PASTOR SCOTT MARSH: (Invocation)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Please remain standing. Senator Johnson, please lead us in the pledge.
SENATOR JOHNSON: (Pledge of Allegiance)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) A request from Blueroomstream to video, and we have a request from the Illinois Times to do photos. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter.
Mr. President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending the arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolution.
Senate Resolution 247, offered by Senator Anderson and all Members. Senate Resolution 248, offered by Senator Belt and all 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Members. Senate Resolutions 251 through 255, offered by Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolutions 256 through 258, offered by Senator Hastings and all Members. They are all celebration of life resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 246, offered by Senator Feigenholtz. Senate Resolution 249, offered by Senator Rezin. And Senate Resolution 250, offered by Senator Hunter. They are all substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Glowiak Hilton, Chair of the Committee on Licensed Activities, reports Senate Amendment 3 to House Bill 2077 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Castro, Chair of the Committee on Executive, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 764 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1071 Recommend Do Adopt; House Bills 779, 1199, 1602, and 3751 Do Pass; House Bills 2222 and 3129 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Joyce, Chair of the Committee on State Government, reports House Bill 3641 Do Pass; House Bill 3413 Do Pass, as Amended; Senate Amendments 1, 2 and 3 to House Bill 2412 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Holmes, Chair on the Committee on Local Government, reports House Bills 1076 and 3337 Do Pass; and Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 2527 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Ellman, Chair of the Committee on Environment and Conservation, reports Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1555 and Senate Amendment 7 to Senate Bill 1769 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Martwick, Chair of 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the Special Committee on Pensions, reports House Bill 2147 Do Pass. And Senator Sims, Chair of the Committee on Criminal -- the Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 423 Recommend Do Adopt.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Intro-- Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2574, offered by Senator Cervantes, an Act concerning revenue. 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Hollman, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives passed bills of the following titles in the passage of which I am instructed to ask concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bill 54. We have received like messages on House Bills 268 {sic} 2068, 2447, 3222 and 3957. Passed the House May 3rd, 2023. John W. Hollman, Clerk of the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 54, offered by Senator Koehler, an Act concerning agriculture. House Bill 2068, offered by Senator Villivalam, an Act concerning business. House Bill 2204, offered by Senator Cunningham, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2447, offered by Senator Loughran Cappel, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 2507, offered by Senator Cunningham, an Act 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 concerning revenue. House Bill 3222, offered by Senator Villa, an Act concerning State government. And House Bill 3957, offered by Senator Koehler, an Act concerning regulation. 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Just to give you a preview of today, we're going to do a House Bills 2nd Reading and we'll do Executive Appointments and then we'll do Senate Bills 3rd Reading and then House Bills 3rd Reading. So, that's what we're going to do today. Okay, we're just going to go down the list on House Bills 2nd Reading. House Bill 439, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 439, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 475, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 475, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 780, Senator Loughran Cappel. House Bill 780. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 780, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 925, Senator Porfirio. House Bill 925. House Bill 1111, Senator Harmon. House Bill 1258, Senator 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Peters. Turn the page. House Bill 1268, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1268, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendments 1 and 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1526, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1526, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1540, Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1540, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 17-- 1767, Senator Erica Harriss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1767, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 3rd Reading. House Bill 2077, Senator McClure. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2077, an Act concerning regulations. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator McClure.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure, on your amendment.
I'd ask to adopt the amendment and I'll explain on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill -- House Bill 2104, Senator Villivalam. House Bill 2123, Senator Edly-Allen. Senator Edly- Allen, on House Bill 2123. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2123, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2396, Senator Lightford, Leader Lightford. House Bill 2473, Senator Belt. House Bill 2500, Senator Loughran Cappel. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2500, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2820, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2820, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2856, Senator Glowiak Hilton. Senator Glowiak Hilton, on House Bill 2856. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2856, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3017, Senator Villivalam. House Bill 3095, Senator Holmes. House Bill -- I'm -- Yes, Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. I'm sorry. Take it out of the record. House Bill 3095. We just did that one. House Bill 3162, Senator Cunningham. House Bill 3249, Senator Villa. Turn the page. House 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Bill 3314. Let's go back to House Bill 3249. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3249, an Act concerning employment. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Labor adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Now turning the page, we're going to go to House Bill 3314, Senator Halpin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3314, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3436, Senator Anderson. House Bill 3524, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3524, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Education adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3566, Senator Pacione-Zayas. House 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Bill 3570, Senator Preston. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3570, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Preston.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Preston, on your amendment.
Yes, I'd like to adopt the amendment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3648, Senator Pacione-Zayas. House Bill 3677, Senator Joyce. Senator Joyce. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3677, an Act concerning fishing and hunting. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3699, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3699, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3702, Senator Preston. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3702, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3710, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3710, an Act concerning health. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration? Take it out of the record. House Bill 3932, Senator Ellman. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Murphy.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate resolve itself 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the appointments set forth in Appointment Message 367, 368, 369, 370, 373, 374, 375, 378, 381 and 382 of the 102nd General Assembly and Appointment Messages 14, 17, 58, 59 and 105 of the 103rd General Assembly.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Messages just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate now is resolved into Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Messages 1020367.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Gallatin County, Lawrence Wooden.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made? All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 50 voting Yea -- 52 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And--the on the -- question there, the majority of the Senators elected concurring by the record vote, 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the Senate does hereby consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020368.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Secure Choice Savings Board, Staci Mayall.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor of, 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 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators electing concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020369.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Moultrie County, Kevin McDermott.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor vote, Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020370.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Sangamon County, Kevin McDermott.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor vote, Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 1020373.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Charitable Trust Stabilization Committee, Joan Dixon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020374.
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 Liquor Control Commission, Thomas Gibbons.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination. 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020375.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment, to be Chair of the State Panel of the Illinois Labor Relations Board, William Lowry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does hereby consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020378. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
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 Police Merit Board, Raymond Garcia.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Message No. 1020381.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following non-salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, Mitchell Davis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1020382.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Waukegan Port District Board, Thomas Evers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1030014.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment, to be the Administrator for Statewide 911, Cynthia Barbera-Brelle.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message No. 1030017.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment, to be the Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Heidi Mueller.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Message No. 1030058.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salary appointment, to be the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Jerry F. Costello II.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. President, please read -- Mr. Secretary, please read 1030059.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salaried appointment, to be the Director of the Illinois Department of 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Revenue, David Harris.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, is the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor of, 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Message No. 1030105.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Consent to the following salary appointment, to be the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, Jason G. Hoggendorn-Keller.
Senator Murphy.
Mr. President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary -- President. Senator Murphy.
Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate now has arisen from Executive Session. All right, we're going to go to page 4, we're going to go to Senate Bills 3rd Reading. We're going to start in the middle of the page with Senate Bill 737, I'm sorry, with 764, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Senator Castro seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 764 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 764. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Castro.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your amendment.
I ask for its adoption. I'll explain on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 7 -- 764. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 764, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 764 provides that no vision care plan can require a vision care provider, as a condition of their participation to provide services or materials at a fee set by them unless the services or materials are in network and covered under the vision care plan. It provides that fees for materials and services at an out-of-network lab do not have to be identical to the fees at an in-network laboratory. Also requires vision care providers to disclose any business interests that may have -- with an out-of-network provider that they suggest to the enrollee and they are required to offer in-network sources upon the royal -- enrollees request. This is a bill that was heavily negotiated and agreed upon. Know of no opposition. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 764 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 -- and Senate Bill 764, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to - Senate Bill 800, Leader Lightford. And turn the page, we're actually going to go to page 6 and we're going to go to the top of the page to Senate Bill 1068, Senator Fowler. Senator Fowler seeks leave of the Body -- Senator Fowler seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1068 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 7 -- 1068. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Fowler.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fowler, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move to adopt and explain on 3rd, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1068. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1068, an Act concerning government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Fowler, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the -- of the Senate. Senate Bill 1068 enables the Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the State of Illinois and the Department of Natural Resources is authorized to execute and deliver to Two Rivers Fisheries property designated at Fort Defiance State Park and my district in Southern Illinois. This is an initiative -- I really want to applaud Director Natalie Phelps Finnie for expediting this legislation. This is drafted by the Department of Natural Resources to create economic development within my district, so I'll be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1068 pass? All those in favor of 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1068, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to Senate Bill 1071, Senator Rezin. Senator Rezin seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1071 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1071. Mr. Secretary, any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Rezin.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Out of the record. Yeah, Mr. Secretary, please put the bill 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 on 3rd Reading and out of the record. We're now going to go to page 8. We're going to do House Bills 3rd Reading, and we're going to start with House Bill 217, Senator Joyce. Senator Joyce, on House Bill 217. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 217, an Act concerning civil law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Joyce, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 217 authorizes quick- take proceedings for dozens of parcels in Will County. Will County is one of the fastest growing counties in Illinois, and it's basically widening, and doing curved - and work around many of the roads. There's no opposition to the bill. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 217 pass. All those in favor of, 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, there are 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House -- House Bill 217, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're now going to move down to House Bill 1049, Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1049, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Holmes, on your bill. 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you so much, Mr. President. House Bill 1049 amends the Insurance Code to prohibit an insurer from refusing to issue, renew or to cancel charge or impose an increased premium or rate or excluding limit, restrict or reduce coverage for policy or contract based solely upon harboring or owning a dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds. The insurer can still cancel or refuse if the animal has been deemed as a dangerous or vicious dog. This has been worked out with the insurance companies. I have no opponents. I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Stoller.
Yeah, thank you, Mr. President. And I appreciate the sponsors intent with this bill, but I would suggest that this is actually not necessary. The insurance market is working properly right now. In fact, there are multiple insurers like State Farm, Liberty Mutual, American Family Insurance, Nationwide as a few examples that offer policies that do not take dog breed into account. And when we step into this space and we start to regulate private industry, we bring into consequences. And in this case, just as insurance companies rate based on factors such as male, female, occupation, weight, driving habits, type of car you drive, whether you skydive, they do that so they can offer the lowest possible rates. And when we ignore this and mandate them to cover things that potentially can increase their costs, then we're eliminating an option for a lower cost product for other consumers. And that's why government regulation is so sneaky. It comes at you little by little, even in a bill like this, that -- that seems very -- and 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 it is very good intentioned, but -- but it creeps up at you and sometimes looks at you with, shall I say, puppy dog eyes. So, I would encourage a No vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Holmes, to close.
Thank you so much. And I will say in response to that, this absolutely was a need, which is the reason this bill was introduced. And I'm happy to say that State Farm has always been good on this, and State Farm actually worked very closely with me, as we developed this bill. Housing and insurance are the number one reasons pet dogs end up in animal shelters. This bill should stop that. I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 1049 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 44 voting Yea, 13 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1049, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 1105, Senator Belt. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1105, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. It is the intent of House Bill 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 1105, the bill put to public utilities that provide water or sewer services back on -- it puts water and sewer services back on the same level as other public utilities i.e., electric and gas, as well as, railroads. By having the Commission, the ICC inserted back into the process to ensure any taking or damaging would not negatively affect the operations or customers of the utilities. Mr. President, this -- this bill was debated. We -- we're aware of one opponent, the Citizens Utility Board. We went back and forth. There was no way to get them to slide out neutral or even in support of. But with that being said, I would ask for favorable votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 1105 pass. All those in favor of, 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 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1105, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to the bottom of page 8 to House Bill 1120, Senator Villanueva. We're going to turn the page and go to page 9, we're going to go up to the top and we're going to go to House Bill 1132, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1132, an Act concerning safety. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1132, as amended, adds to the Laser Systems Act of 1997. The bill requires laser safety -- "laser safety officers" with training and experience requirements to be determined by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to be allowed by a laser display operator to inspect and oversee laser displays and installations. The bill empowers these safety officers to report installations and displays that are not in compliance with the Act, and it requires "temporary laser display operators" to indemnify the safety officers from physical and material harm brought by the operation of a temporary laser displays. It also requires display operators and installers to update the agency whenever their registration information changes. It also requires notice to be provided to the Agency at least 10 working days before a temporary laser display is to be performed. It requires temporary laser display operators to maintain a liability insurance policy of no less than a million that covers each temporary laser display and laser safety officers. The bill limits the scope of these laser safety officers to laser installations which are used for entertainment purposes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Plummer.
Thank you. A question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield.
Thank you. So, what -- what other -- what other states have lazy -- laser safety officers that oversee these types of events?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Castro.
We're not aware of any.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
So, we're the only State in the union that doesn't trust our citizens to put on laser shows without laser safety officers. What -- what event occurred that necessitated this legislation?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Senator, actually, this came at the behest of some of the folks who operate these systems for the safety of not only the people who operate them, but the safety of the people who are attending these entertainment shows.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
So, there hasn't been an event that's, you know, where people have been injured or harmed to necessitate this piece of legislation. It's just people that are looking to create unnecessary jobs that 49 other states think aren't needed.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Is that a question?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro. 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Senator, as you, I know you weren't -- I know you weren't able to be in Committee where we discussed this, so I -- I recognize that maybe you have these questions. But again, I'll reiterate the folks that -- that operate, install these systems, work with the agency to make sure that there's some guidelines in how to operate these safely, not only for the workers, but, as you know, laser displays and entertainment purposes can be, if they're not done properly, can also harm patrons of these entertainment entities, like when they go to a concert or they go to a theater and they see these things. So, they want -- their standards put in place to make sure that folks are safe.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
Why, I -- it just seems like we're -- we're cherry picking when these theoretical dangers could take place, since none have ever taken place that we're aware of. Is there an event size threshold that mandates a laser safety officer to be present?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Every laser installation, Senator.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
So, there's -- there's no threshold. If there's -- if there's a laser, we've got to have a laser safety officer there?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Castro.
I believe, I asked and answered that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
So, I know people get tired of -- of folks on our side of the aisle every once in a while saying, you know, we continue to lose people, we continue to lose businesses, we continue to see a lack of investment. There's red tape, there's bureaucracy, all those phrases that people throw out there. I mean, I couldn't think of a better piece of legislation to highlight the absurdity of our -- of how we treat business, of how we treat our constituents, of how we treat common sense. There's 50 states in this country. There's no other State that thinks there's -- this is -- this is necessary. We have no example of an event where anyone's ever been harmed by one of these things. We exempt -- this wasn't mentioned by the sponsor, but we exempt laser shows if they take place at private residences or certain other events. But there's no threshold, I guess, in a commercial setting where we have to create costs and expenses that are only going to hamper our ability to put on laser shows. So, just out of common sense, I -- I urge a No vote on this piece of legislation. And I, I mean, we're literally to the point in the Illinois State legislature where we're creating laser safety officers to oversee events that have never harmed 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 anyone and don't take -- and -- and -- and the position isn't viewed as necessary in 49 other states, I urge a No vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) No further discussion, Senator Castro, to close.
Well, thank you, Mr. President. I beg to differ with the previous speaker. I recognize he may not think it's common sense. We have been leader in a lot of pieces of legislation. And I don't know, it must be just me, but I care about everyone's safety who attends these laser shows and the fact that the people who install these laser shows at entertainment {sic} facilities feels like there should be some standards to make sure to protect workers and patrons. I think that's pretty common sense. And I asked for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 1132 pass. All those in favor of, 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 39 voting Yea, 17 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1132, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 1155, Senator Gillespie. Towards the bottom of the page House Bill 1236, Senator Stadelman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1236, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Stadelman, on your bill. 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1236 is an initiative of Winnebago County in my Senate district. Amends the County Court to -- County Code to allow a county board in determining the lowest responsible bidder. It allows that county, should it so chooses, this is a May (not a shall), to consider a bidder that actively participates in an applicable apprenticeship program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1236 pass. All those in favor of, 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 voting Yea, 4 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1236, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We have a request from Lee newspapers to record and photograph. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. We're going to move to House Bill 1273, Senator Erica Harriss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1273, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1273 came at the request of Madison County Regional Office of Education, which is located in my district. This bill would amend the Illinois School Code to add September 17th as Constitution Day to the commemorative 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 holidays recognized by schools. Currently, Constitution Day is recognized federally, but not by the State of Illinois. Constitution Day is an important holiday as it celebrates the signing of the United States Constitution. The longest surviving constitution in the world. This legislation would not give students a day off, but rather provide school districts with a designated day to be able to teach students the foundation of our democracy. It's my hope that with this legislation, we will give students a better understanding of our government and maybe even spark some civic engagement in our youth. I'm thankful for this experience to help make an impact in my community and ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Plummer.
Thank you. A question of the sponsor, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she'll yield.
Obviously, Senator Harriss, if -- if we're going to take an entire day to -- to name after the Constitution, it's obviously an important document in your mind. I was wondering if you knew by chance to -- for our knowledge, how many words are in the Constitution?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, I take it this is your first bill?
4400.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer. 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
And I'm just curious. I know -- who's the father of the Constitution?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harris.
Would you like to go into a little bit further depth on that? James Madison is someone we often hear, but if you could maybe provide a better definition.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
Well, I know there's a lot of confusion about the definition of father and mother in this Body right now. But, I'm talking about -- I'm talking about historically who -- who is deemed the father of -- of our founding document, the Constitution?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harris.
Senator, that would be James Madison.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
And I know some people might think the answer to this question is Steve McClure, but it's not. I was wondering if you knew who the youngest person to sign the Constitution might have been?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss. 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Yeah. I'm going to have to get back with you on that one.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
No further questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, to close.
I think this bill is very self-explanatory. It is already a federal mandate, something we will be proud to celebrate here in the State of Illinois. And I urge a Yes vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) And, so, the question is, shall House Bill 1273 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The -- 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 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1273, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Sally Turner, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, if I may, I intended to be a No vote on 1236, which is a House Bill. 1236. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intentions. Down at the bottom of the page we have House Bill 1283, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 House Bill 1283, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
House Bill 1283 amends the Township Code to prevent a township official from barring an organization from receiving township funds based on the perceived citizenship or immigration status of the person who would receive those funds from the organization.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1283 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 40 voting Yea, 15 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1283, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to turn the page over to page 10, towards the top of the page is House Bill 1297, Senator Erica Harris on your second bill. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1297, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1297 aims to address the teacher shortage across our State and can serve as an incentive 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 to retain good teachers for our schools. Last year, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents survey found that 79 percent of school districts are faced with a teacher shortage. What this bill would do is extend the current statute in the Pension Code to allow teachers the ability to buy up to two years of credit for service at a private or parochial school credit from the Teacher's Retirement System. To qualify, the teacher must have been a teacher in a private school recognized by the State Board of Education. Complete ten years of TRS service, be a certified teacher when the service was rendered, and apply in writing by the June 30th deadline. This would require an active member to pick up an employer and employee contributions, as well as the actuarially assumed rate of interest. The current law is set to expire June 30th of this year and this bill would extend it through 2028. With the teacher shortage still a persistent and serious issue, extending this law is just a very small step we can take to help combat this issue. The Illinois Coalition of Non-Public Schools and the Teachers Retirement System is neutral, and I know of no opposition and ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 1297 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 voting Yea, 1 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1297, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 1363, Senator Villa. Down further on the page is House Bill 1496, Senator Peters. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
House Bill 1496, an Act concerning criminal law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Peters, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1496 just cleans up some things around data collection for the Department of Corrections. I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Bryant.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'm going to go to the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you. So, Senator Peters bill is a trailer bill, to make some changes to the No Representation Without Population Act. A bill that as -- that -- which is now law, I opposed and many of us opposed, for multiple reasons. Rather than see this bill changed or a trailer bill for it, I would prefer that it be totally and completely repealed. What's happened, because of this law, is that many communities that entered into a relationship with the State where they built correctional facilities, entered into some bonding responsibilities for things like sewer and water, for electrical infrastructure that went to those facilities and caused a great deal of expense to those local communities that cannot be recouped because of the -- of the enactment of this law. And so, honestly, I would just say to this Body, rather than making the 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 law even more restrictive than it already is, that we repeal the law. So, for that reason, I would ask for a No vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Peters, to close.
I just want to say I appreciate, Senator Bryant, and -- but I do ask for a Yes vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 1496 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 39 voting Yea, none voting -- 18 voting Nay, and none voting Present. And House Bill 1496, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to House Bill 1541, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1541, an Act concerning utilities. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1541 amends the Public Utilities Act to prohibit all gas and electric utilities from discontinuing service for residential users that rely on gas or electricity for space cooling due to nonpayment of bills on days when the temperature is forecast to be 90°F or hotter or there is an excessive heat watch, heat advisory, or excessive heat warning. This bill is effective January 1, 2024. I ask of no -- there is no 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 opposition of the bill. And this is an initiative of the Attorney General's Office, and I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 1541 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 52 voting Yea, 1 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1541, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to turn the page to page 11, at the top of the page is House Bill 1565, Senator Loughran Cappel. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1565, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Loughran Cappel, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. HB 1565 provides that individual policy accident and health insurers must cover vaginal estrogen, when it is medically necessary, and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It also prohibits insurers from imposing a higher deductible copayment or any other cost sharing requirement on vaginal estrogen than it would for the treatment for erectile dysfunction.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 1565 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 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1565, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll go to House Bill 1591, Senator Simmons. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1591, an Act concerning civil law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Simmons, on your bill.
Thank -- thank you very much, Mr. President. HB 1591 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act by repealing three arcane sections. Section 217, which declares void any marriage contracted in this State for residents of -- from another state where such marriages are void. Section 218, which requires an officer issuing a marriage license to individuals who reside in another state to obtain an affidavit stating that the individuals are not prohibited from marrying under the laws of that state. And finally, Section 219, which establishes a Class C misdemeanor for knowingly issuing a license of individuals who are prohibited from marrying. I know of no opposition at this time and would entertain any questions. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Tracy.
Thank you, Mr. President. Questions of the sponsor, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he will yield. 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you. Senator Simmons, you mentioned that you're trying to repeal provisions that go back to 1915 about marriage. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Simmons.
Thank you, Senator, for the question. It's intended to undo statutes that are now arcane from many, many decades ago.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Tracy.
And a lot of those were laws that prohibited interracial marriage, which is now widely recognized. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Simmons.
Precisely.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Tracy.
Thank you. I have no further questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Simmons, to close.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I strongly encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall Senate Bill 1591 pass. All those 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 voting Yea, 6 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1591, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Moving down to House Bill 1596, Senator Simmons. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1596, an Act concerning children. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Simmons, on your bill.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. HB 1596 amends various Acts concerning children in order to make technical changes and language, including changes regarding certain pronouns to general nouns or the nouns to which the pronouns refer replacing biological or family or parent with birth family or parent, in certain instances, including changing independent juvenile ombudsmen to independent juvenile ombudsperson and makes other technical changes. This is a terrific step forward and making sure that our young people, particularly in DCFS or that are in the purview of different State agencies, have their identity respected, which study after study has shown to benefit mental health for our young people. I know of no opposition to this legislation at this time and would strongly encourage an Aye vote and we'll take any questions. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Tracy. 45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to speak to the bill. I, unlike the previous bill, I do have issue with this and that what we're doing is taking away words that have legal import. For instance, using the word children rather than minors deflects from the actual meaning. I will always be a child of my parents and I'm way beyond a minor age. So, the age -- the word minor does have legal import. And so, I think it's -- it's -- it's important to the Juvenile Act that we refer to minors, as minors, not simply children. Because with that, it -- it means that they're under the age of 18. I am a biological mother and I'm an adoptive mother. I -- I don't know why we want to replace those words. Biological mother has import, adoptive mother has import -- and yesterday we were talking about the importance of mothers, and a mother is more than somebody who just gave birth. I -- I don't understand this. I don't think there's any reason for it. From somebody -- I gave birth to two boys that weighed over 10 pounds. I think I deserve more dignity and -- then just a person who gave birth. I'm a mother. And even a mother who gives birth and finds herself in a situation where she has to give up a child, she should still be given the dignity of being called a mother, a biological mother, whatever. But she nurtured, grew a baby in her womb. I don't think this is necessary. And for that, I -- let's -- let's rethink this. Let's, maybe say no, right now, and rethink it. Some of these things have major legal import and some of them have import to give the reverence to what they stand for a person. And why are we going -- the fathers, they -- they have exactly the same import, but we're not touching those pronouns in this legislation. But let's rethink this. This isn't a good bill. Thank you. 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Bryant.
Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
So, I want to echo what Senator -- the previous speaker, just said. You -- you know, there was a -- I'm -- I'm from a generation that went through this whole thing of Ms., Mrs., whatever. And people will ask me, do I want to be called Ms. or Mrs. and my answer to them, usually, is I want to be called Mrs. because I've earned it, right? Same thing here. You know just what the previous speaker just said. I've earned the right to be called a mother and many people have earned the right to be called mother. I'm offended by having something like this brought just right before Mother's Day. So, I -- while I can appreciate -- I can appreciate some of what's going to be said from the other side. But this Body spends a whole lot of time trying to figure out how we don't offend people. This offends me, as a mother.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Simmons, to close.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I'm -- I'm not sure where to start. It's appreciated what I'm going to say before I say it, but I've offended other speakers, so I'm a bit confused on where to start. Listen, I asked my colleagues to support this legislation because, you know, no matter how you look at this situation, the number of individuals who identify as LGBTQ continues to grow. And 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 we know that they are overrepresented in the child welfare system where we know from the Illinois Auditor General study in 2021 that DCFS has failed to implement process after process to ensure compliance with affirming LGBTQ youth. So that's what this really is about, is making sure that the young people in this State, who we have already failed, by the way, through all of our systems, can at least have the dignity to be seen and respected in these systems so that they actually can recover and heal. And so, I would ask for your support in this legislation. I also want to add that I also have deep love for -- for all of our mothers and our fathers. And if anybody wants to continue to be referred to as a mother or father, I don't think there's anything in this legislation that will stop them from doing so. So, I just want to make sure that everybody understands that if you vote for this legislation, your mom's not going to get angry with you. Your dad is not going to get angry with you. They'll probably be proud that you stood on the side of LGBTQ youth in this State. Thank you so much.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 1596 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 36 voting Yea, 19 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1596, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to drop down to House Bill 1629, Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1629, an Act concerning wildlife. 3rd Reading of the bill. 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Rezin, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1629 is a clean-up bill from IDNR. Provides that the Eurasian Collared Dove and Ring Turtle-Dove are excluded from the list of wildlife protected by the Act. That's it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1629 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 52 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1629, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to 1633, House Bill 1633, Senator Glowiak Hilton. Mr. Secretary, Senator Hilton seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 1633 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now, on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 1693 {sic} 1633. Mr. Secretary, have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Glowiak Hilton.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Glowiak Hilton, on your amendment.
Yes, I'd like to adopt it and explain it on 3rd, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. We're going to drop down to the -- no I guess we're going to actually turn the page and go over to House Bill 2041, Senator Villanueva. House Bill 2072, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2072, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This legislation prohibits an insurer from automatically enrolling a dental provider in a lease network without the provider's written consent. I know of no opposition, and I ask for your Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2072 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 55 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2072, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Moving down to House Bill 2086, Senator Edly- Allen. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2086, an Act concerning health. 3rd Reading of 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Edly-Allen, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2086 amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to allow restaurants and retailers to fill and refill consumer owned containers with bulk and ready-made food. It also clarifies that county, not local departments and municipalities, may regulate but cannot prohibit the use of consumer owned containers for refilling purposes. And I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2086 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 54 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2086, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Flipping over the page to 13, we're going to go to the middle of the page, to House Bill 2174. Mr. Secretary, Senator Cunningham seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 2174 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 2174. Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Cunningham.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.
51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. The Amendment removes all known opposition to the bill. I move for its adoption, and I can explain it further on 3rd Reading.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Now, on the order of -- we're going to go to page 14, at the top of the page. House Bill 2223, Senator Peters. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2223, an Act concerning courts. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Peters, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2223 amends the Juvenile Court Act to provide that a minor may only be subject to delinquency proceedings in Illinois, Illinois for violations or attempted violations of an Illinois State, local or municipal law or ordinance committed in the State of Illinois. I ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure.
To the bill. 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you. So, the State's Attorneys Association is against this bill. People that actually prosecute juvenile cases are against this bill. I've actually spoken to some people that are dealing with families, right now, in juvenile court that told me that they would be opposed to this bill. Because, here's the issue, when you've got a minor who goes to a different state and commits a crime, these families don't want that minor to go -- go back to that state and face a penalty there. It's much easier for the State's Attorney's Office and let's just say Indiana to call the State's Attorney's Office in Sangamon County, Illinois, and resolve this in an Illinois court so the juvenile does not have to go to Indiana to their equivalent of the Department of Juvenile Justice or anything like that. So, the people that are actually dealing with these cases and living with these cases are against the bill. This is a convenience for the juvenile and their family in this State. If something happens in another -- excuse me, in another state, it can be settled here instead of having to deal with two different cases in different states. So, because of that, I -- I ask for a No vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Peters, to close.
I appreciate Senator McClure's passionate statement. I'll just, keep it relatively brief. I'll note that first there is no known opposition and if anybody does come forward after this but no known opposition, I'm more willing to talk to them. And I will 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 also add that this does not preclude valid jurisdictional transfers. A minor may transfer a case from out of state to out of State to Illinois. However, Illinois prosecutors cannot add their own charges on top of what the out of state prosecutor was charging without a valid prosecution agreement. I ask for a Yes vote. Thank you very much.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 2223 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 39 voting Yea, 17 voting Nay, none -- and none voting Present. And House Bill 2223, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Simmons, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
To correct the record, I intended to be voting Yes on HB 2086.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will so reflect your intention. We're going to move to the middle of the page, House Bill 2245. Mr. Secretary, the -- Senator Hastings seeks leave of the Body to remove -- return House Bill 2245 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 2245. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Hastings.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hastings, on your amendment.
54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. I move that we adopt the amendment and I explain on 3rd Reading.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. We're going to go to page 15, we'll go up to the top of the page. House Bill 2297, Senator Simmons. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2297, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Simmons, on your bill.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. HB 2297 adds State employees who identify as non- binary or gender non-conforming to the list of women, minorities, and persons with physical disabilities. In regards to agencies tracking this information to help guide efforts to achieve a more diversified State workforce. I know of no opposition, at this time and would request an Aye vote. And will take any questions. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2297 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 is open. Have all voted who -- I'm sorry, okay. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 37 voting Yea, 18 voting Nay, and none voting Present. And House Bill 2297, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. All right we're going to go to the middle of the page, House Bill 2332, Senator -- Leader Lightford. Are you ready? Leader Lightford, on 2332. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2332, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Leader Lightford, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. House Bill 2332 amends the County's Code to increase the coroner's permit fee to cremate -- to cremate a dead body from $50 to $100. This mandatory Act takes effect on July 1, of this year. I know of no known opposition. Quite a few of the funeral directors from all across the State and different counties came to committee and testified that they had not had an increase. I believe it was in over -- over 50 years, almost like been about the same. And I'd be happy to answer any questions that anyone may have.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure.
Questions for the sponsor?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield. 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Leader. I think I voted on this. I don't know 2 or 3 times already. How many times are we going to vote on this in the Senate? What -- is this it?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Leader Lightford.
Senator, I sure hope so. I had no idea that the -- the bill would come back again, but the House didn't have time to take it up. And so, now we're making sure that it actually becomes a law.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. The question is -- Leader Lightford did you want to close?
For an Aye vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 30 -- 2332 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 voting Yea, 5 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2332, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to move down to House Bill 2350, Senator Pacione- Zayas. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2350, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas, on your bill. 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2350 amends the coverage for annual cervical smear and pap smear tests for an annual prostate screening for the insured, making them gender neutral rather than gender specific. The bill also requires prostate screenings for insured who are under 40 and over -- I'm sorry, age 40 and over with a genetic prepredis--predisposition for prostate cancer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Tracy.
Oh, thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor, please. If she'll yield.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She will yield.
Senator Pacione-Zayas, can you tell us the genesis of this bill where it came from?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
Yes. One of our colleagues in the House, her chief of staff, had been working with her in the Reproductive Justice Working Group and was really inspired by all of the elements of the study that kind of uncovered where we needed to update some language so that we can be more gender inclusive, and we can ensure that people have access to the necessary screenings to avoid any type of harmful impact of when we do have issues and they are not founded until much later. 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Tracy.
To the bill, if I could please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
The Senator Pacione-Zayas carries a lot of very important bills. On a scale of 1 to 10, I've got to say this is probably not one of her -- it couldn't possibly be one of the highest priorities. And -- and I don't mean any disrespect, but for some of us on this side of the aisle who have bills that are languishing in the Assignments Committee that have major important to our constituents and would be very good for the State of Illinois to have a bill like this - it really -- it boggles the mind, actually, why anybody would take offense to this language that is already there in the Insurance Code. I cannot get a prostate exam in the State of Illinois. I can't. It doesn't exist for me. My colleagues that are male looking at Senator Bennett here, he can't get a pap exam. It's just the way it is. Why are we wasting our time with these type of bills? Not to -- I mean, it's -- it's just the way it is. No matter how you identify as a gender, some things just are the way they are. And I'm frustrated. Like I say, we have bills that are languishing in Assignments and we're looking at these that the Insurance Code was perfectly fine. It -- it says that cervical smear or pap smear tests are for all female insureds. Female insureds. No male can get a pap smear. It talks about prostate exams. As I said, I don't qualify for one, so that's as plain as I can make it. And we want to be sensitive, but changing 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 this little piece of Insurance Code is bizarre. I'm sorry. It just bizarre. And it is not disrespectful of someone that doesn't qualify. It's just saying it like it is. Thank you. I urge --
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion? Senator Chesney.
Question for the Sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield.
Thank you. Senator, can a male get a pap smear?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
So, many people born male may not identify as male. Thus, and thus have a prostate, but again do not identify as male. And the same for people born female who need certain tests, but they no longer identify as such. If we're talking about how the insurance coverage is articulated, what is covered, what is not. If they don't identify as male, this life saving screening will not be covered.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Chesney.
So, this -- this is science though. This isn't a feeling. My question is, is that if somebody feels a certain way, perhaps a biological male feels like a female. Are you suggesting that standard of care is different based off of solely a feeling? So, are you not following the science in the case and the anatomy or 60 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 just the feeling of the person?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
This is not about feelings. This is about biology.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Chesney.
To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
It's precisely about feelings. Folks, if you want to know why kids are confused and why people do crazy stuff, this is exactly why. Biological males cannot get pap smears. It's not possible. It is physically and anatomy impossible. It's -- it's not even -- it's not even following science. You know, people want to understand why we're kind of, you know, do goofball things. This is why. Right? Biological women cannot go get a prostate exam. It's not possible. Right. So, we can do all the gender feel good garbage. But this is why our kids are confused. This is why your kids are dressing up as furries and want kitty litters in their bathrooms. Is because you guys won't follow science. There are two genders. There are two genders possible. There's not three, there's not four, there's two. The crazy stuff like this is why people are confused and the kids don't know what the hell is going on because they're confused because of legislation like this. Drop the pronoun crap. There are two genders, period.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Further discussion? Senator Martwick.
Thank you, Mr. President. Questions of the sponsor. If she would be so kind to yield.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield.
Senator, fascinating discussion so far. However, I feel that maybe a little clarity would be helpful here. So, is there anything in your bill that would require a person who has a prostate to be forced into getting a pap smear?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
No.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
Thank you. Is there anything in your bill that would force a person with a uterus to receive a prostate exam?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
No.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
So, Senator, as the majority of our society becomes more tolerant and inclusive of people who do not identify with the 62 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 gender, biological gender that they were born with and we allow them or they -- society becomes more accepting of the fact that they identify with a different gender. This would allow them to receive lifesaving medical care for the biological body parts that they were born. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
Facts. That is correct.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
So, there is nothing in this bill that would harm anyone other than to provide an opportunity to save someone's life by ensuring that they can receive lifesaving cancer screenings that they need.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Pacione-Zayas.
Once again, that's correct.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
To the bill, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
I understand and -- and even to some extent accept the fact that there are people who have a hard time being inclusive and 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 welcoming to people who may not fit with your ideology. But the idea that you would make a stand against simply ensuring that the law provides that human beings, human beings can get lifesaving cancer screenings because you have some ideological opposition to the lifestyle that they chose is really nothing short of cruel. Just vote Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion? Senator Simmons.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to speak to the bill. Thank Senator Pacione-Zayas for bringing forward yet another piece of legislation that corrects a systemic injustice in the State of Illinois and makes sure that we all can have access to basic health care that will save lives. Just for the record, I want to -- I want to say a few things. First of all, and this is about the district I represent and the entire State. We have an LGBTQ community in this State that has been consistently failed by the health care system. I know as a person who has lived the experience and I represent thousands of people from that community, including many courageous transgender individuals who consistently talk about how they cannot navigate the health care system, that refuses to recognize that they even exist. So, as a Member of the Illinois Senate who's been here now for two years, I feel compelled to stand up and say that, yes, there are people throughout the State who are transgender. There are people out there whose gender identity may not be consistent with what others in this Body want to appreciate or accept or recognize, but they're going to have to get used to it because my community is not going away. Thank you very much. 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Pacione-Zayas, to close.
Facts. Facts. Facts. Facts. What this bill does is honor humanity. It gives individuals lifesaving screenings. 50 years of cancer mortality has shown us that we have been able to decrease the outcomes due to screenings. This is just a simple bill to afford that access. Nothing more, nothing less. I humbly ask for your support and vote Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) And so, the question is, shall House Bill 2350 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. 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 voting Yea, 17 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2350, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to House Bill 2372, Senator Joyce. Senator Joyce seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 2372 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 2372. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? Mr. Secretary, please put the bill back on 3rd Reading, we've already adopted this amendment, and please read the bill.
House Bill 2372, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Joyce, on your bill. 65 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill or House Bill 2372 amends the Fire Investigation Act by establishing a position of youth fire setter interventionist coordinator within the OSFM division of arson. This was brought to me by a constituent. Volunteer or firefighters all over the State have been volunteering to go talk to youth who have had an incident with fire. The volunteerism is admirable, but some kids slip through the cracks. What this has done is makes a position that is specifically for talking to the -- the youth that are affected. We worked a lot with the State Fire Marshal's Office to get this right. It's been amended a few times. There's no opposition. And I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2372 pass. All those in favor of, 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 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2372, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Fowler, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you. If you don't mind, I'd like for the record to reflect my intentions to vote No on House Bill 2223, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will so reflect your intentions. We're going to move to House Bill 2389, Senator Belt. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
House Bill 2389, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt, on your bill.
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. One moment. Okay. House Bill 2389 provides that no person shall drive with any objects placed or suspended between the driver and front windshield, which materially obstructs the driver's view. However, House Bill 2389 clarifies that no vehicle shall be stopped or searched by a law enforcement officer solely on the basis of a violation or suspected violation of this subsection.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure.
Question of the sponsor, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he will yield.
So, you -- I -- I think I misheard you maybe Senator Belt. Maybe you can clarify this, but I think you said you're adding into the law that now you can no longer drive with an obstructed view. That already is the law. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator, I don't think I said that. I think I quoted what the current law is and added on to that that in addition, to what 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the law is, this bill purports or this bill advocates, that you cannot solely stop a person for having something in their window.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Okay. So, in a vehicle, what would you say is the most important window as far as safety is concerned, as far as driving is concerned, in a vehicle?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
I would claim all of them.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Okay, then the next question would be why do you treat the windows differently? A person can still get pulled over if something is blocking their rear window, their side wings, side windows, but not what I would argue would be the most important window of them all.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator McClure, this bill is really about it's -- it's an initiative of the Secretary of State's Office. It really comes down to civil right -- civil rights issue. It's about pretextual stops and it's trying to eliminate those. We all have placards in our car to get on to the -- the driving parking lot. I would hate for somebody to stop me every other day because that little bitty 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 placard is in between the driver and the windshield. But in some places that is used as the basis for stopping motorists. And this bill says that it should not be the sole reason why that's happening. You have a busted taillight. Fine. You have other offenses, fine. But this shouldn't be the sole reason for it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
I guess if your concern is about a small placard that's in the front of a vehicle, then why not just clarify the law to say that in situations where there's this object hanging that's this size that is not by definition obstructing the view. I don't know why we're going this far to where if a person, which I saw two weeks ago, is looking out their window with an entirely obstructed view from their actual windshield trying to drive and yes, I did see them veer off the road when they were doing this. Why would you go so -- make it so extreme to not deal with the situations that you're talking about instead of endangering all of us on the road?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator, I just gave you that as an example, but that's not the only reason. This -- as it stands right now, it's in the discretion of officers, police departments. In reality, I -- I -- I underscored that because people can be stopped or could be stopped because of a placard purely on the basis of what the police department or police officer feels in a -- in a -- in a given day or at a given moment. All this bill tries to do is put uniformity 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 and says that you cannot for the sole purpose of a placard or something that clearly is not obstructing your view. You just mentioned that the windshield wiper I mean, the windshield, the front window is the most important part of a of -- of your driving experience of a car. And we know how big that is. If something so small gets you pulled over time and time again. Then I think it's the intent of this bill to try to correct it. And that's it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Thank you, Senator Belt. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you. So, you know, this could have been narrowly tailored to deal with the situations that the sponsor talked about. Instead, it's not. Imagine how bizarre this is that in the State of Illinois, a State, by the way, that has a very poor history of pedestrians getting hit in crosswalks and bicycle -- or bicycle bicyclists, if I can say that word correctly, getting hit. What is the leading cause of those people getting hit? Pedestrians and people on bicycles? The answer is they slightly obstructed view. But this bill allows for a driver to drive anywhere with a fully obstructed view. They can't see out the front windshield and law enforcement to save someone's life, to save the life of someone who's walking a crosswalk cannot stop them so that they don't kill someone? Meanwhile, you can have your if you have a slight obstruction of your rear -- rear view mirrors that can be pulled over or your rear mirror. What sense does this possibly make in 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 any society that wants to protect innocent people who are just simply trying to drive to school, to work, or simply trying to walk in a crosswalk? Officers cannot say, hey, man, you can't see out of your car, pull over. This is nuts. I mean, this is really, really nuts. And it goes against public safety. It goes against common sense. And I don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican, if you think that someone should be able to drive on highways with a fully obstructed view without getting pulled over, my first question is, who's going to get killed first? Who is going to get killed first because someone is going to be killed because this legislation. I urge a No vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Any further discussion? Senator Plummer.
Thank you, Mr. President. A question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he’ll yield.
Senator Belt, in your comments there, I heard you say that a placard or something of that nature clearly is not obstructing the view of the driver. I couldn't agree more with you. I think that what you're trying to accomplish here is something that I would totally agree with. I just kind of question the crafting of the legislation and -- and -- and the reason why is pretty simple. So, in -- in my district, actually, it's actually in Senator Harris's district, but in the community, I live in, we have Leclaire Elementary School every morning at about 6:45 in the morning when I go by Leclaire Elementary School, about two blocks away on the corner, there's an Edwardsville police car sitting 71 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 there almost every day. The way I read this and if I'm incorrect, I hope you correct me, but the way I read this, I know that police car is sitting there because we've got kids from the local Leclaire community walking to that elementary school, riding their bikes at elementary school, busses and cars. That police officer is making sure they're safe. If that police officer is sitting on the corner by Leclaire Elementary School and he sees a driver going down the street towards the school with a fully obstructed view and that's the only thing that driver is doing wrong. Can that police officer stop that driver before he gets to the elementary school?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator, absolutely he could stop him. He could stop him or she could stop him for reckless driving.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
Then -- then I guess why would we need this bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
I thought I made it clear over and over again because there are police officers out there and police departments out there that will stop you because you have a placard in your -- in your -- between the driver and the window. Now, it may not have happened to any of you, but I've been stopped by -- by having my hat turned to the back. And so, this is an effort. The intent of this bill is to stop pretextual, pullovers and stops, by police officers. That's 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 all this bill does. It cannot be the sole purpose of pulling over. Senator to your point, if you're erratically driving, if you're - - if you can't see the purpose of your stop, then should reflect that you were driving erratically or something like that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
No, absolutely not Senator Belt. I didn't say anything about them driving erratically. I said the opposite. I said, the driver is -- there doing nothing wrong except they're two blocks away heading towards Leclaire Elementary School and their views obstructed. Reckless driving is defined in -- reckless driving is defined in statute. If the sole cause of the reckless driving is the obstructed view. I'm not -- I'm not making the connection here. I think I know what you're trying to accomplish. Great. I'm for that. I think Senator McClure spoke to that. Right. But the way I read this, and it sounds like you're trying to change the legislation verbally versus what's written, but if the only thing --the only thing that driver is doing wrong is driving towards Leclaire Elementary School with an obstructed view, they can't get pulled over. And that is highly concerning. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. What -- what the sponsor just said makes sense. What the sponsor just said is not reflected in his legislation as currently drafted. Okay. I'm -- I'm for what the sponsor is trying to accomplish. I'm not for people driving in our communities with obstructed views and the police not being able to 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 pull them over. That's silly. It makes no sense and it's extremely dangerous. I would urge the sponsor to fix the bill, so it accomplishes what we all want to happen. But we don't have people with obstructed views, driving towards Leclaire Elementary School in Edwardsville, Illinois. It makes no sense. Vote No. Withdraw the bill. Fix it. But this is a terrible bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Anderson.
Question to the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he'll yield.
Senator, to my colleague's points and -- and I don't -- I guess I don't even really have a question. I just want to clarify because I think your intent in this bill is something that I really want to support. But I think the problem is, is -- is how you have it defined in the bill. If you're -- if you're talking about, you know, you got an air freshener or, you know, some things hanging from the rearview mirror, can't pull them over for that. I get that I'm with you, that's ridiculous. But the way and what my colleagues are trying to say, and I know -- I know emotions are running high now because of some of the debate we've had prior to this. The way it's defined is you could literally have all the windows blocked and you can't pull them over. And I don't think that's what -- none of us want that. But to what the previous speaker said. If all the windows are blocked out and he's not, that driver is not doing anything else wrong, with this legislation, an officer could not pull him over. And I -- I know, 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator, I know, that's not what you want. I know that's not what you want. It's not what any of us want. Can we -- Can we -- Can we pull this and try to figure out a way to address the language better? Because I -- I do know what you're trying to get at here, and I agree with you. And I want to vote for this, but the way it's defined is -- is very dangerous. So, I guess my question, Senator, is, can we -- can we -- we got a few weeks left. Can we pull this, can we work together on this just -- just a little bit and see if we can come to some common ground?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator Anderson, I'm—-I'm fine with the way that the bill is now. What's silly is to say that you -- you can obstruct a window and then the question becomes if you can't see, if you cover your eyes, how are you driving in the first place? And so, that's silly. My bill is what it is. Call it on the Floor. Let's call for the votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Anderson.
To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Senator, I -- I understand. And -- and we're -- we're everybody's going to the extremes here. But I guess let me give another example that's maybe not as extreme as the other ones. Let's say I'm moving, okay? And I'm using my vehicle to move from 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 one house to another and I have boxes in the passenger seat stacked up, so I can't see out of the passenger side window. I can't see out of the passenger front side window. I can't see out of the rear. I can't see out of the rear passenger windows or the driver's side window. All I can see out is directly in front of me and directly to my left. If somebody's doing that and an officer sees that, I think they should be able to pull them over because that is not safe. They can't see to their right. So, that's what we're getting at here. I again, I know what you're trying to do, but I just think the way this is defined, the way you have it defined, is a little troublesome. So, thanks for listening.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Murphy.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senator, I want to thank you for bringing forth this bill, and I think I'm going to ask you a question that maybe might help clarify things. Does your bill in Section C here say no person shall drive a motor vehicle with any objects placed or suspended between the driver and the rear window, the side wings or side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver, which materially obstructs the driver's view. Is that already in existing statute Senator?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you. So, these ideas of having boxes and all of the windows obstructed and having people drive with total obstruction, that's not legal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Correct.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Thank you. Senator, your bill is not changing that. Isn't that correct? Is it your bill just saying if you have one of those Christmas trees, a handicap placard, even our Senate parking placards, we would not be stopped for having those placards hanging from our windshield.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
You are absolutely correct.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Murphy.
Thank you, Senator ,for bringing forth this bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion? Senator Wilcox.
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he will yield. 77 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
So, Senator, I'm with you in the committee and supported your bill. And I guess I have a question. I presume we have documented police reports that indicate this was the only reason for someone to be pulled over?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator, if I understand your question, you're asking me, has anyone ever gotten pulled over for just having maybe a placard or something hanging off their mirror in between the driver and the front windshield? If that's the case, if that's what you're asking me, we have plenty of documented police reports where people were pulled over for -- for a lack of better term, for no reason at all.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Wilcox.
So, I'm going to step one further and I'm going to say that that claim says that we either had racist or corrupt police using that as the excuse. And that's what I want to help you stop. If we pass this bill, what keeps that same police officer from just finding some other aspect of the law to initiate that initial pull over? Why are we not actually addressing the core cause, which I think you're -- you're ultimately wanting to get at?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt.
Senator, I don't know if we could ever, ever legislate hate, 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 discrimination and foolishness out of a person's heart, but what this does do is codify and put in law that you then -- if you -- if you do it under the auspices of you got a cherry air freshener hanging from your window, and then you go into -- if that's the basis of the -- the -- the stop, then this law says that you can't do that anymore. Right? So, I hope that -- that answers your question.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Wilcox.
I think it absolutely does. And I think that given this debate, the intent of what you're asking for is clear, and I recommend a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there further discussion? Senator Bryant.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to just mention that actually in the text of the -- of the actual bill, I know that there have been some statements that are made that talked about like a scented something or a Senate. I think she said Senate, Senate, like our -- like our Senate placard that is, I -- I believe in legal terms is called a minor obstruction. Actually, this bill specifically says that it cannot have an -- a material obstruction. Right? So, we're not talking about like, you know, a placard or the bill doesn't. I believe that's what the Senate sponsor intends for it to be. But that's not what the language of the bill is and it's in Section C5, basically says material obstructions. And so, I want to make sure that that gets clarified. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Further discussion, Senator Cunningham.
Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. We've heard during the course of this debate a few Members bring up hypothetical situations. I think those hypothetical situations are -- raise legitimate questions about traffic safety. Senator Belt is offering a bill not because of hypothetical situations, but because of real world situations. When motorists are pulled over on false pretenses, sometimes due to their color of their skin. That's something that Senator Belt has had to deal with. It's not something I've ever had to deal with or some of the other Members who have spoken here. Those scenarios we talked about those hypotheticals. There are other parts of the statute that can help police officers address those situations. We heard a potential situation or a scenario about a potential situation that could develop outside of a school where a windshield was somehow obstructed. The reckless driving statute and the existing law would cover that. I will read that portion of the statute right now; a person commits reckless driving if he or she drives any vehicle with a willful or wanted disregard for the safety of persons or property that would apply to the scenario we heard that would allow an officer to pull that vehicle over and stop a potential tragedy from happening. This is a good bill. I urge a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Belt, to close. 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. I ask for Aye votes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 2389 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 41 voting Yea, 11 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2389, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. I missed one. I'm sorry. We go back up to House Bill 2380, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2380, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This legislation amends the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment (Program) Act by including direct support professionals practicing in a community-based human service agency that contracts with or is a grant funded agency by the State.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall -- I'm sorry, overlooked Senator Turner.
Thank you, Mr. President. A question for the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates she will yield. 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Senator Fine. And -- there you are. I know we passed this at a committee, but I just want to make sure of a couple of things. And in regard to this statement that this now affects human services professionals, what kind of program would that consist of? Like what kind of professionals would be under that? I know we did DHS before, but under DHS are these professionals. I just didn't know that answer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine.
This -- anyone would be eligible who works with a direct support professional to work in a community based human service provider by providing loan repayment to eligible direct service professionals in a community-based human service agency that contracts with or is grant funded by a State agency. So, any direct support professional working with a State agency.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Turner.
So, anyone from home health care to Planned Parenthood, to anyone that's doing any kind of services under DHS? Is -- is -- am I getting that right? Is that…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine.
So, I, -- I'm a little confused by the question because you have to be grant funded by a State agency or a community-based program and a direct support professional. So, I don't know where 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Planned Parenthood would come into that because those are not direct support professionals.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Turner.
Okay. So just focusing on like home health care for our seniors. So, would that -- individuals that are offering those types of services for home health care, would that assist them as well?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine.
If they fall under the category of DSP, I would assume, yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Turner.
Thank you. I just want to say thank you for the Senator, I appreciate it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Fine, to close.
I ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 2380 pass. All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. Voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 47 voting Yea, 7 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2380, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 to go to House Bill 2390, Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2390, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Morrison, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This bill establishes that downstate police, who are over 60 years old and retired because of a disability, may not be recalled to service in any capacity.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2390 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 56 voting Yes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2390, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to turn -- With leave of the Body, we're going to go back to page 11 on House Bill 1571, Senator Feigenholtz. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1571, an Act concerning civil law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1571, fondly called, 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the Michael Bauer (Memorial) Act for those of us who knew him. Amends the Cemetery Oversight Act and Cemetery Protection Act, and it requires that cemeteries with websites post their rules and regulations. It also adds the phrase disinterment services in the list of prices that the authority posts and provides to the public. Any opposition has been removed from this bill and I'd appreciate your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 1571 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 51 voting Yes, 2 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 1571, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we'll go to page 14. House Bill 2231, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2231, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. House Bill 2231 amends the Transportation Network Providers Act. This is the Act that governs what we consider, rideshares. What it does is it removes the exemption from common carrier liability. It removes that exemption as of January 1st, 2024, and it extends the sunset of the Transportation Network Providers Act to September 1st of 2028. With the amendment, that was done in the Senate, it 85 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 has removed the majority of the opposition to the bill. Lyft is neutral. The Illinois Chamber of the Chicagoland Chamber, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, are all neutral on the bill. I do believe, for the record, that Uber remains opposed. But other than that, I know of no opposition. I'd be happy to answer any questions and ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure.
Thank you, Mr. President. A question for the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he will yield.
There's some confusion, I think, Senator Martwick. So, you said Uber is still opposed? Who else is opposed? Because we've got varying…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
It's my understanding that everyone else has been moved to neutral. I have specifically heard from the Chicagoland Chamber and IRMA that they have been moved to neutral and -- and I was told that the only opposition that remains is Uber.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Any further discussion? Senator Villivalam. 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) He indicates he will yield.
For purposes of legislative intent, does this bill subject transportation network companies and their drivers to the common carrier doctrine?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
Yes, the intent of this bill is for transportation network companies and their drivers to be subject to the common carrier doctrine.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villivalam.
The bill says that TNCs are not deemed to own, control, operate or manage the vehicles used by TNC drivers with the common carrier exemption being eliminated. Will the TNCs be common carriers or only the drivers?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Martwick.
Thank you. That language is to make clear that the bill neither establishes nor eliminates an agency relationship between the TNC and its drivers. Whether there is an agency relationship between the TNC and the driver remains a question of fact for a jury based on the evidence in any specific case. If a plaintiff 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 proved an agency relationship between the TNC and driver, then the TNC would be a common carrier.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villivalam.
To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Just want to commend the sponsor on his work on this legislation and would ask for an Aye vote, as this will make our roadways safer. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Any further discussion? Senator Rezin.
Thank you. To the bill, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
I would like to commend the sponsor for negotiating this bill. And I know that you have worked very hard to alleviate many of the concerns from the people at the table. So, thank you for that. Just a reminder for the Members on our side that the Chamber is still opposed. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Martwick, to close.
I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 The question is, shall House Bill 2231 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 38 voting Yea, 18 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2231, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. All right, we're going to pick back up where we left off page 16 at the top of the page. House Bill 2418, Senator Erica Harriss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2418, an Act concerning government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2418 is an initiative of the Polaris Project who works to reshape the lives of those impacted by sex and labor trafficking. Unfortunately, human trafficking victims are often forced to participate in unlawful activity by their trafficker. It is important we create a pathway to expunge criminal records for victims, survivors of human trafficking as they seek to recover from trauma they have experienced to pursue a normal life. What this bill would do is allow for a victim who's been trafficked to petition for a vacation expungement or immediate sealing for the offense following the completion of his or her last sentence if the offense was a result of human trafficking. The bill further protects the victim by allowing them to attend hearings remotely to avoid undue hardship or create a risk of harm. Finally, it would allow petitions by the 89 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 victim to be filed under seal if a public filing may expose the victim to future harm. It's incredibly important we do more in our State to further protect victims, especially those who have experienced the unimaginable. The Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation and the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault are supporters of this legislation. I'm not aware of any opposition to it, and it passed unanimously in the House. Thanks for your attention to this important topic. And I ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2418 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2418, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 2448, Senator Belt. House Bill 2461, Senator Joyce. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2461, an Act concerning wildlife. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Joyce, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate -- or House Bill 2461 basically states that it's unlawful for any person to act as a nuisance wildlife control operator for a fee without a permit. The bill also provides that any person operating under a nuisance wildlife control permit who subcontracts the operation of nuisance 90 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 wildlife control to another shall ensure that the subcontractor possesses a valid permit by the department. And ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion -- no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2461 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2461, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to move down to House Bill 2464, Senator Simmons. House Bill 2471, Senator Ellman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2471, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ellman, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2471 establishes the Healthy School Meals for All Program subject to appropriations. The State Board of Education shall establish this program and shall disburse funds appropriated for the program to participating school boards and districts to provide free meals to all students enrolled in the school. The program would be open to all schools. However, the ability of schools to participate in the program would be subject again to appropriations from the State and rules created by ISBE. I know of no opposition to this bill, and I urge an Aye vote. It's a good one. 91 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2471 pass. All those in favor of, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. All voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 52 voting Yes, 1 voting No, 1 {sic} (0) voting Present. And House Bill 2471, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Next on the list is House Bill 2475. Senator Joyce seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 2475 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. We are going to -- Mr. Secretary, please put this on 3rd Reading. The amendment has been adopted. Please read the bill.
House Bill 2475, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Joyce, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2475, as amended, establishes that the collegiate requirements for the Illinois State Police are met if a person has been honorably discharged by the United States Armed Forces and has been awarded the Global War or awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Kuwait Libertarian -- Liberation Medal, the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, or is an active member of the Illinois National Guard or Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces. This is a recruitment Bill by the Illinois State Police that makes it easier for those who have served our country to then apply to be on our Illinois State Trooper roster. It's a great bill. Worked with ISP 92 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 on this. Ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2475 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2475, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Go to House Bill 2487, Senator Belt. Turning the page, we're going to go to towards the top of the page House Bill 2562, Senator Simmons. We're going to go to House Bill 2618, Senator Erica Harriss. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2618, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Harriss, on your dozenth bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2618 revises fingerprint procedures for drivers with the Department of Children and Family Services and makes them consistent with the Illinois State Police. Currently, those who transport children on behalf of DCFS submit a condition of employment agreement, sign a statement certifying compliance with federal and State laws and DCFS' rules. What this bill does is require that every driver who applies for employment with a transportation provider under contract with DCFS to have their fingerprints electronically submitted to the police station for a criminal history record information. Fingerprints will be transmitted through live scans, fingerprint vendor for the 93 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 State and be checked by both Illinois State Police and the FBI in the criminal database systems. Pending any positive identification, ISP would be required to submit both State and national criminal history records to DCFS. By passing this bill here today, we are further protecting our children in foster care and taking appropriate steps to strengthening background checks for those transporting an already vulnerable population. This is an initiative of Illinois State Police, and I ask for a Yes vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2618 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2618, having received the constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to the bottom of the page. House Bill 2756, Senator Villanueva. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2756, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villanueva, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2756 requires -- 25 rather -- than 24 hours on continuing education for massage license renewal. One of those 25 hours must include domestic violence and sexual assault awareness. I know of no opposition to this bill, and I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 94 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2756 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 53 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2756, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. All right, we're going to turn the page, we're going to go to House Bill 2800, Senator DeWitte. We're going to go to House Bill 2831, Senator Johnson. Down at the bottom of the page, we'll go to House Bill 2907, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2907, an Act concerning employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villivalam, on your bill.
Thank -- Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2907 amends the Labor Dispute Act to provide that in a Labor dispute, a court shall not grant an award for money damages except in the case of damage to an employer's property as a result of conduct prohibited by law. It's an initiative of a local 150 and would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2907 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 47 voting Yea, 6 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2907, 95 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll turn the page to page 19. We're going to go to the bottom of the page. House Bill 3116, Senator Villa. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3116, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villa, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3116 requires all school boards to conduct in-service trainings on homelessness for all school personnel as a way to best support students who are experiencing housing insecurity. This legislation will provide staff with a recorded or live training and the resources with best practices for identifying and supporting homeless students. I'm happy to answer any questions. I urge an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Fowler.
Thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senator Villa, I appreciate you bringing this legislation to the Senate Floor. Just a couple of questions. Would this be -- this training be included with current training that's going on within the schools currently?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 96 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Villa.
It'll be an additional training on homelessness for -- for all staff instead of just for the one person currently that's required to receive training.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fowler.
Great. Thank you. And additionally, will this -- this training, is it a -- is it dedicated to any particular counties or is it a statewide initiative?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villa.
This is for the State -- for the entire State.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fowler.
Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Yeah. Thank you, Senator for bringing this legislation forward. I, as most of you know, I do represent the lowest income counties in the State of Illinois and especially areas that don't have the -- that do have limited resources for homelessness and awareness for homelessness. So, I encourage an Aye vote and I appreciate the Senator bringing this to the Senate. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 97 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Seeing no further discussion. Senator Villa, to close.
I urge an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 3116 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 46 voting Yea, 10 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3116, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to the next bill House Bill 3126, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3126, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villivalam, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3126 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code by providing that salvage vehicle certificate of title may be assigned to only one person. It also removes the ability for dealers, recyclers, rebuilders, scrap processors or out of state salvage buyers to reassign or transfer a salvage vehicle certificate. I know of no opposition. I think this is a initiative of the Illinois auto and truck recyclers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3126 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 98 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3126, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. I'm going to turn the page over to page 20 and we're going to go to the top of the page, House Bill 3135. I'm sorry. Senator Tracy, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, on Senate -- or House Bill 2907 I would like to be recorded as a No.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intention. Senator Sally Turner.
Thank you, Mr. President. Ditto on House Bill 2907. I'd like to be recorded as a No, as well. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intention. Senator Harriss.
My intentions were also to vote No on House Bill 2907.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intention. All right. Now we're at the top of page 20. We're at House Bill 3135, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3135, an Act concerning human rights. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine, on your bill.
99 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. This bill is an initiative of the Department of Human Rights. It amends the Human Rights Act and gives the Department the power to intervene in all complaints before the Human Rights Commission. I know of no opposition and ask for your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3135 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3135, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. The next bill up is House Bill 3140, Senator Sims. Moving down the page House Bill 3227, Senator Peter's. House Bill 3233, Senator Villa. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3233, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villa, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. As amended, House Bill 3233 amends the Transmitters of Money Act so that licenses may offer customers who transmit money internationally the option to make a voluntary donation to the Illinois Dream Fund. The Fund Commission shall develop a comprehensive marketing program to educate people in the State about the purposes and benefits of contributions made to the fund. The DREAM Fund provides scholarships to Dreamers college students. This legislation is a way for families who are already 100 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 sending money to their families internationally to be given the option of a voluntary donation to the fund. I'm happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3233 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 44 voting Yea, 10 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3233, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to House Bill 3236, Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3236, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Holmes, on your bill.
Thank you so much. House Bill 3236 amends the Sales Finance (Agency) Act to prohibit a sales finance agency from purchasing or making loans secured by a retail installment contract, a retail charge agreement, the outstanding balance under a retail installment contract or retail charge agreement for the sale of a canine or feline. The Predatory Loan Prevention Act and the Retail- -Install Installment Sales Act, as amended, to prevent any person or retail seller from purchasing or entering into a transaction for the purchase of a canine or feline. The bill was then further amended just to say that this will be prospective. I would ask for an Aye vote. 101 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3236 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 56 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3236, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Next up is House Bill 3253, Senator Ventura. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3253, an Act concerning criminal law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ventura, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3253 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. It expands the definition of "protected person" in provisions prohibiting the use of certain deceptive tactics by law enforcement during custodial interrogations instead of only covering minors. The revision definition includes both minors and "persons of severe and profound intellectual disabilities". We've moved the Association of Police Chiefs to neutral on this bill. I ask for an Aye vote, and we'll take any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure.
Questions for the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 102 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 She indicates she will yield.
Thank you, Senator. So, I'm looking through this bill. How does one tell the difference between someone who has an IQ of 39, and IQ of 41?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ventura.
Yes. This doesn't quantify the IQ; this is observable qualities that law enforcement should be able to observe in the interrogation.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
I'm -- I'm reading the language of the legislation. It says a person with a severe or profound intellectual disability means a person who's intellectual or excuse me, IQ does not exceed 40 or whose IQ does not exceed 55 and who suffers from significant mental illness to the extent that the person's ability to exercise rational judgment is impaired. So, the question is, how do you tell the difference between someone who has an IQ of 39 versus an IQ of 41?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ventura.
Yes, this part is already in the Code. This is meant to expand into individuals who are severely disabled in their developmental intellectual. A trained and experienced law enforcement agent would be able to understand the difference with 103 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 those IQ values.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Is there some training I'm missing that law enforcement can guess a person's IQ based upon talking to them within a couple of points?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ventura.
The intent of this bill is to really protect the most vulnerable in our communities. I don't think law enforcement is purposely going after the vulnerable with deceptive tactics, but this would prevent that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
But -- but I think, I'm not disagreeing with your intent. I just don't know how you can tell the difference between an IQ. If someone's over 40, their IQ is over 40 or if it does not exceed 55. And particularly when you're dealing with potentially crime scenes in the middle of the night, you've got someone that maybe is not the most intelligent person that you've ever seen. How can you know whether or not their IQ is 41 and therefore you can use tactics that are outlawed in this legislation or if their IQ is 39 and you can't, how are they supposed to possibly know?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ventura.
104 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 We've moved law enforcement to neutral on this bill, so I'm going to trust that our police know the difference and that they can make a correct judgment on when to use deceptive tactics and when not to.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Thank you, to the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
On its face, this -- this is an impossible bill to work in practice. You cannot know a person's IQ to the point just based on talking with them. I don't disagree with the intent of the legislation. I voted for the original bill involving minors and deceptive practices. This is very difficult, especially when you're dealing with questioning people in the middle of the night. And this is to the point, to the IQ point, how could we possibly know? And because of that, we're giving these officers an impossible mission and actually an impossible bill to comply with. So based upon that, I encourage a No vote. Thank you, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion. Leader Curran.
Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
105 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 You know, I recall I think it was about two years ago we worked on protections for juveniles on this particular topic, believing that 18 -- 18 and under were protected class and these practices were disfavored by law enforcement, and we banned them, which was a good measure, a bipartisan measure. I don't want to provoke a response, but as Senator on the other side was the champion of it and was happy to work with him on it. But that worked. And that was very easy for law enforcement to understand what they had before them. Age is a -- is a very easy determinative factor. This is very -- would be very difficult for law enforcement in the situation of trying during the course of an investigation. And sometimes these investigations timeliness is incredibly important with regards to public safety, trying to just to discern whether or not this would be - what practices would be appropriate for the law -- law enforcement agent to use in trying to get critical information to solve a crime approach -- an ongoing situation, we don't know. Fortunately, we currently have protections in the law on this topic if we would just let the court system work, as designed. The Illinois Supreme Court has laid out factors for determining whether or not a statement is admissible and the mental competency of the subject would be a factor that would be reviewed by the court and -- and on a motion to suppress and under a motion to suppress, if someone was of a cognitive level that they did not know what they were doing in terms of speaking with that police officer, that would be a significant factor in which a court, I would say, but would very likely exclude that statement from that individual. So, I just -- this is, again, another example of where we're stepping on judges. We're stepping into the court process and really bringing that standard into the 106 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 front line with police officers in -- in -- in certain instances will be a step back in public safety and it's going to impair the job they do. I appreciate where the sponsor is coming from. I know, you know, we do not want to take advantage of people. We want law enforcement taking advantage of people with, you know, cognitive disabilities and you know, possibly walking them down the path of admitting to something that they did not do. But we have the protections in place and unfortunately, we're not going to have - - it's not like age where you have that determinative standard right in front of the law enforcement agent. So, while I appreciate where the sponsor is coming from, I would respectfully urge a No vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Ventura, to close.
Yes, thank you. So, this really comes down to whether it's admissible or not admissible in court. So, if a testimony is given using deceptive tactics and the individual does have. severe{sic} intellectual disabilities, then that testimony would not be admissible in court. And they could prove that with an IQ test at that time if that was necessary. This really is to have good faith that our police officers are doing the best job possible, but not trying to trick people who don't understand what deceptive tactics might look like or the -- the consequences of answering something that may be false. I asked for an Aye vote on this bill. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 3253 pass. All those in favor of, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all 107 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 30 voting Yea, 20 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3253, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Page 21 we're going to go to the top of the page, we're going to go to House Bill 3301, Senator Halpin. We're going to go to House Bill 3322, Senator Sims. House Bill 33 -- I'm sorry. Senator Rezin, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like the record to reflect me as a No vote on House Bill 3233, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intentions. Thank you. We're going to go to House Bill 31 -- 3351, Senator Castro. House Bill 3363. Mr. Secretary, we'll come back to that. House Bill 3363, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3363, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fine, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. This legislation amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to make sure that the Department of Children and Family Services has more authority when designating a "children's product" as safe or unsafe.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3363 pass. All those in favor will say Aye -- vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. 108 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 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 52 voting Yea, 1 voting Nay, 1 -- none voting Present. And House Bill 3363, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Well go to House Bill 3396, Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3396, an Act concerning employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Villivalam.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3396, deals with an ongoing, increasing dangerous issue facing those who are lawfully engaged in picketing. Obstructing the public right of way is a safety hazard for those picketing workers coming in and out of the job site and roadway travelers. There's been an increase in public right of way blockages designed to prevent picketers from engaging in their rights. House Bill 3396 protects those rights. It's an initiative of local 150 would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion, Senator Fine. Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3396 pass. All those in favor will say Aye -- vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 voting Yea, 8 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3396, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Fine, for what purpose do you seek recognition? 109 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Yeah. Thank you. I would like the record to reflect that I meant to vote Yes on my Bill, House Bill 3363.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) That's always a good thing. The record will reflect your intention. Senator Hastings, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President. I want the record to reflect that I wanted to vote Aye on 3253, House Bill 3253. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intention. We're going to go back up to the page to House Bill 3351, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3351, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3351 requires all applicants the Illinois Solar for All Program that apply after the effective date of this Act to pay prevailing wage on projects that receive renewable energy credits with the exemption of residential buildings and projects under 100 kilowatts on housing -- houses of worship.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3351 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting 110 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 43 voting Yea, 10 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3351, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 3370, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3370, an Act concerning employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill -- hold on a second. Oh, sorry. House Bill 3370 expands the Prevailing Wage Act to include power washing projects conducted by a public body or using in part or in whole public funds in which steam or pressurized water is used to remove paint or other coatings, oils or grease, corrosion or debris from a surface, or to prepare a surface for a coating.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion, Senator Plummer?
Thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates she will yield.
I was just curious if the sponsor has any information in terms of the financial impact this will have on municipalities and villages of fewer than 5000 people? 111 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
I do not.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
Is it safe to say this will drive up the cost on -- on -- on those small villages and municipalities in -- in -- in downstate Illinois?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Not safe to say that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
I couldn't hear the answer, I'm sorry.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Not safe to say that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
This is the -- the basic definition of -- of prevailing wage is supposed to cover all fixed works constructed or demolished by any public body. I'm just curious how we're shoehorning in power washing? 112 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Very simple, Senator. We're adding power washing to be covered by prevailing wage.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
So, if I'm in Saint Elmo, Illinois, and they're hosing off the front window of the Village hall, is that power washing?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro?
Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Plummer.
Based on that answer, I think everyone knows the right votes a No vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Castro, to close.
Ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 3370 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 39 voting Yea, 17 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3370, having received the 113 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to House Bill 3400, Senator Hunter. House Bill 347 -- I'm sorry. 3402, Senator Holmes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3402, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Holmes, on your bill.
Thank you so much, Mr. President. 3402, amends, the School Code provides that when hiring physical education, music, and visual arts educators, school districts must prioritize the hiring to educators who hold teaching license and endorsements in that content area. If they are unable to hire a qualified candidate, they may hire a candidate who holds a valid professional educator license on a short term basis. They then need to pass the content area test for those specific areas, which are no different than they are for anything else taught in school. If they don't have those certificates and they've got up to three years to get them, I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3402 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 53 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3402, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go down to the bottom of the page. 114 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 We're going to go to 3414. Senator Simmons. No, we'll turn to the page now to page 22. We're going to go to the top of the page. Senate -- House Bill 3424, Senator Villivalam. House Bill 3425, Senator Feigenholtz. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3425, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'm presenting 3425 which amends the School Code. This bill was debated, in Committee, at length. What it does is it amends the School Code and expressly prohibits bullying at schools. It changes the recording -- reporting requirements. It establishes a cyberbullying fund, and it also incorporates some changes in schools publishing on the internet, awareness of cyberbullying policies, as a school - in each school, I'm happy to answer any questions. This bill was brought to Representative Croke and myself by a parent who lost a child to suicide in the last year. A very, very painful experience not only for our community, but also for people whose children are in public education. I'm sure we're all painfully aware that there are studies that found that adolescents who experience this kind of cyberbullying are four times as likely to have suicidal thoughts as those who did not. This bill is a slight dial up to get administrators of schools and all of us a little bit more aware of what's going on with kids who are victims to this behavior and to be aware of it, before it's too late.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 115 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Is there any discussion? Senator Lewis.
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor take questions?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) She indicates she will yield.
Senator Feigenholtz, thank you for the previous conversation. Some of the questions I have - you have a 24-hour notice what happens when the administrator is notified on Saturday, are they expected to call the parents?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz.
I -- I believe you're referring to page 6, Senator Lewis and -- and I believe here is what the amendment says. The school shall make diligent efforts to notify a parent or legal guardian utilizing all contact information the school has available or that can be reasonably obtained by the school within the 24-hour period.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Lewis.
So, for legislative intent, every principal, every school administrator, every school superintendent has access to that information at their fingertips. They do not need to be in the building. Would they be in violation of this provision if they did not call within 24 hours after receiving notice on a Saturday morning?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz. 116 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
Thank you for that question. I believe that the words diligent efforts and reasonably obtained offer an opportunity for a school to create a handoff of information if perhaps one of the administrators or teacher becomes aware, if there -- if they don't have that information at their fingertips, that there is a chain of command where somebody else does.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Lewis.
Secondary question. And -- and Senator, I do believe in what you're trying to do here, but bullying has become a common used term in our educational environment. There are those who are legitimately bullied and then those -- there are those who use it for attention. And 24 hours, I don't know is -- if enough time to discern the difference. Would you be willing to look at further legislation to define bullying and maybe break this down further because I know what you're trying to do, but at the same time, bullying is being abused.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz.
Senator, I think that you bring up some very important points. I believe that the -- the bullying statutes were written over 10 years ago before the explosion of social media, such as Snapchat, and Instagram, and all those other new fandangled social platforms that are being used in many of these circumstances. I do believe that we need to take a look at the root causes, because when we look at some of the data coming out of the National 117 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Institutes of Health or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, we see persistent sadness for girls, double the number for girls than the rate for boys. And many of 1 in 3 of those girls has seriously considered attempting suicide after they had been bullied. So, I think to answer your question, we should revisit this statute through a much more serious lens to prevent loss of life and create a healthier environment where teachers and administrators are more critically looking at these problems that our students have.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Lewis.
Thank you for that, Senator. I'd be happy to work with you on such legislation. To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
We are facing, as we all know, a teacher crisis. What many do not know we're facing an administrative crisis and we're soon to be facing a superintendent crisis, here in Illinois. With deep appreciation for what the sponsor is trying to attempt to do with their legislation, I think it adds urgency to those who are leaving their profession if they are held liable for not diligently reporting within 24 hours of notification. We are asking our teachers, principals, and administrators to now become 24/7 employees, and that pressure, I believe, will accelerate those who are thinking about leaving their profession. I ask that we work on this rather than vote Yes. I encourage a No vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 118 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Further discussion, Senator Bryant.
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield for a question.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates she will yield.
So, this is one of those bills where I'm not really sure yet what I'm going to do. And I noticed if the proponent is still -- I'm sorry if the opponent is still there, I noticed that one that's listed on our analysis is the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education. Can -- is that still true? And if so, why?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz.
I believe that the 24-hour provision is -- keeps them in opposition.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Bryant.
Okay. Thank -- Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Wilcox.
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicate she'll yield.
So, we've had some significant discussions both in Committee 119 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 and here. And you asked me to do some checking into a number of events and I absolutely understand what you are getting at. You've heard the concern of the 24 hours. We've heard concerns from the administration of when do they really know that it's an incident, right? They're going to have to do some checking what they've been told, what are the facts say? So, there's some of that investigative aspect that they have. Is there investigative time in the 24-hour period or is the 24-hour period once the administration determines there was an incident as opposed there was an event that they're now investigating?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Feigenholtz.
My understanding is that the administration is to reach out to the parent. It is clearly not enough time to do a thorough investigation. But the -- the sponsor -- the House sponsor and I, after discussing this with our constituent, came to the conclusion that had she known that there was an incident, her son may still be alive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Wilcox.
And thank you for that. I mean, we've had this discussion. And -- and I think we agreed that a suicide ultimately is never the result or very seldom the result of a single incident. It is been a buildup of structure. And the challenge is in this bill in areas where you did not make any changes and I'll read a couple of things. Bullying places, a student or student in reasonable fear or harm causes substantial detrimental effect of their physical or 120 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 mental health, substantial interference with the academic performance. All of those actually take time to resolve or to display themselves. Right? Academic performance isn't going to happen for maybe weeks or months as tests come in, mental health before getting an analysis. So, what I hope doesn't happen is that because of the 24-hour notice or the pressure that we put on the administrators that they fall back to the other parts of the bill and say, well, there was an event we didn't notify, but there was no demonstrable effect on performance or on mental health at the time. But it was an event, and it was an event that we want to be concerned about. And I think ultimately, we want legislation that encourages administration to engage with parents, both of the bullied and of those doing the bullying so we can get to resolving whatever issues are leading to it and fixing it. And I fear that if they try and adhere to the language of this, we are going to be notifying parents so often on incidents that probably don't lead to any of those four criteria and certainly wouldn't have led to a suicide. So, I'm hoping that we can continue to work on this. I will be supportive, but I have concerns in how this is going to get implemented. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Rezin.
Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
Thank you, to the sponsor for bringing this bill. First, I'd like to start and say that I do believe we talked about the concerns 121 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 that my colleagues have are legitimate concerns. We're concerned about the complaint coming in at Friday at 4 p.m. and the teachers have gone home. The superintendent, I don't know, maybe hasn't checked her email, but that's the logistics of this bill that needs to be worked out. What's missing in the bill is the breakdown that happened and what the sponsor is trying to make sure to put a process in place, so this doesn't happen again. So, the -- the student was bullied, and he was told in school to reach out to his teacher. So, the way I understand it this was an article that I read in the Tribune. And the teacher I don't know if the teacher did anything or followed through with it, but before the parent even knew what was happening, the child committed suicide. The parent found out afterwards had the parent at least known or been notified, even if it's on a Friday, just notified. I understand there's no investigation or no time for investigation. But to that parent, they could have, you know, talked to their children, talk to their son to see what was going on. I understand all of the concerns that I've heard on this side, and they are absolutely legitimate concerns. But to do -- we cannot do nothing. The bullying and the social media platforms that are allowing immediate bullying in our child's bedrooms and we do not know about it. That's what's happening. And that is the breakdown that we are now seeing. And we as legislators, this may be an imperfect bill because of the time frame, which I agree is a challenge, but we have to do something. This is a first step. I understand that the -- you know, at least if the parents notified, maybe it was a situation where, you know, they could have come in and talked to their child, maybe it was a situation that somebody overreacted. That's okay. We can figure it out. But the fact that no one knew, 122 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 and children are being bullied in their -- in their homes, in their bedrooms and parents don't even know it, is what's happening here. So, you know, again, I -- or I agree with the concerns on this side. I support the bill. We need to do something. I hope that -- and I trust the sponsor. If this 24-hour frame is not going to work on the weekend, let's put a system in place that does work because it needs to work. This bullying is probably happening more so on the weekend when kids are home. So again, thank you to the sponsor. I support your bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Johnson.
To the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.
I too, rise in support of this legislation and I want to thank the sponsor for advancing this important legislative measure. As a parent of a child who was bullied when she was in middle school, and I did not find out until she was in college. And if it weren't for the fact that I -- I was a helicopter and a lawnmower mom, you know, and touch and in tune with what was going on and knew to talk to her and help work through some things. I believe that could have been the same outcome for my child and any other child. And so, even though I know you have some concerns on the other side about the 24-hour notification and the weekend reporting, but I feel that's really important. We have to be able to establish a process whereby someone else can step in and make that call. And -- and I do agree that we need to address 123 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 cyberbullying, as well. But again, I do support this legislation and I encourage an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion, Senator Pacione-Zayas.
Thank you, Mr. President. I -- I rise in support of this bill for so many reasons. I've -- I've been a school administrator. I've -- I've had to monitor social media channels to prepare for what might happen on Monday. It's what you do when you sign up to be entrusted with parents and guardians most valuable asset. We're talking about protecting people's lives, young people, and especially when we're looking at statistics where 1 in 5 high school students report being bullied in the past year according to CDC, 14 percent of public school's report that bullying happens at least once a week. It's the highest in our middle schools, 28 percent the reporting of bullying. And it's -- and then you start to fast forward in this case about suicide. Suicide is the leading -- second leading, I'm sorry, cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. All we're doing is saying that we value the young people that are in our schools so much that if we hear there's a concern, we feel that we should be informing the person who is responsible for them when they're not in the school building. I would expect that as a parent, as I'm a parent of public-school students, I have made those calls myself when my children have told me about their friends undergoing some situations. And I called the parents to let them know because I wanted somebody to do that. This is about protecting young people. This is what we sign up for when we're educators or administrators. Thank you for bringing this bill to the Floor. It's an honor to be a chief co- 124 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 sponsor, and I know we're going to be able to wrap around young people and children even better. Plus, the last piece I'll close with the school shall make diligent efforts to notify the parent with any available contact information. That's where your room is. And each school can set up their protocol and phone tree. That's what you do as professionals and administrators in a school. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Feigenholtz, to close.
Thank you, Mr. President. My good friend and colleague on this side of the aisle asked me to provide her with the newspaper article about this case, about this suicide, and I went on the internet in Google, and I entered three words school, bullying, and suicide. And I clicked on news hoping to be able to print out the article that she had requested. There were over 30 stories from around this country. Same thing. Children being bullied in cyber bullied and committing suicide. As my colleague, who is a former administrator said, these are our kids. We've got to do better. The General Assembly is a laboratory of ideas, not perfection. Please vote Aye.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 3425 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 50 voting Yea, 5 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3425, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll go back up to the top of the page. We'll go to House Bill 3424, 125 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Nope, take it out of the record. We'll go to House Bill 3448, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3448, an Act concerning employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. As amended, House Bill 3448 requires primary contractors and subcontractors to post in one or more conspicuous places accessible to all laborers, workers and mechanics at a job site that is subject to the requirements of this Section. A notice summarizing their obligation under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections Act and information related to the filing of a complaint. It requires a Director of the Department of Labor to provide copies of these summaries and rules to primary contractors and subcontractors upon request and without charge. Any contractor or subcontractor who fails to make these postings will be subject to a civil penalty of up to $250, payable to the Department of Labor. House Bill 3448, as amended -- as amended, clarifies that one posting is sufficient to satisfy the notice of requirements of this Section.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 3448 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. I'm sorry, there's a late light. Senator McClure.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator do we -- who 126 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 are the opponents for this? We've got the home builders are they still opposed to this?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
Yeah, I believe so.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.
Any other opponents that you're aware of?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Castro.
No.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure. Seeing no further discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 3448 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 the question, there are 44 voting Yea, 10 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3448, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We will go to House Bill 30 -- I'm sorry. Senator Tracy, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, I like the record to reflect that on House Bill 3402, I want to make sure I was recorded as a Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intention. We're going to House 127 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Bill 3491, Senator Preston. Senator Preston, House Bill 3491. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3491, an Act concerning an employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Preston, on your bill.
Okay. House Bill 3491, amends the Prevailing Wage Act to clarify stipulated rates for public work contracts are the same as the prevailing wage rates. What this does, Mr. President, simply allows those who are on prevailing wage sites to take their complaints to the courts. That's all. And this was derived from a Supreme Court case that found some technical language that -- that didn't allow for it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 3491 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 40 voting Yea, 16 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3491, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to House Bill 3516, Senator Villivalam. House Bill 3522, Senator Villivalam. House Bill 3523, Senator Ellman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3523, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill. 128 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Ellman, to explain your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3523 actually originated in my district, but it applies Statewide. And this provides that all school treasurer bond penalties shall be no less than 10 percent instead of the current 25 percent. It clarifies that the bond amount shall be set by the school board but may not be lower than 10 percent. It also removes some archaic language that had required the bond to be with two or more individuals having an interest in real estate who are not trustees. I know of no opposition, and I urge an Aye vote. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 3523 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 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3523, having required -- having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll turn the page, and we'll go to House Bill 3646, Senator Harris. Not Napoleon. Napoleon Harris. Senate Bill 3705, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. House -- House Bill 3705.
House Bill 3705, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter, on your bill.
129 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Thank you very much, Mr. President. Senate Bill 3405 brings the Department -- brings the Children and Family Services Act in compliance with the Reproductive Health Act by updating the definition of child welfare services and provides that one of the purposes of the Department of Children and Family Services is to place children in suitable, permanently -- permanent family arrangements, and repeals language relating to the assurance of safe and adequate care of a child outside of the home in instances where reunification or placement for adoption are not possible. This is an initiative of DCFS. I know of no opposition, and I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 3705 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 55 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3705, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We will go to -- we're going to go to page 24 at the top of the page, we're going to go to House Bill 3762, Senator Preston. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3762, an Act concerning criminal law. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Preston, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, the death penalty has been essentially abolished in the State of Illinois for nearly 130 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 12 years now. House Bill 3762 simply removes all references to the imposition of the death penalty in the Criminal Code of 2012. The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Specifically, it eliminates references to the death penalty for first degree murder, the carrying out or execution of a death sentence, the type of drugs that can be administered to cause death, and the list of aggravating factors for which a defendant may be sentenced to death. And, you know, I really want to thank LRB for doing such a fabulous job going -- combing through the Criminal Code to get rid of all references to the death penalty. I urge an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Anderson.
Question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Indicates he'll yield.
Senator, does this mean that you guys aren't going to call my reinstating of the death penalty bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Preston.
I'm in no position to predict the future, but I would suspect that's not going to happen.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there further discussion? Senator Preston, to close.
I urge an Aye vote. Thank you, Mr. President. 131 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The question is, shall House Bill 3760 to 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 37 voting Yea, 19 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3762, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll go to House Bill 3769, Senator Fowler. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3769, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Fowler, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. 30 -- House Bill 3769 for purposes of the requirement that a policy allow a retired or disabled fireman to elect to remain covered under the policy. Replaces definition of fireman with that of "firefighter". Defines firefighter as a person who is a firefighter a paramedic who is employed by a unit of local government or an emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-based, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or advanced emergency medical technician who is employed by a unit of local government. I'm not aware of any opposition and would ask for an Aye vote, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 3769 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 132 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 voting Yea, none voting Nay, and 1 voting Present. And House Bill 3769, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Dropping down to the middle of the page we have House Bill 3814. Senator Turner seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 3814 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. And on the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 3814. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Doris Turner.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Turner, on your amendment.
I would like to pass the amendment and explain it on 3rd.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is -- we're going to drop down to -- to House Bill 3822, Senator Pacione- Zayas. Senator Pacione-Zayas. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3822, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 133 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Senator Pacione-Zayas, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3822 requires the Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education to issue a report to the General Assembly on how to incentivize, improve, and expand dual language instruction in schools. Happy to entertain any questions. I humbly ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 3822 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 voting Yea, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3822, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We will go to House Bill 3849, Senator Ventura. Turning the page, will go to page 25 for the middle of the page, House Bill 3940, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Senator Cunningham seeks to leave of the Body to return House Bill 3940 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is 3940. Mr. Secretary, any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Cunningham.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. The amendment just makes a couple minor revisions. I move for its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 134 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 Any discussion? All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Cunningham.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.
The Amendment No. 2, reinserts some language from a previous version of the bill. I move for its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 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?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. We're now at the end of our list for House Bills 3rd Reading. We're going to go back, though, and pick some more up. We're going to go to page 16, House Bill 2448, Senator Belt. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2448, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. 2448 does -- is an initiative of IDNR. It's essentially a cleanup bill and it moves to clarify that 135 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 the Conservation police officer's, pre-higher education requirements, are in line with those of the Illinois State Police. This bill does three things: it -- at the time of hire any person hired by the Department of Natural Resources for a sworn law -- law enforcement position or a position that has arrest authority, must be 20 years of age. It does -- that's the first thing. The second thing, is it removes the 21-year-old requirement. And lastly, it removes the requirement that the person hired needs to successfully have an associate degree or 60 hours credit hours. I know of no opposition, and I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion, the question is, shall House Bill 2448 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 54 voting Yea, 1 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2448, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go… Okay. We're still on page 16. We're going to go to… We're going to go to Senate -- House Bill 2487, Senator Belt. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2487, an Act concerning safety. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Belt, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill -- I'm sorry. House Bill 2487 it says Senate Bill here. It creates the Justice for the Oversight Committee to further the Justice for the initiative to 136 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 deliver at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from the federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities. The committee will -- so it creates a committee, and these are the things that the committee will really be responsible for compiling findings, conclusions and making recommendations regarding environmental justice and uses of federal funds. In an annual report to the General Assembly no later than June 30th of each year. Mr. President, I know of no opposition at this time, and I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 2487 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 43 voting Yea, 13 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2487 having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to page 18. House Bill 2831, Senator Johnson. Senator Johnson. We're going to go to page 18, Senate Bill 20 -- House Bill 2831, Senator Johnson. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2831, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Johnson, on your bill.
Thank you, Mr. President. For millions of Illinoisians each day is like just another day in paradise. We have a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. We have a roof over our heads. 137 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 We have shelter. But sadly, hundreds and thousands of Illinoisans they're not this fortunate. In fact, nearly 150 million Illinoisans are homeless and roughly 45,000 live on the streets. I praise Governor Pritzker for issuing Executive Orders 2021-21 and 2022- 09 to establish a comprehensive and integrated approach to fighting homelessness in Illinois. House Bill 2831, this is an initiative of Representative LaPointe and is simply codifies the Governor's Executive Orders. And it does three things by doing three -- three things actually four. It creates the office to prevent and end homelessness, and DHS to implement a strategic plan aimed at decreasing homelessness, and improving health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness, and strengthening the safety nets that contribute to housing stability. And it -- second, it creates the State Homelessness Chief Officer. It also creates the Interagency Task Force on homelessness. And finally, it creates the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness. There is no known opposition at this time, and I ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 2831 pass. All those in favor of, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 50 voting Yea, 2 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 2831, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We're going to go to page 21. House Bill 3400, Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3400, an Act concerning finance. 3rd Reading of the bill. 138 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Hunter, on your bill.
Thank you very much. Excuse me, Mr. President. 3400, House Bill 3400 provides that the Department of Labor shall report quarterly to the General Assembly and the Governor the numbers of people employed on public works in the State during the preceding three months. This bill changes the reporting metrics to the following. The name of all public work projects in the State and -- and the contractors. The demographics of the workers on the project by percentage, including gender, race and ethnicity, broken down by the following categories. Type of trade, whether the worker is a journey worker or apprentice and the total hours performed. I know of no opposition and there is no fiscal impact, and I would ask for an Aye vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no discussion. The question is, shall House Bill 3400 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 40 voting Yea, 13 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3400, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We'll go to the bottom of page 21, 3414. House Bill 3414, Senator Simmons. On page 26 of the Calendar, we're going to go to House Bill 3162. It's on 2nd Reading. Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 3162, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 139 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. On that same page, we'll do House Bill 2396, Leader Lightford. Wish to move this to 3rd? Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 2396, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Education adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. All right the committee -- the Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. Will the Committee on Assignments please go to the front room immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES) PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Lightford, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following legislative measures have been assigned: Refer to Executive Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to House Bill 780, Committee Amendment 2 to House Bill 1497, House Bills 1440, 2352, 2862, 3093 and Senate Bill 1732; refer to Health and Human Services Committee, Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 2214; refer to Insurance Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to House Bill 2443; 140 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 refer to Judiciary Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to House Bill 3314, and House Bill 2269; refer to Labor Committee - Floor Amendment 3 to House Bill 3249; refer to Licensed Activities Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to House Bill 2365; refer to State Government Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to House Bill 3017; refer to Transportation Committee - Floor Amendment 4 to House Bill 3436; Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Resolutions 35, 65, 71, 112, 128, 148, 167, 168, 173, 175, 181, 192, 194, 207, 216, 223, 227, and 232; Pursuant to Senate Rule (3-8)(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments. Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1540. Signed, Senator Kimberly A. Lightford, Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate Bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2575, offered by Senator Bryant. An Act concerning appropriations. 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Hollman, Clerk. Mr. President, I am directed to inform the Senate the House of Representatives has passed a bill of the following title and the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bill 476, passed the House May 4th, 2023. John W. Hollman, Clerk of the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading. 141 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023
House Bill 476, offered by President Harmon, an Act concerning local government. 1st Reading of the Bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Peter's.
Mr. President, I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that HB 1399 could be heard at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th, in the Senate Special Committee on Crim-Law and Public Safety Subcommittee on Clear Compliance. I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that HB 1399 and HB 3345 can be heard at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th, in the Senate Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Peters moves to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 1399 can be heard at 4:00 pm on Tuesday May 9th, in the Special Committee on Criminal and Public Safety Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance and Senator Peters also moves to waive all notice and posting requirements on HB 1399 and House Bill 3345 so they can be heard at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 9th, in the Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety Committee. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the notice and posting requirements have been waived. Senator Jones, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to be recorded as a No vote on House Bill 3253.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR KOEHLER) The record will reflect your intentions. Are you ready? 142 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 44th Legislative Day 5/4/2023 There's no further business to come before the Senate. The Senate stands adjourned until 9 a.m. on the 5th day of May 2023. The Senate stands adjourned. 143