"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 12, 2016: recommends be adopted, referred to the floor is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2156; approved for consideration, referred to Second Reading is House Bill 750, House Bill 4167."
"Members are asked to be at their seats. We shall be led in prayer today by Reverend Walter Jones, who is with the Fathers Who Care in Chicago, Illinois. Reverend Jones is the guest of Representative Reaves-Harris. 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."
"First giving honor to the Creator, for the rising of the sun to the going down of the same. For the Heavens and the Earth of the most God, for this opportunity to pray before this distinguished and most notable chamber of Representatives. I give honor to God for the opportunity to thank you all for the service, which is the greatest job that one can have is to be a servant for social change. I thank our Representative, Honorable Pamela Reaves-Harris, and all of you the distinguished House Members. Today we call on the power of forgiveness, mercy, grace and healing to wipe away any resentment and pain for the forgiveness of the past, making way for true healing for the future and serious legitimate partnership in the State of Illinois. We pray for those who have been hurt in the past, intentionally and unintentionally. We pray for the ability to forgive, forgive 09900129.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 ourselves and forgive those who have wronged us for there is no special honor than to forgive someone, sometime. We pray for God's tender mercy and humility to serve our communities, to use our wisdom, knowledge and resources wisely and well to represent all of the members of our community fairly and to make decisions that promote the common good of all of our citizens of the State of Illinois. We pray for the ability to recognize the responsibilities that are in front of us. And for those who have gone before us, individually and collectively. As we move and trust the most high to be honorable servants in this notable possession… profession. We thank God for the opportunity to live in a state, the great Land of Lincoln and that our actions can make a difference in the lives of so many. Oh, Creator of time and energy of the eternal most high, we look to You and we ask You for the continued hope and peace. As we remember upon this day for those who have gone before us, who labor for not themselves alone, but for a vision of building a greater future, a state that is better than what is was when we returned or when we came in. Inspire us also to be of like mind, to labor for those things that we cannot understand, but to move beyond ourselves and to look for something higher, higher purposes and a grand horizon. Makes us unafraid of the hopes and dreams and release us from the cynicism of the past. Teach us to be realistic about our limitations and never to lose hope in our potential to transcend them. We thank the Creator for unconditional love, temperance, meekness, the spirit of unity, mercy and His amazing grace as we look beyond ourselves and focus on the needs of our state, our budget; our 09900129.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 community, our budget; and most of all, our children who are crying out for hope for an opportunity and a real purpose for existing, a fair budget. We pray for a realistic budget that will engage, enlighten and empower the least of them, our children, the citizens of the State of Illinois. We pray for the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts would be acceptable in His sight for thou God is our redeemer and our strength. And we pray for clarity to understand that we are because others were and because others were, we are responsible for each other. For when spider webs unite we can tie up a lion and any misunderstandings. And in closing, may the grace of God and the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit rest, rule and abide in this chamber with these Members now and forevermore. And let you distinguished Body of chamber Members join me in saying Amen, saying yes we can, we must… we must look beyond ourselves and think about our babies. God bless you. God keep you and thank you for this opportunity. Enjoy your day."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance today by Representative Fortner."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Leader Currie."
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Monique Davis and Wallace are excused today."
"Representative Brown." 09900129.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that all Republicans are present this morning. Thank you."
Speaker Turner: "With 115 Members present, a quorum is established. Mr. Clerk."
"Committee Reports. Representative Greg Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Human Services reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2038. Representative Kelly Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Higher Education reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2505, Senate Bill 3301; do pass Standard Debate is Senate Bill 2196; do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2155. Representative Nekritz, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel and Pensions reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2817, Senate Bill 2894, Senate Bill 2972; do pass Standard Debate Senate Bill 2439; do pass as amended Short Debate Senate Bill 3071. Representative Ford, Chairperson from the Committee on Restorative Justice reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2777, Senate Bill 3005. Representative Chapa LaVia, Chairperson from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs reports the following committee action taken on May 11, 2016: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2532. Representative Greg Harris, Chairperson from the Committee on Appropriations-Human Services reports the following committee action taken on May 12, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2332, Senate Bill 2407; do pass 09900129.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 Standard Debate Senate Bill 2536. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue & Finance reports the following committee action taken on May 12, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2160, Senate Bill 2303, Senate Bill 2517, Senate Bill 2593, Senate Bill 2612, Senate Bill 2657, Senate Bill 2739, Senate Bill 2782, Senate Bill 2889; do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2924; do pass as amended Standard Debate Senate Bill 2562; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2864. Representative Jackson, Chairperson from the Committee on Counties & Townships reports the following committee action taken on May 12, 2016: do pass Short Debate Senate Bill 2767, Senate Bill 2994, Senate Bill 3034. Representative Evans, Chairperson from the Committee on Economic Development & Housing reports the following committee action taken on May 12, 2016: do pass Short Debate Senate Bill 3079."
"Representative Walsh, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Representative."
"Thank you, Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Today I'd like to welcome my Page for the day, Nick… Nikolas Fox from Joliet Central High School in Joliet, Illinois. And he’s down here on the Brother-to-Brother Program with his advisor, Ernest Crim, who's up in the gallery behind us. Could we give them a warm welcome?"
Speaker Turner: "Thank you and welcome to your Capitol. Representative D'Amico, for what reason do you rise?"
"Point of personal privilege." 09900129.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Please proceed."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to announce next week we have the House-Senate softball game on Wednesday. And we will be having practice on Tuesday the night before the game. So, let's make sure everybody shows up Tuesday and Wednesday and have a good game Wednesday night. All right. Thank you."
"Thank you. Members, we will begin on page 3 of the Calendar with Senate Bills on Third Reading. Please be prepared to present. First up we have Senate Bill 2524, Representative Breen. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2524, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Breen."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a Bill that would correct what I would see as a problem with our law where certain individuals are allowed to get their first… or their identification card without paying the $10 fee. And what this would do is ensure that youth for whom the Department of Children and Family Services is legally responsible for or foster children would be able to get their first card without paying the fee. These are our kids already, our responsibility as a state. So it really doesn't make any sense to essentially charge ourselves $10 for something that we want these young people to be able to get without… without delay and without imposing undue burdens on it. And that's it, ready to accept any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2524 pass?’ All in favor vote ‘aye’; all opposed vote ‘nay’. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all 09900129.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 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 2524, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2601, Representative Harper. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2601, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Harper."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2601 simply extends the time frame in which people who are eligible and have successfully completed probation under the TASC statute can petition the judge to have their conviction vacated. And when they do what the court requires of them, they have the potential to not have a criminal conviction upon completion. Right now, the timing requirements to make this request are very tight and this Bill would just simply make it an option to file a petition later during the case within 30 days of the entry of judgement and to extend that to any time after entry of judgement to 60 days following successful discharge from probation. I encourage an 'aye' vote."
"On that, we have Representative Sandack."
"Mr. Speaker, can… I…"
"Shhh. Members, can we please bring the noise level down in the chamber. Thank you very much. Representative Sandack."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A couple questions of the Sponsor. Representative, I… as you know, we talked about your 09900129.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 Bill in committee and I support your Bill. I want to just make sure the record is clear because it was a little loud…"
"Sure."
"…what your Bill does to avoid prac… people who have successfully completed some programs in order to get a conviction withdrawn so that they don't have a record on… you know, in place when they've done what they're supposed to do. So could you kind of go through slowly what the Bill does?"
"Sure."
"And so that there aren't victims who have done what they're supposed to do that still have a problem."
"So, yeah. So the issue is that if they don't ask to have their conviction vacated within the first 30 days…"
"They lose it."
"…they lose that right. And so by the time that they finish the program it would be too late to ask for that. So, what this Bill does is simply extends the time frame by which they are allowed to ask for that."
"And so, they get the benefit of what they've done?"
"Pretty… yes. That is correct."
"All right. Thank you. And there's no opponents to your Bill, is there?"
"No there is not. No there are not."
"Thank you. I stand in strong support. Thank you, Representative."
"Thank you."
"Representative Harper to close."
"I encourage an 'aye' vote." 09900129.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"The question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2601 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 69 voting ‘yes’, 43 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 2601, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2741, Representative Beiser. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2741, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Beiser."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. Senate Bill 2741 amends the Common Interest Community Association Act. It's an initiative of the Illinois Association of Lake Communities. It makes this Act consistent with the Condominium Act that we did last year. And it passed out of the Senate unanimously and Judiciary Committee-Civil here in the House unanimously. I'd be happy to answer any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2741 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’, 5 voting ‘no’, 0 voting ‘present’, Senate Bill 2741, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2783, Representative Jackson. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill." 09900129.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Senate Bill 2783, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Jackson."
"Thank you, Speaker and Members of the House. Senate Bill 2783 is an initiative of the State Treasurer's Office. This Bill is the same as House Bill 6074, which was passed out the House on 4-12-16. This legislation requires unclaimed property held by governmental entities to be reported to the State Treasurer's Office after five years of being abandoned. Currently, all unclaimed property that's held by a state or local government entity are reported to the State Treasurer's Office after seven years of being unclaimed. The Treasurer's Office believe this legislation would help them in their goal of quickly assisting people in recovering their unclaimed property. I'd be happy to answer any question and would appreciate your support."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2783 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 2783, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2823, Representative Unes. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2823, a Bill for an Act concerning education. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Unes." 09900129.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2823 provides that in the case that residential structures are being constructed in high schools as part of a curriculum for the students that those residential structures can be given immediately over to a licensed real estate agent to help expedite the sale of that structure so that that money can be put back into the vocational program and used for additional structures in the future. I know of no opposition. I ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2823 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 2823, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2864, Representative Riley. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill. Mr. Clerk, can you please move this Bill back to the Order of Second Reading and read the Bill.”
"Senate Bill 2864, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. This Bill was read a second time on a previous day. Amendment 1 was adopted in committee. Floor Amendment #3, offered by Representative Riley, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Riley."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Amendment #3 basically allows municipalities who would like to participate in the Treasurer's E-Pay program to do so without being involved in the Illinois Funds program. That's something that here… before this Amendment could not be done. So essentially, it 09900129.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 just codifies the E-Pay program and allows municipalities to participate in it even if they are not in Illinois Funds."
"Gentleman moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 2864. 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. Mr. Clerk, Senate Bill 2864, Representative Riley. Please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2864, a Bill for an Act concerning State Government. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Riley."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Senate Bill 2864 essentially does a couple of things. It allows the Treasurer to expand the way he can invest the state's money. It also provides transparency with regard to the investment of state money. There will be a website that every time that they have an investment all of the information that's appropriate to that investment will be list… will be listed. It allows them to do other things including buying securities that don't exceed par value. That was something that we dealt with in a previous Amendment. And so it allows them flexibility and gives transparency to state investments. It's a very good Bill and I would request 'aye' votes."
"Chair recognizes Representative Franks."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Sponsor yield?"
"He indicates that he will."
"Al, our… our analysis doesn't show up on this Bill, so I'm reading the text." 09900129.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"I'm sorry? I… I can't hear you."
"Our analysis is not showing up on… at least on my computer, so I'm reading the text on this."
"Yes."
"And I see that one of the things that you're trying to do is have more transparency and to allow the Treasurer to post this on… on the website, correct?"
"Yes, that's correct."
"Okay. Can you please explain the issue of the investment portion of it?"
"Well, the… the investment portion of the Bill, again, allows them to do certain investments, but those investments are extremely protected. For example, they have to be AA rated and again, one of the things that they have to do is to give all of the tenets of that investment and lay them out on their website. So that was one of the issues of transparency that they were addressing."
"As I'm reading the… the text on subparagraph (7) it talks about the obligations of either corporations or limited liability companies organized in the United States. And it seems to be that it's saying that is has… that they must have a significant presence in this state. Is that a requirement now? That maybe your able assistant can help you there."
"We do give preference, but it is not a requirement."
"Okay. ‘Cause I… I'm looking at the obligation Section of it."
"Okay."
"And the other issue…"
"Well, you know, you're looking through the actual text." 09900129.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Right."
"And I'm not looking through that, but you know, it is not necessarily a requirement."
"Okay. And the other is that the maturation instead of being 9 months from the date of purchase can now be extended to 5 years? That's what the Bill says, correct?"
"That's correct."
"Okay. And there's been no opposition to that?"
"No. None at all."
"Can you tell us the reasons for that? Because it is a significant change in the investment authority of the Treasurer."
"But as you know, one of the things that anybody like the Treasurer or a municipality they have an investment plan. And they lay that plan out; it's vetted, especially the State Treasurer. And one of the things that they want to do is… is take care of the state's money. And so, to be able to do that… to be able to invest the state's money in… in many different ways such that, you know, you just want your own holding to be done. It protects the state. It makes sure that they can get, you know, the largest return. But because they're the entity that they are, being the Treasurer, all that information is out there and the… sunset."
"The transparency stuff I got. I think what we're trying to get at is the reason that you want the extension for additional time is simply to have better returns, correct?"
"Yeah." 09900129.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"And they're still going to be protected… they're still going to be protected, but this is a way to boost the returns for the citizens."
"It is a way to boost the returns, that's true."
"Okay. That's what I, was going to…"
"With… still with protections."
"Right. That's what I was getting at. All right. Thank you."
"Thank you."
"Representative Riley to close."
"Great Bill. Request 'aye' votes. Thank you."
"The question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2864 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 2864, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Brady, for what reason do you seek recognition?"
"Point of personal privilege, please."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, please join me in welcoming to Springfield today a LIFE CIL community advocacy group for Center of Independence Living who is down for their training class. They're up here to my right in the gallery. Please, a nice round of applause for LIFE CIL." 09900129.docx 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Thank you. And welcome to your Capitol. Senate Bill 2963, Representative Fortner. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill.
"Senate Bill 2963, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Fortner."
"Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 2963 addresses an audit finding that noted that we were requiring the agencies to have… to create an aluminum can recycling program. This just corrects it to say that they have created an aluminum can recycling program."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2963 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 2963, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2984, Representative Moeller. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2984, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Moeller."
"Thank you, Speaker. Senate Bill 2984 is an initiative of the Electrology Association of Illinois. It essentially extends the maximum time period from 2 to 4 years in which an applicant for Electrologist licensure with the state must complete their 600 hours of required study in an approved program. It also allows the IDPFR to determine which programs 09900129.docx 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 are approved for study to meet the requirement. Be happy to answer any questions and ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2984 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 2984, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Thank you, Members. Can we please take the discussions to the rear of the chamber? Senate Bill 2985, Representative Moffitt. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2985, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Representative Moffitt."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Senate Bill 2985 amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. What this does is remove the requirement that they have to have a referral from a medical doctor. This is an initiative of the task… Genetic Task Force of Illinois and is supported by the task force and Rural Health Association. There are no opponents. The Med Society is neutral on it. This would improve access to genetic counseling. It would reduce costs 'cause they can just go directly to a counselor and provide for quicker care. The original Act we passed back in 2003, we were one of the first states in the nation to pass an Act. And now, 21 states have laws regarding genetic counselors. Only… Illinois is one of only three that require a medical referral from an MD. 09900129.docx 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 Representative Feigenholtz, Representative Dan Burke and Representative Lang were very helpful in passing that initial, original Act. It's been a big help to a lot of people. Be happy to entertain any questions."
"Seeing no debate, the question is, ‘Shall Senate Bill 2985 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 2985, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. On Senate Bills under Second Reading, on page 4 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 2156, Representative Kelly Burke. Mr. Clerk, please read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2156, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Second Reading of this Senate Bill. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendment #2, offered by Representative Kelly Burke, has been approved for consideration."
"Representative Burke." Burke, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is just an Amendment that clarifies one line regarding the inability for certain payments paid on behalf of a university executive to be counted for pension. It was just a change to clarify some of the things that could not be counted."
"Lady moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2156. 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." 09900129.docx 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"No further Amendments. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. On page 10 of the Calendar, under the Order of Resolution we have House Joint Resolution 133, Representative Jimenez. Please proceed, Representative."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Joint Resolution 133 urges each agency under the Office of the Governor to prepare a workforce report. It also encourages agencies to try to fill vacant positions in Springfield first, as it's the capital of our state. I'd appreciate everyone's support."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Will Davis." Davis, W.: "Will the Sponsor yield?"
"The Sponsor will yield." Davis, W.: "Representative, it sounds like you just said that the report will encourage filling a position in Springfield first. Why would you designate Springfield first say versus Chicago or Metro East, depending on where the offices are or where the need is?"
"So, I acknowledge that we're a very large state and we have lots of needs. And so part of the reason is that we are asking for this report to identify those needs. And if it makes sense, to have those jobs located in Springfield. But the report is really kind of the first step in looking at these… these jobs in the agencies under the Governor." Davis, W.: "Well, I just want to… I just want to be clear about that because, again, if you're encouraging filling positions in Springfield first, but if work is in Chicago, the majority of that work is in Chicago, now we're paying travel. So there might be an increase in expenses because now you've got to send somebody and they may have to then stay in a part of the 09900129.docx 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 state for multiple days. I'm… I'm just concerned about some of the costs that may be associated with that kind of suggestion. Now if it's optional or again, based on how… how you would say that to, you know, I guess if you're saying that mandatory versus… I would just be concerned about costs that's all."
"No, certainly. And I think that obviously cost is a huge question, especially right now." Davis, W.: "Absolutely."
"And I… I also acknowledge that a majority of the population is in the northeast part of the state and we need a lot of our workforce up there and that's what this study would take a look at. We certainly, if the work is there and it makes sense with costs always being paramount. But if it makes sense for efficiency and productivity to have those jobs located in Springfield, we want this study to look at that." Davis, W.: "Thank you very much."
"Representative Riley in the Chair. There being no further debate, Representative Jimenez requests that House Joint Resolution 133 be adopted. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Joint Resolution 133 is adopted. House Joint Resolution 136, Representative Phelps."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'm just asking for the passage today to honor Deputy Elizabeth Edwards. We're… she was killed in the line of duty in Hardin County. And this came from the Hardin County Commissioners. And I just want to make sure that we just 09900129.docx 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 respect her and honor her today by memorializing her in naming Route 146 from Polk County line to the city limits of Elizabethtown the Elizabeth Edwards Memorial Highway. And I just ask for its passage. And also, too, Mr. Speaker, if we can, I’d like to have a moment of silence for Deputy Edwards and her family. Thank you very… Mr. Speaker."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 136 pass?' All in favor vote 'aye'; all opposed vote 'nay'. The Motion… the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 115 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', House Joint Resolution 136, is hereby declared passed… adopted. House Joint Resolution 138, Representative Davidsmeyer. Out of the record. House Joint Resolution 144(sic-House Joint Resolution 141), Representative Zalewski."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I present House Joint Resolution 141. It urges the Department of Natural Resources to develop protections so that Illinois native alligator gar can ensure the… ensure their viability. They're a natural predator of Asian Carp. So, we want them to populate our waterways to deal with the Asian Carp issue. I'd ask for an 'aye' vote."
"There being no debate, the question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 141 be adopted?' 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, take the record. On this question, with 114 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', House Joint 09900129.docx 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 Resolution 141, is hereby adopted. Representative Lilly, for what reason do you rise?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Point of personal privilege."
"State your point."
"Thank you. I just wanted to rise and say thank you on behalf of the women of COWL for all of the participants in our event last night. Everyone did fantastic. We thank you for your participation and your support. We have to recognize the women who made us laugh all evening with their courtesy emcee, Representative Manley and Representative Curley… Hurley. I would also want to recognize the people behind the scenes that really made sure we had all our props in place. We had the crew leader, Representative Gabel, and the team members Representative DeLuca, Thapedi and Senator Anderson. I just want to say on behalf of the women of COWL thank you for participation. We had a little stress release going yesterday. God bless you all, see you next year."
"Thank you. Thank you for the job that you did. Next we have House Resolution 797, Representative Gabel."
"Thank you… thank you, Mr. Speaker. This Resolution urges all high schools and universities in the State of Illinois to provide information to all students and parents about meningococcal disease and the availability, benefits, risks and limitations. There are approximately a thousand to 1200 cases of meningitis disease in the U.S. And universities are a place where there are… mostly it's between the ages of 16 and 21. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"Representative Gabel moves for the adoption of House Resolution 797. All those in favor say 'aye'; all those 09900129.docx 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Resolution 797 is hereby adopted. House Resolution 824, Representative Andersson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 824 honors the Illinois Brass Band on their 25th anniversary, which will happen on June 11. They were formed in 1991 and in a very short period of time they rose to high level competitions in the world of brass bands, winning 6 different competitions within their first 7 years of existence. This would, as I said, honor them on June 11. And I would be happy to answer any questions."
"Hearing none, the question is, 'Shall House Resolution 824 be adopted?' All in favor state by saying 'aye'; all opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Resolution 824 is hereby adopted. House Resolution 1133, Representative Brady. Representative Brady."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 1133 simply states to recognize the plight of those fighting Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorder, such as Max Chapman from my Legislative District, and it's devastating effects and urges more awareness be brought to the condition of PBD and the struggle to develop treatments and possibly a cure someday. And I ask for an 'aye' vote. Thank you."
"The question is, 'Shall House Resolution 1133 be adopted?' All those in favor state by saying 'aye'; all those opposed say 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. And House Resolution 1133 is hereby adopted. House 09900129.docx 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 Joint Resolution 123… House Joint Resolution 123, Representative Batinick."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Resolution 123… Joint Resolution 123 is a task force that has a study, something that's been very successful at the Federal Government level, that allows the use of reverse auctions in the procurement of goods. It helps to save money, something that we need to do around here. I urge an 'aye' vote."
"The question is, 'Shall House Joint Resolution 123 be adopted?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 114 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', House Joint Resolution 123 is hereby adopted. On page 3 of the Calendar, we have Senate Bills on Third Reading. Senate Bill 2611, Representative Turner. Mr… Mr. Clerk, read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2611, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Leader Turner."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 2611 is the Treasurer's Office initiative that amends the Illinois State and Generation- Skipping Transfer Tax Act. It removes the requirement that the State Transfer Tax Returns must be filed with the State Treasurer. I respectfully ask for an 'aye' vote."
"The Chair recognizes Representative Sandack."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A question of the Sponsor."
"Sponsor will yield." 09900129.docx 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Thank you, Sir. Art, why… do you know why we ever had these returns being filed with the Treasurer's Office in the first place?"
"Why… why it originally occurred?"
"Yes, Sir."
"No, I'm not sure why it originally occurred. But I know that they… they felt like they don't need these filed with them so."
"I… I was just seriously interested in why they were going to the Treasurer's Office in the first place."
"Sure."
"Is there any information that was integral to those returns that the Treasurer needed in the exercise of his or her duties?"
"Not that I'm aware of, Representative."
"Thank you, Sir."
"There being no further debate, the question is, 'Shall Senate Bill 2611 pass?' All those in favor vote 'aye'; all those opposed vote 'nay'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Clerk, take the record. On this question, with 113 voting 'yea', 0 voting 'nay', 0 voting 'present', Senate Bill 2611, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Senate Bill 2038. Senate Bill 2038, Representative Greg Harris. Mr. Clerk, read the Bill. The Chair recognizes Representative Brown."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Republicans request an immediate caucus in Room 118 for one hour. Thank you. Thank you." 09900129.docx 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"The House Republicans have requested a caucus in Room 118 for approximately one hour. The Democrats will be at ease."
"House will be in order. The Chair recognizes Bill Mitchell." Mitchell, B.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Representative David Reis is excused for the day."
"The record will so reflect. Page 3 of the Calendar on the Order of Senate Bills-Third Reading, Senate Bill 2038. Mr. Clerk, please place that Bill on the Order of Second Reading and read the Bill."
"Senate Bill 2038, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. This Bill was read a second time on a previous day. No Committee Amendments. Floor Amendments 1 and 2 have been approved for consideration. Floor Amendment #1 is offered by Representative Crespo."
"Mr. Crespo. Mr. Clerk, withdraw Amendment 1."
"Floor Amendment #2 is offered by Representative Greg Harris and it has been approved for consideration."
"Mr. Harris." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would move to adopt Amendment #2. And I'm sure there will be a large debate when we get to Third on this."
"Those in favor of the Amendment say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Amendment is adopted. Mr. Clerk."
"No further Amendments… no further Amendments have been approved for consideration. No Motions are filed."
"Third Reading. Please read the Bill." 09900129.docx 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Senate Bill 2038, a Bill for an Act concerning appropriations. Third Reading of this Senate Bill."
"Mr. Harris." Harris, G.: "Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, you'll remember back in April when we were here we passed a emergency, temporary Appropriation Bill from the Emergency Assistance Fund in order to help our higher education system, our colleges, our universities and our MAP grants sustain themselves and prevent closures, further layoffs and disruptions to the lives of tens of thousands of people in the State of Illinois. At the time that piece of legislation was moving the question was raised, can't we help human service providers, those who are out across the State of Illinois helping our most frail and vulnerable citizens, the aged, the disabled, children, persons… people who are sick, reducing violence in our inner cities and all of those services. And there was a commitment, I think, from everyone in this room at that time to say, yes, we will come back later and address the issue of human services. And there was also commitment brought up that there are other things that we need to address also. But today we have before us Amendment #2 to House Bill… to Senate Bill 2038 which deals with the issue of human services just in the same way that the higher ed and the community college funding Bill dealt with the issue of providing temporary emergency partial funding to our colleges and universities. There is a fund that is set aside that can be used for no purpose other than human services called the Commitment to Human Services Fund. So this Bill does two things. It appropriates the moneys from that fund to 09900129.docx 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 those human service lines which are not being paid out of current court orders or consent decrees on a pro rata basis so every… you know, everyone will share in the proceeds of the Commitment to Human Services Fund equally. And it also appropriates, so that it can be expended, human service- related other state funds related to affordable housing, mortgage foreclosure protection and other human service- related items. So it's really important to note that the reason that this Bill can move forward as we discuss larger budget solutions is that there is no GRF in this. There is no GRF and there is actually cash that can go out the door should this Bill become law. And if it passes this chamber today, the Senate concurs and the Governor signs it, there is about $700 million that can immediately be sent to the mental health providers, the substance abuse providers, the child care providers, the people who serve those with disabilities and senior citizens, those who prevent violence in… in our neighborhoods during the long summer months. All of that… all of those people may be able to get cash equivalent to about 46 percent of the money that they have already spent in FY16. So, this is not forward-looking. This is not looking forward to a FY17 solution. This is providing vitally needed funding to prevent further closures among, you know, some of our largest and smallest institutions including Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, pay Market Center and others. So, I just want to make a couple more points that there are some items that you might see in this legislation that when we in the House look at human services we traditionally do not look and find in the Human Service 09900129.docx 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 budget, but when this Bill came from the Senate… when a similar Bill came from the Senate the Senate had added in a couple of other items and I want to be sure that there is no misunderstanding and people are very clear that, in addition to what we consider human services in the House, also included in this Bill are YouthBuild, Adult Redeploy, the African- American and Latino Family Commissions, funding for the Poison Control Center to prevent their closure and the Franklin County Meth Project, which combats the scourge of methamphetamine addiction in southern Illinois. We all know that there are other issues yet to be addressed ‘cause when the Governor vetoed all the budgets in the State of Illinois for FY16, other than the K-12 budget, a lot of people were left hanging. Our colleges and universities have gotten some money. With the passage of this Bill, our Human Service providers will get some money. There's still money that we will owe them and that we ought to pay them for the services they've rendered. And I think all of us in this chamber want to work to be sure that we find a way to provide funds in a realistic way to other vendors of the state who are not covered under a consent decree or court order or would not be a human service or a higher ed provider to be sure that they also are made whole for the services they have provided, whether it's to our transportation system, our prison systems or you know, other important functions of the state. So Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a $700 million piece of legislation that would help the neediest at a time when they need help the most. There is no GRF. This is money that is available to be disbursed immediately. I would ask for your consideration. 09900129.docx 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 I would ask for your 'aye' vote. And I'll be happy to answer any questions."
"Leader Durkin."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I… before this moved to Third Reading I had my light switch on and I was… the inquiry I have for you is the status of my Amendment, which is Floor Amendment #3. And could you inquire with the Clerk on the status of that Amendment?"
"Mr. Clerk."
"Floor Amendment #3 is in the Rules Committee."
"How do I get it out of Rules? That's directed at either you, Mr. Lang, or the gentleman to your immediate left."
"The Chair will just take that as a rhetorical question, Mr. Leader."
"Thank you. Anyway, Floor Amendment #3, folks, closes the gap which I think is extremely important on this issue. I appreciate the work that's been done by Representative Harris on this. However, we do have a glaring problem with operations within the State of Illinois, particularly within the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services and a number of other agencies ranging from food for prisoners and utility costs to municipalities that is not being paid. This is an opportunity to do it with money that's going to come from the Budget Stabilization Fund to close that loop. This is not complete; I wish it was. But the fact is and that is why I have offered this Amendment to complete what would be the responsible way to address this stopgap type of measure, which is part of this Bill. We've had discussions about possibly amending the Bill today, obviously, we're not 09900129.docx 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 there. But I will just say this that my Amendment… Floor Amendment #3 solves a major problem that the State of Illinois is going to encounter. And we have a situation where food is not going to be provided within the Department of Corrections, which is possible sometime over this summer. There's going to be a major serious… a very serious concerns that we're going to have in those prisons and I think some very serious safety issues that are going to come from it. So, I would hope that we could address this today, maybe there's another day down the road, but because of that I will be voting 'present' and I will encourage my Members to vote 'present' as well."
"Mr. Sandack."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd move the previous question."
"We only have one other speaker on the board. Would that be all right with you, Mr. Sandack? Those in favor of calling the previous question say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the previous question is put. Mr. Harris to close." Harris, G.: "Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. We have an opportunity today to show the human service providers in this state who’ve been operating for 10 months serving the needs of the people of our state, serving children, people with disabilities, senior citizens, our local health departments, our behavioral health entities, our substance abuse providers, our after school program people, our Boys and Girls Clubs, our Ys, our churches, synagogues and mosques who’ve been out serving the folks of Illinois, who’ve been in seeing us time and time again and we say, we care, we care and we want to take care of you. Today we have a chance to show that 09900129.docx 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 we care and to actually send them $700 million that would help them reduce their lines of credit that would help them prevent future layoffs and agency closures. And to acknowledge, you know, Leader Durkin and the issues he raised, there are other folks who are also hurting who are small businesses who may provide services to our state in a variety of areas. I would look forward to working with him on that issue as well. Ladies and Gentlemen, I would ask for an 'aye' vote."
"Those in favor of the Bill will vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please take the record. There are 111 voting 'yes', and 3 voting 'present'. And this Bill, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions. We are not adjourning at this time, Members."
Clerk Hollman: "Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 1230, offered by Representative Moeller. House Resolution 1231, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 1233, offered by Representative Wallace. House Resolution 1234, offered by Representative Hurley. House Resolution 1235, offered by Leader Durkin. House Resolution 1236, offered by Representative Reis."
"Leader Curries moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 1118, Mr. Yingling. Please proceed."
"Thank you. The House Resolution recognizes the Illinois Association of REALTORS for its commitment to the state and 09900129.docx 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 designates April 25, 2016 as ‘Illinois REALTORS Day’. I'd appreciate an 'aye' vote."
"There being no debate, those in favor will vote 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Please record yourselves. Please take the record. There are 111 voting 'yes', 2 voting 'no'. And the Resolution is adopted. Mr. Clerk, House Resolution 1232. Leader Currie is the Sponsor."
"House Resolution 1232, offered by Representative Currie. BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our profound sympathies and hopes for comfort and strength for Barb Brown's husband, Richard, and their children and spouses, Jay and Gabriella, Matthew and Ann, and Nathaniel; and to her grandchildren and siblings; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Barb Brown as an expression of our deepest sympathies."
"Leader Currie."
"Thank you very much, Speaker, Members of the House. Barb Brown was a legend in southern Illinois. She earned her PHD at Southern Illinois University and then spent 30 years teaching there in the Political Science Department. She was a wonderful mentor to all of her students and she was particularly focused on helping young women succeed, making sure that they felt empowered and that they had a lot to give. 09900129.docx 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016 She also served as the Circuit Clerk of Randolph County. Her death will be a loss, not just to the people in Randolph County, but to… and to the people of southern Illinois, but for all of us. She was a founder and President of Illinois Women in Leadership. She served many other roles in the community and across the state. She was very active in charitable causes in Randolph County. And I'm sure that… that all of us will feel her loss. And I would move that all of the Members of the House be added as Sponsors of this Resolution."
"Leader Currie moves that all Members be added as cosponsors. Is there leave? Leave is granted. All Members will be added as cosponsors to the Resolution. The Chair recognizes Representative Bryant."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To the Resolution. I, too, want to just lend condolences to the family in honor of Barb Brown. She, as the President of I-Will and I, as the President of the Lincoln Series for several years were able to participate in a leadership program at Southern Illinois University for law school students. She taking just the approach of the Democrat side of the aisle; I taking the approach of the Republican side of the aisle. And together we were able to, in a very nonpartisan way, help leaders in our state to look forward to how they might serve better in government positions as well as in community positions. So, on behalf of the Illinois Lincoln Series, I want to applaud her for her life and acknowledge that. Thank you."
"Mr. Costello." 09900129.docx 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 129th Legislative Day 5/12/2016
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Barb Brown was not only a terrific person, she was a great community activist. She was a pioneer in women's equality and I think that's probably one of the things she will be known best for in southern Illinois definitely and across the country in the State of Illinois. She was a terrific person. And we should truly mourn her death ‘cause she added a lot to this state in so many ways."
"Those in favor of the Resolution will say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the Resolution is adopted. And now, leaving perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House stand adjourned ‘til Tuesday, May 17 at the hour of noon. Those in favor say 'yes'; opposed 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. And the House stands adjourned."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 2321, offered by Representative Welch, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. Senate Bill 2571, offered by Representative Currie, a Bill for an Act concerning transportation. Senate Bill 3315, offered by Representative Pritchard, a Bill for an Act concerning education. First Reading of these Senate Bills. Introduction of Senate Joint Resolution 51, offered by Representative Smiddy. This is referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 2961, offered by Representative Butler, a Bill for an Act concerning employment. First Reading of these Senate Bills. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09900129.docx 35