"Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Jim Small who is with the Onarga Christian Church in Onarga, Illinois. Pastor Small 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."
"Will you pray with me? Oh God of the universe, Father of all creation, Provider of every good and perfect gift, including the gift of wisdom, we bow our heads and our hearts before You as we begin another Session of deliberations. We recognize our limitations and we admit our weaknesses. We call upon You for wisdom, for compassion, and for common sense. We do humbly ask that You give the gift of encouragement, for these men and women can easily get discouraged at the mountain of work they need to accomplish in this Session. Nearly 13 million people in Illinois expect these Representatives to make their lives better, not just for tomorrow alone, but for their children and their grandchildren as well. Great God, inspire these Representatives to be both bold and courageous. Give them boldness to break from the mindset that we've always done it this way, and to seek instead for effective ways to treat the malaise that is Illinois politics. Give these men and women courage to examine their beliefs and convictions and then to stand firm on those convictions. Empower them to stand like Abraham Lincoln, unswayed in the face of stinging rebuke and humiliation, convinced that You are guiding their steps. Almighty Father of all mankind, help these public servants to 09900015.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 both live right and vote right, as You give them the ability to see what is right and just and true. Make each of us a lover of the freedoms granted to us by You and documented in the Constitution of our nation and our state. And teach us to love the truth that You give. We are Your servants, Sir. We ask for the power to do Your bidding as we serve the people of the great State of Illinois. In Your most holy name, we beseech Thee for help, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Pamela Reaves-Harris." Reaves-Harris – et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Lilly, Christian Mitchell, and Riley are excused today."
"Representative Bellock."
"Thank you very… thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. On the Republican side of the aisle, our only excused absence is Representative Poe. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. With 111 Members present, a quorum is established. Representative Bill Mitchell, for what reason do you rise?" Mitchell, B.: "Thank you… Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative." 09900015.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Mitchell, B.: "Yeah. I have the privilege today to introduce Rylie Danner of Forsyth, where I live. Will Rylie stand up, please? Rylie is the daughter of Kara and Tom of Forsyth, and she was named December in 2014 the United States Youth Soccer Player of the Month and she recently signed up for the United States Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program. So, she's going to be an Olympian from Forsyth, Illinois and we're real proud of her. Let's give her a big Illinois welcome."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Scherer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Representative Bill Mitchell and I would like to introduce to the House Floor the students and their mentors. This is the Eisenhower High School 20 Caring Men and 20 Caring Women and it's the Eisenhower High School Mentoring Group from Decatur, Illinois. Go Panthers."
"Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Members, we will start on page 2 of the Calendar with House Bills under the Order of Second Reading. House Bill 170, Representative Currie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 170, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 219, Representative Verschoore. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09900015.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"House Bill 219, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 246, Representative Stewart. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 246, a Bill for an Act concerning government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 364, Representative Welch. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 364, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. House Bill 405, Representative Sandack. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 405, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Second Reading of this House Bill. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Members, we will be moving to Bills on Third Reading on page 3 of the Calendar. First, we have House Bill 132, Representative Tryon. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 132, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Tryon."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. This Bill is actually cleanup language from a Bill that was passed in the last General Assembly. When we set up the task 09900015.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 force to study regulations regarding farmers' market, we referenced the Act of IDPH that dealt with a food service facility. This makes a correction in reference to this statute, which is the proper reference. So, if there's any questions, I'd feel free to answer them. And otherwise, I would urge an 'aye' vote."
"Excuse me one… for one moment, Representative. Members, we are debating Bills on Third Reading. Can we please bring the noise level down in the chamber? Shh. Thank you. Representative Sandack."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, because it was a little noisy, could you walk through a little bit what corrective action your Bill takes?"
"Thank you, Representative, for that question. We set up a task force. One of the charges of the task force was to be able to do… develop a food service for… training program for vendors that are going to vend at a farmers' market. And… and then… but it referenced the Food Service Act, which is for restaurants. So, this clearly just references the statute that we passed and not the Act because IDPH wanted to make it perfectly clear that the farmers' market task force didn't have any kind of oversight over the food service training program for… for restaurants."
"Thank you, Representative. One more question because, obviously, we have a lot of task forces. Is there a deadline or a time limit when the task force is to report back?" 09900015.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"I can't hear you."
"Speaker."
"Members, can we take the conversations to the back of the chamber? Can we take the conversations to the back of the chamber? It's becoming difficult to hear."
"Thank…"
"Representative Sandack."
"Thank you, Speaker. Representative Tryon, is there a date upon which the task force is to report and make its findings known under your Bill?"
"Under… under this Bill, the date for the task force to report was in the last Bill and this task force is… been actually in place for several years and it will report annually as it does."
"Thank you. I appreciate the answers and obviously, I stand in strong support of your Bill. Thank you much."
"Thank you."
"Representative Costello."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative, does the Farm Bureau have a position on this?"
"As far as I know, they would be in support of it. This wouldn't effect anything that they had to do other than make a… this Bill actually just makes a clarification that the farmers' market task force has control over designing an education program for vendors for farmers' markets versus the entire food service industry, which would affect restaurants and stores… stores."
"Okay."
"That's all this Bill does." 09900015.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Thank you, Mike."
"Representative Tryon to close."
"I would urge an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 132 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Members, please record yourself. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no, and 1 voting 'present', House Bill 132, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 155, Representative Pritchard. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 155, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Pritchard."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, this amends the Vehicle Code to provide for the issuance on some Desert Storm… or Desert Operation and Desert Storm license plates. Currently, we provide license plates for all of those service members who have fought in action. This is one omission that we would like to correct. I ask for your support."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 155 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 107 voting 'yes', 3 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 155, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House 09900015.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Bill 182, Representative McSweeney. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 182, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative McSweeney."
"Mr. Speaker, House Bill 182 would simply allow nonmotor fuel tax funds to be used for nondedi… nondedicated roads for townships. There is no increase in spending. There is no increase of responsibilities. This passed the Senate unanimously. I know of no opposition. I would appreciate your support."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Bill 182 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 182, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 226, Representative Cavaletto. Mr. Clerk, out of the record. House Bill 227, Representative Fine. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 227, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Fine."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Bill is an agreement between the IDNR and the paddling community and it waiveg the necessity of a water usage stamp for out-of-state paddlers participating in organized Illinois paddling events."
"On that, we have Representative Sandack." 09900015.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, I like your Bill, but I have one question for you. Is… is there a revenue loss expected to the state?"
"About two thousand dollars but the theory is it's going to be made up in tourism dollars, because these paddlers and canoers come into the state very early in the morning and usually stay the night."
"And so, the idea is there will be opportunities to obtain revenue for the state by waiving the water stamp fee for nonresidents and hopefully making it more accommodating to nonresidents."
"Absodu… Absolutely and it's only for paddling events."
"Thank you."
"Representative Fine to close."
"I ask for your 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 227 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Members, please record yourself. Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 108 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 227, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 362, Representative Welch. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 362, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this House Bill." 09900015.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Representative Welch."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 362 is a cleanup Bill. This is an initiative of the Secretary of State. It addresses recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to update the State and Local Records Act in keeping with current technologies, specifically dealing with born- digital electronic matters. I know of no opposition. It passed through committee unanimously. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On that, we have Representative Sandack."
"A question of the Sponsor, Mr. Speaker."
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative Welch, I think you said this was a JCAR recommendation."
"Yes, Sir."
"Oh good. Well, I'm always in favor of JCAR recommendations, so I… I strong… I stand in strong support Representative. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative."
"Representative Welch to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 362 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 109 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 362, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. House Bill 363, Representative Welch. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09900015.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"House Bill 363, a Bill for an Act concerning business. Third Reading of this House Bill."
"Representative Welch."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 363 is also a Secretary of State initiative. It amends the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986. If a corporation fails to elect and maintain at least three directors in accordance with the Act, it does give the Secretary of State administrative authority to dissolve that corporation. And also, it specifically requires limited liability companies to use the word 'company' in their heading. I… I know of no opposition to this Bill. It passed through committee unanimously. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"On that, we have Representative Sandack."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield for a question?"
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, do you have permission from Representative D'Amico to run these Secretary of State Bills?"
"You know, he did wonder…"
"That's a yes or no."
"Yes. See, he's standing right here. He's my witness."
"I know, he's not even listening. I'm going to take that as a no, but I still think it's a good Bill. So, thank you for bringing it."
"Thank you."
"Representative Sullivan."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?" 09900015.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Sponsor will yield."
"Representative, within our analysis, we have a discussion in regard to the Chamber of Commerce that are monitoring this Bill. Would you have any reason why they potentially would think this is… needs to be monitored? They don't say opposition, but they're monitoring it. Is there anything that would concern them within… imbedded within your Bill?"
"I have not received any concerns expressed to me from the Chamber."
"Okay."
"And I'm not aware of any expressed to the Secretary of State."
"So, they didn't… the Chamber hasn’t reached out to you to say, hey, we got x, y, or z problems? Nothing of that nature? They didn't testify before the committee?"
"No."
"Okay. I was just checking. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Representative Welch to close."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Bill 363 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, please take the record. On a count of 110 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', and 0 voting 'present', House Bill 363, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Leitch, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 09900015.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Matter of personal privilege, Sir."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"I would like to share with the Body one of the most important things that happened, certainly in our area, but also, one of the most important things to occur in our state last Friday. Representative Unes, Representative Sommer, our friend Jehan, and others of us were at the Caterpillar headquarters where Doug Oberhelman announced that, not only will Caterpillar bill its… build its new headquarters and stay in Peoria, Caterpillar is staying in Illinois. The occasion shared with us a very exciting six-block area in downtown Peoria, very close to the proximity of its present headquarters, that will be developed over the next several years into a campus that will be truly a remarkable place. But the other matter I wanted to share with this Body, and what's gi… what gave me so much respect for Chairman Oberhelman and his board, and the employees at Caterpillar, is Caterpillar did not ask for a dime from the State of Illinois not a dime. And, even though state after state, governor after governor, country after country was trying to persuade Caterpillar to relocate out of Peoria and out of Illinois, they resisted those entreaties and made their statement for Peoria and for Illinois. So, I just wanted to be sure to share that with the Body, Mr. Speaker and offer a round of applause for Caterpillar. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, Representative. Repres… Representative Unes, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 09900015.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Mr. Speaker, I, too, would just like to reiterate what Representative Leitch was talking about. The announcement that happened in Peoria on Friday was, by far, the largest economic development project announcement for sure in the history of my lifetime and, I believe, in everyone that was in… witnessing in that room Friday, in the history of their lifetime. This was a… just a huge, huge announcement for not only the City of Peoria that Caterpillar was going to be staying, but the entire State of Illinois and what that meant to the entire State of Illinois, not only in the thousands of jobs, but also the construction jobs and the economic development that is going to continue to develop because of this announcement. It is no secret that Caterpillar was not only sought out, but they could have gone anywhere in the world, Mr. Speaker. They could have relocated anywhere in the world. They certainly could have relocated anywhere in the United States and in fact, were very much sought after by many states that threw the kitchen sink at them to come. But I think it's very commendable that Caterpillar is staying in our state and staying in Peoria where their roots are so deep and I, too, would like to just commend them on their announcement and congratulations to everyone here because it is certainly a very noteworthy announcement for us going forward. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Sommer, for what reason do you seek recognition?" 09900015.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Just a few additional comments about the Caterpillar announcement. We know this means that jobs will stay in Peoria and jobs will stay in Illinois. But I think, as importantly, it will tell our young people that there is opportunity in the State of Illinois, that our young graduates from our universities will have places to work to further their professions. And I congratulate Caterpillar for taking this step to mot… not only remain in Illinois, but to build a campus that will attract our young people and keep our young people in Illinois. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. On page 3 of the Calendar, under Agreed Resolutions, we have House Resolution 57, Representative Bill Mitchell. Representative Brown, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for a voice vote on House Resolution 57 honoring Rylie Danner. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk."
"House Resolution 57, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell and Representative Brown. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Rylie Danner on being named the December 2014 United States Youth Soccer Player of the Month, and we wish her the best in all her future endeavors."
"Representative Brown moves that the House adopt House Resolution 57. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And 09900015.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 the Resolution is adopted. Members, we have a Death Resolution. All Members are asked to be at their seats. All staff is to retire to the rear of the chamber. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 62, offered by Representative Moeller."
"House Resolution 62, offered by Representative Moeller. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert "Bob" Gilliam, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him."
"Representative Moeller."
"Thank you, Speaker. It is with a very sad heart and deep reverence that I rise today to remember Robert Gilliam, a beloved former elger… Elgin City councilman, who passed away on December 30, 2014. Bob was a lifelong resident of Elgin. He was the first African American elected to our City Council and he was the longest-serving council member in Elgin history and is believed to be the longest-serving council member in Illinois. He served for 40 years from 1973 to 2013. While the length of his service is historic and likely never to be repeated, it is the distinction with which he served that gives credence to honoring him today on the floor of the House of Representatives. Bob helped transform Elgin over his 40 years of service. His creativity, dogged perseverance, political courage improved the City of Elgin and led to the construction of many enduring projects, including the Riverside Water Treatment Facility, which gave Elgin the ability to expand and attract thousands of new residents and 09900015.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 businesses to our community the Centre of Elgin, Festival Park, and the Riverside Promenade, to name a few. Bob also led the city through several recessions and during his tenure on the city council, improved the city's credit rating to AAA, the best municipal credit rating in the country. Bob was also a lifelong educator. He was a teacher and administrator in School District U46 for 34 years. I knew Bob and he was a calm and reasoned leader and his personal style was compassionate and kind. He was a mentor to countless City Council members over the years, including me, and I had the privilege of serving with him from 2011 to 2013. In September 2014, sadly, only months before Bob's passing, the City of Elgin renamed the municipal complex in honor of him. Hundreds of community members were there that day. It was the last time many of his friends and colleagues saw him, but we are grateful that he was there to hear the outpouring of appreciation and affection that the city held for Bob. Every Member of this Body understands the difficult and special challenges we face in public service. Bob Gilliam dedicated most of his life to service with the most profound concern for the welfare of his constituents and community. He was the rarest of role models who can continue to inspire us to redouble our own efforts to serve with compassion, humility, and ten… tenacity in order to improve the lives of those we serve. We are here… joined today by Bob's family in the gallery and on behalf of the Illinois House of Representatives of the State of Illinois, we mourn the passing of Robert Gilliam and extend to his family our deepest condolences on the loss of a great public servant, educator, and friend." 09900015.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"Thank you, Representative. The Body will pause for a moment of silence. Thank you. The Resolution was adopted on a previous day so, Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 177, offered by Representative Evans. House Resolution 182, offered by Representative Willis. House Resolution 183, offered by Representative Dunkin. House Resolution 185, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 188, offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 191, offered by Representative Wallace. House Resolution 192, offered by Representative Sandack. And House Resolution 193, offered by Representative Unes."
"Leader Currie moves that the House adopt the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolutions are adopted. Representative Phelps, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Just a point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House and Mr. Speaker. I'd just like to welcome a good friend of mine and a good friend to the correctional officers everywhere in the state, Marsha Griffin. Thank you so much for being here and I want my colleagues to help her welcome to Springfield. Not only she cares about education, but every day she cares about the safety of our correctional officers. Marsha, welcome to Springfield and thank you for what you do."
"Thank you, Representative. And welcome to your Capitol. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements." 09900015.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015
"The following committees have been canceled for this afternoon. Agriculture & Conservation was canceled; Juvenile Justice & System has been canceled; Elementary & Secondary Education: Charter Schools has been canceled; Business Occupational Licenses was canceled; Health Care Availability and Accessibility was canceled. The following committees are meeting at 1:00: Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education in C-1, Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges in Room 118. At 3:00, Labor & Commerce meets in Room 413. At 4:00, Environment Committee is meeting in 413, Judiciary-Criminal is meeting in D-1, and Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies is meeting in Room 114."
"Announcement, Members. Friday is the deadline for House Bill introductions, Friday. All Bills must be introduced by Friday. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House adjourn 'til Thursday, February 26 at 1 p.m; Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the House is adjourned. Representative Costello for a really quick announcement."
"I'd just like to remind the Body that Ag. & Conservation is canceled for today. Ag. & Conservation's canceled."
"For those who didn't get it in the committee announcements. Thank you, Representative. House is adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 176, offered by 09900015.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Representative Ives. House Resolution 178, offered by Representative Bennett. House Resolution 179, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 180, offered by Representative Rita. House Resolution 181, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 184, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 186, offered by Representative Poe. House Resolution 187, offered by Representative McSweeney. House Resolution 189, offered by Representative Hoffman. House Resolution 194, offered by Representative William Davis. House Joint Resolution 36, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Joint Resolution 37, offered by Representative Smiddy. House Joint Resolution 38, offered by Representative Lilly. House Joint Resolution 39, offered by Representative Lilly. House Joint Resolution 40, offered by Representative Lilly. House Joint Resolution 41, offered by Representative Hays. And House Joint Resolution 42, offered by Representative Yingling. These are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 2915, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2916, offered by Representative Martwick, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2917, offered by Representative Martwick, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2918, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2919, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2920, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 09900015.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 2921, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2922, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning foreclosure. House Bill 2923, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2924, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 2925, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2926, offered by Representative Golar, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 2927, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 2928, offered by Representative Kay, a Bill for an Act concerning domestic violence. House Bill 2929, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 2930, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 2931, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2932, offered by Representative Sommer, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 2933, offered by Representative Stewart, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 2934, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2935, offered by Representative Yingling, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 2936, offered by Representative Batinick, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2937, offered by Representative Batinick, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 2938, offered by Representative Davis, 09900015.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2939, offered by Representative Rita, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 2940, offered by Representative Yingling, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2941, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 2942, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2943, offered by Representative Brown, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 2944, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2945, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2946, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2947, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2948, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2949, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2950, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2951, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 2952, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2953, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2954, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2955, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making 09900015.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 appropriations. House Bill 2956, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2957, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2958, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2959, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2960, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2961, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2962, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2963, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2964, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2965, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2966, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2967, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2968, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2969, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2970, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2971, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2972, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2973, offered by 09900015.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2974, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2975, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2976, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2977, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2978, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2979, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2980, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2981, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2982, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2983, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2984, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2985, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2986, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2987, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2988, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2989, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2990, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act 09900015.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 making appropriations. House Bill 2991, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2992, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2993, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2994, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2995, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2996, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2997, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2998, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 2999, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3000, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3001, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3002, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3003, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3004, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3005, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3006, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3007, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 09900015.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 3008, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3009, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3010, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3011, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3012, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3013, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3014, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3015, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3016, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3017, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3018, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3019, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3020, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3021, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3022, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3023, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3024, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3025, offered by Representative 09900015.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3026, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3027, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3028, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3029, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3030, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3031, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3032, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3033, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3034, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3035, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3036, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3037, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3038, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3039, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3040, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3041, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3042, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making 09900015.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 appropriations. House Bill 3043, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3044, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3045, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3046, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3047, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3048, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3049, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3050, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3051, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3052, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3053, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3054, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3055, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3056, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3057, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3058, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3059, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3060, offered by 09900015.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3061, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3062, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3063, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3064, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3065, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3066, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3067, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3068, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3069, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3070, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3071, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3072, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3073, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3074, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3075, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3076, offered by Representative Madigan, a Bill for an Act making appropriations. House Bill 3077, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act 09900015.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 concerning finance. House Bill 3078, offered by Representative Poe, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3079, offered by Representative Sommer, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3080, offered by Representative Unes, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3081, offered by Representative Unes, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3082, offered by Representative Unes, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3083, offered by Representative Sullivan, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3084, offered by Representative Sullivan, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3085, offered by Representative Sullivan, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3086, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3087, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3088, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3089, offered by Representative Breen, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3090, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning notices. House Bill 3091, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3092, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3093, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3094, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3095, offered by Representative Davis, Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3096, offered by 09900015.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Representative Conroy, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3097, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3098, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3099, offered by Representative Conroy, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3100, offered by Representative Unes, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3101, offered by Representative Evans, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3102, offered by Representative Ammons, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3103, offered by Representative Kifowit, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3104, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3105, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3106, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3107, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3108, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3109, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue."
"House Bill 3110, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3111, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3112, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3113, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act 09900015.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 concerning safety. House Bill 3114, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3115, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3116, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3117, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3118, offered by Representative Wheeler, Keith, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3119, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning children. House Bill 3120, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3121, offered by Representative Demmer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3122, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning veterans. House Bill 3123, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3124, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3125, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3126, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3127, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3128, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3129, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3130, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3131, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for 09900015.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3132, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3133, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3134, offered by Representative Ives, a Bill for an Act concerning government. House Bill 3135, offered by Representative Wehrli, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3136, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3137, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning eye care coverage. House Bill 3138, offered by Representative Harris, David, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3139, offered by Representative Harris, David, a Bill for an Act concerning State agencies. House Bill 3140, offered by Representative Harris, David, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3141, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3142, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3143, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3144, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3145, offered by Representative Sente, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3146, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3147, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3148, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3149, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an 09900015.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Act concerning State government. House Bill 3150, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3151, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3152, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3153, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3154, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3155, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3156, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3157, offered by Representative Guzzardi, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3158, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3159, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3160, offered by Representative Willis, a Bill for an Act concerning orders of protection. House Bill 3161, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning domestic violence. House Bill 3162, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3163, offered by Representative Reis, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3164, offered by Representative Burke, Daniel, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 3165, offered by Representative Burke, Daniel, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3166, offered by Representative Scherer, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3167, offered by 09900015.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Representative Scherer, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3168, offered by Representative Leitch, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3169, offered by Representative McAsey, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3170, offered by Representative Harris, David, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 3171, offered by Representative Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3172, offered by Representative Bellock, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3173, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3174, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3175, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3176, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3177, offered by Representative Yingling, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3178, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3179, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3180, offered by Representative Willis, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3181, offered by Representative Davis, Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning police officers. House Bill 3182, offered by Representative Davis, Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3183, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3184, offered by Representative Hurley, a Bill for 09900015.docx 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3185, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3186, offered by Representative Moeller, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 3187, offered by Representative Lang, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3188, offered by Representative Williams, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3189, offered by Representative Jackson, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3190, offered by Representative Davis, William, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3191, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3192, offered by Representative Mayfield, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3193, offered by Representative Martwick, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3194, offered by Representative Davis, Monique, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3195, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3196, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3197, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3198, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3199, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3200, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3201, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal 09900015.docx 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 law. House Bill 3202, offered by Representative Cabello, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3203, offered by Representative Moffitt, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3204, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3205, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3206, offered by Representative Nekritz, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3207, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3208, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning gaming. House Bill 3209, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning health. House Bill 3210, offered by Representative Mussman, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3211, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3212, offered by Representative Lilly, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3213, offered by Representative Frese, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3214, offered by Representative Frese (sic-Franks), a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3215, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3216, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3217, offered by Representative Phelps, a Bill for an Act concerning Shawnee Indians. House Bill 3218, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3219, offered by Representative Zalewski, a Bill 09900015.docx 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3220, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3221, offered by Representative Reaves-Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3222, offered by Representative Reaves-Harris, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3223, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. House Bill 3224, offered by Representative Dunkin, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3225, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 3226, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3227, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3228, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Auditor General. House Bill 3229, offered by Representative Mautino, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3230, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3231, offered by Representative Burke, Daniel, a Bill for an Act concerning animals. House Bill 3232, offered by Representative Burke, Daniel, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3233, offered by Representative Burke, Daniel, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3234, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3235, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3236, offered by Representative Costello, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. 09900015.docx 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 House Bill 3237, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning liquor. House Bill 3238, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. House Bill 3239, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3240, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3241, offered by Representative Fortner, a Bill for an Act concerning land. House Bill 3242, offered by Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3243, offered by Representative Beiser, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3244, offered by Representative Beiser, a Bill for an Act concerning wildlife. House Bill 3245, offered by Representative Cassidy, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3246, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3247, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3248, offered by Representative Phillips, a Bill for an Act concerning criminal law. House Bill 3249, offered by Representative Phillips, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3250, offered by Representative Andersson, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. House Bill 3251, offered by Representative Winger, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3252, offered by Representative Ives, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3253, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 3254, offered by Representative Burke, Kelly, a Bill for an Act making 09900015.docx 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 appropriations. House Bill 3255, offered by Representative Gabel, a Bill for an Act concerning care for the developmentally disabled, which may be referred to as the Community Disability Living Wage Act. House Bill 3256, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 3257, offered by Representative Reis, a Bill for an Act concerning correctional officers. House Bill 3258, offered by Representative Arroyo, a Bill for an Act concerning education. House Bill 3259, offered by Representative Arroyo, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3260, offered by Representative Arroyo, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3261, offered by Representative Arroyo, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3262, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning finance. House Bill 3263, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning business. House Bill 3264, offered by Representative Sandack, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3265, offered by Representative Walsh, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3266, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. House Bill 3267, offered by Representative Tryon, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. House Bill 3268, offered by Representative Ford, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. House Bill 3269, offered by Representative Poe, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. First Reading of these House Bills. First 09900015.docx 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #27, offered by Representative Andersson. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH 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 Sections 2 and 3 of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE COMPOSITION (a) One Senator shall be elected from each Legislative District. Immediately following each decennial redistricting, the General Assembly shall divide the Legislative Districts as equally as possible into three groups. Senators from one group shall be elected for terms of four years, four years and two years; Senators from the second group, for terms of four years, two years and four years; and Senators from the third group, for terms of two years, four years and four years. The Legislative Districts in each group shall be distributed substantially equally over the State. (b) In 1982 and every two years thereafter one Representative shall be elected from each Representative District for a term of two years. (c) To be eligible to serve as a member of the General Assembly, a person must be a United States citizen, at least 21 years old, and for the two years preceding his election or appointment a resident of the district which he is to 09900015.docx 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 represent. In the general election following a redistricting, a candidate for the General Assembly may be elected from any district which contains a part of the district in which he resided at the time of the redistricting and reelected if a resident of the new district he represents for 18 months prior to reelection. (d) Within thirty days after a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by appointment as provided by law. If the vacancy is in a Senatorial office with more than twenty-eight months remaining in the term, the appointed Senator shall serve until the next general election, at which time a Senator shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the term. If the vacancy is in a Representative office or in any other Senatorial office, the appointment shall be for the remainder of the term. An appointee to fill a vacancy shall be a member of the same political party as the person he succeeds. (e) No member of the General Assembly shall receive compensation as a public officer or employee from any other governmental entity for time during which he is in attendance as a member of the General Assembly. No member of the General Assembly during the term for which he was elected or appointed shall be appointed to a public office which shall have been created or the compensation for which shall have been increased by the General Assembly during that term. SECTION 3. LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING (a) On the second Tuesday in February in the year following each Federal decennial census year, the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Minority Leader of the House may each, 09900015.docx 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 considering the diversity of the State, appoint two members to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. On or before the second Tuesday in March, one additional member shall be elected by a majority of the members appointed, and that member shall serve as Chair. Members of the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission shall not be eligible to be elected to the General Assembly or appointed to any office that is subject to confirmation by the Senate for ten years after completion of service on the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. No person may serve as a member of the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission who is at the time of appointment, becomes at any time during service, or who was at any time during the preceding four years (i) a registered lobbyist in Illinois; (ii) an employee or contractor of the State of Illinois; (iii) an elected official of or a candidate for or appointed member of any elected body of: the federal government, the State, a unit of local government, a school district or a political party; or (iv) an immediate family member of any of the foregoing. As used in this Article IV, Section 3, "immediate family member" is a person with whom the person has a bona fide relationship established through close blood or legal kinship. If any member of the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission shall be unable to fulfill the duties required under this Section, then the person who appointed said member, or that person's successor, shall appoint a person to fill said vacancy within five days of the occurrence of the vacancy. A meeting of a majority of a quorum of the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission shall be open to the public 09900015.docx 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 with at least twenty-four hour notice. The Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission shall have authority to hire independent private firms for any assistance. The Commission shall conduct at least five public hearings on separate days around five distinct geographic regions of the State before voting on any redistricting plans, and at least three of the hearings shall be after receipt of the data from the United States Census Bureau. Within three days after receipt of the data from the United States Census Bureau, the Commission shall make that data, together with redistricting software, available to the public. (b) The Commission shall approve any redistricting plans by a majority vote of its members. The Commission shall establish districts pursuant to a mapping process using the following criteria as set forth in the following order of priority: (1) Districts shall comply with all Federal laws and shall not be drawn with the intent or result of denying or abridging the equal opportunity of racial or language minorities to participate in the political process or to diminish their ability to elect representatives of their choice. (2) Districts shall be contiguous. (3) Districts shall be substantially equal in population. (4) Districts shall be compact. (5) District boundaries shall, to the extent practical, follow visible geographic features and municipal boundaries. (6) The plan shall not be drawn to purposefully or significantly favor or discriminate against any political party or group. Party registration, voting history data and incumbency shall not be considered in the mapping process, 09900015.docx 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 except to evaluate compliance with the criteria listed in subsections (b)(1) and (b)(6). The Commission shall establish definitions where applicable for each of the criteria listed in subsections (b)(1)-(6). A Representative District need not be entirely within a single Legislative District. After preliminary approval of the redistricting plans, the Commission shall release the proposed plans to the public, conduct at least three public hearings around three distinct geographic regions of the State, and submit a report to the General Assembly. At any time prior to the submission of a plan under subsection (c), any member of the General Assembly or general public may submit a plan to be considered by the Commission and for public viewing. All documents submitted to or plans considered by the Commission shall be made available to the public within a reasonable time period. (c) After conducting the required public hearings, the Commission shall approve by a majority vote a Representative redistricting plan by third Monday in May, which the Chair of the Commission shall deliver to the House of Representatives on the third business day after approval. The House must take a record vote to accept the plan by a House Resolution. The Resolution is adopted if it receives the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members elected. After conducting the required public hearings, the Commission shall approve by a majority vote a Senate redistricting plan by the third Monday in May, which the Chair of the Commission shall deliver to the Senate on the third business day after approval. The Senate must take a record vote to accept the plan by a Senate Resolution. The Resolution is adopted if it receives the 09900015.docx 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members elected. Redistricting plans may not be amended by either chamber. An adopted redistricting resolution shall be filed with the Secretary of State by the presiding officer of the chamber that initiated the resolution. Each chamber shall have until the first Monday in June to file a resolution with the Secretary of State approving the redistricting plan. (d) If a plan is not adopted by a chamber of the General Assembly, the Commission shall approve an alternative redistricting plan no later than third Monday in June, and the Chair of the Commission shall deliver that plan to the appropriate chamber of the General Assembly on the third business day after approval. The appropriate chamber of the General Assembly shall approve or reject that plan in the same manner established by subsection (c). Each chamber shall have until the first Monday in July to file a resolution with the Secretary of State approving the alternative redistricting plan. (e) If a plan is not approved by a chamber of the General Assembly by the first Monday in July, the Commission shall approve by a majority one of the two previous plans submitted to the appropriate chamber of the General Assembly under subsections (c) and (d). The Chair of the Commission shall file the approved redistricting plan for the appropriate chamber with the Secretary of State not later than the third Monday in July. (f) If at any time the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission fails to meet one of the deadlines set forth herein, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and a Supreme 09900015.docx 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 Court Judge chosen by the Judges of the Supreme Court who are not of the political party of the Chief Justice shall within ten days jointly appoint and certify to the Secretary of State one person to act as Special Master to generate any maps not previously approved. No person may serve as Special Master who is not eligible to serve on the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. A person who serves as Special Master is not eligible to be elected to the General Assembly or appointed to any office that is subject to confirmation by the Senate for ten years after completion of service as a Special Master. A Special Master shall consider all redistricting plans delivered by or submitted to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission, the Senate, or the House as applicable. The Special Master shall have authority to hire independent assistance, make available the data received from the United States Census Bureau, together with redistricting software, to the public within three days of receipt unless the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission has already done so; shall conduct at least five public hearings on separate days around five distinct geographic regions of the State after receipt of the data from the United States Census Bureau and before promulgating any preliminary redistricting plans, and shall hold at least three public hearings on separate days around three distinct geographic regions of the State after promulgating any preliminary redistricting plans and before finalizing any plan or plans. All documents submitted to or utilized by the Special Master shall be made available to the public within a reasonable amount of time. The Special Master shall file a 09900015.docx 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 redistricting plan complying with the criteria set forth in subsection 3(b) for the Legislative Districts and Representative Districts, as applicable, with the Secretary of State not later than September 30. (g) A redistricting resolution or redistricting plan filed with the Secretary of State shall be presumed valid, shall have the force and effect of law and shall be published promptly by the Secretary of State. The Supreme Court shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over actions concerning redistricting the House and Senate, which shall be initiated in the name of the People of the State by the Attorney General. SCHEDULE The State Board of Elections shall proceed, as soon as all the returns are received but no later than 31 days after the election, to canvass the votes given for and against this Constitutional Amendment, as shown by the abstracts of votes cast. If this Constitutional Amendment is approved by either three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of those voting in the election, then the State Board of Elections shall declare the adoption of this Constitutional Amendment and it shall, upon declaration of its adoption, take effect and become a part of the Constitution of this State. This Schedule supersedes and applies notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, and no other requirements, including without limitation proclamation of the results of the vote or notice by publication, are necessary for its effectiveness. This Constitutional Amendment applies to redistricting beginning in 2021 for the election of members 09900015.docx 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 of the General Assembly beginning in 2022. This has been the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #27."
"First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #28, offered by Representative Andersson. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH 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 add Section 2.5 of Article IV and amend Section 2 of Article V of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2.5. TERM LIMITS. A person may not hold the office of State Senator or State Representative for more than 12 years, or a combination of those offices for more than 16 years. Service before the second Wednesday in January of 2015 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. ARTICLE V THE EXECUTIVE SECTION 2. TERMS (a) These elected officers of the Executive Branch shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Monday of January after their election and, except in the case of the Lieutenant Governor, until their successors are qualified. 09900015.docx 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 They shall be elected at the general election in 1978 and every four years thereafter. (b) A person may not serve more than 2 terms within the office of the Governor. (c) A person may not serve more than 3 terms within the same Executive Branch office. A person is considered to serve a term of office for the purpose of this subsection if the person is elected or appointed to serve any portion of the term. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #28. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #29, offered by Representative Moylan. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH 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 Section 1 of Article X of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE X EDUCATION SECTION 1. GOAL - FREE SCHOOLS A fundamental goal of the People of the State is the educational development of all persons to the limits of their capacities. The State shall provide for an efficient system 09900015.docx 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 15th Legislative Day 2/25/2015 of high quality public educational institutions and services. Education in public schools through the secondary level shall be free. There may be such other free education as the General Assembly provides by law. The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education. Notwithstanding Section 8 of Article IV of this Constitution or any other law to the contrary, the amount appropriated to the State Board of Education to provide funding to school districts may not be reduced in a given fiscal year from the previous fiscal year without the concurrence of three-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #29. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09900015.docx 51