"Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor John Tennyson, who is with the Gibson City United Methodist Church in Gibson, Illinois. Pastor Tennyson is the guest of Representative Bennett. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance."
"Let us pray. We the people of the State of Illinois are grateful to You, Almighty God, who has permitted us to enjoy our political and our religious liberty unparalleled in any other nation. May each citizen and resident of our great state exercise its responsibility as people privileged with liberty. And as citizens, may we work together and support our General Assembly and our state Leaders. Help us to remember that democracy is not sacred just because it is a democracy, that a government of, by and for the people is no stronger than the character and integrity of its citizens and that liberty ultimately depends on the actions of committed and courageous men and women. Technology and social engineering has not solved the basic problems of human greed, intolerance and selfishness. Therefore, oh God, we implore Your divine insight, compassion and Your strength. May these Legislators of this 99th General Assembly challenge, inspire and lead us all to put aside self-interest and pursue the common good of the people of Illinois. We pray now for our Representatives and our Senators that they will write into law the story of the people of Illinois that's measured… that measures its success by Your divine standard of how well it cares for the weakest and the most vulnerable 09900013.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 among us. And lastly, we pray for the spouses, the children and families of our Representatives and Senators. Bless them for their sacrifice and their support of our State Government, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Wallace."
"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 Gabel, Christian Mitchell and Sims are excused today."
"Representative Bellock."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record show that Representative Poe has an excused absence today. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "With 113 Members present, a quorum is established. Mr. Clerk."
Clerk Hollman: "Committee Reports. Representative Costello, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation reports the following committee action taken on February 18, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 227. Representative Beiser, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges reports the following committee action taken on February 18, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 182. Representative Hernandez, Chairperson from the Committee on Consumer Protection reports the following 09900013.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 committee action taken on February 18, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 132. Representative Flowers, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Availability and Accessibility reports the following committee action taken on February 18, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 108. Representative Nekritz, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary-Civil reports the following committee action taken on February 19, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 175, House Bill 362, House Bill 363. Representative Golar, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies reports the following committee action taken on February 19, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 226. Representative D'Amico, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety reports the following committee action taken on February 19, 2015: do pass Short Debate is House Bill 155, House Bill 439. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 162, offered by Representative Franks. House Resolution 163, offered by Representative Ford. House Resolution 165, offered by Representative Hernandez. House Resolution 166, offered by Representative Monique Davis. House Joint Resolution 31, offered by Representative Verschoore. And House Joint Resolution 32, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. These are referred to the Ruled Committee."
"Representative Willis, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed, Representative." 09900013.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015
"I'd like to introduce my Page for the day. This is Travis Hall. He comes from the 77th District. Interesting thing about Travis is Travis likes first responders. For the last five years on 9/11 he has always brought a meal to the firefighters in our district and I commend him for that. I also welcome his mom, Sue, who's up in the gallery."
"Welcome to your Capitol, Travis. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolution 164, offered by Representative Bellock."
"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Representative Anthony, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"Please state your point, Sir."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I would like to take a moment to recognize an eighth-grade student from my district. Thirteen-year-old Megan Bugg of Coal City, who's currently battling stage 4 of a relatively rare form of cancer, which is most commonly seen in children. Megan's father is Dr. Kent Bugg the superintendent of Coal City School District #1. I ask you to keep Megan and her family in your thoughts and prayers. And Megan, as your Representative, I want you to know that you're not fighting this battle alone. Thanks to all and God bless you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman." 09900013.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015
"Thank you, Representative. Representative Evans, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"On, Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege. It was on the Resolution."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I filed a House Resolution 124. House Resolution 124 honors the hard work and efforts of sports officials throughout the State of Illinois and quite frankly, throughout the nation. I don't know if you're all aware, but for the last six years, I've been a licensed IHSA high school official. And Ladies and Gentlemen, that you've seen incidents all over Illinois and quite frankly, all over the nation of folks attacking officials and just, quite frankly, not showing the proper appreciation for the hard work and efforts of a lot of these folks. So, I ask everybody in this august Assembly, please, to sign on to House Resolution 124. We want sports to be about our children; we want sports to be about safety. And we want to show appreciation to those folks who, for small amounts of money, trust me, it's small amounts of money, they give of their time and efforts and expertise to officiate the sports contests all over the state. So, please sign on to the Resolution, the House Resolution 124. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
"The following committee was canceled for this afternoon. Labor & Commerce has been canceled for this afternoon. Meeting at 2:00 is the Business & Occupational 09900013.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 Licenses Committee in Room D-1, State Government Administration in Room 118 and Higher Education in C-1."
"Announcements, Members. Next week Session will be on Wednesday and Thursday. Next week we'll only have Session on Wednesday and Thursday. You're welcome. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, the House shall be adjourned 'til February… February 20 at the hour of 10 a.m. That's Friday, February 20 at the hour of 10 a.m. Representative Currie moves that the House adjourn. All in… all in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. Members, House Democrats will caucus in Room 114 immediately, right now, immediately following Session. Democrats will caucus in Room 114 right now. Thank you."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2550, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2551, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2552, offered by Representative Fine, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 2553, offered by Representative Fine, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2554, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2555, offered by Representative Reaves-Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2556, offered by Representative Wheeler, Barbara, a Bill for an Act concerning human trafficking. House Bill 2557, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 09900013.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 2558, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2559, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2560, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2561, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2562, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning healthcare. House Bill 2563, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2564, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2565, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2566, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2567, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2568, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2569, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2570, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2571, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2572, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2573, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2574, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2575, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2576, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2577, offered 09900013.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2578, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2579, offered by Representative Hernandez, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2580, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2581, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2582, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2583, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 2584, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2585, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2586, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2587, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2588, offered by Representative Tabares, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 2589, offered by Representative Tabares, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 2590, offered by Representative Jackson, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 2591, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. House Bill 2592, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning economic development. House Bill 2593, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2594, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 09900013.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 2595, offered by Representative Morrison, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2596, offered by Representative Harris, Greg, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2597, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2598, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2599, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2600, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2601, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2602, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2603, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2604, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2605, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2606, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2607, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2608, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2609, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2610, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2611, offered by Representative Brady, a Bill for an Act concerning construction. House Bill 2612, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee 09900013.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 benefits. House Bill 2613, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2614, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2615, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning government."
"House Bill 2616, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning insurance. House Bill 2617, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2618, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2619, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2620, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2621, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2622, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2623, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2624, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2625, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2626, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2627, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 2628, offered by Representative Fine, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2629, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth, a Bill for an Act concerning 09900013.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 revenue. House Bill 2630, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2631, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2632, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2633, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2634, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 2635, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2636, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2637, offered by Representative Crespo, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2638, offered by Representative Jackson, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2639, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2640, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2641, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2642, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2643, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2644, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2645, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2646, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2647, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning 09900013.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 finance. House Bill 2648, offered by Representative Verschoore, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2649, offered by Representative DeLuca, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2650, offered by Representative Soto, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2651, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2652, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2653, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2654, offered by Representative Willis, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2655, offered by Representative DeLuca, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2656, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2657, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2658, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2659, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2660, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2661, offered by Representative Moylan, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2662, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2663, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2664, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2665, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning State 09900013.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 government. House Bill 2666, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2667, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning public health. House Bill 2668, offered by Representative Ammons, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2669, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2670, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2671, offered by Representative Acevedo, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2672, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2673, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2674, offered by Representative Anthony, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2675, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2676, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2677, offered by Representative Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2678, offered by Representative Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2679, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2680, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2681, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2682, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2683, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an 09900013.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 13th Legislative Day 2/19/2015 Act concerning education. House Bill 2684, offered by Representative Harris, Greg, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2685, offered by Representative Riley, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2686, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2687, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2688, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2689, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2690, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 2691, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning business. First Reading of these House Bill. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09900013.docx 14