"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Barbra Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on February 24, 2014: approved for consideration, referred to the Order of Concurrence is House Bill 2317."
"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Andy Diestelkamp, who is with Pontiac Church of Christ in Pontiac, Illinois. Mr. Diestelkamp is the guest of Representative Harms. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off cell phones and we rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Diestelkamp."
"Almighty God, Creator of heaven and Earth, with humble hearts we come acknowledging You as the one who has made every nation to dwell on all of the face of the Earth. Indeed, it is awesome that You are even mindful of us and the small things that we undertake to do this day. Specifically, we solicit Your guidance for this House of Representatives, whom we as a blessed and free people have chosen to govern us in earthly affairs. May those gathered here today have courageous minds, determined to do what is right as defined by You, our Maker, rather than what is perceived to be politically correct. As a people blessed with freedom, we beg Your forgiveness for the misuse of our liberties and for ignoring Your will. Often we have been stubborn and uncooperative with one another. In seeking position, we have sacrificed principal, and in so doing have not only abused the stewardship granted by the electorate but 09800099.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 by You, our God, who raises up leaders for the purpose of rewarding righteousness and resisting evil. May our prayer this day not be a pretense. Please hear it as the sincere, penitent cry of a people, a government, a nation that once again seeks to be exalted, not by patriotism or popularity, but by casting off the reproach of sin and pursuing righteousness as its means to pursuing happiness. In the name of the resurrected one, we hope and pray… we pray, Amen."
"We'll be led in prayer… we'll be led in the Pledge today by Representative Wheeler." Wheeler – 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 reflect that Representatives Kelly Burke, Cassidy, Smith, and Welch are excused today."
"Mr. Bost."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that Representative Hatcher and Brown are excused on the Republican side of the aisle."
"Mr. Clerk. We have a quorum, 112 Members being present. Mr. Clerk, Committee Report."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Report. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue & Finance reports the following committee action taken on February 25, 2014: recommends be adopted as amended is House Joint Resolution 80 and House Resolution 842." 09800099.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"On page 3 of the Calendar, under the Order of House Bills-Second Reading, there appears House Bill 5017, Mr. Sullivan. Please read the Bill."
"House Bill 5017, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. This Bill was read a second time on a previous day. Amendment #2 was adopted in committee. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Moffitt."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Is now an appropriate time for personal privilege or do you want to do that later?"
"Perhaps we could do that when we return to the floor after Party caucuses, Sir."
"Okay. Thank you."
"Thank you. Mr. Jackson."
"I had the same request, so I'll wait 'til we return to the floor."
"Thank you, Sir. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 821. Members, this is a Death Resolution. Members, please rise for a Death Resolution. Mr. Clerk."
"House Resolution 821, offered by Representative Halbrook. Be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family, friends, and the members of a grateful nation, the passing of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal James Luther Baud; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lance Corporal James Luther Baud as a symbol of our deepest sympathy." 09800099.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"Mr. Halbrook."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today we honor the life and mourn the passing of Lance Corporal James Luther Baud, 21, of Oblong, Illinois, who passed away in California in May of 2013. He was a Robinson, Illinois native, born February 28, 1992. In his youth James and his mother, Thelma Wall, went on several short-term mission trips with their Porterville Congregational Christian Church, of which he was a member. James proudly and bravely served in the… his country as a United States Marine. He attended the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton California, and was then sent on his first duty station with the 1st Light Armored Recon and then he was deployed to Afghanistan from November 2, 2011 to May 22, 2012. His bravery… bravery will not be forgotten by his friends and family and the grateful nation of which he served. James is survived by his parents, Thelma and Monty Wall of Oblong, who are with us today in the Speaker's Gallery; Scott Baud of Willow Hill; three brothers, Scott Baud Jr. of Palestine, Aaron Baud of Oblong, Cameron Baud of Willow Hill; also his grandparents; Luther and Marjorie Henon of West York; Linda Baud of Oblong; Nancy Wall of Oblong; several cousins, aunts, and uncles. I would ask for a moment of silence to honor his life and the service of Lance Corporal James Luther Baud and upon conclusion of the silence, I would ask that all Members of the House be added to this Resolution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you. This Resolution has passed previously, Representative, so the record will reflect your intention to add all Members of the House as cosponsors. Thank you, 09800099.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 Members. Returning to the Calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, House Resolution 786, Representative Halbrook. Please proceed, Sir."
"Yes. Mr. Clerk, would you read the Resolution, please?"
"House Resolution 786, offered by Representative Halbrook. Be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Heath Family on the Heath Candy Company's 100th anniversary and recognize and thank those that continue to preserve the history of this great company; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Roger Pethtel, Mayor of Robinson, as a symbol of our esteem and respect.
"Mr. Halbrook."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, on everybody's desk you've… Today on everybody's desk, you should have found one of the small, fun-sized Heath candy bars. It's with great honor today that we honor a great business institution in the southern end of the 110th District, Heath candy bar. Just back in January, they celebrated their hundredth year of business in Robinson, Illinois. You heard the Resolution. Today with me in the Speaker's Gallery we have several guests that I'd like to recognize, and if they would stand, as I call their name. We have Mr. Jack Morris, which is the grandson of the founder and the last living Heath family member, who worked in the business up until the time it was sold as CEO and chairman of the Heath candy company from 1983 09800099.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 to 1989, when Heath was sold at that time. Also, we have the mayor of Robinson, Illinois, Mayor Roger Pethtel. We have also… in the press box we have Graham Milldrum from the Robinson Daily News. We have Dave Fulling and his wife Glenda, which Dave is a Crawford County Board member and Glenda volunteers at the museum that we have there for the Heath confectionary. Also is Mary Kindt, which is on the Robinson Chamber of Commerce and a volunteer at the Heath Museum; Pam Hall who works also with the Heath museum and the confectionary; Norma Lowe that works at Heath Candy and is a volunteer; Pat Oaks, which is also a volunteer at the Heath museum and works at Hershey and also Susan Kerr is a special guest today. Let's give the Heath candy folks from Robinson a ground… a round of applause. Thank you."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Chair recognizes Mr. Martwick. Representative Berrios."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"So, today Representative Martwick and I are celebrating Paczki Day on behalf of the Polish American Association, which is currently in my district and was founded on August 16, 1922 as the only social service agency in Chicago dedicated to serving the largest Polish community outside of Europe. They currently have 28 programs and services including education and employment, social services, immigrant services, and information and advocacy, and immigration services too." 09800099.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"Mr. Martwick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Polish American Association is a… is a great social service organization that services the northwest side of the City of Chicago and the Polish- American community, of which I am proudly a member. A tradition in Polonia is to celebrate Tłusty czwartek, which is Fat Thursday. I know everyone is familiar with Fat Tuesday. In Poland, we like it to celebrate it for a week. So, we celebrate it starting this Thursday and a traditional Polish delicacy is a pączki. I know last year everyone thanked me for all the donuts. They are not donuts; they are pączki. It's easy to say. Pączki. So, we brought a whole bunch of them to the back. Please join me for a wonderful, delicious Polish pastry and celebrate Pączki Day. Thank you."
"Thank you, Sir. Mr. Moffitt, I do have a couple of minutes for your point of personal privilege now."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and in light of all the good refreshments, I just want to remind everyone we're at the time, today and tomorrow is weigh-in for the weight loss contest. So, if you're going to do bulking up, do it before you weigh in, because once you weigh in, the clock starts. That's the Retrofit Caucus. We hope everyone will join and you know, we talk the talk but let's walk the walk and try to have a more fit and healthier caucus. So, weigh in. It's room 206 here in the Capitol from 8 to 4. Room 206, paramedic's station, today and tomorrow and we'll see whether, you know, the House or Senate or Democrats or Republicans can get the fittest. So, please consider that. If you don’t want to weigh in, call either Representative Chapa 09800099.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 LaVia's secretary or mine and join the caucus. We are going to have walk nights and some fun things like that. And I have a… I have a candy bar I would give someone. No, I haven’t weighed in yet, I guess I could go ahead and have this. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Thank you, Sir. And I have two dozen chocolate donuts in my office if you want to weigh in and then eat the donuts as I will do. Mr. Jackson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This being African-American History Month, I would like to introduce to everyone Daniel Hale Williams. Daniel Hale Williams was born on January the 18th, 1856 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Daniel Hale Williams pursued… Daniel Hale Williams pursued a pioneering career in medicine. An African-American doctor, in 1893, Williams opened Provident Hospital, the first medical facility to have an interracial staff. He was also the first physician to successfully complete open-heart surgery on a patient. Williams later became chief surgeon of the Freedmen's Hospital. Ladies and Gentleman, thank you."
"Thank you, Sir. Mr. Cavaletto."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to welcome the people from Kaskaskia College, Dr. Underwood and his wife, Roxie, and their guests. Please, from Kaskaskia College. Let's give them a warm welcome today."
"Welcome to Springfield."
"Thank you."
"Thank you for being here with us. Mr. Harms."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed." 09800099.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"Along with Pastor Diestelkamp, today we have up in the gallery Mrs. Karen Diestelkamp, and I also have a high school friend who is here for the Insurance Association, Sean Denno, who's accompanied by Darlene McGee. If you'd welcome them to the Capitol, please."
"Welcome aboard. We're happy to have you here. Members, each side of the aisle is going to caucus, as I understand it, and so we will stand in recess. Democrats going to Room 114 for caucus; Republicans going to Room 118. Sir. Mr. Bost, 118? 118 for the Republicans. We will stand in recess to the hour of 1 p.m."
"The House shall come to order. Mr. Clerk, would you distribute the Supplemental Calendar? Supplemental Calendar having been distributed, on the Order of the Supplemental Calendar #1 on the Order of Resolutions, there appears House Resolution 842, Mr. Bradley. The Chair recognizes Mr. Bradley."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 842 represents the efforts of the Revenue Committee in conjunction with the State Government Administration Committee in calculating House revenue estimates for the upcoming fiscal year. FY15 is the budget that we're in the process of making. This is similar, if not identical, to the procedure that we've done over the last few years. We've worked together in a bipartisan manner. We've taken testimony from the Department of Revenue, the Office of Management and Budget, and of course, COGFA. This reflects the COGFA estimates as to the upcoming revenue for the new fiscal year. The number is 34.495 billion. This is down from this year's fiscal estimate. It's a reflection 09800099.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 of the beginning of the phaseout of the tax increase coupled with normal cautious, conservative economic growth. I would like to compliment Representatives Harris and Pritchard for their leadership on their respective committees as well as my cochairmen of the joint committee and chairman of the State Government Administration, Representative Chairman Jack Franks. Again, this does not take into account any possible savings from the pension reforms, as they are still in the court system, and this takes into account the law that stands today, which is the beginning of the phaseout of the tax increase. So having said that, the number would be 34.495. It passed out of committee unanimously. Would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Harris, David Harris." Harris, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I rise in support of the Resolution and in doing so, I'd like to compliment the Speaker for the procedure that he put in place a number of years ago, whereby the House Revenue Committee would put forth to this House a… a revenue estimate and we would base our appropriations on that revenue estimate. So, all of us in the House, not just the Speaker and the… the Revenue Committee, but all of us in the House deserve a lot of credit for holding to revenue numbers over the past couple of years, because what the revenue estimate does is it drives the appropriations and as long as the appropriations don’t spend more than the estimate, basically we are not spending more than what we are taking in, which is indeed a very good thing. The other thing I would mention is, keep in mind, this is just a Resolution on the revenue, how 09800099.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 much revenue we think we're going to get it. We're going to fight battles over the appropriations, who should get what, but I think this is a reasonable number of how much revenue we're going to get in recognizing that halfway through the budget year, the tax, both personal, anything, corporate income tax, is due to decrease. So, I stand in strong support and I compliment the… the work of both the House Revenue & Finance Committee as well as the State Government Administration Committee for the joint effort here and the… all the previous work that's been done by Members of this House in passing the initial budget… initial revenue estimate. Thank you."
"Representative Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Gentleman's Resolution. I want to thank the Chairman, Mr. Bradley, and the Speaker for including the State Government Administration Committee. I think it was a… I can speak on behalf our committee that we all learned a lot and it was really interesting to see how COGFA works so closely with the Governor's Office as well. And I want to compliment the Governor's Office because their numbers were very similar to the COGFA numbers this time and I found that very heartening, 'cause other time the numbers have been very far apart. So these numbers, I believe, are very accurate. And I also believe that this is very good news for the State of Illinois, because I would never have envisioned that our numbers would be this high on a revenue basis. But we had some good news on our sales taxes that increased, our federal sources that increased and after you factor out the fund for advancement 09800099.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 of education and the commitment to human services fund, it's really only about a point and a half difference… about a percent and a half difference than last year's revenue estimate and that's with the expiration of the temporary tax increase. So, I think the work done by the committee has been exceptional. I encourage everyone to vote for this 'cause I think it’s the prudent, correct thing to do and I think it'll help provide, as Mr. Harris said, the roadmap that we need to go forward. So, I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Pritchard."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also rise in support of this Resolution. I… I feel that we have started this process in a very bipartisan, transparent fashion. As the two committees met, we were dealing with the business incentives and the revenue that is generated from the various incentives and taxes that we have. And in that whole process, we started looking at the budget and the recommendations of where we were and the estimates of where we would end this fiscal year from COGFA as well as the Office of Management and Budget. And indeed, they were very close. But I think what's most important on this is that we're living within the laws that this Body has set and that we're moving forward with a revenue number that is a realistic number. One of the differences between what the Governor's Office of Management and Budget and COGFA have put forth is about a $50 million difference that is dealing with transfer of funds. What the Office of Management and Budget considers is that they transfer it out and then they transfer it back into the general fund and they count that as $50 million of revenue, when in fact it's just 09800099.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 an out and in type of transaction that COGFA has recognized and that’s one of the reasons that COGFA's number is a little bit lower. So, as we look at this number, it certainly presents challenges forward for us as we move forward in the appropriation process, but as has been mentioned already, it's not as great a number as what we were at once considering when you look at the rollback of the income tax. So, it's a responsible number and I would ask for your support."
"Mr. Durkin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I want to commend the Members of both the Revenue and the State Government Committee for their work in a very civil and also bipartisan manner to reach a responsible number. You'll find that our caucus, most, if not all, will be supporting the Resolution today. I think in the spirit of cooperation we could continue to do this during the course of this Session. But I just want to make it perfectly clear, we're… we're supporting the revenue numbers, doesn’t mean that we're supporting the budget. But our appropriations spokesman and our staff members are ready to roll up our proverbial sleeves and we'll work with you for a responsible budget for the taxpayers of Illinois with an emphasis that we need to do a greater job at reducing the state debt and what we owe our state vendors. So… but again, I just want to state that this was a great exercise, good work on behalf of both the House Republicans and House Democrats to reach this number and I, again, I encourage all to support the Resolution."
"Representative Will Davis." Davis, W.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?" 09800099.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"Sponsor yields." Davis, W.: "Representative, one thing that I… I want to be clear about, and I appreciate what you said, how this is a panoramic view of where things are now, but again, my concern, and I just want to make sure I get it on the record, is what do we do moving forward? This is, in my opinion, a piece of the conversation. Representative Pritchard talked about how the Revenue and State Government Committees have been talking about, or the conversation about tax incentives. Well, if that conversation isn’t complete, then this revenue picture isn’t complete just yet, because if there are opportunities that if we eliminate tax incentives or encourage some corporations that should pay taxes to pay taxes, then this revenue picture isn’t complete. And so my concern is locking us into something that I don’t feel is complete and then creating a scenario where, when we're looking at our Appropriations Committees, right now, we're going to have to make significant cuts in those Appropriations Committees. As prop chair in K-12 Education, I've had the opportunity to see where Members want to try to shore up, you know, particular line items in the budget, whether they be school transportation, general state aid, bilingual education, early childhood education. I'm concerned that by doing this, if there is additional revenue to come, that we're not having a complete conversation about the remainder of that revenue. In past years, it's been above the line and below the line conversation. Well, nowhere in that conversation do we account for more money for some of the things that I just mentioned, at least in my budget. And I'm sure if you ask any 09800099.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 of the other Appropriations chairs, there are probably items in their budgets that they would like to see fluctuate upward if at all possible. So, when we talk about this being the beginning, I truly hope that it is a beginning in terms of revenue and that there… there and that… and that if there is additional revenue to come, you know, that we can have a conversation about how to spend that revenue that’s not just solely based on some of the things that we've relegated it to in the past. So again, I'm concerned about this not being the complete revenue picture. It may be where we are right now, I just want to make sure that we're leaving ourselves open to continue the dialogue about revenue at the appropriate time. Is that okay with you?"
"House Revenue & Finance Committee, I'd like to invite all the Members of the House, the House Revenue & Finance Committee along with the State Government Administration Committee. We'll continue our discussion of tax policy and tax incentives Thursday morning at 9:00 in Room 114." Davis, W.: "But if there's something…"
"I look forward to working with you, Representative, as we have in the past." Davis, W.: "I'll leave it at that. Thank you very much, Representative."
"Mr. Bradley to close."
"Thank everyone, their hard work, thank you, Speaker Madigan, thank you, Leader Durkin, Members of the… of the two committees, as well as the House of Representatives. This is a significant, if not the most significant piece of moving forward with the budget. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote." 09800099.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of House Resolution 842. Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. House Resolution 842 is adopted. Mr. Bradley on HJR80."
"This is the companion Joint Resolution to the Resolution we just passed. I would move for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 80 with a fiscal revenue estimate for FY15 of $34.495 billion."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of HJR80. Those in favor signify by voting 'yes'; those opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Ford. The Clerk shall take the record. On this question, there are 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no'. The House does adopt House Joint Resolution 80. Mr. Clerk, what is the status of Senate Bill 1812?"
"Senate Bill 1812, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Mr. Brauer, did you wish to move that Bill to Third Reading? Mr. Clerk, put the Bill on the Order of Third Reading. Are there any committee announcements? Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
"The following committees have been canceled for this afternoon: Public Utilities in C-1 is canceled, Financial Institutions in 413 is canceled, and Mass Transit in Room 413 has been canceled. The following committees are meeting: Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education in 09800099.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 Room 118, Agriculture & Conservation in Room D-1, Insurance in Room 114. At 3:00 is Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges in Room 114, Environment in C-1, Cities & Villages in D-1. And at 4:00 the Public Safety: Police & Fire is meeting in 114, Restorative Justice in Room 115, and Personnel and Pensions in C-1."
"Mr. Clerk, do you have Agreed Resolutions?"
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 852, offered by Representative Verschoore. House Resolution 854, offered by Representative Phelps. And House Resolution 855, offered by Representative Phelps."
"The Clerk has read the Agreed Resolutions. Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Mr. McAuliffe."
"Mr. Speaker, point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I would like to take this opportunity to announce to the Body that we have a special guest joining us today in the Capitol. Seated up in the gallery is Ms. Bernadette Roche, the statewide president of the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetist and a constituent of mine from the 20th District. President Roche has been a certified registered nurse anesthetist for more than 30 years and is here today with an impressive group of more than 60 of their 1400 members for their lobby day to meet and greet many of our colleagues today. I ask that you give my friend and constituent in the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists a warm welcome." 09800099.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014
"Representative Dan Burke." Burke, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a point of personal privilege."
"State your point." Burke, D.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce a soon-to-be new member of my family, Mr. Michael Senowicki, who has been recently engaged to my niece, Meghan. He's in the chamber with us. Thank you so much."
"Representative Moffitt."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to a point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"I think a lot of people know that Representative Leitch is the most senior Republican in our caucus in terms of seniority here, but prior to him being the most senior the most senior was Representative Ron Wait and former State Rep. Ron Wait is with us today. Welcome, Ron. Would you make him welcome? Ron Wait."
"The Chair is prepared to adjourn unless we have further announcements. Allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Representative Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon. Those in favor say 'aye'; those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Motion is adopted and the House does stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 26, 12 noon, providing perfunctory time for the Clerk."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 850, offered by 09800099.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 99th Legislative Day 2/25/2014 Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 851, offered by Representative Farnham. House Resolution 861, offered by Representative Bradley. And House Joint Resolution 82, offered my Representative Bradley. These are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 6005, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 6006, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. These are referred to the Rules Committee. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09800099.docx 19