PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will please come to order. Will Members please be at their desks? In place of the invocation, the Senate will observe a moment of silence in respect for all those lost during the pandemic. (Moment of silence observed) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Bennett, please lead us in the Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Bennett)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Blueroomstream seeks leave of the Body to video. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of April 29th, 2021.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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 transcripts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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 Resolution 261, offered by Senators Curran, Barickman {sic} (Rezin) and all Members. Senate Resolutions 263 and 264, offered by Senator McClure 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 and all Members. Senate Resolution 265, offered by Senators Muñoz, Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolutions 266 and 267, offered by Senator Anderson and all Members. Senate Resolutions 268 through 270, offered by Senator Koehler and all Members. And Senate Resolution 271, offered by Senator Martwick and all Members. They are all celebration of life resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 262, offered by Senator Jones. And Senate Resolution 272, offered by Senator Martwick. They are both substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2897, offered by Senator Feigenholtz. (Secretary reads title of bill) And Senate Bill 2898, offered by Senator Feigenholtz. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 1020153 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Member of the Civil Service Commission, G.A. Finch Appointment Message 1020154 Governor's salaried appointment To be the Executive Director of the Liquor Control Commission, Lisa McLeod Appointment Message 1020155 Governor's salaried appointment To be the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Mark Mahoney Appointment Message 1020156 Governor's salaried appointment To be the Director and Chair of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Willard S. Evans Jr. Appointment Message 1020157 Governor's salaried appointment To be Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Alice Gallagher Appointment Message 1020158 Governor's salaried appointment To be Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Karen McConnaughay Appointment Message 1020159 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Scott Paddock Appointment Message 1020160 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 Gary Perinar Appointment Message 1020161 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Member of the Prisoner Review Board, Kenneth Tupy Appointment Message 1020162 Governor's non-salaried appointment To be a Member of the Illinois Finance Authority, Timothy Ryan
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 11, offered by President Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 240, offered by Senator Harris. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 357, offered by Senator Gillespie. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 802, offered by Senator Harris. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1746, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2550, offered by Senator DeWitte. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2863, offered by Senator Stoller. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2985, offered by President Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3359, offered by Senator McConchie. (Secretary reads title of bill) 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 House Bill 3443, offered by Senator Peters. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 3593, offered by Senator Harris. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For the -- for the purpose of a motion. Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-1(e), I -- I move that the Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Harris, Lightford, and Stewart be allowed to participate and vote remotely for today's Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Harris, Lightford, Stewart be allowed to participate and vote remotely for the May 4th, 2021 Session pursuant to Senate Rule 4-1(e). All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. In the opinion of the Chair, the Ayes have it, and the motion carries. And Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Harris, Lightford, and Stewart are allowed to participate and vote remotely for the May 4th, 2021 Session Day. Will the Committee on Assignments meet? Committee on Assignments, please come to the front of the center -- of the Senate. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, (Vice) Chairperson of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee - House Bills 212, 1805, and 2394; refer to Commerce Committee - House 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 Bills 1960 and 2985; refer to Criminal Law Committee - House Bills 1064, 1742, 1975, and 3019; refer to Education Committee - House Bills 13, 15, 41, 102, 219, 290, 1158, 1162, 1719, 1725, 1934, 2400, 2425, 2438, 2748, 2778, 2795, 3099, 3114, Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 517, and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 376; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Senate Bill 311, House Bills 2380, 3013, 3113, 3116, Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2663; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - House Bills -- I'm sorry, House Bill 2785 and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 713; refer to Executive Committee - House Bills 4, 9, 162, 453, 653, 1291, 1710, 1724, 1737, 2413, 2521, 2790, 2834, 2894, 2908, 3145, Floor Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 818, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2350, Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 147; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - House Bills 11 and 1803; refer to Health Committee - House Bills 68, 119, 155, 310, 452, 738, 1746, 1776, 2433, 3025, 3065, 3147, and 3155; refer to Healthcare Accessibility {sic} (Access) and Availability Committee - House Bill 32; refer to Higher Education Committee - House Bill 332, 1802, Floor Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 1832; refer to Human Rights Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 25 and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 121; refer to Insurance Committee - House Bills 135, 1745, 1779, 1955, 1957, 2401, 2554, 2595, 2649, 2653, and Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1672; refer to Judiciary Committee - House Bills 53, 814, 2553, and 2943, and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 644; refer to Labor Committee - House Bills 2568 and 2911; refer to Licensed Activities Committee - House Bills 295, 2543, 2777, 2864, 3080, and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 214; refer to Local Government Committee - House Bills 633, 809, 1932, 2449, 2454, and 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 2643, and 2870; refer to Pensions Committee - House Bills 126, 232, 381, 426, 1428, 1777, 1966, and 3004; refer to Public Safety Committee - House Bill 51; refer to Revenue Committee - House Bill -- House Bills 34, 227, 2365, 2614, 2826, and 3107; refer to State Government Committee - House Bills 202, 1726, 1836, 2744, and Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 832; refer to Transportation Committee - House Bills 20, 161, 365, 394, 399, 656, 657, 1915, 1916, 1927, 1928, 2548, and 2950; refer to Veterans Affairs Committee - House Bill 1815; refer to Appropriations-Criminal Justice Subcommittee - House Bill 44; refer to Appropriations- Government Infrastructure Committee {sic} (Subcommittee) - House Bill 1755; refer to Appropriations-Health Subcommittee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 969; refer to Appropriations-Human Services Subcommittee - House Bill 692; Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Bills 1741, 2411, 1760, 1926, 2405, 2570, 2741 -- I'm sorry. Excuse me. Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Bills 1741 and 2411, House Bills 1760, 1926, 2405, 2570, 2741, 2791, and 2914. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, (Vice) Chairperson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Quincy Media seeks permission to record video. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senator Hunter.
Mr. -- Mr. President, I move that the Senate stand in recess so that the Senate Dems -- Democrats can caucus virtually for approximately thirty minutes, starting -- beginning at 12:30 today.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter moves that we stand in recess so that the 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 34th Legislative Day 5/4/2021 Senate Democrats can caucus for thirty minutes. Senator McClure. SENATOR McCLURE: Mr. President, the Senate Republicans also request a caucus for the same length of time in the Leader's Office.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) And the Senate Republicans also would like to caucus for thirty minutes in the Leader's Office. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 11 a.m. on the 5th day of May 2021. The Senate stands adjourned. 8