"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on November 10, 2011: recommends be adopted, Motions to Concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1859 (sic-1589) and Motion to Concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3462.
"Good morning, Illinois. Your House of Representatives will come to order. Members are asked to please be at your desks. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor George Flattery, who is with the Stone Church in Orland Park, Illinois. Pastor Flattery is the guest of Representative Renée Kosel. Members and guests are asked to please refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all electronic equipment, and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests are asked to also join us. Reverend Flattery."
"Father, we thank You for Your presence today. And I personally, Lord, think it's really great that a group of men and women committed to leading us, Dear Lord, are pausing for a moment to look to You. Father, we know that You're a Jehovah Jiver, You're our provider. You're Jehovah Shalom, You're our peace. You're the Rock of Ages. You're the beginning and the end. You're the alpha and You're the omega. And Father, I thank You that You are in control of our lives and nations rise and nations fall according to Your will. Leaders rise and leaders fall according to Your will. And Father, I would ask for wisdom upon each person, each man, each woman that is here today. 09700083.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 Lord, we depend upon Your wisdom. Your word tells us that as we seek first Your Kingdom, and Your righteousness and all these things will be added unto us. And Father, I pray that You would also give us the… the courage to follow the moral and spiritual compass that you have given us as a country. Lord, we live in a country where, perhaps, some are more concerned about the firing of a football coach than they are of the molestation of children. And Father, I pray that You would continue to lead us and guide us to those things that really matter, Dear God, in our society and in our culture. Lord, we look to You this day. And Father, we thank You that You do forgive us for our sins and You draw us closer to You, Lord, we need You so much. And Father, I speak blessing upon this… this Session. I speak blessing upon each man and each woman here, Dear Lord, as we look to You. And Father, most of all, most of all, I want You to know that I love You with all of my heart. And Lord, we… we give this Session to You for it's in Your name we pray. And everybody said, Amen."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, today I'm going to honor our… 'cause we are on the eve of Veterans Day tomorrow. So, I'm going to Roll Call all of our veterans who I will ask to lead us in the Pledge. Representative Mitchell, Representative Moth… Bost, Representative Rosenthal, Representative Harris, Representative Watson, Representative Sacia, Representative Jefferson, Representative Chapa LaVia, Representative McCarthy, Representative Riley, Representative Farnham, Representative Costello. He's not here today, but I will 09700083.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 also represide… Rep… Representative Jack McGuire. So, if our veterans would be so kind, as on the eve of Veterans Day, to lead us in our Pledge of Allegiance." Mitchell, J., Bost, Rosenthal, Harris, D., Watson, Sacia, Jefferson, Chapa LaVia, McCarthy, Riley, Farnham, Costello, McGuire - 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."
Speaker Lyons: "God bless all veterans. Mr… Roll Call for Attendance. Barbara Flynn Currie, status of the Democrats."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect the excused absences of Representatives Howard and McGuire."
"So noted, Representative. And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, not just Representative, but a new Member of Leadership on the GOP. Representative Bost, with the… with the… Congratulations, Mike, on… on the Leadership position."
"Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"We're very happy for you."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And on the Republican side of the aisle, if you could excuse Representative Sid Mathias today that'd be great."
"Representative Sid Mathias, so noted. Mr. Clerk, take the record. We have 114 Members responding to the Roll Call. We have a quorum. We're prepared to do the work of the people of the State of Illinois. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Bolin: "Committee Reports. Representative Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Executive, to which the 09700083.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 following measures were referred action taken on November 10, 2011, reported the same back with the following recommendations: recommends be adopted Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1830. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 620, offered by Representative McAsey."
"Representative… Leader Bost."
"Thank… thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you mentioned, tomorrow is Veteran's Day, but today is a very special day for some veterans."
"Hold on a minute, Mike. Let's give a little attention. This is a… This is a…"
"Today is very special day for some veterans. There are three on this floor. That… though we may not look it, today is our birthday and we're 236 years old. Today is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. So, to all my Marines and friends, I wish them a happy birthday, God bless America, God bless the Marine Corps and God bless Chesty. Semper Fi."
"Representative Riley, for what purpose do you seek recognition, Sir?"
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed, Al."
"Over hill, over dale we will hit the dusty trail and the Army goes marching along. Thank you."
"Does the Air Force and the Navy wish to be recognized right now? Yes, Representative Brauer. What purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative." 09700083.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"I would like to recognize Carl Knous, he is going to be the old member of the Marine Corps tonight as they do their ceremony. Carl Knous was in Okinowa. He was one of a company of 250 and he was one of 5 that didn't end up on a casualty list. So, I would like to have that respect shown for Carl Knous with just a brief moment of silence."
"…and Gentlemen, if we take a moment, please."
"Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative Brauer. Thank you Ladies… thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. Mr. Clerk, on page 3 of the Calendar, under Senate Bills-Third Reading, Representative Chapin Rose has Senate Bill 1538. Read the Bill, Mr. Clerk."
"Senate Bill 1538, a Bill for an Act concerning state government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Chapin Rose."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a cleanup initiative of CMS to close a couple of, I believe, unintentional loopholes in the Group Insurance Act and Annuitants Act. It was covered, I believe, extensively in committee. There are four key provisions to it. I apologize everybody. My voice is pretty well shot. So… which probably doesn't bother a whole lot of people on the other side of the aisle or my side of the aisle for that matter. But it's… it is a cleanup provision at the request of CMS. And I'd asked for its adoption. Be happy to answer any questions."
"We've heard the Gentleman's explanation on the Bill. Any questions? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from McHenry, Representative Jack Franks." 09700083.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor awaits your questions."
"Representative, I'm sorry. I… I maybe it was just me, but I… I didn't hear very well what you were saying."
"Yeah, I apologize, Jack. I had the flu pretty bad Monday and Tuesday, so this is good as I can get in terms of voice. So…"
"…Okay. Then I won't pick on you then."
"Yeah."
"I just thought you were…"
"No… Yeah… I… you can beat on me all you want. I just… This is about as good as you're going to get in terms of voice."
"I just didn't understand what the Bill did. Maybe you can help me.
"It's a cleanup Bill from CMS. There… They have identified four… I think they would consider, unintentional loopholes in the Group Insurance Act. For example, one would allow someone who spent say 19 years in TRS as a teacher, to then come over to the state and work at SCRS for a single year and then retire under SCRS."
"Okay."
"And all they're saying is, really, you ought to have vested in both. You know, you should have… you should have at least vested in the system that you finally retire in. And so, this is for prospective going forward. I… I don't believe there's any opposition to it. It is a CMS initiative. It's their kind of cleanup Bill. Every year 09700083.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 they find things that aren't quite working and that make sense. And, they… this is their annual Bill."
"Well, it make… it does…"
"Or biannual Bill…"
"…make sense."
"…probably."
"…It sounds like it'll save the state some money."
"Yeah. It should save the state money. I mean, most of these things aren't really… you know, they're commonsense things, so."
"All right. Well, thank you. And I hope you feel better."
"No, than… I do. Thank you. Thank you, Jack. I appreciate that."
"The Gentleman from Peoria, Representative David Leitch."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the illness of Chapin Rose, I would like to add that I, too, have spent some time talking to CMS and these are technical changes that I think are very appropriate. And I would strongly urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Rose to Close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I won't belabor the point. I just ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"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? Monique Davis, like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the 09700083.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 record. On this Bill, there's 113 Members voting 'yes', 1 Member voting 'no'. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 4 of the Calendar, Barbara Flynn Currie has Senate Bill 1830. What's the status on that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"
"Senate Bill 1830, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. The Bill is read for a second time on a previous day. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendments 1 and 2 have been approved for consideration. Floor Amendment #1, is offered by Representative Currie."
"Leader Barbara Flynn Currie on Senate Bill 1830, Floor Amendment #1."
"Could I ask whether we might just adopt the Amendment and then discuss the Bill on Third Reading?"
"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #1. All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment's adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk?"
"Floor Amendment #2 offered by Representative Currie."
"Representative Currie."
"Yes, if… if we could adopt Amendment 2, please, and then discuss the Bill on the Third Reading."
"…and we will discuss it on the Third. Lady moves a Motion of adoption of Floor Amendment #2. 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?" 09700083.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"No further Amendments, but fiscal notes and mandates notes have been requested on the Bill as amended."
"Mr. Clerk, we'll hold this Bill on the Order of Second Reading. Take the Bill out of the record. On page 8 of the Calendar, Representative Bob Pritchard has House Bill 1589. What's the status on that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"
"House Bill 1589 is on the Order of Concurrence. Motion to concur with Senate Amendments was filed by Representative Pritchard.
"The Chair recognizes Representative Bob Pritchard."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this Bill amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act with respect to child custody and visitation provisions involving a parent who is a military service member. What Amendment 1 in the Senate did was instruct the court to consider factors in determining if the placement is in the best interest of the child, and also make sure that we're using the provisions that deals with electronic visitations. I would ask for your support."
"You've heard the Gentleman's explanation on Amendment #1. Is there any discussion? Representative Moffitt. Recognize you, Representative, no? You've heard the Gentleman's explanation on Amendment #1… Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1589. The question is, 'Shall the House concur in Senate #1 to House Bill 1589?' 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 09700083.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 wish? Representative Coladipietro, Connelly, would like to be recorded? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there's 114 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the House does concur with Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 1589. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Karen May, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Yes, Speaker, I would like everyone in the General Assembly, both sides of the aisle, to join me in recognizing Jeff Houch, who is our pension guru expert on staff. He's been invaluable in helping me draft some pension legislation. He knows all the Articles. I know Representative McCarthy, who's done a lot with pensions and is chairman of the committee, recognizes his expertise. This is going to be his last Session day. Even if we're here on the 21st, even if we're here on the 28th, whenever we're here, Jeff won't be here. But we… join me in thanking Jeff for great service on our pension staff."
"Thanks for a job well done. Mr. Clerk, on page 9 of the Calendar, Representative Greg Harris has House Bill 3462. Status on that Bill, Mr. Clerk?"
"House Bill 3462 is on the Order of Concurrence. Motion filed by the Representative Harris to concur with Senate Amendment #1."
"Representative Harris on Amendment #1 to House Bill 3462." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House of Representatives. Senate Amendment 1 becomes the Bill. Under 09700083.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 this Amendment, children under 19 in Illinois would be allowed to be enrolled in the Illinois CHIP program even if they did not have a preexisting condition or otherwise qualified. This Amendment has become necessary because all Illinois insurers and most insurers nationally have stopped offering, as you may know, child only policies following the adoption of the Federal Affordable Care Act. I believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield does have limited options during January and July of each year, but this gives families an opportunity to purchase insurance for their children. It has minimal cost to the state. I would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"You've heard the Gentleman's explanation. Is there any discussion? The Chair recognizes the Gentleman from Crawford, Representative Roger Eddy."
"Thank you. Would the Sponsor yield?"
"Sponsor awaits your question, Sir."
"Representative Harris, this had, first time through, it had 38 'no' votes here in the House. What changes were made in the Senate that resulted in…" Harris, G.: "It's an entirely new Bill."
"…a totally different Bill? Okay." Harris, G.: "this is not… it… it's a gut and replace. It replaces the entire underlying Bill that we heard here in the House. And it does only those things which I described a moment ago, which allows families to purchase insurance coverage for their children through the CHIP program." 09700083.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"And why is it necessary that the CHIP program be the source of the insurance? Are these children over age 19 not insurable, or…" Harris, G.: "Children under the age of 19, there are no longer child only policies offered in the State of Illinois. So, this gives parents… it's the only option families would have if they wish to just purchase insurance for their children should they not have a… a family policy or employer policy."
"Okay. Do they have to pay… what's the cost?" Harris, G.: "They do have to pay."
"Okay." Harris, G.: "This is not subsidized by the state. And the average monthly premium right now is about $190 per month or about $2,241 per year."
"Okay. So, this is… this is a… a Bill that will enable access to coverage but the individuals will pay for it?" Harris, G.: "That's correct."
"Kind of expands the eligibility or the pool so that there's more people and…" Harris, G.: "Yes. And the… the claims actually in… 20… in August of 2010 through July of 2011, as reported by the department, were $2400. It's very… we… there… there have been minimal exposure so far."
"Okay. Thank you."
"The Chair recognizes the Lady from Lake Leader… Leader JoAnn Osmond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of… of this Bill. I feel it's very… you need to take notice that 09700083.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 insurance companies have changed a lot of the policies that they have been given out before and decided not to write health care just knowing what tomorrow could bring in the health care field. So, this takes care of a gap that's in… in there right now. It allows an individual who couldn't get coverage to put… put their student or their youth into the CHIP's program. It actually is bringing healthy children into the CHIP's which makes the pool stronger because it's actually bringing healthier individuals into it. And I would like to urge to have support of this issue."
"Representative Harris, any closing remarks?" Harris, G.: "Thank you. I… I hope people will vote for this. It's a commonsense initiative and it's going to provide a lot of comfort to a lot of families who might worry whatever happens should a child become sick or injured."
"The question is, 'Shall the House concur the Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3462?' 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? Dunkin, Senger, Darlene. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this Bill, there's 113 Members voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present'. And the House does concur with Amendment #1… Senate Amendment #1 to House Bill 3462. This Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. The Chair recognizes Representative Kevin McCarthy on a point of personal privilege." 09700083.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"Thank you, Speaker. And I'd like the indulgence of the floor for a second. And it was nice that Representative May took time out, because I was in my office with a meeting, to salute our staffer on the Pensions Committee, Jeff Houch. And I wanted to share my gratitude for the fine work he's done on this Pensions Committee for the last three years. He has been an invaluable asset to me and we're losing Jeff. He's ready to move on to greener pastures, and I just wanted to publicly thank him. And I'd like to say to all of the workers of our state, be they teachers, or AFSCME members, or just regular state employees, that none of those ideas were mine that you don't like. They were all Jeff's. So, please, now that he's moving along, you can blame him. Don't blame Kevin McCarthy, you can blame Jeff Houch. But truthfully, Jeff has done a wonderful job for us. So, thank you, Jeff, for all of your work."
"Representative Jim Sacia, a point of personal privilege."
"If you would be so kind, Mr. Speaker."
"Proceed, Jim."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, if I could have your attention for just a moment. Yesterday I had the privilege with several others of visiting with the director of DOC, Department Of Corrections in Illinois. And I think all of us in this chamber and across Illinois are concerned about our prison population. Our prison population in Illinois is now at 49 thousand citizens or people incarcerated. This doesn't include county jails. This is in 09700083.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 our Illinois prison system. How many of you in this chamber are aware? Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, how many of you in this chamber are aware that 2 thousand of those prisoners have been released but have no place to go? They cannot turn them loose because of legislation we have created in our Legislative Bodies and signed into law where if a person is convicted of a sex offense, there can only be one person in a building. This is an unbelievable, untenable situation. Think what we are spending for housing and feeding 2 thousand men and women who are already released from prison, but we cannot let them go because they must be in regulated areas. I have asked staff to create legislation to fix this, but I personally was appalled in utter disbelief that we had… had risen to that number of citizens incarcerated because they simply cannot go back even though their sentences have been completed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for your attention."
"Representative Robyn Gabel, for what purpose do you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Robyn."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you Jenna Kent. She is being a Page for a day and I… she's from Evanston, Illinois, and goes to Bessie Rhodes School. Her aunt is here. She… she purchased this… this wonderful gift for her niece from Senator Jeff Schoenberg. So please, let's give a warm 09700083.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 Springfield welcome to Jenna Kent and Becky Kent. Thank you so much for coming down."
"Welcome to your Capitol. We're glad to have you. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 621, offered by Representative Tracy. House Resolution 622, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 623, offered by Representative Biss. House Resolution 624, offered by Representative Hatcher. House Resolution 625, offered by Representative Thapedi. House Resolution 626, offered by Representative Durkin."
"Representative Currie moves for the passage of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen, the House will stand at ease to the call of the Chair. Will stand at ease to the call of the Chair. We're at ease, Representative Sullivan. What's on your mind, Sir?"
"Could you actually explain, 'Ease to the call of the Chair' versus what we've been doing for the last half hour? I mean is there a technical change in what we're… Is this part of the House Rules?"
"Details, details, details."
"Well I… you know… got nothing else to do. We might as well have a discussion."
"We're waiting… we're waiting for some procedural things to come through, so until that time…"
"Okay." 09700083.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"…we'll just stand at ease to the call of Chair. We've… we've been pretty much…"
"Did you have a good morning though?"
"You correctly identified the last half hour Representative. Now we're just… we're formalizing that."
"Oh, okay. That's the clarification I was looking for. We're formalizing the fact that we're standing at ease. Thank you."
"Leader Kosel."
"Could you tell me if we will have any warning? Will you give us 15 minutes warning when you're about ready to call us back or will we just be expected to…"
"Representative, I don't anticipate this will be too terribly long. This is not going to be like a lunch break or an hour. Our hope would be within the next 15 minutes or so we'll be back."
"Thank you."
"Now that's just a guesstimate, so. House will come to order. Speaker Madigan."
"Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentleman, we are prepared to adjourn for today with a return date of Tuesday, November 29 at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 29 at 11 a.m. And we are in the process of distributing the schedule for next year. So, if there are no further questions, why the Motion is that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 29 at 11 a.m. That's the Motion."
"Speaker, we're going to adopt the Adjournment Resolution first, procedurally. So, Mr. Clerk, Adjournment Resolution." 09700083.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011
"House Joint Resolution 50, offered by Representative Currie. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY- SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, November 10, 2011, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until the call the President."
"You've heard the Motion for the Adjournment Resolution. Representative Currie moves for its adoption. All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Representative JoAnn Osmond for an announcement. Leader."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans wish to caucus in Room 114 upon adjournment."
"Republicans, caucus in Room 114 immediately upon adjournment. Got that GOP? Seeing no further business to come before the Illinois House of Representative, the Chair recognizes Representative Currie on the… Speaker Madigan read the Motion to adjourn to the call of the Speaker scheduled on Tuesday, November 29, at the hour of 11 a.m. Allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, all those in favor of the adoption of the Resolution signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned to the hour of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29. Remember tomorrow is Veterans Day, eleventh hour, eleventh month, 09700083.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 83rd Legislative Day 11/10/2011 face the East in remembrance of all those World War I veterans and all veterans in this wonderful country of ours. And have a safe Veterans Day weekend and a safe and happy Thanksgiving."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 3882, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. First Reading of this House Bill. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 2022, offered by Representative Pihos, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. First Reading of this Senate Bill. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09700083.doc 19