The regular Session of the 104th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Steven Lawrence of Exodus Church of Springfield, Pastor.
PASTOR STEPHEN LAWRENCE: (Invocation)
Thank you, Pastor. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Koehler, would you please lead us in the pledge?
SENATOR KOEHLER: (Pledge of Allegiance)
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have several media outlets seeking permission today. Capitol News Illinois requests permission to audiotape and videotape the proceeding. Blueroomstream has requested permission to video stream. WAND has requested permission to record video. Lee Enterprises has requested permission to film and photograph the proceedings and WGLT has requested permission to take photographs. Seeing no objection, permission is granted. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Friday, April 4th, 2025.
Senator Glowiak Hilton.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary pending arrival 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 of the printed transcripts.
Senator Glowiak Hilton moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal pending arrival of the printed transcripts, there being no objection so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 212, offered by Senator Doris Turner. It is congratulatory. Senate Resolution 213, offered by Senator Holmes and Senate Resolution 214, offered by Senator Murphy. They are both substantive.
Mr. Secretary, Introduction and Reading of Senate bills for the first time.
Senate Bill 2644, offered by Senator Guzmán an Act concerning appropriations. Senate Bill 2645, offered by Senator Belt, an act concerning State government. Senate Bill 2646, offered by Senator Sims, an Act concerning appropriations. Senate Bill 2647, offered by Senator Villivalam, an Act concerning public aid. First reading of the bills.
Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 1040168, Governor's salaried appointment, to be a Member of the Civil Service Commission, Vivian Robinson. Appointment Message 1040169, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Labor Advisory Board, Steven Avalos. Appointment Message 1040170, Governor's salaried appointment to be a Member of the Court of Claims, Sonia A. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Antolec. Appointment Message 1040171, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the employment Security Advisory Board, Joanna Webb-Gauvin. Appointment Message 1040172, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District Board, Songo Dede. Appointment Message 1040173, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Illinois Board of Higher education, Nora Lee Heist. Appointment Message 1040174, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, Victor Dickson. Appointment Message 1040175, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, Edgar J. Curtis. Appointment Message 1040176, Governor's un-salaried appointment to be Chair of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on transportation Infrastructure Funding and Policy, Gia Biagi. Appointment Message 1040177, Governor's non-salaried appointment to be a Member of the Labor Advisory Board, Mark A. Biel.
Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A message from the House by Mr. Hollman, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, and the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate. to wit: House Bill 42. We have received like messages on House Bills 5479,{sic} (54,79) 226, 1073, 1075, 1081, 1082, 1085, 1108 1120, 1141, 1158, 1225, 1287, 1312, 1366, 1375, 1411, 1430, 1431, 1432, 1461, 1502, 1538, 1575, 1586, 1597, 1607, 1616, 1697, 1724, 1745, excuse me - - 1754, Senate Bill 1806 or scratch that House Bill 1806, 1838, 1859, 1865, 1866, 1911, 1938, 2339, 2387, 2397, 40 --2442, 2456, 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 2537, 2658, 2667, 2675, 2754, 2873, 2978, 3011, 3094, 3095, 3140, 3176, 3214, 3272, 3278, 3356, 3391, 3438, 3522, 3637, 3671, 3678, 3744 and 3760. Passed the House April 7th, 2025. John W. Hollman, Clerk of the House.
Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 42, offered by Senator Ellman, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 54, offered by Senator Fowler, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 79, offered by Senator Anderson, an Act concerning public employee benefits. House Bill 1075, offered by Senator Peters, an Act concerning government. House Bill 1082, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1085, offered by Senator Villa, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1141, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1158, offered by Senator Murphy, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1225, offered by Senator Jones, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1287, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning long term care. House Bill 1366, offered by Senator Preston, an Act concerning education. House Bill 1375, offered by Senator Simmons, an Act concerning education. House Bill 1430, offered by Senator Aquino, an Act concerning education. House Bill 1434,{sic} (1432) offered by Senator Fine, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1538, offered by Senator Koehler, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1575, offered by Senator Preston, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1607, offered by Senator Hunter, an Act concerning State government. House Bill 1697, offered by Senator Doris Turner, an Act concerning 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 State government. House Bill 1724, offered by Senator DeWitte, an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 1806, offered by Senator Villivalam, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 1838, offered by Senator Preston, an Act concerning education. House Bill 1859, offered by Senator Porfirio, an Act concerning education. House Bill 1866, offered by Senator Cunningham, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1911, offered by Senator Johnson, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 1938, offered by Senator Anderson, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2387, offered by Senator Fine, an Act concerning health, House Bill 2456, offered by Senator Feigenholtz, an Act concerning business. House Bill 2537, offered by Senator Johnson, an Act concerning education. House Bill 2675, offered by Senator Simmons, an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 2754, offered by Senator Walker, an Act concerning local government. House Bill 2873, offered by Senator Villanueva {sic} (Fine), an Act concerning civil law. House Bill 2978, offered by Senator Cunningham, an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3094, offered by Senator Villivalam, an Act concerning employment. House Bill 3214, offered by Senator Fine, an Act concerning public aid. House Bill 33 -- 3272, an Act concerning - - offered by Senator Villivalam, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3356, offered by Senator Belt, an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3438, offered by Senator Porfirio, an Act concerning transportation. House Bill 3522, offered by Senator Belt, an Act concerning education. House Bill 3637, offered by Senator Preston {sic} (Villa), an Act concerning regulation. House Bill 3671, offered by Senator Glowiak Hilton, an Act concerning criminal law. First Reading of the bills.
5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate if I could have your attention for a moment, it has been my honor to open our Senate session today and to preside using the gavel of our -- our dear friend and beloved colleague, Matthew Jones. Matt's father made him this gavel more than a decade ago, when his path looked as likely to lead him to the bench as to stick around here in the Capitol. But I know, I believe, I hope that Matt is at home watching. And I wanted everyone to know we are using the Matt Jones gavel today, and we are sending him all of our best wishes and love on his journey. So, send your love and -- and thoughts to Matt Jones and to his family. And I'm very proud to preside with this gavel. Senator Koehler, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. May I speak to the issue. Matt Jones has been a friend for a long time, and many of you know him, he really has been part of the Senate. He started as a staff person for a Carl Hawkinson. I know Matt and Sandy are watching right now. We send our love to you. Matt right now is in hospice at the Richard Owens OSF Center in Peoria. I was able to see him last Saturday and yesterday as well. He gave me the -- the gavel to bring down here to present to the president to be used. It was one that his dad made out of Brazilian hardwood. The box is made of walnut. His dad was a machinist at Hiram Walker. And his dad passed away in 2014, but he made that. I think the -- the date on that is 11-11-11. So, when that was made. But I just want you to know that Matt is just such a part of this institution. Um, he's been a friend, as I say, for a long time. Any -- any time that I wanted to find out, really what the pulse of politics was anywhere in the state, but especially in the Peoria area. I called Matt, And, we 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 had, always great conversations and we did as well with his mother, Sandy, on Saturday and with his wife, Sandy on yesterday on Monday. But please, if you, if you know Matt, if you've met Matt before, please send your thoughts and prayers to him. In fact, I'll get you an address. You can send him a card at the at the Owens Center. But, Matt, I just want to say we love you, and you'll always be with us here in the Senate. Thank you.
How about a joyful round of applause for Matt Jones. Leader Curran, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President, for an announcement.
Please state your announcement.
Mr. President, colleagues, I am thrilled to welcome back to the Senate former -- former State Senator Tom Bennett. There he is over there, working the other side of the aisle. As all of you know, Tom had a long, distinguished legislative career and he capped it off with two years in the upper Chamber. We were sad to miss Tom in his last days, in the General Assembly during lame duck, but I got a commitment from Tom that he would come back and visit us. Tom was as well known, as a legislator for his kindness and compassion as he was for his legislative skills. We miss him. Tom is, accompanied today. Senator Bennett's accompanied today by his wife, Kathy Bennett, his district director, Morgan Caracci, and his one of many drivers, but certainly his most frequent driver, Dennis Fisher. So, I would like to ask everyone to give them all a Senate welcome. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025
Welcome back Senator Bennett. Senator Doris Turner, for what purpose do you rise?
Announcement.
Please make your announcement.
Thank you, Mr. President. I am excited to recognize a provider in my district, Eagle Ridge of Decatur, who provides care to seniors. Gardant Management Solutions, Inc., is a mission driven company focused on serving older adults of all incomes and adults with disabilities. They operate assisted living, supportive living, and memory care communities throughout the state, from the inner city of Chicago and the surrounding suburban area to metropolitan and rural areas in northern, central, and southern Illinois. Since opening its first community in 2000. Gardant has been dedicated to enriching the lives of residents by providing them with love, compassion and dignity they deserve. In addition to the personal assistance, help with medications and support services they need. The goal is to help each resident to achieve and maintain as much independence as possible for as long as possible, and they have joined us up in the gallery.
Please welcome to the Illinois State Senate. Senator Cunningham, for what purpose do you rise?
For an introduction, Mr. President.
8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Please make your introduction.
Thank you, Mr. President. I am proud today to be joined by a group of young athletes from my district. There in the gallery behind me. They are Members of the football team at Chicago Christian High School, which is in Palos Heights in my district. A couple of months ago, they had a major accomplishment for the first time in school history. They won the state championship in football. They're the 2A champions. They won by a score of 47 to nothing. We won't say what team they beat. I don't want to offend another Senator here, but a big, stirring victory for the football team at Chicago Christian High School. Can we please welcome the Springfield and honor them on their great achievement?
Congratulations, gentlemen. Welcome to the Illinois State Senate. Capitol news is requesting permission to photograph and record the proceedings. Seeing no objection, permission is granted. Senator Sally Turner, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President, for a point of announcement.
Please make your announcement.
Well, today I have with me, and I have the distinct pleasure of introducing Donnie Bowman and his team from LTEC. LTEC is, Donnie Bowman is an instructor at Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln, Illinois, and LTEC is the Lincoln Land technical education criminal justice class. And they're visiting us today. As you can see them standing up there, they're learning about components of 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 the criminal justice system and the legal system, and they have an emphasis on those careers, and they ever have an opportunity to visit with them. I'm sure they greatly appreciate it. So anyway, let's welcome the LTEC community. Thank you.
Welcome to the Illinois State Senate. Senator Tracy, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of introduction please.
Please make your introduction.
And first I wanted to say hello to Matt Jones. If he's watching, Matt was always spot on in criminal law, and I always appreciate his advocacy -- advocacy for the State's Attorney's Association. He was a wonderful person. And Matt, we're praying for you and thinking of you. But today I want to introduce the -- my guest, Aaliyah Nash of Mt. Sterling. She is the daughter of Derrick and Nicole Nash, who are also with her. She is part of the Illinois Girls Leads Program that is made possible by the Illinois Lieutenant Governor, and it helps girls learn more about leadership roles that women play in the state of Illinois. Aaliyah has a love of learning, as well as a newly acquired interest in public speaking, that has demonstrated to her the influence and importance of words. She has an interest in gender disparity in management roles, and says she wants to make a difference by working to prevent human trafficking and prosecute traffickers to the fullest. Her accomplishments in school include Volleyball Award, Student of the Month and High Honor Roll. All of these honors 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 reflect Aaliyahs dedication. Her strong work ethic, her positive attitude, and her team spirit. Her extracurricular activities and hobbies include competitive tumbling, cheerleading, Spanish club, and the Family Career and Community Leaders of America, a national 501 nonprofit career and technical student organization for young men and women, and family and consumer sciences education. Her passion for these hobbies and activities is based on the opportunities to grow and learn about everything. These activities provide. At a young age, she became a Girl Scout which taught her to be friendly, helpful, considerate and caring. She has helped with family non-for-profit programs to help children living in poverty. She has volunteered her time to clean up the community's Little League Park. Thank you, Aaliyah, for sharing your gifts with the community in our state. Your list of accomplishments is lengthy and diverse at such a young age. You are truly a Renaissance woman and will, I know, be a great leader in our state hopefully and in all she does. With that, please give her and her parents a warm Senate welcome, if you will.
I want to welcome to the Illinois State Senate. Senator McClure, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President, for an introduction.
Please make your introduction.
Thank you. It is an honor today to have a great NASCAR champion present with us on the floor. Justin Allgaier is a graduate of Riverton High School, and he still owns a business 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 right here in Springfield. And he's here because I invited him so he can could celebrate his Xfinity championship, which is an unbelievable accomplishment. Justin is joined by his father, Mike Allgaier, and it's also Mike's birthday, Dorothy Allgaier. And up in the gallery is Michael Campbell, who's the director of communications for JR Motorsports, Rodney Riech, who's the senior marketing director for North America, Curtis Francois, who's the owner and president of Worldwide Technology Raceway. Julie Giese, who's the track president of the Chicago Street course, as well as Todd Zoellner, who's a friend of the family with his son Nathan. So, they are here and last week, I filed a resolution, Senate resolution 210 for Justin Allgaier Day in the State of Illinois. Now, I had meant to file this months ago, but the problem is, is that Justin keeps winning races, so I have to keep updating the resolution. So, we were finally able to do that. So, I do want to read the resolution on the floor so that Justin can be here for this. And he's really making all of us not just in the area but in the state, proud. Whereas the Members of the Illinois Senate wish to congratulate Justin Allgaier on his outstanding racing career. And Whereas Justin Allgaier is a distinguished race car driver who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication and sportsmanship throughout his racing career. And Whereas Justin Allgaier was born on June 6th, 1986, in Springfield and has become a distinguished figure in American stock car racing. And Whereas Justin Allgaier grew up in Riverton and has been an ambassador representing his community with honor and bringing positive recognition to the area. And Whereas Justin Allgaier's family plays a crucial role in his life, providing unwavering support and motivation. And he is the son of Mike and Dorothy Allgaier. He is married to his high school 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 sweetheart, Ashley Allgaier, and together they have two daughters, Harper and Willow. His family's love and encouragement have been instrumental in his success and and whereas Justin Allgaier began his racing career at the young age of five, quickly showcasing his talent and passion for the sport. And Whereas Justin Allgaier achieved significant milestones early in his career, including becoming a five-time quarter midget champion by the age of 12. And Whereas, Justin Allgaier became the youngest driver to advance to an A-main at the Chili Bowl, the star-studded midget racing event in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2001 at the age of 14. And Whereas Justin Allgaier secured the ARCA Re/Max Series championship in 2008, marking a pivotal moment in his ascent within professional racing. And Whereas Justin Allgaier was honored as a 2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series Rookie of the year, further establishing his reputation in the racing community. And Whereas Justin Allgaier has been a consistent and formidable competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. And Whereas, Justin Allgaier has accumulated 27 Xfinity Series victories over his career, placing him 9th on the all-time list. And Whereas Justin Allgaier achieved the pinnacle of his career by winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2024. A testament to his dedication and skill. And Whereas Justin Allgaier has been recognized multiple times as the all-time record holder for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Most Popular Driver Award, reflecting his positive impact on fans and the broader community. And Whereas Justin Allgaier has exemplified the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and community engagement throughout his career, serving as an inspiration to aspiring racers and Illinois residents alike. And Whereas Justin Allgaier, his contributions to racing extend beyond 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 the track as he is actively engaged with fans, participate in community events, and support charitable causes, including the Adopt a Soldier Platoon initiative, which he featured on his car during Memorial Day weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, as well as participating in numerous charity events and fundraising raisers. Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 104th General Assembly of the State of Illinois that we declare November 9th, 2025 as Justin Allgaier Day in the State of Illinois to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his championship win, and we extend our best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors. And be it further resolved that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Justin Allgaier as a symbol of our respect and esteem. So, congratulations Justin, and let's all congratulate Justin, who is an unbelievable athlete and he's doing great things.
Thanks for being with us, Justin. And happy birthday, dad. The Senate will stand at ease for a few moments to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. Will all Members of the Committee on Assignments report promptly to the President’s Anteroom? Mr. Secretary Committee Reports.
Senator Cunningham, Chair of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2459; refer to Appropriations Education Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1120; refer to Appropriations Health and Human Services - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1225; refer to Appropriations Public Safety and Infrastructure - 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2185; refer to Behavioral and Mental Health Committee - Senate Resolution 193; refer to Consumer Protection Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 314 and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2247; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1587, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1784, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1796, Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2156, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2201, Floor Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 2381; refer to Education Committee - Floor Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 406, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 407, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 408, Committee Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1560, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1799, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2149 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2438; refer to Environment Conservation Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1859; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bill 2202, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 8, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 47, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 101, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 213, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 702, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1044, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1046, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1797, Floor Amendments 2 and 3 to Senate Bill 1954, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2187, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2325 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2393; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2318; refer to Health and Human Services Committee - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1298, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1602, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2437 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2500; refer to Insurance Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1076 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2415; refer to Judiciary Committee - 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 328, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 704, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1261, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1411, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1551, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1625, Floor Amendment 5 to Senate Bill 1667, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1939 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2463; refer to Labor Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 633, Floor Amendments 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 1701 and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2339; refer to Licensed Activities Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 706, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 707, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2153, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2348, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2434 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2469; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Bill 2303, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 634, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 784, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1422 and Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1424; refer to Pensions Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1455 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1456; refer to Public Health Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 189 and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2215; refer to Revenue Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 752 and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1045; refer to Transportation Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 191, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 849, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1158, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1160, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1256, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1559, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2111, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2284; refer to Veterans Affairs Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 636. Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Resolution 172. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 404, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 703, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 705, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 708, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 709, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 783, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 851, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 908, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1078, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1121 and Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1417. Signed, Senator Bill Cunningham, Chair.
Senator Cunningham, for what purpose do you rise?
For a motion.
Please state your motion.
Mr. president, on April 4th, the Senate Bills 1176, 2201 and 2459 were part of the motion creating an agreed bill list. I moved that Senate Bills 1176, 2201 and 2459 be removed from the order of Senate bills 3rd Reading agreed Senate Bills list and placed back on the order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading.
Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none. Senator Cunningham moves that Senate Bills 1176 2201 and 2459 be removed from the order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Senate Bill list and placed back on the Order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading. All in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it and the motion carries. Mr. Secretary, please print the order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Bill list with those bills removed. Ladies 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 and Gentlemen of the Senate, Senate Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been printed and distributed. It reflects the order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading Agreed Senate bill list as it will be voted on tomorrow. Senators, a reminder if you intend to file a vote intention sheet for any of the bills on the agreed bill list, please file that with the Secretary of the Senate by 10 a.m. tomorrow. All right, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we're going to turn to the order of Senate bill 2nd Reading. Again, this is a deadline week. If you have a bill on 2nd Reading that you would like to advance to 3rd, this would be a good time to do it. Senate Bill 25, Senator Hastings. Senate Bill 191, Senator Morrison. With leave the Body, we're going to pass over bills we know are being held by the Sponsors. Senate Bill 1298, Senator Guzmán. Senate Bill 1417, Senator McClure. Senate Bill 1455, Senator Martwick. Senate Bill 1456, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1456, an Act concerning public employee benefits. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1551 Senator Stadelman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1551, an Act concerning aging. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary Adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1599, Senator Feigenholtz. Senate Bill 1857, Senator Peters. I beg your pardon, correction Senate Bill 1587, Senator Peters. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1587, an Act concerning State government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1602, Senator Morrison. Senate Bill 1612, Senator Murphy. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1612, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive Adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendment reported.
3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we'll jump to Senate Bill 1784, Senator Peters. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1784, an Act concerning courts. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1797, Senator Walker. Mr. 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1797, an Act concerning regulation. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive Adopted Amendment No. 1.
Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to the top of page 3 of your printed Calendars. Senate Bill 1958, Senator Castro. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1958, an Act concerning education. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to the middle of page 3. Senate Bill 2285, Senator Simmons. Senate Bill 2325, Senator Martwick. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2325, an Act concerning business. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2339, Senator Cervantes. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2339, an Act concerning employment. 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Labor Adopted Amendment No. 1. 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025
And have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration.
No further amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2381, Senator Hills. Senate Bill 24 -- Senate Bill 2415, Senator Morrison. With leave of the Body, we'll turn to the top of page 4. Senate Bill 2500, Senator Peters. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 2500, an Act concerning local government. 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
3rd Reading. Senator Villivalam, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. President, for purposes of an announcement.
Please state your announcement.
The Senate Democrats will caucus at 1:30 p.m. for one hour in the Senate President's office.
Senator McClure, for what purpose do you rise?
For an announcement.
Please make your announcement. 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025
Thank you, Mr. President. The Senate Republicans will caucus immediately in room 400.
Thank you, Senator. The Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. We will be returning to the Floor after committees for paperwork and to advance measures that have come out of committee today. We will advise whether or not we will be turning to final action, but we will be returning to the Floor. So, stay in touch with your legislative assistants and be ready to come back as needed. The Senate stands in recess. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES) PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR LIGHTFORD): The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate resolution 215, offered by Senator Doris Turner and Senate Joint Resolution 28, offered by Senator Syverson. They are both substantive. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR LIGHTFORD): Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Simmons, Chair of the Committee on Public Health Reports - Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 189 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2215 Recommend Do Adopt. Senate Resolution 176 and Senate Joint Resolution 25 Be Adopted. PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR LIGHTFORD): Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Simmons, Chair of the Committee on Public Health, 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 104th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 32nd Legislative Day 4/8/2025 reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 189 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2215 Recommend Do Adopt. Senate Resolutions 159 and 176 and Senate Joint Resolution 25 Be Adopted. Senator Loughran Cappel, Chair of the Committee on Education, report Senate Bill 1560 Do Pass, as Amended. Senate Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 406, Senate amendment 1 to Senate Bill 407, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 408, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1799, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2149 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2438 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Cervantes, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1587, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1784, Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2156, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2201 and Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 2381 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Villa, Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services, reports Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1298, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1602, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2437 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2500 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Villivalam, Chair of the Committee on Transportation, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 849, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1256, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1559 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2111 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Peters, Chair of the Committee on Labor, reports Senate Amendment 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 1701 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2339 Recommend Do Adopt.
There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until 11 a.m. on the 9th day of April 2025. The Senate stands adjourned. 23