Illinois General Assembly Floor TranscriptsBrowseSenate86th GA

Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 31, 1990

86th General Assembly (1989-1990) · Legislative day 96 · Regular Session
Chamber
Senate
General Assembly
86th (1989-1990)
Date
May 31, 1990
Legislative day
96
Session
Regular Session
Speaker turns
41
Original
View the source PDF ↗
PRESIDENT ROCK

The hour of twelve-thirty having arrived, the Senate will please come to order. Will the Members be at their desks, and will our guests in the gallery please rise. Our prayer this afternoon by the Reverend William Oaks, Elliott Avenue Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois. Reverend.

THE REVEREND WILLIAM OAKS

(Prayer given by the Reverend Willian Oaks)

PRESIDENT ROCK

Thank you, Reverend. Reading of the Journal, Madam Secrebary. SECRETARX HA%KER: Senate Journals for Thursday, May l7; Friday, May 18; Tuesday, May 22; and Wednesday, May 23rd# 1990.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Hall.

SENATOR HALL

Mr. President, I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.

PRESIDENT ROCK

You've heard the motion as placed by Senator Hall. 1E there any discussion? If not, a11 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have it. The motion carriesz and i.t is so ordered. Senator Hall.

SENATOR HALL

Mr. President, I move that reading and approval of the Journals of Wednesday, May the 30th, in the year 1990, be postponed, pendlng arrival of the prin*ed Journal.

PRESIDENT ROCK

You've heard the motion as placed by Senator Hall. Any discussion? If notv all in favor, indicate by saying Aye. A1l oppose;. The hyes haxe i.t. Tbe motion earriese and it is so l STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 31., l990 ordered . Message from the House.

Linda Hawker

A Message from the House by Mr. 0 'Brien , Clerk . Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following joint resolution, i.n the adoption of which I'Ih instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Joint Resolution 134. And it is conqratulatory .

PRESIDENT ROCK

Consent Calendar . Committee Report .

Linda Hawker

Senators Demuzio and D 'Arco y Co-chairmen of the Committee on Assignment of Bills, reports the assignment of the following bills to committee : Agriculture and Conservation - House Bills 3242 , 3507, 3736 , 3983 and 4082; Appropriations I - House Bills 3467, 3547 , 3727 ; Elementary and Secondary Edueation - House Bill 318, 1681, 1762, 2875, 2966 # 3G85 , 3109, 3151 , 3290 # 3302# 3572 , 3603, 3651.# 3864y 3940, 4135 and 4l48; Elections and Reapportionment - House Bi11 3825; Energy and Environment - House Bills 3181, 3183# 3326, 3585, 3591, 4046: 4071 and 4114; Executive - House Bills 2907, 2924, 2965, 3089# 3134, 3150, 3164, 3324, 3333: 3597, 3718, 3720, 3725: 3739, 3771, 3849, 3987 and 4190; Finance - House Bills 934, 2543z 3065, 3214, 3732, 3829; Higher Education House Bills 1190, 1382, 1632, 3154, 3671 and 4024; Insurance. Penslons and Licensed Activities - House Bills -- pardon me -- 3228, 3261, 3312, 3363, 3449, 3524, 3528, 3604 . 3645, 3966 , 4025 and 4038 ; Judiciary - House Bills 952, 953, 1268, 2823, 2959, 3107# 3144, 3155, 3161 , 3167y 3220, 3337, 3395 # 3610, 3679 , 3707, 3710 , 3823, 3998# 4031, 4124, 4126, 4128, 4129, 4138 and 4149; Local Government House Bills 1585ê 2367 , 2845, 2884 , 3024, 3202 , 3213, 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 31, 1990 3293, 3310, 3406, 3656, 3738, 3766, 3795, 3847, 3875, 3879, 4081; Public Health, Welfare and Corrections House Bills 951, 954, 2647, 3058: 3110, 3318, 3330, 3454, 3580, 3755, 3777, 3868 Ksic> (3838), 4027, 4099, 4178 and 41857 Revenue - House Bills 309, 37 pardon me -- 3716, 3832, 3896, 3914: Transportation Hcuse Bills 2867, 3027, 3038, 3040, 3050, 3090, 3397, 3398 <sic> (3598): 3639, 3793, 3842 and 4159. Filed by Senators Demuzio and D'Arco.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. Aqain, Ladies and Gentlemen, turn your attention to Pages 8, and 10 of the Calendar. There are still House Bills on 1st Reading. Rules Committee will meet again on Tuesday, so if any Member wishes to pick up a bkll, now ts the time. House Bills lst Reading, Madam Secretary .

Linda Hawker

Eouse Bi11 2876 offered by Senator Brookins. (Secretary reads title of bi11) House Bill 2930 offered by Senator Rea. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3120 offered by Senators Luft and Rea. (Secretary reads tltle of bill) House Bill 3163 offered by Senators Woodyard and Geo-Karis . (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3210 offered by Senator Thomas Dunn. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3868 offered by Senator Rock. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4220 offered by Senator Friedland. (Secretary reads tikle of bill) lst Reading of the bills.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Rules Committee. Resolutions. STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 31, 1990 SECRETARY HAW/ER: I Senate Resolution 1146 offered by Senator Brookins. Senate Resolution 1147 offered by Senator Geo-Karis. Senate Resolution 1148 offered by Senator Geo-Karis. Senate Resolution 1148 <sic> (1149) offered by Senator Geo-Karis. Senate Resolution 1150 offered by Senator Zitc. And Senate Resolution 1151 offered by Senator Thomas Dunn and all Members. They're a11 congratulatory.

PRESIDENT ROCK

K11 right. With leave of the Body, wedll add those to the Consent Calendar. Senator Hudson, for what purpose do you arise, sir?

SENATOR HUDSON

Thank youy Mr. Prestdent. I rise on a point of parliamentary request, I guess. PRESIDENT R0CK: A11 right. State your point.

SENATOR HUDSOS

I would request that on House -- House Bill 3161 Senator Hudson be removed as the primary sponsor to be replaced by Senator Hawkinson with Senator Hudson as the hyphenated co-sponsor of that bill.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. Senator - the Senator seeks leave of *he Body to show Senator Hawkinson as the chief sponsor of Senate Bill -- House Bill 3161. Without objection: leave is granted. So tbe bill will read Hawkinson-Hudson. Senator Carrollz for what purpose do you arlse?

SENATOR CARROLL

Thank you: Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. i 4 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 3l, 1990 On a like motion, with leave of the President of the Senate, I'd ' like to remove the President of the Senate, but only from sponsorship of House Bill 3171, and replace him with myself as chief sponsor.

PRESIDENT ROCR

A11 right. Gentleman seeks leave of the Body to be shown as the chief sponsor of House B(1l 3171. Without objeetion, leave is granted. Senator Philip, for what purpose do you arise? SENATOR PHILIP; Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Ask the record to indicate that Senator Schuneman is absent because of an operation. He will hopefully be here next Week.

PRESIDENT ROCX

The record will so reftect. Senator Demuzko, for What purpose do you arise?

SENATOR DEMUZIO

The same purpose, Mr. President. Senator Savickas is not here due to attending a -- a funeral in the family. I would like the record to so reflect. PRESIDENT ROCK; The record will so reflect. Senator Philip and Senator Weaver, if we can stand at ease for a minute, perhaps the Rules Committee ean meet in the Podium. Rules Committee in the Podium. Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

It's also the record I'd llke for it to reflect that Senator Collins is not here today due to illness, also.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A1l right. The reeord Will so reflect. A11 right. The Senate will stand at ease for about two minutesz While the Rules Committee finalizes their report. Can I ask the Members of the Rules Committee to step into the Podium office? 5 STATE OP ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 3l, 1990 (AT EASE) (SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDENT ROCK

Committee reports.

Linda Hawker

The Senate Rules Committee met at 12:30 p.m . on Thursday, May 3l# 1990. The attached list of House Bills were unanimously recommended for referral to the Committee on Assignment of Bills. House Bills 1477, 1550, 1560, 1784, 2173, 2181, 2388, 2389, 2842, 2859, 2872, 2896: 2903, 2936, 2941, 2964, 3019: 3051, 3075, 3149: 3152, 3195, 3197, 3257, 3284, 3288: 3412, 3481, 3491 <sie> (3492), 3509, 3529, 3558, 3562, 3565, 3632, 3649. 3655, 3658, 3683, 3694, 3699, 3812, 3816, 3824, 3834, 3843, 3853, 3856, 3894, 3933, 3934, 3952, 3994, 4009, 4036: 4049, 4053: 4061 and 4221. Flled by Philip J.Rock, Chairman. Senators Demuzio and D'Arco, Co-chairmen of the Senate Committee -- Senate Committee on Assignment of Bills, reports the assignment of the following bills to eommittee: Agriculture and Conservation House Bills 2903, 3649 and 3952) Elementary and Secondary Education - House Bills 1479 <sic> (1477), 2859, 3051, 4036, 4053) Energy and Environment - House Bil1 3492: Executive - House Bills 1560, 3197, 3284: 3632, 3658, 3894, 3994, 4009 and 4061; Higher Edueation - House Bills 2842 and 3075) Insurance, Penstons and Licensed Activities - House Bills 2173, 2936, 3149: 3509, 3529, 3683, 3834 and 3856; Judiciary House Bills 1550, 2941. 3019, 3257, 3288, 3412, 3481: 3558, 3812, 3816, 3843, 4049 and 4221; Labor - House Bills 2388 and 2389; Local Government House Bills 2181, 3195, 3933 and 3934: Public 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 1990 Health, Welfare and Corrections - House Bills 3562, 3565, 3565 pardon me -- 3555 Ksicl (3655), 3694 and 3853; Revenue - House Bills 2872 and 3152: Transportation - House Bills 2896 and 2964. Piled by Senators Denuzio and D'Arco.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. With leave of the Body, obviously, Wedll waive the posting notiee. I would direct your attention to the committee schedule for next week. It is a very intense one - beginning at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning with Appropriations and -- and Insurance. Senator Marovitz, for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR MAROVITZ

Thank you very muchy Mr. President and Members of the Senate. If the record would reflect a ehange in sponsorship on House Bill 4-1-4-0, it should read Marovitz-Daley. 4-1-4-0.

PRESIDENT ROCE

A11 right. With leave of the Body, the Gentleman requests leave to be shown as the chief sponsor - Marovitz-Daley - on House Bill 4-1-4-0. Without objection, leave is granted. All right. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have left remaining is the adjournment resolution and the Resolutions Consent Calendar. We do, however, have a special guest who Wanted to say a brief hello, can have your attention. It's a Miss Sasha Campbell, who is a Rotary exehange student from Australia. And I would like the Senate to welcome Sasha Campbell to Tllinois, and to the Senate, in particular.

MISS SASHA CAMPBELL

(Remarks by Sasha Campbell)

PRESIDENT ROCK

I'd rather she talked about that over here than over there. You know what I mean? Senator Newhouse, far What purpose do you arise?

SENATOR NEWHOUSE

STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 3l, 1990 Mr. Presidentz will you entertain a motion? I'd like to move that we abolish the House of Representatives.

PRESIDENT ROCK

That would carry unanimously here. Right. Resolutions, Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

Senate Joint Resolution 188 offered by Senator Denuzio. (Secretary reads SJR No. 188)

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Thank you, Mr. President. This is the adjournment resolution. It calls for us to come back next week. Is that right? Next week, June the 5th, at the hour of noon. would move to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration and adoption of -- of Senate Joint Resolution 1-8-8.

PRESIDENT ROCK

All right. Senator Demuzio has moved to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolueion 188. Al1 in favor of the motion to suspende indicate by saying Aye. Al1 opposed. The Ayes have it. The rules are suspended. Senator Demuzio now moves the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution No. 188 - calls for us to return next Tuesday into Session at the hour of noon. A11 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. All opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Madam Secretary, Resolutions Consent Calendar. Have any objections been filed?

Linda Hawker

There have been no objections filed.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. No objections having been filed: Senator Vadalabene moves the adoption of the Resolutions Consent Calendar, 8 STATE OP ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX RECULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 96th Legislative Day May 3lw 1990 including those that We added Wit'h leave of the Body this morning. A1l in favor, indicate by saying Aye. A11 opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. As indicated, With leave of the Body, the posting notices have been waived. We've suggested to all the chairman that they post everything that's been assigned to them. Welre only going to have next week to deal with committees, so I would encourage everyone to be here promptly. Further business eo come before the Senaee? Senator Jones.

SENATOR JONES

Yeah. Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. I just want to remind the nembers of the Insurance Committee that we will meet Tuesday mornin: at 10:00 a.m. We will hold a -- a eommittee hearing. And if you the bills that have been read by -- into the record by the Rules Committee that have been assigned to the eommittee - those are the bills that will be heard . But there will be a meetlng at 10:00 a.m . Tuesday for the Insurance Committee.

PRESIDENT ROCE

All right. Further announcements? Any further business? If not, Senator Vadalabene moves that the Senate stand adjourned, pursuant to the adjournment resolutionz until Tuesday, June 5, at the hour of twelve o'cloek noon. Have a nice Weekend everybody. The Senate stands adjourned. 9 REPORT: TIFLP/Y STATE OF ILLINOIS 90/08/28 PAGE: 001 8ôTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 13;011*9 SENATE DAILV TRANSERIPTIO: OF DEBATE INDEX MA# 31. 1990 H3-2878 FIRST READING PAGE 80-2930 FIRST READING PAGE HB-3t20 FIRST READING PAGE HB-3t6t 0TH6R PAGE H8-3163 FIRST READING PAGE H8-3t71 OTHER PJGE HB-321G FIRST ûEADING PzGf H:-33&8 FIRST READING PAGE H8-:l49 OTHER PAGE H:-*220 FIRST READING PAGE SR-1l16 RESGLUTION OFFERE: PAGE SR-ILA; REZOLUTIGN OFFEKED PAGE SR-t113 RESULUTION OFFERED PAGE SR-11#9 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE XR-l15û RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE SR-1l51 REGOLUTION OFFEREP PAGE HJR-0t34 RESOLUTION DFFEREZ PAGE SJR-Dt82 ADOPTED PAGE SU8JECT RATFER SENATE T0 ORDER - PRESIDENT ROCK PAGE 1 PRAYER - REVEREND k/ILLIJM O/KS PAGE 1 JOURNALG - APPRQVED PAGE l JOURNALS - POSTPONE; PAGE t NESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE PAGE 2 EOMMITTEE REPORT - ASSIGNfIERT 0F BILLS PAGE 2 SENATE AT 6456 PAGE 6 SENATE RECONVENES PAGE 6 COYNITTEE REPORTS - RULEZ PAGE EONHITTEE REPORTS - ASSIGNRENT SF DTLLS PAGE 6 RESOLUCIONS CONGENT CALENJAR - ADDPTE: PAGE 8 ADPOURNMENT PAGE 9