The regular Session of the 90th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks, and will our guests in the galleries please rise. Our prayer today will be given by Pastor Bill Davis, Lakeside Christian Church, Springfield, Illinois. Pastor Davis.
(Prayer by Pastor Bill Davis)
Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Sieben.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Sieben)
Reading of the Journal. Senator Butler.
Mr. President, I move that reading and approval of the Journals of Thursday, January 9th, and Wednesday, January 22nd, in the year 1997, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journals.
Senator Butler moves to postpone the reading and the approval of the Journals, pending the arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objections, so ordered. Introduction of Bills.
Senate Bill 79, offered by Senator Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 80, by Senator Bowles. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 81, by Senator O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 82, by Senator Syverson. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1 4th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT January 23, 1997 Senate Bill 83, offered by Senators Parker and Carroll. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 84, offered by Senator Fitzgerald. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senator Woodyard offers Senate Bill 85. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 86, by Senator Mahar. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 87, presented by Senator Weaver. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 88, offered by Senators Rauschenberger, Donahue, Maitland and Luechtefeld. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 89, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 90, by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 91, by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 92, by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 93, by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 94, by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 95, presented by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 96, by Senators Carroll and Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 97, offered by Senator Fitzgerald. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 98, by Senator Fitzgerald. 2 4th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT January 23, 1997 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 99, by Senator Fitzgerald. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) ...what purpose does Senator Demuzio rise?
Thank you -- thank you, Madam President. Like the record to reflect the -- that Senator Smith is still absent due to a death in her family, and Senator Jones is still absent due to illness in his family. Wish the record reflect that.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) The -- the record will be so noted. Thank you. Senator Donahue, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Madam President. I would like the record to reflect that Senator Petka is not here today, due to a death in his family.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Record will be so noted. Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 10, offered by Senator Demuzio. Senate Resolution 11 and Senate Resolution 12, also offered by Senator Demuzio. They're all death resolutions, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 13, offered by Senator Garcia. It's substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Introduction of Bills. 3 4th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT January 23, 1997
Senate Bill 100, offered by Senators Dudycz and Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 101, by Senators Madigan and Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 102, offered by Senators Dudycz and Hawkinson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 103, by Senator Butler. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 104, by Senator Butler. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 105, by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 106, by Senator Butler. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 107 is presented by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 108, offered by Senators Burzynski and Molaro. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 109, offered by Senators Syverson and Burzynski. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 110, offered by Senators Geo-Karis, Klemm and Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill lll is presented by Senator Burzynski. (Secretary reads title of bill) And Senate Bill 112, by Senators Syverson and Burzynski. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills. Senate Bill 113, offered by Senator Hawkinson. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill. 4 4th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT January 23, 1997
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Committee Reports.
Senator Weaver, Chair of the Committee on Rules, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Conservation Senate Bill 71; to the Committee on Appropriations Senate Bills 87 and 88; to the Committee on Commerce and Industry Senate Bills 62, 73, 74, 75, 76, 85 and 77; referred to the Committee on Education Senate Bills 65, 66, 67 and 69; to the Committee on Executive Senate Joint Resolution, Constitutional Amendment, 1; to the Committee on Insurance and Pensions Senate Bills 63 and 64; to the Committee on Local Government and Elections Senate Bills 70 and 78; to the Committee on Public Health and Welfare Senate Bill 80; to the Committee on Revenue Senate Bills 81, 83, 84; and to the Committee on Transportation Senate Bills 79, 82 and 86.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Resolutions.
Senate Joint Resolution 2, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads SJR No. 2)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Senator Dudycz.
Yes. Thank you, Madam President. Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 does call for the Senate to return to Session on Tuesday, January 28th, at 12 o'clock noon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Senator Dudycz moves to suspend the rules for the purpose of the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 2. Those in favor will be saying Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The rules are suspended. Senator Dudycz 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 4th Legislative Day January 23, 1997 has moved for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 2. And those in favor, say Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution's adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, the Senate has effectively concluded its business for today. However, for the benefit of the Members, the Senate will not immediately adjourn so that Members may introduce bills. Senator Demuzio, for what purpose do you rise, sir?
Thank you very much for that information, Madam President. We appreciate that. Have any idea how long you might stay open? At least maybe till 4:30 or so, or any idea?
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Hopefully not very long. Introduction of Bills.
Senate Bill 114, offered by Senators Carroll, Smith, Garcia and Obama. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 115, offered by Senator Donahue. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 116, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 117, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 118, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 119, offered by Senator Dillard.. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 120, offered by Senator Hawkinson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 121, offered by Senator Hawkinson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate -- Senate Bill 122, offered by Senator Hawkinson. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 4th Legislative Day January 23, 1997 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 123, offered by Senator Hawkinson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 124, offered by Senator Garcia. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 125, offered by Senator Petka. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 126, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 127, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 128, offered by Senators Donahue and Maitland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 129, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 130, offered by Senator Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 131, offered by Senator Madigan. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 132, offered by Senator Madigan. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 133, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 134, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 135, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 136, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 137, offered by Senator Dudycz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 138, offered by Senator Madigan. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 4th Legislative Day January 23, 1997 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 139, offered by Senator O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 140, offered by Senators Radogno and Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 141, offered by Senator -- Senators Mahar and O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) And Senate Bill 142, offered by Senator O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 14, offered by Senator Garcia. It is a death resolution.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR GEO-KARIS) Consent Calendar. Any further -- is there any further business -- any further business to come before the Senate? If not, pursuant to the adjournment resolution, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 1997, at 12 noon. 8 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 23, 1997 97/01/29 16:26:38 SB-0079 FIRST READING PAGE 1 SB-0080 FIRST READING PAGE 1 SB-0081 FIRST READING PAGE 1 SB-0082 FIRST READING PAGE 1 SB-0083 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0084 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0085 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0086 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0087 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0088 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0089 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0090 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0091 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0092 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0093 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0094 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0095 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0096 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0097 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0098 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0099 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0100 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0101 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0102 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0103 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0104 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0105 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0106 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0107 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0108 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0109 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0110 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0111, FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0112 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0113 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-0114 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0115 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0116 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0117 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0118 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0119 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0120 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0121 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0122 FIRST READING PAGE 6 SB-0123 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0124 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0125 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0126 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0127 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0128 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0129 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0130 FIRST READING PAGE 7 -SB-0131 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0132 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0133 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0134 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0135 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0136 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0137 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0138 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0139 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-0140 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-0141 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-0142 FIRST READING PAGE 8 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 002 STATE OF ILLINOIS 90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JANUARY 23, 1997 97/01/29 16:26:38 SR-0010 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SR-0011 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SR-0012 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SR-0013 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SR-0014 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 8 SJR-0002 ADOPTED PAGE 6 SJR-0002 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 5 SUBJECT MATTER SENATE TO ORDER-PRESIDENT PHILIP PRAYER-PASTOR BILL DAVIS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE JOURNALS-POSTPONED COMMITTEE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PAGE 5 PAGE 8