"Good afternoon, Illinois. Happy New Year, Members, families. Year of the Dragon. Welcome back Members, it's good to see everybody here, good to see the camaraderie on both sides of the aisle. So, thank you for your attention as we come to order. The Illinois House of Representatives will come to order. We shall be led today in prayer by Pastor Bob Dickerson, who is with the First the Baptist Church in Marion, Illinois. Pastor Dickerson is the guest of Representative Bradley. Members and guests are asked to please refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones, electronic… tronic… tools and please rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Representative… Pastor Dickerson."
"Let's pray together. Our glorious, awesome Father in heaven, we thank You for who You are and we respect Your name and call it holy today. We thank You for caring about the goings on in this chamber and pray that Your will, will be done here in this assembly as it is in heaven. Father, I pray for these men and women, to have wisdom beyond themselves, to do this very difficult ministry that they've been called by you to fulfill. You've said in Your word to pray for all who are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and reverence. So, today I pray for these in authority to know what is right and that they might be empowered with courage to do what is right, as You lead them from Your vantage point of omniscience. I pray that for each and every insurmountable problem they face today, You will provide omnipotent answers. I pray that You will 09700095.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 show them ways where there seems to be no ways, down paths of unity, usefulness, and agreement on how to fix what is broken and facilitate what is working. I believe in them, Lord, because You have called them to their place of authority and You never give anyone responsibility without access to Your power to get things done. Thank you for their service and bless their families while they are away. We trust You to do what only You can do and we trust them to do what You have called them to do. I pray these things in the name that is above all names for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever, Amen."
"Representative Morrison, will you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance."
"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."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, Democrats."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect the excused absences of Representative Burke, that'd be the one named Dan and Representative Chapa LaVia."
"Thank you, Leader. Representative Bost, GOP."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Coladipietro, Nybo, Reis, and Watson are excused on the Republican side of the aisle today."
"Thank you, Leader Bost. Mr. Clerk, take the record. There are 112 Members responding to the Quorum 09700095.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 call, we do have a quorum. We're prepared to do the work of the people of the State of Illinois. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie for an announcement."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House, I hope you will all join me in welcoming two new arrivals in the state of Illinois, two brand new Democrats. They would be the grandchildren of Representative Karen May. Their names are Ada Grace and Owen Van May-Nolker. They were born January 28; mother and babies are doing extremely well. Let's give a warm welcome."
"Representative Bill Cunningham, I believe you have an announcement for us also, Representative."
"Yes, point of personal privilege."
"Bill, wait a minute. Ladies and Gentlemen, shhh. Thank you. Representative Cunningham."
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please Proceed, Bill."
"Mr. Speaker, as you know and many of you know our colleague Kevin McCarthy decided to step down just before the New Year's holiday. We're going to miss Kevin, miss his leadership, miss his friendship and those of us here in the third row are going to miss his sense of humor, but I'm happy to report Kevin has a very capable replacement, Chuck Krezwick. Chuck is… lived in the south and south-west suburbs virtually his whole life. He was a trustee in CalPark… Calumet Park for a number of years and an aid to Marty Russo and Bobby Rush. Please join me in welcoming him to the 97th General Assembly. Chuck."
"Representative Krezwick." 09700095.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012
"Well, I'm a little bit nervous but, we'll give this a try. I'm… I'm awed and humble really by what I've gone through here in the last couple of weeks and especially the last couple of days; everything has been very fast and furious. I'm going to try and be very short with just a few words. My agenda is very simple. I'm going to be here one year, one and out. I want to serve my constituents in the 37th District. Kevin McCarthy did an excellent job. I understand he worked on some really tough legislation and… you know, Kevin, for that thank you. I am a resident of Orland Park one of the greatest municipalities in the state and I'm a lifelong resident of the south suburban area of Chicago. I'm married to my lovely wife, Marilyn and have two sons, Matt and Rick and basically, that’s it. I'll be quiet now and sit back and just see what I can learn and what I can do. Thank you."
Speaker Lyons: "Welcome, Chuck. Welcome to the Assembly. Ladies and Gentlemen, on page 4 of the Calendar, on the order of Resolutions, Leader Barbara Flynn Currie has House Joint Resolution 55. Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. This is the Resolution permitting the Governor to come and address the Joint Session tomorrow for the State of the State message. I'd appreciate your 'aye' votes."
"All those… you've heard the Lady's explanation on House Joint Resolution 55. All those in favor signify by saying 'yes'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Joint Resolution 09700095.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 55 is adopted. Boy… boy, we're in a good mood this year, everyone. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
Clerk Bolin: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 676, offered by Representative Nybo. House Resolution 677, offered by Representative McAsey. House Resolution 678, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 679, offered by Representative Cross. House Resolution 681, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 682, offered by Representative May. House Resolution 683, offered by Representative D'Amico. House Resolution 686, offered by Representative Burke. House Resolution 687, offered by Representative Sacia. House Resolution 692, offered by Representative Poe. House Resolution 693, offered by Representative Poe. House Resolution 694, offered by Representative Crespo. House Resolution 695, offered by Representative David Harris. House Resolution 697, offered by Representative Kosel. House Resolution 698 offered by Representative Rose. House Resolution 699, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 700, offered by Representative Cole. House Resolution 702, offered by Representative Crespo. House Resolution 704, offered by Representative Dunkin. House Resolution 705, offered by Representative Greg Harris. House Resolution 709, offered by Representative Mussman. House Resolution 710, offered by Representative Will Davis. House Resolution 712, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 714, offered by Representative Osmond. House Resolution 715, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 716, offered by Representative Cross. House 09700095.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 Resolution 718, offered by Representative Connelly. House Resolution 719, offered by Representative Coladipietro. House Resolution 721, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 722, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 725, offered by Representative Crespo and House Resolution 726, offered by Representative Crespo. And House Resolution 684, offered by Representative Monique Davis."
"Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie moves for the adoption 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 Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen, there's a modified schedule. I'll have the Clerk go through it. I believe everybody should have a green sheet of paper with the schedule of committees. Mr. Clerk, if you just go over this for the Members benefit and anybody who's listening in."
"The revised House schedule for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. This afternoon at 2 p.m. the Judiciary II Committee… the Judiciary II Criminal Law will meet in Room C-1 at 2 p.m. and Judiciary I Civil Law will meet in Room D-1 at 2 p.m. All other committees scheduled for this afternoon have been canceled. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. the Consumer Protection Committee will meet in Room C-1, Stratton; the Labor Committee will meet in Room D-1, Stratton; and the Transportation Vehicles & Safety Committee will meet in Room 413 Stratton. All other committees scheduled for tomorrow have been canceled." 09700095.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012
"And now seeing no… Mr. Clerk."
"The Adjournment Resolution. House Resolution 59 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 House of Representatives adjourns on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, it stands adjourned until Friday, February 3, 2012, in perfunctory session, or until the call of the Speaker; and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Monday, February 6, 2012, in perfunctory session, or until the call of the Speaker; and when it adjourns on that day it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 12:00 noon, or until the call of the Speaker; and when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 12:00 noon, or until the call of the President."
"Representative Curries moves for the adoption of the Adjournment Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Karen May, for what…"
"I…"
"…purpose do you seek recognition?"
"Yes. For an announcement Speaker. The Green Caucus will meet for our first meeting of our brand new Legislative Session at 3:30 p.m. Room 413, Stratton. We will start… start very promptly, so people can go on to the basketball game or whatever else you have planned. Thank you." 09700095.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012
"Representative Monique Davis." Davis, M: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Insurance Committee is canceled. There will be no Insurance Committee this week. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. And now, seeing no further business to come before the Illinois House of Representatives, Leader Barbara Flynn Currie moves that the House adjourn to the hour of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1. All those in favor of adjournment signify by saying 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair the 'ayes' have it and allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, the House stands adjourned 'til the hour of 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1. Have an enjoyable evening, everyone and welcome home."
"The House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 680, offered by Representative Brown. House Resolution 685, offered by Representative Yarbrough. House Resolution 688, offered by Representative Sacia. House Resolution 689, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 690, offered by Representative Brady. House Resolution 691, offered by Representative May. House Resolution 696, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 701, offered by Representative Dunkin. House Resolution 703, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 708, offered by Representative Nybo. House Resolution 711, offered by Representative Cross. House Resolution 713, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 717, offered by Representative Berrios. House Resolution 720, offered by 09700095.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 Representative Kosel. House Resolution 723, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 724, offered by Representative Tracy. House-Joint Resolution 56, offered by Representative Yarbrough. House-Joint Resolution 57, offered by Representative Hammond and House-Joint Resolution 58, offered by Representative Kay."
"House Perfunctory session will come to order. Introduction and First Readings of House Bills. House Bill 4469, a Bill offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an act concerning civil law. House Bill 4470, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4471, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4472, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4473, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4474, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4475, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4476, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4477, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4478, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4479, offered by Representative Dugan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4480, offered by Representative Dugan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4481, offered by Representative 09700095.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 Dugan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4482, offered by Representative Dugan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4483, offered by Representative Dugan, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4484, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4483 or excuse me, correction, House Bill 4485, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4486, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 4487, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4488, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4489, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 4490, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4491, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4492, offered by Representative Poe, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4493, offered by Representative D'Amico, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4494, offered by Representative Berrios, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. House Bill 4495, offered by Representative Farnham, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4496, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4497, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4498, offered by Representative Mell, a Bill for an Act 09700095.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 concerning criminal law. House Bill 4499, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4500, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4501, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4502, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4503, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4504, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4505, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4506, offered by Representative Osmond, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 4507, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 4508, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4509, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4510, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4511, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4512, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning corrections. House Bill 4513, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4514, offered by Representative Yarbrough, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4515, offered by 09700095.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 Representative Harris, Greg, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 4516, offered by Representative Harris, Greg, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4517, offered by Representative Harris, Greg, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4518, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4519, offered by Representative Senger, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4520, offered by Representative Saviano, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4521, offered by Representative Colvin, a Bill for an Act concerning residential mortgages. House Bill 4522, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4523, offered by Representative Gaffney, a Bill for an act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4524, offered by Representative Kay, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4525, offered by Representative Kay, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4526, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4527, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4528, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4529, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4530, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4531, offered by Representative Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning 09700095.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 95th Legislative Day 1/31/2012 State government. House Bill 4532, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning charitable trust fees. House Bill 4533, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4534, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4535, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 4536, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4537, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4538, offered by Representative Sacia, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4539, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4540, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4541, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4542, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4543, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4544, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning government. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09700095.doc 13