PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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. (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 is seeking permission to video. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, and Monday, February 7th, 2022.
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 819, offered by Senator Barickman and all 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 Members. It is a celebration of life resolution, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Resolutions Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, (Vice) Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Senate Bill 2166; refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3617, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3889, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3156; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Senate Bill 3185, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2942, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3070, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3019 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3766; refer to Education Committee - Senate Resolution 774, Senate Resolution 788, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3201, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3663, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3867, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3893, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3900, Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3936, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3986, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3988, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3990, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4056; refer to Public, excuse me, refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Senate Bill 2163; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Senate Resolution 706 and Senate Joint Resolution 44; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bill 149, Senate Bill 180, Senate Bill 2254, Senate Bill 3105, Senate Bill 3446, Senate Bill 3460, Senate Bill 3720, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 3047; refer to Health Committee - Senate Bills -- Senate Bill 3775, Senate Resolutions 723, 791, 792, Senate Joint Resolution 42, and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3172; refer to Healthcare and Access -- Healthcare Access and Availability Committee - Senate Resolution 633; refer to Higher Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3032, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3925; refer to Human Rights Committee - Senate Resolution 787 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3865; refer to Insurance Committee - Committee Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2008, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3819; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill 3095, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3004, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3083, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3467, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3722; refer to Labor Committee - Senate Bill 3487; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Bill 39 -- excuse me, Senate Bill 2912, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3497 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3795; refer to Pensions Committee - Senate Bill 2991, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3778, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3785, Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 4000; refer to Public Safety Committee - Senate Bill 2170 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3732; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bill 2173, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3215, Senate Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3464, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3895; refer to State Government Committee - Senate Resolution 710; refer to Tourism and Hospitality Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2275; refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Bill 2981 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3629; refer to Veterans Affairs Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3459; refer to 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 Appropriations-Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3935.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, please take that report out of the record. Senator Bennett, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President. I would move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that Senate Bills 3761, 3856, 3912, 3925 and 3991 can be heard at 5:30 p.m. today in the Senate Higher Education Committee.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Bennett moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that Senate Bills 3761, 3856, 3912, 3925, and 3991 can be heard at 5:30 today in the Senate Higher Education Committee. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and all notices and posting requirements have been waived. The State Journal-Register is seeking leave to photograph. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senator Murphy, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to move -- for purpose of information -- I'd like to move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that SB 1778 can be heard at the -- 1:30 p.m. today in the Senate Local Government Committee.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that Senate Bill 1778 can be heard at 1:30 today in the Senate Local Government Committee. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and all notice and 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 posting requirements have been waived. Will the Committee on Assignments please meet in the President’s Anteroom? Committee on Assignments. Senator Hunter, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For the purpose of an announcement, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Please state your announcement.
The Senate Democrats will caucus virtually for approximately thirty minutes following adjournment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate Democrats will caucus virtually upon recess for about thirty minutes. Senator McClure, for what purpose do you seek recognition? SENATOR McCLURE: Mr. President, the Senate Republicans request a caucus for the same amount of time -- at -- at the same time.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate Republicans are seeking a caucus for thirty minutes as well. So if everyone would please get ready for your caucus meetings. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, (Vice) Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Senate Bill 2166; refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3617, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3889, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3156; refer to Criminal Law 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 Committee - Senate Bill 3185, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2942, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3070, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3019, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3766; refer to Education Committee - Senate Resolution -- Senate Resolutions 774 and 788, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3201, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3663, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3867, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3893, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3900, Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3936, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3986, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3988, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3990 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 4056; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Senate Bill 2163; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Senate Resolution 706 and Senate Joint Resolution 44; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bills 149, 180, 2254, 3105, 3446, 3460, 3720 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3047; refer to Health Committee - Senate Bill 3775, Senate Resolution -- Senate Resolutions 723, 791, 792 and Senate Joint Resolution 42, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3172; refer to Healthcare Access and Availability Committee - Senate Resolution 633; refer to Higher Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3032, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3925; refer to Human Rights Committee - Senate Resolution 787 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3865; refer to Insurance Committee - Committee Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2008, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3819; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill 3095, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3004, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3083, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3467, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3722; refer to Labor Committee 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 - Senate Bill 3487; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Bill 2912, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3497 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3795; refer to Pensions Committee - Senate Bill 2991, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3778, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3785, Committee Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 4000; refer to Public Safety Committee - Senate Bill 2170 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3732; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bill 2173, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3215, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3464, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3895; refer to State Government Committee - Senate Resolution 710; refer to Tourism and Hospitality Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2275; refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Bill 2981 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3629; refer to Veterans Affairs Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3459; refer to Appropriations-Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3935, Senate Bill 213, Senate Bill 1766 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3450; Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Resolution 755. Also, excuse me, going back to Health Committee add Committee Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3747. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, (Vice) Chair. Excuse me. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3778. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, (Vice) Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. And, after caucus meetings, we will come back to the Floor for Executive Appointments. The Senate stands in recess. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate will come to order. Will all Members please come to the Floor? To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advice and Consent. Senator Murphy.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on upon appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 493, 494, 495, 496, 499, 500 and 501 of the 101st General Assembly.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Messages just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. And the Senate is resolved into Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message number 1010493.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Illinois State Medical -- to be a Member of the Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board, Peter Hofmann.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move that the Senate consent to the nomination. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 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 43 voting Yea, none voting Nay, and none voting Present. I'm sorry 46 -- 46 voting Aye, none voting Nay, and none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1010494.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board, Gary Kaatz.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, does the Senate 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 50 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 1010495.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Adams County, Christopher Scholz.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, does -- Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 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 49 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority-- a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1010496.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois Racing Board, Charles MacKelvie.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, does the Senate 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 49 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Message 1010499.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Sherrie Crabb.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 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 47 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message Number 1010500.
11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Brittani Kindle.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
…the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 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 49 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message Number 1010501.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees, Scott Hendrie.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
…President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 79th Legislative Day 2/8/2022 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 50 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Senator Murphy.
Thank you. Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen. I move the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator -- Murphy moves 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. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until noon on February 9th, 2022. Please, go to your committees. At this time, the Senate stands adjourned. 13