"The hour of 9:30 having come and gone, the House of Representatives will be in Session. Members and guests are asked to be in their seats, refrain from starting all laptop computers, silence all cell phones and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We should be led in prayer today by Bishop Charles Phillips who is Pastor with New Covenant Full Gospel Church, Aurora, Illinois. Bishop Phillips is the guest of Representative Kifowit. Bishop Phillips."
"Let us pray. We look now to the Creator and Maker of heaven and earth, the eternal source of power and enlightenment before whom I humbly bow. I pray that the God of all grace would incline His ears and hear our petition today and look favorably upon these United States and protect our nation from foreign attacks, from domestic violence and from the corrupting and destructive powers of greed. We pray especially for the governing Bodies of the State of Illinois and in particular, the House of Representatives whose Members I stand before today. We pray that the House of Representatives would be granted special wisdom as you ponder the proper course of action and the many legislative decisions you must make in your course of duty. Grant them the courage, I pray, to make decisions in the best interests of those they serve in various districts and in the best interest of our state. May God grant you the will and resolve to do what is required to move the State of Illinois to the state of solvency, lower unemployment rates and to the higher virtues of moral excellence. May you always be mindful of the needs of the aging population, the poor and less fortunate in our society, and may the God of grace grant you success as you 09800057.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 remember to love mercy, to do justly and to walk humbly before our Creator, Amen."
"We will be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative McSweeney." McSweeney – 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."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Jefferson and Soto are excused today."
"Leader Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect… reflect that Representatives Durkin, Osmond and Schmitz are excused on the Republican side of the aisle today."
"Clerk, take the record. With a 113 present, we have a quorum to do the business of the State of Illinois. Mr. Clerk."
"Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 359, offered by Representative Senger. House Resolution 360, offered by Representative McAsey. And House Joint Resolution 39, offered by Representative Cloonen."
"Representative Harms, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Your point."
"Behind me in the gallery are some fine students from St. Paul's Lutheran School in Woodworth, with their teacher Mr. 09800057.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 Hughes. It's also the same school that my children go to, if we could give them a warm Springfield welcome."
"Welcome to Springfield. Welcome to your State Capitol, enjoy the rest of your day. Members, we're going to start Bills on Second Reading, Bills on Second Reading. We're going to start on page #7. Senate Bill 105, Representative Phelps. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 105, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 626, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 626, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 925, Representative Moffitt. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 925, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1044, Representative Lang. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1044, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second… this Bill was read a second time on a previous day. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, 09800057.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 offered by Representative Lang, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Lang."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a technical Amendment suggested by the committee. I would ask for the adoption of the Amendment."
"Representative Lang moves do adopt Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 1044. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 1044 is hereby adopted. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1207, Senate Bill 1207, Representative Pihos. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1207, a Bill for an Act concerning children. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1294, Representative Moffitt. Mr. Clerk read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1294, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1354, Senate Bill 1354, Representative Will Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1354, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed." 09800057.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1456, Representative Moffitt. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1456, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. This Bill was read a second time on a previous day. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1 was adopted previously. Floor Amendment #2 is offered by Representative Moffitt and has been approved for consideration."
"Mr. Clerk, hold this Bill on Second Reading. Senate Bill 1256, Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1256, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1674, Representative Thapedi. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1674, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments were approved for consideration. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1718, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1718, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendments 1 and 2 were adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1775, Representative Smith. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09800057.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Senate Bill 1775, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1791, Representative Flowers. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1791, 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 1534, Representative Tracy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1534, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1898, Representative Fine. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1898, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 1291, Representative Nekritz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Delay that. Senate Bill 1921. Senate Bill 1921, Representative Nekritz. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1921, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. Amendment #1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #2, 09800057.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 offered by Representative Nekritz, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Nekritz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Floor Amendment #2 is, in fact, a very technical Amendment that changes one of its… that… it clarifies a definition."
Speaker Riley: "Representative Nekritz moves do pass Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1921. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 1921 is approved. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Senate Bill 2157, Representative McAsey. Mr. Clerk, 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 2178, Representative Will Davis. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2178, 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 2380, Representative Sandack. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2380, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #1, offered by Representative Sandack, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Sandack." 09800057.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Good morning, Mr. Speaker. The Amendment simply permits some changes to the Officials and Employees Act… the State Officials and Employees Act. I ask that the Amendment be approved."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a point of personal privilege, if I may? No, should I wait?"
Speaker Riley: "I thought you were going to speak on the Amendment…"
"No, I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention. I'll…"
"Let us pass the Amendment first. That's quite all right. Gentleman moves the adoption of Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2380. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And Floor Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2380 is passed. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Representative Franks, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I would like to let the Body know and have them greet the eighth-grade class from Riley School. They're down here for their annual trip and we're very happy to have you here. Welcome to Springfield."
"Thank you very much coming to your State Capitol. Enjoy the rest of your day. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we're going to consider House Bills on Third Reading on page 09800057.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 #2. House Bill 530, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"House Bill 530, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Zalewski."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We actually had a discussion about this when we adopted the Amendment. It's a simple change in the Bill and the Code dealing with hearing instrument devices. We need to ensure that there's a distinction between a hearing instrument that is designed to amplify or make the sound clearer and in hearing… in a hearing enhancement device, which is more of a up or down sound issue. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
"There being no debate, the question is 'Shall House Bill 530 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Record yourself, Members. Rita, Bradley. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of House Resolution 348?"
"House Resolution 348, offered by Representative Kosel. WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate our friend and former colleague, John Thomas Doody, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement as a Cook County Circuit Court Judge after many years of service; and therefore, be it 09800057.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate our former colleague, John Thomas Doody, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the bench, and wish him many more years of health, happiness, and good service to his community."
"Representative Kosel."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could we have some order in the House, please? Thank you, Mr…"
"Representative Kosel has a Resolution. Please be attentive. Representative Kosel."
"Thank you very much Members of the House. I have with me today a former Member of the House, a true example of what public service should be, a gentleman that has served on his township level, has been President of his village, a Member of the General Assembly and served in our court system. So, he has truly served in every branch of government and we are here to congratulate him on a well-deserved retirement. Not many Members were here when he served, but those who were know that he was a wonderful Member and… and well-respected. And we are honored to have him with us today. Thank you."
Speaker Riley: "Representative Kosel moves do adopt House Resolution 348. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Resolution 348 is hereby adopted. Senate Bill 70, Senate Bill 70, Representative Gordon-Booth. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 70, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. Third Reading of this Senate Bill." 09800057.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Representative Gordon-Booth."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 70 allows a video gaming applicant to be located within 100 feet of a school or place of worship. If the school or place of worship move within 100 feet of the location, after the applicant originally applied for its liquor license. This initiative is of the AMVETS Post 64 of the greater Peoria area. Post 64 first obtained its liquor license in 1960 and the Riverside Community Church moved in next door in 2000. The Riverside Community Church is not in opposition to this Bill. This Post 64, which is located in Peoria, Illinois, is not allowed to exempt from this piece… exempt from the legislation, excuse me, exempt from the statute, will end up closing its doors in less than a year. This is not the only AMVETS. When I picked this Bill up, there are many other facilities around the state that are having to deal with this issue. I ask for your 'aye' vote and I'm open for any questions at this moment."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 70 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please record yourself. Turner, Unes, Sosnowski, Rita, Gabel, Beiser. Record yourselves, Members. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 70 voting 'yea', 41 voting 'nay', 1 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1530, Senate Bill 1530, Representative Tryon. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09800057.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Senate Bill 1530, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Tryon."
"Mr. Speaker, I… if I could take that out of record. I actually need to move that back to Second, so that I've got an Amendment coming."
"You'd like it to be moved back to Second Reading?"
"Yes. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, move this Bill back to Second Reading for the purpose of an Amendment. Senate Bill 1550, Senate Bill 1550, Representative Sandack. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1550, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative… Out of the record. Senate Bill 1667, Representative Berrios. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1790, Representative Golar. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1790, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Golar."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 1790 makes five changes… technical changes to IHDA's enabling statute to make it consistent with recent Amendments to the IHDA administrative rule. And they are: a global change to owner-occupied from sales, a change for the sales price, a change to decennial census for the census bureau. Another one is to publish the list of nonexempt communities every five years, State Housing Appeal Board gives ability to extend time periods for rendering a decision regarding these appeals. 'Clearly erroneous' is a standard to be used if a 09800057.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 decision of the State House (sic-Housing) Appeals Board is appealed to the Appellate Court. And of course, members can serve after their term expires and there should be no limits to the number of terms for a member. And I'll be happy to take any questions."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1790 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? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 112 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 1 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1768, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1768, a Bill for an Act concerning fees. Third Reading…"
"Out of the record. Senate Bill 1801, Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1801, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is an initiative of the Department of Revenue clarifying what kinds of items are exempt from the sales tax when used to repair airplanes. There is no opposition. The measure is supported by the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois. It came out of both the Senate and the House committee without any opposition. I'd be happy answer your questions and I'd be grateful for your support." 09800057.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
Speaker Riley: "The Chair represents… the Chair recognizes Representative Jack Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Majority Leader yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Thank you. What changes does this Bill have? I'm not sure I understand. I understand it's agreed, but what… what does it actually do?"
"What it does is to clarify what items going into a plane qualify for the sales tax exemption for repairs of commercial aircraft. So, the problem is that the standard was fairly loose, and so the idea was to… to be more specific and that's what this measure does."
"Is there any co… Is there anything in this Bill that has to do with the use of the plane?"
"No."
"Okay. I thought… I thought I saw something that you had similarly… That's a different Bill?"
"It's a different Bill."
"Okay. Thank you very much."
"The Chair recognizes Leader Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Leader and… and were these items when… when this… was this tied with like when the move… we changed the rolling stock, originally?"
"No. This is nothing to do with the rolling stock exemption. It only has to do with refurbishment of airplanes. What items that go into the repair are not subject to the sales tax." 09800057.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Okay. So…"
"This is just a clarification that I think what this does is basically say this is… this is what it always meant. It's just that the language had not been totally clear. The measure has, as I said, an initiative of the Department of Revenue. It is supported by the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois."
"Okay. Thank you."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Hammond."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Due to a conflict of interest, I'll be voting 'present'."
Speaker Riley: "It will be recorded. The Chair recognizes Representative David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. To the Bill. There was some question about this Bill as to whether or not this dealt with rolling stock. The Majority Leader has another Bill on that issue which is entirely separate. This Bill has been agreed to all throughout the process. There are no new taxes; there are no new fees. Been… been worked out throughout the process as an agreed Bill. And I stand in support of the Bill."
"Leader Currie to close."
"I stand by Representative Harris's close. Please vote 'yes'."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1801 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? Record yourselves, Members. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 102 voting 'yea', 9 voting 'nay', 2 voting 'present', this Bill, having 09800057.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Leader Dan Burke, for what reason do you rise?" Burke, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Burke, D.: "I'd like the Body to acknowledge and recognize the great work of our Department of Natural Resources Illinois, the Conservation Police and their efforts to protect the public on the waterways. We have with us in the gallery, Director Rafael Gutierrez, Lt. Joe Morelock and Sgt. Chris Rollins and they are in the gallery to highlight the importance of wearing life jackets while out on the water. Today happens to be 'wear your life jacket to work day' and we'd like to remind everyone and the constituents we serve to make certain that they wear their life jackets. Last year there were 101 boating-related accidents on Illinois waters, resulting in 17 deaths and 77 injuries. As we head into National Boating Safety Week on Monday and the start of the boating season, let's do everything we can to ensure safety on the Illinois lakes and rivers. And I'd like those officers from the Department of Conservation to rise and be acknowledged by the Body."
"Thank you very much for your service. Thank you so much. Be sure to wear your PFDs, Members, wear your PFDs. Representative Cloonen, for what reason do you rise?"
"I apologize, Sir, it was a mistake."
"Quite all right. Senate Bill 1817, Representative Tracy. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09800057.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Senate Bill 1817, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Re…"
"Out of the record. Senate Bill 1828, 1828, Representative Rita. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1828, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Rita."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1828 is an initiative of the Secretary of State. And basically what it does is it creates the escalating fee for delinquent car dealers who don't send in the… the fees that they collect, and which causes a problem with vehicles and transferring of titles. Be happy to answer any questions."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Manley. The Chair recognizes Representative Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative, at… at this time, are there any fees at all in place or are they completely, totally new fees or are they just raising of existing fees?"
"There's no… no fee now."
"There's no fee at all. And these fees then go to what, just… just…"
"It goes into a… it goes in…"
"…the operation for the Secretary of State?"
"It goes into a federally mandated… I guess you would say an unfunded mandate by the feds, goes into a fund to… called the NMVTIS. It provides vehicle information and vehicle 09800057.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 history so that… stolen vehicles and consumer fraud. It goes into that fund to help administer that."
"So, it actually allows us to fund the… and be able to track stolen… stolen vehicles, correct?"
"Yeah. Yes, that would be one part of it."
"Okay. Thank you."
"Representative Rita to close."
"Just ask for a favorable vote here."
"Excuse me, Representative. I see… Representative McSweeney, for what reason do you rise? I'm sorry, Representative Rita, his light was on. Please close."
"Sure it wasn't Reboletti?"
"No, it was not."
"I've asked…"
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1828 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Record yourself, Representative Reboletti. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 80 voting 'yea', 33 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Stand by, Representative Rita. Senate Bill 1829, Representative Rita. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1829, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Rita."
"Senate Bill 1829 is a Bill that’s an agreed Bill. It's been worked for a number of years and it deals with disclosure 09800057.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 on credit card… prepaid credit card and debit cards. It's been negotiated with a number of industry; I know the Attorney General. And it's became a… an agreed Bill."
"There being no further questions, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1829 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1842, Representative Beiser. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1872, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill…"
Speaker Riley: "Out of the record. Senate Bill 1908, Representative Harms. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1908, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Harms."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Senate Bill 1908 allows during the hiring process for police departments, if they wish, to waive the associate's degree requirement if applicant has had 24 months of Armed Forces service or 180 days of active service. And they may also waive a bachelor's degree requirement if the applicant had 36 months of Armed Forces service or 180 days of active duty. I move for its passage, and I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1908 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all 09800057.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 112 voting 'yea', 1 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1923, Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1923, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. This is a clarification that says that the courts in deciding whether or not to release information, confidential information with respect to a juvenile, whether it's an abuse or neglect case, that the court has to balance the interest of the youngster in confidentiality against the interest of those who would be interested in having the information. There is no opposition. It's just a clarification of existing law."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Reboletti."
"Will the Leader yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Representative, what's the genesis of this legislation?"
"Apparently there was some question about whether the request for a subpoena counted as open sesame on all juvenile court records. And this just clarifies that it didn't; it wasn't intended to do that. And this just clarifies what we all thought had been the intent of law; that is, there apparently is some decision going on in Cook County that would 09800057.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 mean that all records are open and I don't think anybody had that in mind. I think the… the judge who's making that determination believes that he or she is following the law. This clarifies that that was never the intent. And again…"
"Were an…"
"…there is no opposition to this measure."
"Were any records actually given to the media or was there an appeal?"
"I believe so, I believe so. And this… the media is for this Bill too; they're not opposed."
"Thank you."
Speaker Riley: "The Chair recognizes Representative Monique Davis." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she will." Davis, M.: "Representative Currie, what agencies would the… their records be available to?"
"Well, this would be things that are in the juvenile court. So, whether it's a DCFS case, a charge of abuse or neglect, a juvenile delinquency provision, currently, because of what I believe is an improper interpretation of the law, some judges are just turning over all records to the media or anybody else who says they're interested. So, we never thought that was the law and this just clarifies that it isn't. It clarifies that the court has to weigh the interest of the young person in confidentiality against the interest of the person who's asking for records." Davis, M.: "And the reason it's so important is, if a youth commits some discretion, even terrible discretion, and it 09800057.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 becomes a matter of public record, he or she will not be able to get federal funds for school and there will be many opportunities missed based upon this information being available to those who could use it against them."
"Exactly. Confidentiality is important in juvenile proceedings, it always has been. This just clarifies that there has to be a balance." Davis, M.: "Thank you, Representative. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Leader Currie to close."
"I appreciate your 'yes' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1923 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? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Drury, for what reason do you rise?"
"A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"On Senate Bill 1908, I had some trouble with my voting button. I was recorded as a 'no' and I should have been a 'yes'."
"Mr. Clerk, make a note of that. The Chair recognizes Representative Mautino."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege. Today…"
"State… state your point." 09800057.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Thank you. I would like to direct your attention to the gallery, to the young men who are dressed in red. It's my honor and privilege to introduce to you the State of Illinois Little League Champions from Streator, Illinois. They won the state championship, they went on to the Great Lakes Regional, they did us proud. It is a tremendous group of young men. They are going to be actually playing in the… in Myrtle Beach coming up here in June. And Senator Rezin and I wanted to take the opportunity to welcome them to the General Assembly and to say just a few words about this very impressive group of young men. They gathered in July of 2012 in LaSalle, Illinois, in a tournament with some tremendous teams from throughout the State of Illinois. From Horner Park, I believe in Representative Mell and Hurley's district. Jackie Robinson West, which is District 4; from Morgan Park, Representative Davis's district; LaGrange, District 9, from Representative Durkin's district; Olney, District 1. These are all tremendous athletes that met in LaSalle and they had a six- day tournament… tournament that culminated in a great game, one of the best games I've seen in Little League, with LaGrange. They were victorious 8 to 7. They went on, represented us well. And the gentlemen that you see before you are: Alex Brown… Adam Brown, Alex Arroyo, Mitch Vickers, Dakota Limberg, Cherokee LeBeau, Jacob Williams, John Benckendorf, Jake Marti, Joey Byers, Chandler Hillebrenner, Hunter Telford, Caleb Osborn. The team manager is John Brown and the coaches are Jason Telford as well as Rodney Vickers. Joining with them are their bat boy Mason Telford, wave Mason, Scott Williams, Missy Brown and Dolly Telford. They are some 09800057.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 tremendous people who give us hope and inspiration and we are grateful for their hard efforts. They represent our state well. Welcome to your State Capitol."
"Congratulations, young men. Welcome to your State Capitol. Thank you for your dedication. The Chair recognizes Representative Brown."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to congratulate the boys' baseball team, especially baseball team member Adam Brown. I'm sure he's a tremendous player. Congratulations, boys."
"We… we kind of thought so. Congratulations. Mr. Clerk, what's the status of Senate Bill 1872?"
"Senate Bill 1872 is on the Order of Third Reading."
"Remand that Bill back to Second Reading for the purpose of Amendment. Senate Bill 1925, Representative Gordon-Booth. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1925, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Gordon-Booth."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1925 amends the Environmental Protection Act by requiring the IEPA to conduct an evaluation of an applicant's prior experience in asphalt shingling recycling operations prior to issuing a Beneficial Use Determination. This is an initiative of the Land Recycling & Reclamation Association in response to a shingle recycling operation in Wisconsin that was run by an individual that had abandoned several sites. This Bill ensures that similar violators will not be allowed to operate 09800057.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 in Illinois. I am open for your questions. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Jack Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"She indicates she will."
"Representative, I'm reading the analysis here and it says that the Environmental Protection Agency will look to prior acts before they give the license, correct?"
"Yes."
"What happens if the person who's applying or the entity that's applying doesn't have any… is a new entity and has no history? Would that work against them?"
"No."
"Okay. Because I wanted to make sure the people who aren't in the business wouldn't be precluded from being in the business."
"Certainly."
"All right. Thank you."
"Representative Gordon-Booth to close."
"This is a good Bill. There are… there's no opposition to this Bill. This Bill passed unanimously from the Senate. I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1925 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 111 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the 09800057.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Costello, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I'd just like to announce to the Body many of you know my brother John, I am the proud new uncle of a baby girl, Cameron Rose Costello was born about ten minutes ago."
"Congratulations. Congratulations, both of you. Senate Bill 1929, Representative Jones. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1929, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Thaddeus Jones."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1929 is an initiative by the Secretary of State's Office. It's agreed on Bill with the Illinois Municipal League and also the City of Chicago. This is in response to legislation that was passed in the last General Assembly. It's cleanup language. I know of no opposition. And I ask for an 'aye' vote and I'm available for any questions."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1929 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 112 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 1 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1930, Representative Walsh. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill." 09800057.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Senate Bill 1930, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Walsh."
"Good morning, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 1930 is an extension of a sunset date for the sale of land of the Joliet Park District. They have a golf course and they have access land. They're going to use the money for capital development. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
"There being no questions, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1930 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 112 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1940, Representative Demmer. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1940, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Demmer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 1940 provides that individuals, when getting their initial or renewal vehicle registration, shall provide the name of their insurance policy, the number and the expiration date. Provides a penalty if they knowingly submit false information. At the request of the Secretary of State, this won't take effect until the 2016 registration year. It passed unanimously in the Senate and I know of no opposition." 09800057.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1940 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Welch, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Mr. Speaker, this morning I spoke to the superintendent of Proviso Township High School District 209, and she shared with me the story of former Proviso student, graduate DaShamone McCarty. He graduated from Provi…"
"Excuse me, Representative, let me get some order. Shh, shh. Thank you, Members. Proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. DaShamone McCarty graduated from Proviso East High School in June of 2012. I was the President of the board at that time and gave this young man his diploma. He was one of the students who was on… on the rise. He was a three-star athlete; played track, football and basketball and truly was a student athlete. He went on to Dakota College and was a two-sport athlete at Dakota College. This week he was home from college, and two days later in the streets of Maywood, while riding in a moving car, he was shot in the head. This was one of the kids who was supposed to make it, but the violence in our streets continues and has taken another life. This was a kid who was supposed to make it and 09800057.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 I'm asking that we pause here today, in his honor, for a moment of silence. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you. May his soul rest in peace. Senate Bill 1950, Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1950, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Jack Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill is very similar to two that we've passed already in the House, one carried by Representative Osmond and one carried by Representative McAsey. This will provide the same statutory authority currently enjoyed by municipalities and counties to all units of local government to invest in municipal bonds as permitted in the Illinois Public Funds Investment Act. And this will create parity for all public agencies with investing powers of municipalities and counties. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1950 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? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1951, Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1951, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Jack Franks." 09800057.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Thank you. This is a proposal coming from the Department of Revenue. It's really an omnibus compliance proposal fixing three different Sections so they can fix audit findings. Be happy to answer questions."
"There being no further debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1951 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? Hatcher. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 77 voting 'yea', 35 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 1768, Representative Zalewski. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 1768, a Bill for an Act concerning fees. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Zalewski."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 16… 1768 is an initiative of the Illinois courts. They would like some more control over the fees and funds that are done for filing privileges and they would like the ability to set those funds up in a special account for the courts' purposes. It's just a better management technique. It's the way a lot of these fees and funds are handled and it gives more clarity within the statute. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Reboletti."
"Thank you, Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates he will."
"Representative, what would be the purpose of this fund? What would the court be using it for?" 09800057.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"It will be a repository for filing fees, Representative."
"Are they going to use that for maybe new computer systems or that type of infrastructure?"
"That's my understanding, Representative. Court clerk… the court costs. Court… needs of the court."
"And the process right now for setting fees for the Supreme Court, do we set the fees or do they set the fees?"
"I believe we do."
"And what would… Will this change the process then? Would they be allowed to change their fees?"
"They'll be allowed to promulgate a rule to do that."
"Thank you."
"The Chair recognizes Representative David Harris. Zalewski to close."
"I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 1768 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? Record yourselves. Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 61 voting 'yea', 51 voting 'nay', and 1 voting 'present', this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 355, offered by Representative William Davis. House Resolution 356, offered by Representative Brady. House Resolution 357, offered by Representative Tabares. And House Resolution 358, offered by Representative Acevedo." 09800057.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013
"Leader Currie moved Agreed Resolutions be adopted. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Representative Hatcher."
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"State your point."
"A reminder as we all head home today that you will see people standing on corners and in front of post offices that will be selling little cloth poppies. I urge you all to remember the source of this; that they are made by disabled veterans to help others and if you can find it in your heart and your spirit, donate a few dollars on Poppy Day. Thank you."
"Thank you for that important announcement. And now, allowing for perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves the House of Representatives stand in adjournment until Monday, May 20 at 2 p.m., Monday, May 20 at 2 p.m. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House of Representatives is hereby adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 15, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 41, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 1245, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Senate Bill 1307, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act regarding education. These are referred to the Rules Committee. There being no further 09800057.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 57th Legislative Day 5/17/2013 business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09800057.docx 33