Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 25, 2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The regular Session of the 100th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desk? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Jeremy Wood, First Congregational Church, Bunker Hill, Illinois.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Please remain standing for the Pledge Allegiance. Senator Cunningham.

(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Cunningham)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Blueroomstream.com seeks permission to video. Leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 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 LINK) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending the arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Resolution Consent Calendar. {sic} Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Will all Members at the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor immediately? All Members at the sound of my voice, please come to the Senate Floor immediately. With leave of the 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Body, we'll turn to page 11 of the printed Calendar, House Bills 2nd Reading. House Bill 3142. Senator McGuire. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to page 14 of the printed Calendar, Senate Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 70. Senator Bush. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Bush, on your resolution.

Thank you, Mr. -- thank you very much, Mr. President. It designates the last week of October in 2018 of -- as Dyslexia Awareness Week in the State of Illinois. We have been renewing this every year. I know of no opposition and I would appreciate support.

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 resolution is adopted. We are going to start on page 6 of the printed Calendar of House Bills 3rd Readings with Senate amendments. So get ready to go if you've got your amendments. First one is House Bill 1595. 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Senator Haine. Senator Haine. Senator Haine seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 1595 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on -- now on 2nd Reading is House Bill 1595. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Haine, on your amendment.

Thank you, Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. This is an amendment which raised the comfort level and -- and reduced the opposition to zero to the bill. It was negotiated between the Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, and the School Management Alliance, as well as the teachers. And it allows for an employer allowing a nursing mother to nurse at their employment and they shall not be reduced in compensation, but the -- it is not a mandate. It is not a mandatory imposition…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) We're on the amendment, Senator Haine.

No, this is in the amendment. And it -- because it would be consistent, it would only be allowed if it didn't create an undue hardship as defined under Section 20-102 {sic} (2-102) of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Any 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? 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 1595. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Haine, on the bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I described completely the bill. It is not a mandate. Someone asked me if it was and Jay Shattuck and the others emphasized that it was not.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1595 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 1595, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 128. Senator Jones. Senator Jones seeks leave… Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Jones, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 128, as amended, it states if the Village of Crestwood sells or lease the property previously owned by quitclaim deed, fifty percent of the proceeds after costs shall be paid to the Capital Development Board for capital improvements at the State Police facilities. I know of no opposition. Look for a favorable roll call.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 128 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 128, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 1853. Senator Harmon. Senator Harmon seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 1853 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 1853. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harmon, on your amendment.

Thank you, Mr. President. The amendment becomes the bill. I move for its adoption.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. And the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 1853. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Harmon, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. House Bill 1853 creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act and would allow Illinois to be a charter member of the interstate compact for psychologists practicing in multiple states. The bill reflects an agreement with the Department and has -- enjoys bipartisan support. I'm not aware of any opposition. I ask for your Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1853 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House 8  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Bill 1853, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 2040. Senator Nybo. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo, on your bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2040 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 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 40 Ayes, 1 Nay, none voting Present. House Bill 2040, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 2063. Senator McConnaughay. Senator McConnaughay. House Bill 2624. Senator Steans. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Steans, on your bill.

Yes, thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. House Bill 2624 regulates the short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Currently, the federal government regulates and prevents them from going longer than three months. There is concern that that may be changing at -- at the federal level and these are intended to be gap coverage plans. This bill will limit them in duration to not more than six months, nonrenewable in a twelve-month period, and also just requires that there be correct information on the plan so consumers are better equipped to make decisions about what plans best meet their needs. I really want to thank Senators Mulroe and Syverson for negotiating on this bill, along with me, and helping us get it to an agreement. I don't know of any opposition to the bill at this point.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Syverson, for what purpose 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2624 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 2624, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 2723. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Althoff, on your bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2723 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 44 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 2723, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 4146. Senator Steans. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Steans, on your bill.

Yes, thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. So this bill is fixing a particular problem, where somebody is enrolled in a healthcare plan during a year, something changes to 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 the prescriptions and they are no longer able to stay on the same script. If they're medically complex, this can create a real problem if that's what they're stable on. Other times, it's appropriate for them to be able to switch to a generic, lower cost. What this bill does is enable patients who are now -- who are complex and medically stable to stay on their same -- during their plan year, stay on their same prescription without having to increase their pocket costs or move -- move to a different tier if their doctor says it's medically necessary for them to do so. We really negotiated this. I appreciate the efforts that so many people had in coming to the table to get this to an agreement and look forward to your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Nybo, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Indicates she will.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Steans. 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

I don't know of any opponents at this point. So I'm -- I'm suspecting it's probably outdated.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Nybo.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further -- discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 4146 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 4146, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 4324. Senator Lightford. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. House Bill 4324 requires the Department of Labor to adjudicate all wage claims within thirty days of the claims being filed. It also requires employers, before judgment, to deposit ten percent of the disputed wage claims into a Department-created escrow account until the Department renders a decision. I'd be happy to answer questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator McCarter, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McCARTER: Questions of the sponsor, please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Indicates she will yield. SENATOR McCARTER: Senator, can you -- can you help us understand what this -- this does? Because, as I recall, this would require an employer to put up money in escrow; as well, it would allow the employer's -- a lien to be put upon the employer's property. Can you explain this to us so we can understand it?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford. 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

If an employer is found guilty, then the employer is required to pay a non-waivable administrative fee and the remainder of the claim. And if the employer fails to comply with that order, the Department can attach a judgment lien against that employer's real estate or subject the employer to a citation or a supplementary proceeding to discover assets. So this is just in the case of the employer being found guilty. So there has to be some consequences if the employer is found guilty.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCarter. SENATOR McCARTER: Senator, if -- if the lien is put on property one, is that the property of the corporation or the property of the owner or the -- the one that has the most shares in the corporation? Meaning, can it go to his private property?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford.

To my understanding, it's just to the employer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCarter. SENATOR McCARTER: But -- right, but -- but the employer has shares in the company, has assets in the company, but they have personal assets too. So the question is, can the lien be put on the personal property of the employer?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford. 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

Answer stays the same. It is just to the business entity of. So if he's a shareholder, that's fine, or if she is a shareholder, that's fine. It's not going after their personal assets. It's the business itself. So whatever is connected to the business, that's where the penalties lie. If this is a bad player, then that's where the penalties lie. And I think that what we don't want to forget here is that there is a lot of good employers - just an awful lot of good employers. We need businesses. It's just the bad apples and their causing the good employers to have to pay more because of the things that they do that aren't -- that are illegal. So our goal here is to just create the Wage Lien Act so that we can protect the good players, penalize the bad players, and hope that with some type of Act here that perhaps they'd now become good players as well.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCarter. SENATOR McCARTER: All right. To the bill. Thank -- thank you, Senator, for explaining that. The -- in the bill, it says "may be subject to a judgment lien placed on the employer's real estate…". So it's not clear as to the corporation or the employer's personal property. And not being clear, the assumption is, it can be. It can be his home. And, you know, I -- I understand we want to protect the citizens of Illinois from employers that misbehave, but I think we've crossed a line here that we shouldn't cross. And -- and I will go back to what I said in the committee and what was just referenced. Not all employers are bad, but when you make -- when you come up with legislation on the assumption that they're 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 out to get employees, you normally come up with legislation that's not that good. And I believe that's one of -- this -- this is one of those bills. You know, what will -- what really overtakes this relationship between employers and employees is the market. People don't stay in places they don't like being. Employers have to deal with that and they will have to pay more if the business next to them is paying more. And if the business next to them has a better place to work, they're going to pay even more or they're going to have to improve the place -- the workplace they have. That market will do more for the good of the employees of this State than we can do by attempting to protect them from a bad employer. Bad employers ultimately go out of business. And another thing, employees talk. You may not think -- you may not want them to tell everyone what they're making and how long they've been there and what their benefits are, but they do. And when they talk, I -- they will come and make sure things are fair. Believe me, I've -- I have -- I have the -- I've had the employees in my office time after time, saying we got to be fair. And you know what, I make it fair because I want 'em happy. And if they're not happy, I want 'em to go somewhere else. But this is not the answer to taking care of employees in this State. It's not -- it's not our job to do this. The market will take good care of the employees. Thank you. I urge a No vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Senator Oberweis, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 States she will yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford.

I'm -- I'm not familiar with a -- a companion bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Oberweis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings, for what purpose do you rise?

Question of the sponsor, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.

For purpose of legislative intent, when you speak about property, you're specifically speaking in regards to business assets and not to the business owner's personal property. Is that correct?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford.

Yes. 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hastings.

Thank you, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford, to close.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to thank the previous Member for questioning what we're trying to accomplish here, but what happens when laws aren't enforced, there's constantly bad players that affect the businesses that do a wonderful job. Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, our neighbor states have all adopted this legislation. We would be the fifteenth state to do so. Establishing legislative intent is no problem. I will recommend the House do that on a concurrence. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall House Bill 4324 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 31 Ayes, 18 Nays, 1 voting Present. House Bill 4324, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We will -- with leave of the Body, we'll go back to House Bill 2063. Senator McConnaughay. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Senator McConnaughay, on your bill. SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: Thank you, Mr. President. HB 2063 is a -- is aimed at helping survivors of human trafficking access crime -- crime victims compensation. The Illinois Crime Victims {sic} (Victim) Compensation Program is aimed at helping to reduce the financial burden imposed on victims of violent crime and their families. We did do an amendment on this and the AG's Office did ask that I read legislative intent into the record. And that intent -- that legislative intent is, for the purposes -- the bill adds the crime of human trafficking to the Section that says the crime must be reported to police within seven days. However, many victims of human trafficking may not report the crime within the time frame because they are afraid of their trafficker and the trafficker has threatened to hurt their loved ones or because of trauma. Under the law, a victim of human trafficking who reports to law enforcement more than seven days can establish that the reporting was timely under the circumstances. We know that frequent -- frequently trafficking victims are not aware that what is happening to them is a crime, that they often do not know that they have any legal rights, or they may have been coached by their trafficker to be afraid of the law -- be afraid of law enforcement, or have, themselves, been arrested for prostitution or other crimes related to their trafficking so they are afraid to speak up. These are the types of circumstances that could make later reporting considered timely under the -- under this law. In addition, this bill provides the victims of human trafficking eligible for compensation if they are engaged in a legal proceeding involving a claim that the victim is a victim of human trafficking. Here, 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 "legal proceeding" is intended to be very broad. It would include State and federal court cases, as well as administrative proceedings. Two examples of administrative cases would be proceedings involving requests for U visas and T visas. That is the legislative intent that the AG's Office asked me to include; otherwise, I know of no opposition to the bill and would very much appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2063 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 2063, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 4897. Senator Muñoz. Senator Muñoz. House Bill 5020. Senator Bennett. Out of the record. House Bill 5197. Senator Sandoval. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Sandoval, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 5197 passed the -- out of the House. It creates the Chicago Fire Department -- Foreign Fire Insurance Board. It stipulates that -- the composition of the board, the length of the terms and duties of the board, and 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 how the board may expend its moneys. I'd ask a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Althoff, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) There any further discussion? Senator Anderson, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 is, shall House Bill 5197 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5197, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5245. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. House Bill 5245 is an initiative of the Office of the Attorney General and will bring compassionate, trauma-informed forensic medical care to survivors of sexual assault and increase successful prosecutions of sexual assault. This is being accomplished, we hope, by requiring that victims who are seen in emergency rooms are seen within ninety minutes. And we ask this to be in place in hospitals across the State by 2022. This bill has been negotiated and I believe it is -- I think we're ready to vote for this and make Illinois a leader in this field. Happy to answer questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any questions? Senator Syverson, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

Senator Syverson, the -- the short answer is yes. If after this bill becomes law and after substantial good-faith efforts have been made by hospitals, I have gone on the record in committee, and will say so again on the Floor, that I would work to help any hospital that is having trouble coming into compliance, and if that needs to be through an extension or trailer bill, I would be more than happy to work with that hospital. I think it's important to note, though, that the Hospital Association was at the table for a series of negotiations and some of the compromises 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 and considerations include an emergency room physician, the ability to bring emergency room physicians into that pool when they're -- able to demonstrate that their curriculum to become Board certified includes the same training as we're asking for SANE nurses. I think you'll see almost all of these emergency room physicians become part of the pool automatically. There's also efforts, and a task force that's created in this bill, to provide a mechanism to encourage nurses -- nursing schools in Illinois to provide this training to their nurses. But the answer is yes. I will be happy to work with any hospital after a good- faith effort has been made that needs assistance.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

If I understand what you're asking, there's a sunset date in there to strongly encourage all hospitals that serve Illinois residents to try to come into compliance. They can remain transfer 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 hospitals automatically until 2024. And at that time, we can reassess the pool of SANE nurses and other qualified medical providers.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

Senator, I believe that those are already designated within those zones. So I -- I don't see a problem with this.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

Senator, the hospital would not be paying for those services.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

The interpretation that I'm working under is that within a ninety-minute ability to transfer the patient to a hospital, that if available then, and -- and, again, I'll restate that there would be no cost to the hospital. 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCarter, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McCARTER: To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill. SENATOR McCARTER: Ladies and Gentlemen, I have some concerns with this bill. The -- it -- it's important that we have these people trained -- trained for this, the sexual assault nurse examiners. There are currently a hundred and fifty. The goal here is being -- that's being mandated with the bill is six hundred and fifty. The -- the -- the problem is, the ramp-up is too short, and if the hospitals don't get there, this is a five-hundred -- I believe it's a five- 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 hundred-dollar-a-day penalty. And so the -- the leniency that the sponsor referred to is if we have -- anyone has a problem, we're willing to go back and get a trailer bill to take -- you know, to address that. I -- I don't think that's right. If -- if we have to go back for a trailer bill, which is a very difficult thing, while we're waiting for that certain hospital's problem to be addressed, I suppose the penalty still applies during the whole time. So they're waiting for us to pass more legislation to address their issue. Our legislation should be better than that, that we have to come back with trailer bills for each individual's problems. This -- one of the problems, as -- as I have seen in this, is the clinical training is hard to get done, and this is - - this is a challenge for the hospitals. Retention is a challenge for the hospitals. And here again, we've got employers that really are dealing with this the best they can, with the resources they can. But, even though, this is a very important issue, because we want to protect those that are victims and we want to make sure that, if -- if they've been assaulted, this is documented correctly so that it can be prosecuted. I understand that. But, here again, we're stepping into the employer's business and saying we're going to tell you how to do this. Should there be more? Probably should be. The question is, realistically, can there be more, given retention, given the climate of business in this State, and given these goals, which I believe are a little -- a little high and a little too quick? So I would -- I would recommend a No vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McConnaughay, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: To the bill. 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill. SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: Senator Morrison, I am thrilled to be a cosponsor on your bill. I think it's very important, certainly important to women, and I appreciate your expressed willingness to work with the Hospital Association as we move forward in implementing this bill if there are some problems that come along, along the way. So very much appreciate that. That was one of the issues in the bipartisan women's caucus that was raised, and, again, appreciate your willingness to address that. I just want to also make the point to everyone that this is a piece of legislation that has been endorsed by every member of the bipartisan women's caucus. So I certainly hope that you all join us in passing this bill. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Koehler, for what purpose do you rise?

Thank you, Mr. President. For the purpose of legislative intent, I have a question for the sponsor.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will yield.

Senator, if a sexual assault survivor arrives at a hospital with serious injuries, would care for those injuries be delayed if a qualified medical provider was not immediately available to provide medical forensic services to the patient?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison. 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

No, Senator Koehler. The provision of medical forensic services by a qualified medical provider shall not delay the provision of lifesaving medical care. Federal law requires that the patient receive a medical screening exam upon arrival and any emergency medical condition be stabilized or the patient be appropriately transferred to a facility that can stabilize the patient. SASETA does not supersede this federal requirement. However, medical forensic services can be provided simultaneously. As clothing is removed, for example, from the patient in order to provide emergency medical care, that clothing should be gathered as forensic evidence to be included in the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit. If drug or alcohol facilitated sexual assault is suspected, urine can be collected if the patient needs to void their bladder.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Schimpf, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) She indicates she will.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison.

Senator, these very small rural hospitals would have the ability to remain transfer hospitals. We're not requiring them to be treatment hospitals in this legislation. And I know that people who live in small rural communities deserve the same kind of excellent, quality treatment and medical care that those in more suburban or urban areas have in bigger hospitals.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Schimpf.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Morrison, to close.

Mr. President, Members of the Senate, this bill, House Bill 5245, will provide not just physical healing, but also the 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 beginning -- a path to access for justice for so many victims. I ask for an Aye vote from the Body.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall House Bill 5245 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5245, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5573. Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Holmes, on your bill.

Thank you so much, Mr. President. House Bill 5573 outlines procedures necessary to implement the victims' rights constitutional amendment. Specifically, the bill ensures that victims' voices are heard when there are plea agreements in juvenile proceedings or when a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity. The bill makes some changes to prevent substantive issues from being decided at status hearings and outlines a procedure for obtaining the testimony of a victim advocate or support person. Finally, it aligns provisions governing victim impact statements in the Code of Corrections with those in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. I would ask for an Aye vote. 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5573 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5573, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5632. Senator Sandoval. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Sandoval, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Just want to remind Members that there was no opposition to Amendment No. 1, which becomes the underlying bill. It requires that ambulances or rescue vehicles in the City of Chicago use their sirens or lamps only when it's reasonable to switch to a warning -- to warn civilians while responding to emergencies. It also instructs the Secretary of State to include the Dutch Reach into its Rules of the Road. I'd ask a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5632 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 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 question, there are 48 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5632, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5683. Senator Schimpf. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Schimpf, on your bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Tom Cullerton, for what purpose do you rise?

To the bill. 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

I stand in -- in favor of the legislation brought by this good Senator. This has been a lot of work through the Veterans Affairs Committee on multiple aspects throughout this, so I appreciate all his hard work continuing on moving forward on the Quincy Home issues that we've been having going forward. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5683 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5683, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5770. Senator Bush. Senator Bush seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 5770 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 5770. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Bush, on your amendment.

I would ask for the adoption and I'll explain it on 3rd. Thank you, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 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?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 5770. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Bush, on your bill.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. The Floor amendment deletes all and becomes the bill. The amendment requires a school board to post on its website and incorporate into its students' handbook or newsletter notice that students with disabilities who do not qualify for an individual IEP may qualify for services under federal law. And I know of no opposition. The -- the amendment was to make sure we were able to work with School Alliance and have no opposition to the bill. I'd appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5770 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 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 question, there are 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5770, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5784. Senator Cullerton. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Cullerton, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Illinois Senate. House Bill -- 5784 requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to submit a biannual report to the General Assembly on the first -- on January 1 and July 1st of each year about the health and welfare of residents at the Veterans Home {sic} (Homes). It took the reporting requirement -- it can also be submitted electronically as well. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator Schimpf, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5784 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 5784, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 4897. Senator Muñoz. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Senator Muñoz seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 4897 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 4897. Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz, on your amendment. SENATOR MUÑOZ: I would just ask for its adoption, Mr. President. Becomes the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any 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?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 4897. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz, on your bill. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. This allows brewers to sell beer manufactured by other brewers, and cider, in their taprooms. It also allows distributors to sell beer and cider to brewers who are authorized to sell beer and cider in their taprooms. It also allows for transfer of beer to another location owned by that brewer or to a licensed brew pub if the conditions are met. It creates a twenty-five-dollar brewer warehouse permit, allowing brewers to store limited quantities of beer at a separate location, provided no sales take place at those locations. I know of no opposition to the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 4897 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 4897, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Tracy, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Congratulations. House Bills 2nd Reading, page 1 of the Supplemental Calendar. House Bill 5143. Senator Aquino. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 3rd Reading. House Bill 5231. Senator Tom Cullerton. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. On page 4 of the printed Calendar, we'll do Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2365. Senator Clayborne. Senator Clayborne seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 2365 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 2365. Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your amendment.

I move for its adoption.

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 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your amendment.

Move for its adoption.

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?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 2365. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Clayborne, on your bill.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 2365, as amended, creates a -- a scoring system in analyzing all the RFPs that are sent to -- that are responded to by outside vendors who want to do business with the State. And basically, we're giving them credit for having made diversity and inclusion 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 a core part of their business process. This bill also deals with the inadequacies or failures of State agencies, as well as universities, to develop a plan to meet the law as set out to come up with a plan to determine each year how they're going to meet their diversity goals as required by law. I would ask for your favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Senator McCarter, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McCARTER: To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) To the bill. SENATOR McCARTER: Senator Clayborne, we -- we talked about this in the committee and outside and let -- first, let me -- let me recognize that the effort to include minorities in the business of Illinois is important. Now, the question is, are we taking it serious enough and do we have a system set up to encourage them to be part of it and be allowed to be part of it? The numbers that I've been shown - in fact, by the sponsor - show that there is a failure. The question, however, is, how do we go forward? Now, what I -- what I've told the sponsor is, the answer to this truly is leadership, leadership from the top of this State. Now, there was an Executive Order, I believe, that was even read and mentioned in the -- in the committee that there was a commitment to this. So if there's a commitment to this from the Governor, this is a great time for him to step up and get involved in this, because there is a failure and we can do better. Now, here are my -- here my concerns. Low 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 bids would not necessarily have to be taken. And -- and a lot of times we think, well, are we willing to pay five percent more/ten percent more to include people that qualify? Well, we would all say yes, most likely. But what if it was fifty percent more? Sixty percent more? Would we be willing to put that burden on the taxpayers? I don't think so. This is a new scoring technique that we haven't done before and -- and it's not ready right now, and I think even the sponsor would admit that it can get better and probably has already stated that it will be better in the House. But it's one that we haven't used before and it has a heavy weight on diversity. It talks about the RF -- applying the RF -- the RFPs, but honestly, it could be opened up to all bids the way it's written. Also, IDOT -- in the -- in the committee, IDOT said that they were -- they were in support of the bid, mainly because a majority of their funds include federal money. So, back to the failure, I think we have to look at this as something we have to improve. I'm not sure that this is the way to do it, but this is a great opportunity for the Executive Branch to step up, get involved with CMS and all the agencies to make sure that they hit their goals. There may not be too many other things to take credit for, but if the Governor could succeed at this, he'd have something to leave behind. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any further discussion? Senator Clayborne, to close.

Thank you, Mr. President. And just a quick response. Right now, CMS does not take the lowest responsible bidder. There -- there's a lot of flexibility for them to -- to weigh, based upon technical support and technical -- the technical response. What 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 we're doing basically is saying that those companies that have committed to diversity -- diversity more than likely will also hire diverse corporations when it's time for the procurement process to submit their response, and we want to reward those companies that value diversity. Which, if you look at the -- at the statistics and all the studies, those companies that are more diverse are typically more productive. I would ask for your favorable vote. The other thing, too, is, I'm still working with CMS, the other agencies are on board, and we will come up with a solution. I ask for your favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The question is, shall Senate Bill 2365 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 38 Ayes, 2 Nays, 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 2365, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State both of your points.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Barickman, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) With leave of the Body, we'll turn to page 13 of the printed Calendar, Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 9. Senator Barickman. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Barickman, on your resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as this resolution requires the -- the expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 9 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 47 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Having received -- having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 23. Senator Rezin. Senate -- Senate Joint Resolution 56. Senator Barickman. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Barickman, on your resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as the -- as this resolution requires expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 56 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Joint Resolution 56, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 58. Senator McCann. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill {sic}.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator McCann, on your resolution. SENATOR McCANN: Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Joint Resolution 58 designates Illinois Highway 107 from Griggsville to Pittsfield, over in Pike County, as the "Lincoln Secretaries' Trail". Both John Hay and John Nicolay, residents of Pike County, became Lincoln's personal secretaries for the rest of his life, and this is a matter of very extreme importance and pride for the people of Pike County. And we ask for this adoption.

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 Senate Joint Resolution 58 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 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. And -- and -- Present. Senate Joint Resolution 58, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 59. Senator Syverson. Out of the record. Mr. Secretary, could we go back to that? Mr. Secretary, could you please read the resolution?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Syverson, on your resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as this resolution requires the expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 59 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 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Joint Resolution 59, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed {sic}. Senate Joint Resolution 60. Senator Lightford. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Lightford, on your resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. The third Saturday of September is established globally as "International Costal Cleanup Day", coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy and promoted by various like-minded Illinois partner organizations. Service learning promotes effective student growth opportunities; a statewide coordinated day of action facilitates active citizen engagement, and offers a particular opportunity for active student engagement in effective environmental improvement through trash collection, data collection, and data analysis. Senate Joint Resolution 60 declares September 9th through the 15th of 2018 as "Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week" in the State of Illinois. I'd be happy to answer questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 60 pass. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 62. Senator Sandoval. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Sandoval, on your resolution.

I'd ask a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? As this is a resolution requiring expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 62 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Joint Resolution 62, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 65. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Rose, on your resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as this resolution 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 requires expenditures of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 65 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Joint Resolution 65, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to page 3 of the printed Calendar, Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 452. President Cullerton. Mr. Secretary, please read… Senator -- President Cullerton seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 452 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 452. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) President Cullerton, on your amendment.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. The amendment becomes the bill. I'd like to adopt the amendment and debate the bill 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?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 452. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) President Cullerton, on your bill.

Yes, thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This bill reflects an agreement between the folks at the Lyons Township High School District and the Lyons Township Trustees of Schools and Township School Treasurer's Office. And Representative Durkin and Senator Curran are familiar with the -- the -- the issue. There's some pending litigation that revolves around the ability to invest funds for the high school. So what this bill does is - - would be to allow Lyons Township High School District 204 to withdraw from the jurisdiction of the Lyons Township Trustees of Schools and Lyons Township School Treasurer's Office, but not before final judgment of a lawsuit, which is pending right now currently in Cook County. So that's what the -- the agreement is, that when the lawsuit's over, then this transfer will take place, and we're not in any way affecting the outcome of the legislation {sic} that's pending right now. So, be happy to answer any questions and ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 452 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 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 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Bill 452, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we'll return back to page 14, Resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 73. Senator Koehler. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Koehler, on your resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. This resolution urges the Department of Natural Resources to suspend the current rule -- task -- rulemaking regarding flood levees and creates the Levee and Floodplain Review Task Force. The task force shall conduct a comprehensive review of State and federal laws and regulations establishing the oversight and management of river levels and regulation of levee construction and development -- and it will development {sic} recommendations to create and implement a plan for the long-term management of the State's floodplains, and to complete the report by the end of August of this year. I had a bill that was regarding levees. We discussed that. It involves Senator Tracy and Senator Haine. I pulled that back with the agreement that we would look at -- at this with the Department and with all the -- interested parties. So I'd be happy to answer any questions, but I'd appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, as -- as this 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 resolution requires expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote is required. The question is, shall Senate Joint Resolution 73 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. Senate Joint Resolution 73, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared adopted. Senate Joint Resolution 74. Senator Clayborne. Senator Clayborne. Senate Joint Resolution 75. Senator Manar. Out of the record. Senate Resolution 1668. Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Hunter, on your resolution.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Senate Resolution 1668 designates April 2018 as "Second Chance Month" in the State of Illinois. This is an initiative that Congressman Danny Davis from the 7th Congressional District, who is my Congressman, was able to pass. It was not a resolution; it was actually a -- a -- a -- a bill. And it recognizes the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers and individuals that remove unnecessary legal and society -- societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. And I would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 100th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 131st Legislative Day 5/25/2018 Senate Resolution 1668 pass. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Mr. Secretary, Senate Bills 1st Reading.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) We will now proceed to the Order of Resolution Consent Calendar. With leave of the Body, all resolutions read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, it -- shall the -- the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. And resolutions are adopted. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 4 p.m. on the 28th day of May 2018. The Senate stands adjourned.