"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson from the Committee on Rules reports the following committee action taken on May 11 2016: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2823; approved for consideration, referred to Second Reading is House Bill 1016, House Bill 3554."
"Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Pastor Richard Sanders who is with the Larkin Avenue Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois. Pastor Sanders is the guest of Representative Moeller. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off all cell phones and rise for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance."
"Thank you for this privilege of being here and leading us in this time of prayer. Would you join me, please? God, as I come before you this morning in prayer, I thank You for Your graciousness and kindness shown to me and the Members of the House. As our creator and sustainer, I thank You for Your provisions and guidance for life's decisions. I acknowledge to You this morning that as we focus more on You our differences seemingly become less and less. I pray for the individual Members of this Body with all that is going on in their lives. While they are here in Springfield to serve the people of this state, they do so spending many long hours away from their children, grandchildren, spouses, parents, and friends back home. There may be some who have had to leave significant situations at home to come and take care of the state's business. Lord, for those individuals, give them a 09900128.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 sense of peace. I pray You would give comfort and hope to the Members of this Body who need such strength. I pray that You would give wisdom to the Members of this Body in all the significant decisions which must be made. We are told to pray for those who would lead us, so that we would lead a tranquil, quiet life one that is characterized by piety and dignity. I offer just that prayer to You today on behalf of the Members of this Body. I pray for our state I pray that Illinois would become known as a state where neighbors love each other, a state where there is true justice, kindness and humility before each other and our God. Guide this Body in helping us become that state, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Leader Lang."
“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 Representative Monique Davis is excused today."
"Representative Brown."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that all the Republicans are present this morning. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "With 115 Members present, a quorum is established. Representative Scherer, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for a point of personal privilege, please?" 09900128.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Please proceed."
"Welcome to the House everyone today. I have my brother and sister visiting today. And they are up in the gallery to our left. Mike and Patty Perry, my brother and sister. Welcome to the House."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Scherer."
"Okay. I have a second family members that I would like to introduce. We have three honorary Pages today, my twin niece and nephew, Renee Perry and Eric Perry, if you would wave. And my other nephew, Drew Petitt, if you would wave. So, welcome for our honorary Pages and you can put them to work, everybody."
"Welcome to your Capitol. Representative Butler, for what reason do you rise?"
"A point of personal privilege, please?"
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Today is a great day in the City of Springfield. It's the opening… many of you know the Old Capitol Farmer's Market, downtown Springfield. This year the farmer's market on Wednesdays has moved to the afternoon from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. I would invite all my colleagues to come down and enjoy the farmer's market here in my hometown of Springfield. And also there's a reception that the Stewardship Alliance Environmental Council are putting on 4:30 to 6:30 at Driftwood. I invite you all. We have 14 Members of this Body who have vendors at the Old Capitol Mar… Farmer's Market and I would encourage all of you to come down and visit. Thank you." 09900128.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Phelps, for what reason do you rise?"
"A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, on the Republican side in the gallery if you would help me welcome to Springfield executives from Frontier Communications. They represent over 80 percent of our state. They've created many needed jobs, spent over $350 million in capital improvements. And also, too, they have a great track record of taking care and hiring our veterans. So, Ladies and Gentlemen, help me welcome to Springfield Karen Boswell and the group from Frontier Communications."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Morrison, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege?"
"Please proceed."
"I'd like to welcome to Springfield my honorary Page for the day, Daniel Salani. And up in the gallery behind me, his family has also joined us down in Springfield. So if we could please offer a welcome."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Ives, for what reason do you rise?"
"I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"Go right ahead, Representative."
"Today I have with me an honorary Page, Dr. Don Cronauer. He's from Naperville and he's got a Ph. D. in chemistry. And he still works at Argonne National Laboratories. So welcome, Don." 09900128.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Pritchard, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I would just like to add to the comments that were made about Frontier Communication. They're an important company that gets the message that we need to connect rural Illinois with Internet connection and help our businesses, help our schools, help our local units of government. And as was mentioned, they're investing heavily in our state and that investment includes extending Internet coverage. So, again, congratulations to them and thank them for our service."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, Representative. Representative Mayfield, for what reason do you rise?"
"I just want to bring everyone's attention that our House softball game is next week, Wednesday. So, this is a call to all the ladies that would like to be a cheerleader. Please let me know, if you are interested. Our first practice will be next Tuesday, so I need to know ahead of time who's going to be cheering for our guys over here. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you, Representative. Representative McAsey, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise on a point of personal privilege this afternoon."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you. Members of the House, this afternoon I am very honored to have up in the gallery some people from my district back home as well as some visitors from Houston, Texas. We have several people with us from the Citgo Refinery. Today I would like to recognize the Citgo Refinery. They are 09900128.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 hosting… celebrating their 90th anniversary at their location in Lemont. In the gallery we have with us, from Houston, Rafael Gomez the Vice President of Government Relations for the Citgo Corporation. As well as Larry Elizondo and Veronica Calcinari who are with the Houston Government Relations Team. We have from the 85th District, Jim Cristman who is the Vice President and General Manager of the Lemont refinery. As well as Pete Colarelli and Rick Kwasneski members of the Government Relations Team. I'm honored to have them with me, honored as well to have House Resolution 1229, which I believe will be adopted later today. And will you join me in welcoming the Citgo team to Lemont. Thank you for your contribution to our local community."
"Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Mr. Clerk."
"Committee Reports. Representative William Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2975. Representative Costello, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2918, Senate Bill 3003. Representative Monique Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2589, Senate Bill 2609, Senate Bill 2944. Representative Sims, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Criminal reports the following committee action taken on May 10, 2016: do pass Short Debate 09900128.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 is Senate Bill 2167, Senate Bill 2294, Senate Bill 2870, Senate Bill 2876, Senate Bill 2880, Senate Bill 2885, Senate Bill 2907, Senate Bill 2947, Senate Bill 3096, Senate Bill 3106, Senate Bill 3129, Senate Bill 3164, Senate Bill 3354; recommends be adopted as amended is House Resolution 1136. Representative Mayfield, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: Licensing Oversight reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2908, Senate Bill 2912. Representative Gabel, Chairperson from the Committee on Human Services reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2403, Senate Bill 2610. Representative Nekritz, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Civil reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2435, Senate Bill 2805, Senate Bill 2833, Senate Bill 2956, Senate Bill 3166; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 637. Representative Crespo, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2970. Representative D'Amico, Chairperson from the Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2806, Senate Bill 2974. Representative Zalewski, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Licenses reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2704, Senate Bill 2900, Senate Bill 3082, Senate Bill 3335; 09900128.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 462. Representative Rita, Chairperson from the Committee on Business & Occupational Licenses reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2982. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2964."
"Representative Thapedi, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to jump on board with what Representative McAsey was talking about our good friends from Citgo. Illinois has the most refineries of any state in the Midwest and petroleum and petroleum by- products are one of our number one exports and imports in this state. And in light of the catastrophe that's happened in Fort McMurray in Canada where we are importing vast amounts of crude oil, much of which is actually processed at the Citgo refinery, Citgo may call upon us to provide them with some additional support in light of that catastrophe in Fort McMurray. And if they do make that request, Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all the Members be mindful, listening very carefully if and when that time does arise to provide them with the support that they need so that we can continue to make Illinois prosperous for all Illinoisans. Thank you, Mr. Speaker." 09900128.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Thank you, Representative. On page 11 of the Calendar, we have House Resolution 1127. Representative Sims."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. House Resolution 1127 recognizes May 11, 2016 as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Illinois State Capitol. We're joined in the gallery today with some of the lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha, if they could please stand and be recognized. This is one of the larg… longest-standing, oldest African- American organizations here in the State of Illinois and around the world. And they've done some wonderful work here in the State of Illinois and around the world to make sure that our communities are served and they're advocating. And I have a… and I have the pleasure of recognizing them, but I also have the pleasure of being married to one of their distinguished and lovely members. Having several of those members in my family and mem… several of us this morning joined with them to talk about issues of concerns of our community. And they are here to talk about those issues. So if you see these lovely ladies walking around the Capitol engaging with you, engage them. Talk about those issues that are a concern of our… about our community. Make sure that you are talking to them, make sure you are listening to them, make sure that you are working with them to improve the quality of life for our communities. Representative Davis is the original Sponsor of this Resolution, but she could not be here, but it gives me great pleasure and honor to stand here on behalf of the Illinois House of Representatives and as a proud man of Alpha Phi Alpha to recognize the ladies of Alpha 09900128.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Kappa Alpha today on this day, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Illinois State Capitol. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"Gentleman moves for the adoption of House Resolution 1127. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution… the Resolution is adopted. Thank you and welcome to your Capitol, ladies. Members, we will start on page 3 of the Calendar, on Senate Bills on Third Reading. Please be prepared to present. First up, we have Senate Bill 460, Representative Feigenholtz. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 460, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Feigenholtz."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 460 is a Bill about advanced practice nurses and their licenses. There was a little bit of a glitch in the Advanced Practice Nurse Act that needed some correction. This is an agreed Bill. And I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 460 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', 5 voting 'present', Senate Bill 460, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2173, Representative Franks. Representative Franks. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09900128.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Senate Bill 2173, a Bill for an Act concerning the Secretary of State. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Franks."
"Thank you. This is a Bill we've recently seen. Representative Beiser carried it in the House; it passed unanimously, passed unanimously in the Senate as well. And this will amend the Vehicle Code and the Illinois Identification Card Act to allow anyone who has served in the Armed Forces to receive an Identification Card or a driver's license with a veteran designation. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2173 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 112 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 3 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2173, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2252, Representative Wallace. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2252, a Bill for an Act concerning Criminal Law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Wallace."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Bill that will codify some of the rules that apply to the acceptance of currency to bail an individual out of a detention facility. It's pretty straightforward. And I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"On that, the Chair recognizes Representative Sandack." 09900128.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield."
"Thank you. Representative, I remember we discussed this in committee. Is… what's the current practice right now according to… I think it's the Supreme Court rule? Is this codifying something that already exists?"
"This is codifying what the Supreme Court rule lays out. It is making sure that this is the standard practice. Unfortunately, in Winnebago County we had an individual remain in custody because the credit card processing machine did not work. And we're simply stating so that officers know or whomever is working the clerk's desk will be aware that they may accept cash."
"And is there any opposition to your Bill?"
"No."
"All right. And I remember in committee, I frankly don't remember why it was a split vote. I think ISP at that time, were they not in support and later got on board?"
"No, at the time of committee they were neutral."
"They were neutral."
"Mmm mmm."
"All right. Are they in support, or are they still neutral?"
"They just remain neutral. They expressed the same concern about it being a Supreme Court rule. And I think it's okay for us to go ahead and codify what's already been ruled."
"Thank you, Representative."
"Thank you."
"I appreciate the answers." 09900128.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Representative Wallace to close."
"Again, this is a Bill to ensure that people who have been incarcerated and have had a bond or bail set are able to have a family member, friend, or whomever actually present the currency necessary to bail them out. I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2252 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2252, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Davidsmeyer, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"A point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Today in the gallery, I'd like to welcome the Illinois Association of Air and Critical Care Transport. Right behind me. If you guys could stand up really quick. I'd like to introduce Nikole Kane, Jason Sukut, Chris Forncrook, Danielle Swenson, Scott Hagemann, Bob Abrams, and Holly Morgan."
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative Bennett, for what reason do you rise?"
"Mr. Chair, for a point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Thank you. Representative Dan Brady and I would like to recognize, we have a Page for the day. His name is Wesley 09900128.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Pulver from… he's a junior from Dwight High School. And his mom Tammy is up behind me in the gallery. So, would you please help me give them a warm Springfield welcome, please? Thank you."
"Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Senate Bill 629, Representative D'Amico. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 629, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative D'Amico."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Basically, what this Bill does is require the locomotive companies to put a sticker in their vehicle that says they are possibly being recorded."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 629 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 115 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 629, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2255, Representative Beiser. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2255, a Bill for an Act concerning local government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Beiser."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This amends the Illinois Library System Act. It removes some statutory language that has been prohibiting people… libraries from applying for per capita grants. It's an initiative of the 09900128.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Secretary of State, the Illinois Library Association. Passed the Senate unanimously and out of our State Government Administration Committee unanimously. I'd be happy to answer any questions. And ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2255 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 115 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2255, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2260, Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2260, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. These are technical changes requested by the Treasurer. First, today they have to write by hand the names of everybody who received warrants. That is today done electronically, so we don't need the individual names. And second, they report once a month at the end of the month about warrants paid to the Comptroller. They'd like to be able to do it more frequently and under this measure, they would still be required to report monthly, but it wouldn't have to be on a specific day and they could do it more frequently than once in the 30-day period. I'd be happy to answer your questions. I appreciate your 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2260 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 09900128.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 '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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2260, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2268, Representative Kelly Burke. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2268, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Kelly Burke." Burke, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2268 is a cleanup of the ABLE Act that we passed last year. We passed the identical Bill out of the House several weeks ago. It mainly includes some things that lets the Treasurer's Office implement this program sooner. I ask for an 'aye' vote and will take any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2268 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2268, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Members, on page 7 of the Calendar, under the Order of Resolutions, we have House Joint Resolution 117. Representative Winger."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As a Member of the General Assembly and daughter of a retired Chicago Police Officer, it is my honor to present HJR117. It's to honor Illinois State 09900128.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Trooper John Kugelman. He served on the force for 3 years and was assigned to District 2 in Elgin and a former Military Police officer. His 27-year life was cut way too short, when he was working a roadblock to subdue a parole violator who led police on a high speed chase where he was struck and killed by the suspect on November 10, 1986. After his passing, he was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Today to honor him also with us today is his father, Bill Kugelman and members from the Fraternal Order of Police. And they're here with us in the gallery, up above. And in his memory, there is something special we, as a General Assembly, can do. We can honor this fallen officer and his family by naming a State Tollway Interchange, going in near Itasca, as the Trooper John Kugelman Memorial Interchange. This is to honor his ultimate dedication as selflessness in serving out the state. In talking with his father today, he emphasized that John Kugelman, State Trooper, loved the Illinois State Police and loved his job and was loved back by those on the force. So, it is my honor to make this request and in closing, to request that all Members are added as cosponsors to this Resolution."
"The Body will take a moment of silence. Thank you. Representative Winger has moved that all Members be added to the Resolution. Seeing no objection, all Members will be added. And now, Representative Winger moves for the adoption of House Joint Resolution 117. 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 115 voting 'yes', 09900128.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', the Resolution is adopted. On the Order of Second Readings on page 6, we have Senate Bill 2823. Representative Unes. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2823, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Unes, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Unes."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe I have a Floor Amendment that needs to be adopted."
"We're waiting on it."
"The floo… Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Floor Amendment simply adds the word 'residential' to the Bill."
Speaker Turner: "Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2823. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. On page 4 of the Calendar, under Senate Bills on Third Reading, we have Senate Bill 2271, Representative Guzzardi. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2271, a Bill for an Act concerning housing. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Guzzardi."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2271 is simply an extension of the sunset of the annual Comprehensive Housing Planning Act. It will extend the Act 09900128.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 for another 10 years, makes a few small technical changes. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2271 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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2271, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2286, Representative Breen. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2286, a Bill for an Act concerning human rights. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Breen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a follow on Bill to our Bill previously, dealing with a posting of a human trafficking notice to ensure that folks who are victims of human trafficking are able to reach out to the appropriate resources. What this does is adds hotels and motels to ensure that that notice is placed in a location where the employees of those hotels and motels can see it and be able to access those resources. Know of no opposition."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2286 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2286, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09900128.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Senate Bill 2331, Representative Christian Mitchell. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2420 Represen… Leader Currie. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2420, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker, Members of the House. These are changes to the Secure Choice Retirement Program we adopted last year. First, it clarifies that the total spending on administrative cost .75 percent applies to all program costs, including fees. Second, it enables the Treasurer's office, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Employment Security to exchange information. They are all comfortable doing that. We can't run the program without their cooperation. And third, it also says that small employers can join the program if they want to. Those who are not required to under the program, but to the extent that the Federal Department of Labor would define them as having pension responsibilities to their employees, they would no longer then participate. So, these are technical changes. I'd appreciate your support."
"Chair recognizes Representative Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Majority Leader yield?"
"She indicates that she will."
"Majority Leader, I'm reading the analysis here and I understand that we have an Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program. What exactly do they do to manage these funds to earn a no more than a .75 of interest…" 09900128.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"No, no. The question is, what proportion of the funds can be spent on administrative costs. The way the Bill was initially drafted it specified that administrative costs could not exceed .75 percent."
"I see."
"The intention had always been to include all the costs of running the program."
"Okay."
"That might mean fees for the people who do the investing, that the total cost of the program should not exceed .75 percent."
"And that would include the administrative expense?"
"That would include administrative expenses, but there's been a question whether that would also include the fees that are paid to the managers. It was our intent that it would. So this only clarifies that we mean all the programmatic fees would be capped at .75 percent."
"And let me ask, how did you come up with the .75 percent?"
"Well, we looked at what was going on in the market. And this is relatively low, we appreciate that. But we thought that it was really important in order to encourage retirement savings to make the costs of doing so as low as we could. Surveying the market, talking to people who do investments for retirement and other purposes this seemed to be the consensus point at which you couldn't go much lower, but you didn't need to go any higher."
"I appreciate that, and that makes sense. My only concern is perhaps this should be reviewed in a few years because with the advent of technology and we've seen how much of the 09900128.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 trading is moving towards computers. We saw Mr. Griffin made 1.7 Billion dollars last year as a hedge fund manager. But what I'm seeing is actually a cost reduction, I think we're seeing that because of the technological advances. So my concern by putting in a .75, two or three years from now that might be a windfall. So…"
"On the other hand that under the Bill is the maximum."
"I understand."
"So they can always go lower if the market would bear a lower cost. And there's no reason to think that we won't come back and look at this program as we see how it develops over time."
"That was my question. I would hope in a couple years you'd look at it again to see what the real costs are and if it needs to be adjusted down, we should do so. And by no means ever going back up, but I think…"
"Right."
"I appreciate it. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Leader Currie to close."
"It's a good Bill, vote 'yes'."
"Question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2420 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 113 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no' and 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2420, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. 09900128.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Representative Ford, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Personal privilege, Leader."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Members of the House, I would like to… you to join me in welcoming someone from the Cook County Sheriff's Department. We've all heard about the challenges that Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has with mental health in the jail in Chicago. So today we are honored to have Dr. Jones which is the Director of Cook County Sheriff's Department of Corrections. She is a clinical psychologist, and is very passionate about criminal justice reform and mental health treatment for those in a criminal justice system. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Jones, she's on the left side here. Standing right now, thank you for being here, please welcome her."
"Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Senate Bill 2459, Representative Fortner. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2459, a Bill for an Act concerning health. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Fortner."
"Thank you, Speaker. Members of the House, Senate Bill 2459 is identical to a measure that we passed as a House Bill. All this does is clarify that the video conferencing provisions in the Mental Health Act for psychiatrist testimony was intended to apply to both Section 2 and Section 3 of that Act. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2459 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 09900128.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 '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 114 voting 'yes', 0 voting 'no', 1 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2459, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2512, Representative Breen. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2512, a Bill for an Act concerning courts. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Breen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Bill to address some of the issues that arise during those critical early days when a child is placed for temporary custody with DCFS. And this deals with that initial court hearing. What we're having a problem with is finding all of the extended relatives of a particular child in temporary custody. We want to make sure we find those relatives so that a child is not placed in a shelter care setting or with others who are strangers to the child. Instead, we would like to get them with their family members. So this Bill would ensure that the court inquires in open court for all of the contact information and the identities of all of those extended relatives. We know of no opposition to the Bill and certainly would appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2512 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 115 voting 'yes', 0 voting 09900128.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 'no', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2512, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On page 2, under the Order of House Bills on Second Reading, we have House Bill 5931. Representative Gabel. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"House Bill 5931, a Bill for an Act concerning Care for persons with a developmental disabilities, which may be referred to as the Community Disability Living Wage Act. The Bill was read for a second time previously. No Committee Amendments. No Floor Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions."
"Agreed Resolution. House Resolution 1229, offered by Representative McAsey."
"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 Resolution is adopted. Representative McAsey, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. I want to make a very important announcement on a point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed."
"Thank you. I just want to remind all the Members of the Body that this evening is the Conference of Women Legislator's annual fundraising event. I hope that everyone in the chamber and everyone in the gallery and everyone who is listening is able to come out and join us this evening for our fundraiser to benefit the important COWL initiatives. Cast members, please be at the Crowne Plaza at… by 5:30. Everyone else, the 09900128.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 event begins at 6 p.m.; the performances will begin at 7 p.m. We hope that you will join us for a very fun evening for the Conference of Women Legislators, A Little Bit of Late Night. See you soon. Thank you."
"Thank you, Representative. Mr. Clerk."
"Adjournment Resolution. House Joint Resolution 151, offered by Representative Currie. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, May 12, 2016, the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:00 o'clock noon or until the call of the Speaker; and the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, May 17, 2016, or until the call of the President."
"Leader Currie moves for the adoption of the Resolution. All in favor say 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. Representative Evans, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Quick point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Yeah, just a reminder tomorrow the Suits and Sneakers event with the American Cancer Society. So if possible, if you have any comfortable sneakers, please wear them, to send a message that we're standing up for folks who are dealing with cancer. Thank you."
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"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Members, I would like to draw attention to the City of Aurora that suffered two deaths this past week. And if you could all join me in acknowledging them. Most profound, the City of Aurora lost firefighter and paramedic Michael Adamova… Adamovich. He was only 38. He died suddenly on Sunday. He was a six-year veteran of the Aurora Fire Department, and he did work out of Engine 10 in Aurora. And he is survived by his wife and his two small children. And then also, the City of Aurora is mourning the passing of former Aurora Police Chief Robert Brent. He was only 77 years old and he passed away last Thursday. Chief Brent had a 28- year career with the Aurora Police Department and he spent the last 12 as Chief. And he is survived by his wife of 55 years and his adult children and grandchildren. And I just wanted to ask that the Body acknowledge and join in mourning the City of Aurora and for a moment of silence."
"The Body shall take a moment of silence. Thank you, Representative. Mr. Clerk, committee announcements."
"One committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. today. The Appropriations-Human Services Committee will meet in Room 114. Six committees will meet at 2 p.m. today. The Appropriations-General Services Committee will meet in Room D-1, Revenue and Finance Committee will meet in Room 118, Higher Education Committee will meet in Room C-1, Personnel and Pensions will meet in Room 122. Restorative Justice will meet in 115, and Veterans' Affairs will meet in 413." 09900128.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016
"Representative Riley, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"I hope they are here. You know, we have many people from our district coming down. I'm not sure if they're here, but Donna Miller who is a fixture in the South Suburban Community brought a bunch of young people from high school down here and you know, they're touring Springfield and asking questions of the Legislature. So, I'd like to give them and you join with me giving them a nice Springfield welcome."
"Thank you, Representative and welcome to your Capitol. And now, allowing perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House adjourn 'til Thursday, May 12 at the hour of 11 a.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."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of the Senate Bills. Senate Bill 231, offered by Representative Christian Mitchell, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Senate Bill 420, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning public aid. Senate Bill 2931, offered by Representative Harper, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 6576, offered by Representative Bradley, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 6577, offered by Representative Franks, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. House Bill 6578, offered by 09900128.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 128th Legislative Day 5/11/2016 Representative Hoffman, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. First Reading of these House Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09900128.docx 29