The hour of one 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 Pastor Michael Moschmann, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rivertonz Illinois. Reverend.
(Prayer by the Reverend Michael Koschmann)
Thank you, Pastor. Reading of the Journalg Madam Secretary.
Senate Journals of Thursday: April Priday, April l2; Tuesday, April l6; and Wednesday: April 17, 1991.
Senator Dunn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.
You've heard the motion as placed by Senator Dunn. Is there any discussion? If not, all in favor, indicate by saying Aye. All opposed. The Ayes have it. The motion carries, and it is so ordered.
Senator Dunn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the reading and approval of the Journal of Thursdayg April 18th, in the year 1991, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journal.
Youlve heard the motion as placed by Senator Dunn. Any 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legkslatkve Day April 23, 1991 discussion? If not, al1 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. A1l opposed. The Ayes have it. The motion carries, and it is so ordered. Messaqes from the House.
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 resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to Wit: House Joint Resolution 32. Adopted by the House, April 18. It is congratulatory.
Consent Calendar. Senator Geo-Karis, for what purpose do you arise?
Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senateg there will be a Republican Caucus immediately after this morning 's Session in Senator Philip's office.
Hopefully very shortly. We have a very small amount of business to transact, to accommodate Senator Philip's Wish for a caucus. Is Senator Maitland on the Floor? Committee Reports.
Senator Marovitz, Chairman of the Committee on Executive, reporks Senate Bills numbered 25 and 535 Do Pass. And Senate Bill 2 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Carroll, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations 1: reports Senate Bill 281 Do Pass, as Amended.
Motions in Writing. SECRETARY HAWKERI 2 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislative Day April 23, 1991 I have a Motion in Wlitin: fkled by Senator Demuzko.
Senator Demuzio.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. On the Secretary 's Desk, there are a number of bills that have been requested to be reassigned from various committees. There are about, I'd say, fourteen or fifteen. Itfs my understandinq that these bills have been cleared with the Republican side. They include Senate Bill 316, 369, 399, 677, 8-8-7, 9-3-2, 9-4-6, 9-4-7, 1-0-6-2: 1-1-5-8, 1-2-6-2 and 1-2-7-6. I would move that these bills be discharged from their respective committees that they currently repose, and that they be reassigned to the following designated committees as has been designated on the motion that's been filed on the Secretary's Desk.
A11 right. The Gentleman has sought leave to have the bills listed with the Secretary re-referred from the committee to which they were first assigned to a different substantive committee. I know of no objection. Any discussion? If not, a11 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. All'opposed. The Ayes have it. The motion carries, and it is so ordered. Senator Davidson, for what purpose do you arise, sir?
-- purpose of announcement.
Yes.
Just want to remind everyone that 1'11 put a notice back on your desk tomorrow, but the Governor's Prayer Breakfast ks Thursday morning, May the 9th. If you Want to attend, need to hear from you. The tiekets are eight-fifty. And I -- Ifm glad ko 3 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 87th GCNERAL ASSEMBLY REGOLAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislative Day April 23, 1991 collect from Art Berman right now.
Resolutions, Madam Secretary.
Senate Resolution 234 offered by Senator Watson. Senate Resolution 235 offered by Senator Watson. Senate Resolution 236 offered by Senator Hawkinson. Senate Resolution 237 offered by Senator Vadalabene . Senate Resolution 238 offered by Senator J.E. Joyce. Senate Resolutions 239 thröugh 257 offered by Senators -- Senator Mahar. Senake Resolution 258 offered by Senators Demuzio, Weaver, President Rock and a1l Members. Senate Resolution 259 offered by Senator Jones. Senate Resolution 260 offered by Senator Topinka. Senate Resolution 261 offered by Senator Topinka. Senate Resolution 262 and 263 offered by Senator Topinka . Senate Resolution 264 offered by Senator Jacobs. Senate Resolution 265 offered by Senator Alexander. Senate Joint Resolution 39 offered by Senator Topinka. Senate Joint Resolution 40 offered by Senators DeAngelis, Demuzio, Hall, Schuneman, Topinka: Vadalabene, Leverenz. And theydre a1l congratulatory and death resolutions.
Al1 right. The congratulatory and death resolutions will be placed on the Consent Calendar, With leave of Ehe Body. Resolutions.
And Senate Resolution 266 offered by Senator Daley. It is substantive.
Executive. A1l right. Senator Maitland there': been a 4 i STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislative Day April 23, 1991 request to qet to Senate Bill on 2nd Readin: - Senate Bill 952. We will do that momentarily, Ladies and Gentlemen. Ilve also been alerted that the matter on Page 7 oh the bottom of the Calendar - Execukive Order No. 6 - should be dealt With this week. And so we will deal with that also tomorrow, when We take Senator Maitland's bill for final action. A1l right. With leave of the Body, we dll turn to Page -- Pages 6 and 7, and afford the Secretary an opportunity to get rid of some of these House Bills lst Reading. Hold on, Madam Secretary. Senator Raica, for what purpose do you arise, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Mr. President, a point of personal privilege, please.
State your point: please. SENATOR RAICA: ' With us, in the gallery, We have a group of youn: senior citizens from St. Bruno's Parish, which is in my district. I'd like to thank them for spending a day with us# and ask that they stand and be recognized, please.
Will our guests please stand and be recognized. Welcome to Springfield. All right. With leave of the Body, we'11 move to Pages 6 and 7 on the Calendar on tbe Order of House Bills 1st Readin:, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 176 offered by Senator Rea . (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill l80 offered by Senator Rea. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 209 offered by Senator Collins . (Secretary reads title of bill) 5 .- u - - STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislative Day April 23, 1991 House Bill 247 offered by Senator O'Daniel. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 599 offered by Senator Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 604 offered by Senator Demuzio. (Secretary reads Eitle of bill) lst Reading of the bills.
Committee on Assignment. A1l right. Ladies and Gentlemen, if I can have your attention. Before we adjourn to go to the call for a caucus and to committees this afternoon , there's been a request by Senators Carroll and Maitland to move to Page 4 on the Calendar on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading to take up Senate Bill 9-5-2. Wkthout objection:We will move to that order of business. 0n the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading: Madam Secretary, is Senate Bill 952. Read the bill, please.
Senate Bà11 952. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments. PRkSIDENT ROCK: Are there amendments from the Floor?
Senators Maitland and Hall offer Amendment No. 1.
Eenators Maitland and Hall. Senator Maitland.
Thank you very much, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Amendment No. to Senate Bill 952 does -- does two things. It Would add ten million seven hundred and eight thousand and six hundred dollars from *he -- in Children 's Services Fund to the -- to DCFS ' institutional and group home line. And it also With 6 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislative Day April 23# 1991 respect to the WIC Proqram it adds twenty-nine Rillion, thirty-five thousand in WIC expenditure authority to the Department of Public Aid. This is necessary to do almost immediately. And I Would -- Would urge the approval of the Body.
All right. Senator Maitland has moved the adoption of Amendment No. to Senate Bill 952. Discussion? Senator Carroll.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Just rise in support on behalf of Senator Hall of Senator Maitland's motion. These are tWo areas Where the funds: we understand, will run out by the end of this month, and these -- we cannot allow that to happen. I Would urge a -- support of the adoption of the amendment.
Al1 right. Senator Maitland has moved the adoption of Amendment No. l to Senate Bill 952. Further discussion? If not: a11 in favor of the adoption of the amendment, indicate by saying Aye. All opposed. The Ayes have it. The amendment's adopted . Are there further amendments?
No further amendments.
3rd Reading. Resolutions.
Senatê Resolution 267 offered by Senator Dudycz. It is congratulatory.
Consent Calendar. A1l right. Any further business to come before the Senate in its Regular Session? Any announcements? If not, Senator Vadalabene moves that the Senate stand adjourned until one o'clock. One o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Senator STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSBMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 15th Legislatkve Day April 23, 1991 Cullerton: for What purpose do you arise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Would ask leave that my name be removed as the principal sponsor of Senate Bill 1056, and that Senator Richard Newhouse be made sponsor of the bill.
All right. Gentleman seeks leave to show Senator Newhouse as the principal chief -- chief Senate sponsor of Senate Bill 1056 and that his -- his own name be removed. Without objection, leave is granted. Further busknessz If notz Senator Vadalabene has moved that the Senate stand adjourned until one o'clock tomorrow afkernoon. One o'clock Wednesday. We will go immediately into Special Session. Senator Geo-Karis has reminded me to remind a1l of you that Senator Philip would like to see al1 the Republicans in his office immediately. 8 REPORTZ TIFLDAY STATE SF ILLINOIS 91/06/18 PAj u6:.%.0l 87TH GENERAL JSSEMBLY &:NAys t&:39zA5 , DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 23. 1991 g HB-0176 FIRST READING PAGE 5 HB-01ô0 FIRST READING PAGE 5 88-0209 FIRST READING PAGE 5 H3-0247 FIRST READING H8-0599 FIRST READING PAGE PAGE 6 6 HB-Q6O# FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0316 MOTION PAGE 3 58-0369 MOTION , PAGE 3 58-0399 f;GTION PAGE 3 53-0677 80TIOl4 PAGE 3 S5-O887 l4OTION PAGE 3 SB-093d MOTION PAGE 3 SB-09#6 MOTION PAG: 3 58-09#7 IIDTION PAGE 3 58-0952 SECOND READING PAGE 6 SB-1O62 h10T10N PAGE a S:- 1158 8OTION PAGE 3 S3- :262 MOTION PAGE 3 58-12:6 YOTION PAGE 3 SR-023# RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 4 5R-0235 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # 5R-0236 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE # 5R-0237 RESOLDTION OFFEREO PAGE 6 52-0238 RESOLUTION OFFERFD PAGE 4 5R-û239 RESOLUTIOII OFFERED PAGE 4 SR-02#0 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 4 SR-02#1 RESULUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 SR-02#2 RESOLUTICN OFFERED PAGE é SR-O2*3 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE # SR-02#4 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 4 SR-02#5 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE % SR-02#& RESOLUTIUN OFFERED PAGE : SR-02#7 RESCLUTION OFFEREO PAGE k SR-02*8 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 5R-02:9 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 5R-0250 RESOLUTIOR OFFERED PAGE é SR-025l RESCLUTIOR OFFEREO PAGE # 5R-0252 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # 5d-0253 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # 59-0254 RESOLUTIGN OFFERED PAGE # 5R-D255 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # 5R-0256 RESOLUTIGN OFFERED PAGE # 5R-0257 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGF 4 5R-0258 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 5R-0259 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 :R-0260 REZOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # SR-026t RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE # 5R-0262 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE A 5R-0263 RESOLUTIOIQ OFFfREO PAGE 4 SR-026# RESELUTION OFFEREO PAGE é 5:-0265 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE # SR-02&6 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 j H5 JR-0267 R OQ32 - 6SOLUTIONOFFEREP RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE PAGE 1 2 SJR-0039 RfSOLUTIDN OFFERED PAGE % SJR-OO#D RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 4 SUHJECT I'IATTER GENATE T0 OROER - PRESIDENT ROCK PAGE 1 PRAYER - QEV. KOSCH#IANN PAGE 1 JCURRALS - APPROVED PAGE t JOURNALS - POSTPONED PAGE l jIESSAGE FROX THE HGUSE PAGF 2 j l ' o =e . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REPORTI TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 91/06/:8 PAGF) 002 87TH GENERAL ASS6MBLY 16:39:45 i * .. e w SEN/TE DAILY TRANSCRIPTICN OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 23, 1991 SUBJECT t'IATTER - COYMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 I ADJOURhIIIENT PAG: 8 1 1 1 l l I I l l l I i l