STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
77TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2000
12:00 O'CLOCK NOON
NO. 77
[January 13, 2000] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 77th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 13 Change of Sponsorship.............................. 3 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 3 Introduction and First Reading - HB3128-3231....... 4 Quorum Roll Call................................... 3 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 1852 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 3 HB 1852 Motion Submitted................................... 3 HR 0506 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0507 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0509 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0510 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0511 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0512 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0514 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0515 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0516 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0517 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0518 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0519 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0520 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0521 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0525 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0526 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0527 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0527 Agreed Resolution.................................. 7 HR 0528 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0528 Agreed Resolution.................................. 8 HR 0529 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0529 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0530 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0530 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0531 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0531 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0532 Resolution......................................... 11 HR 0533 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0534 Adoption........................................... 11 HR 0534 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 SJR 0049 Senate Message..................................... 12
3 [January 13, 2000] The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker in the Chair. Prayer by LeeArthur Crawford, Assistant Pastor with the Victory Temple Church in Springfield, Illinois. Representative Hassert led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. By direction of the Speaker, a roll call was taken to ascertain the attendance of Members, as follows: 114 present. (ROLL CALL 1) By unanimous consent, Representatives Tom Johnson, Klingler, Morrow and Pankau were excused from attendance. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Representative Currie, Chairperson, from the Committee on Rules to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the Motion be reported "be approved for consideration" and placed on the House Calendar: Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 1852. COMMITTEE ON RULES REFERRALS Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, reported the following legislative measures and/or joint action motions have been assigned as follows: Committee on Child Support Enforcement: HOUSE BILL 3054. Committee on Constitutional Officers: Senate Amendment 1 to HOUSE BILL 1852. Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform: HOUSE BILLS 1459 and 2981. Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILLS 2904, 2917 and 2940. Committee on Environment & Energy: HOUSE BILL 3100. Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILLS 3055, 3073 and 3113. Committee on State Government Administration: HOUSE BILL 2905. Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles: HOUSE BILLS 2909 and 2958. The committee roll call vote on the forgoing Legislative Measures is as follows: 3, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair N Ryder Y Hannig N Tenhouse Y Turner, Art JOINT ACTION MOTIONS SUBMITTED Representative Rutherford submitted the following written motion, which was referred to the Committee on Rules: MOTION #1 I move to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 1852. CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP Representative Woolard asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Delgado asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL 2940. Representative Hoffman asked and obtained unanimous consent to be
[January 13, 2000] 4 removed as chief sponsor and Representative Hartke asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL 3037. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules: HOUSE BILL 3128. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT in relation to real property. HOUSE BILL 3129. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT in relation to civil procedure. HOUSE BILL 3130. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT in relation to municipal government. HOUSE BILL 3131. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT in relation to townships. HOUSE BILL 3132. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT in relation to county government. HOUSE BILL 3133. Introduced by Representatives Art Turner - Currie - Granberg, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Act by changing Section 9. HOUSE BILL 3134. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT to create the Payday Loan Industry Act. HOUSE BILL 3135. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT in relation to financial regulation. HOUSE BILL 3136. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT in relation to financial regulation. HOUSE BILL 3137. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Banking Act by changing Section 3. HOUSE BILL 3138. Introduced by Representative Persico, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Transient Merchant Act of 1987. HOUSE BILL 3139. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act by changing Section 26. HOUSE BILL 3140. Introduced by Representative Cross, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 by changing Section 5. HOUSE BILL 3141. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act. HOUSE BILL 3142. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act. HOUSE BILL 3143. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 3144. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 3145. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 3146. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 3147. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill for AN ACT in relation to wildlife. HOUSE BILL 3148. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Respite Program Act by changing Sections 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 12. HOUSE BILL 3149. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT in relation to executive agencies. HOUSE BILL 3150. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT in relation to human services. HOUSE BILL 3151. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Cigarette Tax Act by changing Section 2. HOUSE BILL 3152. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Cigarette Use Tax Act by changing Section 2. HOUSE BILL 3153. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill for AN ACT to create the Automobile Dealer and Big Box Retailer Relocation Act.
5 [January 13, 2000] HOUSE BILL 3154. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 6-206 and adding Section 11-501.9. HOUSE BILL 3155. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 15-109.1. HOUSE BILL 3156. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Toll Highway Act by adding Section 36. HOUSE BILL 3157. Introduced by Representatives Parke - Lindner - Beaubien - Mathias, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act by changing Section 1506.3. HOUSE BILL 3158. Introduced by Representative Currie, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section 203. HOUSE BILL 3159. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 4-1.2. HOUSE BILL 3160. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Non-Support Punishment Act by changing Section 10. HOUSE BILL 3161. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 2-3. HOUSE BILL 3162. Introduced by Representative Bill Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section 203. HOUSE BILL 3163. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 6-110.1 and adding Section 6-110.2. HOUSE BILL 3164. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 5-104.3. HOUSE BILL 3165. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill for AN ACT to amend the state Records Act. HOUSE BILL 3166. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT concerning driving violations, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 3167. Introduced by Representative Parke, a bill for AN ACT concerning tobacco settlement proceeds. HOUSE BILL 3168. Introduced by Representative Parke, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unified Code of Corrections by changing Section 5-6-3.1. HOUSE BILL 3169. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for AN ACT in relation to exemptions from real property taxes, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 3170. Introduced by Representatives Lopez - Bugielski - Capparelli - Burke - McAuliffe, Eileen Lyons and Saviano, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 6-111 and to amend the State Mandates Act. HOUSE BILL 3171. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing Section 4. HOUSE BILL 3172. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT creating the Petroleum Equipment Contractors Licensing Act. HOUSE BILL 3173. Introduced by Representatives Hoeft - Murphy, a bill for AN ACT to increase uniformity within the Illinois Pension Code. HOUSE BILL 3174. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for AN ACT concerning fire protection districts. HOUSE BILL 3175. Introduced by Representative Bradley, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Sections 6-205 and 6-206. HOUSE BILL 3176. Introduced by Representative McGuire, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 3-616. HOUSE BILL 3177. Introduced by Representative Stroger, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act by changing Section 1900. HOUSE BILL 3178. Introduced by Representative McGuire, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act by changing Section 1. HOUSE BILL 3179. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act by changing Section
[January 13, 2000] 6 1900. HOUSE BILL 3180. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unified Code of Corrections by changing Section 5-2-4. HOUSE BILL 3181. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill for AN ACT in relation to estates. HOUSE BILL 3182. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill for AN ACT in relation to estates. HOUSE BILL 3183. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 15-316. HOUSE BILL 3184. Introduced by Representative Bost, a bill for AN ACT in relation to utilities. HOUSE BILL 3185. Introduced by Representative Bost, a bill for AN ACT in relation to utilities. HOUSE BILL 3186. Introduced by Representative Bost, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing Section 13-100. HOUSE BILL 3187. Introduced by Representative Moore, a bill for AN ACT regarding taxation, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 3188. Introduced by Representative Moore, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Township Code by changing Sections 115-20 and 115-105. HOUSE BILL 3189. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a bill for AN ACT in relation to child support. HOUSE BILL 3190. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a bill for AN ACT in relation to family law. HOUSE BILL 3191. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a bill for AN ACT in relation to child support. HOUSE BILL 3192. Introduced by Representatives Art Turner - Murphy, a bill for AN ACT concerning telecommunications taxes and fees, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 3193. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to sales taxes. HOUSE BILL 3194. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to sales taxes. HOUSE BILL 3195. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to sales taxes. HOUSE BILL 3196. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to income taxes. HOUSE BILL 3197. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to property taxes. HOUSE BILL 3198. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to sales taxes. HOUSE BILL 3199. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to property taxes. HOUSE BILL 3200. Introduced by Representative Pugh, a bill for AN ACT in relation to income taxation. HOUSE BILL 3201. Introduced by Representatives Mulligan - Currie - Cross - Art Turner, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act by changing Section 5. HOUSE BILL 3202. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 10-26. HOUSE BILL 3203. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Illinois Health Care Cost Containment Council. HOUSE BILL 3204. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3205. Introduced by Representatives Hamos - Coulson - Mautino - Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Sections 5-5, 5-8, and 12-13. HOUSE BILL 3206. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan Board. HOUSE BILL 3207. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3208. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3209. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a
7 [January 13, 2000] bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3210. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3211. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. HOUSE BILL 3212. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Illinois Medical District Commission. HOUSE BILL 3213. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. HOUSE BILL 3214. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3215. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3216. Introduced by Representative Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3217. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 9A-11. HOUSE BILL 3218. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 by changing Sections 3 and 10. HOUSE BILL 3219. Introduced by Representative Acevedo, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act by adding Section 4-108. HOUSE BILL 3220. Introduced by Representative Acevedo, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act by adding Section 4-108. HOUSE BILL 3221. Introduced by Representative Osterman, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 21-1.3. HOUSE BILL 3222. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for AN ACT concerning fire protection districts. HOUSE BILL 3223. Introduced by Representative Art Turner, a bill for AN ACT concerning fees for administrative review of non-moving traffic violations. HOUSE BILL 3224. Introduced by Representative Schmitz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act by adding Section 8.5. HOUSE BILL 3225. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill for AN ACT concerning compensation of the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board. HOUSE BILL 3226. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill for AN ACT to amend the intergovernmental Cooperation Act by changing Section 3.2. HOUSE BILL 3227. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by changing Sections 3-901 and 3-902 and adding Section 3-911. HOUSE BILL 3228. Introduced by Representative Steve Davis, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code. HOUSE BILL 3229. Introduced by Representative Art Turner, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Library System Act by changing Sections 8 and 8.4. HOUSE BILL 3230. Introduced by Representative Steve Davis, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Sections 6-109, 6-115, and 6-118. HOUSE BILL 3231. Introduced by Representative Klingler, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Consignment of Art Act by changing Section 1. AGREED RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed on the order of Resolutions: HOUSE RESOLUTION 527
[January 13, 2000] 8 Offered by Representative Scully: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Body that South Chicago Heights Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca will retire on January 31, 2000; and WHEREAS, Angelo Petrarca joined the South Chicago Heights Fire Department in June of 1960; he became a Lieutenant in May of 1971, was appointed the Assistant Fire Chief in May of 1973, and on May 1, 1974 became the Fire Chief of South Chicago Heights; and WHEREAS, Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca has been a member of the International Fire Chief Association since 1974, a member of the Illinois Fire Chief Association since 1984, a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators since 1992, the chairperson of the Emergency Telephone Systems Board E-9-1-1 (ETSB) since 1994, a member of NENA (National Emergency Number Association) since 1994, and the Chairperson/President of the Firemen Pension Fund since 1974; and WHEREAS, Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca is a member of the South Chicago Heights Y2K readiness committee; he also was a past President of the WILCO Fire Chiefs Association in the 4th district, comprised of 18 fire departments; while serving as President he was the chairperson and author of the MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System), which laid out guidelines for a planned response of all 18 departments during emergency disaster situations when additional resources were needed; and WHEREAS, Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca will be remembered for improving the response time of the department from an average of 6 to 7 minutes to the current 2 minutes, from the time of the call to the actual arrival of EMS personnel on site; and WHEREAS, Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca is to be commended for his many years of dedication and service to the people of South Chicago Heights; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we say thank you to Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca for a job well done; we wish him nothing but the best as he looks into the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Fire Chief Angelo Petrarca, along with our sincere regards. HOUSE RESOLUTION 528 Offered by Representative McGuire: WHEREAS, The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that Caterpillar's Hydraulic and Fabrications Business Unit (HFBU) is the recipient of the Chamber's 2000 "Salute to Industry" award; and WHEREAS, The award will be presented at a business celebration dinner on January 18, 2000; and WHEREAS, The Chamber annually honors a local business that is a major job provider in the Joliet area; and WHEREAS, Caterpillar's Hydraulic and Fabrications Business Unit (HFBU) will be the first recipient to receive the award twice, the first time being in 1979; the plant opened in 1951 and currently employs 2,000 people; and WHEREAS, Caterpillar's Hydraulic and Fabrications Business Unit (HFBU) is a longtime part of the Joliet area, celebrating fifty years of making quality products; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Caterpillar's Hydraulic and Fabrications Business Unit (HFBU) on receiving the Salute to Industry Award from the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Caterpillar's Hydraulic and Fabrications Business Unit (HFBU).
9 [January 13, 2000] HOUSE RESOLUTION 529 Offered by Representative McGuire: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Edmund B. Thornton will be honored by the Canal Corridor Association for his leadership, and for his hard work with the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor; and WHEREAS, Edmund B. Thornton was a founding member of the Canal Corridor Association in 1982; he was the first chairman of the federally appointed Illinois and Michigan Canal Heritage Corridor Commission in 1984, and is currently serving once more as the Commission's chairman; and WHEREAS, Edmund B. Thornton chaired the Commission's Sesquicentennial Committee; the Committee brought together hundreds of partners for a year-long celebration, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the I & M Canal; and WHEREAS, Edmund B. Thornton was Chairman and CEO of Ottawa Silica Company; he chaired the national Parks Centennial Committee; he founded the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council; he served as Vice-Chair of the Nature of Illinois Foundation; and he was appointed to the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission and the Illinois State Museum Board; and WHEREAS, Edmund B. Thornton has been instrumental in preserving the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa and the I & M Canal Warehouse in Utica; he commissioned a unique earth sculpture in Buffalo Rock State Park, and led the preservation of the Grand Village of the Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Edmund B. Thornton on receiving this well deserved honor; and we thank him for his dedication and diligent efforts, keeping the rich history of Illinois alive for future generations; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Edmund B. Thornton. HOUSE RESOLUTION 530 Offered by Representative Schmitz: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Body that Judy Williams, a teacher at Louise White Elementary School in Batavia recently received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and WHEREAS, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) was founded in 1987; it is an independent, nonprofit, non-partisan, and non-governmental organization; NBPTS is dedicated to raising the standards of teaching in classrooms across the United States; and WHEREAS, National Board Certification is achieved through a tough performance-based assessment; the teacher is tested on their knowledge of subject matter, their ability to teach students, and their ability to manage and measure student learning; and WHEREAS, Judy Williams has been teaching for 21 years in the Batavia Public School system; she currently teaches fifth grade at Louise White Elementary School; Judy Williams is to be honored by Governor George Ryan in February of 2000 at the Governors Mansion in Springfield; and WHEREAS, Judy Williams, and her husband, Jerry, have been residents of Batavia for many years; their daughters, Shari and Mindi, were both educated in the Batavia schools; and WHEREAS, Asked by the Illinois State Board of Education for her assistance, Judy Williams is currently mentoring Illinois candidates
[January 13, 2000] 10 for the National Board Certification process; and WHEREAS, Judy Williams has supervised student teachers, has mentored other teachers, has served on many curriculum development committees, has presented lectures on supervising student teachers, has made presentations at State organizations and associations, has been a consultant and reviewer for text book publishers, has been trained as a member of the Illinois State Board of Education visitation team, and has been a member of the Illinois State Board of Education Assessment Advisory Committee, in addition to her duties as a teacher, wife, and mother; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Judy Williams on her National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Judy Williams. HOUSE RESOLUTION 531 Offered by Representative Dart: WHEREAS, Dr. Sherry Luck served as the Medical Director for Roseland Community Hospital's HIV/AIDS Clinic in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, As a result of Dr. Luck's vision and commitment to help eradicate the deadly AIDS disease the doors opened at the Roseland Community Hospital HIV/AIDS Clinic in 1994; and WHEREAS, Dr. Luck volunteered her services and maintained the operation of the Clinic during its infancy stage; because Roseland is a small community hospital, Dr. Luck had to provide funds for the clinic to provide services to the community; and WHEREAS, Dr. Sherry Luck and her extraordinary work served as an inspiration to the administration, physicians, and staff of Roseland Community Hospital, who served in her commitment to "End the Silence"; and WHEREAS, The unexpected passing of Dr. Luck on May 30, 1999 was a tremendous loss to all of her friends, her co-workers, and especially her family and the community; she is survived by her son, Vernon Cowell Jarrett, and her daughter, Khadija Holman; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we extend our sincere condolences to everyone that knew and loved Dr. Sherry Luck; may they find comfort in this time of loss; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Roseland Community Hospital HIV/AIDS Clinic and to the family of Dr. Sherry Luck. HOUSE RESOLUTION 534 Offered by Representative Wojcik: WHEREAS, The members of this House are pleased and honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of individuals of this great State; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Caroline "Carrie" Volkening of Schaumburg is celebrating the 105th anniversary of her birth on December 27, 1999; and WHEREAS, She was born in Bellevue, Kansas, on December 27, 1894, the fifth oldest of seven children of German immigrants; at twelve years of age, the family moved to Schaumburg; and WHEREAS, Her family homesteaded a 160 acre farm located on Schaumburg Road; she attended an English speaking public school through the eighth grade; after that, she assisted her family in farming operations, including milking seven cows twice a day and tending to the chickens, ducks, and geese; she was known for her cooking and baking abilities; and WHEREAS, She helped her mother feed and shelter the local homeless people; her family has a long history of being active members in the Village of Schaumburg; and
11 [January 13, 2000] WHEREAS, Carrie Volkening is a member of the Emmanual United Church of Christ; she has been active in that congregation, serving in many roles, since the family moved to Schaumburg in 1906; and WHEREAS, The oldest resident of Schaumburg, Carrie Volkening currently lives at Friendship Village; and WHEREAS, Schaumburg is fortunate to have such a caring person as Carrie Volkening; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Carrie Volkening on the 105th anniversary of her birth and thank her for all the caring and sharing she has given to the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Carrie Volkening with our respect and admiration. The following resolution was offered and placed in the Committee on Rules: HOUSE RESOLUTION 532 Offered by Representative Gash: WHEREAS, The Governor has requested a report from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority dealing with structural and financial issues; and WHEREAS, Implementation of the report may require legislative action; and WHEREAS, The General Assembly is interested in the substance of the report; and WHEREAS, This report is to be presented to the Governor; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the House shall create a Committee to review the Toll Authority's report; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Committee shall be composed of 7 members, 4 appointed by the Speaker and 3 by the Minority Leader; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Committee shall have the same powers as a regular House committee; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is directed to cooperate with the Committee; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Committee shall be directed to report to the General Assembly no later than April 4, 2000 regarding its findings and conclusions on implementing or modifying the Toll Authority's recommendations to the Governor. HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 506, 507, 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 533 and 534 were taken up for consideration. Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolutions. The motion prevailed and the Resolutions were adopted. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary: Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Joint Resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 49
[January 13, 2000] 12 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, January 13, 2000, the Senate stands adjourned until Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 12:00 o'clock noon; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Adopted by the Senate, January 13, 2000. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate The foregoing message from the Senate reporting their adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 49 was taken up for immediate consideration. Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution. The motion prevailed and SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 49 was adopted. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. At the hour of 1:45 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn. The motion prevailed. And in accordance therewith and pursuant to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 49, the House stood adjourned until Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
13 [January 13, 2000] NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE JAN 13, 2000 0 YEAS 0 NAYS 114 PRESENT P ACEVEDO P FOWLER P LINDNER P REITZ P BASSI P FRANKS P LOPEZ P RIGHTER P BEAUBIEN P FRITCHEY P LYONS,EILEEN P RUTHERFORD P BELLOCK P GARRETT P LYONS,JOSEPH P RYDER P BIGGINS P GASH P MATHIAS P SAVIANO P BLACK P GIGLIO P MAUTINO P SCHMITZ P BOLAND P GILES P McAULIFFE P SCHOENBERG P BOST P GRANBERG P McCARTHY P SCOTT P BRADLEY P HAMOS P McGUIRE P SCULLY P BRADY P HANNIG P McKEON P SHARP P BROSNAHAN P HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MITCHELL,BILL P SKINNER P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRY P SLONE P BURKE P HOEFT P MOFFITT P SMITH P CAPPARELLI P HOFFMAN P MOORE P SOMMER P COULSON P HOLBROOK E MORROW P STEPHENS P COWLISHAW P HOWARD P MULLIGAN P STROGER P CROSS P HULTGREN P MURPHY P TENHOUSE P CROTTY P JOHNSON,TIM P MYERS P TURNER,ART P CURRIE E JOHNSON,TOM P NOVAK P TURNER,JOHN P CURRY P JONES,JOHN P O'BRIEN P WAIT P DANIELS P JONES,LOU P O'CONNOR P WINKEL P DART P JONES,SHIRLEY P OSMOND P WINTERS P DAVIS,MONIQUE P KENNER P OSTERMAN P WIRSING P DAVIS,STEVE E KLINGLER E PANKAU P WOJCIK P DELGADO P KOSEL P PARKE P WOOLARD P DURKIN P KRAUSE P PERSICO P YOUNGE P ERWIN P LANG P POE P ZICKUS P FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER P PUGH P MR. SPEAKER P FLOWERS P LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence