STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
120TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2000
1:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 120
[April 11, 2000] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 120th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 50 Committee on Rules Reassignments................... 15 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 15 Compensation Review Board Report................... 4 Fiscal Note Requested.............................. 16 Fiscal Note Supplied............................... 16 Fiscal Note Withdrawn.............................. 16 Home Rule Note Requested........................... 16 Judicial Note Supplied............................. 16 Letter of Transmittal.............................. 15 Quorum Roll Call................................... 4 State Mandate Note Requested....................... 16 Temporary Committee Assignments.................... 4 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 0182 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 21 HB 0182 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 41 HB 0486 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 20 HB 0486 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 42 HB 0589 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 20 HB 0589 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 41 HB 1534 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 1785 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 1785 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 48 HB 2067 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 18 HB 2067 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 41 HB 2379 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 2379 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 48 HB 2855 Senate Message - Passage w/ SA..................... 18 HB 2980 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 2980 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 3082 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 3455 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 3455 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 48 HB 3465 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 3476 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 14 HB 3548 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 21 HB 3548 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 47 HB 3621 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 3928 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 3936 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 41 HB 4300 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 21 HB 4300 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 41 HB 4348 Committee Report - Concur in SA.................... 21 HB 4348 Concurrence in Senate Amendment/s.................. 42 HB 4396 Motion Submitted................................... 16 HB 4699 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 19 HJR 0050 Committee Report................................... 19 HJR 0061 Committee Report................................... 18 HR 0066 Resolution......................................... 48 HR 0750 Agreed Resolution.................................. 22 HR 0751 Resolution......................................... 24 HR 0752 Agreed Resolution.................................. 23 HR 0753 Resolution......................................... 24 HR 0754 Resolution......................................... 25 HR 0755 Agreed Resolution.................................. 23
3 [April 11, 2000] Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) SB 0023 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 42 SB 1007 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 19 SB 1231 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 33 SB 1298 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 33 SB 1428 Committee Report................................... 14 SB 1440 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 22 SB 1444 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 33 SB 1513 Third Reading...................................... 47 SB 1514 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 26 SB 1524 Committee Report................................... 19 SB 1524 Second Reading..................................... 48 SB 1577 Third Reading...................................... 32 SB 1636 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 21 SB 1645 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 22 SB 1645 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 32 SB 1653 Action on Motion................................... 32 SB 1881 Third Reading...................................... 32
[April 11, 2000] 4 The House met pursuant to adjournment. Representative Hartke in the Chair. Prayer by Pastor Lee E. Fields, Jr. of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois. Representative Mulligan 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: 117 present. (ROLL CALL 1) By unanimous consent, Representative Sharp was excused from attendance. TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Osmond will replace Representative Bill Mitchell in the Committee on Insurance, for today only. Representative Ryder will replace Representative Jerry Mitchell in the Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse, for today only. Representative Tenhouse will replace Representative Beaubien in the Committee on Environment & Energy, for today only. Representative Rutherford will replace Representative Andrea Moore in the Committee on Environment & Energy, for today only. COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD April 3, 2000 Mr. Toni Rossi Clerk of the House Illinois House of Representatives State House Springfield, Illinois 62706 Re: Compensation Review Board Dear Mr. Rossi: Enclosed herewith is a copy of the 2000 Report of the Compensation Review Board. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Very truly yours, COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD By:s/Robert J. Huguelet, Jr. Counsel to Board STATE OF ILLINOIS COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD TO: Honorable George H. Ryan Honorable James "Pate" Philip, President of the Senate Honorable Emil Jones, Minority Leader of the Senate Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House Honorable Lee A. Daniels, Minority Leader of the House Honorable Jesse White, Secretary of State Honorable Daniel W. Hynes, Comptroller 2000 REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD Under the Compensation Review Act, 25 ILCS 120/1 et seq. (the
5 [April 11, 2000] "Act"), the Compensation Review Board is to meet every even-numbered year and make recommendations to the General Assembly as to the appropriate levels of compensation for approximately 1,200 designated offices and positions. On behalf of the citizen members of the Compensation Review Board of the State of Illinois (the "Board"), we respectfully submit our 2000 Report. As a Board, we have conducted hearings as required by the Act and have considered the factors set forth in the Act (25 ILCS 120/4), including the financial ability of the State to meet the costs which will result from the adoption of the recommendations in this Report. It is the view of this Board that the salary adjustments recommended herein are necessary to accomplish the goals and purposes of the Act. In our judgments, the recommended increases are essential to enable the State to attract and retain qualified men and women for the important positions covered by this Report. We urge adoption of these increases to offset the loss of compensation in real dollars which has resulted from the rejection by the legislature of earlier Reports of this Board, and to otherwise accomplish the goals of the Act. PRIOR REPORTS OF THE BOARD The Compensation Review Act was adopted in July, 1984. It was modeled after a federal statue and the statues of certain other states which have established commissions to propose salary levels for elected officials. This is the ninth Report that this Board has submitted since the adoption of the Act. The Act required our first Report to be filed in January, 1985, with subsequent Reports to be filed prior to May 1 in each even-numbered year. The General Assembly allowed our 1985 Report and the 1986, 1994 and 1998 Reports to become law. The Reports in 1988, 1990, 1992 and 1996 were rejected by both Houses of the General Assembly, although a recommendation for future cost-of-living adjustments ("COLA") was approved as a result of the 1990 Report. Because half of the Reports of this Board have been rejected by the General Assembly, the officers and executives dependent upon this Board for equitable salary levels have seen their pay reduced in terms of real dollars. This Report urges increases which represent an effort to restore some of the compensation lost through these cuts. In our 1998 Report we observed that many positions in the Executive Branch, such as cabinet members, agency heads and commission members, had not been adequately addressed in recent years. We pointed out the anomaly that, "Many of these directors supervise employees who make more than they do. Under the present system, a talented employee may turn down a promotion because he or she cannot afford the pay cut!" (1998 Report, p.5). We urged the next administration (now in office) to address these salary issues. We were pleased by the Administration's well-considered response. THE JUDICIARY This year, as in prior hearings, there was a compelling case made for salary adjustments for members of the Judiciary. (The need for reasonable judicial compensation has been discussed in each of our prior biennial Reports.) We heard testimony from representatives of a Joint Illinois State Bard Association-Chicago Bar Association Committee on Judicial Compensation ("Joint Committee"). The Joint Committee, through its co-chairs, Richard W. Austin and Leonard F. Amari, has consistently stated that a reasonable compensation, with periodic adjustments for inflation, is essential if we are to have a competent and independent judiciary. We also heard testimony from the Illinois Judges Association. Representatives of the Joint Committee made a very convincing case that the salary levels of Illinois judges should be
[April 11, 2000] 6 comparable to the compensation of judges on the federal bench. There is a historical basis for such comparability; in fact, Illinois state court judges have, at times, received higher salaries than federal court judges. As recently as 1986, as a result of our 1985 and 1986 Reports, there was a mere $1,915 difference between the salary of a state court trial judge (circuit court judge) and the salary of a trial judge in the federal system. Today, federal trial court judges receive almost $15,000 more. Furthermore, Illinois judges are required to contribute 11% of their salaries toward their retirement. Federal judges and state court judges in other states do not make these payments. Sensitive to political and financial realities, this Board recommends an increase of 2 percent in each of the two years covered by our Report. As both the Joint Committee and the Illinois Judges Association seemed to recognize, a higher recommendation would have little chance of surviving the legislative process. EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES Our Report sets the salary levels for 105 Executive Branch employees, general directors and commissioners of major agencies and departments. These directors and commissioners of major agencies and departments. These directors and commissioners are responsible for our health and safety; they run our state police and our prisons, they direct our Departments of Mental Health, Children and Family Services and Natural Resources; they oversee departments regulating and protecting our health, our environment, our banks and financial institutions. We recognize that they are underpaid for the responsibilities they bear. Prior to our meeting, the Legislature addressed the problem by adoption of Public Aid 91-25 which authorized the Governor to adjust salaries of most of these positions subject to a cap of 85% of the Governor's salary. Because this Board also has the responsibility to make recommendations for these positions, the Governor submitted proposals for our consideration. We found the Govenor's recommendations to be reasonable and we generally adopt them in this report; with the proviso that no base salary be increased by more than 8% in the first fiscal year (July 1, 2000). OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS We have recommended two percent increases for all other elected officials, including the Legislature, because these offices, too, have lost compensation due to inflation. We also seek to avoid large gaps, in compensation, between these offices and the other positions we have adjusted. If long periods pass with no adjustments, the General Assembly is required to play "catch up," and substantial increases--which are misunderstood by the public--become necessary. We recognize that the elected officials presently holding these positions will not be able to receive these increases as the Constitution, Article V, Section 21, bars increases during a term of office. STATE'S ATTORNEYS In counties with a population of more than 30,000, we have set the salary of the State Attorneys at the same level as a circuit judge. There is a long history of this parity. The salaries of State's Attorneys in counties under 30,000 were increased substantially in 1998. Some of these will be increased again in December, 2000, as a result of legislation that adjusted salaries and eliminated the option for private practice. We will review these offices in our next (2002) Report. CONCLUSION
7 [April 11, 2000] The Compensation Review Board was created by the Compensation Review Act to provide an objective, dispassionate, periodic review of the salary levels of our judges, elected officials and top executives within the Executive Branch. We ask the leaders and members of the General Assembly to consider our recommendations consistent with the purposes for which the Act was adopted. We appreciate the opportunity to have served the General Assembly and the people of Illinois. Respectfully submitted, COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD s/Kevin M. Forde, Chairman On Behalf of the Board March 30, 2000 REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION REVIEW BOARD STATE OF ILLINOIS March 30, 2000 TO: Members of the Illinois House of Representatives Members of the Illinois Senate Honorable Daniel W. Hynes, Comptroller Honorable Jesse White, Secretary of State RECITALS WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois, there was created the Compensation Review Board, consisting of twelve citizens of the State of Illinois (the "Board"), which Board has been entrusted with the responsibility and duty to determine the compensation for members of the General Assembly, judges, other than the county supplement, the elected constitutional officers of State government, state's attorneys and certain appointed officers of State government (collectively referred to as "Public Officials"); and WHEREAS, the Board has conducted a series of public hearings, heard the testimony of witnesses, and received and reviewed hundreds of pages of documents, all relating to the compensation of the Public Officials; and WHEREAS, the Board, in determining the compensation for each and every office contained in this Report, has considered the skill required, the time required, the opportunity for other earned income, the value of public services as performed in comparable states, the value of such services as performed in the private sector in Illinois and comparable states based on the responsibility and discretion required in the office, the average consumer prices commonly known as the cost of living, the overall compensation presently received by the Public Officials and all other benefits received, the interests and welfare of the public and the financial ability of the State to meet those costs, and such other factors, not confined to the foregoing, which are normally and traditionally taken into consideration in the determination of such compensation; and WHEREAS, after posting due notice, the Board held a public hearing on March 30, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois, at which the Board voted on the following Motions to determine the compensation of Public Officials and all said Motions carried, as follows:
[April 11, 2000] 8 1. To increase the annual compensation of the Constitutional Officers by 2%, effective July 1, 2000 and by another 2%, effective July 1, 2001, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 2. To increase the annual compensation of all Public Officials in the Legislative Branch (including the Auditor General and Deputy Auditor General) by 2%, effective July 1, 2000 and by another 2%, effective July 1, 2001, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 3. To increase the annual compensation of all Public Officials in the Judicial Branch, except associate judges, by 2%, effective July 1, 2000 and by another 2%, effective July 1, 2001, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 4. To increase the annual compensation of associate judges to equal 94% of the annual compensation of full circuit court judges, as increased by this Report, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 5. To increase the annual compensation of the Cook County State's Attorney by 2% effective July 1, 2000 and by another 2%, effective July 1, 2001, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 6. To increase the annual compensation of State's Attorneys in counties having a 30,000 or greater population (except Cook County) to equal the annual compensation of full circuit court judges, as increased by this Report, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 7. Effective July 1, 2000, to increase the annual compensation of the following Public Officials to $119,112 (85% of the Governor's current FY '00 annual salary of $140,132); provided, the amount of any increase that exceeds 8% of that Public Official's current salary will become effective on July 1, 2001; all subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA: Director, Department of Children and Family Services Director, Department of Corrections Secretary, Department of Human Services Director, Department of Public Health Director, Department of Revenue Secretary, Department of Transportation° 8. Effective July 1, 2000, to increase the annual compensation of the following Public Officials to $112,106 (80% of the Governor's current FY '00 annual salary of $140,132); provided, the amount of any increase that exceeds 8% of that Public Official's current salary will become effective on July 1, 2001; all subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA: Director, Department of Central Management Services Director, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Director, Department of Employment Security Director, Department of Public Aid 9. To increase the annual compensation of the following Public Officials to the following amounts; provided the amount of any increase that exceeds 8% of that Public Official's current salary will become effective on July 1, 2001; all subject to further increases or are derived by application of the annual COLA: (a) $107,500 to the Commissioner of the Office of Banks and Real
9 [April 11, 2000] Estate; (b) $105,099 (75% of the Governor's current FY '00 salary of $140,132): Director, Department of Agriculture Commissioner of Banks and Real Estate Director, Environmental Protection Agency Director, Department of Insurance Director, Department of Natural Resources Director, Illinois State Police (c) $98,092 (70% of the Governor's current FY '00 salary of $140,132): Director, Department of Labor Director, Department of the Lottery Director, Department of Professional Regulation (d) $91,086 (65% of the Governor's current FY '00 salary of $140,132) Director, Department on Aging Director, Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director, Department of Financial Institutions State Fire Marshal, Office of the State Fire Marshal Director, Department of Human Rights The Adjutant General, Department of Military Affairs Director, Department of Nuclear Safety Director, Department of Veterans' Affairs (e) $101,245 (85% of Director's/Secretary's salary @ $119,112) Assistant Secretaries, Department of Human Services Assistant Director, Department of Public Health Assistant Director, Department of Revenue Assistant Secretary, Department of Transportation (f) $$95,290 (85% of Director's salary @ $112,106) Assistant Directors, Department of Central Mngt. Services Asst. Director, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Assistant Director, Department of Public Aid (g) $99,000 (established by Governor per P.A. 91-25) First Deputy Commissioner, Office of Banks and Real Estate (h) $89,334 (85% of Director's salary @ $105,099) Assistant Director, Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioners, Office of Banks and Real Estate Assistant Director, Department of Insurance Assistant Director, Department of Natural Resources Assistant Director, Department of Police (i) $83,378 (85% of Director's salary @ $98,092) Assistant Director, Department of Labor (j) $77,423 (85% of Director?s Salary @ $91,086) Assistant Director, Department of Financial Institutions Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Department of Military Affairs Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Department of Military Affairs Assistant Director, Department of Veterans? Affairs
[April 11, 2000] 10 10. To increase the annual compensation of the Chairman and Members of the Civil Service Commission to $25,000 and $20,000, respectively, effective July 1, 2000, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 11. To increase the annual compensation of the Chairman and Members of the Liquor Control Commission to $30,000 and $24,000, respectively, effective July 1, 2000 subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 12.To increase the annual compensation of the Chairman and Members of the Prisoner Review Board to $90,000 and $72,000 respectively, effective July 1, 2000 subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. 13. To increase the annual compensation of the Chairman and Members of the Property Tax Appeals Board to $60,000 and $48,000, respectively, effective July 1, 2000, subject to further increases as are derived by application of the annual COLA. WHEREAS, the Compensation Review Act requires that seven affirmative votes be cast in order for the Board to determine the compensation of the Public Officials, and each of the aforesaid Motions carried by at least seven affirmative votes, thereby making the results of said Motions the compensation determinations of the Compensation Review Board; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing Motions, the annual compensation for the position of each Public Official and per diem amounts are determined as follows: Schedule of Recommended Salaries and Per Diem, Effective July 1, 2000 and July 1, 2001 BEFORE Application of the Cost of Living Adjustment For Each Respective Year Effective A. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS: July 1, 2000 July 1, 2001 1. Governor $142,935 $151,771 2. Lt. Governor 109,303 116,060 3. Secretary of State 126,119 133,916 4. Comptroller 109,303 116,060 5. State Treasurer 109,303 116,060 6. Attorney General 126,119 133,916 Effective B. DEPTS., BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, July 1, 2000 July 1, 2001 AUTHORITIES: 89,023 94,736 1. Aging -Director 2. Agriculture -Director 105,099 109,408 -Assistant Director 89,023 92,984 3. Banks and Real Estate -Commissioner 107,500 111,146 -First Deputy Commissioner 99,000 103,059 -Deputy Commissioners 89,334 92,997 4. Central Management Services -Director 111,280 116,668 -Assistant Directors 93,477 99,123
11 [April 11, 2000] 5. Children and Family Services -Director 113,019 123,746 6. Civil Service Commission -Chairman 21,363 25,876 -Member 16,026 20,657 7. Commerce Commission -Chairman 105,859 110,199 -Members 92,448 96,238 8. Commerce and Community Affairs -Director 106,829 116,486 -Assistant Director 89,023 98,940 9. Corrections -Director 119,112 123,966 -Assistant Directors: Juvenile Division 82,429 85,809 Adult Division 82,429 85,809 10. Court of Claims -Chief Justice 51,272 53,374 -Judge 47,327 49,267 11. Educational Labor Relations Board -Chairman 82,429 85,809 -Member 74,188 77,230 12. State Board of Elections -Chairman 46,162 48,055 -Vice Chairman 37,918 39,473 -Members 29,676 30,893 13. Emergency Management Agency -Director 86,357 94,627 14. Employment Security -Director 112,106 116,702 15. Environmental Protection Agency -Director 105,099 109,408 16. Financial Institutions -Director 89,023 94,736 -Assistant Director 76,561 80,562 17. Fire Marshall -State Fire Marshall 86,357 94,627 18. Human Rights Department -Director 91,086 94,821 19. Human Rights Commission -Chairman 41,215 42,905 -Members 37,093 38,614 20. Human Services -Secretary 119,112 123,996 -Assistant Secretary 97,928 105,260 21. Illinois Labor Relations Boards -Chairman 82,429 85,809 -State Labor Relations Board Mem. 74,188 77,230 -Local Labor Relations Board Mem. 74,188 77,230
[April 11, 2000] 12 22. Industrial Commission -Chairman 98,916 102,972 -Members 94,657 98,538 23. Insurance -Director 97,928 109,114 -Assistant Director 80,123 92,619 24. Labor -Director 97,928 102,107 -Assistant Director 80,123 86,663 -Chief Factory Inspector 41,215 42,905 -Supt. of Safety Inspection and Education 45,336 47,195 25. Liquor Control -Chairman 24,815 31,017 -Secretary 29,676 30,893 -Member 20,535 24,842 26. Lottery -Director 97,928 102,107 27. Military Affairs -Adjutant General 86,357 94,627 -Ass. Adjutant General for Army 76,561 80,562 -Ass. Adjutant General for Air National Guard 76,561 80,562 28. Natural Resources -Director 105,099 109,408 -Assistant Director 89,023 92,984 -Examining Officer 10,195 10,613 -Mine Officer 12,362 12,869 29. Nuclear Safety -Director 91,086 94,821 30. Pollution Control Board -Chairman 95,605 99,525 -Members 92,448 96,238 31. Prisoner Review Board -Chairman 81,784 93,353 -Members 72,000 74,952 32. Professional Regulation -Director 97,928 102,107 33. Property Tax Appeal Board -Chairman 55,194 62,263 -Member 44,512 49,825 34. Public Aid -Director 112,106 116,702 -Assistant Director 95,290 99,197 35. Public Health -Director 115,733 123,857 -Assistant Director 97,928 105,260 36. Racing Board -Chairman per diem 300/day - 9,894/yr 312/day 10,300/yr -Members per diem 300/day - 9,894/yr 312/day-10,300/yr 37. Revenue
13 [April 11, 2000] -Director 115,733 123,857 -Assistant Director 97,928 105,260 38. State Sanitary District -Observer 24,728 25,742 39. Secretary of State Merit Comm. -Chairman 13,593 14,150 -Member 10,195 10,613 40. State Police -Director 105,099 109,408 -Assistant Director 89,023 92,984 41. State Police Merit Board -Chairman per diem 188 196 -Member per diem 188 196 42. State Toll Highway Authority -Chairman 29,666 30,882 -Director 25,841 26,900 43. Transportation -Secretary 115,733 123,857 -Assistant Secretary 97,928 105,260 44. Veterans' Affairs -Director 86,357 94,627 -Assistant Director 76,561 80,562 C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. Each Member of the General Assembly 54,653 58,031 Additional amounts per year for services as officers: 2. Senate: President 22,184 23,555 Minority leader 22,184 23,555 Assistant majority 16,636 17,665 Assistant minority 16,636 17,665 Majority caucus chairman 16,636 17,665 Minority caucus chairman 16,636 17,665 Standing Committee Chairman 8,320 8,834 Minority Spokesman 8,320 8,834 3. House of Representatives: Speaker 22,184 23,555 Minority leader 22,184 23,555 Majority leader 18,716 19,873 Dep. House Majority 15,945 16,930 Dep. House Minority 15,945 16,930 Assistant Majority 14,556 15,456 Assistant Minority 14,556 15,456 Majority Conference Chair 14,556 15,456 Minority Conference Chair 14,556 15,456 Committee Leaders -Chairman 8,320 8,834 -Minority Spokesperson 8,320 8,834° 4. Auditor General -Auditor General 106,740 113,339
[April 11, 2000] 14 -Deputy Auditor General 99,234 105,368 D. JUDICIARY 1. Judges of the Supreme Court 149,964 159,235 2. Judges of the Appellate Court141,144 149,869 3. Judges of the Circuit Court 129,518 137,524 4. Associate Judges of the Circuit Court 121,747 129,273 E. STATE'S ATTORNEYS 1. In Counties with Less than 10,000 population * * 2. In Counties with 10,000 - 19,999 population * * 3. In Counties with 20,000 - 29,999 population * * 4. In Counties with 30,000 or more population 129,518 137,524 5. Cook County 147,267 156,371 By virtue of Public Act 91-440, State?s Attorneys in counties having a population of under 30,000, will be consolidated into one salary category and will receive the same compensation, effective December 1, 2000. That salary will be $100,535. This Report makes no recommendation to change the current salaries of State?s Attorneys in counties with population under 30,000 or change the effect of Public Act 91-440. WITNESSETH THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Recitals be incorporated herein and that the foregoing constitute the 2000 Report of the Compensation Review Board and that a copy of this Report be filed with the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Comptroller and the Secretary of State of Illinois forthwith. REPORT FROM STANDING COMMITTEE 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 "approved for consideration" and placed on the House Calendar: Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 1785. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2379. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 3082. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 3455. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3465. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3476. That the bill be reported "approved for consideration" and be placed on the order of Third Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 1428. The committee roll call vote on the foregoing Legislative Measures is as follows: 5, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair Y Ryder Y Hannig Y Tenhouse Y Turner, Art COMMITTEE ON RULES
15 [April 11, 2000] REASSIGNMENTS Representative Currie, from the Committee on Rules, recalled SENATE BILL 1653 from the Committee on Public Utilities and reassigned it to the Committee on Electric Utility Deregulation. The committee roll call vote on the foregoing legislative measure is as follows is as follows: 3, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair A Ryder A Hannig Y Tenhouse Y Turner, Art LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OF ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Anthony D. Rossi Clerk of the House HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 402 Capitol Building Springfield IL 62706 Dear Mr. Clerk: Please be advised that I have extended the Third Reading Deadline to April 14, 2000 for the following Senate Bills: SENATE BILL 1428: Third Reading SENATE BILL 1653: Committee and Third Reading If you have questions, please contact my Chief of Staff, Tim Mapes. With kindest personal regards, I remain Sincerely, s/Michael J. Madigan Speaker of the House 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 Appropriations-General Services & Government Oversight: Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 1534. Committee on Environment & Energy: Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 3457. Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment 1 to HOUSE BILL 3621. Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: House Amendment 2 to SENATE BILL 1620 and Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment 1 to HOUSE BILL 861. Committee on Public Utilities: SENATE BILL 1653. JOINT ACTION MOTIONS SUBMITTED Representative Daniels submitted the following written motion,
[April 11, 2000] 16 which was referred to the Committee on Rules: MOTION #2 I move to concur with Senate Amendments numbered 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 1534. Representative Mautino submitted the following written motion, which was referred to the Committee on Rules: MOTION #2 I move to concur with Senate Amendment No. 4 to HOUSE BILL 2980. Representative Madigan 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 3621. Representative Mautino submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the Calendar on the order of Concurrence: MOTION #1 I move to non-concur with Senate Amendments numbered 1, 2 and 5 to HOUSE BILL 2980. Representative Capparelli submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the Calendar on the order of Concurrence: MOTION #1 I move to non-concur with Senate Amendments numbered 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 3928. Representative Bellock submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the Calendar on the order of Concurrence: MOTION #2 I move to non-concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4396. REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE Representative Tenhouse requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1007, as amended. FISCAL NOTE SUPPLIED A Fiscal Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 1444, as amended. FISCAL NOTE WITHDRAWN Representative Wirsing withdrew his request for a Fiscal Note on SENATE BILL 1444, as amended. REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATE NOTE Representative Tenhouse requested that a State Mandate Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1007, as ameded. REQUEST FOR HOME RULE NOTE Representative Tenhouse requested that a Home Rule Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1007, as amended. JUDICIAL NOTE SUPPLIED A Judicial Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 1393, as amended.
17 [April 11, 2000] 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 concurred with the House of Representatives in the passage of a bill of the following title to-wit: HOUSE BILL 2855 A bill for AN ACT to amend the Unified Code of Corrections by changing Section 5-5-3.2. Together with the attached amendment thereto (which amendment has been printed by the Senate), in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the House, to-wit: Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL NO. 2855. Passed the Senate, as amended, April 11, 2000. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend House Bill 2855 by replacing the title with the following: "AN ACT in relation to corrections."; and by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following: "Section 5. The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act is amended by changing Section 15 as follows: (5 ILCS 315/15) (from Ch. 48, par. 1615) Sec. 15. Act Takes Precedence. (a) In case of any conflict between the provisions of this Act and any other law, executive order or administrative regulation relating to wages, hours and conditions of employment and employment relations, the provisions of this Act or any collective bargaining agreement negotiated thereunder shall prevail and control. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to replace or diminish the rights of employees established by Sections 28 and 28a of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act, Sections 2.15 through 2.19 of the Regional Transportation Authority Act. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) above, any collective bargaining contract between a public employer and a labor organization executed pursuant to this Act shall supersede any contrary statutes, charters, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to wages, hours and conditions of employment and employment relations adopted by the public employer or its agents. Any collective bargaining agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this Act shall remain in full force during its duration. (b-5) Notwithstanding this or any other law, executive order, administrative regulation, or collective bargaining agreement to the contrary, in the case of a conflict between this Section and Section 3-7-2.5 of the Unified Code of Corrections, the provisions of that Section shall prevail. (c) It is the public policy of this State, pursuant to paragraphs (h) and (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, that the provisions of this Act are the exclusive exercise by the State of powers and functions which might otherwise be exercised by home rule units. Such powers and functions may not be exercised concurrently, either directly or indirectly, by any unit of local government, including any home rule unit, except as otherwise authorized by this Act. (Source: P.A. 83-1012.) Section 10. The Unified Code of Corrections is amended by adding Section 3-7-2.5 as follows:
[April 11, 2000] 18 (730 ILCS 5/3-7-2.5 new) Sec. 3-7-2.5. Zero tolerance drug policy. (a) No less than 20% of all employees and administrative officers of the Department shall be randomly tested for the presence of drugs once per year. "Employee" includes a Department employee who meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) the employee is responsible for the care, custody, or supervision of a committed person; or (2) the employee works within a correctional institution as defined in subsection (d) of Section 3-1-2; or (3) the employee has regular contact with committed persons as defined in subsection (c) of Section 3-1-2; or (4) the employee has the opportunity to smuggle drugs to committed persons; or (5) the employee is authorized to carry a firearm; or (6) the employee is eligible for the security retirement formula. (b) Notwithstanding a contractual provision or Section 15 of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to the contrary, if an employee or officer refuses to take a drug test, or if a drug test administered to an employee or officer shows a positive result, then the employee or officer shall be terminated from employment. Such termination shall be in accordance with established Departmental procedures. (c) Notwithstanding a contractual provision or Section 15 of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to the contrary, an employee or officer discharged from the Department for failure to take a drug test or for a positive test result may not be rehired. (d) This Section shall not be construed to limit drug testing if there is reasonable suspicion that an employee or officer is under the influence of or using alcohol or an unauthorized drug. This Section may not be construed to limit post-accident testing or to limit the testing of an applicant for employment. (e) Every person, including a correctional officer or administrative officer, entering a Department facility shall be subject to a search for drugs and contraband, either by a person, by a machine, or by a drug dog. (f) A person observed committing a crime may be referred to the State's Attorney's Office for prosecution. Every violation shall be reported to the Director or his or her designee. (g) A notice shall be posted at each Department facility that anyone entering the facility may be subject to a body cavity search. (h) Any person who refuses to be searched shall not be allowed to enter the Department facility. Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.". The foregoing message from the Senate reporting Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2855 was placed on the Calendar on the order of Concurrence. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES Representative Woolard, Chairperson, from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education 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 2067. That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 61. The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2067 is as follows: 17, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
19 [April 11, 2000] Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom Y Bassi Y Jones, John Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry A Curry, Julie Y Moffitt A Davis, Monique, V-Chair Y Mulligan Y Delgado A Murphy Y Fowler Y O'Brien Y Garrett A Persico Y Giles Y Scully A Hoeft A Smith, Michael Y Winkel The committee roll call vote on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 61 is as follows: 18, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom Y Bassi Y Jones, John Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry A Curry, Julie Y Moffitt Y Davis, Monique, V-Chair Y Mulligan Y Delgado A Murphy Y Fowler Y O'Brien Y Garrett A Persico Y Giles Y Scully A Hoeft A Smith, Michael Y Winkel Representative Novak, Chairperson, from the Committee on Environment & Energy to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 4699. The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 4699 is as follows: 12, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Novak, Chair Y Hultgren Y Beaubien (Tenhouse) N Jones, Shirley Y Bradley A Lawfer Y Davis, Steve, V-Chair Y Moore, Andrea (Rutherford) Y Durkin A Murphy N Hartke Y Parke Y Hassert, Spkpn Y Persico Y Holbrook Y Reitz A Stroger Representative Burke, Chairperson, from the Committee on Executive to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 50. That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1524. That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 1 to SENATE BILL 1007. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1524 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Burke, Chair A Fritchey, V-Chair Y Acevedo A Hassert
[April 11, 2000] 20 Y Beaubien A Jones, Lou Y Biggins Y Lopez Y Bradley A Pankau Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn Y Capparelli Y Rutherford Y Tenhouse The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 1 to SENATE BILL 1007 is as follows: 12, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, V-Chair Y Acevedo Y Hassert Y Beaubien A Jones, Lou Y Biggins Y Lopez Y Bradley Y Pankau Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn Y Capparelli N Rutherford N Tenhouse The committee roll call vote on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 50 is as follows: 14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, V-Chair Y Acevedo Y Hassert Y Beaubien A Jones, Lou Y Biggins Y Lopez Y Bradley Y Pankau Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn Y Capparelli Y Rutherford Y Tenhouse Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson, from the Committee on Human Services 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 486. The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 486 is as follows: 12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard Y Coulson Y Pugh Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, V-Chair Y Howard A Sharp Y Kenner Y Winters Y Wirsing Representative Mautino, Chairperson, from the Committee on Insurance 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 589. The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 589 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Mautino, Chair A Lopez A Bradley Y Mitchell, Bill (Osmond)
21 [April 11, 2000] Y Brady, Spkpn A Parke Y Bugielski A Persico Y Giles A Stephens Y Hoeft A Stroger A Kenner Y Winkel Y Woolard, V-Chair Representative Dart, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary - I Civil Law to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1636. 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 4300. Motion to concur with Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4348. The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1636 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Dart, Chair Y Lang Y Brosnahan Y Mathias Y Hamos A Meyer Y Hoffman Y Scott, V-Chair Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn A Wait The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4300 and Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4348 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Dart, Chair Y Lang Y Brosnahan Y Mathias Y Hamos A Meyer Y Hoffman Y Scott, V-Chair Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn A Wait Representative Lang, Chairperson, from the Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse 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 Amendments numbered 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 182. 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 3548. The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendments No. 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 182 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Lang, Chair Y Lindner Y Bellock, Spkpn Y Lyons, Eileen Y Brosnahan, V-Chair Y McCarthy A Cowlishaw Y Mitchell, Jerry (Ryder) Y Crotty Y Scott Y Klingler Y Woolard The committee roll call vote on Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3548 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
[April 11, 2000] 22 Y Lang, Chair Y Lindner Y Bellock, Spkpn Y Lyons, Eileen Y Brosnahan, V-Chair Y McCarthy A Cowlishaw Y Mitchell, Jerry (Ryder) A Crotty A Scott Y Klingler A Woolard Representative Pugh, Chairperson, from the Committee on Revenue to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1440. That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1645. The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1440 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. A Pugh, Chair Y Currie Y Beaubien Y Granberg Y Biggins Y Mautino, V-Chair Y Cross Y Moore, Andrea, Spkpn Y Turner, Art The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 1645 is as follows: 7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. A Pugh, Chair Y Currie A Beaubien Y Granberg Y Biggins Y Mautino, V-Chair Y Cross Y Moore, Andrea, Spkpn Y Turner, Art AGREED RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 750 Offered by Representative Pankau - Parke - Wojcik: WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this House of Representatives that the Township of Schaumburg is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its inception; and WHEREAS, The Township of Schaumburg was officially established on April 2, 1850; on that date, the first Annual Town Meeting was held; and WHEREAS, Schaumburg Township grew steadily in population from 134 residents listed on the 1860 census to 863 by 1900; today's population exceeds 139,000 with seven villages located within the Township, plus the unincorporated areas; and WHEREAS, From the 1850s to the year 2000, the services offered by the Township would not be possible if it were not for the dedicated employees and volunteers in the Township family; and WHEREAS, Throughout the past 150 years, Schaumburg Township has seen many changes and through the dedication and commitment of its residents has experienced much growth and modernization and remains a constant source of pride to its citizens; and WHEREAS, Schaumburg Township is facing the twenty-first century with dreams of blending future growth with the preservation of the past; the residents are proud of its history and its contributions to the culture of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it
23 [April 11, 2000] RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Schaumburg Township on its 150th anniversary and extend our sincere wishes for future success and growth; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Linda P. Wing, Supervisor of Schaumburg Township. HOUSE RESOLUTION 752 Offered by Representative Acevedo: WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the tragic death of Raul Esparza of Pilsen in a house fire on January 17, 2000; and WHEREAS, Raul Esparza Arellano was born in Florencia Zacatecas, Mexico, on June 14, 1922; he came to the United States in the 1930s; and WHEREAS, Raul Esparza married Maria Rodriguez Gonzalez on April 1, 1951; he settled in Chicago in the early 1960s, working for American Cold Storage and moved to the Pilsen community; and WHEREAS, Raul Esparza became active in the Providence of God Parish and founded the Guadalupana Society in 1964, a group that is dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary; and WHEREAS, Raul Esparza was elected to the School Board as President in the 1970s and played roles in the re-enactment of the passion of Jesus; and WHEREAS, Active in his community as he raised his children, Raul Esparza worked to help form the organization of Pilsen neighbors and fought to build Benito Juarez High School; he was active in working with the Mexican Fine Arts Museum in Pilsen; and WHEREAS, Mr. Esparza will be deeply missed by his family and friends, especially his wife, Maria, and his nine surviving children; one son, Jaime, was killed while trying to save his father; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow and regret the death of Raul Esparza and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his widow, Maria Esparza. HOUSE RESOLUTION 755 Offered by Representative Acevedo: WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the tragic death on January 17, 2000 of Jose Jaime Esparza, who died while trying to save the life of his father, Raul, Jr., when a fire blazed in their home; and WHEREAS, Jose Jaime Esparza was born on September 23, 1967; he was known to his family and friends as Jaime and was the General Manager of Community Services for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago; and WHEREAS, For eight years, Jaime Esparza was a leader with the American Red Cross to Chicago-area community groups and youth in educating them to help save lives; he was committed to the Youth Leadership Training, a Red Cross program that offers learning opportunities to at-risk adolescents to help them develop valuable life and job skills; and WHEREAS, In memory of Jaime Esparza's life, the American Red Cross has chosen to rename the Youth Leadership Training the Jaime Esparza Youth Leadership Program; and WHEREAS, Jaime Esparza was also involved in other community services, including a Catholic volunteer group for young adults, the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in Pilsen, and Quigley Seminary High School; and WHEREAS, The passing of Jose Jaime Esparza will be deeply felt by his family and friends, especially his mother, Maria; his nine siblings; and his many nephews and nieces; therefore, be it
[April 11, 2000] 24 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow and regret the death of Jose Jaime Esparza and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Jose Jaime Esparza. The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE RESOLUTION 751 Offered by Representative Franks: WHEREAS, The United States Justice Department and state attorneys general are investigating drug industry pricing practices that result in the Medicare and Medicaid programs substantially overpaying for certain prescription drugs; and WHEREAS, The Justice Department hopes to set up a new pricing system for some drugs that lists prices that state Medicaid fraud investigators have determined are closer to what medical providers actually pay for those drugs; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the House of Representatives directs the Attorney General of Illinois to report to the General Assembly on the status of the investigation of drug industry pricing practices and the steps being taken by this State to avoid overpaying for prescription drugs provided under the Medicaid program; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives directs the Inspector General within the Department of Public Aid to review the results of the investigation of drug industry pricing practices and report to the General Assembly on the investigation's implications for the Medicaid program in this State; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives directs the Department of Public Aid to identify, based on the results of the investigation of drug industry pricing practices, overpayments made by the Department for prescription drugs under the Medicaid program and report to the General Assembly on corrective actions taken; and be it further RESOLVED, That each of the reports required under this Resolution shall be submitted to the General Assembly not later than October 1, 2000; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General, the Inspector General within the Department of Public Aid, and the Director of Public Aid. HOUSE RESOLUTION 753 Offered by Representative Monique Davis: WHEREAS, Governor George Ryan called for an end to the United States embargo against Cuba after ambassadors and opponents of the Communist government told him that trade sanctions were blocking democratic change on the island; critics of the sanctions have said that President Fidel Castro uses the embargo as a scapegoat to deflect blame for Cuba's economic ills; and WHEREAS, In 1992, Congress extended the United States embargo to include food and medicine; Cuban health care is in jeopardy because life-saving medicines are denied to Cuban families; and WHEREAS, If commerce and travel were allowed to flourish more freely between the United States and Cuba, a more democratic exchange of ideas would follow; and WHEREAS, Our government has lifted economic sanctions in the cases of China and Vietnam; and major commerce is now alive and well between our country and these two countries; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage the President of the United States and the United States Congress to lift
25 [April 11, 2000] the trade embargo with Cuba; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be forwarded to President William Jefferson Clinton, the President pro tem of the United States Senate, the Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 754 Offered by Representative Lou Jones: BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more universities or other established social research organizations for a study of the level of the monthly cash assistance provided to families under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code (TANF), the impact of that level on the well-being of those families, and the accomplishment of the aims of the program established under Article IV of the Illinois Public Aid Code; the study should be included in a report to the Governor and the General Assembly, and that report should also be made public; the study shall be conducted in the year 2000 and the report shall be due on October 1, 2000; and be it further RESOLVED, That the study shall include, at a minimum, (1) the maximum grant levels for the family sizes, family compositions, and geographic groupings in effect at the time of the study, expressed in dollars and, after including a reasonable average amount of food stamps received by recipient families, as percentages of the then-applicable federal poverty levels for the corresponding family sizes; (2) the levels of the maximum cash grants for the family sizes, family compositions, and geographic groupings under the Department's cash grant system if they had kept pace with the Consumer Price Index since 1990; (3) the levels of the maximum cash grants for the family sizes, family compositions, and geographic groupings under the Department's cash grant system if they had kept pace with the Consumer Price Index since the previous increase in monthly grant levels; (4) the impact of the level of the monthly cash assistance on the ability of recipient families to engage in education or training and move into the work force, and the ability of recipient families to meet subsistence needs for food, clothing, shelter, utilities, and transportation; and (5) incidence among recipient families, and a comparison of that with incidence among the general public, of evictions, homelessness, and overcrowding; utility shutoffs; hunger; use of emergency services such as shelters and food pantries; transferring between schools, poor school attendance, and dropping out of school; and investigations for abuse or neglect, or temporary or permanent State custody of children in the recipient family by the Illinois child welfare system; and be it further RESOLVED, That we urge the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Council or successor advisory body to advise the Department on additional criteria to be included in the study and on the form and additional content of the report; the Department shall require the study to be based upon diligent research of existing research, data, and literature to acquire the best possible information regarding the study criteria; the Department shall make its own data bases available to the researchers; the Department need not fund new or original social science research for the required study, but the Department may pay for the extraction of reports from existing social science data bases if doing so is necessary to produce the most complete information for the study criteria; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Secretary of Human Services and the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Council. DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR
[April 11, 2000] 26 Supplemental Calendar No. 1 was distributed to the Members at 1:07 o'clock p.m. HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING SENATE BILL 1514. Having been read by title a second time on April 5, 2000, and held on the order of Second Reading, the same was again taken up. Representative Hannig offered the following amendment and moved its adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 1514 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 1514 by replacing the title with the following: "AN ACT in relation to political funds."; and by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following: "Section 5. The Election Code is amended by changing Sections 9-3, 9-4, 9-10, and 9-23 and adding Section 9-30 as follows: (10 ILCS 5/9-3) (from Ch. 46, par. 9-3) Sec. 9-3. Every state political committee and every local political committee shall file with the State Board of Elections, and every local political committee shall file with the county clerk, a statement of organization within 10 business days of the creation of such committee, except any political committee created within the 30 days before an election shall file a statement of organization within 5 business days. A political committee that acts as both a state political committee and a local political committee shall file a copy of each statement of organization with the State Board of Elections and the county clerk. The Board shall impose a civil penalty of $25 per business day upon political committees for failing to file or late filing of a statement of organization, except that for committees formed to support candidates for statewide office, the civil penalty shall be $50 per business day. Such penalties shall not exceed $5,000, and shall not exceed $10,000 for statewide office political committees. There shall be no fine if the statement is mailed and postmarked at least 72 hours prior to the filing deadline. For the purpose of this Section, "statewide office" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and State Comptroller. The statement of organization shall include - (a) the name and address of the political committee (the name of the political committee must include the name of any sponsoring entity); (b) the scope, area of activity, party affiliation, candidate affiliation and his county of residence, and purposes of the political committee; (c) the name, address, and position of each custodian of the committee's books and accounts; (d) the name, address, and position of the committee's principal officers, including the chairman, treasurer, and officers and members of its finance committee, if any; (e) (Blank); (f) a statement of what specific disposition of residual fund will be made in the event of the dissolution or termination of the committee; (g) a listing of all banks or other financial institutions, safety deposit boxes, and any other repositories or custodians of funds used by the committee; (h) the amount of funds available for campaign expenditures as of the filing date of the committee's statement of organization. For purposes of this Section, a "sponsoring entity" is (i) any person, political committee, organization, corporation, or association that contributes at least 33% of the total funding of the political
27 [April 11, 2000] committee or (ii) any person or other entity that is registered or is required to register under the Lobbyist Registration Act and contributes at least 33% of the total funding of the political committee. (Source: P.A. 90-495, eff. 1-1-98; 90-737, eff. 1-1-99.) (10 ILCS 5/9-4) (from Ch. 46, par. 9-4) Sec. 9-4. The statement of organization required by this Article to be filed in accordance with Section 9-3 shall be verified, dated, and signed by either the treasurer of the political committee making the statement or the candidate on whose behalf the statement is made, and shall contain substantially the following: STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION (a) name and address of the political committee: ....................................................................... (b) scope, area of activity, party affiliation, candidate affiliation and his county of residence, and purposes of the political committee: ....................................................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... (c) name, address, and position of each custodian of the committee's books and accounts: ....................................................................... ....................................................................... (d) name, address, and position of the committee's principal officers, including the chairman, treasurer, and officers and members of its finance committee, if any: ....................................................................... ....................................................................... ....................................................................... (e) a statement of what specific disposition of residual funds will be made in the event of the dissolution or termination of the committee: ....................................................................... ....................................................................... (f) a listing of all banks or other financial institutions, safety deposit boxes, and any other repositories or custodians of funds used by the committee: ....................................................................... ....................................................................... (g) the amount of funds available for campaign expenditures as of the filing date of the committee's statement of organization: ....................................................................... VERIFICATION: "I declare that this statement of organization (including any accompanying schedules and statements) has been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief is a true, correct and complete statement of organization as required by Article 9 of The Election Code. I understand that
[April 11, 2000] 28 political committee shall file a copy of each report with the State Board of Elections and the county clerk. Entities subject to Section 9-7.5 shall file reports required by that Section at times provided in this Section and are subject to the penalties provided in this Section. (b) Reports of campaign contributions shall be filed no later than the 15th day next preceding each election including a primary election in connection with which the political committee has accepted or is accepting contributions or has made or is making expenditures. Such reports shall be complete as of the 30th day next preceding each election including a primary election. The Board shall assess a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a violation of this subsection, except that for State officers and candidates and political committees formed for statewide office, the civil penalty may not exceed $10,000. The fine, however, shall not exceed $500 for a first filing violation for filing less than 10 days after the deadline. There shall be no fine if the report is mailed and postmarked at least 72 hours prior to the filing deadline. For the purpose of this subsection, "statewide office" and "State officer" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. However, a continuing political committee that neither accepts contributions nor makes expenditures on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate or public question on the ballot at an election shall not be required to file the reports heretofore prescribed but may file in lieu thereof a Statement of Nonparticipation in the Election with the Board or the Board and the county clerk. (b-5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) and Section 1.25 of the Statute on Statutes, any contribution of $500 or more received in the interim between the last date of the period covered by the last report filed under subsection (b) prior to the election and the date of the election shall be filed with and must actually be received by the State Board of Elections
29 [April 11, 2000] committee shall file semi-annual reports of campaign contributions and expenditures no later than July 31st, covering the period from January 1st through June 30th immediately preceding, and no later than January 31st, covering the period from July 1st through December 31st of the preceding calendar year. Reports of contributions and expenditures must be filed to cover the prescribed time periods even though no contributions or expenditures may have been received or made during the period. The Board shall assess a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for a violation of this subsection, except that for State officers and candidates and political committees formed for statewide office, the civil penalty may not exceed $10,000. The fine, however, shall not exceed $500 for a first filing violation for filing less than 10 days after the deadline. There shall be no fine if the report is mailed and postmarked at least 72 hours prior to the filing deadline. For the purpose of this subsection, "statewide office" and "State officer" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. (d) A copy of each report or statement filed under this Article shall be preserved by the person filing it for a period of two years from the date of filing. (Source: P.A. 90-737, eff. 1-1-99.) (10 ILCS 5/9-23) (from Ch. 46, par. 9-23) Sec. 9-23. Whenever the Board, pursuant to Section 9-21, has issued an order, or has approved a written stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order, directing a person determined by the Board to be in violation of any provision of this Article or any regulation adopted thereunder, to cease or correct such violation or otherwise comply with this Article and such person fails or refuses to comply with such order, stipulation, settlement or consent order within the time specified by the Board, the Board, after affording notice and an opportunity for a public hearing, may impose a civil penalty on such person in an amount not to exceed $5,000; except that for State officers and candidates and political committees formed for statewide office, the civil penalty may not exceed $10,000. For the purpose of this Section, "statewide office" and "State officer" means the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. Civil penalties imposed on any such person by the Board shall be enforceable in the Circuit Court. The Board shall petition the Court for an order to enforce collection of the penalty and, if the Court finds it has jurisdiction over the person against whom the penalty was imposed, the Court shall issue the appropriate order. Any civil penalties collected by the Court shall be forwarded to the State Treasurer. In addition to or in lieu of the imposition of a civil penalty, the board may report such violation and the failure or refusal to comply with the order of the Board to the Attorney General and the appropriate State's Attorney.
[April 11, 2000] 30 raffle. "Raffle" means a form of lottery, as defined in Section 28-2 (b) of the "Criminal Code of 1961", conducted by a political committee licensed under this Section, in which: (1) the player pays or agrees to pay something of value for a chance, represented and differentiated by a number or by a combination of numbers or by some other medium, one or more of which chances is to be designated the winning chance; (2) the winning chance is to be determined through a drawing or by some other method based on an element of chance by an act or set of acts on the part of persons conducting or connected with the lottery, except that the winning chance shall not be determined by the outcome of a publicly exhibited sporting contest. "Unresolved claim" means a claim for civil penalty under Sections
31 [April 11, 2000] operation of a raffle as defined in this Section; (vii) any committee which, at the time of its application for a license to conduct a raffle, owes the State Board of Elections any unpaid civil penalty authorized by Sections
[April 11, 2000] 32 The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted and ordered printed. There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was again held on the order of Second Reading. ACTION ON MOTION Representaive Persico asked and obtained unanimous consent to suspend the posting requirements for SENATE BILL 1653. SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING SENATE BILL 1645. Having been read by title a second time on April 6, 2000, and held on the order of Second Reading, the same was again taken up. Representative Biggins offered the following amendment and moved its adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SENATE BILL 1645 AMENDMENT NO. 2. Amend Senate Bill 1645 on page 1, by replacing lines 16 through 21 with the following: "the county assessor to the address of a mortgagee, the mortgagee, within 7 business days after the mortgagee receives the notice, shall forward a copy of the notice to each mortgagor of the property referred to in the notice at the last known address of each mortgagor as shown on the records of the mortgagee. There shall be no liability for the failure of the mortgagee to forward the notice to each mortgagor. The assessor may provide for". The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted and ordered printed. There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 2 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING The following bills and any amendments adopted thereto were printed and laid upon the Members' desks. Any amendments pending were tabled pursuant to Rule 40(a). On motion of Representative Kosel, SENATE BILL 1881 was taken up and read by title a third time. And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: 111, Yeas; 2, Nays; 4, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 2) This bill, as amended, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the House amendment/s adopted. On motion of Representative McCarthy, SENATE BILL 1577 was taken up and read by title a third time. And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the negative by the following vote: 55, Yeas; 57, Nays; 5, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 3) This bill, as amended, having failed to receive the votes of a
33 [April 11, 2000] constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared lost. SENATE BILL 1231. Having been read by title a second time on April 5, 2000, and held on the order of Second Reading, the same was again taken up. Representative Durking offered the following amendment and moved its adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 1231 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 1231 on page 43, line 5, by deleting "or"; and on page 43 by replacing line 9 with the following: "in proceeds; (13) a transfer by a government or governmental subdivision or agency; (14) a claim or a right to receive compensation for injuries or sickness as described in Section 104(a)(1) or (2) of Title 26 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time; or (15) a claim or right to receive benefits under a special needs trust as described in Section 1396p(d)(4) of Title 42 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.
[April 11, 2000] 34 adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SENATE BILL 1444 AMENDMENT NO. 4. Amend Senate Bill 1444 on page 1, by replacing lines 1 and 2 with the following: "AN ACT to eliminate the digital divide."; and on page 1, by replacing lines 5 and 6 with the following: "ARTICLE 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS; PURPOSES Section 1-1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act. Section 1-5. Statement of legislative findings and purposes. The General Assembly finds that the growth of high technology industry, including computers, the Internet, and advanced telecommunications, has created a division in society. Those who are able to master the tools of the new digital technology and have access to the technology have benefited in the form of improved employment possibilities and a higher standard of life. Those who are unfamiliar with the new technologies, or do not have access to them, are increasingly constrained to marginal employment and a standard of living near the poverty level. This "digital divide" parallels existing economic, racial, and gender divisions in society, with the more privileged members of society having much greater opportunity to benefit from the new technologies than those who are less favorably situated. It is the purpose of this Act to establish educational and economic development initiatives that will bridge the digital divide, making possible a society in which all individuals can benefit from the opportunities provided by the new technologies. ARTICLE 5. GRANT PROGRAMS Section 5-5. Definitions; descriptions. As used in this Article: "Board" means the Illinois Community College Board. "Community-based organization" means a private not-for-profit organization that is located in an Illinois community and that provides services to citizens within that community and the surrounding area. "Community technology centers" provide computer access and educational services using information technology. Community technology centers are diverse in the populations they serve and programs they offer, but similar in that they provide technology access to individuals, communities, and populations that typically would not otherwise have places to use computer and telecommunications technologies. "National school lunch program" means a program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state agencies that provides free or reduced price lunches to economically disadvantaged children. A child whose family income is between 130% and 185% of applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget is eligible for a reduced price lunch. A child whose family income is 130% or less of applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget is eligible for a free lunch. "Telecommunications services" provided by telecommunications carriers include all commercially available telecommunications services in addition to all reasonable charges that are incurred by taking such services, such as state and federal taxes. "Other special services" provided by telecommunications carriers include Internet access and installation and maintenance of internal connections in addition to all reasonable charges that are incurred by taking such services, such as state and federal taxes. Section 5-10. Digital Divide Bridge Grant Program. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Board shall administer the Digital Divide Bridge Grant Program under which the Board shall make grants in accordance with this Article to community-based organizations for the purchase of telecommunications services, other special services, computer equipment, software, and maintenance for computer
35 [April 11, 2000] equipment and software, where the purchases are directly related to educational and workforce preparation programs. (b) To be eligible to apply for a grant, a community-based organization must serve a community in which not less than 50% of the students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program or not less than 40% of the students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program; however, if funding is insufficient to approve all grant applications for a particular fiscal year, the Board may impose a higher minimum percentage threshold for that fiscal year. Determinations of communities and determinations of the percentage of students in a community who are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Board. The Board shall provide assistance to community-based organizations in making those determinations for purposes of applying for grants. (c) Grant applications shall be submitted to the Board not later than March 15 for the next fiscal year. (d) A community-based organization may receive a grant only if it supplies matching funds. The grant to a particular community-based organization for a fiscal year shall be equal to a percentage of the total amount of eligible expenditures to be made by that community-based organization under this Article during that fiscal year. That percentage shall be the same as the percentage of students in the community served by that community-based organization who are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program. The remainder of the expenditures shall be made by that community-based organization using the matching funds that it supplies. A community-based organization shall specify in its grant application the total amount of eligible expenditures proposed to be made by the community-based organization in the next fiscal year, the amount of the grant being sought, and the amount of matching funds that it proposes to supply. (e) The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the required form and contents of grant applications. Section 5-15. Resale; community-based organizations. (a) Products and services purchased by community-based organizations with grant funds may not be sold, resold, or transferred in consideration of money or any other thing of value except with the prior approval of the Board. (b) This prohibition on resale shall not bar community-based organizations from charging fees for educational or workforce preparation courses. There is no prohibition on the resale of products or services that are not purchased with grant funds. Section 5-20. Auditing; records; community-based organizations. (a) Community-based organizations shall be required to maintain for expenditures made under this Article any procurement records required by the Board. Community-based organizations shall produce those records at the request of the Board, any auditor appointed by the State, or any State officer or agency entitled to inspect the records. (b) Community-based organizations shall be subject to random compliance audits to evaluate what products and services they are purchasing and how the products and services are being used. Section 5-30. Community Technology Center Grant Program. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Board shall administer the Community Technology Center Grant Program under which the Board shall make grants in accordance with this Article for planning, establishment, administration, and expansion of Community Technology Centers. The purposes of the grants shall include, but not be limited to, volunteer recruitment and management, infrastructure, and related goods and services for Community Technology Centers. The total amount of grants under this Section in fiscal year 2001 shall not exceed $2,000,000. No Community Technology Center may receive a grant of more than $50,000 under this Section in a particular fiscal year. (b) State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public and private
[April 11, 2000] 36 nonprofit or for-profit agencies and organizations are eligible to receive grants under this Program. A group of eligible entities is also eligible to receive a grant if the group follows the procedures for group applications in 34 CFR 75.127-129 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. To be eligible to apply for a grant, a Community Technology Center must serve a community in which not less than 50% of the students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program or in which not less than 40% of the students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program; however, if funding is insufficient to approve all grant applications for a particular fiscal year, the Board may impose a higher minimum percentage threshold for that fiscal year. Determinations of communities and determinations of the percentage of students in a community who are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Board. Any entities that have received a Community Technology Center grant under the federal Community Technology Centers Program are also eligible to apply for grants under this Program. The Board shall provide assistance to Community Technology Centers in making those determinations for purposes of applying for grants. (c) Grant applications shall be submitted to the Board not later than March 15 for the next fiscal year. (d) The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the required form and contents of grant applications. Section 5-35. Resale; Community Technology Centers. (a) Products and services purchased by Community Technology Centers with grant funds may not be sold, resold, or transferred in consideration of money or any other thing of value except with the prior approval of the Board. (b) This prohibition on resale shall not bar Community Technology Centers from charging fees for education or workforce preparation courses. There is no prohibition on the resale of products or services that are not purchased with grant funds. Section 5-40. Auditing; records; Community Technology Centers. (a) Community Technology Centers shall be required to maintain for expenditures made under this Article any procurement records required by the Board. Community Technology Centers shall produce those records at the request of the Board, any auditor appointed by the State, or any State officer or agency entitled to inspect the records. (b) Community Technology Centers shall be subject to random compliance audits to evaluate what products and services they are purchasing and how the products and services are being used. Section 5-45. Statewide Community Technology Center Network. Subject to appropriation, the Board shall expend not more than $100,000 in fiscal year 2001 to establish and administer a Statewide Community Technology Center Network to assist in local and regional planning under this Article. Section 5-105. Rules. The Board may adopt any rules that are necessary and appropriate to carry out this Article. ARTICLE 90. AMENDATORY PROVISIONS Section 90-5. The School Code is amended by adding Sections 2-3.131 and 2-3.132 as follows: (105 ILCS 5/2-3.131 new) Sec. 2-3.131. Computers for children program. (a) The General Assembly finds that future jobs will require computer skills, and the State of Illinois should assist in providing schools, park district programs, and community centers with the computer equipment necessary to assure technological literacy and a better trained workforce. (b) Subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall create a program, to be known as the "Cdrives for Kids Program", to refurbish and upgrade donated computers as high quality computers for use by children in schools, park district programs, and community centers. To implement and administer this program, the State Board of
37 [April 11, 2000] Education shall do all of the following: (1) Establish and annually revise the minimum standards for computers that will be accepted by the program and the minimum specifications for the refurbishment of donated computers as high quality computers that will be able to access online educational resources and perform multi-media functions. (2) Contract with one or more not-for-profit organizations to handle arrangements for marketing, receipt, storage, and delivery of donated and refurbished computers to designated sites. (3) Contract with any schools, community colleges, universities, or not-for-profit organizations to refurbish donated computers pursuant to this program, provided that security measures are instituted to remove confidential information from donated computers prior to access by any unauthorized persons. (4) Allocate high quality computers after they are refurbished, based on an application process, to schools, park district programs, and community centers, as defined by the State Board of Education, at no or a low cost. (c) The State Board of Education may utilize funds appropriated by the General Assembly and any other private funding available for this program for the purchase of computer supplies and parts; the purchase of computer software; reasonable costs associated with marketing, receipt, storage, and delivery of donated and refurbished computers; and reasonable administrative expenses incurred by the State Board of Education and organizations contracting with the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section. (d) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary to implement and administer this program. (105 ILCS 5/2-3.132 new) Sec. 2-3.132. E-training/technology program. (a) Subject to appropriation, the State Board of Education shall create and administer an e-training/technology program to train elementary and high school teachers in eligible school districts, as defined in subsection (b), using 2 courses, Introduction to Computers and Introduction to the Internet. (b) As used in this Section, "eligible school district" means a school district in which not less than 50% of the students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program or not less than 40% of the students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program. As used in this Section, "national school lunch program" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Article 5 of the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act. Section 90-10. The Public Community College Act is amended by adding Section 2-20 as follows: (110 ILCS 805/2-20 new) Sec. 2-20. Pilot program; introductory course in computers and the Internet. Subject to appropriation, the State Board shall create and administer a pilot program in 3 community colleges, one of which is located in a municipality with a population exceeding 2,000,000; one of which is located in a county that has a population of less than 400,000, is not adjacent to a county with a population more than 3,000,000, and serves an area containing at least one municipality whose population exceeds 30,000; and one of which is located in a county that has a population of less than 400,000, is not adjacent to a county with a population more than 3,000,000, and serves an area containing no municipalities whose populations exceed 30,000. Under the pilot program, an introductory course in computers and the Internet shall be offered. Students who complete the course shall be eligible to purchase computer hardware and software at a discounted, affordable price. The State Board shall adopt rules for the administration of the pilot program. Section 90-105. The Higher Education Student Assistance Act is amended by adding Sections 35.5 and 65.57 as follows: (110 ILCS 947/35.5 new) Sec. 35.5. Computer assistance grant program. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Commission shall award grants to
[April 11, 2000] 38 students under a program to increase the availability of computers to financially needy students through State assistance. A student is eligible for a grant under this program if the student is a recipient of a grant under Section 35 of this Act. The Commission shall request annual appropriations for this program. The Commission may adopt any rules necessary to implement and administer this program. (b) This Section is repealed on July 1, 2002."; and on page 3, by replacing lines 12 and 13 with the following: "ARTICLE 99. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 99-1. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law, except that the provisions adding Section 65.57 to the Higher Education Student Assistance Act take effect on July 1, 2000.". The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted and ordered printed. Representative Younge offered the following amendment and moved its adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SENATE BILL 1444 AMENDMENT NO. 5. Amend Senate Bill 1444, AS AMENDED, with reference to page and line numbers of House Amendment No. 4, on page 1, line 8, by replacing "Act" with "Article and Article 5"; and on page 7, immediately below line 25, by inserting the following: "ARTICLE 30. SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS TEACHER'S ACADEMY FOR MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY Section 30-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Southwestern Illinois Teacher's Academy for Math, Science, and Technology Act. Section 30-5. Policy and purposes. It shall be the policy of the State of Illinois to provide excellence in mathematics and science education in order to nourish an informed citizenry, assure technological skills for the work force, and assist in the preparation of professionals to serve the interests of Illinois in such fields as engineering, research, teaching, and computer technology. It shall further be the policy to enlist the support of the educational, industrial, and scientific communities in a cooperative effort to provide excellence in science and mathematics education. As a symbol of this cooperative endeavor, there shall be established the Southwestern Illinois Teacher's Academy for Math, Science, and Technology to serve the people of Illinois as a teacher's institution and the school system of the State as a catalyst and laboratory for the advancement of teaching. The Academy shall carry a responsibility to stimulate further excellence for all Illinois schools in mathematics and science. That responsibility may be exercised through any or all of the following means: (1) Stimulating curriculum development and revisions through the collaborative efforts of the interacting institutions involved in the Academy including: universities, secondary schools, the industrial sector, and national laboratories. (2) Providing preservice training sites for persons in preparation for the teaching of science and mathematics. (3) Hosting summer institute opportunities for Illinois teachers modeled after the successful National Science Foundation program prevalent in the 1960s. (4) Offering speakers and programs for teacher institutes and in-service training around the State. (5) Producing videotapes of lectures and experiments for use in the schools of this State. Section 30-10. Establishment, funding, and location. There is hereby created the Southwestern Illinois Teacher's Academy for Math, Science, and Technology, which shall be an institution located at the former Parks College campus site in Cahokia, Illinois. The Academy
39 [April 11, 2000] shall be a State agency, funded by State appropriations, private contributions, and endowments. The Academy may offer a program of postsecondary course work to teachers. Minimal fees for students may be charged. The Academy shall annually submit to the Board of Higher Education its budget proposal for the operation and capital needs of the Academy for its next fiscal year. Funding is subject to a separate annual appropriation from the Board of Higher Education. Section 30-15. Board of Trustees. The Southwestern Illinois Teacher's Academy for Math, Science, and Technology shall be governed by a Board of Trustees, which shall consist of the following members: (1) Four ex officio nonvoting members who shall be: the State Superintendent of Education; the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board; the Executive Director of the State Board of Higher Education; and the Superintendent of Schools in the school district in which the Academy is located. (2) Three representatives of secondary education, one of whom must be a math or science teacher, appointed by the State Superintendent of Education. (3) Two representatives of higher education, one of whom must be a Dean of Education, appointed by the Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education. (4) Three representatives of the scientific community in Illinois appointed by the Governor. (5) Three representatives of the Illinois private industrial sector appointed by the Governor. (6) Two members representative of the general public at large appointed by the Governor. With the exception of the initial appointments, the members' terms of office shall be for 6 years. At the first meeting members shall draw lots for appointments of 2, 4, or 6 year initial terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the terms by appointment of the officer who appointed the person causing such vacancy. The initial terms shall commence upon appointment and upon expiration of a term, the member shall continue serving until a successor is appointed. The Board shall select a chair from among its members who shall serve a 2-year term as chair. Members shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for all ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in performing their duties as members of the Board. Section 30-20. Powers of the Board. (a) The Board of Trustees is hereby authorized to: (1) Accept donations, bequests, or other forms of financial assistance for educational purposes from any public or private person or agency and comply with rules and regulations governing grants from the federal government or from any other person or agency, which are not in contravention of the Illinois Constitution or the laws of the State of Illinois. (2) Purchase equipment and make improvements to facilities necessary for the use of the school, in accordance with applicable law. (3) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules, regulations, and policies necessary or proper for the conduct of the business of the Board. (4) Award certificates for successful completion of programs of study requirements. (5) Select a Director who shall be the chief administrative officer of the Academy and who shall administer the rules, regulations, and policies adopted by the Board pursuant hereto. The Director shall also be the chief administrative officer of the Board and shall be responsible for all the administrative functions, duties, and needs of the Board. (6) Determine faculty and staff positions necessary for the efficient operation of the school and select personnel for such positions. (7) Prepare and adopt an annual budget necessary for the continued operation of the school. (8) Enter into contracts and agreements that have been
[April 11, 2000] 40 recommended by the Director, in accordance with applicable law, and to the extent that funds are specifically appropriated therefor, with other public agencies with respect to cooperative enterprises and undertaking related to or associated with an educational purpose or program affecting education in the school. This shall not preclude the Board from entering into other such contracts and agreements that it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and functions. (9) Perform such other functions as are necessary to the supervision and control of those phases of education under its supervision and control. (10) The Board shall delegate to the Director such of its administrative powers and duties as it deems appropriate to aid the Director in the efficient administration of his responsibility for the implementation of the policies of the Board. (11) The Academy shall be empowered to lease or purchase real and personal property on commercially reasonable terms for the use of the Academy. Any leases or purchases of real or personal property and any disposition thereof by the Academy must be in compliance with the provisions of The Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the State Property Control Act. Personal property acquired for the use of the Academy shall be inventoried and disposed of in accordance with the State Property Control Act. (b) In addition to the authorities granted herein and any powers, duties, and responsibilities vested by any other applicable laws, the Board shall: (1) Adopt rules, regulations, and policies necessary for the efficient operation of the school. (2) Establish criteria to be used in determining eligibility of applicants for enrollment. (3) Determine subjects to be offered. (4) Pay salaries and expenses, including but not necessarily restricted to facilities, equipment, and supplies of the faculty and staff of the Academy out of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating and administrative expenses of the Board and the Academy. (5) Exercise budgetary responsibility and allocate for expenditure by the Academy and programs under its jurisdiction, all moneys appropriated or otherwise made available for purposes of the Board and of such Academy and programs. (6) Prepare and adopt or approve programs of study and rules, bylaws, and regulations for the government of the school and programs under its jurisdiction. (7) Employ such personnel as may be needed, establish policies governing their employment and dismissal, and fix the amount of their compensation. In the employment, establishment of policies, and fixing of compensation the Board may make no discrimination on account of sex, race, creed, color or national origin. The Academy, its Board of Trustees, and its employees shall be represented and indemnified in certain civil law suits in accordance with "An Act to provide for representation and indemnification in certain civil lawsuits", approved December 3, 1977, as amended. Neither the Academy, nor its officers, employees, or Board members shall participate in the creation of any corporation, joint venture, partnership, association, or other organizational entity that exercises, expands, or enhances the powers, duties, or responsibilities of the Academy unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly by law. This Section does not restrict the Academy from creating any organization entity which is within or a part of the Academy.". The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted and ordered printed. There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendments
41 [April 11, 2000] numbered 4 and 5 were adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. CONCURRENCES AND NON-CONCURRENCES IN SENATE AMENDMENT/S TO HOUSE BILLS Senate Amendments numbered 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 182, having been printed, were taken up for consideration. Representative Lang moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendments numbered 1 and 2. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 4) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendments numbered 1 and 2 to HOUSE BILL 182. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 589, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Mautino moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 116, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 5) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 589. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3936, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Smith moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 6) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3936. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2067, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Krause moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 7) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2067. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4300, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Hoffman moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 8) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4300. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 486, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Wirsing moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1.
[April 11, 2000] 42 And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 9) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 486. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4348, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Dart moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 10) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 4348. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING SENATE BILL 23. Having been read by title a second time on April 6, 2000, and held on the order of Second Reading, the same was again taken up. Floor Amendment No. 3 remained in the Committee on Rules. Representative O'Brien offered the following amendment and moved its adoption: AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SENATE BILL 23 AMENDMENT NO. 4. Amend Senate Bill 23, AS AMENDED, by replacing the title with the following: "AN ACT in relation to taxation."; and by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following: "Section 5. The Property Tax Code is amended by changing Section 9-45 and adding Sections 10-231, 10-232, 10-232.5, 10-233, 10-233.5, 10-233.6, and 10-234 as follows: (35 ILCS 200/9-45) Sec. 9-45. Property index number system. The county clerk in counties of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and, subject to the approval of the county board, the chief county assessment officer or recorder, in counties of less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, may establish a property index number system under which property may be listed for purposes of assessment, collection of taxes or automation of the office of the recorder. The system may be adopted in addition to, or instead of, the method of listing by legal description as provided in Section 9-40. The system shall describe property by township, section, block, and parcel or lot, and may cross-reference the street or post office address, if any, and street code number, if any. The county clerk, county treasurer, chief county assessment officer or recorder may establish and maintain cross indexes of numbers assigned under the system with the complete legal description of the properties to which the numbers relate. Index numbers shall be assigned by the county clerk in counties of 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, and, at the direction of the county board in counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, shall be assigned by the chief county assessment officer or recorder. Tax maps of the county clerk, county treasurer or chief county assessment officer shall carry those numbers. The indexes shall be open to public inspection and be made available to the public. Any property index number system established prior to the effective date of this Code shall remain valid. However, in counties with less than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the system may be transferred to another authority upon the approval of the county board. Any real property used for a power generating or automotive
43 [April 11, 2000] manufacturing facility located within a county of less than 1,000,000 inhabitants, as to which litigation with respect to its assessed valuation or taxation is pending or was pending as of January 1, 1993, may be the subject of a real property tax assessment settlement agreement among the taxpayer and taxing districts in which it is situated. Other appropriate authorities, which may include county and State boards or officials, may also be parties to such an agreement. Such an agreement may include the assessment of the facility for any years in dispute as well as for up to 10 years in the future. Such an agreement may provide for the settlement of issues relating to the assessed value of the facility and may provide for related payments, refunds, claims, credits against taxes and liabilities in respect to past and future taxes of taxing districts, including any fund created under Section 20-35 of this Act, all implementing the settlement agreement. Any such agreement may provide that parties thereto agree not to challenge assessments as provided in the agreement. An agreement entered into on or after January 1, 1993 may provide for the classification of property that is the subject of the agreement as real or personal during the term of the agreement and thereafter. It may also provide that taxing districts agree to reimburse the taxpayer for amounts paid by the taxpayer in respect to taxes for the real property which is the subject of the agreement to the extent levied by those respective districts, over and above amounts which would be due if the facility were to be assessed as provided in the agreement. Such reimbursement may be provided in the agreement to be made by credit against taxes of the taxpayer. No credits shall be applied against taxes levied with respect to debt service or lease payments of a taxing district. No referendum approval or appropriation shall be required for such an agreement or such credits and any such obligation shall not constitute indebtedness of the taxing district for purposes of any statutory limitation. The county collector shall treat credited amounts as if they had been received by the collector as taxes paid by the taxpayer and as if remitted to the district. A county treasurer who is a party to such an agreement may agree to hold amounts paid in escrow as provided in the agreement for possible use for paying taxes until conditions of the agreement are met and then to apply these amounts as provided in the agreement. No such settlement agreement shall be effective unless it shall have been approved by the court in which such litigation is pending. Any such agreement which has been entered into prior to adoption of this amendatory Act of 1988 and which is contingent upon enactment of authorizing legislation shall be binding and enforceable. (Source: P.A. 88-455; 88-535; 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.) (35 ILCS 200/10-231 new) Sec. 10-231. Definitions. As used in this Division, unless the context otherwise requires: "Base year assessment" means the lower of the 1998 or 1999 assessment of the real property, as set by the board of review, of a nuclear electric generating station. "Base year real estate percentage" means: (1) in the case of a nuclear electric generating station for which the taxpayer has entered into a settlement agreement under Section 9-45 that sets forth a percentage of the nuclear electric generating station that is real property, the percentage set forth in the agreement; or (2) in the case of a nuclear electric generating station for which the taxpayer has not entered into a settlement agreement under Section 9-45 that sets forth a percentage of the nuclear electric generating station that is real property, then a percentage equal to a fraction the numerator of which is the lower of the 1998 or 1999 assessment of the real property of the nuclear electric generating station as set by the board of review and the denominator of which is one-third of the original cost less depreciation of the nuclear electric generating station as of 1998 or 1999, whichever is lower. "Electric generating station" means a station constructed and
[April 11, 2000] 44 designed to generate electricity and that was owned, as of November 1, 1997, by an electric utility as defined in Section 16-102 of the Public Utilities Act. "End-of-period assessment" means 33 1/3% of the end-of-period calculated facility value multiplied by the base year real estate percentage. "End-of-period calculated facility value" of a nuclear electric generating station means: (1) for the Dresden nuclear electric generating station, $200 per kilowatt of total installed capacity reflected on FERC form 1; (2) for the Quad Cities nuclear electric generating station, $110 per kilowatt of total installed capacity reflected on FERC form 1; (3) for the LaSalle nuclear electric generating station, $280 per kilowatt of total installed capacity reflected on FERC form 1; (4) for the Braidwood nuclear electric generating station, $395 per kilowatt of total installed capacity as reflected on FERC form 1; (5) for the Byron nuclear electric generating station, $395 per kilowatt of total installed capacity as reflected on FERC form 1; and (6) for the Clinton nuclear generating station, $375 per kilowatt of total installed capacity reflected on FERC form 1. "Non-nuclear electric generating station" means an electric generating station other than a nuclear electric generating station. "Nuclear electric generating station" means an electric generating station that generates electricity using the fission of uranium. "Permanently closed non-nuclear electric generating station" means a non-nuclear generating station (i) that does not generate electricity and (ii) for which the owner of the station has notified the Illinois Commerce Commission of its intent to permanently cease the generation of electricity. "Permanently closed nuclear station" means a nuclear electric generating station with respect to which either (i) its owner has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it intends to permanently cease operations of the nuclear power generating units at the station and has ceased the nuclear generation of electricity or (ii) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has revoked the owner's license. "Transition amount" means the difference between the base year assessment and the end-of-period assessment. "Transition period" means the period beginning on January 1, 2000 and ending on December 31, 2005. (35 ILCS 200/10-232 new) Sec. 10-232. Assessment of electric generating stations. (a) During the transition period, the real property assessment with respect to a nuclear electric generating station that is not a permanently closed nuclear station is as follows: (1) if there is a settlement agreement entered into under Section 9-45 that provides for the assessment of the nuclear electric generating station's real property for that year, the assessment provided for in the agreement; or (2) if there is no settlement agreement entered into under Section 9-45 that provides for the assessment of the nuclear electric generating station's real property for that year, then: (A) for the year 2000, the base year assessment less 50% of the transition amount; (B) for the year 2001, the base year assessment less 60% of the transition amount; (C) for the year 2002, the base year assessment less 70% of the transition amount; (D) for the year 2003, the base year assessment less 80% of the transition amount; (E) for the year 2004, the base year assessment less 90% of the transition amount; and (F) for the year 2005, the end-of-period assessment. (b) During the transition period, the real property assessment
45 [April 11, 2000] with respect to a nuclear electric generating station that was a permanently closed nuclear station as of January 1, 1999 is as follows: (1) for the year 2000, 60% of its 1998 assessment; (2) for the year 2001, 30% of its 1998 assessment; and (3) for the years 2002 and until the end of the transition period, the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) 30% of the 1998 assessment. (c) During the transition period, the real property assessment with respect to a nuclear electric generating station that becomes a permanently closed nuclear station after January 1, 1999 is as follows: (1) for the first assessment year following the year in which the station is permanently closed, 60% of the prior year's assessment; (2) for the second assessment year following the year in which the station is permanently closed, 30% of the last assessment prior to the permanent closure of the station; and (3) for the third assessment year following the year in which the station is permanently closed and until the end of the transition period, the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) 30% of the last assessment prior to the permanent closure of the station. (d) During the transition period, the real property assessment with respect to a non-nuclear electric generating station that is not a permanently closed non-nuclear generating station is as follows: (1) if there is a settlement agreement entered into under Section 9-45 that provides for the assessment of the non-nuclear electric generating station's real property for that year, the assessment provided for in the agreement; or (2) if there is no settlement agreement entered into under Section 9-45 that provides for the assessment of the non-nuclear electric generating station's real property for that year, then 33 1/3% of the fair cash value of the real property, but in no event shall the assessment increase over or decrease from the assessment for the prior year by more than 20%. (e) During the transition period, the real property assessment with respect to a permanently closed non-nuclear electric generating station is 33 1/3% of the fair cash value of the real property without any limitation based upon the assessment of any prior year. (f) The sale of any station that generates electricity shall not be a factor in the assessment of the property of a nuclear electric generating station for any assessment year during the transition period. (g) During the transition period, land that was not improved with electric generating or substation equipment in the year of the base year assessment, but that has been reported to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as comprising part of a nuclear electric generating station, shall be assessed using the same valuation methodology that was applied to the land in the year of the base year assessment, unless the land is used for a purpose different from the year of base year assessment. (35 ILCS 200/10-232.5 new) Sec. 10-232.5. Assessment during and after the transition period. (a) During the transition period, the assessed valuation of an electric generating station's real property is not subject to application of any equalization factor set by the Department of Revenue or local assessment officers. During this period, the equalized assessed valuation of the real property of an electric generating station shall be the same as its assessed valuation. (b) For the 2006 assessment year and thereafter, the property of all electric generating stations shall be assessed based upon its fair cash value and without regard to Section 10-232 or subsection (a) of this Section. (35 ILCS 200/10-233 new) Sec. 10-233. Expedited assessment and appeal. (a) On or before January 15, 2001 and on or before January 15 in each year thereafter, the assessor, in person or by deputy, shall actually view and determine as near as practicable the value of the
[April 11, 2000] 46 property at each electric generating station in the assessor's jurisdiction according to this Division and shall certify to the chief county assessment officer the amount of the assessment. On or before February 1 of each year, the chief county assessment officer shall review the assessor's certification as may be necessary and proper and on or before February 15 shall notify the taxpayer of the assessment by mail and by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in each township or assessment district in which the property is located. At the top of the assessment there shall be a notice in substantially the following form printed in type no smaller than 11 point: "NOTICE TO ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION TAXPAYERS". The mailed notice shall be sent to the address of the taxpayer as it appears in the assessor's records. If the property at any electric generating station is not assessed on or before February 1, then the assessment shall be deemed to have been set by the chief county assessment officer at 100% of the prior year's assessment. (b) Complaints that an electric generating station is overassessed or underassessed shall be filed with the board of review on or before March 1. In the event the board of review for the prior year is in session, the board shall act on any complaints that are filed in accordance with this subsection (b). In the event there is no board of review in session, the chief county assessment officer shall either recall the prior year's board of review or convene the current year's board of review so that the complaints may be heard and acted upon. The board of review shall notify, within 5 calendar days, the taxpayer and any taxing body in which such electric generating station is situated of receipt of the complaint and the date and time for hearing thereon. Not later than April 1, the board shall review the assessment and correct it, as appears to be just under the terms of this Division, or allow the assessment to stand. If the board does not issue its decision on the complaint by April 1, then the complaint shall be deemed denied and the taxpayer and any taxing body shall have the right to appeal to the Property Tax Appeal Board according to subsection (c). After April 1, the board of review shall have no authority to revise the assessment of an electric generating station for that assessment year. (c) Any taxpayer dissatisfied with the decision of a board of review as the decision pertains to the assessment of his or her property at an electric generating station or any taxing body in which such electric generating station is situated may, before May 1, appeal the decision to the Property Tax Appeal Board for review. (d) Upon receipt of a petition complaining of the assessment of an electric generating station with an assessed valuation in excess of $20,000,000 or a petition complaining that the assessment of an electric generating station should be set in excess of $20,000,000: (1) the Property Tax Appeal Board shall, within 10 calendar days, set the matter for a pre-hearing conference not later than June 15 and provide notice of the date of the pre-hearing conference and a copy of the petition to the appellant, the taxpayer if other than the appellant, the board of review whose decision is being appealed and the State's Attorney of that county; (2) notice to all taxing bodies in which such electric generating station is situated shall be deemed to be given when served upon the board of review whose decision is being appealed; (3) the board of review shall, within 5 calendar days of the receipt of the notice and petition from the Property Tax Appeal Board, mail an additional copy of the notice and petition on all taxing bodies as shown on the last available tax bill; (4) the Property Tax Appeal Board shall consider the appeal de novo and shall issue a decision not later than February 1 of the year following the assessment year; and (5) the assessment determined by the Property Tax Appeal Board shall be used as the assessment of the electric generating station for the calculation and extension of taxes notwithstanding the filing of any petition for administrative review.
47 [April 11, 2000] (35 ILCS 200/10-233.5 new) Sec. 10-233.5. Exclusions. The provisions of Sections 10-231, 10-232, 10-232.5, 10-233, and 10-233.6 do not apply to nuclear and non-nuclear electric generating stations in counties with a population of more than 3,000,000 inhabitants. (35 ILCS 200/10-233.6 new) Sec. 10-233.6. Applicability. To the extent that Sections 10-231, 10-232, 10-232.5, and 10-233 are in conflict with other provisions of the Property Tax Code, the provisions of Sections 10-231, 10-232, 10-232.5, and 10-233 control. (35 ILCS 200/10-234 new) Sec. 10-234. Inseverability. The provisions of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly are mutually dependent and inseverable. If any provision is held invalid other than as applied to a particular person or circumstance, then this entire amendatory Act is invalid. Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.". The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted and ordered printed. There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 4 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. CONCURRENCES AND NON-CONCURRENCES IN SENATE AMENDMENT/S TO HOUSE BILLS Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3548, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Lindner moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 11) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3548. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING The following bill and any amendments adopted thereto was printed and laid upon the Members' desks. Any amendments pending were tabled pursuant to Rule 40(a). On motion of Representative Osmond, SENATE BILL 1513 was taken up and read by title a third time. And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: 105, Yeas; 12, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 12) This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. CONCURRENCES AND NON-CONCURRENCES IN SENATE AMENDMENT/S TO HOUSE BILLS Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 1785, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Beaubien moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1.
[April 11, 2000] 48 And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 13) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 1785. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 3455, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Steve Davis moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 2. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 116, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 14) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 3455. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2379, having been printed, was taken up for consideration. Representative Silva moved that the House concur with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1. And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 85, Yeas; 25, Nays; 7, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 15) The motion prevailed and the House concurred with the Senate in the adoption of Senate Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 2379. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. RESOLUTION The following resolution was offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE RESOLUTION 66 Offered by Representative Lopez: WHEREAS, The highest award the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America can bestow upon a Scout is that of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Jacob Doyle of Boy Scout Troop 38, in Troy, Illinois, will receive the Eagle Scout Award; and WHEREAS, In order to qualify as an Eagle Scout, a young man must demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, a willingness to be of help to others, and superior skills in camping, lifesaving, and first aid; and WHEREAS, In earning this high rank, Jacob Doyle joins an elite and honorable fraternity of achievers that counts among its members an extraordinary number of this nation's great leaders in business, government, education, and other sectors of society; and WHEREAS, The achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout reflects favorably upon the recipient, his justly proud family, his Scoutmaster, and his fellow scouts; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we join his family and friends in congratulating Jacob Doyle upon attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout and commend him upon the unswerving dedication to excellence that is the hallmark of the Eagle Scout; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Eagle Scout Jacob Doyle as an expression of our respect and esteem. SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING Having been printed, the following bill was taken up, read by title a second time and held on the order of Second Reading: SENATE BILL
49 [April 11, 2000] 1524. At the hour of 4:30 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn until Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 12:00 o'clock Noon. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.
[April 11, 2000] 50 NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE APR 11, 2000 0 YEAS 0 NAYS 117 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 E 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 P 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 P 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 P KLINGLER P 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
51 [April 11, 2000] NO. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1881 SANITARY DIST-INCORPORATION THIRD READING PASSED APR 11, 2000 111 YEAS 2 NAYS 4 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ P RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO N BLACK N GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY P BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE P SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH P MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 52 NO. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1577 SOUTHWST SUBURBN RR RELOCATION THIRD READING LOST APR 11, 2000 55 YEAS 57 NAYS 5 PRESENT N ACEVEDO N FOWLER N LINDNER Y REITZ N BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ N RIGHTER N BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN N RUTHERFORD N BELLOCK N GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH N RYDER N BIGGINS N GASH Y MATHIAS N SAVIANO N BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO N SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES N McAULIFFE N SCHOENBERG N BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT P BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY N BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE N MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI N HASSERT N MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE N HOEFT Y MOFFITT N SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN N MOORE N SOMMER N COULSON N HOLBROOK P MORROW N STEPHENS N COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER N CROSS N HULTGREN Y MURPHY N TENHOUSE Y CROTTY N JOHNSON,TIM N MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE N JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK N TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY N JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN N WAIT N DANIELS Y JONES,LOU N O'CONNOR N WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY N OSMOND N WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN N WIRSING N DAVIS,STEVE N KLINGLER N PANKAU N WOJCIK Y DELGADO P KOSEL N PARKE N WOOLARD N DURKIN N KRAUSE N PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG N POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ N LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS N LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
53 [April 11, 2000] NO. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 182 MENTAL HEALTH CD-TECHNICAL MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS NO. 1 AND 2 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 54 NO. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 589 INS CD-CAPTION-AGENT CONTRACTS MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 116 YEAS 0 NAYS 1 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY P OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
55 [April 11, 2000] NO. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 3936 DRIVER LICENSE CLEANUP MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 56 NO. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2067 SCH CD-STATE AID FORMULA-TECH MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
57 [April 11, 2000] NO. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 4300 NEUTRAL SITE CUSTODY EXCHANGE MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 58 NO. 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 486 DHS-POST-KIDNEY TRANSPLNT DRUG MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
59 [April 11, 2000] NO. 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 4348 CHILD SAFETY MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 60 NO. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 3548 MENTAL HEALTH-DECISION MAKER MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
61 [April 11, 2000] NO. 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1513 NRTH SHORE SAN DIST-EMERGENCY THIRD READING PASSED APR 11, 2000 105 YEAS 12 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ N RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH N RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO N BLACK N GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG N BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT N MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT N MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE N SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY N TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY N JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL N PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ N LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 62 NO. 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 1785 CRIM CD-SEXUAL CONDUCT MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 117 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO Y BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
63 [April 11, 2000] NO. 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 3455 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-TECH MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 116 YEAS 1 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RYDER Y BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO N BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY Y BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS Y MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE Y SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW Y STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY Y TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT Y DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y OSMOND Y WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN Y WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU Y WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[April 11, 2000] 64 NO. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2379 CHILDHOOD HUNGER PREVENTION MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONCURRED APR 11, 2000 85 YEAS 25 NAYS 7 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y FOWLER Y LINDNER Y REITZ N BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RIGHTER Y BEAUBIEN Y FRITCHEY N LYONS,EILEEN N RUTHERFORD Y BELLOCK Y GARRETT Y LYONS,JOSEPH N RYDER N BIGGINS Y GASH Y MATHIAS Y SAVIANO N BLACK Y GIGLIO Y MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ Y BOLAND Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG P BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCOTT Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY N BRADY Y HANNIG Y McKEON E SHARP Y BROSNAHAN Y HARRIS N MEYER Y SILVA Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MITCHELL,BILL N SKINNER Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRY Y SLONE Y BURKE N HOEFT N MOFFITT Y SMITH Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MOORE N SOMMER Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK Y MORROW P STEPHENS Y COWLISHAW Y HOWARD Y MULLIGAN Y STROGER Y CROSS Y HULTGREN Y MURPHY N TENHOUSE Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM N MYERS Y TURNER,ART Y CURRIE N JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK N TURNER,JOHN Y CURRY P JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN P WAIT N DANIELS Y JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR N WINKEL Y DART Y JONES,SHIRLEY N OSMOND N WINTERS Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER Y OSTERMAN N WIRSING Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER Y PANKAU N WOJCIK Y DELGADO Y KOSEL P PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG N POE N ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS N LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence