The Senate will now come to order for Perfunctory Session.
On the Order of Introduction of Bills is: Senate Bill 2423, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2424, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2425, by Senator O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2426, by Senator O'Malley. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2427, by Senator Karpiel. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2428, offered by Senator Parker. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2429, by Senators Demuzio, Welch and others. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills. On the Order of House Bills 1st Reading is: House Bill 1264, offered by Senator Philip. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2744, offered by Senator Philip. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 5159. (Secretary reads title of bill) Also offered by Senator Philip. On the Order of Resolutions is: Senate Joint Resolution 82, offered by Senator Cronin. Resolution is substantive. ...the Order of Messages is a letter from Senator Tom Walsh, dated June 27th, 2002, and addressed to the President of the 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Senate. Effective June 30th, 2002, I will be resigning my seat as Senator of the 22nd Legislative District. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve for almost eight years in the State Senate. I've had the pleasure of working with some of the -- nicest, brightest and most interesting people. I will always remember fondly and cherish my time spent in the Illinois General Assembly. On a personal note, I want to thank you for all your kindness and opportunities that you gave me as a State Senator. Pate, you're a great leader, good friend and sincerely a nice guy. Senator Thomas J. Walsh, 22nd District. Message from the Secretary of State, dated August 2nd, 2002, to the Secretary of the Senate. Dear Mr. Secretary - This office is forwarding herewith copies of the Notice of Vacancy and Legislative Committee Organization for {sic} (from) the Republican Legislative Committee of the 22nd Legislative District declaring the existence of a vacancy in the Office of Senator in the 92nd General Assembly in the 22nd Legislative District, as a result of the resignation of Thomas J. Walsh, effective June 30th, 2002. Also enclosed is the copy of the Republican Legislative Committee's Certificate of Appointment, along with the Oath of Office, for Matthew M. O'Shea, 1014 Suffolk, Westchester, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Office of Senator, in the 92nd General Assembly for the 22nd Legislative District. Yours truly, Jesse White, Secretary of State. On the Order of Messages is a letter from Senator Walter W. Dudycz, dated August 27th, 2002, addressed to the Secretary of the Senate. Please be advised that I announce my resignation from the Illinois Senate effective at the close of business, August 31st, 2002. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Very truly yours, Walter Dudycz, State Senator. A Message from the Secretary of State, dated September 10th, 2002. This office is forwarding herewith copies of the Notice of Vacancy and Legislative Committee Organization from the Republican Legislative Committee of the 7th Legislative District declaring the existence of a vacancy in the Office of Senator in the 92nd General Assembly in the 7th Legislative District, as a result of the resignation of Walter Dudycz, effective August 31st, 2002. Also enclosed is the copy of the Republican Legislative Committee's Certificate of Appointment, along with the Oath of Office, for Fredrick A. Rupley, 6601 West Melrose Street, Chicago, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Office of Senator, in the 92nd General Assembly for the 7th Legislative District. Yours truly, Jesse White, Secretary of State. Message from the Secretary of State, dated November 7th, 2002. To the Honorable President of the Senate: Sir - In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, I am forwarding herewith the enclosed Senate Bill from the 92nd General Assembly as vetoed by the Governor, together with his objections. Senate Bills 1623, 1683, 1686, 1756, 1859, 1978, 1982 and 2160. Another Message, dated November 7th. To the Honorable President of the Senate: Sir - In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, I am forwarding herewith the enclosed Senate Bills that are being returned by the Governor with specific recommendations for change. Senate Bills 1583, 1622, 1657, 2117 and 2155. And another Message, dated November 7th, 2002. To the Honorable President of the Senate: 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Sir - I am enclosing herewith a copy of the Approval Message from the Governor as filed in my office and directed to the Honorable Members of the Senate of the 92nd General Assembly as follows: ...Bills 1531, 1552, 1634, 1752, 1830, 2135, 2164, 2185 and 2313. The Message is submitted respectively -- or, respectfully by Jesse White, Secretary of State. Message from the Illinois State Board of Education, Robert E. Schiller, State Superintendent, dated September 30th, 2002. Recommendation in reference to the report on waivers of the School Code mandates. Message from the President, dated September 25th, 2002. Dear Mr. Secretary - Please be advised that, due to the resignations of Senator Walter Dudycz and Tom Walsh, I have made the following appointments to standing committees for the 92nd General Assembly. The appointments take effect immediately. Senator Bill Brady is appointed to replace Senator Tom Walsh as a Member of the Committee on Insurance and Pensions. The Chair of this Committee will be appointed at a later date. Senator Bill Brady will also serve on the Committee on Transportation to report Senator -- or, to replace Senator Walter Dudycz. Signed by President Philip. Message dated November 7th, 2002. Dear Mr. Secretary - Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Rule 3-5(b) and (c), I am hereby appointing Senator Dillard Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. Senator Watson is appointed to replace Senator Weaver and will serve as Vice-Chair and Senator Donahue is appointed to replace Senator Walter Dudycz on the Senate Rules Committee. These appointments are effective immediately. Signed by President Philip. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002
On the Order of Resolutions: Senate Resolution 455, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 456, offered by Senators Shadid, Hawkinson and all Members. Senate Resolutions 457 and 458, offered by Senators -- Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 459 and 460, both offered by Senator Lauzen and all Members. Senate Resolutions 461 and 462, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 463 and 464, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 465, offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. Senate Resolution 466 through 469, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 470, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 471, offered by Senator Silverstein and all Members. Senate Resolution 472, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 473, offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. Senate Resolution 474, offered by Senator Lauzen and all Members. Senate Resolution 475, offered by Senator Lightford and all Members. Senate Resolution 476, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Senate Resolution -- Senate Resolutions 477 and 478, both offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. Senate Resolutions 479, 480 and 481, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 482, offered by Senator Demuzio and all Members. Senate Resolutions 483, 484 and 485, offered by Senator Noland and all Members. Senate Resolution 486, offered by Senator Shaw and all Members. Senate Resolution 487, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 488, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 489, offered by Senators Shadid and Hawkinson and all Members. Senate Resolution 490, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 491 and Senate Resolution 492, both offered by Senator Shaw and all Members. Senate Resolution 493, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. Senate Resolution 494, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolutions 495 and 496, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 497, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 498, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. Senate Resolution 499, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Senate Resolution 500, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. Senate Resolution -- 501, offered by Senators Shadid and Hawkinson and all Members. Senate Resolution 502, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolutions 503 and 504, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 505, Senate Resolution 506, both offered by Senator Halvorson and all Members. Senate Resolution 507, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 508, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 509, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. Senate Resolution 510, offered by Senators Hawkinson and Sieben and all Members. Senate Resolution 511, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 512, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. Senate Resolution 513, offered by Senator Wendell Jones and all Members. Senate Resolutions 514 and 515, offered by Senator O'Malley and all Members. And Senate Resolution 516, offered by Senators Geo-Karis, Peterson and all Members. They're all death resolutions, with all automatic referral to the Consent Calendar. Senate Resolution 517, offered by Senator Philip. It is substantive. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 110th Legislative Day November 7, 2002 Senate Resolution 518, offered by Senator Rauschenberger. And Senate Joint Resolution 83, offered by Senator Link. The last two are both substantive. On the Order of Messages: A Message from the House by Mr. Rossi, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has refused to recede from their Amendment No. 5 to a bill of the following title, to wit: Senate Bill 2288. Message by Mr. Rossi, Clerk of the House. Committee Reports: Senator Dillard, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Education Committee - House Bills 1445, 1839, and Senate Joint Resolution 82; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bills {sic} 2424, (House Bills) 2098, 4588 and 5159; refer to Judiciary Committee - House Bill 4124; and refer to Revenue Committee - House Bills 1264, 2742, 2744 and 3241; and refer to Transportation Committee - House Bills 3797, 5222 and 4448. Signed by Senator Dillard, Chairman of Committee on Rules.
If there's no further business to come before the Senate, pursuant to the adjournment resolution, the Senate will reconvene on November the 19th at the hour of noon. 8