PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The regular Session of the 88th General Assembly Will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks, and Will our guests in the gallery please rise. Our prayer today will be given by Pastor Bob Goolsby of Maranatha Christian Church, Tuscola: Illinois. Pastor Goolsby.
(Prayer by Pastor Bob Goolsby)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Reading of the Journal.
Senate Journal cf Wednesday, May 4th, 1994.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Butler.
Mr. President, I move that the Journal just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Butler moves to approve the Journals just read. There being no objection, it is so ordered. Senator Butler.
Mr. President, I move that reading and apprcval of the Journals of Thursday: May 5th: and Friday, May 6thy in the year 1994, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journals.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Butler moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journalr pending arrival of the printed transcrtpts. There being no objection, it is so ordered. Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 1399, offered by Senator Collins. Senate Resolution 1400: by Senator Shaw and all Members. E t 1 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 Senate Resolution 1401, by Senators Lauzen and Karplel. Senate Resolution 1402, by Senator Lauzen. j Senate Resolution 1403 is offered by Senator Jones. i Senate Resalution 1404, by Senators Geo-Karls, Peterson and - j Barkhausen. They're a11 congratulatory and deakh resolutions, Mr. President. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Consent Calendar. Messages, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY HARRX: A Message addressed to the Secretary of the Senate, Rcom 401, Capitol Building, Sprlngfield. Gentlemen - Please be advised that the Democratic Leqislative Committee for the 56th Legislative District met on May i I 2nd , 1994, and declared that a vacancy exists in the office of ! Senator in the General Assembly for the 56th Legislative District of the State of Illinois as a result of the death of Sam M. ! Vadalabene. You arehereby notified ofthevacancy intheofflce j of Senator in the General Assembly for the 56th Legislatlve District for the State of Illinois as the result of Senator Vadalabene's death. Dated May 2nd, 1994, and signed by Mac Warfield, Chairman, Madison County, and Robert <sic> (Pat J.) Sprague, Committeeman Secretary of St. Clair County. A Message from the Secretary of State. To the Secretary of the Senate: Dear Mr. Secretary - This office is forwarding herewiEh a copy of khe Certificake of Appointment and Oath for Evelyn M. Bowles, who Was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of 6am M. Vadalabene in the Office of State Senator, 88th General Assemblyr 56th Legislative District. @ Yours truly, Gecrge H. Ryan, Secretary oà State. Dated May 9: : 1994. I 2 ! '' STATE 0F ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY i REGULAR sEssI0N SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Messages from the House. SECRETARY HARRY: Message from the House by Mr. Rossl, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that . the House of Representatives has passed bills of the followlng titles, in the passage cf which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bllls 259, 3028, 3375 <s1c> (3735), 3832, 3869, 3952, 2489, 2616, 2812, 3070, 3152, 3274, 3612, 4086 and 4088 . A1l passed the House , May 6th r 1994. A Message from the House by Mr . Rossi , Clerk . Mr. Presldent - I am directed to lnform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the followfng joint resolution, in the adcption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of *he Senate, to wit1 House Joint Resolution 150. Adopted by the House : May 6th , 1994 . We have a lkke Message on House Joint Resolution 151. One of them is a death resolution: the other congratulatory. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Consent Calendar . For what purpcse does Senator Stern rise? SENATOR STERN : I wanted to announce , skr, that Senator Palmer will not be here today for personat emergency reasons. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIG) Thank you . For what reason does Senator Dudycz seek recognition? SENATOR DUDYCZ: Thank you, Mr. President. Just to announce that Senator Topinka is not -- will not be here tcday , due to some personal 3 1 I i STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT i 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 matters she has to take -- take care of back home. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Let the record show. House Bills 1st Reading. SECRETARY HARRY: House Bill 259, offered by Senator Farley. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1254, by Senator Lapaille. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1939, by Senator Lapaille. (Secretary reads title of b1l1) Senator Lapaille offers House Bill 2656. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2812, by Senator Tom Dunn. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3832, by Senator Shaw . (Secretary reads title of bi11) Senator DeAngelis offers House Bill 3869. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4037, by Senator Lapaille. (Secretary reads title of bil1) House Bill 4074, by Senator Raica. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 4094, by Senatcr Lapaille. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 4104, by Senator Mahar. (Secretary reads title of bill) lst Reading of the bills. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) For what purpose does Senator Geo-Karis rise? SENATOR GEO-KARIS: For the purpose of an announcement. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 4 I I STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legtslative Day MaY 1994 State your announcemenk, Senator Geo-Karls.
The annual Gridiron Dinner of the Legislative Correspondents Association will be on Tuesday, May 24, at the Springfleld Hilton. The tickets are available from any legislatlve correspondent for thirty dollars each. The dinner is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with the show following immediately thereafter. The cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. We certainly urge a1l of our Senators to keep this date in mind, and help the Legislative Correspondents Association With their Grldiron show , because the proceeds are donated to charity. Thank you.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Thank you, Senatcr Geo-Karis. We are going to proceed momentarily to 2nd Reading of House Bills. Senator Lauzen, for what reason do you seek recognition?
Mr. President, an announcement. Tomorrow morning 's Revenue neeting is going to be held -- ts going to be combined with Wednesday morning 's meeting. So the meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow morninq ls going to be combined wkth the Revenue meeting on Wednesday morning.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Thank you. House Bills 2nd Reading. On the bottom of page 4 are House Bills 2nd Reading. I Wculd urge the Members to not delay ln moving their bills to 3rd Reading. So anybody Who can, this particular time, I would urge them to move their bllls to 3rd Reading. Okay. Senator Cronin. Senator Madigan, 61 has a fiscal note requlrement. Senator Fawell, on House Bill 457. Do you wish the bill read? Take it out of the record. Senator Fitzgerald. Out of the record. Senator Raica here? Senator Petka. Senator Karpiel, on House Bill 1352. Take it out of the record. Senator Hawkinson, on Senate -- House Bill 1513. Out of 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLX REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 the record. Senator Maitland, on 1569. Out of the record. Senator Molaro's not here. Senator Madigan, on House Bill 2028. Mr. <sicl Seeretaryr read the bill.
House Bill 2028. (Secretary reads title of b1ll) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Insurance, Pensions and Llcensed Activities adopted Committee Amendnent No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Have there been any Flocr amendments that have been approved for consideration?
No amendments reported, Madam -- Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 3rd Reading. Senator Dunn. House Bill 2631. Senator Ralph Dunn. House Bill 2631. Take ou* of the reeord. Senator O'Malley, on House Bill 3192. Mr. Secretary -- Madam Secretary, please read the bill. Switched on me.
House Bill 3192. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Energy adopted Commlttee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Have there been any Floor anendments that have been approved for conslderation?
No amendments reported, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 3rd Reading. House Bill 3485. Senator Burzynski. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
6 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRTPT 115th Leglslatlve Day May 9, 1994 House Bill 3485. (Secretary reads title of bill) i 2nd Reading of the bill. No commlttee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 3rd Reading. Is there anybody that Would like to have their bill that's on 2nd Reading read again? Senator Woodyard.
Yes. Mr. Presidentr I have 3407. Isn't that on 2nd?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) There's a ftscal note requested on that one, Senator Wcodyard .
You 're kidding!
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Demuzio.
Mr. President, I've had my light on now for ten minutes - ever since you started 2nd Readingr back on paqe 4. I guess the question I had now is really mcot. I would just -- now Would llke to ask whether or not my llght is burnt out up there or not.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Your light is -- your light is on, but rather dim . Senator Weaver.
Thank you, Mr. President. Let the record reflect that Senator Petka and Senator Cronin are on -- absent today, because of official State business.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Thank you, Senator Weaver. Let the record show. Anyone else have a bill on 2nd Reading that they would like to have moved to 3rd Readlng? For What reason does Senator Carroll seek recognition?
I ; 7 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 Thank your Mr. President. On a point of announcement: I guess. First of allr obviously my lkght is brighter than Demuziols. Secondly, two of our Members are absent also today for official State business. the record would please reflect that Senator DeLeo and Senator Tom Dunn are both on State business, not in the Capitol.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Let the record so note. Is there any further business to come before the Senate? Senator Demuzio.
v.. tnicrophone cutoffl...might I inquire as -- do you know what we night be dolng this week? Are we going to be here until Friday? Any advicey counsel...
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The schedule does indicate that welre going to be here till Friday, Senator Demuzio. But like everything else, could be subject to change. Yes, Senator Demuzio.
What tine are we coming in tomorrow?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 7ou Will find out When we adjourn, sir. It Will be announced at that particular tlme. It's 11 o 'clock, if you need to leave the Floor early, though. Senator Demuzio.
I'm just glad you have an angel on your shoulder over there to Whisper a1l of the ansWers. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 1405, affered by Senator Demuzio. It's a death resolution.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) 8 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 115th Legislative Day May 9, 1994 Consent Calendar. If there is no further business, Senator Peterson moves the Senate stand adjourned until 11 o'clock a.mw, Tuesday, May 10th. Senator Donahue, for an anncuncement?
Yes. The Appropriations Committee will be meeting in 2l2 at 3:30.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Any other committee announcements? Last call. i 9 REPORT: TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 94/11/0: PAGE: 001 88TH GENERAL ZSSEHBLY 11:01:13 SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTIOK OF DEBATE INDEX H2Y 09, 199: H8-0259 FIRST READIKG PZGE HB-1254 FIRST READING PAGE H8-1939 FIRST REâDIMG PAGE H8-2028 SECOND REZDING PAGE H8-2656 FIRST READING PAGE H8-2812 FIRST REàDING PAGE HB-;192 SECOND READING PAGE H8-3485 SECOND READING PàGE H8-3832 FIRST READING PZGE HB-;869 FIRST READING PAGE HB-M037 FIRST REàDIKG PAGE HB-M07R FIRST READING PZGE HB-q09R FIRST READING PAGE HB-MIOR FIRST REàDING PAGE 5R-1399 RESOLUTION OFFERED PâGE SR-1R00 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE sR-1401 RESOLUTION OFFERED PàGE SR-1M02 RESOLUTION OFFERED PZGE SR-1R03 RESOLUTIOK OFFERED PZGE SR-CROR RESOLUTIQN OFFEBED PàGE SR-1k05 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE HJR-O150 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE HJR-0153 RZSOLUTION OFFERED PAGE SUBJECT HATTER SENATE T0 ORDER-SENZTOR DEANGELIS PâGE 1 PRAYER-PASTOR GOOLSBY PRGE 1 JOURNAL-ZPPRO7ED PAGE 1 JOURNALS-POSTPONED PAGE 1 MESSâGE T0 SECRETARY OF SEKATE' PàGE 2 MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE PAGE 2 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE PZGE 3 ADJOURNHENT PàGE 9