PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? In place of our 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 Johnson, would you please lead us in the Pledge?
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Johnson)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) WBEZ seeks leave to photograph, seeing no objection, leave is granted . Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Friday, February 25th, Wednesday, March 2nd, Friday, March 4th, and Monday, March 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 893, offered by Senator Bennett and all Members. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 And Senate Resolution 894, offered by Senator Johnson and all Members. They are both celebration of life resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 895, offered by Senator Sims. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 1020361 Governor's salaried appointment To be a Commissioner of the Executive Ethics Commission, Allison Powers. Appointment Message 1020362 Governor's non-salaried appointment To be a Trustee at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees, Roger Daniel Monroe. Appointment Message 1020363 Governor's non-salaried appointment To be a Member of the Illinois State Museum Board, Lisa Yun Lee. Appointment Message 1020364 Governor's non-salaried appointment To be a Commissioner of the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, Bennett Kaplan.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) House Bills 1st Reading. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022
House Bill 4089, offered by Senator Koehler. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4203, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4304, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4306, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4461, offered by Senator Connor. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4674, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4766, offered by Senator Joyce. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4797, offered by Senator Villa. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4994, offered by Senator Belt. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5014, offered by Senator Johnson. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5070, offered by President Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5400, offered by Senator Joyce. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5418, offered by Senator Morrison. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5447, offered by Senator DeWitte. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Murphy, Chair of the Committee on Executive Appointments, reports Appointment Messages 1020011, 12, 17, 32, 33, 35, 36, 44, 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 62 and 63 Do Recommend Consent.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
The Senate Democrats will caucus in the Senate President's Office for approximately thirty minutes, upon recess.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator DeWitte, for what purpose do you seek recognition? SENATOR DeWITTE: Thank you, Mr. President, for the purposes of an announcement.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) State your announcement. SENATOR DeWITTE: Thank you, the Senate Republicans will caucus in the Leaders office, for approximately thirty minutes, as well.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) On recess of the Chair, the two caucuses will meet for approximately thirty minutes. So, the Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. Please go to your appointed caucus meetings for -- approximately thirty minutes after which we will come back to the Floor for action. Senate stands in recess. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate will come to order. Will the Committee on Assignments, please meet in the President's Anteroom? Committee on Assignments, please meet in the President's Anteroom. Blueroomstream seeks leave of the Body to video stream. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Education Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3709 and House Bill 4246; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - House Bill 4382; refer to Executive Committee - Floor Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 3720 and House Bills 4164, 4366, 4489 and 5189; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 3145; refer to Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 5048; refer to Health Care Access and Availability Committee - House Bill 4589; refer to Insurance Committee - House Bill 4338, 4349, and 5334; refer to Judiciary Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to House Bill 5148 {sic} (4158) and House Bill 4170; refer to License Activities Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 4018; refer to State Government Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 710, and House Bill 4740; Re-referred from the Health Committee to the Committee on Assignments - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3775; Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Bills 970 and 1001. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 remain in the Committee on Assignments: Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 4158, and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2975. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, (Vice) Chair. Senator Cunningham, (Vice) Chair on the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Executive Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1001 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3775; refer to Health Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 970. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, (Vice) Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Gray T.V. requests permission to video. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions
Senate Joint Resolution 51, offered by Senator Morrison. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 4114, offered by Senator Bryant. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4931, offered by Senator Anderson. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5187, offered by Senator Rose. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5220, offered by Senator Gillespie. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 5472, offered by Senator Martwick. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 5502, offered by Senator Cunningham. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Anderson, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Point of an announcement, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Point of announcement. Go ahead with your announcement.
Thank you, Mr. President. A couple of announcements. Number 1, tonight at - from 5:30 to 7:30 is the annual Sportsmen's Caucus Event at the Windham. All the cool people will be there, so if you're not there that says everything. Number 2, we have a birthday in our caucus today, Senator Steve McClure, turns 16 today, he would like to get out of here early so he can get to the DMV. So, thank you very much, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate will be going to Executive Appointments shortly. So, all Members please come to the Senate Floor. We'll be going to Executive Appointments. All Members, please come to the Senate Floor. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Murphy. Senator Murphy.
Did you already announce? Oh, I'm sorry. Thank you, Mr. -- Mr. President. I move the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on appointments set forth in Appointment Message(s) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 44, 46, 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 47, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58 of the 102nd General Assembly.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) And did I hear you say on 62, as well?
Oh, I'm sorry, 62, 58, 62.
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. The Senate is now resolved into Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020001.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be (Member and) Chairperson of Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, Leslie Darling.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move that 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020003.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, LeDeidre Turner.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? If not, 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 48 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 Appointment Message No. 1020004.
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 Labor Relations Board, Kendra Cunningham.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy. 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022
I move that 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 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. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020005.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Property Tax Appeal Board, Dana Kinion.
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 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 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read (Appointment) Message No. 1020006.
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 Employment Security Board of Review, Elbert Walters the III.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 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 No. 1020007.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Jacqueline Gomez.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 voting Yea, 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 No. 1020008.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Elizabeth Coulson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing -- I'm sorry, Senator Simmons. Seeing no further discussion, 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. Senator 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 Simmons, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, I accidentally did not vote on the nomination for the one before the last one. I want to be an Aye for that one.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intentions. Mr. Secretary, please read (Appointment) Message No. 1020013.
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 Illinois State Board of Education, Jaime Guzman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 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 No. 1020014.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Ramon Cepeda.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 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 48 voting Yea, 1 voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected by concurring by record vote, the Senate does hereby consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020015.
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 University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Sarah Phalen.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move that the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, does 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 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 No. 1020016.
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 University of Illinois Board of Trustees, Tami Craig Schilling.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 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. President… missed a page. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020018.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Merit Commission (of the Office of the Comptroller), John Webb.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 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 Senate -- Appointment Message No. 1020021.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be an Advocate for Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Piatt County, Kelly Finet.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 No. 1020022.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be an Advocate for Public Administrator and Public Guardian of DeWitt County, Andrew Weatherford.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 48 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 No. 1020023.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 appointment: To be an Advocate for Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Macon County, Andrew Weatherford.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing - I'm sorry, Senator Rose.
Yah, point of parliamentary inquiry. Why is this candidate on here twice? Once as 1020002 and one -- secondly as 1020023.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) They are public guardians for different counties.
No, this says Dewitt County twice. Hang on, it may be a staff issue, hang on a second. Never mind.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) We will do that. Any further questions? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor will say Aye - 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 No. 1020024.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 Appointment: To be Chair of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, Lara Shayne.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 voting Yea, 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 No. 1020028
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 Illinois Housing Developmental Authority; King Harris.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 No. 1020029.
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 Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Julie Justicz. Harris PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 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 No. 1020031.
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 Commission on Discrimination 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 and Hate Crimes, Melineh Kano.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 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, Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been printed and distributed. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020011. Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been printed and distributed. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020011.
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 Illinois State Board of Education, Christine Benson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 No. 1020012.
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 Illinois State Board of Education, Roger Eddy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, should -- 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 40 voting Yea, 3 voting Nay, and 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 No. 1020017.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Commissioner on the Human Rights Commission, Janice Glenn.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 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 No. 1020032
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 Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Seth Limmer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 No. 1020033.
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 Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Mona Noriega.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 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 No. 1020035.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 appointment: To be a Member of the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Karen Tamley.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 48 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 No. 1020036.
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, Antoinette Hardy-Waller.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 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 No. 1020044.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be an Advocate for the Public Administrator and Public Guardian of DeKalb County, Jeffrey Lewis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 -- 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. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020046.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Assistant Director of the Illinois Department 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 of Public Health, Amaal Tokars.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 42 voting Yea, 3 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 No. 1020047.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Director of the Illinois Department of Aging, Paula Basta.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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? 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020052.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, James Bennett.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, should 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 34 voting Yea, 14 voting Nay, and 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 No. 1020053.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Grace Hou. 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, should 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 No. 1020055.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Assistant Secretary for Operations at the Illinois Department of Human Services, Dulce Quintero.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 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 1020057.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Heidi Mueller.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 44 voting Yea, 3 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 No. 1020058.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, Jason Hogendorn-Keller.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, should 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 48 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 No. 1020062.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Anthony Vaughn.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, 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 49 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 92nd Legislative Day 3/8/2022 elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Senator Murphy.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I move the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries, and the Senate has arisen from Executive Session. There being no further business to come before the Senate. The Senate stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m., on the 9th day of March, 2022. The Senate stands adjourned. 32