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Illinois Senate Floor Debate — June 5, 1990

86th General Assembly (1989-1990) · Legislative day 97 · Regular Session
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Senate
General Assembly
86th (1989-1990)
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June 5, 1990
Legislative day
97
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PRESIDENT ROCK

The hour of one having arrivedz the Senate Will please come ko order. Will the Members be at their desks, and Will our guests in the gallery please rise. Prayer this afternoon by Reverend Mary Catherine Peareeà Good Hope United Methodist Church, Good Hope, Illinois. Reverend.

THE REVEREND MARY CATHERINE PEARCE

(Prayer given by the Reverend Mary Catherine Pearee)

PRESIDENT ROCK

Thank you, Reverend. Reading of the Journal, Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

Senate Journal o' Wednesdayy May 30, 1990.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Kelly .

SENATOR KELLY

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal just read by *he Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.

PRESIDENT ROCX

All right. Youdve heard the motion as placed by Senator Kelly. Any diseussion? If not, all in favorv indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have it. The motion carries, and it's so ordered. Senator Kelly.

SENATOR KELLY

Mr. President, I noW move that reading qnd apprcval of the Journal of Thursday , May 31st, in the year 1990, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journal. PRESIDENT ROCKZ Youdve heard the motion as placed by Senator Kelly. Any discussion? If not, a11 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have The motion carries, and is so ordered. Committee Reports. STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 i

Linda Hawker

Senator Netsch, Chairman of the Committee on Revenue, reports House Bills numbered 3721 and 4169 Do Passr and House Bills numbered 3136 and 3153 Do Pass, as amended. 1 The Senate Rules Committee met at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 1990. The attached list of House bills Were unanimously recommended for referral to the Committee on the Assignment of Bills. I Filed by Philip J. Rock, Chairman. House Bills 2178, 2967, 3028, 3063, 3207, 3386, 3510, 3513, 3587, 3826, 3868, 3902: 4084 and 4208. Senators Demuzio and D'Arco, Co-chairmen of the Committee on Assignment of Bklls, reports -- reports the assignment of the I I following bills to committees: Elections and Reapportionment - House Bill 3826; Executive - House Bills 3028, 3386 and 4084; Finance - House Bill 4208; Judiciary - House Bills 3510, 35132 Local Government - House Bills 3178 Ksic> (2178), 39 -- pardon me -- 2967, 3063, 3207, 3868 and 3902; and Public Hea1th, Welfare and Corrections - Hoùse Bill 3587 .

PRESIDENT ROCK

All right. With leave of the Body, we'11 turn to Page 8 and 9 on the Calendar. On the Order of House Bills 1st Reading, Madam Secretary. House Bills 1st Reading.

Linda Hawker

House Bill 2898 offered by Senator Raica . (Secretary reads title of bill) House B(11 2966 offered by Senator Newhouse. (Secretary reads tltle of bill) House Bill 3131 offered by Senators Davidson, Madigan and others . ' (Secretary reads title of bill) 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 House Bill 3200 offered by Senator Geo-Karis. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3204 offered by Senator Geo-Karis . (Secretary reads tit1e of bill) House Bill 3373 offered by Senator Karpiel. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3482 offered by Senator Smith. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3569 offered by Senator 0'Daniel. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3953 offered by Senator Topinka . (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3989 offered by Senator Berman . (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4193 offered by Senator Demuzio . (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4194 offered by Senator Demuzio . (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills .

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Etheredge, for what purpose do you arise, sir?

SENATOR ETHEREDGE

Thank you , Mr . President , Ladles and Gentlemen of the Senate . I would -- I would move that the posting notice be waived on House Bill 1190 , in order that it could be heard this afternoon in Higher Education . This request has been approved by the Chairman and the Minority Spokesman .

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. The Gentleman has requested leave to waive the posting notice so that House Bill 1190 can be heard this afternoon in Higher Education. Without objection, leave is granted. And we will obviously seek leave to have a11 those bills that were just 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT ' 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 assigned to committee, to have the posting notice waived so that they too can be heard this Week in the committees to which they have been assigned. Without objectionz leave is granted. Yes. The bills that were just read a first time will be sent to the Rules Committee. Senator Demuzio, for What purpose do you arise?

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Thank you, Mr. President. On a point of personal privilege.

PRESIDENT ROCK

State your point# please.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

We have some visitors with us in the President's Gallery today. The Berea Ag 4-H Club of Morgan County is with us. Some of our Members today participated in a ceremony Where they planted the flower garden which consisted of some of the space seeds that they sent With Commander Daniel Brandenstein on the recent Spaee Shuttle Columbia. That mission ended on January the 19th of 1990, and we have the pleasure now of having those seeds that accompanied Commander Brandenstein on his voyage to be planted in the Capitol Complex on the north patëo of the Centennial Building. They are seated behind you in the -- in the President's Box, and I would ask that they be -- stand and be recognized by the Senate, and say congratulations to you on this very fine project.

PRESIDENT ROCR

Will our quests please stand and be recognized and receive our congratulations. Welcome to Springfield. Resolutions, Madam Secretary.

Linda Hawker

Senate Resolution 1152 offered by Senator Marovitz. Senate Resolutlon 1153 offered by Senator Hall. Senate Resolution 1154 offered by Senator Thomas Dunn. Senate Resolution 1155 offered by Senator Geo-Karis. Senate Resolution 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161: 1162 4 STATE OP TLLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 ' i 1 throuqh 1165 ofCered by Senator Brookins. 1 Senate Resolutions 1166 and 1167 offered by Senator Severns. Senate Resolution 1168 of'ered by Senator Itelly - pardon me - Senator Marovitz. Senate Resolution 1169 offered by Senator Kelly . Senate Resolution 1170 offered by Senatar Dudycz . Senate Resolution 1171 offered by Senators Zito, Jaeobs, Luft and others. Senate Resolution 1172 offered by Senator Madigan. Senate Resolution 1173 offered by Senator Woodyard. Senate Resolution 1174 and 1175 offered by Senator Topinka. Senate Resolution 1176 offered by Senator J.E. Joyce. Senate Resolution 1177 offered by Senator Rea. They 're al1 congratulatory. And Senate Resolutions 1179 offered by Senator Jones and al1 Members . And Senate Resolution 1178 offered by Senator Hall and al1 Members . They're both death resolutions.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Consent Calendar.

Linda Hawker

Senate Resolukion 1180 offered by Senator Keats. It is substantive .

PRESIDENT ROCK

Executive.

Linda Hawker

Senate Joint Resolution 189 offered by Senator Schaffer. It is eongratulatory.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Consent Calendar.

Linda Hawker

5 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 And Senate Joint Resolution 190 offered by Senator Rea. And Senate Joint Resolution offered by Senator Netsch. Theylre both substantive.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Executive. Senator Demuzio, for What purpose do you arisev sir?

SENATOR DEMUZIO

It's my -- it is my understanding have filed a motion to re-refer some bills that were inadvertently placed in the wrong committees tbis past week. would move that the following bills be discharged from their respective committees and be reassigned to the following designated committees: House Bill 3164 from Executive to the Public Health, Welfare and Corrections; House Bill 3344 from Appropriations I to Appropriations II; and House Bill 3766, 3847 and 3879 from Local Government to the Judiciary.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. The Gentleman has -- the Chairman of the Assignment of Bills Committee has moved to re-refer House Bill 3164 from Exec to Public Health; 3344 from Appropriations I to Appropriations II; and 3766, 3847 and 3879 from Local Government to Judiciary. Without objection, leave is granted. So ordered. Senator Marovitz, for what purpose do you arise, sir?

SENATOR MAROVITZ

Thank you very much, Mr. President. A couple of things. I'd like my name to -- I'd like my name to be removed as a hyphenated sponsor of House Bill 3744. PRESIDENT ROCK:' 3-7-4-4. The Gentleman seeks leave to have his named removed as a hyphenated sponsor. Without objection, leave is granted. Senator Marovitz.

SENATOR MAROVITZ

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I'd like sponsorship STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legkslatkve Day June 5, 1990 be switched on House Bill 1504, and the bill should read Marovitz hyphen Hawkinson. PRESIDENT ROCE; 1504. The Gentleman seeks leave to be shown as the hyphenated chief sponsor on 1504, along with Senator Hawkinson. Without objection, leave is granted. Senator Marovitz.

SENATOR MAROVITZ

I'm sorry, Mr. President. This is the last matter. I'd like leave for immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Resolution 1168. It is a -- merely a congratulatory resolution for a dinner tonight. That's al1 it is, and I would ask for leave to adopt it immediately. 1168.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. The Gentleman seeks to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Resolution 1168. Al1 favor of the Motion to Suspend, indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have it. The rules are suspended. Senatcr Marovitz now moves the adoption of Senate Resolution 1168, a congratulatory resolution which is to be presented this evening. A1l favor, indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Senator Collinsy for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR COLLINS

For the purpose of Tabling two resolutlons.

PRESIDENT ROCK

That's in order.

SENATOR COLLINS

Yes. I would like to# at this time, Table Senate Joint Resolution l30 and Senate Joint Resolution 155. Those two resolutions was attempting to resolve or solicit the support from Congress in an effort to resolve some of the problems that we found on the Dimona trip. But due to the response from the STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97*b Legislative Day June 5, 1990 Consulate General of Israel and from our eolleagues here in the Senatey we Were able to make some progress toward addressing those issues, and at this time I would just like to Ehank them for their cooperation and support, and Table these resolutions. PRESIDENT ROCRI A11 right. Senator Collins has moved to discharge the Committee on Executive from further consideration of Senate Joint Resolueion l30 and Senate Joint Resolution 155 for the purpose of Tabling. Al1 favor of the Motion to Discharge, indlcate by saying Aye. A11 opposed. The Ayes have it. The Committee on Execueive is discharged. Senator Collins now moves to Table Senate Joint Resolution l30 and Senate Joint Resolution 155. Diseussion? If not, a1l in favor, indicate by sayin: Aye. All opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolutions are Tabled. Senator Topinka, for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR TOPINKA

Yes. Mr President, would like to remove my name as the primary sponsor of House Bill 3725, and put Senator DeAngelis on as the primary sponsor.

PRESIDENT ROCM

A1l right. The Lady seeks leave to substitute Senator Aldo DeAngelis as chief sponsor of 3725. Without objectione leave is granted. Senator Philip.

SENATOR PHILIP

Thank you, Mr. Presidentr Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I would just like to welcome SenaEor Schuneman back. As you knoW, he 's been missing for about three weeks. And Wedre all very, very happy With tc have him back here in the Senate. And think ie's the first tlme in three weeks that I have not had to put him in the record as being absent. So, welcome back, Cal.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Senator Schunemane welcome back. Senator Schuneman. STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 SENATOR SCHUNEMAN) Thank you -- thank you, Mr. President.

PRESIDENT ROCK

That's what happens When you 're not around. Senator Schunemanr at Senator Schaffer's mike. Theyêre killing the whole row here. SENATOR SCHUNEMAN ) Well, I'm not surprised, Mr. President, thak you shut off my mike, but I am a little surprised that the whole roW went off. But I just wanted to tell you that I'm happy to be back kith you. My doctor tells me I'm completely cured, and all I need to do is have some regular checkups. So I'm very thankful about that and appreciative of it. I want to thank all of the Menbers who were so kind to me when I was laid up, and especially think my legislative record this year passing bills is better than any other year and - so I may just flunk out here and future years, too and wakch my bills pass. Thanks. Itls good to be back With you.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Welcome back. Al1 right. Senator Xeats, for What purpose do you arise?

SENATOR KEATS

Exeuse me: Mr. President. I was trying to reclaim my desk here. I would just ask tbat we waive the postinq requirement on Senate Resolution 1180 that would go to the Executive Committee. We've ehecked w1th *he chairman. It has to do With Wetlands. And just waive the posting requirement.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A1l right. The Gentleman seeks leave to waive the posting requirements on Senate Resolution 1180 so that can be heard committee tomorrow. Without objeetion, leave is granted. Al1 right. Any further business or announcements? We've qo* a very 9 STATE 0P ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 busy committee schedule this afternoon. I would encourage the Members to be prompt. Senator Carroll.

SENATOR CARROLL

By way of announcement, Mr. Presldent thank you, and Members of the Senate. Presuming that Senator Marovitz conducts his usual proficieney in the Judiciary Committeee Appropriations will reconvene at the hour of five o 'clock in Room 2l2 to finish todayls call - at five o'clock. Earlier, if Judiciary gets dane earlier - but in Room 212. Thank you.

PRESIDENT ROCK

Al1 right. Appropriations I in Room 212 at five o'clock. Senator Marovitz.

SENATOR MAROVITZ

Thank you thank you very thank you very much, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. The Judiciary Committee has forty-one bills -- forty-one bills which we have to hear today, which is the last day. The first bill is goin: to be called at one-thirty. The first bill Will be called at one-thirty. And I hope that wefll be out of there by three-thirty. We have an Agreed Bill List. Please be promptp and WeIll be done in tWo hours.

PRESIDENT ROCK

right. One-thirty. Judiciary will meet at promptly and begin promptly at one-thirty in Room 212. Further business? Further announcements? If not, Senator Vadalabene moves that the senate stand adjourned unkil Wednesday, June 6, tomorrow twelve-thirty, Ladies and Gentlemen. Senator MacDonald, for what purpose are you seeking recognition? SENATOR MACDONALDJ Yes. Would like to remove my name as sponsor - now let me be sure I have the right bill -- of House bill - of chief sponsor of House Bill 1268, and put Senator Marovitz as chief sponsor with 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 86th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 97th Legislative Day June 5, 1990 me as a hyphenated Co-sponsor.

PRESIDENT ROCK

A11 right. 1268. The Lady seeks leave to show Senator Marovitz as the chief sponsor with herself as the hyphenated co-sponsor. Without objection, 1-2-6-8, leave is granted. A11 riqht. Further business? Further announcements? If not, Senator Vadalabene moves that the Senate stand adjourned until Wednesday, June 6. Tomorrow at twelve-thirty -- twelve-thirty pwm, tomorrow. Senate stands adjourned. 11 REPORTI TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 90/08/2: P4GEI 00l 86TH GENERAL ASSEFIeLY 1320*149 SENATE OAILY TRANSCRIPTION QP DEBATE INDEX ZUNE 05, 1990 OTHER OTHER FIRSI READING FIRST READING FIRST READING DTHER FIRST READING FIRST READING OTHER FIRST R64DfNG FIRST READING FIRST READING OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER FIRST REAûIRG FIRST READING FIRST READING FIRST READING RESOLUTION QFFERED RESSLUTIOI: QFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFEREP RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION DFFERED RESOLUTIQN QFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED REGOLUTISN OFFERE: RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFEREO RESOLUTION OFFER6D RESOLUTIGN GFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED AODPTED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTIDN QFFEREO RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTIPN OFFEREO RESOLUTIGN OFFERED RESSLUTION QFFERED RESOLUTION OFFEREO RESOLUTIOX OFFEREP RESDLUTION QFFERED RESGLUTIZN QFPERED RESOLUTION OFFERED RESBLUTIDN OFFERED TABLE D TABLED RESOLUTION QFFERE: RESOLUTION OFFERED RESOLUTION OFFERED GUBJEET MATTER SENATE TO ORDER - PRESIDENY ROCK PAGE l PRAYER - REVEREND 'IARY CATHERINE PIERCE PAGE l JOURNAL APPROVEO PAGE 1 JOURNAL - POSTPONE: PAGE l COMYITTEE REPORTS PAGE 1 REPORTI TIFLOAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 90/:8/28 PAGEZ Qû2 abTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY t3:0#:#9 . sgNAy: DAILY TRANZCRIPTION OF DEBJTE TNDE: JUNE 05# 1990 SU:JECT XATTER ADJOURNMENT PAGE . 11