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Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 11, 1989

86th General Assembly (1989-1990) · Legislative day 27 · Regular Session
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Senate
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86th (1989-1990)
Date
May 11, 1989
Legislative day
27
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PRESIDENT ROCK

The hour of nine-thirty having arrived, the Senate will please come to order. Will the Members be at their desks, and will our guests in the gallery kindly rise. Our prayer this moïnkng by Reverend Anthony G. Tzortzis, St. Anthony 's Hellenic Orthodox Cburch, Springfield, Illinois. Father.

THE REVEREND ANTHONY G . TZORTZIS

(Prayer given by the Reverend Anthony Tzortzis)

PRESIPENT ROCK

Thank you, Father. Ladies and Gentlemen, we'11 just stand at ease for a few noments till I get a chance to confer with Senator Philip . SENATE AT FZASE AH ER EASE

PRESIDENT ROCK

The Senate Will come to order. Ladies and Gentlemen I've just discussed with Senator Philip, and he wishes the opporkunity to meet with his Members: so we will stand in Recess until the hour of noon, twelve o 'clockz noon. Senator Geo-Karis.

SENATOR GEO-KARIS

Mr. President, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. In view of thate we 're calling a Republican Caucus im edkately in Senator Philip's Office.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. The Senate Will stand in Recess till noon. SENATE IN RECESS SENM E AFTER RECESS

PRESIDENT ROCK

(Machine cutoff)...carroll.

SENATOR CARROLL

Thank you, Mr. President. Pursuant to schedule, the Special Temporary Committee on Appropriations I will be meeting at the l STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENEAAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TM NSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May 11y 1989 hour of ten o 'clock i.n Room 2l2. Ten o'clock in Room 2l2. SENATE IN RECESS SENATE AFTER RECESS

PRESIDENT ROCK

The Senate Will come to order. Senator Geo-Karis, for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR GEO-KARIS

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentleman of the Senate. There Will be a Republican Cauaus in Senator Pate Philip 's Room ilnmediately. Ri:ht after.

PRESIDENT ROCR

Okay. That request's is in order. There will be a Democratic Caucus i= ediately in Room 2l2. And the Senate will stand in Recess for one hour . SENATE IN RECESS SENATE AFTER RECESS

PRESIDENT ROCK

The Senate will come to order. 'l'he Chair is aware ehae some Members have other appointments yet Waiting this evening, so We will attempt to expedite this. By the way, Senator Howard Brookins has asked me to announce that he has lost a gold bracelet somewhere in the building. Al1 right. Senator Demuzio is recognkzed .

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Thank you , Mr . President . I have filed a motion with respect t;o changing some of the Senate Rules e and I think every Member now has a copy on their desk as to what those changes are , and I will briefly describe them .

PRESIDENT ROCK

Excuse me, Senator. By the Way, Channels 3 and 20 have requested permission to film. Leave is granted. Senator Demuzio . SENATOR DEMUZ10 : 2 1 : STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May 11g 1989 The rules cbanges require that subject matter of any conference committee report to be limited to the matters of difference between the Chambers, unless otherwise ordered by the Rules Committee. That is language that was suggested by the other side that Was taken verbatim, and chanqed in Rule 43 part A, if my memory serves me eorrect. Also, a rules change would require that a1l conference committee reports will sit one full legislative day on a Member's desk before consideration, and would require a conference committee report to have the requisite number of signatures Which Would, in this particular instance, by rule would be six of the conferees. Another provision is that the Appropriations Conference Committee Reports shall be considered by the applicable Appropriations Committee before consideration by the entire Body, and there will be a hearkn: held in a hearing room with notice to the public and to Members of the Senate. Also, We have, for the edification of the Members, put into rule also that the applicable Appropriations Committee Will act -- shall act on any bill at the request of the sponsor of such a bill. And that the Rules Committee makeup would be changed from eight in the majority and six in the minority. That is basically what the rules changes are. Again, the description is in front of you, and I Would move this motion, Mr. Chairman -- Mr. President.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. Is there any discussion? Al1 right. Senator Demuzio has moved to amend Senate Rules 7 and 43 as indicated in *he language aktached. Those in favor of that motion will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay, and the voting is open. Have a1l voted who wish? Have al1 voted Who wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayes, no Nays, none votkng Present. Knd the motkon prevails. Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

3 I STATE OF ILLINOIS I 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION j SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May 11, 1989 I have also filed a motion with respect to amending our current rules: extending the final date fot reporting to the Senate the Appropriations bklls from May the 11th to May 16th. and I would move thak this Amendment Rule 5C would take immediately upon its adoption and I would make that motion, Mr. -- Mr. President.

PRESIDENT ROCK

All right. Senator Demuzio has moved that Rule 5C be amended to extend the deadline for the Appropriations Committee. Those in favor of that motion will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have a11 voted who Wksh? Have a1l voted Who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, no Nays, l voting Present, and the motion carries. Senator Demuzo.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

The third motion that I have filed, I move that a1l bills currently on the Secretary's Desk be taken from the Secretary's Desk and be placed on the Order of 2nd Reading. I would move that this motion would take -- take effect immediately upon its adoption, and I would so move, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT ROCK

All right. Youdve heard the motion. Is there any discussion? If not, al1 in favor will vote Aye. Opposed Will vote Nay, and the voting is open. Have a1l voted Wbo wish? Have a1l voted Who wish? Have all voted Who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. The motion carriese and it is so ordered.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Committee Reports: Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

Committee Report filed to Miss Linda Hawker, Secretary of the Senate -- regarding Report of Committee of Conference, pardon me# 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May ll, 1989 Committees on Committees. Dear Miss Hawker, the Committee on Committees reports that the Members of the followin: standing committees have been appointed by the Committee on Committees, and presents its selections as indicated on the attached lkst to the Senate for its approval. Very truly yours, Senator Sam Vadalabene, Chairman, Committee on Committees.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Thank youz Mr. President. This would move that we approve the report just read by the -- Secretary with respect to the Committee on Committees.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. Senator Demuzio has moved approval of the Committee on Committees Report. Those in favor -- if there's no diseussion, those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay, and the votin: is open. Have al1 voted who Wish? Have a1l voted who wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 57 Ayesz no Nays, none voting Present. The motion carries, and the Committee Report is approved.

PRESIDENT ROCK

(Machine cutoffl..oMessages from the House, Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

A Message from the House by Mr. O'Brien, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following tàtles, in the passage of Which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate: to Wit: House Bills 218, 293, 484, 511, 559, 589, 644, 657, 726: 727, 730, 766, 769, 883, 886, 905, 931, 1117, 1149, 1155. Passed the House May 3, 1989. have a like Message on House Bill 985, Which passed the 5 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIFT 27th Legislative Day May l1e 1989 House May 4th. I have a like Message on House Bills 2, 30, 43, 44, 50# 63, 64# 98g 100, 124, 132, 185, 207, 208, 209, 240, 251, 260, 261, 268, 295, 302, 312, 313, 351, 354, 365, 367, 379, 385, 412, 418, 420, 437, 441, 456, 458: 475, 487, 506, 530, 541, 546, 548, 558, 586, 587: 610, 620, 623, 628, 630, 638, 733, 758, 803, 805, 808, 906, 917, 945, 966, 1057, 1081: 1092, 1094: 1095, 1096, 1124, 1196, 1206, 1237, 1249, 1352, 1402, 1425, 1467, 1485, 1486, 1524, 1564, 1665, 1719, 1730, 1768, 1838, 1864, 1876: 1887, 2064, 2068, 2091, 2100, 2219, 2275: 2280, 2302, 2323, 2324, 2329. Passed the House May 9, 1989. I have a like Message on House Bills 41, 110, 126, 2-6 -- pardon me 273, 322, 346, 353, 368, 370, 374, 386, 387, 395, 397, 435, 440, 447, 460: 489, 497. Passed the House May 10, 1989. I have a Message from the House by Mr. O'Brien, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following joint resolutione in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: Eouse Joint Resolution 39. It is conqratulatory. I have a like Message on House Joint Resolution 40, House Joint Resolution 4l, House Joint Resolution 42, and House Joint Resolution 43. They're a1l congratulatory.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Consent Calendar. Resolutions, Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

Senate Resolution 283 offered by Senator Kelly. Senate Resolution 284 offered by Senator Hall. Senate Resolution 285 offered by Senator Kelly. Senate Resolution 286 offered by Senakors Kelly and J.E . 6 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May 11z 1989 Joyce. Senate Resolution 287 offered by Senator Severns. Senate Resolution 288 offered by Senator Severns. Senate Resolution 289 offered by Senator Rea. Senate Resolution 290 offered by Senator Keats. Senate Resolution 29l offered by Senator Topinka. Senate Resolution 292 offered by Senator Watson. Senate Resolution 293 offered by Senators Pawell, Karpiel, Philip , Topinka, Etheredge, Mahar and Hudson. They're a1l congratulatory. Senate Joknt Resolution 56 offered by Senator Maktland. It is also congratulatory.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Consent Calendar.

Linda Hawker

Senate Joint Resolution 294 offered by Senator Lechowicz. Senate Joint Resolution 57 offered by Senators Demuzio, Rea, O 'Daniel, Ralph Dunn and Donahue. They 're b0th substantive.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Executive. All riqht. Ladies and Gentlemen, if I can have your attention, Senator Carroll in particular. Senator Etheredge. There has been a request to go to thJ Order of Senate Billse 2nd Readin: to read the Supplemental a second time, with ehe underskanding it will be called back tomorrow for purposes of any amendments that wish to be offered. With leave of the Body, Madam Secretary: Wedll move to the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading for the purpose of Senate Bill 3-8-5: and I'd ask you to read the bill, please.

Linda Hawker

Senate Bill 385. (Secretary reads title of bill) STATE OP ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE QRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May 1l# 1989 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments.

PRESIDENT ROCK

understand there are amendments from the Floor which the sponsors are willing to withhold at this moment With the understanding theydll eall it back. Al1 right. Any amendmenks from the Floor? SECRETAR; HAWKER: We do have Floor amendments.

PRESIDENT ROCR

Well, the sponsors have agreed to withhold them: so Welll just with that understanding, wefll move the bill to the Order of 3rd Reading. 3rd Readings Madam Seeretary. A1l righk . Committee Reports.

Linda Hawker

Senator Hall, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Appropriations reports Senate Bill 285 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Smith, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Public Health, Welfare & Corrections, reports Senate Bills Numbered 65, 338, 472, 1198, 1199, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1306, 1307, 1354 and 1416. Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 300, 383, 473: 499, 613, 619, 1046, 1047, 1049, 1050, 1185, 1196, 1200, 1301, 1313, 1413, 1414, 1415 and 1431 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Netsch, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Revenue, reports Senate Bills Numbered 59# 136, 275, 301, 692, 719, 744: 801, 896, 1168, 1242, 1286 and 1305 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 1094 and 1446 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Jacobs, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Labor, reports Senate Bill 1201 Do Passz as Amended. Senaeor Berman, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Elementary and Secondary Educationz reports Senate Bills Numbered l6w 107: 297, 308, 309, 333, 335, 449, 517: 529, 540, 592, 602, 612, 637, 649, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 680, 796, 806, 8 I 1 STATE oF ILczuozs j 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legkslatkve Day May l1, 1989 959, 960, 961, 984, 986, 1070, 1079: 1154, 1225, 1294, 1344: 1396, 1421, 1422 and 1458 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 148: 200, 254, 477, 615, 726, 976, 1398 and 1425 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator J.E. Joyce, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Higher EducaEion, reports that Senate 3ills Numbered 1, l0, 45, 70, 115, 116, 118, 119, 179, 872, 892 and 1080 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 112, 117 and 614 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Alexander: Chairman of the Special Temporary Commkttee on Eleckions and Reapportionment, reporks Senate Bills Numbered 648, 1340, 1342 and 1383 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 17g 782, 969 and 1000 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Welch, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Energy and Environment, reports Senate Bills Numbered 38, 638 and 848 Do Pass. And Senake Bills Numbered 4, 57# 311, 630, 1043, 1044, 1170 and 1282 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator J.J. Joyce, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Executive, reports Senate Bills Numbered 3, 158, 212, 213, 257, 336, 339, 391, 632, 681, 785, 1135, 1149, 1158: 1293, 1397: 1408, 1441, 1442, 1450, 1455 and 1463 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 44, 61, 69, 195, 514, 616, 737, 821, 866, 1083, 1407 and 1454 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Zito, Special -- pardon me# Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Finance and Credit Regulations, reports Senate Bills Numbered 33, 60# 100, 133, 199: 237, 800, 915: 954, 1055, 1074 and 1256 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 388, 90l and 934 Do Pass, as Amended . Senator Jones, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Insurance, Pensions and Lieensed Activities, reports Senate Bills Numbered l1, 22z 3l, 47g 96# 97, 170, 273, 289: 293, 389, 732, 791, 878, 1065, 1287, 1289, 1378 and 1457 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 95# 162, 355, 361, 790 and 1288 Do Pass, as Amended. 9 r STATE OP TLLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSKMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May l1, 1989 Senator Marovitz, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Judiciary, reports Senate Bills Numbered 90, 204, 266, 290, 294, 298, 348, 503, 666, 733, 743, 927, 929, 955, 1153, 1220, 1221, 1223, 1224, 1255, 1315, 1391, 1406, 1414 -- pardon me, 1412, 1464 and 1466 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 129, 741, 742, -- pardon me -- 772, 956: 1097, 1217, 1270, 1314, 1411 and 1429 Do Passy as Amended. Senator Holmberg, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Local Government, reports Senate Bills Numbered 34, 4l, 198, 243, 247: 573, 671, 672, 729, 815, 837: 840, 852, 964, 1052, 1078, 1098, 1099: 1132, 1136, 1150, 1237, 1241, 1375, 1395 and 1467 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 494, 500, 731, 838, 1222 and 1403 Do Pass, as Amended. Genator Brookins, Vice Chakrman of the Special Temporary Committee on Transportation, reports Senate Bills Numbered 255, 830, 9 -- pardon me, 895, 903, 917: 925: 1077, 1146, 1369, 1374, 1382 and 1451 Do Pass. And Senate Bills Numbered 7, 8, 47, 481, 653 and 1426 Do Pass, as Amended. And Senate Bill 792 Do Not Pass. Senator Hall, Chairman of the Special Temporary Committee on Appropriations II, reports Senate Bill 286 Do Pass, as Amended. PRESIDENT ROCK: Any furtber business to come before the Senate? Yes, Senator Hall. SENATOR HALL: would lkke to announce that Appropriakions 11 will meet immediately after adjournment in Room 212, so please be there. PRESIDENT ROCK: All right. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Senate Will theny pursuant to Senator Hall's moklon. atand adjourned till nine o 'clock komorrow morning. Wefll come in at nine olcloek, go right to the Calendar, and hopefully, we can conclude our business at a 10 C STATE OP ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 27th Legislative Day May ll, 1989 reasonable hour. Nine o'clock tomorrow morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. 11 REPORT: TIFLDAY STATE OF IYLINOIS PAGE 1 I 09:26 86TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 03/:2/9û SENATE DAILY TRàNSERIPTIOII 0F DEBATF INDE: NAY 1I. 19d9 SB-03S5 SECQN; READING PAGC 5R-0283 REGOLUTIGN OFFERED PAGE SR-O28# RESOLUTION OFFEREP PAGE SR-0285 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE GR-028ô RFSOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 5R-0287 RE:/LUTION OFFERED FAGE 3R-0d8; RESOEUTiON OFEERED PAGE 52-0289 RESOLUTIDI4 GFFFREO PAGE 'SR-0290 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE - SR-029l RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 5R-:292 QESOLUTION SFFERED PAGE - 5R-0293 RESOLUTION OFFERE; PAGE HJ2-0039 REZDLUTION OFFERED PAGE HJR-00#0 RESOLUTION OFFERSD PAGE HJR-OO#: RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE HJR-0Q#2 RESQLUFION OFFERED PAGE HJR-00#3 RESULUFION OFFERED PAGE - SdR-0056 RESCLUTION OFFERED PAGE SJR-0O57 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE :2R-0291 RESOLUTtON OFFERED PAGE SUBJECT MATTER SENATE T& SRDSR - PRESIDENT ROCK PAGE 1. PRAXER - REVEkENO ANTHORY G. TZORSZIS PAGE l AT EASE PAGE 1. SENATE AFTER EASE - PRESIDENT ROEK PAGE t REEESS PAGE 1. SENATE REEJNVENYS - PRESIDENT ROCK PAGE t REEESS PAGE 2 SENJTE RECSNVENES - PRJ3TDENT ROCK PAGE 2 RECESS PAGE 2 SENATE REEONVENES - PRPSIZENT ROCK PAGE 2 SENATDR DENUZIQ-HOTION - AMEND SEN. RULES 7/*3 PAG: 2 SENATOR DEMUZIO-XOTIGN - AMENO SEN. RULE 5C PAGE 3 - ZEN. DERUIIO-MOTION-8ILLS SEE. DEGK-SEEQND READING PAGE ' COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE MESSAGESIS) FRDN THE HOUSE PAGE 5 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 8 ADJOUZNNENT PAGE t0