"The House will be in order. Members will be in their chairs. We shall be led in prayer today by Lee Crawford the Pastor of the Cathedral of Praise Christian Center in Springfield. Members and guests are asked to refrain from starting their laptops, turn off cell phones, and rise for the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Crawford."
"Let us pray. Gracious and most sovereign God, we humbly approach Your throne of love, Your throne of grace. We ask today Your blessings to be upon this august Assembly, upon the Speaker, the Leader, and all of the Members of this House. Father, You are the author and the finisher of our faith. The giver of our life. So, it is today that we turn our hearts and our minds to You and we ask You for Your help. Your word says that You, oh God, our very present help in the time of our need, help us today to do what You have called us to do. That we may do it in grace, with integrity. That we may do it in love with mercy and we may do it in compassion with unselfish hearts. That we may do it with wisdom and understanding. That we may do it in fear and with reverence. Help us today to do our jobs in a way that we would hear You say, well done, my good and faithful servants. This we pray, Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge by Mr. Stewart."
"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." 09900147.docx 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016
"Thank you, Speaker. Please let the record show that Representatives Arroyo, Reaves-Harris and Scherer are excused today."
"Mr. Brown."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Please let the record reflect that Representatives Andersson, McSweeney and Barb Wheeler are excused this afternoon. Thank you."
"Please take the record, Mr. Clerk. There are 112 Members present and we do have a quorum. The Chair recognizes Mr. Breen. We noticed that you have a guest at your desk and we thought you might like to make an introduction."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you all may remember, Margie and I celebrated our 10th anniversary on this floor about a year ago and then we celebrated our 11th anniversary this year. And then we went home and we've been in a process where we have been waiting for an adoption placement. And well, lo and behold, on August 9 we got the little text message and hopped in the car. And most of you all have the experience of rushing to the hospital. Well, we had to rush to the hospital 11 hours away in the Commonwealth of Virginia. And so, there was our little guy, Matthew Elijah and he is now three months old. And so we have had a very interesting campaign season, one of our most unique. And I was up this morning at 1:00 feeding him and then Margie got up at about 4:30 to get him again. And so he is here with us today, a great blessing and just a wonderful addition to us. And he's been a very good boy, too. So, you can come over and say hey."
"Congratulations. Thank you for bringing him to the chambers. Members, just a reminder. If there is gubernatorial 09900147.docx 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 action on one of your Bills and you're going to make a Motion to override a Veto or to sustain an Amendatory Veto, you must file a Motion with the Clerk. Please make sure you do that or it will not go to Rules, it will not be called. So, if you have gubernatorial action on one of your Bills that requires you to do something, make sure you file your written Motion. The Chair recognizes Mr. Phelps."
"Point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I'd like to help me welcome to Springfield, one of my staffers Nick Davis and his grandma and grandpa, dear friends of mine, John and Marilyn Magill, up to my left. And also behind the Republicans, I want to welcome everybody, you know the name, Jimmy Riemer, Jr., Jim Riemer's son. He's here today, too. So, help me welcome them."
"Welcome to all of you. Thank you for joining us today. Representative Jimenez."
"Point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Please proceed."
"I'd just like to welcome to the chamber today, my student advisory group. And Representative Phelps actually stole my thunder 'cause Jimmy is part of the group. If you guys could stand up, we have: Eliana, Jimmy, Riley, Hannah, Ka'Dia, Will, Zach, Steven and Luke here with us today. Please welcome to the chamber."
Speaker Lang: "Welcome aboard. Thank you for being here. Representative Bellock is recognized." 09900147.docx 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I'd like to ask the whole General Assembly to welcome our new… two new Members that are already here today: Representative David Olsen and Representative David Welter. So, will everybody give them a big round of applause. Thank you very much."
"Welcome to the chamber. Why don't we hear from our two new Members? First, Mr. Welter."
"Thank you, everyone. It's a great honor to be here with you today. I look forward to doing the people's work with you. I come to you as a former County Board Chairman working with both sides to accomplish things for my community. And I hope to do that in this chamber as well."
"Congratulations. Mr. Olsen."
"Thank you… thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's my honor to be here today and join you from the 81st District. I look forward to working with all the Members and I look forward to a great Legislative Ses… Veto Session and Legislative Session in the 100th G.A."
"Thank you, Sir. We look forward to that as well. Chair recognizes Representative Bryant."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to welcome my Page for the day, Hunter Shirley. Hunter's from Mount Vernon, Illinois. Goes to school in the Rome School District. It's one of the smaller school districts I have, but a great, great school. And then also his mother and grandmother up in the gallery."
"Welcome, thank you. We're happy you're here with us. Mr. Clerk, Agreed Resolutions." 09900147.docx 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016
"Agreed Resolutions. House Resolution 1350, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 1351, offered by Representative Wallace. House Resolution 1352, offered by Representative Beiser. House Resolution 1353, offered by Representative Stewart. House Resolution 1354, offered by Representative Demmer. House Resolution 1355, offered by Representative Ammons. House Resolution 1356, offered by Representative Cloonen. House Resolution 1358, offered by Representative Tabares. House Resolution 1359, offered by Representative Will Davis. House Resolution 1360, offered by Representative McAuliffe. House Resolution 1361, offered by Representative Crespo. House Resolution 1363, offered by Representative Thapedi. House Resolution 1364, offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 1365, offered by Representative Hoffman. House Resolution 1366, offered by Representative Demmer. House Resolution 1377 (sic-1367), offered by Representative Demmer. House Resolution 1369, offered by Representative Bennett. House Resolution 1371, offered by Representative Reaves-Harris. House Resolution 1372, offered Representative Crespo. House Resolution 1373, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. House Resolution 1374, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 1376, offered by Representative Jackson. House Resolution 1377, offered by Representative Jimenez. House Resolution 1378, offered by Representative Jimenez. House Resolution 1379, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 1380, offered by Representative Sims. House Resolution 1381, offered by Representative Acevedo. House Resolution 1382, offered by Representative Crespo. House Resolution 1383, 09900147.docx 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1384, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1385, offered by Representative Arroyo. House Resolution 1387, offered by Representative Andersson. House Resolution 1388, offered by Representative Lang. House Resolution 1389, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1390, offered by Representative Tryon. House Resolution 1391, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. House Resolution 1392, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 1393, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 1394, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 1395, offered by Representative Martwick. House Resolution 1396, offered by Representative Cabello. House Resolution 1398, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1399, offered by Representative Brady. House Resolution 1400, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 1401, offered by Representative Andrade. House Resolution 1402, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. House Resolution 1403, offered by Representative Jimenez. House Resolution 1404, offered by Representative Evans. House Resolution 1405, offered by Representative Franks. House Resolution 1406, offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 1407, offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 1409, offered by Representative Butler. House Resolution 1411, offered by Representative Acevedo. House Resolution 1413, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. House Resolution 1414, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. House Resolution 1415, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. House Resolution 1416, offered by Representative Gordon-Booth. House 09900147.docx 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 Resolution 1417, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 1418, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 1419, offered by Representative Andersson. House Resolution 1420, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1421, offered by Representative DeLuca. House Resolution 1422, offered by Representative Butler. House Resolution 1423, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 1424, offered by Representative Hoffman. House Resolution 1425, offered by Speaker Madigan. House Resolution 1426, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1427, offered by Representative Lilly. House Resolution 1428, offered by Representative Phillips. House Resolution 1429, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. House Resolution 1430, offered by Representative Stewart. House Resolution 1432, offered by Representative Ford. House Resolution 1433, offered by Representative Bourne. House Resolution 1434, offered by Representative Evans. House Resolution 1435, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 1436, offered by Representative Moffitt. House Resolution 1437, offered by Representative Verschoore. House Resolution 1438, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1499 (sic-1439), offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 1440, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 1441, offered by Representative Leitch. House Resolution 1442, offered by Representative Bourne. House Resolution 1443, offered by Representative Beiser. House Resolution 1444, offered by Representative Beiser. House Resolution 1445, offered by Representative Nekritz. House Resolution 1446, offered by Representative Walsh. House 09900147.docx 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 Resolution 1447, offered by Representative Lilly. House Resolution 1448, offered by Representative Turner. House Resolution 1449, offered by Representative Fortner. House Resolution 1450, offered by Representative Welch. House Resolution 1451, offered by Representative Kelly Burke. House Resolution 1452, offered by Representative Kelly Burke. House Resolution 1453, offered by Representative McAuliffe. House Resolution 1454, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 1455, offered by Representative Phelps. House Resolution 1456, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 1458, offered by Representative Evans. House Resolution 1460, offered by Representative Bennett. House Resolution 1461, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 1462, offered by Representative Jackson. House Resolution 1463, offered by Representative Riley. House Resolution 1464, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1465, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1466, offered by Representative Batinick. House Resolution 1467, offered by Representative Ives. House Resolution 1468, offered by Representative DeLuca. House Resolution 1469, offered by Representative Davidsmeyer. House Resolution 1470, offered by Representative Bourne. House Resolution 1471, offered by Representative Bradley. House Resolution 1472, offered by Representative Durkin. House Resolution 1473, offered by Representative Bill Mitchell. House Resolution 1474, offered by Representative Cavaletto. House Joint Resolution 162, offered by Representative Flowers.” 09900147.docx 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016
"Leader Currie 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. The Chair recognizes Mr. Tryon."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise for a point of personal privilege."
"Please proceed, Sir."
"I'd like to take a moment of time just to introduce in the gallery tonight, Representative-Elect Allen Skillicorn, who's going to be representing McHenry County and Kane County. And Representative-elect Steve Reick, who's going to be representing McHenry County and the 63rd District. If they could stand please. "
"Congratulations, guys. Careful, it's precarious up there. Mr. Reis."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, a point of personal privilege and the attention of the Body."
"Go ahead, Sir."
"I would like to call everyone's attention and offer our warm congratulations to Craig Garrett who recently tied the knot this summer with Julia Zwilling, who also works in the building. And Julia happened to grow up down the road from me. Craig knows how to get to the Southeastern part of Illinois. So, let's congratulate them on their new life together."
"Congratulations. Very nice. Mr. Wheeler." Wheeler, K.: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A point of personal privilege."
"Go ahead, Sir." 09900147.docx 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 Wheeler, K.: "I'd like to take a quick moment to introduce my Legislative Director, Ben Marcum up in the gallery. And publicly thank him for all the wonderful work he does for the constituents of the 50th District. So, thank you, Ben."
"Thank you, Sir. Mr. Moffitt."
"Rise to a point of personal privilege, Mr. Speaker."
"Go ahead, Sir."
"In the west balcony, I'd like to introduce Representative-elect Dan Swanson, who will be the Representative from the 74th District, coming from Henry County, Illinois. Representative Swanson."
"Congratulations, Sir. I noticed you didn't want to sit with the other two guys. Is there some reason? No? Mr. Clerk, committee announcements. Please listen to the committee announcements, Members." Clerk Bolin: "The following committees will meet at 1 p.m. or immediately upon adjournment: the Appropriations - Human Services Committee will meet in Room C-1, the Revenue and Finance Committee will meet in Room D-1, the Executive Committee will meet in Room 118, the Elementary & Secondary: School Curriculum & Policies Committee will meet in Room 114. And the Judiciary-Criminal Law Committee will meet in Room 413. The following committees will meet at 2:30 p.m.: the Insurance Committee will meet in Room 118, the Personnel and Pensions Committee will meet in Room 115, the Health Care Licenses Committee will meet in Room 122. The following committees will meet at 3:30: Labor Committee will meet in Room 413, Human Services Committee will meet in Room 118, 09900147.docx 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 Business & Occupational Licenses will meet in Room 115. And Agriculture & Conservation Committee will meet in Room D-1."
"And now, leaving perfunctory time for the Clerk, Leader Currie moves that the House stand adjourned until Wednesday, November 16 at the hour of 9 a.m., 9 a.m. That's right, Sir. Those in favor of the Motion say 'yes'; opposed 'no.' The 'ayes' have it. And the Motion carries. The House stands adjourned 'til Wednesday, November 16 at the hour of 9 a.m."
"House Perfunctory Session will come to order. Committee Reports. Representative Bradley, Chairperson from the Committee on Revenue & Finance reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2884; do pass as amended Short Debate is House Bill 1384; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2921, Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2924. Representative Daniel Burke, Chairperson from the Committee on Executive reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2566; recommends be adopted Floor Amendment #1 to House Bill 950, House Resolution 1310, House Resolution 1317; recommends be adopted as amended Senate Joint Resolution 53. Representative Crespo, Chairperson from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: recommends be adopted is House Joint Resolution 163, Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 1506. Representative Sims, Chairperson from the Committee on Judiciary - Criminal reports the following committee action 09900147.docx 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 taken on November 15, 2016: recommends be adopted is House Resolution 1349. Representative Monique Davis, Chairperson from the Committee on Insurance reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: do pass Short Debate is Senate Bill 2363. Representative Nekritz, Chairperson from the Committee on Personnel and Pensions reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 2437. Representative Zalewski, Chairperson from the Committee on Health Care Licenses reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 870. Representative Hoffman, Chairperson from the Committee on Labor & Commerce reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #3 to Senate Bill 1941. Representative Rita, Chairperson from the Committee on Business & Occupational Licenses reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: do pass as amended Short Debate is Senate Bill 1626; recommends be adopted is Floor Amendment #2 to Senate Bill 2504. Representative Costello, Chairperson from the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation reports the following committee action taken on November 15, 2016: recommends be adopted is House Resolution 1269. Second Reading of House Bills. House Bill 1384, offered by Representative Feigenholtz, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. Second Reading of this House Bill. Second Reading of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1626, offered by Representative McAsey, a Bill for an Act concerning safety. Senate Bill 2363, a Bill for an Act concerning regulation. 09900147.docx 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 Senate Bill 2437, a Bill for an Act concerning public employee benefits. Senate Bill 2566, a Bill for an Act concerning civil law. Senate Bill 2884, a Bill for an Act concerning State government. Second Reading of these Senate Bills. These will be held on the Order of Second Reading. Introduction of Resolutions. House Resolution 1357, offered by Representative Bourne. House Resolution 1362, offered by Representative Sullivan. House Resolution 1370, offered by Representative Bryant. House Resolution 1375, offered by Representative Beiser. House Resolution 1386, offered by Representative Sullivan. House Resolution 1397, offered by Representative Jackson. House Resolution 1408, offered by Representative Bellock. House Resolution 1410, offered by Representative Harper. House Resolution 1412, offered by Representative Flowers. House Resolution 1431, offered by Representative DeLuca. House Resolution 1457, offered by Representative Chapa LaVia. House Resolution 1459, offered by Representative Flowers. House Joint Resolution 158, offered by Representative Kay. House Joint Resolution 159, offered by Representative Welter. House Joint Resolution 160, offered by Representative Welter. House Joint Resolution 161, offered by Representative Skoog. These are referred to the Rules Committee. Introduction and First Reading of House Bills. House Bill 6626, offered by Representative Andrade, a Bill for an Act concerning revenue. House Bill 6627, offered by Representative Durkin, a Bill for an Act concerning elections. First Reading of these House Bills. Introduction and First Reading of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #61, offered by Representative Durkin. 09900147.docx 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to add Section 2.5 to Article IV and amend Section 2 of Article V of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE IV THE LEGISLATURE SECTION 2.5. TERM LIMITS. A person may not be elected to the office of State Senator or State Representative, or a combination of those offices, for terms totaling more than 10 years. Service before the second Wednesday in January of 2019 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. ARTICLE V THE EXECUTIVE SECTION 2. TERMS These elected officers of the Executive Branch shall hold office for four years beginning on the second Monday of January after their election and, except in the case of the Lieutenant Governor, until their successors are qualified. They shall be elected at the general election in 1978 and every four years thereafter. A person may not be elected to any Executive Branch office, or any combination of Executive Branch offices, for terms totaling more than 8 years. Service before the second Monday in January of 2019 shall not be considered in the calculation of a person's service. 09900147.docx 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 147th Legislative Day 11/15/2016 SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. This was the First Reading in full of House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment #61. There being no further business, the House Perfunctory Session will stand adjourned." 09900147.docx 15