a agreed to language. And that's the other Amendment."

"Mr. Clerk, what's the status of the Bill?"

Speaker Mautino: "Any Motions or further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?" 09600029.doc 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Leave this on Second Reading."

"On page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 687, Representative Dunkin. Out of the record. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 277, Representative Bellock. 277. Out of the record. At this time, I'd like to call on the Gentleman from Cook. Mr. Clerk, I believe we have House Resolution 155, please read the Resolution."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Kevin McCarthy."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Standing in the center section of the Speaker's Gallery, it's always an honor and a pleasure when you have some state champions from your area and that they're able to come down to Springfield and be recognized by the House of Representatives. Any of you who have daughters, granddaughters or nieces that take part in a cheerleading competition know that of all the sports in our high school sometimes, I think, these athletes work harder than just about any of the others put together. But we're very proud of our varsity cheerleaders from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park on winning the state 09600029.doc 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 championship for the bigger schools. So, I'd like the House to please acknowledge them as they stand in the center part of the Speaker's Gallery."

"Congratulations. Representative McCarthy."

"I'm not going to ask them to do a cheer. But the… as you noticed from the cosponsors on there, I'm joined by all the Representatives who represent the Carl Sandburg attendance area including Representative Kosel, Representative Joyce and Representative Bob Rita. I did want to make a special mention and salute head coach, Michael Bruce and his assistant coach, Caylee Bruce, who is also with today. I believe that Representative Kosel would also like to make some remarks on the Resolution."

"On the Resolution, Representative Kosel."

"The Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost, is seeking recognition. Out of the record. On page 41 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4199, Representative Bost. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 12 of the Calendar appears House Bill 870, Representative Brauer. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 17 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1295, Representative Cavaletto. Out of the record. On page 24 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2406, Representative Coladipietro. Out of the record. On page 13 of the Calendar appears House Bill 880, Representative Connelly. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 15 of the Calendar, Mr. Clerk, appears House Bill 1060, Representative Coulson. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 39 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4098, Representative Cross. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 16 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1107, Representative Eddy. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 12 of the Calendar appears House Bill 809, Representative Fortner. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 39 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4094, Representative Hatcher. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 33 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3721, Representative Kosel. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 30 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2686, Representative Leitch. Read the Bill." 09600029.doc 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Third Reading. On page 9 of the Calendar appears House Bill 670, Representative Mathias. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 42 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4230, Representative McAuliffe. Out of the record. On page 7 of the Calendar appears House Bill 367, Representative Bill Mitchell. Out of the record. House Bill 1307 on page 17 of the Calendar, Representative Moffitt. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 21 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2251, Representative Osmond. Read the Bill… Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Page 13 of the Calendar appears House Bill 928, Representative Pihos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600029.doc 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 349, Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, take that Bill from the record at the request of the Sponsor. Leave it on Second. On page 41 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4211, Representative Ramey. Out of the record. On page 9 of the Calendar appears House Bill 625, Representative Reboletti. Out of the record. On page 4 of the Calendar appears House Bill 171, Representative Reis. Out of the record. On page 39 appears House Bill 4075, Representative Rose. Out of the record. On page 8 of the Calendar appears House Bill 583, Representative Sacia. Out of the record. On page 14 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1014, Representative Saviano. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 39 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4047, Representative Schmitz. Out of the record. On page 41 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4198, Representative Stephens. Read the Bill." 09600029.doc 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Third Reading. On page 33 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3716, Representative Sullivan. Out of the record. On page 12 of the Calendar appears House Bill 865, Representative Tracy. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 18 of the Calendar, House Bill 1322, Representative Tryon. Out of the record. On page 5 of the Calendar appears House Bill 241, Representative Sommer. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 11 of the Calendar appears House Bill 800, Representative Wait. Out of the record. On page 16 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1137, Representative Watson. Out of the record. On page 11 of the Calendar, excuse me, page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 687, Representative Dunkin. Out of the record. On page 10 of the Calendar, House Bill 705 appears, Representative Farnham. Read the Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, leave that Bill on Second Reading. Take that out of the record, please. For what reason does Representative Bellock, the Lady from DuPage, rise?"

"The Journal will so reflect your wishes."

"On page 11 of the Calendar appears House Bill 746, Representative Feigenholtz. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 14 of the Calendar appears House Bill 962, Representative Flider. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page… Mr. Clerk, on page 16 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1137, Representative Watson. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 3 of the Calendar is House Bill 67, Representative Ford. Out of the record. On page 35 of the Calendar is House Bill 3860, Representative Franks. Out of the record. On page 42 of 09600029.doc 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 the Calendar appears House Bill 4326, Representative Fritchey. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 13 of the Calendar appears House Bill 914, Representative Froehlich. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 8 of the Calendar, Mr. Clerk, appears House Bill 520, Representative Golar. Representative Golar on House Bill 520, would you like to move this Bill? Out of the record. On page 22 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2332, Representative Careen Gordon. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 31 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3630, Jehan Gordon. Representative Gordon, do you wish to move this Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 25 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2463, Representative Julie Hamos. Out of the record. On page 37 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2234, Representative Harris. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 17 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2386, Representative Hernandez. Out of the record. On page 17 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1204, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. On page 12 of the Calendar appears House Bill 860, Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 8 of the Calendar appears House Bill 520, Representative Golar. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 26 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2475, Representative Howard. Out of the record. On page 29 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2652, Representative Joyce. Out of the record. On page 3 09600029.doc 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 of the Calendar appears House Bill 85, Representative Lang. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 41 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4223, Representative May. Out of the record. On page 32 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3682, Representative McAsey. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 34 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3798, Representative McCarthy. Out of the record. On page 41 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4223, Representative May. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 17 of the Calendar appears House Bill 1204, Representative Hoffman. Out of the record. On page 22 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2314, Representative McGuire. Out of the record. On page 28 of the Calendar there appears House Bill 2573, Representative Mell. Read the Bill." 09600029.doc 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Out of the record, please. On page 3 of the Calendar, House Bill 152, Representative Mendoza. Read the Bill. It's been read a second time, but there are notes filed to the… asked for on this Bill. It will remain on Second. On page 25 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2450. Dr. Miller, would you like to move this Bill? Out of the record. On page 5 of the Calendar, House Bill 271, Representative Nekritz. Out of the record. On page 34 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3815, Representative Osterman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 4 of the Calendar appears House Bill 173, Representative Phelps. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 35 of the Calendar, we have House Bill 3830, Representative Reitz. Out of the record. On page 15 of the Calendar there appears House Bill 1053, Representative Riley. Read the Bill." 09600029.doc 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Third Reading. On page 11 of the Calendar there appears House Bill 789, Representative Rita. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 737, Representative Smith. Move the Bill. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Excuse me, Mr. Clerk, the Sponsor requests it be taken out of the record. On page 21 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2283, Representative Soto. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 8 of the Calendar appears House Bill 574, Representative Turner. Out of the record. On page 42 of the Calendar appears House Bill 4318, Representative Verschoore. Representative Verschoore. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Mr. Clerk, that Bill is awaiting an Amendment. Leave that Bill on Second Reading. On page 24 of the Calendar, House Bill 2393, Representative Walker. Out of the record. On page 25 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2450, Representative Miller. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "On Floor Amendment #1, Representative Miller."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Amendment is just an agreement in the issues that were raised in committee. I ask for a favorable adoption."

"On this Bill, no one's seeking recognition, all in favor of adoption of Floor Amendment #1 signify by saying 'aye'; opposed same sign. The 'ayes' have it. The Amendment has been adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. On page 9 of the Calendar appears House Bill 604, Representative Yarbrough. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 36 of the Calendar appears House Bill 3872, Representative Zalewski. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar appears House Bill 737, Representative Smith. Read the Bill."

"On Floor Amendment #1, Representative Smith."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. This is a very simple Amendment that I indicated we would attach to the Bill in committee. And it simply adds that this will be done in consultation with the State Teacher Certification Board. This is an initiative of the Illinois Principals Association. I know of no opposition. Again, it's a fairly technical Amendment and I move for its adoption."

"No one seeking recognition on the Amendment, question is, 'Shall Floor Amendment #1 be adopted?' All in favor signify by 'aye'; opposed same sign. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on… Mr. Clerk, on page 20 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2239, Speaker Madigan. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 20 of the Calendar appears House Bill 2240, Speaker Madigan. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 312, Speaker Madigan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 313, Speaker Madigan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 314, Speaker Madigan. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Third Reading. On page 53 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 2016, Speaker Madigan. Mr. Clerk, would you go to House Bill 312. What's the status of that Bill?"

"Representative Currie on House Bill 312."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. I move for the passage of House Bill 312."

"And on that, the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy."

"Indicates she will."

"That's exactly right."

"General Assembly. That… it's… yeah, for federal stimulus, yes."

"That is the plan."

"When we find out we're going to use this Bill so as to clarify what we can do in Illinois to access each and every federal penny that's available to us."

"Thank you. And on that, seeing no one else seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 312 pass?' All in favor signify by voting 'yes'; opposed voting 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. House Bill 312, having received 65 voting 'yes', 49 'no' and 0 voting 'present', is declared passed. Mr. Clerk, please read House Bill 314."

"Representative Currie on House Bill 314."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This, as the previous Bill, is a shell Bill. The idea is to use this to appropriate federal stimulus dollars. I'd be happy with the same Roll Call."

Speaker Mautino: "And on that, the Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan."

"And on that question, 'Shall House Bill 314 pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative May. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On House Bill 314, 62 voting 'yes', 51 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. This Bill is declared passed. Mr. Clerk, please call House Bill 313."

"Representative Currie on House Bill 313."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This also is an appropriations shell Bill appropriate for use for federal stimulus appropriations when we know exactly what we need to do. Just a reminder to those of you who are fearful of voting for shell Bills, this Bill will not become law without a second vote in this chamber. So, if you don't like it, you'll have opportunity… every opportunity to vote 'no' then. I'd appreciate your 'aye' votes."

"No one seeking recognition, the question is, 'Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, 65 are voting 'yes', 49 'no', 0 voting 'present'. House Bill 313 is declared passed. Mr. Clerk." 09600029.doc 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 2016."

"On Floor Amendment 2, Representative Currie. Excuse me. On Floor Amendment 2, Representative Burns."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 is substantially similar to House… Floor Amendment… to House Amendment #1. It makes some changes to the diversity program. And I'd like to adopt the Amendment."

"Gentleman moves adoption of Amendment #1. All in favor… excuse me, of Amendment #2. All in favor signify by 'aye'; opposed same sign. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Further Motions, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Burns on Amendment #3." 09600029.doc 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #3 stipulates qualifications for persons to serve on the diversity board. I would move to adopt the Amendment."

"Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment 3. All in favor signify by 'aye'; opposed same sign. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read this Bill a third time."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Burns."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 2016 is legislation that is necessary to assist our state and city… the City of Chicago in securing the 2016 Summer Olympic bid. It's an insurance program in case there are losses associated with the bid. There's also language that's necessary for the International Olympic Committee in terms of protecting Olympic trademarks, security arrangements. And I would appreciate support on the Bill. And look forward to answering any questions."

Speaker Mautino: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Kendall, Leader Cross."

"Thank you. The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy."

"Yes."

"Thank you very much, Representative. I should note that the plan is that there will be $22 billion in economic benefits to the State of Illinois as a consequence of the Olympic games happening in Chicago in 2016, eight billion of that outside of the Chicago region. The American Summer Games have been extremely profitable. There's never been a case of the Summer Games occurring in the United States that were not profitable. The International Olympic Committee requires governments to provide a guarantee, but this is really an insurance policy. We expect significant 09600029.doc 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 profits from the games, $450 million is the estimate for the Chicago games. And so this is a just in case, as you pointed out."

"That is correct. This covers the operating costs associated with the games. If there's something catastrophic that happens and there's a loss, it's just the operating expenditures."

"This… this is operations only, Representative."

"Right. That's a very good question, Representative. It… two quick answers. First of all, the way that the insurance program works is that the… any profits that happen from the games will be the first absorbed. The City of Chicago is on the hook first for $250 million. Then the state would come in if that was not sufficient and then the 09600029.doc 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 City of Chicago last. To answer your question, we would have to appropriate the money into the fund to cover any loss and at that point, we could call for an auditing of all the expenses and the rest to make sure that taxpayers' money was being protected."

"That's correct."

"The transparency is the appropriations process of this very Body."

"And so, the future General Assembly, should this be necessary, would be able to ask the very questions that you're talking about and get to the bottom of any issues."

Speaker Mautino: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Franks. And Representative Turner in the Chair."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield? He indicates he will. Thanks. Mr. Burns, I think this is very important for the City of Chicago and the whole State of Illinois and I appreciate you bringing this forward. I wanted to follow up on some of the questions that Representative Eddy had, just I think, to make it crystal clear. The nature of our guarantee is a secondary guarantee. Wouldn't it be that the City of Chicago would have to pay first in the unlikely event that there was any deficit?"

"That's correct, Representative."

"So, we… the State of Illinois's obligation wouldn't come in unless there was a two hundred… an excess of $250 million loss?"

"Actually, Representative, the estimates on the games are… the City of Chicago, any profit that would be gained from the games, would be the first on the hook. So, if the estimates are $450 million for the City of Chicago. So, 450 million plus 250, then you get to the state's portion. So, it could be substantially more than 250 million before we're… we're in the game." 09600029.doc 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Okay. Well, that's comforting. The other issue that Mr. Eddy had talked about was the real question that I had, as well, concerning the audit function. And I see the position that we're in now, in the State of Illinois, is you're asking us to be a guarantor. Basically, to be a participatory bank, as you will, in case those funds are ever needed to be accessed. My question is, have there been audits done so far of Chicago's effort and are we aware that everything is correct? Because certainly, you don't want to guarantee unless you know that the people who are spending the money are doing so correctly."

"I'm… I'm unaware at this time of an audit of 2016 at this… at this particular moment."

"If… if we… I believe that there are. I didn't know that the Bill was coming today, otherwise I would have come to your office and talked to you about it."

"Sure."

"I believe that there has been some audits, on it as well and hopefully, we'll have a chance to look at those to make sure. And that… that was my concern. Just to make sure if we're going to be guarantor, that everything is correct."

"Right."

"And I just… I think we have to be prudent on this because this is a lot of money."

"Right. And… and I appreciate that, Representative. The… the other thing I'd want to point out is that, if we do end up being on the hook, there's no appropriation in this Bill. So, a future General Assembly would have to 09600029.doc 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 appropriate the money and there would be a reconciliation of whatever occurred with the games. But again, this is very important if we're trying to bring the games here. This is a requirement of the International Olympic Committee. And I look forward to providing any other information to you about this issue."

"Thank you. And… and then to the Bill then. And I appreciate your candor. And you're absolutely right. This is what we need to do. I think it's going to be just a tremendous opportunity for the state and also for the city. And hopefully the Lake Shore on the south end of the city will be as built up as on the north end. I think it's an… a real opportunity to have a renaissance that we haven't seen since the World's Fair. And I think this will be exciting and it's a wonderful opportunity. And hopefully, they'll… they'll be… they'll be deciding yes for Chicago in the near future."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Sullivan, for what reason do you rise?"

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Miller, for what reason do you rise?"

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"Indicates he will."

"Several questions I have. Part of the legislation deals with Professional Regulation law exemptions. Is this… are there any… will there be any other exemptions as you know concerning various other practices listed here?"

"Representative, there are exemptions from the FOID card for the purposes of participants who are participating in shooting games as part of the Summer Olympics."

"Okay. But as far as these… I guess this is under any particular practice Acts that are being relaxed, if… if some country brings in their own physicians and health care providers and such?"

"Representative, they are physicians and their assistants, nurses, physical therapists and their assistants, athletic trainers, massage therapists, veterinarians and their technicians and chiropractors."

"But… but not dentists?"

"Dentists are not included in the list."

"All right. That's okay. Another point dealing with the… the diversity language. I wanted you to sort of elaborate on that just for a minute, if you could."

"I'm sorry… I'm sorry. Could you say it one more time?"

"The diversity language, the oversight board?"

"Right. That's… language is included in House Amendment #2 and #3. There will be a diversity board set up that each… each Legislative Leader will have two appointees, the Governor will have two appointees, there will be an appointee by the University of Illinois-Chicago, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Chicago Park 09600029.doc 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 District, the mayor of Chicago will have five members. And then those board members will select five other members to conduct studies to make sure that the minority set-aside language that the Olympic Committee has stipulated to using in the… in their procurement process actually occurs, to monitor hiring to ensure that equal opportunity is provided to all those who seek to work on the Olympic project and that there's fairness in contracting."

"You men… you mentioned the procurement process, which procurement process does this mirror?"

"This is for all planning, staging, and all processes related to the games, Representative."

"Well, you mentioned the 25… or I don't know if you mentioned the 25/5? Is that similar language to the City of Chicago goals?"

"Yes, Representative."

"Okay."

"The… those goals are adopted from city ordinance."

"Okay. And the key word you mentioned were 'goals'. So, there… so, the intention is that to be a floor, not a ceiling, in terms of a procurement of professional services, contractual, all that type of services for minority participation, is that correct?"

"That's correct. The intention is for the games to… and the people who work on the games and construct the games, to look like the rest of the world. And the way you do that is through a diversity program that incorporates everyone into the process." 09600029.doc 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Thank you. To the Bill, Mr. Speaker. I support this, as a south suburban Legislator. We do understand and realize the impact that it will have not only on the City of Chicago, but on Cook. We would just want to make sure that the opportunities are geographically, racially diverse for opportunities to participate as Roger Eddy had said, in his venues in his district and venues in my district and of course, our north suburbs of Waukegan and other communities like that. This is a step in the right direction. And we want to try to move…"

"Bring your remarks to a close."

"Thank you. We just want to move forward on this very important piece of legislation. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"Yes."

"To answer your question, Representative, my understanding is that there is language in the IOC Charter, the International Olympic Committee Charter, that governs procurement policy. And again, the games will occur… the construction of the games will occur in out years. So, we have some time to figure out some ways to… to strengthen conflict of interest laws. And I'd be happy to work with you as many of these projects will be occurring in my district. And I want to make sure that the people of Illinois understand that there's no funny business going on. But the… but what's critical is to… to have the guarantee on the books now so that we can move forward with Chicago's bid."

"Thank you… thank you very much, Representative. I look forward to working with you to… on that very issue."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Monique Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates he will." Davis, M.: "Representative, exactly what will your diversity community do… or committee, what will they do?"

"They… the purpose… thank you, Representative, for your question. The diversity committee's responsibility is to provide oversight over procurement decisions, hiring, and to ensure that OCOG is complying with the city ordinance on 25/5, equal opportunity, human rights laws and anti- discrimination policies." Davis, M.: "And I imagine there'll be a lot of building taking place? I mean, I imagine there'll be lots of work for our union laborers?"

"There will… there is a robust construction plan for 2016 in terms of the Olympic Village and a number of venues that will be built both in Chicago and in Lake County." Davis, M.: "Are there any plans in the works or is there anything being done in order to prepare a labor force from Chicago, namely, African Americans who are not at this time members of the unions?"

"Representative, as we're moving on this legislation there's a parallel process occurring in Chicago between community-based organizations, workforce development 09600029.doc 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 groups, unions, the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016 to create a workforce development program to… to create a program that helps small businesses, minority-owned businesses, be in a position to do work on the projects. Most of these venues and the Village will be in my district. And I've been working with local community partners and would like to involve you in that process with me, as well, to make sure that the Olympic games and the people who work on them and the people who build them look just like the people in the community and in our city and in our world." Davis, M.: "And as we consider that, are there any plans to revitalize Washburn Trade School and have a real vocational school in place where people who live in Chicago can partake of that training, so that they can go to work rather than prison?"

"To your question, Representative, Washburn Trade School is not a project that's being considered as part of the Olympics. My understanding is that there will be robust efforts involving community groups and workforce development folks in the community and community training opportunities. Now, with regards to Washburn Trade School, as you know that's a bigger issue. We've got the capital program coming down, federal stimulus money, and that's certainly something that I'm interested in working with you on in future legislation and budget negotiations." Davis, M.: "You know my point is, we can't wait 'til 2016 to train the workers who are going to build these projects. 09600029.doc 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 We have to start now to train those workers to get them prepared."

"I agree with you wholeheartedly, Representative, which is why there are… there's planning going on right now to develop workforce development programs to ensure that the workforce on the Olympic construction project reflects the community and reflects the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois." Davis, M.: "And then my final question, perhaps is, there will be people displaced from their homes, is that correct?"

"No, that is not my understanding." Davis, M.: "Okay. So, you will… where Washington Park is you will not be tearing down any of those structures on King Drive, is that correct? Or Cottage, I'm not sure which street?"

"My understanding is that there is… there are no plans to take peoples' homes in order to construct Olympic venues related to 2016. There… I know of no plan to use eminent domain to take peoples'…" Davis, M.: "So, just… just…"

"Bring your remarks to a close." Davis, M.: "Okay. Thank you. Just taking the park is going to be enough?"

"Well, the plan is to use Washington Park as a site, which is why Chicago Park District is involved in this. And… to use Washington Park as a site for a number of the Olympic venues. I should also mention that the successor agency to Chicago 2016 does not have the power of eminent domain." 09600029.doc 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Davis, M.: "I look forward to working to… with you on the diversity issue and the planning to make sure African Americans are going to work on that project."

"I would appreciate your leadership on that issue, Representative."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Berrios, for what reason do you rise?"

"To the Bill."

"To the Bill."

"I'd like to thank the Sponsor of this legislation for making sure that there is diversity language in the Bill. The Latino Caucus is very happy that there is language in there to make sure that all minorities are part of the new construction that is coming with this Olympic plan. I look forward to working with you, Representative Burns, on making sure that Latinos also have a voice. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"Yes, they are, Representative. And… and I should note for the record that these are conservative numbers. These are very conservative estimates of the economic impact in tax revenue benefit that would accrue to the City of… to the State of Illinois and cities throughout our region."

"Yes."

"Yes, they are, Representative, thank you."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Will Davis, for what reason do you rise?" 09600029.doc 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I want to first of all commend the Sponsor for his efforts to work with Members of the Black Caucus to tighten up some of the language that was added relative to diversity. One of the things that we attempted to do with this Bill, with some of the Amendments, was apparently there are a number of boards that have to be created to a number of things, oversight boards and otherwise. And to the extent in which we can try to encourage and ensure that these boards are… are taken into consideration, some of the diversity issues that exist in the City of Chicago as well as Cook County and other parts of the state, our Amendments were trying to encourage the board to try to look at that, so that when these decisions are made that the interests amongst a number of different people are taken into consideration from this board. So, that's what you saw a number of members, particularly the Black Caucus, asking a lot of questions, expressing a lot of concern about these kinds of things. And we understand that there are some unique dynamics at stake here. Because we're talking about non profit boards and generally, non-profit boards may or may not have to do these kinds of things. But they've worked with us to try to ensure that certain goals are met, certain goals are in place. So, that as we look forward to the Olympics coming to the State of Illinois and to the Chicago region, that we can have some assurety that the minimum of 25 percent minority, 5 percent women can… will be met. But that's just the minimum. It's certainly our goal and our hope that… that numbers exceed those kinds of 09600029.doc 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 benchmarks. And that's one of the things that we have to work to be able to do to make sure that there are a number of companies that can have the ability to participate in these kind of venues and on these kinds of projects. The Sponsor has talked about a number of things that are going to have to be built to try to accommodate everything that's coming and everything that's part of the Olympics. I know, when I watched the Olympics a few years ago, just thinking about it in the concept of what could happen here in the State of Illinois is kind of mind-boggling. And there's a lot to be done. And that's why many of us have to continue to engage ourselves in this process to make sure, to make sure, that things like minority goals are being met. So, it's not… it doesn’t stop with just this Bill. Again, assuming that Chicago does win the bid, that's 2016. So, between now and then there are a lot of things that are going to have to be done, a lot of construction that's going to have to take place, just a number of things. And it's important for Members of this Body to make sure that we are engaged, to make sure that the entire State of Illinois is benefiting from the 2016 Olympics. So, we just have to make sure that things… these things are happening. So, again, I want to commend, not only the Sponsor, Members of the Black Caucus for their questions and their concerns as well as the entire General Assembly and I certainly, hopefully… and I'm certain that everyone will and certainly everyone should support this piece of legislation. Thank you." 09600029.doc 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House… Senate Bill 2016?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. This is final action. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mulligan. The Clerk will take the roll. On this question, there are 100 voting 'aye', 14 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Supplemental Calendar #1, we have House Bill 1559, Representative Currie. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Clerk, hold that Bill on Second. We're going to go back through the Order of Second Readings, if Members would… if I could have your attention. We'd like to know if you want your legislation moved. We're going to start at the top of the Calendar. The first Bill to call is Representative Cavaletto on House Bill 1295. Out of the record. Representative Bill Mitchell on House Bill 367. Out of the record. Representative Myers on House Bill 4205. Out of the record. I'm sorry. Representative Myers says read that Bill. 4205. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Representative Ramey on House Bill 4211. Out of the record. Representative Reboletti on House Bill 625. Out of the record. Representative Reis on House Bill 171. You already did that. Out of the record. Representative Rose on House Bill 4075. Out of the record. Sacia on 583. Out of the record. Schmitz. Out of the record. Sullivan, 3716. Out of the record. Tryon, House Bill 1322. Out of the record. Wait, House Bill 800. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. On my Democratic side of the aisle, Representative Acevedo, we have House Bill 184. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Turner: "Third Reading. Representative Berrios on House Bill 2238. Out of the record. Representative Dunkin on House Bill 687. Out of the record. Representative Ford on House Bill 67. Out of the record. Representative Franks on House Bill 3860. Out of the record. Representative Graham, House Bill 181. Out of the record. Representative Hamos, House Bill 2463. Out of the record. Representative Hernandez, 2386. Out of the record. Representative Hoffman, 1204. Out of the record. 09600029.doc 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Representative Howard, House Bill 2475. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Howard on Amendment #1. Representative Howard moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, is the 'ayes' have it. And Amendment #1 is adopted. Further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. Representative Joyce on House Bill 2652. Out of the record. Representative McCarthy on House Bill 3798. Out of the record. Representative McGuire on House Bill 2314. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Representative Mendoza on House Bill 152. Notes are still pending on your Bill. Representative Miller on House Bill 2450. Out of the record. Representative Nekritz, House Bill 271. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Representative Reitz on House Bill 3830, Dan? Out of the record. Representative Verschoore on House Bill 4318. Out of the record. Representative Walker on House Bill 2393. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of House Bill 3900?"

"Mr. Clerk, are there any Amendments filed to this Bill?"

Speaker Turner: "Move the Bill to Third Reading. Representative Franks… Mr. Clerk, we have House Bill 272. Read the Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, that Bill, House Bill 272, should remain on Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Representative Lang moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."

"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, is the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. The Gentleman from Randolph, Representative Reitz, for what reason do you rise?"

"Point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"I had just an announcement. Next week is the Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, Wednesday night. It will be held at the Department of Natural Resources building. And I just remind everyone if you have an opportunity to reach out to some of your constituents and some people to bring items for the Conservation Foundation Auction, we'd appreciate it. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Peoria, Representative Leitch, for what reason do you rise?" 09600029.doc 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009

"Mr. Clerk, what's the status of the Bill? 2687, is that correct?"

"2686."

"Sponsor asks leave to bring the Bill back to Second. Could you put it on the Order of Second Reading. The Gentleman from DeKalb, Representative Pritchard, for what reason do you rise?"

"The Lady from Lake, Representative May, for what reason do you rise?"

"Yes, thank you, Speaker. On House Bill 437, I wish to be recorded as a 'yes' vote. I think with so many freshmen calling Bills I went 'red' and should have stayed 'green'. Thank you."

"The record will reflect your wishes to go from 'red' to 'green'. And now, Representative Currie moves that the House stands adjourned 'til Tuesday, March 24, at the hour of 12 noon, allowing perfunctory time for the 09600029.doc 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 29th Legislative Day 3/19/2009 Clerk. The House will stand adjourned 'til Tuesday, March 24, at the hour of 12 noon. And the House stands adjourned."