PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) The regular Session of the 91st General Assembly will come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? And will our guests in the gallery please rise? Our prayer today will be given by the Reverend Larry Goetz, Our Savior('s) Lutheran Church, Springfield. Reverend Goetz.
(Prayer by the Reverend Larry Goetz)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Please remain standing for the Pledge. Senator Sieben.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Sieben)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Reading of the Journal.
Senate Journals of Monday, April 26th, 1999, and Tuesday, April 27th.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Senator Myers.
Mr. President, I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Senator Myers moves to approve the Journals just read. There being no objection, it is so ordered. Senator Myers.
Mr. President, I move that reading and approval of the Journal of Wednesday, April 28th, in the year 1999, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Senator Myers moves to postpone the reading and approval of STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 the Journal pending arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, it is so ordered. Committee Reports.
Senator Peterson, Chairperson of the Committee on Revenue reports House Bills numbered 1327, 1693, 1978 and 2180 Do Pass. Senator Thomas Walsh, Chairperson of the Committee on State Government Operations, reports House Bills numbered 236, 492, 517, 1146, 1224, 1247, 1746, 1864, 2047, 2081 and 2735 Do Pass; and House Bills numbered 340, 1510 and 2088 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Klemm, Chairperson of the Committee on Executive, reports House Bills numbered 157, 583, 941, 953, 2632 and 2776 Do Pass; House Bills numbered 279, 1909 and 2593 Do Pass, as Amended; And Senate Joint Resolution, Constitutional Amendment, 27 Be Adopted. Senator Burzynski, Chairperson of the Committee on Licensed Activities, reports House Bills numbered 264, 502, 799, 801, 1441 and 1860 Do Pass; and House Bill 800 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator O'Malley, Chairperson of the Committee on Financial Institutions, reports House Bills numbered 1281, 1742, 1837, 2019, 2204 and 2494 Do Pass.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Rossi, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill of the following title, to wit: Senate Bill 541, with House Amendment No. 1. I have a like Message on Senate Bill 737, with House Amendment No. 1, and Senate Bill 1072, with House Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Resolutions. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999
Senate Resolution 107 {sic) (103), offered by Senator Lauzen and all Members. It is a death resolution.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Consent Calendar.
And Senate Joint Resolution 35, off ed by Senlator Shaw. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Rossi, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill of the following title, to wit: Senate Bill 1068, together with House Amendment No. 1. Passed the House, as Amended, April 28th, 1999.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) For what purpose does Senator Myers arise?
Mr. President, a point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WEAVER) State your point.
I have visiting me, in the gallery to my right, a group from Danville Area Community College Adult Ed Center, and I'd like, if we could, please, to recognize them.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Will our guests in the gallery please rise and be recognized? Welcome to Springfield. When -- if you turn your Calendars to the STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 top of page 11, to the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, we'll be going through the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading. We will be going quickly through this order of business, and shortly we hope to adjourn till next week. So, at the beginning -- at the top of page 11, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 41. Senator Hawkinson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 41. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Illinois Lawmakers, WTTW requests permission to videotape the proceedings. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. House Bill 70. Senator Sullivan. Senator Sullivan. House Bill 76. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. House Bill 92. Senator Mahar. Senator Mahar. House Bill 153. Senator Weaver. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 153. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill -- House Bill 252. Senator Thomas Walsh. Senator Walsh. House Bill 321. Senator Radogno. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 321. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 3rd Reading. House Bill 343. Senator Thomas Walsh. Senator Walsh. House Bill 376. Senator Myers. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 376. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1. /
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 377. Senator Peterson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 377. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 404. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. House Bill 420. Senator Peterson. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 420. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 421. Senator Hawkinson. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 421. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 424. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. House Bill 448. Senator Syverson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 448. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. On top of page 12, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 466. Senator Burzynski. Senator Burzynski. House Bill 471. Senator Dillard. House Bill 506. Senator Cronin. Senator Cronin? House Bill 542. Senator Radogno. House Bill 669. Senator O'Daniel. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 669. (Secretary reads title of bill) STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 729. Senator Clayborne. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 729. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 731. Senator Karpiel. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 731. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 753. Senator Larry Walsh. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 753. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senate -- House Bill 809. Senator Maitland. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 House Bill 810. Senator Geo-Karis. Senator Geo-Karis? House Bill 854. Senator Geo-Karis. Senator Geo-Karis? House Bill 901. Senator Thomas Walsh. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 901. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. 11 -- House Bill 1102. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. Senator Weaver, what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) State your point.
In the Republican gallery behind me are a group of sixty-five from the Urbana Adult Education, staff and students. I'd appreciate a Senate welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Will our guests in the gallery please rise and be recognized? Welcome to Springfield. On the top of page 13 -- page 13, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 1163. Senator Watson. Senator Watson? ...Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 1163. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1164. Senator Myers. Read the bill, Madam Secretary. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999
House Bill 1164. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1177. Senator Petka. House Bill 1180. Senator Radogno. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1180. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1193. Senator Cronin. Senator Cronin? House Bill -- 1252. Senator Walsh. Thomas Walsh. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1252. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1318. Senator Luechtefeld. House Bill 1348. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. House Bill 1353. Senator Burzynski. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1353. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ1 3rd Reading. House Bill 1413. Senator Peterson. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1413. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1432. Senator Dillard. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1432. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1522. Senator O'Malley. Senator O'Malley. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1522. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ1 3rd Reading. On the top of page 14, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 1570. Senator Hawkinson. Madam Secretary, read the bill, please.
House Bill 1570. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1622. Senator Parker. Senator Parker. House Bill 1645. Senator Trotter. Senator Trotter. House Bill 1676. Senator Fawell. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 1676. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported. PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ1 3rd Reading. House Bill 1713 . Senator Radogno. House Bill 1739. Senator Peterson. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1739. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1759. Senator Radogno. Read the STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1759. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1764. Senator Fawell. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
House Bill 1764. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1771. Senator Hawkinson. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1771. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1790. Senator Dillard. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 1790. (Secretary reads title of bill) STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1811. Senator Hawkinson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 1811. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1825. Senator Sieben. House Bill 1858. Senator Bomke. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1858. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1863. Senator Luechtefeld. House Bill 1874. Senator Bomke. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 1874. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. On the top of page 15, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 1893. Senator Mahar. Senator Mahar. House Bill 1935. Senator Sullivan. Madam Secretary, read the bill, please.
STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 House Bill 1935. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1964. Senator Berman. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1964. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 1972. Senator Noland. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 1972. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2013. Senator Maitland. Senator Maitland? House Bill 2020. Senator Cronin. Senator Cronin. House Bill 2023. Senator Molaro. Senator Molaro? House Bill 2096. Senator Bowles. House Bill 2112. Senator Noland. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 House Bill 2112. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2218. Senator Cronin. Senator Cronin? House Bill 2257. Senator del Valle. Madam Secretary, read the bill, please.
House Bill 2257. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2303. Senator Hawkinson. House Bill 2306. Senator Clayborne. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2306. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2310. Senator Lightford. Senator Lightford. House Bill... Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2310. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSENBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2347. Senator Sieben. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2347. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. On the top of page 16, in the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, is House Bill 2349. Senator Munoz. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2349. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2355. Senator Maitland. House Bill 2360. Senator Wendell Jones. ...Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2360. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2605. Senator Myers. Read the bill, Madam Secretary.
House Bill 2605. (Secretary reads title of bill) STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture and Conservation adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2708. Senator Geo-Karis. Senator Geo-Karis. House Bill 2733. Senator Weaver. Senator Weaver. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2733. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Education adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there any Floor amendments that have been approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2748. Senator Hawkinson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill -- pardon me, 2748. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Are there -- are there any amendments approved for consideration?
STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2771. Senator Rauschenberger. Senator Rauschenberger. House Bill 2784. Senator O'Daniel. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2784. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture and Conservation -- pardon me, I'm sorry. There are no committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. House Bill 2823. Senator Dillard. House Bill 2826. Senator Sieben. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2826. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd -- 3rd Reading. House -- with leave of the Body, we'll return to page 15 to the Order of House Bills 2nd Reading, to House Bill 2096. Senator Bowles. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
House Bill 2096. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) 3rd Reading. Senator Watson, what purpose do you rise?
Yes, a point of personal privilege. STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) State your point.
Yes, I want -- just want to bring up to the Membership to remind them about the softball game. We've changed the date of that, it's now May llth. We talked about May 6th, next week, that didn't work because the House wasn't going to be in Session on Friday. So it's May llth. And I don't know what these guys are up to over there, but anyway, here we go in the Capitol Fax again - I shouldn't mention that, I guess, giving the guy publicity. But, it says here, when the -- "When will the rain delayed House/Senate softball game be played?" This is in quotes. "I hear it's been postponed until the Senate's Viagra shipment comes in.'' This is that -- this is this John Fritchey, I think it is. I -- I've never met the man. Whatever he is. Anyway, I -- I don't know about you, but I just think -- you know what we ought to do? We ought to stiffen up and brace for the competition and take 'em on. And we don't need to have messages back and forth in Capitol Fax. We'll just show 'em on the field. That's what -- that's what -- where it counts - where it counts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Thank you, Senator Watson. Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 104, offered by Senator Demuzio. It is a death resolution.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Consent Calendar. Messages.
Message for the Governor by Charles Woodward, Director of Legislative Affairs, April 29th, 1999. Mr. President - The Governor directs me to lay before the Senate the following Message: STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 To the honorable Members of the Senate, 91st General Assembly - I have nominated and appointed the following named persons to the offices enumerated below and respectfully ask concurrence in and confirmation of these appointments of your Honorable Body. Dated April 29th, 1999.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Consent Calendar. We'll now proceed to the Order of Resolutions Consent Calendar. With leave of the Body, all those read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Mr. Secretary, have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?
No objections have been filed, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The motion carries, and the resolutions are adopted. Resolutions.
Senate Joint Resolution 36, offered by Senator Weaver. (Secretary reads SJR No. 36)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DUDYCZ) Senator Weaver moves to suspend the rules for the purpose of the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 36. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The rules are suspended. NOW, Senator -- Weaver has moved for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 36. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. And the resolution is adopted. For the information of the Membership, when we adjourn shortly, we will be adjourning till the hour of noon on Tuesday, May 4th. And we also will be going into Joint STATE OF ILLINOIS 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 37th Legislative Day April 29, 1999 Session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, May 4th, at 3 o'clock, at the request of the Governor. There any further business to come before the Senate? If not, pursuant to the adjournment resolution, Senator Weaver moves that the Senate stands adjourned till the hour of noon, Tuesday, May 4th. And remember, Ladies and Gentlemen, that we have a Joint Session of the General Assembly at 3 o'clock next Tuesday. REPORT: TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS PAGE: 001 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 29, 1999 HB-0041 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HB-0153 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HB-0321 SECOND READING PAGE 4 HB-0376 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-0377 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-0420 SECOND READING PAGE 5 HB-0421 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-0448 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-0669 SECOND READING PAGE 6 HB-0729 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-0731 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-0753 SECOND READING PAGE 7 HB-0901 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-1163 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-1164 SECOND READING PAGE 8 HB-1180 SECOND READING PAGE 9 HB-1252 SECOND READING PAGE 9 HB-1353 SECOND READING PAGE 9 HB-1413 SECOND READING PAGE 10 HB-1432 SECOND READING PAGE 10 HB-1522 SECOND READING PAGE 10 HB-1570 SECOND READING PAGE 11 HB-1676 SECOND READING PAGE 11 HB-1739 SECOND READING PAGE 11 HB-1759 SECOND READING PAGE 11 HB-1764 SECOND READING PAGE 12 HB-1771 SECOND READING PAGE 12 HB-1790 SECOND READING PAGE 12 HB-1811 SECOND READING PAGE 13 HB- 1858 SECOND READING PAGE 13 HB-1874 SECOND READING PAGE 13 HB-1935 SECOND READING PAGE 13 HB-1964 SECOND READING PAGE 14 HB-1972 SECOND READING PAGE 14 HB-2096 SECOND READING PAGE 18 HB-2112 SECOND READING PAGE 14 HB-2257 SECOND READING PAGE 15 HB-2306 SECOND READING PAGE 15 HB-2310 SECOND READING PAGE 15 HB-2347 SECOND READING PAGE 16 HB-2349 SECOND READING PAGE 16 HB-2360 SECOND READING PAGE 16 HB-2605 SECOND READING PAGE 16 HB-2733 SECOND READING PAGE 17 HB-2748 SECOND READING PAGE 17 HB-2784 SECOND READING PAGE 18 HB-2826 SECOND READING PAGE 18 SR-0103 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SR-0104 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 19 SJR-0035 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 3 SJR-0036 ADOPTED PAGE 20 SJR-0036 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 20 SUBJECT MATTER SENATE TO ORDER-SENATOR WEAVER PAGE 1 PRAYER-THE REVEREND LARRY GOETZ PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 JOURNALS-APPROVED PAGE 1 JOURNAL-POSTPONED PAGE 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 2 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE PAGE 2 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE PAGE 3 MESSAGE FOR THE GOVERNOR PAGE 19 REPORT: TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 99/05/25 PAGE: 002 91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY 15:32:42 SENATE DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX APRIL 29, 1999 SUBJECT MATTER RESOLUTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR-ADOPTED PAGE 20 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 21