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Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 5, 2023

103rd General Assembly (2023-2024) · Legislative day 45 · Regular Session
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PASTOR MIRIAM SNIDER (Invocation)

PASTOR MIRIAM SNIDER: (Invocation)

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Thank you, Pastor. Please remain standing for the Pledge. Senator Johnson, will you please lead us?

Adriane Johnson (D)

SENATOR JOHNSON: (Pledge of Allegiance)

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Mike Miletich from WAND TV seeks leave to record video of today's proceedings and Lisa Yuscius from Blueroomstream seeks leave to do the same. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senator Hunter. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Journal of Thursday, May 4th, 2023.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Hunter.

Mattie Hunter (D)

Mr. President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journals just read by the Secretary, pending the arrival of the printed transcripts.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 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, Resolutions.

Neil Anderson (R)

1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Senate Resolution 259, offered by Senator Faraci and all Members. It is a celebration of life resolution, Mr. President.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Resolution Consent Calendar. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, as a reminder, today at 3:00 is the deadline for amendments to House Bills, 3:00 this afternoon. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate we're about to move to today's action. Like to urge all Senators within the sound of my voice to come to the Senate Floor. I'd like to ask all legislative assistants who are listening in to -- contact their Senators and ensure they move to the Senate Floor. Jerry Nowicki from Capitol News, Illinois seeks leave to photograph today's proceedings. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we are now going to proceed. I'm sorry, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we are now going to proceed to House Bills on 2nd Reading. We're going to start on page 23 of your printed Calendar, in the middle of the page, where Senator Sims brings House Bill 779. Senator Sims, on House Bill 779. House Bill 925, from Senator Porfirio. House Bill 925. Gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 925, an Act concerning military service. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Veterans Affairs adopted Amendment No. 1.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Are there any further amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

No further amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 3rd Reading. House Bill 1076, Senator Plummer, on House Bill 1076. Senator Plummer. Leave of the Body we will skip down to House Bill 1258, from Senator Peters, on House Bill 1258. House Bill 1602, Senator Castro, with House Bill 1602. Senator Castro. Next from Senator Villivalam, we have House Bill 2104. Senator Villivalam, House Bill 2104. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 2147. House Bill 2147, Senator Villivalam. Moving now to the top of page 24 of your printed Calendar. House Bills 2nd Reading. Senator Gillespie brings House Bill 2222. Senator Gillespie, indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2222, an Act concerning civil law. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.

Bill Cunningham (D)

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

Neil Anderson (R)

No further amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. Senator Belt, on House Bill 2473. Senator Belt, on House Bill 2473. Senator Villivalam, House Bill 3017. Senator Villivalam, House Bill 3017. Next, we have House Bill 3095 from Senator Holmes. Senator Holmes, on House Bill 3095. House Bill 3129, Senator Pacione-Zayas. House Bill 3129, Senator Pacione- Zayas. House Bill 337 {sic} from Senator Koehler. Senator Koehler, on House Bill 3337. Senator indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 House Bill 3337, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3413, Senator Pacione-Zayas. Senator Pacione-Zayas, on House Bill 3413. House Bill 3436 from Senator Anderson. Senator Anderson, on House Bill 3436. House Bill 3566, Senator Pacione-Zayas. House Bill 3566 from Senator Pacione-Zayas. House Bill 3641, Senator Halpin. Senator Halpin, on House Bill 3641. House Bill 3648, Senator Pacione-Zayas. House Bill 3648. House Bill 3690, Senator Villivalam. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 3690. House Bill 3710, Senator Hunter. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. Oh, cancel that. Out of the record. We'll now move to House Bill 3751 from Senator Edly-Allen. Senator Edly-Allen indicates she wishes to proceed on House Bill 3751. Mr. Secretary, please read that bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 3751, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3932 from Senator Ellman. Senator Ellman, on House Bill 3932. She indicates she wishes to proceed and does so enthusiastically. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 3932, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Read -- 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we are now going to move to Senate Bills on 2nd Reading. That Order appears on the top of page 2 of your printed Calendar. We're going 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 to start with Senate Bill 90 from Senator Murphy. Next, Senate Bill 2214 from Senator -- Senate Bill 2214 from Senator Castro. Senator Castro, on Senate Bill 2214. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, as a reminder Senate Rules and protocol require that you show up on the Senate Floor, at least the Gentleman wearing a suit and tie upon entry to the Senate Chamber, just a reminder. For those who have trouble with that requirement, my understanding is the Sergeant at Arms will begin stocking clip on ties. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, with leave of the Body we are going to return to House Bills 2nd Reading on page 23, where the smartly attired Senator Robert Peters, brings House Bill 1258. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 1258, an Act concerning employment. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. We are now moving to Senate Bills 3rd Reading. And we are going to start near the top of page 3 of your printed Calendar where Senator Koehler brings Senate Bill 285. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Senator Koehler seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 285 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 285. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Koehler.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler, on your amendment. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

David Koehler (D)

Yes, I move to adopt, and I'll speak to it on 3rd.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

No further amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 285. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Bill 285, an Act concerning criminal law. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 285.

David Koehler (D)

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. This bill amends -- as amended, prohibits DHS from requiring pharmacies and other providers from using a particular entity or system for access and integration of the Prescription Monitoring Program and spells out the requirements for systems integrated with the PMP. The amendment removes the opposition of DHS. This has been a negotiated bill and so, I'd be happy to answer any questions and ask for approval.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall Senate Bill 285 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, and 0 voting Present. Senate Bill 285, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we are going to move to page 4 of your printed Calendar near the bottom of that page, Leader Lightford brings Senate Bill 800. Senator Lightford seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 800 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 800. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Lightford.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Lightford, on your amendment.

Kimberly A. Lightford (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I'd be happy to answer questions on 3rd. I move for its adoption.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Lightford.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Lightford, on Floor Amendment No. 2.

Kimberly A. Lightford (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption and look forward to answering questions on 3rd. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

No further amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. Now back on the Order of 3rd Reading, is Senate Bill 800. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Bill 800, an Act concerning regulation. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Leader Lightford, on Senate Bill 800.

Kimberly A. Lightford (D)

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, the bill, as amended, establishes the definition for personal information and requires a license repossession entity of vehicles to erase all personal information stored on a vehicle system before the vehicle is released. Senate Bill 800 also extends the repeal date of the Collateral Recovery Act from January 1, of 2027 to January 1st of 2023. This bill has been really worked on and vetted and debated. We believe that we moved -- removed all opposition, had thorough conversations and supports from the trial lawyers and the community bankers to come up with those amendments that we drafted. So, I'm proud of this legislation. I'd be happy to answer questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall Senate Bill 800 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, and 0 voting Present. Senate Bill 800, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we are going to move to page 6 of your printed Calendar, Senate Bills 3rd Reading near the top of that page, Senator Rezin brings Senate Bill 1071. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 7 of your printed Calendar near the middle of that page Senator Koehler brings Senate Bill 1555. He indicates he wish to proceed. Senator Koehler seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1555 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1555. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

Floor Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Koehler.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler, on your amendment.

David Koehler (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I would ask for its approval.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 No further amendments reported.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1555. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Bill 1555, an Act concerning safety. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. What this does is it sets up a statewide recycling needs assessment. The bill creates an Advisory Council that breaks down the makeup of the council by industry interest groups, and additionally, it permits the use of solid waste management funds to support the statewide recycling needs and assessment. This is still a bill in progress. We've got another amendment that we'll attach in the House, but I think this is a good first step. If we're really serious about doing a statewide recycling effort and we have to get all the stakeholders at the table. So, I'd appreciate support on this and look forward to answering any questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

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

Steve McClure (R)

Questions for the sponsor.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Thank you, Senator Koehler. Who is in opposition to this legislation, as it stands right now?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

Yeah, the opposition has been removed because it really sets up a framework for doing a needs assessment.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

Thank you. Our understanding is that Waste Management is still opposed to this. Is that true, Senator Koehler?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

Not that I know of, again, this is an advisory group.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

In this advisory group, it's going to cost funds. Who's going to pay for this advisory group?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

This sets it up that they can pull from the solid waste management funds.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 I -- I apologize, Senator Koehler. I could not hear what you said.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

It permits the use of Solid Waste Management Funds.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

To the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) To the bill.

Steve McClure (R)

There's an issue with trying to pay for this. Our understanding is Waste Management is still against this legislation and so, I would -- I'd urge a No vote. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none. Senator Koehler, do you wish to close?

David Koehler (D)

Just ask for your support. This is an important step. If again, we're serious about doing a recycling program statewide, we need to start with getting all the stakeholders at the table. I'd ask for an Aye vote.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1555 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 Senators voting Yes, 16 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 voting No, and 1 voting Present. Senate Bill 1555, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. Senator Hastings, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Michael E. Hastings (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Please state your point.

Michael E. Hastings (D)

Mr. President, Members of the Senate, I ask for your attention this morning that we have a lull in the action. I'm a - - I've had the opportunity to work with a lot of people over the last 11 years working in the Illinois Senate. But there's one special person who I wanted to make note of today. She is sort of a woman of mystery. She goes on horseback riding adventures to sniff out foxes. She wants to have a boat one day. She takes great pleasure in crafting hours upon hours, days upon days, months upon months, years upon years of energy legislation. She gets extremely embarrassed when she's recognized for her hard work because she is that good. She is one of our staffers who worked her -- her way all the way up from a staff attorney, all the way to the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois Senate. Our Chamber is extremely lucky to have her because she cares about her job, and she cares about people. And today she turns 30 years old, our Mary Hanahan, wish her a happy birthday.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Happy birthday, Mary. I'm sure she'll celebrate it by reading a thousand pages of obscure FERC regulations tonight. Senator Koehler, in the Chair. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 We're going to go to page 3, on Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 423. Senator Cunningham, wish to proceed? Senator Cunningham seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 423 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. Now on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 423. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

Floor Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Cunningham. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your amendment.

Bill Cunningham (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. The amendment becomes the bill. I move for its adoption, and I'll explain it 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. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Neil Anderson (R)

No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 423. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Bill 423, an Act concerning criminal law. 3rd Reading of the bill. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 423 amends the Unified Code of Corrections and makes a number of changes to the law related to mandatory supervised release. It represents an agreement by -- between several criminal justice reform groups and law enforcement. It does a number of things, as I mentioned. I'll -- I'll highlight just a couple of them. It expands education and training credits for individuals and mandatory supervised release. This is something we want to encourage people -- people to get job training, to get educational credits, to move them on, move them out of mandatory -- mandatory supervised release and to becoming productive citizens. It establishes quarter -- quarterly reporting requirements to help with transparency. I'll explain a little bit more about that in a second. It changes the drug testing provisions in a way that aligns them with what is now the common practice. It allows for virtual reporting for MSR participants. It also removes some outdated language related to Juvenile Justice provisions, which have now been assumed by the Department of Juvenile Justice. One thing I do want to note, we found out yesterday in committee that AFSCME has some questions about the quarterly supervising reporting elements of this bill. They wanted a chance to take a look at those things and maybe adjust them by a few days. We do not have language back from them on an amendment, in that regard yet. But given the late time and dates, we want to move this bill over to the House and we're certainly willing to accept any sort of reasonable amendment from AFSCME in the House. Otherwise, I know of no opposition and I ask for the Chamber's support. Would certainly try to answer any questions you might have. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator McClure. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

Steve McClure (R)

Thank you. First of all, I appreciate the sponsors discussion about hopefully dealing with the issues that AFSCME has in the House, and my understanding is that the Sheriffs Association supports this legislation. Is that correct? PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham.

Bill Cunningham (D)

That is correct, Senator. As I mentioned, this was a cooperative effort between Criminal Justice Reform groups and law enforcement, and the Illinois Sheriffs Association, for that reason, is in support of this legislation. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator McClure.

Steve McClure (R)

To the bill. Thank you. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.

Steve McClure (R)

Thank you, Senator Cunningham. And based upon the support of the Sheriffs Association and the commitment to hopefully try to have discussions regarding AFSCME's concerns in the House, I will be voting Yes, and I urge a Yes vote. Thank you. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Seeing no further discussion. Senator Cunningham, to close.

Bill Cunningham (D)

I appreciate the kind words from Senator McClure. As I said, this is a really important piece of reform legislation that will help modernize mandatory supervised release here in the State, and 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 I would appreciate the Chamber's support. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall Senate Bill 423 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 51 voting Yea, 2 voting Nay, and none voting Present. And House -- and Senate Bill 423, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to go to page 18, middle of the page, is House Bill 3162. 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 3162, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 3rd Reading of the bill. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Cunningham, on your bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3162 amends the Police and Fire Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago Acts. It seeks to close what I think is a loophole in current State law that denies Chicago police officers, firefighters and paramedics the same sort of COVID protections that we extend to all other first responders and other frontline workers in the State. You may have recalled back during the height of the pandemic, the workers compensation agreed bill process was put into place and we came up with a solution to a problem we were all facing during the COVID lockdowns because we know so many of our essential workers had to go to work and in turn expose themselves to the coronavirus. We had to come up with a way to deal with that. And the way we did is we set up 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 what was called a rebuttable presumption in the law that assumed if you got sick, if you contracted COVID, you did so at work unless the employer could prove otherwise. This, as I said, was extended to all essential workers in the State. The one problem, the loophole, I mentioned, is Chicago firefighters, paramedics and police officers are not covered by the Illinois workers compensation law, so they did -- were not afforded these protections. This has had some pretty dramatic negative results for a number of Chicago firefighters and police officers. You may be aware that our State Comptroller, Susana Mendoza, has been at the forefront of championing for this legislation, and that's because her brother, a Chicago police detective sergeant, contracted COVID while he was on the job before vaccinations were available after he worked 17 straight days, he got very sick. He was hospitalized for weeks. He lost his function of his kidneys and has suffered a whole host of maladies due to long term COVID. He -- because he's now part of the State's workers comp system, he had to apply to the Chicago Police Pension and Annuity Fund to receive benefits, and his full duty disability benefits were denied by that body. As a result of that, he is only going to get about 50 percent of his pay for I believe it's a five-year period and will lose his health insurance. This is an injustice that we have to correct. This bill will help correct that injustice by requiring the Police Pension and Annuity Board to afford him the same benefits that all other State workers are afforded who contracted coronavirus while they were on the job. And it's not just Sergeant Mendoza. There are a few dozen other police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in Chicago, who are in the same position. I ask you to help me correct this injustice by voting Yes for House Bill 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 3162. I'd be happy to answer any questions. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion? Senator Fowler.

Dale Fowler (R)

Thank you, Mr. President. To the bill, please. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the bill.

Dale Fowler (R)

Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Senator Cunningham, I really appreciate you bringing this legislation forward. I know Senator Belt and I was with the with -- with Comptroller Mendoza down in my district when she met with some of the families on this legislation. And this is a -- this is very important legislation that we move forward to protection of our families. So, I just wanted to stand and say that it's an honor to be a chief co-sponsor on this legislation and to work with the Comptroller, as well, to protect our families as they so deserve. So, I strongly encourage an Aye vote. Thank you so much, Mr. President. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none. Senator Cunningham, to close.

Bill Cunningham (D)

I ask for an Aye vote. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 3162 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 voting Yea, none 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 3162, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Cunningham, in the Chair.

Bill Cunningham (D)

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

David Koehler (D)

Point of information.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Please state your point.

David Koehler (D)

Since we're on the subject of birthdays, I want to say happy birthday to Brittany Hawker, who works the desk here. Happy birthday, Brittany.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Happy birthday, Brittany. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we're going to continue on House Bills 3rd Reading. We're going to move to page 19 of your printed Calendar. Near the top of that page Senator Morrison brings House Bill 3295. Senator Morrison, on House Bill 3295. With leave of the Body, we're going to turn to page 20 of your printed Calendar near the top of that page where Senator Koehler brings House Bill 3498. He indicates that he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read House Bill 3498.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 3498, an Act concerning education. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Yes, thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 3498 amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act to provide that if a recipient of the Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program or the Special Education Teacher Waiver Program fulfills their teaching obligations outside the original starting window that is required of these programs. ISAC may prorate the debt of those receipts. If a receipt of the -- if a receipt of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Grant Program fulfills their teaching obligations outside the original starting window that is required by this program, the Golden Apple Foundation may receive those receipts. This is a bill brought to us by ISAC, and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 3498 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 3498, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. Senator Edly-Allen, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Mary Edly-Allen (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise to make an announcement.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Please state your announcement.

Mary Edly-Allen (D)

Mr. President, today is the official Girl Scout Day at the Capitol. COWL will be sponsoring over 900 Girl Scouts and their parents at the House Chamber at 11:00 today. If you see any of 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 these future female leaders wandering the halls, please say hello and welcome them. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Thank you, Senator Edly-Allen. With leave of the Body, we are going to turn to page 9 of your printed Calendar. Staying on House Bills 3rd Reading near the middle of that page Senator Villivalam brings House Bill 1187. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 1187. We're going to move to House Bill 1190, Senator Faraci, on House Bill 1190, Senator Faraci. House Bill 1197, Senator Murphy. Senator Murphy, on House Bill 1197. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 10 of your printed Calendar the middle of that page Senator Villa brings House Bill 1557. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read that bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 1557, an Act concerning liquor. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Villa.

Karina Villa (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 50 -- 1557 requires for profit music venues that have an occupancy of 1000 or more to have opioid antagonists such as Narcan on hand, to have -- and to have staff members who are sufficiently trained at administering it. The bill further allows insurers to consider compliance with this requirement when providing commercial liability insurance to music venues. I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 1557 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No and 0 voting Present. House Bill 1557, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 11 of your printed Calendar near the top of that page Senator Plummer brings House Bill 1740. Senator Plummer, on House Bill 1740. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 1740, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Plummer, on House Bill 1740.

Jason Plummer (R)

Mr. President, we'd like to hold this, we're still negotiating on this bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Please take that bill out of the record. With leave of the Body, we're going to move down to House Bill 2040, Senator Johnson, on House Bill 2040. We'll now move to Senate Bill 2041, Senator Villanueva. I'm sorry. Take that bill out of the Order. Instead, we will move down to near the bottom of page 11 of the printed Calendar, where Senator Glowiak Hilton brings Senate Bill 2079. Senator Glowiak Hilton, on House Bill 2079. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 12 of your printed Calendar near the middle of the page where Senator Simmons brings House Bill 2131. Senator Simmons, on House Bill 2131. He indicates that he wishes to proceed. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary, please read that bill. 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2131, an Act concerning transportation. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Simmons, on House Bill 2131.

Mike Simmons (D)

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, HB 2131 creates the Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force. This legislation provides that the Secretary of Transportation shall establish and convene the Task Force on or before July 1st of 2024 and submit a report to the General Assembly on or before January 1st, 2025. And that report will need to include the detailed analysis of existing practices around speed limits, reduction of speed limits, steps to eliminate vehicular pedestrian and bicycle fatalities on roads, and the impact of local bicycle and pedestrian plans. This legislation was brought forward by my new State Representative, Hoan Huynh, and is directly responsive to the outcry that we've seen in our district and in districts around the State, because there have been a number of bicycling fatalities that have been reported on by the press in recent months and recent years. So, I think this is -- this is absolutely a step in the right direction. It's really important. It'll help IDOT to inform a lot of their planning around bicycle infrastructure. And also, this is in -- in honor of Lily Shambrook, who is a constituent of mine, who was a two-year-old toddler who was killed, unfortunately in uptown last summer -- mom was biking and was hit by a truck. And then Ralph Cardenas and Lincoln Square, who was a three-year-old who was hit on a side street by another vehicle. I know of no opposition and would urge an Aye vote. Thank you. 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 2131 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 2131, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. House Bill 2145, Senator Harris. The gentleman indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read House Bill 2145.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2145, an Act concerning State government. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Harris.

Napoleon Harris, III (D)

Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. HB 2145 directs the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to refuse to issue or renew or suspend the professional licenses of any individual corporation or partnership or business entity, which has been found by the Workers Compensation Commission or the Department of Insurance to not have obtained workers compensation insurance coverage, filed an application for approval of a self-insured or posted bond or other security guarantee of payment as to workers comp benefits. There is no opposition and I ask for a favorable vote.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 2145 pass. All those in favor vote, Aye. Opposed, Nay. 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, 0 voting Present. House Bill 2145, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 13 of your printed Calendar. Near the top of that page, Senator Johnson brings House Bill 2220. Senator Johnson indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2220, an Act concerning civil law. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson, on House Bill 2220.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. As you know, with pandemic and even before the pandemic, sometimes employees who work in hospitality are sometimes mistreated and sometimes abused, in a way. And so, with House Bill {sic} 220 (2220), this amends the Innkeeper Protection Act. It provides that a proprietor or manager of a hotel shall not reject a guest while they're in a hotel located -- well, this -- this is for individuals who -- there. But the bill makes sure that the manager or the proprietor are able to remove people from the hotel who are abusive to the employees. But we amended it to make sure that it was clear that it isn't going to be used to remove people who live at the hotels and will -- and reject them from staying. And then it also provides that a proprietor or manager of the hotel should not use these provisions to terminate the lease of a permanent resident without going 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 through the appropriate legal process required to lawfully terminate such lease. And it also provides that this Section does not limit any rights or protections, a permanent resident may have under the local, State, or federal landlord or tenants law, or housing laws. And it -- it also defines severe weather warnings when people cannot be removed. And I know of no opposition, and I encourage an Aye vote.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 2220 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 Senators voting Yes, 2 voting No, and 0 voting Present. House Bill 2220, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. We'll now move to the middle of page 13 where Senator Villivalam brings House Bill 2235. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 2235. With leave of the Body, we'll move down towards the bottom of page 13 where Senator Joyce brings House Bill 2266. Senator Joyce, on House Bill 2266. We're going to move to page 14 now of your printed Calendar House Bills 3rd Reading. Near the top of that page, Senator Johnson brings House Bill 2278. Senator Johnson, on House Bill 2278. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read that bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2278, an Act concerning civil law. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson, on House Bill 2278.

Adriane Johnson (D)

27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2278 expands the State's ability to authorize the creation of environmental covenants which will establish -- which will establish land use restrictions aimed at protecting human health and the environment at large. And in doing this, House Bill 2278 brings the Illinois Uniform Environmental Covenants Act -- Act more in line with the standards that we have -- have been implemented around the nation, especially in the region. And I know of no known opposition. This is an initiative of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and I encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

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

Terri Bryant (R)

Thank you, Mr. President. Question of the sponsor, please.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The sponsor indicates she will yield. Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

Thank you. There are some individuals in our caucus who've had a little bit of trouble with the EPA. So, I would ask, what is the -- what's the reason? Why do we need this or why does the IEPA need this?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you. So, the -- the purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency asking us is because we believe that the current law pertaining to the Uniform Environmental Covenant Act is overly restrictive and it presents -- prevents the agency from creating 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 environmental covenant sites where exposure to possible contaminants need to be prevented. And then it also addresses overly restrictive aspects of the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act and brings it, as I mentioned before, more in line with the national model that we have been -- that have been adopted at numerous states, including in our region.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

Thank you. Do you -- do you by chance have examples of some of the sites that they're trying to protect?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Senator. I don't have any specific examples, but I do know that there is a site in my district in North Chicago that will benefit greatly from this legislative measure.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

So, I noticed that there's a little bit of wording that says something to the effect of what is -- that it mentions human health environment at large. Could you define what that human health environment at large means?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Sure, just a second. Senator, can you repeat your question?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

Yes. So, there is a mention in here of human health environment at large I think is the term that's used. And -- and I know that you -- this doesn't show any opposition to the bill, but the reason I'm asking about the human health environment at large is I'm a little confused about how the IEPA is going to use this. For instance, you know, this is a kind of a large, broad reaching bill that changes language for covenants. So, if you have a farm or a farm environment and there's a covenant in relation to what can be planted or where it can be planted, I've got some concerns in regard to that. So, the question is what does human health environment at large mean?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Senator, for the question -- question. Let me give you some background information and then hopefully to address your concerns. So, the Illinois Environmental Covenant Acts allows parties conducting environmental response projects. So, for example, cleaning up a contaminated site to create these covenants to prevent exposure to contamination and provide long term protection of human health and the environment. And then I -- I do have an example for you. If groundwater contamination is presented at a site, an environmental covenant may be used to prohibit the installation and use of wells as people do not use the groundwater as a source of drinking water. And so, currently the Illinois Uniform Environmental Covenant Acts allows for the creation of environmental covenants only on a limited number of sites, i.e. 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 superfund sites, federal sites being remediated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. So, this limitation prevents the creation of environmental covenants at other sites where they would be useful. So, for another example, and I mentioned this just a few minutes ago, the City of North Chicago owns a hazardous -- hazardous waste landfill that would likely redevelop. However, certain levels of hazardous waste remains -- remain on the site. So, under the amendments provided by the bill, the City could create environmental covenants to help address contamination and provide long term protection. And I'm going to use this phrase again to human health and the environment.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

I'm really -- I'm still very uncomfortable about this. And because I think this is kind of being not slipped in by you, I don't mean it like that, but it's being, it's really broad reaching and I'm not sure that we caught it, how broad reaching this is. Honestly, this is I mean, when we're talking about groundwater contamination and so forth, this could -- we really have some far- reaching issues here for farms? I hate to ask you to do this, but I -- I would ask that you would pull this so we can have some time to talk through a lot of the issues that I think that we have here, because the human health environment at large is super broad. Changing covenants for water and water contamination is a really broad reaching issue as well. This isn't just about cities. This really has the potential to have broad reaching effects for farm areas. So, I'm -- I'm asking if you'll consider that. If you won't 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 consider it. I don't think that I would -- I would ask my side to not support it just simply because we have too many questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Senator. I understand your concern -- your concerns, and this has been vetted with the Illinois Farm Bureau. There are no concerns. And just to let you know, too, I mentioned that a number of states in our region have adopted this -- these covenants, too, and that includes Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky and to a lesser extent, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. And although I understand your concerns, there are no concerns with the Illinois Farm Bureau. And I don't think that this -- and I do understand, just to be clear, the ramifications and I'm very comfortable moving forward with this legislative measure.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Bryant.

Terri Bryant (R)

Thank you for answering the questions. I still have a lot of questions on the bill. I would just say to my caucus, because we have those questions should consider strongly what you want to do about the bill. I think those questions are still lingering out there, but I do appreciate your consideration and the answer -- answers to our questions. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Johnson, to close.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I encourage an Aye vote.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 The question is, shall House Bill 2278 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. All those 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 Senators voting Yes, 15 voting No, 0 voting Present. House Bill 2278, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 17 of your printed Calendar. Again, staying on House Bills 3rd Reading near the bottom of the page, Senator Sims brings House Bill 3055. Senator Sims, on House Bill 3055. With leave of the Body, we're going to move to page 18 of your printed Calendar near the top of that page Senator Villivalam brings House Bill 3149. Senator Villivalam, on House Bill 3149. Remaining on page 5, I'm sorry, page 18 of your printed Calendar the middle of the page Senator Koehler brings House Bill 3155. He indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 3155, an Act concerning employment. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. This bill establishes a new fee structure for the Illinois Secure Choice Savings programs to cover administrative costs of the program. The legislation also clarifies the employer exemptions, and the role of the Treasurer's Office staff has in providing administrative support for the program and for the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Board. So, know no opponents. It's a request of the Illinois State Treasurer's 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 Office and be happy to answer any questions.

Bill Cunningham (D)

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

Jason Plummer (R)

Thank you, Mr. President. A question of the sponsor.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) The sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Plummer.

Jason Plummer (R)

Senator Koehler, the Secure Choice Savings Program. What's -- what's -- what's the goal of that plan?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

This is primarily aimed at the disabled community so that they can save money for the future.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Plummer.

Jason Plummer (R)

So, it's aimed at the disabled community, so they save money. But it's the -- the -- the point of the plan, I think, is to keep it very low cost so that they can maximize their savings. This bill drives up the fees. And I'm curious who pays these fees?

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Koehler.

David Koehler (D)

The -- the fees would -- would come out of the -- the program itself. So, the individuals -- but you're exactly right. This is a low-cost way of saving money for this community. And with -- 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 without increasing the fees, this program will probably go away. So, that would be a real loss.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Plummer.

Jason Plummer (R)

Well, considering how aggressively I see the Treasurer market hit various programs, I'm sure that he could find the funds available to continue providing this very important service. I just -- I find it disingenuous for us to try to create a low-cost savings plan for the disabled community, spend a lot of money marketing it, and then when people get into the program, turn around and raise fees on the disabled community for the program they got into, they thought was going to be low cost. I think the State of Illinois can find room in its budget to make sure that we keep this a low-cost savings plan for the disabled community instead of tricking people into the program and then raising their fees. I urge a No vote.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any further discussion? Seeing none. Senator Koehler, to close.

David Koehler (D)

Yes. The point of this is that this is a low-cost savings program. And if you take the -- these fees and take it from other parts of the budget, you're still talking about taxpayers' dollars. This is an important program and it's -- it's a much lower cost than any other kind of savings program out there. So, it would be a real tragedy to lose this. So, I'd encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 The question is, shall House Bill 3155 pass. All those in favor will vote, Aye. All those opposed will vote 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 Senators voting Yes, 16 voting No, 0 voting Present. House Bill 3155, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. With leave of the Body, we're going to go back to page 8 of your printed Calendar near the middle of that page where Senator Johnson brings House Bill 1067. Senator Johnson, on House Bill 1-0-6-7. She indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 1067, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Johnson, on House Bill 1067.

Adriane Johnson (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 1067 amends the County Code to require a public works superintendent employee by a county board or employed by a Board of Public Works and a county to hold an engineering degree from an accredited institution or of higher learning or have at least ten years of professional management level experience in either a municipal or county public works department. House Bill 1067 also requires the Public Works Department to have at least one employee that is a professional engineer licensed under the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989. And this legislation takes effect upon becoming law. This is an initiative of Lake County government, and we have the support of a number of proponents, including the Illinois State Association 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 of County -- Counties, Illinois Association of County Board Members and many others. And there is no known opposition. And I encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 1067 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, 0 voting Present. House Bill 1067, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. President Harmon, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Don Harmon (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. For purposes of an introduction.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Please state your introduction.

Don Harmon (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we have with us today in the Hall of Flags, a very special group. We are joined by Girl Scout Troop 6391 from Belch -- or Ball Chatham School. The troop includes a frequent visitor to the Senate, Seraphina Galloway, the daughter of Katherine Galloway, my legislative assistant and a person who does as much as anyone to keep the wheels of the Senate on track. So, we're pleased to have Seraphina and her troop. I think Senator Turner and I are going to go out to the Hall of Flags afterwards, but hopefully we'll be able to put them up on the video boards here to welcome them to the Senate. Please join me in welcoming the Girl Scout Troop to the Senate. 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Our first video, welcome. Senator Martwick, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Robert F. Martwick (D)

For the purpose of a motion.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Go ahead and state your motion.

Robert F. Martwick (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I move to waive all notice and posting requirements so that House Bill 2269 can be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Martwick moves to waive all posting requirements for House Bill 2269 so it can be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2 -- at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th. All those in favor will indicate by voting Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, all motion and posting requirements are waived. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we are on House Bills 3rd Reading. We're going to pick up on page 11 of your printed Calendar near the bottom of that page where Senator Glowiak Hilton brings House Bill 2079. She indicates that she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read House Bill 2079.

Neil Anderson (R)

House Bill 2079, an Act concerning local government. 3rd Reading of the bill.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Senator Glowiak Hilton, on House Bill 2079.

Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. House Bill 2079 extends the 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 protocol provisions of the Public Office Prohibited Activities Act to township officials who serve on a nonprofit corporation contracting with the township.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none. The question is, shall House Bill 2079 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 Senators voting Yes, 0 voting No, 0 voting Present. House Bill 2079, having received the constitutionally required majority, is declared passed. President Harmon, for what purpose do you seek recognition?

Don Harmon (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Consistent with past practice, I have filed a written motion creating an Order of House Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Bills.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Mr. Secretary, please read the motion.

Neil Anderson (R)

Motion Agreed Bills. I move that the attached list of House Bills be placed on the Order of House Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Bills so that they can be acted on by one roll call by the Senate. House Bill 42. House Bill -- House Bills 4247 {sic} (42), (47), 1117, 1121, 1153, 1156, 1186, 1291, 1384, 1434, 1465, 1555, 1558, 1561, 1566, 1615, 1625, 1635, 1727, 1865, 1920, 2033, 2057, 2076, 2091, 2094, 2097, 2100, 2102, 2130, 2156, 2160, 2188, 2192, 2207, 2219, 2224, 2238, 2258, 2267, 2274, 2277, 2289, 2308, 2325, 2338, 2431, 2442, 2503, 2519, 2582, 2584, 2607, 2619, 2621, 2622, 2624, 2717, 2776, 2788, 2799, 2800, 2827, 2841, 2855, 2861, 2879, 2901, 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 2963, 2972, 3030, 3060, 3071, 3087, 3097, 3103, 3109, 3133, 3161, 3172, 3202, 3206, 3224, 3230, 3277, 3289, 3304, 3340, 3405, 3406, 3442, 3559, 3578, 3613, 3631, 3639, 3680, 3722, 3747, 3755, 3760, 3775, 3809, 3819, 3876, 3890 and 3955.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) President Harmon.

Don Harmon (D)

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the list of Agreed Bills be printed in the Calendar so that the Senate can take final action on that list on Wednesday, May 10th of 2023.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) President Harmon moves that the submitted list of House Bills be placed on the Order House Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Bills so they can be acted on by one roll call by the Senate. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. Mr. Secretary, please print the Agreed Bills List Order on the Calendar. Supplemental Calendar No. 1, containing the Agreed Bills List has been printed and is being distributed. President Harmon.

Don Harmon (D)

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. My second motion addresses the procedure for passing bills on the Agreed Bill List. The Agreed Bill List has been circulated and will be printed on the Calendar starting today. The Secretary of the Senate's Office will have a--or vote intention sheets available. On these sheets you can mark whether you wish to vote Nay, Present or not vote on a particular bill on the Agreed Bill List. If you fail to do so, and you vote Aye on the Agreed Bill List and the roll call for or -- Nay the Agreed Bill List, the 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 roll call for each bill on the Agreed Bill List will reflect the vote that you cast on the Agreed Bill List Order. As an example, if I do not file a vote intention sheet and then I vote Yea on the roll call of the Agreed Bill List, roll calls for each bill will reflect that I voted Aye. Senators, if you wish to file a vote intention sheet, you must file the sheet or sheets with the Secretary of the Senate no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. If you fail to file a vote intention sheet with the Secretary and then take a vote on the roll call for each bill on the Agreed Bill List will reflect the vote which you cast on the Agreed Bill List Order. So, with leave of the Body I request, we adopt this process I've just described.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor of the President's process motion will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

Neil Anderson (R)

Senate Resolution 260, offered by Senator Feigenholtz and all Members. It is a celebration of life resolution, Mr. President.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Resolutions Consent Calendar. We will now proceed to the Order of Congratulatory Resolutions Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?

Neil Anderson (R)

No objections filed, Mr. President.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 45th Legislative Day 5/5/2023 resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted? All those in favor say, Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the motion carries, and the resolutions are adopted. We will now proceed to the Order of Consent Calendar, Celebration of Life Resolutions with leave of the Body all those resolutions read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?

Neil Anderson (R)

No objections filed. Mr. President.

Bill Cunningham (D)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CUNNINGHAM) Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted? All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolutions are adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, as a reminder, you have till 3:00 this afternoon to file Floor amendments to House Bills. There being no further business to come before the Senate. The Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 4 p.m. on the eighth day of May 2023. The Senate stands adjourned. 42