PASTOR CURT FLECK: (Invocation)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Johnson, please lead us in the pledge.
SENATOR JOHNSON: (Pledge of Allegiance)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Lisa Yuscius from Blueroomstream is seeking leave. Is there any objection? Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Hunter.
Mr. President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending the arrival of the printed transcripts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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.
Senator Resolution 81, offered by Senator Rose and all Members. It is a celebration of life resolution, Mr. President. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 82, offered by Senator Preston. It is congratulatory.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Castro, Chair of the Committee on Executive reports, Senate Bills 323, 325 and 327 Do Pass. Senator Murphy, Chair of the Committee on Executive Appointments, reports Appointment Messages 1020185, 1020186, 1020187, 1020190, 1020202, 1020203, 1020205, 1020206 and 1020208 Do Recommend Consent.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2446, offered by Senator Aquino, an Act concerning revenue. Senate Bill 2447, offered by Senator Koehler, an Act concerning local government. 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 1030074, Governor's salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Employment Security Board of Review, Anthony Beach; Appointment Message 1030075, Governor's salaried appointment: To be the Director of the Illinois Department of the Lottery, Harold Mays; Appointment Message 1030076, Governor's salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator of the 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Workers' Compensation Commission, Efi Poziopoulos James; Appointment Message 1030077, Governor's non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees, Scott Jenkins; Appointment Message 1030078, Governor's non- salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees, Lia Merminga; Appointment Message 1030079, Governor's unsalaried appointment: To be a Member of the Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Dar'tavous Dorsey; Appointment Message 1030080, Governor's non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission, Veronica Gonzalez; Appointment Message 1030081, Governor's non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Criminal Justice Information Authority, Keith Grant; Appointment Message 1030082, Governor's unsalaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education, William E. Hook.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) If Members can please come to the Floor, we will be taking up Executive Appointments. If Members can please come to the Floor, we'll be taking up action on Executive Appointments. Just another announcement, again, Members, if we can come to the Floor, we have Floor action to take up Executive Appointments. The -- the sooner you get to the Floor, the sooner we get on the road. If Members can come to the Floor. Thank you. Senator McClure, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For an announcement.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) State your announcement.
3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chamber, I think that we all need to celebrate the birthday of our colleague, Senator Don DeWitte. So…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Feliz Cumpleanos, happy birthday Don. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Murphy.
Now I am. Thank you, Mr. President. Wonderful to see you in the Chair, as well. So, I move that the Senate resolve into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 185, 186, 187, 190, 193, 195, 197, 199, 201, 202, 203, 205, 208, 212, 214, 218, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 233, 234, 240, 246, 253, 259, 266, 286, 323, 383, 414 and 469 of the 102nd General Assembly.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 resolved into Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020193.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, William Kent.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020195.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Jersey County, Scott Schultz.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted to wish? Have all voted to wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020197. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Jo Daviess County, Sharon Rudy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020199.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a Member of -- Member -- To be a Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Ogle County, Sharon Rudy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020201.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Stephenson County.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President.
Sharon Rudy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020212.
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 Finance Authority, William Hobert.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent on the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020214.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Public Administrator and Public Guardian of McLean County, Robert William Porter.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the -- of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020218.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Vicky McElroy.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020223.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Joseph Amarilio.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020223. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020224.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Paul Cellini.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? To take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020225.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Stephen Friedman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 47 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020226.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Gerald Granada. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020227.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Jessica Hegarty.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020228.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Adam Hinrichs.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that vote -- on that question, there are 48 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the consent of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote. Let me say that again. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1022229. {sic}(1020229)
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Jeffrey Huebsch.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy. 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 1020230.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Maureen Pulia.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that vote, there are -- on that question, there are 40 -- 48 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 1020233.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Crystal Caison.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays 0 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 1020234.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Nina Mariano.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020240.
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 Finance Authority, James Fuentes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator. Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020246.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois State Board of Investments, Michael Tarnoff.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that vote -- on that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020253.
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 Finance Authority, Jennifer Watson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020259.
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 Finance Authority, Bradley Zeller.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020256. Correction. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020266.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Inspector General for the Secretary of State, Paul Thompson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all -- 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. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020286.
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 State Board of Investment, Gisela Attlan.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Appointment Message 1023 -- excuse me, 1020383.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Executive Inspector General for the State Treasurer's Office, Heather Stone.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? Pursuant to Section 20-10 of the State Officials and Employment -- Employment, excuse me, pursuant to Section 20-10 of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, this appointment requires a 3/5 vote of the Senate. 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? To take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A supermajority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020469.
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 Finance Authority, Timothy Ryan.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Supplemental Calendar 1 has been printed and distributed. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020185.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board of Trustees, Tiffany Mathis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurred by record vote, the 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Senate does consent to that nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020186.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Quality Care Board, Saul Morse.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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 47 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020187.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, Liliana Dago.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 0 voting Present. A Senate -- excuse me, a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1020190.
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 Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Kathryn Eisenhart.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator, Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020202.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 appointment: To be a trustee on the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees, Richard Figueroa.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the -- 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 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020203.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a trustee on the State Universities Retirement System Board of Trustees, Scott Hendrie.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 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 1020205.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission, Antara Nath Rivera.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Message 1020208.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal, James Conway.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Murphy. 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
Mr. President, for the last time today, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, or thank you Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 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. The Senate has arisen from Executive Session. Senator Belt, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, I seek recognition from the Floor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Do you have an inquiry for -- of the Chair, Senator Belt?
Huh?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Are you -- are you -- do you have an inquiry of the Chair? Senator Belt, to your inquiry. 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023
Mr. President, I have two questions for you. The first one, is this your first time presiding over the Senate?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) It is, and it won't be the last.
Last question. Is that a self-tie bow tie, or a clip on?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Thank you. Thanks to the leadership of Leader Koehler, I only buy, now, the ones that you put on yourself. No, no clip on. Thank you.
Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Villanueva, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
I also have an inquiry for the Chair, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) State your inquiry.
Did you wear that tie today because it was your first time in the Chair, sir?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator, we are in the Senate, there is decorum. I think that we should always be looking our best. Senator Villanueva.
Let's just say we're very proud of you, Mr. President. And you look good up there.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Thank you. Senator Peters, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
I just want you to know that I'm not proud of you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Peters, we're trying to get home. Thank you. Please sit down. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The Members of the Committee on Assignments will meet in the Senate's front room immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. Senator Hunter in the Chair.
Senator Aquino in the Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Lightford, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety - Senate Bills 73, 87, 184, 333, 1275, 1302, 1346, 1405, 1416, 1467, and 1499. Signed, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) We will now proceed to the Order of Celebration of Life 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?
No objections filed, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 Is there any discussion? If not, 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. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Joint Resolution 27. Resolved by the Senate of the 103rd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, The House of Representatives concurring herein that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, at 12:00 noon or until the call of the President and when the House of Representatives adjourn-- adjourns on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, at 12:00 noon or to the call of the Speaker.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) On the Order of Resolutions is -- on the Order of Resolutions is Senate Joint Resolution 27. Mr. Secretary, read the resolution.
Senate Joint Resolution 27, offered by Senator Hunter.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senator Hunter moves to suspend the rules for the purpose of the immediate consideration of the -- and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 27. Those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the rules are suspended. Senator Hunter moves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 27. All in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. There being no further business to come before the Senate, pursuant to House -- to Senate Joint Resolution 27, the Senate stands adjourned until noon on the 21st day of February, 2023, of the call of the 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 16th Legislative Day 2/16/2023 -- or the call of the Senate President. The Senate stands adjourned. 30