STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
112TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2000
1:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 112
[March 28, 2000] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 112th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 21 Balanced Budget Note Requested..................... 4 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 4 Correctional Budget & Impact Note Requested........ 4 Fiscal Notes Requested............................. 4 Housing Affordability Note Supplied................ 5 Housing Affordability Notes Supplied............... 5 Judicial Note Note Supplied........................ 5 Pension Impact Note Supplied....................... 4 Quorum Roll Call................................... 3 State Debt Impact Note Requested................... 4 State Mandate Note Requested....................... 4 Temporary Committee Assignments.................... 3 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 0486 Motion Submitted................................... 4 HB 1281 Recall............................................. 20 HJR 0052 Resolution......................................... 18 HJR 0053 Resolution......................................... 19 HR 0677 Agreed Resolution.................................. 5 HR 0678 Resolution......................................... 15 HR 0679 Agreed Resolution.................................. 6 HR 0680 Agreed Resolution.................................. 6 HR 0681 ?Agreed Resolution................................. 7 HR 0682 Agreed Resolution.................................. 7 HR 0683 Agreed Resolution.................................. 8 HR 0684 Agreed Resolution.................................. 8 HR 0686 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0687 Resolution......................................... 17 HR 0688 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0689 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0690 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0691 Agreed Resolution.................................. 11 HR 0693 Agreed Resolution.................................. 11 HR 0694 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0695 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0696 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0697 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 HR 0698 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 HR 0699 Resolution......................................... 17 HR 0700 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 SB 0649 Committee Report................................... 3 SB 1294 Second Reading..................................... 19 SB 1353 Second Reading..................................... 19 SB 1434 Third Reading...................................... 19 SB 1474 Third Reading...................................... 19 SB 1650 Third Reading...................................... 20 SB 1695 Second Reading..................................... 19 SB 1883 Second Reading..................................... 19
3 [March 28, 2000] The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker in the Chair. Prayer by Bishop James Sherwood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Representative Hartke 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 Younge was excused from attendance. TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Osmond replaced Representative Cross in the Committee on Computer Technology on March 24, 2000. Representative Winters replaced Representative Zickus, and Representative Hultgren replaced Representative Myers in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles on March 22, 2000. Representative Winters replaced Representative Zickus in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles on March 24, 2000. Representative Mathias replaced Representative Eileen Lyons, and Representative Righter replaced Representative Lindner in the Committee on Judiciary II - Criminal Law on March 24, 2000. Representative Ryder replaced Representative Lindner in the Committee on Appropriations-General Services-Government Oversight on March 23, 2000. Representative Righter replaced Representative Zickus in the Committee on Registration & Regulation on March 23, 2000. Representative Ryder replaced Representative Zickus in the Committee on Appropriations-Public Safety on March 23, 2000. Representative Sommer replaced Representative Zickus in the Committee on Urban Revitalization on March 24, 2000. Representative Myers replaced Representative Lindner in the Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse on March 22, 2000. Representative Osmond replaced Representative Brady in the Committee on Insurance on March 22, 2000. Representative Winters replaced Representative Zickus in the Committee on Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Distribution on March 22, 2000. Representative Wirsing replaced Representative John Jones in the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation on March 22, 2000. Representative Biggins replaced Representative Ryder in the Committee on Rules on March 16, 2000. Representative Jerry Mitchell replaced Representative Bill Mitchell, and Representative Black replaced Representative Bost in the Committee on Agriculture & Conservation on March 22, 2000. Representative Bost replaced Representative Moffitt, and Representative Osmond replaced Representative Mulligan in the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on March 23, 2000. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Representative Currie, Chairperson, from the Committee on Rules to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "recommends be adopted" and be placed on the order of Second Reading: Amendment No. 2 to SENATE BILL 649 SENATE BILL 649. The committee roll call vote on Amendment No. 1 to SENATE BILL 649 is as follows: 5, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
[March 28, 2000] 4 Y Currie, Chair Y Ryder Y Hannig Y Tenhouse Y Turner, Art 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 Human Services: House Amendment 5 to SENATE BILL 807. Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: House Amendment 2 to HOUSE BILL 4407. JOINT ACTION MOTIONS SUBMITTED Representative Wirsing 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 486. REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTES Representative Black requested that Fiscal Notes be supplied for SENATE BILLS 1382, 1428, and 1477. Representative Cowlishaw requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1447. Representative McKeon requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1310, as amended. REQUEST FOR BALANCED BUDGET NOTE Representative McKeon requested that a Balanced Budget Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1310, as amended. REQUEST FOR STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE Representative McKeon requested that a State Debt Impact Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1310, as amended. REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATE NOTE Representative Black requested that a State Mandate Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1477. Representative Cowlishaw requested that a State Mandate Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1447. REQUEST FOR CORRECTIONAL BUDGET & IMPACT NOTE Representative Black requested that a Correctional Budget & Impact Note be supplied for SENATE BILL 1428. PENSION IMPACT NOTE SUPPLIED
5 [March 28, 2000] A Pension Impact Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 730, as amended. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTES SUPPLIED Housing Affordability Note have been supplied for SENATE BILLS 730 and 760, as amended. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY NOTE SUPPLIED A Housing Affordability Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 760, as amended. JUDICIAL NOTE NOTE SUPPLIED A Judicial Note Note has been supplied for SENATE BILL 730, as amended. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 677 Offered by Representative Burke: WHEREAS, Donald M. Prince has been both an educator and educational leader in Illinois, as a teacher of high school English and American history in the Illinois public schools, as Principal of Knoxville Junior-Senior High School, as Superintendent of Princeton Township High School, and as Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Educational Administration at Illinois State University; and WHEREAS, Donald M. Prince, a native of Crossville and a current resident of Winnetka, received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Illinois in 1954, after having previously studied at and received degree certification from Illinois State University and Murray State University, concluding his formal educational training in 1973 by earning a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago; and WHEREAS, During his years as a professional educator, Donald M. Prince also served as Chairman of the Governor's 1965-66 Task Force on Education Administrative Structure and Organization, a member of the Graphic Arts Council Foundation of Chicago, a member of the Latin School of Chicago Board of Trustees, President of the Illinois Association of Secondary School Principals in 1960, President of the Illinois Council on Educational Administration in 1962, and President of the Illinois State University Alumni Association Board of Directors in 1968; and WHEREAS, Donald M. Prince also assisted in the creation of the Illinois community college system by serving in 1965 as Director of Survey, leading to the creation of Sauk Valley Community College, and in 1965-66 as Finance Consultant to the North Suburban Regional Survey, resulting in the formation of Oakton Community College and Harper Community College; and WHEREAS, In 1966 Donald M. Prince continued his role as educational leader as a statewide Democratic candidate for Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction; and WHEREAS, From 1973 to 1979 Donald M. Prince served as Chairman of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, appointed by Governor Daniel Walker in 1973 and reappointed by Governor James Thompson in 1976; and WHEREAS, Donald M. Prince reapplied his skills as a public educator in the private sector as well, serving more than 16 years as a
[March 28, 2000] 6 publisher of textbooks and other educational materials, principally as Vice President of Rand McNally & Company of Chicago; and WHEREAS, After 8 successful years as Owner, President, and Chief Executive Officer of E.A. Hinrichs and Company of Chicago, a national distributor of fine commercial china, Donald M. Prince returned to his educational roots in 1992 when he became a consultant to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC); and WHEREAS, During his time at ISAC, Donald M. Prince has been a principal architect in the design of College Illinois!, the State's popular prepaid tuition program, and has served as the first director of College Illinois!, beginning with the program's inception in 1998; and WHEREAS, Donald M. Prince has announced his retirement from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission on April 1, 2000; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Donald M. Prince on his formal retirement from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and we commend him on behalf of the citizens of this State for his lifetime of endeavor toward enhancing educational quality and opportunity throughout Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Donald M. Prince. HOUSE RESOLUTION 679 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of this House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Illinois teachers who have given of themselves unselfishly and set an example for their students; and WHEREAS, Four years ago, Richard Roth made an off-hand comment to some students in Danville High School's Class of 2000; he was encouraging the students to get involved and pledged to run 2,000 miles before the Class of 2000's graduation day; and WHEREAS, His determination and hard work of running at a pace of ten miles every week over four years has paid off with his running the last mile on Tuesday, March 14, 2000; and WHEREAS, The day Mr. Roth pledged to run, he challenged his freshmen students to run the first 100 miles with him or on their own; he wanted them to get involved in school activities to give them a sense of belonging; and WHEREAS, More teachers should have the devotion and commitment that Richard Roth has; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate and applaud Richard Roth on running 2,000 miles for the Danville High School's Class of 2000; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Richard Roth. HOUSE RESOLUTION 680 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that the Barclay Public Library of Warrensburg is celebrating its fifty-fifth anniversary this year; and WHEREAS, The Barclay Public Library was established as a tax-supported library in 1945; it was named to honor the library's founder, Pyrle Barclay, who actually began the library in her home in 1942; and WHEREAS, The mission of the Barclay Public Library is to provide district residents with high interest, popular materials in a variety of formats; an emphasis is placed on providing a children's collection which promotes an appreciation for reading and learning; the library also serves as a community center, and offers computer instruction with access to the internet and several on-line reference and periodicals
7 [March 28, 2000] databases; and WHEREAS, In the past fifty-five years of its distinguished service to the citizens of this State, the Barclay Public Library has experienced much growth, expansion, and modernization, and has dedicated itself to providing the Warrensburg-Harristown Township citizens with the services essential to our communities; and WHEREAS, Public libraries provide our communities with invaluable resources, instruction, and are the guardians of our heritage; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Barclay Public Library on the occasion of its fifty-fifth anniversary and extend our sincere best wishes for continued growth and success in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Barclay Public Library. HOUSE RESOLUTION 681 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, Libraries are an important part of the community, and serve a wide variety of purposes, including aiding the wandering seeker of information, helping the lost reader in finding a prized tome, and making a place for the young student fulfilling the final requirements for a thesis; and WHEREAS, One such library is the Decatur Public Library in Decatur, Illinois; and WHEREAS, On August 3, 1875, the Decatur City Council approved a tax supported public library for the City of Decatur; on August 10, 1875 the library was established by ordinance; and WHEREAS, Through the two bookmobiles and the modern main facility the Decatur Public Library continues to meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, The 125th anniversary celebration of the Decatur Public Library will begin in March of 2000; there will be special programs and events to highlight this historic occasion; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we acknowledge the 125th anniversary of the Decatur Public Library; may it continue to be a fount of information and entertainment for those who seek to better themselves through knowledge; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Head Librarian of the Decatur Public Library. HOUSE RESOLUTION 682 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the untimely death of Donald Wilson, Assistant Chief of the Herrick Volunteer Fire Department, on Monday, March 6, 2000, while fighting a fire; and WHEREAS, Donald Wilson was born in Carlinville on September 26, 1949, the son of James L. and Eleanor Nance Wilson; he was married to Yvonne Miller on September 23, 1972 in the Herrick Christian Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson worked at Mueller Company in Decatur for twenty-seven years in maintenance; and WHEREAS, He was a member of Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Worker's International Union Local 6-0838, Joppa Lodge No. 706 at Cowden, Saver-Guthrie Post 839 American Legion at Herrick, the Eagles of Lake Shelbyville Aerie 4395, the Order of the Eastern Star of Herrick, and a volunteer firefighter with the Herrick Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his father and one son, Dusty, in infancy; and WHEREAS, Donald Wilson's passing will be deeply felt by his family
[March 28, 2000] 8 and friends, especially his wife, Yvonne; his mother and stepfather, Van and Eleanor Cook; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet McManmie; his daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy and Brian Windell and Shananne and Deano Brown; his son and daughter-in-law, Brooks and Jamie Wilson; his brothers and sister-in-law, Ronald Wilson and Jack and Joyce Wilson; his sisters, Sherry Koester and Tammy Hoyle; his grandsons, Chase, Caleb, and Coty; and his granddaughters, Breanne, Loren, Chloe, Cameron, and Clera; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sadness and regret the death of Donald Wilson 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, Mrs. Yvonne Wilson. HOUSE RESOLUTION 683 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Jack Tate, President of First Trust Bank of Shelbyville, will retire in March of 2000, after 40 years in the banking business; and WHEREAS, Jack Tate attended Sparks Business College in Shelbyville; and WHEREAS, In July of 1960 Jack Tate began his career in banking, filing checks in the bookkeeping department; after his first week he was transferred to the teller department; in November of 1963 Jack Tate was made the bank's cashier and assumed responsibilities in the lending area of the bank; nine years later he was named the bank president, seeing a growth from $5 million to $10 million in the bank's assets, and stepping in as the bank faced a new future; and WHEREAS, Under Jack Tate, the bank has undergone many changes, from the early computers of the 1970s to the advanced technology used today, from construction of a new branch in the Johnsontowne Center to a new main bank being erected in 1982, as well as other advances, such as home equity loans and investment services being offered to bank customers; and WHEREAS, Jack Tate has served as treasurer of the Shelbyville schools, as a member of the Shelbyville Hospital board and Illinois Bankers Association board, and as a volunteer with the Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Jack Tate and his wife, Suzanne, plan to travel to Biloxi, Mississippi, and Osage Beach, Missouri, their favorite places to visit; Jack Tate also enjoys golf; he is considering working part time in banking or as a consultant; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jack Tate on his retirement from First Trust Bank of Shelbyville; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jack Tate. HOUSE RESOLUTION 684 Offered by Representative Osmond: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Mary Hess, Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO of Central Baptist Children's Home in Lake Villa, Illinois, will retire on March 31, 2000; and WHEREAS, Mary Hess began her career at Central Baptist Children's Home as a clerk typist; in 1985 she was promoted to the position of Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO; and
9 [March 28, 2000] WHEREAS, Mary Hess is also dedicated to helping the families that Central Baptist Children's Home deals with on a daily basis; she is considered a mentor, a listener, and an ambassador; she served where she was needed, and has touched many lives during her time with Central Baptist Children's Home; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mary Hess on a job well done; we convey our fondest wishes for her future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mary Hess. HOUSE RESOLUTION 686 Offered by Representatives Hamos, Madigan, Acevedo, Boland Bradley Brosnahan, Brunsvold, Bugielski, Burke, Capparelli, Crotty, Currie, Curry, Dart, Monique Davis, Steve Davis, Delgado, Erwin, Feigenholtz, Flowers, Granberg, Hannig, Harris, Hartke, Hoffman, Holbrook, Howard Lou Jones, Shirley Jones, Kenner, Lang, Lopez, Joseph Lyons, Mautino, McCarthy, McGuire, McKeon, Morrow, Murphy, Novak, O'Brien, Osterman, Pugh, Reitz, Schoenberg, Scott, Scully, Sharp, Silva, Slone, Smith, Stroger, Art Turner, Woolard and Younge: WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO since 1993; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has been elected president of the State Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, which represents one million Illinois workers; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has achieved a milestone for Illinois women by serving as the first woman president of the State Federation; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere was a former classroom teacher and has served on all levels of the labor movement from president of her local union in Madison to statewide vice president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, and continues to be a member in the American Federation of Teachers Local 763; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in urban education, both from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has played a key role in the Democratic Party as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, as the director of the Illinois Democratic Coordinated Campaign in 1990 and 1992, and currently as a member of the Democratic National Committee; and WHEREAS, Margaret Blackshere has an ongoing commitment to public service by serving on various boards and councils including the United Way of Illinois, Voices for Illinois Children, White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, and the Illinois Skills Standard & Credentialing Council; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Margaret Blackshere for her achievement as the new president of the Illinois Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Margaret Blackshere. HOUSE RESOLUTION 688 Offered by Representative Persico: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize people of the State of Illinois who make this State a great place to live; and WHEREAS, Ann Bailey Prichard was born on August 28, 1900, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Ann Prichard graduated from Glenbard High School in 1918; her great-granddaughter is a freshman at Glenbard West this year, making her the fourth generation of the family to attend the high
[March 28, 2000] 10 school; and WHEREAS, In 1941 Mrs. Prichard's husband passed away, leaving her to raise five children by herself; for 43 years she worked for the Milton Township Assessor in DuPage County, retiring when she was 85 years old; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Prichard now is the proud grandmother of 14 and the proud great-grandmother of 25; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ann Prichard on her long and wonderful life; may she continue to be an inspiration to those around her; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Ann Bailey Prichard. HOUSE RESOLUTION 689 Offered by Representative Schoenberg: WHEREAS, The Township of New Trier was founded on the second Tuesday of April in the year 1850 at a meeting of its citizens who chose this form of government to provide services that are local and readily available for residential communities that value the quality of life for all residents; and WHEREAS, The Township of New Trier will celebrate its sesquicentennial year at its 151st town meeting to be held on the second Tuesday of April in the year 2000; and WHEREAS, The Township of New Trier has provided a General Assistance program for all of its 150 years and has been the last lifeline for many people who do not qualify for other forms of financial assistance; the Township has provided food, referrals to social services, emergency financial aid to senior citizens and families of all ages, and health care referrals; and WHEREAS, New Trier Township provides monetary grants to over twenty social service agencies which serve residents with programs for youth, assistance for senior citizens, vocational training and other services for the developmentally disabled, counseling for families and disturbed youth, services for those with HIV, and services for the mentally ill; and WHEREAS, New Trier Township provides funds for a program to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol by youth, and maintains a job counseling service for residents, and works with the police departments of the villages within its borders to provide a Peer Jury Program whereby young people who commit misdemeanor crimes may be judged by their peers and required to do community service to work off their sentences thereby avoiding the juvenile court system; and WHEREAS, New Trier Township will hold its 151st Annual Town Meeting on April 11, 2000 and will honor elected office holders past and present and the citizens who devote many hours as volunteers; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the elected officials and all the residents who have served as volunteers; they have proven that residents of New Trier Township continue to value the high ideals of their forebears and have kept the Township a vital, working body since that time; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the citizens of New Trier Township along with our sincere congratulations for a job well done. HOUSE RESOLUTION 690 Offered by Representative Curry: WHEREAS, The members of this House are pleased and honored to recognize significant achievements in the lives of individuals of this great State; and WHEREAS, Fire Chief Donald C. Wright is celebrating his 25th year as Chief of the Mt. Zion Fire District on April 10, 2000; and
11 [March 28, 2000] WHEREAS, Born in 1948 and raised in Mt. Zion, Donald Wright graduated from Mt. Zion High School; in the summer of 1964, he became a second generation firefighter, following his father and brothers, by joining the Mt. Zion Fire District as a volunteer firefighter; and WHEREAS, Donald Wright joined the United States Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam in 1968-1969; and WHEREAS, On April 10, 1975, Donald Wright accepted the promotion to Fire Chief to become only the third fire chief in the history of the Mt. Zion Fire District; and in 1981, Chief Wright accepted the first full-time position with the Fire District; and WHEREAS, Chief Wright is an active member of the Central Illinois Fire Chiefs Association; and WHEREAS, Chief Wright has received the Fire Department's Medal of Valor for distinguishing himself in the line of duty on October 9, 1992 at a natural gas pipeline explosion and fire on US 51 south of Elwin; and WHEREAS, The anniversary will be celebrated at a Surprise Reception honoring Chief Donald C. Wright on April 4, 2000 at the Mt. Zion Lions Club Center; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Fire Chief Donald C. Wright on his 25th year as Chief of the Mt. Zion Fire District and applaud his devotion to his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Fire Chief Donald C. Wright. HOUSE RESOLUTION 691 Offered by Representative Cross: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of Illinois citizens; and WHEREAS, The Reverend Kenneth Earl Davis is the pastor and founder of Faith Deliverance Church; the church is a strong foundation of the community and rooted in Christian beliefs; the church provides service to the people of the community; and WHEREAS, Reverend Davis will be consecrated and installed as Bishop of the New Joy Fellowship on Saturday, April 8, 2000; and WHEREAS, Reverend Davis has proven himself hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, and holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Davis is appointed and has served faithfully as First Administrator to Apostle Aaron Holmes of the New Joy Fellowship of churches; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Davis has given himself totally to the service of God and the Church; he has served on the Board of Directors of C-TEC (Christian Teen Empowerment Consortium), he is a former board member of the West Aurora School District 129, and is currently a board member of the Aurora PADS for the homeless; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Reverend Kenneth Earl Davis on his consecration and installation as Bishop of the New Joy Fellowship; we declare April 2000 as Bishop Kenneth Earl Davis month in the State of Illinois, and April 8, 2000 as Bishop Kenneth Earl Davis day in the State of Illinois, in honor of his pursuit of a better life for all people for all time; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bishop Kenneth Earl Davis. HOUSE RESOLUTION 693 Offered by Representative Wirsing: WHEREAS, Being a teacher takes determination, and a willingness to motivate students so that what they have learned stays with them throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, Teaching is an underappreciated profession, yet we all remember those teachers that changed our lives or made a difference;
[March 28, 2000] 12 and WHEREAS, Mark Challand was one such teacher; Mr. Challand taught fourth grade at Shabbona Elementary School for 20 years; according to the staff, Mr. Challand touched the lives of over four hundred children that passed his way; and WHEREAS, Mark Challand was a graduate of the Shabbona school system; he received his Associate in Arts degree from Kishwaukee Community College and his Bachelors degree from Northeast Missouri State; and WHEREAS, In 1979 he started as a library aide and then began his career as a fourth grade teacher; he especially enjoyed teaching science, and it became his speciality; he taught the students poetry, and had them memorize poems; he changed the students' ways of thinking about stereotypes by having the girls construct models while the boys learned to sew; and WHEREAS, Mark Challand was insistent that the students learn about the history of the State of Illinois; he enjoyed teaching his students about the beginnings of our State, and the many interesting people, places, and events that have been a part of the story of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Jean Giesecke, the mother of Mark Challand, will receive her wish to see the State flag flying in his honor under the flag of the United States on the flagpole located at Shabbona Elementary School, a tribute to her son and his love for the history of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the death of Mark Challand, along with all that knew, loved, and were blessed with learning from him; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his mother, Mrs. Jean Giesecke. HOUSE RESOLUTION 694 Offered by Representative Crotty: 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. Raymond F. Bryska of Palos Heights will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage; and WHEREAS, Raymond F. Bryska and the former Eleanor A. Bandusky were united in holy matrimony on April 27, 1940; and WHEREAS, Ray and Ellie Bryska were both born in Chicago and lived in the City until thirty years ago when they moved to Palos Heights; Mr. Bryska is a Purple Heart veteran of World War II; he is retired over twenty years; and he served as an alderman in Palos Heights for fifteen years; and WHEREAS, Ray Bryska is secretary for the Palos Lions Club, delivers meals on wheels for Palos Community Hospital, is a reader and commentator for St. Alexander Church, is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Palos Heights, and is active in many civic activities; and Ellie Bryska is at Ray's side for all that he does; and WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest plateaus when a couple such as Ray and Ellie Bryska celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Ray and Ellie Bryska 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 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Bryska on the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further
13 [March 28, 2000] RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 695 Offered by Representative O'Brien: WHEREAS, Adams Township in LaSalle County was organized on April 2, in the year 1850 at a meeting of its citizens; an election was held and the following positions were filled: Supervisor, Clerk Assessor, Collector, three Commissioners of Highways, two Justices, and two Constables; and WHEREAS, The first settlement in the area was in 1836; the early settlers were mainly of Norwegian descent; on February 12, 1849, the Township Organization Law was passed and LaSalle County began dividing the county into election precincts; and WHEREAS, The Village of Leland (formerly Whitfield) grew with the coming of the railroad and an increase in the grain trade; today Leland is made up of 875 residents; grain and livestock farms continue to be the financial livelihood for township residents; and WHEREAS, Adams Township will celebrate its sesquicentennial year at a dedication ceremony, with a historical display and open house, on Sunday, April 2, 2000; and WHEREAS, Adams Township will dedicate a memorial with the bell from the first town hall, in what was originally the Baptist Church, and a bronze plaque commemorating those who have helped to establish and promote township government; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the elected officials and all the residents who have served the township; they have proven that residents of Adams Township in LaSalle County continue to value the high ideals of their forebears and have kept the Township a vital, working body since that time; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the township board of Adams Township along with our sincere congratulations for a job well done. HOUSE RESOLUTION 696 Offered by Representative Reitz: WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives are happy to recognize the excellence of young athletes and wish to congratulate the Okawville High School Lady Rockets on winning the Illinois High School Association Class A State Basketball Tournament; and WHEREAS, With a win over Lewistown, 73-49, the team took the State Championship and finished a memorable season with an impressive record of 30-1; and WHEREAS, Coach Kathy Lanter and Assistant Coaches Carrie Stallings and Vicki Loquasto have provided the instruction, support, and inspiration that contributed to the spirit and dedication put forth by this team; and WHEREAS, Coach Lanter has an impressive record of 331-81 during her fourteen years at Okawville High School; and WHEREAS, The members of the Lady Rockets are Jenny Heckert, Justine Krueger, Erica Barkau, Erica Geppert, Joan Miller, Katie Hasheider, Kelly Hasheider, Megan Brockmeier, Cheryl Borrenpohl, Lauren Borrenpohl, Natalie Shubert, Jamie Schrader, Kristen Wiedwilt, Kristen Lehde, and Kelsey Klingenberg; the managers are Shana Stricker, Rachel Shubert, and Erica Bergmann; and WHEREAS, The numerous achievements of the Okawville High School Lady Rockets confirm our belief that hard work and dedication are effective when you set goals and strive to achieve them; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Okawville High School Lady Rockets on winning the Class A State Championship and on their outstanding season record and that we extend
[March 28, 2000] 14 our best wishes to them for continued success in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to each member of the team and the coaches and managers. HOUSE RESOLUTION 697 Offered by Representative Reitz: WHEREAS, The members of this body are happy to recognize the excellence of young athletes and wish to congratulate the bowling team of Gibault Catholic High School of Waterloo on winning the Division C Championship in the Boys High School Bowling of the Southern Illinois Bowling Conference, the Collinsville Super Bowl Invitational, and the Illinois Boys State Championship; and WHEREAS, Led and inspired by Coach Anthony Palazzolo, with the help of Coach Larry Schaltenbrand, Jr., the team members are Eric Frey, Matt Kaestner, Tim Mitchell, Chris Monterusso, and Aaron Woodside; and WHEREAS, The achievements of the Gibault Catholic High School Boys Bowling Team confirms our belief that hard work and dedication are effective when you set goals and strive to achieve them; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Gibault Catholic High School Boys Bowling Team on winning the Illinois Boys State Championship, the Southern Illinois Bowling Conference, and the Collinsville Super Bowl Invitational; that we commend the coaches on their inspired leadership; and that we extend our best wishes to the coach and the team for continued success in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Coaches Anthony Palazzolo and Larry Schaltenbrand, Jr. and each member of the Gibault Catholic High School Boys Bowling Team. HOUSE RESOLUTION 698 Offered by Representative Shirley Jones: WHEREAS, Maud Ella Evans-Bogan migrated to Chicago at an early age and Maud has always felt the Westside, where she has resided since becoming a resident of the City of Chicago, was the best side; and WHEREAS, Maud Ella Evans-Bogan is the youngest of four children and Oscar Evans is her only surviving brother; in 1939 she was united in holy matrimony to Henry Bogan; and WHEREAS, Maud Ella Evans-Bogan has been a faithful member of Carey Tercentenary A.M.E. Church for over forty years; she retired from the Internal Revenue Service after thirty-five years of loyal service; and WHEREAS, Maud Ella Evans-Bogan has been a loving and dedicated mother and mother-in-law to Diane Bogan Cottrell and Edward Cottrell, Bruce and Charmaine Bogan, and Debra Bogan Coleman and Ronald Coleman; she has been a supportive, caring, and understanding grandmother to Christopher, Brad, Craig, Nichelle, Marsalis, Ronald II, Evan, and Jonathan, who call her "Mema"; Maud Ella Evans-Bogan also shares her love with her favorite nephew, Gregory Evans; and WHEREAS, The Bogan family believes words could not adequately describe how Maud Ella Evans-Bogan, a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, has touched the lives of so many in her unique way; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Maud Ella Evans-Bogan for her devotion to her family, her faith in God, and her dutiful service to the Internal Revenue Service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Maud Ella Evans-Bogan, along with our sincere regards. HOUSE RESOLUTION 700 Offered by Representative Hannig:
15 [March 28, 2000] WHEREAS, It is with great pride and appreciation we take this opportunity to laud the efforts of Chief William D. Miller; and WHEREAS, William D. Miller was a founding member of the Illinois TRIAD; and WHEREAS, He deserves our sincerest gratitude and recognition for unselfishly serving as the Illinois TRIAD Chairman from 1990 to 1999; and WHEREAS, Under his leadership the TRIAD has provided the necessary impetus to make Illinois a recognized leader in the fight against crime involving the victimization of the elderly; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Illinois TRIAD has spearheaded the development of an Elderly Service Officer Training course and a resulting Elderly Service Officers Association, development of leadership conferences and distance learning mini-training conferences, implementation of annual statewide TRIAD training conferences, and development of model protocols for law enforcement agencies on crime against the elderly; and WHEREAS, The most important attainment during his tenure was the achievement of increasing interagency cooperation and coordination of services and information between the TRIAD member agencies; and WHEREAS, William D. Miller continues to support the TRIAD and its activities in addressing crimes committed against the elderly; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud William D. Miller's accomplishments as Chairman of the Illinois TRIAD; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to him as an expression of our esteem and admiration for his accomplishments. RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE RESOLUTION 678 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, As Illinois continues its efforts to fight crime at every level, we must never lose sight of the toll crime takes on victims; those who have suffered a violation of their person, property, or trust deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by our criminal and juvenile justice systems and by society at-large; and WHEREAS, We recognize that crime victims play an indispensable role in bringing offenders to justice; in return, we owe crime victims fair and respectful treatment during the criminal justice process; it is right that we help them rebuild their lives; and WHEREAS, While Illinois has enacted laws to protect the rights of victims of crime and provide them certain essential services, all of us, policy makers, those in the criminal justice system, counselors, clergy members, and members of the general public, must do what we can to adhere not only to the letter of victims' rights laws but the spirit of those laws as well; let us Dare to Dream that in the year 2000 and beyond, respect and dignity will be basic rights for everyone victimized by crime; and WHEREAS, Through public and private efforts, great strides have been made to ensure compassionate treatment of crime victims and their families; we gratefully acknowledge all those who work, often as volunteers, on behalf of crime victims; and WHEREAS, We recognize those many law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service providers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, counselors, physicians, health care professionals, and the many others whose dedication and service to crime victims helps to lessen trauma and assists in personal recoveries; and
[March 28, 2000] 16 WHEREAS, We particularly express our appreciation for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force not only to improve the rights and treatment of other victims of crime, but, also, to build a better, more just community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we hereby proclaim the week of April 9-15, 2000 as Crime Victims' Rights Week, and urge the citizens of this State to use the week to reaffirm our commitment to see that crime victims receive our respect, understanding, and help this week and throughout the year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Vermilion County Victims Assistance Program. HOUSE RESOLUTION 685 Offered by Representative Lang: WHEREAS, DuPage County entered into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Aid on October 1, 1998 to "develop, establish and operate (a state disbursement unit) using automated procedures, electronic processes, and computer-driven technology for the receipt, collection, processing, and disbursement of support payments in conformance with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 654 and 666 and other applicable federal laws and written policies and the Scope of Services as set forth" in the agreement; and WHEREAS, DuPage County and its employees and agents (hereinafter simply "DuPage County") have been performing services for the State of Illinois pursuant to the above described agreement; and WHEREAS, DuPage County, in the performance of the above-described agreement, may have committed misfeasance or nonfeasance, or both, with respect to the execution of its contractual duties, resulting in, among other things, improper and inaccurate processing of disbursements, egregious delay in remitting certain disbursements, and the failure to make certain disbursements; and WHEREAS, Despite the misfeasance or nonfeasance, or both, on the part of Dupage County as described above, DuPage County has failed to correct, remedy, or cure, in any legally substantial or adequate manner, its contractual breaches and its performance failures, errors, and delays; and WHEREAS, The above-described misfeasance or nonfeasance has caused serious and exorbitant damage to the intended disbursees and the State of Illinois and its citizens; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we respectfully request that the Illinois Attorney General conduct a complete investigation into DuPage County's performance of the above-described agreement; and be it further RESOLVED, That we respectfully request that the Illinois Attorney General's investigation include, among all other relevant inquiries, an inquiry into whether and to what extent DuPage County breached the above-described agreement with Illinois to serve as the central disbursement authority for forwarding child support checks; and be it further RESOLVED, That we respectfully request that the Illinois Attorney General's investigation include, among all other relevant inquiries, an inquiry into whether and to what extent any criminal laws were violated in any way related to the performance of the above-described contract; and be it further RESOLVED, That we respectfully request that the Illinois Attorney General vigorously pursue all contractual rights, actions, and common law remedies on behalf of the State of Illinois against DuPage County, due to DuPage County's commission of contractual breach as well as any other civil law violations; and be it further RESOLVED, That we respectfully request that the Illinois Attorney General vigorously pursue all legal avenues of recourse to prosecute any person or entity that the investigation reveals committed one or
17 [March 28, 2000] more criminal acts that are in any way related to the performance of the above-described contract; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of Public Aid and the Attorney General. HOUSE RESOLUTION 687 Offered by Representative Reitz: WHEREAS, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is required to submit a report to the U.S. Congress under the Bevill Amendment of 1980, otherwise known as the Bevill Regulatory Determination for Fossil Fuel Combustion Wastes; and WHEREAS, The Bevill Regulatory Determination requires the USEPA to "conduct a detailed and comprehensive study and submit a report on the adverse affects on human health and environment, if any, of the disposal and utilization of fly ash waste, bottom ash waste, slag waste, flue gas emission control waste, and other by-product materials generated primarily from the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels"; and WHEREAS, The USEPA has studied this issue since 1981 and in 1993 decided that these coal combustion wastes do not pose a threat to human health and the environment under current disposal practices; and WHEREAS, The new USEPA report may recommend that coal ash be classified as a hazardous waste; and WHEREAS, Illinois is a coal producing state and a determination that coal ash is a hazardous waste would inhibit the sales of Illinois coal; and WHEREAS, Coal is used in a number of industrial processes by major employers and is a vital component of the Illinois industrial fuel mix; and WHEREAS, Coal ash can be a useful by-product of coal combustion and can be incorporated in a number of products such as gypsum board, roof shingles, abrasives, and fluid fill material and classifying coal ash as a hazardous waste would seriously damage recycling efforts and the business economy associated with these products; and WHEREAS, Illinois derives nearly half of its energy needs from coal-fired power plants and further hindering their operations could compromise the reliability of the electric system; and WHEREAS, Illinois' coal-fired power plants would be put at a competitive disadvantage if the Bevill Determination were to recommend that coal ash be classified a hazardous waste; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the USEPA to refrain from classifying coal ash as a hazardous waste; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to Vice President Al Gore, USEPA Director Carol Browner, and every member of the Illinois congressional delegation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 699 Offered by Representative Hamos: WHEREAS, The Unemployment Insurance Act was first passed in 1937 and has been amended from time to time thereafter; and WHEREAS, The State public policy underlying the Unemployment Insurance Act is ". . . to lessen the menace to the health, safety and morals of the people of Illinois, and to encourage stabilization of employment", thus making necessary "compulsory unemployment insurance upon a statewide scale providing for the setting aside of reserves during periods of employment to be used to pay benefits during periods of unemployment"; and WHEREAS, There have been rapid changes in the Illinois workforce in recent years, including: between 1970 and 1990, twice as many women entered the workforce as did men; between 1969 and 1998 the percentage of women in the workforce with a child under age 3 increased from 23% to 63%; many newly-created jobs are low-paying and unstable service
[March 28, 2000] 18 sector jobs; many other newly-created jobs are seasonal or temporary; and over 300,000 former recipients of welfare have been added to the ranks of the workforce; and WHEREAS, During recent years fewer than 40% of unemployed workers, as counted by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, received unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois at any given time; fewer than 30% of unemployed women received unemployment insurance benefits at any given time; and, according to at least one study, only 11% of the women who had received welfare in the previous 24 months received any unemployment insurance upon losing a job; and WHEREAS, There is a need to determine whether the unemployment insurance program as currently structured is serving the public policy goals it is designed to meet, given the current workforce and economy in Illinois, particularly with respect to female workers, new workers, seasonal workers, workers who are parents or who have other pressing family or medical issues that prevent them from working, and workers who are new parents on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act; and WHEREAS, The ability of the unemployment insurance program to provide benefits to workers depends on the solvency of the unemployment trust fund, and that fund's current solvency is due not only to taxes on employers but also to benefit cuts absorbed by workers during the 1980's specifically for the purpose of improving the solvency of the fund; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that there should be created a Subcommittee on Unemployment Insurance for the New Workforce of the House Committee on Labor and Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Subcommittee be directed to conduct hearings around the State during the year 2000, accumulate information on House Bills 3904 and 4428 and about other issues of the Unemployment Insurance Program related to the current Illinois workforce, and develop recommendations and include these in a report to be submitted to the full Committee, the Speaker of the House, and the Minority Leader of the House on December 1, 2000. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 52 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is a gasoline additive that increases the oxygen content of gasoline, making the fuel burn more cleanly and reducing smog; and WHEREAS, Leaking gasoline storage tanks and pipelines have caused MTBE to seep into drinking water supplies in dozens of states where the chemical is used, giving the water a turpentine-like taste and smell; and WHEREAS, MTBE is currently under scrutiny as a potential health hazard, and it has been listed as a possible carcinogen; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we respectfully request that the State Water Survey Division of the Department of Natural Resources conduct a comprehensive survey of the presence of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in the groundwater of this State, to include at a minimum (i) sampling and testing of groundwater from a scientifically valid subset of drinking water wells in Illinois for the presence of MTBE in the water produced by those wells, (ii) development of an estimate of the impact of MTBE on the quality of Illinois groundwater, and (iii) recommendations to the State on how to reduce the impact of MTBE pollution and how to protect and remediate Illinois groundwater from MTBE contamination; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Water Survey Division is requested to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2002; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be delivered to
19 [March 28, 2000] the Director of Natural Resources. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 53 Offered by Representative Poe: WHEREAS, Effective January 1, 1990, all motorists in the State of Illinois are prohibited from operating any vehicle unless a liability insurance policy covering the vehicle is in effect and proof of such coverage is carried by the operator of the vehicle; and WHEREAS, Subsequent additions to the mandatory vehicle insurance laws have required sampling of previous violators, increased reinstatement fees, safety responsibility insurance coverage, and one-time only court supervision for uninsured motorists; and WHEREAS, The Department of Insurance estimates that as of 1998, 4.3% of the motorists in Illinois failed to acquire the legally required motor vehicle insurance; and WHEREAS, Insured motorists in Illinois pay additional premiums for uninsured motorists coverage and often are required to pay deductibles for accidents involving uninsured motorists; and WHEREAS, Additional steps such as showing proof of insurance at the time of registering or renewing a vehicle's registration may aid in further reducing the number of uninsured in Illinois; and WHEREAS, Further studying the effectiveness of the current mandatory insurance laws and potential future legislation may help to reduce the number of uninsured motorists; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there is hereby created a task force entitled the Mandatory Insurance Advisory Task Force comprised of 12 members, with the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leader of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate each appointing 2 members and the Governor appointing 4 members, with such membership to include representatives of the insurance industry and insurance consumers as well as members of the Illinois General Assembly; and be it further RESOLVED, That the task force shall study the effectiveness of the current mandatory insurance provisions and any possible further steps which may be taken to further reduce the number of uninsured motorists in Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That such task force shall present its findings to the House of Representatives and the Senate no later than January 10, 2001. 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 1294, 1353, 1695 and 1883. 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 Feigenholtz, SENATE BILL 1434 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: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 2) This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. On motion of Representative Woolard, SENATE BILL 1474 was taken up
[March 28, 2000] 20 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: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 3) This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. On motion of Representative Hartke, SENATE BILL 1650 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: 117, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 4) This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. RECALLS By unanimous consent, on motion of Representative Black, HOUSE BILL 1281 was recalled from the order of Third Reading to the order of Second Reading and held on that order. At the hour of 3:50 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn until Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.
21 [March 28, 2000] NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE MAR 28, 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 P SHARP P BROSNAHAN P HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MITCHELL,BILL P SKINNER P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRY P SLONE P BURKE P HOEFT P MOFFITT P SMITH P CAPPARELLI P HOFFMAN P MOORE P SOMMER P COULSON P HOLBROOK 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 E 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
[March 28, 2000] 22 NO. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1434 DEMENTIA TRAINING-BKGD THIRD READING PASSED MAR 28, 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 Y 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 E 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
23 [March 28, 2000] NO. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1474 VEH CD-EMERGENCY EXITS MARKED THIRD READING PASSED MAR 28, 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 Y 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 E 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
[March 28, 2000] 24 NO. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 1650 FERTLIZER CTRL FUND-USE MONEYS THIRD READING PASSED MAR 28, 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 Y 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 E 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