The regular Session of the 93rd General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Monsignor Kevin Vann of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Springfield, Illinois.
(Prayer by the Reverend Monsignor Kevin Vann)
Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Link.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Link)
Reading and Approval of the Journal. Senator Woolard.
Mr. President, I move that the reading and approval of the Journals of Wednesday, January 29th; Tuesday, February 4th; Wednesday, February 5th; and Thursday, February 6th, in the year 2003, be postponed, pending arrival of the printed Journals.
Senator Woolard moves to postpone the reading and approval of the -- of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Leave to record the proceedings. The following members of the media seek leave to photograph and videotape the proceedings: Chris Miner, Chief Photographer for Channel 20 News. Is there any objection? Leave is… Senator Demuzio.
Mr. President, thank you. I’d like the record to reflect that Senator Munoz and Senator Sandoval will not be here this week due to personal business.
So ordered. Communications.
Dear Senate President Jones – I wish to inform you of my resignation from the Illinois Senate, effective at the close of business February 9, 2003. Serving the citizens of Illinois has been an honor and privilege that I will always cherish. I have 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented, hardworking Members of the General Assembly during the past twenty—two years, so although leaving, these friendships will continue throughout the years. A recent health condition necessitates my full attention for recovery, but if I can be of further assistance to Illinois, you need only to ask. My best wishes to all. Sincerely, Dick Klemm. Messages from the Minority Leader. Dear Madam Secretary – Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Rule 3-1 and 3-2, I hereby appoint Senator Kay Wojcik to replace Senator Bill Bradley {sic} (Brady) as Minority Spokesperson of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, effective immediately. Frank Watson, Senate Republican Leader. I have a like Message. Dear Madam Secretary – Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Rules 3—1 and 3—2, I hereby appoint Senator Bill Brady to replace Senator Bill Peterson as Minority Spokesperson of the Senate Insurance and Pensions Committee, effective immediately. And a like Message. Dear Madam Secretary – I hereby appoint Senator Bill Peterson to serve as Assistant Minority Leader, effective immediately. This Leadership vacancy was created by the resignation of Senator Dick Klemm. Message –- Sincerely, Frank Watson, Senate Republican Leader.
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 passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bills 30, 56, 105, 118, 119 and 276. Passed the House, February 6th, 2003.
Resolutions.
2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Resolution 35, offered by Senator Viverito and all Members. Senate Resolution 36, by President Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 37, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. And Senate Resolution 38, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. They’re all death resolutions.
Consent Calendar.
And Senate Resolution 39, offered by Senator Cullerton. It is substantive.
House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 118, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 119, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 11, offered by Senator Brady. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
Introduction of Bills.
Senate Bill 368, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 369, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 370, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 371, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 372, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 373, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 374, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 375, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 376, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 377, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 378, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 379, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 380, offered by Senator Crotty. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 381, offered by Senator Crotty. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 382, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 383, offered by Senator Viverito. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 384, offered by Senator Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 385, offered by Senator Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 386, offered by Senator Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 387, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 388, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 389, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 390, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 391, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 392, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 393, offered by Senator Martinez. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 394, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 395, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 396, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 397, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 398, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 399, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 400, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 401, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill ---- pardon me, Senate Bill 402, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 403, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 404, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 405, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 406, offered by Senator Rutherford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 407, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 408, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 409, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 410, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
Senator Woolard, what point do you rise? 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003
Point of personal privilege, if I may, Mr. President.
State your point.
I’d like to introduce a group of, looks like young ladies from the Marion High School -- area United {sic} (Unity) Christian School there, their teacher and –- and escort today, Terry Arcger. Welcome.
Will our guests in the gallery please rise? Let’s give them a warm welcome to the Illinois Senate. Introductions.
Senate Bill 411, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 412, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 413, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 414, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 415, offered by Senator Larry Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 416, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 417, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 418, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 419, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 420, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 421, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 422, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 423, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 424, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 425, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 426, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 427, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 428, offered by Senator Larry Walsh, Senators Luechtefeld, Dillard, Link and Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 429, offered by Senators Clayborne and Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 430, offered by Senators Clayborne and Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 431, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 432, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
Senator Cronin, what -- what purpose do you rise?
A point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
Proceed.
If I may, I’d like to draw the attention of the Body to the Democratic side of the aisle, the gallery to the rear. We have the Boy Scout Troop No. 51 from the mighty town of Lombard, the “lilac” town of Lombard, and their leaders, Molly and Laura. Would they please stand and be recognized by the Illinois State Senate? There they are. Look at those men.
Introductions.
Senate Bill 433, offered by Senator Brady. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 434, offered by Senator Shadid. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 435, offered by Senator Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 436, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 437, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 438, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 439, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 440, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 441, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 442, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 443, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 444, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 445, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 446, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 447, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 448, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 449, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 450, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 451, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 452, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 453, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 454, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 455, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 456, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 457, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 458, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 459, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 460, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 461, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 462, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 463, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 464, offered by Senators Trotter and Emil Jones. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 465, offered by Senator Rauschenberger. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 466, offered by Senator Garrett. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 467, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 468, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 469, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 470, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 471, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 472, offered by Senator Cullerton. (Secretary reads title of bill) 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 473, offered by Senator Brady. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 474, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 475, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 476, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 477, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 478, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 479, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 480, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 481, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 482, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 483, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 484, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 485, offered by Senator Shadid. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 486, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 487, offered by Senators Emil Jones and Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 488, offered by Senators Emil Jones and Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 489, offered by Senator Emil Jones. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 490, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 491, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 492, offered by Senator Lightford. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 493, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 494, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 495, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 496, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 497, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 498, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 499, offered by Senator Bomke. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 500, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 501, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 502, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 503, offered by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 504, offered by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 505, offered by Senator Collins. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 506, offered by Senator Garrett. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 507, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 508, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 509, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 510, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 511, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 512, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) House {sic} Bill 513, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 514, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 515, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 516, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 517, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 518, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 519, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 520, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 521, offered by Senator Schoenberg. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 522, offered by Senators Schoenberg and Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 523, offered by Senators Schoenberg and Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 524, offered by Senator Larry Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 525, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 526, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 527, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 528, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 529, offered by Senator Welch. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 530, offered by Senator Dillard. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 531, offered by Senator Munoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 532, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 533, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 534, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 535, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 536, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 537, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 538, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 539, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 540, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 541, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 542, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 543, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 544, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 545, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 546, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 547, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 548, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 549, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill -- pardon me, 550, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 551, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 552, offered by Senator Obama. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 553, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 554, offered by Senators Rutherford and Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 555, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 556, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 557, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 558, offered by -- Senator Burzynski. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 559, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 560, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 561, offered by Senator Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 562, offered by Senator Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 563, offered by Senator Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 564, offered by Senator del Valle. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 565, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 566, offered by Senator Demuzio. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 567, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 568, offered by Senator Crotty. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 569, offered by Senator Link. 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 570, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 571, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 572, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 573, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 564 {sic} (574), offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 575, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 576, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 577, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 578, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 579, offered by Senator Woolard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 580, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 581, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 582, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 583, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 584, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 585, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 586, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 587, offered by Senator Maloney. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 588, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 589, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 590, offered by Senator Welch. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 591, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 592, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 593, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 594, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 595, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 596, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 597, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 598, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 599, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 600, offered by Senator Ronen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 601, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 602, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 603, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 604, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 605, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 606, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 607, offered by Senator Dillard. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 608, offered by Senator Jacobs. 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 609, offered by Senator Jacobs. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 610, offered by Senator Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 611, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 612, offered by Senator Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 613, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 614, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 615, offered by Senator DeLeo. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill –- pardon me, 616, offered by Senator Righter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 617, offered by Senator Righter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 618, offered by Senator Cronin. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 619, offered by Senator Halvorson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 620, offered by Senator Emil Jones. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 621, offered by Senator Peterson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 622, offered by Senator Bomke. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 623, offered by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 624, offered by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 625, offered by Senator Rutherford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 626, offered by Senator Rutherford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 627, offered by Senator Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senate Bill 628, offered by Senator Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 629, offered by Senator Walsh. (Secretary reads title of bill) And 630, offered by Senator Crotty. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
Resolutions.
Senate Resolution No. 40, offered by Senator Cullerton. It is substantive.
Committee Reports.
Senator Demuzio, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, reports that the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Education Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 66; refer to Environment and Energy Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 268; refer to Executive Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 102; refer to Health and Human Services Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill -- pardon me, that was Senate Bill 3; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Amendment No. 1 -- pardon me, make that Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 123, Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 125, and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 180; refer to Labor and Commerce Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 82, and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 106; refer to Revenue Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 83, and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 4; refer to State Government Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 151; and refer to Transportation Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 21.
A point of information for the Members. Thursday’s Session will be a perfunctory Session, and this is out of respect to the 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 mother of the Mayor of the City of Chicago and the wife of the former Mayor of the City of Chicago, and many Members want to attend the funeral. So Thursday will be a perfunctory Session so that Members who would like to attend the funeral on Thursday of Eleanor Daley in Chicago, they will be able to attend. Point of information for the Members so you can make your plans accordingly. Senator del Valle.
Thank you, Mr. President. For purposes of an announcement.
Proceed.
The Senate Education Committee will meet at 1 o’clock in Room 212. It should be a quick meeting. Thank you.
Senator Trotter.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I rise for purpose of announcement. At 3:30 this afternoon in Room 212, we’ll be having our first Appropriation I Committee. We’ll be hearing from the Comptroller’s Office, the BOB, those individuals. And all Members are invited.
Senator Jacobs.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. A matter of information. The Senate Insurance and Pensions Committee will meet twenty minutes after recess or -- or -- or adjournment in my office. I mean -- yeah -- in Room 400. We’ll have a pre-meeting in my office.
Senator Hendon.
Thank you, Mr. President. Just an announcement that the Executive Appointments Committee scheduled for this Thursday will be rescheduled for next Thursday. Next Thursday instead of this Thursday for Executive Appointments. Thank you, Mr. President.
19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/18/2003 Senator Cullerton.
Thank you, Mr. President. Have an announcement that the Judiciary Committee will be meeting at 3 p.m. in Room 400.
Senator Shadid.
Thank you, Mr. President. For an announcement, please. The Transportation Committee will be meeting at 3:30, Room A-1, Stratton Building.
Senator Hunter.
Good morning, Mr. President. I rise for the purpose of announcing that the Health and Human Services Committee are -- is scheduled to meet tomorrow at 9 o’clock in Room 400. Thank you.
Senator Clayborne.
Yes, Mr. President. I want to announce tomorrow -- Energy and Environment will be held in 212 at 9 a.m.
Senator Haine.
Mr. President and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, Local Government Committee is meeting at 1 p.m., after Session, A-1, Stratton Building.
Is there any further business to come before the Senate? If not, Senator Demuzio moves that the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of noon, Wednesday, February the 18th {sic}, 2003. The Senate stands adjourned. 20