PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) The regular Session of the 100th General Assembly will please come to order. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Wednesday, May 31st, and Thursday, June 15th, 2017.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Hunter.
Mr. -- 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 being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolutions 600 through 607, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolutions 609 through 612, offered by Senator Althoff and all Members. Senate Resolution 613, offered by Senator Brady and all Members. Senate Resolution 614, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolutions 615 through 617, offered by Senator McGuire and all Members. Senate Resolution 618, offered by Senator Link and all Members. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Senate Resolutions 619 through 622, offered by Senator McConnaughay and all Members. Senate Resolutions 623 through 628, offered by Senator Anderson and all Members. They are death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 608, offered by Senator Mulroe. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Communications from the Secretary of State.
Letter dated June 21st, 2017. To the Honorable President of the Senate: In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, I am forwarding herewith the enclosed Senate bill from the 100th General Assembly as vetoed by the Governor together with his objections. Senate Bill 19. Respectfully, Jesse White, Secretary of State.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Syverson, what purpose do you rise?
First of all, I'd like to know why you have twin suits up there. Is that a dress code?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) You -- you obviously didn't get the message.
2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 No, I didn't. But we would like to -- either way, we'd like to have a caucus, if that would be all right? For a half hour.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) The Senate Republicans request a caucus. We will stand in recess for a half hour as they caucus. Senate stands at ease {sic}. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) The Senate will come to order. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The members of the Committee on Assignments will come to the President's Anteroom immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. (at ease) The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Re-refer from Executive Appointments Committee to Assignments Committee - Appointment Messages 990557, 990558, 990559, 990562, 990564, 990566, 990569, 990571, 990572, 990576, 990577, 990578, 990585, 990586, 990589, 990602, 990605, and 990608. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman. Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Be Approved for Consideration - Appointment Messages 990557, 990558, 990559, 990562, 990564, 990566, 990569, 990571, 990572, 990576, 990577, 990578, 990585, 990586, 990589, 990602, 990605, and 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 990608. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been printed and distributed and should be a copy on each Member's desk. To fill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Advise and Consent. Senator Muñoz. Senator…(inaudible)…, for what purpose do you rise? You're okay? Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 99-0521, 550, 551, 552, 557, 558, 559, 562, 564, 566, 568, 569, 571, 572, 575 through 578, 585, 586, 589, 602, 605, and 608.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on Appointed {sic} Messages just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate is resolved into Executive Session. On Supplemental Calendar No. 1 is the Order Executive Appointments - Appointment Messages. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages. On -- on Appointment Message 99056 -- 0557.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Racing Board, Shelley Kalita. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor will say {sic} (vote) Aye. All opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? On that question, there are 48 Yeas, no Nays, no voting Present. On -- a majority of Senators elected concurring in {sic} record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990558.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Workforce Investment Board, Marlon McClinton.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) There any discussion? Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just made. All those in -- in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 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 49 Yeas, no Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 0559.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority, George Obernagel.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? The -- 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 45 Yeas, no Nays, no voting Present. Back on the vote, there's 45 Yeas, 1 voting Nay, and no voting Present. Majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise -- advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages {sic} 990562.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member and Chair of the Illinois Housing Development Authority, King Harris.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? 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 47 voting Yeas, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise -- advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990564.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member and Chair of the Illinois Gaming Board, Donald Tracy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 none, the question is, shall 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 27 voting Yea, 8 voting Nay, 2 voting Present. A -- a majority of voters {sic} elected having refused to give their advise and consent by record vote, the Senate rejects the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990566.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Property Tax Appeal Board, Dana Kinion.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the -- 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 49 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990569.
8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Quality Care Board, Nora Harms- Pavelski.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? 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 47 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990571.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following -- following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, Gilbert O'Brien.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read. 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 voting Yea, no voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990572.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Workforce Investment Board, Andrew Warrington.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Message 990576.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Workforce Investment Board, Kirk Gadberry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Yeas, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990577.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Workforce Investment Board, Thomas Hacker.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Yeas, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990578.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Executive Ethics Commission, Chasity Boyce.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Yeas, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990585.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Victoria Willer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Yea -- Aye -- Ayes, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990586.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Trustee on the Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees, Laura Pearl.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the message -- the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor will vote Aye. All 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 47 voting Aye, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990589.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Workforce Investment Board, David Friedman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 47 voting Yea, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent of the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990602.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board, Bradley Brown.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 voting Yea, no voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990605.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority, 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Eric Anderberg.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 45 voting Yea, no Nays, no Presents. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent for the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990608.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, Lara Shayne.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 Appointment Message just read. 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 46 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, on page 23 of the regular… Mr. Secretary, on page 23 of the regular Senate Calendar is the Order of Executive Appointments. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990521.
Mr. President, 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 State Board of Investment, Ezequiel Flores.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment -- to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just made? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. And the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. There are 29 voting Yea, 4 voting Nay, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected having refused to give their advise and consent by record vote, the Senate rejects the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 read Appointment Message… Senator Hastings, what purpose do you rise?
Mr. President, I move to -- having voted on the prevailing side, move to reconsider the motion taken for Ezequiel Flores, Appointment 99-521.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Those have heard the motion. All those in favor will say Aye. All opposed, Nay. Opinion of the Chair, the Ayes have it. Motion carries. Leader Harmon, are you seeking recognition? Thank you. Mr. Secretary, on page 23 of the regular Senate Calendar in -- in the Order of Executive Appointments, Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990521.
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 State Board of Investment, Ezequiel Flores.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, 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 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 30 Ayes, no -- 2 voting Nay -- 34 Yeas, 2 voting No, 0 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 990550.
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 on the Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees, Ann Deters.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just 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 44 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no Presents. The majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 990551.
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 Finance Authority, Arlene Juracek. 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) 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 44 voting Yea and no voting Nays and -- and no Presents. 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 990552.
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 Finance Authority, Lyle McCoy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? 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, 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 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 45 voting Yea, no voting Nays, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990568.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for DeKalb County, Jeffrey Lewis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. All 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 46 voting Yea, no voting Nays, no voting Presents. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990575.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following non-salaried 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 appointment: To be a member of the Joliet Regional Port District Board, David Hill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 44 voting Yea, no voting Nay, no voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Please may I have the attention of the Body? Leader Harmon.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Having voted on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote on Appointment Message 990564.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator Harmon moves to reconsider the vote on Appointment Message 990564. You've heard the motion. All those in favor, vote Aye. And all opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990564.
Mr. President, the Committee on Assignments recommends that 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member and Chair of the Illinois Gaming Board, Donald Tracy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nomination just 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 34 voting Yea, no -- 3 voting Nay, 1 Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the nomination. Senator Collins. Senator Muñoz. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate has arisen from Executive Session. Senator Collins, for what purpose do you rise?
My intentions on that last vote - someone else pushed my button - my intentions was to vote No and I want the record to 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 59th Legislative Day 6/21/2017 reflect my vote was No on that last appointment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR TROTTER) Your intentions will be reflected in the record. Thank you very much. There being no further business to come before the Senate, pursuant to House Joint Resolution 65, the Senate stands {sic} to the call of the President. The Senate stands adjourned. 24