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 titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bills 53, 135, 162, 167, 169, 299, 331, 367, 407, 420, 439, 460, 480, 489, 500, 506, 515, 610, 670, 673, 715, 761, 778, 815, 818, 914, 922, 943, 945, 988, 1013, 1025, 1026, 1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1099, 1101, 1103 <sic> (1113), 1123, 1137, 1159, 1218, 1225, 1230, 1235, 1238, 1254, 1256, 1296, 1314, 1340, 1353, 1376, 1380, 1381, 1403, 1415, 1418, 1430, 1441, 1453, 1464, 1475, 1499, 1522, 1589, 1601, 1623, 1632, 1668, 1675, 1676, 1687, 1698, 1713, 1744, 1750, 1751, 1751 -- pardon me, 1752, 1764, 1769, 1815, 1819, 1828, 1838, 1855, 1856, 1860, 1889: 1912, 1925, 1935 xsic> (1934), 2015 Ksic> (2014), 2015, 2019, 2020: 2021, 2038, 2063, 2075: 2085, 2096: 2128: 2134, 2137, 2234, 2306, 2317, 2338, 2352, 2355, 2366, 2380, 2413, 2431, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436, 2437, 2438, 2439, 2440, 2441, 2446, 2448, 2456, 2462, 2476, 2494, 2495, 2521, 2527, 2556, 2557, 2558, 2571 and 2595. Passed the House, May 2nd <sic> (3rd), 1991.
committee Reports.
Senator Smith, Chairman of the Committee on Public Hea1th, Welfare and Corrections, reports Senate Bills nunbered 101, 477, 502, 623, 638, 646, 894 and 1205 Do Pass. And Senate Bills numbered 442 and 601 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Brookins # Chairman of the Conmlittee on Transportation , 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day 8a# 1991 reports Senate Bills numbered 222, 428, 439: 671, 753, 781, 808, 1279, 1281 and 1428 Do Pass. And Senate Bills numbered 230, 524 and 566 Do Pass, as Amended.
If -- if can have the Members' attention for just a moment, we have some special guests. If I can have your attention, we have some special guests. And the Chair will yield to Senator Jim Rea.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Today we have a very distinguished group with us from Herrin, Illinois a community that has been very progressive over the years. They have certainly been a community that's been committed and have done much for their community and for economic development. Whenever they Would see a crisis, they would join together, and they would move as a unified effort. Over the last few years, they have had what they call the Herrinfest. And that is coming up again this year. And with forty percent of the population being Italians, they have chosen to -- they have chosen to focus in that direction this year. And at this time, would like to call the Secretary of the Senate forward to read Senate Resolution 310.
(Secretary reads SR No. 310)
AE Ehis Eime, I would like Eo inEroduce ehe President of Ehe Herrin Chamber of Commerce and the first lady to serve as the President of the Herrin Chamber, Marlene Simpson.
(Remarks and Introductions by Marlene Simpson)
Could we have your attention, please. 3 STATE OF ILLIKOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRTPT 22nd Legkslative Day May 7, 1991
(Remarks by Mayor Ed Quaglia)
Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: (Italian comment by Senator DeAngelis) (Translation: Could you do the resolution in Italianr please?)
Thank -- thank you very kindly.
Senator Luft, for what purpose do you arise?
Personal privilege, pleasev Mr. President.
State your point, please.
Mr. Preskdent and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, located in the President's Gallery, right above us here, is Marie Sonnon with the skudents of Ehe Education Foundation for Foreign Studies from Peru, Illinois. They dre here in Springfield today visiting the Capitol and tbe museum. Would our guests please stand and be reeognized by the Senate. Welcome to Springfield.
Will our quests please rise and be recognized. Welcome to Springfield. Senator Demuzio, for what purpose do you arise?
Thank you: Mr. President. I'd like to waive the posting rules on Senate Bills 405, 507 and 1002, so that they may be heard in State Government Organization today. It's my understanding that this has been cleared with the other side of the aisle. And also, to waive the posting notice with respect to House Bill I'm sorry, Senake Bill 5, l0, ll# 315, 424, 561, 578, 674, 787, 826, 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legkslatkve Day May 7, 1991 903: -- 1104, 1128, 1130 and 1346, so that they may be heard in the Education Committee on -- on Friday. And it 's my understanding that it's been cleared by both sides.
Al1 right. Given the fact that Friday is the deadline to get committee get bills out of committee: I think that motion is in order. Without objection, leave is granted. Senator Friedland, for What purpose do you arise?
Well, thank you -- thank you, Mr. President. I believe I heard him say that he had cleared it with this side for some bills to be heard in State Government Reorganization <sic> (Organization). I don't know. Who did -- who did he check with? I'm -- I'm -- I'm only the minority spokesman. He must have talked With somebody over here. I mean -- probably Senator Philip or maybe Geo.
Not Ie Lord . Senator Geo-Karis, for what purpose do you arise?
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I'd like to ask for unanimous consent and suspension of rules on Senate Joint Resolution 50, Which celebrates Greek Independence Day. And there's a parade Friday, and it's an emergency that we can get it across and move it to the House.
A1l right. Senator Geo-Karisg we 'll read it in right now. Resolutions, Madam Secretary.
Senate Resolutions 325 offered by Senator Jones. Senate Resolution 326 offered by President Rock and a11 Members. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 Senate Resolution 327 offered by Senator Geo-Earis. Senate Resolution 328 offered by Senator Watson and a11 Members. Senate Senate Joint Resolution 50 offered by Senator Geo-Karis. And Senate Joint Resolution 51 offered by Senators Friedland, Etheredge and Karpiel. Theydre all nonsubstantive.
All right. All of those will be placed on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Senate Joint Resolution 50. Senator Geo-Karis has moved to suspend the applicable rules for the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 50, which recognizes, and we designate, this week to be Greek Heritage Week. Everybody will be at the Greek parade on Saturday, I am sure. Discussion? If not, a11 in favor of the Motion to Suspend, indicate by saying Aye. Al1 opposed. The Ayes have The rules are suspended. Senator Geo-Karis now moves the adoption of Senate'Joint 'Resolution 50. 5-0. Discussion? If not, al1 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. Al1 opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Senator Kelly, for what purpose do you arise: sir?
Thank you, Mr. President. I also request the waiving of the posting requirements for Senate Bill 37 and 110. These are -- will come before *he Executive Appointmenk Committee. These are the only two bills that are coming before our Committee on Veterans Affairs. And I would request -- and I had spoken to the minority spokesperson about this earlier...tinaudiblel...
A1l right. The Gentleman has requested that those tuo bills be -- that the postin: notice be waived so that the bills can be 6 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 heard at the scheduled committee meeting tomorrow at one o'clock. Without objection, leave is granted. Senator Severns, for what purpose do you arise?
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to move for immediate adoption of Senate Resolution 326. It is a resolution that's somewhat controversial I should point out because it it points out that -- that our Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Demuzio, turns fifty. And -- think it's debatable, but nevertheless I would like to move for immediate action.
All right. Senator Severns has moved to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Resolution 326, Which calls to the attention of the People of Illinois that Senator Demuzio is 50. 5-0. Over the hill. A11 in favor of the MoEion to Suspend, indicate by saying Aye. A11 opposed. The Ayes have it. The rules are suspended. Senator Severns now moves the adoption of Senate Resolution 326: which lets the World know and also expresses our best wishes for a happy birthday. Al1 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. All opposed. The Ayes have it. The resolution's adopted. Senator Severns: the resolution is adopted.
Thank you.
Senator Jacobsg for what purpose do you arise?
Mr. President, I just Wanted to rise to -- to object to the last resolution, because I have evidence that Senator Demuzio was, in fact, hatched about six months earlier than this. So that he's really fifty years old six months ago. But I guess one only turns fifty once, but in Demuzioîs case it may be kwiee. So 1111 7 i STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION I SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 withdraw my objection. PRESIDENT ROCK: Senator Luft, for what purpose do you arise? SENATOR LDFT: Thank you, Mr. President. 1, too, was going to object. Because I'm sure that if we would rereview the records of the Senate, I think it was three or four years ago that we celebrated Senator Demuzio's fiftieth birthday. And it's getting tiresome celebrating the same birthday every year. PRESIDENT ROCK: Senator Demuzio, happy birthday anyway. Senator Demuzio . SENATOR DEMUZIO: Well, first of all, before I respond to that, Senate Bill 922 - - I'd like to move to discharge the Committee on Elections - and it's my -- by approval of the chairman - and have Senate Bill 922 reassigned from Elections to the Committee on Revenue, Mr. President. And khen -- PRESIDENT ROCK: Al1 right. The Gentleman seeks leave to discharge the CoM ittee on Elections from further consideration of Senate Bill 922 and asks that it be re-referred to the Committee on Revenue. Without objection, leave is granted. Itfs so ordered. If we can have your attention, Ladies and Gentlemen. We'11 only be on the Floor just anoEher couple of moments, if We could just have your attention for a few more moments. Senator Demuzio. EENATOR DPMUZIO : Also need to move to -- with respect to the poseing rules on Senate Bill 922z in order that it may be heard in heard in Revenue this week by Senator Luft, who's vastly approaching his sixtieth birthday. PRESIDENT ROCK z A1l riqht . The Gentleman seeks leave to waive the postin: 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legkslative Day May 1991 requirement With respect to that Senate Bill 922 that has just been re-referred. Without objection, leave is granted. It's so ordered. Senator Luft: for the third time.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is for Senator Cullerton. I'd like to move the appropriate -- waive the appropriate postinq rules for Senate Bill 792 to be heard in Revenue Committee We6nesday .
A1l right. The Gentleman seeks to Waive the posting requirement for Senate Bill 7-9-2, given the fact that this is the last week Cor bills to be heard ïn commkttee. Without objection, leave is granted. Senator Dunn, for what purpose do you arise?
Thank your Mr. President. I would ask leave to waive the postkng notkces on 764 and 765 Cor Judkciary I tomorrow.
All right. The Gentleman seeks leave to Waive the postin: requireyent for Senate Bill 764 and 5 to be heard in Judiciary I tomorrow. Wikhout objection, leave is granted. Senator Philip, for what purpose do you arise, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of khe Senate. A point of personal privilege. understand that the --
EkaEê your poinE.
Gentleman from Prophetstown also has a birthday today. He is sixty some-odd years. And I Would Wish the Senate Would acknowledge his ability, judgment and tenure.
Senator Schuneman, happy birthday from al1 of us. Senator 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 Schuneman.
Thank you, Mr. President. It is true that Senator Demuzio and I share the same birth date. And I think it's only fair to announce to you now, that it's also true that we're the same age.
Senator Schaffer, for what purpose do you arise?
Mr. President, I suspect welre going to have a very interesting Session. It's my understanding that the galleries are prohibited from displaying signs. And I believe theylre gone right now, but a little while ago, there were a few signs in the gallery that I suspect many people would find highly offensive. Without commenting on the issue one way or the other, Ifd just like to see our doormen reinstructed about the rules of the Senate, and I don't particularly like seeing that face in the gallery, regardless of the cause.
The -- the Chair has taken note of that, Senator. Thank you for calling that to our attention. Senator Keats, for what purpose do you arise, sir?
For the Members, a little more serious announcement, if I could have everyone's attention a minuke.
We're only going to be on the Floor about five more minutes. Could we have your attention for five minutes. Could we ask the staff to take the conferences off the Ploor for five minutes. Senator Keats.
I think many of us are aware that our former colleague, Senator Leonard Becker, from Cicero passed away Saturday morning. 10 STATE OP ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 And his -- the services for Leonard will be tomorrow morning in Cicero. And Senator Weaver and I will be flying up on a plane, leaving approximately seven-thirty, to represent the Senate. If anyone else would like to join us on that plane, please 1et us know. The flight will leave roughly seven-thirty. We will land at Midway, go to the services in Cicero, and be coming back a plane that at rouqhly ten-thirty will leave Midway on the Way back. So if anyone would like to join us, We Would appreciate it. Just 1et us know in advance. Thank you.
Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 329 offered by Senator Topinka. It is congratulatory.
Consent Calendar. A11 right. With leave of the Body, we fll move to Page 30 on the Calendar on the Order of House Bills lst Reading, Madam Secretary. House Bills 1st.
House Bill 43 offered by Senator Daley. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 50 offered by Senator Severns. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 72 offered by Senator Mahar. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 303 offered by Eenator Thomas Dunn. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 459 offered by Senator Demuzio. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 518 offered by Senator Savickas. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 524 offered by Senator Jacobs. 11 STATE OP ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 22nd Legislative Day May 7, 1991 (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 542 offered by Senator Holmberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1533 offered by Senator Leverenz. (Secretary reads eitle of bilk) House Bill 1584 offered by Senator Hall. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2108 offered by Senator Luft. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 703 offered by Senator DeAngelis. (Secretary reads tktle of bilt) House Bill 802 offered by Senator Rea. (Secretary reads title of bill) lst Reading of the bills.
All riqht. Ladies and Gentlemen, the committees had been scheduled to commence their meekings at one o'clock. I would assume that they will meet promptly upon adjournment. And the committee load is extremely heavy this afternoon and tomorrow morning, so I would encourage al1 Members to be prompt and in their committee place so that the bills can be heard so that every Member will have the opportunity to have his or her bills heard. Purther business to come before the Senate today? Announcements? If not, Senator Demuzio moves that tbe Senate stand adjourned until Wednesday, May 8. Till tomorrow at kwelve-thirty. Twelve-thirty tomorrow, Ladies and Genttemen. There'z a full committee schedule this afternoon and tomorrow morning, so we'll commence at twelve-thirty tomorrow afternoon. Senate stands adjourned. 12 Y . REPORTI TIFLOAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 91/:6/19 PAGE: col 87TH GENERAL AssEd8LY 12:2::30 SENATE I j I DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX FIAY 074 1991 HB-00#3 FIRGT READING PAGE 11 H8-0050 FIRST READING PAGE 11 HB-0072 FIRGT READING PJGE 11 HB-03O3 FIRST READING PAGE 1t 8:-0#59 FIRST READING P4GE 11 HB-05t8 FIRST READING PAGE 11 H3-052: FIRST READING PAGE tl H3-0542 FIRST READIIIG PAGE 12 H8-0703 FIRST READING PJGE :2 H:-0802 FIRST READING PAGE 12 118-1533 FIRST READING PAGE :2 HB-158A FIRST READING PAGE 12 HM-2108 FIRST READING PAGE 12 SB-0005 #ICTICN PAGE 4 SB-GGkQ MOTION PAGE 4 S3-0011 NOTION PAGE 4 SB-0037 MOTIGN PAGE 6 SB-0tlO d0T1ON PAGE ô SB-0315 rIOTION PAGE A S3-G405 h101ION PAGE é S3-0#2# l40TION P4GE 4 5:-0507 YGTIGN PAGE # 5:-0561 f1OTICN PAGE # 58-0578 h10T10N PAGE 4 33-06T4 I.1OTICN PAGE 4 3B-0T6# MOTION PAGE 9 53-0765 IIOTION PAGE 9 5:-0787 hIOTION PAGE 4 58-0792 #0T10N PAGE 9 58-0826 l.I0TfON PAGE 4 32-0903 FIOTION PAGE 5 58-0922 l1OTI0)k PAGE 8 SB-tQ02 MOTION PAGE h 3b-1t0# NGTISN PAGE 5 SB-L128 ROTION PAGE 5 SB-1130 r4OT10N PAGF 5 56-13#6 IIOTION PAGE 5 5R-0325 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 5 SR-0326 ADOPTEO PAGE 7 5R-0326 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 5 SR-032T RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 6 5R-0328 RESOLUTIOC: SFFERED PAGE 6 5R-0329 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE tt SJR-Q050 ADOPTED PAGF 6 SJR-0050 RESOLUTIOR OFFERED PAGE 6 SJR-0051 RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 6 SUBJEET FIATTER SENATE T0 ORDER - PRESIOENT ROCK PAGE t PRAYOR - REV. R081&30N PAGE l JCURNALS - APPROVED PAGE l l1ESS4GE FROM T86 HOUSE PAGE 2 CONFIITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 INTRO. QF GUESTS - SENATOR REA PAGE 3 REMARKS LY MARLERE SIRPSCN PAGE 3 RERARKS 3Y MAYUR ED OUAGLIA PAGE # ADJOURNMENT PAGE 12 l