PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) The regular Session of the 99th General Assembly will please come to order. Will the Members please be at their desks? Will our guests in the gallery please rise? The invocation today will be given by Chaplain Julie Jones, Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois.
(Prayer by Chaplain Julie Jones)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Please remain standing for the Pledge Allegiance. Senator Cunningham.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Cunningham)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate -- Senate Journals of Wednesday {sic} (Thursday), February 5th, and Wednesday, February 11th, 2015.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 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 LINK) Senator Hunter moves to postpone the reading and the approval of the Journal, pending the arrival of the printed transcript. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Senate Resolution 143, offered by Senator Harmon and all Members. Senate Resolution 144, offered by Senator Bennett and all Members. Senate Resolution 145, offered by President Cullerton and all Members. Senate Resolution 146, offered by Senator Raoul and all Members. They're all death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Resolution Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 147, offered by Senator Bennett. And Senate Resolutions 148 and 149, offered by Senator Kotowski. They are -- they are all substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 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 please come to the President's Anteroom. The Senate will stand at ease. (at ease) Paul Ellers {sic} (Elders) of WICS requests permission to video and auto {sic} (audio). Lisa Chess-Gufanson {sic} (Chess-Gustafson), Bluestream.com {sic} (Blueroomstream.com) requests to videotape. Seeing no objection, permission granted. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Senate Bills 800 and 813; refer 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 to Criminal Law Committee - Senate Bills 809, 833, 844, 845 and 880; refer to Education Committee - Senate Bill 1198; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Senate Bills 790 and 793; refer to Executive Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1, Senate Bills 798, 857, 858 and 859; refer to Higher Education Committee - Senate Bill 806; refer to Human Services Committee - Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 12, Senate Bills 788, 815, 821, 832 and 850; refer to Insurance Committee - Senate Bill 802, 810, 860, 870 and 879; refer to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bills 784, 786, 803, 818, 834, 863, 871 and 874; refer to Labor Committee - Senate Bill 846; refer to Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee - Senate Bills 785, 812, 837, 838, 842; refer to Local Government Committee - Senate Bills 791, 807 and 816; refer to Revenue Committee - Senate Bills 792 and 835; and refer to Transportation Committee - Senate Bill 805. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Could I have everybody's attention, please? In addition to the previously posted items, the following committees will be meeting this afternoon and tomorrow morning to hear additional legislative measures: Human Services, today at 1:40 in Room 409. I'm going to say it one more time. Human Services, today at 1:40, Room 409. To fulfill the responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we will now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Can we get everybody's attention, please? Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 98 through 0422 {sic} (98-0422), 423, 427, 568, 574, 575, 586, 598, 610, 615, 626, 642 through 649, 652, 683 through 686, 99 to 001 {sic} (99-0001), 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 23, 24, 26 and 32.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Could we please get everybody's attention and cut down the conversations on the Floor, please? Senator Muñoz moves the Senate to resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Message {sic} just read. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate is resolved into Executive Session. On page 2 of the Calendar of {sic} Order of Executive Appointments - Appointment Message {sic}. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0422.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a Member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Stephen Mathis.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 43 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0423.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Jessica Hegarty.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, no Nays, 4 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record number -- vote, the Senate please {sic} advise and consent to the appointment just read. Please keep the noise down on the Floor. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980427.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Merit Commission of the Office of the Comptroller, Rosemarie Long.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0568.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Will County, Joseph M. Cernugel.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0574.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Secretary of State Merit Commission, Edward C. Pacilli.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the -- the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980575.
7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Secretary of State Merit Commission, Judith A. Myers.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0586.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Medical Disciplinary Board, James Montana.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0598.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be a member of the Capital Development Board, Peter J. O'Brien, Sr.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 0610.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Inspector General of the Department of Children and Family Services, Denise Kane.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 47 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980615.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Department of State Police Merit Board, John Spring.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 47 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0626.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Secretary of State Inspector General, Jim Burns.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? The question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0642.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Joan {sic} (Joann) Frattiani- Atsaves.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980643.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, David Kane. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980644.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Lynette Thompson-Smith.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 46 Ayes, no Nays, 5 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0645.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Robert Falcioni.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 -- take the record. 44 Ayes, no Nays, 6 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0646.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Milton Black.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 44 Ayes, no Nays, 6 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0647.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Anthony Erbacci.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 45 Ayes, no Nays, 6 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0648.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Pollution Control Board, Jennifer A. Burke.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 41 Ayes, 2 Nays, 5 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Ladies and Gentlemen, continuing on page 3. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0649.
16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Pollution Control Board, Carrie K. Zalewski.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, 2 Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98-0652.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following non-salaried appointment: To be the Public Administrator and Public Guardian of Lake County, Keith L. West.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read. 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 980683.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Maria Bocanegra.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, the Senate -- does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just -- just read. 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 47 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Secretary, Appointment 98-0684.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Stephen Friedman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 45 Ayes, no Nays, 6 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0685.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Steven Fruth.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 45 Ayes, 1 Nay, 5 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 98- 0686.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Michael Nowack.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, no Nays, 4 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-1.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Felicia Norwood.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, 1 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 2.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Nirav Shah.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just…
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise -- Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-3.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member and Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission, Brien Sheahan.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there -- is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-6.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Markus Veile.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-7.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 of Revenue, Constance Beard.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 8.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Wayne Rosenthal.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-11.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa Bonnett.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 48 Ayes, no Nays, 4 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 12.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, Rocco Claps.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 45 Ayes, 4 Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 14.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Candice Jones.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor, vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. The voting is open. Have all -- have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On that question, there are 49 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-16.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Racing Board, Robert Lunt.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 20. 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, John Maki.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 3 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 23.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Division of Banking of the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Michael Mannion.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, the Senate -- does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 46 Ayes, 1 Nay, 4 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring -- elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99-24.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, James Joseph.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointments {sic} just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 50 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. A majority of Senators elected 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 26.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be Director of the Illinois State Police, Leo Schmitz.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, none voting Present. A majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 99- 32.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate do advise and consent to the following salaried appointment: To be a member of the Illinois Gaming Board, Thomas Dunn.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. 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 49 Ayes, no Nays, 2 voting Present. The -- a majority of Senators elected concurring by a record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the appointment just read. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Senator -- Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it. The motion carries. The Senate arises from the Executive Session. Senator Trotter, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I would like the -- the 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Illinois Senate, along with myself -- I would like to take this opportunity, Mr. President, Members of the Illinois Senate, to welcome back one of our own, the former State Senator Tom Dunn, the good, honorable Judge from Will County, who, just in case you haven't been reading the playlist, we just named him a member on the -- the Gaming Board. So say hello to our old friend, Tom Dunn.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome back and congratulations. There is a correction. Human Services Committee will be meeting today at 3:01 in Room 409. Again, let me repeat that: Human Services Committee will meet today at 3:01 in Room 409. Senator Barickman, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. If I may, a quick point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
Mr. President, my fellow colleagues, ladies and gentlemen in the gallery, I'd like to have your attention, please, while I introduce a guest of mine. My Page for the Day, Reagan Walder, is a senior at Hoopeston -- Hoopeston Area High School, which I represent, in my district. He is the parents {sic} of Steve and Kathy Walder. And he hopes to go to college next year, maybe pursue a business degree, maybe pursue a law degree after that. And I just ask that you welcome him to Springfield and to the State Capitol. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Welcome to Springfield. Senator Mulroe, what purpose do you 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) State your point.
I would just -- like to announce to the Body that the Illinois Heart Association is in the building today. They're on the South end of the First Floor. They're actually showing people how to use compression-only CPR and to use an AED, the automated external defibrillator. If you get a chance to stop by there, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Mr. Secretary, Introduction of Bills.
Senate Bill 1246, offered by Senator Mulroe. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1247, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1248, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1249, offered by Senator Steans. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1250, offered by Senator Althoff. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1251, offered by Senator Jones. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1252, offered by Senator Righter. (Secretary reads title of bill) 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Senate Bill 1253, offered by Senator Martinez. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1254, offered by Senator Muñoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1255, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1256, offered by Senator Hunter. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1257, offered by Senator Holmes. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1258, offered by Senator Harmon. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1259, offered by Senator Clayborne. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1260, offered by Senator Noland. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1261, offered by Senator Holmes. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1262, offered by Senator Link. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1263, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1264, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1265, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1266, offered by Senator Collins. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1267, offered by Senator Collins. 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1268, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1269, offered by Senator Haine. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1270, offered by Senator Lightford. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1271, offered by Senator McGuire. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1272, offered by Senator Muñoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1273, offered by Senator Muñoz. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1274, offered by Senator Biss. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1275, offered by Senator Luechtefeld. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1276, offered by Senator Steans. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1277, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1278, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) Senate Bill 1279, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Appointment Message 99-41 Governor's salaried appointment Bryan Schneider Secretary, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Appointment Message 99-42 Governor's salaried appointment James Conway Chief Administrative (Law) Judge, Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Appointment Message 99-43 Governor's salaried appointment George Sheldon Director, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Appointment Message 99-44 Governor's salaried appointment James Schultz Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Appointment Message 99-45 Governor's salaried appointment Andria Winters Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Appointment Message 99-46 Governor's non-salaried appointment Karen O'Mara Member, Illinois State Medical Disciplinary Board Appointment Message 99-47 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 8th Legislative Day 2/17/2015 Governor's non-salaried appointment Craig Niederberger Member, Illinois Medical Licensing Board Appointment Message 99-48 Governor's non-salaried appointment Phillip Dray Member, Illinois Medical Licensing Board
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR LINK) There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned till the hour of 11 a.m. on the 18th day of February, 2015. The Senate stands adjourned. 37