Illinois Senate Floor Debate — April 1, 2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Curt Fleck of Civil Servant Ministries from Springfield, Illinois.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Johnson, please lead us in the Pledge.

(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Johnson)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Blueroomstream seeks leave to video stream the proceedings. Is there any objection? Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Hunter, for what reason do you rise?

Madam 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 HOLMES) 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. 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Resolutions Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

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

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) On page 8, of the printed Calendar, is the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading. We have a letter on file to allow Senator Doris Turner to introduce the House Bills on 2nd Reading for Senator Crowe. So, we're going to begin with House Bill 4209. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Senator Doris Turner on House Bill 4639. She wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are going to go to House Bills on 3rd Reading. That's final action. Would all Members, please come to the Floor? We're going to House Bills, 3rd Reading, final action. In the middle of the page, on page 3 of your printed Calendar we have House Bill 209. Senator Emil Jones. Senator Jones. House Bill 625, Senator Cunningham. Senator Cunningham seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 625 to the Order of 2nd Reading, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 625. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham, to your amendment.

Thank you, Madam President. The amendment becomes the bill. I move for its adoption and I'll explain it on 3rd Reading, please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.

I move for its adoption. I'll explain it on 3rd Reading, please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. On the Order of 3rd Reading, House Bill 625. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 625 amends the Civil Code of Procedure. Creates parity in pleading counter claims as it relates to the statute of limitations and the statute of repose. I would apply specifically to counterclaims that are made in civil proceedings, mostly in attorney malpractice claims. Right now, there are different -- tolling periods between statute of limitations and the statute of repose and that can create a situation where a plaintiff can delay filing a suit until it's too late for a defendant to file a -- a counterclaim because the statute of repose has tolled. This will correct that problem and would protect a defendant, right to file a counterclaim. I know of no opposition, would appreciate the Chamber's support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 House Bill 625 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 625, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Turning to page 4 of the Calendar, we're going to House Bill 1208. Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 1208 would dissolve the Self-Insurers Administration Fund within the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and transfer all accounts to the Self- Insurers Security Fund. HB 1208 requires all commissioners appointed to the commission to be authorized to practice law in Illinois and to maintain authorization throughout their term. And I know of no opposition on this bill, would appreciate the Chamber's support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure. SENATOR McCLURE: Question for the sponsor.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield. 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 SENATOR McCLURE: Thanks for the bill, Senator. Can you just give me what the reasons for the bill, in the first place?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Mostly, to make it easier to administer the fund, just for simplicity for the commission. Also, to codify an existing practice and that is the fact that the members are all attorneys right now. This simply codifies that.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator McClure. SENATOR McCLURE: Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham, do you wish to close? The question is, shall House Bill 1208 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 45 Ayes, 6 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 1208, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill -- 2775. Senator Fine on 3118. Senator Fine seeks leave of the Body, to return House Bill 3118 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 3118. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Fine, to your amendment.

I'd like to adopt the amendment, please, and explain it on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration -- is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Fine.

Thank you. Pollination is vital to life. It is necessary for food security, maintaining biodiversity and eco systems for plants and humans. Pesticides can be hazardous to pollinators. They can reduce the bee's ability to thrive or even kill them. This legislation would protect pollinators by setting some restrictions around the application of certain pesticides and creating education around pollinator and ecological protections. 9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 I ask for your Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 3118 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, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 3118, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Feigenholtz, on House Bill 3205. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Senator Feigenholtz seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 3205 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 3205. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Feigenholtz.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 3205…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To your amendment.

The amendment is -- becomes the bill. It is a bill regarding -- I -- I would like the amendment adopted. Would you like for me to explain it?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 3rd Reading. On the Order of 3rd Reading, House Bill 3205. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Feigenholtz, to your bill.

Okay, here we go. This is the Fair Food and Retail Delivery Act. It has been heavily negotiated. It was on the agreed bill list, in Commerce, yesterday. It prohibits third-party delivery services, without consent of a bar/restaurant or a retailer, to put images or -- from digital platforms without a written consent of the business. I'm happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator Plummer, for what reason do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any further discussion? Senator Feigenholtz, would you like to close?

Senator Plummer did it for me. I'd appreciate an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 3205 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 53 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 3205, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Harris, on House Bill 3465. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Harris. 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

Thank you, Madam President and Members of the Senate. House Bill 3465 amends the Unified Code of Corrections. And also set rules for the Department of Corrections to set rules and duties for re-entry responsibilities for specialists, such as signing inmates up for healthcare. We had an amendment that -- that were not filing because this was the agreement that the Department of Corrections and Representative Lilly came up with, so now there are no opponents.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 3465 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 53 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 3465, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the middle of page 4, is House Bill 3949. Senator Muñoz, would you like to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill, please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. The bill just defines "homeless service provider" and ensures that they're eligible to receive the same benefits as other 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 frontline public health workers during a pandemic including federal relief funding, personal protective equipment, and vaccines. I know of no opposition to the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 3949 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 53 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 3949, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Muñoz, were you seeking recognition? House Bill 4070, Senator Villivalam. Senator Cunningham, on House Bill 4126. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 4126 makes modifications to the Invest in Kids Act. That's the program that provides scholarships to economically underprivileged students throughout our State. The -- the modifications would grant priority status to students who are already in the program, when they apply for the scholarship the following school year. This is obviously, really important, to make sure there aren't any interruptions to their education. The bill also makes some changes to the language regarding maximum scholarship amount, a qualified 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 school, can make. I know of no opposition to the bill. Will be happy to answer any questions and I'd appreciate your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there further discussions? Senator Doris Turner, for what reason do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Yes, the bill was amended. We had an -- an amendment to specifically do that because of what we thought were some technical problems in the language. So, it did correct that. Again, you know, the main idea is to make sure students do not have their education disrupted because of any changes, whether it's because they're having -- they were late getting an application in or because of the modifications to the amount of the scholarship. So, that problem has been addressed due to a -- an amendment to the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Turner, anything further? Senator Cunningham, would you like to close?

I also would like to thank Senator Barickman for work he's previously done on this bill. And I would, once again, appreciate everyone's support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 4126 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 55 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 4126, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 4343, Senator Gillespie. Mr. Secretary… Ope… House Bill 4430, Senator Simmons. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you very much, Madam President, Members of the Senate. I rise today to support HB 4430 which is critical legislation that would allow Illinois pharmacists to administer and dispense HIV preventative medications under a standing order from a licensed physician. For more than four decades, HIV has, and continues to impact every corner of our State, especially among black, LGBTQ+ and Latino Communities. Bio and medical interventions, like PrEP and PEP, are highly effective in preventing new HIV diagnoses. However, the communities most impacted by HIV are the same communities that are often left behind in PrEP awareness, uptake and adherence. House Bill 4430 expands access to PrEP and PEP, while at the same time, advancing the State's plan to get to zero new HIV infections by the year 2030. This legislation has been heavily negotiated with the Illinois State Medical Society, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Illinois Association of Professional Regulation and I rise in strong support. I'll take any questions. There's no known opposition, at this time, and thank you very much, Madam President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator Bailey, for what reason do you seek recognition? 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) He indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Senator, for the question. Under legislation that was passed in the 101st General Assembly, Illinois allows emancipated youth that are -- that are separated from their parents, the opportunity to visit a pharmacy, a doctor, and act essentially as their own guardian.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

I'd -- so that would be under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois, not particularly impacted by this legislation.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

That -- that's not exactly accurate. There was legislation passed under the 101st General Assembly that creates the category of emancipated youth. And so those youth can engage with pharmacists and physicians, currently, in the same way they will with or without this legislation. So, this legislation would have a net effect on emancipated youth in Illinois.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Madam President, I'm not sure I understand the question. Would the Senator, please rephrase that?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you very much, Senator. So emancipated youth are a small universe of youth across the State. And so currently, emancipated youth can engage with doctors, and pharmacies, and physicians in the same way they would be with this legislation. This legislation impacted a much broader set of people throughout the State, youth, adults and others. And so, youth would be able to engage with pharmacists and physicians, under this legislation, the same way they are currently. There's no net change there.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Senator. Emancipated youth would start at the age of sixteen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Senator. It would be, likely, a document that would be issued under a court order.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

So, I'm not sure I understood the Senator's question. Would you mind rephrasing that for me, please?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons. 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

Yes, they would have to show a court order that would prove that they are, indeed, emancipated youth.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Senator. That is -- I don't think a scenario that would be very likely. I mean, anyone that's getting their prescription has to adhere to the instructions for how to actually take that medication. And so, with -- with the whole PrEP and PEP Program, by the way, let me clarify for the Senator, there's a whole set of rules that the pharmacist has to follow. So, there's case management that is going to accompany anybody that receives that medication. There's, you know, lab tests that have to be run and you have to do all those things before you get a follow-up, you know, get the prescription refilled. So, that -- that's a scenario that's highly unlikely.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Senator, first of all that the -- pharmacist has to have a standing order for a physician or a licensed physician or a county health department to -- to even administer this -- dispense these -- this medication. So, I want to make sure that you -- you understand that that's a part of this. The emancipated youth going to the pharmacist will -- will get the prescription if they have a document that shows -- from the courts, saying that they are, indeed, emancipated. And if the pharmacist decides that they actually should get that medication. So, you have to take a test for that, are you HIV positive, are you -- are you at high risk of being infected with HIV. So, there's a whole set of criteria that -- that a person would have to pass through. So, I wanted to clarify that for you, as well. Highly unlikely that the youth or any person would go to another pharmacy and get another prescription filled there.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey, your light is not on. Were you still looking to speak?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

So, the way that this would work is when anybody, emancipated youth, anybody goes to the pharmacist. A pharmacist has to have a standing order from a licensed physician, county health department, to -- to be able to administer and dispense these -- these medications. So, in that scenario, you're not going to have somebody just coming in and -- and getting that prescription filled. So, I wanted to clarify that the standing order is -- is the big buffer here.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Senator. Under federal guidance, issued in 2019, this medication is classified as a preventative medication and 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 thusly, the Department of Insurance, in the State of Illinois, just last year suggested that this should be covered by Medicaid. So, HFS has signed off on this legislation and -- in response to that federal guidance, and then of course, the same rules would apply under private insurance. So, these medications will be covered as a preventative medication, that goes for lab -- lab tests and any follow-up visits that have to -- have to happen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey, are you still… to the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant, for what reason do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The sponsor indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

That -- that is not accurate. So, this legislation would allow anyone who is at high risk of HIV or who may have been exposed to HIV recently, to visit a pharmacist, to be tested, and to -- to have that medication administered and dispensed to them. So, emancipated youth is a small universe of that, but this is a much broader, you know, set of people that are going to need this -- this treatment.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

No, they would not. They would have to actually visit the doctor, unless they were emancipated.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Can you, please, repeat the question?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Thank you, Madam President. That -- that is not correct.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Yes, that is correct.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

I thank the Senator. So -- that's not accurate. To be emancipated, you have to be at least sixteen. So there -- there is no under sixteen scenario here. I want to be crystal clear with my colleagues on this. Under current law, if you're under 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 sixteen, you have to get your parent's consent to be able to visit a doctor and get prescribed anything. That does not change with this legislation, so I want to be crystal clear about that, as well. And that, hopefully should allay the Senator's concerns.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

No, Senator, that is highly unlikely. I want to also add -- clarify something else about HIV preventative medications. There is no propensity for addiction. So, it -- it sounds like some of my colleagues may be concerned about people going and getting to many of these medications, highly unlikely, these medications are intended to -- to keep you from being infected from -- from HIV, and so -- those -- those concerns are not -- not directly applicable in this scenario.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

If I understand the Senators question. You're asking, Senator, is it likely that someone is to go to a pharmacy, get the medication and then go get another prescription. Can you please clarify, succinctly, the question?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

So, the pharmacists are not required to communicate with each other, and so, if I understand your question correctly, that technically could be possible. Here's why it won't happen. The pharmacists have to confer with the physician throughout this whole process. They got to do lab test, they got to report on the results of those HIV tests. And all that has to happen before another follow-up prescription is -- is dispensed to the -- to the patient or to the person. So that scenario, really is not going to happen, in terms of how this is administered.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bryant. 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick for what reason do you seek recognition?

Thank you, Madam President. Question of the sponsor.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield.

Senator Simmons is -- these are antiretroviral drugs, is that right? And -- and so, they're designed to -- if someone has been exposed to the HIV virus, they're designed to prevent them becoming infected by that virus.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator… Oh…

31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Oh, I'm sorry. Forgive me, Madam. I forget -- I forgot, for a moment which Chamber I was in.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick, did you have additional questions before the sponsor.

Yes, Madam President. Are there any side effects to taking these drugs that would be equated to some sort of high or hallucinogenic affect?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Absolutely not.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick.

And so, the only purpose is to prevent infection?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

That is correct.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick.

And my understanding is they must be taken within three days of exposure, otherwise, they're useless.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

32  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Yes, if there was a recent exposure, you have to take it within seventy-two hours to prevent the infection.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick.

To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

I don't know. I -- I -- I -- forgive me, Madam President, for my pause. I -- I hate to be not Senatorial, but I am befuddled at this debate. These are drugs designed to prevent people… who cares what age? If they've been exposed to HIV and they've got three days to take a drug that has no side effects, only to help them -- prevent from being infected. And we're going to worry about them eliciting in some sort of illegal trade of antiretroviral drugs. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. And Senator Bailey, if you live in a town of thirteen hundred, nobody's coming out of the pharmacy to find one across the street. Okay? Like -- for the love of God, this is ridiculous. Please vote Yes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Anderson, for what reason do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bailey, was your name used in debate?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Go ahead.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Barickman, I want to thank you for your patience.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield.

Senator, lets -- I guess I just want to talk for a minute, not -- in a little different direction. Let's maybe reset. What's the problem that you're trying to solve here with your legislation? 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

I -- I thank the Senator for the question. The problem we're trying to solve here, it's a public health issue, where too many people in our State and -- and cities, suburbs, and rural areas, I want to add, simply lack access to life saving HIV preventative medications. Many of those people lack access to a primary care physician and so, enabling pharmacists to administer and dispense these lifesaving medications is going to be an excellent step in the direction of health equity for all of the people that need this.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Absolutely. So, if you are at risk of having a recent HIV exposure, you would need to take medication within seventy-two hours to prevent the infection. And then, if you are in a scenario where you are consistently at risk of HIV prevention, you would need to be taking these medications for up to four weeks for them to be effective. So, time is indeed, of the essence.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Barickman. 36  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

Yes. We heavily negotiated and worked on this legislation with the Illinois State Medical Society, as well as, the Illinois Pharmacists Association, and they are both in support of this legislation.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons.

That is absolutely the case, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill. 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Turner.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Jones, you appear to be our final speaker on this, for what purpose do you rise?

To the bill, Madam President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

First of all, most I would like to commend the sponsor for trying to find a solution instead of -- you know, trying to come up with a scenario to one of my good friends on the other side, is -- it hurts me to think that you would think that a sex trafficker would be that concerned about the people that they are pimping out 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 and destroying lives. It just baffles me. If you have concerns about preventing one from going to this Walgreens or CVS or Jewel, where is your bill to stop it? I urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Simmons to close.

Thank you very much, Madam President. I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle today for a robust debate around this very important public health issue and I urge my colleagues to vote for this legislation because if you vote for this bill, you are sending a message to the entire State, that we are correcting a generation of injustice. The generation before us, my own Representative Greg Harris is the House Majority Leader, who is HIV positive, his generation was failed by government. Government did nothing about the HIV epidemic and we lost many men and many women who could still be alive today. And so, by voting for this legislation you are voting to save lives and you are voting for health equity and you are voting for racial justice. I thank you all. Thank you, Madam President

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 4430 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 37 Ayes, 12 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 4430, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we are going to go back to House Bill -- I'm sorry… Senator Joyce on House Bill 4382. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Ope! Senator Joyce seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 4382 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 4382. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Joyce to your amendment.

Thank you, Madam Chair, I'd like to adopt the amendment and explain it on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Joyce.

Thank you, Madam President. As amended, House Bill 4382 changes the month when the Illinois Commerce Commission is required to conduct their annual assessment of public utility fund from October to June. It requires the ICC to examine the balance of 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 the fund in the next fiscal year, rather than the current year. The statutory change is consistent with the ICC's current practice. Further, HB 4382 requires the ICC to provide a landowner notice via certified mail, rather than registered mail, of the utilities planned to conduct a high voltage electric service line across their property. I know of no opposition, ask for a favorable roll call.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall HB 43… Ope. I'm sorry. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 4382 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 54 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 4382, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we are going back to House Bills on 2nd Reading. We are going to go to page 8, at the top of your printed Calendar. We will start with House Bill 3772. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Senator Villivalam seeks leave of the Body, to return House Bill 4813 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Now to House Bill 4364, Senator would you like to proceed? He indicates he does. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 3rd Reading. To House Bill 4639, Senator Harmon do you wish to proceed? I'm sorry, I skipped one here. We have House Bill 4481. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) 3rd Reading. We're going to go back to page 5 on your printed Calendar. This is on the Order of House Bills 3rd Reading. Starting with House Bill 4501, Senator Jones. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Ope. Senator Martwick, at the bottom of page 5, we've got House Bill 4785. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Martwick.

43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Thank you, Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. House Bill 4785 eliminates the requirement that Cook County Forest Preserve levy taxes, annually, on March 28th. Instead, the Cook County Forest Preserve must levy taxes after the first Monday in October, but not before -- or before the first Monday in December. This is consistent with other forest preserve districts. I know of no opposition. I'll be happy to answer any questions and I respectfully ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 4785 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 53 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 4785, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We are going to page 6, the top of the page with House Bill 4813, Senator Villivalam. Senator Villivalam seeks leave of the Body, to return House Bill 4813 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 4813. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Ope. Senator Villivalam, on your amendment.

Thank you -- thank you, Madam President. I wish to adopt the amendment and explain it on 3rd. 44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 4813 amends the School Code to exempt contracts for goods, services, or management in the operation of a school's food service, including a school that participates in any of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's child nutrition program. We were able to work out the opposition and draft it -- there's no opposition with the amendment that we have and I just and I just ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there further discussion? Seeing none. Senator Villivalam would you like to close?

Thank you -- thank you, Madam President. I want to thank my -- my colleague from the other side of the aisle for her comments. Also, want to thank the stakeholders, IEA, IFT, the School Management Alliance for working on this. The goal is really to make sure our youth have a healthy food option in our schools. And I would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 4813 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 54 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 4813, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Castro, on House Bill 4973. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Castro.

As amended, House Bill 4973 makes a number of procedural changes to give Illinois Commerce Commission greater oversight authority over alternate (alternative) retail electric suppliers, ARES and alternate gas suppliers, AGS. House Bill 4973 expands ICC's disciplinarian authority over ARES, including it making either easier for the ICC to terminate an ARES/AGS license. House Bill 4973 also amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practice Act to increase the fine for ARES and AGS from a thousand to ten thousand for each violation. I know this bill was heavily negotiated. The opposition is either neutral or proponents. As of now, I know of no other opposition. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 4973 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 54 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 4973, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Cunningham, on House Bill 5093. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 5093 amends the Illinois Educational League -- Educational Labor Relations Act. It is an initiative of the Educational Labor Relations Board and its essentially cleanup legislation that is proposed by the Board based on a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules recommendation. And, it will allow them to serve -- process electronically. I know of no opposition. Would be happy to answer any questions and I ask for your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5093 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 53 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 5093, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 5142, Senator Stadelman, would you like to proceed? Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Stadelman.

Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. House Bill 5142 will hopefully lead to more people being covered by 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 health insurance. It creates a checkbox on the Illinois State Tax Form that gives individuals with families the ability to request information and how to enroll in low cost or no cost health insurance. They simply have to check the box. The Department of Revenue will send that information to them and it's up to them whether to enroll. I'm not aware of any opposition and happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5142 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 54 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 5142, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Jones, on House Bill 5167. Senator Castro, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

For the purpose of an -- a motion, Madam President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Your motion.

I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 4772 and House Bill 5013 can be heard at 2:00 p.m., today, in the Senate Executive Committee.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Castro moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 4772 and House Bill 5013 can be heard -- today, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Executive Committee. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 and the notice and posting requirements have been waived. Would the Committee on Assignments please come to the President's Anteroom? The Committee on Assignments. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Resolutions Consent Calendar. As we stand at ease, Senator Koehler, in the Chair. (at ease)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Holmes, in the Chair.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Belt, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Thank you, Madam President. I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 4688 can be heard at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 4th, in the Senate Education Committee.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Belt moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 4688 can be heard at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 4th, in the Senate Executive Committee. All those in favor will say -- Ope! I'm, sorry, Education Committee. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the notice and posting requirements have been waived. We are going back to House Bills 3rd Reading, starting on the top of page 7, with House Bill 5194. Senator Doris Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Turner.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall House Bill 5194 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, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 5194, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Cunningham, on House Bill 5501. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Thank you, Madam President. From time to time we are asked by our staff in the legislative reference bureau to make a host of minor technical changes to drafting errors and oversights that they've identified throughout the Illinois Complied Statutes in the previous year. House Bill 5501 is one such effort. As I said, very minor revisions to the statute book. No opposition, would appreciate your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5501 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, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 5501, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Going to House Bill 5502, Senator Cunningham. Senator Cunningham seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 5502 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 5502. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.

Thank you, Madam President. Floor Amendment No. 2 is a gut and replace amendment. It becomes the bill. I move for its adoption and will explain it on 3rd Reading.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.

Thank you, Madam President. Amendment No. 3 makes some technical changes to some terminology in the bill. I move for its adoption.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration? Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 5502, as amended, is a product of the Statewide 9-1-1 Advisory Board. This is a board made up of communication systems throughout the State. They work 54  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 under the guidance of the State Police. And, they modernize our laws related to 9-1-1 emergency phone service. There are a number of small changes made to that process in the bill. One highlight that I'll point out is a provision that will bring us some new confirmation, or I'm sorry, into compliance with federal law. And it involves something we all deal with from time to time and that's having to make an emergency phone call from a multiline situation. So, say in a hotel or an office, where you -- you know, we all know you have to press 9 first to get an outside line. This has been a problem and, in fact has, in one situation, caused a loss of life when someone was not -- a child was trying to make a phone call from a hotel to emergency responders and could not get an outside line. What this bill does, is ensures that people who put those systems together ensure that you can dial 9-1-1 directly and get the emergency dispatch in the area you are. As I said, that is the main change in this bill, there are several others. I'd be happy to answer any questions and I appreciate your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5502 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, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. House Bill 5502, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Near the bottom of page 7, House Bill 5506. Senator Rezin, would you like to proceed? Senator Rezin seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 5506 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 5506. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Rezin, to your amendment.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? 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 HOLMES) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 5506 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 46 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 5506, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to go a little further back on page 7 to House Bill 5464. Senator Bennett, do you wish to proceed? Yes, he does. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bennett.

Already? Thank you, Mr. -- Madam President. Alright. Thank you. Well, you may recall I brought -- this bill came up yesterday, and at Senator Fowler's request, I pulled it from the record. This bill, 5464, would attempt to codify the items that were found in the strategic plan process from IBHE and so I'd be happy to welcome any questions. 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any discussion? Senator Rose.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) He indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bennett.

Thank you. This bill would, as it's -- as it's currently drafted, provide some oversight from IBHE over both public and private institutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Rose.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any further discussion? Senator Simmons.

Madam President, I just wanted the record to reflect that I intended to vote Yes on HB 5506.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The record will so reflect your intentions. Moving on to any discussion. Senator Stoller, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Bennett.

Thank you, Senator Stoller. I recall that question in committee and appreciate it then and now. I guess I would answer in -- in the -- with the inverse. Every private institution that was in existence in 1961, the beginning of IBHE, would be exempted from this. So, pretty much, name, there's sixty-seven of them. Name a private school and they would not be -- they would not be subject to any change in oversight based on this bill. The reason of that is, they now have, what, sixty-years of good faith, and they've shown they can handle their business. So, there's -- I'm assuming in your analysis, as in ours, a very long list of the private institutions which are not subject to that. So, just as an example, I know Senator Sally Turner had a resolution, well she filed it yesterday, I don't know if she presented it yesterday, about Lincoln College in her district. Lincoln College, itself, would have been in -- instead of closing their doors, had decided to add programs or add some kind of -- of an area of study. They would not be subject to this bill. But now that they're closed, if a new company, Chapin Rose University, decides to take over those buildings. Then they would, thank God, be subject to some oversight.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Stoller.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Is there any further discussion? Senator Bennett, would you like to close?

I will be brief. I appreciated the Skipper, I assume we're still using Gilligan's Island's terms, remarks. And I know his concerns are earnest, just as mine are, in terms of trying to fix the issues with higher ed. What I would say though, to your point about why should the State tell anybody what to do or particularly private institutions, let's remember that private institutions in this State still receive MAP grants, although I know you've had a bill for several years that would -- that would maybe change that and it hasn't been passed yet, but, so, private institutions also receive State aid. The other thing to remember and I bring up again, Lincoln College, which sadly announced yesterday, they're closing their doors, that still affects the State of Illinois. And somebody, and here's what I mean by that, in Senator Turner's resolution, it’s the idea that, here we are, the last month of the academic school year, this schools announced it will be closing over the summer. What about the student's that are there? How can they transfer, at this point, when most application periods are closed at other institutions? So wisely, I think Senator 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Turner's resolution said, hey, to the other universities, can you take that into consideration? Can you reopen your application process for these transfers? But we need to remember somebody has to try to uphold the reputation of higher education in this State. It has been passed since 1961, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. I know, -- I've heard Senator Rose speak on this, on many topics, where actually, it was the opposite view that he wanted IBHE to have more power and that would have been -- for -- for Republican Governors, sure. But -- well, what I would say is that comment was made when there was a Governor of a different political party. The fact is…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Excuse -- excuse me. Senator Bennett, you want to continue with your close?

Thank you. Guards. But -- but I guess I would say is this, somebody has to be in charge of this, there's no question that -- that under administrations of both political parties in the last twenty-five years. There have been setbacks for Illinois Higher Education. We need to try to put some -- to put higher education on different footing. I think we've done that here in this Body in the last few years with some of our legislation. But, IBHE has worked very hard to see -- to look at this from a holistic standpoint and viewpoint, and worked on their strategic plan. I don't know, in ten years, what political party the Governor will be. And that person will then appoint the Director of the Board of Higher Education. But whoever that person is, they're going to be responsible for our children and their children's children when they make the decision if they want to attend higher ed here, in 63  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 the State of Illinois. I think this bill takes a serious step toward -- toward doing that and toward making sure that's a quality education. I'd ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 5464 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 42 Ayes, 6 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 5464, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the bottom of page 7, House Bill 5532, Senator Stadelman. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Stadelman.

Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. House Bill 5532 will help land banks increase efficiency and reduce their costs, of course, land banks can play a key role to taking over private properties, revitalize them, and then hopefully return them back on the tax rolls. Does a couple of things; it creates an expedited process for property held by land banks to obtain a property tax exemption by permitting these land banks to bypass the standard application process through the Department of Revenue, it also reviews some administrative costs that reduces the land bank's ability to acquire and revitalize these properties. 64  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Not aware of any opposition and ask for an Aye vote.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Sponsor indicates he'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Stadelman.

Senator, thank you for the question. This bill does not obviously directly deal with those issues that were -- undertaken by that previous land bank. It doesn't address those issues. I'm not aware of all the details, it happened in another part of the State. I don't know if there's a direct correlation, but obviously, I think this legislation just helps land banks do their jobs better and allows them more access as far as making sure funds aren't wasted for inefficiency and then reduce their cost from an administrative standpoint. So, I think it will make land -- land banks jobs easier, as far as, directly dealing with what happened in -- in another part of the State. I don't have an immediate answer for that. 65  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Stadelman, to close.

I concur with the previous speaker's comments. Ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The question is, shall House Bill 5532 pass. All those in 66  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 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 45 Ayes, 2 Nays, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 5532, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going back to page 3 of the printed Calendar, with House Bill 209, Senator Jones. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Senator Rose, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) We are going to page 5, on your printed Calendar. We are still on House Bills 3rd Reading. Starting with House Bill 4769, Senator Bennett. Senator Bennett, would you like to proceed? Out of the record. The Senate is recessed until the call of the Chair. Executive Committee will be meeting at 2 p.m. We are recessed until the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Resolutions Consent Calendar. Message from the House.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) Senator Hunter, for what reason do you rise?

The Senate Democrats will caucus for thirty minutes in the President's Office.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HOLMES) The Senate Democrats will caucus for thirty minutes in the Senate President's Office. After caucus, we will return to the Floor for further Floor action. The Senate stands in recess until 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been printed and distributed to all Members. House Bills on 2nd Reading. First up on the Supplemental Calendar is Leader McConchie with House Bill 4772. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. Next, we have House Bill 5013, from Senator Van Pelt. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Mr. Secretary, the Reading of House Bills for the first time.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to move to the bottom of page 2 on your printed Calendar, that's Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Where Senator Harris brings Senate Bill 3201. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Harris.

Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 3201, as amended, changes the Downstate Teacher's (Teacher) Article of (the Illinois) Pension Code to allow for retired teachers to allow for retired teachers to return to the classroom for a hundred and forty days, which was previously one twenty, and it goes to effect until June 30th of 2023. This is a measure 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 that's being taken upon to a -- to assist with our school systems and the teacher shortage. And I seek its adoption and its passage.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 3201 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 bill, there are 56 Senators, I'm sorry, 46 Senators voting Yes, 3 voting No, and 0 voting Present. Senate Bill 3201, having received the (required) constitutional majority, is declared passed. Ladies and Gentlemen, with leave of the Body, we're going to move back to House Bills on 3rd Reading, page 5, of your printed Calendar. Correction, we are going to move to page 4, of your printed Calendar. House Bills 3rd Reading. Where Senator Villivalam brings House Bill 2775. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read House Bill 2775.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Thank -- thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2775, with Senate Amendment No. 1, creates fair housing protections in the Illinois Human Rights Act for individuals and families based on their legal source of income. Examples of people who benefit from this -- from this legislation, veterans paying for their housing with veteran's benefits or housing vouchers, specifically set 72  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 aside to assist the veterans in need, single mothers paying to house their families with child support and/or alimony payments, seniors, people with disabilities paying for their housing with their social security and so much more. I want to make a couple points that were -- that were discussed. One, this legislation was heavily negotiated with the realtors, with the bankers, the property rental owners and the Housing Advocate Coalition. We made significant changes to the introduced bill, such as, removing an affirmative event against a conviction if a landlord does not accept emergency rental assistance. And removing guidance around how housing providers calculations of minimum income requirements might be a source of income discrimination. It also addressed the concerns raised by the Illinois Bankers and their allies by exempting financial institutions from the source of income protections in their role as a lender. I believe this legislation has broad support. It's -- has support from over a hundred-fifty endorsers including former US Senator Mark Kirk, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AARP, Access Living, and so many more folks. Again, I would ask for an Aye vote and I'm happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Senator Rezin, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) He indicates he will yield. Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Senator Rezin. So, the realtors have been part of the negotiating table since this bill passed in May of last year, it passed the House. And we made significant changes to the legislation to address their concerns. They are -- they were supportive of the amendment that we adopted. I would characterize and they would characterize their opposition as incredibly soft. They understand that this is already the law of the land in the City of Chicago, Cook County, the City of Naperville, Urbana and nineteen other states. And so, I believe they have made it clear to both -- both sides of the aisle that their opposition is incredibly soft to this legislation due to the significant concessions we made in this bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 74  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Senator. I'm glad you brought that up. And -- and the short answer is no. The HAP contract does not replace, or in any way, override the landlords lease with the tenant, which remains in full effect. In fact, the HAP contract is not even a contract between the landlord and tenant and thus cannot replace the lease. It's an addendum to the lease between the landlord and PHA. If a tenant with a voucher violates their lease, they could potentially be evicted just like any other tenant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Landlords are still allowed to set their own rental amounts, their own pet policies. Again, the -- the -- the information I just mentioned before, is our understanding.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

I'm sorry, can you repeat the question, please?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

RESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Our understanding is that it's -- it's -- it's a reasonable rate that they can adjust it to, based on the rental market that exists locally. And -- again this is -- this is a guaranteed public -- the benefit that the -- that the landlord is receiving for this contract.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Our understanding is it's based on the area median income. And also, our understanding is that it's very -- it's very rare that, that takes place.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Our understanding is that it's based on the area median income and it is also our understanding that this rarely happens.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) He indicates he will yield. Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Yeah, I kind of want to reset the conversation. There's no penalty. The purpose of this legislation is if some -- if a -- if a renter has received government assistance, that they -- that assistance be counted as -- like any other income they receive, and that landlords and property rental owners cannot discriminate against that -- that applicant, solely based on the fact that they're not counting that government assistance as income. They can -- that -- that landlord or rental property owner can evaluate their application and choose to go with another applicant for other 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 reasons -- for many reasons. So, I just want to reset the purpose and what's actually in this legislation.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Our understanding is, no that's not correct, landlords are not licensed. Again, we're trying to just ensure that if you're a veteran that is on -- receives veteran's assistance, that that assistance can be counted as income, like any other income, so that you are able to have an application be evaluated without being discriminated based on less income when you do have that assistance.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Yeah, we're saying that the landlord now, with -- with this legislation we're saying that they cannot deny someone solely based on the lack of income because they're not counting that government assistance. And the City of Chicago has done it, Cook County has done it, Naperville, Urbana, nineteen other states. We haven't heard of any -- of -- of widespread challenges that -- that's being, you know, mentioned here today.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

I'm sorry. Senator, was there a question or was that a comment?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Senator, I appreciate the question. I -- maybe -- maybe I misspoke or you didn't hear me. I -- what I was saying is that there hasn't been widespread complaints from -- in terms of adding source of income as a protected class, because there's been -- it's taken place in the City of Chicago, all of Cook County, City of Naperville, Urbana and nineteen other states. So, when we're talking about adding a source of income as a protected class, 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 that's what I'm referring to when I say there hasn't been widespread complaints that has been pointed out to me.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

No, that's not correct. It literally says, in addition, so when -- when -- when we're talking about this literally the HAP contract does not replace or in any way override the landlords lease with the tenant. It's an addendum to the lease between the landlord and the Public Housing Authority. And again, I just want to refocus the discussion here. We're talking about adding source of income as a protected class, so that, again, if you're a veteran receiving veteran's assistance, a single mother receiving child support, you count that income like you would any other, and are 82  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 evaluated based on the totality and -- and then amongst other factors, as an applicant for -- to rent. And, I know I'm going to sound like a broken record, but it's already happening in the City of Chicago, Cook County, City of Naperville, Urbana, nineteen other states. And -- and again, we haven't heard the widespread issues that -- that are being discussed here today.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Senator, I think you're trying to walk us down a path to find a -- a hypothetical that rarely happens. So, I can't -- I can't speak to that hypothetical that you're trying to walk us down to. I can speak to the bill, which is, we're trying to ensure that over 2.7 million people are housing secure and they're no longer discriminated against because they receive government assistance.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) He indicates he'll yield. Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Yes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Well, we -- we might be -- be getting somewhere, because that is the point of this legislation. It is to ensure that a renter who is relying on government assistance, in addition to other income, cannot solely be denied based on the fact that they are - - they're receiving that government assistance and they're including that as part of their application.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Yes. In short, because I'm going to be honest, yes, absolutely. And I would just say, I think that's again what we should be doing. We should be allowing people that receive government assistance to be evaluated on the totality of their income, not just government assistance, and have that be a factor just like checking someone's credit, just like checking someone's references. Have that be a part of the totality of factors that are considered when a landlord makes their decision. And they can make a decision not to go with that renter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Because it's not, and I'll save us a question later. Does this bill create a mandate to rent to a specific person or a specific type of income? No. House Bill 2775 is not a mandate to rent to any specific person or a person with a specific type of income. Landlords can decide which applicant they prefer to offer an apartment to, using their normal screening criteria, such as checking references and credit, as long as the criteria are equally applied to all applicants. House Bill 2775, just provides an equal chance for everyone to apply for housing. If the applicant doesn't meet the property owners screening that -- that they apply to every applicant, there is no mandate to accept that applicant as a successful applicant for the vacancy.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 87  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Senator Villivalam.

Again, Senator, I appreciate the question. I think we're going down a hypothetical that rarely happens. We -- we want the basis of this legislation, is to ensure that people with government -- that receive government assistance are able to have applications for rent and include that government assistance as part of that totality of income.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator -- Senator Villivalam.

It depends. And -- and -- and…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman. Senator Villivalam.

And -- and I just wanted -- I just want, Senator. Senator, again, you're -- you're trying to walk us down a path. You're channeling your inner -- your inner, Dale Righter, here, and I get it. We have done this in the City of Chicago, Cook County, City of Naperville, Urbana, nineteen other states. Liberal states like North Dakota and Utah, okay? So, we -- we can have this conversation about walking down these -- these paths, these random 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 paths that you're creating. We asked the property rental landlord owners, we asked the realtors, we asked them, please show us examples of where this is an issue in the City of Chicago, in Cook County, City of Naperville, Urbana, nineteen other states. Where this is a widespread problem, where people -- realtors are losing their licenses, well landlords don't have licenses, where land -- was property -- it's a problem for landlords. We did -- we did not get documents and documents of answers about why this has been so problematic in -- in -- in nineteen states and -- and on the jurisdiction -- four -- five jurisdictions in the State of Illinois that almost cover half the State already.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) No. It just brings back a lot of bad memories.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam.

Again, Senator, I appreciate the question and -- and I even appreciate where you're trying to go. Cause I get it, from -- from your side, right? I'm not going to walk down that path. What we're doing in this legislation is getting rid of discrimination. We're getting rid of discrimination for people that are housing insecure and have housing instability. Because if it's a veteran on veteran's assistance, or if it's a single mom on child support that -- that assistance they receive should be counted as -- just like the other income they receive. So, we're getting rid of that discrimination and I'm proud of that.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Barickman. 90  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Peters, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Thank you, Mr. President. You know, I want to a…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) To the bill.

To the bill. You know, I want to tell a story. It was about a decade or so ago my dad passed away and I had lost my job and I was struggling. You know, I was depressed and I was sad and I remember going through that traumatic experience and it weighed a lot on me. And I didn't have any income because I lost my job and I had to rely on benefits and I -- I'm forever grateful for the fact that I did not have any discrimination in the process, so, having a roof over my head because of those benefits. And so, to me, when I look at this bill and I see this, it's about what kind 92  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 of humanity do we have in this State, you know, how are we looking out for people who are most vulnerable in a time of crisis. To me, it's the fact that after what has been a difficult two to three years, as we know, right? It's been a very difficult two to three years, you know, after a difficult two to three years and people going through so much. What are we doing to make sure to make their lives just a little bit easier? To me, and I don't know if you know this, but it affected me. It's -- at the end of the day, about Illinois being in line with states that aren't like Illinois when it comes to some of the politics here. This is not just an economic justice fight but this is a fight about the humanity of who we are as a state. I want to commend the sponsor for really taking on this leadership, because if I -- If I understand correctly, your districts in Cook County. This is not something that he has to take on specifically for his district because we do this in Cook County. He's doing this because he wants to make sure that everybody, in every county, is being able to have this type of protection. I think this is just a -- a wonderful and amazing piece of legislation and I'm proud to say that you're my friend. And, you know, if I can -- if I could ask you a question if that's -- that's okay. If I can… to the -- to the sponsor? No?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) I'm sorry, Senator.

I didn't think -- yeah.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) If you bring your comments to a close.

93  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 Well, I just want to say this is a great one and I hope everyone votes Yes. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villivalam, to close.

Thank you, Mr. President. I really appreciate my friend. I hope -- I hope his remarks don't hurt my roll call. Look, I -- I -- I understand and appreciate the debate. Just -- just for some context, this legislation passed the House last May and we worked significantly with the Realtors Association, the banker's, property rental owners, the Housing Advocate Coalition, to get it where it is today. And all we're trying to do -- all we're trying to do is add source of income as a protective class and mirror the source of income definition as it already exists in the City of Chicago, Cook County, Naperville, Urbana, nineteen other states. And I don't believe it is a mandate. It's not a mandate to rent -- House Bill 2775 is not a mandate to rent or to prioritize a specific person based on their income, rather ensures nobody can be restricted from applying for housing based on their source of income. That's what we're trying to do here. And so, again, as I mentioned before, former US Senator Mark Kirk, Veterans of Foreign -- Foreign Wars, AARP, and so many people are in support of this legislation. And I would just ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The question is, shall House Bill 2775 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 30 Senators voting Yes, 17 voting No, 0 voting Present. Having received the 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 constitutional required majority, House Bill 2775, is declared passed. Senator Plummer, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Plummer has requested a verification. Will all Members please be in their seats? The Secretary will read the affirmative votes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Does Senator Plummer question the presence of any Member voting in the affirmative?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Harris, is in the back of the Chamber. Does the Senator question the presence of any other Senators who voted in the affirmative?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) On a verified roll call, there are 30 Senators voting Yes, 17 95  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 voting No, 0 voting Present. Having received the constitutionally required majority, House Bill 2775, is declared passed. Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Aquino, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Thank you, Mr. President, for an announcement.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) State your announcement.

I'd like -- I'd like the record to reflect that on House Bill 2775, it was my intention to vote Yes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The record will reflect your intention. We will now proceed to the Order of Resolutions Consent Calendar. With leave of the Body, all those 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 CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? If not, then the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolutions are adopted. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 102nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 104th Legislative Day 4/1/2022 until the hour of 3 p.m. on Monday, April 4th. The Senate stands adjourned. 98