"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We ask the Members and our guests to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off cell phones and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Jessie Herring, who is with the Table of Life Ministries in Springfield, Illinois. Pastor Herring is the guest of Representative Scherer."
"Good afternoon. First, I just want to thank Representative Scherer for inviting me to come. I do have a word for you today. To stand firm. Fear not, stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today. When you step out to do something big for the city or state, the enemy will send challenges and distraction to knock you off course. He may try to send you running, but you have a promise that the Creator is working behind the scene for you. When you take a stand, you make a decla… declaration of your faith in the Creator and automatically raise the shield of faith… we… which extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the evil one. So, take a stand today and stay on the course the Lord has set for you. Take a stand in your prayer life. Take a stand on your job. Take a stand in your act of service and giving to others. Take a stand and see the salvation and provision of the Lord in every area of your life. Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise to bring these state officials and Representatives through victory. I ask for Your strength and direction as they take a stand to do what is right according to Your word. I know Your hands of blessings is upon their every act of obedience. We bless Your 09800090.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 name today and we will seek to serve You in everything we do, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Scherer." Scherer – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speaker Madigan: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect the excused absences of Representatives Acevedo, Bradley, Dan Burke, Chapa LaVia, Dunkin, Golar, and Welch."
Speaker Madigan: "Representative. Representative Currie. Representative Currie, can we remove Mr. Bradley from your list of those absent because he's in his chair."
"Okay. He was here earlier but they told me he'd taken off."
"If you'd turn around, he'll… he's trying to get your attention."
"Thank you."
"Mr. Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Stewart and Poe are excused on the Republican side of the aisle today."
"Mr. Clerk, take the record. There being 110 people responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Reports." 09800090.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Beiser, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges reports the following committee action taken on February 04, 2014: recommends be adopted is House Joint Resolution #60. Representative Jakobsson, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education reports the following committee action taken on February 04, 2014: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 3749, House Bill 4244. Representative Chapa LaVia, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education reports the following committee action taken on February 04, 2014: recommends be adopted is Senate Joint Resolution #45. Representative Gabel, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action taken on February 05, 2014: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 3638. Representative Rita, Chairperson from the Committee on Business & Occupational Licenses reports the following committee action taken on February 05, 2014: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 1841. Representative Franks, Chairperson from the Committee on State Government Administration reports the following committee action taken on February 05, 2014: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 4208, Senate Bill 1812. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 804, offered by Representative Hatcher. House Resolution 805, offered by Representative Durkin. House Resolution 807, offered by Representative Senger. And House Resolution 813, offered by Representative Smith are referred to the Rules Committee."
"Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 09800090.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 801, offered by Representative Meier. House Resolution 802, offered by Representative Beiser. House Resolution 803, offered by Representative Currie. House Resolution 806, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 808, offered by Representative Sandack. House Resolution 809, offered by Representative Cavaletto. House Resolution 810, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 811, offered by Representative Dunkin. And House Resolution 812, offered by Representative Smith."
"You’ve all heard the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Ives, for what purpose do seek recognition?"
"Mr. Speaker, I rise to a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mr. Dick Lockhart on his 90th birthday. Tonight there is a reception in honor of Dick beginning at 5 p.m. at the Sangamo Club. Most of you know Dick as a lobbyist, but I rise to honor him for his service during World War II, and specifically at the Battle of the Bulge. Dick was an infantryman in the 106 Infantry Division. His division was positioned at the front line surrounding St. Vith in Belgium, and near the Losheim Gap. This is the area that the Germans had placed the tip of their spear in the hopes of one last thrust to take the port… city of Antwerp. Only because of the determination of the Americans who fought, instead of retreating on those initial days beginning on December 16, were U.S. forces able to set up 09800090.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 roadblocks, put artillery in place and send reinforcements. That led to the Germans delaying enough to halt their progress. Many of those initial troops died or were captured. On December 19, many of the men of the 106 Infantry Division were forced to surrender. They were cur… completely surrounded. Six thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine men of the 106 Infantry Division were captured. Dick Lockhart was one of those captured. Dick specifically writes in his bio: When the war came, I was eager to be in it. And in fact, enlisted and volunteered for infantry. In due course, I found myself a casualty during the Battle of the Bulge. I became a Prisoner of war. I will not attempt to describe those combat conditions in December of 1944. The Ardennes Snow March, four days and nights jammed into box cars with no food or water and being bombed by your own Air Force in the process. Suffice it to say, I, along with several thousand other GIs, found myself entering the gates of Stalag 9B, Bad Orb, Germany on December 26. Stalag 9B was a very primitive camp, housing several thousand Russian, Serbian and French soldiers. It was reserved for privates and privates first class only. There were no medical facilities, no sanitary services, no heat and not much grass soup. Men died every day. And yet, Dick Lockhart survived Stalag 9B. Dick was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge and he still is here today with us. These are the men that we should dedicate our bridges to. These are the men whose names should be on the buildings of government… that the government owns. These are the people that we should remember and it's their history that we need to bring to our youth. And there's an inscription in a World 09800090.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 War II seminary… cemetery that reads, 'when you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.' And so that’s what I'm doing. I'm reminding you, that men like Dick Lockhart fight… fought for our values and our freedom and I appreciate them. Thank you very much."
"On the Resolution, Mr. Lang."
"Thank you Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen. Just to add to what Representative Ives has presented to you. Dick Lockhart, as you heard, won a Bronze Star and then came to Springfield and started his lobbying practice in 1958, 46 years ago, and probably deserves another Bronze Star for working with all of us and all of our predecessors over the years. It’s a real testament to the man's character that through all these years he's been able to work through various Governors, various Majorities in the Illinois House and Senate, lots of staff people, lots of people in the administrations, several administrations. And he still brings the energy and the work ethic to the clients he represents on a daily basis. Dick comes to visit me often on issues that are important to him, and he's just as relevant and sharp and energetic as he's ever been. And so, Dick, to you, another 90 years, and I hope you spend them all of us… all of those years with us here in Springfield. And to many of you who would have left this evening but are not leaving because of the weather, here's your opportunity to pay homage to Dick Lockhart in person at the Sangamo Club at 5:00 tonight. Come on by, shake Dick's hand, make it a real party celebrating the life of an extraordinary individual. Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 09800090.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014
Speaker Madigan: "Is there anyone else on the Resolution? Representative Bellock."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Just a point of personal privilege. I just wanted to add one thing to that. That Dick Lockhart really was one of the greatest generation. And all the things that have been said before us, but I just wanted to add a thank you to him for his dedication to making the world of people with mental health better in Illinois. Thank you."
"Is there anyone else on the matter of Dick Lockhart? Rich Brauer."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'll be brief. People, it's our responsibility to never forget when somebody serves his country. So, take this opportunity, talk to Dick about his service. I was talking to Dick the other day, he told me he manned a 57 mm cannon, and he said the only thing it was good for was to alert the German tanks to his position. He said fortunately, he had got knocked out the first day, and the only gun that he carried was a .45. It was talked about being in the cattle cars, being strafed by his own Air Force, but he was also in the Stalag that General Patton's son in law… that was in, Waters. And they actually went behind German lines. Freedom didn’t have enough fire power to get them back and they were recaptured immediately. Take this opportunity, talk to Dick, he's a fascinating man. Dick, thank you for your service."
"Representative Kelly Burke." Burke, K.: "Now to the Resolution. A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker." 09800090.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014
"State you point." Burke, K.: "I'd like the Members and the public to be aware that it… February is Financial Aid Awareness Month. And the ISAC encourages everyone to get the word out in their districts that it's time for college students to be filing the FAFSA so that they can qualify for financial aid. The ISAC also has some fabulous programs that they will do. They will bring counselors out to your district. So I encourage you to contact the ISAC. I've had them in my district and they've been very helpful in helping college students connect with financial resources to continue their education. So please check in with the ISAC and let everyone know about Financial Aid Awareness Month. Thank you."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are prepared to consider a Death Resolution of a former Member, and then the house will adjourn. So, if we could take our seats. Staff, retire to the rear of the chamber. On House Resolution 791, the Chair recognizes Representative David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Mr. Harris. Excuse me. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
"House Resolution 791, offered by Representative David Harris. WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of former State Representative Eugene "Gene" Schlickman, who passed away at the age of 84 on January 23, 2014; and 09800090.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was born on December 17, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa to Leander and Helen (nee Juergens) Schlickman; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was raised in Rockford and worked part-time for his father's Tydee Dydee Diaper Service; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was a partner in the Arlington Heights law firm of Burfeind and Schlickman; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman served for 4 years as the Republican Committeeman from Wheeling Township; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in the famous "bed sheet ballot" election of 1964 and he served with distinction until 1981; and WHEREAS, During his years in the legislature, Representative Schlickman led a number of significant legislative initiatives including prison reform, regional planning and land use, aid to parochial schools, aid to higher education and public mass transit, and assistance for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman received Outstanding Legislator awards from the John Howard Association, Rutgers University, groups supporting independent higher education, and the Suburban Township Association for the Disabled; and WHEREAS, The Chicago Today newspaper editorialized his stance in support of the newly-created Regional Transportation 09800090.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Agency "ranks as a profile in courage...and makes us wish there were more people like Schlickman in Springfield"; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman lost only one election in his life and that was the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in 1969, a race which had 8 candidates vying for the nomination to replace Donald Rumsfeld; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was a voracious reader and history buff who greeted first-time visitors to his home with the gift of free rein of his floor-to-ceiling library where friends could sift through his prized collection of books and keep any book they wanted from the shelves; and WHEREAS, After Representative Schlickman's retirement from public office, he continued to practice law at an Arlington Heights firm and co-authored 'Kerner: The Conflict of Intangible Rights', a well-received and acclaimed biography on former Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, and he co-authored the first biography on Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was preceded in death by his parents, Leander and Helen (Juergens) Schlickman and his brother, John Schlickman; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman is survived by his wife, Sherry (nee O'Connor); his 4 children; his 7 step-children; his 14 grandchildren; and his 7 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was admired by his family and viewed by many of his fellow legislators from both parties as an independent person of integrity and statesmanship; and WHEREAS, Representative Schlickman was a dedicated community servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of 09800090.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Arlington Heights and of Illinois's 3rd and 4th House Districts; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Representative Eugene "Gene" Schlickman, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Representative Schlickman as an expression of our deepest sympathy and most sincere appreciation of his service to the State of Illinois and his dedication to the constituents of the House Districts he represented."
"Representative David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It is an honor for me to be able to offer some words in memory of former State Representative Gene Schlickman. Gene really was a very distinguished Member of this House and had a very distinguished career. He did serve the people of the State of Illinois for 16 years in this august Body from 1985… excuse me, from 1965 to 1981. And he could brag about the fact the he was elected state-wide. As you heard, he was elected in the famous 'bed sheet' ballot. He was a Member during the time of the three-Member districts. That was a time when individuals really did have to reach across the aisle to get anything done and Gene did that willingly and he did it with… with great passion and… and a desire to help the process along. I think he would be uncomfortable, quite frankly, with the sort of dog-eat-dog political discourse that too often has taken… taken hold 09800090.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 today. He was truly one of the 'good guys' on the Republican side of the aisle. And I think that can be attested to by two individuals who still serve in this Body, who served with Gene, specifically, the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the House, served with Gene during his tenure. I got to know him after I was elected. He called me, we sat down, we chatted. He became a source of wise counsel and advice and I called on him a lot. And I won't go over all of his accomplishments, but you heard them in his… in the Resolution, but I would like to highlight two. As you probably know, the Regional Transportation Authority was created by a referendum. And there was a big suburban city battle during that referendum. What a surprise, right? Gene, being a suburbanite, fought the RTA during that referendum battle. But after it was created, Gene became one if its staunchest supporters because he said, the people have spoken, and they said they wanted a RTA, we are going to give them the RTA. And he resisted attempts to weaken the RTA's power… powers early in its… in its day. Gene, as you heard, was also an avid reader, and he had a really deep, deep knowledge of Illinois' history, and especially political history. After he left the House, he coauthored the noted biography of former Governor Otto Kerner, called Kerner: The Conflict of Intangible Rights, which was a reference, that intangible rights was a reference to the then very novel theory used to convict Kerner, a theory that quite frankly was employed by former, then former U.S. Prosecutor James Thompson. He also coauthored a biography of the Supreme Court Justice John Paul Williams. Simply put, Gene Schlickman was a quality guy. He 09800090.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 was liked by the Republicans and the Democrats alike. And I know he would consider it a great honor if all of the Members of this Body were to be added as cosponsors of the Resolution. And Mr. Speaker, I ask that request, or make that request, that they be so made, Member… made cosponsors. Thank you very much."
"You’ve all heard the Gentleman's request. Is there leave that all Members of the Body be added as cosponsors of the Resolution? Leave is granted. The Chair recognizes Representative Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. I did serve a single term with Eugene Schlickman. It was the last term during which we were a Body with multi-Member districts and accumulative votes. That meant that instead of 118 of us, there were 177. A little hard to stand out in a group that size, but Gene Schlickman surely did. And one of the things I most admired about him was his commitment to a sensible, sane system of Corrections in the State of Illinois. Sometimes these days we hear the term 'smart on crime, not soft on crime'. At a level, it was Gene Schlickman who coined the meaning of that phrase for us in this Body. It was my pleasure to learn from him about a sane, reasonable criminal justice system. And I am delighted to be able to add my name to House Resolution 791."
"Mr. Harris moves for the adoption of the Resolution. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Representative Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 18 at 12 noon, providing perfunctory time for the 09800090.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Clerk. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The House does stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 18 at 12 noon, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 4639, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4640, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4641, offered by Representative Rosenthal, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4642, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4643, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4644, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4645, offered by Representative Rosenthal, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4646, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4647, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4648, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4649, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4650, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4651, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4652, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4653, offered by Representative Sosnowski, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House 09800090.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Bill 4654, offered by Representative Rosenthal, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4655, offered by Representative William Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4656, offered by Representative Riley, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4657, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4658, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 4659, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4660, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4661, offered by Representative Verschoore, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4662, offered by Representative Verschoore, a Bill for an Act concerning warehouses. House Bill 4663, offered by Representative Verschoore, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 4664, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4665, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4666, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4667, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4668, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4669, offered by Representative Morrison, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4670, offered by Representative Morrison, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4671, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning 09800090.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 education. House Bill 4672, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 4673, offered by Representative Kelly Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4674, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4675, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4676, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 4677, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 4678, offered by Representative Sommer, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4679, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4680, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4681, offered by Representative Greg Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 4682, offered by Representative Beiser, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4683, offered by Representative Beiser, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4684, offered by Representative Tabares, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4685, offered by Representative Thapedi, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 4686, offered by Representative Sullivan, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4687, offered by Representative Sullivan, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4688, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 4689, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4690, offered by 09800090.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4691, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4692, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4693, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4694, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4695, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4696, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4697, offered by Representative Willis, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4698, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 4699, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4700, offered by Representative Kelly Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 4701, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4702, offered by Representative Martwick, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4703, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 4704, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4705, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4706, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4707, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation." 09800090.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014
"House Bill 4708, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 4709, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulations. House Bill 4710, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4711, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4712, offered by Representative Harms, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4713, offered by Representative Harms, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 4714, offered by Representative Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4715, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4716, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4717, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4718, offered by Representative Kay, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4719, offered by Representative Kay, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4720, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4721, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4722, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 4723, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4724, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4725, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4726, offered by Representative Will 09800090.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4727, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4728, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4729, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4730, offered by Representative McAuliffe, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4731, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 4732, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4733, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4734, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4735, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4736, offered by Representative Monique Davis, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4737, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4738, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4739, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 4740, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4741, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4742, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4743, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning 09800090.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 transportation. House Bill 4744, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4745, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 4746, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4747, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4748, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4749, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4750, offered by Representative Turner, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 4751, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 4752, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 4753, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning handgun regulation. House Bill 4754, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 4755, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 4756, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4757, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4758, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 4759, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 4760, offered by Representative Sims, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 4761, offered by Representative Kelly Burke, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 4762, offered 09800090.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 4763, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 4764, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 4765, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 4766, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 4767, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 4768, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. First Reading of these House Bills. First Reading of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #44, offered by Representative Brown. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to amend Article V of the Illinois Constitution by changing Sections 1, 3, 7, and 18 and by repealing Section 17 as follows: ARTICLE V THE EXECUTIVE SECTION 1. OFFICERS The Executive Branch shall include a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Comptroller of the Treasury elected by the electors of the State. They shall keep the public records and maintain a 09800090.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 residence at the seat of government during their terms of office. SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible to hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, or Comptroller of the Treasury, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 25 years old, and a resident of this State for the three years preceding his or her election. SECTION 7. VACANCIES IN OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICES If the Attorney General, Secretary of State, or Comptroller of the Treasury fails to qualify or, if the office becomes vacant, the Governor shall fill the office by appointment. The appointee shall hold office until the elected officer qualifies or until a successor is elected and qualified as may be provided by law and shall not be subject to removal by the Governor. If the Lieutenant Governor fails to qualify or if the office becomes vacant, it shall remain vacant until the end of the term. SECTION 17. COMPTROLLER - DUTIES (REP) SECTION 18. COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY - DUTIES The Comptroller of the Treasury, in accordance with law, shall (i) maintain the State's central fiscal accounts, and order payments into and out of the funds held by him or her, (ii) be responsible for the safekeeping and investment of monies and securities deposited with him or her, and for their disbursement upon his or her order, and (iii) have the duties and powers that may be prescribed by law. SCHEDULE 09800090.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 90th Legislative Day 2/5/2014 A Comptroller of the Treasury, but not a Comptroller or Treasurer, shall be elected in 2018 and thereafter. This Constitutional Amendment otherwise takes effect upon the conclusion of the terms of the Comptroller and the Treasurer elected in 2014. This has been a First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #44. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09800090.docx 23