Illinois House Floor Debate — May 31, 2009

Speaker Lyons: "Good afternoon, Illinois. Your House of Representatives will come to order. Members are asked to please be at your desks. We will be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, the Assistant Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives. Members and guests are asked to please refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and pagers, and our guests are asked to please rise with us for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Wayne Padget on the prayer."

"On this, our last day of scheduled Session, we will ask our hometown Legislators of Representative Poe and Brauer together to lead us in the Pledge." Brauer & Poe - et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 09600066.doc 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Bost, what's the status of the GOP?"

"Thank you, Sir. Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, what's the status of the House Democrats?"

"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect the excused absence of Representative Lisa Hernandez."

"Thank you, Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members added as present. And we have a quorum and are prepared to do the work of the people of the State of Illinois. Representative Dan Beiser, for what purpose do you seek recognition, Sir?"

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

"Please proceed."

"Yes. I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Manteno High School Girls Soccer Team and Representative Lisa Dugan, who represents that high school. They won the girls 1A soccer title last night beating Alton Marquette, my Alton Marquette, 3 to 2 in four overtimes on penalty kicks, 3 to 2. So… congratulations, Manteno and to Representative Dugan."

"Representative David Reis, for what purpose do you seek recognition, Sir?"

"Please proceed."

"Happy anniversary, Kay. Many happy, healthy more. Mr. Clerk on Committee Reports."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we'll start with a few of the Bills on Senate Bills-Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, Representative Mautino has Senate Bill 611. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk? 611."

"Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, move that Bill to the Order of Third Reading. And read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Bureau, Representative Frank Mautino."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. There are a couple of provisions in this Bill which have passed unanimously: one by Representative Fortner, the other one is mine which deals with a… the ability of a school district in Peru, Illinois, that has built a new school to be able to allow… be allowed to transfer one of their buildings to their special education cooperative from a building they'll be moving out of. And that has… there's been agreement by all parties as far as… as that portion of it. I'd like to go to Representative Fortner for explanation of his portion of the Bill."

"The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Michael Fortner." 09600066.doc 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Lyons: "Seeing any discussion, the question is… Representative Eddy is recognized for a question of Representative Fortner or Representative Mautino, Sir?"

"Okay. Frank, for the purpose of legislative intent, Representative Eddy."

"Absolutely."

"Correct. The Bill does not take away the right of the Regional Board of Trustees or Boards of School Trustees to review a grant and grant a petition by a school district to withdraw from a special education cooperative."

"Thank you. I would… that we've done what we promised to do in committee, I would ask passage of Senate Bill 611."

"You still have a question from Representative Jerry Mitchell. Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to… to thank both of these Gentlemen that they had a Bill that flew out of here, it went to the Senate, wound up with a almost hostile Amendment on it and they agreed to nonconcur with that particular Bill, find a new home for their legislation. And their legislation simply keeps things with local control, solves a problem for Representative Franks' district and solves a problem for Representative Fortner's district. So, I'd certainly urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Should Senate Bill 611 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? 09600066.doc 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Ryg, Kathy. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 97 Members voting 'yes', 20 Members voting 'no'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 8 of the Calendar on Senate Bills-Second Reading, Representative… Representative Barbara Flynn Currie has Senate Bill 1050. What's the status of that Bill?"

"Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is a measure designed to help people find out if they might be eligible, never mind a criminal conviction, for certain kinds of relief in terms of getting jobs. And this measure will make sure that those activities happen in the Circuit Court. I've had a great deal of help from Representatives Reboletti and Sacia in narrowing the scope of this Bill so that it is not too expansive for our taste. I'd appreciate your support for the Amendment."

Speaker Lyons: "Is there any discussion on the Amendment? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should Floor Amendment #2 be adopted?' All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #2 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. And read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker, and Members of the House. As I said, I've had a great deal of help from Representatives Reboletti and Sacia. The idea here is that when people are looking for a discharge or some other kind of relief from disabilities following a criminal conviction, we should have that action take place in Circuit Court in the court in which they were first found guilty. This gives the state's attorney an opportunity to weigh in and it makes sure there is transparency in the process; it makes sure that other people have a chance to find out what is happening. I would appreciate your… your support and I'd be happy to answer your questions and I bet Representative Reboletti would do a better job at answering the questions than I."

"Representative Reboletti."

"Sponsor yields for questions."

"That is right… that is correct."

"At least three years."

"That is correct."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Should Senate Bill 1050 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Cultra. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 94 Members voting 'yes', 23 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received 09600066.doc 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 11 of the Calendar, Representative Tom Holbrook has Senate Bill 12… 1825 on the Order of Second Reading. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

Speaker Lyons: "Representative Holbrook on Amendment… Floor Amendment #3?"

"Thank you, Speaker. On Senate Bill 1825 on Floor Amendment #3, this is an adjustment for Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties at their request on the assessments on the state property tax being assessed at thirty-three and a third. Passed out of committee unanimously. I know of no opposition and is a result of some pub… massive public hearings down in the Metro East."

"Is there any discussion on Floor Amendment #3? Seeing none, the Motion is, 'Should the Floor Amendment #3 be adopted?' All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #3 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #4."

"Thank you, Speaker. This is a trailer Bill to a Bill we already passed and what it deals with is the relationship between not-for-profit organizations, 09600066.doc 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 charitable and religious organizations providing housing to low-income people when the developer had taken advantage of a low-income housing tax credit at the federal level. There was a… a misstated date in the Bill we already passed. This cures that problem. I'd appreciate your support for the Amendment."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the adoption of Floor Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 1825 signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #4 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. And read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Holbrook on Senate Bill 1825."

"Thank you. You've heard the two Amendments. I'll take any questions. If not, I'd move for passage."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Jack Franks."

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

"Sponsor yields."

"Representative, what is the… the ratio right now on the values of the properties in the Madison County and Monroe County?"

"Thirty-three and a third. This just updates the window that it will be set by. It'll be last year's sales rather than the average of the last three. This was by a 09600066.doc 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 citizen's commission in our area that they asked for this and these three counties have asked formally for this to be done."

"And that's… and that's because that the values of the properties have decreased in the last year."

"Yes."

"Why can't we do this for the entire state 'cause we've been…"

"Anyone wants to add their county, they could've; we asked."

"I didn't even know."

"All right."

"I would have loved to have done that."

"Okay."

"And this is…"

"You got time this fall in Veto."

"Okay. We shall. Thank you."

Speaker Lyons: "Any further discussion? Representative Holbrook to close."

"Ask for… I ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Lyons: "The question is, 'Should Senate Bill 1825 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 115 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 2 Members voting 'present'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative… Representative Hoffman on page 11 of the Calendar under 09600066.doc 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Senate Bills-Second Reading, you have Senate Bill 2148. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Hoffman on Floor Amendment #5."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Floor Amendment #5 really just takes all of the previous Amendments, rolls it all into one and the underlying Bill. And the Amendments addressed concerns of people in the committee, even the Department of Veterans' Affairs, as well as, individuals with the VFW and the American Legion. Now, everybody is onboard. Basically, what this indicates is if you are… have a casualty, you're hurt or you are killed in the line of duty in a terrorist- related activity or basically, Afghanistan or Iraq, that you would receive instead of $2 thousand a $5 thousand stipend for your family or for you in the case of an injury. I know of no opposition, only support. And I ask for a favorable Roll Call."

"Any discussion on Floor Amendment #5? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should the Amendment be adopted?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'… by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the 09600066.doc 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #5 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading, Mr. Clerk, and read the Bill."

"Representative Jay Hoffman."

"Yes. I just explained the Amendment. The Amendment, #5, becomes the Bill. And I ask for a favorable Roll Call."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should Senate Bill 2148 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on the Order of Senate Bills-Second Reading on page 11 of the Calendar, Representative Barbara Flynn Currie has Senate Bill 2218. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

"Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie." 09600066.doc 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is a Budget Implementation Act for the coming fiscal year. It involves things like taking PTAB funding out of General Revenue and instead using the personal property replacement fund for it. Since we're doing lump sum budgeting, it would say that higher education appropriations need not be line by line and it also says that certain kinds of moneys that are available to us through the federal stimulus package we will be able to spend. So, there are some… there's an increase in the foundation level for public education, $231 reflecting the application that the State Board of Education and the Governor's Office made to the Federal Government for federal stimulus. There are about 20 other items and I would be happy to bore you with the description, but I'd also be happy to stop now and answer your questions."

"Questions on Floor Amendment #2. The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Rosemary Mulligan."

"Sponsor yields."

"This is… it's a traditional Bill in which we clean up items. For example, many items relate to the federal stimulus package so that we… so that if, for example, the EPA under that package is entitled to give larger grants to local communities for water and sewer projects, we need to change our substantive language. And again, as we are, for example, doing some lump sum budgeting, we don't want to leave the agencies in a situation where the law says they have to do it line by line. So, I don't know of any… there's nothing major, nothing controversial here."

"Right. Because we… that's the way we're budgeting this year."

"So, these are… these are technical changes reflecting either changes in the federal stimulus or for example, freezing rates in some of the Medicaid lines just because we can't afford the inflationary increases. These are the items that we do year by year in our budget implementation Bills. That's all this is and I would be happy to answer specific questions, if you have any."

"That… and that's what this is. I mean, for example, we have a transfer of 1.4 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Violence Prevention Fund so that the Violence Prevention Agency can actually award grants."

"And it's just a transfer."

"Yes. And that… that happens in this Bill and there is no new money. It is merely a transfer within the agency of dollars they already have."

"That's correct."

"Shhh. Thank you."

"Excuse me?"

"And… and the reason there is because DCFS expects that it's going to be able to generate $17 million in new federal Medicaid matching funds and this means that they'll be able to spend that money, if we give that money to them."

"That's right. So, we need to put the match first into GRF and then into the DCFS Children's Services Fund."

"Let me… let me just find that. And this is really just a transfer because these are programs that came from DNR and are now part of the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability. And we'll be doing the transfer in quarterly installments."

"I already explained that. That's so that the Violence Prevention Agency can actually… Authority can actually award the grants."

"Representative Mulligan, your time has expired. We'll give you another minute to finish your line of questioning." 09600066.doc 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"In fact, we're putting money into the fund from General Revenue so that the Authority can award grants to stem the tide of violence."

"I thought that it was…"

"…in the Executive. I'm not sure."

Speaker Lyons: "The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Roger Eddy."

"There's nobody else seeking recognition. I'm sure it would be fine with Representative Currie. Representative Currie."

"I've just been alerted that there may be two… a technical problem. So, if we could leave this Bill on Second so that we can file another technical Amendment."

"We'll take this Bill out of the record and leave it on Second Reading. Mr. Clerk, on page 6 of the 09600066.doc 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Calendar, Representative Marlow Colvin has Senate Bill 52. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Colvin on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask the House to consider Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 52. This is a trailer Bill to Senate Bill 658 that unanimously passed the House just two days ago. It amends the general obligation bond to allow for a facility cost report that is the… that will… is proposed to be prepared for a planned SNG facility on the southeast side of Chicago on a brownfield site along the Calumet River. These studies are paid for are re… our companies are reimbursed for the production of these studies through a bond program at the Illinois Finance Authority. The Bill that we passed two days ago essentially created that bonding authority to act on behalf of the company who is proposing the SNG plant, which is synthetic natural gas. The company is Leucadia out of New York City. They are currently operating such plants in several other states with one, of course, being proposed to be built here in Illinois. Essentially, what the Amendment does is, with regard to the funding mechanism, there is already an existing fund that's being operated through DCEO through the same program that was set up through the ISA. In other words, we don't have to reinvent the wheel. We'll just hop on the wheel that's already being… that's already 09600066.doc 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 been composed. This is no GRF money involved. These funds… these dollars in this fund are for the sole purpose of conducting these studies, which are considered front-end environmental and design studies. These… Did we mention the third Amendment, the Floor Amendment, or are we just talking about the second one?"

"Representative, we'll adopt Amendment #2 and then you can get… we'll do Amendment #3."

"Okay. So, yes. So, I ask for… move for the adoption of Amendment #2."

"Is there any discussion on Amendment #2? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Roger Eddy."

"Sponsor yields."

"That's correct."

"That's correct. It is the authority."

"No, not at all."

"That's correct. In fact, this is the exact same program and plan that we used to fund the study for Tenaska."

"And then what it… and all it does is…"

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Should Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 52 be adopted?' All those in favor signify by vot… saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #2 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, anything further?"

"Representative Colvin on Floor Amendment 3."

"Floor Amendment #3 is simply cleanup language that states simply no more than one facility, this particular facility, can ask for… access these funds. I have moved for adoption of the Amendment."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3. Seeing no discussion, all those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #3 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading, Mr. Clerk, and read the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Marlow Colvin." 09600066.doc 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think we explained both Amendments 2 and 3 during the discussion and the adoption of the Amendments. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should Senate Bill 52 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 1 Member voting 'no'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Jim Sacia, for what purpose do you seek recognition, Sir?"

"Please proceed."

"Mr. Clerk."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are going to proceed again on the Order of Concurrences starting on page 12. And the first one we'll do, Mr. Clerk, is House Bill 152. Representative Mendoza on the Order of Concurrences. Senate… House Bill 152. Representative Mendoza."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Amendment #2, which I rise to concur on, is a gut and replace Amendment that creates the Organ Transplant Medication Notification Act. This Act applies to immunosuppressive therapy only when an immunosuppressant drug has been prescribed to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs and tissues and when a prescribing physician has indicated 'may not substitute' on a prescription. It allows for the patient to be notified either in writing or through electronic communication 60 days before their prescription will no longer be covered by their current insurance coverage plan. This is an agreed 09600066.doc 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 upon Bill working with the original opposition and the Senate Sponsor in the Senate. We've removed all opposition. And I look forward to hopefully, as it passed unanimous out of the Senate, have the same results here in the House. Would ask for your support and be happy to answer any questions."

"You've heard the Lady's Motion. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question… The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady."

"Sponsor yields."

"Yes. Specific to the immunosuppressive drugs that deal with the rejection of an organ transplant."

"It's organ and tissue."

"Yeah. Sure."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 152?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur with 09600066.doc 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Amendment #2 to House Bill 152. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 12 of the Calendar, on the Order of Concurrences, Representative Davis (sic Will) has House Bill 164. Out of the record. Representative John Bradley, you have on the Order of Concurrences on page 12, House Bill 314. Representative John Bradley."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is the… the… there was a scrivener's error with regard to the special education extraordinary circumstances hold harmless. The money was put into a transitional line. It should have been put into a special ed ordinary circumstances hold harmless line. This would correct it. It's revenue neutral. I have a list of school districts that are impacted and it's, you know, hundreds throughout the state. This passed out of committee unanimously. It passed out of the Senate unanimously. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Jasper, Representative David Reis."

"Sponsor yields."

"Yeah. They messed… the State Board of Education ended up putting the line for the special education extraordinary circumstances hold harmless into the transition line. It should have been in a different line. So, it didn't get paid. So, this would fix that. It's 09600066.doc 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 revenue neutral. If you have two districts that are on the list that would benefit from this: Edwards County and Carmi, White County."

"No."

"The Gentleman from Lee, Representative Jerry Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Sponsor yields." Mitchell, J.: "Representative, this… this takes care of a… really an oversight which wound up a cut of that hold harmless is a hundred percent, right?"

"Yeah, yeah. So, you have three districts, I'm sure you're aware: Lee, Oregon, and Riverdale that have been shortchanged under the mistake that was made." Mitchell, J.: "Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, this was simply an oversight by the State Board of Education. I really don't think they meant to do what they've done. I know they do want to get rid of hold harmless. Representative Eddy has a Bill that would take care of the hold harmless situation gradually over a period of years. If we can get that Bill called, probably wouldn't have to worry about this all the time, but I appreciate the fact that Representative Bradley, again, has been alert enough to pick up on this and take care of the problem. It's revenue neutral, but it certainly will help many, many districts that… that would 09600066.doc 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 lose substantial amounts of money without it. Thank you. I recommend an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Lyons: "Recognize the Gentleman from Peoria, Representative David Leitch."

"He awaits your questions, Sir."

"Yeah."

"I've got… Is that in your district or is that in Representative Smith's or Representative Gordon's?"

"Okay. I have under your listing I have Farmington and Illinois Valley Central and under…"

"Under Representative Gordon's, the Peoria School District $909 thousand fixed on this."

"Nine thousand and change."

"Yeah."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 314?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have 09600066.doc 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Hamos. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 314. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on the top of page 13 on the Order of Concurrences, Representative David Miller has House Bill 496. Representative David Miller. House Bill 496. Out of the record. Representative Art Turner, on the Order of Concurrences, you have House Bill 574. Representative Art Turner."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move for concurrence of Amendment #1… Amendment #2 to House Bill 574. This is an agreed technical Amendment, agreed upon by all of the proponents of the legislation. And I just move for the adoption."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 574?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Reis. John Cavaletto, do you want to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, there are 114 Members voting 'yes', 2 Members voting 'no', 1 Member voting 'present'. And the House does concur with Amendment #2 to House Bill 574. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09600066.doc 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Representative Will Davis on House Bill 572. On Senate Bill 852, Mr. Clerk, my mistake. Representative Will Davis on concurrence to House Bill 852." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. With regard to what the title is, 852 became the vehicle to our green jobs initiative which created the fund. There were a couple of technical changes that we had to make with regard to the advisory committee that placed the advisory committee in the home of DCEO as well as took out specific language identifying who one of the advisory committee members could be. So, it's essentially technical changes. I ask for its adoption."

"Are there any questions? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should Sen… shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 852?' Representative Bassi, did you have a question on that? I'm sorry."

"Representative Suzie Bassi."

"So, the question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 852?' All those in… 09600066.doc 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Black. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 852. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 13 of the Calendar, Representative Reboletti has House Bill 1105 under the Order of Concurrences. Representative Reboletti on House Bill 1105."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 1105?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Hannig. Representative Collins, Annazette. Mr… Representative Collins. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On 09600066.doc 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 this Bill, there's 116 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur with Amendment #2 to House Bill 1105. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 12 of the Calendar, Representative Beaubien has House Bill 402 on the Order of Concurrences. Representative Mark Beaubien."

Speaker Lyons: "…the Gentleman's Motion. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 402?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Jakobsson. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there's 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 402. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 14 of the Calendar, Representative May has House Bill 2325. Representative Karen May on House Bill 2325 on the Order of Concurrence."

"Yes. I move to concur with Senate Amendments #1 and 3. Are those the right ones, 1… Da, da, da, da. Yes."

"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Roger Eddy."

"Sponsor yields."

"Yes. Senate Amendment #1 is language that adds to this Bill about the… about the COBRA continuation, language that will clarify what businesses need to do so that the citizens of the State of Illinois can accept and receive the federal match on their unemployment benefits. If you recall, we were going to add it in the House, but the business groups wanted to look at it a little bit more carefully, so we sent it out without it. This gave them time to look at it and to tweak it as much as they wanted. And then Senate Amendment #3 just clarified some language for the insurance industry about their notification. So, this made all of the insurance companies, NFIB and all of the business groups comfortable with the Bill."

"Actually, it was the Senate Amendment #1."

"Mmm mmm."

"That is correct. It's the language that just helps our citizens get the federal match on their unemployment."

"Senate Amendment # through… 3 was the tweaking that the insurance industry wanted."

Speaker Lyons: "On the Amendments, Representative Frank Mautino."

"Thank you. I'd just like to concur with Representative May's description. And it is a tremendous benefit for the consumers. She's put a good negotiation together. A small business, if you are under 25 employees and you lose your insurance coverage because of the stimulus package, her additions is you'll get the extended coverage. In addition to that, the Federal Government will pay the insurance company 65 percent of the cost of the premium. So, for a very small portion, a employee of small business can keep their health care. And I commend the Lady for working with the industry, the departments and the consumer groups to get the Bill in this final form."

"Seeing no further discussion, the question is, 'Shall the House concur… Representative Black."

Speaker Lyons: "Who was that question of, Representative Mautino, Mr. Black?"

"Rep… Mr. Mautino is ready for your question."

"The pre… the reimbursement is set at…"

"Now, this is actually… the reimbursement rate is set at 65 percent to those companies…"

"…and this is the same thing we did under the Act, if someone lost their factory to foreign competition on the trade adjustment agreements. The feds came in and that's where… that's what the agreement…"

"…that we did with those bigger companies…"

"…to help them get by. This was included for small business under the Act."

"It's us."

"It's us."

"Yes." 09600066.doc 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Those dollars are all important…"

"…and especially in a year like this. So, we…"

"Thank you, Sir."

"Thank you, Mr. Black."

"Representative May, would you like to have a final word?"

"Yes, thank you. And Representative Black, you are correct, but as you point out also it does help the citizens of the State of Illinois. So, it is smoothing out and doing what we need to do. The underlying Bill, though, is very important and this also was an agreement with the business community for the mini COBRA to extend the benefits a small amount. It helps the citizens and I thank 09600066.doc 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 everyone from the business community, the insurance industry, Representative Mautino and all who worked on this. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 2325?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Boland. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments #1 and 3 to House Bill 2325. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Concurrences on page 14 of the Calendar, Representative Ford has House Bill 2537. Out of the record. On the Order of Concurrences on page 14, Representative Collins, you have House Bill 3795. The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Annazette Collins."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to concur with House Bill 3795. The Amendment just simply allows other counties who don't have enough money to opt out or opt back in when they have money or to consolidate districts in the drug court. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3795?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by saying… by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? 09600066.doc 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Stephens, Representative Schmitz. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 95 Members voting 'yes', 22 Members voting 'no'. And the House does concur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3795. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Kevin Joyce, on the bottom of page 14 under Order of Concurrences, you have House Bill 3986. Representative Joyce."

"Thank you, Mr… Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I move to concur on Amendment #2 to House Bill 3986. Simply would add to the ability of the park district. It would… to do design-build instead of design and build separately. It'd save a lot of money. And it would add architecture… architect to the Bill. Happy to answer any questions."

Speaker Lyons: "Is there any discussion on Amendment #2? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3896?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? John Fritchey. Mr. Clerk, on… take the record. On this Bill, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 1 Member voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3986. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Danny Reitz in the chamber? Representative Julie Hamos, on the Order of Concurrences, you have House 09600066.doc 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Bill 3987, 3987. The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Julie Hamos."

"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Energy Efficient Building Code we've had many conversations about this year and previous years. If you remember, when this Bill left the House I received… I received a question from that side of the aisle asking me about the Illinois Municipal League and their perspective on this Bill and at that time I represented to you that they had philosophical differences with this. This Amendment, and the reason we're concurring in Senate Amendment 2, was actually developed with the Illinois Municipal League. I'm not at liberty to tell you they support it, but they… we've softened some of the language and more municipalities who already have these building codes are now involved. And we did that because there was ongoing conversation over in the Senate. And I seek your 'aye' vote."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur… Representative Black."

"Sponsor yields."

"Yes, it does, for energy efficiency."

"Okay. Well, Representative Black, an excellent question and really six years ago when I started working on this approach and we've done it now for commercial institutional buildings, at that time there wasn't even as much focus on energy efficiency as there is now and even then and especially now, over 40 states have adopted building codes and the reason is because it is clear that if you build the building energy efficient and right in the first place, there's immediate savings in energy costs and there's immediate savings in energy utilization, use. So, we have to be concerned about both of those. Now, the homebuilders, over the years, have started moving with us because they also recognize that there is a market for this, that people understand that having an energy 09600066.doc 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 efficient home saves costs in the long run. The building code that is adopted in this law actually is reflective of different regions of the state; it is upgraded every three years and because it is now statewide, the homebuilders also believe that there will be efficiencies for them in build… in producing… in buying building products in scale, on larger scale, so that the up-front costs will actually be minimized. So, the… the code does have those regional differences built into it, but I also wanted to point out some of the background and the reason for this."

"Yes, we are. Representative Black, I think just as we have plumbing code which is a statewide code we do have some minimum safety and for health reasons."

"Mr. Black, if you could bring your remarks to a conclusion…"

"…we'd appreciate it."

"Representative Hamos."

"To close. Thank you. I'll be…"

"To close."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this passed the House in the first place 100… with 100 votes. It really only got better in the Senate. There were ongoing conversations and I think this… this is a day whose time has come… an issue whose time has come. Again, everyone will benefit, not only the environment, not only our society, but certainly every homeowner because this will save in energy costs and it will save in energy use. And I seek an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3987?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Mautino. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 89 Members voting 'yes', 28 Members voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3987. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Dan Reitz, you have, under the Order of Concurrences, House Joint Resolution #55. The Gentleman from Randolph, Representative Danny Reitz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Amendment… I'd move to concur with Senate Amendment #1. This Amendment made some 09600066.doc 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 changes. It's an affordable Alzheimer's program. It makes it permissive. It clarifies existing… dedicated Alzheimer's assisted living programs are not guaranteed approval and it gives state discretion to seek the waivers and permission… permits the Governor to determine which agencies will be asked to collaborate in this project. I think it's still a great Resolution, hopefully, will help people that are suffering from Alzheimer's."

"Is there any discussion on the Gentleman's Amendment? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Amendment… Senate Amendment #1 to House Joint Resolution 55?' All those… This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Hannig. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this issue, there are 117 Members voting 'yes', and 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Joint Resolution 55. House Joint Resolution 55 is hereby adopted. Representative JoAnn Osmond."

"For wha… wha… One moment, Representative. Ladies and Gentlemen, for the purpose of an announcement. There's intentions from both caucuses to… to have a caucus, both the Democrats and Republicans. Democrats, we will caucus immediately in Room 114. Representative Osmond."

"And we will return to the call of the Chair. Until then, the House stands at ease. House will come to order. Mr. Clerk, on the top of page 12 under Senate Bills-Second Reading, Representative Currie has Senate Bill 2252. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Speaker. I'd ask if we could adopt the Amendment and debate the Bill on Third Reading."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Should Floor Amendment #2 be adopted?' All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment 2 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #4."

"Again, I'd like to move this to Third Reading and then deb… debate the Bill."

"You've heard the Lady's Motion. All those in favor for the adoption of Floor Amendment #4 signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #4 is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. And read the Bill, Mr. Clerk." 09600066.doc 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"The Lady from Cook, Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker, and Members of the House. I bring before you a proposal from Governor Quinn to help us stem the bleeding in the state General Revenue Funds for the coming fiscal year. This proposal would raise the income tax, the individual income tax, from 3 percent to 4.5 percent; the corporate tax from… to 7.2 percent. It would expand the earned income tax credit to 7.5 percent of the federal credit in year one to 10 percent of the federal credit in year two. The total tax would be a temporary tax from July 1, '09 to July 1, 2011. The earned income tax credit portion of the Bill would itself be permanent. This would bring in $4.5 billion. I would argue that this state desperately needs $4.5 billion in the General Fund if we are to respond to the needs of our citizens, if we are to perform the operations of State Government with an eye to children, to the developmentally disabled, to the mentally ill, to the senior citizens who want to stay at home and to the senior citizens and disabled who are in care. We are looking at a very significant budget shortfall and this would staunch the tide. Let me point out, that among the states that tax income, Illinois is the lowest; compared to our neighbors we are low and in fact, state tax burdens in Illinois compared to those across the nation are very far below the median. You might say this is not a good time to 09600066.doc 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 raise taxes and I would say it's never a really good time to raise taxes, but during this hard time, in fact, economists, including Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz, say this is, in fact, the time when you really must raise taxes, that if you cut spending, you exacerbate the recession. You make, in fact, the economy worse. During the downturn in the 1990s, 44 states did raise taxes and during this recent shortfall, 16 states have already raised their taxes and another 17 are looking at revenue options. The income tax is a tax better than most to raise; the reality is, if you don't have income, you don't have to pay it. There are those, in fact, the chief economist at Moody's Economy points out that if we were to close our budget gap by cutting spending we would likely lose about a hundred thousand jobs. That would, in fact, make our recession worse and it would certainly deepen the state's unemployment rate. If, instead, we were to raise revenues to fill that budget shortfall, we may be able to rai… to increase the number of jobs by almost two hundred thousand, shorten the recession period in Illinois by over six months and reduce the state's unemployment rate by almost two percentage points. So, the background is that we can afford to raise taxes; we can't afford not to and only those who have income will pay them. We would still, with this temporary tax increase, find ourselves at an advantage compared to most of our neighbors. And let me just point out what happens if we don't raise taxes. If we don't raise taxes, we are looking at very deep problems in the state's human services and education programs. For 09600066.doc 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 example, the student assistance program, to date $402 million might find itself with only $202 million, meaning that a large number of our low-income young kids who want to go to college will find themselves out of luck. Early childhood, cut in half. Subsidized child care, think of all those parents who are unable to go to work because there is no place that will take care of their children. The basic cash grant for people on welfare that's $99 million today. Can we really expect… expect people to take a 50 percent cut in the small cash grant they have today. Bilingual education, down by at least $40 million. Aid to the aged, blind and disabled, that program cut as well, and think about the Circuit Breaker and the pharmaceutical assistance program that helps low-income seniors and the disabled. Can we really say to those people, you're out of luck with the pharmacy bill, you're out of luck with the rent and the real estate taxes you're paying. I think that we, if we are a compassionate state, if we care about people, if we care about those who depend upon us to fund the operations of State Government, we cannot say no to Senate Bill 2252. I'm happy to answer your questions. And I and the citizens of Illinois need your support to pass this Bill and pass it now."

"The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative John Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker. To the Bill. And if we get a little bit of order in the Body, Speaker, this probably is the most important Bill we've done so far." 09600066.doc 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Ladies and Gentlemen, there's been a request, and it's a good one, that we please… there's going to be a lot of important discussion on a budget Bill, so we'd ask everybody to please bring the noise level down. Thank you very much. John."

"Thank… thank you, Speaker, Members of the Body. There's been a lot of deliberation prior to this Bill even getting here as to how we were going to get out of this situation and I would suggest, also, that most of the deliberation has been on this side of the aisle. As it should be, we're the Majority Party; we can be expected to lead, but at the same time we should be expected to lead prudently. Governor Quinn is a friend; he's the Governor. I afford him respect in both of those accounts and on many fronts, I would walk through walls for the man. I believe in his sincerity to no end. A number of people don't want to vote for an income tax hike on principle, some people don't want to vote for an income tax hike based on political expediency. I've made it clear that I would support an income tax hike that actually gets the ship of state back on course. I've put my name where my mouth is. I've been one of the lead Sponsors of House Bill 750 for probably five years now. And I have a district that would be a net loser, if you look at it selfishly, under the proposed tax swap Bill. I have a district that could well vote me out of office were I to support the Bill and I'd still support the Bill because it's the right thing to do. All that being said, I won't support this piece of legislation; I do it reluctantly. I had told the Governor 09600066.doc 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 I would support an income tax hike willingly, almost eagerly, were it to address our reliance on property taxes to fund education, were it to address the inequities in how we fund schools around this state. Leader Currie is correct that this helps stop the bleeding over the next couple years and I respect her leadership on that issue. I'm not interested in helping stopping the bleeding; I'm interested in figuring out why the patient is bleeding to start with. Ladies and Gentlemen, Democrats and Republicans, city, suburbanites, and downstaters alike, at some point in time, whether it's May 31, 2009, whether it is this fall, whether it is next year, the piper is going to demand to be paid. I listen to Member after Member promote any cuts to the programs that they hold near and dear, but refuse to make hard choices and hard sacrifices to prevent those cuts from happening. My constituents like your constituents say, make the cuts, you'll trim down State Government. I don't think a lot of them understand the extent to which State Government has been cut and the extent to which state services will be cut should we not find a new revenue source. That being said, I do not believe that a temporary forestalling of tough decisions can be countenanced any longer. The debate on how we fund schools is older than most of us in this chamber. The ideas on how to fix that issue has been before us for years and years after one blue ribbon committee after another, one piece of legislation after another. We are going to have to make tough choices at some point in time. For some people, they may consider a vote on a temporary income tax 09600066.doc 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 hike to be a tough choice. I look at it as a football analogy as almost doing a dropkick. It gets you out of the situation you're in right then, but sure as hell isn't going to win you the game. Ladies and Gentlemen, at some point in time, we are going to have to figure out how to address the structural deficit of this state, how to address the fact that we are 51st in the country in education funding disparity, how to address the needs of service providers, how to address the needs of information technology gaps, how to address the need of staying competitive in a world culture in a global economy going forward. I would submit with all due respect to the Sponsor that we need a long-term answer to a long-term problem not a two-year solution to simply get us through this hard time until the next one comes around the corner. Thank you."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Roger Eddy."

"Sponsor yields."

"Correct."

"Correct. That's the constitutional limitation."

"Correct."

"I believe as introduced it would have doubled the earned income tax credit. This, instead, takes the earned income tax credit today 5 percent of the federal credit to 7.5 percent this year to 10 percent next year and that increase in the earned income tax credit would be permanent."

"No."

"They are fully funded."

"Ten percent as with the… the current income tax."

"Well, actually, you just did the math. So, the…"

"That sounds about right, yeah. Yep."

"That's right. And that was worth… together the two were worth close to $900 million." 09600066.doc 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"And that coupled with the $3.5 billion we had left to spend, that means about close to $5 billion which means that the deficit came down from ten and a half billion to perhaps 5 billion, five and a half billion."

"The pension payment is already included in the dollars we're talking about. You remember that we, just the other day, said yes we do want to make the full pension payment as currently required by statute."

"That is law even without the vote of the other day, because the statute would require changing if we were to make a different funding structure. So, this assumes that the full pension payment is made."

"It does not quite. There would still be belt- tightening, there still would be a need to shave off some billion dollars. I believe the Governor could manage to do that and I believe in these times people expect belt- tightening from their government as they are finding they're required to do in their own everyday family lives. But if we were to adopt this tax increase, we would be able to fund the bulk of the programs that people have come to rely upon. A person who's right now a senior getting care 09600066.doc 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 in… at the… in home, that individual would not be sent off to a nursing home if we passed this Bill. And if we don't, there's a good chance that that individual will wind up in nursing care at a great cost to her individual dignity and independence as well as at a great long-term cost to us."

"So, you're saying that they could cut bilingual services…"

"…your special… yeah…"

"I guess my point… my point…"

"And we are going… we are budgeting in a lump sum fashion so that the agencies will manage their money. My point is that there would not be enough to go around without…"

"Representative Eddy, your five minutes are up. We can add a minute or so to conclude your questions." 09600066.doc 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Winters. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, I rise in support of the Lady's Bill. I don't think it's any big surprise that no elected official wants to vote for a tax increase. It's easy to say, well, we'll just vote 'no' then we don't have to answer too many questions at home. So, we just come here and we vote 'no' and let the State Board of Education make cuts and let DNR make cuts and let labor make cuts and let Veterans' Affairs make cuts. Let them all make cuts. We don't have to do it; we'll let them do it. So, we don't want to vote for tax increases, but Ladies and Gentlemen, the harsh realities of what we face 09600066.doc 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 here today in our state budget are that if we don't do something the mentally ill will be hurt, the developmentally disabled will be hurt, those who depend on treatment for substance abuse will be hurt, the autistic will be hurt, seniors will be hurt, children will be hurt, college students will be hurt, parents who want to work and get day care for their kids will be hurt, dozens of other categories of people who will sustain pain because we have not done the right thing. Everyone on this floor, even those who will vote against this today, even the most conservative ones amongst us will say, we cannot cut our way out of this problem. We all know we can't simply cut our way out of last year's or this current year's fiscal year budget and get to a number that works with the revenue we have available. We all know that. In previous debate, in the last several days, some on the other side of the aisle have said, well, it's a Democratic problem. The Democratic Party created this problem. And you know, Ladies and Gentlemen, you're wrong, but even if you're right, to say we're not going to fix the problem, we're going to let all these people suffer and we're going to let children suffer and seniors suffer and people that deserve the help of the State of Illinois suffer because you have a political issue, is irresponsible. It's irresponsible to just blame and not recognize the stark facts in front of you that have to be dealt with. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, you go ahead and you look these people in the eye, if you vote 'no'; you look them in the eye and tell them that you voted 'no' because it's a Democratic problem. And even 09600066.doc 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 people on this side of the aisle, you go ahead when those people come to your office and you're looking them in the eye and you tell them why you voted 'no' when they can't get the services they need for their children, for their parents, for disabled people, for school children. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're elected to lead, not to make decisions based on political expediency. We were elected to lead. Some of you won't vote for this because you have a title next to your name, conservative, and you just simply can't do it. You can't get yourself to do it no matter what the realities are. Some of you will vote 'no' because of politics and you'll say, well, I've got an election coming up, got an election coming up. I don't want to be the one that has that newsletter sent out against me to tell everybody what a terrible person I am, so I'm just going to do the easy thing. I'm going to vote 'no'. We can't let these things get in our way, Ladies and Gentlemen. We were elected to lead the people of the State of Illinois and so, let us take care of the people of the State of Illinois that we were all, 118 of us, elected to serve. I don't want to vote for this tax increase, but we are left with no alternative unless we want to cause real pain to real people by cutting significant programs that help the people of the State of Illinois. So, for those of you who are still listening, for those of you who are still persuadable, why don't you give some thought to those people who will come to your office next week and say, why, Representative, didn't you help me? Why didn't you take care of my needs and why did you put your next election 09600066.doc 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 ahead of my needs. You were elected to help me. You weren't elected because we worry about your career in the year 2010 and 2012 and 2014. This year is 2009 and in this year, the people of the State of Illinois deserve your help. You decide whether you will help them. Mr. Speaker, I will help them today."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Bill Black."

"Mr. Black, we'll give you another minute."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Sara Feigenholtz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. While I've been listening to a lot of people complaining and making statements about what life has been like around her for the past few years and every day when we all walk into this chamber, we see these wonderful women wearing purple shirts. These are women who are employed to take care of children who are in child care and they take care of our parents in the Community Care Program and they take care of our grandparents and they, too, are grandparents. If this Bill doesn't pass, in the next couple of days many of those women are going to be handed a pink slip. Their fate will be decided because when this state is in a time of crisis… and I'd like to address the previous speakers who are not supporting this Bill because it's not perfect. Well, I've been here for 16 years and I have never seen a perfect Bill go up on this board. This state is in a crisis and as the Sponsor said, when… in her opening remarks, this is the time when we need to rally. This is the time when the people who spend hours… who've spent years on the Human Services-Appropriations Committee, hearing how vital these services are to people, not only in their community, but statewide. All of these programs and I specifically… everybody on the other side of the aisle and my colleagues who are considering not supporting this Bill who sit on the Human Services-Appropriations Committee, know exactly what I'm talking about. They have heard it from previous speakers. They have been hearing it for the last month 09600066.doc 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 from people hanging out at the rail and begging, begging for us to help the human services programs in this state. This is not a dress rehearsal, Ladies and Gentlemen, this… voting 'no' on this Bill will be devastating, apocalyptic even, to the… the vulnerable people of the State of Illinois. Please, on their behalf and on the behalf of people who need help and who are the women, mostly women, who are working in these jobs, support this Bill."

"Representative Winters, you've returned."

"The microphone's yours, Sir."

"The Gentleman from Kendall, Leader Tom Cross."

"The Lady from Lake, Representative Karen May."

"Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. We haven't met all of my goals for this year before I wanted to vote on a budget. I've stood for reform. I wanted the 200… the federal limit on com… on campaign finance reform. I wanted pension reform, but pension reform was in a committee and it came out with Democrats voting for it and Republicans voting against it. When I spoke to other Republicans, they were not going to be there for it. I wanted belt- tightening. We have had billions of dollars in cuts. I want efficiencies in government, too, but the government… the Governor has a commission to look for further efficiencies in government. It's just very hard in five months to open contracts and to do all the things that we need to be doing. I say keeping the pressure on for two more years is what we need to be doing. We've made a very strong start on reform. We have cut some things. We need to keep the pressure on to do more. People still don't realize… the citizens of this state don't realize what a $7 billion budget deficit means or 11 billion or whatever, but we know. We know because we've looked at it and we've looked at doomsday. The developmentally disabled, that we can't get in a CILA because there are no spaces for them, will be left further high and dry. The people who deliver 09600066.doc 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Meals on Wheels, our community caregivers who care for our elderly, will be left high and dry. They will be given pink slips. The recession is very bad. There has been $3 billion that… in revenue losses in the last couple years. Several times in my life I've been there to throw a life preserver for people who needed it, either financially or where I knew the services that I could help them. I know things are bad; I hear it every day, but when businesses lay off people, they come to government for help. When… when the government doesn't have the help, we can't send them back or send them elsewhere. We need reform and belt- tightening, I admit that, but I think we made great strides. We have strong procurement reform; we've added compensation review board. We deleted it. I suggested it; Speaker Madigan took us up on it. I've kept in touch with my constituents on many of the reforms. We passed a capital Bill; we all voted for it. At that time, I noted that we will have roads, we will have bridges, but I fear we are leaving people in the ditch. I don't want to shut down all the services that are our safety net. Our new Governor had five months and I believe that with further time we can keep the pressure on. We can continue working for reform. We can find efficiencies. We have two years until the stimulus money ends. There will still be further cuts right then and there. It takes many years to pass important Bills around here, for those of you and for me, where we try to change public policy, it takes many years. I believe I heard people from the other side of the aisle at the beginning of this say, we can't cut our way out of 09600066.doc 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 this deficit. We cannot cut our way out of this deficit, but in two years we can find the efficiency, we can continue the strategy of reform that we have started. Thank you very much."

"The Lady from Champaign, Representative Naomi Jakobsson."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of this Bill. You know, I have heard just as I'm sure that many of you in this room have, heard from many, many service providers, who are going to have to eliminate programs; who are going to have to eliminate positions, at best, and at worst they're going to have to close doors, services for the disabled, the mentally ill, the addiction sufferers, the homebound, and many more. I chair Human Services and many of the issues that come before the committee get passed out of the committee unanimously and very often there is a price tag connected with these Bills. These are Bills and Resolutions sponsored by both sides of the aisle, both sides of the aisle are looking for ways to spend our money. Yes, the Republicans are, too. Some say… some of these Bills and Resolutions set up commissions or ask for studies or some kind of an institute be set up to collect data and do studies. Just last night in Human Services a Resolution… a Joint Resolution was brought to the committee to establish an institution to collect data and disseminate that data. I asked how much it would cost and there wasn't an answer to that question. I pointed out to the Republican Sponsor of that Resolution that there wasn't any funding stream that came along with the Resolution. In 09600066.doc 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 spite of that, that Representative urged that it be adopted. None of the Republicans on the committee voted 'no'; they all voted 'yes' for that fund; even though they didn't know what it would cost and there was no funding. So, we cannot say that only one Party has been wanting to spend the state's money. The Republicans must stand up and take some of that responsibility. Folks on both sides of the aisle have and continue to propose and vote for spending our state dollars. I urge an 'aye' vote. We need to have an income tax increase. We need to provide the services that are needed to help this state. Thank you very much."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative LaShawn Ford."

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

"Sponsor yields."

"Representative Currie, you know, I come from an area where believe it or not if I could get the money back that we spent on roads and bridges and schools in a Republican district, my people would be very happy. So, my question is, was the money that we spent only in Democratic district or did they spend money too?"

"The money is spent statewide, Representative."

"Thank you. To the Bill. I got to tell you, I represent an area where people are getting killed every day, where we have crumbling roads and crumbling bridges, failing schools, police shooting people, people killing people because of lack of services and the last thing I want to do today is vote for a tax increase. But I do know that if I 09600066.doc 73  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 don't vote for a tax increase that things will get worse. Why would I vote for a tax increase at this point? Some people will say, huh, black people have been fighting for 40 acres and a mule and you're going to vote for more taxes? Are you going to get your 40 acres and a mule today? No, but I ask you, either you're going to be a part of the problem or are you going to be a part of the solution? If we pass the Bill today, will you spend this money as well? You probably will. Now, I don't want to vote for a tax increase, but I have to and I probably won't get my school that I've been asking for, for the three years that I've been down here and I'm not giving up on the people. I'm not giving up on them and there are people over here and there are people over there have been saying that we want you to get your school. This may not be the time, but it might be the time for a tax increase, even if I don't want it. I've spoke with the Governor and I want the people that's sitting here to know that I asked them, if I vote for a tax increase, will you deal with the problems in my area? Will you help me with the foreclosures in my area? He said 'yes'. I said will you help me get a school in my area? He said 'yes'. I asked him will you help me with the dropout rate in my area. The Governor said 'yes' and because of that I'm going to say 'yes' to this Senate Bill 2252 for the people."

Speaker Lyons: "The Lady from Cook, Representative Elaine Nekritz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. We, obviously, have a gigantic budget hole to be filling and even the 09600066.doc 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 revenues from Senate Bill 2252 will not come close to closing that gaping hole. And I agree that we have not communicated that well enough to our constituents and am… you know, when I tell people we have a $7 billion deficit in this upcoming budget, I always try to give them some context for that, that that is about 25 percent of our general… of our general revenue. But like some of the other speakers, I really believe that in order to sell that back home we need to… we needed to say I'm not going to deliver you the same old Illinois State Government. We need some reform. And we tried to do some pension reform, we didn't get any help from the other side of the aisle on that, but we tried to do it and we're going to continue to be working on that over the course of the summer and I believe we will get there. We've done some significant ethics reform and yes, we have more work to do, but again, I believe that we can get there. But without these revenues, it isn't… it isn't just Human Services that I'm very compa… very passionate about the Human Services line items as well. But our… our nationally leading Monetary Award Program, the MAP program, that students across this state take advantage of and it allows them to get a college degree, is going to be wiped out. Something that all… didn't… all… that I spoke to last night and that's very near and dear to my heart, as well as many of the Legislators around the state, is AMTRAK. We worked really hard. We have billions of dollars in stimulus money that we can take advantage of to build that system and to do economic development around the state, but without this, 09600066.doc 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 we're not going to even be able to operate the AMTRAK service that we have. So, there's a lot of things in this Bill that… a lot of things that we're going to be addressing in this Bill. It isn't perfect and it's not going to take care of all the needs, but we need to… we need to… that start. In order to close this budget hole, we have a menu of bad options that we're going to have to be exercising and this is one of them. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie to close."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. There is a breath of fresh air in State Government. It emanates from the second floor and it emanates from the work we have done over these last several months, important work to reform the way the state buys goods and services, important work to make sure that the actions of governments in this state are open and accessible to the people, important work in reforming the way our pension systems do business. We are becoming accountable and transparent. We are making ourselves and our work available to the people back home, but it is not going to help us reform State Government, that breath of fresh air will not be fresh very long, if we have to close social service agencies, if we have to shut the doors to people in need across the State of Illinois. I'm tired of the finger-pointing; I'm tired of the blame game. I am tired of partisanship. The problems we face stem mostly from the fact that there is a national recession, probably the worst since the end of World War II. Clearly, we can make the recession even worse in the 09600066.doc 76  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 State of Illinois if we slash funding for these programs by 50 percent, if we put people out of work, if we make the unemployment rate go up. The smarter thing to do, to limit the affects of the recession, is to raise revenues as Joseph Stiglitz, the Nobel Prize winner, says. We can make the recession shorter and at the same time we can make sure that young kid in south Chicago has a chance to go to college because the Student Assistance Commission didn't run out of money and Harry Osterman's constituent, Ruth Long, who was here. An elderly woman, in her wheelchair, earlier this week, she's part of the Community Care Program and she said, I want to stay in my home; I want to be independent; I want to take care of myself, but when you end this program, I go back to a nursing home. I lose my sense of dignity; I lose my sense of independent. And I'm here to tell you, Members of this chamber, that we're going to spend a lot more money in the long run taking care of Ruth Long in a nursing home than we do if we fund the Community Care Program. We each have a responsibility, each one of us, to our constituents and to people across the state in need. I urge your 'yes' vote on Senate Bill 2252."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, you've heard the issues discussed thoroughly. The question becomes, 'Should Senate Bill 2252 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Graham. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this issue, there are 42 'yes', 74 'no', 2 09600066.doc 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 voting 'present'. And the issue fails. Mr. Clerk, on page 8 of the Calendar, under Senate Bills-Second Readings, is Senate Bill 451. What's the status of that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading and read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Currie."

"Speaker, I think there was a shelling Amendment on the Bill as it came out of committee. So, I'd like this to go back to Second Reading so I can take off the Amendment and we can deal with the substantive Bill."

"Mr. Clerk, put that Bill back on the Order of Second Reading on the request of the Sponsor. Representative Currie, we have that Bill on the Order of Second Reading. We put it back on the Order of Second Reading. We need you to clarify your intentions with the Amendments. Representative Currie."

"Yeah. If you'd put it on the board, I want to… I mo…"

"Mr. Clerk, status of this…"

"…my Motion is to table Amendment #1, House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 451. And then if we can move the Bill from Second to Third."

"Mr. Clerk, we'll take that Bill out of the record. Mr. Clerk, on page 4 of the Calendar, under Senate 09600066.doc 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Bill-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 1538. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Randolph, Representative Danny Reitz on Senate Bill 1538."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill sets up an imprest fund. It allows the Department of Natural Resources to use a imp… use these funds to run events at the World Shooting Complex. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Should Senate Bill 1538 pass?' All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Brady, you want to… be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 116 Members voting 'yes', 2 Members voting 'no'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Ladies and Gentlemen, on page 14 of the Calendar on the Order of Concurrences, we have Senate… House Bill 1327. Representative Senger."

"Representative Senger, I believe your Motion is to nonconcur."

Speaker Lyons: "Representative, that Motion is, I've been informed, is still in Rules."

"Just a minute, Representative, we're… we're checking on the status. Representative, we clarified the issue. It is a Motion to Concur with Amendment #1. Is that correct?"

"Okay. The Lady's made the Motion to Concur to Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1327. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, 'Shall the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1327?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? John Fritchey, Monique Davis. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there's 118 Members voting 'yes', and 0 voting 'no'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1327. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Ladies and Gentlemen, on page 12 of the Calendar, under the Order of Concurrences, Speaker Madigan has House Bill #7. The Gentleman from Cook, Speaker Michael J. Madigan."

"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Bill 7 is concerned with campaign finance reform. 09600066.doc 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 The Bill fundamentally changes the Illinois campaign finance system. It establishes contribution and transfer limits for all political committees. It increases transparency. It enhances the enforcement authority of the State Board of Elections. The Bill establishes contribution limits for all political committees. Political committees can no longer accept unlimited amounts of money. The Bill limits the amount of money flowing into the campaign system and reduces the influence of outside groups and lobbyists. All political committees must operate under a system of caps. A committee organized for one candidate may accept… may accept up to $5 thousand from an individual and up to $10 thousand from a corporation, labor organization or association. A committee organized to assist multiple candidates such as a political Party or a caucus committee or a noncandidate committee, such as a committee organized by a union or an association, may accept up to $10 thousand from an individual and up to $20 thousand from a corporation, labor organization or association. Concerning self-funders. There's an exception to the caps for candidates whose opponent self funds a campaign. A public official or a candidate or his immediate family makes independent expenditures during the 12 months prior to an election of more than $250 thousand for a statewide election all candidates in that particular race are permitted to raise in excess of the contribution limits. For all other elective offices the threshold amount is $100 thousand. The Bill restricts transfers between political committees. A committee may transfer up 09600066.doc 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 to $90 thousand to another committee. To prevent individuals and groups from circumventing the caps, public officials, candidates, corporations, labor organizations, associations, and political Parties are limited to forming one political committee for a candidate and one multiple candidate committee. Other proposals introduced this year included language that only permitted the Legislative Leaders to form a committee to support Members of their caucus. To me that would strengthen the critics' argument that the Legislative Leaders control the election activities of the Members. Under this Bill, every Member of the General Assembly will have the exact same opportunity to support and oppose candidates for office. The Bill would provide that the Democratic Party of Illinois would be prohibited from endorsing or making contributions in support or opposition to candidates running in that Party's Primary Elections. The Bill provides authority for a constituent services fund. Under current law, a Member may use political funds to offset the expenses of running a district office. The Bill permits a Member to form a constituent services fund to accept contributions up to $5 thousand from any source to assist with constituent services in the maintenance of a district office. This fund cannot be used for election created purposes. Provides for year-round disclosure. The Bill requires committees to submit quarterly reports of expenditures and contributions. Under current law, a political committee files these reports semi-annually. From May 1 through adjournment, Members of the General 09600066.doc 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Assembly must disclose within two business days any contribution a Member receives in excess of $500. The Governor is required to make the same disclosures during the 90 days following adjournment of the Session. Under current law, candidates for office must report any contribution in excess of $500 made in the 30 days prior to an election. This Bill extends the limit of the reporting period to 60 days prior to an election. Concerning independent expenditures. An individual who makes electioneering communications during any 12-month period in an amount in excess of $3 thousand relating to any candidate or a question of public policy must file a disclosure with the state board. The Bill also provides for the possibility of obtaining an injunction to prevent a person or media outlet from broadcasting an electioneering communication in violation of this provision. Concerning the enforcement authority of the State Board of Elections. The board will have the authority to audit a political committee if the committee fails to submit two consecutive quarterly reports. The Bill also increases the fine the board may levy for violations of the Election Code. Additionally, the board must develop and maintain an online database of complaints filed with the board and the fines imposed. And finally, all hearings before the board must be open to the public. The Bill creates a task force to study and make recommendations concerning the development of a program to publicly financed judicial campaigns. The task force consists of members appointed by the Governor, the Illinois Supreme Court, each Legislative Leader and the 09600066.doc 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 State Board of Elections. Caps go into effect on January 1, 2011. Since we are approaching the beginning of the next campaign cycle, imposing caps at this time would pose an unfair advantage to those who have been raising funds under the current system. An implementation date after the next election will give everyone an opportunity for a fresh start on January 1, 2011. Mr. Speaker, we're on Second Reading or Third Reading? I'm sorry. I'm advised it's a Motion to Concur. I move that the House concur in the Senate's Amendment to House Bill 7."

"Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative John Fritchey."

"Thank… thank you, Speaker. To the Gentleman's Motion. I will say that it's a unexpected and admittedly uncomfortable situation to stand next to the Sponsor and my Leader, yet voice reservations about what is happening here. Let me be clear about something. We have accomplished some significant, significant advances in the areas of reform this Session: in the areas of FOIA, in the areas of contracting, in the areas of cleaning up problematic hires in the State Government, and none of those would have been done without the leadership of Speaker Madigan. I commend him for it. This Bill also would not be here but for him. Ladies and Gentlemen, those of you that have been here for a while know that while the reform commission may put a hundred days into their efforts a number of us have put a lot of years into our efforts on ethics and reform legislation, myself included. Yet, that notwithstanding, I cannot in good conscience support a 09600066.doc 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 measure which I do not believe accomplishes that which it purports to do. I'm not going to sit here and say that this is not substantive and significant, but it's not the best we can do. The public is looking to us to address a lot of their concerns. Now, I will tell you from my own experience contribution caps do not take money out of the political process. I've learned that as a legislative candidate; I learned that pretty well earlier this year as a Congressional candidate. So, to the public that thinks that caps take money out of the process, they don't. What it does do, if applied evenly and thoroughly, is take some of the influence, an undue influence, out of the process and that's part of the goal. It's a difficult situation with a Bill like this in its present form. I assure you that there will be many in the media, many in the public, that will say that if you support this you've supported something that looks like reform but really isn't. If you oppose it, you're not for any kind of reform. I would submit to those and especially those in the media, it's very easy to play Monday morning quarterback; it's very easy to come to Jesus late in the game after being silent for years and criticize whatever we do. I will also readily come to the defense of the Members of this Body and our colleagues across the rotunda. None of us have been the cause or focus of the untoward and unfortunate headlines that have plagued this state for years, yet we've been painted with a broad brush as if we are part of the problem. I reject that; I do. I look around this room and I see a room full of well intended and hardworking and good 09600066.doc 85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 and decent men and women trying to do the best that they can for the 105 thousand people that each of us represents. I reject the insinuation that the problems over the last several years have been our doing. I also reject the assertion that simply passing more and more laws will do away with those problems. Good laws will not keep bad people from trying to break them. That being said, we have an obligation to try to put forth the best that we can to restore and regain public confidence in Illinois government. I respect the work of the bicameral commission, or committee that was put together by Speaker Madigan, and President Cullerton, my Senator, to look at a number of issues. I appreciate the work product. As those of us that worked on the pay-to-play ban understand, oftentimes these Bills can take years, not days or weeks or months, years. I'd recognize that the public is tired of waiting and I recognize and appreciate their impatience. That notwithstanding, I would caution us from a rush to judgment to say that any reform that we have passed will simply be good reform because it's better than what we had. What can often be the case is that if we pass something…"

"John, your time is expired. If you could conclude your remarks, we'd appreciate it."

"Thank you, Speaker. I appreciate that. Passing something is not necessarily better than nothing. I understand those of you that feel that this is a good first step. I don't think that this is the time for first steps. I think that this is a time to put an issue to rest. I 09600066.doc 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 respectfully don't believe that this Bill does this. Thank you, Speaker."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Bill Black."

Speaker Lyons: "Mr. Black, I've been advised by the parliamentarian we wouldn't have a problem by separating the Amendments, so we will work on, Mr. Clerk, Amendment #1."

"Representative David Reis on Amendment #1."

"The Sponsor awaits your questions, Sir."

"Mr. Clerk, Amendment 1. Speaker Madigan, I'd be advised that'd be your question to ask on Amendment 1."

"Amendment 1 is the Bill except for the proposed creation of a task force on judicial elections." 09600066.doc 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Sponsor yields."

"They remain as is."

"That was the reason for the delayed effective date."

"Drawing upon the experience of New Mexico, where New Mexico adopted caps and then subsequently realized that in adopting caps with an early effective date they had advantaged people who had already been fundraising and they had disadvantaged those who had not yet started. And so they came back with a trailer Bill that provided for a delayed effective date, just as this Bill would provide for a delayed effective date."

"The thought behind the delayed effective date was that there'll be a General Election in November of 2010. The expectation is that any candidate in that General Election will pretty well have expended whatever funds they had raised during that campaign. And the imposition of the caps would happen in less than two months' time, well in advance of the next election cycle."

"Volunteer services are not considered a contribution."

"No, I think for those holding public office they can create a single candidate committee for themselves. If they wish to raise money for others, they can create a multiple candidate committee and then if they wish to have a constituent service fund, they can create that also. Now, the purpose of the constituent service fund is to supplement the expenditures made in the district offices." 09600066.doc 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Representative, your five minutes are up. If you could conclude your question, we've got a lot of people to ask questions."

"Representative Mike Tryon."

"Awaits your questions, Sir."

"The answer is yes."

"Representative Dave Winters."

"Representative Julie Hamos."

"Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. First, I do want to congratulate Speaker Madigan because I think we have passed a very comprehensive and thoughtful set of new laws that we can be proud of dealing with government reforms and government ethics. But more than any of the other… more than any, really, of the reform legislation that we have considered, I think that campaign finance reform is the one, the most important issue for the public. I ran an online petition and we, really, within days 3,500 people responded, many of them with strong comments, urging us to do meaningful contribution caps. And what our people… what I heard from people throughout the state that… is that they have learned how to equate unlimited campaign contributions with our pay-to-play political culture. They want meaningful caps to demonstrate that we are indeed 09600066.doc 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 ready for change. And that is, in fact, the campaign contribution cap legislation that I had hoped for. The limits in this Bill, I think, fall short of that and I don't think that the public is going to be satisfied if, in fact, our goal, my goal, was to restore the confidence of the public. Now, having said that, to me this comes down to a strategy question and it's not unlike the kind of strategy question that we have to decide on many other issues that we work on down here. And the strategy question is this, should we, in fact, decide to defeat this legislation for today and start all over? And to me, really, the question is, can we recreate the energy, the interest, the pressure and the momentum for change or is it better to put this on the books and continue to monitor it and watch it and hope someday that we can continue to tweak it and make it better. And I think, and again, not unlike many other Bills that we have to decide on, we don't have perfect Bills in shape the first day. So, I have come to believe after a lot of agonizing about this and not being very happy about this vote that, in fact, we cannot start all over that there is no way to really get that moving again. So, I am reluctantly standing here to urge an 'aye' vote."

"Representative Elaine Nekritz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Campaign finance reform in Illinois has clearly been a very long time in coming and it has, I recognize, been a rather arduous process to get to the Bill we have before us today and as one of only five states with no contribution limits, I believe that this is 09600066.doc 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 a necessary step. But I am disappointed with the Bill we have before us. It does have gaping holes and it's inconsistence in its application. Where there are contribution limits, they're high and there are no limits for in-kind contributions from a political committee, but there are strict limits if you are a private entity, such as a Chamber of Commerce or a union. And then the enforcement provisions, I believe, are very lacking where the State Board of Elections only has the ability to perform an audit after two consecutive reports have been failed to be filed. So, we have to wait for an inattentive or malevolent candidate or campaign treasurer to fail to do something. I think the state board… is the heavy hand of the State Board of Elections could be if they could perform an unannounced or… an unannounced audit. But I agree with my colleague, that despite the flaws in the Bill, the pressure for this reform is as high as it's going to get. Next year the scandals of the recent past will be another year behind us and the anger will be fading. So, while this Bill is far from the one we need, it is the one we have. We must continue to refine it, strengthen it, and make it better just as we have with almost every other significant piece of legislation we pass here. Thank you."

"Representative Harry Osterman."

"To the Bill. As all of you know and many of you know, this is not my preferred Bill. I've sponsored this legislation for three years, consistent with House Bill 24. I want to thank all of the cosponsors on both sides of the aisle, because those people who signed up as cosponsors and 09600066.doc 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 fought for this did so because they want to get rid of the influence of money in our system because they're sick and tired of having their constituents be skeptical of State Government. And I appreciate the efforts yesterday to try to get that Bill called. My preference is that we'd be voting on that Bill today, but that's not where we are. This Bill is flawed, severely flawed. But I look at tonight as a step in the right direction, a step in restoring our state's credibility. The reality is that we are going to be judged, all of us and those in elected office, on how we act and how we run our campaigns and how we govern, the choices we make. I think that we need to improve upon this and I think my colleague from Evanston hit it on the head about whether this Bill is defeated will we ever see this again? And I know in this building, whether they're in office or whether they're on the rail, that there are people that would love nothing better than to have this Bill go down in flames, never to see the light of day again. And I've concluded that a better track is to continue to work on this issue. There's a reality we're going to face tonight within about three or four hours and that's going to be that all of us are going to spend an awful lot of time together over these next months. And there's another reality is that this Bill takes effect in 2011. And I don't think the pressure is going to let up. I don't think the public is going to accept this as a fait accopl… and, this is the final product. And I will be there with the groups like the Illinois coalition Campaign for Political Reform, CHANGE Illinois! and the Collins 09600066.doc 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Commission to keep the pressure up. There's more that we can do, much more that we can do, but we need to work on that in a bipartisan way and with the Senate to improve upon this. We will be judged on what the final product is. It is not tonight, but I stand to support this Bill and more importantly pledge to continue to work on this issue 'til we get it right."

"I think we're back in business, Ladies and Gentlemen. I didn't break it; I didn't do it; I didn't do nothing, Mom. All right. I think we can continue debate. If you're requesting to speak… Representative Ryg, I think you were the next person to have a light on."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Kathy… The Chair recognizes Representative Kathy Ryg."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. You know, we all began Session with a great deal of talk about reforms that would restore the public's confidence in us, their elected officials. We've all followed the issue of campaign finance reform while the public has been watching with interest and a lot of well-deserved cynicism. Now, we have a Bill before us with no time to offer changes. The Bill is very publicly opposed by the very groups of citizens who have been begging for real campaign finance reform. Those groups include the League of Women of Voters, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, the Illinois Reform Commission, and CHANGE Illinois! Even the supporters of this Bill recognize that it's only better than nothing. I'd suggest that better than nothing on the last day of 09600066.doc 98  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Session without a budget that works for the State of Illinois and without real meaningful campaign reform, while I would suggest that better than nothing doesn't sit very well with the voters at home. I urge a 'present' vote on this Bill and a request for a real commitment to continuing to work to improve the reform measures that we're attempting to reach. Thank you."

"Representative Tom Holbrook."

"Thank you, Speaker. To the Bill. House Bill 7 is truly a step in the right direction. However, I think it has one unintended consequence we may not have caught yet and that is, just as when I used to work in my union we would donate a nickel an hour or a dollar a day or a dollar a week towards our political fund. It does support our candidates and support our causes. Our company would collect them in the paycheck, reimburse them to our union, our union would then bundle those donations for maybe four or five hundred people and write a check to our political action committee at the state level. Under this Bill, that check isn't considered individual donations from all those individuals; it's considered one donation and I think then it would cause some real problems with some of the caps in here. And I would hope that between now and 2011, when this goes into effect, that we correct this and because these are truly individual voluntary donations, just as when I used to make my voluntary nickel an hour donation. And we che… that we… this get corrected for the good of the people that make these in good faith, as what they are individual donations, that at their convenience are then 09600066.doc 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 bundled and mailed forward. And I would hope we would correct that when we come back either in Veto Session or first thing next year. Thank you."

Speaker Lyons: "The Chair recognizes the Lady from Cook, Representative Debbie Graham."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I was sitting here listening to the debate and I agree that this Bill doesn't go far enough and we've reached the last day of Session. But President Obama set a precedent, if we want to see further reforms and changes, we don't have to wait for a law to be passed. If you want to have smaller contributions, make sure you send it out on your invitations, 'do not send more than x, y, z amount of money'. You can do that for yourself. We can continue this… this process. We can continue next year to continue talking about reforms, but remember, reform starts at home as well. Everyone who is talking and doing the different things, President Obama did set the precedent. We can decide for each one of ourselves how much money you want to accept and what the limits are. You don't need a law to set the limits for you. You can set the limits for yourself. I would urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Ken Dunkin. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Bill Black."

"Representative Tim Schmitz."

Speaker Lyons: "The Speaker will be happy to answer your questions."

"Yes."

"The answer is that this is money going into a political committee. It's not going into a committee just for general communication. It's going into a political committee." 09600066.doc 103  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Well, they could… they could contribute to the… the group that you mentioned, but not to the political committee, at least not in excess of the cap."

"Well, again, it's a political committee and that's the essence of the Bill. The Bill is concerned with political committees. And the intent of the Bill is to put caps on the flow of money into the political committees. So, in terms of the general operation that counts with that group, there'd be no limitation on that, but there would be a limit on contributions into a political PAC."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Ken Dunkin."

"The Gentleman from Kendall, Leader Tom Cross."

"Representative Mulligan."

"Sponsor yields."

"The answer is yes."

"Representative Ron Stephens."

"The Gentleman's request for verification is so noted. Representative… Since no one is seeking further discussion, Representative Madigan to close."

"Mr. Speaker, others who have spoke in debate, debate the point which is very valid that Illinois today in its Election Code does not have any caps on contributions. And what we've heard over the last several weeks and several months has been that we ought to go to a better system of regulation of elections and that the big item in that suggestion is to impose caps on contributions. The Bill provides for caps on contributions. Some have argued that the caps are too high and I would suggest that if you consult with candidates who have run in elections where there are caps, they will tell you that the lower the cap the greater the advantage to the incumbent. Talk to anyone who's run in a federal election against an incumbent, say, for the Congress or for the U.S. Senate and they'll tell you that in a campaign, especially one against an incumbent, they spend their entire day trying to raise money because of the low caps. And so, what this Bill would say is let's take a first step; let's go to caps; let's impose caps, but let's acknowledge that the lower the cap just advantages the incumbents and so, I would suggest 09600066.doc 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 that the caps contained in this Bill are reasonable, they're well thought out and they will put us into a system of caps on contributions to political campaigns. I ask that you concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 7."

"The Speaker's asked for the concurrence of Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 7. This is final action. There's been a request for verification, so please vote your own switch. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative… Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 64 Members voting 'yes', 46 Members voting 'no' and 8 Members voting 'present'. There's been a request for verification. Mr. Stephens, do you wish to proceed? Staff, please, retire from the chamber to the back of the chamber. And Mr. Clerk, read the names of those voting in the affirmative."

"Mr. Clerk. Mr. Stephens."

"The Gentleman re… withdraws his request for verification. So, on the question, there are 64 Members voting 'yes', 46 Members voting 'no', 8 voting 'present'. 09600066.doc 114  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 The House does concur with Amendment #1 to House Bill 7. And this Bill, having received… Anything further, Mr. Clerk? I believe we still have… we still have Amendment #2, but #1… Amendment #1 is thereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, Amendment #2. Speaker Madigan moves for the adoption of Amendment #2 to House Bill 7. The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Cook, Speaker Michael Madigan."

"Mr. Speaker, and the second Senate Amendment would provide for the creation of a task force to study the wisdom of going to public financing of judicial elections. The task force would be composed as follows: four appointed by the Governor, four appointed by the Supreme Court, four by the Legislative Leaders, one by the State Board of Elections and the report will be due on January 2012. I would ask that you concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 7."

"The Speaker has made a Motion to adopt… adopt Amendment… to concur with Amendment #2 to House Bill 7. Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Bill Black."

"The Chair recognizes the Gentlemen from Rock Island, Representative Mike Boland."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of Amendment 2. Ever since I've been here in the chamber, I've long been a proponent of public financing of all elections, but particularly of those of judicial elections. We have a system here in the State of Illinois that we really ought to be thankful that we haven't had much more corruption than we have in the area of judicial candidates, judges and their decisions. It's really a mockery to have to have judges who weigh on so many important issues that they have to go out and raise money. We've seen that it has escalated to scandalous proportions here in the State of Illinois, particularly in races for the Supreme Court or for Appellate Court. We've seen millions of dollars come in from outside our state by special interest groups, one 09600066.doc 117  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 side or the other, trying to influence the election and elect our people to the Supreme Court, to the Appellate Court. Pretty soon they'll be coming in and doing our Circuit Courts. So, my own personal preference is that we would move as some other states have done and actually have a merit selection of judges. The State of Iowa… I happen to have a brother-in-law who was the first Italian American appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court, a Democrat, by a Republican judge. It takes it out of the area of politics. Now, whether or not that's ever going to happen here in Illinois, the best we can do right now is to move to public financing of our judicial election. Hopefully, this task force will bring us back a recommendation to do such and we can begin to move that area out of this whole area of financing of elections of which we just talked about a number of different measures, some of which are worthwhile and some aren't. But we've seen that state after state, Arizona, Maine, and many other states have now gone to public financing of all their elections. We should take this first step. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Speaker Madigan to close."

"Mr. Black and Mr. Boland did it very, very well. Again, a 'yes' vote to concur in the Senate Amendment. Thank you."

"The question is, 'Should the House concur in Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 7?' This is final action. All those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 09600066.doc 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there are 118 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. The House does concur in Senate Amendment #2 to… Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 7. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk."

"Mr. Speaker, on page 4 of the Calendar under Senate Bills-Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 1197. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk. Mr. Clerk, move that Bill back to the Order of Second Reading. Are there Motions pending, Sir?"

"Representative Currie on the Amendments."

"Thank you, Speaker, and Members of the House. This is a technical correction to legislation we already passed. The… the Historic Preservation Agency, by Executive Order, had become part of the Department of Natural Resources. In the operations budget we did, we put the operations for that agency within DNR. Since then there is substantive legislation that restores the Historic Preservation Agency 09600066.doc 119  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 to its own independent activities and this merely makes sure that the operations money that it needs will be available to it."

"Representative Frank Mautino in the Chair."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Burns. The Lady moves to adopt Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1197. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House, we discussed this measure at length last evening. This is a measure that would spend the moneys we have in order to fund all those items in State Government that were not funded in the appropriations Bills that dealt with the economic stimulus, work force, federal funds, and the basic turning on the lights of State Government. These are primarily grant programs and unfortunately, the moneys that we have available fund only 50 percent of the Governor's introduced budget. I don't think that's adequate. I doubt anybody in this chamber thinks it's adequate, but I would have to say that half a loaf is a whole lot better than none. And we have a responsibility to send this measure on its way and at least say that if there are layoffs, those layoffs will be limited. They will not be a hundred 09600066.doc 120  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 percent of the programs that we fund through State Government. So, I'd be happy to answer your questions. And I need your support to send this measure on its way to the Governor's desk."

"On that question, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Burns."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to speak to the Bill."

"To the Bill."

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'd like to thank a number of my colleagues on this side of the aisle who have worked hard this entire Session to find an alternative to the budget document that we are confronted with this evening. Many of them have sponsored legislation like House Bill 174 and have worked to find a solution to this problem. This is not why I came to Springfield. This is not a budget that I believe is humane. This is not a budget that I believe is just. It balances… it is in balance because we are cutting $5 billion from the operating budget and there will be real consequences for this budget, but the hour is late and at this hour and at this moment there are no other alternatives. It is my hope that we will find a bipartisan solution to this budget crisis, a solution that reflects well on all Illinoisans. A solution that reflects our values and our commitment to people and to helping people achieve their dreams and to provide opportunity to those who are seeking to join the American mainstream. I will vote for this budget, but I want to work with you and others in this chamber to fix a 09600066.doc 121  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 fundamental flaw in our state which is the lack of revenue to fund the services that people depend on."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook… Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Hamos."

"I… I think I'm not clear, Representative Currie, about something you said because our analysis seems to suggest that… ours says that the amount of what we're appropriating to these various agencies is actually reducing the budgets by 68 percent, if that's the…"

"Yeah. Well, yeah, exactly. It may… it may be that that reflects the fact that we were short a billion even with these new revenues. Is that…"

"Wait, wait. There are people who are yelling at me in the back."

"Yes."

"I think I understand that yesterday we passed two Bills that equaled about a billion dollars. I think I remember that. It's not that hard to forget about a billion dollars when we're this desperate. I want to know why we're appropriating only 3.386 per… billion of that. I think I'm trying to understand that. Where's the billion dollars being appropriated and why does it say that we're reducing these budgets by 68 percent? I think I'm just trying to understand that."

"We are checking that out. It is my understanding that we were doing these dollar numbers at 50 percent of the Governor's introduced. So, hang on a second while we double check and make sure the analysis matches the Bill." 09600066.doc 122  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Well, it also adds up to 3,300,000,000, not 4.5 which is what I add when I take 3.5 plus a billion."

"Is it… is it possible you have an earlier analysis on your…"

"I don't know."

"…on your machine. Well, we'll check that out for you."

"Okay, thank you."

"Just hold your horses."

"Representative Hamos."

"Okay. So, Representative Currie, I'm so sorry that we have a wrong analysis and we're a billion off. When we're only talking about four and a half billion dollars, it's kind of disconcerting to see a 3.3 billion dollar thing. But let me ask you this, so you're saying that actually the budgets will be reduced by 50 percent. Is that right?"

"From the Governor's introduced level."

"I think there is a lot of confusion in our… in this Body, seemingly from the side conversations about what that means. Will the agencies that provide human services… they're not the only ones affected, but they certainly are affected, will they be able to spend as they have last year, for six months?"

"This is intended to be a full-year budget because this is the money we have available for the coming fiscal year, for fiscal '10. We do not have available revenues to make this a six-month and then somehow magically create dollars for the second half of the fiscal year. This is it. This 09600066.doc 123  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 is all we have to spend. When we spend these moneys, our pockets are bare."

"Well, Representative Currie, I think we do understand this. What I'm really trying to understand is the impact of this, because it feels like… it looks like it… well, 50 percent we'll do it today, July 1, you know, they'll start spending and then we'll come back. You know, we're going to come back anyway for Veto Session probably, and we'll just take care of the next six months. Will these agencies be permitted… will they be allowed to sign six-month contracts, do you believe?"

"Representative, it will be up to the Governor and the agencies to manage these dollars, but I would be very surprised if they behaved as if this were, in fact, only a six-month budget. I think it would be irresponsible for them to do that and I trust they will not."

"And what will happen, for example, to a program which I know is one of the grant programs, listed in the original group, for MAP, monetary… the Monetary… the scholarship money, Monetary Award Program. What will happen to that if it's 50 percent? What will happen to the hi… the college students who may have been notified by now, since it is July that they're eligible for MAP grants to begin their studies in September. What will happen there, do you think?"

"They may have to prorate and of course, there are many times when students don't apply until closer to the beginning of the school year. So, their option would be to 09600066.doc 124  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 prorate and their other option would be to begin denying applications that come in after the…"

"Time has expired, however, since the system was being updated, they'll give you a couple more minutes."

"Hear that. And what will happen to the early childhood programs that, I think, are in the schools. The parents are expecting that their kids will be able to start the Pre-K programs in September. I mean, what really will happen to… if it's only half funded?"

"Representative, these programs will not all be able to survive. There will be some that will have to close their doors. That's the problem. That's why I offered a measure just a few hours ago that would help us close the budget gap, but that measure didn't pass. It didn't get 60 votes. And so, we are faced with this problem. We only have this money to spend; that's all there is. There isn't any more."

"And what will happen if we turn down this budget and say, we can't go along with this and why should we vote 'yes' anyway?"

"Then there is zero. Then we're talking a hundred percent cut in the Governor's proposed budget in these areas. And I would say laying off 50 percent is better than laying off a hundred percent."

"Well, if our strategy is to put pressure on us to maybe straighten this out, maybe zero percent is better than 50 percent."

"Well, I would say it isn't and I don't see that there is help on the horizon. As I say, two hours ago we took a 09600066.doc 125  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 vote on a measure that would give us the dollars to close the gap, not entirely but close, and that measure failed and it failed abysmally. So, I think at this stage the only responsible thing to do is to give the agencies what's available, give them what we've got, give them all there is and hope they can manage and hope that when we come back sometime this summer or fall, there is a renewed appetite to fill the funding gap."

"What is the paragraph in our analysis about the Illinois State Board of Education's budget? What does all that mean? Since we don't have an updated version of this, it's hard to really understand this."

"There was… I'm sorry. There is… there is also in this Bill…"

"Representative Currie."

"There is a small supplemental in this program as well. There were some confusions about the way they applied for the federal stimulus money, so we correct the errors here. It is not more money; it is just a… a technical change. In addition, there is money in the supplemental to pay the full costs at the Court of Claims for soldiers who lose their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan."

"Further questions? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in full support of the Lady's Bill. You know, nobody thinks this is sufficient; nobody thinks that it wouldn't be better if we could do better, although, some of the votes on a previous Bill this evening would indicate to me that many of you would like to 09600066.doc 126  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 spend money, but you don't want to put the money in the pot to spend it. For those who say that this is a bad budget, this Bill is less about budgeting than it is about spending what we have. We've broken the piggy bank; we've taken every penny out of it and now we're going to spend it on everything that we can possibly spend it on. For those that say it isn't good enough, sure it isn't good enough. We should have done better on the income tax vote, but this is all we have to spend. And those of you who are going to say that we're short changing this program, the budget's bad, all those things, it's really not about the budget. It's about what we have to spend. And so, since this is all we have to spend and since many of you could not find it in your hearts to do the right thing on the income tax vote, then this is what we're left with. And so, we should support Representative Currie on this Motion."

Speaker Mautino: "No one seeking further recognition, Representative Currie to close."

"I appreciate your 'yes' votes."

"The Lady has moved passage of Senate Bill 1197. 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. 62 voting 'yes', 52 voting 'no', 4 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1197, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, place House Bill 3874 on the board. Out of… Mr. Clerk, take that out of the record. The Lady from Cook, Representative Golar is seeking recognition." 09600066.doc 127  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, someone actually pressed my button. I wanted to be a 'no' vote on the past Bill."

"The record will so reflect."

"Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "Mr. Clerk, place Senate Bill 321 on the board. Read the Bill."

"Representative Chapa LaVia on Senate Bill 321, Floor Amendment 3. Out of the record. On page 7 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 268. Representative McCarthy. Read the Bill."

"On the Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 268, Representative Farnham. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative McCarthy is seeking recognition."

"Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We do not need to do Amendment #2. We are waiting for Amendment #5 to come out of Rules, so we could do this all at one time, I would hope."

"Take this Bill from the record. Mr. Clerk, place Senate Bill 321 up on the board and read the Bill." 09600066.doc 128  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Mautino: "Floor Amendment #3. Representative… Representative Chapa LaVia on Floor Amendment #3."

"Speaker, I removed myself as the Chief Sponsor of this and gave that to Representative Osmond. Is it your wish that I read Amendment #1 and have it voted on?"

"Representative Osmond on Floor Amendment #3."

"The Lady moves adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 321. And on that Motion, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a brief question?"

"She indicates she will." 09600066.doc 129  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Representative, the simple question is this, there were certain opponents to this legislation yesterday. Do they still remain in opposition?"

"Do… do you…"

"Okay. And I caught some of this debate yesterday, but didn't they have that opportunity like everybody else did?"

"All right. Let me just ask you a really more of a… more of a general question and that's this, what trans… well, I guess, part of it we're looking if they had two… they had from two years ago until this past February, but I guess the other question is, do we really want to legislate special exemptions for anybody that misses a deadline?"

"All right. Thank you very much. I appreciate it."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Will Davis." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates that she will." Davis, W.: "I will do my best not to prolong this. I, too, have been told or have spoken to some of the opposition to this and so, what I just want to be clear on, does this legislation grant the… grant the freestanding emergency room or are they still going through a process…"

"Further questions? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Miller." 09600066.doc 132  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Will the Sponsor yield? Representative, is there anything in this language that… that if the… the facility seeking the license has done anything right or wrong in a timely fashion?"

"All right. The… the opponents have spoken to me, too, about this regarding the fact that it does not excuse any delay that… that they may have had within their own… caused within their own… their own group. You know, the way you're presenting this and I'm not questioning your character at all, it assumes that they did everything themselves in a timely fashion and expeditiously. Well, who's to say they did or did not, unless you can add some insight into it."

"But if they were rejected for a hospital…"

"…their rejection…"

"And once again, I have no… I have no dog in the hunt on this or questioning your character. It still was re… rejected and they're going through an official appeals process, correct?"

"All right. I'll listen to any further debate on this, Representative."

"Further discussion? The Lady from Will, Representative Kosel."

Speaker Mautino: "Further questions? Representative Washington."

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

"Indicates that she will."

"I just want to add to my colleague, this is something very much needed in my area. You know, I don't have… I have a good mix and though the hospital is in my district, it also will help my colleague Representative Osmond. There's a fixed need for this and basically, this is just a turf war. That's all. And other… some just don't want the competition and I'm hoping that we all will agree that competition keeps the price down low for the consumers who use the hospital services. And I just want to remind my colleague over to the left of me that if you all would pull up on your computers House Bill 1327, I think most of us in this chamber gave a 'yes' vote, including some that have spoke about Senate Bill 321 which was the same consideration for other hospitals. And I think we did that because we understand the importance of health care and the importance for people to have access. And I got to say this about Vista. Vista is a hospital I 09600066.doc 135  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 know that takes in and absorbs a lot of cost of people who don't have the money to pay. So, this is something we really, really need in our particular district. And I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Further discussion? Representative Ryg."

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

"She indicates that she will."

"Thank you. Representative, I believe you've established that this was outside of the control of the hospital because their first priority was a hospital to meet the needs of an area of the county that's underserved."

"And all this does is provide them an extension so their application will be considered."

"This does not approve them…"

"…for their request for a freestanding emergency center."

"And were other health care providers in the region provided that same opportunity?"

"So, we're just asking that they get the same opportunity the other health care providers to start a process. We're not making a decision?"

"Thank you very much. This is a very confusing issue, but this is the process these health care providers must 09600066.doc 136  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 follow. We've allowed others the opportunity to do this. This is just providing a level playing field, not giving priority to existing providers over those who wish to serve unmet needs. I urge an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Amendment and the Bill. I think the last couple of speakers have helped clean this matter up, but I think many who have spoken have complicated the issue way beyond what the Bill needs to be. This is a simple matter. Under the law, the ability to license these freestanding centers will end on June 30. The Health Facilities Planning Board will not be able to approve these licenses after June 30. And so, all this Bill says is that someone who already has their application in should not be prejudiced by the fact that the board will not have gotten to their application by that date. The law requires that whoever applies for one of these licenses has 17 requirements to fulfill. One of them is getting the license approved on time, but if the 09600066.doc 138  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 board isn't meeting and the board doesn't get to it, the board can't approve it. All the Lady is saying is, let them jump through the other 16 hoops and let's make sure they filed their application on time, which they did. Neither the Department of Public Health nor the Health Facilities Planning Board opposes this Amendment. This Amendment does not confer a license on these folks. This Amendment does not give them priority. All it says is, they shouldn't be prejudiced simply because the Health Facilities Planning Board will not have acted on their application by the self-imposed deadline under the statute of June 30. So, all it says, it's a simple Bill, don't complicate it beyond that. This should be an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Mautino: "Further questions? The Gentleman from DeKalb, Representative Pritchard."

"She indicates she will."

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to request a Roll Call vote on this Amendment."

"Your request will be granted. The Lady from Kane, Representative Chapa LaVia."

"To the Bill, Speaker and Members of the House. This has a little… a couple people confused. I had a piece of legislation earlier in the year that had to do with freestanding surgical centers and this has nothing to do with that. It did have something to do with the 09600066.doc 140  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 application for Rush-Copley and that was taken care of earlier through the House Bill 1327. So, I just wanted to make people totally clear of that. Now, the only issue at hand is the location at Lindenhurst with Representative Osmond and Representative Washington and it is just a time matter, exactly what Bla… Representative Black and Representative Lang had stated. So, that's the reason why I'm not carrying this piece of legislation right now because the issue that I had with my Rush-Copley has been taken care of in a recent piece of legislation that we passed out of here earlier. It is extremely interesting what happens with the larger groups though and I'm not going to speak to it now. I guess I should talk to the ethics officer, because if something needs… we're not saying that they're going to get an application and then they're going to get certified. You know, this legislation just allows them the ability to go before the board and qualify for those 17 issues that they have to… to get, you know, their application passed. So, I don't understand this 500 pound gorilla that's sitting on… on people in that issue. So, thank you for your time."

"Representative Osmond to close."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #3. There has been a request for a Roll Call. And so, all those in favor of adopting Floor Amendment #3 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. 91 voting 'yes', 22 voting 'no', 5 voting 'present', Floor Amendment 3 is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"Representative Osmond."

"The Lady's moved passage of Senate Bill 321. 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. 94 voting 'yes', 19 voting 'no', 5 voting 'present', Senate Bill 321, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk."

"Mr. Clerk, page 7 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 268. Representative McCarthy. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Representative Farnham, there's Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 268. Representative Farnham. The Gentleman withdraws Floor Amendment #2. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

"Representative McCarthy on Floor Amendment #3."

"All right. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #3 is a gut and replace. And it was approved for consideration in the Executive Committee unanimously, this morning. It is the Bill. We do have two other Amendments on technical information, but the… Floor Amendment #3 to 268 is a comprehensive foreclosure initiative that seeks to assist all aspects of the current sagging economy and the real estate market. It basically is an omnibus collection of four different Bills that we've already had through here at different times during the year. The first Bill was Representative Yarbrough's House Bill 1195, which talked about creating priority municipal liens. These are for either abandoned homes or homes that are in such disrepair that the local municipality can then come in, I see Mark 09600066.doc 143  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 O'Brien coming toward me, the local municipality can come in and establish a lien on the property that is superior to all other liens, so that… Four is actually a gut and replace as well, so I'll withdraw #3 and go to 4 and 5."

"Mr. Clerk, the Gentleman requests that we withdraw Floor Amendment #3. Further Amendments?"

"Representative McCarthy on Floor Amendment #4."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #4 is the Bill. We were going to… we approved Amendment 3, as I said, earlier in the committee today. Floor Amendment #4 was just a correction to #3, but we did a gut and replace so it is the entire Bill. There was a mistake in #3 that that… that we would have one… we would have one investigator for every 5 thousand licenses, that's really 10 thousand, with the agreement with the department. It also said we'd have one prosecutor for 10 thousand. The agreement with the department was one prosecutor for every 20 thousand. So, without that, we'll go back to the entire Bill. As I started to say, it starts off with the municipal liens part, that was House Bill 1195, Representative Yarbrough had carried it and it passed the House here 112 to 2 on March 24. The second part of it is an initiative of the Community Bakers… Bankers, no one was opposed and had support from both the Illinois Bankers and the credit unions. It has to do with banker's banks and their investments. A banker's bank is a bank that is 09600066.doc 144  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 established just to do business with other banks. Right now, those banks have a limit of a 5 percent investment in the banker's bank. This would allow them to invest up to 15 percent. Hopefully, they would be able to build up some equity so they could help out as far as with people establishing mortgages. The third Bill was Representative Farnham's Bill, House Bill 705. It was the predatory lending database. I know all of you will remember that Bill because there was a little bit of debate on the floor. At first, we did… the Sponsor did not want it removed from the record. Later he did remove it from the record, which I think was a wise decision. The Bill then passed 98 to 17 and the three counties that were added to the database, of the 10 Representatives that I know personally represent those counties, including Representative Cross and Representative Farnham in Kane County, Representative Leitch and Representative Gordon, J. in Peoria County, myself, Representative McAsey, Representative Dugan and Representative Careen Gordon from Will County all supported the Bill in its final form. There was one Representative from Will County who did oppose it in the final Bill, but 9 out of 10 people in the counties affected did support the Bill. The last part of the Bill is by far more pages than anything else in the Bill is the rewrite of the real estate licensing Bill. This is a 10-year extension. The last Bill started in the year 2000 and it's set to expire at the end of this year. So, the rewrite extends a lot of education hours. It also establishes two new forms. Instead of sales person and broker, under the real estate 09600066.doc 145  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 license, it's now going to be broker and managing broker. This is kind of a trend that going across the country and we think it… more adequately defined what we're looking for when we go to a real estate business. The broker is actually a person who does much more than what a sales person does. It also lists the new requirements. We've increased the requirements very much in order to obtain these lessons and to retain the lessons… licenses when you go back for your… your… to get your new license. We also mentioned about how the department is going to have a lot more prosecutors and investigators than they have today. During the past… in the last two years, there was one time where only one investigator was there for 80 thousand realtors if there was a complaint. The way the Bill is written now we'll have 8 investigators and 4 prosecutors paid for out of the real estate fund and this is a fund that was not… Okay. This is a fund that was not swept and is a very, very healthy fund, I want to tell you. So, I'd appreciate your support and would entertain any questions."

"The Gentleman has moved adoption of Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 268. And on that, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"At the very least."

"He indicates he will."

"I'm sorry, Representative."

"Well, as you know, like you I'm not a lawyer, but I have been advised that there's not a problem with that. All of them have to do, we think, with the foreclosure problem and the predatory lending problem that we have in our country that has greatly affected our economy over the last 18 months. So, we think putting them together makes the approach to the problem much more comprehensive."

"You'll say that that was the legislative intent, yes."

"You did describe it pretty well. I could really write back to you basically what you read out of the analysis there. But it's…"

"…basic… garbage, debris, graffiti…"

"…and also things…"

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield? Representative, a couple of quick questions, one of which I may have already answered. There's a number of rewrites here to the real estate licensure…"

"Yes."

"…provisions. Is that correct?"

"Correct."

"Including an extension of the sunset date I think by… from 2010 to 2020, correct?"

"Correct."

"There's presently an exemption for members of the… for licensed members of the bar to some of those 09600066.doc 149  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 requirements. That exemption stays in the Act. Is that correct?"

"I'm sure that that still exists in the current version of the Bill and… so it will continue."

"I think, with respect to the predatory lending database, you know, you and I are some of the ones that were around when this got done the first time and it was a heated measure the first time. It's still been the source of significant concern by some people in the lending industry within Cook County. This is now seeking to extend that database beyond Cook into Kane, Peoria, Will Counties. Is that correct?"

"It is. Yes, it is."

"How were those counties selected?"

"I think that was one of the questions that came up the first time the Bill was on the floor for debate and it was like local initiative of Representatives who represented that area and knew that the foreclosure… I know like in Representative McAsey's case, she has one of the highest levels of foreclosure of any district out of the entire House of Representatives. So, she asked for Will to be included in the counties."

"Okay."

"When Representative Farnham had taken the time to take the Bill of the record, as I said earlier, 9 out of the 10 Representatives that represent those three counties, all voted 'yes' on the Bill and agreed that…"

"Well…" 09600066.doc 150  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"…they were happy to have it in. I think one of the things, John, is that we all thought this was going to be a real imposition. You know, the mortgage brokers who are still opposed because of the… when we first did the Cook County provision, it was thought of it was going to be this overwhelming, you know, problem, but as it turned out when we got the report the first time that came back from the… the reporting agency, less than 2 percent of the people who applied for mortgages had to go through with the counseling."

"Well, most…"

"So, now we see that it's not going to be as much an imposition as we thought it might have been two years ago."

"Well, I think… I think part of the concern is well than that it's put mortgage brokers on a different footing than other lenders and hasn't really served to protect borrowers, per sé, as it has simply to shift borrowers from a mortgage broker, perhaps, to a different type of lender that would not be covered under the database. And I'm not going to do this to the Body at 9:00 on the last night, but there was significant questions by those of us in Cook County as to whether this accomplishes the goal and when I look at the proponents, I see the company that runs the database listed as a proponent and that makes sense because they're going to get a lot of business from this Bill. But I don't see a lot of the other groups that would purport to represent or advocate on behalf of the consumers who are being protected, being listed as proponents of this Bill and I just find it to be somewhat of a glaring omission. 09600066.doc 151  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 I'm not inferring anything. It just strikes me as kind of odd."

"Well…"

"I had significant concerns with this legislation when it came through the first time, based upon feedback that I'd gotten from both lenders and borrowers within Cook County as to the fact that this database may have been unwittingly doing more harm than good. I maintain those concerns. And while I don't represent people in Kane, Will, or Peoria Counties, I don't want to potentially subject them to some of the hardships that borrowers and good faith lenders have had in my neck of the woods where I do represent people. I'll respectfully object to the Bill. I appreciate your efforts on this…"

"Yeah."

"…but it's just something that I have some serious concerns with. Thank you."

"Thank you."

"Representative Mulligan."

"I didn't hear you. What… You said right at the end there. I think your concerns are genuine, but some of the new restrictions we put into the real estate licensing Act I think will help us, you know, as far as watching over the foreclosure rates and other things. So, we feel and our legal team has advised me that we think this will pass the single subject test. You know, but like every Bill we send through here that has this as a question, that will be decided later."

"The common theme is we're trying to progress… to try and better protect the home purchasers of our state."

"Representative, they are severable. It is written on the second to the last page of the Bill, I believe."

"Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "Final question? The Lady from Will, Representative Kosel."

"He indicates that he will." 09600066.doc 153  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Yes, Ma'am."

"I don't have the info for my district either, Representative. Representative McAsey shared that information with me and so, I don't… I don't know of her source, but I'll… after the debate's over, I'll certainly get it and bring it to you."

"Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 268. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

"Representative McCarthy." 09600066.doc 154  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is truly a technical Amendment that says the… the part about the municipal liens becomes effective 60 days after the effective date of the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #5 to Senate Bill 268. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"Representative McCarthy."

"I think we've had a pretty good debate on this. And I would just say that we all know that foreclosure is a very serious problem across our state and across our country. And we'd hope that these measures will help prevent some of those in the future. And I would appreciate a favorable Roll Call."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 268. 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… Representative Winters or Brady, wish to be recorded on this Bill? Take the record. 98 voting 'yes', 17 voting 'no', 3 voting 'present', Senate Bill 268, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09600066.doc 155  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Mr. Clerk, page 11 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 2218. Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Currie."

"Thank you. I believe that Amendment 2 was recommended for a…"

"So, this is the… this is the budget implementation Bill. It includes a large number of items including setting the foundation level at the level that it was proposed in the stimulus application from the State Board of Education and the… and the Governor of the state. And it makes various changes with respect to the federal stimulus money so that, for example, some items can be paid for… in ways that were not otherwise eligible in the state. And in addition, there are… is recognition that we did lump sum budgeting so that, for example, requirements that universities line item their budgets would not apply for this fiscal year. There are a variety of items. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions, but maybe you'd rather that than listen to me drone on to cover all of these items."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #2. And on that question, the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy." 09600066.doc 156  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"There is…"

"…there's a third Amendment that we'll get to…"

"…that is totally technical…"

"…as is most of this."

"No, no, no, but yeah… Okay. I mean, but this is Amendment 2 and I'd like to adopt Amendment 2."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2218. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. Floor Amendment #2 has been adopted. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

Speaker Mautino: "On Floor Amendment #3, Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. This is a technical Amendment. A couple of numbers were wrong in the original, so this corrects them. And I'd appreciate your adoption of this Amendment, as well."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #3. And on that, the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy." 09600066.doc 157  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"It…"

"It had to do with the… the funding for the University of Illinois hospital under the Medicaid program. And then there was a DNR issue, an indemnification issue was technical in nature."

"The Lady moves adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2218. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. Floor Amendment 3 is adopted. Mr. Clerk, further Amendments?"

"Place this Bill on Third Reading and read the Bill."

"Senate Bill 2218, Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. I think we've… I explained it pretty well on Second. I'd appreciate your 'aye' votes."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan is seeking recognition."

"She indicates that she will." 09600066.doc 158  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"I believe it went from 24 million to 30."

"Yeah. There was… there was a change in respect to some language in the Department of Natural Resources having to do with indemnification, technical."

"Yeah. This… this would mean that if there were any dedicated moneys from the stimulus package for TANF, we could spend it."

"Yes."

"The Lady has moved passage of Senate Bill 2218. And on that question, 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… Representative Dunkin, do you wish to be recorded on this roll? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 116 09600066.doc 159  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2218, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 8 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 451. Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"The Lady from Cook has filed a Motion to Table Committee Amendment #1. Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. That was an Amendment that shelled the Bill. I want to take the Amendment off. I'd appreciate your support for the Motion."

"The Lady… the Lady moves to table Committee Amendment #1. All in favor say 'aye'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And Committee Amendment #1 is tabled. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. This is a trailer Bill to (inaudible) legislation that… the cigarette tax increase that we did a year ago. We used, when we did it, model federal legislation, but unfortunately, that didn't necessarily track with the way we do business in Illinois. What you have before you are a variety of technical changes 09600066.doc 160  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 to make sure that the Department of Revenue, the distributors, the retailers can all work together to make sure that the taxes that were the subject of that Bill are properly collected in the State of Illinois. I'd be happy to answer your questions. As I say, this is a very technical Bill and I'd appreciate your support so we can actually collect the money that was the subject of that tax hike."

"The Lady has moved passage of Senate Bill 451. And on that question, the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy."

"No one seeking further recognition, the Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 451. 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. 114… excuse me… 118 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 451, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Page 7 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 256. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Currie on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the Bill… Members of the House. This is a measure that would say that going forward that electrical… electricity would not be treated as tangible personal property for purposes of the investment tax credit under the personal property replacement tax. It never used to be and we think it shouldn't be and so going forward, if that tax is reinstated, this will clarify that this commodity is not tangible personal property. I know of no objection. And I'd appreciate your support for this cleanup Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #1. And on that question, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"She indicates that she will."

"It was some other Bill."

"That's…"

"Further discussion? Representative Eddy, the Gentleman from Crawford."

"She indicates she will."

"Yes. It would not change any revenues. It just clarifies that going forward electricity would not be considered tangible personal property and therefore, they would not be entitled to the investment tax credit and local units of government would continue getting the money they have had for the last 30 years."

"Yes. This helps protect them."

"Going forward. This would…"

"…change that going forward."

Speaker Mautino: "The Lady has moved adoption of Floor Amendment #2. No one seeking further recognition, all in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Read the Bill."

"Representative Walker."

"This is a good Bill. Let's pass it."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 256. 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… Representative Schmitz, would you like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 118 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 256, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, on page 20 of the Calendar is House Bill 3874, under Motions in writing. Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker. For technical reasons, I move to reconsider the vote by which the Motion to Concur with the Senate Amendments to House Bill 3874 was adopted."

"The Lady has moved the House reconsider. This requires a Roll Call vote. 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… Representative Phelps, Reitz, Senger, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 118 09600066.doc 164  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Motion passes. Representative Lyons. On Supplemental Calendar #2 appears House Bill 3874."

"Hi. Hi, everybody. How are you doing? It's getting late. Sorry about this, folks, but House Bill 3874, the original Bill was, of course, it dealt with the… those who serve in governmental sector to be able to take the private alarm contractors' examination and that part of the Bill stays the same. Amendment #1, put on in the Senate, was language agreed to by the Fire Marshal's language, technical in detail. And I'd appreciate, once again, your favorable consideration on Amendment #1. I'm voting to… All right. I want… The intent was to vote to concur with Amendment #1 and to nonconcur with Amendment #2 which has a technical error in it which will be my next Bill next year when we come back. All right."

"The Gentleman moves… We're going to deal with #1… with the nonconcur on Senate Amendment #2, first."

"Right. All right. Nonconcur with Amendment #2."

"The Gentleman moves that the House nonconcur with Senate Amendment #2 to House Bill 3874. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The House does nonconcur with Senate Amendment #2. Now, on Senate Amendment #1, the Gentleman wished to move the House concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3874. Mr. Lyons, is that correct?"

"Correct, Mr. Speaker, which is a technical language change agreed to with the Fire Marshal's Office." 09600066.doc 165  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"This also will require a Roll Call. So, the question is, 'Does the House concur in Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3874?' 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. 117 voting 'yes', 1 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3874. This measure, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Page 7 of the Calendar appears Senate Bill 262. Representative Jakobsson. Mr. Clerk, read… read the Bill."

"Representative Burke on Floor Amendment #2. Representative Jackson on Floor Amendment #2."

"Yeah. We just got the wrong name. The language of this Bill has already passed out of both Houses as Senate Bill 1293, but was amended and filed as House Amendment #2 for the purpose of clarifying that the bonds must mature within 25 years rather than 30 years."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 262. On that question, the Gentleman from McLean, Representative Franks."

"Close enough. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"The Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Franks."

"Thank you." 09600066.doc 166  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"And yes, he will yield."

"The hour's late. Representative, House Amendment #2, is that what we're dealing with now, House Floor Amendment #2?"

"That is correct."

"And… and what does that do, because our analysis indicates that it'll allow for the issuance of bonds for the Belle Valley School District 119. Is that what this Bill does?"

"That is correct."

"Okay. And it's forty-seven and a half million dollars for school constructions?"

"Beg your pardon? Repeat again."

"Okay. Why do we need to do this now because it's… our analysis indicates that the issuance of bonds would be subject to voter approval on… I'm sorry… it'd be after April 7, 2009. So, this is basically to allow for a referendum for the issuance of bonds?"

"That's correct."

"Okay. Thank you very much."

"The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy."

"That's correct."

"It was a mine subsidence issue and the populace voted to… for this referendum."

"That's correct."

"Representative Turner in the Chair. Playing cleanup. Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 262?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #2 is adopted. Further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from St. Clair, Representative Jackson." 09600066.doc 168  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"This is a mine subsidence issue and the citizens of Belle Valley voted on April 7 for a referendum. And I'm asking for an 'aye' vote at this time."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 262?' 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 are 87 voting 'aye', 31 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"On page 11 of the Calendar on the Order of Second Readings, we have Senate Bill 1936. Representative Mautino. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Bureau, Representative Mautino on Amendment #2." 09600066.doc 169  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would ask that we withdraw Amendments #2 and 3 and go to Amendment #4 which is a gut and replace."

"Representative… Representative Mautino, could you state your request again."

"Yes. I would withdraw Amendments 2 and 3 and move to adopt Amendment 4 which becomes the Bill."

Speaker Turner: "So, Representative Mautino asks leave to withdraw Amendment 2. Amendment #3 is still in Rules, so it will remain there. All those in favor of withdrawing… Okay. Leave is granted for withdrawal of Amendment #2. Further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Bureau, Representative Mautino on Floor Amendment #4."

"Thank you. Floor… Floor Amendment #4 reflects agreements on this Bill and it basically deals with the special service areas in bonds in allowing them to do bond refunding, another way to say refinancing. What they will need to do, if they wish to… on the refunding bonds, they will have to certify whenever they want to go and do this that the refunding bonds are going to save money. The principal on it can be no higher than the issued original bonds. And that's what it does in effect. I ask for adoption of Floor Amendment #4. We can put that on the Bill and then ask for passage of the Bill."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin, for what reason do you rise?" 09600066.doc 170  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Seeing no further questions, the ques… the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Floor Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 1936?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"…from Bureau, Representative Mautino."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I would simply ask for passage of the Bill. I appreciate Representative Durkin's comments. I think they adequately reflected what our intentions were. Thanks."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1936?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The 09600066.doc 171  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to go to the Order of Resolutions. Page 16 of the Calendar… Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to the Order of Resolutions while we wait on some Bills to come over from the Senate. So, it's… these Resolutions are very important and we want to get… we want to get those out of here. So, while the Senate is busy debating the business that we sent to them, we will go to the Order of Resolutions. And on page 16, the first Resolution we will deal with is Representative Coulson on House Joint Resolution 56."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Joint Resolution 56?' 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, 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And 09600066.doc 172  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Black, we have House Joint Resolution 57."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Joint Resolution 57?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Will Davis. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Burns, we have House Joint Resolution 66." 09600066.doc 173  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Joint Resolution 66 is an initiative of the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. Basically, according to State Law, in order for the Chicago Park District to make improvements in the 31st Street Harbor and the Gateway Harbor a Resolution has to be approved by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. I know of no opposition to this Resolution. And I would ask for your 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Joint Resolution 66?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Soto, we have House Resolution 44."

"Thank you. Thank you, Speaker, and Members of the House. I concur with House Amendment #… No, no, that's not it."

"Representative Soto, take your Bill out of the record for a minute."

"Thank you."

"Representative Burns, we're going to go back to House Joint Resolution 66. I think we may need to take a recorded Roll Call vote."

"Okay."

"And so, the question now is, 'Shall the House pass House Joint Resolution 66?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the 09600066.doc 174  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 record. On this question, 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill… this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Soto on House Resolution 44."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. House Amendment #1… Oh, I'm sorry. Speaker, can you give me a few minutes. I'm sorry. My computer's got the…"

"All right. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Burns, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise to answer the Gentleman's question. According to State Law, to make harbor improvements along Lake Michigan there's… a Resolution has to be approved by the Illinois Gen… by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. It's a law from the turn of the last century. The Governor's Office and the Department of Natural Resources has said to CPD…" 09600066.doc 175  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"…that this Resolution has to be adopted before the Park District can continue with the improvements."

"Correct."

"Representative Miller on House Resolution 50."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 50 simply states that… resolves that we try to make it a priority that Illinoisans obtain at least two years of post-edu… secondary education."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 50?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Soto on House Resolution 44."

"…you… thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 44 urges Members of Congress to introduce and consider legislation that is comparable to the Patriot Employers Act of 2007. The Patriot Employers Act was introduced in August 2007 by Senator Barack Obama then, now President Barack Obama. And I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopted House Resolution 44?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the 09600066.doc 176  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Rose on House Resolution 66."

"Out of the record. Representative Franks. Out of the record. Representative McGuire on House Resolution 139. The Gentleman from Will, Representative McGuire on House Resolution 139."

"But anyhow. We got the mike screwed up here. Anyhow, House Resolution 139, myself and Naomi Jakobsson on the Internet sales taxes. And I'd appreciate your advancement."

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

"Indicates he will."

"Okay."

"The reason did you say?"

"We need the money. The state needs the money."

"I don't know."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 139?' All those in 09600066.doc 177  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 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 should… The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 57 'ayes', 60 'no', 0 'presents'. And the Resolution fails. Representative Mendoza, we have House Joint Res… House Resolution 352. Out of the record. Representative Careen Gordon, House Resolution 411." Gordon, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 411 declares Erik Blomstedt Day. Mr. Blomstedt is… is going to retire from the Three Rivers Library District after serving as the director for 31 years. This man has touched so many lives in my area that people can tell story after story about him. We're going to have a special presentation for him on June 20. And I would ask for your vote. It's truly something special and I can guarantee that Mr. Blomstedt is such a wonderful man, if he was here I'd promise you he would thank each and every one of you individually. So, I would ask for an 'aye' vote on this Resolution."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 411?' All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Jehan Gordon on House Resolution 413." Gordon, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Chair, Members of the Body. House Resolution 413 simply encourages Congress to look at establishing a veterans' hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Currently, we have 5 veterans' hospitals located throughout 09600066.doc 178  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 the state with 14 outpatient clinics. I'd like to ask for your 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution…' I'm sorry. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Monique Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Lady's Resolution. And I do so because I have read that our new President, Barack Obama, has stated that when we send men to war we should also be prepared to take care of 09600066.doc 179  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 them when they're injured. Very frequently, many soldiers have come home and found a lack of medical care and medical services. Those veterans living in Peoria deserve to be taken care of just as those in Chicago will be taken care of. And I praise and honor this young lady for bringing this Resolution forward. And I know that Barack Obama does not intend to continue the practice of sending men into war and not having the medical facilities available to care for them when they come home injured. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall we… the House pass House Resolution 413?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Jerry Mitchell on House Resolution 418." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this is a Resolution you saw la… yes… last year. It forms the Ronald Reagan Commission to commemorate the 100th birthday of President Reagan in the year 2011. I'd just recommend passing this Resolution. Thank you."

"Seeing no question, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 418?' 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 are 109 voting 'aye', 6 voting 'no', 3 voting 'present'. And this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby passed. The Re… the 09600066.doc 180  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Lady from Lake, Representative May, we have House Resolution… House Joint Resolution 63."

"Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. As… as you may well be aware, I was the Sponsor and have worked on for three years the clean cars Bill trying to get our cars to clean up their emissions and to get better gas mileage. Well, happily, we have an agreement at the federal level that was an agreement by the auto manufacturers, the auto dealers, the United Auto Workers, environmentalists to bring us clean cars so we don't need to do it state by state anymore. Get 30 percent reduction in carbon and great savings for our citizens."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall…' The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm very proud to drive an American made car and that there's probably a reason that Ford is the only one American made car… American car maker that's doing as well because they make one of those roller 09600066.doc 182  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 skates that the last Representative… the last Representative referred to. And it gets 31 miles a gallon in the city, so I'm very happy with the domestic car that I drive that will… that I think will go a long way to meeting these standards and the American car companies need to be driven in this direction and this… the President has taken the initiative to do that and brought together the 15 states that have already passed this standard to make it a reality. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no further quest…' The Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Franks, for what reason do you rise?"

"I want to follow up with what I just heard. And you know, we are the greatest country on earth, we're the richest country on earth. We have 5 percent of the world's population, yet, we use 25 percent of its resources. It's unsustainable to continue to do what we're doing. I… we all have to conserve. Obviously, GM is going to be filing bankruptcy tomorrow. They worked it out with their bondholders. They have to go in a different direction. Let's help them get in the right one. I want our beautiful country to be around for our future generations and have the proper standards. This is a no-brainer. Everyone should vote 'yes' on this Resolution."

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

"To the issue." 09600066.doc 183  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

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

"This question has been put. Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Joint Resolution 63?' 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? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 94 voting 'aye', 24 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Lady from Grundy, Representative Careen Gordon, what reason do you rise?" Gordon, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm… on House Resolution 418 I was recorded as a 'yes' vote. I would like the Journal to reflect I would like to be recorded as a 'no' vote, please."

"House Resolution 418?" Gordon, C.: "Yes." 09600066.doc 184  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"The rec… the record will so reflect." Gordon, C.: "Thank you."

"Page 19 of the Calendar, we have Senate Joint Resolution 64, the Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost."

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I just want to… the other day I was telling my friend Jim Reemer how honored the Korando family are to have this pond renamed in Gene's honor. And I… just for the record, I want to thank Representative Mike Bost for all his hard work on this. I just ask for Senate Joint Resolution 64 to be adopted. Thank you."

"Seeing no… The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Joint Resolution 64?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. Voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Consti… this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Mary Flowers, we have House Joint Resolution 62."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Joint Resolution 62 asks for a joint committee on the status of minorities in education in order to access and address the need of minorities to ensure that the continuum of equality in our educational system. And I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you have in regards to House Joint Resolution 62."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Joint Resolution 62?' 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? Washington. Bassi. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 117 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority… this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Flowers, we have House Resolution 233." 09600066.doc 188  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 233 is asking the United States to look at the affordable quality health care because so many people are lacking health care here in this country. And if we were to have a single payer in this state, the U.S. could save over $350 billion annually on just efficiency. And we know how many people are dying every day because they lack access to quality, affordable health care and we know one of the biggest burdens on our state budget is the funding of our health care system. Insurance companies have a conflict of interest. They have a fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders. We need something to be responsible for the people of the State of Illinois and we should expand Medicare and Medicaid. And so, therefore, we're asking again for Congress to look into having a… supporting the House Resolution 676 in the 110th Congress that will provide universal health care insurance to all the people residing in the State of Illinois. Thank you. I'm…"

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 233?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair… in the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Moffitt, we have House Resolution 421. Read the…"

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 421?' 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 are 117 voting 'aye', 1 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Resolution, having received the Consti… is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from Lee, Representative Mitchell, for what reason do you rise?" Mitchell, J.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. An inquiry of the Chair."

"State your inquiry." Mitchell, J.: "Speaker, what is the determining factor on what we vote on and what passes simply on a voice vote? The difference between a Roll Call vote and a voice vote. I mean, there's several things I'd loved to have had a Roll Call vote on, but… but it just zips through with a voice vote and we don't vote on them. I'm confused as to why some things go one way and some go the other."

"Resolutions that require the state to spend any funds, say, establishing a commission or task force, 09600066.doc 190  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 any one… any Resolution that requires the state to spend funds require a Roll Call vote." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "Representative Winters, we have House Resolution 420."

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

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

"Indicates he will."

"Representative, I would daresay that there are probably more people that are unhappy with State Government and State Government employees tonight than there have been in quite some time. Why would you want to lessen security at the Thompson Center?"

"But this says to access any of the state offices located within the building. So you're saying that any individual will be able walk into any office in the building?"

"Oh, I… I would… I would argue these days we're more at risk. But be that as it may, I don't mean to make light of it. You know, in the past we've had questions and I think rightfully so of, you know, you and I remember a time when there weren't metal detectors to get into this building nor security. You know, we had a couple tragedies which necessitated implementing that. I get where you're coming from. I was not aware of the story underlying it, but at the same time, I think will we need this…"

"Is the Thompson Center controlled by CMS or Secretary of State?"

"Has anybody reached out to whoever the overriding authority is and asked them about their policies?"

"No, no, no. But I guess what I'm getting at is the Reso… is the Resolution the right way to go here?"

"Well, does it ask them to consider or does it actually to ask them to terminate the policy?"

"It doesn't ask them to consider, reconsider the policy; it asks them to terminate the policy, no?" 09600066.doc 193  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Well, let me… let me ask you another question."

"We… we've urged the management. It's not the management's policy is it? I…I… but…"

"Well, under… I mean, here and I don't really want to spend time with this, but I'm not sure we're getting anything else to be doing otherwise. But I believe that the Thompson Center is likely managed by CMS, enforced by the SOS, and from what you're saying, it's the ISP that has actually the enforcement. So, who's ever managing the building may not have the authority to terminate the policy anyway, correct?"

"Okay. Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"The Lady from Grundy, Representative Gordon, for what reason do you rise?" Gordon, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates he will." Gordon, C.: "Representative Winters, I had an office in the Thompson Center as a… when I was working for the Attorney General's Office and are you aware of how the offices are set up in the Thompson Center? You've been back in those offices, correct?"

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A question of the Sponsor."

"He indicates he will yield."

"Representative, are you aware that many nice people do not realize how they're perceived by other people?"

"Okay. Are you aware of the fact that you come across as very scary to a lot of people. So, you being 09600066.doc 199  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 left out of the Thompson Center doesn't seem like a bad idea to me, so."

"I'd like a Roll Call vote on this Resolution, too."

"Your request will be honored. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates he will."

"Thank you. Representative, I understand that you were personally aggrieved 'cause you forgot your wallet one day, but I'm just wondering, if you are an expert in security."

"And so, since you're not an expert in security, who the heck are you to tell these security experts…"

"…how to run the Thompson Center?"

"Well, I don't know the answer, but I don't think we have done that. I think the security company we hired to do the work did that. Now, if you have some concerns about that security company, perhaps your Resolution ought to deal 09600066.doc 200  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 with the security company. I don't think we should be in the business…"

"…of telling these folks what to do."

"You're taking it out of the record, Sir? It's a good choice."

"The Gentleman takes the Resolution out of the record. Mr. Clerk, can you make the committee announcements… committee schedule, please. Here you are."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, the House will stand in recess for 20 minutes while the committees meet. We will come back to the floor at 10:35, 10:35. The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Reboletti, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your inquiry."

"I don't believe in my 30 years that I've… we've issued a trophy on a House Resolution yet." 09600066.doc 201  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Turner: "After the rec… after the recess, if he's daring and his heart's willing, we will entertain him again."

"So, the House will stand in recess for 20 minutes. Committees will meet immediately. Tim Mapes, Mr. Mapes. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports."

"On the Order of Resolutions on page 19, we have Senate Joint Resolution 4. Representative Fortner."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass SJR4?' I'm sorry. The Lady from Cook, Representative Hamos, for what reason do you rise? Representative Nekritz, the Lady from Cook, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to ask for a verification on this vote."

"We were going to do voice vote." 09600066.doc 203  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"I would like to ask for a Roll Call vote and ask for a verification on it."

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

"Indicates he will."

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

"Indicates he will."

"The Lady… the Lady from Cook, Representative Nekritz."

"Mr. Speaker, this is… Can I speak to the Resolution?"

"You already spoke."

"What?"

"You already spoke on the Resolution."

"Okay. Then… then… then I'm going to make it stand."

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

"The Gentleman says he will yield." 09600066.doc 206  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

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

"Mr. Speaker, this commission has been in existence for a year and has met once. So, I think, you know, we're extending the time on it, but if it's going to meet another time, one more time in the next year, then, you know, we're going to be back here again. I'll remove the verification."

Speaker Turner: "The Lady removes her verification. The Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost, for what reason do you rise? The Gentleman from Rock Island, Representative Verschoore, for what reason do you rise? The Gentleman from St. Clair, Representative Holbrook, for what reason do you rise?"

"To the Resolution. There's no fault of anyone here that this report isn't done other than the Governor didn't appoint his people. We've met once. This is a standing task force. Give them time to make the reports. We've only been able to meet once and it was not due to the Legislature's delay. The Governor just didn't appoint the people. Let the report be made. This is silly." 09600066.doc 207  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Turner: "Seeing no further… seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass SJR4?' All those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 101 voting 'aye'… 102 voting 'aye', 15 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And the Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is adopted. On page 10 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 1421. Representative Bradley. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Williamson, Representative Bradley on Amendment #2."

"Thank you. This is an agreed Bill between the telecommunication industry, the Citizens Utility Board and the Attorney General's Office. Basically, it requires people that try to put charges on your phone bill, the third party verify those to make sure that they're accurate before they go on your phone bill. It's a proconsumer Bill. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"So, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1421?' All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Williamson, Representative Bradley."

"It's the same as the Amendment. People can't believe that I talk this fast. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1421?' All those in favor say 'aye'… no… 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, 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 8 of the Calendar, Representative Hamos, we have Senate Bill 397. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lyons on Amendment #1."

"Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This is on behalf… this is a gut and replace, Ladies and Gentlemen, on the behalf of the… the Hemophilia Care Act. It rightly changes that the… the… advisory board is under consultation and collaboration with the director of Insurance and identifies the director of Healthcare and Family Services versus the Department of 09600066.doc 209  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Public Health and it takes out later in the Bi… in the… in the legislation, takes out that the Members who are appointed to the district. It strikes a sentence that says, no more than a majority of the voting members may be of any one political Party. Well, there's no reason to have any reference to political Party in this. There's about seven members that are appointed. They're all volunteers. There's no salary involved with this thing and part of the reason I'm amending this is 'cause we're having a hard time people to get appointed to this board. So, I'd appreciate your favorable consideration on this Amendment and on, ultimately, the Bill on Third Reading."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Floor Amendment #1 to House… Senate Bill 397?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair is the… the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lyons."

"Appreciate your favorable consideration on this Bill."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 397?' All those in favor 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 09600066.doc 210  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 are 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Concurrences, we have House Bill 88. Representative Lang."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. I move to concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 88. Senate Amendment 1 does three things. It creates the Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Act which transfers all the powers and duties of the Lieutenant Governor to the Governor, if the Lieutenant Governor's position becomes vacant, as I noticed that it is today. It also reverses two executive orders: one relative to the Historic Preservation Agency and another one relative to the Main Street Program. Senate Amendment 2 is technical."

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

"Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates he will."

"Representative, what are the powers of the Lieutenant Governor?"

"Well, you'll note in our analysis that in 1981, Jim Thompson's Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neill resigned because of boredom. I think, he does the Rural Affairs Council, the Illinois River Coordinating Council, oversees the Illinois Main Street Program and according to my most recent reading of the Constitution, becomes Governor if the previous Governor's been impeached."

"Thank you." 09600066.doc 211  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 88?' This is final action. 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 are 107 voting 'aye', 11 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to House Bill 88. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Cur… Representative Pihos, on the Order of Concurrences, we have House Bill 810."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?" 09600066.doc 212  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"State your inquiry."

"Somebody forgot."

"Somebody forgot."

"That's correct."

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

"Representative Pihos, very quickly, is this an initiative on the part of the supportive living providers?"

"Thank you."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 3 to House Bill 810?' This is final action. All in favor should signify by voting 'aye'; 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 are 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 3 to House Bill 810. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from Rock Island, Representative Boland, for what reason do you rise?"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you. On House Resolution 139, I was recorded as 'no'. I'd like to be recorded as 'yes'."

"The record will so reflect. Representative Colvin, on the Order of Concurrences, we have House Bill 1345."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have for the House to consider… I would like to Motion to Concur with Senate Floor Amendment #2 which extends four TIF districts within the City of Chicago. The four TIF districts in the City of Chicago all do with major economic development projects and it is the city's intention to extend these four TIFs for the next 12… for an additional 12 years. The four TIFs are 09600066.doc 214  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 on the south side of Chicago, one in my district. This is another step in helping Finkl Steel relocate their plant and move 30… 330 well-paying jobs to the south side of the City of Chicago. I ask for acceptance to the Motion to Concur. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment 2 to House Bill 1345?' This is final action. All those in favor should signify by voting 'aye'; all those opposed by voting 'nay'. The voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall… the Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there 89 voting 'aye', 28 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 2 to House Bill 1345. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Deborah Graham, on the Order of Concurrences, we have House Bill 4046."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move to concur with Senate Amendment #2 which provides that a property or any leasehold interest property that is owned by a municipality with Home Rule powers that is contiguous to a municipality of a population over 500 thousand inhabitants is exempt under the Tax Code."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Brosnahan. Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment 2 to House Bill 4046?' All those in favor… I should say this is final action. And all those in favor should vote 'aye'; those opposed vote 'no'. The voting is now open. The Clerk shall take 09600066.doc 215  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 the record. On this question, there are 82 voting 'aye', 35 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 2 to House Bill 4046. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Rita, on the Order of Second Readings-Senate Bills, we have Senate Bill 1833. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Rita."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1833 has two components dealing with funeral processions. One, currently, if you're in a funeral procession, you need to use your headlights. This adds that you'd have to have your hazard lights and it also adds a component in the ab… in the absence of law enforcement that a funeral director and/or his or her designee may direct traffic. Ask for a favorable…"

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

"Indicates he will."

"I believe a funeral director did submit…" 09600066.doc 216  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"I believe a funeral director put this together."

"No, this was you."

"Well, Representative Dady… Brady, I happened to work with the Senate Sponsor and put this Amendment together."

"Yes."

"You'd have to… I don't know where… where's that 815 at?"

"I have no idea."

"I have no idea."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"I don't know."

"Yeah."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman… the Lady from Cook, Representative Graham, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. I was listening to some of the previous speakers' comments and maybe where they live they don't have issues with funeral processions, but where I live there are a lot of funeral processions in the City of Chicago and people traveling to bury their 09600066.doc 219  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 loved ones on a hundred and something or out in the western suburbs or the south suburbs. There have been numerous accidents with people not respecting the funeral processions. A lot of people have called my office or I, myself, have been in a procession where folks will not pay attention to the traffic light if it is a long funeral procession. So, sometimes when there's a long one, it's not a short one, people get impatient and they do not want to wait for the light to change or the procession to go by. We have been fighting for issues regarding gun violence, you know, in the City of Chicago, so it's a lot. So, where you live it may not be that big of a issue, but where we are there is a lot of funeral processions on top of just regular, that's heart attacks and all of that, but violence there is a lot… a lot and the funeral processions are very long. I urge an 'aye' vote."

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

"Indicates he will."

"No, I wasn't aware of that. And basically, from what my understanding was, it tells us just gives the authority so they can do it… can direct traffic."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1833?' 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 108 voting 'aye', 10 voting 'no', and 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Zalewski, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to change my vote in the House Journal on House Resolution 418, Representative Ramey's Resolution relating the Reagan Tollway. I have a lot of Reagan Democrats in my district, so I'd like to be a 'yes' on that vote." 09600066.doc 221  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"The record… the record will so reflect your wish to change. On page 18 on the Calendar, Representative Brauer, we have Resolution 424."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 424?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Bellock on House Resolution 428."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 428.' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. The opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Brauer on House Resolution 437."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 437?' All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Rose, we have House Resolution 443. Out of the record. Representative Rose, we have House Resolution 444. Out of the record. Representative Mulligan, we have House Resolution 447."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 447?' 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 are 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having… this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ford, we have House Resolution 65."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I was falling asleep, I'm sorry."

"17." 09600066.doc 223  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"All right. HR65, this simply states that we require that the Department of Public Health establish a comprehensive plan to slow the spread of HIV and AIDS by the year 2010."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 65?' 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 are 118 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 0 'presents'. And this Bill having… this Resolution, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from Kendall, Representative Cross, for what reason do you rise?"

"On page 3 of the Calendar are Senate Bills- Third Readings, we have Senate Bill 932. Representative Fritchey. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman asks leave to bring the Bill back to Second Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker. I'd request to withdraw Amendment #1."

"On Amendment #1. Say that again."

"I'd request to withdraw Amendment 1, please."

"The Gentleman asks leave to withdraw Amendment #1. Further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?"

"If we could just adopt the Amendment and discuss this on Third Reading."

"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to House… to Senate Bill 932. All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the 09600066.doc 225  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment's adopted. Further Amendments?"

"Third Reading. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Fritchey."

"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the Body. This was a Bill that had some extensive debate yesterday before pulling it off the record… or out of the record. Amendment 2 addressed an issue raised by Representative Eddy with respect to the requirement of a digital two-way radio. That's been removed. The criminal penalties for the bus drivers for failure to walk the bus has been removed. We know of no objection to the Bill. The IFT, which had concerns, is no longer opposed to the Bill. This came out of the Senate as an agreed Bill. There's no opposition in the House. I would simply request an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 932?' 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 are 89 voting 'aye', 29 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Will the… Representative Chapa LaVia on House Resolution 470." 09600066.doc 226  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 470 urges Congress to quickly pass HR2059 which would amend the Federal Law to provide for the payments…"

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 470?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Representative Dunkin. On page 18 of the Calendar, Representative Dunkin, you have House Resolution 425."

"Oh, yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Members of the House at this hour. House Resolution 425 designates the day of May 20, 2009, as the Second Annual Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Day at the State Capitol. This represents the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in sponsoring… recognizing this and sponsoring our second annual legislative visit right here at our State Capitol. I would ask for an 'aye' vote."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass House Resolution 425?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Representative Currie 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. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're still waiting on the Senate to act on two Bills, and so we cannot adjourn or leave until the Senate concludes their work. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Biggins, for what reason do you rise?" 09600066.doc 228  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

Speaker Turner: "That's good. The Lady from Cook, Representative Mell, for what reason do you rise?"

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

"State your point."

"I'd just like to take this opportunity. I came to this job in a very… probably the most unique circumstances in the history of Illinois. And I just want to thank everyone for welcoming me and it has been a privilege to serve with you and to be in this historic building. And while here, I hoped that I've served my constituents well and I've at least tried to do that. And you know, it hasn't been an easy year and I really value my colleagues and what we try to do down here for the people of Illinois. Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Ford on House Resolution 468."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. House Resolution 468 simply urges that social justice be the guiding principles in the decision making in the House of Representatives. I move the passage of that Resolution. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "Seeing no… The Gentleman from Morgan, Representative Watson, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will." 09600066.doc 229  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

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

"And your light was on."

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

"He will try."

"Rush Lim… I mean, Ramey, no."

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt House Resolution 468?' All those in favor should say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. The Lady from Cook, Representative 09600066.doc 230  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Collins. The Gentleman from White, Representative Phelps, for what reason do you rise?"

"A point of… a point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."

"State your point."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. If I could have your attention, please. Tonight I would just like to recognize one of our staffers that, if you didn't know it or not, five minutes ago was her… the last time she's going to be here to join us. Sara Harbin, the chair… she's a committee clerk… staffer for Ag & Conservation. She's going off to nursing school. So, I would like for all of you to help me and join her. We're going to miss you, Sara. So, thank you all, having please to have joined me. Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Randolph, Representative Reitz, for what reason do you rise?"

"Just… I'd like… Brandon talked about Sara, but I think we'd be remiss if we left without thanking all the staff on both sides of the aisle, the doormen and everyone in this place that just keeps this place running and tries to make all of us look good."

Speaker Turner: "Thank everybody. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"Mr. Clerk, on page 4 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 1348 on the Order of Third Readings. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dunkin on Senate Bill 1348."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 1348 amends the Community Integrated Living Arrangement Licensure and Certification Act. It provides that the Department of Human Services 'shall' instead of 'may' conduct an investigation upon the receipt of a complaint to ensure that a community mental health or developmentally service agency is in compliance with the Act. It also provides that in connection with the operation of an agency without a license or permit, the department 'shall' instead of 'may' investigate, notify the agency and make referrals to the investigatory or law 09600066.doc 232  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 enforcement agencies. It's effective immediately and I ask for an 'aye' vote."

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

"State your inquiry."

"May 32."

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

"Are there any Floor Amendments?"

"Representative Reis, regarding your inquiry, this Bill will need 71 votes. The Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy, for what reason do you rise?"

"Indicates he will."

"Well, Representative, the department asked me to carry this legislation."

"Yes." 09600066.doc 233  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"I was trying…"

"…I was trying to figure that out myself, Representative. We wanted to simply make sure that there are no frivolous complaints against a nursing home facility or community assisted living and we wanted to make sure that we're clear in the Act here, going to codify that and we want to make sure the department 'shall' instead of 'may' investigate or notify the agency and make the referrals to an investigatorial law enforcement agency. So, I mean, you get a… I would imagine the department is receiving a number of complaints, some serious, some probably not so serious based on a number of variables and we're trying to strengthen or tightening up the clarity on this particular aspect."

"I would ima… I would assume so. That's probably why they want this Bill sponsored. I mean, it… this Act simply provides that the department shall prioritize and address the complaints according to the potential noncompliance with the provision of the Act as necessary to manage within its existing resources." 09600066.doc 234  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Representative, I am a colleague of yours. As a State Legislator, I'm not… what for those… I'm not in the agency, so I don't have the particular standards here to discern one way or the other on sort of what exact finite criteria. So…"

"I wouldn't suggest that, Sir."

"Come again?"

"Do I know if the Senate is done yet?"

"I do not know if the Senate is done yet, Representative."

"Oh." 09600066.doc 235  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House pass Senate Bill 1348?' 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… Clerk shall take… Representative Dunkin. Representative Dunkin."

"Mr. Speaker…"

"Yes, Sir."

"…I… I would like to…"

"Take the record."

"…take it out of the record."

"On this question, we have 14 voting 'aye'… 14 voting 'aye', 100 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present'. And this Bill fails. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, I understand not only did Mr. Dunkin win the trophy, but that was actually his first Bill of the Session. And that having been the case, I have absolutely no desire to reconsider that vote at all."

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

"Mr. Speaker, an inquiry of the Chair."

"State your inquiry."

"How many times can you receive the… the trophy?"

"You are eligible as often as you can. Is that a threepeat now for Mr. Dunkin? Oh, twopeat, two rings. Okay."

"Twopeat. It's still early." 09600066.doc 236  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

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

"Mr. Clerk, Rules Report."

"The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Lang, for what reason do you rise?"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I… If we have a little time, I think it would be instructional if Mr. Dunkin would read all the names on the Century Trophy to us, just as sort of a historical record."

"Mr. Dunkin, would you care to share with us the Members of your fraternity, the Century Club."

"Ha, ha, ha, ha. You know, just for clarification, that was pretty serious Bill. Honored Members of the Illinois House of Representatives Century Club include: Roman Kasinski, Bob Churchill, Cal Skinner, his very own, Lou Lang, John Dunn, Phil Novak, Ted Leverance, Pat Lindner, Ellis Levine, Dave Winters, Mr. David 'statewide' Miller, George Scully, Bobby Molaro, Steve Davis, Ken Dunkin, and Dan Reitz. Oh, one more, one of our more prominent Members here, Mr. Paul Froehlich." 09600066.doc 237  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

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

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, you know, they brought up social justice and you know, we just passed a Resolution for social justice and I just kind of wanted to read it so that we all understand what social justice was. So, it's for a personal privilege. Is that all right?"

"No."

"Yeah. Thank you. So, it says… the House Resolution says, WHEREAS, During these turbulent and difficult economic times, it is more important than ever that the concept of social justice, the view that every member of our society is deserving of equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities, be given the highest priority by elected State officials; and WHEREAS, Assuring social justice is a key element of the Illinois Constitution as shown by the Preamble which states, in part, that 'We, the People of the United States (sic- State of Illinois)… in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; ... - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois'; and WHEREAS, Our American ideals recognize the value and importance of the equality of opportunity; and 09600066.doc 238  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 WHEREAS, Recognizing that when justice is achieved in every aspect of society, rather than merely in the administration of the law, individuals and groups will be afforded fair treatment and an impartial share of the benefits of society; and WHEREAS, It is proper for us to consider how we, as a State, treat the most vulnerable among us and how our decisions will affect those most in need of equal opportunities; and WHEREAS, Differences of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, health, religion, economic condition, or class should not stand in the way of equal opportunities in education, health care, or employment; and WHEREAS, The inequality of educational opportunities in Illinois is well known and thoroughly described in studies, test results, and statistics assembled by the State Board of Education; and WHEREAS, The toll of violence, the troublesome number of school dropouts, and the loss of life, hope, and opportunity extracted from the victims of violence and the lives of our school dropouts tear at our communities; and WHEREAS, Disparities in the availability and quality of healthcare throughout Illinois highlight the lack of equal opportunities for those in need of health care; and WHEREAS, Rising unemployment in all sectors of our economy and the human price paid by communities that experience high unemployment rates make it more important than ever that there truly be equal opportunities in all phases of employment; therefore, be it 09600066.doc 239  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the House, as a body, will endeavor to give a high priority to social justice and allow that important principle to direct our choices in matters both large and small and guide our decisions in matters temporary or permanent; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to each member of the House so that it may serve as a tangible reminder of the commitment each member has to this noble priority. Thank you very much."

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

"A point of personal privilege, please."

"State your point."

"Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I'm sure it was an oversight, but that civil justice Resolution did not include sexual orientation. Thank you."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Monique Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, M.: "I have to introduce to the Body a very special person, under most unusual circumstances, Mr. Ken Baker, raise your hand. He's on the Republican side. However… however, Mr. Baker will be leaving. He's going to Georgetown University and it'll probably be another 20 years, guys. Thank you."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Biggins, for what reason do you rise?" 09600066.doc 240  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Mr. Clerk. Supplemental Calendar #3, we have House Bill 3606 on the Order of Concurrences. Representative Currie. No? Representative Hannig, B." Hannig, B.: "The hour is late and I have not gotten my second wind like some of you seem to have, so this will be brief. This Bill is now the same Bill as Senate Bill 39 which Mike Bost passed on the 29th with 112 'yes' votes. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

Speaker Turner: "The Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black, for what reason do you rise?"

"Seeing no further questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendment 2 to House Bill 3606?' This is final action. And all those in favor should signify by voting 'aye'; those opposed vote 'no'. And the voting is now open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Ryg, May, Jakobsson, and Hatcher. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, 109 voting 'aye', 5 voting 'no', 0 'presents'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 2 to House Bill 3606. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Biggins, for what reason do you rise?"

"State your question."

"Yes, I did."

"You missed it."

"You missed it."

"We're waiting on the House of Lords."

"Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. The 'aye'… In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution's adopted. Mr. Clerk, committee schedules. The Gentleman from Williamson, Representative Bradley, for what reason do you rise?"

“A point of personal privilege."

"State your point." 09600066.doc 243  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

“I'd like to direct everyone's attention to the west balcony and like to welcome award-winning author David Ellis to the gallery."

"Welcome, Dave Ellis."

“And also we'd like to announce that he's got a book coming out this summer."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Davis, for what reason do you rise?" Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to say, well, of course, we're proud of all of the staff who's helped us throughout the year, but we have a staff member who has a wonderful occasion coming up in her life and that's Miss Kelly Newman. She will be getting married. Kelly will be getting married. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We all wish her well and great success with that wonderful occasion."

"Representative Davis, do you know what her new last name is going to be?" Davis, M.: "I'm sorry, I don't. Someone here may know."

"Yeah, I do." Davis, M.: "Do you? What is it?"

"Turner." Davis, M.: "Is that right?"

"… me, but Turner." Davis, M.: "So, we'll have another Turner in the House."

"Another Turner in the House." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"With more to come." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 09600066.doc 244  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009

"Mr. Clerk. Committee Reports."

"On Supplemental Calendar #2, we have House Bill 2424 under the Order of Concurrences. Representative Lang."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. I move for concurrence on Senate Amendments 1, 3 and 4 on House Bill 2424. Let's just make this real simple. This is the capital 'bimp', vote 'aye'."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1…' The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate Amendments 1, 3 and 4 to House Bill 2424?' This is final action. And all those in favor should vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'no'. And the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 116 voting 'aye', 0 'noes', 1 'present'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 1, 3 and 4 to House Bill 2424. And this Bill, having 09600066.doc 245  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Order of Concurrences, we have House Bill 313. Representative Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is the appropriation and reappropriation Bill for the capital projects. The total is $3.1 billion in new spending. I'll be happy to answer your questions. Please vote 'yes'."

"Seeing no questions, the question is, 'Shall the House Concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2 and 3 to House Bill 313?' This is final action. And all those in favor should vote 'aye'; 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 are 115 voting 'aye', 0 'nays', 2 'presents'. And the House does concur in Senate Amendments 1, 2 and 3 to House Bill 313. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Speaker Madigan in the Chair."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are prepared to adjourn. And I want to thank all of you and all of the staff for the very hard work that you've given to the people of the State of Illinois over the last several months. We recognize that this has not been an easy Session. It's been extremely difficult, contentious, arduous and probably not yet finished. The plan is that the Governor and the four Leaders will meet tomorrow for continuing discussions about the budget, but the Members can go home subject to the call of the Chair. So, with that in mind, let me thank all of you again. 09600066.doc 246  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 66th Legislative Day 5/31/2009 Representative Currie moves that the House does stand adjourned 'til the call of the Chair. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. I hope you all have a great summer. Thank you." 09600066.doc 247