PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) The regular Session of the 97th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will the guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Michael Dye, Knox Knolls Free Methodist Church in Springfield, Illinois. Pastor Dye.
(Prayer by Pastor Michael Dye)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Jacobs.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Jacobs)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journals of January 31st, February 1st, February 7th, February 8th, February 9th and February 10th, 2012.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Senator Hunter.
Madam President, I move that the Journals just read by the Secretary be approved, unless some Senators has additions or corrections to offer.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Senator Hunter moves to approve the Journals just read by the Secretary. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012
Senate Journal of Friday, February 17th, 2012.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Senator Hunter.
Madam President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journals just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcripts.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and the approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 616, offered by Senator Radogno and all Members. Senate Resolution 617, offered by Senator Link and all Members. Senate Resolution 618, offered by Senator Link and all Members. And Senate Resolution 619, offered by Senator Link and all Members. They're all death resolutions.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Thank you. Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 620, offered by Senator Kotowski. Senate Resolution 621, offered by Senator Steans. And Senate Joint Resolution 56, offered by Senator Forby. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012 They're substantive, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Thank you. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Muñoz, Chairman of the Committee on Executive Appointments reports the following: Appointment Messages 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 301 and 302 recommended Do Advise and Consent.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 3948, offered by Senator Landek. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill of the following title, to wit: Senate Bill 2073. Together with the following amendments which are attached, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Amendment No. 1 and House Amendment No. 6. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012 Passed by the House, as amended, February 21st, 2012. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House. A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has adopted the following joint resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Joint Resolution No. 61. Offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads HJR No. 61) Adopted by the House, February 7th, 2012. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) On the Order of Resolutions is House Joint Resolution No. 61. Madam -- Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.
House Joint Resolution No. 61, offered by Senator Harmon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Senator Harmon moves to suspend all rules for the immediate consideration of House Joint Resolution 61. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the rules are suspended. Senator Harmon moves the adoption of House Joint Resolution 61. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The following Senators are appointed to the Committee of Escort to escort the Governor to the House of Representatives for the Joint Session. Joining me will be Senator Jones - Emil Jones, III - Senator Wilhelmi, Senator Tom Johnson, and Senator Schmidt. When the Senate recesses, I would ask the committee to meet at the rear 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012 of the Chamber. The Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair until after the Joint Session. After the Joint Session, the Senate will reconvene for the receipt of paperwork and other matters not requiring Floor action. The Senate stands in recess to the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) The Senate will come to order. Senator Clayborne, for what purpose do you rise?
For a point of announcement, Madam President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) State your announcement.
The Senate Democrats will caucus at 2 p.m. in the President -- President Cullerton's Office today. Again, the Senate Democrats will caucus in Senator -- President Cullerton's Office at 2 p.m. today.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CROTTY) Thank you, Senator Clayborne. Senate stands in recess till the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) The Senate will come to order. Senator Murphy, for what purpose do you rise? 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012
Purpose of an announcement, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Please state your announcement.
Senator Millner is home due to a family illness. And just ask that the record so reflect and that his absence be deemed excused.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) The record will reflect his absence. Thank you, Senator. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture and Conservation Committee - Senate Bill 3616; refer to Appropriations II Committee - Senate Bill 3263 and Senate Bill 3275; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Senate Bill 3510, 3579, 3580, 3582, 3584, 3599, 3603, 3623, 3655, 3663, 3665, 3673, 3693 and 3697; refer to Energy Committee - Senate Bills 3173, 3176 and 3591; refer to Environment Committee - Senate Bill 3251, Senate Bill 3283, Senate Bill 3503, Senate Bill 3509, Senate Bill 3534 and Senate Bill 3672; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bills 3553, 3559, 3570, 3586, 3646, 3647, 3648, 3649, 3650, 3654, 3669, 3680, 3681, 3686, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 44, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 47, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 48, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 49, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 50, Senate Joint Resolution 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012 Constitutional Amendment 52 and Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 55; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Senate Bills 3179, 3180, 3522, 3523, 3535 and 3583; refer to Gaming Committee - 35 -- Senate Bill 3542 and 3543; refer to Higher Education Committee - Senate Bill 3635; refer to Human Services Committee - Senate Bill 3517, 3546 and 3613; refer to Insurance Committee - Senate Bill 2885 and 3661; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill 3549, 3550, 3551, 3552, 3572, 3602, 3626, 3666 and 3677; refer to Labor Committee - Senate Bill 3512, 3520, 3610, 3611, 3627, 3639 and 3695; refer to Licensed Activities Committee - Senate Bill 2935, 3237, 3513, 3529, 3538, 3547, 3590, 3684 and 3685; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Bill 3182, 3183, 3518, 3536, 3539, 3548, 3633, 3645 and 3667; refer to Pensions and Investments Committee - Senate Bill 3566, 3569, 3597, 3598, 3628, 3629 and 3630; refer to Procurement Committee - Senate Bills 3235, 3511, 3615, 3634, 3659, 3699; refer to Public Health Committee - Senate Bills 3340, 3515, 3608, 3614 and 3700; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bills 2886, 3236, 3507, 3528, 3562, 3596, 3600, 3607, 3664 and 3676; refer to State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee - Senate Bills 3286, 3621, 3631, 3660, 3671, 3682, 3687 and 3694; refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Bills 3318, 3502, 3504, 3506, 3530, 3555, 3557 and 3618; refer from Agriculture and Conservation Committee to the Environment Committee - Senate Bill 3280; and Be Approved for Consideration - Senate Bill 963 and House Bill 3636. Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman. Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 97th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 83rd Legislative Day 2/22/2012 been assigned: Refer to Energy Committee - Committee Amendment No. 2 to Senate Bill 2526 and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 3173; refer to Executive Committee - Floor Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 171 and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2530; refer to Human Services Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2574 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2820, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3213; refer to Judiciary Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2569, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2897; refer to Revenue Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 3148 and Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 3250; refer to State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 3181; and refer to Transportation Committee - Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2579, Committee Amendment No. 1 to Senate Bill 2822. Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Ladies and Gentlemen -- Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, just a reminder, the Senate Democrats will caucus immediately upon adjournment in the President's Office. There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 11:45 a.m. on the 23rd day of February, 2012. The Senate stands adjourned. 8