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89th General Assembly (1995-1996) · Legislative day 83 · Regular Session
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PRESIDENT PHILIP

STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT March 7, 1996 The 89th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks, and will our guests in the galleries please rise. Our prayer today will be given by Pastor Keith Fugate, Pawnee Assembly of God Church, Pawnee, Illinois. Pastor Fugate.

PASTOR KEITH FUGATE

(Prayer by Pastor Keith Fugate)

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Sieben.

SENATOR SIEBEN

(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Sieben)

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Reading of the Journal.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Journal of Tuesday, March 5th, 1996.

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Senator Butler.

SENATOR BUTLER

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

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Senator Butler moves to approve the Journal just read. There being no objection, so ordered.

SENATOR BUTLER

Senator Butler. ...President, I move that the reading and approval of the Journal of Wednesday, March 6th, in the year 1996, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journal.

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Senator Butler moves to postpone the reading and the approval of the Journal, pending the arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Messages from the House. 1 83rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT March 7, 1996

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Message from the House by Mr. McLennand, 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 2659, 3186, 3230 and 3368. All passed the House, March 6th, 1996.

PRESIDENT PHILIP

Committee Reports.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senator Raica, Chair of the Committee on Public Health and Welfare, reports Senate Bills 1327, 1472, 1513, 1550, 1661 and 1686 Do Pass; Senate Bills 1326, 1365, 1410, 1440, 1543, 1544, 1556, 1687 and 1696 Do Pass, as Amended; and House Joint Resolution 46 Be Adopted. Senator Karpiel, Chair of the Committee on Executive, reports Senate Bills 1486, 1645, 1765, 1812 and 1881 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1245, 1386 and 1664 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Madigan, Chair of the Committee on Insurance, Pensions and Licensed Activities, reports Senate Bills 1255, 1256 and 1456 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1243, 1279, 1424, 1425 and 1515 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Klemm, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Elections, reports Senate Bills 1228, 1316, 1407, 1416, 1516 and 1887 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1303, 1335, 1420, 1502, 1599, 1604, 1624, 1673, 1780, 1799 and 1800 Do Pass, as Amended; and House Bill 682 Do Pass, as Amended.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Introduction of Bills.

ACTING SECRETARY HAWKER

Senate Bill 1919, offered by Senator Dillard. 2 83rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT March 7, 1996 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1920, offered by Senators Weaver and Donahue. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1921, offered by Senators Rauschenberger and Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1922, offered by President Philip and Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1923, offered by Senators Butler and Donahue. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1924, offered by Senator Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1925, offered by Senator Madigan. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1926, offered by Senators Rauschenberger and Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1927, offered by Senators Rauschenberger and Bomke. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1928, offered by Senators Donahue, Madigan, Luechtefeld and Watson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1929, offered by Senators Rauschenberger, Walsh and Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1930, offered by Senators Weaver and Bomke. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1931, offered by Senator Woodyard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1932, offered by Senator -- pardon me -- Senator 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 Donahue. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1933, offered by Senator Weaver. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1934, offered by Senator Weaver. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1935, offered by Senators Luechtefeld, Bowles, Bomke and Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1936, offered by Senator -- Senator Burzynski. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1937, offered by Senator Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1938, offered by Senators Dudycz and Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1939, offered by Senators DeAngelis and Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1940, offered by Senator Donahue. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1941, offered by Senator Woodyard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1942, offered by Senators DeAngelis and Palmer. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1943, offered by President Philip. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1944, offered by President Philip. (Secretary reads title of bill) And Senate Bill 1945, offered by President Philip. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Donahue, for what purpose do you rise? Senator Donahue.

SENATOR DONAHUE

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to request a Republican Caucus - a Republican Caucus - immediately in Senator Pate Philip's Office.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) There will be a Republican Caucus immediately in the Senate President's Office. ...Demuzio, for what purpose do you rise?

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Can you give us an idea of how long you might be?

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ...Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Hello. If you can tell me what you're going to be talking about that'd probably give me a good idea of how long it might be.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) There will be a Republican Caucus immediately in the Senate President's Office. We will be at ease till approximately 12:30. (SENATE STANDS AT EASE) (SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ...will come to order. On page 2 of today's Calendar is the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Will Senator -- Senators Parker, Madigan, Geo-Karis, O'Daniel, Jacobs, Maitland, Hawkinson -- we will be going to the Order of 2nd Reading, Senate Bills, 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day shortly. We'll be going through the Introduction of Bills.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1946, offered by Senator Weaver. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Committee Reports.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

March 7, 1996 entire Calendar. reports the Referred to Senator Weaver, Chair of the Committee on Rules, following Legislative Measures have been assigned: the Committee on Appropriations Senate Bills 1570, 1571, 1573, 1574, 1576, 1693, 1806, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945. Senator Mahar, Chair of the Committee on Environment and Energy, reports Senate Bills 1266 and 1370 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1390, 1578 and 1719 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Barkhausen, Chair of the Committee on Financial Institutions, reports Senate Bills 1312, 1688 and 1727 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1471 and 1648 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Peterson, Chair of the Committee on Revenue, reports Senate Bills 1322, 1414, 1428, 1546 and 1564 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1298, 1313, 1378, 1503 and 1511 Do Pass, as Amended.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Resolutions.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Resolution 172, offered by Senator Demuzio. It's a death resolution, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Consent Calendar. House Bills 1st Reading.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

6 83rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT March 7, 1996 House Bill 2516, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ...TV has requested permission to record the proceedings. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On page 2 of today's Calendar is the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Top of page 2 is Senate Bill 522. Senator Parker. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 522. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendments 1 and 2.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senator Hawkinson, what purpose do you rise?

SENATOR HAWKINSON

Well, are we going to recognize Members with their lights on when we have a bill come up, or -- or not? There was an agreement to hold that bill, and I had my light on the entire time.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Chair would remind all Members to please be in their seats. We are going to the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Readings. Ask all Members to be in their seats. If you are not in your seat, you will not be recognized for your bill. My apologies, Senator Hawkinson, you're correct. I didn't see your light. Senate Bill 522 - take it out of the record. ...Bill 1246. Out of the 7 83rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT record. Senate Bill 1258. Senator Parker. ...Parker. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1258. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1278. Senator Geo-Karis. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1278. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Geo-Karis.

SENATOR GEO-KARIS

Mr. -- Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, Amendment 1 was at the request of the Illinois Municipal League and struck out the last sentence. And I move the adoption of the bill {sic}.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Is there any discussion? Senator Cullerton.

SENATOR CULLERTON

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I'm just curious. Is this amendment on our computer, and does that mean it hasn't been distributed, or what does that mean?

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 Senator Cullerton, the amendment is on your computer, and you are still being provided with a paper copy of the amendment, which has been distributed. Any further discussion? Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Well, someone just handed it to me. I -- I would appreciate if the sponsor would just sort of give us an idea as to what we are about to do.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Geo-Karis.

SENATOR GEO-KARIS

If I -- recall correctly, because I don't have it in my hands, if you look at the last sentence on your bill, that was the one that this amendment eliminated. And this was done at the request of the Illinois Municipal League, and it was filed on the Floor and it was distributed.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Demuzio.

SENATOR DEMUZIO

Well, is it my understanding that the Illinois Municipal League, then, now is going to be supporting your bill with the with this amendment?

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Geo-Karis.

SENATOR GEO-KARIS

The Municipal League was the one who had me prepare this amendment. And the amendment said no court action -- the part that we deleted, no -- quote, "No court action is effective unless the notice has been properly served", end of quote. That line was deleted. Yes.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Cullerton, for a second time.

SENATOR CULLERTON

9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 Yes. I apologize for rising a second time. I just want to get some instructions here. I've got a box on my computer that says "No amendments for this bill" with an Okay button. Should I press that Okay button, or should I not press that Okay button? It -- in the box it says there is no amendments for this bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Cullerton, if you're having a problem reading your computer, you have a hard copy of the amendment in front of you you could read. Any further discussion? If not, Senator Geo-Karis moves the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1278. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Any further amendments?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1296. Senator O'Daniel. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1296. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1300. Senator Parker. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1300. 10 83rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) March 7, 1996 Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1315. Senator Jacobs. Senator Jacobs. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1320. Senator Maitland. Senator Maitland. ...Bill 1353. Senator Hawkinson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1353. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1354. Senator Hawkinson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1354. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. On the top of page 3 is Senate Bills on the Order of 2nd Reading. Senate Bill 1363. Senator DeAngelis. Senator DeAngelis. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1380. Senator Philip. Senator Philip. Out of the record. Senator Sieben. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary. Senate Bill 1381. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1389. Senator Sieben. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1389. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government Operations adopted Amendments 1 and 2.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1418. Senator Watson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1418. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Education adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration? 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1419. Senator Maitland. Senator Maitland. Senate Bill 1437. Senator Woodyard. Senator Woodyard. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1442. Senator Parker. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1459. Senator Walsh. Senate Bill 1467. Senator Donahue. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1467. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1470. Senator Philip. Senator Philip. Senate Bill 1490. Senator Lauzen. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1494. Senator Fitzgerald. Senator Fitzgerald. Senate Bill 1501. Senator Garcia. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1501. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. Committee on Judiciary adopted one amendment.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1504. Senator Petka. Out of the record. On the page of -- on the top of page 4. Senate Bills on the Order of 2nd Reading. Senate Bill 1518. Senator Shadid. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. 13 83rd Legislative Day

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1518. STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT (Secretary reads title of bill) March 7, 1996 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1522. Senator Philip. Senator Philip. Senate Bill 1527. Senator Barkhausen. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1643. Senator Dillard. Senator Dillard. Senate Bill 1650. Senator Dunn. Senator Dunn. Senate Bill -- Senate Bill 1666. Senator Sieben. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1666. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1669. Senator Lauzen. Senate Bill 1671. Senator Lauzen. Senate Bill 1684. Senator Fitzgerald. Senate Bill 1691. Senator Petka. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1691. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration? 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER

(SENATOR DUDYCZ) March 7, 1996 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1712. Senator Lauzen. Senate Bill 1746. Senator Parker. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1746. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1747. Senator Hawkinson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1747. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. 1748. Senate Bill 1748. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 Senate Bill 1748. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. On the top of page 5 on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Senate Bill 1749. Senator Woodyard. Senator Woodyard. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1761. Senator Philip. Senator Philip. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1763. Senator Lauzen. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1763. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. ...Bill 1770. Senator Woodyard. Senator Woodyard. Senate Bill 1773. Senator Fitzgerald. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1773. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) March 7, 1996 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1781. Senator Burzynski. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1781. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1785. Senator Molaro. Senator Molaro. Senator Senate Bill 1805. Senator Burzynski. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1814. Senator Dillard. Senator Dillard. On the top of page 6 on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Senate Bill 1823. Senator Syverson. Senator Syverson. Senate Bill 1853. Senator Karpiel. Move the bill -- read the bill, Mr. Secretary.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

...Bill 1853. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Education adopted Amendments 1 and 2.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1854. Senator Sieben. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1854. (Secretary reads title of bill) 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1877. Senator del Valle. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1877. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1883. Senator Rauschenberger. ...of the record. Senate Bill 1912. Senator Walsh. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Bill 1912. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Amendment No. 1.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No further amendments reported.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. ... Secretary, have there been any motions filed?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Yes, Mr. President. Senator Jones has filed two motions with 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day March 7, 1996 respect to Senate Bill 1245.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Mr. Secretary, the Chair requests that those motions be printed on the Calendar. So ordered. We'll now proceed to the Order of Resolutions Consent Calendar. With leave of the Body, all of those read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

No objections have been filed, Mr. President.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The motion carries, and the resolutions are adopted. Resolutions.

Harry (surname or first name uncertain)

Senate Joint Resolution 82, offered by Senator Maitland. (Secretary reads SJR No. 82)

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DUDYCZ)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Maitland moves to suspend the rules for the purpose of the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 82. Those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the rules are suspended. Senator Maitland now has moved for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 82. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The resolution calls us to return to the Senate at noon on Wednesday, March the 20th. Noon, March 20th, Wednesday. There any further business to come before the Senate? If not, pursuant to the adjournment resolution, the Senate stands adjourned. 19 4 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 07, 1996 96/03/14 11:37:06 HB-2516 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0522 SECOND READING PAGE 7 SB-0522 OUT OF RECORD PAGE 7 SB-1245 MOTION FILED PAGE 18 SB-1258 SECOND READING PAGE 8 SB-1278 SECOND READING PAGE 8 SB-1296 SECOND READING PAGE 10 SB-1300 SECOND READING PAGE 10 SB-1353 SECOND READING PAGE 11 SB-1354 SECOND READING PAGE 11 SB-1389 SECOND READING PAGE 12 SB-1418 SECOND READING PAGE 12 SB-1467 SECOND READING PAGE 13 SB-1501 SECOND READING PAGE 13 SB-1518 SECOND READING PAGE 13 SB-1666 SECOND READING PAGE 14 SB-1691 SECOND READING PAGE 14 SB-1746 SECOND READING PAGE 15 SB-1747 SECOND READING PAGE 15 SB-1748 SECOND READING PAGE 15 SB-1763 SECOND READING PAGE 16 SB-1773 SECOND READING PAGE 16 SB-1781 SECOND READING PAGE 17 SB-1853 SECOND READING PAGE 17 SB-1854 SECOND READING PAGE 17 SB-1877 SECOND READING PAGE 18 SB-1912 SECOND READING PAGE 18 SB-1919 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-1920 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1921 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1922 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1923 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1924 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1925 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1926 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1927 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1928 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1929 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1930 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1931 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1932 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-1933 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1934 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1935 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1936 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1937 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1938 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1939 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1940 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1941 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1942 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1943 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1944 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1945 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1946 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SR-0172 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 6 SJR-0082 ADOPTED PAGE 19 SJR-0082 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 19 SUBJECT MATTER - SENATE TO ORDER-PRESIDENT PHILIP PRAYER-PASTOR KEITH FUGATE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 002 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MARCH 07, 1996 SUBJECT MATTER 96/03/14 11:37:06 JOURNAL-APPROVED PAGE 1 JOURNAL-POSTPONED PAGE 1 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE PAGE 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 SENATE STANDS AT EASE PAGE 5 SENATE RECONVENES PAGE 5 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 6 RESOLUTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR-ADOPTED ADJOURNMENT PAGE 19 PAGE 19