PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) The regular Session of the General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will all our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Reverend James Johnson, Monroe Street Christian Church, Springfield, Illinois. Reverend Johnson, please.
(Prayer by the Reverend James Johnson)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Maloney.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Maloney)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) …Secretary, Reading of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Thursday, March 1st, 2007.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senator Collins.
Madam Secretary and Mr. President, I move that the Journal just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senator has additions or corrections to offer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senator Collins moves to approve the Journals just read by the Secretary. There being no objection, so ordered. Would all the Members under the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? Will all Members under the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? Madam Secretary, Resolutions. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
Senate Resolution 75, offered by Senator Haine and all Senators. Senate Resolution 76, offered by Senator Haine and all Senators. Senate Resolution 77, offered by Senator Haine and all Senators. Senate Resolution 78, offered by Senator Sandoval and all Senators. Senate -- Resolution 79, offered by Senator Hunter and all Senators. Senate Resolution 80, offered by Senator Dillard and all -- and all Senators. Senate Resolution 81, offered by Senator Dillard and all Senators. And House Joint Resolution 12, offered by Senator Bomke. These are all death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Resolutions Consent Calendar. Madam Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Silverstein, Chairperson of the Committee on Executive, reports Senate Bills 2, 3, 11, 18, 142, 182, 392, 1370, 1467 and 1544 Do Pass; and Senate Bill 158 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Forby, Chairperson of the Committee on Labor, reports Senate Bill 110 Do Pass. Senator Harmon, Chairperson of the Committee on Revenue, reports Senate Bills 247, 267, 304, 338, 1363 and 1433 Do Pass. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senator Demuzio, Chairperson of the Committee on State Government and Veterans Affairs, reports Senate Bills 199, 223, 252, 321, 336, 479, 576 and 1479 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 116 and 597 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Ronen, Chair -- Chairperson of the Committee on Licensed Activities, reports Senate Bills 259, 730 and 1384 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 509 and 571 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Maloney, Chairperson of the Committee on Higher Education, reports Senate Bills 162, 387, 394, 401, 402, 437 and 1414 Do Pass; and Senate Bill 395 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Haine, Chairperson of the Committee on Insurance, reports Senate Bills 144, 1328 and 1523 Do Pass. Senator Lightford, Chairperson of the Committee on Education, reports Senate Bills 1, 48, 122, 194, 397, 423, 446, 746, 1361 and 1560 Do Pass. Senator Sandoval, Chairperson of the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, reports Senate Bills 309, 1243 and 1457 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 207 -- and 368 Do Pass, as Amended. And Senator Collins, Chairperson of the Committee on Financial Institutions, reports Senate Bill 1310 {sic} (310) Do Pass.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Will all Members under the sound of my voice please come to -- to the Senate Floor? We are about to do 2nd and 3rd Readings - 2nd and 3rd Readings. We are about to go to 2nd and 3rd Readings almost immediately. Please come to the Senate Floor for 2nd and 3rd Readings. We are doing business. Madam Secretary, Introduction of Bills.
3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 1759, offered by Senator Viverito. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senate Members, we’re about to go to 2nd Readings. If you are not on the Floor, you cannot move your bill. We are going to 2nd Readings. Senator Burzynski, for what purpose do you seek recognition, my friend?
Thank -- thank you, Mr. President. Just very briefly, it is snowing in northern Illinois, wind blowing, fifty-mile-an-hour gusts, so I hope we expedite our business today. I know you will. But I’d like the record to reflect that Senator Syverson is absent today due to pressing needs in his district. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) The -- the record will so reflect and it is the intent of the Chair to move business quickly. 2nd Reading -- top of page 2, 2nd Readings. Senate Bill 5. Senator Trotter. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 5. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senator Trotter. Has there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration? Madam Secretary, have there been any committee or Floor amendments approved for consideration?
4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 No amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 6. Senator Demuzio. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 6. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading -- 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 10. Senator Halvorson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 10. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Public Health has adopted Committee Amendment 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 19. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 19. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 38. Senator Brady. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 38. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 47. Senator Garrett. Senator Garrett. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 47. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 56. Senator Link. Senator Link. Senate Bill 56. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 56. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 71. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 71. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 73. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 73. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 75. Senator Collins. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 75. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 76. Senator Cullerton. 76. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 76. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 80. Senator Maloney. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 80. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 82. Senator Sandoval. Senator Sandoval, Senate Bill 82. Senate Bill 97. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 97. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary-Criminal Law adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 108. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 108. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 113. Senator Syverson. Senate Bill 124. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, read the bill. 124.
Senate Bill 124. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 129. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, please read the bill. 120… …Bill 129. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 129. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 132. Senator John Jones. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 132. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 140. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 140. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 153. Senator Sieben. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 153. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Pensions and Investments adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 165. Senator Sandoval. Senate Bill 169. Senator Link. Senator Link. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 169. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 170. Senator Link. Madam Secretary, read the bill. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
Senate Bill 170. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senate Bill 172. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill. Excuse me, Madam Secretary. Senate Bill 170 has been removed to 3rd Reading -- has been moved to 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we will return to 172. Senate Bill 174. Senator Righter. 174. Senator Righter. Madam Secretary -- are we going to go to 174, Senator Righter? That’s your bill. Madam Secretary, please read my friend’s bill.
Senate -- Senate Bill 174. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 201. Senator Sieben. Senate Bill 206. Senator Sullivan. Madam Secretary… Senate Bill 206. Senator Sullivan. Madam Secretary, read the bill. SECRETARY SHIPLEY: Senate Bill 206. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we’ll go back to 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 172. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 172. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Madam Secretary, could we also return to -- with leave of the Body, we’ll return to Senate Bill 202. 202. Senator Bomke. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 202. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. We should be on Senate Bill 226. We’re skipping 222. Senate Bill 226. Senator Millner. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 226. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 229. Senator Silverstein. 229. Senate Bill 249. Senator Millner. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 249. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 255. Senator Althoff. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 255. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 263. Senator Koehler. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 263. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading -- Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill -- the top of page 4. Senate Bill 270. Senator Crotty. Senator Crotty. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 270. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government adopted Committee Amendment No. 1. 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 274. Senator Bomke. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 274. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 284. Senator Crotty. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 284. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 299. Senator Halvorson. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 299. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 305. Senator Link. Read -- Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 305. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 333. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 333. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary-Civil Law adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 337. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary… Senate Bill -- I’m sorry, Senate Bill 335. Senator Trotter. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 335. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Human Services adopted 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senator Wilhelmi, for what purpose do you seek recognition, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President. A point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) State your point.
Thank you very much. Today I have two distinguished visitors from my hometown, the City of Joliet. We have the Deputy City Manager, Jim Shapard, and the Director of Human Resources, Mike Suppan, in the President’s Gallery. Mr. President, I’d like to welcome them to the Illinois Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Will our guests please rise and be welcomed to the Illinois Senate? Senate Bill 337. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 337. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 341. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 341. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 343. Senator Risinger. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 343. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 355. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 355. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 363. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 363. (Secretary reads title of bill) 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judiciary-Criminal Law adopted Committee Amendment No. l.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No -- no Floor amendments reported, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 374. Senator Crotty. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 374. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 376. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 376. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Energy adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments approved.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 377. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 377. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 382. Senator Garrett. Senate Bill 384. Senator Haine. 384. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 384. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 434. Senator Maloney. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 434. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 436. Senator Maloney. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 436. (Secretary reads title of bill) 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 439. Senator Frerichs. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 439. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 452. Senator Silverstein. Senate Bill -- moving -- right along. 454. Senator Silverstein. Senator -- Senate Bill 473. Senator Wilhelmi. Moving right along. Senate Bill 481. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, 481, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 481. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading -- 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 486. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 486. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Judicial -- Judiciary- Civil Law adopted Committee Amendment No. 1. 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 493. Senator Jacobs. Senator Jacobs. 493. Senator Jacobs. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 493. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 497. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 497. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 498. Senator Forby. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 498. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 513. Senator Link. 513. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 513. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 518. Senator Cullerton. 518. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 518. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 527. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 527. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 528. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 528. 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 529. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 529. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 531. Senator Dillard. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 531. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 534. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 534. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 557. Senator Sullivan. Madam 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 557. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 560. Senator Sullivan. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 560. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 569. Senator Forby. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 569. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 594. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 594. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 611. Senator Garrett. 611. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 611. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 620. Senator Crotter -- Crotty. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 620. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd -- 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 627. Senator Jacobs. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 627. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 661. Senator Link. 661. Skip -- pass it. Senate Bill 620. Senator Crotty. 620. 620. Madam -- Senate Bill… Senate Bill 705. Senator Wilhelmi. Pass it. 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 715. Senator Trotter. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 715. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 738. Senator Hultgren. Pass it. Senate Bill 1174. Senator Koehler. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1174. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Energy adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1242. Senator Holmes. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1242. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1260. Senator Millner. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1260. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1296. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1296 -- 1296. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1299. Top of page 7. Senator Harmon. 1299. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1299. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1364. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1364. 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1366. Senator Clayborne. 1366. Pass it for now. Senate Bill 1368. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill. 1368. With the leave of the Body, we’re going to return to Senate Bill 1366. Senator Clayborne, on 1366. Madam Secretary, please read the bill. 1366.
Senate Bill 1366. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1368. Senator Cullerton. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1368. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1379. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1379. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1380. Senator Raoul. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1380. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1392. Senator Harmon, on 1392. Senate Bill 1392. Senator Crotty, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
On a point…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senator Crotty.
Thank you very much. On a point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) State your point, Senator Crotty.
Well, with us today are John and Pat Hallaron of Sandwich, Illinois. They are constituents of Senator Burzynski. John is one of the directors of the Sandwich Fair and they’re here in town on fair business. Their son, Scott, right here, is the staffer for Local Government and he’s also my Communications staffer. And I just ask that we welcome them to Springfield.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Will our guests in the gallery please rise? Welcome to Springfield. Welcome. It’s good to see you. Senator Sullivan, for what purpose do you seek recognition, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) State your point, Senator.
Thank you. I have an announcement to my colleagues. I know over the last five years many Members of this Chamber and the General Assembly, and staff included, have always enjoyed the annual Sullivan Caucus St. Patrick’s Day event. It is coming up on March the 13th at 5 o’clock at Sammy’s. And just want to get that on your calendars. We -- we always have good food, good drink and a lot of -- a great social event. Look forward to seeing everybody there.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Thank you. We will keep that in mind. It’s always a wonderful time and everyone truly enjoys themselves. We’re going to continue on 2nd Readings. Senate Bill 1392. Senator Harmon. 1392. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1392. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1422. Senator Sullivan. Senator Sullivan. 1422. Madam Secretary, read the bill. 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
Senate Bill 1422. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1545. Senator Wilhelmi. Out of the record. Pass for now. Senator -- Senate Bill 1553. Senator Frerichs. Madam Secretary, read -- out of the record. Senate Bill 1617. Senator Schoenberg. Out of the record. Senate Bill 1663. Senator Trotter. Senator Trotter. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1663. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. That completes the -- all of our 2nd Readings, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. We -- be prepared - we may be going right to 3rd Readings. Senator Righter, for what purpose do you seek recognition, sir?
Thank you, Mr. President. For purposes of an announcement.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Make your announcement, Senator.
Thank you. Mr. President, Senator Pankau is not with us today. She is ill. Simply like the reflect -- the record to 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reflect that, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) The record will so reflect. Will the Members of the Illinois Senate please be at your desks? Will all Members under the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? We will be going to 3rd Readings very soon. At the bottom of page 7 -- Senators, we’re on 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A -- a point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) State your point.
Yes. Today visiting the Illinois Chamber -- Senate Chamber, we have twenty-two Japanese students that you’ll see right in the -- in the Chamber back here, up in the gallery. And they are studying at Illinois College, and we would like to welcome them to our Illinois State Senate today.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Will the students from Japan please rise and be welcomed to Illinois Senate? Please stand. Welcome to the Senate. And now on 3rd Reading is Senate Bill 20. Senator Harmon. Senator Harmon. Senate Bill 50. Senator Cullerton. Senate Bill 54. Senator Watson. Top of page 8. Senate Bill 77. Senator Garrett. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill -- Senate Bill 77. (Secretary reads title of bill) 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Senator Garrett.
Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Bill 77 allows the… Senate Bill 77 allows the county board to waive an interest penalty for the delinquent payment of taxes for any year that would be imposed upon any property that qualifies as a brownfield site.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, shall -- shall Senate Bill 77 pass. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, vote Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Senator Frerichs is having problems with his buttons. Take the record. On that question, there are 56 voting Aye, none voting Nay, none voting Present. Senate Bill 77, having received the required constitutional majority, is declared passed. Senate Bill 138. Senator Cronin. Senate Bill 138. Senator -- Madam Secretary -- hold on Madam Secretary. Senator Cronin, on 138? State your inquiry, sir.
I’m just curious, what would you, Senator Hendon, what would your posture be toward this bill? ‘Cause that has a great impact on whether or not I call it.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) It -- it -- it -- it -- it is your decision whether you want to call the bill or not, but if I were you, I would hold it for maybe -- till next week and we can discuss it. Pass it for now. 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 143. Senator Collins. Senator Collins. …Bill 184. Senator Righter. Pass it for now. That concludes 3rd Readings. Ladies and Gentlemen, Supplemental -- Supplemental Calendar No. 1 has been distributed and should be on your desk. We’re about to go to 2nd Readings, Supplemental Calendar No. 1, starting with Bill No. 1. Senate Bill 1. Senator Lightford. Madam Secretary, read the bill. You won’t -- you may -- you may not see it on the screen. But, Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 2. Senator Schoenberg. Senate Bill 3. Senator Trotter. Senator Schoenberg, Senate Bill 2. Madam Secretary, Senate Bill 2. Senator Schoenberg. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 2. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 3. Senator Trotter. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 3. (Secretary reads title of bill) 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 2nd Reading of the bill. No -- committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 11. Senator Clayborne. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 11. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 18. We’re going to pause for just one second. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, we’re having a few technical difficulties. Your bill will not be on the screen, so you have to listen. We -- we know how to listen, isn’t that correct? Senate Bill 18. Senator Martinez. Senate Bill 18. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 18. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) …Reading. Senate Bill 48. Senator Maloney. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 48. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 110. Senator Trotter. Senate Bill 110. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 110. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor -- Floor amendments.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 116. Senator Hultgren. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 116. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government and Veterans Affairs adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 122. Senator Garrett. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 122. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 142. Senator Silverstein. Senate Bill 144. Senator Demuzio. 144. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 144. Senate Bill 144. Senator Demuzio. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 144. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 158. Senator Garrett. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 158. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 162. Senator Maloney. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate -- Senate Bill 162. 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate -- Senate Bill 182 is my bill. With leave of the Body, we will return to 182. Senate Bill 194. Senator Sieben. Senate Bill 199. Senator John Jones. 199. Madam Secretary, please read Senate Bill 199.
Senate Bill 199. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 223. Senator Haine. 223. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 223. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 247. Leader Watson. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 247. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 252. Senator Luechtefeld. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 252. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 259. Senator Crotty.
Senate Bill 259. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. We will now go to the second page of Supplemental Calendar No. 1, top of page 2. Leader Watson, Senate Bill 267. Senate Bill 304. Senator Link. Senator Link. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 304. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 321. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 321. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 336. Senator Harmon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 336. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 338. Senator Collins. Senator Collins. Senate Bill 387. Senator Haine. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 387. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 392. Senator Halvorson. Madam Secretary, read the bill. Madam Secretary, out of the record. Senate Bill 394. Senator Frerichs. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 394. (Secretary reads title of bill) 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HENDON) 3rd Reading. Senator Halvorson in the Chair.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 397. Madam Secretary, read the -- we did… Okay. Senator Frerichs, on 395. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 395. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Higher Education reports Committee Amendment No. 1 adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill -- 397. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 397. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 41 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007
No Floor amendments reported, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on 401. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 401. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 402. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 402. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Sandoval, on Senate Bill 423. Senator Maloney, on Senate Bill 437. Senator Martinez, on Senate Bill 446. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 446. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Forby, on Senate Bill 479. Madam 42 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 479. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Link, on Senate Bill 509. Senator Haine, on Senate Bill 571. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 571. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities reports Committee Amendment No. 1 adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 576. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 576. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Harmon, on Senate Bill 597. Madam 43 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 597. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading -- 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on State Government and Veterans Affairs reports Committee Amendment No. 1 adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Garrett, on Senate Bill 730. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 730. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 746. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 746. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 44 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senator Schoenberg, on Senate Bill 1328. Senator Crotty, on Senate Bill 1361. Senator Crotty, on 1363. Madam Secretary, read the bill. On Senate Bill 1363, Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1363. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Clayborne, on 1370. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1370. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Raoul, on 1384. Senator Haine, on 1414. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1414. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Hunter, on Senate Bill 1433. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
45 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 Senate Bill 1433. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Harmon, on Senate Bill 1467. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1467. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 1479. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1479. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Haine, on Senate Bill 1523. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1523. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 46 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senator Hendon, on Senate Bill 1544. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1544. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Demuzio, on Senate Bill 1560. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1560. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we’ll return to Senate Bill 1361. Senator Crotty. Madam Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1361. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we’ll return to Senate Bill 182. Senator Hendon. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 182. 47 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we’ll return to Senate Bill 338. Senator Collins. On Senate Bill 338, Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 338. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, please turn to Supplemental Calendar No. 2 at the top of the page. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 207. Senator Holmes. Senator Link and Senator Bond, could you please get out of Senator Holmes’ way? Senator Holmes. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 207. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports Committee Amendment No. 1 adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 48 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senator Sullivan, on Senate Bill 309. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 309. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Sullivan, on Senate Bill 310. Senator Haine, on Senate Bill 368. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 368. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development adopted -- adopted Committee Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Have there been any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No Floor amendments reported, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 1243. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1243. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 49 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 3rd Reading. Senator Jacobs, on 1457. Madam Secretary, read the bill.
Senate Bill 1457. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) 3rd Reading. Madam Secretary, are there any resolutions on file?
Yes. Senate -- Senate Resolution 82, offered by Senator Hunter. It’s a death resolution, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Consent Calendar.
Senate -- Senate Resolution 83, offered by Senators Althoff, Dillard and Radogno. Senate Resolution 84, offered by Senators -- Althoff, Dillard and Radogno. They’re both substantive, Madam President. I also have Senate Joint Resolution 35, offered by Senator Hunter. It’s substantive as well.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) We will now proceed to the Order of Resolutions Consent Calendar. With leave of the Body, all those resolutions read in today will be added to the Consent Calendar. Madam Secretary, 50 STATE OF ILLINOIS 95th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 13th Legislative Day 3/2/2007 have there been any objections filed to any resolution on the Consent Calendar?
No objections filed, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Is there any discussion? If not, the question is, shall the resolutions on the Consent Calendar be adopted. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. And the resolutions are adopted. Madam Secretary, on the Order of Resolutions.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 34, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads SJR No. 34)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HALVORSON) Senator Martinez moves to suspend the rules for the purpose of the immediate consideration and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 34. Those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the rules are suspended. Senator Martinez moves for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 34. All in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 34, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 11 o’clock on March 6th, 2007. Senate stands adjourned. 51