PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) The regular Session of the 99th General Assembly will come to order. Will all the Members please be at their desks? Would our guests in the galleries please rise? The invocation today will be given by Pastor Larry Luster, Sr., Second Timothy Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois. Pastor Luster. PASTOR LARRY LUSTER, SR.: (Prayer by Pastor Larry Luster, Sr.)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Cunningham, to lead us in the Pledge.
(Pledge of Allegiance, led by Senator Cunningham)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, Reading and Approval of the Journal.
Senate Journal of Thursday, March 19th, 2015.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Silverstein.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal just read by the Secretary, pending arrival of -- pending arrival of the printed transcript.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Silverstein moves to postpone the reading and approval of the Journal, pending arrival of the printed transcripts. There being no objection, so ordered. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Senate Resolution 238, offered by Senator Nybo and all Members. Senate Resolutions 239 and 240, offered by Senator Connelly and all Members. Senate Resolution 241, offered by Senator Hunter and all Members. Senate Resolutions 242 and 243, offered by Senator Koehler and all Members. And Senate Resolutions 244 through 247, offered by Senator Harmon and all Members. They are all death resolutions, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Resolutions Consent Calendar.
Senate Resolution 248, offered by Senator Mulroe. And Senate Joint Resolution 19, offered by Senator LaHood. They are both substantive.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, will all Members within the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? All Members within the sound of my voice, please come to the Senate Floor. Mr. Secretary, Introduction of Senate Bills.
Senate Bill 2124, offered by Senator Kotowski. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bill.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, Messages from the House.
2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 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 13. Offered by Senator Righter, and adopted by the House, March 12th, 2015. It is substantive, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Lisa Chess-Gustafson with Blueroomstream.com requests permission to videotape. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 95, offered by Senator Connelly. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 198, offered by Senator Trotter. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1407, offered by Senator Bennett. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1496, offered by Senator LaHood. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 1566, offered by Senator Steans. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2483, offered by Senator Holmes. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 2628, offered by Senator Silverstein. (Secretary reads title of bill) And House Bill 2797, offered by Senator Bertino-Tarrant. (Secretary reads title of bill) 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, again - if I can have your attention - will all Members within the sound of my voice please come to the Senate Floor? All Members within the sound of my voice, please come to the Senate Floor immediately. Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. Purpose of a couple introductions, if I may.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please point -- make your point of interest, Senator Rose.
Thank you. Ladies and Gentlemen, today in the gallery, in the President's Gallery, we're honored to have the Illinois 4-H Legislative Connection. We'd like to recognize the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Connection that's being held today and tomorrow at the Capitol. There'll be over forty 4-H members from the 4-H Youth Leadership Team and the Speaking for Illinois 4-H program visiting. These youth are from twenty-five different counties in Illinois and throughout the State, rural and metropolitan areas, and represent nearly two hundred thousand 4-H participants coming from all one hundred and two counties. Working with the teens this week are Dr. George Czapar, good friend of mine; Patricia McGlaughlin; Deb Stoker -- sorry, Stocker; Erica Austin of the University of Illinois Extension; and Jeanne Harland, Jerry Hicks and Pam Weber, members of Extension Partners, along with 4-H -- several 4-H parents and volunteers. And we would like to welcome them to the Floor -- or to -- to the Senate today. And 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 I have another introduction after that, if I may.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome our 4-H leaders here to the Illinois Senate. Great to have you here today. Thanks for joining us. Senator Rose.
Another point of personal privilege, if I may. We're honored today to have from the community of Heyworth, Illinois, the Mayor, Larry Mowery, standing to my left, and also city manager/city attorney, Geoff Dodds, to my right. And, again, if we could welcome them to the Senate, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Silverstein, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Silverstein.
Just want to welcome two of my constituents, Simcha Frank, over here, and Elan Magence, over here. …appreciate it if you'd give 'em a warm Senate welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome our guests to the Illinois Senate. Great to have you joining us today. Ladies and Gentlemen, we -- if you'll turn to the regular Calendar, on page 2 of the regular Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. We're going to start at the top of the order. Again, page 2 of the regular Calendar at the top of the order. Page 2, at the top of the Calendar, we have Senate Bill No. 12. Senator Hunter. Senator 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Hunter, on Senate Bill 12. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 29. Senator Connelly. Senator Connelly. Mr. Secretary, he indicates he'd like to proceed. Please read the bill.
Senate Bill 29. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Insurance adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. 3rd Reading. Next up on the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 30. Senator Morrison. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 30. Next up, we have Senate Bill 33. Senator Hastings. Senator Hastings. Next up, we have Senate Bill 41. Senator Barickman, on Senate Bill 41. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 41. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 42. Senator Martinez. Senate Bill 42. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Senate Bill 42. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up on the Calendar - Ladies and Gentlemen, we're on page 2 of the printed Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading - we have Senate Bill 44. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 44. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 47. Senator Clayborne. Leader Clayborne. Next up on the Calendar is Senate Bill 51. Senator Koehler. Senator Koehler, on Senate Bill 51. Do you wish to proceed? Indicates he does not. Let's go to Senate 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Bill 52. Senator Clayborne, on Senate Bill 52. Mr. Secretary, let's move on to Senate Bill -- in just a second. Senator Rezin, for what purpose do you rise?
Good morning, Mr. President. Personal privilege, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Good morning, Senator Rezin. Please make your point.
Today, I have a guest here. I'm excited to introduce to you Isaac Orr, who is spending his second day with me and will be here tomorrow for his third day. Isaac is a seventeen-year-old who graduated from Wilmington High School in December. He currently attends Joliet Junior Community College and will be going on his second mission in August. When he goes to college, he will be attending BYU in Idaho and he will be majoring in economics and he probably will start a political career. His dad is also a -- mayor of the town, Mayor of Wilmington, as well. And I would like a warm Springfield welcome for Isaac Orr. Thank you.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Isaac to the Illinois Senate. Please rise and be recognized. Thanks for joining us today. Senator Holmes, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Holmes.
Yes, I would just like us all to take a moment to wish a very happy birthday to my seatmate, who is very much like a little 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 brother to me - you know, that annoying one you have. Wish a very, very happy birthday to Senator Dan Kotowski.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Kotowski, happy birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could, I'd like to make a point of -- personal point of personal privilege. Up in the gallery on our -- the Democrat side, in the front row, are some friends of mine, Dan Orlet, on the left - stand up, Dan, if you will; Pat Cromien; Dan's wife, Sharon Orlet; and then their astute guide today is my wife, Joan. They -- like to welcome them to the Illinois Senate. Thanks for joining us. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're on Senate Bill 54. Senator Mulroe. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 57. Senator Mulroe. Next up, we have Senate Bill 63. Senator Nybo. Senator McConnaughay, for what purpose do you rise? SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: Point of personal privilege, please.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please make your point, Senator McConnaughay. SENATOR McCONNAUGHAY: Thank you, Mr. President. Joining me today is Nathaniel Gibbs. He is a seventh grader at St. Dominic School and he is my Page for Day. Please welcome him to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Gibbs, welcome to the Illinois Senate. Thanks for joining us today. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're on Senate Bill 94. Senator Haine. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 94. 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Insurance adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 100. Leader Lightford. Senator Lightford. With leave of the Body, we will come back to Senate Bill 563. Let's go to Senate Bill 653. Senator Kotowski, on 653. Do you wish to move that to 3rd? I know it's your birthday. I know you're a year older. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 653. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Human Services adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. At the bottom of page 2, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have Senate Bill 663. Senator Koehler. Senator Koehler. Senator Bush, for what purpose do you rise? 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015
Thank you, Mr. President. Personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Bush.
Thank you so much. I'd ask the Senate to join me in welcoming some people from Lake County that are here to testify later today. If they'd please stand - Chelsea Laliberte, Jody Daitchman, and Police Chief - I apologize - Somerville. Anyway, thank you so much, and if you'd please give them a warm Senate welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome Senator Bush's guests here today. Thanks for joining us. Ladies and Gentlemen, on page 14 of the printed Calendar, we're going to go to the Order of Executive Appointments - Appointment Messages. To fulfill our responsibilities under Article V, Section 9 of the Constitution, we now proceed to the Order of Advise and Consent. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Thank -- thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the appointments set forth in Appointment Messages 99-0044 and 99- 0045.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate resolve itself into Executive Session for the purpose of acting on the Appointment Messages 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 14 of the regular Calendar is the Order Executive Appointments - Appointment 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Messages. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990044.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, James Schultz.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion? Seeing none, Ladies and Gentlemen, the question is, does the Senate advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. All those in favor will vote Aye. Opposed, Nay. And the voting is open. Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Have all voted who wish? Mr. Secretary, take the record. On that question, there are 50 voting Aye, 0 voting Nay, 0 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Message 990045.
Mr. President, the Committee on Executive Appointments recommends that the Senate Do Advise and Consent to the following salaried appointment: To be the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: Andria Winters.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Muñoz. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment just read.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. Is there any discussion? 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? Mr. Secretary, take the record. On that question, there are 47 voting Aye, 0 voting Nay, 1 voting Present. A majority of the Senators elected concurring by record vote, the Senate does advise and consent to the Appointment Message just read. Senator Muñoz. SENATOR MUÑOZ: Mr. President, I move that the Senate arise from Executive Session.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator Muñoz moves that the Senate arise from Executive Session. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Senate has arisen from Executive Session. Adrienne Crossley with WCIA-TV requests permission to record the Session. Seeing no objection, leave is granted. Senator Silverstein, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point.
Thank you, Mr. President. With me today is a very 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 distinguished member of my community, Rabbi Reiss. He's here to testify on a bill. He's -- but, more importantly, he's also an attorney, but he's head of the Jewish Court that is in Chicago. I wish the Senate would give him a warm welcome.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome our guest to the Illinois State Senate. Thanks for joining us today. Great to have you here. Senator Raoul, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Raoul.
With me today is a very distinguished member of my community, my son, Che Raoul.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Welcome to the Illinois Senate. Thanks for joining your dad here today. Ladies and Gentlemen, if you'll turn to page 14 of the regular Calendar, on the Order of Secretary's Desk, Resolutions. With leave of the Body, we're going to go to Senate Resolution 141. Senator Harmon, do you wish to proceed? Mr. Secretary, please read the resolution.
Senate Resolution 141, offered by Senator Harmon.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senator -- Leader Harmon.
Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I realize that on the 24th day of the month, it is awfully early 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 for the Illinois Senate to be designating the month as any such thing. We usually like to wait until closer to the 31st. But it is my pleasure to present Senate Resolution 141, which designates March of 2015 as Poison Prevention Month in the State of Illinois.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you, Senator Harmon. Is there any discussion? Is there any discussion on the resolution? Seeing none, Ladies and Gentlemen, the question is, shall Senate Resolution 141 pass. All those in favor will say Aye. Opposed, Nay. The Ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Senator Harmon, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you, Mr. President. For purposes of an introduction.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please make your introduction, Senator Harmon.
Thank you, Mr. President. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate, on -- on the subject of poison, we have some guests in the gallery. Dr. Carol DesLauriers, the Director of the Illinois Poison Center, and other representatives from the Illinois Poison Center are here in the Capitol today helping us spread the word about poison prevention. I'd ask our guests to stand and if you would join me in welcoming them to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Welcome to the Illinois Senate. Great to have you joining us here today. Thanks for your great work. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to continue where we left off on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. So if you'll turn to the top of page 3 of your printed Calendars, we have Senate Bill 665. Senator Steans. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Senator Steans, on Senate Bill 665. Mr. Secretary, let's move on to Senate Bill 669. Senator Tom Cullerton. Senator Tom Cullerton. Indicates he does not wish to proceed. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 680. Senator Steans. Senator Steans, on Senate Bill 680. Mr. Secretary, let's move to Senate Bill 688. Leader Lightford. Senator Lightford, on 688. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 717. Senator Hutchinson. Senator Hutchinson indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 717. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 730. Leader Lightford, on Senate Bill 730. Mr. Secretary, let's move on to Senate Bill 731. Senator Martinez. Senator Martinez, on Senate Bill 731. Next up, Senate Bill 749. Senator Martinez, on Senate Bill 749. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 781. Leader Clayborne. Senator Clayborne, on Senate Bill 781. Next up, we have Senate Bill 785. Senator Harris. Senator Harris, on Senate Bill 785. Senate Bill 793. Senator Holmes, on Senate Bill 793. Indicates she does wish to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Senate Bill 793. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Conservation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 800. Senator McCann, on Senate Bill 800. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 800. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill -- with leave of the Body, we'll come back to 813. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 816. Senator Tom Cullerton. Senator Cullerton. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 816. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 3rd Reading. Next up, Senate Bill 838. Senator Martinez, on 838. Do you wish to proceed? Indicates she does. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 838. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're getting towards the bottom of page 3. We're on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. We have Senate Bill 870. Senator Muñoz. Senator Muñoz. At the bottom of page 3, we have Senate Bill 1222. Senator Haine. Senator Haine, on 1222. Indicate {sic}, aggressively, he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary -- Mr. Secretary -- Senator Haine, what did you want to do? Out -- Mr. Secretary, take it out of the record. Ladies and Gentlemen, with leave of the Body, Mr. Secretary, let's go back to page 2 of the printed Calendar. At the bottom of the page, we have Senate Bill 663. Senator Koehler, do you wish to proceed? Mr. Secretary, indicates that he does. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 663. (Secretary reads title of bill) 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Local Government adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, with leave of the Body, if you'll turn to page 3. We're still on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. In the middle of the page, we have Senate Bill 730. Leader Lightford, on Senate Bill 730. Mr. Secretary, please 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 SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Continuing on page 3, next bill is Senate Bill 731. Senator Martinez. Indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 731. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Continuing on the Calendar, next up, we have Senate Bill 749. Senator Martinez. Indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 749. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're going to continue on the regular Calendar. We're now at the -- top of page 4, Senate Bills 2nd Reading. Again, towards the top of page 4, we have Senate Bill 1262. Senator Link. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1262. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Revenue adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration? 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up on the Calendar, we have Senate Bill 1265. Senator Biss. Mr. Secretary, indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1265. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 2.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1271. Senator McGuire. Indicates he does not wish to proceed. Senator Trotter, for what purpose do you rise?
Point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please make your point, Leader Trotter.
Thank you very much, Mr. President, Members of the Senate. I would like to take this opportunity, if I could, to introduce to the Body, and -- and have him welcomed, one of my personal heroes. This young man who's with me has the unenviable job of going after wards of the State after they've ran away from DCFS homes, who 21 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 have -- again, has many multiple problems. He's head of a national task force on sexual trafficking. He has -- written many rules and regulations that are now being adopted throughout the country. Again, he's just a -- a great guy overall. He has one of those jobs that, when it's done, he has, again, a -- a satisfaction that he's really made a difference in the quality of life of people. And I would like to introduce to each and every one of you a guy who just happens to be my cousin, Detective Dion Trotter.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Will our guest please rise? Welcome to the Illinois Senate, Mr. Trotter. Great to have you here today and thank you for your great work. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are continuing on the regular Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. We have Senate Bill 1308. Senator Silverstein. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1308. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1322. Senator Barickman. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1322. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 22 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 3rd Reading. Mr. Secretary, next up, we have Senate Bill 1334. Leader Clayborne. Mr. Secretary, let's move to Senate Bill 1354. Senator Manar. Senator Manar. Mr. Secretary, let's move on to Senate Bill 1371. Senator Morrison. Mr. Secretary, please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 1371. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, next up, we have Senate Bill 1388. Senator McCann. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1388. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Transportation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 23 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, we're on the middle of - - towards the middle of page 4, on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading. We have Senate Bill 1407. Leader Harmon. Senator Harmon, on 1407. Mr. Secretary, indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1407. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1408. Senator Koehler. Senator Koehler. Indicates he does not wish to proceed. Senator Koehler, how about Senate Bill 1421? Also does not wish to proceed. Let's go to Senate Bill 1422. Senator Anderson. Mr. Secretary, indicates he wishes to proceed. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1422. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Agriculture adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for 24 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1426. Senator Bush. Senator Bush. Indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1426. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1458. Senator Luechtefeld. Senator Luechtefeld. Ladies and Gentlemen, at the bottom of page 4 of the printed Calendar, we have Senate Bill 1480. Senator Righter. I hear him, but I can’t see him. Indicates he does not wish to proceed. Senator Rose, for what purpose do you rise?
Thank you. A point of personal privilege.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Please state your point, Senator Rose.
Mr. President, in the gallery, I have good friends of mine, Mark, Renee Fruendt, and their grandson, Thomas, who is already done paging in the House. Apparently, they had a short day today, oddly enough. So if we could welcome them to the Senate.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, let's welcome our guests of Senator 25 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Rose. Please rise, if you would, please. Welcome to the Illinois Senate. Thanks for joining us today. Ladies and Gentlemen, if you turn to the top of page 5 of the regular Calendar, on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading, we have Senate Bill 1504. Senator Bertino-Tarrant. Indicates she wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1504. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Licensed Activities and Pensions adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, next up, we have Senate Bill 1508. Senator Koehler. Indicates he does not wish to proceed. We have Senate Bill 1523. Senator McGuire. Does not wish to proceed. Let's go to Senate Bill 1554. Senator Syverson. Senator Syverson. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 1564. Senator Biss. Senator Biss. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1583. Senator Link. Senator Link, on 1583. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1583. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments 26 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1590. Senator Koehler. Indicates he wishes to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1590. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Environment and Conservation adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1605. Leader Radogno. Mr. Secretary, please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 1605. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 27 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1622. Senator Link. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1622. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1625. Leader Harmon. Mr. Secretary, let's go to Senate Bill 1628. Senator Brady. Senator Brady. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1645. Senator Stadelman. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1645. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1657. Senator McConnaughay. Indicates she does not wish to proceed. Let's go to Senate Bill 1665. Leader Radogno. Leader Radogno, on 1665. Indicates she does wish to proceed. Please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1665. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. The Committee on Executive adopted Amendment No. 1.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Mr. Secretary, are there any Floor amendments approved for 28 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 consideration?
No further amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1673. Senator Steans. Senator Steans, on 1673. With leave of the Body, we'll come back to 1702 and let's go to the bottom of page 5. We have Senate Bill 1707. Senator Kotowski. Senator Kotowski. Mr. Secretary, Ladies and Gentlemen, let's turn to the top of page 6 of the printed Calendar. We're still on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading and we have Senate Bill 1714. Senator Rose. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1714. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1739. Senator Althoff. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, let's go to 1741. Senator Althoff. 1743. Senator Althoff. Mr. Secretary, Senate Bill 1764. Leader Harmon. Senator Harmon. With leave of the Body, we'll come back to 1799. Let's go to Senate Bill 1803. Senator Rezin. Mr. Secretary, please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 1803. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported. 29 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senate Bill 1808. Senator Hunter. Indicates she -- she would like to proceed. Senator -- Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1808. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1853. Senator Link. Mr. Secretary, please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1853. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Senator Link, on Senate Bill 1854. Please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1854. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1893. Senator Righter. Senator Righter, on 1893. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill. 30 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015
Senate Bill 1893. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Next up, we have Senate Bill 1894. Senator Righter, on 1894. Mr. Secretary, please read the gentleman's bill.
Senate Bill 1894. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. With leave of the Body, we will come back to 1899. Let's go to Senate Bill 1906. Leader Harmon. Senator Harmon. Mr. Secretary, 1907. Leader Harmon. Senate Bill 1908. Senator Harmon. Senate Bill 1919. Senator Morrison. Senator Morrison, on Senate Bill 1921. Mr. Secretary, please read the lady's bill.
Senate Bill 1921. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Thank you. 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, if you'll turn to the top of page 7 of the printed Calendar, on -- still on the Order of Senate Bills 2nd Reading, we have Senate Bill 1932. 31 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Senator Connelly. And Senate Bill 1938. Senator Bivins. I believe he indicated he wished to proceed. Mr. Secretary, please read the bill.
Senate Bill 1938. (Secretary reads title of bill) 2nd Reading of the bill. No committee or Floor amendments reported.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) 3rd Reading. Ladies and Gentlemen, will all the members of the Committee on Assignments please come to the President’s Anteroom? All members of the Committee on Assignments, please come to the Senate -- the President’s Anteroom. The Senate will stand at ease. (at ease) Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Appointment Messages.
Appointment Message 990126 Governor's salaried appointment Charles DeVriendt Member, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Appointment Message 990127 Governor's non-salaried appointment Terry Bruce Member, Illinois Community College Board Appointment Message 990128 Governor's salaried appointment James Schink Member, Executive Ethics Commission Appointment Message 990129 32 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Governor's salaried appointment Stephen B. Schnorf Member, Executive Ethics Commission Appointment Message 990130 Governor's salaried appointment Michelle Gentry-Wiseman Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Public Health Appointment Message 990131 Governor's salaried appointment Kimberly McCullough Starks Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Central Management Services Appointment Message 990132 Governor's salaried appointment Harry F. Sawyer Assistant Director, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Appointment Message 990133 Governor's salaried appointment Jay Stewart Director, Division of Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Appointment Message 990134 Governor's non-salaried appointment David Kahnweiler Member, Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board Appointment Message 990135 Governor's non-salaried appointment Janet Brewer Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Ford County 33 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Appointment Message 990136 Governor's non-salaried appointment Dawn A. Conolly Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Knox County Appointment Message 990137 Governor's non-salaried appointment Kristi Heath Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Douglas County Appointment Message 990138 Governor's non-salaried appointment Tammi Jackson Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Saline County Appointment Message 990139 Governor's non-salaried appointment Janet G. Miley Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Brown County Appointment Message 990140 Governor's non-salaried appointment Shannon Rieckenberg Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Jackson County Appointment Message 990141 Governor's non-salaried appointment Matthew J. Stropes Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Mason County Appointment Message 990142 Governor's non-salaried appointment Matthew J. Stropes Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Tazewell County And Appointment Message 990143 34 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Governor's non-salaried appointment Arlie Traughber Public Administrator and Public Guardian, Monroe County
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Agriculture Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 543, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 543, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1668; refer to Commerce and Economic Development Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1626; refer to Criminal Law Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 32, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 845, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1389, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1798; refer to Education Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 7, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 220, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1455, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1591, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1679, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 16; refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 66, Committee -- start over, refer to Energy and Public Utilities Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 66, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 451, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1445, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1446, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1726, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1879; refer to Environment and Conservation Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1202, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1485, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate 35 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Bill 1485, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1518, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1840, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1858; refer to Executive Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 37, Floor Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 52, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 218, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 343, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 839, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 986, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 987, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill -- 1256, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1260, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1403, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1516, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1600, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1611, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1794, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1795, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1796, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1813 and Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1898; refer to Financial Institutions Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1539, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1861, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1882, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 142; refer to Higher Education Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 112, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 760, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1565, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1655, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1656, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1710; refer to Human Services Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 13, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 752, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 850, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1729, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1750, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 752 {sic} (1752), Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1754, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 762 {sic} (1762), 36 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 and Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1792; refer to Insurance Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to -- Senate Bill 810, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1318, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1503; refer to Judiciary Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 59, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 90, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 140, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 621, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 836, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 874, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 874, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1268, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1275, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1335, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1487, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1547, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1596, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1637, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1810, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1810, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1824, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1857, and Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1866; refer to Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1381, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1826, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1827, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1827, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1895; refer to Local Government Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 116, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 369, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 728, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1206, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1380, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1430, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1470; refer to Public Health Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 661, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1228, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1410, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate 37 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Bill 1466, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1684; refer to Revenue Committee - Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 83, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 88, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 666, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 692, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill -- Senate Bill 780, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1280, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1427, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1526, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1548, and Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1801; refer to State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 691 and Floor -- Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1458 and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1941; refer to Transportation Committee - Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 70, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 682, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1231, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1351, Committee Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1351, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1424, Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1641, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Resolution 139, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Joint Resolution 11; re-refer from Local Government Committee to Judiciary Committee - Senate Bill 1746; Be Approved for Consideration - Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1590. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments: Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 369, Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 1309, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1680, Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1745, and Committee Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1801. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR SULLIVAN) Ladies and Gentlemen, the Senate will stand at -- excuse me, 38 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 the Senate will stand in recess to the call of the Chair. After committee meetings, the Senate will reconvene to receive committee reports and other matters not requiring Floor action. The Senate stands at ease. (SENATE STANDS IN RECESS/SENATE RECONVENES)
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Senate will come to order. Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports. Mr. Secretary, Resolutions.
Senate Resolution 249, offered by Senator Collins and all Members. It is a death resolution, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Messages from the House -- Resolutions Consent Calendar. 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 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 317. We have received a like Message on House Bill 318. Passed the House, March 4th -- passed the House, March 24th, 2015. Timothy D. Mapes, Clerk of the House. A Message from the House by Mr. Mapes, Clerk. 39 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 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 15. Offered by Senator McCann and adopted by the House, March 24th, 2015. It is substantive, Mr. President.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Mulroe, Chairperson of the Committee on Public Health, reports Senate Bills 729, 764, 1602, 1811, 1821, and 1862 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 10, 661, 1228, 1466, 1684, and 1800 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Delgado, Chairperson of the Committee on Education, reports Senate Bills 1393 and 1506 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 220, 1455, 1591, and 1679 Do Pass, as Amended; Senate Joint Resolution 16 Be Adopted, as Amended. Senator McGuire, Chairperson of the Committee on Higher Education, reports Senate Bills 806 and 818 {sic} (1818) Do Pass; and Senate Bill 760 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Raoul, Chairperson of the Committee on Judiciary, reports Senate Bills 59, 871, 1258, 1296, 1374, 1630, 1670, 1833, and 1834 Do Pass; and Senate Bills 90, 140, 621, 786, 836, -- 1268, 1275, 1335, 1487, 1547, 1596, 1763, 1810, and 1824 Do Pass, as Amended. Senator Stadelman, (Vice) Chairperson of the Committee on Transportation, reports Senate Bill 1704 Do Pass; Senate Bills 70 and 1424 Do Pass, as Amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 2 Be 40 STATE OF ILLINOIS 99th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 23rd Legislative Day 3/24/2015 Adopted.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Mr. Secretary, House Bills 1st Reading.
House Bill 317, offered by Senator Steans. (Secretary reads title of bill) House Bill 318, offered by Senator Steans. (Secretary reads title of bill) 1st Reading of the bills.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) Mr. Secretary, Committee Reports.
Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Refer to Appropriations I Committee - House Bills 317 and 318. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman. Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Re-refer from Appropriations I Committee to Assignments Committee - House Bill 317 and House Bill 318. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman. Senator Clayborne, Chairman of the Committee on Assignments, reports the following Legislative Measures have been assigned: Be Approved for Consideration - House Bills 317 and 318. Signed, Senator James F. Clayborne, Chairman.
PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR HARMON) There being no further business to come before the Senate, the Senate stands adjourned until the hour of 12 noon on the 25th day of March, 2015. The Senate stands adjourned. 41