Illinois Senate Floor Debate — May 26, 2004

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) The regular Session of the 93rd General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks, and will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Andy Glass of Eminence Christian Church in Atlanta, Illinois.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Link.

(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Link)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) CLTV News seeks leave to videotape the proceedings? Is there any objection? Leave is granted. Madam Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Haine.

Madam President, I move that the Journal just read by the Secretary be approved, unless a Member of the Senate has additions or corrections to offer.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Haine moves to approve the Journals just read by the Secretary. There being no objection, so ordered. Madam Secretary, Resolutions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Resolutions Consent Calendar.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Madam Secretary, Messages from the House.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Althoff, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) State your point.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Happy birthday, Senator Rutherford. Senator Rutherford, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Thank you. Madam Secretary, Message from the Governor.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sullivan, for what purpose do you rise?

Point of personal privilege.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) State your point.

I have two young ladies here with me today from my district. They are fourth graders. Just completed fourth grade. They’re going to pick up their report cards tomorrow morning. Just completed the fourth grade, Lauren Feddersen and Griffin 4  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Jones, and they are my Honorary Pages for the day. I’d like to welcome ‘em -- welcome them to Springfield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Welcome to Springfield. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Hendon.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the appointments set forth in the Messages from the Governor of October 23rd and November 20th, 2003; January 15th, March 26th, April 1st, April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th, May 20th, 2004; and the Message from the Attorney General dated May 17th, 2004; and the Messages from the Secretary of State dated May 19th and May 25th, 2004.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the appointments set forth in the Messages from the Governor of October 23rd and November 20th, 2003; January 15th, March 26th, April 1, April 22, April 29th, May 6th and May 20th, 2004; and the Message from the Attorney General dated May 17th, 2004; and the Messages from the Secretary of the Senate {sic} dated May 19th and May 25th, 2004. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate is now in Executive Session. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of October 23rd, 2003, I will read the following -- I will read the salaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive 5  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Appointments recommend that the Senate do not - do not - advise and consent. And we will need a No vote on this nominee. To be a member of the Industrial Commission for a term commencing September 8th, 2003, and ending January 15th, 2007: James C. Serkland. Madam President, having read the salaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of October 3rd -- I mean, October 23rd, 2003, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules on a do not recommend motion?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

That is correct, so we’re looking for red, No, and then you’ll be voting the nominee down. No -- do not recommend.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? If you wish to not, you’re going to say red. It’s still a motion to advise and consent, so it’s a red. It means you want to say No if you want to agree with Senator Hendon. You will reject the nomination by voting No. The question is -- the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of October 23rd. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there’s 1 Yea, 46 Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected having refused to give their advise and consent by record vote, the Senate rejects the appointment of James Serkland, member of the Industrial Commission. Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 6  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 We answered the question. The question was, do we advise and consent, and we said no.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Chicago Tribune seeks leave to photograph the proceedings. Is leave granted? Leave is granted. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Thank you, Madam President. With respect to the Governor’s Message of October 23rd, 2003, I will read the salaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Industrial Commission for a term commencing September 8th, 2003, and ending January 15th, 2007: James DeMunno. To be a member of the Industrial Commission for a term commencing September 8th, 2003, and ending January 17th, 2005: Paul W. Rink. To be a member and Chair of the Industrial Commission for a term commencing September 8th, 2003, and ending January 15th, 2007: Dennis Ruth. Madam President, having read the salaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of October 23rd, 2003, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of October 23rd. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. 7  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 53 Ayes, 1 voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam -- Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of April 22nd, 2004, I will read the salaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Industrial Commission for a term commencing April 19th, 2004, and ending January 15th, 2007: Susan -- Pigott. Madam President, having read the salaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of April 22nd, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of April 22nd. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Ayes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of April 29th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Chicago Transit Authority for a term commencing April 26th, 2004, and ending September 1st, 2007: Nicholas Zagotta. Madam President, having read the salaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of April 29th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of April 29th. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does -- advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

9  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of May 6th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Human Rights Commission for a term commencing April 30th, 2004, and ending January 15th, 2007: Rozanne Ronen. To be the Director {sic} of the State Toll Highway Authority for a term commencing May 3rd, 2004, and ending January {sic}(May) 1st, 2005: James Roolf. Madam President, having read the salaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of May 6th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Watson.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Ronen.

Thank you, Madam President. Mr. -- Mr. Minority Leader -- thank you. Thank you, Jeff. I would just say to that: Every family has its dirty little secrets.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Thank you, Senator, for that explanation. Is that all you need, Senator Watson? Great. Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of May 6th. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 54 Ayes, none voting Nay, 1 voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by 10  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of May 20th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Executive Ethics Commission for a term commencing May 14th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2008 {sic}(2007): Ellen Craig. To be a member of the Executive Ethics Commission for a term commencing May 14th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2008: John Cusick. Madam President, having read the salaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of May 20th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of May 20th. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Attorney General’s Message of May 17th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Executive Ethics Commission for a term commencing May 13th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2008: Shawn Denney. Madam President, having read the salaried appointment from the Attorney General’s Message of May 17th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointment just read from the Attorney General’s Message of May 17th. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Secretary of State’s Message of May 19th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointment 12  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Secretary of State Merit Commission for a term commencing May 19th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2005: James Taylor. Madam President, having read the salaried appointment from the Secretary of State’s Message of May 19th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointments just read from the Secretary of State’s Message of May 19th. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Secretary of State’s Message of May 25th, 2004, I will read the salaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be Executive Inspector General for a term commencing May 25th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2008 {sic}(December 31, 2007): Robert E. Lucid. Madam President, having read the salaried appointment from the Secretary of State’s Message of May 25th, 2004, I now seek 13  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the salaried appointment just read from the Secretary of State’s Message of May 25th. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of October 23rd, 2003, I will -- I will read the nonsalaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member and Chair of the Community College Board for a term commencing August 25th, 2003, and ending June 30th, 2009: Guy Alongi. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2004: Imad Almanaseer. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2006: Thomas Beck. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2006: Michel Malek. 14  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2005: Fortunee Massuda. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2005: Danalynn Rice. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing August 12th, 2003, and ending July 1st, 2004: Annamarie Carey York. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of October 23rd, 2003, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of October 23rd. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 53 Ayes, none voting Nay, 1 voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of November 20th, 2003, I will read the nonsalaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. 15  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 To be a member of the Community College Board for a term commencing November 14th {sic}(10), 2003, and ending June 30th, 2009: Suzanne Morris. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of November 20th, 2003, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of November 20th. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of January 5th {sic}(15), 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 17th, 2006: Joseph Alford. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Joseph {sic} Goetz. 16  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 16th, 2007: David Gustman. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 17th, 2006: Edward Leonard, Sr. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 16th, 2007: Timothy Ozark. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 16th, 2007: Andrew Rice. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 16th, 2007: Joseph Valenti. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Jill Rendleman York. And a correction: To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing January 1st, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Michael Goetz. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of January 15th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of January 15th. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of March 26th, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the State Board of Investment for a term commencing March 16th, 2004, and ending January 17th, 2005: John Coli. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of March 26th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of March 26. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

18  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of April 1st, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing March 29th, 2004, and ending July 17th, 2006: Natalia -- Delgado. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing March 29th, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Demetris Giannoulias. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing March 29th, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Martin Nesbitt. To be a member of the Illinois Finance Authority for a term commencing March 29th, 2004, and ending July 18th, 2005: Terrence O’Brien. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of April 1st, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of April 1st. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon. 19  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of April 22nd, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointments of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the State Banking Board for a term commencing April 5th, 2004, and ending December 31st, 2004: Philip Cacciatore. To be a member of the Community College Board for a term commencing April 5th, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2009: Marikay Hegarty. To be a member of the Health Facilities Planning Board for a term commencing April 19th, 2004, and ending July 1st, 2006: Bernard Weiner. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointments from the Governor’s Message of April 22nd, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointments on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointments just read from the Governor’s Message of April 22nd. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, 1 voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

20  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of April 29th, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Advisory Council on Spinal Cord and Head Injuries for a term commencing April 23rd, 2004, and ending June 30th, 2004: Mary Coers. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of April 29th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of April 29th. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of May 6th, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the Southwestern Illinois Development Authority for a term commencing May 3rd, 2004, and ending January 15th, 2007: Barbara S. Johnson. 21  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of May 6th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of May 6th. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon.

Madam President, with respect to the Governor’s Message of May 20th, 2004, I will read the nonsalaried appointment of which the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent. To be a member of the State Board of Investments for a term commencing May 14th, 2004, and ending January 1st {sic}(17), 2005: Ronald E. Powell. Madam President, having read the nonsalaried appointment from the Governor’s Message of May 20th, 2004, I now seek leave to consider the appointment on a roll call. Madam President, will you put the question as required by our rules?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the nonsalaried appointment just read from the Governor’s Message of May 20th. 22  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And a majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments just read. Senator Hendon.

Madam President, I hope the record will reflect I intended to vote Aye on that last Message, but something was wrong with my brain.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) The record will so reflect. Senator Hendon.

And thank you, Madam President. I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Hendon moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate has arisen from Executive Session. We will now be going to page 15 on House Bills 2nd Reading. House Bill 6229. Senator Burzynski. Madam Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. We are now going to move to page 19 of the Calendar, on Secretary’s Desk, Concurrence of Senate Bills. Senator Munoz. Senator Cullerton. On the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2254. Madam Secretary, please read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 23  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Cullerton, to explain your motion.

Yes. Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. This House amendment that I wish to concur with is identical to a House Bill 2981, Amendment No. 2, which passed unanimously out of the Senate. Reflects a agreement between the acupuncturists and the Medical Society that would allow patients direct access to acupuncturists but gives physicians the option of maintaining management of a patient’s care. There’s no opposition. Be happy to answer any questions and ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? This is final action. The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2254. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, None voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2254, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. On the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2495. Senator Cullerton, do you wish to proceed? Madam Secretary, please read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Cullerton, to explain the motion.

Yeah. Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. This is a House amendment, which is a technical amendment, that addresses an incorrectly cited provision of the United States Code. Ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? This is final action, and the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2495. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who 24  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 53 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. The Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2495, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. We’re going to be going to the Supplemental Calendar No. 1 on the Secretary’s Desk, Concurrences. On the Order of Concurrence -- on the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2145. Senator Jacobs. Do you wish to proceed? Senator Link, on 2175. Senator Welch, on 2320. Senator Walsh, on 2327. Senator Sandoval, on 2548. Senator Dillard, on 2607. On the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2607. Madam Secretary, please read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Dillard, to explain your motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) This is final action, and the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 -- the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendments No. 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 2607. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 55 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendments No. 1 and 2 to Senate Bill 2607, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Sandoval, on 2731. On the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2731. Madam Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval, to explain your motion.

Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. Madam President, Members of the Senate, the Senate Bill 2731 establishes a certification process for providers of prepaid calling cards to protect consumers from fraud. The ICC is authorized to create a certification program and to adopt rules to implement the program, including fines and penalties to enforce compliance. Sets forth also the minimum disclosure criteria for prepaid calling card sellers. I ask a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Crotty.

Thank you, Madam President. Senator Sandoval, when this legislation first came about, it appeared that the bill originally filed would affect the existing authority of the ICC on the long distance and telecommunication carriers in Illinois. Just so that I’m clear, does Senate Bill 2731, as amended by 26  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 this amendment, affect the authority of the ICC to certificate telecommunication carriers under existing statutes?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval.

Senator Crotty, no, my intent behind this bill is to clarify the Commission’s already existing independent authority with respect to telecommunication carriers. It in no way is intended to affect the Commission’s authority to certify or discipline telecommunications carriers.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Crotty.

Then, along those lines, I notice that the definition of “prepaid calling services” found in the bill specifically does not include prepaid wireless telephone service. Could you tell me why?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval.

Senator Crotty, first, before answering your question, the bill does not impact the Commission’s existing authority to issue certificates to telecommunication carriers which includes wireless carriers. Wireless services are still covered by existing State law. I have found that the companies selling prepaid calling cards are the ones taking the advantage of the Latino community and all our constituents. Prepaid wireless phones don’t seem to be causing a problem. If they become a problem, then we may be back here to add them and subject them to specific consumer protections found in this bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Crotty.

Well, it was my understanding that the other major issue with the bill has been the industry’s concern over the broad grant of authority given to the Commission in the Section related to service quality standards and penalties. I understand that there was even some discussion on this on the House Floor debate. First, did you work with that industry to 27  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 alleviate these concerns, and what’s your intent regarding those issues?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval.

Senator Crotty, yes, I did. Throughout this process I have worked with industry; Lisa Madigan, the Attorney General; Pat Quinn, the Lieutenant Governor; and the ICC staff, and we’ve arrived to an agreed bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Any further discussion? Senator Rauschenberger.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? Senator Hendon.

I just rise in strong support of this legislation. I think the Senator also has done a great job.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? This is final action. The question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2731. Those in favor will vote Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Ayes, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2731, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Cullerton, on 2757. On the Order of Concurrences, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2757. Madam Secretary, please read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 28  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Cullerton, to explain your motion.

Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. The underlying bill that we passed out of the Senate creates the Reviewing Court - that is, Appellate Court - Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund, so hopefully the goal would be to be able to cut down on litigation in reviewing courts and -- and allow for the Supreme Court to designate Appellate Court fees for this purpose. The amendment that the House put on, which I agree with, exempts the Reviewing Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund from the eight-percent transfer back to GRF legislation, and it deletes the specific funding provisions for the program because the Supreme Court may designate them by rule. There was no opposition in committee, and I would be happy to answer any questions and ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Sponsor indicates he’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Cullerton.

The original bill specifically spelled out a statutory fee for filing when you file in the Appellate Court, and it had twenty-five dollars for the petitioner and fifteen dollars for the respondent. That actually just codified what the current practice is. The House took that specific language out in their amendment, and we’re -- we’re agreeing with that. It’s up to the Supreme Court. They have the power to set these fees now by -- I’m not sure what the Supreme Court rule is that they can do 29  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 it by, but that’s -- that’s what the current law is. So we -- the House amendment specifically takes out the fee language.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Cullerton.

I think it would be helpful if you actually looked at the House amendment, if you have a copy of it, because you’re right -- you -- you’re referencing Section 8h, which is transfers to the General Revenue Fund, and it starts out “Notwithstanding”. But then, down at the bottom, on line 21 - this is current law - “This Section does not apply to any funds that are restricted by federal law to a specific use or to any funds in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, the Hospital Provider Fund” and then we’re adding the Reviewing Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund. So, existing statute already allows for it.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? Senator Cullerton, to close.

I would just ask for an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) This is final action, and the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2757. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 53 Yeas, 3 voting Nay, none voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2757, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Maloney, on 2768. On the Order of Concurrence, Senate Bills, is Senate Bill 2768. Madam Secretary, read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Maloney, to explain your motion.

Thank you, Madam President. Just as a reminder, this is the bill that would make available to residents of assisted living facilities who are sixty-five years of age and older pneumonia vaccinations. It does not mandate that the residents take vaccination, only that they be offered. The amendment, House amendment, merges the Department of Aging Assisted Living Advisory Committee with the Department of Health Advisory Committee. The reason for this is that the Department of Aging Advisory Committee met only once in four years and currently there are no appointees. This merger is agreed to by the Department of Aging. I’ll be happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? This is final action, and the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 2768. Those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The 31  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 2768, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Walsh. With leave of the Body, we will return to Senate Bill 2548, on page 1 of the Supplemental Calendar. And on that Order of Concurrence of Senate Bills, 2548. Madam Secretary, please read the motion.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval, to explain your motion.

Thank you, Madam President, Members of the Senate. This bill addresses notary publics who advertise in languages other than English. It also toughens regulations and penalties on these particular notaries with regards to advertising, translation and usage of the term “notary public”, recordkeeping and et cetera. It also strengthens the requirements for people that advertise immigration assistance services in other languages. I ask for a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, this is final action, and the question is, shall the Senate concur in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2548. Those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 56 Yeas, none voting Nay, none voting Present. And the Senate concurs in House Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2548, and the bill, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. At the top of the Supplemental Calendar No. 1 is Senate Resolution 500. Senator Harmon, do you wish your resolution considered? Madam Secretary, please read the resolution.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Harmon.

Thank you, Madam President. Earlier this Session I introduced Senate Bill 2612 to create the Dog and Cat Overpopulation Control Act that was objected to by the Veterinarians Association in the course of negotiations, and in the face of that opposition, I chose to hold onto the bill for the Session. Senate Resolution 500 would create the Dog and Cat Population Control Advisory Committee, a bipartisan task force to study the dog and cat overpopulation problem over the summer and report back to the General Assembly in the fall. I believe the Veterinarians Association is neutral on this. I would ask for your Aye votes.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Any further discussion? Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Sponsor indicates he’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Harmon.

It -- it does require a report back to the General Assembly by November 1st. It does not prescribe exactly what needs to be 33  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 in that report. It is expected that there would be merely two meetings between the time we pass this resolution and the time the report is -- is drafted. I believe that the five months that we have are ample -- provides ample time to conduct those meetings and to report back to the General Assembly.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Harmon.

There were certainly extensive negotiations, not just between those two parties, but among others interested. I think that this doesn’t overlay so much as it -- it supplements. It provides additional opportunity for public input, both in Cook County and in southern Illinois, and should provide an opportunity for folks on both sides of the issue to voice their concerns. The task force membership was clearly designed with the intent to make sure all those voices on both sides of the issues are heard.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? Senator Harmon, to close. Senator Harmon moves the adoption of Resolution No. 500. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Senator Burzynski, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 34  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 So, you’re saying an hour, so that’s 2:25. Senator Welch, for what purpose do you rise?

For purposes of an announcement.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) State your announcement.

Senator Silverstein will not be here today or tomorrow because of a religious holiday.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Thank you, Senator Welch. Due to the request of the Republican Caucus, we will stand at recess till the hour of 2:25. Senate stands in recess. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) The Senate will come to order. Madam Secretary, Introduction of Bills.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Rules Committee will meet immediately in the President’s Anteroom. Rules will meet immediately. Senate will stand at ease. Rules Committee is meeting. Please come to the Floor. (SENATE STANDS AT EASE/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) I’d like to announce that Executive Committee will be meeting at 4 p.m. in Room 212. The Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. We will reconvene after the Executive Committee to receive Committee Reports and for further Floor action. The Senate stands in recess. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) The Senate will now come to order. Madam Secretary, Messages from the House.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Will all Members please come to the Floor. We will be going to further Floor action. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Mr. Secretary, Introduction of Bills.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) We will be going to page 12, House Bills 3rd Reading, for - - so, those of you who are here. And if you’re within the sound of my voice, I would hope you’d make your way to the Senate Chambers. Madam Secretary, Messages.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Will all Members turn to page 12. House Bills 3rd Reading, where we left off on yesterday. Senator Cullerton, on House Bill 1191. Senator Martinez, on 1336. Senator Martinez seeks leave of this Body to return House Bill 1336 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 1336. Madam Secretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Martinez, to explain your amendment.

Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. The amendment is -- it just grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to convey property to the Chicago -- Chicago for a dollar. And I’ll be happy to discuss the -- the -- the bill on 3rd Reading.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Martinez moves the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to House Bill 1336. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 1336. Senator Martinez, do you wish to proceed? Madam Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 38  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Martinez.

Thank you, Madam President. This basically is a piece of parcel in my district which right now is being maintained by the City of Chicago. It belongs to IDOT, but we’re hoping to continue to keep it as an open space and develop it into a nice play area for our kids. I’ll be happy to answer any questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? The question is, shall House Bill 1336 pass. Those in favor will vote Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 48 Yeas, 7 Nays, none voting Present. House Bill 1336, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Crotty, on 1660. Senator Cullerton, on 1875. Senator Schoenberg, on 3589. Senator Emil Jones, on 3715. Senator Link, on 3716. Senator John Sullivan, on 3828. Senator Shadid, on 3835. Senator Lightford, 3979. Top of page 13. Senator Cullerton, on 4086. Senator Schoenberg, on 4154. Senator del Valle, on 4176. Senator Winkel, 4200. Senator DeLeo, 4241. Senator Collins, 4505. Senator del Valle, 4522. Senator Obama, on 4730. Top of page 14. Senator Jacobs, on 4847. Senator Link, on 4870. Senator Harmon, on 5875. Senator Jones, on 6496. Senator Jones, on 6499. Senator Martinez, on 6954. Senator Jones. 7169. Senator Jones. 7170. Senator Jones. 7173. Senator Jones. 7174. Top of page 15. Senator Jones, on 7177. 7178. 7179. 7180 and 7181. Senator Cronin, for what purpose do you rise?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Well, I think we’re very busy.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Calling our bills.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) But we’ll get back to you. We’ll let you know what’s going on.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Page 8. House Bills 3rd Reading. Senator Cullerton, on 575. Senator Jones. 616. Senator Shadid. 714. Senator Trotter. 731. Top of page 9. Senator Meeks, on 750. Senator del Valle. 756. Senator Jones, on 759. Senator Jones. 762. Senator Maloney, on 766. Senator Jones. 779. Senator Clayborne. 826. Senator Clayborne seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 826 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 826. Madam Secretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne, to explain your amendment.

Thank you, Madam President. This is the business district bill that we passed out of here about four or five times. What happened, there was some confusion. We took out a tax that can be imposed, a permissive tax that can be imposed on food items that are prepared off-site. So, for instance, a grocery store. If you wanted to build a grocery store under this -- in this business district, you would be able to tax goods that are taken off-site and prepared. That’s all this bill does.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 40  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Is there any discussion? Senator Clayborne moves the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to House Bill 826. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Now on the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 826. Senator Clayborne, do you wish to proceed? Madam Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

Thank you. We’ve passed this bill out of here several times already. It’s under a different form. Basically this creates a business district, and in this business district, you can impose, by agreement by the municipality and the developer, up to a one-percent tax on goods and -- on certain tangible -- goods that are sold in the stores at retail and/or on a hotel/motel bed. I ask for your favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Sponsor indicates he’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 41  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Clayborne.

What it does is, it’s a -- I’ve been told by Revenue, it’s almost like a TIF -- TIF sales tax. So what happens is, you create a business district. You have a public hearing to create this business district, and if Walgreens comes to you and says we need a hundred thousand dollars, and you say, “Okay, I will allow you to impose a quarter of a percent sales tax on the goods sold in that Walgreens”, until they recoup that hundred thousand dollars.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

Well, you know, what this does is, it -- it goes directly from the taxpayer, or the consumer who pays, instead of it coming from the municipality, which has tax dollars, and they don’t have the tax dollars to give out. So what happens is, in areas that don’t have business that would like to have business, where people would like to be employed, you don’t have to go to that grocery store; you can go to the one a mile down the -- down the road, but at least now you’ll have a grocery store in your own community.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

It will go up for a limited period of time.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 42  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Any further discussion? Senator Luechtefeld.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Any further discussion? Senator Jones.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Sponsor indicates he’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

That’s correct, except we just added hotel rooms on to it.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Jones.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

I’ve -- I’ve had a conversation with him, but I didn’t make a distinguished -- I didn’t distinguish between tax and fees. I 43  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 just said this was a -- good -- a -- an excellent economic development bill. Job creations. Employment. Pro-business.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Sponsor indicates he’ll yield.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Excuse me, Senator Righter. I don’t think we can hear at all. If everybody could please keep it down. Go head, Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

It will be imposed upon any business that negotiates an agreement with the municipality. So, say, for instance, it’s just Walgreens in that area, then it’s just Walgreens. If -- if -- say, for instance, a hotel wants to come along and they negotiate an agreement with the municipality and they agree to it, then they -- they will be allowed to impose a tax as it relates to their business, not the other businesses. This is an individual -- an agreement that’s established between -- entered into between the municipality and that particular business.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

It’s -- it’s used currently in Missouri more as gap financing than it is financing the whole project, where you come in and you may -- you may have a four-million-dollar project and you may need a half a million dollars for infrastructure, like site clearance and some environmental concerns. So, you negotiate with the municipality and they may give you -- let you impose a half a million dollars -- agree to let you impose a tax until you recoup that half a million dollars.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Clayborne.

It could be used like that, but I’m sure most municipalities that are responsible wouldn’t do that.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any further discussion? Senator Clayborne, to close.

Thank you. This -- this is a very good bill. It’s an alternative to TIF. What it does is it creates opportunities off of Highway 57 where you could create a district right in the Mattoon area to allow those people who are passing through to -- to go in and -- and to participate and buy their goods or -- or eat or whatever it is. This is just an economic development tool to help those municipalities, those urban areas that -- that typically does not have the revenue source to entice 45  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 businesses in. It’s permissive. It doesn’t have to happen. Before any tax can be imposed, there has to be a public hearing to create this business district. So, I would ask for a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) The question is, shall House Bill 826 pass. Those in favor will vote Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 36 Yeas, 18 Nays, none voting Present. And House Bill 826, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Jones, on 834. Senator Sandoval, on 835. Madam Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Sandoval.

Madam President, Members of the Senate, House Bill 835 creates the Cicero TIF extension to a current TIF that’s been in place for some twenty-some years. I am supportive of this bill. This bill is for development of infrastructure, potential convention center. I’ve received notices from school districts and they are all supportive. This is for a TIF. I ask for a favorable vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall House Bill 835 pass. Those in favor, vote Aye. Those opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 47 Yeas, 7 Nays, none voting Present. And House Bill 835, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senator Trotter, on 849. Senator Trotter, on 851. Senator Trotter seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 851 to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is 46  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 851. Madam Secretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Welch, in the Chair.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter, to explain Floor Amendment No. 1.

Thank you very much, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. There is -- I would like to table Floor Amendment No. 1 because there is a second amendment.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter moves to table Floor Amendment No. 1. That motion’s always in order. Those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The Floor Amendment No. 1 is tabled. Madam Secretary, are there any further amendments?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Halvorson, to explain Floor Amendment No. 2.

Thank you, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Floor Amendment No. 2 to House Bill 851 puts a threshold on the bill of ten thousand dollars.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 3rd Reading. On the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 851. Madam Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter.

Thank you very much, Mr. President and Members of the Senate. Like to have everyone’s attention. This is one of the bills that will be changing -- or, giving us revenues so we can get out of here on Monday. What this bill does is it imposes a tax on the privilege of using a watercraft that is valued at ten thousand dollars or more acquired by gift, transfer or purchase after June 30th, 2004. What Floor Amendment did -- No. 2 actually did was it limited the tax of watercraft with a value of two -- ten thousand dollars or more. I’m open for questions.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Is there any discussion? Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Indicates he’ll yield, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter.

No. They do things different in the House. We, as a matter of fact -- and I’m sure you’re making reference to a bill that just went down with twenty-three votes there, but it -- but it passed in this Chamber. So, what they do there and what we do here is two different things, and I’m concerned about us doing our part to ensure that we can get the revenues to pay for our budget.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter.

No, I have not; however, I have been told, in fact, that the Leaders are meeting now as we’re talking, and I’m certain this is one of the things that they’ll be discussing. So, hopefully there will be some movement on -- on some of these bills.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Wendell Jones.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter.

Right now the only people who pay taxes on -- on watercraft are those individuals who purchase from a retailer. There are not taxes if they’re sold by a private seller. So, what we’re doing is closing that loophole to ensure that everyone who purchases a -- a yacht pays their fair share of -- taxes and not try to get around the law.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Geo-Karis.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Trotter.

Yes. There are sales tax. Yes. This is a use tax. And how it would be implemented, this is a self-reporting tax. If you buy from an individual, at -- when you go to get your license, the Department of Natural Resources has the responsibility of levying that tax on you and you pay at that time. Still here? Oh, I’m here. Yeah. Okay. Mr. President, what I would like to do, seemingly there is some -- some misperceptions and conceptions about what this bill does, so I would like to take it out of the record at this time.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 50  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Madam Secretary, take the bill out of the record. House Bill 853. Top of page 10. Senator Trotter. House Bill 854. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 856. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 857. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 862. Senator Terry Link. Senator Link. House Bill 863. Senator Terry Link. House Bill 864. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 866. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 867. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 868. Senator Hendon. Read the bill, Madam Secretary. Excuse me. Senator Hendon seeks leave of the Body, on House Bill 868, to return the bill to the Order of 2nd Reading for the purpose of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 868. Madam Secretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon, to explain Floor Amendment No. 1.

Thank you, Mr. President. Floor Amendment No. 1, this is the tax credits for the film production industry as well as the -- the Righter amendment which we incorporated within for the graphic -- graphic -- arts business. And we’ll discuss it on 3rd.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Is there any -- excuse me. Is there any discussion on the amendment? Senator Dillard.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. To my great friend, Senator Dillard, I had originally wanted myself for it to be five years, but after looking at the way to get it passed and get it in form in which was acceptable to -- to get it passed, one year was the way to go, and then that’ll give us the opportunity to look at it next year and make sure it’s still working. I believe in tax breaks for businesses and tax credits where possible but want to make sure they work. And then, next year if it works, perhaps I can convince the powers to be to go with five years, after we make sure that it is still working as well as it is, and it is working very well.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Lauzen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Indicates he’ll yield, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

So far, for this year we have a credit of four million dollars, is that amount. I -- I promised I would get that number for you yesterday, and it’s four million dollars’ credit and it has generated sixty million dollars in income and revenue 52  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 to the State of Illinois. So, we lost four million but we picked up sixty, so -- for a net gain of fifty-six million.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator -- Senator Lauzen.

Fifty-four million.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Lauzen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

Well, I believe that -- that one reason why we want to keep it one year is so we can continue to look at it, and I am for tax credits for training, you know. I -- I -- I supported that when it came up a couple years ago here in the Senate. I believe that some of those do work. This one works because the film industry would love to come to Illinois anyway, but they do look at their budget. If they have a forty-million-dollar budget, and lot of these films are budgeted at that amount, if they can save ten million dollars by going to Canada, they will choose Canada or -- or Philadelphia or New York, other -- New Mexico. Texas is now offering various incentives. Canada, in fact, allows them to film in their studio for free. So, we have to compete with the national -- I mean, international economy, and this is a way to do it. And I believe that they like it because, as an accountant, you know when you can do your budget, under -- under this, they can actually put that -- the savings into their budget when they have to pitch that to the money people and -- and the bankers, and it helps a lot to -- to -- to fund the films and then they come to Illinois.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 53  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Lauzen.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

Well, I take the position that -- and one reason we -- we’re doing this year to year is so we could take a look at it, make sure that it’s working. If it works, then we can continue to do it. The difference is, I take the position that these movies would not have come to Illinois without the credit. In fact, we’ve filmed -- we have four movies and the four million is off of those four movies. Each of them employ about one hundred Illinois residents, and the -- the tax is -- credit is based on hiring Illinois residents. So, the Illinois residents get to -- to work, their families get to eat, their children get to go and make it to school, and it’s revenue-generate. And I’d appreciate an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) There are more questioners, Senator. Senator Rauschenberger.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Indicates he’ll yield, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Indicates he’ll yield, Senator.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

Well, let me say that most of the suggestions that come from Senator Dillard are great suggestions, and I don’t disagree 55  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 that this one is a great suggestion. In fact, I have admitted that my first bill had a five-year extension in there. But there’s a reality around here, Senator Roskam, of which you are quite aware, that you have to pass -- you have to put your legislation in positions where they can pass. This bill will pass right now. It is wonderful to hear that Senator Rauschenberger, a genius when it comes to -- to numbers and generating money and -- and -- and economic development feels that it’s so good that it should be five years. So, give me this one year and then we’ll look at it next year and -- and hopefully I can make it five years at that time.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Roskam, did that clarify it?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 56  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Trotter. I mean, Senator Hendon.

I look like a lot of people, but not Curly. I wish I had his hair. I’m thrilled to -- to hear you admit that Governor Blagojevich had a good idea. That’ll probably be the only time we hear that this week, but there are some other powers to be that are working in the industry that are concerned. They don’t have to necessarily be in the Senate to -- for me to listen to their concerns, and I -- and I do listen to the concerns of many people out here. I’m just asking you to give me the one year. We had one year last year. And I did sit on the Governor’s film and video task force and a number of movie people were on that task force. And they said as long as they know that it’s good for a year, they can plan forward to come to Illinois within -- with a year advance and it wouldn’t be a problem if it was just one year, and that’s why we have it in the shape that it’s in.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Roskam.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

Senator, you know my nickname is Hollywood. I’m around movie people all the time. Entertainment is what I do when I leave here, and a number of people have said that one year is sufficient and they have no problem with it. I believe all of these incentives, we should take a look at them year after year and those that work. I’ve supported a lot of Republican initiatives that we have proved that work. And we should take a look at it on a year-by-year basis. If it works this year, I think I can get the five years next year, and I’ll be happy to work with Senator Dillard and Senator Rauschenberger and -- and you, fine sir, to get the five years next year. I…

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 57  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator Hendon moves the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1 to House Bill 868. All in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Mr. Secretary, are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 3rd Reading. On the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 868. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Hendon.

I thank you very much, Mr. President. As Senator Roskam said, we’ve had Ice Harvest here. The makers of Barbershop 2 are here right now working on their film, very happy with the tax credit. And I’d urge an Aye vote.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Dillard.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator Righter.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) The question is, shall House Bill 868 pass. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, vote Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, 56 Members voted Yes, no Members voted No, none voted Present. House Bill 868, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 870. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 875. Senator DeLeo. Senator DeLeo. 875. On the top of page 11, House Bill 913. Senator Terry Link. House Bill 921. Senator Carol Ronen. House Bill 934. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 940, for Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 966. Senator Miguel del Valle. Read the bill, Mr. Secretary. Excuse me. Senator del Valle seeks leave of the Body to return House Bill 966 to the Order of 2nd Reading for purposes of an amendment. Hearing no objection, leave is granted. On the Order of 2nd Reading is House Bill 966. Mr. Secretary, are there any amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 59  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004 Senator del Valle.

Thank you, Mr. President. The -- the amendment becomes the bill. This amendment requires that all four directors of the newly created Department of Financial and Professional Regulation have to be -- after appointment have to go through the advice and consent process.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Is there any discussion? If not, all those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Are there any further Floor amendments approved for consideration?

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) 3rd Reading. On the Order of 3rd Reading is House Bill 966. Mr. Secretary, read the bill.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Senator del Valle.

Thank you, Mr. President. When the Governor issued his Executive Order creating the Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, he failed to include the process for allowing the Senate to advise and consent on the decisions of four directors. Because of time constraints, we weren’t able to encourage the Governor issue a new Executive Order and amend that Executive Order, so we’ve had to use the legislative process to put this in -- in -- in the statutes so that we would be able to advise and consent on these four directors. I think it’s very important that we have an opportunity to look at who gets appointed and to be able to question these people through the Executive Appointments process in order to make sure that those that are being appointed are -- are good appointees.

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) Is there any discussion? Senator Roskam. 60  STATE OF ILLINOIS 93rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 116th Legislative Day 5/26/2004

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR WELCH) The question is, shall House Bill 966 pass. All those in favor, say Aye. Opposed, vote Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, 56 Members voted Yes, no Members voted No and no Member voted Present. House Bill 966, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. House Bill 976. Senator Garrett. House Bill 999. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 1004. Senator Link. House Bill 1007. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 1067. Senator Emil Jones. House Bill 1083. Senator Harmon. House Bill… There being no business to come before the Senate, the Senate will stand adjourned until tomorrow, May 26th, at the hour of 10 o’clock a.m. May 27th, 10 o’clock a.m. Senate stands adjourned. 61