Illinois House Floor Debate — April 22, 2010

"The hour of 2:00 having arrived, the House will be in order. All Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops and turn off all cell phones, rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Wayne Padget, Assistant Doorkeeper."

"We'll be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Watson." Watson – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, 09600129.doc 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

"Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Bost."

"Majority Leader Currie."

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

"Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 answering the Roll, a quorum is present and the House is prepared to do its work. Representative Holbrook."

"Thank you. I stand on a point of personal privilege. We're joined today by the fourth graders of Whiteside School from Belleville and Shiloh. They're in the gallery, behind me. Let's give them a good General Assembly welcome."

Speaker Mautino: "Welcome to the House of Representatives. Representative Currie,"

"Thank you, Speaker. I think we all know that the House won the House/Senate softball game last night. With a score… a score, 21-5, all right, but we don't have the trophy. The question is would the Speaker like to appoint a committee of investigation to find out where that trophy is?"

"It looks like that is in the capable hands of the Majority Leader. Representative Gordon." Gordon, C.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen, once again, I have the honor and privilege of introducing one of our veteran lawmakers now. This is Representative Dugan's 09600129.doc 2  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 grandson, Dugan Huber. He's been here every year since he's been born. And once again, he is ready and willing to do the work of the people. So, let's welcome Dugan to Springfield."

"Welcome Dugan. Representative Flider."

"A point of personal privilege, please."

"State your point."

"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask you to join me in welcoming a… a number of students who are here today, but in particular, from my district, the Richland Community College. They're here in a community leadership group. They are on the right side of the gallery. If you'd please join me in welcoming them to Springfield."

"Representative Cole. Welcome to Springfield."

"State your point."

"Welcome to the House of Representatives. Mr. Clerk."

"Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 1138. Read the Resolution."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady."

"Yes, Mr. Brady. House Res… Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution 1139."

"Representative Brady."

"Congratulations, ladies. Representative Brady now moves adoption of House Resolution 1139. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, place House Resolution 1138 on the board. Mr. Brady moves adoption of House Resolution 1138. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Resolutions are adopted. I believe Leader Turner is seeking recognition. Whatever could that be for, Sir?"

"Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. As you know, yesterday was the Annual House/Senate Softball Game. And it was my last game. Actually, we… 30 years of it, we've enjoyed, but it's extremely significant that the trophy return to it's rightful place and we had to help Senator Hendon and Senator Martinez bring it back home. But we just want to welcome the trophy back, we know it will be around for a number of years. And we want to thank Senator Hendon for bringing the trophy to its rightful place. We were looking for it last night, as we were taking our annual pictures, but somehow he forgot it. I don't know what he was thinking, but we want to thank Senator Hendon. Tell him he can leave the trophy and now leave. And… and congratulate the team because that's what it was. Congratulate the team for a wonderful game and I know that the spirit will continue. Thank you, again. And Senator Hendon, thank you for the trophy."

"Senator Martinez, thank you also." 09600129.doc 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Congratulations. Thank you for the trophy, Sir. Representative May. Mr. Clerk, read House Resolution 1145."

Speaker Mautino: "On the Resolution, the Lady from Lake, Representative May."

"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to recognize Seymour Lisnek for his distinguished service to our country in World War II. If you heard the Resolution, he single handedly got a whole truck of soldiers to surrender to him. And he's being honored in Washington. He's a constituent of mine, a very fine citizen. So, I'm pleased to present this. You may also know, for those of us who go on the Comcast Newsmakers Show, that Paul Lisnek from Comcast is his son. So, it's with great honor we all salute and honor Mr. Lisnek for his service to our state and our country. Thank you for your attention."

"The Lady moves adoption of House Resolution 705. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Wrong number, right? Okay. Mr. Clerk place House Resolution 1145 on the board. Representative May moves adoption of House Resolution 1145. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, place House Resolution 705 on the board and read the Resolution. Ask that the Members… Representative Jakobsson, we have House Resolution 705 which is a Death Resolution. I would ask the 09600129.doc 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 staff to move to the rear of the chamber. And ask the Members to give their attention to the Representative."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I have a House Resolution recognizing that the House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Lester Thomas Pritchard of Urbana, who passed away on October 12, 2009. Lester was born in September 1949 in Galesburg and he graduated from the University of Illinois, was a disability rights activist on the local, state and federal levels. Many of you here, have probably met, had probably met Lester and you've met his wife Barb, who is here with us, today. And he began his lifetime of activism in his hometown of Galesburg. He championed efforts to make local businesses accessible and cut sidewalk curbs to street level. He didn't stop there. He kept moving on and he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, experienced firs hand the struggle for equality, dignity and access. He devoted his life as an advocate for independence, equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. He saw Illinois disability rights movement as a modern civil rights battle. And… he was propelled to create the Campaign for Real Choice in Illinois. He spent nearly as much time rallying Legislators in Springfield, as he did rallying and working with people for developmental disabilities in his hometown of Urbana. He helped pass a landmark ordinance in Urbana requiring that homes built with city money be accessible to people with disabilities. Lester Pritchard was appointed by Governor George Ryan to the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities in 1999. In 2004, he was appointed to serve as chairperson of the council. And as 09600129.doc 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 chairperson of the council, Mr. Pritchard spearheaded research studies and moved the council toward a more central role in the development of progressive services for people with disabilities. Mr. Pritchard was regarded by many as a true visionary. He saw a society that fully accepted and included people with disabilities and he worked every day of his life to make that vision a reality. He empowered hundreds of people with disabilities to map out their goals. He served as the vice chair on the board of the Champaign County Mental Health Care… Champaign County Health Care Consumers. He was a board member and board chair for Pace. He served as a member of the Urbana Human Relations Commission for 16 years. I was honored to a be part of that commission while Lester was chair. Lester Pritchard was the recipient of numerous awards and recognition of his lifetime. He was the recipient of the 2008 American Bar Association's Paul Hearne Award for Disability Rights. He was given the 2007 Humanitarian Award for furthering civil rights from the Champaign County Board. He was the recipient in 2004 of Illinois Just… Justin Dart Distinguished Citizen Award from the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities. He was the recipient of the Edward T. Roberts Excellence in Independent Living Award from the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living. Lester Pritchard is survived by his wife Barbara and she's here today. And there are other people who are here with us today, Nicky Willygainer, Jennifer Thomas and Tom Wilson. He's survived by his stepbrother and many nieces and nephews, his brothers. He'll always be remembered by all who knew him and as I said, I 09600129.doc 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 think many of us in this chamber knew him because of his dedication and his work for people with disabilities."

"On the Resolution, Representative Rose."

"And the House has adopted the Resolution. Just… would just ask for a moment of silence. It's the intent of the Chair to go to Senate Bills on Third Reading. We'll begin where we left off yesterday, page 2 of the Calendar, Senate Bill 2589, Representative Farnham. Representative Farnham. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Farnham,"

"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2589 amends the Criminal Code by making it a Class IV felony 09600129.doc 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 when a person over the age of 18 commits the crimes of public indecency and sexu… sexual exploitation of a child when it occurs within 500 feet of a school and children are present on the grounds. I'll entertain any questions."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 2589. No one seeking recognition, all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Sacia, Representative Pritchard. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 2589, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Feigenholtz. Senate Bill 2622, Representative Feigenholtz? Out of the record. Representative Phelps, Senate Bill 2632. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Phelps."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 2632 gives notification to horse riders regarding closures of trails in advance. All they have to do is be posted at the trailhead. And I ask for its 'aye' vote."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 2632. And the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Collins, Hannig, Harris, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Harris, do you wish to be 09600129.doc 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 2632, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Lyons, Senate Bill 2798. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Lyons."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 2798 is an initiative brought to me by the Illinois League of Bicyclists which creates a share the road license plate. A specialty license plate for the… for the benefit of educating people on rules of the road that apply to both to bicyclists and of course to motorists. So, we discussed in detail Senator… Representative Sente's Bill yesterday about bicyclists and understanding the roads… rules of the road. This is a funding mechanism to make sure that that educational purposes has a revenue stream. And of all the well intended and good Bills we do for license plate specialty plates, this one deals with people who actually do share the road with automobiles. So, it's a very worthy request. And I ask for your support."

"No one seeking recognition, the Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 2798. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Nekritz. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 105 voting ‘yes’, 8 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 2798, having received the Constitutional Majority, is 09600129.doc 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 declared passed. Representative Joyce, page 3 of the Calendar is Senate Bill 3045. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Joyce."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 3045 simply would increase the statutory limit on the oppressed… imprest accounts from $15 thousand to $100 thousand for the Illinois Math and Science Academy. We talked about this in committee, specifically and I've been fortunate enough to have bipartisan support. And I'd be happy to answer any questions. This does not increase any spending; it just increases the ability for the Illinois Math and Science Committee…Academy to pay their bills on… in a more timely manner."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3045. No one seeking recognition, all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Lang, Mell, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3045, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Nekritz, Senate Bill 3118. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Nekritz."

"Mr. Speaker, this Bill needs an Amendment. So we're… if we could move that back to Second." 09600129.doc 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Mr. Clerk, move this Bill to Second Reading. Representative Poe, Senate Bill 3128. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Poe."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3128. No one seeking recognition, all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Collins, Feigenholtz, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 112 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 1 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3128, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Hernandez, Senate Bill 3158. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Hernandez."

"Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 3158 is identical to House Bill 5501. It creates the Commission to End Hung… the Hunger Act. It authorizes the Department of Human Services 09600129.doc 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 to create a Commission to End Hunger for the purpose of developing an action plan every two years, review the progress of this plan and ensuring cross collaboration among government entities and community partners towards the goal of ending hunger in Illinois. I ask for your 'aye' vote."

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3158. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Feigenholtz, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Feigenholtz, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3158, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Froehlich, Senate Bill 3169. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Froehlich."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3169 amends the Illinois I.D. Card Act. Currently, the law prohibits using false names or sex or date of birth. We're going to add some other specific prohibitions, namely, the use of a false address, a nonexistent address or a false picture. This is an initiative of the Cook County State's Attorney. I know of no opposition. I ask for your support."

"The Gentleman's moved passage of Senate Bill 3169. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote 09600129.doc 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Phelps, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’. Senate Bill 3169 is declared passed. If I could get the attention of the House Members, briefly. If any committee chairman would like their recessed committees to reconvene, please come up and let us know at the podium, so we can put together a schedule. This is… deadline's coming up and we need to know if the committees are going to be meeting again. So, please stop up at the podium. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dunkin is seeking recognition."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."

"State your point."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to welcome students from Columbia College: Mr. John Trierweiler, Michael Lencioni, their advisor, Aldo Guzman and Nicholas Glenn from Columbia College. Welcome to the House of Representatives. They're right above my head. Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "Welcome to the House of Representatives. Representative Mathias, Senate Bill 3183. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Mathias."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3183. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Collins, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 112 voting ‘yes’, 1 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3183, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Franks, Senate Bill 3211. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Franks."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Bill I present, Senate Bill 3211, is a probusiness Bill and also a government streamlining Bill. This is an effort to end inefficient, unnecessary and outdated filing requirements. This Bill will also save the Secretary of State over a million dollars and it will save our businesses untold millions of dollars. What we're going to do is to eliminate the dual filing requirement for companies that do business in the State of Illinois. As long as they are filing with the Secretary of State, they will not have to do so in the county in which they are doing business. This was something that was 09600129.doc 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 implemented in the 1830s, but here in 2010, we don't need this antiquated system."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3211. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Joe Lyons, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 111 voting ‘yes’, 2 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3211, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Lady from Cook, Representative Mell is seeking recognition."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would just like to welcome Equality Illinois here. They are here lobbying on the civil union Bills and other issues that effect me and the LGBT community, as a whole. And they represent every single Representative here. So, welcome to Equality Illinois."

"Welcome to the House. Representative McGuire, Senate Bill 3214. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative McGuire."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3214 is the… an Act concerning local government. It has to do with the intermodal facility in my district. And I would appreciate your support and pass this on. And we will go further and it's a… it's a jobs Bill. It will bring a lot of jobs to the area. Brings a lot of commerce to the area. Brings a lot of 09600129.doc 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 goodness to the area. I'd appreciate your support. Thank you."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3214. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?' All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Feigenholtz, do you wish to be recorded? Does Representative Feigenholtz wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 111 voting ‘yes’, 2 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3214, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative McAsey, Senate Bill 3269. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative McAsey."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3269 is an initiative of Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Office. It is an initiative to protect victims of sexual assault specifically bringing forward some safeguards, making sure that evidence that is collected in these cases is analyzed and is uploaded into the CODIS system. It does this in a couple of ways. Moving forward within 10 days of a law enforcement agency being in possession of a sexual assault evidence kit, it will be forwarded to the State Police Lab. There are also provisions in place for the numerous approximately 4 thousand kits that are on law enforcement agency shelves across our state to make sure that they are getting to the State Police Lab and being analyzed, getting 09600129.doc 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 into the system to help with open cases as well as cold cases. I know of no opposition and I urge your 'aye' vote."

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3269. On that question, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Durkin."

"She indicates that she will."

"Absolutely. Within the receipt… within 10 days of the receipt of that kit by the local law enforcement agency they have to make the arrangements to get it to the State Police Lab."

"The Bill seeks… speaks to getting the kits to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab."

"The law enforcement agency would be subject to having to get that kit to the State Police Lab. So…"

"What we're doing is we're putting in place a mechanism here to make sure that the kits are not in the custody of law enforcement, that they're not in a position where they're not being analyzed, but in fact, that we have an avenue here where they are getting to the appropriate lab for analysis. And…"

"What this legislation says…"

"Representative McAsey, can you hold for just a minute."

"Okay."

"I would ask the Members if they could bring the side conversations down, bring the level down a little bit, so that we can hear the Representatives. Continue."

"What the legislation says is that the kits need to be submitted to the State Police Lab within 10 days of their receipt by the law enforcement agency."

"Or it can be to the State Police Lab or to a lab that's been approved and designated by the State Police. So, it…"

"The language of the Bill reads that after the effective day of the Act that the evidence from the case within 10 business days of receipt… they need to submit, rather, evidence within 10 business days of receipt to a Department of State Police Forensic Laboratory or a laboratory approved and designated by the director of the State Police."

"Representative, if that was a laboratory approved and designated by the director of the State Police, yes, it would fall under this legislation."

"There’s not a criminal penalty in the legislation."

"Any other remedies that would be available under the law, but there is not a specific criminal penalty within the legislation."

"Thank you. Representative, there are actually federal guidelines that govern what type of evidence can be uploaded into the state database. And ISP complies with those guidelines. Under those guidelines, if evidence has been submitted to ISP and the investigating law enforcement agency has concluded that it has not been connected to any crime, that evidence will not be analyzed, will not be uploaded into CODIS. Additionally, there is language in the Bill providing for an expungement of any DNA record, if it's… if it's been determined that it has not been connected with an actual crime."

"Representative, Section 35 of the proposed Bill speaks specifically to the expungement process. And speaks about if the department receives written confirmation from the investigating law enforcement agency or State's Attorneys Office that a DNA record has been uploaded pursuant to the Act but was not connected to a criminal investigation, the DNA record shall be expunged."

"Yes, it would be a written communication to the State Police."

"Oh… Would you a… turn the Gentleman's mic back on. Please go ahead and finish your question, Sir."

"Under the Act, within 10 days of the law enforcement agency's receipt of the kit."

"I'm not… Can you repeat exactly…"

"…what your hypothetical scenario is? I'm not sure that I understand it?"

"But this doesn't have anything to do with a… someone who's suspected in having committed a crime. This has to do with the collection of the actual sex assault kit. So, a victim of a sexual assault who's going to the hospital, going through the… the lengthy and invasive process of having the sexual assault kit collected. Those are the kits…"

"Further discussion? Representative Sacia is seeking recognition."

"Indicates that she will." 09600129.doc 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"That's correct."

"Yes. Yes, within 180 days after the effective date of the Act."

"Section 35 and Section 40 of the Act speak to the expungement process."

"So, if…"

"There… there is the provision to first inventory and determine how many kits there are out there and make to the arrangements and to create some priorities… a priority listing with regard to those kits, getting them to the State Police Lab."

"ISP complies with the federal guidelines with regard to, if this evidence has been submitted, it's been concluded that it was not connected to any crime. That evidence won't be analyzed. It won't be uploaded into CODIS and there is also the provision in place through written confirmation from the investigating law enforcement agency or the State's Attorneys Office that a record that has been uploaded shall be expunged if it has not been connected to a crime."

"Further discussion? Representative Franks."

"… you… thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield? Representative… Representative, I appreciate the work you've done on this and this is really an outgrowth of the Attorney General's idea that she's been working on for some time, correct?"

"That's correct." 09600129.doc 32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"And we had passed a Bill from the House, a Bill that you had cosponsored with me, which… which was pretty similar to this Bill, correct?"

"Absolutely."

"And then we were… when we were having committee hearings on the Bill that we had passed in the House, we had testimony by the Illinois State Police in committee, do you remember that?"

"I do."

"And at that time, they told us that they would not need any additional funds in order to have these rape kits tested within six months, do you recall that?"

"I do."

"Okay. So, what this Bill really does is require that the police turn over the rape kits that they collect from the hospitals, correct?"

"Exactly. Exactly. To get them analyzed, to make sure that they're getting into the system, that they're not sitting on a shelf in a law enforcement agency where the… there… they have no possibility of making an impact to help victims, to bring justice to victims, to help solve cold cases."

"And right now, it already is the law that these rape kits need to be picked up by the local law enforcement, I think, within two weeks of them being done at the local hospitals, correct?"

"Correct." 09600129.doc 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"So, right now, all we're saying is once they've picked those up, within 10 days they have to send them on. They just can't languish on their shelf?"

"That's exactly what this legislation does."

"Thank you. To the Bill. I appreciate the way you've explained it and this is one of the most critical pieces of legislation that we may face this year in helping to solve crime. I was… had the pleasure of speaking with the Attorney General about this matter on Saturday evening. And she told me about some cold cases that were solved when there had been some raids in some local suburban police departments where the evidence was actually still on the shelves from five years before. Some of the evidence had… had molded it was so old. Yet, they were still able to use the DNA to… to track down some violent offenders and actually closed five cases and that's amazing. The technology that we have today through our DNA evidence helps exonerate the innocent and helps convict the guilty. This piece of legislation will go a long way in ensuring that those women who have been victimized and the numbers are staggering, the number of women who have been raped or attempted rape is in the teens, I know in my county, it's like 14 percent of the women. This is a huge issue and we need to make our state much, much stronger. We also have to ensure that those women who have been victimized will not be victimized again by the lo…"

"Please allow him one minute."

"Not to be victimized again by the law enforcement personnel who are sworn to protect them. This Bill will help protect our… our mothers, our sisters, our daughters, our 09600129.doc 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 significant others, our wives. This is a Bill that needs to be passed. And I encourage an 'aye' vote."

"Further discussion? Representative Reboletti."

"Indicates she will."

"There's not a criminal penalty in the Bill."

"There's… there's not a specific penalty in the Bill; however, any other remedy that may be available would be available."

"Further discussion? Representative Mendoza."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Those of you that have worked with me know my passion 09600129.doc 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 towards the issue of DNA. But it doesn't do us much good to have DNA sitting on the shelf, when we could be analyzing it and solving cold cases and also, not just the actual technology being put to use, but what that symbolizes and signifies for the women who have been victims of rape. This is a Bill that is long overdue. I want to thank Representative McAsey for championing this issue along with Attorney General Lisa Madigan, but would simply just ask for your support. What this is asking for is to expedite the process so that we no longer pick up the paper and read about the hundreds or thousands of cases of rape victims that have yet to be solved, that could quickly be solved because the technology is here and we frankly just need to catch up to it. Thank you, Representative McAsey. And I would strongly rise in support of this legislation."

"Representative McAsey to close."

"Thank you. I would urge the support of all of my colleagues to… to bring about this groundbreaking new law here in the State of Illinois to… to have law enforcement agencies within 10 days of the receipt of evidence in cases of sexual assault, getting them where they belong to the lab for analysis, so that we have the opportunity to get ja… justice for the victims and solve cold cases. I thank you and urge your 'aye' vote."

"The Lady has moved passage of Senate Bill 3269. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Pritchard. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 09600129.doc 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3269, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 3273, Representative Franks. Excuse me. Representative Acevedo."

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

"State your point."

"Yesterday, I spoke of a Navy Seal from Blue Island, Petty 1st Class Julio Huertas, who was put on trial for dereliction of duty. Just a quick update, he was found… he was cleared of all charges today. So, it just goes that our justice system does work."

"Thank you, Sir. Representative Franks, do you wish to call Senate Bill 3273? Read the Bill."

"The Gentleman from McHenry."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Bill… it's a simple Bill. It passed unanimously in the Senate and has no opponent. What it simply does is it requires the Department of Public Health to utilize its existing Web site and to give information concerning complications associated with premature birth and the proper care of these premature newborns on that Web site. I'd be happy to answer any questions."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3273. On that, Representative Burns."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill."

"To the Bill." 09600129.doc 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"My daughter was born at twenty-seven weeks, twenty-seven and a half weeks. Many parents of premature infants aren't prepared for all of the challenges that you have when you bring a premature child home. And so, providing information to parents about what to do when you bring home that small baby after they've been in NICU is very, very important. I'd like to commend the Sponsor for bringing this Bill forward. I look forward to joining him as a cosponsor and I think it's a great Bill. Thank you."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3273. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Cavaletto, Eddy, Miller, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3273 is declared passed. Representative Watson, Senate Bill 3289. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Watson."

"Representative moves passage of Senate Bill 3289. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall 09600129.doc 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Feigenholtz, Representative Miller, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3289, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"State your point, Sir."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman has moved that the House discharge House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 56. Majority Leader Currie is seeking recognition."

"Thank you very much, Speaker. The Chair was kind enough to give me an opportunity to object to a Motion on this same 09600129.doc 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 legislative issue some time ago and I'm happy to renew my objection. Speaker, I object."

"That Motion requires unanimous consent. There has been an objection; therefore, the Motion fails. Mr. Black."

"The Motion to Discharge requires a unanimous consent. Since there was an objection, the Motion has failed."

"So, you may make…"

"The Chair has… acknowledges your Motion. And under our rules, the Gentleman may speak on the Motion. Representative Fortner is seeking recognition."

"You'll be granted two minutes."

"Motion before the Body is, 'Shall the Chair be sustained?' 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. 67 voting ‘yes’, 46 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, and the Chair shall be sustained. Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 3293 appears on the Calendar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Sacia."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3293. All in favor say… excuse me… all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Burns, Currie, Lang, Osterman, do you wish to be recorded? Representative Lang? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate bill 3293, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Colvin, Senate Bill 3291. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600129.doc 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"The Gentleman from Cook."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 3291 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act to create a community care for the Developmentally Disabled Quality Workforce Initiative and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to create the Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Quality Workforce Initiative. This is permissible only if funding is available. I'll be happy to answer any questions."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3291. No one seeking recognition, all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Colvin, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3291, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Golar, Senate Bill 3309. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Golar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Hold on, just a second. Senate Bill 3309 is an initiative of the MS Society. And this Bill removed barriers to accessible parking. It provides people with disabilities greater access to the community. The legislation will strengthen penalties for obstructing accessible parking spaces and parking aisles reserved for 09600129.doc 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 persons with disabilities following 24 hours after an adverse weather event. It also provides that no property owner shall allow for the accumulation of debris or large objects such as trash containers and unreasonably obstruct any designated aisle or parking space specifically reserved for persons with disabilities without providing suitable and equivalent alternative parking spaces on-site. This is a win, win for persons with disabilities. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3309. And the Gentleman from Jasper, Representative Reis. Representative Reis."

"She indicates that she will."

"There was no opposition in the Senate."

"Eleven, what?"

"Well, I guess those individuals did not support the real actions of this Bill."

"Well, I… the Bill removes the barriers. As you know, Representative Reis, in many of the communities, especially in malls and in different areas where persons with 09600129.doc 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 disabilities have their spaces allocated just for them. What happens is that the owners, in many times, when there are weather issues they will pile all the snow in those… in those spaces. And so this Bill addresses that. It addresses that the owner is responsible within a 24-hour period, if there is an emergency of adverse weather conditions, that those spaces are available for persons with disabilities."

"No, it… Well, primarily it is for that because of many of the individuals… the complaints, especially from the MS Society has had issues with when they go to park and it is under adverse weather conditions or it could be that those spaces are also being used where they just pile up… in a mall, they take that area, a space that is designated for a person… for a handicapped space and they put boxes and different items in there. So, it's not for just adverse. It is also making sure that those spaces are always available."

"That is correct."

"Why would those individuals that are not handicapped, why would they be parking in that spot?" 09600129.doc 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"That's correct."

"The owner is responsible because that is his… his space for large malls, they have their own waste management that take care of it or some of their workers out of the stores."

"But they have 24 hours, Representative."

"If the owner is gone, they will be liable. But I… what do you mean, if they're gone?"

"Let's say… let's say this. Let's use this scenario. A mall or a store is only open six days a week. We have a… an adverse weather condition going on or… and they're not there for that day. They still have 24 hours or they should have someone designated to take care of that issue."

"Well, let me say that… this. I think in today's time with persons with disabilities that we should do a little 09600129.doc 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 bit more. Some of these things that have been… the only reason that this Bill is necessary is because there have been violations. And so we are bringing it for… for the owners to be more aware of…"

"I'll grant the Gentleman one more minute. We have a number of speakers, so the Chair will go ahead and use the timers at two minute levels. We have six people seeking recognition."

"Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"Indicates that she will."

"I'll stop right by and fix it."

"Indicates that she will."

"When you say cultural what do you mean by that?"

"I think that's somewhat of a…"

"Representative Black, I… you know, if you would let me just kind of clear up that… that particular misunderstanding that you have. And the misunderstanding is that that happens on residential streets."

"Okay? Not in these malls or store areas where the handicapped… this is what we're more interested in.”

"That's correct."

"That's correct."

"Well, according to the MS Society it has been very egregious in… in certain areas and it does not just apply in Chicago…"

"…it's all over the State of Illinois."

"Yes."

"Give the Gentleman some additional time."

"I'm actually fixing that right now."

"We're going to go ahead and turn that right back on for you."

"Grant additional minute."

"No."

"Yes."

"Correct."

"Correct."

"Exactly."

"You're welcome."

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Lady from Lake, Representative May."

"Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, I… I rise in support of this Motion. You know, many groups come down and talk to us and tell us what issues are on their agenda. And I was visited by the Multiple Sclerosis Society and it was a real 09600129.doc 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 eye opener. They showed us pictures, not just one or two but dozens of pictures from around the state where, just through sloppy snow removal, they used the spaces closest to the buildings or at the end of the aisle which happened to be the handicapped spaces. We need more awareness of this. I think that this will just give the owners of malls or shopping centers the directive that they need to create awareness that they should not be dumping snow or other things in these spaces. Our disabled and handicapped people deserve to have the spaces kept open. It is a real problem that has been brought to us by advocacy groups. And I urge an 'aye' vote. Thank you."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Lake, Representative Sullivan."

"Indicates that she will."

"No. I could tell you what exactly that definition is."

"It includes producing… it produces a ground covering of heavy snow…"

"…and ice. It could be six inches or greater, which will result in hazardous travel conditions. It could be deep snow drifts. In that particular situation that you're talking about. Hydraulic conditions that produces flash flooding, strong winds, dangerous accumulation of ice resulting in hazardous travel, extended power outages and damage to trees."

"Please give the…"

"…Gentleman an additional minute."

"Further discussion? Representative Joyce."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen, I know that the Sponsor has worked very hard, along with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, just to pass a Bill that would make sure people with disabilities would have some access to the parking that's been designated for them. We've gone back and forth, I think, three or four times. I don't know if Representative Reboletti's on the floor, but working with the Sponsor to find language. And I urge an 'aye' vote on this because every Bill that we pass on this floor could have some exceptional situation where the Bill wouldn't make much sense because it doesn't give discretionary… discretionary… discretion to police officers and law enforcement officials all the time, but I'm… I think we can trust our police officers and our law enforcement officials to use discretion in those emergency situations that maybe Representative Sullivan or Representative Reis might have been referring to. And I… I do think that when this topic was brought up quite a bit in committee on three different occasions and I… I think that the committee members have exhausted a lot of those situations and I would… I think that everyone had a comfort level. So I would appreciate an 'aye' vote." 09600129.doc 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Reboletti."

"Representative Golar to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to thank all of my colleagues for their questions. We did have, at the beginning and the onset of introducing this Bill, we had a lot of questions and I would like to thank everyone that offered. Especially thank the MS Society who had the courage to come forth and actually choose me as the Sponsor. Thank you so much. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3309. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 09600129.doc 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3309, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Majority Leader Currie, Senate Bill 3315. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Majority Leader Currie."

"Thank you, Speaker, and Members of the House. It's illegal in this state for medical professionals to engage in fee splitting. That is, if a doctor recommends you go to a radiologist for an x-ray, the doctor isn't permitted to get a kickback. Last year we made sure that the prohibition against fee splitting did not apply in situations where hospitals actually employ medical professionals, doctors, nurses, others are on salary. We wanted to make sure that the salary didn't count as a fee split, that legislation passed. This year I'm bringing before you a Bill that would make sure that… that language also applies to Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation. This is basically a hospital that employees hundreds of doctors, but it doesn't fit the actual definition of the hospital paying the Bill. So, I think this is really just making sure… it's a technical correction to make sure that this particular model is also exempt from the fee splitting provisions. I'd be happy to answer your questions. And I'd be grateful for your support for passage of Senate Bill 3315."

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3315. On that question, Representative Davis is seeking recognition." 09600129.doc 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"

"Indicates she will." Davis, W.: "Representative, I noticed on this analysis that there were no opponents. Was there another Bill that was addressed… that was addressing this issue this Session that had a number of opponents to it?"

"There was no Bill that addressed this issue. There were other Bills involving fee splitting that may have had opposition, but not this Bill." Davis, W.: "And… and this Bill is significantly different than those?"

"This Bill only clarifies that the Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation and any other arrangement in which a hospital, essentially, pays its doctors, nurses, what have you, would not count as fee splitting." Davis, W.: "Would not count as fee splitting?"

"Would not." Davis, W.: "Okay. Thank you very much."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Knox, Representative Moffitt."

"As far as I know there's no opposition. It's really a technical verification."

"No." 09600129.doc 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3315. 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. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3315, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Nekritz, Senate Bill 3385. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Nekritz."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last year we passed legislation to require licensing for condominium managers. This is cleanup language on the qualifications for those managers."

"The Lady has moved passage of Senate Bill 3385. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3385, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Flider, Senate Bill 3411. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Flider." 09600129.doc 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 3411 is a Bill that passed unanimously out of the Senate. It requires the Department of Corrections to create a Web page or a link that provides the identifying information and a recent photo of any inmate being released on parole or supervision. None of the proposed law… this information must by placed on the Web site within three days of the inmate's release and it may not be removed until the offender has completed one year of mandatory supervised release. I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The Gentleman has moved passed of Senate Bill 3411. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Beaubien, Representative Flowers, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3411, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Lyons, Senate Bill 3420. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." Clerk Mahoney: "Senate Bill 3420, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Third Reading."

"Representative Lyons."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 3420 amends the State Finance Act. The legislation provides that federal moneys paid to the state for certain child welfare services provided by the described community mental health providers shall be deposited into 09600129.doc 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 the DCFS Children Services Fund and used to provide children welfare services. There is a lot of good reasons to vote for this Bill. The main one might be this helps us capture as much federal money as we can to provide for our services here in Illinois. So, I… this flew out of the Senate, flew out of the committee. I'd certainly ask for your support."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3420. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Mulligan, Representative Collins. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3420, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Verschoore, Senate Bill 3422. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Verschoore."

"Thank you Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen. Senate Bill 3422 is an initiative of DCEO and contains cleanup language for the Motor Sports Promotion council Task Force… Task Force and making permissive three DCEO unfunded mandates and repeals two unfunded mandates. The reason for this proposal is based on an interaction with the Office of the Audit… Auditor General over the course of our regular fi… financial and compliance audits and performance audits required by the resolution. The department has been working with its statues to identify mandates and other requirements 09600129.doc 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 that are outdated, duplicative or obsolete. The department is proposing the Bill… proposing this Bill to avoid future audit findings from the Office of the Auditor General. A lot of these statutes are 15 to 20 years old and it's just cleanup language. I'd be glad to answer any questions."

"Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3422. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed… excuse me… all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3422, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Hoffman, there's Senate Bill 3429. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Hoffman."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 3429 would require that the Capital Development Board along with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity study building energy performance standards to identify labels to indicate a building's energy use. Current law is silent on the issue; however, energy efficiency certifications are currently available for buildings. These would be called the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Certification. What this certificate would do, would rate the building's overall design while the proposed certification under the Bill would… while the proposed certification under the Bill would 09600129.doc 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 only go to the building's use of energy. I know of no opposition. I ask for a favorable Roll Call."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3429. No one seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Acevedo, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3429, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Tryon, Senate Bill 3430. Read the Bill."

"Representative Tryon."

"The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Sacia is seeking recognition."

"He indicates he will."

"No one else seeking recognition, the question is, ‘Shall this Bill pass?’ All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Coulson, Representative Dunkin, do you wish 09600129.doc 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3430, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Yarbrough, Senate Bill 3467. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"The Lady from Cook, Representative Yarbrough"

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 3467 is a collaboration of the Attorney General's Office and the Cook County State's Attorneys Office. It makes some very important changes in the Sexually Violent Person Act. It requires that the sex offender's parole term will be served when he's discharged from the program. This ensures continuing community safety, it requires the offender to be supervised by a specially trained IDOC parole agent. It prohibits the director of DOC from awarding meritorious good time to sex offenders eligible for commitment as sexually violent persons. It also clarifies that the Attorney General and the state's attorney from the county in which the offender was convicted may obtain a second opinion should they disagree with the opinion rendered by the DOC evaluator. And finally, it identifies the agencies that are authorized to file a petition under this Act. This makes it clear that it's not just a county prosecutor, but the office with the AG's Office or the AG's Office on its own Motion. This… this is necessary to protect innocent communities against sexual violence. And I'd be happy to answer any questions." 09600129.doc 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"The Lady moves passage of Senate Bill 3467. And on that question, the Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"She indicates that she will."

"Okay. It's an ongoing process and there, you know, reporting that goes on along the way."

"You know, there's on… there's always ongoing, you know, oversight here. We don't want to do that, but we're talking about sexually violent persons…"

"…and they've already established themselves as such and so there is review."

"No. Those challenges have been already dealt with in court."

"Further dis… further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Flowers."

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

"Indicates that she will."

"Representative, for the indefinite sentencing is there definite treatment…"

"Oh, yes."

"…for these people?"

"Yes. Once they've been determined to be sexually violent persons, if they're committed, certainly to a mental institution or something like that, they do get treatment. Some… in some cases, you know, it may be… I spoke to someone who talked to me about being chemically castrated, but they also said that this person felt like that's what they needed. Sexually violent persons, you know, there's something going on in their heads…"

"But are all these, with the indefinite commitment to be in prison, are they in the mental… are they mentally 09600129.doc 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 inca… well, I know that they're mentally ill, but are they in that part of the hospital… is that where…"

"Yes."

"…ongoing treatment?"

"Yes."

"So, everyone that's going to be committed indefinitely are deemed mentally ill?"

"Right and they would go to a mental institution."

"Okay. So, only the ones that's going to be indefinitely committed, these are all sexually violent persons that have been deemed mentally ill?"

"That's correct."

"Okay. And so… and they cannot seek out a second opinion if…"

"They do. Part of what this law does is allows the… you know, the Department of Corrections they have their psychologists and psychiatrists that… that review them. Well, this gives the state's attorney and the Attorney General an opportunity to do the same."

"Oh, so, there will be a second opinion?"

"Oh, yes."

"Okay. Thank you very much."

"Further discussion? The Lady from DuPage, Representative Bellock."

"Indicates that she will."

"There…"

"I'm… I'm understanding there's a separate procedure for that."

"Yes, yes."

"Representative Yarbrough to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me be crystal clear. This law protects communities against the worst of the worst sex offenders. Those who are determined by psychologists who have mental disorder that makes it substantially likely that they will engage in future acts of sexual violence. This process will protect victims and it protects communities. And I ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The Lady's moved passage of Senate Bill 3467. 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? Representatives Currie, McCarthy, McGuire, do you wish to be recorded? Representative McGuire, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 113 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’. Senate Bill 3467 is declared passed. Representative Winters, Senate Bill 3478. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09600129.doc 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Representative Winters."

"The Gentleman has moved passage of Senate Bill 3478. On that that question, the Gentleman from McLean, Representative Brady is seeking recognition."

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

"Indicates he will." 09600129.doc 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 Davis, W.: "I just want to make sure I understand the Bill, Representative. So, this gives county coroner's the ability to cremate unclaimed bodies? Is that what I understand?"

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black is seeking recognition."

"Indicates that he will." 09600129.doc 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Give the Gentleman some additional time."

"Representative Brady."

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Gentleman from Champaign, Representative Rose." 09600129.doc 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Sure, why not."

"Representative Brady, would be my best bet."

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Flowers."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will one of these Gentlemen yield? My question and my concern in regards to the unclaimed body, how do we know that the body parts will not be sold for profit?"

"Representative Brady."

"I'm sorry?"

"But… but is it not possible, you know, you donated the whole body."

"But is it not possible that… that second party that once you relinquish that body they are technically at 09600129.doc 77  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 liberty to do what they will. And I'm sure that there's some… there's something good about that cadaver, that some living body could benefit from."

"And so, my question to you is, what safeguards are there and if there are donations, will there be a record kept, just in case, later on in life this family member is sought out and somebody would be able to tell the story of what happened and if there is any benefits as a result of the parts that's been sold, even in regards to a study, if there's benefits that's… that's found in regards to the parts of that body leading to some scientific finding?"

"Will that… will that family be the benefactor?"

"Please grant the Lady an additional minute."

"But my question to you, if there's ever any body parts…"

"…that is used and there's a profit or discovery is made from those parts for medical science and will the 09600129.doc 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 family ever be notified that it was their loved one that made this contribution."

"And…"

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Mulligan."

"Indicates they will."

"Representative Brady."

"Grant the Gentleman an extra minute."

"Representative Winters to close."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3478. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Tryon, Representative Washington, Representative Howard, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 97 voting ‘yes’, 16 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3478, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared 09600129.doc 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 passed. Representative Bost, on the Calendar, page 4 is Senate Bill 3483. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"The Gentleman from Jackson, Representative Bost."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3483. No one seeking recognition, all in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Harris. Representative Hoffman. Representative Feigenholtz. Representative Harris. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 74 voting ‘yes’, 38 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3483, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 3491. Read the Bill." 09600129.doc 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Representative Sacia."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3491. On that, the Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dunkin is seeking recognition."

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

"He indicates he will."

"Representative, just curious, at least according to my analysis, we have the, in your opponent section, we have the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board against or as opponents of this legislation. Why is that?"

"Okay. Well, I guess our analysis is… Are there any opponents… on this…"

"So, how much will this cost us?"

"Sure. I don't… doubt that and I respect… certainly respect your… your experience in your previous life. Thank you."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3491. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Durkin, Feigenholtz, Mendoza, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 112 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’. Senate Bill 3491, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Flider, Senate Bill 3503. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." Clerk Mahoney: "Senate Bill 3503, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading."

"Representative Flider."

"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentleman of the House. This legislation creates the new offense of bringing a popper into a penal institution. And this is an initiative of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. I know of 09600129.doc 84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 no support. A popper is a device… I know of no opposition, excuse me. A popper is a device that when placed in a locking mechanism of a cell door can override, block or in any way defeat the locking mechanism of a cell door allowing the inmate to exit the unlocked cell. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."

"The Gentleman moves passage of Senate Bill 3503. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Feigenholtz, do you wish to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. 112 voting ‘yes’, 0 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 3503, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Representative Saviano. Out of the record. Page 6 of the Calendar, under Senate Bills- Second Reading, appears Senate Bill 387, Representative Berrios. Move this Bill to Second Reading or Third Reading? Out of the record. Representative Mathias, Senate Bill 676. Would you like to move this Bill to Third Reading? Out of the record. Representative Dugan, Senate Bill 918. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative D'Amico, Senate Bill 935. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative McAsey, Senate Bill 1369. Out of the record. Representative Holbrook, Senate Bill 2093. Representative Holbrook. Out of the record. Representative McGuire, Senate Bill 2507. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 2544. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Walker, Senate Bill 2551. Out of the record. Representative Sacia, Senate Bill 2578. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Representative Soto, 2583, Senate Bill. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Gabel. Read the Bill, Senate Bill 2601"

"Third Reading. Representative DeLuca, Senate Bill 2612. Read the Bill." 09600129.doc 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Third Reading. Representative Reitz, Senate Bill 2635. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Representative Yarbrough, Senate Bill 2817. Out of the record. Representative Osmond, Senate Bill 2819. Out of the record. Representative Acevedo, Senate Bill 2987. Out of the record. The Lady from Lake, Representative May is seeking recognition."

"Thank you, Speaker. I just wanted to remind everyone in the House that today is Earth Day, I believe the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. And I'd like to especially call out Representative Chapin Rose. Since serving on the Environmental Health Committee, he's now wearing a green tie for Earth Day. And we're so proud of you, Chapin, thanks a lot. And I suggest that we all hug a tree, go visit the beauty of our parks and our beautiful state and nature and recognize the beautiful earth that we have been given and protect it for our future generations. Happy Earth Day, everyone."

Speaker Mautino: "Thank you. And Representative Black, the Gentleman from Vermilion on Earth Day."

"The record all ready knew that. Representative Bassi. Out of the record. Representative Bellock, Senate Bill 3039. Patti. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 3030, Representative Beiser. Read the Bill. There's an Amendment for this Bill. Mr. Clerk."

"Representative Beiser."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman… Mr. Speaker. This is… this has to do with the assault when a vehicle is used to hurt someone in their commitment of assault. It changes this to aggravated. I ask for the adoptment of the Amendment."

"Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 3030. No one seeking recognition, all in favor say 'yes'; opposed say 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 2630, Representative Holbrook. Representative Holbrook. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

"Representative Holbrook on Floor Amendment #1."

"Thank you. This is a… corrects a drafting error that the Secretary of State found. And I just ask to adopt the Amendment and bump it to Third."

Speaker Mautino: "The Gentleman moves adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2630. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. The Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk, any further Amendments?"

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. 3047, Senate Bill, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk."

Speaker Mautino: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 3060, Representative Lang. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. The Gentleman from St. Clair, Representative Holbrook is seeking recognition." 09600129.doc 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Thank you, Speaker. I misspoke on Senate Bill 2630. That was the addition of IDOT to that task force. It wasn't the drafting error. When we took care of that one in committee, we discussed it in committee and no one had a problem with it."

"Record will so reflect. Senate Bill 3061, Representative Miller. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Tryon, Senate Bill 3091. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Yarbrough, you have Senate Bill 3134 on Second Reading. Move the Bill? Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Gentleman from Champaign, Representative Rose."

Speaker Mautino: "Thank you and we will… the record will reflect. Senate Bill 3180, Representative Pihos. Would you like to move this Bill to Third Reading? Out of the record. Representative Yarbrough, 3266, Senate Bill. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Senate Bill 3272. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Lyons, Senate Bill 3282. Read the Bill."

"Representative Pritchard, 3290. On Senate Bill 3282, put the Bill on Third Reading. Senate Bill 3290, Representative Pritchard. Read the Bill."

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Beiser, Senate Bill 3313, Representative Beiser. Representative Beiser. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Farnham, in the center aisle, Senate Bill 3334. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative McAsey, you have an Amendment, Senate Bill 3359. Read the Bill."

"Representative McAsey on Floor Amendment #2."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 is a technical change. Deletes the word 'obscene' in the change to the harassment by electronic means and replaces that with the intent to abuse, threaten, offend or harass to capture the meaning here."

"The Lady moves adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 3359. On that question, Representative Reboletti."

"She indicates that she will."

"This Amendment doesn't have anything to do with that Section of the legislation. I'd be happy to continue to have a conversation with you about that." 09600129.doc 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"She indicates that she will."

"Yes."

"In addition to making some change to the harassment through electronic communication statute. Specifically, bringing that up-to-date with different technologies that are used for harassment and then adding an additional… additional ground by which someone could be charged with harassment…"

"through electronic communication. And that's what this Amendment goes to, is that criminal offense."

"State your inquiry, Sir."

"I will speak with our parliamentarian about that. I'll get you an answer momentarily before we vote on the Bill."

"Representative McAsey, I'd ask that you take this out of the record, momentarily, so we can get Mr. Black an answer. Mr. Clerk, take this Bill out of the record. Representative Careen Gordon, Senate Bill 3386. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Bradley, Senate Bill 3387. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Rita, 3464. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Phelps, 3494, Senate Bill. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Phelps, Senate Bill 3603. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Eddy, Senate Bill 3608. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Eddy, 3610. Out of record. Representative Pritchard, 3630. Read the Bill.

Speaker Mautino: "Third Reading. Representative Eddy, 3681. Representative Eddy, 3681. Out of the record. Representative Beiser, Senate Bill 3763. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative D'Amico, Senate Bill 3796. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Representative Mathias, 3803. Out of the record. Representative Farnham, 3815. Representative Farnham. Read the Bill." 09600129.doc 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Third Reading. Page 2 of the Calendar, House Bills-Second Reading, House Bill 3191. Representative… excuse me… House Bill 391, Representative Golar. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."

"Third Reading. And read the Bill."

"Representative Golar."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Grow Your Own Teacher of Illinois has been a initiative that has been around and in full capacity for looking for highly qualified teachers in our low-income, hard to staff schools. Presently, someone would ask, why is this Bill so important? Why Grow Your Own? Schools in low-income areas have difficulty retaining qualified teachers and Grow Your Own is designed to address this problem by identifying community members with a potential to become highly qualified teachers helping them attend college and then supporting them to work in low-income schools for at least five years. The heart of this idea is that these candidates are invested in their communities and understand the culture and the problems of the communities. This understanding and commitment are a 09600129.doc 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 bonus in the classroom. Today, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am asking that the level amount for House Bill 391 keeps the amount at… would actually stay at the level of 3.5 to sustain the program. Currently, we have 24 graduates for May of 2010. Approximately, 2012 we will have a total of 100 and it will be 100 every year thereafter. Our targeted date, of course, is to look for 1 thousand teacher candidates by 2016. Presently, the program is ahead of schedule. And so, we look for this day, again, to keep this level of funding where it should be so that our schools in low-income areas that have so many issues, so many problems will have these qualified teachers that understand those students that they will be mentoring and teaching and providing them the leadership that they need in order to be productive citizens. I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Lady has moved passage of House Bill 391. And the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Eddy is seeking recognition."

"She indicates that she will."

"Mmm mmm."

"Well, I can't say that this is only for this program, Representative. There are other line items that have… educational line items for education and what could be more important than trying to sustain the level of community members to be a part of this. And I am not trying to say that other programs aren't as important."

"Thank you for your comments."

Speaker Mautino: "Further discussion? The Lady from Cook, Representative Bassi."

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

"She indicates that she will." Mitchell, J.: "Representative, this Bill… and I do re…" 09600129.doc 99  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Representative Mitchell, if… if you don't mind, could I… I didn't have an opportunity to address what Representative Bassi had stated." Mitchell, J.: "Certainly."

"Mr. Speaker, could I respond to Representative Bassi?"

"I believe she didn't… she made a"

"She made a comment."

"Comment to the Bill."

"…but some of those comments were incorrect."

"You'll have the opportunity…"

"They were incorrect."

"…to do that in the closing."

"I could do it in closing?"

"You can do it in the closing…"

"All right. Thank you."

Speaker Mautino: "…ff you would. Currently you're under questioning and I will go ahead and put the time back for Representative Mitchell." Mitchell, J.: "Thank you. Well, Representative, I do remember this coming through the Approp Committee. I believe it was in fact, that was…

"Yes, that's correct." Mitchell, J.: "…one of the first Bills that we did, the first week…"

"That's correct." Mitchell, J.: "…of appropriations."

"Right" Mitchell, J.: "However, this Bill is not subject to appropriation the way that it is written. Is that correct?" 09600129.doc 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"That is correct." Mitchell, J.: "So, this Bill says that… that even though we have to cut money from the Preschool for All Program, for programs for disabled adults, such as we have at Kreider's Center, we have it at other places in… in my district and other districts. The Grow Your Own Teacher Program will be funded fully at the $4,500,000 level. Is that correct?"

"It will be funded at the 3.5, Representative." Mitchell, J.: "Okay, at 3.5. Even though all the others are subject to the discrimination of department heads at many times, the Governor at many times, we're going to separate out Grow Your Own Teachers and say, no matter what you feel, Governor, with all of the other programs or any of the other Approp. chairmans, this program will be funded at this level, no matter what. I… I agree with the two previous speakers, with all due respect and I think it's a great program, but there are going to be many, many programs that are going to be reduced because of shortfalls. And some of those may not recover at all. I don't think it's fair to take one program and say, this program will be funded, when we are not going to be able to fund many programs at the rate we're going. So, at this point I think probably a 'present' vote is an appropriate vote. And folks, remember, if you do vote in favor of this, you're putting this program ahead of many, many programs that we're going to have to appropriate money for. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."

"Further discussion? The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Dunkin." 09600129.doc 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Bill. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is one of those pieces of legislation that all of us really could… could reflect on, especially when we're running for office. When we run for office, we often talk about health care, we talk about education, we talk about public safety, we talk about communities. This program is already vetted. It's been proven to succeed already, in our great state, as well as in other states across the country. It's simply affords communities, such as Chicago or Peoria or East St. Louis or anywhere in the state, to come up with a homegrown, diverse population of familiar people that the students are connected with. And it diversifies our… our teaching pool and it speaks to the core of education connecting with someone that they can identify with who is state certified. This Bill really translates into progress amongst the people who need it the most and that's our children. This is value-added when it comes to educating kids. They are doing this and they're doing it well all across this country, you know, positively impacting the academic performance of all students. It's providing all students with the opportunity to experience diversity in their teachers. It's developing teacher… a teaching staff that reflect a diverse society in which we live. It's living and teaching the acceptance of different ethnic groups and providing a strong education… educational system that leads to highly qualified graduates, who then become skilled members of the workforce. And I think this is exactly what most of us purport when we're out in public, talking to all kinds of groups, especially when we're trying to get their 09600129.doc 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 attention on what it is that we have accomplished here in the State of Illinois. And education is at the apex of some of our major issues that we like to impart to communities who are listening to us. And so, when we have this opportunity, I think we need to take advantage of it. The small amount of money that we will invest in this, from 4.5 now to 3.5, is nominal in our budget. And I commend the Sponsor for staying the course of this legislation and previous Sponsors over the years. This is something that Illinoisans can be proud of. It's going to have a positive impact on our young people all across this state. I will commend an 'aye' vote instead of anything that's opposite of that. Thank you."

"The Gentleman from Vermilion, Representative Black."

"Representative Golar to close."

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. First of all, I want to thank my colleagues for all of their comments, and I do understand many of the things we are 09600129.doc 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010 facing right now, but again, I preface this program with approximately now of 26 Latinos, the percentage in this program. This program, of course, is not a full four-year program. These are part-time students and that is why it has taken so long for the amount of teachers that are now graduating out of this program. Presently, in Illinois State of 1 thousand teachers this past year… a thousand graduates, with a five-year program, we were only able to get two African Americans out of that program for teachers. So, we can see the issues and I do appreciate all of the comments saying it's a good program, but yet we can't fund it. I stand here today to say that many of the individuals that spoke today saying it's a good program but we can't support it. When we did have an opportunity to vote for revenue, you couldn't vote for revenue. So, I say today, I urge an 'aye' vote."

"The Lady moves passage of House Bill 391. All in favor vote ‘yes’; opposed vote ‘no’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative DeLuca, Feigenholtz, Joyce, McCarthy. Mr. Clerk, take the record. 60 voting ‘yes’, 43 voting ‘no’, 9 voting ‘present’, House Bill 391, having received the Constitutional Majority, is declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 3359, Representative McAsey. Will you place that on the board? Representative Black. Representative Black, I placed Senate Bill 3359 on the board in response to your request. The House Parliamentarian…"

"…David Ellis." 09600129.doc 105  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Well of, seven… of actually books."

Speaker Mautino: "Thank you. You've heard the ruling. And Representative McAsey on Floor Amendment #2 to close."

"I would ask that the Amendment be adopted."

"The Lady asks adoptment of Floor Amendment… the adoption of Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 3359. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And Floor Amendment 2 is adopted. Any further Amendments, Mr. Clerk?" 09600129.doc 106  STATE OF ILLINOIS 96th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 4/22/2010

"Third Reading. Page 10 of the Calendar, Senate Bills-Second Reading, is Senate Bill 3332, Representative Mendoza. Read the Bill."

"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."

"Representative Currie moves adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."

"Allowing… and now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, the House stands adjourned today. Session will be on Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Representative Currie now moves that the House stand adjourned. All in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'yeses' have it. And the House is adjourned until Friday, April 23 at the hour of 10 a.m."