Pursuant to the directive of the Senate President, the regular Session of the Senate is now in perfunctory Session. Communication from the President. Letter dated October 19th, 2021. Dear Mr. Secretary - Pursuant to Rule -- Senate Rule 2-10, I am scheduling a perfunctory Session to convene on Wednesday, October 19th, 2021. Signed, Don Harmon, Senate President. Resolutions. Senate Resolutions 543, and 544, offered by Koehler and all Members. Senate Resolutions 546 through 551, offered by Senator Anderson and all Members. Senate Resolution 552, offered by Senator Connor and all Members. Senate Resolutions 553 through 555, offered by Senator Anderson and all Members. Senate Resolution 556, offered by Senator Bailey and all Members. Senate Resolutions 557 through 562, offered by Senator Koehler and all Members. Senate Resolution 563, offered by Senator Barickman and all Members. Senate Resolution 564, offered Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolution 565, offered by Senator Stadelman and all Members. They are all celebration of life resolutions and will be referred 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 to the Consent Calendar. Senate Resolution 545, offered by Senator Murphy. It is substantive. Introduction of Senate Bills. Senate Bill 2935, offered by Senator Loughran Cappel. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2936, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2937, offered by Senator Crowe. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2938, offered by Senator Rose. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2940 -- excuse me -- Senate Bill 2939, offered by Senator Connor. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2940, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2941, offered by Senator Villanueva. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2942, offered by Senator Sally Turner. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2943, offered by Senator Villa. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills. Appointment Messages. Appointment Message 1020255 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Member of the -- Illinois International Port District Board, Michelle McClendon. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 Appointment Message 1020256 Treasurer's salaried appointment To be the Executive Inspector General, State Treasurer's Office, Chris Flynn. Appointment Message 1020257 Governor's salaried appointment To be the Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services, Christopher Patterson. Appointment Message 1020258 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Member of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, Karen McNaught. Appointment Message 1020259 Governor's non-salaried appointment To be a Member of the Illinois Finance Authority, Bradley Zeller. The perfunctory Session will stand at ease for a few minutes. (at ease) Senate will be in Order. Senator Lightford, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Re-refer -- re-referred from State Government to the Assignments Committee - House Bill 3372. Signed, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Chair. Senator Lightford, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Re-refer to Criminal Law Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to House Bill 1975; refer to Education Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to House Bill 3173; refer to Licensed Activities Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to House Bill 3401 and Committee Amendment 2 to Senate 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 Bill 145; refer to Local Government Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to House Bill 3702; refer to State Government Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to House Bill 307 and Senate Resolution 545; Be Approved for Consideration - House Bill 3372. And pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments: Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 145. Signed, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Chair. There being no further business to come before this perfunctory Session, the Senate stands adjourned pursuant to House Joint Resolution 52, until October 19th, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. The Senate stands adjourned.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) The Senate will now come to Order. The regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will please come to order. In place of the invocation today, I ask all Senators and those watching the proceedings to observe a moment of silence in accordance with your beliefs and in honor of those lost during this pandemic. Please rise for a moment of silence. (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 LIGHTFORD) Richard Millard, Blueroomstream requests permission to videostream. Leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and the Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of January 29th and February 3rd, 9th, 17th, 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 19th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2021.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Senator Hunter.
Madam President, I move to postpone -- I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senators has additions or corrections to offer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Senator Hunter moves to approve the Journals just read by the Secretary. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, reading and approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Monday, September 13th and Wednesday, October 13th, 2021.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Senator Hunter.
Madam President, I move to postpone the readings and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Thank you, Senator. Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 566, offered by Senator Anderson, and all Members. It is a celebration of life resolution, Madam President. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Resolutions Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2944, offered by Senator Doris Turner. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Morrison, Chair of the Committee on Health, reports House Bill 692 Do Pass. Senator Connor, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law, reports House Bill 1975 Do Pass, as amended. And, Senator Cullerton, Chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, reports House Bill 359 Do Pass.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Senator Holmes, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Madam President. Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-1(e), I move that Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Barickman, and Stewart be allowed to participate and vote remotely for today's Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Thank you, Senator. Is there any discussion? Any discussion? If not, the question is, shall Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Barickman, Stewart be allowed to participate and vote remotely for the October 19th, 2021 Session Day pursuant to Senate Rule 4-1(e). All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. In the opinion of the 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 Chair, the Ayes have it. The motion carries, and Senators Aquino, Collins, Ellman, Barickman, and Stewart are allowed to participate and vote remotely for the October 19th, 2021 Session Day. Senator Bennett, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Madam President. I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that SR 545 can be heard at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Senate State Government Committee.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Thank you, Senator. Senator Bennett moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that Senate Resolution 545 can be heard at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Senate State Government Committee. All those in favor, will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it and all notice and posting requirements have been waived. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we are now going to the calendar on the Order of 2nd Reading. House Bills 2nd Reading. Please turn your Calendars to the top of page 6. Top of page 6. We will begin with House Bills {sic} 106. Senator Connor. Senator Connor. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed, Mr. President -- no -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 106. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Senator Hunter, on Senate -- House Bill 277. It's on 2nd, Senator, would you like for us to move it to 3rd? Senator Hunter indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 please read the lady's bill.
House Bill 277. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. House Bill 370. Senator Villanueva. Please read the lady's bill.
House Bill 370. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 594. Please read the gentleman's bill.
House Bill 594. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Senator Jones, on House Bill 642. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
House Bill 642. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Senator -- President Harmon, on House Bill 1539. Out of the record. House Bill 2379. Senator E. Jones. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
House Bill 2379. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Senator Holmes, on House Bill 2778. The lady indicates she wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
House Bill 2778. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3401. Senator Castro. The lady indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3401. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3702. Senator Cunningham. Out of the record. There has been a change in sponsorship from Senator Cunningham to Senator Johnson. Senator Johnson, would you like to proceed? The Lady indicates she does. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3702. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we will return to House Bill 1539. President Harmon. Gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
House Bill 1539. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Okay let's move on to the Supplemental Calendar No. 1. It has been dispersed. It should be on your desk. We are going to House Bills 2nd Reading. Beginning with House Bill 359. T. Cullerton. Senator T. Cullerton. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 House Bill 359. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. House Bill 692. Senator Morrison. Please read the lady's bill.
House Bill 692. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1975. Senator Bennett. Please read the gentleman's bill.
House Bill 1975. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Criminal Law adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 567, offered by Senator Morrison and all 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 62nd Legislative Day 10/19/2021 Members. It's a celebration of life resolution, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LIGHTFORD) Resolutions Consent Calendar. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until noon on the 20th day of October, 2021. The Senate stands adjourned. 12