PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) The regular General Assembly {sic} of the 100th -- 100th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Ron Young, from the Impact Church of {sic} St. Louis, Swanson -- Swansea, Illinois. Pastor.
(Prayer by Pastor Ron Young)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Cunningham, to lead us in the Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Cunningham)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Lisa E. Yuscius, from the Blueroomstream.com, has requested permission to videotape. Seeing no objections, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Tuesday, April 25th, 2017.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Hunter.
Mr. President. I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcript.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcripts. There 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolutions 464 and 465, offered by Senator Haine and all Members. Senate Resolution 466, offered by Senator Connelly and all Members. Senate Resolution 467, offered by Senator Morrison and all Members. They are all death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Joint Resolution 33, offered by Senators Brady and Radogno. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Bertino-Tarrant, Chairperson of the Committee on Education, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 447, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 757, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1290, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1482, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1486, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1532, and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1991 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Van Pelt, Chairperson of the Committee on Public Health, reports Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 626 Recommend Do Adopt; and Senate Resolution 408 Be Adopted. Senator Cullerton, Chairperson of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 87 and Senate 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 266 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Sandoval, Chairperson of the Committee on Transportation, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1267, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1580, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1680 Recommend Do Adopt; Senate Resolutions 322 and 323 Be Adopted, as Amended; and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 17 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Jones, Chairperson of the Committee on Local Government, reports Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 695, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1304, Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1807, and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2057 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Collins, Chairperson of the Committee on Financial Institutions, reports Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1351 Recommend Do Adopt. And Senator Biss, Chairperson of the Committee on Labor, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 318, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1347, and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1904 Recommend Do Adopt.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Mr. Secretary, Introduction and reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2189, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2190, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2191, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 2192, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bill 40. We have received like Messages on House Bills 302, 1685, 1808, 2377, 2527, 2580, 2665, 2738, 2778, 2812, 3084, 3215, 3328, 3342, 3519, 3711, 3741, 3922 and 4011. Passed the House, April 25th, 2017. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House. A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following joint resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Joint Resolution 31. Offered by Senator Hutchinson and adopted by the House, May {sic} (March) 15th, 2017. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House. They are -- it is substantive, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 40, offered by Senator Steans. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 302, offered by Senator Collins. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1685, offered by President Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1808, offered by Senator Tom Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2377, offered by Senator McCann. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2449, offered by Senator Castro. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2527, offered by Senator Stadelman. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2580, offered by Senator Anderson. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2665, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2812, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2828, offered by Senator Schimpf. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3121, offered by Senator Harris. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3130, offered by Senator Harris. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3215, offered by Senator Stadelman. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3328, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 House Bill 3342, offered by Senator Raoul. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3711, offered by Senator Aquino. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3741, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3922, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4011, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Will all Members at the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? Will all Members at the sound of my voice come to the Senate Floor? We will be doing 3rd Readings this afternoon, as well as going through 2nd Readings for a last time. We will be going through 2nd Readings for a last time. Please come to the Floor. Mr. Secretary, do we have any withdrawal messages?
A letter, dated April 26, 2017, from the Governor, withdrawing Appointment Message 990464, effective at noon on Wednesday -- April 26, 2017.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Mr. Secretary, please have the record reflect the withdrawal in the Journal. With -- all Members at the sound of my voice, we are -- will be going to 3rd Readings momentarily. This is the deadline week. We would like for you to come to the Floor if you want your bill heard. Come to the Senate Floor. Senator McCann, for what purpose do you rise? 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 SENATOR McCANN: Thank you, Mr. President. On a point of personal privilege, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, sir. SENATOR McCANN: Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to direct your attention and the attention of everyone in the Chamber to the President's Gallery on the Republican side. If you look up here and see some of these folks wearing purple T-shirts, they are from the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. These folks are from Jacksonville. The School for the Visually Impaired is in Jacksonville, in my district. Earlier today, we had -- the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville was here also. While the schools reside in my district, we actually make the policy and we make the funding decisions right here. So -- so, people, every district has someone in one of these two schools. So, if you'll direct your attention up here and give them a warm Springfield welcome. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Members of the Senate, give the school a -- a warm Springfield welcome. Welcome to Springfield. Senator Martinez, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, please.
Can I have everybody's attention, please? Today, with us… 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Please give the Member your attention.
Today, with us, we have the Illinois 4-H Legislative Connection. They're right here above me. Can they please stand? These youth represent the 4 {sic} (4-H) Youth Leadership Team and Speaking for Illinois. They are youth from over twenty-five different counties here in the State, from Pope and Hardin counties in the south to McHenry County in the north, both rural and metropolitan areas, and represent nearly two hundred thousand 4-H participants in all of the hundred and two counties. These youth are from thirteen different counties throughout the State. And let me just say that with the teens today, we have Dr. Lisa Diaz, Patricia McGlaughlin, Eric {sic} (Erica) Austin, and Jerry {sic} (Judy) Bingman, of the University of Illinois Extension, and Jeanne Harland, Jerry Hicks, and Pam Weber, members of the Extension Partner organizations {sic} (Extension Partners organization). I would like the Senate to please welcome these young men and women to Illinois -- to the Illinois Chamber.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome to the Illinois Senate. I hope it's been a learning and a fruitful experience for you. On page 22 of the Calendar in the Order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading. This is final action. Senate Bill 863. Bertino-Tarrant. Senator, do you wish to proceed? Senator Bertino-Tarrant signals that she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 863. (Secretary reads title of bill) 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 863 requires three members of the State Board of Education to be representatives of the educator community. The bill applies to appointments made after the effective date of the bill. It was voted out of this Chamber back in 2010 with only one No vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Senator Righter.
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield, please?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) She indicates that she will.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senator, why? Why do we need these changes?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
There we go. No, thank you for the question. First, I should note, it was 2015. Much like other boards that deal with education, the Board of Higher Ed, the community colleges that have representation. I feel the education community changes so rapidly. What we do in our schools can change from year to year. I've been out of the field now for five years and I can tell you there's an enormous amount of things that are going on that are 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 very different than when I was even there. Whether at the local level or the State level, whether federal level, I think it's important, I think it's very important for our students to have someone on that board who is there currently, who can identify with the changes and can apply that to how it fits into a practical day -- daily situation.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Righter.
Senator, well -- well, let me put it to you a different way. Is -- because things are changing more rapidly, doesn't that increase the need for flexibility on what kind of persons you might need on the board? I mean, your -- your bill restricts who can be put on the board by saying it -- this person has to be this -- this person or they have to be this person. I would suggest that the rate at which things change require more flexibility to allow the Chief Executive to put on the board people who can respond to those issues.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Well, currently they allow nine members, and of those nine members, we're only asking that three are educators. So, again, it -- it'll still allow for the flexibility of community members, other organizations to be on that board. It does not change the -- the appointment process. Again, it's just -- asking for three educators, which seems -- seems plausible and probably even important that they sit on that board.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Righter.
Well, not so much asking, as mandating. But, who -- how many educators are on the board now, Senator?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
I -- I don't have that -- that number in front of me.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Righter.
We -- if we found out there were three, or four, or five, wouldn't -- would that obviate the need for the bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
And I'm thinking there may be one and it may be a retired person. But, too, no, it wouldn't. Because, again, this asks that -- or -- it does, it mandates that we have at least three current - current - currently practicing in the field of education, K through twelve - which we all find very important; we all talk about on a regular basis - three current educators to sit on that board.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) She indicates that she will yield. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senator, my analysis -- and I'm -- I'm just catching up on this bill, but my -- my analysis says that this proposal is going to require three of the members to be appointed from the educator community?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
Senator, as you are well aware, most of our school districts are funded through property taxes that are paid by homeowners and property owners, people in the community. So, under this bill, would the taxpayers, who support our local school districts, be considered members of the educator's community?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Can -- I'm sorry. Are you -- can you repeat the -- the question? I'm -- I'm not clear.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
Senator, let me break it down this way. Our school districts are supported by property taxes, right?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
Senator, would you consider the taxpayers that pay those property taxes that fund our local schools to be members of the educator's community who are eligible for -- for appointment under this bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
They are members of a community in which there's an education facility. Are they practicing educators? Some are, some are not.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
I -- I'm just trying to figure out if they're considered members of the educator community that -- that's within the meaning of that term, that is now where we're requiring three members of the State Board to be appointed from.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
I think the spirit of the law would be that they are a practicing educator.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Nybo.
13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 To the bill, Mr. President. I'll just cut to the -- cut to the point here. You know, this whole notion of who the educator community is, to me, seems to be quite unfair to the regular taxpayer whose property is being used to support these local school districts. I don't see why we should be restricting the manner in which we make appointments to the board. To me, it just seems very unfair to the property tax payers, who are bearing almost the sole burden of supporting our local schools. And I know the State supports it to a certain extent, but, to me, anything that would make a property tax payer ineligible for appointment to the Illinois State Board of Education just doesn't seem something that we should be adopting. And I would urge a No vote on this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Barickman.
Thanks, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) She indicates she'll yield.
Senator, I'm curious. You know, Senator Righter, earlier asked you whether you knew the number of current board members who may satisfy the requirements that you're suggesting being imposed. You still don't have an answer on what the current makeup is? Okay. Have -- have you ever sat down with Governor Rauner and expressed to him your desires for what appointments look like to the board?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 No. I've not sat down with Governor Rauner for any of my bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Barickman.
You know, I don't -- I don't recall, Senator, whether you served under the Quinn administration. Did you every sit down with Governor Quinn and -- and express to Governor Quinn, a member of your own party, your concerns for the makeup of the -- of this board?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
No, I have not. And I should share, too, that while I agree with it, it is an initiative of the -- the Vision 20/20, which so many of -- of all of our colleagues have been supportive of.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Barickman.
When we -- when the Senate convenes to consider the consent to appointments to this board made by the Governor, have you ever raised concerns on the Senate Floor, privately with the -- the administration, about your concerns for those which I presume -- you know, that -- that we've considered?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
No.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Barickman.
Did you ever vote against the nominations that have been put forward to serve on the board because they don't satisfy the requirements that you're trying to impose by law here today?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
I -- I -- I can't answer that directly, but, no, I don't -- on State Board, I can't recall anyone I've voted No for, no. But, it may happen.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Barickman.
You know -- I mean, look, I think there's a legitimate question of what or why this is being proposed in this manner and I'm having trouble understanding the motive for doing that, given that the concerns that apparently exist with the sponsor here are concerns that have never been raised on the Senate Floor, never been raised in meetings with anyone privately, never been raised with anyone of the administration, current or prior, never been raised to the Governor. Can you explain why, for all of the concerns that you apparently have in this legislation, you've never taken those steps to raise those concerns to anyone?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
I -- I -- I can say I've never raised those concerns in this format, but I can tell you that -- again, this is an initiative of 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 -- of Vision 20/20, a group of administrators. Local community members have been a part of that as well. This is a suggestion that they made, that they have asked me to carry, which I support. This is not a personal vendetta. This is not a personal interest to remove power from anyone. As a matter of fact, I think it's a good policy practice to have current educators, who are currently in the field, who are dealing with our students on a daily basis and are dealing with the situation when State changes rules, when the federal government changes rules, that we are able to apply this on a daily basis. I do not see the problem in having three practicing educators who can share their opinion, share their input on State Board of Education directions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Do you have a response, Senator Barickman? Just hit your light, so I know your… Thank you.
So -- so, I'm a little confused. I -- I hear your intent. You -- you just -- you just annunciated here -- or you just communicated here, your intent is practicing educators. But as I -- as I look at the bill -- show me where in the bill that what you're actually doing is saying there's a limitation to teachers who are actively employed in a school district. I don't see that anywhere in the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Then I get guess it's a -- even a -- a better situation. It -- it shouldn't do any harm then.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Barickman.
Well, I'm -- I'm -- I'm curious who it is that we're trying to -- to -- to place on the State Board. Here -- here's what I see when I -- when I read the text of the bill. The text of the bill says that these individuals must come from the "educator community". I don't know what that means. Is there some statutory definition for what that means? I see what you've defined it not to mean, which is no more than one person who's a superintendent, principal, school business official - you know, people who, I presume, fit the description of what you're suggesting you want to be on the board. I mean, wouldn't -- if your desire is to get people who are familiar with the administration of school districts, wouldn't you want more superintendents, not less? What's -- what is -- what are members of the education community?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Well, again, I -- I think, for me, it may be very different than you. The intent is to have current practicing educators. Yes, the bill says exactly what cannot happen. I can tell you that once you pass this out of the -- the Senate here, we can be even more specific in the House, when they hear it, if that's what you would like. I think it does allow for a little bit of flexibility, which I think would be a good thing. However, if you would like us to narrow it down to be very specific, I will make sure that that's done in the -- the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Okay. Thank you very much. Leader Link. 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) She indicates she'll yield.
Senator, I -- I just got a couple quick questions. How many other board members would there be on the commission besides the three that you want specified as educators?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
It's a board of nine. So six other members would not have to fit the description of educator community member.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Leader Link.
So, out of that three -- one of the previous speakers talks about taxpayers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't educators taxpayers also?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Bertino-Tarrant.
Yes. The ones I know are taxpayers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Leader Link. Thank you. Senator Bertino-Tarrant, to close.
Thank you very much. I just encourage an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Question is, shall Senate Bill 863 pass. All those in favor 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 37 Ayes, 21 Nays, 1 voting -- 1 not voting. On that question, we have received the required constitutional majority and is declared passed. Senate Bill 865. Senator Manar. Senator Manar wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 865. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Manar.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This is a fairly straightforward bill. It would require that the school report card be updated to include the total and per pupil State pension contribution that's made on behalf of each school district by the State budget so that there's a more accurate reflection of the amount of money that's being invested in each school district. I know of no opposition to the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion on Senate Bill 865? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, Senator Manar, to close. Close? The question is, shall Senate Bill 865 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wished? Have all voted who wish? Take -- take the record. On the question, there are 58 voting Aye, no Nays. The Senate Bill 865, having received the required 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate -- Leader Harmon, you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. -- thank you, Mr. President. Would this be a good time to make an introduction?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Good time. Can we please give Leader Harmon our attention, please?
Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I am very pleased to be joined on the Senate Floor today by an honored guest, Nathaniel Day, an eleven-year-old Page from Oak Park. He is a fifth grader at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, where he plays soccer, participates in the Cub Scouts and plays trumpet in the band. And he is here with his folks, Martha Smith and Ivory Day, who are here with us in the President's Gallery. And I just ask you all to join me in welcoming them to the Illinois State Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome to the Illinois State Senate. Hope you have a very good day, and your family. We have Senator Bush, Senator Bush, seeking recognition.
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, Senator.
Well, I have the honor today of being joined by Adi Infante. She is a student at Grayslake Middle School. She's down here with 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 her school, touring our wonderful Capitol, and she's taken a little bit of time to join us on the Senate Floor. I'd ask you to give her a warm welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome to the Illinois Senate. There's a lot to learn. Hope you have a great day here. We have Senator Weaver, Senator Weaver, seeking recognition.
Personal privilege, Mr. Chairman {sic}.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, sir.
This is one of the best days of my year down here. I've got a group of young people up here that are my Youth Advisory Council. Would you folks all stand up that are from the 37th District, along with your parents? Thirty-seven kids, hand selected by their principals for their leadership ability. They've had a chance -- Senator Barickman was with them today and a couple of other folks I think are really influential down here. But these kids are going to be sitting in our chairs in the future. I'd like you to give 'em a round of applause, because they're truly amazing young adults.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Constituents from the 37th District, welcome to the Illinois Senate. Senator Nybo.
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, Senator. 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Mr. President and colleagues, I have my youth advisor here today. So, this is my Page for a Day, Andrew Jackson. He's a sophomore at Downers Grove North and he's been a wonderful asset to us today on the Floor, very interested in government, a good mind. And he's also joined here by his mother, Kim, and his grandmother, Sharon, who are up there in the gallery. If you could extend them a warm welcome, I'd certainly appreciate it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome, all of you, to the Illinois Senate. Hope you have a great day. We have -- well, we have Senator Bush. You're up again.
Thank you so much, Mr. President. I also would like to -- point of personal privilege. I also would like to -- if you could stand up. Up here, we have the Manufactured Home Owners Association of Illinois down today. I'd like to welcome them to Springfield and thank you for the work that you do to advocate on behalf of your home owners.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Thank you for taking the time to stop in to see the Illinois Senate. Welcome. We have Senator Murphy.
Thank you. Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, please.
Well, I'm honored today to be joined by Deirdre Kelly. Deirdre is a junior at Loyola Academy. She's a resident of Park 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Ridge, in my district. She is a wonderful cosmopolitan student. She is -- not only is she a scholar, a Dumbach Scholar, in her high school, in all the AP classes, she's involved in cheerleading, she serves as the flyer - and any past cheerleaders know what an important role that is - travel soccer. She just does it all. So, I'd like you to join me in welcoming Deirdre Kelly and her mother, up in the gallery, to the Illinois State Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Future leader of -- of Illinois, welcome to Springfield. We have Senator Harris.
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, sir.
Today I'm proud to be joined by not only two constituents, but two great community leaders. We -- I have with me today a Trustee from the Village of Dolton, Ms. Valeria Stubbs, and Trustee-elect Deborah Denton, joining me today. Please give them a great Springfield welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome, both of you, and congratulations on your election. We have Senator Bennett.
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, sir.
Thank you, Mr. President. We have a lot of great guests 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 today, Mr. President, but I'd like to introduce the Chamber to my Page for the Day, John James. He's a seventh grade honor student at Grant Middle school, here in Springfield. When he's not studying, he likes swimming and archery, and he has an interest in politics, which I hope I don't take from him today. But would you guys please all give a warm Springfield welcome to John James?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) John, welcome to Springfield. Hope you enjoy your day. You're with a good guy. Okay, going back -- we're going back to page 22 of the Calendar. Senate Bill 866. 866. Senator Cullerton. T. Cullerton, do you wish to proceed? Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 866. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator T. Cullerton.
Thank you, Mr. President. It's an honor to see you in the chair today. Senate Bill 866 just amends the Department of Veteran {sic} (Veterans) Affairs Act. Provides that the Department of Veterans Affairs shall provide informational resources to veterans returning from deployment regarding service animals. This passed out of committee with a hundred percent. This was also one of the recommendations of the suicide task force that we submitted to the General Assembly last December. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 866 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, and the bill passes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 868. Senator Hunter. Senator Hunter? Lady wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 868. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Hunter.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 868 allows the Secretary of State's Office to offer, to each driver's license or notification card applicant who is sixteen years or under {sic} (older), rather than eighteen, the opportunity to be included in the First Person Consent organ and tissue donor registry. Under the death -- upon - I'm sorry - the death of a donor who is an unemancipated minor, the parent or guardian of the donor may amend or revoke the donations. There are over three hundred people or more dying because of -- of being in need of a donor -- organ or tissue and this will also expand the list for folks to come in. So I would ask for an Aye vote. I know of no opposition to this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 868 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays. And Senate Bill 868, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator T. Cullerton.
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) State your point, sir.
First of all, I -- I'm sorry I didn't jump in on the last round, when everybody was going. But I have a guest today, young man by the name of Jack Corkery. He is from my district. He is in his second year at College of DuPage. Stand up, Jack. Jack is also probably one of the best actors I have ever seen on a stage. His mother started a theater company in DuPage County for Catholic schoolchildren, called Saint Genesius. Both of my children are in it. And Jack truly is one of the greatest actors you will ever see if you end up seeing theater productions around DuPage County, and probably one or two little small roles on Chicago Fire. So, if you can help welcome Jack here, I would appreciate it. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Welcome, Jack, to the Illinois Senate. Good luck in all your endeavors. Going forward, Senator Cullerton, on Senate Bill 870. You can actually remain standing. What's that? Excuse me, sir, that's the other Cullerton. Yes, that's John Cullerton. Sorry about that. Thank you. Senator Rezin, you're requesting 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 recognition.
Thank you, Mr. President. For purpose of an introduction.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Please proceed.
Thank you, Mr. President. I, too, have very -- two special guests here from Morris, Illinois. I have Emma Knudson and her sister, Elise. Emma is in seventh grade at Saratoga School, while Elise is in fourth grade at Saratoga School. They are the grandchildren of friends of mine - up here in the gallery - Glenn and Joan Harms, as well. Emma loves sports. She likes basketball in particular. She currently is in the musical Schoolhouse Rock. And Elise, to my right, loves to bake. She also plays the trumpet. I would like a warm Springfield welcome for my two guests today, as well as for their grandparents up in the gallery.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) All of you, welcome to the Illinois Senate. Hope you have a great day and learn a lot and have some fun. Thank you very much. And, Senator Rezin, you're next on the Calendar. Do you want to proceed? Senate Bill 872. Senator Rezin indicates she wish to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 872. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Rezin.
28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Again, thank you, Mr. President. This is a simple bill. Senate Bill 872 amends the Property Tax Code to provide a prorated exemption for veterans who qualify for the disabled veterans exemption when he or she moves to -- into a new home. So, if they're moving into a new home in the middle of the year, this allows them to take their exemption with them. Currently, the current law states that the exemption stays with the new homeowner. We think that there's been an error. We think that the exemption should follow the veteran to the new home -- to their new home in the middle of the -- of the year. This is a good bill that's supported by everyone and was brought to me, actually, by a constituent, a veteran, who pointed out the problem with the law. I ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 872 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. 57 voting Yea, no voting Nay. Senate Bill 872, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Link in the Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senate Bill 881. Senator Morrison. Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 882. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 882. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 882 amends the Condominium Property Act. It increases the percentage from seventy-five to eight-five percent of unit owners if they wanted to sell the entire property having seven or more units. I'd ask for your Aye votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 882 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 882, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 883. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 883. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you again, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 883 adds language to the Probate Act to be consistent with changes we made to the parenting -- Act last Session, which passed unanimously, and this is with respect to posthumous children.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 883 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 883, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 886. Senator Tom Cullerton. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 886. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Cullerton, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senator, it's fabulous to see you up there in the Chair today and I truly do appreciate the honor of having two different Presidents today, so I -- I feel a very lucky day for me today. Senate Bill 886 authorizes the Department of Revenue to share income tax information with the Treasurer's Office in order to facilitate the return of unclaimed property. SB -- Senate Bill 866 {sic} allows the Treasurer's office to waive the claim requirement of unclaimed property if it is valued under two thousand dollars. This was an initiative of our former colleague, the Illinois Treasurer, to get his I-Cash program and the dollars in there to people's hands quicker and easier.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 886 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 886, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 887. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 887. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McGuire, on your bill. SENATOR McGUIRE: Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Senate Bill 887 allows the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education to collect a processing and handling fee for producing individual level {sic} (student-level) data requests pursuant to data sharing agreements outside State and federal statute. I know of no opposition and ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 887 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 887, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 892. Senator Tracy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 892. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Tracy, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 892 authorizes certain Department of Children and Family Service {sic} (Services) employees to have access to the Prescription Monitoring Program database to assist in the investigations of child abuse and neglect. It provides that the access shall be established by an intergovernmental agreement between DCFS and DHS. It is the Department of Children and Family Services belief that if a select few of its employees are given access, then inquiries could be made when -- when appropriate based on the case circumstances that are presented, such as in relation to investigations, service programs, assessment of child safety, and recommendations to the court and possible worker safety concerns.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 892 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 892, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator McGuire, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McGUIRE: Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 State your point. SENATOR McGUIRE: Thank you. I'd like to introduce two guests. To my immediate right is a longtime friend, Dr. Shulamith Mellman, and to my right, my wife Lora McGuire, always the more popular McGuire, and next month Lora and I will celebrate our thirty-eighth -- thirty… LORA McGUIRE: No. Fortieth! SENATOR McGUIRE: Wedding anniversary. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Congratulations, Mrs. McGuire. Senate Bill 896. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 896. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.
Thank you very much. Senate Bill 896 amends the Pension Code. It forfeits benefits for any person who otherwise would receive a survivor benefit and is convicted of any felony in connection with the service of the member from whom the benefit results. It affects all new hires. This is specifically in response to the Gliniewicz situation, which occurred in Fox Lake two years ago. Be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the questions is, shall 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 896 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 896, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 898. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 898. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.
Thank you very much, again, Mr. President. Senate Bill 898 is the extension of the Acupuncture Practice Act. It extends it for another ten years and, as we always do, includes technical updates for situations that have occurred from when the Act was originally put into place. Be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 898 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 898, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 899, on the order Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 899. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.
Again, thank you, sir. Senate Bill 899, which is an initiative of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation {sic} (Department of Financial and Professional Regulation), eases restrictions on CPA firms that practice within the State of Illinois but whose principal offices are not located within the State boundaries.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 899 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 899, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 901. Senator Althoff seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 901 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Seeing no objection, so ordered. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading, Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Yes, Mr. President. Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Althoff.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your amendment. 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Thank you, Mr. President. This amendment was done in response to concerns brought to me by AFSCME. It changes the current definition of multi-state licensing systems to mean a web-based platform which allows licensure applicants to submit their applications and renewals online to the Department.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion on the amendment? Seeing none, all those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 901. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 901. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.
Thank you very much. As you might've assumed from the previous amendment, this bill allows collection agencies to renew and apply for license electronically through the -- nationwide multi-state licensing system and registry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 901 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 901, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 902. Senator Righter. Out of the record. Senate Bill 903. Senator Hastings. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 903. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 903 will increase the credit given to a defendant who is incarcerated and did not post bond, but the bail's credit's from five dollars to thirty dollars. There's no opposition to this bill. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 903 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 903, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 904. Senator Hastings. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 904. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 904, as amended, creates a continuing education advisory council for the Department of Insurance. I'll answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 904 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 904, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 910. Senator Bush. Out of the record. Senate Bill 920 -- 930. Senator Righter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 930. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chamber. Senate Bill 930 is an extension of what is known at Eastern Illinois University as the Panther Promise program. It is a law 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 that allows Eastern Illinois University to offer certain tuition discounts for families of students who fall within what we would typically refer to as the lower-middle income or middle income ranges. It has been a huge success, both in terms of increasing enrollment to Eastern in that demographic or that economic group. It has also been a net winner for the university with regards to increased overall dollars for tuition. The extension is to year 2026. Be happy to answer any questions, Mr. President. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 930 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 930, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Raoul, for what purpose do you rise?
Mr. President, I rise for a point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Mr. President, up in the President's Gallery, to your right, my left, I have the future members of the Judiciary Committee. They are the students of Legal Prep Charter Academy on the west side of Chicago. It is a school on which I sit on the board of directors. I'd like the -- the -- the Members of the Senate to give 'em a warm greeting as they stand.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 931. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 931. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill requires a public agency that's the custodian of a minor to file a written report with the court not later than fifteen days after that minor remains in a shelter placement beyond thirty days, in a psych hospital beyond medical necessity, or in a detention center facility because the agency cannot find an appropriate placement for the minor. This is an initiative of the Office of the Public Guardian, Cook County.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 931 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 931, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 932. Senator Tracy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 932. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill. 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Tracy, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. Senate President. Senate Bill 932 comes from the Department of Central Management Services. It amends the Personnel Code to allow individual agency heads to certify pay, instead of the Director of CMS. This proposed change would streamline the payroll process for Central Management Services, State agencies and the Comptroller's Office. I would be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 932 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 932, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 937. Senator McGuire. Senate Bill 938. Senator Steans. Senate Bill 942. Senator Manar. Senator Biss, for what purpose do you rise?
For purposes of clarification.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your clarification.
On Senate Bill 882, I intended to vote Aye. My finger must've slipped.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The record will reflect your intention. Senate Bill 948. 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Hastings. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 948. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 948 amends the Condominium Property Act by establishing that a board may close a portion of a noticed meeting or meet separately to do six different things: Number one is to discuss litigation; two is to discuss an appointment, employment, engagement; to interview a potential employee; discuss violations of the rules; discuss unpaid shares of common expenses; and consult with legal counsel. There are no opponents to this bill and I'll answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 948 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 948, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 949. Senator Hastings. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 949. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill. 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill provides that condos or community associations requiring approval by a mortgagee or lienholders to amend the condominium instruments must send a request to approve the amendment via certified mail. If they fail to deliver a negative response within sixty days after mailing the request, the request is -- is deemed to have been approved. This bill -- we had extensive negotiations. We brought everybody either to a neutral or a proponent. And I ask for your support. Thank you very much, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 949 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 949, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 955. Senator Steans. Senate Bill 973. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 973. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill requires the Department 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 of Children and Family Services to prepare and submit an annual report to the General Assembly regarding youth in care waiting for placement. It is the initiative of the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian. I'm happy to answer questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 973 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 973, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 982. Senator Biss. Senate Bill 984. Senator Bivins. Senate Bill 1223. Senator Lightford. Senate Bill 1238. Senator McCann. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1238. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCann, on your bill. SENATOR McCANN: Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1238 simply extends the ability for Veterans Courts to take place in all counties within a circuit. Currently, the Chief Judge of a circuit can allow it in one county of that circuit. This bill allows the opportunity for that to be expanded into other counties within the circuit. Be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 1238 pass -- Senate Bill 1238 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1238, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1249. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1249. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1249 amends the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act and it decreases the failure to pay penalty from twenty percent to fifteen percent and it also provides the penalty will be abated in certain situations.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1249 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1249, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1254. Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1254. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is an initiative of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Basically, it's an amendment to the Savings Bank Act to make it easier to administer fee structures. It creates identical fee structures for commercial banks and savings banks. It does a couple other technical issues. And I'm happy to entertain any questions from anybody, except my colleague to the right here, who I will refuse to answer any questions from.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1254 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1254, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1258. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1258. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill. 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1258 is an extraordinarily personal -- personal piece of legislation. I want to thank Senator Bush for her assistance. I also would like to thank Leader Currie, in the House, for providing me language that made it possible for this bill to be considered and passed in the House when it moves over there. It authorizes the IDNR to transfer certain land to the Fox Waterway Agency for one dollar. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has an agreement with the Fox Waterway for dredging the Chain of Lakes {sic} (Chain O'Lakes). IDNR transfers the parcels to the Fox Waterway and then they are allowed to market the property for sale with deed restrictions and any proceeds from a sale must be used for the purchase and development of alternative dredge material disposal sites. We agreed, after much negotiation with many of the House Members, that within one year of the conveyance of this property, the Fox Waterway Agency shall also sell the property for no less than fair market value, use any sale proceeds to purchase an alternative dredge material disposal site for no more than fair market value, and transfer any remaining proceeds to the Department of Natural Resources for deposit into the General Revenue Fund. Be happy to answer any questions; otherwise, I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1258 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1258, having received the required constitutional majority, 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 is declared passed. Senate Bill 1261. Senator Holmes. Senator Holmes seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1261 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Seeing no objection, permission granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1261. Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 4, offered by Senator Holmes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, on your amendment.
I will explain it when I explain the bill. It's for the…(microphone cutoff)… Basically what it does is, during the dissolution of marriage, it -- there is a temporary allocation of sole or joint possession of companion animals owned by both parties; there can be an amicable agreement by both parties for sole or joint ownership of companion animals; and if the court must allocate sole or joint ownership of companion animals, the court then must take into consideration the well-being of the animals.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion on the amendment? Seeing none, all those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the -- the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1261. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 1261. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, on your bill.
It was as I explained. Basically, I would love to have your support on this. Basically, this comes from the parties involved in a divorce proceeding sometimes want the court to decide on the custody and visitation for pets, but the existing statute is designed only to address children that way. We want it to also include pets.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Righter, for what purpose do you rise?
I wonder if the sponsor will yield, please, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Maybe. I think she will.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chamber. Senator Holmes, first, the bill refers to companion animals. Is that defined somewhere in statute or is -- is there a list in the bill itself about what would qualify as a companion animal? I mean, there's a…(microphone cutoff)…there's a couple Members on this side of the aisle who have pets. We've just been talking about it over here since -- since you started talking about your bill and I'm just curious if those animals would fall under the 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 scope of your bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
I'm not sure which animals they're referring to. It does refer to cats, dogs, and also -- horses are actually considered companion animals also.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
When I -- when I was in college, I had a friend who - I -- I mean, he was a different kind of guy, but we all have our own thing - who owned a pet snake. Would a snake qualify as a companion animal for purposes of this statute and -- or this bill, and if it doesn't, what about those couples, married couples, who end up getting a divorce who have a pet snake? What are they to do?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
I -- I -- I would be willing to place a wager that if people own snakes, they're probably going to stay together, 'cause they're not going to find anybody else who wants to live with them.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Mr. President, I'm going to have to take just a moment here and try to get past that insult, that insulting comment for all snake owners everywhere across the State, and move on to my next area of inquiry. Okay, Senator Holmes, last question, because I 51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 know we're really busy here and we're blowing through these bills that are on 3rd Reading. Do bobcats qualify as companion animals? Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, if you want to answer it.
I -- I would certainly love that they would, because then we could put them under protection, instead of having Members on that side of aisle continually attacking my poor bobcats.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?
I have a question and then also a point, but start with the question maybe.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.
So, on a serious note, this is companion animals. What if one of the animals is a service animal? So I don't think…(microphone cutoff)…I -- I don't think that joint ownership -- joint custody would be appropriate in the case of a service animal, even if the one spouse in the proceeding has -- that's become a companion animal for them. Right? But that's a service animal first and foremost.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
And I agree. And I'm not sure that a service animal -- I think they're probably under a different listing as a service 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 animal, rather than just as a companion animal. And I would think that would be for the person who that service animal was needed to help would definitely have ownership of that animal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
I'm actually for this bill. I'm just wondering if we can maybe clean up that definition along the way, because I would hate to see a spouse make a claim for companionship when that's a service animal for some -- for the other -- for the other spouse.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
Senator, I think that's a valid -- very valid point. What I would like to do is let me put it before we turn it over to the House and have them make sure they address that when they do it in the House and then we'll bring it back here for Concurrence.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
Fair enough. And -- and I'll close with this, I think your solution to the snake problem may be something along the lines of the Gordian knot.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Oberweis, for what purpose do you rise?
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Indicates she will yield. 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senator, some of our family farms are very close-knit. In some cases, the wife does the milking on certain days and the husband does the milking on other days, and they become very close to these animals over a period of time. And I'm just wondering if this would apply to cows in that kind of situation.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
The Department does not list cows as companion animals.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Oberweis.
I -- I think I'd have to protest. In cases in some of our very close family farms, they consider these a part of the family. They're -- they're very wonderful animals, become very attached and very close, and I think it's very disappointing if they can't be considered as companion animals.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Raoul, for what purpose do you rise?
I move the previous question.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, to close.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing the Senator introduce next Session a bill similar to take care of the cow situation. Otherwise, I would ask for an Aye vote, and it was sort of fun to do my first bill again. Thank you. 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1261 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1261, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1274. Senator Connelly. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1274. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Connelly, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the -- of the Senate. Senate Bill 1274 amends the Illinois Procurement Code relative to sheltered workshops. It updates language relative to individuals with -- with disabilities and provides the State Use Committee the ability to establish criteria for participation in the program. There's no opposition. I ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1274 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1274, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1281. Senator Althoff. Mr. 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1281. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff.
I believe this is the last Althoff bill for the day. Senate Bill 1281 is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Revenue. It amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to provide that certificates of registration be required to be renewed on an annual basis. Currently, it's every five years. We'd like to do it every year.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1281 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1281, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1286. Senator Mulroe. Senate Bill 1294. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1296. Senator Hutchinson. Senate Bill 1297. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1297. (Secretary reads title of bill) 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1297 provides that the Federal Home Loan Bank can recover its collateral for loans to insurance companies in the event the insurance company is placed into rehabilitation or insolvency. The Bank's rights for these loans would be the same as those afforded under the federal law for the FDIC for loans made by the Bank to financial institutions. I know of no opposition. I'd ask for your Aye votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1297 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1297, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1298. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1298. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, again, Members of the Senate. This 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 bill was brought to me by the Illinois Tollway Authority. It -- Senate Bill 1298 adds any Tollway vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of nine thousand pounds or more to the definition of authorized emergency vehicles, which would allow that vehicle to use red or white oscillating or flashing lights on their vehicles. I know of no opposition. I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1298 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The -- the vote is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1298, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1299. Senator Connelly. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1299. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Connelly, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1299 amends the Educator Licensure Article of the School Code. It adds a master's degree in public administration to the types of degrees allowed for a chief school business official endorsement on an educator license. This is -- this bill has passed unanimously before and I am unware of any opponents. I ask for an Aye vote. 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1299 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1299, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1311. Senator Righter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1311. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chamber. Senate Bill 1311 was brought to me by the Department of (the) Lottery. It would require the Department to place any estimated final proceeds, on or before the last day of the fiscal year, into the Capital Projects Fund. This will allow them to, after that, if need be, reconcile the account so we have accurate accounting on the issue. Be happy to answer any question.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1311 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all -- all Members -- excuse me. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1311, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1325. Senator Tracy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1325. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Tracy, on your bill.
…you -- thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1325 amends the Wildlife Code. It adds a new definition of "hunting license" to include an electronic or physical license authorizing a person to take a certain type of animal during a specific period of time. I'll…(microphone cutoff)…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1325 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1325, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1326. Senator Tracy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1326. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Tracy, on your bill.
Yes, thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1326 amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and repeals a Section which created the Agricultural Export Advisory Committee and makes conforming changes in -- to the other parts of law to make it effective.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Raoul, for what purpose do you rise?
Is this your second bill?
Actually, Senator Raoul, I've lost count today. It's going pretty fast, but it's all going good and I appreciate Senator Holmes for taking my first one. Thanks. Appreciate it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) No further discussion seen, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1326 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1326, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1328. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1328. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill. 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. You the man! This bill -- about a decade ago, then -- well, still Senator Righter, then me as a House Member, did a bill related to task forces. The money has been stuck in limbo, needing a correction for years, and so now this is, I believe, the agreed correction and this would allow these funds to finally be distributed. And I'd just ask for its -- Yes vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1328 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1328, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1329. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1329. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act by requiring a person who owns an ATM to post a phone number to consumers to call to report problems at {sic} (and) 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 the IDFPR phone number. It repeals the Check Printer and Check Number Act and is an agency initiative. It apparently is somewhat of a cleanup bill. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1328 -- 29 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1329, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1342. Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1342. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, on your bill.
Thank you so much, Mr. President. This bill, as amended, prohibits the use of an elephant protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 in a traveling animal act. The bill sets the penalty for use of an elephant in a traveling animal act as a Class A misdemeanor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1342 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 question, there's 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1342, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1343. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1343. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1343 requires the Division of Probation Services to establish standards for continuing education of probation officers and supervisors. The bill also requires the Division to broaden access to available training programs. I know of no opponents. I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1343 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1343, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1345. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1345. (Secretary reads title of bill) 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, again, Members of the Senate. 1345 amends the Chicago Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code. The bill requires that excess municipal contributions are used to reduce the amount that the City would be required to contribute in the succeeding year for duty disability, occupational disease, or administrative cost of the fund. I know of no opponents. I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1345 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 1345, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1348. Senator Martinez. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1348. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Martinez, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Members of the Senate, Senate Bill 1348 extends the sunset of the Medical Practice Act from December 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 31st, 2017, to December 31st, 2027. It also requires applicants for licensure to provide an email address, adds elder abuse as grounds for disciplinary action with the Department, and it makes technical changes throughout the reflect -- that reflect current practices -- to reflect the current practice of the Department. And I'll be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1348 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1348, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1353. Senator Steans. Senate Bill 1355. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1364. Senator Harris. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1364. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the General -- Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1364 provides that beginning July 1st of 2018, licenses issued, Type I and Type II, to meat and poultry processor establish -- establishments shall not expire if they remain in compliance with the provision of the Meat and Poultry Act {sic} (Meat and Poultry Inspection Act). 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1364 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1364, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1366. Senator Harris. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1366. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris, on your bill.
Mr. President, Senate Bill 1366 stipulates that a person has sixty days after the issuance of notice from the Department of Ag to pay any inspection fee or monetary penalty resulting from an administrative hearing. There are no opponents and I request a favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1366 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1366, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1368. Senator Harris. Mr. 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1368. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1368 requires the Department of Agriculture to review applications from entities in control of public ground requesting pest and disease inspections and allows the Department to deicide to comply with the request or not, as deemed appropriate. There are no opponents and I request a favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1368 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1368, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1370. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1370. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McConnaughay. 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1370 amends the Park District Code. Provides that if a proposition to reduce a park district board from seven to five members is approved by referendum, then the number of board members elected at that next election, that it be held at least sixty days after the date of the approval, is reduced by two. What this bill does is, it provides a detailed schedule to be followed for staggering the terms. This bill was an initiative of the Illinois Association of Park Districts. It's not in response to a particular issue or a problem, but rather a proactive measure to ensure the process is in place in the event that a park board size is reduced. I know of no objection. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1370 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1370, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1372. Senator Harmon. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1372. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harmon, on your bill.
69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. In the last General Assembly, we extended the sunset date for the -- Mercury Switch Removal Act for ten years, to 2027. I did not know at the time that the -- the industry responsible for paying for this cost had entered into a memorandum of understanding among the parties to -- that would run for five years. This will accelerate the sunset date so that those are in tandem. I'm not aware of any opposition. I ask for your Aye votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1372 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1372, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1385. Senator Weaver. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1385. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Weaver, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill amends the Property Tax Code to provide property tax abatement for newly remodeled units in decaying area. It's a matter of local control. It doesn't say what we're doing; it says what the local municipality can do. It just adds another tool in the toolbox with regard to urban decay. 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 It was an agreed bill. There's no opposition that I know of and I'd request the Senate's support. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1385 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1385, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1386. Senator Lightford. Senate Bill 1399. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1399. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1399 provides electronic monitoring as a possible alternative for either a condition to participation in the drug program or alternative resolution to a violation while in the program. The alternative is available only if the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court approves it. I know of no opposition. I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1399 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1399, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1402. Senator Clayborne. Senator Clayborne seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1402 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Seeing no objection, permission granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1402. Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Yes. Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Clayborne.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your amendment.
I'd like to discuss it on 3rd Reading. …for it to be adopted, I'm sorry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any question -- discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1402. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1402. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill. 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1402 arose from a conversation I had with a constituent whose child was molested and they felt that the child needed residential therapy. They felt that the perpetrator had assets and they wanted to make sure that they didn't have to pay when the perpetrator has assets. So this allows the State Attorney's Office to freeze assets -- or seek to freeze assets by court order if it's anticipated that these assets will be dissipated before the trial or a plea of guilty. I would ask for your favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Leader Clayborne…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Indicates he will yield.
Thank you. Leader Clayborne, Leader Harmon has a bill dealing with civil asset forfeiture and some of the issues that have happened with civil asset forfeiture. I -- two quick questions here, one is, is this after a conviction or prior to conviction?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
This is prior to -- I'm sorry, prior to a conviction.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Rose.
Is there a provision to allow you to use those assets to pay for your attorney?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
Yes. We -- it's unconstitutional to prevent him or prevent her, whoever the perpetrator is, from being able to defend themselves. This just freezes necessary assets and makes sure there -- there's no fraudulent transfers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
What about pay their mortgage?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
Again, this doesn't prevent them from taking care of their normal costs. This only deals with them not being able to transfer -- being able to transfer assets that aren't necessarily needed for the defense or paying their normal costs or living. It's just to protect them from dissipating those assets in anticipation of a conviction or a plea of guilty.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
So let's talk -- so, in the bill text itself, where's the part about the normal expenses? 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
So, in -- in -- put my glasses on. So, in (e), it says the -- no -- oh, in -- in (f), the court may limit an asset freeze to certain amount or type of assets that may be ordered appropriate for -- oh, no, I'm sorry, I'm reading the wrong one. Court must limit an asset-freezing order to provide a sufficient amount to provide the legal representation needed for defendant for any pending criminal charges against him or her, including responding to {sic} contesting motions and other orders under this Article.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
That's the -- the attorney's fees portion. What about the living expenses and -- I mean, you may have -- the living expenses?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
In -- in (d), it says, "On at least twenty-four hours' notice to the State, a defendant against whom the order is issued may apply for an order permitting him or her to pay his or her ordinary living expenses or business expenses."
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose.
Thank you, Mr. President. I will -- appreciate the answers. I'm going to listen to the rest of the debate here. I -- I -- I -- I think this is very odd. I understand what you're trying to 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 do. I also understand what Senator Harmon is trying to do in his bill to crack down on some of the abuses that happen with civil asset forfeiture, although, obviously, this is not a -- at forfeiture stage yet. This is a freezing stage. So it's -- it's kind of an interesting debate. I'll -- I'll listen to the rest of it. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield, please?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) He indicates he will.
Okay. Thank you very much. Senator Clayborne, I'm sure you can appreciate why the attention's being paid here, because the - - the perception to some degree out there is that this bill would allow a State's Attorney to seek, and a court to order assets of someone charged with but not yet convicted of a crime, to freeze their assets. And the prohibition that you have named -- you've read from your bill talks about the assets can't be frozen to the extent that it would prohibit the -- the defendant from paying for their attorney, which, you're right, would be unconstitutional. I want to follow up with Senator Rose's good question though; is, what about someone who is charged with a crime, with regards to other expenses they would need to live, understanding that sometimes these criminal proceedings, I mean, they're not something done in a week or two, they can go on for months. Can you help shine a little light on that for me, please?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Clayborne.
And I'm sure, it -- as I said in (d), it says, "On at least twenty-four hour {sic} (hours') notice to the State, a defendant against whom the order is issued may apply for an order permitting him or her to pay his or her ordinary living expenses or business expenses." I would anticipate, if there's a hearing, they also have the opportunity to do the same.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
So, Senator Clayborne, I want to understand this. If the State's -- so, someone charged with a crime…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Senator Clayborne, if the -- someone is charged with a crime. The State's Attorney is concerned about the dissipation issue, seeks the order from the court. The court can enter the order and the order becomes effective -- can become effective immediately before the person is convicted of the crime. Let's just start one step at a time. Is that accurate - that the order can be imposed before a conviction is rendered?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
Yes, after a hearing.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter. 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
So, what you're saying is that if that goes into place, the defendant can, in response to that, go to court and say, well, judge, I need this much money per week or this much money per month, or whatever it might be, in order to pay my mortgage and my light bill and whatever else might be the case. Is -- I mean, is -- is that accurate?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
That is accurate, but a court may issue an asset-freezing order on a motion of the State with notice to the defendant against whom the order is sought -- sought, with an expedited opportunity to be heard if the court finds certain things.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Can you -- can you elaborate on what the court needs to find in order to order -- enter such an order?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
There is a -- a substantial likelihood that the State will prevail on the merits of the action; if the order is not granted, there is a substantial likelihood the assets of the defendant whom the order is sought will be dissipated so that the State will be unable to receive satisfaction of judgment after the conviction because of the dissipation; any harm the defendant and whom -- against whom the order is sought may suffer by complying with the 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 order or -- is clearly outweighed by the risk of harm to the State if the order is not issued; and the order, if issued, would not be adverse to the public interest.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Senator, let's walk a little further down the hypothetical. The court enters the order freezing the assets; the defendant is allowed to utilize his or her assets to the bare minimum necessary extent to live, but otherwise not given flexibility; they have a trial and the defendant is acquitted. Is there language in the bill or the statute with regards to the order being lifted?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
Yes. It says an asset-freezing order remains in effect until it is vacated by the court, or the criminal charge is resolved by agreement of the State or -- and defendant, operation of law, or satisfaction of judgment entered against the defendant against whom the order was issued.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
I want to make sure I understood what you just said, Senator. So, the order would remain in effect until the court lifts the order or until there's a judgment entered of acquittal. So, in other words, if the defendant's acquitted, the defendant does not have to wait for the judge to decide to enter the order, as opposed to the judgment or the -- the not guilty verdict and the court 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 entering that verdict automatically vacates the order. Is that accurate?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
It doesn't say automatically, but I would assume that if he was acquitted, it would be automatically vacated. I would assume the -- the court -- the lawyers would immediately request that this order be vacated and I'm sure the judge would do it. I'm actually sure, Senator, that it would probably be done as a matter of -- of law, as -- as stated here.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Senator, I want to be very careful there. I don't want to make an assumption. I'm not sure we should make an assumption that if it's not clear in the bill that the acquittal does not, by operation of law, vacate the order, that we should leave it up to whatever timing might occur in whatever courthouse, when you've said I'm not going to let you spend your own money because you've been charged with, but not convicted of, a crime. I -- I -- I wonder if, particularly considering the fact that the person has not been convicted, whether we should be a little more diligent with regards to ensuring that the order should be vacated as a matter of law. Now, a -- a -- another question I have. Senator Clayborne, oftentimes you see cases where someone is charged criminally and is also sued civilly. Is there any language in the bill with regards to the ability to hold the order over pending a civil suit? In which case, if the plaintiff, who was the victim 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 in the criminal suit, prevails, they would have access to funds or the court would have access to funds to pay a judgment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
This has nothing to do with the civil -- any civil suit. This is operation by the State's Attorney and based upon this person being charged. And as you said, the order is in effect until the operation of law. So, obviously, if there's not a case pending towards him or her criminally, then operation of law would obviously require that this case -- this order be vacated. It has nothing to do with any civil lawsuits.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter, to wrap it up.
I'm working on it there, Mr. President. Pretty important issue here though - I know you recognize that. Senator Clayborne, is there any language in the bill about -- about an appeal and whether or not the order could stay in place pending some kind of motion by the State related to the verdict, which would further delay the vacation of the order and allowing the acquitted individual to access their own money?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne. Senator Clayborne.
I'm sorry. I -- I didn't know you were ready. We have nothing in here regarding an appeal. I -- I assume you're saying appeal from the -- the immediate issuance of the order. I would assume that they could file an interlocutory appeal in this matter. 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 If -- if that is your concern, I do not have a problem with adding language to allow them to -- to file an interlocutory appeal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Righter.
Thank you for your indulgence, Mr. President. Senator Clayborne, I wonder if I could ask if you would be willing to take the bill out of the record so we can -- we can put an amendment on that makes it clear that once a not guilty verdict is rendered and the judge enters a judgment on that, that that order is automatically vacated, understanding that the State can't appeal a not guilty verdict.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne.
Dale, this has been in committee twice. I think this is a very important issue. I give you my word that I will work with you - we pass it over into the -- to the House - to address your issue regarding that it's automatically vacated without discretion once the person is found not guilty and put a provision in there to appeal. But, we're at the last -- last hour. It has been in committee. We've received support. So you have my commitment if we pass it -- if it passes that we will address those issues in the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, to close, if you wish.
There's been extensive discussion. Again, we -- we made this to apply to all, but this is -- originally brought to me by a -- 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 by parents whose child was victimized by a convicted child molester and they are currently paying for their child to go to a therapeutic boarding school and they believe that this person transferred their assets right -- just before the conviction to an ex-wife and now the parents are stuck with -- well, I won't say stuck, but they are paying for their child's therapeutic -- therapy when the convicted child molester had resources to pay for this out of their own pocket. I would ask for your favorable vote, with the fact that I am willing to address some of the concerns that Senator Righter has -- has raised. I ask for your favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1402 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1402, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Fowler, for what purpose do you rise?
Privilege -- privilege, please, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Thank you. Honored to have -- have today with us in the Chamber the Mayor from the beautiful City of Cairo, Illinois, Mr. Tyrone Coleman, and the -- and the Cairo City Council. If -- I'd like -- ask them to rise, please. As you know, that the -- Cairo is the southernmost point of the State of Illinois. So, if 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 everyone would join me in welcoming Mayor Coleman and the Harrisburg -- excuse me, the Cairo City Council to the Chambers, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to Springfield. Senator Hastings, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
I have the -- the great opportunity to have a newly elected Mayor of one of the largest municipalities in the State of Illinois, the Village of Matteson. Sheila Chalmers-Currin is a committed resident, who's worked tirelessly over the last year to -- to get elected, and she won the majority of the votes. Matteson's an area where there's some need for improvement and I can tell you the people have spoken and they're confident in their leadership and I just can't wait to work with her. I just want to give a warm Springfield welcome to Sheila Chalmers-Currin the Mayor of Matteson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to Springfield and congratulations. Senator Hastings, again?
Thank you, Mr. President. Today is bring your dad to work day. I've brought my father, who's the Mayor of Orland Hills. He comes down to supervise to make sure I don't get out of line, and I'm sure everyone understands that. So I just want to give him a 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 warm Springfield welcome as well. We'll bring him back…(microphone cutoff)…promise.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) We may need him full time down here to keep you under traps {sic}. Senator Nybo, for what purpose do you rise?
Personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
As long as we're doing some introductions, Senator Connelly and I have special guests down here from Milton Township, which is a township that we both represent. I just wanted to take the opportunity to welcome them to the Chamber. And if everybody could extend a warm welcome to our Supervisor, Chris Heidorn; our Assessor, Chris LaVan; and two of our Trustees, Yadav Nathwani and Marty Keller. Thanks for coming down, guys.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to Springfield. On that note, back to Senate Bill 1410. Senator Connelly. Senate Bill 1413. Senator Connelly. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1413. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Connelly, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 85 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 1413 is an -- is an initiative of the Department of Corrections. It waives a search fee for a birth record search or additional fee for a certified copy of the record for people released on parole, mandatory supervised release, final discharge, or pardon. It's just one of the many bills emanating from the Criminal Justice Reform Commission. I'm unware of any opponents. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1413 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1413, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1420. Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1420. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I am so delighted to have local representatives down here to be able to observe me present this groundbreaking piece of legislation. This is an amendment to the Dead Animal Disposal Act. As Senator Rose would say, this is truly a cleanup bill. In all seriousness, this is going to exempt non- profit organizations and government entities who host collection 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 centers for grease or cooking oil to be able to -- to -- to exempt them from the licensure fees and reporting requirements under the Act that, as a result of a 2015 amendment, IEPA is now saying they may be subject to. So, it's a local issue, brought to me by a non-profit from Glen Ellyn. And I think it's a -- it's a good bill. I'm -- I'm happy to entertain any questions, but I really hope there's not too many out there. But I'd ask for Members support. No opposition on this one.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1420 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1420, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1422. Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1422. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo.
Thank you, Mr. President. And also, I thank all the Members for the absence of any questions on that last bill. So, I do appreciate this. This is an initiative of our DuPage County State's Attorney to amend the Criminal Code. And basically, what this bill will do is, it will require courts to consider questions 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 about the applicability of an exception to the statute of limitations in the same way that they do -- work for questions of venue or other challenging -- challenges to a charging document, and that's by conducting a pretrial hearing procedure - basically, a motion to dismiss conducted under the Code of Criminal Procedure. What this bill is essentially doing is, it's addressing a recent court decision that suggested handling these issues would be better dealt with at a pretrial proceeding, as opposed to requiring the prosecution to prove this as a matter beyond reasonable doubt during the trial itself. So, happy to answer any questions. There is no opposition that I'm aware of on this bill and I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1422 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1422, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1427. Senator Syverson. Senate Bill 1433. Senator Shrimp {sic}. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1433. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator, on your bill.
88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1433 is my first bill and is an initiative of the Illinois Department of Commerce (and Economic Opportunity). The bill is - - it amends the Environmental Protection Act, providing that a small entity that voluntarily self-discloses non-compliance to the IEPA, of which the IEPA is unaware, is entitled to a one hundred percent reduction in the portion of the penalty that is not based on the economic benefit of non-compliance. I hope everybody can have fun with that. This was an agreed bill. I'm unaware of any opposition to this bill and I respectfully ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Trust me, we would've announced this was your first bill. Is there any discussion on the Senator's first bill? I will repeat: Is there any discussion on the Senator's first -- Senator Hastings.
Senator, on -- just to go to the bill itself, cause it's kind of confusing. On line 24 on page 8, being a Naval Academy graduate, can you explain a "small entity"?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Shrimp {sic}.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker {sic}. A -- a small -- a small entity is a -- is an entity which is not a large entity and, you know, generally has a -- has a small -- a small number, similar to the number of wins that Army has had against Navy in the last fifteen years.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings.
89 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Thank you, Mr. President. Would a "Schimpf" be considered a small entity?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator, you opened Pandora's box, now you got to close it.
Schimpf is, for those of you don't -- that don't know, Schimpf is German. It's a German verb, to -- to scold or -- or ridicule. And, you know, some would -- so, Schimpf would be considered, I think, a -- a -- a small -- definitely a small entity; there's not much -- not too many of us around. So, yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings.
To -- to the bill, Mr. -- Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.
I want to inform the Chamber that West Point graduates would never refer to themselves as small entities. That is all, Mr. President. Thank you very much. Welcome to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion on the Senator's first bill? Senator Jones, what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. I think we should vote No on his first bill since, you know, he thinks you're the Speaker. You're Mr. President. So I urge each colleague to vote No on this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any other further discussion, especially from that 90 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 side, on the Senator's first bill? I never knew you guys to be quiet. Senator Holmes, for what purpose do you rise?
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) I think he indicates he will yield.
Was there any harming of small domestic animals or bobcats in the making of that bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator.
I am unaware, Senator, that any -- that any animals were -- were oppressed during this bill. However, the family dog is very upset that I am in Springfield instead of -- instead of at home with -- with her and the boys, and she would definitely qualify as a -- as a small yappy animal, certainly.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
Thank you so much. And, actually, we're fairly used to small yappy animals down here in the Chamber. But, thank you and welcome to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo, for what purpose do you rise?
Will the sponsor yield, Mr. President?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) I'm sure he will. 91 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
And -- and, Mr. President, I apologize. I was off the Floor for a second and I ran back when I heard this bill come up, because, as you know, I am a fierce advocate and supporter of the Dead Animal Disposal Act. And I -- I'm concerned, I see that there's environmental implications here, and I'm wondering if the -- if the sponsor can opine on the impact of this bill on the Dead Animal Disposal Act.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator.
Yes, thank you, Senator. If -- if a -- if a -- if a small entity were to find out that they had improperly disposed of a -- a -- a -- a dead animal in violation of the Illinois EPA's regulations and the IEPA did not know about that already, if they were to disclose that voluntarily, they would not -- they would not pay a fine, and the reason for that is we don't want -- we want people to -- to come forward and -- and disclose. We want - - we -- we're -- we're concerned with having the environment taken care of.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo.
Senator, now -- now, you're a friend, but I -- I'm troubled and -- and perhaps somewhat offended. Are you saying that the bill that I just spent countless hours, significant meetings trying to bring to passage, thirteen numbers ago, has now been -- the need for which has now been obviated by the fact that you have Senate Bill 1433? 92 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator.
Senator, you -- you can't handle the truth.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) I'm sure. Senator Nybo.
Well, as -- as dejected as I somewhat feel, based on my work on the Dead Animal Disposal Act amendment, I will support your bill. Welcome to the Senate. You're going to be a wonderful addition here. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Are there any further discussions? Senator, to close.
Well, thank -- thank you, everybody, for your questions and comments. It really is a -- it is an honor and a privilege not only to represent my District, but to be able to serve along -- alongside you all. I learn -- I learn stuff every day being here. Thank you for your -- for your friendship and your -- your camaraderie. I do appreciate the opportunity to work with you and I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1433 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1433, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Schimpf, welcome to the Senate. Senate Bill 1434. Senator Tom 93 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Cullerton. Senate Bill 1437. Senator Murphy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1437. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill amends the disability service {sic} (disabled veterans) standard homestead exemption and allows permanently and totally disabled veterans to not have to reapply annually to receive their homestead exemption. I know of no opposition. I'd ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1437 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1437, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1441. Senator Hastings. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1441. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, on your bill. 94 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill provides that mandatory consecutive prison sentences shall not be imposed upon an individual charged with a felony when he or she violates the terms of their electronic home monitoring while on pretrial release or out on bond, except on the third or subsequent conviction, upon which a mandatory consecutive sentence shall be imposed. The previous bill did not -- that was introduced did not contain this language. And I ask for an Aye vote and there are no opponents. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1441 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1441, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill -- 1446. Senator Collins. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1446. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Collins, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Senate Bill 1446 is an initiative of the Office of the State Treasurer. Basically, it enhances the investment options 95 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 available to the State Treasurer's Office and brings the Deposit of State Money Acts {sic} (Moneys Act) in conformity with the Public Funds Investment Act. I know of no opposition. I just ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1446 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1446, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1449. Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1449. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Jones, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Senate Bill 1449 amends the Highway Code to allow a private roadway located within the -- unincorporated boundaries of a township road district to transfer authority to control the roadways to the local township road district. Subject to approval of the township board of trustees, the highway commissioner is required to formalize the transfer by entering into a binding written agreement with the owner or owners of the private roadway on behalf of the township or -- road district. I know of no 96 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 opposition and looking for a favorable vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1449 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1449, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1456. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1456. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1456 amends the Environmental Protection Act to extend the deadline for DK Organics in Lake Bluff to secure a permit to accept commingled landscape waste and food scrap.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1456 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1456, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Tom Cullerton, for what purpose do 97 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Thank you, Mr. Senate President. How did I do that? I let it -- that get in my head. I'd like to recognize today members of the GOA, the Greater O'Hare Association, who are down for the day. They are over on the Republican side. If we could please welcome them down to the Chamber. They're advocating today for, obviously, northwest Cook and DuPage suburbs. So, thank you for joining us today, and I'm sorry I'm losing my voice entirely. Appreciate you all being here.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to the Senate. Senate Bill 1462. Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1462. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, on your bill.
Yes, thank you, Mr. President. I'm pleased to announce this bill has nothing to do with animals. As amended, it establishes an Entrepreneur Learner's Permit pilot program to encourage and assist first-time entrepreneurs in certain business sectors by reimbursing them for State fees associated with forming a business. 98 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 And the bill requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Development {sic} (Opportunity) to administer the program during fiscal year '18, caps the total amount of reimbursements provided under the program at five hundred thousand, and it also requires DCEO to evaluate the program's effectiveness and report to the committee {sic} by February of 2018 {sic} (2019).
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1462 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1462, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1465. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1465. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Anderson, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This bill is actually just codifying what's already in statute {sic} - money that's deposited into the Illinois Fire Fighters' Memorial Fund to be used for scholarships for any post-secondary education approved by the Firefighter Memorial Foundation to children of {sic} (and) spouses of fire fighters killed in the line of duty. I know of no opposition and I would ask for a favorable vote. 99 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1465 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1465, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1466. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1466. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Anderson, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to Senator Holmes for her help with me on this bill. This bill is pretty simple. It -- it basically says that anybody can use a crossbow to take coyotes when it's okay to do so with a bow and arrow. For whatever reason, this has been overlooked for a number of years. Like I said, we're -- we're not changing -- we're not changing tags or permits or anything like that. It's just to allow people to -- to take coyotes with a crossbow. I know of no opposition, except for possibly Senator Holmes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Thank God. Seeing none, Senate Bill -- the question is, shall Senate Bill 1466 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all 100 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, 1 Nay, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1466, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1468. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1468. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Can we please keep the conversations on the Floors {sic} down to a minimum? Senator Anderson, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This -- this bill is actually just streamlining the fees involved with -- with trapping. There's also some language in there to allow -- to allow -- to get rid of a commercial trapping license. Last year, there were six licenses -- commercial trapping licenses given out and we're going to take that away and actually increase normal trapping licenses by just a little bit. So, like I said, we're streamlining it. I know of no opposition. I ask for a favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Rooney, for what purpose do you rise?
Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) What's your inquiry? 101 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senator Anderson seems to be on a very Althoff-like roll with his 3rd -- 3rd Readings on his bills. I'm wondering, is there any limit as to how many -- how many 3rd Readings a person can have in one day?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The Parliamentarian indicates to me that the rules of the Senate don't indicate that to a freshman Senator. There any further discussion on the bill? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1468 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1468, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1469. Senator Koehler. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1469. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Koehler, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This is -- bill is a recommendation of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. It makes several changes in the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act and it improves the operations of farmers' markets. There are no opponents and I'd appreciate an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 102 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1469 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1469, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1486. Senator Weaver. Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we're very honored today on our side of the aisle to have with us in the gallery Senator Tom Cullerton. Let's give him a big round of applause and welcome him to the State Senate, everybody.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Now, to the real action. Senate Bill 1488. Senator Rezin. Senate Bill 1489. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1489. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rezin, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1489 comes from the 103 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Illinois Emergency Management Agency. It amends the Act to allow the Agency to collect reasonable fees for attendance at the Agency- sponsored conferences and trainings. Any money received from these fees will -- be deposited into a special fund to carry out the IEMA's annual training summit. And I ask for a Yes vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1489 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1489, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1505. Senator McConchie. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1505. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McConchie, on your bill. SENATOR McCONCHIE: Thank you, Mr. President. This bill would allow for individuals who are getting -- renewing their license plates to be able to do so for up to five years. Happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1505 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 104 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1505, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1516. Senator Harris. Senate… Senate Bill 1516. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1516. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1516 deletes all and becomes the bill. This provides the Department shall conduct an investigation sufficient to determine whether the allegations set forth in the charge are supported by substantial evidence. Currently, the Department must conduct a full investigation of the charge's allegations. It also makes additional cleanup language. There is no opposition to the bill and I request a favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1516 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1516, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1519. Senator Steans. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 105 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 1519. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Could we please keep the noise down, as far as the conversations? Thank you. Senator Steans, on your bill.
Yes, this was an agreed-to bill in committee. It's an initiative of the Department of Juvenile Justice. It makes some technical changes to restore deleted language to the Pension Code that places certain Department of Juvenile Justice employees in an alternative retirement formula. Happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1519 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1519, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1522. Senator Steans. Senate Bill 1524. Senator Weaver. Senate Bill 1525. Senator Weaver. Senate Bill 1532. Senator Collins. Senate Bill 1544. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1544. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 106 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1544 requires the Department of Human Services, Department of Healthcare and Family Services -- and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to monthly report on long-term care eligibility processing to include the number of pending applications and redeterminations denied for failure to submit required documentation. I know of no opponents. I'd ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1544 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1544, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1546. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1546. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Mulroe, on your bill.
Sorry, Mr. President. If I can pull it from the record.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senate Bill 1556. Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 107 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 1556. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Cunningham, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1556 is an initiative of the Secretary of State's Office. It amends the Vehicle Code. Makes a number of technical changes to help increase administrative efficiencies. I know of no opposition. Would be happy to answer any questions the Chamber might have.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1556 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1556, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Holmes, for what purpose do you rise?
Mr. President, I was so busy talking about coyotes and crossbows, I did not press my button on 1469. I would like to be recorded as a Yes on a bill I'm a chief co-sponsor on, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The record will reflect your intentions. Senate Bill 1562. Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1562. 108 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Cunningham, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1562 amends the Abandoned Housing Rehabilitation Act. It basically makes municipalities parties to any actions involving that Act in court. No known opposition. I would appreciate the Chamber's support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1562 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1562, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1567. Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1567. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro, on your very first bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I must say, it's an honor to have you as the President right now, because you're a good mentor and friend. So, Senate Bill 6 -- 1567 requires each EDGE credit claimant to submit to DCEO an annual report containing supplier 109 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 diversity information. This is similar to HB 3635 of the 98th General Assembly - implemented these similar reports for all gas, electric, and water companies with at least a hundred thousand customers. Currently, the ICC requires them with -- to -- under its authority to submit an annual report by April 15th, 2015. And this is to help, you know, increase not only the reports, but also to allow female-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and small business enterprises to see the types of programs they are working on and hopefully build relationships and also create good jobs. So, I ask for an Aye vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion on Senator Castro's very first bill? Oh, that's much better. Senator Harris, for what purpose do you rise?
To the bill -- question of the…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill…
…sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Question of the sponsor. Indicates she will yield.
Senator Castro, can you explain your EDGE reports and how the reporting is reported on EDGEs?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
There we go. So the bill -- so -- so the reporting for EDGE, 110 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 they would have to -- obviously EDGE is administered by DCEO. The report would have to be filed - it's a voluntary report - be filed to DCEO and they would have to disclose all their suppliers. Again, it's voluntary.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris.
You mean to tell me, when I trim my "edges" at home in the - - yard, I have to report that to DCEO?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Well, how do we know you do it right at home? I mean, I'm sure your wife tells you how to do it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris.
Senator Castro, my wife supports me doing the edges at home, but now you're putting an -- an unfunded mandate by me having to report this to DCEO.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
If it makes your wife happy, of course. Remember: Happy wife, happy life.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harris.
To the bill. 111 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.
I -- I just don't see the importance of having to report to DCEO what I'm doing with my edges. I mean, I think it's ridiculous and I think it's something that Senator Castro should know better, to bring this type of legislation to the Floor. I request a No vote on this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you. To the sponsor -- question to the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.
Senator Castro, can you help walk me through these different steps of the participating agencies and what has to be in this annual report?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Each participating company in its annual report shall include the following information: an explanation of the plan for the next year to increase participation; an explanation of the plan to increase the goals; the areas of procurement each company shall be actively seeking more participation in in the next year; an outline of the plan to alert and encourage potential vendors in the area to seek business from the company; an explanation of the challenges faced in finding quality vendors and offer any suggestions for 112 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 what the Department can do to help identify those vendors; a list of the certifications the company recognizes; the point of contact for any potential vendor who wishes to do business with the company and explain the process for a vendor to enroll with the company as a minority-owned, woman-owned, or veteran-owned company; lastly, and any particular success stories to encourage other companies to emulate best practices.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy.
So, are you going to change the vendors?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
No. I don't plan on changing the vendors.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy, you have to wait to be recognized.
I -- I -- I was waiting. So, could you help me with defining what a vendor is?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
A vendor is anyone who wants to do business with said company.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy.
And who are the said companies?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 113 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Castro.
Anyone who applies for the EDGE and is given an EDGE tax credit.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy.
So, I also see that you want to provide utility companies with a hundred thousand customers. What if I have ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine customers?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Then you're not required to follow these -- follow this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Murphy.
Senator, I think that division is inappropriate. I think it's unfair. And I, too, encourage a No vote, since you won't honor nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine vendors -- customers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, for what purpose do you rise?
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates reluctantly she will yield.
I -- I -- I will -- I just have two questions. My question 114 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 for every bill these days, which is, are we harming any small companion animals in initiating this bill? My next question is, when does this become law, on what date?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
No, it does not harm any small animals. I am an animal lover. I have three dogs, so I would be opposed to any bills that hurt - - harm small animals. Number two, the bill becomes effective immediately, once the Governor signs the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
And -- and have you spoken to the Governor about his interest in signing this bill? Do we expect him to immediately, once it is passed, sign this?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
That's a good question. I have not yet.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes.
I -- I look forward to hearing your discussion with the Governor after you ask him if he's going to be signing onto your first bill. Thank you and welcome to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, what purpose do you rise?
115 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 For a purpose of asking the sponsor a couple questions about her bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.
Senator Castro, is this report electronic or is it required to be printed on paper?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
It could be either/or.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
So, your bill doesn't specify how that report is to be delivered?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Correct. It just needs to be submitted to DCEO.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
That sounds really vague. Let me continue with my questions about the report. So, if this is going to be printed on paper, who's going to pay for the report?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
116 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 It's printed on paper, it would probably be the vendor, who has to supply the report, would have to print it out and mail it. So they would be paying for it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
So, there will be no tax dollars spent on the printing of this particular document. Am I right?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Correct.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
And, Senator, how long is this report?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
It's a -- a minimum of two pages.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
And, Senator, will this report be bound? Is that part of what is prescribed in your statute?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
No, it is not. It is at the choice of the person submitting 117 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 the report.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
And, Senator Castro, are there charts included?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
If the -- if the vendor wishes to include charts, they can include charts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
And -- and finally - every good report uses photographs - are photographs required for these reports?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator -- Senator Castro.
If the vendor wishes to write it in crayon, they could do it as well.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.
Thank you, Senator Castro. We're glad to have you with us.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Raoul, for what purpose do you rise?
Mr. President, I rise to take the edge off a little bit and question of the sponsor. 118 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates happily to reply to you.
Senator, I really wasn't going to rise on this bill until it got a little X-rated in the initial questioning between Senator Harris and you. I think there were some metaphors used in the exchange between Senator Harris and -- and you, and you were talking about him satisfying his wife with the edges and things like that. I -- I want you to explain exactly what you meant in answering Senator Harris' questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro, if you want to answer.
There are children in the gallery. But I -- my seat -- my officemate - and we actually share a birthdate - I appreciate his good humor and sense, but I'm sure his wife tells him how to trim the edges at his house. Because I'm sure if she didn't like it, she would be like "you need to redo that again". Just I -- so I'm just busting his chops, just a tiny bit.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Raoul.
So -- so I'm trying to get clarity. If she doesn't like it…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
Can you repeat the question? I was distracted by…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Raoul. 119 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
After Senator Harris trims the edges and she doesn't like it, what happens next?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro.
I'm sure she will let him know and then she can file a report with DCEO and say how terrible they were.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Raoul.
Senator Castro, I -- I really think -- until we get clarity on this, I'm going to request that you take this out of the record. I -- I -- I -- Senator Noland even would give better explanations than this. I -- I think you should take this out of the record until you do -- until I get an explanation, I'm going to be a No on this. I'm so sorry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro, to close.
Senator Raoul, if you really want that explanation, I can have Senator Noland call you. Again, thank you for -- all for your friendship and this has been a lot of fun. I'm honored to be here to work with all of you and look forward to getting a lot more done soon. So I ask for an Aye vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1567 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? 120 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Having received the required constitutional -- Senate Bill 1567, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Welcome to the Senate. Senator Bush, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr.…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Well, Mr. President, I have the honor of having many classes come down from the Grayslake Middle School every year. Their seventh grade class makes a trip down to Springfield. They are the students we were talking about in the audience. I want you to know up there, it's not usually what happens with a bill. This was Senator Castro's first bill. She was just elected to the Senate. So we give them a little bit of hazing when they pass their first bill. Don't want you to think it's what really goes on here. Don't go back and tell your moms and dads that story. But -- but, welcome here. Sorry your bus broke down. Happy that you're here. Really honored to have them from -- they're from the Grayslake Middle School. Please join me in giving them a Senate welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to the Senate. Will the Committee on Assignments please meet in the President's Anteroom immediately? Will the Committee on Assignments please meet in the -- President's Anteroom immediately? Thank you. Senator Nybo, for what purpose do you rise? 121 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
A personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Well, Mr. President, I ran into one of our outstanding new State Representatives in the hallway, who asked me if he could actually visit the Senate Floor. And I told him absolutely, come on over. And I -- I would just like all of us to extend him a very warm welcome, to Representative David Olsen. Now he's used to the House, so treat him a little carefully. But, he -- he's a great guy, if you haven't gotten to know him yet, and let's extend him a very warm welcome to the Senate. As I understand it, Mr. President, he can visit us any time that he wants to. Isn't that correct? David Olsen, everybody.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Bush, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
First of all, thank you. I realize we're at ease. But I wanted to -- I have the honor of having another class here today from the Grayslake Middle School. They came down on a bus. They do this every year with their seventh grade class. They tour our great State Capital and they spend a little time here in the Capitol. So I want you to join me in giving them a Senate welcome and welcome them to Springfield. Do you want to stand up? 122 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to Springfield. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1294; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 995 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 997; refer to Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1692; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1383; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1561; refer to Executive Committee - Floor Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 1798 and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1933; refer to Higher Education Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 222; refer to Human Services Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1322 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1400; refer to Judiciary Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 234, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1038, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1647, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1657; refer to Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1085, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1531, Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1688, and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1811; refer to Local Government Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1337; refer to Revenue Committee - Committee Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1285; refer to State Government Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 282; refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Joint Resolution 22; refer to Veterans Affairs Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1620; Be Approved for Consideration - 123 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 1807, Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1991, House Bill 770, House Bill 3703, and House Joint Resolution 31. Pursuant to -- Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments: Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1283, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1715. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Can I have all Members' attention, please, for a -- a report {sic}. Executive Committee will meet at -- today at 4:30 in Room 212. Licensed Activity {sic} (Activities) and Pensions will meet today at 4:30 in Room 400. State Government and Veterans Affairs will -- meet today at 4:30 in Room 409. Revenue will meet today at 5:30 in 212. Insurance will meet today at 5:30 in Room 400. Commerce and Economic Development will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Room 400. Environment and Conservation, tomorrow at 10:30 in Room 400. Telecommunications will meet tomorrow at 10:30 in Room 400. Judiciary will meet tomorrow at 11:30 in Room 400. Higher Education will meet tomorrow at 11:30 in Room 212. Human Services will meet tomorrow at 11:30 in Room 409. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purposes of acting on the appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 99-453, 455, 465, 467 through 474, 476, 100 through 104 {sic} (100-104), 105, 108, 109, and 125. 124 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Messages just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate resolves itself into Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, on page 41 of the regular Senate Calendar is the Order of Executive Appointments. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 990453.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Secretary of State Merit Commission, James Taylor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990455.
125 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Civil Service Commission, G.A. Finch.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990465.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the State Board of Health, Jerrold Leikin.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination. 126 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 990467.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, Donna Reifschneider.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators electing {sic} by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 127 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 990468.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Trustee of the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, Carl Mito.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 990469.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education, Don Norton.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 128 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990470.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, Rodney Linker.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected 129 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990471.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, Robert Myerscough.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 99472 {sic} (990472).
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, George Obernagel.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 130 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990473.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, Dennis Rodenberg.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 131 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990474.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board, Roger -- Rubenmeyer {sic} (Rubemeyer).
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 990476.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Workforce 132 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Investment Board, Victor Dickson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent - - consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 100-104.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Director of Human Resources for the Office of the Comptroller, Michele R. Cusumano.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All 133 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 100-105.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Chairman of the Merit Commission for the Office of the Comptroller, Ron Cooley.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nominations {sic}. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 100-108.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 134 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Employment Security Board of Review, Maria Perez.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 100-109.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Employment Security Board of Review, Henry Winfield.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 135 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 100-125.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Civil Service Commission, David Luechtefeld.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nominations {sic} made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 136 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz moves the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate has arised {sic} from Executive Session. With leave of the Body, we'll go to Senate Calendar, Supplemental Calendar 1. On Senate Resolution 322, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.
Senate Resolution 322, offered by Senator Castro.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Castro, on your resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Resolution 322 declares April 24th to April 28th, 2017, as the inaugural "Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week". Distracted driving occurs when motorists engage in activities that divert their attention from driving safely. These can include texting, talking on a cell phone, adjusting a radio, et cetera. Safe driving and public awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving will result in fewer traffic crashes, fewer injuries, and fewer fatalities. Today, this resolution brings special importance. The person who asked me to sponsor this - and I happily did - her name is Charlene Sligting-Yorke. She works for AAA. Her father was killed by a distracted motorist. Today, he would've been sixty-six. And it's an honor to introduce this resolution to remind everyone, when we're driving, we should be mindful of how we're driving. We all are guilty of it, whether it's texting, 137 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 talking on the phone, eating. We're all busy people, but we all need to be very careful and mindful of what we do and to stop, you know, unnecessary deaths. So I ask for an Aye vote in support of this resolution. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Joint -- Senate Resolution 322 pass. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Senate Resolution 408. Senator Harmon. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.
Senate Resolution 408, offered by Senator Harmon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harmon.
Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, PURA syndrome is a rare genetic disorder first described in the medical literature in 2014. There are only approximately one hundred confirmed cases in the world. There is a Chicago chapter that is beginning to do some work locally on the issue and they have their kickoff event at the end of this week and so this resolution would declare April 28th of this year as "PURA Syndrome Day". I'd ask for your Aye votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Resolution 408 pass. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. House Joint Resolution 31. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill -- the resolution. 138 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
House Joint Resolution 31, offered by Senator Hutchinson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hutchinson, on your resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Body. House Joint Resolution 31 designates a portion of East End Avenue in South Chicago Heights as "Honorary Thomas Cellini Way". HJR 31 is identical to one that we pushed last year and we didn't get it out in terms of timing, really. Thomas Cellini started his first auto repair business in 1956, which turned into a corporation in 1960. He was also the proprietor for Broadway Auto in South Chicago Heights from 1970 until 2013. In 1986, Mr. Cellini started showing signs of Huntington's disease, a degenerative brain disorder that causes spontaneous body movements and eventually diminishes one's ability to walk, talk, think, and reason. In 2005, he and his wife started the Thomas Cellini Huntington's Foundation to help those with Huntington's disease and their family. He was a beloved member of the South Chicago Heights family, which is -- or community, which is in my district, and we look forward to putting up this roadway {sic} in his honor. And I would appreciate your support. Oh, and he…(microphone cutoff)… Oh. I'm sorry. Thomas Cellini passed away June 9th, 2015.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as this resolution requires expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall House Joint Resolution 31 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have 139 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Having received -- having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we'll go to page 18 of the printed Calendar. On 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 421. Senator Tom Cullerton. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 421. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Cullerton, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 421 is actually an initiative of the DuPage Airport Authority. The bill is looking to increase the fine on drones as they fly throughout commuter airspace. We had six hundred incidences of drones last year going into airspace and the goal of the DuPage Airport Authority is to reduce that number and be able to increase the fines.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator McCann, for what purpose do you rise? Seeing there's no discussion, the question is, shall Senate Bill 421 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 421, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to page 2 of the printed Calendar, Senate Bills on 2nd Reading. Senate Bill 140 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 58. Senator Hunter. Senator Hunter. Senate Bill 65. Senator Hastings. With leave of the Body, we'll go back to Senate Bill 58. Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senate Bill 85. Senator Connelly. With leave of the Body, we'll come back to Senate Bill 87. Senate Bill 191. Senator Silverstein. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 191. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. I just want to tell anybody by the sound of my voice, this is the last time we're going to go through 2nd Readings. If you want your bill moved, get on the Senate Floor. Senate Bill 207. Senator Muñoz. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 207. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
141 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 262. Senator Clayborne. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 262. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 308. Senator Martinez. Senator Martinez. Senate Bill 312. Senator Jones. Senate Bill 313. Senator Jones. Senate Bill 419. Senator Clayborne. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 419. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment 1, offered by Senator Clayborne.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your amendment.
I -- I ask that it be adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. 142 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 440. Senator McGuire. With leave of the Body, we'll skip over 518. Senate Bill 552. Senator Trotter. Senate Bill 567. Senator Manar. Senate Bill 592. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 592. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 620. Senator Syverson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 620. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Syverson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson, on your amendment.
143 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 It just makes some technical changes and makes the bill, I think, acceptable. We can discuss it further on 3rd Reading.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Senator Harmon in the Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) With leave of the Body, we're turning back to page 3 on your printed Calendar, Senate Bill 312. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 312. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 313. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 313. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 144 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn to page 2 of the printed Calendar, Senate Bill 87. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 87. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Link.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Link, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. It's a technical amendment and I ask for its approval.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Link moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 87. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Back on the regular order on the printed Calendar, on page 3, Senate Bill 518. Senator Link. Senate Bill… With leave of the Body, we're going to turn back to page 2, to the top of the page, Senate Bill 58. Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, 145 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 please read the bill.
Senate Bill 58. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 522 {sic} (552). Senator Trotter. Senate Bill 567. Senator Manar. Senate Bill 592. Senator Raoul. Senate Bill 622. Senator Aquino. Top of page 4 of your printed Calendar. Senate Bill 624. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 624. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd -- 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Anderson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Anderson, on your amendment.
146 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Thank you, Mr. President. The -- the amendment took the opposition of AFSCME away, just a technical change. I would ask for its adoption and discuss it on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Anderson moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 624. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 633. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 634. Senator Bennett. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 634. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 639. Senate Bill 641. Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 641. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendments 3 and 4.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 147 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 646. Senator Koehler. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 646. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Koehler.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Koehler, on the amendment.
Move for adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Koehler moves to adopt Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 646. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 658. Senator Landek. Senate Bill 676. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 691. Senator Koehler. Senate Bill 695. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 148 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 695. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Cunningham.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. The amendment restores some language to the bill. I move for its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Cunningham moves to adopt Floor Amendment No. 3 to Senate Bill 695. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 700. Senator Tom Cullerton. Senate Bill 707. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 741. Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 741. (Secretary reads title of bill) 149 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Public Health adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 746. Senator Barickman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 746. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 751. Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 751. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 759. Senate Bill 778. Senator Biss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 778. (Secretary reads title of bill) 150 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 779. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 779. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 789. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 812. Senate Bill 822. Senator Harris. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 822. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Harris.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Harris, on your amendment.
I'll explain it on 3rd. Just -- I move for adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Harris moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 151 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2 to Senate Bill 822. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 836. Senator Mulroe. Senate Bill 838. Senator Lightford. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 838. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Lightford.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Lightford, on your amendment.
I'll be happy to explain it on 3rd, sir.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Lightford moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 838. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 152 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 840. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 840. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 849. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 849. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 851. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 851. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 852. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 852. (Secretary reads title of bill) 153 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 864. Senator Manar. Senate Bill 880. Senator Muñoz. Senate Bill 885. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 885. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 888. Senator Manar. Senate Bill 889. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 889. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 909. Senator Bush. Senate Bill 918. Senate Bill 928. Senator Bertino-Tarrant. Mr. Secretary, please read the -- read the bill.
154 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 928. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Top of page 6 of your printed Calendar. Senate Bill 941. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 941. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 981. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 981. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 989. Senator McConchie. Senate Bill 1066. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1066. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 155 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1177. Senator Anderson. Mr.… Senate Bill 1224. Senator Syverson. Senator Syverson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1224. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1225. Senator Syverson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1225. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1226. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1226. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Human Services adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
156 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1242. Senator Link. Senate Bill 1251. Senator Harris. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1251. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1252. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1252. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1267. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 1276. Senator Barickman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1276. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1287. Senator Mulroe. Senate Bill 1289. We're going to take a moment to get caught up on some 157 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 paperwork. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Committee Report Correction. On April 25th, 2017, the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs omitted Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 838 from its report to the Senate. Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 838 is reported to the Senate with a recommendation of Recommend Do Adopt.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolutions 468 and 469, offered by Senator Link and all Members. They are both death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Resolutions Consent Calendar. All right. Senator McConchie, I apologize. We had your bills confused. We're at Senate Bill 1289. I understand you wish to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1289. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to return to Senate Bill 989. Senator McConchie. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 989. 158 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Well, we're moving nimbly through our Calendar. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn to page 3, to Senate Bill 440. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 440. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Higher Education adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn to the bottom of page 5, Senate Bill 928. Senator Bertino-Tarrant. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Leave of the Body, we're not going to do that one for a second time. Back on the regular order, on page 6 of your printed Calendar, near the bottom, is Senate Bill 1290. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1290. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 159 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Rezin.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Rezin.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the -- for the adoption and I'll explain on 3rds, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Rezin moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1290. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1304. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1304. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Anderson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 160 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Anderson, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. The -- the amendment just -- it codifies that Chicago is exempt. I'll discuss it further on -- on 3rds.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Anderson moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1304. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1312. Senator -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1312. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Top of page 7 on the Calendar. Senate Bill 1319. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
161 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1319. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1320. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 1335. Senator Bush. Senate Bill 1337. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1337. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1347. Senator Biss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1347. (Secretary reads title of bill) 162 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Biss.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss.
I move for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1347. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Biss.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss.
I move for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1347. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 163 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1351. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1351. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Financial Institutions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Biss.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss.
I move for the adoption of Floor -- Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1351. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1354. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1373. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1373. 164 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1376. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1376. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1381. Mr.… Senate Bill 1383. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1383. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Energy (and Public Utilities) adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported. 165 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1400. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1400. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1401. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1401. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1404. Senator Tom Cullerton. Senate Bill 1405. Senator Steans. Senate Bill 1409. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1409. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1417. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
166 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1417. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1424. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1424. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Biss.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss.
I move for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1424. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Biss.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 167 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senator Biss.
I move for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 3.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Biss moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 3 to Senate Bill 1424. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1426. Senator McConchie. Senator McConchie. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1426. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1428. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1428. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor -- Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1429. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 1430. Senate Bill 1432. Senate Bill 1439. President 168 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Cullerton. Senate Bill 1444. Senate Bill 1448. Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1448. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1451. Senator Link. Senate Bill 1455. Senator Manar. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1455. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1459. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1459. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 169 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1460. Senate Bill 1461. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1461. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1467. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1467. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 3.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1470. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
170 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1470. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1478. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1478. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to return quickly to Senate Bill 1451. Mr. Secretary, would you please read the bill?
Senate Bill 1451. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to jump forward to page 11, quickly, to pick up Senate Bill 1720. Mr. 171 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1720. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Labor adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. We're going to jump forward to 1761. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1761. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. At the top of page 9 on your printed Calendar, Senate Bill 1482. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1482. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for 172 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Rose.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Rose, on the amendment.
Yes, we're going to need further amendments. My intention is to take this to 3rd for purposes of future amendments and hold it there. It will not come off of 3rd, per my commitment to the committee, until we have future amendments. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) With that, Senator Rose moves to adopt Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1482. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1483. Senator Althoff. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1483. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1493. Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
173 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1493. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1501. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1502. Senate Bill 1518. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1518. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Althoff.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Althoff, on your amendment.
Floor Amendment 2 just is a technical cleanup and actually fleshes out the description of the property engaged. And I'll include it when I explain it on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Althoff moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1518. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration? 174 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1527. Senator Weaver. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1527. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1529. Senator Tracy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1529. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1531. Senator Weaver. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1531. (Secretary reads title of bill) 175 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1545. Senator Mulroe. Senate Bill 1561. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1561. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1566. Senate Bill 1570. Senator Martinez. Senate Bill 1578. Senate Bill 1585. Senate Bill 1593. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1593. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1597. Senator Link. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1597. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Conservation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for 176 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn back to Senate Bill 1570. I did not see Senator Martinez's indication she wanted to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1570. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted {sic} Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. We'll continue with Senate Bill 1585. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1585. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Top of page 10 on your printed Calendar. Senate Bill 1600. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 177 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 1600. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1606. Senator Nybo. Senate Bill 1607. Senator Bush. Senate Bill 1620. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1647. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1647. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1662. Senator Koehler. Senate Bill 1663. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1663. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Clayborne.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Clayborne, on your amendment.
178 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 The amendment just allows the public community college to accept up to thirty hours transferred from {sic} (by) a student from a non-degree granting institution that -- where the program was regulated by the Board of Higher Education. I would seek its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Clayborne moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1663. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1667. Senate Bill 1670. Senator Bennett. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1670. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1675. Senate Bill 1680. Senate Bill 1681. Senate Bill 1687. Senate Bill 1688. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1688. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1. 179 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Raoul.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Raoul.
Yeah, Floor Amendment 3, I'll -- I'll explain that on 3rd. Thanks.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Raoul moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 3 to Senate Bill 1688. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1690. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1690. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1691. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1691. 180 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Human Services adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1695. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 1700. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1700. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1703. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1703. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Energy (and Public Utilities) adopted Amendment No. 1. 181 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1705. Senator Hutchinson. Senate Bill 1707. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1707. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1714. Senator Clayborne. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1714. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1715. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1715. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 182 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1732. Senator Muñoz. Senate Bill 1753. Senator Martinez. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1753. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1754. Senator Martinez. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1754. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1760. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1760. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 183 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1783. Senator Stadelman. Senate Bill 1806. Senator Syverson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1806. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Gaming adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1811. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1811. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1818. Senator -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1818. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1. 184 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1821. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1821. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn back to Senate Bill 1783. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1783. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1829. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1832. Senator Mulroe. Senate Bill 1839. Senator Manar. 185 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1839. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Top of page 12 on your printed Calendar. Senate Bill 1840. Senator Manar. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1840. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1843. Senator Raoul. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1843. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1867. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, 186 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1867. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1869. Senator Aquino. Senate Bill 1871. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1871. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendments 1 and 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1882. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 1891. Senator McCann. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1891. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1893. Senator McCann. Mr. 187 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1893. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1894. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1894. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1895. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1895. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill -- or Senate Bill 1902. Senator Brady. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1902. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 188 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1904. Senator Silverstein. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1904. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Silverstein.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Silverstein, on your amendment.
I can do the amendment on 3rd Reading.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Silverstein moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1904. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1905. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1905. 189 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Silverstein.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Silverstein, on your amendment.
I'll explain it on 3rd, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Silverstein moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1905. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1936. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1936. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1944. Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
190 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 Senate Bill 1944. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Public Health adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1974. Senator Clayborne. Senate Bill 1975. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1975. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Top of page 13 on your printed Calendar. Senate Bill 1978. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1978. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Cunningham. 191 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.
I'll explain it on 3rd Reading. I move for its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Cunningham moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1978. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1979. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1979. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1980. Senate Bill 1996. Senate Bill 2011. Senator Bivins. We have paperwork indicating the sponsorship of that bill has been changed from Senator Bivins to Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill. 192 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
Senate Bill 2011. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2021. Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 2022. Senator McConchie. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2022. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2030. Senator Clayborne. Senate Bill 2031. Senator Tom Cullerton. Senate Bill 2034. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2034. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2038. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, 193 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2038. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No -- the Committee on Public Health adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2046. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2046. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2053. Senator Raoul. Senate Bill 2057. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2057. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Rose. 194 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Rose, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is the agreed amendment from committee this morning. I'd like to attach it and we'll debate the bill on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Rose moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2057. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2058. Senator Rose. Senate Bill 2059. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2059. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2062. Senator Van Pelt. Senate Bill 2066. Senator Righter. Mr. Secretary, on Senate Bill 2066, we have paperwork indicating that Senator Schimpf is a chief co- sponsor with the authority to move the bill from 2nd to 3rd. Would you please read that bill?
Senate Bill 2066. 195 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Now, the top of page 14 on the printed Calendar. Senate Bill 2069. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2069. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2070. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2070. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2072. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2072. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 196 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2073. Senate Bill 2084. Senator Hutchinson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2084. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Hutchinson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Hutchinson, on your amendment.
The amendment becomes the bill and I'm happy to explain it on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senator Hutchinson moves for the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2084. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Have there been any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn back to Senate Bill 308. Page 3 of the printed Calendar. Senator Martinez. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 308. 197 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. And with leave of the Body, we're going to turn to the top of page 11 of your printed Calendar, Senate Bill 1705. Mr. Secretary, please read that bill.
Senate Bill 1705. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to turn to page 37 of your printed Calendar to the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, where we find House Bill 109. Senator Steans is a chief co-sponsor. The paperwork's been changed? She has the authority to move the bill to 2nd Reading. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. House…
House Bill 109. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 198 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 35th Legislative Day 4/26/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) 3rd Reading. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 1 p.m. on the 27th day of April 2017. The Senate stands adjourned. 199