PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) The Senate will now come to order in Perfunctory Session. Madam Secretary. Messages from the Secretary of State.
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 {sic} General Assembly as vetoed by the Governor, together with his objections. Senate Bills 21, 70, 83, 100, 171, 191, 192, 257, 318, 330, 371, 382, 408, 460, 496, 564, 594, 606, 611, 618, 633, 1067, 1085, 1101, 1133, 1176, 1353, 1765 and 1881. Respectfully, Jesse White, Secretary of State. 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 150, 180, 196, 207, 212, 216, 272, 319, 392, 472, 563, 629, 639, 640, 699, 777, 902, 1321, 1333, 1364, 1521, 1523, 1754, 1757, 1759, 1804 and 1848. Respectfully, Jesse White, Secretary of State. 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 which the Governor vetoed in part, Line Item Vetoes, and reduced: Senate Bill 1239, Public Act 93-587. Respectfully, Jesse White, Secretary of State.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Further Messages.
Dear Madam Secretary - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-3(a), please be advised that effective today I am creating a special committee that will be called “Senate Select Committee on Public Pension Investments.” The committee will consist of seven Members. The four Majority Caucus members are Senators Antonio Munoz, Chairman; Denny Jacobs, Barack Obama and Iris Martinez. Sincerely, Emil Jones, Jr., Senate President. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 Message from the Minority Leader, Senate Republican Leader. Dear Madam Secretary - Please be advised that pursuant to Senate Rule 3-3(a), I am appointing the following Members of the Senate Select Committee on Public Pension Investments: Senators William Brady, Minority Spokesperson; Assistant Senate Republican Leader William Peterson and Senator Christine Radogno. This appointment is effective immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Brian McFadden at 217-782-8184. Sincerely, Frank Watson, Senate Republican Leader. Message from the Secretary of State. Dear Members - I am nominating Mr. Mike Masterson for reappointment to the Merit Commission for the Office of Secretary of State. I respectfully ask concurrence in and confirmation of these appointments of your Honorable Body. Sincerely, Jesse White, Secretary of State. Message from the President. Dear Madam -- pardon me, Dear Madam Secretary - Pursuant to Rule 2-10, I am scheduling Wednesday, October 29, 2003, as a Perfunctory Session day. Very truly yours, Emil Jones, Jr., Senate President. Dear Madam Secretary - This letter is to advise you that I wish to withdraw my Motion to Reconsider regarding Senate Bill 1149. This measure would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code and I do not wish to continue with my motion. Please don’t hesitate to contact my office if you need more information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Senator William E. Peterson. Messages 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 1126, together with House Amendment 1. Passed the House, as amended, May 31, 2003. 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 adoption of their amendment to a bill of the following title, to wit: 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 House Bill 719, which amendment is as follows: Senate Amendment No. 1 and Senate Amendment No. 2. Action taken by the House, May 31, 2003. I have a like Message with respect to House Bill 741, with House -- pardon me, with Senate Amendments 1 and 2. Action taken by the House, May 31, 2003. Message from the House by Mr. Rossi, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following joint resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Joint Resolution 9. Adopted by the House, May 28, 2003. I have a like Message with respect to House Joint Resolution 15. Both -- adopted by the House, May 28, 2003.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Introduction of Bills.
Senate Bill 2090, offered by Senator Watson. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2091, offered by Senator Welch. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2092, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2093, offered by Senator Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2094, offered by Senator Soden. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2095, offered by Senators Shadid and Demuzio. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2096, offered by Senators Soden and Radogno. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2097, offered by Senator Lauzen. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2098, offered by Senator Sieben. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2091 (sic} (2099), offered by Senators Watson, Bomke, Righter and others. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2100, offered by Senators Wojcik, David Sullivan, Althoff and others. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2101, offered by Senators Luechtefeld, Rutherford, Bomke and others. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 2102, offered by Senators Watson, Emil Jones -- pardon me, excuse me, Watson, John Jones, Luechtefeld and others. (Secretary reads title of bill) And Senate Bill 2103, offered by Senators Radogno, Syverson, Burzynski, Lauzen and others. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Madam Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 198, offered by President Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 199, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 200, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 201, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolutions 202 and 203, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 204, offered by Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolution 205, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 206, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 207, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 208, offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 Senate Resolutions 209 and 210, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 211, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 212, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 213, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolutions 214 and 215 and 216, offered by Senator Risinger and all Members. Senate Resolution 217, offered by Senator Meeks and all Members. Senate Resolution 218, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 219, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolutions 220, 221, 222 and 223, offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. Senate Resolution 224, offered by Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolution 225, offered by Senator Petka and all Members. Senate Resolution 226, offered by Senator Petka and all Members. Senate Resolution 227, offered by Senator Emil Jones and all Members. Senate Resolution 228, offered by Senator Risinger and all Members. Senate Resolution 229, offered by Senator Brady and all Members. Senate Resolution 230, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 231, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 232, offered by Senator Maloney and all Members. Senate Resolution 233, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 Senate Resolution 234, offered by Senator Haine and all Members. Senate Resolution 235, offered by Senator Haine and all Members. Senate Resolution 236, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 237 and 238, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolutions 239 and 240, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 241, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 242 and 243, offered by Senator Geo-Karis and all Members. Senate Resolution 244, offered by Senators Watson, Righter and all Members. Senate Resolution 245, offered by Senator Meeks and all Members. Senate Resolutions 246, 247 and 248, offered by Senator Dillard and all Members. Senate Resolution 249, offered by Senator Lightford and all Members. Senate Resolutions 250 and 251, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 252, offered by Senator Wojcik and all Members. Senate Resolution 253, offered by Senator Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolution 254, offered by Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolution 255, offered by Senator Shadid and all Members. Senate Resolution 256 -- and 257, offered by Senators Clayborne and all Members. Senate Resolutions 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, all offered by Senator Lauzen and all Members. Senate Resolution 272, offered by Senator Schoenberg and all Members. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 58th Legislative Day 10/23/2003 And Senate Resolution 273, offered by Senator Roskam and all Members. They’re all death resolutions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Consent Calendar.
And Senate Resolution 274, offered by Senator Watson. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, October 29th, 2003, in Perfunctory Session, and when it adjourns on that day, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution No. 38, the Senate will stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at the hour of noon. The Senate stands adjourned. 7