PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) The regular Session of the 97th {sic} General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor John Standard, Springfield Bible Church, Springfield, Illinois.
(Prayer by Pastor John Standard)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Please remain standing. The Pledge of Allegiance, Senator Jacobs.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Jacobs)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Tuesday, March 5th, 2013.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Senator Hunter.
Mr. President, I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of the printed transcript.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. President -- I mean Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 Senate Joint Resolution 25, offered by Senator Muñoz. It's substantive, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Jones, Chairperson of the Committee on Local Government, reports Senate Bills 1499, 1795, 1822 and 1824 Do Pass.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate 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. 14. (Secretary reads HJR No. 14) Adopted by the House, February 20th, 2013. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Senator Brady, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For the purpose of introduction.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Please make your introduction.
Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, I have the privilege and honor of having a guest here 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 today, His Grace Bishop Demetrios of the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Metropolitan Area of Chicago. He's down here today to join us, in -- in several ways, to offer his support to what we do, but also to ask for your support of Senate Resolution 70, which has passed in forty-some other states in this nation. It's a resolution that encourages the Turkish government to recognize the church and -- and its powers. So he may have a chance to talk to you. But if you'd please join me in welcoming him. The resolution has passed the House; we hope it'll pass the Senate. And please join me in welcoming him to this Chamber.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Welcome to Springfield. Thanks for coming down. Senator Silverstein, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
For a purpose of an announcement, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Please state your announcement.
The announcement that there will be a Democratic Caucus immediately upon recess in the President's Office for approximately forty-five minutes.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Senator Silverstein moves that the Senate recess for purposes of a forty-five-minute Senate Democratic Caucus. Seeing no objection, the motion is granted. The Senate now stands in recess to the call of the Chair. Senator Althoff, for what purpose do you seek recognition?
3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 Thank you, Mr. President. The Republicans would also like to caucus, in Room 400 immediately upon adjournment -- recess. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Seeing no objection to the same motion, motion is granted. The Senate now stands in recess to the call of the Chair. After the -- the -- after both caucuses, the Senate will reconvene for the purpose of -- for further Floor action. The Senate is in recess to the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 144, offered by President Cullerton and all Members. And Senate Resolution 145, offered by Senator Murphy and -- and all Members. They're both death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR CLAYBORNE) Mr. President -- I mean Mr. Secretary, Consent Calendar. The Senate will stand at ease for a few minutes to allow the Committee on Assignments to meet. The members of the Committee on Assignments will come to the President's Anteroom immediately. The Senate stands at ease. Senator Sullivan in the Chair. (at ease)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) The Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Criminal Law Committee - Senate Bill 2351; refer to Education Committee - Senate Bills 574 and 1571, and Senate Joint Resolution 25; refer to Energy Committee - Senate Bill 2192; refer to Executive Committee - Senate Bills 1514, 1788, 1934, 2368, 2404, and Senate Resolution 135; refer to Executive Appointments Committee - Appointment Messages 97 through 104; refer to Human Services Committee - Senate Bill 1452; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill -- Senate Bills 1097 and 1443; refer to Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee - Senate Bill 2255; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bills 333, 336 and 1159; refer to State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee - Senate Bill 204 and Senate Resolution 143; refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Bill 924. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman. Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Appropriations I Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 737; refer to Appropriations II Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1621; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1918; refer to Environment -- Environment Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 33 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 72; refer to Executive Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 202, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 Bill 1659, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1659, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1717, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1739 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2144; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1674 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1778; refer to Insurance Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1630; refer to Judiciary Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1768, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2342 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2384; refer to Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1217, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1495, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1496, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1496 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1544; refer to Local Government Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2268; refer to Revenue Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1593, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1772 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1894; refer to State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 65, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1323, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1376, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1882 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 2197; refer to Transportation Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1693 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1825. Signed, James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, can I have your attention for an announcement? The following committee will be meeting to take up Floor amendments. In addition to the regularly scheduled 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 committees, Licensed Activities and Pensions will meet in Room 400 this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Licensed Activities and Pensions, Room 400 this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Ladies and Gentlemen, on the Order of Resolutions is House Joint Resolution 14. Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.
House Joint Resolution 14, offered by Senator Harmon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Harmon moves to suspend the rules for the immediate consideration of House Joint Resolution 14. 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 14. 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 into the House of Representatives for the Joint Session. Those Senators are Senator Bush, Senator Cunningham, Senator Hunter, Senator Rose and Senator Connelly. When the Senate recesses, I would ask the Committee to meet at the rear 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 further Floor action after committee meetings. Senator Sandoval, for what purpose do you rise?
Mr. President, thank you. You're gracious enough to recognize me. For a point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Sandoval. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013
Mr. President, Members of the Illinois Senate, I'd like to welcome and give a hearty welcome…(microphone cutoff)…my -- to my chiropractor physician, Dr. Nicholas Ruvarac, who has joined us here from Cicero, Illinois, but also is a business entrepreneur man here in Springfield, Illinois. Welcome, Dr. Nicholas Ruvarac.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome our guest. Great to have you here today. Senate stands in recess to the call of the Chair. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Landek, Chairperson of the Committee on State Government and Veterans Affairs, reports Senate Bills 1223 -- I'm sorry, 1323, 1353, 1534, 1653, 1670, 1748 and 1779 Do Pass; and Senate Bill 1882 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Martinez, Chairperson of the Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions, reports Senate Bills 1523, 1664 and 1792 Do Pass; Senate Bill 1544 Do Pass, As Amended; Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1495, Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1496 and Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1496 Recommend Do Adopt. Senator Haine, Chairperson of the Committee on Insurance, 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 reports Senate Bills 1658, 1729 and 1730 Do Pass. Senator Harmon, Chairperson of the Committee on Executive, reports Senate Bills 112, 113, 203, 332, 624, 712, 738, 1342, 1550, 1561, 1603 and 1657 Do Pass; Senate Bills 202, 1245, 1659 and 1739 Do Pass, as Amended; and House Bill 1560 Do Pass. Senator Hutchinson, Chairperson of the Committee on Revenue, reports Senate Bills 1541, 1545, 1595, 1801 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 1379 and 1772 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Collins, Chairperson of the Committee on Financial Institutions, reports Senate Bills 1674, 1778 and 1812 Do Pass. {sic} Senator Forby, Chairperson of the Committee on Labor and Commerce, reports Senate Bill 1830 Do Pass.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 146, offered by President Cullerton. It is substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to wit: House Bill 1283. We have received like Messages on House Bills 1309 and 1402. Passed the House, March 6, 2013. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 of the House. A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. Mr. President - I am directed to inform the Senate 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 3. Offered by Senator Frerichs. And adopted by the House, March 6, 2013. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House. It is substantive, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) On Supplemental Calendar -- Calendar No. 1, we have Senator Link's Senate Bill 1736. Senator Link. 1739, I'm sorry. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1739. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) Have there been any Floor amendments for approval for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) 3rd Reading. Continuing on, House Bills 2nd Reading, House Bill 1560. Mr. -- Mr. Secretary. Senator Harmon moves -- Mr. Secretary, read the bill.
10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 98th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 19th Legislative Day 3/6/2013 House Bill 1560. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 167, offered by Senator Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 958, offered by Senator McGuire. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1309, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1311, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of these House bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SILVERSTEIN) There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 12 noon on the 7th of March, 2013. The Senate stands adjourned. 11