3044 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] HOUSE JOURNAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY 40TH LEGISLATIVE DAY THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999 2:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Representative Hartke in the Chair. Prayer by Reverend Larry Pugh of the College Heights Church of Southern Baptist in Eldorado, Illinois. Representative Sommer 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: 115 present. (ROLL CALL 1) By unanimous consent, Representatives Boland and Art Turner were excused from attendance. TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Winters replaced Representative Persico in the Committee on Insurance on April 20, 1999. Representative Kosel replaced Representative Mulligan in the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on April 21, 1999. Representative Mulligan replaced Representative Kosel in the Committee on Human Services on April 21, 1999. Representative Leitch replaced Representative Sommer, and Representative Cross replaced Representative Moffitt in the Committee on Local Government on April 21, 1999. Representative McGuire replaced Representative Flowers, and Representative Younge replaced Representative Feigenholtz in the Committee on Tobacco Proceeds Settlement on April 20, 1999. Representative Scott replaced Representative Boland in the Committee on Children & Youth on April 20, 1999. Representative McKeon replaced Representative Younge in the Committee on Higher Education on April 21, 1999. Representative Scott replaced Representative Hartke in the Committee on Environment & Energy on April 21, 1999. Representative McKeon replaced Representative Scully, and
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3045 Representative Joseph Lyons replaced Representative Fowler in the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on April 21, 1999. Representative Franks will replace Representative Art Turner in the Committee on Revenue - Sub-committee, for today only. Representative Reitz will replace Representative McKeon in the Committee on Urban Revitalization, for today only. REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE Representative Black requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 452, as amended. Representative Poe requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1010. FISCAL NOTE SUPPLIED A Fiscal Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 728. REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATES NOTES Representative Poe requested that a State Mandates Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1010. REQUEST FOR HOME RULE NOTES Representative Poe requested that a Home Rule Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1010. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES Representative Scully, Chairperson, from the Committee on Aging to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1113. That the resolution be reported "be adopted" -- Short Debate and be placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE RESOLUTION 95. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 1113 and HOUSE RESOLUTION 95 is as follows: 15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y McGuire, Chair Y Lyons, Joseph Y Bellock Y Mckeon A Brosnahan Y Mitchell, Bill Y Coulson A Mitchell, Jerry Y Cowlishaw (Osmond) Y Moffitt Y Franks Y Saviano Y Garrett Y Scott Y Giles Y Scully, Vice-Chair Y Lawfer A Silva A Turner, John Representative Joseph Lyons, Chairperson, from the Committee on Child Support Enforcement to which the following were referred,
3046 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 576, 1063 and 1067. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 576 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Lyons, Joseph, Chair N Giglio Y Bellock Y Hamos Y Black Y Lyons, Eileen, Spkpn Y Brady N McCarthy Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry Y Curry, Julie Y O'Brien, Vice-Chair Y Schmitz The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1063 is as follows: 10, Yeas; 2, Nays; 1, Answering Present. Y Lyons, Joseph, Chair Y Giglio Y Bellock Y Hamos N Black Y Lyons, Eileen, Spkpn Y Brady Y McCarthy N Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry Y Curry, Julie P O'Brien, Vice-Chair Y Schmitz The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1067 is as follows: 12, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Lyons, Joseph, Chair Y Giglio Y Bellock Y Hamos N Black Y Lyons, Eileen, Spkpn Y Brady Y McCarthy Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry Y Curry, Julie Y O'Brien, Vice-Chair Y Schmitz Representative Fritchey, Chairperson, from the Committee on Consumer Protection to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 85, 272 and 881. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 85 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Fritchey, Chair A Harris Y Acevedo Y Pankau, Spkpn Y Bradley Y Parke Y Crotty Y Skinner Y Wojcik The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 272 and 881 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Fritchey, Chair Y Harris Y Acevedo Y Pankau, Spkpn Y Bradley Y Parke Y Crotty Y Skinner
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3047 Y Wojcik Representative Novak, Chairperson, from the Committee on Environment & Energy to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 145, 496, 910, 967, 1076, 1078 and 1088. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 1076 and 1078 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Novak, Chair Y Hultgren Y Beaubien Y Jones, Shirley Y Bradley Y Lawfer A Davis, Steve, Vice-Chair A Moore, Andrea A Durkin A Murphy Y Hartke (Scott) Y Parke Y Hassert, Spkpn Y Persico A Holbrook A Reitz Y Stroger The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 145 is as follows: 12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Novak, Chair Y Hultgren Y Beaubien Y Jones, Shirley Y Bradley Y Lawfer Y Davis, Steve, Vice-Chair A Moore, Andrea A Durkin A Murphy Y Hartke (Scott) Y Parke Y Hassert, Spkpn Y Persico A Holbrook A Reitz Y Stroger The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 496, 910, 967 and 1088 is as follows: 13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Novak, Chair Y Hultgren Y Beaubien Y Jones, Shirley Y Bradley Y Lawfer Y Davis, Steve, Vice-Chair A Moore, Andrea A Durkin A Murphy Y Hartke (Scott) Y Parke Y Hassert, Spkpn Y Persico A Holbrook Y Reitz Y Stroger Representative Erwin, Chairperson, from the Committee on Higher Education to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 324, 412, 462, 464 and 536. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 463.
3048 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 412 and 536 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Erwin, Chair Y Lopez Y Bost A Myers, Richard A Davis, Monique Y Righter Y Giles Y Smith, Michael Y Howard A Winkel Y Johnson, Tim Y Wirsing, Spkpn A Klingler Y Woolard Y Younge (McKeon) The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 324, 462 and 463 is as follows: 13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Erwin, Chair Y Lopez Y Bost A Myers, Richard A Davis, Monique Y Righter Y Giles Y Smith, Michael Y Howard Y Winkel Y Johnson, Tim Y Wirsing, Spkpn Y Klingler Y Woolard Y Younge (McKeon) The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 464 is as follows: 13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Erwin, Chair Y Lopez Y Bost A Myers, Richard A Davis, Monique Y Righter Y Giles Y Smith, Michael Y Howard Y Winkel Y Johnson, Tim Y Wirsing, Spkpn Y Klingler Y Woolard Y Younge Representative Gash, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 94, 109, 188, 223, 224, 374, 395, 503, 509, 759, 845, 847, 1112 and 1129. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 756. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 94, 188, 223, 374, 395, 509, 845, 847 and 1112 is as follows: 13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Delgado Y O'Brien Y Durkin Y Scully Y Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair Y Jones, Lou Y Turner, John Y Winkel, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 109 and 503 is as
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3049 follows: 12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Delgado Y O'Brien Y Durkin Y Scully Y Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair A Jones, Lou Y Turner, John Y Winkel, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 224 and 759 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present. Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Delgado Y O'Brien Y Durkin Y Scully P Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair A Jones, Lou Y Turner, John Y Winkel, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1129 is as follows: 10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Delgado Y O'Brien Y Durkin Y Scully Y Johnson, Tom A Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair A Jones, Lou A Turner, John Y Winkel, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 756 is as follows: 7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 6, Answering Present. Y Gash, Chair P Lindner Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Delgado P O'Brien Y Durkin Y Scully P Johnson, Tom P Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair Y Jones, Lou P Turner, John P Winkel, Spkpn Representative Stroger, Chairperson, from the Committee on Labor & Commerce to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 79. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 667. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 79 is as follows: 15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Stroger, Chair Y Johnson, Tom A Brady Y Jones, Shirley Y Dart Y McKeon, Vice-Chair Y Davis, Monique A Moore, Andrea
3050 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] Y Harris Y Osmond Y Hoeft Y Parke, Spkpn Y Howard Y Sharp Y Hultgren Y Slone Y Winters The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 667 is as follows: 16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Stroger, Chair Y Johnson, Tom Y Brady Y Jones, Shirley Y Dart Y McKeon, Vice-Chair Y Davis, Monique A Moore, Andrea Y Harris Y Osmond Y Hoeft Y Parke, Spkpn Y Howard Y Sharp Y Hultgren Y Slone Y Winters Representative Giles, Chairperson, from the Committee on Local Government to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 169, 206, 575, 820, 844, 937, 941, 1170 and 1172. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1202. That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 1141. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1141 is as follows: 6, Yeas; 1, Nays; 2, Answering Present. Y Giles, Chair P Mathias Y Acevedo N Mautino Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn (Cross) Y Lawfer Y Scott P Skinner The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 206 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Giles, Chair Y Mathias Y Acevedo Y Mautino A Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn (Cross) Y Lawfer Y Scott Y Skinner The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 575, 937 and 1202 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Giles, Chair Y Mathias Y Acevedo Y Mautino Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn (Cross) Y Lawfer Y Scott N Skinner The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 169, 820 and 941 is as follows:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3051 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Giles, Chair Y Mathias Y Acevedo Y Mautino Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn (Cross) Y Lawfer Y Scott Y Skinner The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 844, 1170 and 1172 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Giles, Chair Y Mathias Y Acevedo Y Mautino Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn Y Lawfer Y Scott Y Skinner Representative Saviano, Chairperson, from the Committee on Registration & Regulation to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 238 and 368 That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 287, 435, 445 and 800. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 800 is as follows: 10, Yeas; 1, Nays; 4, Answering Present. Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler A Boland Y Kosel Y Bradley N Lyons, Eileen P Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer P Burke Y Mulligan Y Coulson P Novak P Crotty Y Reitz Y Davis, Steve A Stephens Y Zickus, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 238 is as follows: 14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler A Boland Y Kosel Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair A Meyer Y Burke Y Mulligan Y Coulson Y Novak Y Crotty A Reitz Y Davis, Steve Y Stephens Y Zickus, Spkpn The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 287, 368, 435 and 445 is as follows: 15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler A Boland Y Kosel
3052 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer Y Burke Y Mulligan Y Coulson Y Novak Y Crotty A Reitz Y Davis, Steve Y Stephens Y Zickus, Spkpn Representative Kenner, Chairperson, from the Committee on State Government Administration to which the following were referred, action taken on April 21, 1999, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 448, 805 and 1174. That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 547. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 448 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Kenner, Chair Y Lang Y Curry, Julie Y Mitchell, Bill Y Feigenholtz Y O'Connor, Spkpn Y Franks Y Schmitz Y Sommer (Leitch) The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 547 is as follows: 5, Yeas; 3, Nays; 1, Answering Present. Y Kenner, Chair P Lang Y Curry, Julie N Mitchell, Bill Y Feigenholtz Y O'Connor, Spkpn N Franks N Schmitz Y Sommer (Leitch) The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 805 is as follows: 7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present. Y Kenner, Chair A Lang Y Curry, Julie Y Mitchell, Bill Y Feigenholtz Y O'Connor, Spkpn Y Franks Y Schmitz P Sommer (Leitch) The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1174 is as follows: 7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Kenner, Chair A Lang Y Curry, Julie Y Mitchell, Bill A Feigenholtz Y O'Connor, Spkpn Y Franks Y Schmitz Y Sommer (Leitch) Representative Scott, Chairperson, from the Committee on Urban Revitalization to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILLS 39, 770 and 1087. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3053 the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1032. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 39 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Scott, Chair N McCarthy, Vice-Chair Y Bassi A McKeon A Dart Y O'Connor N Garrett Y Parke Y Harris Y Slone Y Mathias, Spkpn Y Winters Y McAuliffe A Younge A Zickus The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 770, 1032 and 1087 is as follows: 13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Scott, Chair Y McCarthy, Vice-Chair Y Bassi A McKeon Y Dart Y O'Connor Y Garrett Y Parke Y Harris Y Slone Y Mathias, Spkpn Y Winters Y McAuliffe A Younge Y Zickus Representative McAuliffe, Chairperson, from the Committee on Veteran's Affairs to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1110. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 1207. The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 1110 and 1207 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y McAuliffe, Chair Y Giglio Y Bost Y Holbrook Y Burke Y Meyer Y Durkin Y Novak Y Sommer, Spkpn CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP Representative Wojcik asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Black asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 1227. Representative Hannig asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Howard asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 588. Representative Tom Johnson asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Tim Johnson asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 52. Representative Acevedo asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Delgado asked and
3054 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 644. Representative Leitch asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Biggins asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 1105. Representative Schoenberg asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Madigan asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 876. Representative Gash asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Madigan asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 877. RECALLS By unanimous consent, on motion of Representative McKeon, SENATE BILL 242 was recalled from the order of Third Reading to the order of Second Reading for the purpose of amendment. And the bill was again taken up on the order of Second Reading. RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE RESOLUTION 210 Offered by Representative Giglio: WHEREAS, The members of this Body were saddened to learn of the death of William J. Asselborn, Jr., Mayor of the Village of Glenwood, on Wednesday, April 7, 1999; and WHEREAS, He was born in Chicago on March 26, 1939; he graduated from Mt. Carmel High School and subsequently received his Basic and General Certificates from the American Institute of Banking; he completed graduate and postgraduate courses at the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking; and WHEREAS, Mr. Asselborn was a senior vice president at Highland Community Bank in Chicago since 1997; before that, he was the president and chief executive officer at Ashland State Bank in Chicago, having joined the bank in 1963; and WHEREAS, Mr. Asselborn was beginning his third year of his second term as Mayor; he served three terms as a Glenwood Trustee from 1980-1993; while Trustee, he was a member of the Village's planning commission in 1979-1980 and was a member of the Glenwood School District 167 Board from 1978-1980; and WHEREAS, He was elected president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association in May of 1998 and was a member of the Illinois Bankers Association's Federal Legislative Committee; and WHEREAS, He was a member of the Sertoma Club, the Chicago Heights Country Club, and the Illinois National Guard at the 47th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue Armory in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Mr. Asselborn's dedication was instrumental in bring economic development to the area that included the Village purchasing the renowned Glenwoodie Golf Course; the new Village Hall/Police Station complex construction has begun; and Mr. Asselborn was an advocate of bringing the third airport to the Chicago Southland Area; and WHEREAS, His passing will be deeply felt by his family and
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3055 friends, especially his wife, Joyce; his children, William, Donald, Thomas, Daniel, and Lisa; his daughters-in-law, Jayne, Cathy, Nancy, and Jennifer; and his granddaughters, Kara and Kristina; 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 William J. Asselborn, Jr., 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, Joyce Asselborn. HOUSE RESOLUTION 211 Offered by Representative Dart: WHEREAS, Child abuse prevention is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community including the courts; and WHEREAS, Statistics of children who are abused and neglected escalate each year; and WHEREAS, The effect of child abuse is an issue of great importance to all communities and needs to be addressed by all Illinoisians; and WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among the courts, social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business communities; and WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous, a prevention program offering positive alternatives to help break the cycle of abuse, is sponsoring the Illinois Blue Bow Campaign to heighten awareness of the need to support families; and WHEREAS, All citizens should become more aware of child abuse and prevention within the community and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize and designate the third week of April as Blue Bow Week and April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and call upon all citizens to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Parents Anonymous. HOUSE RESOLUTION 212 Offered by Representative Dart: WHEREAS, The members of the House were saddened to learn of the death of Walter Holan of Morgan Park on December 3, 1998; and WHEREAS, Mr. Holan was secretary of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America; he also was a member of the Employee Benefit Committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.; and WHEREAS, He retired in 1987 as president of the Profit Sharing Council of America; he testified often before the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, and lobbied successfully for 401(k) provisions in the U.S. Tax Code; and WHEREAS, More recently, he served as vice president of the Hegewisch Airport Opponents and was actively involved with the American Association of Retired Persons; and WHEREAS, He received an award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for promoting racial harmony; and WHEREAS, A loving father, he will be missed by his family and
3056 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] friends, especially his daughters, Catherine and Laura; his sons, Michael, James, David, and Mark; and nine grandchildren; 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 Walter Holan 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 Walter Holan. HOUSE RESOLUTION 213 Offered by Representative Lang: WHEREAS, The members of this Body are honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lawrence S. Bizar is retiring as principal of Devonshire School after 28 years as principal there and a total of 34 years in School District 68; and WHEREAS, He received a bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Illinois, a master's degree in Educational Administration from Roosevelt University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration from Northwestern University; and WHEREAS, He first entered District #68 as a teacher at Highland School in Skokie in 1965; he was hired as principal of Devonshire School in 1971; he served as Assistant Superintendent/Devonshire Principal from 1987 to 1989; and WHEREAS, He is affiliated with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Illinois Principals' Association, Midwest Principals' Association, Niles Township Principals' Association, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; and WHEREAS, He has been supported throughout his public and private life by his wife, Doreen; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Paulette; his daughter, Dawn; and his grandchildren, Jack and Ben; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lawrence S. Bizar will be sorely missed by all those who have had the opportunity to work with him; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. Lawrence S. Bizar on his retirement and that we commend him for his many years of exemplary service to School District 68; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to him as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 214 Offered by Representative Brosnahan: WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the people of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mr. and Mrs. Francis Napleton will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and WHEREAS, Francis and Elizabeth Napleton were united in holy matrimony on May 28, 1949 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Chicago by the Reverend Thomas Fitzgerald; and WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Ellen, Edward, Stephen, Gerald, Paul, Mimi, William, and Robert and the proud grandparents of 30 grandchildren; and
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3057 WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest plateaus when a couple such as Francis and Elizabeth celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, They stand as examples of the best of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's world; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Francis and Elizabeth Napleton on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 215 Offered by Representative Morrow: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Mildred Petty Coleman of Chicago, Illinois, who recently passed away; and WHEREAS, Mildred Petty Coleman was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on January 27, 1908; her parents were Otha Petty and Mattie Harper Petty; she was raised by her grandmother, Biddie Harper, with the help of her aunt, Irola Harper Parish, and her husband, Reverend Andrew J. Parish, Sr., after being orphaned at an early age; and WHEREAS, Mildred Coleman accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, received baptism, and joined with the Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. in Pine Bluff, Arkansas; she received her education in Pine Bluff and attended the Arkansas Normal College trade school; and WHEREAS, She was married to Leroy Coleman, Sr., on March 29, 1933; together they had seven children, and in 1983 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary; Mr. Coleman passed away in 1989; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Coleman raised her children with biblical scripture as her format; she supported the needy and the elderly, setting an example of her Christian walk; together she worked with her husband many years in the operation of the family's service station; and WHEREAS, Mildred Coleman is survived by her children, Gladys Dennis (Richard), Mary Lee Coleman, Biddie C. Brown, Jennett Alexander (David Sr.), Ella Washington (Harold), Sarah Mutua (Jerry), and Leroy Coleman, Jr. (Shirley); her sisters-in-law, Mary White and Naomi Jones; her special friend and caregiver, Ernestine Horton; her grandchildren, Rodney Trottman (Phyllis), Reginald Dennis (Flora), David Alexander, Jr. (Gail), Jenelle Alexander, Janice Mathus (Hurman), Shannan Washington, Christopher Washington, Lisha VanPelt (Michael), Leroy Coleman III, Geoffrey Coleman, Mwia Mutua, and Jason Mutua; her ten great-grandchildren; and her nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mildred Coleman; may there be a sense of comfort in this time of need; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mildred Petty Coleman. HOUSE RESOLUTION 216 Offered by Representative Morrow:
3058 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to extend their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Moses Samuel Bilbrew, who recently passed away; and WHEREAS, Moses Samuel Bilbrew was born in Canton, Mississippi, on December 28, 1939; his parents were Ferry Bilbrew and Bernice Mitchell; and WHEREAS, Moses Bilbrew, affectionately known as "Father Goose", confessed a belief in Jesus Christ at an early age and never stopped growing in his religion; in 1943 he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he completed four years at DuSable High School and one year of college; and WHEREAS, On March 16, 1959 he married Edna Redditt; Mr. Bilbrew worked for the U.S. Postal Service for thirty-two years until his retirement in 1991; he also worked for the Chicago Transit Authority; Mr. Bilbrew was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he liked sports, eating, and having a good time around his loved ones; and WHEREAS, Moses Samuel Bilbrew is survived by his wife, Edna; his children, Darrin (Charee), Harold, and Stephanie; his grandchildren, Cavonne, Arkeya, DaVeoone, Quintez, Dantle, Darrin Jr., Ajl, and Tashai; his great-grandchildren, Shaundrea, Arkalius, and Unique; his father, Berry Bilbrew; his sisters and brothers; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many friends; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that to the family of Moses Samuel Bilbrew we extend our thoughts in this time of loss; may they find peace and solace in this time of need; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Moses Samuel Bilbrew. HOUSE RESOLUTION 217 Offered by Representative Hoffman: WHEREAS, The members of this Body are honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Gilbert Rutman has announced his retirement from the economics faculty at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; and WHEREAS, He received his bachelor's degree and master's degree in Economics from Boston University and his Doctor of Philosophy from Duke University; and WHEREAS, He began his teaching career as an instructor at Duke University in 1964, was a visiting fellow at Rhodes University in the Republic of South Africa in 1965, was an assistant professor at the University of Arizona in 1966, was an assistant professor at West Virginia University in 1967, and was then Chairman and Director of Economic Education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; and WHEREAS, An author, research analyst, and consultant, Gilbert Rutman was recognized as a "Great Teacher" by the SIUE Alumni in 1998; and WHEREAS, He participated in many innovative educational programs and was a consultant to various companies; and WHEREAS, Gilbert L. Rutman has earned the respect and admiration of all those who have worked with him; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Gilbert L. Rutman on his retirement from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and wish him the best in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3059 HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 and 217 were taken up for consideration. Representative Hoffman moved the adoption of the resolutions. The motion prevailed and the Resolutions were adopted. SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING Having been printed, the following bills were taken up, read by title a second time and advanced to the order of Third Reading: SENATE BILLS 31, 175, 178, 185, 276, 319, 363, 421, 465, 527, 544, 751, 753, 794, 795, 932, 953, 1024 and 1075. SENATE BILL 24. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Electric Utility Deregulation, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 24 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 24 on page 1, line 8, by changing "As used in" to "In". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 81. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Human Services, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 81 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 81 on page 1, in line 9, by inserting after "Health" the following: ", in conjunction with representatives of State and community based agencies involved with asthma,"; and on page 1, in line 16, by replacing "the obese" with "children"; and on page 1, by inserting after line 25 the following: "(4) possible funding sources for treatment of asthma. (c) The Department shall report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2000 upon its development and implementation of the asthma information program. Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 460. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 460
3060 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 460 on page 1, lines 2 and 6, by changing "Sections 5-105 and 5-105.5" each time it appears to "Section 5-105"; and by deleting lines 20 through 33 on page 5 and lines 1 through 22 on page 6. There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 529. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendments were offered in the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 529 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 529 on page 3, by replacing lines 10 through 14 with the following: "available to the general public upon request. In implementing an integrated pest management program, a school employee pest control specialist should be designated to and that person should assume responsibility for the oversight of pest management practices in that school and for recordkeeping requirements."; and on page 3, line 27, after "students" by inserting "and employees"; and on page 4, line 14, after "insecticide" by inserting "baits". AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SENATE BILL 529 AMENDMENT NO. 2. Amend Senate Bill 529 by replacing Section 99 with the following: "Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect August 1, 2000.". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendments numbered 1 and 2 were adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 541. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Health Care Availability & Access, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 541 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 541, on page 3, by replacing lines 12 and 13 with the following: "(h) (c) Any person who, in good faith, acts in accordance with the terms of this Section shall not be subject to any type of civil or criminal liability or discipline for unprofessional conduct for those actions.". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 578. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3061 The following amendments were offered in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 578 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 578 on page 1, line 20, after "request.", by inserting the following: "In cases where the blood or urine tests determine an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more or there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis as listed in the Cannabis Control Act, or a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the results of the tests shall be reported to the Department of State Police or the local law enforcement agency.". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 737. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 737 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 737 on page 4, by replacing lines 2 and 3 with the following: "(f) When a fine for a violation of subsection (a) is $150 or greater, the person who violates subsection (a) shall be charged an additional"; and on page 4, line 14, after "with", by inserting "school zone safety education and". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 1068. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation, adopted and printed: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 1068 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 1068 as follows: on page 8, by replacing line 6 with the following: "of wildlife, other than a game bird or migratory bird, is". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading. SENATE BILL 1072. Having been printed, was taken up and read by title a second time. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Executive, adopted and printed:
3062 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SENATE BILL 1072 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend Senate Bill 1072 on page 32, after line 9, by inserting the following: "Section 110. The easement for highway purposes acquired by the People of the State of Illinois, through a donation in 1932 by the city of Springfield, is released over and through the following described land in Sangamon County, Illinois, except those rights reserved in the Section Parcel No. 675X213: The land is described in general as being in the West half of Section 3, Township 14 North, Range 5 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Sangamon County, Illinois. Said land is referenced to the centerline of median and plans for Federal Aid Interstate Route 55, Section 84-4, between Springfield and Litchfield, Illinois. Said plans are on file in the Office of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, in Springfield, Illinois. The land is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the aforementioned Section 3; thence South 86 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds West, 1305.68 feet along the East - West sixteenth Section line of said Section 3; thence North 50 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West, 230.56 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence South 39 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds West, 790.81 feet to a 1797.00 foot radius tangent curve whose center bears South 50 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East; thence Southwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 11 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds, a distance of 363.26 feet; thence South 80 degrees 27 minutes 44 seconds West, 323.82 feet to a 1482.40 foot radius non-tangent curve whose center bears South 66 degrees 20 minutes 41 seconds East; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 15 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds, a distance of 400.28 feet; thence North 28 degrees 40 minutes 56 seconds East, 110.33 feet; thence North 39 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East, 100.0 feet; thence North 50 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds East, 101.98 feet; thence North 39 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East, 350.00 feet; thence North 33 degrees 24 minutes 57 seconds East, 100.50 feet; thence North 39 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East, 100.00 feet; thence North 41 degrees 25 minutes 01 second East, 250.20 feet; thence North 39 degrees 07 minutes 35 seconds East, 300.00 feet; thence North 36 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds East, 100.12 feet; thence North 37 degrees, 02 minutes 15 seconds East, 210.57 feet to the West access control line of the aforesaid FAI 55; thence South 21 degrees 23 minutes 56 seconds West, 755.62 feet, more or less, to the True Point of Beginning, containing 8.716 acres, more or less. Reserving the right to prohibit on the land above described any junkyard or any outdoor advertising other than signs that advertise activities conducted on the premises. The State further reserves access to, from, or over the premises described above to and from the public highway adjacent to such premises and known as FAI Route 55 previously declared a Freeway. No access shall be permitted in the future to, from, or over such premises to and from the public highway.". There being no further amendments, the foregoing Amendment No. 1 was adopted and the bill, as amended, was advanced to the order of Third Reading.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3063 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary: Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate Joint Resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 34 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 22, 1999, the Senate stands adjourned until Monday, April 26, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock p.m.; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Adopted by the Senate, April 22, 1999. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate The foregoing message from the Senate reporting their adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 34 was taken up for immediate consideration. Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution. The motion prevailed and SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 34 was adopted. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. At the hour of 2:47 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn. The motion prevailed. And in accordance therewith and pursuant to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 34, the House stood adjourned until Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
3064 JOURNAL OF THE [April 22, 1999] NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE APR 22, 1999 0 YEAS 0 NAYS 115 PRESENT P ACEVEDO P FOWLER P LINDNER P RIGHTER P BASSI P FRANKS P LOPEZ P RONEN 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 E BOLAND P GILES P McAULIFFE P SCHOENBERG P BOST P GRANBERG P McCARTHY P SCOTT P BRADLEY P HAMOS P McGUIRE P SCULLY P BRADY P HANNIG P McKEON P SHARP P BROSNAHAN P HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MITCHELL,BILL P SKINNER P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRYP 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 E 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 PANKAU P WIRSING P DAVIS,STEVE P KLINGLER P PARKE P WOJCIK P DELGADO P KOSEL P PERSICO P WOOLARD P DURKIN P KRAUSE P POE P YOUNGE P ERWIN P LANG P PUGH P ZICKUS P FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER P REITZ A MR. SPEAKER P FLOWERS P LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence

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