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HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
7TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1999
1:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
The Speaker in the Chair.
Prayer by Representative Coy Pugh, Pastor of the West Englewood
Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Representative O'Brien 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:
118 present. (ROLL CALL 1)
REPORTS
The Clerk of the House acknowledges receipt of the following
correspondence:
A Report submitted by the Office of the Attorney General for
calendar year 1998 as required by 2 of the Uncollected States Claim
Act (30 ILCS 205/2).
The 1995 Annual Report submitted by the Illinois Department of
Rehabilitation Services.
A Report from the Department on Aging as mandated by the Illinois
Act on Aging (20 ILCS 105/4.01 (23)), providing the Illinois
Department on Aging's "Guidelines for the Senior Volunteer Service
Credit Program."
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 Aging: HOUSE BILLS 427.
Committee on Agriculture & Conservation: HOUSE BILL 430 and 463.
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Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education:
HOUSE BILL 419.
Committee on Appropriations-General Services & Government
Oversight: HOUSE BILLS 417, 434 and 456.
Committee on Appropriations-Higher Education: HOUSE BILL 418.
Committee on Appropriations-Public Safety: HOUSE BILLS 410, 433,
435, 436, 438, 439 and 467.
Committee on Children & Youth: HOUSE BILLS 461 and 485.
Committee on Computer Technology: HOUSE BILL 487.
Committee on Consumer Protection & Product Regulation: HOUSE
BILLS 255, 409, 423 and 502.
Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform: HOUSE BILLS 7, 327 and
422.
Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILLS 420,
440, 446, 470 and 497.
Committee on Executive: HOUSE BILLS 304, 305, 403, 406, 411,
451, 452, 453, 459, 460, 468, 469, 474, 479, 483, 484, 494, 500 and
501.
Committee on Financial Institutions: HOUSE BILL 429.
Committee on Health Care Availability & Access: HOUSE BILL 499.
Committee on Higher Education: HOUSE BILL 444.
Committee on Human Services: HOUSE BILLS 443, 454, 455, 475, 476
and 486.
Committee on Insurance: HOUSE BILL 496.
Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: HOUSE BILLS 404, 421, 425,
447, 477 and 478.
Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILLS 405, 408,
424, 448, 450, 466, 471 and 498.
Committee on Labor & Commerce: HOUSE BILL 457.
Committee on Local Government: HOUSE BILLS 473, 481, 482 and
493.
Committee on Personnel & Pensions: HOUSE BILLS 393, 394, 395,
396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 407, 412, 413, 414, 428 and 441.
Committee on Registration & Regulation: HOUSE BILLS 277, 282,
442 and 503.
Committee on Revenue: HOUSE BILLS 401, 402, 437, 445, 491 and
495.
Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles: HOUSE BILLS 416,
426, 431, 432, 449, 458, 464 and 465.
Committee on Urban Revitalization: HOUSE BILL 480.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: HOUSE BILLS 415 and 492.
Special Committee on Judicial Reapportionment: HOUSE BILLS 488,
489 and 490.
Special Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse: HOUSE BILL
462.
Special Committee on State Procurement: HOUSE BILL 472.
REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE
Representative Hamos requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for
HOUSE BILL 142.
FISCAL NOTES SUPPLIED
Fiscal Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 56, 64, 103, 115,
170, 226, 227 and 228.
REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATE NOTE
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Representative Hamos requested that a State Mandate Note be
supplied for HOUSE BILL 142.
STATE MANDATES ACT NOTE SUPPLIED
A State Mandates Act Note has been supplied for HOUSE BILL 170.
CORRECTIONAL BUDGET & IMPACT NOTES SUPPLIED
Correctional Budget & Impact Notes have been supplied for HOUSE
BILLS 103, 224, 225, 226 and 228.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
Representative McGuire, 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: HOUSE BILL 164.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 164 is as follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y McGuire, Chair A McKeon
Y Coulson, Spkpn Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Cowlishaw Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Franks Y Moffitt
Y Garrett Y Saviano
Y Giles Y Scott
A Lawfer Y Scully, Vice-Chair
Y Lyons, Joseph Y Silva
Y Turner, John
Representative Dart, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary
I-Civil Law to which the following were referred, action taken on
February 2, 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: HOUSE BILL 251.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 251 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
Representative Hoffman, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Transportation & Motor Vehicles to which the following were referred,
action taken on February 2, 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: HOUSE BILLS 142 and 235.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 142 is as follows:
24, Yeas; 5, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Hoffman, Chair Y Kosel
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Y Bassi N Lyons, Joseph
Y Black Y Mathias
N Brosnahan Y McAuliffe
Y Fowler Y Moffitt
Y Garrett Y Myers, Richard
N Gash Y O'Brien
Y Giglio, Vice-Chair Y Pankau
N Hamos Y Reitz
Y Harris Y Schmitz
Y Hartke N Scully
Y Hassert Y Sharp
Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn
Y Jones, John Y Wojcik
Y Zickus
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 235 is as follows:
28, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Hoffman, Chair Y Kosel
Y Bassi Y Lyons, Joseph
Y Black Y Mathias
Y Brosnahan Y McAuliffe
Y Fowler Y Moffitt
Y Garrett Y Myers, Richard
Y Gash Y O'Brien
Y Giglio, Vice-Chair Y Pankau
Y Hamos Y Reitz
Y Harris Y Schmitz
P Hartke Y Scully
Y Hassert Y Sharp
Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn
Y Jones, John Y Wojcik
Y Zickus
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS
The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time,
ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules:
HOUSE BILL 0504. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Mechanics Lien Act by changing Section 1.
HOUSE BILL 0505. Introduced by Representatives McGuire - Boland,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 7-109.3 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0506. Introduced by Representatives Cowlishaw -
Brunsvold, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing
Section 2-3.64.
HOUSE BILL 0507. Introduced by Representatives Persico - Novak,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing
Section 16-104.
HOUSE BILL 0508. Introduced by Representatives Persico - Novak,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing
Section 16-115.
HOUSE BILL 0509. Introduced by Representatives Persico - Novak,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing
Section 16-108.
HOUSE BILL 0510. Introduced by Representatives Persico - Novak,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing
Section 16-102.
HOUSE BILL 0511. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
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AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by adding Section 211.
HOUSE BILL 0512. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
AN ACT concerning livestock waste management.
HOUSE BILL 0513. Introduced by Representative Daniels, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the General Obligation Bond Act by changing
Sections 2 and 5.
HOUSE BILL 0514. Introduced by Representative John Jones, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Wildlife Code by changing Sections 5.25,
5.27, 5.28, 5.30, and 5.37.
HOUSE BILL 0515. Introduced by Representative Burke, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act by
changing Sections 2 and 3, by adding Sections 3.5, 4.5, and 5.5, and
by repealing Section 4.
HOUSE BILL 0516. Introduced by Representative Ryder, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the General Assembly Organization Act by changing
Section 3.1.
HOUSE BILL 0517. Introduced by Representative Ryder, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Violence Prevention Act of 1995 by
changing Section 10.
HOUSE BILL 0518. Introduced by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Fish and Aquatic Life Code by amending
Section 10-85.
HOUSE BILL 0519. Introduced by Representatives Capparelli -
Bugielski - McAuliffe - Saviano - Joseph Lyons and Burke, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections
13-302, 13-306, 13-308, 13-309, 13-310, and 13-311 and to amend the
State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0520. Introduced by Representatives Hoffman - Black,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act by
changing Sections 4, 5, 6, 13, and 29, and adding Section 7.1.
HOUSE BILL 0521. Introduced by Representative Brunsvold, a bill
for AN ACT concerning property valuation.
HOUSE BILL 0522. Introduced by Representative Rutherford, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Community Mental Health Act by changing
Section 0.1.
HOUSE BILL 0523. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illiniois Municipal Code by changing Sections
8-11-1.1, 8-11-1.3, 8-11-1.4, and 8-11-1.5.
HOUSE BILL 0524. Introduced by Representatives Kosel - Bellock,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois
by adding Section 60p.
HOUSE BILL 0525. Introduced by Representatives Bellock - Kosel,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Election Code by changing Section
10-10.
HOUSE BILL 0526. Introduced by Representatives Fritchey -
Brosnahan, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by
changing Sections 14-1, 14-2, and 14-4.
HOUSE BILL 0527. Introduced by Representatives Fritchey -
Delgado, Ronen and Scott, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Electronic
Fund Transfer Act by changing Section 50.
HOUSE BILL 0528. Introduced by Representative Fritchey, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section
6-106.1.
HOUSE BILL 0529. Introduced by Representatives Fritchey -
Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT in relation to tobacco settlement
proceeds distribution.
HOUSE BILL 0530. Introduced by Representative Fritchey, a bill
for AN ACT relating to political solicitations and contributions,
amending certain Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0531. Introduced by Representatives O'Brien - Curry,
a bill for AN ACT concerning child support, amending a named Act.
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HOUSE BILL 0532. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage
Act by changing Section 505.1.
HOUSE BILL 0533. Introduced by Representatives Bost - Reitz, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act
by changing Section 13.1.
HOUSE BILL 0534. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Section 14C-8.
HOUSE BILL 0535. Introduced by Representative Stephens, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act by
changing Section 13.1.
HOUSE BILL 0536. Introduced by Representative Mathias, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section
3-413.
HOUSE BILL 0537. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Wrongful Death Act by changing Section
1.
HOUSE BILL 0538. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Freedom of Information Act by changing
Section 7.
HOUSE BILL 0539. Introduced by Representatives Hassert -
Capparelli - Persico - Brunsvold - Novak, Bellock, Cowlishaw, Cross,
Leitch, Scott, Winkel and Winters, a bill for AN ACT to amend the
Illinois Plumbing License Law by changing Section 2 and adding
Section 2.5.
HOUSE BILL 0540. Introduced by Representative Schmitz, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding Section
12-12.1.
HOUSE BILL 0541. Introduced by Representatives Hartke - Moffitt,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Township Code by changing Section
80-60.
HOUSE BILL 0542. Introduced by Representative Cowlishaw, a bill
for AN ACT concerning taxation.
HOUSE BILL 0543. Introduced by Representative Woolard, a bill
for AN ACT relating to partial tuition waivers for children of
retired employees of public universities, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0544. Introduced by Representative Woolard, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the School Code by adding Section 21-2c.
HOUSE BILL 0545. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to create the Contractor Reporting Act.
HOUSE BILL 0546. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing
Section 22.10.
HOUSE BILL 0547. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing
Section 57.3.
HOUSE BILL 0548. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing
Section 1.
HOUSE BILL 0549. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management Act by changing Section 10.2.
HOUSE BILL 0550. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Protection Act by changing
Section 22.15.
HOUSE BILL 0551. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT concerning appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0552. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Airport Authorities Act by changing Section
6.
HOUSE BILL 0553. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Ronen,
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a bill for AN ACT concerning nursing.
HOUSE BILL 0554. Introduced by Representative Cowlishaw, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Prevailing Wage Act by changing Section 1.
HOUSE BILL 0555. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill
for AN ACT concerning motor vehicles.
HOUSE BILL 0556. Introduced by Representatives Boland - Moffitt
- Holbrook - Zickus - Franks, Hartke and Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN
ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections 16-163
and 16-165.
HOUSE BILL 0557. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Act by changing Sections 4.7 and 4.11.
HOUSE BILL 0558. Introduced by Representatives Woolard - Jerry
Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code.
HOUSE BILL 0559. Introduced by Representatives Krause - Mulligan
- Parke - Moore - Bassi, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code
by changing Sections 27A-9 and 27A-11.
HOUSE BILL 0560. Introduced by Representative Fritchey, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to pay day loan facilities.
HOUSE BILL 0561. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act by
changing Section 13.1.
HOUSE BILL 0562. Introduced by Representatives Black - Poe, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding
Section 5-5d.
HOUSE BILL 0563. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Procurement Code by changing Section 50-65.
HOUSE BILL 0564. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax
Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act by changing Section 4.
HOUSE BILL 0565. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Procurement Code by changing Section
50-30.
HOUSE BILL 0566. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Procurement Code by changing Section
50-50.
HOUSE BILL 0567. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Sections 26-1 and 26-2.
HOUSE BILL 0568. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Procurement Code by changing Section
50-10.
HOUSE BILL 0569. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Section 18-8.05.
HOUSE BILL 0570. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section
210.
HOUSE BILL 0571. Introduced by Representatives Delgado - Silva -
Acevedo, a bill for AN ACT concerning derelict vacant buildings,
amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0572. Introduced by Representative Moore, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section 203.
HOUSE BILL 0573. Introduced by Representative Stephens, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act by
changing Sections 3.1 and 6.
HOUSE BILL 0574. Introduced by Representative Myers, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 24-3.
HOUSE BILL 0575. Introduced by Representative Morrow, a bill for
AN ACT concerning the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.
HOUSE BILL 0576. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Road Worker Safety Act.
HOUSE BILL 0577. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill
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for AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0578. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 15-65.
HOUSE BILL 0579. Introduced by Representatives Schoenberg -
Capparelli - Krause - Klingler - Feigenholtz, Cross, Lopez, Moore,
Erwin, Acevedo, Beaubien, Biggins, Bost, Bradley, Bugielski, Burke,
Coulson, Cowlishaw, Crotty, Curry, Durkin, Fritchey, Garrett, Gash,
Giglio, Granberg, Hamos, Hannig, Hassert, Hoeft, Holbrook, Howard,
Lou Jones, ShirleyJones, Kenner, Lindner, Joseph Lyons, McAuliffe,
Meyer, Moffitt, Mulligan, Murphy, Novak, O'Brien, Pankau, Persico,
Ryder, Saviano, Scott, Slone, Smith, Sommer, John Turner, Winters,
Wirsing, Wojcik and Zickus, a bill for AN ACT concerning the delivery
of health care services.
HOUSE BILL 0580. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Northern Illinois University Law by changing
Section 30-10.
HOUSE BILL 0581. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Procurement Code by changing Section
1-10.
HOUSE BILL 0582. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Northern Illinois University Law by changing
Section 30-25.
HOUSE BILL 0583. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Code of Civil Procedure by changing Section
7-112.
HOUSE BILL 0584. Introduced by Representative Klingler, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Children and Family Services Act by changing
Section 1.1.
HOUSE BILL 0585. Introduced by Representative McKeon, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Human Rights Act by changing Section
1-101.
HOUSE BILL 0586. Introduced by Representative O'Brien, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section
9A-11.
HOUSE BILL 0587. Introduced by Representatives Hoffman - Reitz,
a bill for AN ACT in relation to property taxes, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0588. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Highway Code by changing Section
9-113.
HOUSE BILL 0589. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Insurance Code by changing Section
141.02.
HOUSE BILL 0590. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section
11-202.
HOUSE BILL 0591. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Highway Code by changing Section
9-122.
HOUSE BILL 0592. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act by
changing Section 7.
HOUSE BILL 0593. Introduced by Representative Steve Davis, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Election Code by changing Sections
7-11.1 and 8-17.1.
HOUSE BILL 0594. Introduced by Representatives Steve Davis -
Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by
changing Sections 7-118, 7-158, 7-164, 7-172, 7-205, and 7-206 and to
amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0595. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Mobile Home Park Act by changing Sections 4 and
4.2 and adding Section 4.5.
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HOUSE BILL 0596. Introduced by Representatives Hamos - Krause -
Ronen - Coulson - Crotty, Flowers and Mulligan, a bill for AN ACT
regarding hearing screening for newborns.
HOUSE BILL 0597. Introduced by Representatives Hamos - Currie -
Coulson - Lindner - Flowers, a bill for AN ACT concerning insurance
coverage for contraceptive services, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0598. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for
AN ACT concerning transportation.
HOUSE BILL 0599. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT in relation to elections.
HOUSE BILL 0600. Introduced by Representative Fowler, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 11-20.
HOUSE BILL 0601. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT in relation to amusement rides, devices, and attractions.
HOUSE BILL 0602. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Jerry
Mitchell - Hannig - Tim Johnson - Monique Davis, a bill for AN ACT in
relation to public employee pensions, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0603. Introduced by Representative Burke, a bill for
AN ACT concerning carbon monoxide detectors.
HOUSE BILL 0604. Introduced by Representatives Hoffman - Wait -
Lang - Tenhouse, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle
Code.
HOUSE BILL 0605. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for
AN ACT concerning higher education, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0606. Introduced by Representative Brunsvold, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to gaming.
HOUSE BILL 0607. Introduced by Representatives Ryder - Hannig, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Fire Protection District Act by changing
Section 10a.
HOUSE BILL 0608. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Sustainable Agriculture Act by changing Section
1.
HOUSE BILL 0609. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Grain Code by changing Section 1-25.
HOUSE BILL 0610. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Livestock Management Facilities Act by changing
Section 10.30.
HOUSE BILL 0611. Introduced by Representative Lawfer, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 by changing
Section 15.1.
HOUSE BILL 0612. Introduced by Representatives Rutherford -
Mautino - Persico - Novak, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public
Utilities Act by changing Section 6-102.
HOUSE BILL 0613. Introduced by Representatives Rutherford -
Mautino - Persico - Novak, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public
Utilities Act by changing Section 5-104.
HOUSE BILL 0614. Introduced by Representative Rutherford, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing Section
6-102.
HOUSE BILL 0615. Introduced by Representatives Lou Jones -
Flowers - Shirley Jones, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Smoke
Detector Act by changing Section 3.
HOUSE BILL 0616. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Saviano
- Bellock, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Community Services Act by
changing Section 4.
HOUSE BILL 0617. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0618. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT making appropriations.
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AGREED RESOLUTION
The following resolutions were offered and placed in the
Committee on the House Calendar.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 44
Offered by Representative Hannig:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body are happy to recognize
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being
of the citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, William C. Curtin is such an individual, having served
on the Christian County Board for 26 years, the last 8 as Chairman;
and
WHEREAS, He was born in Bear Creek Township in Christian County
on September 16, 1924, the son of Lawrence and Marie Curtin; he was
raised on a farm and graduated from Stonington High School in 1942;
and
WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Army in 1944 and served
during and after World War II in the European Theater; after being
discharged, he started farming and raising Angus beef cattle; and
WHEREAS, He married the former Margaret Unser from Morrisonville
on September 1, 1949 and raised 3 children, Joe, Ellen, and Ben; and
WHEREAS, He served on the Stonington Township Board of Trustees
until moving to May Township, where he served on the May Township
Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, He is a past president of the Illinois Angus
Association, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the
Stonington American Legion, the Assumption V.F.W., and the Christian
County Historical Society; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
William C. Curtin on his 26 years of dedicated service to Christian
County and wish him the best of luck 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 RESOLUTION 45
Offered by Representative Lopez:
WHEREAS, It is our privilege to honor an individual who has a
distinguished record of public service; and
WHEREAS, Miguel Santiago has served two terms as an Alderman in
the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives
and served from 1988 to 1997; he was the first Latino elected to a
leadership post in the House; he served with distinction and honor;
and
WHEREAS, He was born in Puerto Rico on May 24, 1953; he earned
his bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University and his
master's degree from Governors State University; and
WHEREAS, He has been supported throughout his public and private
life by his wife, Leida, and three children; and
WHEREAS, Despite some difficult times, Miguel Santiago has
continued to serve the public with honor; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud Miguel
Santiago on his public service; that we admire his ability to
overcome all adversity; and that we wish him well in the future; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
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him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 46
Offered by Representative Bellock:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body are happy to recognize
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being
of the citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pat Gillespie has been named the 1999 Darien Citizen
of the Year; what distinguishes Mr. Gillespie is his diversity of
volunteerism and the modesty with which he goes about his business of
serving others; and
WHEREAS, He was an alderman of Darien for 8 years, from 1985 to
1993; he was a member of the Plan Commission for 2 years and was
Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee for 8 years; and
WHEREAS, He is an active member of Sertoma and was awarded
Sertoma Man of the Year; he is a past President and has served on the
Board of Directors for a number of years; he currently serves as a
member of the Center's Professional Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, He is a member of the Lion's Club, was Chairman of the
Pancake Day and the Big Raffle, and he and his wife, Joan, have
helped serve food in the PADS program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church; and
WHEREAS, He has been active in the Foundation of the Indian
Prairie Library since 1994 and currently serves as its President; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gillespie has also served in the financial world as
President and board member of the Chicago General Agents and Managers
Association; and
WHEREAS, Pat Gillespie has earned the respect of all who have
come to know him; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Pat
Gillespie on being named 1999 Citizen of the Year of the City of
Darien and applaud his good works; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 47
Offered by Representative Durkin:
WHEREAS, The highest award the National Council of the Boy Scouts
of America can bestow upon a Scout is that of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Jason M. Wolff of Boy Scout Troop 60, in Berwyn,
Illinois, received the Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor held on
January 24, 1999, at St. Odilo Hall in Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, In order to qualify as an Eagle Scout, a young man must
demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, a willingness to be
of help to others, and superior skills in camping, lifesaving, and
first aid; and
WHEREAS, In earning this high rank, Jason joins an elite and
honorable fraternity of achievers that counts among its members an
extraordinary number of this nation's great leaders in business,
government, education, and other sectors of society; and
WHEREAS, The achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout reflects
favorably upon the recipient, his justly proud family, his
Scoutmaster, and his fellow scouts; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we join his family
and friends in congratulating Jason Wolff upon attaining the coveted
rank of Eagle Scout and commend him upon the unswerving dedication to
excellence that is the hallmark of the Eagle Scout; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Eagle Scout Jason Wolff as an expression of our respect and esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 48
Offered by Representative Black:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body are happy to recognize
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being
of a citizen of this State; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole, a senior at Armstrong Township High
School, is such an individual; he has become the hero of Andrew
Thelander, a 7-year old leukemia victim; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole of Potomac plays football, basketball, and
baseball for the Trojans; he has arranged for a fund raiser to be
held January 30 for Andrew, including dinner, and Andrew will be
guest of honor at a game to be held that night; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole has done many things to help Andrew; he's
a leader among the high school kids and has generously given of his
time and talents to make sure that Andrew has the best; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole is a role model and indeed a hero;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud Steven
Remole's activities in participating in caring for Andrew Thelander;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 49
Offered by Representative Black:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body are happy to recognize
individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being
of a citizen of this State; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole, a senior at Armstrong Township High
School, is such an individual; he has become the hero of Andrew
Thelander, a 7-year old leukemia victim; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole of Potomac plays football, basketball, and
baseball for the Trojans; he has arranged for a fund raiser to be
held January 30 for Andrew, including dinner, and Andrew will be
guest of honor at a game to be held that night; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole has done many things to help Andrew; he's
a leader among the high school kids and has generously given of his
time and talents to make sure that Andrew has the best; and
WHEREAS, Steven Remole is a role model and indeed a hero;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud Steven
Remole's activities in participating in caring for Andrew Thelander;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
him as an expression of our esteem.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49 were
taken up for consideration.
Representative Black moved the adoption of the resolutions.
The motion prevailed and the Resolutions were adopted.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 231
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. 10
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 Wednesday, February 3,
1999, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 9, 1999, in
perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands
adjourned until Thursday, February 11, 1999, in perfunctory session;
and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until
Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 11:30 a.m.; and the House of
Representatives stands adjourned until Friday, February 5, 1999, in
perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands
adjourned until Monday, February 8, 1999, in perfunctory session; and
when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday,
February 9, 1999, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.; and when it adjourns on that
day, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, February 10, 1999; and when
it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Thursday, February
11, 1999; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until
Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at 11:30 a.m.
Adopted by the Senate, February 3, 1999.
Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate
The foregoing message from the Senate reporting their adoption of
Senate Joint Resolution 10 was taken up for immediate consideration.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion prevailed and SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 10 was adopted.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate.
At the hour of 3:05 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 10, the House stood adjourned until Friday, February 5,
1999.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE ROLL CALL
QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
FEB 03, 1999
0 YEAS 0 NAYS 118 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
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,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 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 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 P MR. SPEAKER
P FLOWERS P LEITCH
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