The regular Session of the 89th General Assembly Wi11 please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desksr and will our guests in the galleries please rise? Our prayer today will be given by the Pastor Heidl Hyland, Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, Illinois. Pastor Hyland.
(Prayer by Pastor Heidi Hyland)
Will you please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance? Senator Sieben .
(Pledge of Allegiance, 1ed by Senator Sieben)
Reading of the Journal. Senator Butler.
Mr. President, I move that reading and approval of *he Journals of Monday , March 25th and Tuesday , March 26th r i.n the year 1996, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journals.
Senator Butler moves to postpone the reading and the approval of the Journal, pending the arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, so ordered. Committee Reports.
Senator Fawellr Chair of the Committee on Transportation, reports Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1764 Be Approved for Consideration . Senator Mahar, Chair of the Committee on Environment and Energy, reports Senate M endment 1 to Senate Bill 1266 and Senate M endment 2 to Senate Bill 1578 Be Adopted. Senator Woodyard, Chair of the Colamittee on Agriculture and Conservation, reports Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1.473, STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27z 1996 1 Senate Amendment 3 to Senate 3i11 1749 and Senate Amendment 3 to ( Senate Bill 1777 Be Approved for Consideration. I Senator Raica, Chair of the Conmittee on Public Health and Welfare, reports Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1365 and Senate I Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1513 Be Adopted. j I Senator Madigan, Chair of the Ccmmittee on Insurance, Pensions I i and Licensed Activlties, reports Senate Amendment 5 to Senate Bill I 1246 Be Adopted; Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1256 and Senate d Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1424 Be Adopted. i I Senator Karpiek, Chair of the Committee on Executive, reports I Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1494, Senate Amendment l to i Senate Bill 1486 and Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1522 Be I Adopted. I Senator Sieben, Chair of the Committee of State Government i Operations, reports Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bi11 1389 and I i Senate Amendment l to Senate Bill 1814 Be Adopted. i Genator Bomke, Vice-chair of thé Committee on Local Government I and Elections, reports Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 1278, I Senate Amendmenk 4 to Senate Bill 1278, Senate Amendment 2 to I Senate Bill 1402, Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1502 and I : Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1759 Be Adopted. l And Senator Hawkinson: Chair of the Committee on Judiciary, 1 teports senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bil1 522, Senate Amendment 2 i to Senate Bill 1268, Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1643, I Senate Amendment l to Senate Bill 1684, Senate Amendment 3 to 1 Senate Bill 1746, Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Bill 1796 a11 Be i Adopted; and Sena6o Amendments 2, 4 and 5 to Senate Bilt 1823 Be l l Adopted. !
1 Senator Bonke, for what reason do you rise? ; SENATOR BOMKC: I Thank you -- thank your Mr. President. Point of personal ! 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 privilege.
State your point.
Like to recognize Pawnee High School, Which is directly behind the Senate President, with teachers Ron Ervin and Lonny Gilpin. Will you please help me welcome them to the Illinais State Senate?
Will they please rise and be welcomed by the Senate? If could have your attention, I'm golng to turn the Podium over to Senator Demuzio for the purpose of an introduction. Senator Demuzio.
Ladies and Gentlemen, if could have your attention for a nonent. This morning, Senator William O 'Daniel, our colleague -- if I could have everyone's attention for a moment. This norning our -- our -- our colleague,'senator Bill O fDaniel, ls -- is in the hospital here in Springfield, in Menorial, and he had a little flare-up yesterday and went to the nurse's station, and they discovered that he had a -- a pulse that was irregular and his blood pressure was up a little bit, and they kept him overnight and he's doing some tests today, and he expects to be back with us tomorrow . So wlsh the record would reflect that at some point, so I won't have to be redundant in making another annauncement. But in his absence, he has asked me to introduce some of -- of his constituents from hls -- from his community. Particularly, he would like for me to introduce Mrs. Louise Kabat, Who is the 1996 Mother of the Year, who is with us. And also behind me is Lura Lynn Ryan, the wife of George Ryan. The real Secretary of State is here with us today. Lura Lynn. And introducing Mrs. Kabat, I'd like to indicate that she is of -- of rural Scheller. And indeedy she has been the 1996 Mother of the Yearr chosen by the STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Leglslative Day March 1996 American Mothers, Inc., and she will represent the Illinois Mothers, at the 61st National Convention of the American Mothers from April the 24th through the 28th , at the Cornhuskers Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. Following her marriage to Melvinr in 1960, she stayed home to rear a family of five childreny two of Which are here with her today, believing that notherhood ls the greatest career that a -- woman can achieve. She has a number of farm responsibllities that take up a number of her time, and I would like to indicate that five of her children are a1l college graduates. Many -- and few of us can say that in this -- in this Chamber. Mark, 34, graduated from SIU, vice president of the People's Bank in Mount Vernon. He is married and has tWo sons and a daughter. John is an SIU graduate; he teaches at Mount Vernon. He was named the 1995 Ag Teacher of the Year for the State of Illlnois. He is also married and has t<o children. Lois Herzing is is with us today -- she's not with us, graduated from SIU with both a bachelor's and iaster's degree in reading and language arts, and she and her husband have one dauqhter, and theydre expecting a second child in March of -- of this year. And they lve had it. It's a little girl. Mary Kozuszek - it's a great ballot name for down there, Mary is a registered nurse and works full-time at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She and her husband are expecting their first child in June of 1996. Helen is the youngestr graduaEed from Southern Illinols Southern Illinois University With a bachelor's deqree. And without any further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, let mp present to the Members of the Senate she 's very able to speak on her own behalf - the 1996 Illinois Mother of the Yearr Mrs. Louise Kabat.
(Remarks by Mrs. Louise Rabat)
PRESIDING OFFTCER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Peterson, for what purpose do you seek recognition? 4 ' STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislatlve Day March 27, 1996 SENATOR PETERSON : Thank you, Madam President. For personal privilege. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Please state your point. SENATOR PETERSON: Iîd like -- on the Republican side in the gallery, I'd like to introduce the group from Round Lake School District - the parentsz : the teachers and the students. And I believe Senator Geo-Karis has a little bit of that school district in her legislative dtstrict. Right here on the Republican side in the gallery. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) ! WOU1d yOU -- Please rise and be Welcomed. Senator Philip, for What #ur#OSe do yOu rise? ! SENATOR PHILIP: Thank -- thank youz Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate . To acknowledge Senator O 'Malley. We 're so happy to r have him back alive and breathing. And we'd also like to welcome his wife, Mary. Nice to have you both here. And also, Senator Klenn is not here today. 1 talked with him on the phone. He's going to be checking out of the hospital today; he's had a touch of pneumonia. He sounded good and is feeling good, and he -- will be back here after Easter. I wlsh the record Would so indicate. E PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) The record will so reflect. Senator Demuzio, for what purpose I : do you seek recognition? SENATOR DEMUZIO: i Well, also, I -- some of the Members were inquiring about ! Senator O'Daniel. Senator O 'Daniel is -- had a little flare-up yesterday. He went to the nurse's statton. He had an irregular pulse; his blood pressure was up . Theylve been running some tests. He's doing a stress test this norning. Feels good. He j expects to be back tomorrok . But if the record would so reflect, i 5 ( STATE OF TLLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 then I won't have to do it a number of times. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) A third time. Thank you, sir. The Senate Will so reflect that. Senator O'Malley, for wha: purpose do you rise?
A point of personal privilege, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Please state your point.
Madam President, thank you very much . As you know and and it was very kind of Senator Philtp and -- and others of you to welcome me back today - a little more than two Weeks agor I had an experience thatr 1111 tell you, a 1ot of people have told me since they've been shocked . Believe mey nobody fs more shocked than I am that it would happen. There's always good and there's bad. Let me tell you sone of the good. Before it happened, I thought at forty-five I was pretty old . A1l I've heard for two Weeks isy ''How could this happen to such a young guy?'' But in a11 seriousness, I just want to say, from ny heart, to a11 the Members of this Chamber - al1 my colleagues - that your -- your kindness that you've shown to me in the last tWo keeks Will be something that I Wl1l always remember. Mary Judith and I Will both remember It meant a lot to ne. And I'm -- I just want to 1et you alsa know that I'm back heres and in about two Weeks, 1'11 be a hundred percent. And two keeks after thatr Eml1, 1.11 be about a hundred and twenty-five pereent. But, Ehank you again very much.
PRESIDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) We're glad to have you backy Senator O'Malley. Senator Molaro, for what purpose do you rise?
Yes. Polnt of personal prlvilege to Senator O 'Malley, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 i Please state your point -- or... SENATOR MOLARO: Senator, if you want to take an extra two or three weeks and i not come to committees that would be fine. We -- you know, we -- ; ; we don't Want you to cone back too soon. So if you don't Want to j ' I come to committees, we will certainly understand that. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) / All right. I'd like to make an announcenent first, before ue start 2nd Readingsr but there are House bills on the Calendar, and ke would certainly wish to see those picked up if you so desire. And the sooner you do itr the better. Rules Committee will meet before we adjourn. And the sooner they meet -- sooner you pick them up# and the sooner they meet, the sooner they can get to i . commlttee and we can start the process all over again. Soz pick i up those House Bills 1st Reading. Messages from the House. i I SECRETARY HARRY: I I Message frdm the House by Mr. McLennand, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inforn the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the follcwing joint resolution, in the adoption of which I an instructed to ask concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Joint Resolution 85. , : Adopted by the the Housey March 26th, 1996. It's substantive. ; I A Message from the House by Mr. McLennand, . Clerk. 1 Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate Ehat the House of RepresenEaElves has passed bills of Ehe followin: titles: in the adoption of Which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bills 2695, 3133, 3157, 3447, 3546, 3547, 3601, 3614, 3670 and 3677. All passed the House , March 26th r 1996 . We have like Messages on House Bills 2616 and 3396. Also 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 passed the Eouse, March 26th, 1996. We also have a like Message on House Bills 347, 2725, 2735, 2745, 3281, 3348 and 3617. A11 passed the Houser March 27th, 1996.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) On page 2 of your Calendar, at the top of page, is Senate Bills 2nd Reading. This is the final day for bills on 2nd Reading. So would again suggest thak if you have the opportunity, to move them to 3rd, because this is the final day for 2nd Readings. Senator Mahar, on Senate Bill 1370. Out of the record. Senator Sieben, on Senate Bill 1381. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1381. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Réading. Senator Woodyard, on Senate Bill 1437. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary .
Senate Bill 1437. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator O'Malley, on Senate Bill 1502. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1502. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government and Elections adopted Amendment No.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMDLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT I 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I i consideration?
Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Walsh.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Walsh, on Amendment No. 2. Senator Walsh.
Thank you, Madam President. This is an amendment that had passed committee prior to this, that was in a different Act, and We're just moving it from one Act to the other. And I would just ask for favorable consideration.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any diseussion? Any -- seeing none, Senatcr Walsh moves the adoption, Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 1502. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for Consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Madigan, on -- out of the record. Senator Weaver, on Senate Bill 1640. Out of the record. Senator i Lauzen. Out of the record . Por the information of the Membership, we are going to qo to Senate Bills 3rd Reading: but only those that are on the Recall List for the purposes of amendmentsz so *e can get them in the form for 3rd Reading. Senator Watson, on Senate Bill 542. Excuse me. OuE of the recordy sir. Senator Parker, on Senate Bill 522. Do you Wish to have this returned to 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment? Senator Parker seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 522 to the Order of 2nd Readingforthepurposesofanamendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. And on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill / I 522. Mr. Secretaryr are there any Floor amendments approved for 1 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996 consideration?
Amendment No. 4, offered by Senator Parker.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Parker, on Amendment No. 4.
Thank you, Madam President. The amendment to Senate Bill 522 came oue unanimously. It is agreed upon with DCFS; and was on the Agreed Bill List. And What it does is provide that natural parents may consent to the adoption of a minor by specified persons and that consent is valid only the specified person adopts the ninor. Also provides that natural and adoptive parents may create an enforceable agreenent for ongoing contact between the natural parents and the minor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seelng none, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have it# and the anendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further anendments reported.
PRSSTDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Readin:. Senator Cronin, on Senate Bill 12397 It's a recall, sir. Senator Cronin seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1239 to the Order -- out of the record. Senator Butlerr on Senate Bill 1240. Out of the record. Sênator Madigan seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1246 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearin: no objectiony leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bil1 1246. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSrON SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I Amendment No. 5, offered by Senators Madigan and Bomke . PRESIDINGOFFICER: (SENATORDONAHUE) l SenatorMadigan. j
Thank you, Madam Chairman. Floor Amendment No. 5 to Senate Bill 1246 does three things: It's a stylistic change that would 1 come into play when the mother and the newbcrn infantare f ! discharged before the forty-eight-/ninety-six-hour rules; it removes any reference to the CHIP Prcgram , as CHIP does not provide naternity coverage; and it sets effective dates for Senate Bill 1246: as amended. PRESIDINGOFFTCER; (SENATONDONAHUE) J Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seelng none, a1l those infavor,sayAye. Opposed,Nay. TheAyeshave it,and the ) amendnent is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved ' for consideration? SECRETARF HARRY: p No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) l 3rd Reading. Senator Bomke, on Senate Bill 1256. Senator ' Bomke. 0ut of the record. Senator Maitland, on Senate Bill 1266. Senator Maitland seeks leave of the Bodyto returnSenate Bill f 1266 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. And on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1266. Mr. Secretarye are there any . amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Syverson. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) J Senator Syverson, on Amendment No. 1.
Thank you, Madam President. The amendment just provides that 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGDLAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27: 1996 a shift in the siting authority does not apply to situations where the proposed site was, on April 1st of 193, owned in whole or in part by another municipality. know of no objection to this amendment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any -- any discussion? Senator Welch.
I have a question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Indicates hedll yieldz Senator Welch.
What municipality does thls apply to?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Syverson.
Rochelle in Ogle County.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Further discussion? Further discussion? Seelng none, the question is, shall Senate Amendment No. l to Senate Bill 1266 be adopted. All those in favorz say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have ik, and the amendment is adopted. Are tMere further Floor amendments approved for conslderation?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Readlng. Senator Syversony on Senate Bill 1268. Do you - - Senator Syverson seeks leave of the Body to return 1268 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1268. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Syverson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Syversonr on Amendment No.
Thank you, Madam President. Amendment No. clarifies some of the discussion on this leglslation, stating that *he hard labor will be done only by repeat offenders, and also clarifies that those that do not have the mental or physica: capaciey kauid not be part of the mandatory education proposal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any dlscussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, those in favor sayy Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it: and the amendment adopted. Are there further...
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Okay. Just a second. Senator Syverson, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Excuse me. I explained the wrong amendnent. lf T can -- we don't otherwise if itfs been approved, that's okay.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SCNATOR DONAHUE) Why -- Senator Syverson, why don't you state, for the recordw what amendment we just adopted.
.. . supposed to allow local courEs Eo use funds designated for mandatory arbitration programs or for other forms alternatlvp dispute resolutions. And this is supported by the Administrative Office, Courts of Illinois. Thank you.
PRESIDINC OFPICER: (SZNATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Geo-Karis, on Senaee Bill 1278. Senator Geo-Karis seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1278 to 13 STATE OP ILLINOTS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I I the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendnent. Is 1 there any objection? No objectiony leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1278. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? f 1
Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Bowles. /
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 1 Senator Bowles, on Amendment No. 3. ' SENATOR BOWLES: 1 Tbank you, Madam President. This Amendment No. 3 would -- / Which uill enable the City of Madison to annex property on I 1 . Chouteau Islandz which is adjacent to the o1d Chain of Rocks j Bridge that is owned by the City of Madison. The reason for this I I particular amendaent is that it allows the annexation -- without ! ( annexing the federal levee land which is in between the cityls I property and the Chain of Rocks Bridge. This passed unanimously I out of committee. There Were no objectors. And the purpose of I ' I this annexation is to the refurbishing of -- of the Chain of Rocks ! I Bridge by the Trailnet Gateway fsic) (Gateway Trailnet) I organization, in whieh intends to raise three and a half milllon dollars to bring the Chain of Rocks Bridge back up to standard so ! ' j that it can be used as bike traily joining the bike trails of I I Illinois with the bike trails of Missouri. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 1 I Is there any discussion? Senator Geo-Karis. I SENATOR GEO-KARIS: I I I have no objection to this amendment. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SSNATOR DONAHUE) p Is there further discussion? Further discussion? seeing I none, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have I I it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there further Floor i amendments approved for consideration? I f 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislattve Day March 27, 1996
Amendment No. 4, offered by Senators Klemm and Geo-Karis.
PRESTDTNG OFFJCER: (SENATOR DONASUE) Since Senator Klemm is gone, Senator Geo-Karis, on Amendment No . 4.
I ask for leave to go forward with this amendment. Amendnent 4 is the one that says on page 3, line 33 after the word Haction'', and inserts, quote, ''If the person who pays real estate taxes on the property is not the owner of record, then the payor shall notify the owner of record of the proposed annexation.'' And then ; it goes on by -- on page 4: line 5, after ''disconneceedn: by inserting by -- quote, ''by court ordern, end of quote. And on page 4, line ll, after the word ''action'' by inserting, quote, ''If the person Who pays real estate taxes on the property is not the owner of record, then the payor shall notify the owner of record of the proposed disconnection.n I ask for the approval of this anendment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing nonez al1 I those in favor, say Aye. Opposede Nay. The Ayes have it, and ehe ' amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments ! approved for consideration? ! i
No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) I : 3rd Reading. Senator Geo-Karlsz for what purpose do you rise?
Madan President, there was an Amendment 2, but was it ever ! filed with you? Al1 right.
Must be ln committee. ; i 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 PRESIDING OFFICER I : (SENATOR DONAHUE) J Senator Parker, on Senate Bill 1300. Mr. Secretary -- Senator j Parker seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bi11 1300 to the I I order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no I ObjectioR, IPaVO is iranbpd. And On the Order Of 2nd Readinî is I Senate Bill 1300. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments I I approved for eonsideration? 1 I
! Amendment No. 2: offered by Senator Parker. ! PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) ! I Senator Parkerz on Amendnent No. 2. ! SENATOR PARXER J ! ! Thank you, Madam Presidentz Ladles and Gentlemen of the ! Senate. This was on the Agreed Bill Listz so it came out of ! l connittee unanimous. It merely replaces ''ehange'' to ''the design I of'' words to elarify the intent of the legislation, which is thae I IDOT will deiign, not pay for, all the handicapped siqns ! 1 throughout the State. ! PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) ! I Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, a11 ! those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the I anendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved i for consideration? I SECRETARY HARRY: ! ! No further amendments reported. ! PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) I I 3rd Reading. Senator Jongs, on Senate Bill 1365. Senator l Jones seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1365 to the I Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an anendment. Hearing no ! objection, leave is granted. And on the Order of 2nd Readlng is ! Senate Bill 1365. Mr. Secretary, are there any amendments l approved for consideration? 16 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGOLAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 SECRETARY HARRY : I i Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Jones. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Jones, on Amendment No . 3. SENATOR JONES) Thank you, Madam President. Amendment No. 3 is permissive language wherein a hospital licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act, at its discretion and -- and the discretion of the -- the performing surgeon, will pernit a parent or legal guardian of a minor to be in the operating room when anesthesia is inducted into that minor, as well as in the recovery room. This legislation has been worked on with the anesthesiologists' association' hospitals, and this is what the amendment does and I ask for a favorable .. vote. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Senator Bowles, on this amendment. SENATOR BOWLES: Thank you, Madam President. As a matter of personal privilege. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Can I get you right after I adopt the amendment? SENATOR BOWLES: Yes, thank you. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion on Amendment No. 3? Any discussion? Seeing none, al1 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed: Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted . Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration? ë SECRETARY HARRY: No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Bowles, for what purpose do you seek : recognition? l 17 / I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislakive Day March 27, 1996 SENATOR BOWLES: Thankyou,MadamPresident. Irisetoannounce to the Body j that the Alton XouthSymphonygroupwillbegivingaprogramin J the Rotunda at high noon today. This is a body of -- composed of children from the ages fifth grade through Ehe eighth grade, and it's--theyhaveapproximatelyseventymembersfrom--Alton and ! surrounding territory. Thank you. PRESIDING OFFICERJ (SENATOR DONAHUE) Thank you for that information, Senator Bowles. Senator Sieben, on Senate 3ill 1389. Do you wish to have that brought back? Senator Sieben seeks leave of the Body to return Senate ; Bill 1389 to the Order of 2ndReadingforkhepurposesofan l amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. And on the , Order of 2nd Reading is SenateBill1389. Mr.Secretaryware f there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: AmehdmentNo.4,offeredbySenaeorDemuzio. f PRESIDINC OFFICER: (SENATOR DOHAHPE) ' Senator Demuziop on Amendment No. 4. ' 1 SENATOR DEMUZIO : Thank you, Madam Prestdent. This is an easement conveyance 1 back -- from the State of Illinois back to the County of Jersey. It's -- I know of no controversy or objections. I would move its adoptlon. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) I Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none: all those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the I amendmene is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved I ' for consideration? I SECRETARY HARRY: I No further amendments reported. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) I 18 / STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY RZGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 3rd Reading. Senator DeAngelis, on Senate Bill 1402, seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1402 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objectian, leave is granted. And on khe Order of 2nd Readin: is Senate Bill 1402. Mr. Seeretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?
Anendment No. 2, offered by Senator DeAngelis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator DeAngelis, on Amendment No . 2. SENATOR DeANGELIS: Thank your Madam President. Amendment No. 2 is nothing more than a technical amendmenk, correcting a -- a typoqraphical error.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The the amendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Madigan, on Senate Bill 1424, seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1424 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1424. Mr. Secretary, are khere Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Anendment No. 3, offered by Senator Madigan.
PRESTDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Madigan, on Amendment No. 3.
19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Thank you, Madam President. Floor Amendment No. 3 to Senate Bill 1424 adds two provisions: It adds a Section ln the Statutes 2 codifyin: the current practice of a ten-day notice to the individual policyholder when the policy is going to be canceled for nonpayment of premium; and it -- pursuant to Senator Berman's ! i ! request, it adds -- deletes the current language pertaining to E underinsured motoristcoverageandsubstltueesitwfthclarifyîng lanquage. I'd be glad to answer any questions on Floor Amendment ( j ! No. 3, and otherwise, would ask for its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, al1 those in favor, say ) Aye. Opposed; Nay. The Ayes have it# and the amendment is i adopted. Are there further Flocr amendments approved for consideration? I SECRETARY HARRY: 1 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Woadyard, on Senate Bill 1473. Senator i Woodyard seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1473 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpases of an amendnent. Hearing no f I objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is ' Senate Bill 1473. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for eonsideration? I SEC 1 RETARY HARRY: Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Woodyard.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 1 . Senator Woodyardz on Amendment No . 2. :
Yes. Thank you, Madam President and Members of -- of the Senate. This Senate anendment Would actually change the l l certifiable -- certification of ethanol fuels from Department of ! Ag over to Department of Revenue. Department of Revenue and é 20 STATE OF ILLINQIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSTON SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Department of Agrlculture are both in agreement to do that. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing noney a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there further Floor anendments approved for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: No further amendments reported. PRESTDING OFFICERJ (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Raica, on Senate Bill 1486. Senator Raica seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1486 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bi1l 1486. Mr. Secretary, are there any amendments approved for eonsideration? SECRETARY HARRY: ' Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Raica. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Raicar on Anendment No. 1. SENATOR RAICA : Thank you, Madam President. What >- What Amendment No . l does is it adds Class X felonies, first degree murder: and attempted fkrst degree murder' to ehe already long list of background checks to be provided when certifying a teaeher, and I just ask for its adoption. PRESIDING OEFICER: (SENATOR DONAHDE) Isthereanydiscussion? Anydiscussion? Seeing none, a1l those in favorr say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have ik, and *he 1 ' anendment ls adopted . Are there further Floor amendments approved I for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: No further amendments reported. I 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading . Senator Fitzgeraldz on Senate Bill 1494. Senator Fitzgerald seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1494 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearin: no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1494. Mr. Secretaryz are there any Ploor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Fitzgerald.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Fitzgerald, on Amendment No.
Thank you, Madam PresidenE, Ladles and Gentlemen of ehe Senate. Senate Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1494 narrows the scope of the bill so that it'll only apply to class action lawsuits involving more than ten million dollars. And it would give the Legislature sixty days to act, and if we don't act, the settlement would take effect. And I'd be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposedy Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted . Are there further Flcor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Maitland, on Senate Bill 1513. Senator Maitland seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1513 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of amendment. Hearing no abjection, leave is granted. And on the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1513. Mr. Secretary, there any Floor amendments 22 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27ê 1996 approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 1, offered by Senators Maitland and Parker.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Maitland, an Anendment No.
Exeuse me. Thank you very muchr Madam President. Floor Amendment No. l to Senate Bill 1513 would allow townships statewide who do not receive State support for their general assistance program these are otherwise referred to as non-reeieving at townships - to elect to provide medical services to their indigent clients only for emergency medical carer treatment and -- and supplies. If-- if a township does choose to do this, they have to clearly adopt rules to reflect exactly what they are golng to cover. The amendnent does a number of other things. Madam Presidenty T would be happy to -- to comment on any of the smaller items, and otherwisey wauld seek support and move for the adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Let's keep it down to a dull roar, so we can hear what's going on. Ts there any discussion on Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 15137 Any dlscusslon? Seelng none, a1l those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have and the anendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Philip, on Senate Bill 1522. Senator Philip seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1522 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1522. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments 23 STATE 0P ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27s 1996 approved for consideration?
Amendmenk No. 1, offered by Senator Philip .
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Philip, on Amendment No. 1.
Thank you, Madam President, Ladies and Centlenen of *he Senate. Senate Bill 1522 creates the Video Gambling Act. Amendment No. 1 grandfathers in a manufacturer-distributor. Under the present bill, you can't be a manufaeturer and a distributor. This grandfathers one company in Illinoisr ln the Rockford area . It's a recommended -- a recommendation from that Senator.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there further Ploor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Mahar, on Senate Bill 1578. Senator Mahar seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1578 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an anendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Readin: is Senate Bill 1578. Mr. Secretaryz are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Mahar.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Mahar, on Amendment No. 2.
Thank thank youz Madam President, Members of the Senate. 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GEHERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27y 1996 This provislon becomes the bill. Tt deletes the controversial portions of the bill. It puts into compliance What we -- What we did as far as *he brownflelds amendment. It also expands the IEPA'S authority to settle enforcement actions prior to litigation. T would move its adopelon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, al1 those in favor. say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have itr and the amendment is adopted . Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATQR DONAHUE) 3rd Reading. Senator Dillard seeks leave of the Body to rekurn Senate Bill 1643 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1643. Mr. Secretary, aré there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 4, offered by Senator Dillard.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Dillard, on Amendment No. 4.
Thank you, Madam President and Members of the Senate. This amendment is a compromise brought forth by the Governor's Office and the Retail Merchants Association Eo redress some of *he perceived excesses of last fall's eavesdropping language. It narrows the bill significantly that we passed last fall, had a thorough discussion today in the Judiciary Committeey and I Would move its adoption.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, a1l 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendnent is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENAQOR DONAHDE) 3rd Reading. On the top of page 6 is Senate Bill 1684. Senator Fitzgerald seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1684 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1684. Mr. Secretary, are there any Ploor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 1, offered by Senator Fitzgerald.
PRESIDING OFFTCER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Fitz:erald, on Amendmene No. 1.
Thank you, Madam President, Ladies and Gentlenen of khe Senate. Anendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 1684 simply narrows the scope of the bill so that it would only apply to any termination or cancellation of an agreement by a brewer or Wholesaler in violation of the Act, would be affected. And IId be happy to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is khere any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, a1l those ln favorr say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the anendment is adopted. Are there further Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 3rd Readlng. Senator Parker seeks leave of the Body to return 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 i I Senate Bill 1746 to the Order of 2nd Readlng for the purposes of / ! an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On *he Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1746. Mr. Secretary, are 9 there any Floor amendnents approved for consideration? SECRETARX HARRY: ; Amendment No. 3, offergd by Senator Parker. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SEHATOR DONAHUE) ! E Senator Parker, on Amendment No. 3. I !
Thank youy Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the I Senate. In response to questions raised yesterday, we have put an i l amendment on Senate Bill 1746, khich permits the S*ate's attorney . ko exkricake (sic) an alien, or -- vho illegally returns, and I pernits the court to sentence him to any available sentence. It f ! also eliminates aliens eligibility for merltorious qood conduc: j ? credit. PRESIDING OFPICER ! : (SENATOR DONAHUE) ; ( Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seeing none, al1 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the ! ë amendment is adopked. Are there further Floor amendments approved I for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: ! No further amendments reported . PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) 1 3rd Reading. Senator Woodyard seeks leave of the Body to I return Senate Bill 1749 ko Ehe Order of 2nd Reading for khe ' purposes of an amendmenk. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. ! On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1749. Mr. Secretary, are there any -- are Ehere any Floor amendments approved for ; q consideratlon?
Amendment No. 3, offered by Senators Woodyard and Rea. 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89*h LegkslatLve Day March 27, 1996 i PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Woodyard, on Amendment No. 3. SENATOR WOODYARD: . Thank you, Madam President. I Would like to yield to Senator Rea on this coal council Amendment No. 3. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Senator Rear on Amendment No. 3. SENATOR REA: Thank you, Madan President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. What this amendment will do is to add four Members of the General Assembly to the Coal Development Board. Each one of the - four leaders in the House and Senate will have the opportunity then of appointing a person to serve on that board. Whenever it first started out, there were two Legislative Members that served on the Coal Development Board from the Energy Conmission. When the Energy Commission was abolished and we went to a citizens' committee for energy, you still had tgo'Members of the General Assembly that served. But now, we do not have any, and with the clean a1r legislation, it's very important that we have input because of the importance of providlng the necessary monies for coal research and development on the use of -- of high sulfur coal, whlch we have an abundant supply. I would ask for your favorable response. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) Is there any discussion? Any discussion? Seetng none, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and tbe amendmentisadopted. AretherefurtherFlooramendmentsapproved 1 forconsideration? 1 SECRETKRYHARRY: No further amendments reported . 1 ! PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) I i 3rd Reading. Senator Philip, on Senate Bill 1759. Senator I I 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Philip seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1759 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purposes of an amendnent. Hearlng no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1759. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor -- Floor amendments approved for consideration? E
Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Philip. :
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DONAHUE) ( Senator Philip, on Amendnent No . 2. 1 SENATOR PHILIP: , Thank you, Madan President: Ladies and Gentlemen of the : Senate. A11 this slmply does is move the date up to be effective i before the November election. ! ; PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) ' y Is there any discussion? Any discussion? If not, those in ; ' favory vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. Voting -- I'm sorry. A11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for consideration, Mr. Secretary? SECRETARY HARRY: i : No further amendnents reported. : E PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) ( ' 3rd Reading. ...Bi11 1764. Senator Fawell, do you Wish this i bl1l returned to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of ! ! : amendment? Senator Fawell seeks leave of the Body to return Senate ( Bill 764 (sic) (1764), to *he Order of 2nd Readlng for the purpose i of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the i Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 764 (sic). Mr. Secretary, are there any Ploor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendnent No . 1, offered by Senator Fawell.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Senator Fawell.
Thank you -- thank you very much. This ls really basically a clean up technical amendment requested by the Secretary of State. Pirst: it removes a portion of the bill that deals with fees for certain trailers and senitrailers. And second, it alloWs a -- a widowed spouse of veterans who have Pearl Harbor license plates to keep the plate after the death of the spouse.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? If not, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have ity and the amendment is adopted. Any further Ploor amendments approved for consideration, Mr. Secretary? SECRETARY HARRY: i No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) ! 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1774. Senator Donahue, do you wish this bill returned to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment? Senator Donahue seeks leave of the Body to return j Senate Bill 1777 to the Order of 2nd Readin: for the purpose of an amendment. Hearing no objectionz leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Readin: is Senate Bi11 1777. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
Amendment No. 3, offered by Senator Donahue.
PREEIDINC OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Donahue.
Thank you very much, Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of ' the Senate. Amendment No. 3 creates an exemption for livestock facilities that have irrigation systems that are already ln place, 1 that are prior to the effective date. It also deals with 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27p 1996 exemptions for situations that arise for applying waste to frozen ground. And I would move for its adoption. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there discusslon? 1: there discussion? If noty a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposedz Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendnent is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for I consideration, Mr. Secretary? SECRETARY HARRY: No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER; (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Reading. Top of page 7. Senate Bill 1796. Senator 1 Molaro. Senator Molaro seeks -- do you wish this b111 returned to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendnent? Senator ' Molaro does seek leave to -- of the Body to return Senate Bill 1796 to the Order of 2nd Reading. Hearing no objections, leave is i I granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1796. Mr. Secretary, are there any 'Floor amendments approved for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: i Amendment No. 4, offered by Senator Molaro. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Molaro. SENATOR MOLARO: I Thank you, Mr. Presidentz Members of the Senate. This is an amendment that was on the Agreed Bill Listy comes from the Illinols Realtors' Associatlon. Deletes the provision Eha: Chicago may perform an admintstrative adjudtcation for property ; i demolition and foreclosure. Says thaty with five days after receiving a notice, a defendant may notify the nunicipality that he chooses to contest the allegation in circuit court instead of administrative adjudication. That's what the amendment does. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) I I 31 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 1 I Is there discussion? Is there discussion? If not, a11 those ! i in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have itz and the j I l amendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for j consideration, Mr. Secretary? SECRETARY HARRY: I I No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) l I 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1814. Senator Dillard. Senator I Dillard, do you wish thls bill returned to the -- to 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment? Senator Dillard does seek leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1814 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of -- of an amendment. Hearlng no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Readin: is Senate Bill 1814. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for I consideration?
Amendment No. 1, offeréd by Senator Rea.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Dillard.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I1d like to yield to Senator Rea, since this is an amendment that affects his district.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Rea.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Amendment -- this amendment would convey l.1 acres to the City of Metropolis. i And what has occurred there is, at one tine, the City of Metropolis owned a large plot of acreage, Which they had purchased for the State and the State later purchased that from the city. i . i But what it amounts to is only l.l acres, which is ln the corner , 1 I I 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 1996 of this parcel of land. And this uill be close to the State park, and is something that the Department of Natural Resources and the city has agreed upon. And would ask for your approval, because it will benefit the State park, as well.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there discussion? Is there discussion? If not, a11 those favor, say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have it, and the anendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for consideration: Mr. Secretary?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senate Bill 1823 -- 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1823. Senator Syverson. ...syverson, do you wish this bill returned to 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment? Senator Syverson seeks leave of the Body to return Senate Bill 1823 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purjose of an amendnent. Hearin: no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1823. Mr. Secretaryr are there any Floor amendnents approved for consideration?
Amendnent No. 2, offered by Senator Syverson.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Syverson.
Thank you. This goes back to the bill I explalned just a minute ago that defines what the hard labor would be under this legislation. Also clearly defines who would be -- who would qualify for the mandatory literacy program in prison.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there discussion? Senator Cullerton.
33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Yes. Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. We just considered this bl11 in Judiciary Committee. This ls the bill that would authorize chain gangs. This partlcular anendment, as I understand it, nakes it clear that prisoners who are in medium security could be eligible for this chain gang. In factr that's what the sponsor specifically wants. And some people have the concern, of course, that people who are not in minimum security, but nediun security, who could be dangerous people who are -- now would be authorized to be out in public. And that's the reason why I voted No in ccmmittee. Just thought I'd make that clear, and ask for a roll call on this amendment. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Further discussion? Further discussion? If notr a1l those in . favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. I'm -- I'm sorry. I did not hear you, Senator. A11 those in favor -- a11 those in favor of the amendment will vote Aye. Opposed, No. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Have a1l voted who wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Take the record, Mr. Secretary. On that vote, there are 36 Ayes, 15 Nays, no Menbers voting Present, and the amendment is adopted. Senator Colllns, for what purpose do you arise? SENATOR COLLINS: Even though the bill has passed already -- the amendment has j passed already, I had a question. That's what I wanted you to i ! ! recognlze me for on the amendment. ' E i PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) ; i Senator Collins, I -- I did not see your light. I -- I'm i 1 sorry. I did not see it. Are there any further Floor -- any other I I - - further Floor amendments approved for consideration, Mr. I j ! @ I SECRETARY HARRY: I ! I I 34 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 1996 Amendment No. offered by Senator Syverson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Syverson.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Amendment No. 4 is just a technical changey in changlng the effective date to January 1 of
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there discussion? Is there discussion? If not, a11 those in favor, say Aye. Opposedr Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted . Any further Eloor amendments approved for consideration, Mr. Secretary?
Amendment No. 5, offered by Senator Syverson.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Syverson.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Amendnent No. 5 anends various proposals that were requested by the Department of Corrections to more rapidly and effectively discipline inmates.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there discusslon? Senator Cullerton.
Would the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) He lndlcates he will yleld, Senator Cullerton.
Does lt do anything else besides glve the Department of Corrections some ability to discipllne inmates? Is there anything...
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Syverson. 35 l STATE OP ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEKBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I SENATOR SYVERSON: Yes, there is. There fs a long list of things that we could go through. The part that your probably questioning ip the -- expanding the current role of -- of prison guards and their ability to conceal and carry is also in this legislation. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Is there further discussion? Is there further discussion? If not, alL those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the anendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for conslderation, Mr. Secretary? SECRETARY HARRY: No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1887. Senator Burzynski: do you ; Wish this bill returned to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of amendment? Senator Burzynski does seek leave of the Body to return Senate B1ll 1887 to the Order of 2nd Reading . Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is Senate Bill 1887. Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? i SECRETARY HARRY: Amendnent No. 1, offered by Senator Burzynski. i PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Burzynski. SENATOR BURZYNSKI: Thank you, Mr. President. Ild move to table Anendment No. 1. PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Burzynski moves to table Amendment No . 1 to Senate Bill 1887. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposedz Nay. The Ayes have it, and the aRendment is tabled. Mr. Secretary, are there any I further Floor amendments approved for consideration? SECRETARY HARRY: ! i 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day Mareh 27: 1996 j' Amendment No. 2, offered by Senator Burzynski.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) Senator Burzynski.
I Thank you, Mr. President. This anendment is a technical I i amendment. It's one that makes some changes that were requested I by the State Board of Electtons and the Senate Enrolling. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) : Is there discussion? Is there discussion? If not, al1 those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the i amendment is adopted. Any further Floor amendments approved for consideration, Mr. Secretary? ) SECRETARY HARRY: I i No further amendments reported,Mr.President. j PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) j 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we ncw wi11 be going to I I Senate Bills 2nd Reading. We are going to do, I believe, Senator I Rauschenberger, the appropriation bills, move those to 3rd i Reading. So top of page 2, Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Senate Bill l 1260. Senator Rauschenberger. Read the billz Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1260. (Secretary reads title of btl1) , 2nd Reading of the bill. No cammittee or Floor amendments. PRESIDINGOFFICER: (SENATOR MKITLAND) f I 3rd Readtng. Senate Bill 1261. Senator Rauschenberger. Read : the bkll, Mr. Secretary . ! SECRETARX HARRY: ' Senate Bill 1261. (Secretary reads title of bill) ( I 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments. I
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) I 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27y 1996 I 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1262. Senator Rauschenberger. Read i 2 the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1262. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Ploor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1263. Senator Stan Weaver. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1263. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1277. Senator Raica. Senator Ralca on the Floor? With leave of the -- read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1277. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Readlng. Senate Bill 1347. Senator Luechtefeld. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1347. (Secrekary reads tiEle of bi11) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) 3rd Reading. ...Donahue, for What purpose do you arise?
Thank your Mr. President. I would like to request a 1 Republican Caucus immediately in Senator Pate Philip 's Office. 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) i That request is in order, and I assume the caucus will last about one hour. Ladies and Gentlemenz there has been a request for a Republican Caucus. Senator Jacobs: for What purpose do you arise, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President. There Will not be Denocratic Caucus ' in senator Pate -- I mean, in Senator Emil Jones' Office. Welll make ourselves available to the people Who are coming down to i visit with us. Thank you. è PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) ! ! Thank you . Senator Demuzio, for what purpose do you arise, I i sir?
Hello. Mr. President, can we have some idea as to hoW long your caucus might last, so that some of our Members might the idea what time to come back to the Floor?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAXD) : Senator Donahue -- Senator Demuzio, I -- I did indicate that it would be about an hour. And we Would then further ask the ' ' 1 Members to -- to keep that thought in mind. on or about 1:30 be i back on the Floor, because we will be going to the Order of 3rd i I Readlng - Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzioy for what purpose do you arise?
So then the schedule for the afternoon is to go back to the Order of 3rd Reading and then do the Appropriations Committee whenever... PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR MAITLAND) , That is correct, Senator. That is correct. Senate stands ln recess to the call of the Chair. i 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27z 1996 (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS) (SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESTDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senate will come to order. House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 378, offered by Senator Fawell. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 379 is presented by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 427, by Senator Peterson. (Secretary reads title of bi11) House Bill 431, presented by Senator Woodyard. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2533, by Senator Syverson. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2618, offered by Senator Syverson. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2664, by Senator Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2670, presented by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senator Klemm offers House Bill 2695. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bl11 2711, by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2725, presented by Senator Raica. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2735, by Senator Klemm. (Secretary reads title of bill) 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27z 1996 I House Bill 2773, offered by Senators Dillard and Fawell. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senator Philip offers House Bill 2799. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2819, Senator Karpiel. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3050, by Senators Maitland and Welch. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bi11 3057, Senator Klemm. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senator Dunn offers House Bill 3133. (Secretary reads title of bill) . House Bill 3233, Senator Parker. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 3300, presented by Senator Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) House bill 3447, Senator Bamke. (Secretary reads tltle of bill) House Bill 3549, presented by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bil1 3601, Senator Palmer. (Secretary reads title of bil1) Senator Sieben offers House Bill 3637. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 3677, offered by Senator Woodyard . (Secretary reads tltle of b1l1) kst Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Resolutions.
! Senate Resolution 183, offered by Senator Raica. It's substantive, Mr. Preskdent. 41 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996 PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) : Introduction of Bills. SECRETARY HARRY: ' Senate Bill 1947, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) lst Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) .. . the informaticn of the Membership , We Wi1l be goin: to the Order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading at the bottom of page 2 -- make that at the top of page 3. We will be beginning with Senate Bill ( 542. We will be skipping those bills on 3rd Readlng Which have been brought back and have been amended on the Elcor this ' afternoon. So we Will be going *o the top of paçe 3, Senate Bills on the Order of 3rd Reading. Top of page 3: the Order of Senate Bills 3rd Reading. Senate Bi11 542. Senator Watson. Mr. Secretary, read the bill. I SECRETARY HARRY: ; Senate Bill 542. ; (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Watson.
Yes. Well, thank you, Mr. President. Well, first of al1 disregard the -- tbe Secretary's comment that -- this has ! absolutely nothing to do With the lobbyist Act. Webve struck everything after the enacting clause. And thls particular piece of legislation is a result of the Audlt Commission's initiative ; I that took place about tWo years ago, asking for various agencies : of State Gavernnent to cone in and recommend doing away -- repealing laws that would be considered unenforceable and -- and I just kind of frivolous. And we had some -- oh, a hundred and i I 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH CENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislatlve Day March 27, 1996 twenty-three different State agencies came in to testify in regard to the to this this particular proposal and made recommendations to the Audit Commission -- orz to the Auditor General, I guess I should say. The Audit Commission, then, took -- took the report that came from the -- the Auditor General and they came up with some nine hundred and twelve different legal Statutes that they felt were obsolete, unenforceable and are unnecessarily burdensome. We came with the reporty and we have that here, and I have it With me now. The problem y quite frankly, with this is that there is some politically sensitive language in here that some people would just as soon not vote on as a result, and therefore, going back home and try to explain why they repealed a particular Act, even though the Act isn't being implemented. In nany cases, it's -- it's obsolete and has been for many years. There's just that political sensitive issue there. So we've decided, in the Executive Committee today and the members of the Audit Commission, to pass this shell b111 over to the House, convene the Audit Commission members once again, and discuss the recommendations that came fron the various agencies of State governnent when we come back in April, hopefullyr come up with an agreed-to amendnent, amend it the House, bring it back here for concurrence, and we will put this baby to rest. That is the intent of the sponsor. So I would ask your support, and thlnk the other Audit Commission members agree with this approach. And I would be glad to answer any questions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Is there any discussion? Senator Collins.
Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I -- just Wanted to confirm what Senator Watson has said, and -- and I appreciate his not moving this bill forward this morning and -- and allouing it to go on to the House, and for all of us to work together on getting rid 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 of the obsolete languagew which kas the intent of the Audit Commission. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) The question is, shall Senate Bill 542 pass. A1l those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay, and the votinç is open. Have al1 voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have al1 voted who wish? eake the record. On that question, there are 54 ! Ayes, no Naysr none voting Fresent. And Senate Bill 542, having i received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1228. Senator DeAngelis. Mr. Secretary, read the ! ! bill. . SECRETARY HARRY: , Senate Bill 1228. (Secretary reads title of bill) i 3rd Reading of the bill. ' PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 1 Senator DeAngelis. ' SENATOR DeANGELIS: Thank you, Mr. Presldent. When the subsidy for housing, the ! voucher system, was first developed, it was designed to move people out of the projects and it segregated areas to allow them to move out into ehe various communities across Cook County so they could be closer for an opportunity for employment. What has i happened since that time, in the last twenty years, is that We ; have had a situation in which that housing has become, once againr clustered, and lt's become clustered in those communitie: Which offer the least job opportunities. So the social lntent of the program, though well-intentioned, has been a tremendous flop . ; Senate Bill 1228 simply says that the number of rental units with the voucher Section 8 housing will be linited to two percent of ! the total rental units of a community unless approved -- unless approved by the communlty itself or the village board. Of all the 1 p 44 ! STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Leglslative Day March 27, 1996 ' section 8 families in Cook county - and, by the way, this bill only applies to Cook County - live -- over half of them live in only seven of the hundred and twenty communities in Cook County. ! And also, those communities that they live inr in most instances, I arethosecommunitieswhichoffertheleastanount of employnent 1 opportunities. This bill was passed once before, did not get out of the House. I would urge repassage of this and send it over to theHouse . 1 1111behappytoansweranyquestions. PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 1 Is there any discussion? Senator Collins. SENATOR COLLINS: Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. I understand Senator Dehngells' concerns; however, I do not think ' that at a time when there is a critical houslng shortage in i certain compacted or high-density populated areas, such as the i Ctty of Chicago, where there is a tremendous need to move people fromtheCHAHousingdilapidatedpropertiesandspread then out, 1 ' hopefully tbroughout Cook County, that We should not be passing any law that would put restrictlons on where these people - Sectlon 8 people may be able to nove. I think if you leave it up to--tothe--thelocalvillages,youwill--*he--the-Which j is not the intent of ehis sponsor, and I don't believe that - you will find that they will never ever allow for people to move in their areas that has been stereotyped as a -- destroying property values, committing crimes, you know, high crime rates, and a1l of the other stereotype notions about poor and minority people would make -- would make any such efforts in this bill, absolutely will pass, and -- and Ehak people would not be able to move into those 1 . areas. While it may not be the intent of the sponsor, or it may not even happen in your community, and I can understand that it is I densely populated in terms of Section 8 housing being built there. I I But, this bill dcn't just affect your area; it affects more than i 45 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GEHERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION Y SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I your area. And for that reason, we jusk shculd not be doing that. And -- and I don't think it will stand up in court anyway. But I tbink, Senator, you ought to look at some other alternatives for dealing with your problem. But you most certalnly do not want to do it this way. You know, we passed and fought, a long time before I came here, to open up housing and provide opportunity for people to live wherever they can afford to live. And that's What we ought to stick to now. You most certainly don't Want to qo backwards. This ls a step, if you open the door, the floodgates will fly open and then people Will be totally, totally confined to certain areas of this -- of Cook County, especially where they can live. For that reason, I think this is a bad idea.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Tratter. SENATOR TROTTER: I i Thank you very much, Mr. President. Would the sponsor yield? ' PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 1 Sponsor indtcates he will yield. Senator Trotter. I SENATOR TROTTER; Senator DeAngelis, as thls 1aw is written, is it in violation ' of any federal 1aws...?
PRESIDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDVCZ) Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: I don't know. I don't thlnk so.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Trotter. SENATOR TROTTERS Okay. According to some infornation that I've received, it would be -- tn fact, be in violation of -- of some federal laws. I One is that there is not a -- a definitive definition of what low-income rental housing Would be and hoW that breakdown Would I I I 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 actually go throughout the districts, which in the federal ' j kegislationz it defines Where houses should be and hoW they should be -- should be placedz and there should not be any kind of thlng restraining that -- that kind of a distribution of housing . Also in thls -- is there presentLy, also, to your knowledge, any kind I of information that this would -- that there's legislation on the federal level that's being considered Which Would address these I issues? I P I RESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Senator DeAngelis. i SENATOR DeANGELIS: I Thank you, Senator Trotter. Yeab, there is. There was a I meeting -- several meetings. In fact, there was a meeting in 1 i Washington not too long, recognizing this resegregation that is I occurring and the forcing of the dilapidatlcn of some of khese I areas. Let me just tell your there's a profit motive that's I involved in this, to the people that oWn the housing. And because I I of the restrictions that surround where people can goy the I conmunities that are not open, they can get a much higher rent, j because the person carrles the voucher with then that's based on I ; th I e amount of bedrooms and so foreh. But there is federal I legfslation that recognizes what's happening with this program and I is trying to address it. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) l Senator Trotter. 1 l SENATOR TROTTER: l So in that that there is federal regulation, then why are we 1 doing it on the State level? Wouldn't that supersede what wedre i trying to do here, and this would essentially be a waste of time? l i
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) I Senator DeAngelis. i SENATOR DeANGELIS: I I 47 r STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I Well, Senator Trotter, you have been here a while: I have been here lonqer, and Ihave,many occasions,seenState legislation 1 that complements federal legislation. The fact that the feds do I I sonething. Look at our own Medicaid programs, and so forth; we I work hand in hand With them. This is a -- a situation in which we're trying to recommend a supplemental to Whatever the feds do. j The feds would never ge* thls specific on any type of legislation. I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Any further discussion? Senatcr Trotter. I SENATOR TROTTER: j Just -- just to the bill: I -- I believe that this -- for I one, the legislation is duplicative of some things that are I 1 happening on the federal levelz and the necessity of us passing it I 1 in this 3ody is certainly that we should not be doin: until they I 1 resolve some of the issues on the federal level. To the point j I when you mentioned about the Medicaid planr we've just got okay I through HCFA for us to work together, that we didn't have in the 1 I beginning, because we don't want issues that are duplicative and i would be in conflict with federat law and we'd have to overturn in I I the end. This leglslation is -- speaks to that so -- same kind of I issues. I believe that we should not vote on this until we get I some deffnitive information back from *he feds, and I ask everyone I I to vote No a: Lhis tine. I 1 PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) j Any. . . 1 END OF TAPE 1 j I TAPE 2 I i 1 1 i i I 48 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89*h Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ...dlscussion? Senator Shaw.
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Shaw.
Senator DeAngelis: hoW does this -- do We have a court decree dealing with this Section 8 housing up there in the northern district?
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Shaw.
How is how would this legislation impact on not particularly my connunity, my area, the other areas that don't have the -- *he Section 8?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: Well, this Would force what the intent was of the legislation, and that is the dispersion of the Section 8 vouchers across the county. You have a community, and I have a couple of them, that are -- highly impaeted by Section 8. Thls gives more opportunibies and helps implement the decision. It dces not take away from Right nowr What's happened is in direct contradlction to what the intent was and what the control decision was the control decision that says, d'Let people go Wherever.'' That's nob happening. They're going into seven communities out of 49 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Leglslative Day March 27r 1996 I a hundred and twenty.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Shaw. , SENATOR SHAW: I The -- I'm trying to see What Will this legislation do with the court decree, if anything: and Would this stop people from ; coming intoourareaordistrictasitrelatetoSection 8 under 1 I this leqislation. Which one take preference?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: I don 't think I understand the guestion. I
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Shaw. i SEXATOR sHAw: 1 ! I'm -- I'm trying to figure out which one take preference: 1 the court decision or this legislation, in terms of -- as it j affects our area. i
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAnqelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: i Well, the court decision I was referring to Was the control decision. That -- had -- that slmply said that people should be 1 allowed to go Wherever they can, provided they have this voucher. PRESIDINGOFFICER: (SENATORDUDYCZ) 1 Any further discussion? Senator Palmer.
Thank you, Mr. President. A question of the sponsor. 1 PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) E Sponsor indicates he wkll yield. Senator Palmer. ;
i Senator DeAngelis: I'm looking at my analysis: and it says I I 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996 I i that seventy percent of the new Section 8 housing is located in I I the south suburbs. Is that correct? And if so, could you just j comment on what inpact that has had on the schools? I understood I 1 there Were about twenty thousand new children that came into the d I school system in the area. Could you just give us some of the j denographics? I I PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) l i Senator DeAngelis. I I SENATOR DeANGELIS: I We have seventy percent of the total amount of Section 8, not 1 i just the new ones. I have a map right here whlch will show you I I the impact, and as you can see, it's very, very mueh clustered. j PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) i i Senator Palmer. I 1 SENATOR PALMER: 1 Thank you. Just one last question. Yau mentioned particular I I areas where the Section 8 housing is concentrated. Is that -- I i what's the income level of tbe people in that area now, as far as j 1 you know, just in generalz and what's the job situatlon in those I areas? i I PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) I i Senator DeAngelis. I SENATOR DeANGELIS: i 1 Well, the income level is obviously no or none. And the job I 1 situation: They happen to be located, as well, in the towns that I have the highest unemployment. Sc, I mean, the job opportunities I I aren't there. I I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) j Senator Palmer. I i SENATOR PALMER: I So are you saying that this is exacerbating a poverty level in I i 51 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I
PRESIDING OPPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAngelis. SENATOR DeANGELIS: Absolutely.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any -- any further discussion? If not, Senator DeAngelis, to clase. SENATOR DeANGELIS: Well, thank you, Mr. Presldent. I'n just saying that if we have a program that was put in place twenty years ago and it's not working, why not try something that will Work? Somebody was suggesting - one of the speakers - I think it was Senator Collins, that this was limiting. It's not limkting. What lt's doing is opening up other areas, because right now what happens is people I end up gathering in these conmunities, and then they stay there I I and they don't get a job. And What happens is that you have the I I very same situations, after a while, that they tried to escape I from. Resegregation is nct an answer. Resegreqation is not an I l ansWer to any type Of societal problem. I urge your Aye vote. I I PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I The question is, shall Senate Bill 1228 pass. Al1 those in I favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay. And the votinq is I open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have I I al1 voted who Wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 1 34 Ayes, 17 Nays, none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1228, I havlng received the required constitutional majority, is declared I Passed. Senate Bi11 1239. Senator Cronin. Senate Bill 1240. l I Senator BuEler. Senate Bill 1243. Senator O 'Malley. Mr. j Secretary, read the bill. I SECRETARY HARXY: I I Senake Bill 1243. I . I (Secretary reads tiEle of bll1) I I I 52 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27: 1996 ' I 3rd Reading of the bilt. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 1 Senator O 'Malley.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate 3il1 1243 amends the Chicago Teacher Article of the Pension Code to authorize the granting of additional beneftts - incidentally, I want to emphasize the word ''authorizedf; it doesn't mandate it - authorizes the granting of additianal benefits to persons who began receiving early retirement benefits in 1993. Requires the additional benefits to be proposed by the Pension Board, in consultation with the Board of Education and the teachersd labor organization. It also requires the input from theMayorand the Clty CouncilofChicago. 1 Be happy to answer any questions there may be.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Is there any discussion? Senator Cullerton.
Yes. Would the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senatar Cullerton.
Senator, there are a couple of amendments on the bill, and I . 1 -- I just wanted to make sure you were aware of that, slnce I think they may have been put on in your absence. Actually I'm inqutrlng: Were there amendments that were adopted?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator O'Malley.
We are talking about Senate Amendment No. 1, Nhlch allows the I Chicago Teacher Pension Fund assets to be put under the prudent i person rule, Senator Cullerton. I'm aware of that one. Is there another one that you... Good. I I i 53 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8 I 9th Legislative Day Mareh 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Cullerton.
Yes. I just wanted ko 1et you know that -- I believe that Amendment No. 2 was adopted as well, and I don't think you Were here, so I wantedtojustmakesurethatyou'reawareofit. I don't think you Would have any opposition to it, but it has to do 1 with the early retlrement option for the Chicago teachers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) Is there any further discussion? Senator Molaro.
Thank you, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. Would the sponsor yield for a question?
PRESIDING OFFTCER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Molaro.
Does the sponsor know if this wènt through the -- the newly created PensionLawsCommission,inthebillwepassedlastyear, 1 if there was discusslon or a meeting of the Pension Laws Commission where this was discussed?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator O 'Malley .
The answer to the question is, no, it did not. This is not a granting of a State pension benefit. This is the permitting of additional pension benefits under the Chicago Teacher Article of the Pension Code, and of course, tbat's a1l done locally, back in the Chicago area. PRESIDING OFFICER: ' (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Molaro.
Doesthesponsorknowwhetherornot he has talked to the 1 I 1 I 54 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the I Senate as to whether or not there is going to be any pension legislation that is going to get out in this General Assembly before we adjourn? Has he heard any word about that? And -- and, mainly, the reason I asked is this: When you give five-plus-five or early retirement incentives, as you well know, Senator, the i phones will be ringing off the hook as to whether or not it did I I pass, When it is going to take effect, whether there will be other i five-plus-five, what this window of opportunity. And before we i get a1l these teachers calling us up and saying, ''Heyr is it 1aW now; can I go down to my pension fund'', I would just like to be able to say to them, Senator O'Malley passed it; it passed the Senate; and we know, or we think we know, or we have a reasonable ' certainty that it Will be passing the House. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ' Senator O 'Malley. 1 I SENATOR O 'MALLEY: ' ! I Senator Molaro, I do believe that the House Nill be receptive to this legislation, and the reason I believe that is because it is permissive; it is no* mandating . Doesn't mandate a benefit. E It simply says back home, Where -- and I'm -- I'm sure you wl1l recall that this -- this grew out of a situation where some Chicago teachers took early retirement and they felt they should have had the opportunity to maybe consider it a year later than ! they actually felt they were forced to take it. NoW, this doesn 't mandate that these beneflts be given. It merely empowers back home so that they can -- khey can actually debate iE with their i pension fund, et cetera, and which currently they do not have the right to do. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) i Is there any further discussion? Senator Welch. l SENATOR WELCH: i i 55 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27# 1996 1 i 1 I have a question of the sponsor. !
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Welch. i
Senator, how is this going to be paid for?
PRESIDINGOFPICER: (SENATORDUDYCZ) Senator 0'Ma11ey. 1
Senator Welch, this is going to be a local-control issue, decided by khe pension board back home. It ls not something that we,asaState,arepayingfor. That'sNhyWeare not mandating 1 it. We are simply authorizing it to allow the Chicago teachers, who are retired, who feel they Were wronged, to have an opporkunity to at least discuss it back home.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Welch.
Well, you know, this isone of thosenon-tax increases that 1 basicallygo back to the localdistrictsand itends up being a 1 . tax increase . This is kind of how Bob Kustra got into some 1 trouble, voting for things like this. So, you know, it may not be a tax increase right today, but eventuallyy it will result in a tax increase.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? If not, Senator O 'Malley, to elose.
I would simply say, Mr. President, that thls is not a tax increase. This is -- thls ls to empower and authorize teachers who have looked for a remedy to what they felt Was a Wrong done to them back in 1993, to give them a remedy at least to discuss it locally baek in Chicago . And I Would ask for your favorable i support. Thank you. I I I i 56 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislatlve Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1243 pass. A11 those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay, and the votlng is open. Have a11 voted who wish? Have al1 voted Who Wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Take the record. On that questionr there are 45 Ayes, 8 Nays: none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1243, having received the required constitutlonal najority, is declared passed. Senate Bi1l... Senator Geo-Karls, What purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) State your point.
Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate: I'm delighted to have in the back gallery three cf my constituents: Mary Reljic - R-E-L-J-I-C - Lake County Women's Coalition; Virginia Szatkowski - S-Z-A-T-K-O-W-S-K-I - from Northeastern Illinois Agency of Aging; and Anita Harder, the Illinols Federation of Business and Professicnal Wcmen; and alsoy young Sophia Panos and young Brenda (sic) (Bridget) Wenban, those last two being constituents of Senator Fawell. I'd like you to Welcome then al1 here.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Wi1l our guests please rise and be recognized by the Illknois Senate? Welcome to Sprinsfield. Senator Palmer, what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. Presldent. A point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) State your point.
I'd like to introduce, and have the Senate welcome, Mia Rene i 57 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, L996 Hodge, who is a graduate student at the University of Illinois in Springfield, and is here for the Illinois Women in Government, and is spending part of today with me.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Will our guest please rise and be recognized? Welcome to Springfield. Senate Bill -- on the Order of 3rd Reading, Senate Bil1 1245. Senator DeAngelis. Senate Bill 1255. Senator Bomke . Senator Bomke. Senate Bill 1256. Senator Bomke. ...Bi11 1255. Senator Bomke. Read the bill, Mr. President -- Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1255. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke.
Thank you, Senàtor -- or, Mr. President. This bill is for some twenty-two hundred State employees that have since retired . It will increase their nominal amount of money they get monthly from some two hundred and fifty dollars, on the average, to four hundred and fifty dollars. It Would cost us about one hundred and twenty-two thousand dollars. This bill is similar to a bill that was passed last year for downstate's teachers. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any discussion? Senator Cullerton.
Yes. Would the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he Will yield. Senator Cullerton.
Senator, with regard to the fiscal impact of Ehis bill, what will the increase in the accrued liability be for the pension 58 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRAHSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day Zarch 27r 1996 system?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke.
Over fifty yearsz about kWenty-nine million. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATORDUDYCZ) 1 Senator Cullerton.
I'm sorry. How many million?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke.
Twenty-nine.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Cuklerton.
And what gl1l the first-year payout costs be?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke.
One hundred and twenty-two thousand. PRESIDING OFFICERI (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Cullerton.
No, I think Ehe hundred and twenty-two thousand is hoW much the State Would have ko pay in to the pension fund this year. My question was: What is the first-year payout cost? If the accrued liability increases 29.4 million, what is the first-year increase?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) Senator Bomke. % :
Onehundredandtwenty-twothousand. j I 59 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT I 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Cullerton .
Yeah. I'm -- maybe I'n not articulating my question properly. What is the benefit cost - the first-year benefit cost? Not -- i i not the cost to the State. I understand that the State Will have to pay an additional hundred and twenty-two thousand. I i understand it's not in the budget, so we have to cut from somewhere else to make up for it. My question is: What ls the benefit payout in *he first year?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke.
senator, I don't know how other to answer it than what the aetual cost is.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any fuither discussion?
I'm sorry. Let me -- 1et me answer. 4.5 mlllion.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Any further discussion? Senator Molaro.
Yes: I -- will the sponsor yield for a question?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicakes he Will yield, Senator Molaro.
Thank you. When I had asked earlier about the Pension Laws Commission, the Senator from Palcs Park, Senator O 'Malleyy tells i - - tells us that the reason it didn 't go through the Pension Laws Connission is because it has no bearing on the State and there's absolutely no impact on the State, because it had to do with the ! CTU and the Board. This obviously, by your oWn statement, has an ! 60 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislatlve Day March 27, 1996 I impact on the State? so I would ltke to know what the Penston Laws Commission -- what the recommendation was when you brought this bill before them .
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Bomke. i
. .. not go before the -- the Commission.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Lauzen. Any further discussion? If not, Senator Bomke, to close.
Thank you, Mr. President. You knowr I find it ironic When we're talking about State emplcyees Who have given their life to the State of Illinois. We talk about how much it'll cost us over fifty years. Most of them won't be alive in fifty years. That's assuming they live. ?ou know, when we build a new roadr how often is it asked, ''HOW much is it going to cost to maintain that road for fifty years?'' Never is that asked. I would ask for a favorable vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) The question is: shall Senate Bil1 1255 pass. Al1 those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay . And the voting is ; open. Have a11 voted who Nish? Have al1 voted Who wish? Have al1 voted who wish? Take the question -- take the record . On that question, there are 39 Ayes, 3 Nays and 6 voting Present. Senate Bi1l 1255, havin: received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1256. Senator Bomke. Senate Bill 1279. Senator Madigan. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1279. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill. ! 1 61 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Madigan.
Thank youy Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1279, as amended, would limit the liability of insurance agents in non-fkduciary relationships with their customers. It would retain the language that would govern them when they are in ' ! a fiduciary relationship with their consumer. This is an initiative of the independents -- agents association, and it would also add -- adds a provision that no portion of the Section would invalidate the term of a contractual agreement between an insurance agent and a company. I'd be glad to try to answer any questions on Senate Bill 1279, as amended. : l I PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Is there any discusslon? If not, the question isy shall Senate Bill 1279 pass. Al1 those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay. And the voting is open. Have all voted Who wish? Have all voted Who Wish? Have all voted Who wish? Take the 1 record. On that question, there are 44 Ayesy 3 Nays and 4 voting ! Present. And Senate Bill 1279, having received the required f constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 1288. Senator Walsh. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary.
Senate Bill 1288. 1 (Secretary reads title of bill) 1 i 3rd Reading of the bill. l
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1288 makes several changes to the Election Code. It deletes provisions which requires election authorities to publicly post a l E 62 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GEHERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27z 1996 II list of those who have requested absentee ballots. It allows a E voter to cancel or revoke his absentee vote by voting in person at j ; his polling place on election day. It prohibits candidates, unless they are immediate fanily members, from assistin: a voter in marking his ballot. It prohibits anyone other than an i inmtediate family from mailing another -- another person,s narked i ballot, unless that person is physically incapacitated . It requires the names of a11 persons who assisted the voter in marking their ballot to be made public. And it, finally, I increases the penalty from a Class 4 felony to a Class 3 felony for persons who command, encourage or request another person Who is not legally qualified to vote absentee to apply for or cast an , I absentee ballot. I would be happy to answer any questions on the bill. . PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ! Is there any discussion? Senator Hendon. I
Thank you, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yield for a 1 question?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he w11l yield. Senator Hendon. SENATOR HENDON: q i Well, first, I want to cammend Senator Walsh, one of the I rising young stars of the Senate here, for proposing such good legislation. I wanted to ask him, did he have room for a I cosponsor, because I am a recent victim of absentee voEe fraud ln the City of Chicago. And it is about time that we sent some of these criminals to the penitentlary, where they need to be, because they're stealing votes, stealing elections, stealing -- j I robbing people of their future With these absentee ballots. And I would like to join you, Senator Walsh. I don't know how Senator Trotter beat me to it, since he 's not a victim of absentee ballot 63 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 fraud. But in one precinct alone - and I want everybody to hear this - City of Chicago, for all you Democrats that just love i Chicago and think we shouldn't tell the truth - in one precinct alone, the 46th Preclnct in the 27th Ward, a hundred and three people voted in the last election for mayor by any means, but, yet, in my last race, a hundred and twenty people voted absentee. , Seventy-five of those people who voted absenteer every one of then had their reason: arthritis, arthritis, arthritis, arthritis, arthritis, arthritis, arthritis. And another eighty of them had that they would be out of -- out of town. So everybody on the block made me think they Were having a block club convention 'cause everybody was going out of town at the same tlme. And when I took it to the Chicago Board of Elections, they talked about the gray area of the law . I took it to our esteemed State's Attorney. I'm waiting for him to prosecute. I sent it to our Attorney General. I'm waitin: for him to prosecute. But I just want to commend Senator Walsh here, because it is a shame - it is a shame - that the only way that youdre going to beat these criminals ls start doing phony absentee ballots yourself. It makes absolutely no sense. I just hope that they're not stealing votes in the ; suburbs like theyfre stealing them in the City of Chicago. It lies right at the desk of Mayor Daley. He knows a11 about it. His boys are the ones that are dolng it. In fact, they trained some of the African-American vote thieves how to do it. So I commend you, Senator Walsh. It doesn't go far enough. We should glve them ken years in the penitentiary, because they 're robblng this process. And if they dll steal and cheat and 1ie to get in this Body, guess what they're going to do once they get here? Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Trotter.
I 64 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 I Thank you very much. As - Mr. President - as usualy ny colleague says mostly everything you Want to say and some things you don't want to hear. 3ut -- but in this case herer Senator Hendon, we have imposed some more -- some more punitive issues here, and some more punitive -- by making this a Class 3 felony. i It's two to five years, ten-thousand-dollar fine. And this is also being consistent with those who commit perjury. So we -- We have, again, enhanced the penalties for those who do commit fraud ! so that we can address those problems that you've just mentioned in your district. It is a great bill. Thank you, Senator Walsh, but more than thanking Senator Walsh, thank Senator Klemm who isn't here with us today, who was the original sponsor of thls i bill, for working with me in the committee and getting it out of committee and getting it to the Floor. We wish that We could have made it even a little bit stronger. We wish we could have actually thrown motor-voter on here, Nhich didn't :et out of Rules Committee, but we are happy With What we have. And I advise and Wish everyone to vote Ayer With me, on this legislation. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) ! I Any further discussion? Senator Fawell.
Thank you. Will the sponsor yield for a question? PRESIDING OFFICER I : (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Sponsor indicates he Will yield . Senator Fawell.
Just for legislative Lntent. I happen Eo have a number of i salesmen in my district who do happen to vote absentee because they truly khink they're going to be out on the road and then find that they are not. Thisz in no way, impedes the fact that they can vote absentee ln the anticipation they would be out on the road. Am I right? I
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 65 ! STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Senator Walsh. ' SENATOR WALSH: . Yes. It -- it Would not affect them.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discusslon? Senator Jacobs. i
Thank you, Mr. President/ Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. Just a inquiry of the sponsor, if he would. !
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield, Senator Jacobs. k SENATOR JACOBS: i Whenever one -- when you talk about the application, are you talking about someone who has received the application but has not yet voted absenteer or are you saying someone who has already I cast his vote, or her vote, in absentia can then say, ''I want to ! cancel that, check it when it comes backr and I'm going to go to i the polls and voted'? Is that what youlre -- you're, in effecty i sayinq? PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) l Senator Walsh. !
Could -- IIm sorry, Senator. Could you -- the bill has become very, very popular and I can't sign fast enough to get everybody on here. Could you repeat the question? I
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) i Senator Jacobs.
I understand that Harthritis'' and the ''king maker'' were over: ; trying to get on your bill, and that's a11 fine and dandy. But the -- the issue -- the only question that I have - and I need a clarification: Are we talking about people who have just taken i out an application to vote absentee or people Who have actually i 66 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 cast their vote in absentia and then comes forward and says, ''Whoops, I kant to cancel that; I Want to come back and vote on election day'? Is that what youdre talking aboutr or are you just talking about those who have applied for and then sald, HNO, no, wait up; I'm not going to be out of town''? What are we talking about here?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDXCZ) Senator Walsh .
It would actually be the people that voted absentee.
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) : Senator Jacobs. : SENATOR JACOBS ; : ! And I understand that in some areas they may have a little i 1 I problem with votin: fraud. I'n not sure if that's really the case, but let's assume that lt is. In our county, I don't think we have that. I -- I just have a little problem with that. When I gc in and vote on election day and I go cast my vote, I can't go home and then say, ''ohz my God, wait up; maybe I voted wrong or maybe I want to change my votenr and go back and vote again. But, yet, you're giving these people the opportunity to, quote, unquote, ''change their mind''#' or, for whatever reason, come back :1 1 and vote a second time around. I -- I don 't have a lot of qualms l I with that, 'cause maybe that could lead to more fraud and we can have more arthritis or whatever it is up there and then make that work. But I just needed a clarlfication on that. It just seems to me a little redundant whenever we do allow scmeone to vote once and then say, ''Whoops, I'm not going to be cut of tokn; I'm going to be in town; now I want to go vote in person''. That seems to -- to me to be actually even more of a problen than just allowing the absentee ballot to stand.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 67 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Any further discussion? Senator Carroll.
Thank you, Mr. President. A question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Carroll.
Thank you. There have been groups in the past that have done mass mailings, some public interest groups - and some candidates, but often public interest Groups - who have done mass mailings in primaries and general elections. I think Governor Edgar did it last time, where it saidy you knour ''In case you're not golng to be in town, here's an application for an absentee ballotn, or ''Here's the pre-application for an absentee ballot''. Would that be illegal? Excuse me.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
Yesr it would be.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Carroll.
So just to be sure: that even a -- a piece of literature that Senator Walsh may send out that says, you know, HVote for me, and by the way, if you lre out of town, ask for an absentee'' that would be illegal?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh .
What -- what we're trying to do here ls -- is discourage people from trying to encourage someone fron applying for an absentee ballot uhen they are, indeed, not eligible to vote in the electlon. 68 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Carroll.
guess my question is, really: How do you deternine that early? I mean, if Governor Edgar, in his campaign, had sent out this mailing to everyone saying , HBy the way, if there's some reason you don't think you can vote election day, please file for an absenteen, is that illegal at the time, or is illegal they happen to be healthy and able to go in and vote that dayr on election dayz as opposed to two weeks before when they send in the application?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh. Senator Carroll.
I don 't think youdre saying in that mailing that, HHeyr do an illegal ackd ', but it's nerely saying -- and I'm -- I -- just so that we know What's in here, it -- what -- if -- my recall is# the campaign - it may have been the Bush campaignr but I think it was the Edgar campaign saidr you know, 'Q n case there's inclement weather or Whatever, why don't you think about voting absenteefv and they sent out couple million of those. Is that illegal?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Welch Walsh.
If you are asklng for a absentee ballot -- I mean, Ehey can mall the absentee ballot and they point out, I'm sure, in the letter in which they send that, that for the followlng reasons, you may need an absentee ballot; -- for those reasons - kf you're going to be out of town, if youlre sick - please fill out the absentee ballot. And you can get it for X, Y and Z reasonsy but for any other reason, you certainly could not vote with an 69 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT I 89th Legislative Day March 27z 1996 absentee ballot.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Welch.
I have a questlon of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Welch.
Senator Walsh, youdve -- this bill says it's a Class 3 felony on any person who solicits -- solickts another person to illegally ! vote. Is that -- is that still in the bill?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
Yes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Welch.
Would it be illegal for somebody to -- to encourage somebody to vote absentee in case they were sick, and then it turns ou* they weren't sick on election day? Would that be illegally i soliciting them to vote?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
I wouldn't think so.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Welch.
Is there any country in the world that imposes a felony upon somebody who tries to get somebody else to vote - any countryr not State, in the world? 70 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
I'm -- I'm -- I'm no* akare. I think What welre talking about I ; here, Senator, thoughy is when you're tryin: to get somebody who is not eligible to vote to take an absentee ballot andz indeed, cast an absentee ballot illeqally.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Welch.
Well, but there are a 1ot of reasons for voting absentee. If you think you 're going to be out of the precinct or town on election day, people are encouraged to vote absentee. What if the person votes absentee and then still ends up in the precinct? The person who asked h1m to vote absentee, then, has solicited somebody to vote absentee, but, yet, that person, if they're found in the precinct, could -- the person uho solicits them could be ' ! charçed with solicitlng an illegal absentee ballot. Is that -- isn't that correct?
PRESIDING OFFTCER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
You can still solicit an absentee ballot applieation, and I think, in Senator Carroll's instance where they send them out to i several different people, that is soliciting an absentee ballot. I : You are not forcing somebody Eo get an absentee ballot. Xou should point out when you lre asking them if they want to use an absentee ballot that ''Here are the -- the reasons that you may want to vote absenteed', and go through the list of if -- if youdre sick, if you are out of town, or whatever the case may be. But this lsn't forcing someone to use an absentee ballot; this is just making it available to them if for leqitimate, legal reasonsr they 71 / STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27: 1996 would not be able to :et to their polling place on election day.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Molaro.
Just quickly, if the sponsor Would yield. In -- thank you, Mr. President, by the way. Very nice of you to call on me. i PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) l Sponsor indlcates he will yield .
Section 7 -- or, number 7 of our analysis states that, shall make the list of absentee applications available for inspection, i and says, shall be posted in a public pace by -- place by the election authority. What's the 1aw now? Are there lists, and can the public get them? PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) I Senator Walsh.
It -- it -- right now, the current 1aw isr beginning forty days prior to the day of election, there is a -- posting .
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Molaro.
What -- a11 riqht. It's forty days before an election the list -- wellr What are we changing? What is this bill changing it to? In other words, you can get a 11st, and now it's going to be a shorter period of Eime, or is *he llsk going Eo be posted somewhere?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
We're just not going to be making the number available and -- and we're not going to be making public. It wl1l be -- the -- ! i 72 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Leqislative Day March 27, 1996 open for public inspection to the State Board of Elections, the Attorney General and the State's attorney.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Hendon, for a second time.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is one time Ifn not going to apologize for rising a second time. don't know why people are digging into Senator Walsh about this when it is such a -- a blaring disrespect for election law. These people are out there just flat-out criminals. And what I did, I sent down to my secretary for this pile, and I just want to read to you in the record : 1059 North Avers - reason why you're taking absentee: expect to be out of town. 1016 North Monticello: expect to be out of town. 1022 North Lawndale: expect to be out of town. 1022 North Lawndale: expect to be out of town. 1036 North Hamlin: expect to be out of town. Expect to be out of town. Expect to be out of town. Expect to be out of town. This ls -- is -- vote fraud, period. Period. It's criminal. They should go to jail fifty damn years' 1et alone five years. It's crlminal. Anybody that votes against this: then, clearly, you're for criminal activity. It should be a11 everybody up there should vote Yes if you're for fair and honest elections. If you're not, go ahead and vote No: and then wedll know where you stand.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further discussion? Senator Farley.
Question for the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he Will yield . Senator Farley.
Yes. Senator, under what our previous speaker just pointed out, who would be responsible for that action? If -- if I were a 73 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 1996 - - a campaign worker for a particular candidate and I was working in an area, and I -- solicited or secured these absentee ballots, for whatever reason these people told me - ''going out of town'' - and that wasz in fact, not the caser that they were they Were in town and they went to work that day and so on and so forth, who -- what penalty would I be under? Would I be under a penalty? Would I be guilty of something?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
If it Was fraudulent, would be the person Who sollcited ycu to vote for a -- to vote absentee.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Farley.
Well, would that be fraudulent then? mean, am I committing a crime then if I'm soliciting and securing these -- these applications, and then these people go to Work? Who -- who determines whether that's fraudulent? The Attorney General, the Board of Electionsy the State's attorney? Who -- who can come after me, for starters? Who can come after me?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Walsh.
I think if -- if -- Senator, I think if you -- you know, if you showed up *o work after you voted absentee because maybe you -- your plans Were cancelled - is that what you bre saying? Your plans are cancelled and you ended up being able to vote, or you ended up voting absentee and you weren 't out of town? Then that isn't fraudulent. You didn't break the law. What wedre talklng about is somebody who is purposefully trying to circunvent the 1aw ko get somebody to voee absentee for a11 the wrong reasons. They 74 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 : are soliciting people 's votes with an absentee ballat to :et then . I to vote for a candldate when they know they're doing it for illegal reasons. And, yes, it would be the Stateds attorney who would be the person who would come and -- and have to press charges. i PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) ' 1 I Any further discussion? If not, Senator Walsh, to close.
Well, I think wefve had a lively debate. And, Senator Hendon, I'n certalnly glad that you and I have turned the corner, and I'm - - I -- I appreciate your support. And I'd ask for a favorable ( E roll call. i
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1288 pass. A11 those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed Will vote Nay. And the voting is open. Have al1 voted who wish? Have a11 voted who Wish? Have 1 a11 voted who wish? Take the record. On that queition, there are I i 53 Ayes, 1 Nay and none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1288, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. For the information of the Membershipr we have just qone through our sixth bill in the last fifty-two ninutes. On the bottom of page 3, Senate Bill -- 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1313. 1 Senator O 'Malley. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1313. (Secretary reads tttle of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator O'Ma11ey. k !
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 1313, as amended, is related to House Bill 1465 from last year. That bill made changes 75 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 to the property tax system, both in terms of assessment practices and tax objections. Since passage, ehere have been some technical concerns raised, which are addressed in this particular ! legislation. First of allr House Bill 1465 allowed affected taxing bodies in Cook County to appeal assessments. Language needs to be added to -- to state that these taxing bodles nay only appeal assessments while the township books applicable to the affected parcel are still open. House Bill 1465 allowed access to the State's Property Tax Appeal Board for Cook County beginning j With the 1996 assessments for residential -- parcels and with the 1997 assessments for a1l other parcels. A technical correction needs to be made to add references to the Board of Appeals so that access is not delayed until the 1998 election. The second part of the legislation permits Cook County to send two estimated tax k bills and a final actual bill only when the treasurer is unable to calculate the second installment on time. ''On time'' means by June 30th, 1996. This is to express a concern raised in a letter received from the Cook County Treasurer as to the ability to get tax bills out on time due to possible delays in the closing of the tax year caused by some of the changes in House Bill 1465. Incidentally, this particular -- the amendment to this bill only applies -- says that this particular permission to issue two estimated bills and a final bill applies only to 1995 taxes. '
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any discussion? Senator Palmer. :ENATOR PALMER: Thank you, Mr. President. A question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Sponsor indicates he will yield. Senator Palmer.
Senator O 'Malley, I understand that We still have nct trained the PTAB staff yet to be able to handle the two distinct systems. 76 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Is Ehat correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator O lMalley.
not aware that that is the case. do know that we have provided the funding to do so: Senator Palmer, and it's my understanding that the training will be in place in time for implementing House Bill 1465 and access to PTAB for Cook County residents. PRiSIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Palmer.
ftds my understanding that the funding has been asked fory but kt has not necessarily been recetved. And another concern that I had: Is there a backlog already With PTAB, as far as the cases that they are handling?
PRESIDING OFFTCER: (SENAQOR DUDYCZ) Senator O'Malley .
Again, Senator, I am glad you clarified that the -- the money that's allocated is in the budget that was submitted by the Governor. not aware of whether or not there is a backlog; however, I am aware that the proposed budget allocaticn will be sufficient to deal not only with downstate, but also with the addition of Cook County.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Palmer.
Just one last question: Why are we doing this nowz before the two systems are ready to interact appropriately with each otherr and effectively?
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 77 STATE 0F ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Senator O'Malley .
Senator Palmer, as I mentioned in my opening comnentsr the purpose of this legisla*ion is -- is to deal with the possibility khat, in Cook County, it may be imposslble: for whatever reason - and we don't know whatever that reason nay be. We know that last year tax bills got out late. It's possible it could happen again in 1995. We're not requlring the treasurer to do anything by this i legislation. We're just simply saying that they mayy if he feels it's appropriate to issue tWo estimated bills and a final b111 for Cook County for 1995 only. The other part of the legislation deals with the fact that a portlon of 1465 that was ln lltigation, and remains in litigation, -- or, anticipated that the -- the ' Board of Review Would go into effect in Cook County sconer than it is. Because that is in litigation, what we 're attempting to do is clarify those provisions of the 1aW in 1465 that simply refer to the Board of Review and substitute for that, for -- at least fcr i the interim periodr the Board of Tax Appealsy which Will continue I sitting until the litigation is cleared up.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Palmer. 1
Just one last thing. Before I began hammering away at you an this bill, just to say welcome back, good to see ycu and good health again. : I PRE;IDING OFFICER: (EENATOR DUDYCZ) Any further dlscussion? If not, Senator O 'Malley, to clcse.
I just appreciate a favorable roll call. Thank you. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) i ! QuesEion is, shall Senate Bill 1313 pass. A1l those in favor j will vote Aye. Opposed will vote Nay . And the votlng is open. 78 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT ; 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 p Have all voted who wish? Have al1 voted who Wish? Have a11 voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 32 Ayes, 19 Nays, none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1313, havin: received ! the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Berman, for what purpose do you rise?
I would ask for -- I Would ask for a verification of the j ! P
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) That request is in order. Senator Berman has requested a verification. Will a11 Senators be in their seats. The Secretary I Wi11 read the aff1rmative votes. i
The following Members voted in the affirnative: Bomke, Burzynski, Butler, Cronin, DeAngelis, Dillard, Donahue, Dudycz, Dunn, Pawelly Fitzgeraldr Geo-Rarisr Hawkinson, Karpiel, Lauzenr 1 ; Luechtefeld, Madiganz Mahar, Maitland, O 'Malley, Parkery Petersonr Petkar Raicar Rauschenberger, Siebenz Syverson, Walsh, Watson: Weaver, Woodyard and Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Does Senator Berman question the presence of any Menber voting ln the affirmative? !
i Senator DeAngelis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator DeAngelis is standing next to the Chair. I I SENATOR BERMAN: l Senator Fawell.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Fawell is in the Chamber.
Senator Dunn. j ; 79 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 1996
PRESIDING OEFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Dunn? Senator Dunn in the Chamber? Strike his name. Senator Berman question the presence of any other Member voting in the affirmative?
Senator... That's it. Thank you.
PRESIDING OEFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) On a verified roll call, the Ayes are 31, the Nays are l9r and none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1313, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) On the Order of 3rd Readings is Senate Bill 1320. Senator Maitland. Read -- read the bill, Madam Secretary.
Senate Bill 1320. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Maitland.
Thank you very much, Mr. Presidenk, Members of the Senate. Senate Bill 1320 does just what the synopsis says. It amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit, in all counties except Cook, a judge to enter judgement against the cash deposit of a bond and apply the proceeds, less the court costs, to any other authorlzed use. It also provides that bond can be applied to child support or naintenance. The bl1l passed out of committee on the Agreed Bill List. know of no opposition. I would appreciate your support.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1320 pass. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, vote Nay. The vating is open. Have a1l 80 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996 voted who wish? Have a11 voted Who wish? Have a1l voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Yeasz none voting Nay, none voting Present. And Senate Bill 1320, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. 1 l On the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1335. Senator Peterson? Read the blll, Madam Secretary.
Senate Bill 1335. (Seeretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Senate : Bill 1335, as amended, would exempt from competitive bid I : requirements tbe following: purchases and contracts for the use, i I purchase, dellvery, moveéent, or installation of data processing, telecommunications, interconnection, and duplicating software and related services. In addition, it would be goods or services purchased through the Stake or federal purchasing systems. I know of no oppositlon. This is supported by *he urban county councils, and I ask for your affirmative vote on 1335. i PRESIDING OFFICER) (SENATOR DeANGELIS) i i i Senator Trotter. J
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Will the sponsor yleld?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Sponsor says he will yield.
Thank you. Senator Peterson, Senate Bill 1335, didn't you say that you were going to use this for some other purposes? PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) k I : 81 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 1996 Senator Peterson.
No, I didndt.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Trotter.
Okay. just thought recalled ehat in commlttee, that yau Were -- Were not going to run the bill as is and you had some other purposes, which is why I voted for it# and now I see it's exactly as it was.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
At that time: there Was a possibillty that We would add another amendment, but that amendment didn't come forward, so we're going With the bill with the one amendment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (VENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Trotter.
Okay. One of the problems that I had with it in committee was that -- or at least I thought: it would exempt conpetitive billing - - bidding. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
For software related to those following -- *he crlteria *hat I mentioned. Software is a very tailored type of use for conputers, and certaln software works better in particular situations. So we're giving the options of counties - could be recorder of deeds or the county clerk - ko get that software without going through competitive bid , because pretty hard to nake the specs for that particular type of software. 82 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Welch .
had a question of the sponsor.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Sponsor says he Will yield.
According to our analysisy the bill exempts -- includes goods or services purchased through the State or federal purchasing systems, and they're exempt from county competitive biddin: procedures. Is that in addition to the computer software?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson. SENATOR PETERSONI Yes, that's already the case. They are purchasing from the State, but they would like to clarify it. This is just a clarifying language that -- where already counties are purchasing thrcugh the State, and there was no particular Statute glvlng that authority, and they felt that they would -- should have it in there.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Lauzen.
Thank youy Mr. President. Just a question for the sponsor.
PRESIDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELTS) Sponsor said he will yield.
Will this lead to more competition or less competition?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
Currently, from what I understandr you can get a better price 83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 on, say, vehieles for the sheriff's department throuqh the State ( ! purchasing system than they can go out on bid. So they save more money purchasing through the Statey beeause the State bids out so many of the squad cars for the State Police, and you get access to that same bid if youdre a local pollce department. And from what I understand, those prices are better than what a 1ot of them can get at the loeal level.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Lauzen.
Thank you, Mr. President. Are those -- is that What -- I thought that it Was software equipment. Is transportation equipment one of those?
PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) ...peterson.
Software was the first part that I read. The other part is to clarify that other goods and services can be purchased through the State or federal purchasing systems, where they bid the materials out. So, you don't have to have another bid: because youdre -- the Statefs already done that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Any further discussion? Senakor Shadid.
Yes. Will the sponsor yield?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (:ENATOR DeANGELIS) Sponsor says he will.
I think you mentioned, Senatorz that on the State-bid stuffz they don't have to go through bids if they buy it through the State or federal purchaslng. But...
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) I 84 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 Senator Peterson.
That's my understandingr that they can buy directly from the State without bidding it at the local level: because the State 's already bid out for a certain specification, say for State Police squad cars.
PRESIDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Shadid.
Arenft ke expanding that now to allow then to buy other things without going out for bids?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
Tt's my understanding that theydre already dcing many things. The State puts out a catalo: of the things that they bid on. Units of local government, like the county; can take advantage of those prices. They don't have *o, but they have that advantage. This is already being done. They would like to clarify this through this amendment.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Shadid.
Then this does not -- this dces not allow them to go out for - - to buy things unless they go through either the State cr the federal. Is that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
They have the option. If they can get a better price locally, they can bid out locally. If they could take -- they could bid out locally and then match it With the price from the State. If 85 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 they get a better deal locally, they 'd take the local bid.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Shadid.
In other words, so I get this correct, if I look at the State prlces on a particular item, and the same item I can buy cheaper from somewhere else, can do that. Nowy if it's not cheaperr then I have to buy through the State bid. ls that correct?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
Tbat's your option. Ycu dre not forced to. You have to explain why you didn 't take the low bid, but that -- that's already bid out through the State. Most of the time, fron what gaeher, local dealers won't even b1d if you 're going to get the purehase through the State, because they can't compete with it. They Won't even bid on it: in many cases.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator shadid.
But What we're doing then is allowing them to conpare. Even though the other bid is higher than the State's prlce, they can stlll buy that.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Peterson.
You can do that under law naW When you bid it out. You don't have to take the lowest bid. You have to state reasons why you don't take the lowest bidr but youdre not forced to take khe lowest bid.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Any further discussion? If not, Senator Petersonr to close. 86 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996
Well, I think this legislation has thoroughly been discussed, and I would ask for an affirmative vote on Senate Bill 1335: as anended.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The question is, shall Senate B111 1335 pass. Thcse in favor will vote Aye. The opposed, vote Nay. And the voting is now open. Have all voted who wlsh? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who Wish? Have a1l voted Who wish? Have al1 voted Who wish? Last call. Take the record. On that questionr there are 25 Yeasy 28 Naysr none voking Present. Senate Bill 1335, havin: not received the required constltutional majority, is declared failed. For what reason does Senator Peterson seek recognition?
Mr. President, Postponed Consideration. #RESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Thank you. Postponed Consideration. 0n the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1338. Senator Weaver. Read the bill, Madam Secretary .
Senate Bill 1338. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFPICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Weaver.
Thank you, Mr. President. 1338 is a shell bill on riverboat fees, and also we're hopinî that we can work out an arrangement or a consensus with the House on how much to raise the fees, what authority to give the Gaming Board. And it will be back before us# hopefully With something We can a1l support. Be glad to answer 87 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27, 1996 any questions. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1338 pass. Those in favor Will vote Aye. The opposed Will vote Nay. And the voting is open. Have a1l voted who wish? Have a11 -- have all voted Who wish? Have al1 voted who wish? Have al1 voted uho wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 21 Ayesr 27 Naysr 3 voting Present. Senate Bill 1338, having failed to receive the required constitutional majorityr is declared failed. For what reason does Senator Molaro seek recognition? SENATOR MOLARO: Well, it's it's a question on procedure. PRESIDING OFFICRR: (SENATOR DeANGELTS) Yes. SENATOR MOLARO: The last -- last two bills, I think you asked, HHave you a11 voted who wishn four: five or six times. Just so I know how much time I have before I'm able to vote, are we going to ask three, ' four, five, six, seven times? Just so I know when I can press my button. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) I -- I have varying rhythm. On the Order of 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 1380. Senator Philip. Read the bill, Madam Secretary . ACTING SECRETARY HAWKER: Senate Bill 1380. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3rd Reading of the blll. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Senator Philip. SENATOR PHILIP: Thank you' Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the 88 STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27y 1996 ! Senate. Senate Bill 1380 amends the Civil Administration (sic) i Code, making a technlcal change. Qulte frankly' it's a vehicle ' bill. If we can get some kind of an agreement out of the Second Floor on reorganization of the human services, this may be the ' vehicle. PRESIDING OFFICERZ (SENATOR DeANGELIS) The question is, shall Senate Bill 1380 pass. Those in favor will vote Aye. The opposed will vote Nay. And the voting is open. Have all voted who wlsh? Have all voted who wish? Have a1l voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 36 Ayes, 15 voting Nay, none voting Present. Senate Bill 1380, having received the required eonstitutional majority, is deelared ) passed. Senator Philip . SENATOR PHILIPZ Mr. -- thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I'd like to make an announcement. We're goin: to conclude ' ' business now . I think the Appropriation Committee is going to ! meet directly after we walk ou* of thls Chamber. And we're going to come in at 9 a.m. in the morning. Please be on time. As you know, tomorrow is the last day for Senate bills in the Senate. Intend to run through the Calendar as many times as We can, and the sooner we :et out of here, the sooner Welll get -- get gaing foraEastervacation. f PRESIDTNG OFFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Is there -- is there any further buslness to come before the Senate? If not, the Senake stands... ResoluEion. ACTTNGSECRETARYHAWKER: ) ! Senate Joint Resolution, Constitutional Amendmentr No. 86, offered by Senator Dillard. ' PRESIDING OPFICER: (SENATOR DeANGELIS) Is there any further business to come before the Senate? If not, Senator Karpiel moves the Senate stands adlourned until 89 I STATE OF ILLINOIS 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 89th Legislative Day March 27r 1996 9 a.m ., Thursday, March 28th. ! ! i ! I 7 I i i I ! ! ! i 1 90 . @' REPORT: TIFLDàY STZTE OF ILLIMOIS 96/10/07 PAGE: 001 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 13:44:2) SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX HARCH 2T, 1996 FIRST READING PAGZ FIRST READING PAGE FIRST READING PâGE FIRST REZDING PZGE FIRST READING PZGE FIRST READING PAGE FIRST REâDING PAGE FIRST RERDING PAGE FIHST READING PAGE FIRST READING PAGE FIRST REàDING PAGE FIRST READIMG PAGE FIRST READING PAGE FIRST REâDING PAGE FIRST READING PAGE FIHST REâDING PAGE FIRST READING PAGE FIHST READING PAGE FIRST REâDING PAGE FIRST PEADING PâGE FIRST REâDIVG PZGE FIRST READING PRGE FIRST READING PZGE FIRST READTNO PAGE FIRST READING PAGE RPCZLLBD PAGE THIRD READIMG PAGE THIRD READING PAGE THIRD READING PAGE RECALLED PZGE THIRD REàDIMG PAGE SPCPND REkTLSC PAGE SECOND READING PAGE SECOND READING PAGE SECOMD READIMG PâGE RECZLLED PAGE RECALLED PAGE SECOND REZDIKO PAGE RECALLED PAGE TRJPD RE&DLNG PAGE THIRD READING PAGE RECZLLED PAGE THIRD READING PâGE THIRD REâDING PAGE THIRD READING PAGE THIRD READIVG PAGE SECOND READING PZGE RZCâLLET PAGE THIRD RERDING PZGE SECCVD REZDING PZGE RECâLLED PZGE RECâLLDD PâGE RECALLED PAGE SECOVD REâDIVC PZGE RECALLED PAGE RECALLED PZGE RECALLED PAGE SECOND REâDING PZGE RECALLED PAGE 22 RECALLED PAGE 23 RECALLED PâGE 28 RECâLLED PAGE 25 RECALLED PAGE 26 RECâLLED PAGE 26 REPORT: TiFLDAY STZTE OF ILLINOIS 96/10/07 PA6E: 002 891H GEMERAL ASSEHBLY 13:kk:2M SENATE DAILY TRkNSCRIPTICM OF DEBATE INDFX MARCH 2f, 1996 SB-1f#9 RECALLDD PAGE 27 38-1759 HECâLLED PAGE 28 SB-1T64 RECALLRD PâGE 29 SB-1T7T RECALLED PAGE 30 88-1796 HECALLED PâGE 31 SB-181k RECALLED PAGE 32 58-1823 RECALLED PAGE 33 58-1887 RECZLLED PZGE 36 SB-19k7 FIRST READING PAGE 112 SR-0183 RESOLUTION QFFERED PâGE 111 HJR-0085 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 1 :J:-0086 RESOLOTION OFFERED PZGE 89 SUBJECT MZTTER SFNATE TO ORDER-PRESIDENT PHILIP PAGE 1 PRAYER-PASTOR HEIDI HYLAND PZGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIâNCK PAGE 1 JODRNALS-POSTPONED PAGE 1 COHHITTEE REPORTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION OF GDBST-SENATCR DEMUZJO PAGE 3 GUFST SPEZKER-MRS. LOUISE KABAT PAGE k HESSAGES FROH THE HOUSE PAGE . 7 SENATE STANDS 1M RECESS PAGE M0 SENâTE RECONVKNES PAGE 40 ADJOURNMBNT PAGE 90