"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on May 06, 2013: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment #1 to House Resolution 69 and Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 1197. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on May 07, 2013: approved for consideration, referred to Second Reading is House Bill 62, House Bill 532, House Bill 533; approved for consideration referred to Consideration Postponed is House Bill 77, and House Bill 2330."
"Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Fred Robinson, who is a member of the St. Catherine Drexel Parish Church in Springfield, Illinois. Members and guests are asked to refrain starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
"In the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen. Almighty God, source of all life and the presence in which we move and have being, hear our voices raised in prayer. As we gather this day, we are aware that we have not completed all of what we come here to do. We come to You when the perplexities of life seem overwhelming and we are not certain of the way. We come to You when nothing else avails and when confusion and impatience collide. Sometimes, like angels with broken wings, we grow weary and fell… and feel so ill-equipped to resolve the 09800050.doc 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 tasks of the day. In the urgency of this hour and the few days we have left in this Session, this is what we are, except You help us. Oh, how we need Your help, truth and guidance in this world of baffling and complex events. Our inability to cope with the matters at hand force us to face the reality that we cannot overcome with our strength alone. As people working together towards positive outcomes, we know we need the power of prayer. We need You. God of love and mercy, in whose hands are all the powers to fulfill the needs of the world, it is Yours to give us understanding of all things before us this day. It is Yours to empower and quicken our minds with enlightenment and truth. It is Yours to defuse the craftiness with which we sometimes dispose the common good. Heavenly Father, we reach out for Your sustaining hand. Lead us like a shepherd, his sheep beside still waters. Restore our souls and visit us this day. Surprise us with new insights into the hours before us. Give us some clear grasp of fresh opportunities. Refresh us with wisdom and renew in us a right spirit. May this moment of quiet be a reaffirmation of our will to be and our purposes here to fulfill. And may Your spirit, Father, empower us in heart, mind and hand that it may be written that on this day, we followed a star which led the way, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Greg Harris." Harris, G. – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it 09800050.doc 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Turner: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Dan Burke, Cassidy and Feigenholtz are excused today."
"Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representatives Hatcher and Pihos are excused on the Republican side of the aisle today."
"Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 113 present, a quorum is established. Representative Fine."
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please state your point."
"Thank you. I'd like to direct into the gallery, students, teachers, and parents from Willowbrook Elementary School in Glenview, Illinois, which was my elementary school, who are here for today's tech fair."
Speaker Turner: "Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Walsh."
"Morning, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'd like to introduce my Page for the day, Greg Honiotes. He's from Elwood School in my district, my alma mater where I graduated from. So, I wish to first welcome him, but secondly, he told me he wants to be, when he grows up, he wants to be a Senator. So, why don't we utilize his services today and make sure that he really wants to be a 09800050.doc 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 Representative of the State of Illinois. But again, welcome him and his mother, Diane, over on my right hand side. Welcome to Springfield. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Harris." Harris, G.: "And in that spirit, Mr. Speaker, I'd like to rise to a point of point of personal privilege and introduce my Page for the day, Constantin Bushofsky from the Montessori School in Chicago. Connie… Connie, stand up. Let's welcome him to Springfield, as well."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 199, Representative Phelps."
"House Resolution 199, offered by Representative Phelps. WHEREAS, The Harrisburg Bulldogs finished the 2012-2013 season with a record of 33 and 1; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that congratulate the Harrisburg Bulldogs on winning the 2013 Class 2A Illinois State boys basketball championship."
"Representative Phelps."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, today with me in the Speaker's Gallery, under the direction of Coach Randy Smithpeters, I have your 2A… 2013 ISHA Class 2A Boys Basketball State Champions, Harrisburg Bulldogs. I wanted to bring them up here today to honor them and all the hard work and the effort, not only for the… the team but also for Superintendent Dennis Smith, Principal Karen Crank, all the assistant coaches, Athletic 09800050.doc 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 Director Jay Thompson. This year's senior class was 111 and 22 over their career, and just let me show you some of the talent that this team had. Capel Henshaw, first team all- state IBCA, second team all-state by the Associated Press, scholarship to Lewis University. Tyler Smithpeters, first team all-state, Associated Press, first team all-state IBCA, going to Southern Illinois University, Mike Bost, on a scholarship of basketball. Eli Taborn-Scott, four team all-state. Dakota Upchurch, first team all-state in football, going to Southern Illinois University to play football. Last but not least, Ryne Roper, first team all- state baseball, going to Chad Haysville, U of I. And then also, Justin Younger, who signed with SIC, my alma mater, and John Bradley's alma mater. But Ladies and Gentlemen, more than anything, what I want to do today is, you know about Harrisburg with the tragedy that we had with the tornado that brought the community together. But Ladies and Gentlemen, let me tell you this, there is nothing more that brought the community together more than what they achieved with all their hard work and commitment. So, for that, thank each and every one of you. I love you. God bless you. Ladies and Gentlemen, again, your 2A State Boys Basketball Champions, the Harrisburg Bulldogs."
"Representative Bradley."
"As a graduate of Harrisburg High School and an alumni of the Harrisburg basketball program, I'm proud to say on behalf of the people of the 117th District, and all the people of the State of Illinois, congratulations and go Bulldogs." 09800050.doc 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Go Bulldogs. Welcome to your Capitol. Mr. Clerk."
"Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 306, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 308, offered by Representative Cloonen. House Resolution 310, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 312, offered by Representative Beiser. And House Resolution 314, offered by Representative Verschoore. These are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Members, we're going to begin on page 4 of the Calendar with Senate Bills on Second Reading. Starting with Senate Bill 84, Representative Costello. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 84, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
Speaker Turner: "Third Reading. Senate Bill 1456, Representative Moffitt. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1499, Representative Kelly Burke. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1550, Representative Sandack. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1550, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm sorry to interrupt the business. There was one… one statement I needed to make… point… point of personal privilege. Former Member, Representative Bill Black had a very slight heart attack 09800050.doc 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 last week, and he is now recovering well. I talked to him this morning, but everybody, if they'd keep him in his prayers. He had angioplasty and… but doing well."
"Thank you, Representative. Senate Bill 1499, Representative Kelly Burke. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1499, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1703, Representative Kay. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1703, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1729, Representative Osmond. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1729, a Bill for an Act concerning regulations. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1730, Representative Kay. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1730, a Bill for an Act concerning regulations. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1846, Representative Martwick. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09800050.doc 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Senate Bill 1846, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 2199, Representative Jakobsson. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2199, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 2268, Representative Kay. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2268, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 2157, Representative McAsey. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2157, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1430, Representative Cabello. Representative Cabello. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1658, Representative Williams. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1658, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Bradley, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 09800050.doc 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please state your point, Sir."
"Thank you. I'd like to turn your attention to the back wall, behind the Republican side, in the back of the House Gallery. Previously this year, we adopted House Resolution 272, which recognizes children's champions throughout Illinois. These are people who go above and beyond the call of duty in working in their communities, supporting children and early learning. I'm particularly honored to recognize a singular member of this group as the only statewide children's champion. She's a personal friend of mine; she's from Carterville; she has devoted her life to this effort; she is truly a saint. Lois Malone of Carterville, congratulations on the statewide recognition."
"Congratulations."
"In addition, I'd like to recognize, thank, and honor Beverly Avery of Orland Park, Rhonda Costa of Champaign, Beverly Cavanaugh of Joliet, June Davis of Bloomington, another personal friend of mine and someone I personally know goes above and beyond the call of duty, Nancy Gulley of Benton, Linda Lacy of Toledo, Debbie Lee of Rock Island, Wendy Mertes of Inverness, Susan Moore of Creve Coeur, and Anne Wharff of Springfield. Let's rise and give a roaring round of support and applause to these dedicated public servants who do the job for our children each and every day. God bless."
"Thank you for your service and welcome to the Capitol. Senate Bill 1854, Representative Demmer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09800050.doc 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Senate Bill 1854, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1758, Representative Mautino. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1758, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Members, we will be moving to page 3 of the Calendar with Senate Bills on Third Reading. Please be in your seats and prepare to present Senate Bills on Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, beginning with Senate Bill 1321, Representative Sims. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1321, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Sims."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1321 amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code by deleting certain provisions and types of information concerning prostate and testicular cancer. Current law states that the report must include the number of people served by the program, ethnic and geographic and demographic information. The portion of the annual report that will be removed are the mandates over reporting the stages of presentations of those served by the program and the diagnostic treatment status of those served by the 09800050.doc 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 program. The Bill came out of the Senate unanimously, and I ask for its favorable consideration by the House."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1321 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Arroyo, Franks, Rita. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1321, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1322, Representative Kay. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1322, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Kay."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1322 amends the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act and it provides the examination to determine whether a person is sexually dangerous, should be conducted by two qualified evaluators rather than two qualified psychiatrists. It also provides that the cost of representation by counsel for an indigent respondent should be paid by the county in which the proceeding is brought. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1322 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Beiser, Cavaletto, Rita. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1322, 09800050.doc 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1340, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1340, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Zalewski."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1340 is an initiative of the Department of Children and Family Services. They wish to possess a waiver for a guardian ad litem fees. What they find is that most of the time a pro bono attorney takes these matters on anyway, and the fees are never recouped by the county one way or the other. So, it makes no sense for this to continue beyond this statute. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Reboletti."
"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, is this an increase in fees? Is that… there was opponents in the Senate. I don't think it came out of there unanimously. Do you… do you know what the objections were?"
"I… Dennis, I don't see this as an increase in fees. It simply removes… they don't have to pay our guardian ad litem fees, but I… I don't see it as a fee increase at all."
"And there's a… a portion here that says the waiver of fees. Who is then responsible? Who… who pays those fees if they're waived?" 09800050.doc 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Dennis, is your question, if this Bill were to pass, what would happen with those fees?"
"That's correct."
"I… I think, right… I mean, the mathematics question is I don’t think there would be any net gain or net loss because right now the pro bono attorney is not being obliged to pay the fee, so this… this simply cleans up the stat… statute so that there's no requirement that keeps being waived."
"Right. And… and I know we had this discussion, Mike, in committee. There was only, what, $7 thousand charged by attorneys? I mean, obviously, they're all pro bono. There shouldn't be anybody making any money, but there were some attorneys who submitted some type of fee?"
"That… that may be accurate, Representative."
"Thank you."
"Representative Zalewski to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote."
Speaker Turner: "The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1340 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 76 voting 'yes', 36 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1340, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1373, Representative Brady. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1373, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." 09800050.doc 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Representative Brady."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1373 simply seeks some clean up language in the Nursing Home Care Act. It changes the definition of residence representative by deleting a reference of the parent of a minor resident for whom no guardian has been appointed. And this is an initiative of the Illinois Health Care Council, and the purpose is behind this is that in 2007 facilities serving minors were removed from the Nursing Home Care Act and are now licensed under a separate Act. So, it simply some clean up language. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1373 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Chapa LaVia, Crespo, Flowers. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1373, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1383, Representative Brauer. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1383, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Brauer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. 1383 simply is a license plate Bill that honors the nursing profession. The applicant will pay additional $35; 20 will go to the Illinois Nurses Foundation, 15 will go to 09800050.doc 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 the Secretary of State's Office. And then, the renew will be 22, 20 going to the Nurses Foundation and $2 going to the Secretary of State's Office. I'll answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1383 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Marcus Evans. Mitchell. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 5 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1383, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1439, Representative Bellock. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1439, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Bellock."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1439 is the issuance of license plates. This is an initiative of the Red Cross, and money will be sent to them for all the work that they're doing throughout the State of Illinois."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1439 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Davis, Evans, Hays, Reis. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 5 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1439, having received the Constitutional 09800050.doc 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1497, Representative Tryon. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1497, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Tryon."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Four years ago, the State of Illinois was the first state in the country to have a statewide statute allowing for veterans' courts to be held throughout the state. This lets a veteran who is convicted of a nonaggravated offense to trade a criminal sentence for a therapeutic sentence. And this is clean up language to that Bill to clarify that the veterans' court… person is only eligible if it is for a probational offense and… and not for an aggravated offense. So, this is at the request of… of the Appellate prosecutors. Certainly answer any questions. If there are no questions, I would urge an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1497 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Representative Brady. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 1497, having received a Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, House Joint Resolution #5, Representative Kay."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill (sic-House Joint Resolution) #5 basically sets aside a day during the year, within schools, whereby they can recognize the issue of 09800050.doc 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013 physical fitness and health. It's a not… it's not a mandated day, it's not a mandated expense, but it's simply a day whereby students will be recognizing physical fitness and the need for good health. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 5. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
Clerk Hollman: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 307, offered by Representative Farnham. House Resolution 309, offered by Representative Cross. House Resolution 311, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 313, offered by Representative Sims. House Resolution 315, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. And House Resolution 316, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia."
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Resolution. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolutions are adopted. Representative Evans, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, Speaker."
"Please state your point, Sir."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Assembly, if you look up into the gallery, there's a large group of children coming to sit. Now those kids are from a school in my district, Robert A. Black Magnet Schools, a very high performance school. We've got some smart kids here and they're here to learn about Springfield. Could you give them a round of applause and acknowledge them in this gallery?" 09800050.doc 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"Representative Jones."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point, Sir."
"Representative Evans just mentioned the school, Robert A. Black, but I'd like to extend a little further and have my colleagues look up in the gallery. This is my son's school, Robert A. Black. We have over 100 students down here and their parents from Robert A. Black School. So, they're actually getting an actual tour of Springfield and learning, not only about Springfield, but what it means to be a Legislator. My son is somewhere in this gallery today, but just want to not only show the pride of Robert A. Black, but show the… the parents and thank Miss Stidwell, who is the teacher of the fourth and fifth grade class. And also, Mr. McIntosh, who is not here. We have Miss Stidwell to my left. Let's give her a round of applause. And we also have the students from Robert A. Black. So, thank you."
"Welcome, welcome. Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Davidsmeyer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point, Sir."
"This morning I was happy to be joined by a great group of people from the Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce. We had a number of people come and speak to us, secretaries and directors of different groups, and we just talked about the… the need for a better business climate in the State of Illinois and I… I appreciate them coming down." 09800050.doc 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, and welcome to your Capitol. Members, you're encouraged to get Amendments filed by Wednesday, May 8 at 3 p.m. for Senate Bills in committee this week. Again, Members are encouraged to get Amendments filed by Wednesday, May 8 at 3 p.m. for Senate Bills in committee this week. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
Clerk Hollman: "Committees scheduled for this afternoon: meeting at 2:30 is the Agriculture & Conservation Committee in Room C-1; Insurance in Room 114; and Public Utilities in Room 413. Meeting at 3:30 p.m. is Consumer Protection Committee in Room 114; Environment in C-1; Financial Institutions in D-1; and Cities & Villages in Room 413."
"Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Immediately upon adjournment, the House Republicans would like to caucus."
Speaker Turner: "The House GOP will caucus in Room 114. Democrats can have lunch. And now, allowing perfunctory time… Representative Soto."
"Thank you… thank you, Speaker, and… point of personal privilege. Just a friendly reminder to the General Assembly that tonight is our Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Governor's Mansion. Be there or be square. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. And now, allowing… allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, the House will adjourn 'til Wednesday, May 8 at the hour of 12 noon. Representative Currie moves that the House adjourn. Seeing no objections, we are adjourned… the House will stand adjourned." 09800050.doc 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 50th Legislative Day 5/7/2013
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 114, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Senate Bill 572, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 1621, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Senate Bill 2335, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 2389, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning education. These are referred to the Rules Committee. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09800050.doc 20