Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 24, 2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? The invocation today will be given by Bishop Jacson Moody Redemption Center, Springfield, Illinois.

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

SENATOR JOHNSON: (Pledge of Allegiance)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Due to -- Blueroomstream Lisa Yuscius seeks to video stream. Kellie Foy, Lee enterprises, audio and photos. Due to renovations at the Capitol the Senate will be meeting in the temporary Chamber -- in the Senate Chamber here in Springfields Howlett Building. While the temporary Chambers does not have a gallery, members of the public can still view the Senate's proceedings. There is a public viewing area in the Hall of Flags, also located on the first floor of the Howlett Building. Session will also be available to view online at www.ilga.gov. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Glowiak Hilton.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal just read by the Secretary be approved unless some Senator has additions or corrections. 1  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Mr. Secretary. Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to approve the Journal just read by the Secretary, there being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Glowiak Hilton.

Thank you, Madam President. I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal pending arrival of printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Max Cotton, WGM, Gray TV record, video and audio. Ben Szalinski Daily line photos seek leave to photograph, videotape the proceedings. Is there any objections? Seeing no objection, so granted, Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Resolution Consent Calendar.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Mr. Secretary, introductions and reading of Senate Bills for 3  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 the 1st time.

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

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Dave Dahl WTAX photo seeks leave to photograph, videotape 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 the proceedings. Is there any objection? Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senator Johnson, what purpose do you rise?

Thank you, Madam President. For announcement.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) State your announcement.

Thank you, Madam President. And Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I have two important announcements. The first one is I would like to introduce our young page for today. He's paging for Leader Hunter. His name is Lawrence Williams. He is six years old. Lawrence will complete first grade on Friday from Springfield Christian School. He loves math and art. His favorite sport is soccer, but he also likes basketball and baseball. He is passionate about pigs and is still deciding on his career choice as a farmer, dentist, or helping people. And so, please join me in welcoming our young page, Lawrence Williams, to the Senate.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Welcome to the Senate, Lawrence. Thank you. Senate -- hold on. Senator Johnson, do you have another announcement to make?

Is it on? Oh, thank you, Madam President. Yes. So, Planned Parenthood of Illinois has cupcakes today for everyone to thank you for all the work you've done. You're doing on behalf of the people. The cupcakes are located in the conference room of 309 and President Harmon's office.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you very much. Leader Morrison, what purpose do you rise? 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

For the point of personal privilege.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) State your point.

I would like to acknowledge and thank Senator Fine for her advocacy on behalf of all of us here today that are wearing comfortable shoes. If not for her, we would all be wearing dress shoes, and it is an ineffable benefit to our feet that we are all wearing comfortable shoes. So, thank you, Senator Fine.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you very much. Theodora Koulouvaris, WCIA record, audio and video. And Theodora, video and audio. Seeks leave to photograph, videotape the proceedings. Is there any objection? Seeing no objections, leave is granted. Senator Simmons, what purpose do you rise?

For an announcement, Madam President.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) State your announcement.

Thank you very much, Madam President, Members of the Senate, I rise today to announce that May is National Bike Month. I almost forgot to do this as an avid cyclist, but since we are here today, I want to take a minute to just talk about why Bike Month is important to me. First of all, I've been biking since I was five years old. I remember when my uncle bought me my first bike. He was about to go to the Navy, and I love my Uncle Sam. He's still -- he's still living. And he bought me my first bike. And then my 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 aunt, gave me my first set of training wheels. And then my grandmother made me take them off when I turned six. And I've been biking ever since. When I was a kid, I used to sneak off. It was, you know, all of us were kids. We can be a little mischievous. And for me, it was my bike. I would take my bike and I would ride miles and miles and miles away when I was 14 or 15 years old, and my mom had no idea where I was going. And I would go through all parts of Chicago that were segregated, and people would look at me crazy, and I and I didn't care, I didn't care, and I would bike all the way out to the northern suburbs, 30 or 40 miles away, when I was 15 years old. And so, National Bike Month, I felt like, is an affirmation for people who love the freedom of movement, who love the freedom of exploration, who love to break down boundaries, and who love to exercise. Right. And that -- that's what so much of - - of cycling means for me personally. I represent a district where we have so many people who cycle. Individuals, moms and dads with kids on their, on their bike, and we even have grandparents out there cycling these days. In fact, Senator Preston's new chief of staff, talked about how his grandfather, former Senator Howard Brookins, is 90 years old and is still cycling. And so, this is - - this is -- this is an opportunity to celebrate everybody that - - that loves two wheels and sometimes even three wheels. And I also want to take a minute to lift up Major Taylor, who was a -- a famous black cyclist who lived over 100 years ago. Major Taylor grew up in Chicago, lived on the south side of Chicago. It was competing in the Olympics as a cyclist back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He endured all kind of racism and all kind of marginalization, but he never lost focus on his cycling. He never lost focus on what it meant to compete and what it meant to win. 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 And his bike is what gave him that, gave him that sense of -- that sense of, you know, just personal -- personal mission. So, let's celebrate Major Taylor. He's also got a trail named after him on the south side of Chicago. If any of you here are cyclists, I encourage you to visit the Major Taylor Trail. It's wonderful. We're trying to get that trail extended. And so -- so some of you here might be able to help with that. And let's take a minute to also honor all those cyclists that we've lost, unfortunately, to traffic violence. That's a big part of why I've tried to move legislation in this Body to make our roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists, just like the bill we just passed last night, Senate Bill 899, bipartisan legislation. And so, of course, Senator Fowler just handed me a piece of paper and says that we should make cycling the official State exercise. So, he -- he actually filed a bill in 2018. So, thank you, Senator, for -- for pointing that out to me. I was not aware of that. And Madam President, again, I just want to take -- take the opportunity to celebrate National Bike Month. And thank you for recognizing me today. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you very much, Senator Simmons. We really appreciate your uncle teaching you how to ride a bicycle. And for that dissertation. Thank you very much. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune. Record audio and video seeks leave to photograph, videotape the proceedings. Is there any objection? Seeing no objections, leave is granted. Will all Senators, please come to the Floor. All Senators please come to the Floor for 2nd Readings and 3rd, all Senators at the sound of my voice, please come to the Floor for 2nd and 3rd Readings. Senator Rose, what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) State your inquiry, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) I'll let you know, Senator Preston, what purpose do you rise? On the order of 2nd Readings on page 13, House Bill 4623, Senator Edly-Allen. Senator Allen. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The Members of the Committee on Assignments will meet in the Senate front room immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) House Bill 3rd Readings. House Bill 4276, Ellman. Senator Ellman, House Bill 4236 -- 76. Mr. Secretary, read the bill Senator Ellman seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 4275 -- 76 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 4276. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ellman.

Madam President, I would like to adopt the amendment and explain it on 3rd, please.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ellman.

Thank you, Madam President. As amended, House Bill 4276 amends the Lifecare Facilities Act to expand disclosures to consumers purchasing a refundable life care contract. The bill sets forth pre-sale disclosure notice, which shall set forth the refund procedure and various data points regarding how many entry fees have been refunded by the provider and how many entry fees are awaiting to be refunded. It gives potential buyers more 11  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 information so that they can make good decisions on this important decision and contract that they'll be entering. I know of no opposition, and I urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you. Is there any discussion? Senator Tracy?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Speak to the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you. Senator Koehler. Seeing no further discussion, Senator Ellman to close. Corrections. Senator Morrison, what purpose do you rise? Okay. Senator Ellman to close.

Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to thank the -- the former speaker for recognizing that the -- this amendment does include a penalty and want to note that a leading age is in support of this measure. So again, this -- this bill bequeaths upon potential purchasers more information about what they're entering. 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 And I look for your support. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 4276 pass. All those in favor will say 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 59 Yeas, and 0 Nays. House Bill 4276, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Turn to page 9, House Bill 4592. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator -- Senator Hastings, please explain your bill.

Madam President, I'll introduce the bill and answer questions. And I just request, time at the end to close, if you don't mind. So, this bill, 4592, provides that upon request, the Secretary of State may issue a mobile driver's license or mobile identification cards to individuals who have been already issued a driver's license or identification card. This bill further provides that a mobile driver's license may only be issued in addition to, and not in lieu of, a physical license or identification card. The bill also provides that the display of a mobile license or identification card to a law enforcement officer or any other person shall not serve as a consent to search, view or access any other data on the mobile device. And Madam President, I'll answer any questions. Thank you very much.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Is there any discussion, Senator Ventura?

Question to the sponsor.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) He -- he says yes. Please present your question.

It is my understanding that the ACLU had some concerns. Senator, are you committed to working with the Secretary of State and the ACLU over the summer for this implementation?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Hastings.

Against the request of the -- the other side of the aisle, I will say that I -- the ACLU is not opposed to this bill. The ASU -- ACLU has contacted me to have conversations and to have conversations with the Secretary of State. And I know the Secretary of State's office is always welcoming and open to work with those who have concerns about public policy or improvements to public policy. So, I look forward to listening to them and any other party to be inclusive. Thank you very much, Senator Ventura.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Seeing no further discussion, Senator Hastings to close.

Madam President and Members of the Senate, thank you very much. Today, we stand on the cusp of a new era for our government, one where technology is not just an option, but a necessity now. The world around us is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by innovations that transform how we live, how we work, and how we connect. Technology, however you view it, is here and it's 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 evolving. And we must harness technology to reduce cost, improve efficiencies and better serve the people of our great State. I'm proud to stand before you today to advocate for this bill and to pass this bill, a critical piece of legislation that will propel us into the future by implementing electronic ID cards and driver's licenses. This initiative is not just about the modernization for modernization sake. It's about creating tangible benefits for our citizens and our government. Imagine a world where in the long lines at the DMV are things of the past. Where updating your personal information is as simple as a few clicks, and where the security of your identification is enhanced through cutting edge technology. With electronic ID cards and driver's license, this vision becomes our reality. The benefits of this bill are immense cost reduction, improved efficiency, enhanced security, improving the impact on the environment. This transformative initiative would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of key individuals, and I want to extend my thanks to the Secretary of State, his dedicated staff for their vision and hard work. Working together with the legislature has been instrumental in bringing this legislation to the forefront. Their commitment to modernizing our State's identification system is commendable. Together, we've crafted a bill that not only addresses our current challenges, but we also anticipate its future needs. This bill is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together towards a common goal. Modernizing our government through technology is not just a possibility, it's a necessity. We owe it to the people of Illinois to embrace these advancements, reduce the costs, improve efficiencies, and enhance the security and convenience of our services. This bill, as my colleagues would say, is a very 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 good bill. And I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 4592 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 58 Ayes, and 0 Nays. House Bill 4592, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Villivalam. Page 10. 4804. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villivalam. Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Madam President. Is there an amendment to adopt or has it been adopted in committee?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Amendment No. 1, has been adopted. Please proceed, Senator.

Thank you, Madam President. The amendment inserts provisions of the bill as it -- as it passed in the House and adds language from House Bill 4144, which adds fire departments and dispatch centers to the list of facilities that must be notified during a public water supply disruption. It also adds damage to a fire hydrant to the list of disruption events. This is in response to a communication issue during a water service disruption event over the July 4th weekend in the northwest suburbs. I would ask for an Aye vote and know of no opposition. 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator -- Senator Villivalam to close. The question is, shall House Bill 4804 pass. All those in favor will say 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 Yeas and 1 Nay. House Bill 4804, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Bennett, what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The record will so reflect that, Senator. With leave of the Body, let's return to page 9, of the Calendar. House Bill 4488, Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, Senator Morrison seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 4488 to the Order of 2nd Read -- Second Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 4488. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison is handling Amendment 2 for President Harmon. Senator Morrison.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 17  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Is there any discussion? All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Is there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

I'd like to adopt the amendment and discuss on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison, is there any discussion? Senator Morrison, please present your bill.

Please adopt the amendment and discuss on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 I would also like to adopt this amendment and discuss on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

Thank you, Madam President, and members of the Senate. This bill is the election omnibus bill. This bill is a compilation of many election bills that were submitted and filed this year. It is -- has also several, cleanup suggestions from the State Board of Elections. It has several bipartisan components. It codifies many COVID practices that were put in place, such as the delivery of vote by mail ballots to nursing homes and veterans' homes. It accommodates park district programing when it is -- has been requested to be a polling place and provides additional safety to election judges concerning the names on their badges. I'm happy to answer any questions. It does remove and make changes to outdated sections of the election code.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Is there any discussions? Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison to close.

Thank you, Madam President. As I am not a flibbertigibbet, I would like to close very simply by asking for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 4488 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. Having all voted -- take the record. On that question, there are 51 Ayes and 3 Nays. House Bill 4488, and 3 Present. Thank you very much for correction. House Bill 4488, having received the required constitutional amendment {Sic} (majority) is declared passed. On the bottom of page 10, House Bill 4934. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Senator Porfirio seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 4934 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading, House Bill 4934. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments or any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Porfirio.

Madam President, I wish to adopt and explain on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Porfirio.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 4934 amends the Cemetery Protection Act to include a section that outlines rules and regulations for the memorialization of veterans remains. This new section provides information for veteran's service organizations and not for profit organizations to install a marker to memorialize veterans graves and the -- the Senate Floor amendment includes a new definition for the not-for-profit corporations. Includes them in the list of organizations that can memorialize veteran's graves. I'll stand by for any questions. 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator Wilcox

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Please ask your question, sir.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Porfirio.

Thank you, Senator, for your question. This bill is intended to apply prospectively and not retroactively. So, for example, organizations that have -- have established approval with individual cemeteries to do this type of good work should be able to continue that. But it does give a pathway for veteran service organizations, to have a pathway for disapproval process. This came from an initiative of the Naperville Veterans of Foreign Wars who wished to restore veterans' gravestones of Civil War veterans and give them a pathway to -- to be authorized to do such work.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Wilcox.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator -- Senator Porfirio to close.

Thank you, Madam President. I respectfully request an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 4934 pass. All those in favor will say Aye will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? House Bill -- take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes and 0 Nays. 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. House Bill 4934, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On page 11, House Bill 5027, Joyce. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Out of the record. House Bill 5135, Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Senator Cunningham. Out of the record. On page 12, House Bill 5371, Fine. Mr. Secretary, Senator Fine seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 5371 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 5371. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Senator Fine.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

Thank you, Madam President. This is an Illinois Human Rights Act package and a collaboration between two agencies responsible for enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act, the office of the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. There are seven items in this package, as amended. First, it strengthens the relief the State can obtain in discriminatory pattern and practice determination. It clarifies that the 30 day timeline for OAG filings in certain statutory fair housing cases begins after an order is served, rather than after an order is entered. It clarifies that aggrieved parties have the right to take action to collect damages awarded to them by a court. It adds 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 a FOIA exemption for IDHRs new hate crimes hotline, which is created last year. The language mirrors that of the preexisting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline. It removes an unused mandate for the Illinois Human Rights Commission to hire staff attorneys for commissioners. It removes obsolete requirements that the Human Rights Commission and IDHR collect employment data related to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It clarifies the definition of real estate transaction to allow with the IHRA, with the established standards by the federal Fair Housing Act, and this legislation was worked out with many partners that came to a compromise. They include the Illinois Realtors and Community Bankers Association, IMA, IRMA, the Illinois and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Hospital Association, and the Chicagoland Apartment Association. With the amendment, it addresses the concerns of CCA representing property owners. We stated the intent for this amendment in committee, and I want to reiterate legislative intent for the record. The law prohibits unjustified, disparate impacts. Defendants such as a landlord can defend themselves against such a claim, and the courts have recognized burden shifting framework to do so for decades. HUD rules have -- have also codified this burden shifting standards. Under this framework, a plaintiff must first show not only a statistical disparate impact, but also causality, namely, that a criteria or method is causing a disproportionate harm and not just associated with it. Second, even if the plaintiff shows this, the defendant can defend themselves by explaining why the method is needed to achieve substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest. The burden then shifts to the plaintiff, who must demonstrate that there is 25  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 some alternative, less discriminatory way to achieve that interest. To provide greater certainty to all parties, we are codifying the burden shifting framework statute and Senate Floor Amendment 2, which provides that criteria or methods are unlawful under Section 3-102, Subsection H of the Illinois Human Rights Act. If they are not necessary to achieve a substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest, or if the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interest could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect. And to be clear, statistical disparity is not enough to make a prima facie case.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? Senator McClure, what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Says he will yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator McClure.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

No, there is no cap, but the goal would be not to have any violations.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator McClure.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Any further questions, Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) She says she'll answer the question.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

Yes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator -- Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

I would believe an arrest and a conviction are two separate issues.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

So, the language in Amendment 2 should address that issue.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

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PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator -- Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

You can be an immigrant here legally, but still not a U.S. Citizen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

They would not be able to ask them what their status is during this transaction.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Chesney.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill. 30  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Are there -- is there any further questions? Senator Fine to close.

Thank you, Madam President. I would just like to reiterate 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 the fact of all the parties that work together to achieve the goal of this legislation. They are the Illinois Realtors and community bankers, the IMA, IRMA, the Illinois and Chicagoland Chambers of Commerce, the Illinois Hospital Association, the Chicagoland Apartment Association, and CCA with this current Amendment on the legislation. It's a good piece of legislation and I would encourage your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 5371 pass. All those in favor will say 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 Yeas, 20 No's and 2 not voting. House Bill 5371, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Castro on page 12, House Bill 5511. Senator Castro seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 5511 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 5511. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

I ask for its adoption. I'll explain on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

I ask for its adoption I'll explain on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

I ask for its adoption. I'll explain on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Is there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

Madam President, I do not wish to adopt this amendment.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Your amendment is withdrawn. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro, is there any further discussion? Senator Castro.

Madam President, I wish to adopt this amendment. I'll explain on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading, House Bill 5511. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

Thank you, Madam President. As amended, House Bill 5511 is the 2024 procurement Omnibus, which consists of various legislative measures filed during the 2024 spring Session. It authorizes the Capital Development Board to use progressive design build delivery method for up to three public projects prior to January 1st, 2027. It clarifies the job order contracting process under the code, while remaining consistent with Illinois current 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 statutory procurement processes, to which Illinois contractors and design professionals are accustomed. It provides the option to cure procurement violations and deficiencies, allowing the procurement to proceed once the violation or deficiency is remedied. It authorizes DNR to install EV charging stations, commercial solar energy systems, and other clean energy projects at properties within its jurisdiction. It makes it easier for local units of government to purchase or lease supplies under a State joint purchasing agreement. It exempts expenditures to support State hiring efforts. It makes changes to the Illinois business bid preference provisions to expand what entities based in Illinois are considered Illinois businesses. It sets forth a uniform standard of BEP contract goals. It clarifies that the Commission on Equity and Inclusion shall supervise rather than oversee the implementation effectiveness. Currently, it is just implementation of supplier diversity training of State procurement workforce rather than supervise the implementation of diversity training in the -- the State workforce. It expands the Illinois Public Private Partnership Program to allow for entities to solicit P3 proposals in Illinois, five most populous counties. The bill creates a mid- size business category for Illinois procurement in account for businesses that exceed the small business capital in excess of 45 million, but not to exceed 67 million, but do not meet requirements for large businesses. I know of no opposition. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Castro to close.

I asked for an Aye vote. 35  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 5511 pass. All those in favor will say 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 Yeas, 7 Nays, 1 Present. And 3 not voting. There being -- House there -- let me see. House Bill 5511, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Now we're going to page 13, House Bill 3rd Reading. 5655, Porfirio. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Porfirio.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 5655 requires the governing board of each public college and university to adopt a late work policy for students participating in drill or other military obligations. I'll stand by for any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall House Bill 5655 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 59 Yeas, 0 Nays. House Bill 5655, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Returning to page 11 on the Calendar is House Bill 5135, Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cunningham.

Thank -- thank you, Madam President. House Bill 5135 amends several health-related practice Acts, including and also a couple acts related to cosmetology. What it does is require new and renewing licenses in those disciplines for individuals applying for new and renewing license in those disciplines to complete a one-time course approved by IDFPR on abnormal skin growth and education and identifying melanoma. This bill is an initiative of the House Majority Leader, Robin Gabel. She was actually, getting her nails done by a nail technician, and the nail technician noticed an abnormal growth on her hand, and I believe, told her that she'd seen a growth like that before and thought that it might be cancerous. Sure enough, Leader Gabel went, saw her doctor, and it was indeed a cancerous growth that she had to have removed. That's what inspired the idea for this bill. There's no -- no opposition. Be happy to answer any questions, and I ask for your Aye votes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? Senator Cunningham, to close. The question is, shall House Bill 5135 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 57 Yeas and 1 Nay and 1 not voting. House Bill 5135, having received the required constitutional majority is declared passed. Supplemental Calendar 37  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 No. 1 has been printed and distributed. House Joint. Secretary's Desk Resolution. House Joint Resolution 48, Senator Preston. Mr. Secretary, read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Preston.

Thank you, Madam President. I proudly rise today seeking consideration of the Chamber to adopt House Joint Resolution 48, which appropriately honors the legacy of former Secretary of State Jesse White. House Joint Resolution 48 designates the State of Illinois building at 115 South LaSalle in Chicago as the Jesse White State of Illinois Building. There's so much to say about Jesse White. Nothing against my friend Alexi Giannoulias, but I still carry this ID with Jesse's White's name on it proudly. Jesse White is like an action figure. A two-sport athlete who played basketball and baseball at Chicago's Lincoln Park High School and was named all city and ultimately the Chicago Public Schools Hall of Fame. A two sport Division one college athlete who was inducted into his college, Alabama State University's Sports Hall of Fame. And subsequently into the Southwestern Athletic Conference of Hall of Fame. Mr. white played for the Cubs minor league team, and in 2001 was designated a Cub for life by that organization. The White Sox caucus will forgive you. He's a man who gave his life to service and continues to do so, beginning as an Army paratrooper and then as a CPS teacher for 33 years. He served as a State Representative for 16 years. Cook County Recorder for eight years and Secretary of State for 24 years, making him the longest serving 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Secretary of State in the United States of America. His trailblazing approach, restored integrity in the office of Secretary of State, brought efficiency to the office, and saved hundreds of thousands of lives through his advocacy on issues such as teen driver safety, DUI reform, increased regulations for truck drivers, and so many other incredible initiatives. Under Secretary's White's leadership, Illinois became one of the most active states for organ donations, saving millions of lives. Most impressively for me is his commitment to something every kid across Illinois wishes they could be a part of. And that is a Jesse White tumbling team. Secretary White founded it in 1959. For over 60 years, Jesse White has taken youth from across Chicago, primarily in black communities, where he was a teacher in the Cabrini Green neighborhood and saved them from the streets. As a kid, I remember wanting to tumble so bad, especially after I learned every tumbler got paid and they got to perform across the world. We frequently see them in Chicago, Illinois, but the Jesse White Tumblers, remember, these kids are from Chicago, have performed in 28 NBA arenas, two presidential inaugurations, movies such as Meteor Man, My Favorite One, and countries and venues throughout the North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. I only have one bone to pick with Mr. White, and that is of all of his great acts, he never served in this great Chamber in the upper Chamber in the Senate, though I'm cautious, as I say that, because I know that if he wanted to, even at 90 years old, he could beat all of us in each one of our districts. Y'all keep that in mind before you vote. So, I just want to wish you a happy early birthday and thank you for an unparalleled commitment to service. Mr. White, the mark you've left on this State and the impact you have had on our communities 39  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 and continue to have with your involvement with the tumblers, is nothing less than remarkable. It is our duty to ensure that generations to come are familiar with your service, and that's what today's resolution does. So, I inquire for the Chamber to join me in thanking Mr. White and adopting this resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any Discussion, Senator Rose. Senator Koehler in the Chair. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) No, I.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Rose.

Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to say, Secretary White, you are a trailblazer. And 11 years ago, when I moved to the Near North Side, the main name I heard, was Secretary White, the Godfather, like everybody viewed him as the godfather, a role model. And growing up in a community, predominantly black community, it is important that we have father figures like you. And that is what I heard from pretty much every single resident in the Cabrini area, which they call it River North, but it will always be Cabrini Green, and they just had so much love and admiration for you. And I share that too. I remember when I first met you, what you said to me was, make sure you show up. Make sure you shake everybody's hand. You're talking to everybody. I can never, ever, ever fill your shoes because you've been everywhere, and you've inspired so many people. So, thank you for your leadership. Thank you for being an example of what it should be to be a public servant. We love you, we appreciate you, and congratulations on all of your success. Thank you. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Further discussion on the resolution, Senator Hunter.

Thank you. Mr. -- Mr. President, to -- to the resolution. 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) To the resolution.

Secretary White, I've known you at least 20 something years before I came down here as a legislator. Secretary White, my uncle was the President of his organization, Wiley Hunter, and I knew you as a young adult. I was working for a non-for-profit providing alcohol and drug services, and we worked very closely together. My office as a non-for-profit provider, as well as your office on a number of issues, trying to help save people's lives, which is what you've been committed to your entire life. Lo and behold, I became an elected official. But before I became an elected official, I had to go through you and all of the committeemen. And I said, oh, I know Secretary White, so I'm not going to have any problems. So I had to call them up and go see him and everything. And he said, Hunter, you're going to make a fine legislator. I said, I haven't gotten it yet. And he said, well, you're going to do a good job. I know y'all been knowing you for a very, very long time and -- and -- and the work that you've been doing for a very, very long time and you're not going to have any problems. And he said, you know what? If you stay committed to your goals and you stay focused, you can be a legislator as long as you want. That's what he told me, and here we are, 22 years later, I'm still here. He knew it better than I did. And so, as a legislator, actually, I was your Senator down there before we drew the map for at least, 10 years. And as a legislator, Secretary White got me involved in a number of his organization activities, such as every Christmas for the past 40 or 50 years. This man raised monies with businesses, including I gave him. I raised money for myself so 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 that I can participate in this ham and turkey giveaway to senior citizens. And he would give away, what, at least 10,000 hams and turkeys? How many 13,000 hams and Turkey, right? And so, to that, mostly to that area on the north side. And so, he would give me my share of the donation and I would take it to the south side, right. And I would distribute it. So, he got me involved in that piece over on the -- on the -- on the south side. And then his office would call me up and says, hey, we need to do something about organ donors. And so, I passed some of your very first legislation. I sponsored it, to help people help save lives through organ donor as well as your driver's license on the back in terms of you committing to being an organ donor. And so, Secretary White, you have truly, been my mentor. You've been an inspiration to me throughout my youth, my young adult, and now as my adulthood, as well as a legislator. And I just want to thank you for helping to shape my life. You know, you don't find too many committed people that will just take -- take people up and say, hey, you're doing wrong, you're doing wrong. Then he'll pat you on the back. You're doing a good job. You're doing a good job, kid. Keep up the good work, you know. And so, I will never forget you. I will never forget all the fine work that you have. I have a health fair every year. And for this is our 20th year. Secretary White has showed up with two vans full of his tumblers, and they would participate in my health fair every single year. And the tumblers has always been the highlight of my health fair. And then Secretary White would show out. He would get out there and do whatever he did, turning, twisting, rolling on -- on the mats and everything, you know, and so he wasn't able to do anything, none of them last year because we had some heavy rain. But we expect to see you to help celebrate 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 our 20th year August the 3rd, Mr. Secretary, I love you. Thank you so very much. And I can't wait for the ribbon cutting ceremony because that's in my district, so I'll be there. Thank you and God bless you for your commitment, service and service. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Senator Preston to close.

Yes, to be brief. I just want to say thank you all for recognizing this great man and Mr. White, as they say, where we're from you the man. Please vote Aye. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Since this resolution requires the expenditure of State funds, a roll call vote will be required. So, the question is, shall the resolution 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. There are 59 Yeas, and nobody else. So, the motion passes. Senator Hunter back in the Chair.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Going back to the regular Calendar, we are going to do concurrences. On page 15 of the Calendar. Senate Bill 381, Ventura. Ventura. Senate Bill 381. Concurrence. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura, on your motion.

44  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Thank you. As amended by the House, the Senate Bill 381 requires that the administrator to assess surplus real estate property held by the State and determine whether the property is unsellable -- unsellable in its current condition. The administrator shall submit a report detailing the assessment that -- and include an annual state maintenance costs for said properties and attempts to sell the properties. Where available the report shall include estimated demolition and renovation re mediation costs at the time of the last attempts of the sale, and I urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator McClure.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura, to close.

Thank you, Senator, and well said. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall Senate Concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 381. 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 59 Yeas and 0 Nays. House Bill -- having received the required constitutional amendment -- majority, Senate Bill does concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 381, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on Senate Bill 463, Senator Loughran Cappel. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cappel.

Thank you, Madam President. This Motion to Concur, adds the following to the bill that we already had passed, that it extends the existence of the Performance Evaluation Advisory Council from June 30th, 2024, to December 31st, 2024. And it further clarifies that educators holding a CTE or provisional CTE license are entitled to the rights and privileges of other professional educator license holders. I'm open to questions and I can ask for 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 a Yes vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Loughran Cappel? The question is, shall Senate concur -- shall the Senate concur in House Bill -- for House Bill 2 -- Amendment 2 the Senate Bill 463. 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 59 Yeas, 0 Nays. Having -- House Bill -- Senate Bill 463, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur to House Amendments 2 to Senate Bill 463, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on to page 15. Senate Bill 647, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

Thank you. Mr. -- Madam President. This Motion to Concur with House Amendment No. 2, to Senate Bill 647 specifies that post- natal care is care occurring after birth, but within 12 months. It also specifies that the Department of Human Services shall provide written information to birthing hospitals that the hospital shall -- shall provide to new mothers. It adds that health care professionals or organizations representing health care professionals with experience in treatment or maternal mental health shall be consulted in the development of educational materials. 47  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? Senator Johnson. The question is, shall the Senate concur to House Amendment 2, to Senate bill 647. 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 58 Ayes and 1 no voting. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 647, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on to page 15. Senate Bill 774, Senator Feigenholtz. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz.

Thank you, Madam President. It's great to see you up there. I move to concur with Amendment No. 5, which is a cleanup piece from the IMA. They chose to clean it up in the House.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 774? 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 58 voting Ayes. Senate Bill 774, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 774, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on to Senate Bill 856, 48  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Doris Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Turner.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator. The question is, shall -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 856. 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 59 Yeas. Senate Bill 856, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Bill {Sic} (Amendment) 1, to Senate Bill 856, and the bill is declared passed. On page 16, at the top. Senate Bill 1996. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. The House has amended Senate Bill 1996 and turned it into this year's work Comp omnibus bill. It's actually a mini omnibus and that it only has two primary 49  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 elements to it. It is a product of the bicameral and bipartisan workers compensation agreed bill process. First, I think it's important to note that like many State regulatory agencies, the Illinois Workers Comp Commission does not primarily rely on general revenue to fund its operations. It relies on the fees paid by the entities it regulates in this case, fees paid through workers comp insurance policies. There is a projected shortage in this operating fund, that will kick in in the coming year. And this bill is intended to address that by adjusting the fees. The other primary element of this bill again, this is agreed language will make it easier to crack down on individuals who commit fraud against the workers comp system. Specifically, in cases when someone presents a false certificate of worker's comp insurance. In other words, they claim to have a work comp insurance policy when they do not. That is designed to address issues that have been brought up by the Department of Insurance. As I said, this is a product of the agreed bill process that is supported by labor. It's supported by all the State's major business organizations the Chamber, IMA and IRMA. I'd be happy to answer any questions. And I ask for your support.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator Lewis?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 6 to Senate Bill 1996. Two and Amendments 2 and 6 to Senate Bill 1996. 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 44 Ayes, 14 noes. Senate Bill 1996, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Bills {Sic} (Amendments) 2 and 6, to Senate Bill 1996, and the bill is declared passed. Senator Joyce, what purpose do you rise?

Yes, my intention would vote Aye on 1996.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The bill -- the record will so reflect, sir. Continuing on page 26. Senate Bill 2586, Motion to Concur, Senator Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, you may remember this bill from the first time through. It was an effort on behalf of dental practices to ensure we had a set of rules in place for the utilization of clear aligners. The House has amended this bill to add some protections that are designed to 51  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 ensure certain practice of teledentistry is not interrupted by this -- the -- the law contemplated in this bill. We'd be happy to answer any questions. And I move for its adoption.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate Bill -- shall the Senate concur in House Bill one {Sic} (Amendment) to Senate Bill 2586. 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 59 Yeas, 0 Nays -- Noes. Having House Bill -- Senate Bill 2586 having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Bill {Sic} (Amendment) 1, the Senate Bill 2586, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on with page 16, Senate Bill 2628, Koehler. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Koehler.

Thank you, Madam President. Members of the Senate, this is a bill of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The amendment just permits IDNR to adopt emergency rules and make corresponding changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate -- shall the Senate concur in House Bill 3 -- in House Amendment 3 to 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Senate Bill 2628. 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 59 Yeas and 0 Noes. Having received the required constitutional amendment {Sic} (Amendment). The Senate does concur in House Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2628, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 16, Senate Bill 2641, Holmes. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Holmes.

Thank you. The-- the House just clarified and in network adequacy program for specialists, it's beginning January 1st of 2026. Every insurer shall demonstrate to the Director of insurance that each in-network hospital has at least one radiologist, pathologist, anesthesiologist and emergency room physician. As a preferred provider in a network plan, the department may, by rule, require additional types of hospital based medical specialists to be included as a preferred provider in each in-network hospital in a network plan. I would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Bill -- House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2641. 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 59 Yeas and 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 0 Noes. Voting present -- none voting Present. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in Amendments 1 to Senate Bill 2641, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on to page 16, Senate Bill 2643, Doris Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the bill -- read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Turner.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate Bill -- shall the Senate concur to House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2643? 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 59 Yeas and 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2643, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 16, 2644 Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

Thank you, Madam President. The House Floor Amendment No. 2, deletes all and becomes the bill. And it allows for EMS personnel 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 to have access to the information. I know of no opposition. I ask for concurrence.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate concur with House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2644. 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 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur to House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2644 and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 16, Senate Bill 2658, Morrison. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 2658 as amended, adds the new Shane muscular dystrophy test to the newborn screening test for all newborns in Illinois and ensures that hospitals are not charged more than the cost of a newborn screening test that is subject to appropriations. The implementation of Medicaid coverage for the additional newborn screening contemplated in Senate Bill 2658 will occur once DPH formally adds the test to the State's newborn screening panel. Illinois Medicaid coverage for this added screening and any future newborn screening tests that the legislature seeks to add to the panel will be extended upon DPH incorporating this new test into the State's standard newborn 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 screening panel. I ask for the Body's concurrence.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Bill 1 -- House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2658. 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 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional amendment, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2658, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 16, Senate Bill 2662, Morrison. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Morrison.

Thank you, Madam President. This amendment simply changes the term adult to person in order to prevent manufacturers, distributors and retailers from marketing electronic cigarette that is likely to cause another person to mistake an electronic cigarette for a product that is not a tobacco product. I ask for the Body's concurrence.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, Shall Senate -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2662? All those in favor vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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 Ayes and 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 2 no voting. Having received the required constitutional amendment, the Senate does concur to House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2662, and the bill is declared passed. On page 17, Senate Bill 2737, Senator Faraci. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Faraci.

Thank you, Madam President. Just -- I'd like to concur with the House Amendment No. 1, on Senate Bill 2737. This removes any known opposition. I'd appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? Any discussion. The question is, shall Senate Bill -- shall the Senate concur in House -- House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2737. 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 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2737, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 17, Senate Bill 2740, McConchie. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator McConchie. 58  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2740? 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 58 Ayes having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2740 and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 17, Senate Bill 2907, Syverson. Mr. Secretary, read -- out of the record. Senate Bill 2919, Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the motion. Martwick. Out of the record. Senate Bill 2959, Bennett. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Bennett.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2959? 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 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2959, and the bill is declared passed. With the leave of the Body, we will return -- remain on page 17, Senate Bill 2919, Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

I move to concur with the House in the adoption of their Amendment No. 2, to Senate Bill 2919, signed by Senator Martwick.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Martwick.

Thank you, Madam President. Ladies and gentlemen of the Committee, I move to concur with House Committee Amendment No. 2, Senate Bill 2019. This bill was passed 59 to nothing in the Senate. But there were at that time a commitment to address concerns by the administrative office of the courts and the State Bar 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Association. And this amendment does that, does four things. Provides that any additional fee charged by the sheriff may not exceed $400. Provides that a purchaser deemed in default and sale may be voided if the purchaser fails to provide required information with the time period designated by judge, sheriff, or other person conducting the sale. Provides that every online sale may be held open for bidding for up to three days. Provides that bidding shall be open to everyone for the entire duration of the bidding period. This is legislation regarding online sales in foreclosure proceedings. I believe we have taken care of all the opponents, and I'm happy to answer questions. Ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 2, to Senate Bill 2919. 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 57 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendments 2 to Senate Bill 2919 and the bill is declared passed. On the Order of Concurrences, Senate Bill 2907, Syverson. Motion to Concur with House Amendment 1. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

I move to concur with the House in the adoption of their Amendment No. 1, to Senate Bill 2907, signed by Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Syverson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2907. 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 59 Ayes -- 58 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2907, and the bill is declared passed. On page 18, Senate Bill 3132, Senator Halpin. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

I move to concur with the House in the adoption of their Amendment No. 1, to Senate Bill 3132, signed by Senator Halpin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Halpin.

Thank you, Madam President. The House Amendment on here is a clarification to make sure that the high-level employees in the higher education agencies of ICCB are not included in the State universities civil service system. I'm not aware of any opposition to this amendment. The underlying bill is otherwise the same, and I would ask for a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? The question is, shall Senate -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3132. 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 62  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 who wish? Take the record. There are 59 voting Ayes, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3132, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 18, Senate Bill 3208, Senator Villa. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment -- with House Amendment 1. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3208 with the House Amendment still provides that an employer shall give a copy of the requested pay stub to an employer or former employee within 21 calendar days, and it provides that a request made by an employer or former employee for a copy of a pay stub shall be made with a person responsible for maintaining the employer's payroll, including the employer's human resources department or payroll department the employee supervisor or department manager, or an individual designated in the employer's written policy. With the most recent amendment in the House, the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, and the Illinois Manufacturers Association and the Illinois Chamber are all neutral. I'm happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question, Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The Sponsor indicates she’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa.

Potentially from the IML and the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa.

I don't see that they've slipped in opposition, and they haven't reached out.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa.

Thank you for the question. Actually, pay stubs serve more than just a piece of paper. As many of us know, they allow for a detailed record on earnings, deductions for pay periods and ensuring transparency between employers and their workforce employers knowledge of what's on your pay stub is necessary for numerous actions from applying for loans, credits and more. The department brought this bill to me, and I thought it was a great initiative.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa to close.

I urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3208. 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 Ayes, 18 Noes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3208, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 18, Senate Bill 3282, Feigenholtz. Out of the record. Senate Bill 3314, Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. The -- I move that we concur with the House's Amendment to Senate Bill 3314. It makes -- the amendment just makes a handful of technical changes and definition changes related to what a consumer legal funding instrument is. I'd be happy to answer any questions. And I ask for your Aye votes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? The question is, shall Senate Bill -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment to the Senate Bill 3314. 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 Ayes and 18 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendments 2 to Senate Bill 3314, and the bill is declared passed. On the top of page 19, is Senate Bill 3348, Martwick. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Martwick.

Thank you, Madam President. And ladies and gentlemen of the Senate. Senate Bill 3348, as amended, allows Union Ridge School District 86 from my district, subject to the passage of a district wide referendum, to issue bonds not to exceed $35 million for the purpose of school construction. Additionally, Bethel School 67  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 District Number 82, subject to the passage of a district wide referendum, is allowed to issue bonds not to exceed $3,975,000 for the purposes of construction. I know no opponents. Happy to answer any questions and respectfully request an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3348? 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 58 Ayes, having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3348, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 19, is Senate Bill 3349, Ellman. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ellman.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3349, as amended, allows students attending both public and nonpublic schools to obtain a State Global Scholar certification remotely if their school does not offer an in-person option. This amendment changes the -- the required courses from 8 to 6, and it also instructs the State Board of Education to use the current existing course catalog. I know of no opposition, and I urge an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 68  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Is there any questions, any discussions? The question is, shall the Senate concur the House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3349? All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nays. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 46 Ayes, 12 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur the House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3349, and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 19, is Senate Bill 3402, Rose. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Rose.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3402. All those in favor will vote -- would Amendment to corrections the Senate Bill 3402. 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 69  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 59 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur to House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3402 and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on 19, Senate Bill 3463, Peters. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Peters.

Thank you. SB 3463 was a bill that we actually thanks to Senator McClure, we made some changes to it came had a small technical amendment. And I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3463? All those in favor vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 47 Ayes and 10 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the bill does concur to House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3463, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3467, Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villivalam. 70  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

Thank you, Madam President. The motion to concur would maintain and preserve the agreement by the proponents with an IDFPR for applicants with a bachelor's degree to get a certification as an SM -- SLP assistant or equivalent program determined by the department by rule. I know of no opposition, would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3467. 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 59 Yeas having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3467, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3538, Hastings. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Hastings.

Thank you, Madam President. This -- the concurrence addresses additional definitions to the underlying bill. The underlying bill was to provide mental health services to first responders. This bill adds some definitions of first responders that being medical health professionals, fire protection 71  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 districts, public safety, telecommunication. And there's -- that's about it, Madam President, and I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur House Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3538? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have -- have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House -- House Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 3538 and the bill is declared passed. Continuing on page 20, is Senate Bill 3592, Stadelman. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman.

Thank you, Madam President. The House amendment simply changes the start date of the Journalism Student Scholarship program to the 25-26 academic year and asks for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) He yields for your question.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman.

Another provision regarding the 120-day notification for the sale of a local newsroom remains.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman.

When a local newsroom, a local publisher, is up for sale there would have to be notification to DCO and employees of the newsroom that the sale is taking place. As we discussed last time when the bill first moved to this Chamber. I believe there's an interest that we encourage local ownership of media outlets instead of, for example, a hedge fund coming in and buying these newsrooms and not really caring about local news. I think a simple notification requirement can help encourage that process of a local entity, local organizations coming together and keeping and maintaining local ownership of our local media outlets.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman.

I simply say there are private equity firms that simply look at investments in the local media landscape right now. So, they would purchase a local newsroom, a local outlet, and just look at an investment purpose and not caring about keeping reporters in the newsroom and covering local news. We saw that with a newspaper in Illinois not that long ago, where you had a private equity firm coming in, basically stripping the newsroom and just taking over the organization again without any commitment to local -- covering local events.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman.

The experience has been you've had these firms coming in, purchasing local newsrooms, taking over publishing firms and again, looking at as an investment purpose and again, no commitment to local news. They come in and have fired staff, you know, what their investment strategy is, I can't address that. But again, it's been detrimental to local coverage. We've seen reporters laid off in a number of different markets, and that's been the experience we've seen so far with these firms coming in and -- and purchasing these local outlets.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman -- Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 75  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Senator Stadelman.

Well, again, as I think I indicated last time, the scenario you present I just don't agree with. That's not the landscape of local newsrooms these days. These types of you have newsrooms that are just there's not necessarily much interest, and they're just going to these bidders of these hedge funds and private equity firms. Again, the experience, you know, local publishers, local newsrooms, organizations, local journalism organizations, our support of this legislation. Again, all I can do is explain what's been happening on the ground and the landscape of local media right now. These firms do not have the interest of local reporters. They're laying them off. They're not keeping them, even though they may have better balance sheets. I think a lower local ownership, local interest will make sure we keep reporters on the ground instead of laying them off.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Stadelman to close.

Again, this is a simple notification process. So, local employees, local entities can be made aware of the potential sale and give them an opportunity to organize to potentially make that offer. This again will encourage local ownership. I appreciate the previous speaker's comments. He talks about value. There's a value in having local reporters, local news coverage, which is rapidly disappearing because the shift of the business models and hedge funds and private equity firms coming in, taking in over these 78  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 organizations and not caring about local news, this will help preserve the value and local reporters on the ground. This is a good piece of legislation. It's supported by local news organizations. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3592? 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 43 Ayes and 16 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur to House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3592, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3597, Ventura. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3597 expands the definition of clean energy infrastructure projects by adding renewable energy and electric vehicles and provides the clarification of -- of what defines electric vehicle, charging station and energy efficient projects. These requests were made by Representative Dan Augusta.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) She indicates she'll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura.

So, we're not appropriating dollars for this. There's federal dollars that go into this program, and they're using those dollars to create loans. We allowed for cities last year to borrow loans from the IFA. This bill simply expands it to include other local governments.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura.

Not to my knowledge. I'd like to add that the federal government has awarded more than $100 million to the funds of the IFAs the client bank to provide low-cost loans to the local government and other borrowers for clean energy projects.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 80  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura.

No, it would be at the discretion of the IFA. So, I mean, they're going to have a number of projects come their way, and they need to prioritize that. And hopefully they would be able to share that around. The long term goal is for them to continue to grow this fund by the interest that's paid in, to continue to offer loans to other local governments.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 81  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Senator Ventura.

Yes. So, we saw a similar conversation when CEJA was being negotiated with Prairie State, because a number of municipalities had invested into coal plant and energy in the State. I believe the way that they work that out is they provided carve outs for that and allowed the coal plant to come to some reporting mechanism by a certain date. I would imagine that this would follow in the same suit that was to happen, that there would be some type of negotiation that would allow those cities to be protected as they found solutions to move away from that type of energy.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ventura to close.

Thank you. I appreciate the concerns the Senator has brought up, especially for our cities and their residents. I imagine that there will be ongoing conversations about how to protect the taxpayers. But this is not about Prairie State. This is about saving taxpayer dollars. Currently, cities can do this today, but the local government can't. So, what this allows them to do is instead of going to the bond market, where there may be bonds at 4 to 6 percent or higher, they can go to the IFA and get a climate bank loan for 2 to 3 percent. That percentage saves taxpayer dollars over the long run. This can be used for projects such as fixing their HVAC units, which would also save dollars to taxpayers because they'd be getting a better energy price. I urge an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3597. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 42 Ayes and 16 Nays. Having received the 83  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3597, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill continuing on to page 20, Senate Bill 3646, Peters. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Peters.

This bill will help protect children, particularly when it comes to work. And I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3646. 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 Yeas and 3 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur. And House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3646 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3650, Peters. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Peters.

84  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 This is a temp worker trailer bill, that has the support of IMA and the AFL-CIO. I ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Fowler.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator Peters, to close.

85  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Just to point out, I think those are concerns with the underlying bill. This trailer bill does have the support of the Illinois Search and Staffing Association. Again, the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, IMA and the AFL-CIO support this bill. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in the House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3650? 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 43 Ayes and 16 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3650, and the bill is declared passed. On the regular Calendar, page 18, Senate Bill 3282, Feigenholtz. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. Read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3282 requires holders of direct Pay permit review its purchase activity by date of March 31st every year. The change, essentially, cuts the penalty in half and changes the length of time to 12 months. I'm happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate 86  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 concur in House Amendment 2, to Senate Bill 3282. 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? On that question, there are 50. Take the record. 58 are voting Yea, 0 Nay. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur the House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3282 and the bill is declared passed. Back to Supplemental Calendar No. 1. The Order of Concurrences. Senate Bill 898, Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Madam President. This is -- the change clarifies that it doesn't apply when a vehicle is acquired by an insurance settlement. I know of no opposition would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? The question is, shall the Senate concur to House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 898. 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 59 Yeas, 0 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 898 and will -- and is declared passed. Continuing on to the Supplemental Calendar No. 1, Senate Bill 2667, S. Turner. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Turner.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? The question is, shall Senate -- shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2667. 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 59 Yeas. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2667, and the bill is declared passed. Next page continuing on the second page of the concurrence is Calendar 1. Senate Bill 2876, Villa. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villa.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 2876, as amended, 88  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 with House Amendment 1, provides that for an owner or operator of an event facility that has a maximum capacity of at least 3500 people, that the same owner or operator will provide for composting of organic waste with recycling materials collected separately. However, this requirement is only a requirement for counties that have composting materials. House Amendment 1 also clearly defines violations for owners and operators who fail to meet the requirements of this legislation.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2876? 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 44 Ayes and 15 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2876, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3081. Senate Bill 2960, Senator Fine. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

Thank you, Madam President. This amendment to concur simply changes in the plastic bill, the penalty from a civil penalty to a business penalty.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate -- 89  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 shall the Senate concur to House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2960. All those in favor vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 42 Ayes and 17 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 2960, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3081, Villanueva. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villanueva.

Thank you, Madam President. House Amendment No. 1 is simply a technical error. It changes university to universities.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question? The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3081? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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 58 Yeas the Constitution -- having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3081, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3112, Cunningham. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Cunningham.

Thank you, Madam President. The underlying bill deals with the establishment of quorums and deadlines for review of administrative rules by the Long-Term Care Advisory Board and the DD Facility Advisory Board. The House amendments just make a couple of changes to those quorum requirements. I know of no opposition, and I move that we concur.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 3112? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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 59 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 3112 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3136, Castro. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Castro.

Thank you, Madam President. House Committee Amendment 1 is a page and line amendment. The amendment makes three changes to the engrossed bill, including changing who shall serve as co- 91  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 chairs of the task force from the physician specializing in perinatal substance use disorder treatment, and the physician specializing in child abuse and neglect to two legislators elected by the task force. No. 2, changing who the task force shall consult with from an organization that provides technical assistance to the State child welfare systems, and developing and implementing the family recovery plans required of the Federal Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act to an organization that provides technical assistance or implementation support to State child welfare systems to develop and implement the family recovery plans. And three adding a new provision that permits the task force to coordinate with existing committees or work groups currently engaged in the development and implementation of Family Recovery Plan requirements of the Federal Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? Senator McClure.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any questions? Any discussion? Senator Castro the close.

I asked for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1, to Senate Bill 3136. 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 43 Ayes and 16 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur to House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3136 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3137, Fine. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

Thank you, Madam President. This bill is known as Jordan's law. It simply changes the notification if someone passes away while in a drug treatment facility or a mental health program, that a personal representative is notified if known. 93  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall Senate Bill -- shall -- shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3137? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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 59 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendments 1 to Senate Bill 3137 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3173, DeWitte. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator DeWitte.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3173. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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 59 Ayes. Having received 94  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3173, and the bill is declared passed. Senator Rose, I'm sorry.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The record will so reflect. Senate Bill 3342, McClure. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator McClure.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3342? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes and 4 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3342 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3448, Holmes. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

Thank you so much, Madam President. The Motion to Concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3448 requires the State Emergency Response Commission to provide and maintain a Tier 2 reporting system for Tier 2 chemicals that allows the reporting facility filing a Tier 2 inventory form to verify the accuracy of the facility's chemical storage address, including the latitude and longitude associated with that address, using a mapping-based software. I would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3448? 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 58 Ayes. Having 96  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3448, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3473, Sims. Senate Bill 3481, Feigenholtz. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz.

Thank you, Madam President. This is a bill that we just sent out of committee, and it seems to have had some consternation by some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that upset me. Actually, this is a solution to a situation that occurred in Senator Rezin's district, where a large building with batteries that were stored burnt to the ground. It was a very expensive cleanup, and the municipality had a pick up the cost of that. The amendment essentially aligns with Bess, Bess battery energy storage facility. To mirror the language that has been seen by -- we've seen in DCEO for their storage battery storage legislation. There was some consternation, as I said, about small business. And I want to, for the record, clarify that this doesn't impair or impede any kind of small business. And I'm happy to answer any questions. 97  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) She indicates she'll -- she will.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz.

Right now, there are recyclers that are registered that are already specialized in these kinds of operations, that are typically the better equipped to handle these volatile EV battery disassemblies, if you will. This language doesn't require storage sites to expand operations. It's typically already registered vehicle recycling or any or automotive.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Rezin.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Feigenholtz to close.

Thank you Senator Rezin, for those remarks. I'm hoping for a significant vote. I will be jubilant if this passes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3481? All those in favor to 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 Ayes and 15 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3481 House Amendment 2. Apologies, corrections, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3506, 100  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Ellman. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Ellman.

Thank you, Madam President. Senate Bill 3506 is an initiative of the Illinois EPA, and it amends the Environmental Protection Act to delete provisions that allow for the affirmative defense of emergency to an action brought for noncompliance with Clean Air Act permit program related to technology-based emission limitations, and the associated definition for emergency. This particular amendment adds an immediate effective date. I know of no opposition, and I urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3506? 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 59 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 30 -- House Amendment 1. Correction. Senate Bill 3506, and the bill is declared passed. Senator Harris.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The record will so reflect. Senator Sally Turner. 101  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The record will so reflect. Senator Bennett.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you. The record will so reflect. Moving right along. Senate Bill 3686, Koehler. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Koehler.

Thank you, Madam President. This is a battery recycling bill. The amendment basically says that if the funding under the grant program is provided by the US Department of Energy, the battery stewardship organization shall not be responsible for the cost of collecting and managing batteries throughout the agency sponsored program. It also makes some other technical changes. I am aware that the last time that we had this bill in the Senate, we didn't know that there was a company that was not in favor of this because they had lithium batteries. I've talked to them. We've agreed that we will work on this over the summer and try to resolve any of their issues, but I would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 102  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Is there any discussion, Senator Bryant.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Koehler to close.

Yeah. Thank you, Madam President. Just to point out that the -- the fees are paid by the battery producers, and it's not something that can be passed on to consumers. So, this is a good consumer piece of legislation, and it encourages recycling of a very valuable resource that we should not be throwing in our landfills. So, I'd appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall the Senate concur the House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3686. 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 45 Ayes and 14 Nays. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3686, and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3753, Fine. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Fine.

Thank you, Madam President. This amendment simply has technical changes to it, including changing the department who would be reported to on this program from DHS to HFS or I'm sorry, rather than yeah, DHS rather than HFS I apologize.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion. The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3753? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? On that question, there are 50 -- take the record. On that question. There are 59 Ayes. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3753, and the bill is so -- the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3768, Glowiak Hilton. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Glowiak Hilton.

Thank you, Madam President. With jubilation, I move to concur with House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3768. The Motion to Concur with House Amendment 2 replaces all and becomes the bill. The 104  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 concurrence keeps all the provisions that were engrossed in the bill, passed the House, but clarifies that the Philip Jay Rock Center and School prioritized the admittance of students that are both deaf and blind. Students who are both deaf and blind, may not be denied enrollment unless the student would endanger the health and safety of another student. I request an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any question, any discussions? The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3768? 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 59 Yeas. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 3768 and the bill is declared passed. Senate Bill 3771, Villivalam. Mr. Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Villivalam.

Thank you, Madam President. The Motion to Concur with House Amendment No. 1, just adds -- addresses the concerns by the clerks and adds to the list of institutions that qualify for -- for grants recipients. I know of no opposition, would ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, shall the Senate concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3771? All those in 105  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 45 Ayes, 11 Nays. Having received the required -- take the record. Having received the required constitutional majority, the Senate does concur with House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3771, and the bill is declared passed. Koehler and the Chair. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.

Thank you, Mr. President. This bill will assist veterans with property tax. It will give World War II veterans, regardless of their, disability a 100 percent reduction in their property assessed value. It will also make sure that the -- if they are 70 107  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 percent or more disabled, that their service connected exemption for the first $250,000 of their properties equalized assessed value will be distributed equally as it is in Cook County for taxation. I know of no opposition to this bill. I would appreciate an Aye. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) Is there any discussion, Senator McConchie.

I'd appreciate it an Aye vote. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR KOEHLER) So, the question is, shall House Bill 612 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? 108  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Take the record. On that question, there are 59 voting Yea, and none voting Nay, none voting Present. And House Bill 612, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Hunter, in the Chair.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) House Bill 2363,Johnson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

Thank you, Madam President. House Bill 2363 bars beginning January 1st, 2026, the sale offered or distribution in Illinois as new manufactured product a screw based or bayonet-based type compact fluorescent light. Further, beginning January 1st, 2027, House Bill 2363 bars the sale, offer or distribution in Illinois as a new product, a pen-based type compact fluorescent lamp or linear fluorescent light. It creates exceptions for image capturing, medical application, academic research, certain motor vehicle headlamps and lamps with no LED alternatives. And this is an initiative of the Illinois Public Interest Research Group. And they cite the presence of mercury and fluorescent lighting as a persistent and toxic -- toxic pollutant that poses a threat to public health and the environment. And there is -- I know of no opposition, and I encourage an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion, Senator Plummer?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) She -- she -- she yields.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

Can you repeat the question? I didn't hear you, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

So, the same costs of, you know, replacing any light bulbs. So, there's no added cost to this for consumers.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson. 110  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

Thank you, Senator. And actually, you have more of a savings because, you know, this will be a savings on utilities for small businesses and consumers and on the utility bills. And so, actually, it is a cost savings in the long run.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

I think -- thank you, Senator, for your perspective on that. But we are not converting anyone from moving to fluorescent lights. And as LED technology for bulbs, light bulbs are improving that's going to gradually happen. So, we're not forcing people. And again, to, reiterate, it is, in the long run, going to be a cost savings on utilities for residents and small businesses. And so again, I appreciate your perspective, but that's not a concern because we're not requiring people to convert. But as there is more alternatives LED than you're right. That's consumers will purchase that and it 111  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 will be no major cost to the consumer for that.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson.

So, in the scenario that you just described and most municipalities, there's probably some requirement for upgrades. And it is to that small businesses advantage to use the LED lights when they refurbished and redecorated their place, as in this scenario you just presented. Because again, just to reiterate, it will be a significant cost savings on utilities, their utility bills.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Plummer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Edly-Allen. Senator Edly-Allen.

Thank you, Madam President. I want to thank the...

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) To the bill. 113  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

Excuse me. To the bill. Thank you. I want to thank the sponsor for this bill. I originally had some consternation about this bill, but the truth is, we are in an environmental crisis. So, it's with jubilation that I would encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Johnson to close.

Thank you. I want to thank my chief co-sponsor for the remarks. I want to thank the Senator. And I just want to note that this does not prevent residents from purchasing fluorescent lights from out of State. But I'm proud to say, and with much jubilation, that Illinois will be the 10th State in the United States to pass such a ban. And I want to remind everyone that fluorescent lights contain toxic mercury and use far more energy than newer alternatives. By phasing out fluorescent bulbs in favor of LED bulbs, we can avert needless health risks, save families and businesses money on utility bills, and curb greenhouse gas emissions. And I encourage an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 2363 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 Ayes and 19 Noes. House Bill 2363, having -- having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On page 7, House Bill 3046, Villivalam. Villivalam. Out of the record. With leave of the Body, we'll continue on page 7, House Bill 1377. The sponsorship has 114  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 been changed to Senator Lightford, House Bill 1377. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Lightford.

Thank you, Madam President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, this is an initiative of the Village of Bellwood. It -- the goal here is to create a special homestead exemption for certain municipality-built homes. The purpose is to incentivize the construction of new single-family homes in areas where high property tax rates have hindered development. The exemption will apply to properties in Cook County and other counties in Illinois. If the county board approves the exemptions by ordinance or by resolutions. I'd be happy to answer questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Lightford to close.

Ask for an Aye vote. Thank you.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) The question is, shall House Bill 1377 pass. All those in favor vote Aye. Opposed, Nays. 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, their 59 Ayes. House Bill 1377, having received the required constitutional majority is declared passed. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise 115  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 and Consent. Senator Murphy.

I move Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the appointment, set forth and Appointment Messages 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 225, 227, 229, 243, 247, 249 to 256, 258, 259, 260, 262, 263, 269, 270, 273, 277, 279, 301, 302, 305, 306, 310, 311, 314, 322, 323, 327, 328, 329, 337, 348, 349, 353, and 404 of the 103rd General Assembly.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Messages just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate is resolved in Executive Session. Mr. Secretary, are there any motions in writing?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Mr. Secretary, print the motion on the Calendar. Mr. Secretary, please read the Appointment Messages. 103 to 252.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

116  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 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 57 Ayes and 2 voting Present. Not voting. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by vote record. The Senate does consent to the nomination. A majority of the Senators elected having refused. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 103 to 258.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam president, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by vote -- by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read appointment 1030259. 117  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 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 59 Ayes and 0 Nays. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1030269.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate 118  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 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 59 Ayes. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by vote -- record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1030270.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam president, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 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 59 Ayes. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1030273.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 58 Yeas and 0 voting No. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1030279.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) 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 59 Ayes. A majority of the Senators 120  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Mr. Secretary, please read Appointment Message 1030404.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move the Senate consent to the nomination.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate consent to the nomination just made? All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 59 Ayes. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the nomination. Supplemental Calendar No. 2 has been printed and distributed. Mr. Secretary, Motions in Writing Appointment Messages.

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

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? Senator Murphy moves to compile the 122  STATE OF ILLINOIS 103rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 118th Legislative Day 5/24/2024 appointment messages to be acted on together by a single vote of the Senate. All those in favor say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. Mr. Secretary, read the comply appointments.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy.

Madam President, I move that the Senate Do Consent to the compiled nominations just read.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Is there any discussion? The question is does the Senate consent to the complied nominations? 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 59 Ayes. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote. The Senate does consent to the complete nominations. Senator Murphy.

Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen of this astounding Body. I jubilantly move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Murphy moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate has arisen from Executive Session. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The Members of the Committee on Assignments will meet in the Senate's front room immediately. The Senate will stand at ease. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Senator Aquino, what purpose do you rise?

Thank you, Madam President, for an announcement.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) State your announcement.

The Senate Democrats will caucus in the President's Office at 6:15 this evening. That is the announcement.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Thank you. Senator Anderson, what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HUNTER) Noted. The Senate will stand in recess -- recess to the call of the Chair. The Senate stands in recess. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR AQUINO) Senate will come to order. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until 10 a.m. on the 25th day of May 2024. The Senate stands adjourned. 126