"The hour of 12:30 having arrived, let's call the House to order. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Ted A. Hartley, who is the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Illinois and also the Energy United Methodist Church in Energy, Illinois. Reverend Hartley is the guest of Representative Bradley. 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."
"Let us pray. God of wisdom and love, we thank You for our Governor, Legislature, and judges. Men and women who love Your people and can walk with them, feel their pain, and share their joys, dream their dreams, and strive to accompany them to their common goal. Grant to our Governor, Legislators, and judges the grace to know and do Your will. Let them serve the people of Illinois in truth and righteousness. Inspire our State Government with the courage to make laws for the good of all. Also, let all the people of this great State of Illinois do their part and pitch in to make our way of government continue to work. In Your fire, with Your spirit, embolden and commission us all to transform our State Government to serve Your people and to bring glory to Your name. To the Alpha and Omega, all glory and honor is Yours forever, Amen."
Speaker Mautino: "We'll be led in the Pledge today by Representative Beth Coulson."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, 09600047.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Careen Gordon is excused today."
"Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Cultra, Fortner, and Sommer are excused today."
Speaker Mautino: Mr. Clerk, take the record. 114 having answered the roll, a quorum is present and the House is in order. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Mahoney: "Committee Reports. Representative Beiser, Chairperson from the Committee on Aging, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' is Senate Bill 326 and Senate Bill 738. Representative Graham, Chairperson from the Committee on Renewable Energy, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' is Senate Bill 583. Representative Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Youth and Family, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'recommends be adopted' is House Joint Resolution 27. Representative Hamos, Chairperson from the Committee on 09600047.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 Computer Technology, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' is Senate Bill 613. Representative Franks, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 29, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'recommends be adopted' is House Resolution 53 and House Resolution 240. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue & Finance, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'recommends be adopted' is House Resolution 139; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 77, Senate Bill 81, Senate Bill 207, Senate Bill 242, Senate Bill 271, Senate Bill 543, Senate Bill 590, Senate Bill 591, Senate Bill 1277, Senate Bill 1553, Senate Bill 1909, Senate Bill 1948, Senate Bill 2125, Senate Bill 2224; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' is Senate Bill 89, Senate Bill 450, Senate Bill 1255, Senate Bill 1490, Senate Bill 1544, Senate Bill 1555, Senate Bill 1601, Senate Bill 1750, Senate Bill 1936, Senate Bill 1975, Senate Bill 2012, and Senate Bill 2046. Representative Howard, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass as amended Short Debate' is Senate Bill 1677; 'do pass Short Debate' is Senate Bill 48, Senate Bill 156, Senate 09600047.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 Bill 310, Senate Bill 1429, Senate Bill 1655, Senate Bill 1668, Senate Bill 1814, Senate Bill 1832, Senate Bill 1841, and Senate Bill 1843. Representative Verschoore, Chairperson from the Committee on Counties & Townships, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 230, Senate Bill 1972, Senate Bill 2095. Representative Arroyo, Chairperson from the Committee on Infrastructure, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'recommends be adopted' is House Joint Resolution 19 and House Resolution 141."
Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from Winnebago is seeking recognition. Representative Sacia."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, joining us in the gallery today as many of you have constituents here with Technology 2009, I have from the wonderful community of Lena, Illinois, representing Lena- Winslow Elementary School, our instructor is Joanne Gallagher and three very talented young ladies: Ariel Daws, Ellie Kent, and Jordon Oellerich. Would you please make them feel welcome. If they'd stand, please."
"Welcome to the House of Representatives and congratulations on your work. The Lady from Will, Representative Kosel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege, please." 09600047.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"State your point."
"This morning a letter was delivered to Michael Madigan from Tom Cross, myself, and Beth Coulson, the Members of the Joint Reform Commission, and that letter asks that in the wake of the absolute crisis in confidence that we have in our State Government and the new report that was delivered to us yesterday by Mr. Collins, that we have a Committee of the Whole of the House to address the concerns of that report. And I would ask for your respectful consideration of that, thoughtful consideration. I think that the people of Illinois could greatly benefit from a Committee of the Whole on the subject of ethics and those reforms that are in here. Thank you."
"Thank you very much. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, on the Calendar, page 15, appears House Resolution 209, Representative Smith. Excuse me, Mr. Clerk, a correction, House Resolution 219. Representative Smith. Read the Resolution."
"House Resolution 219, offered by Representative Smith, declares April 28, 2009, as Workers’ Memorial day in State of Illinois."
Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from Fulton, Representative Smith."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. As the Clerk said, basically, this Resolution declares two days ago as Workers’ Memorial Day in the State of Illinois and pays tribute to those individuals in particular who have lost their lives in on the job accidents. And I would ask for favorable approval on this Resolution." 09600047.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman moves adoption of House Resolution 219. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'yeses' have it. And House Resolution 219 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."
Clerk Mahoney: "One additional Committee Report. Representative Nekritz, Chairperson from the Committee on Railroad Industry, to which the following measure/s was/were referred, action taken on April 30, 2009, reported the same back with the following recommendation/s: 'do pass Short Debate' is Senate Bill 148."
"It's the intent of the Chair to go to Senate Bills on Second Reading and on page 4 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 42. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 42, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Representative Ramey. Read the Bill… Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 62, Representative McAsey. Representative McAsey on Senate Bill 62. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 62, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 99, Representative Osterman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600047.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 99, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 145. Representative Rose. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 145, a Bill for an Act concerning orders of protection. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read Senate Bill 178. Representative Pihos."
"Senate Bill 178, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 181. Representative Bellock. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 181, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Representative Rose is seeking recognition."
"Mr. Speaker, I don't see our good friend, Representative Sacia. Has anybody seen Representative Sacia? I don't know. Does anybody see him? Where would Representative Sacia be?”
"You know, I believe he is up in the gallery. Oh, there he is. Representative Sacia." 09600047.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Well, there he is. There's Representative Sacia. There he is. Let's all welcome Representative Sacia to Springfield today."
"Mr. Clerk, page 5 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 243. Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 243, a Bill for an Act concerning vehicles. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. On page 6 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 266. Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 266, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Page 6 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 270. Representative Riley. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 270, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 290 appears on the Calendar. Representative Reitz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 290, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed." 09600047.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 316 appears on page 6. Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 316, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Page 6 of the Calendar appears House Bill 340. Representative Fortner. Out of the record. Mr. Clerk, page 6 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 415. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 415, a Bill for an Act concerning finance, has been read a second time, previously. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"We'll leave this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 807. Representative Flowers. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 807, a Bill for an Act concerning children. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Hold that Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 1274 appears on page 6. Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1274, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Page 7 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 1285. Representative Zalewski. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1285, a Bill for an Act concerning business. Second Reading. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1297 appears on page 7 of the Calendar. Representative Reitz. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1297, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1339. Representative Stephens. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1339, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1353. Representative Moffitt. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1353, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1357. Representative Moffitt. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1357, a Bill for an Act concerning utilities. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1379. Representative Tracy. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1379, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1417. Representative Hoffman. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1417, a Bill for an Act concerning business. Second Reading. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1443. Representative Black. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1443, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1449. Representative Mendoza. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1449, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1450. Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1450, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. 1462, Representative McAsey. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1462, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed." 09600047.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Third Reading. Representative… excuse me, Senate Bill 1486. Representative Coulson. Representative Coulson on 1486. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1486, a Bill for an Act concerning professional regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1489. Representative Nekritz. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1489, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1508. Representative Pihos. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1508, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Senate Bill 1527 appears on… Mr. Clerk, would you go back to Senate Bill 1508. Place that Bill on Third Reading. Senate Bill 1527. Representative Tracy. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1527, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1563. Representative Colvin. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1563, a Bill for an Act concerning children. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Third Reading. Senate… Well, that’s Kosel. Senate Bill 1570. Representative Kosel. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 1570, a Bill for an Act concerning schools. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1579. Representative Nekritz. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1579, a Bill for an Act concerning professional occupations. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Mr. Clerk, leave that Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 1595. Representative Winters. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1595, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. Second Reading of this Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1624. Representative Walker. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1629. Representative Hamos. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1629, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1631. Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600047.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1631, a Bill for an Act concerning property. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Lang, has been approved for consideration."
"Leave this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 1661. Representative Wait. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1661, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1665. Representative Verschoore. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1665, a Bill for an Act concerning education, which may be referred to as Brandon's Law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1685. Representative Lyons. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1685, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1703. Representative Bellock. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1703, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1722. Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1722, a Bill for an Act concerning elevator regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1725. Representative Turner. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1725, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1796. Representative Mitchell. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1796, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1866. Representative William Davis. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1866, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1877. Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1923. Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1923, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1932. Representative Dugan. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1932, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1708. Representative Monique Davis. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1708, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. All notes have been received."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1710. Representative Monique Davis. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1710, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. All notes have been received."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1718. Representative Monique Davis. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1718, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1770. Representative Harris. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1770, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. A Floor Amendment was filed today by Representative Harris, but has not been approved for consideration."
"Leave this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 1769. Representative May. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 1769, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1877. Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1956. Representative Eddy. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1956, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1957. Representative Eddy. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1957, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1958. Representative Flider. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1970. Representative Connelly. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1970, a Bill for an Act concerning charitable organizations. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2014. Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2014, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2034. Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill." 09600047.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 2034, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2051. Representative Chapa LaVia. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2051, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2057. Representative Mathias. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2071. Representative Eddy. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2071, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2103. Representative Jakobsson. Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2103, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2111. Representative Reitz. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2111, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2119. Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600047.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Senate Bill 2119, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Mr. Clerk, leave this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 2145. Representative Holbrook. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2145, a Bill for an Act concerning environmental safety. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2180. Representative Jakobsson. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2180, a Bill for an Act concerning novelty lighters. Second Reading. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2184. Representative Nekritz. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2184, a Bill for an Act concerning conservation. Second Reading of this Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2217. Representative Kosel. Representative Kosel. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2256. Representative Thapedi. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2256, a Bill for an Act concerning advance directives. Second Reading of this Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed." 09600047.doc 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2258. Representative Ryg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2272. Representative Chapa LaVia. Read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2272, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. Second Reading of this Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
"Leave this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 2338. Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2238 (sic-Senate Bill 2338), a Bill for an Act concerning utilities. Second Reading of this Bill. No Amendments. No Motions filed."
Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1830. Representative Black. Representative Black on Senate Bill 1830. There's an Amendment. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of Senate Bill 1830?"
Senate Bill 1830 is on the Order of House… or Senate Bills-Second Reading. There are no Committee Amendments. A Floor Amendment, offered by Representative Black, was referred to the House Committee on Rules."
"Mr. Clerk, take this Bill out of the record. Having gone through the Order of Seconds, we will now move to the Order of Resolutions. You'll find them on page 12 of your Calendar. On page 12 appears House Joint Resolution 16. Representative Turner. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 16, offered by Representative Turner, urges the International Olympic Committee to consider the use of the World's Shooting and 09600047.doc 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 Recreational Complex in Sparta for Olympic shooting events in the event that the City of Chicago is picked as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games."
"The Gentleman moves adoption of House Joint Resolution 16. The Gentleman has moved passage of House Joint Resolution 16. No one seeking recognition. All in favor signify by 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it, and House Joint Resolution 16 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, read House Joint Resolution 21."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 21, offered by Representative Turner, requests that the Governor quickly and without further delay review the recommendations of the Prisoner Review Board as to the petition for executive clemency in each case, and grant or deny each petition considering with his review of each recommendation."
"The Gentleman has moved adoption of House Joint Resolution 21. No one seeking recognition. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed, 'no'. The 'yeses' have it and House Joint Resolution 21 is adopted. On page 13 of the Calendar appears House Joint Resolution 40. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 40, offered by Representative Turner, creates the Illinois Task Force on Workplace Bullying. Provides that the task work shall study workplace bullying in the private sector and the impacts of the conduct, and shall submit a report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2010. Amendment #1 on this Resolution was adopted to the House Joint Resolution 40." 09600047.doc 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Thank you, Mr. Clerk. The Gentleman has moved adoption of House Joint Resolution 40. Since this creates a task force it will require a record Roll Call vote. No one seeking recognition. The question is, 'Shall this Resolution be adopted?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Mr. Clerk… Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Bellock. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House Joint Resolution 40 is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, on page 12 of the Calendar is House Joint Resolution 9. Representative Stephens. Read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 9, offered by Representative Stephens, designates the I-70 Mississippi River Bridge connecting Illinois to Missouri that is to be constructed at a later date upon approval of the Illinois and Missouri State Legislatures as the Veterans Bridge."
Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from Bond, Representative Stephens on House Joint Resolution 9. And this will require a Roll Call vote."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would urge an 'aye' vote on the Resolution… House Joint Resolution 9 simply urges the Legislative Branches of Missouri and Illinois to agree to name the new bridge over the Mississippi River at East St. Louis the Veterans Bridge."
"Well said. The Gentleman now moves adoption of House Joint Resolution 9. This requires a Roll Call vote. All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. The 09600047.doc 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Pihos, Representative Davis, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', House Joint Resolution 9 is adopted. On page 12 of the Calendar is House Joint Resolution 24. Representative Pihos. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 24, offered by Representative Pihos, urges Congress to continue funding victim assistance and compensation programs and programs for victim service providers to the Victims of Crime Act Fund."
"On the Resolution, the Lady from DuPage, Representative Pihos."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. In the past the victim assistance and compensation programs have been cut. And so, this was outreach to Congress from the State of Illinois to… for them to know our support to continue funding these programs, which have helped many people in our state in the past."
"The Lady moves passage of… adoption of House Joint Resolution 24. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'yeses' have it and House Joint Resolution is adopted. House Joint Resolution 26. Mr. Clerk, please place that on board and read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 26, offered by Representative Miller, provides for a bipartisan task force that shall hold public hearings, gather evidence, develop 09600047.doc 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 and propose legislation, and ultimately furnish a report concerning business and job development in Illinois."
"This Resolution will require a Roll Call vote. And the Gentleman from Cook, Leader Miller."
"I ask for a favorable adoption."
"The Gentleman moves adoption of House Joint Resolution 26. All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed vote 'no'. Excuse me. Representative Black."
"Can you stop the Roll Call?"
"It's still open on here. Be right back with you."
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It's a little hard to talk on a Resolution when the board’s lit up like a green Christmas tree, but I just wanted to ask the Sponsor a few questions about this Resolution. If you want to know how to create jobs get on the State of Indiana Web site. It'll tell you. We don't need a task force. Many of us have been suggesting for 10 years how you can create jobs in this state. Reform workers’ comp. Reform unemployment insurance. Get our costs in line with other states. But we don't ever do that and the Resolution has no force of law, but there's no mystery to it. All you have to do is to get on the Indiana Web site, or any other state that's attracting jobs, while we are hemorrhaging jobs, but no, we don't want to do that. We want to have a Resolution that sounds good. Nothing much will come of it, but that's the way it goes."
"I appreciate your comments, Mr. Black, and the Chair apologizes. I did not see your light on at the 09600047.doc 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 time I called for the votes. Mr. Clerk… Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. House Joint Resolution 26, having received 108 'yes' votes, 5 'no' votes, and 0 voting 'present', is declared adopted. House Joint Resolution 31. Mr. Clerk, place that on the board. Read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 31, offered by Representative Beiser, provides that the state is committed to using economic recovery plan moneys to purchase materials, goods, and services that are produced within the United States."
"The Gentleman moves adoption of House Joint Resolution 31. And on that, seeing no discussion, the question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 31 be adopted?' All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it and House Joint Resolution 31 is adopted. House Joint Resolution 37 appears on Calendar, page 13. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 37, offered by Representative Lyons, honors the Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois for its 60 years of dedicated, outstanding service to the Illinois bleeding disorder community and once again recognizes and commemorates the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month in the State of Illinois."
"The Gentleman moves adoption of House Joint Resolution 37. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it and House Joint Resolution 37 is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, page 13 of the Calendar is House Joint Resolution 39. Read the Resolution." 09600047.doc 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 39, offered by Representative Holbrook, creates the Underground Storage Tank Task Force to study the problems facing the Underground Storage Tank Fund."
Speaker Mautino: "Representative Holbrook on House Joint Resolution 39. This will require a recorded Roll Call vote."
"Thank you, Speaker. House Joint Resolution 39 is to set-up a commission to help address the issues with the Leaking Underground Storage Fund. A lot of cost overruns are going on in some of these projects. It was done at the request of the IEPA and the petroleum marketers are on board with this. I know of no opposition. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Gentleman has moved adoption of House Joint Resolution 39. This will require a Roll Call vote. Is there anyone seeking recognition? Seeing none. The question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 39 be adopted?' All in favor vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. DeLuca. Mr. Thapedi. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present' House Joint Resolution 39 is hereby adopted. Representative Sara Feigenholtz, for a Motion."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think this is a Motion to waive the posting requirement for the Human Services Appropriations Committee to reconvene Tuesday morning at 10:30." 09600047.doc 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009
"Seeing no objections… seeing no objections, the posting is waived. The Gentleman from Boone, Representative Wait, is seeking recognition."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Personal privilege. I'd just like the record to reflect that on House Joint Resolution 26, I inadvertently voted 'no' and I had intended to voted 'yes'. Thank you."
"The Journal… The Journal will reflect your intentions, Sir. The Lady from Cook, Toni Berrios, Representative Berrios is seeking recognition."
"Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I am announcing that next week the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus is hosting their Cinco de Mayo celebration. So, on Tuesday, May 5, from 6 to 8, we will be having a party at the Governor's Mansion for Cinco de Mayo. Legislators, staff, and lobbyists all welcome. I'd love to see all of you there. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution."
Clerk Mahoney: "House Joint Resolution 52, offered by Representative Currie. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 30, 2009, they stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 12:00 noon."
Speaker Mautino: "Representative Currie now moves, allowing perfunctory time… Representative Currie moves the adoption 09600047.doc 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 47th Legislative Day 4/30/2009 of the Adjournment Resolution. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it and the Adjournment Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"On the Order of Agreed Resolutions is House Resolution 331, offered by Representative Reboletti. House Resolution 332, offered by Representative Reboletti. And House Resolution 333, offered by Representative Flider."
"Representative Currie now moves adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie moves the House stand adjourned until Tuesday May 5, at the hour of 12. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it and the House stands adjourned. Have a safe trip home."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and reading of Senate Joint Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 3, offered by Representative Coulson. Senate Joint Resolution 29, offered by Representative Connelly. Senate Joint Resolution 31, offered by Representative Coulson. And Senate Joint Resolution 44, offered by Representative Monique Davis. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09600047.doc 28