STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
87TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2000
11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
NO. 87
[February 2, 2000] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 87th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 35 Balanced Budget Note Requested..................... 7 Committee on Rules Reassignments................... 6 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 5 Fiscal Note Requested.............................. 6 Fiscal Note Supplied............................... 6 Home Rule Note Requested........................... 7 Introduction and First Reading - HB4143-4183....... 13 Joint Session...................................... 17 Judicial Note Requested............................ 7 Quorum Roll Call................................... 3 Recess............................................. 17 Reports............................................ 3 State Debt Impact Note Requested................... 7 State Mandate Note Requested....................... 6 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 2904 Committee Report................................... 8 HB 2909 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 5 HB 2909 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 15 HB 2909 Third Reading...................................... 16 HB 2977 Committee Report................................... 8 HB 3027 Committee Report................................... 8 HB 3046 Committee Report................................... 10 HB 3053 Committee Report................................... 10 HB 3054 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 5 HB 3054 Second Reading - Amendment/s....................... 16 HB 3117 Committee Report................................... 9 HB 3201 Committee Report................................... 9 HB 3205 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 5 HB 3256 Committee Report................................... 10 HB 3271 Committee Report................................... 9 HB 3315 Committee Report-Floor Amendment/s................. 5 HB 3355 Committee Report................................... 9 HB 3420 Committee Report................................... 10 HB 3431 Committee Report................................... 10 HB 3476 Committee Report................................... 10 HJR 0040 Committee Report................................... 8 HJR 0045 Adoption........................................... 15 HJR 0045 Committee Report................................... 5 HJR 0046 Resolution......................................... 34 HR 0560 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0561 Resolution......................................... 32 HR 0562 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0563 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0564 Resolution......................................... 33
3 [February 2, 2000] The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker in the Chair. Prayer by Rabbi Jodie Futornick with McHenry County Jewish Congregation Crystal Lake. Representative Tom Johnson 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 Morrow was excused from attendance. REPORTS The Clerk of the House acknowledges receipt of the following correspondence: Report on Industrial Hemp Investigative and Advisory Task Force. Report on Account Wagering and Fixed Odds Wagering submitted by the Illinois Racing Board. Audit report on the Office of the Auditor General submitted by Legislative Audit Commission. Annual Revenue Report for the Fiscal Year 1998 submitted by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Report on the Bilingual Needs and Bilingual Pay Survey for 1999. The 1998 Report on Illinois Child Care submitted by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Annual Financial Statement and Auditor's Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, submitted by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. Report on Tax Home Per Diem Rates for Tax Year 2000 submitted by the National Conference of State Legislatures. Report on Private Business and Vocational Schools' Visitation and Compliant Report to the Legislature submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education. The 1998 Annual Statistical Report for the Illinois State Board of Education. Report to the Governor and the General Assembly submitted by the Office of the Inspector General Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Annual Report for 1998 submitted by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Annual report on State Owned and Surplus Real Property submitted by the Department of Central Management Services. 1999 State Board of Education Cataloge of Reports submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education. Annual report submitted by the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Annual report on the Community Based Residential Facilities Demonstration Project submitted by the Illinois Department on Aging.
[February 2, 2000] 4 Annual report on the Long Term Care Partnership Insurance Project submitted by the Illinois Department on Aging. Annual Report on Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry submitted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 submitted by the General Assembly Retirement System. Report on School Dress Code submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education. Report on Illinois Enterprise Zone Act for designating MCI World Com as an Illinois High Impact Business submitted by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Newsletter and Supervisor's Manual submitted by the Illinois Employee Assistance Program. Report on Jo Davies County Hazard Mitigation Project, December 1999 submitted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Report on the Illinois Task Force on Organ Transplantation submitted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Status Report on Vector Control Program submitted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Report on ATM Safety and Security submitted by the Office of Banks and Real Estate. Annual report on Child Welfare Employee Licensure Program submitted by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service. 1999 Annual Report on the Office of Rehabilitation Services submitted by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Memorandum as a response to Senate Joint Resolution 40 submitted by the Illinois Gaming Board. Annual report on Educator Supply and Demand submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education. Annual report of the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority. Annual report of the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority. Financial Statements through June 30, 1999 submitted by the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority. Annual report on Improvements to the Illinois Certification System submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education. FY99 reports on financial operations of the Build Illinois Capital Revolving Loan Fund, Illinois Equity Fund, and Large Business Attraction Fund submitted by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Report on Village of Elizabethtown Hazard Mitigation Project, December 1999 submitted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Report on The Illinois Bond Watcher submitted by the Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission.
5 [February 2, 2000] Report on Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs at Illinois Public Universities submitted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Report on Illinois Documents List #9 September 1999 submitted by the Illinois State Library. Report on TANF Expenditures and January 11, 2000 meeting submitted from the Budget Committee of COWL. PERMANENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Speaker Madigan appointed the following Democratic Member to serve on the following Committee: TRANSPORTATION & MOTOR VEHICLES: Representative Osterman. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Pursuant to House Rule 13(a) and House Resolution 556, Speaker Madigan created the Special House Committee on Telecommunications Review. This consists of 7 majority members and 7 minority members, two members to be named later. Subcommittee on Special House Committee on Telecommunications Review: Representative Shirley Jones, Co-Chairperson; Representatives Novak, Scott, Steve Davis and Julie Hamos. 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 resolution be reported "recommends be adopted" and be placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 45. That the Floor Amendment be reported "recommends be adopted": Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 2909. Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3054. Amendment No. 2 to HOUSE BILL 3205. Amendment No. 1 to HOUSE BILL 3315. The committee roll call vote on the forgoing Legislative Measures is as follows: 3, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair N Ryder Y Hannig N Tenhouse Y Turner, Art 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 BILL 3036. Committee on Appropriations-General Services & Government Oversight: HOUSE BILL 3423. Committee on Child Support Enforcement: HOUSE BILL 3126. Committee on Constitutional Officers: HOUSE BILLS 3293, 3901, 3988 and 4022. Committee on Consumer Protection & Product Regulation: HOUSE BILL 3917.
[February 2, 2000] 6 Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILLS 2962, 2985, 3406 and 3464. Committee on Environment & Energy: HOUSE BILLS 3457 and 3558; House Amendments 2 and 3 to SENATE BILL 1046. Committee on Executive: HOUSE BILLS 3490 and 4025. Committee on Financial Institutions: HOUSE BILL 3286. Committee on Health Care Availability & Access: HOUSE BILLS 3262 and 4075; SENATE BILL 563. Committee on Higher Education: HOUSE BILLS 3049, 3500 and 3966. Committee on Human Services: HOUSE BILLS 3848 and 4021. Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: HOUSE BILLS 3469, 3857, 3935 and 3944. Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILLS 3059 and 3880. Committee on Local Government: HOUSE BILL 3223. Committee on Registration & Regulation: HOUSE BILL 3324. Committee on Revenue: HOUSE BILLS 3428 and 3980. Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles: HOUSE BILL 2971. Committee on Urban Revitalization: HOUSE BILLS 3287, 3485, 3968 and 4074. Committee on Agriculture & Conservation: HOUSE RESOLUTION 553. Committee on Appropriations-General Services & Government Oversight: HOUSE BILLS 3381 and 4114. Committee on Constitutional Officers: HOUSE BILL 4018. Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform: HOUSE BILL 4089. Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILLS 3854 and 3991. Committee on Executive: HOUSE BILLS 4094 and 4144. Committee on Higher Education: HOUSE BILL 4093. Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: HOUSE BILL 4039. Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILL 3899. Committee on Local Government: HOUSE BILL 3990. Committee on State Government Administration: HOUSE BILLS 3855 and 3911. COMMITTEE ON RULES REASSIGNMENTS Representative Currie, from the Committee on Rules, recalled HOUSE BILL 3928 from the Committee on Constitutional Officers and reassigned it to the Committee on Executive. REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE Representative Hartke requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3053. Representative Black requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended. FISCAL NOTE SUPPLIED A Fiscal Note has been supplied for HOUSE BILL 527. REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATE NOTE Representative Hartke requested that a State Mandate Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3053. Representative Black requested that a State Mandate Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended.
7 [February 2, 2000] REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTE Representative Black requested that a Judicial Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended. REQUEST FOR BALANCED BUDGET NOTE Representative Black requested that a Balanced Budget Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended. REQUEST FOR STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE Representative Black requested that a State Debt Impact Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended. REQUEST FOR HOME RULE NOTE Representative Black requested that a Home Rule Note be supplied for HOUSE BILL 3315, as amended. 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. 54 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, February 2, 2000, it stands adjourned until Thursday, February 3, 2000, in perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at 12:00 o'clock noon; and when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, February 3, 2000, it stands adjourned until Friday, February 4, 2000, in perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Monday, February 7, 2000, in perfunctory session; and when it adjourns on that day, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Adopted by the Senate, February 2, 2000. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate A message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary: Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has concurred with the House in adoption of the following joint resolution, to-wit: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 45 Concurred in the Senate, February 2, 2000. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate
[February 2, 2000] 8 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson, from the Committee on Constitutional Officers to which the following were referred, action taken on February 1, 2000, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 40. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 40 is as follows: 11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Davis, Steve, Chair Y Kosel (Mathias) Y Beaubien, Spkpn Y Lyons, Eileen Y Crotty, V-Chair Y McGuire Y Curry, Julie Y Osmond Y Holbrook Y Rutherford Y Scott Representative Persico, Chairperson, from the Committee on Electric Utility Deregulation to which the following were referred, action taken on February 2, 2000, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 3027. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3027 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Novak, Chair Y Meyer A Biggins Y Morrow (Bradley) Y Hassert Y O'Brien Y Jones, Shirley Y Persico, V-Chair Y Leitch Y Scott Representative Woolard, Chairperson, from the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education to which the following were referred, action taken on February 2, 2000, 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 2977. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 2904. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 2904 is as follows: 15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom Y Bassi Y Jones, John Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry A Curry, Julie Y Moffitt Y Davis, Monique, V-Chair A Mulligan Y Delgado Y Murphy A Fowler Y O'Brien A Garrett A Persico A Giles A Scully Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael A Winkel The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 2977 is as follows: 14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom Y Bassi Y Jones, John Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
9 [February 2, 2000] Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry A Curry, Julie Y Moffitt Y Davis, Monique, V-Chair A Mulligan Y Delgado Y Murphy A Fowler A O'Brien A Garrett A Persico A Giles A Scully Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael A Winkel Representative Flowers, Chairperson, from the Committee on Health Care Availability & Access to which the following were referred, action taken on February 1, 2000, 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 3201. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Standard Debate: HOUSE BILL 3117. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3117 is as follows: 10, Yeas; 5, Nays; 4, Answering Present. Y Flowers, Chair Y McKeon Y Brosnahan P Moore, Andrea P Coulson P Mulligan Y Dart N Persico Y Feigenholtz, V-Chair (Osterman) N Ryder Y Garrett Y Scully Y Kenner Y Sharp N Klingler Y Silva P Krause, Spkpn N Sommer N Wirsing The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3201 is as follows: 15, Yeas; 3, Nays; 1, Answering Present. Y Flowers, Chair Y McKeon P Brosnahan Y Moore, Andrea Y Coulson Y Mulligan Y Dart Y Persico Y Feigenholtz, V-Chair (Osterman) N Ryder Y Garrett Y Scully Y Kenner Y Sharp Y Klingler Y Silva Y Krause, Spkpn N Sommer N Wirsing Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson, from the Committee on Human Services to which the following were referred, action taken on February 2, 2000, 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 3355. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 3271. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3271 is as follows: 8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard Y Coulson A Pugh A Flowers A Schoenberg, V-Chair Y Howard Y Sharp A Kenner A Winters Y Wirsing
[February 2, 2000] 10 The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3355 is as follows: 10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard Y Coulson Y Pugh A Flowers A Schoenberg, V-Chair Y Howard Y Sharp A Kenner Y Winters Y Wirsing Representative Bugielski, Chairperson, from the Committee on Financial Institutions to which the following were referred, action taken on February 1, 2000, 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 3431. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3431 is as follows: 16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren Y Biggins Y Jones, Shirley Y Brady (Winters) Y Lyons, Joseph Y Burke, V-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn Y Davis, Monique A Morrow Y Durkin Y Novak Y Fritchey Y O'Connor A Giles Y Righter Y Hassert Y Saviano A Schoenberg Representative Dart, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary I - Civil Law to which the following were referred, action taken on February 2, 2000, 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 3046. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3046 is as follows: 9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Dart, Chair Y Lang Y Brosnahan Y Mathias Y Hamos Y Meyer Y Hoffman Y Scott, V-Chair A Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn A Wait Representative Hoffman, Chairperson, from the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles to which the following were referred, action taken on February 1, 2000, 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 3053, 3420, 3476. That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 3256. The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3053 is as follows: 17, Yeas; 8, Nays; 3, Answering Present. N Hoffman, Chair Y Lyons, Joseph Y Bassi Y Mathias P Black Y McAuliffe Y Brosnahan Y Moffitt Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard
11 [February 2, 2000] Y Garrett N O'Brien N Giglio, V-Chair Y Pankau N Hamos N Reitz Y Harris Y Schmitz N Hartke N Scully (Davis, S.) Y Hassert Y Sharp N Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn P Jones, John P Wojcik Y Kosel (Tenhouse) Y Zickus The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3420 is as follows: 26, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Hoffman, Chair Y Lyons, Joseph Y Bassi Y Mathias Y Black A McAuliffe Y Brosnahan Y Moffitt Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard Y Garrett Y O'Brien Y Giglio, V-Chair Y Pankau Y Hamos A Reitz Y Harris Y Schmitz Y Hartke Y Scully (Davis, S) Y Hassert Y Sharp Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn Y Jones, John Y Wojcik Y Kosel (Tenhouse) Y Zickus The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3476 is as follows: 24, Yeas; 3, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Hoffman, Chair Y Lyons, Joseph Y Bassi Y Mathias N Black Y McAuliffe Y Brosnahan Y Moffitt Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard Y Garrett Y O'Brien Y Giglio, V-Chair Y Pankau Y Hamos Y Reitz Y Harris Y Schmitz N Hartke Y Scully (Davis, S) Y Hassert Y Sharp Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn Y Jones, John A Wojcik N Kosel (Tenhouse) Y Zickus The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 3256 is as follows: 28, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Hoffman, Chair Y Lyons, Joseph Y Bassi Y Mathias Y Black Y McAuliffe Y Brosnahan Y Moffitt Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard Y Garrett Y O'Brien Y Giglio, V-Chair Y Pankau Y Hamos Y Reitz Y Harris Y Schmitz Y Hartke Y Scully (Davis, S) Y Hassert Y Sharp Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn Y Jones, John Y Wojcik Y Kosel (Tenhouse) Y Zickus
[February 2, 2000] 12 AGREED RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 560 Offered by Representative Monique Davis: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lois Thomas, who recently passed from this life; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas, affectionately known as "Lo-Lo", was born on July 11, 1979; her parents were the late Sammie Thomas and Lois (Robertson) Thomas; she was the only girl in a house with four brothers, Marlon, Lonnie, Deon, and Dontay; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas attended St. Justin Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High; she attended Maria High School and graduated from Thornwood High School; Lois Thomas always maintained a position on the honor roll while in school; she went on to attend Northern Illinois University and South Suburban College; she also took additional classes in Child Care and Nursing; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas enjoyed basketball and swimming; she played basketball on the girl's team while attending Thornwood High School; she was class leader, respected and loved by her friends and classmates; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior when she was young and was baptized at Faith Revival Center Church under the leadership of Reverend Wyatt McCray; she sang in the choir at church and served as a Junior Usher; she will be remembered for her kind and compassionate manner; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas will be remembered for her smile, her sense of humor, and her uplifting ways; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas was employed at the Child Life Day Care, where she worked by displaying her love for children; and WHEREAS, Lois Thomas is survived by her mother, Lois Thomas; her brothers, Marlon and his wife, Debbie, Lonnie, Deon, and Dontay; her aunts, Beatrice (O'Neal) Grady, Maxine Robertson, Geneva (Marshall) Walker, Myrtle Allen, Monyette Earsery, and Ophaline (James) Miller; her uncles, Willie Earsery, Jr., and Charles Thomas; her nieces, Dikera, Phayla, LaQuita, Marlena, Andrea, and Dee-Dee; her nephews, Marco, Adam, Marlon, Jr., and Dontay, Jr.; and her many cousins, other relatives, and many friends; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all that knew this young and loving woman, the death of Lois Thomas; may there be peace and comfort in this time of loss; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lois Thomas. HOUSE RESOLUTION 562 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of people of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Monsignor Charles "C.B." Motsett of Danville has announced his retirement as a volunteer chaplain at the Danville Correctional Facility; and WHEREAS, Monsignor Motsett was ordained into the priesthood in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 1934; he served as Pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church in Danville from 1948 to 1974; in 1973 he was given the honor of being named a Danville First Citizen; from 1974 to 1982 he served as Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmer City; he served as Chaplain at the former St. Elizabeth Hospital from 1982 to 1986, when he retired; and WHEREAS, Monsignor Motsett was named Rotary Service Person of the
13 [February 2, 2000] Year in 1998; in March of 2000 he will be honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Danville Correctional Facility; and WHEREAS, Since 1986 Monsignor Motsett has been serving as a volunteer with the Danville Correctional Facility, offering mass and spiritual guidance to the inmates; and WHEREAS, At a retirement ceremony Monsignor Motsett was given a winter coat emblazoned with a green shamrock, his initials embroidered on the Irish symbol; he was also given a plaque stating his importance to the prisoners of Danville Correctional Facility and a standing ovation from the inmates; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Monsignor Motsett on his retirement as a voluntary chaplain from the Danville Correctional Facility; we extend our sincere thanks for his hard work and his devotion to people; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Monsignor Motsett. HOUSE RESOLUTION 563 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of people of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Larry Piper, of Danville, Illinois, will be retiring from Danville High School on May 1, 2000; he has served as trainer and equipment manager for 30 years, and earned the reputation as being the most indispensable person at the school; and WHEREAS, Larry Piper was first acquainted with Danville High School when he was a student; at the age of 16 he dropped out of school and swore never to return; in 1970 he returned to Danville High School with his GED and a job with the school; he has served in a variety of positions since those days, helping everyone from swimmers to football players; and WHEREAS, Larry Piper plans to travel upon his retirement with his wife, Shirley; with a planned trip to the Northeast in the summer, Larry Piper will have visited every state in the nation except Hawaii and Alaska; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Larry Piper for a job well done; he is now a part of the history of Danville High School, and will continue to be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the students and staff of Danville High School; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Larry Piper. 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 4143. Introduced by Representative Biggins, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act by changing Sections 4.7 and 4.11. HOUSE BILL 4144. Introduced by Representatives Lopez - Moore, a bill for AN ACT in relation to condominiums. HOUSE BILL 4145. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections 15-112, 15-113.2, 15-120, 15-134.5, 15-136.4, and 15-141 and adding Section 15-132.2. HOUSE BILL 4146. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code. HOUSE BILL 4147. Introduced by Representative Winters, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 12-3.2. HOUSE BILL 4148. Introduced by Representative Delgado, a bill for
[February 2, 2000] 14 AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 36-1. HOUSE BILL 4149. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT concerning public hospitals. HOUSE BILL 4150. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT in relation to firearms. HOUSE BILL 4151. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT to amend certain Acts in relation to the use of motor vehicles. HOUSE BILL 4152. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill for AN ACT concerning open access for Internet services. HOUSE BILL 4153. Introduced by Representative Murphy, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public utilities, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 4154. Introduced by Representative Murphy, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee retirement benefits. HOUSE BILL 4155. Introduced by Representative Kenner, a bill for AN ACT to amend certain Acts in relation to support. HOUSE BILL 4156. Introduced by Representative Kenner, a bill for AN ACT to create the Access to Health Care Planning Act. HOUSE BILL 4157. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT in relation to tobacco settlement proceeds. HOUSE BILL 4158. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 4-1.12. HOUSE BILL 4159. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. HOUSE BILL 4160. Introduced by Representative Lindner, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding Section 1-12 and repealing Section 4-22. HOUSE BILL 4161. Introduced by Representative Lindner, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Nursing Education Scholarship Law by changing Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10. HOUSE BILL 4162. Introduced by Representative Sharp, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act by changing Section 401. HOUSE BILL 4163. Introduced by Representatives Madigan - Hannig - Schoenberg, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations to the Office of the Secretary of State. HOUSE BILL 4164. Introduced by Representative Kenner, a bill for AN ACT concerning State contracts. HOUSE BILL 4165. Introduced by Representative Biggins, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 by changing Section 20. HOUSE BILL 4166. Introduced by Representative Giles, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 12-801. HOUSE BILL 4167. Introduced by Representative Silva, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4168. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - McAuliffe, a bill for AN ACT concerning preventive services. HOUSE BILL 4169. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Sharp - Durkin - McAuliffe - Erwin, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4170. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Giles - Durkin - Sharp, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4171. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Durkin - Sharp - Biggins, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4172. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Durkin - Giles - Sharp, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4173. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Bugielski - McAuliffe - Capparelli, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4174. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 by changing Section 107-9. HOUSE BILL 4175. Introduced by Representative McGuire, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 4176. Introduced by Representative Hultgren, a bill for AN ACT concerning prescription drug information cards. HOUSE BILL 4177. Introduced by Representative Hultgren, a bill for AN ACT concerning economic development. HOUSE BILL 4178. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for AN
15 [February 2, 2000] ACT to amend the Illinois Drainage Code by changing Section 5-31. HOUSE BILL 4179. Introduced by Representative Mathias, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Plat Act. HOUSE BILL 4180. Introduced by Representative Mathias, a bill for AN ACT concerning bonds. HOUSE BILL 4181. Introduced by Representative Mathias, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by adding Section 27-23.6. HOUSE BILL 4182. Introduced by Representative Winkel, a bill for AN ACT to amend the University of Illinois Trustees Act by changing Section 1. HOUSE BILL 4183. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR Supplemental Calendar No. 1 was distributed to the Members at 11:39 o'clock a.m. RESOLUTIONS Having been reported out of the Committee on Rules earlier today, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 45 was taken up for consideration. Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution. The motion prevailed and the Resolution was adopted. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence. HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING HOUSE BILL 2909. Having been read by title a second time on January 20, 2000, and held on the order of Second Reading, the same was again taken up. The following amendment was offered in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles, adopted and printed. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HOUSE BILL 2909 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend House Bill 2909, on page 1, line 19, after "customers." by inserting "The label shall be located on the front or sides of the dispenser and within the top 30 percent of the height of the dispenser. On a dual-faced dispenser, the label shall be affixed on each front or each side in accordance with these requirements. With respect to the methanol derivative MTBE, the labels shall state: "CONTAINS (insert percentage)% METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE).""; and on page 1, line 21, by replacing "methanol and ethanol" with "methanol,
[February 2, 2000] 16 Sec. 4.1, subsection (a), the sentence beginning "Upon any retail", by deleting "of the methanol derivative methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE),"; and in Section 5, Sec. 4.1, subsection (a), the sentence beginning "Upon any retail", by deleting "of the methanol derivative MTBE,"; and in Section 5, Sec. 4.1, subsection (a), by deleting the sentence beginning "With respect to the methanol derivative MTBE,"; and in Section 5, Sec. 4.1, subsection (a), the sentence beginning "Devices used to dispense", by replacing "methanol,
17 [February 2, 2000] AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HOUSE BILL 3054 AMENDMENT NO. 1. Amend House Bill 3054 on page 1, line 18, on page 2, line 27, and on page 3, line 6 by changing "private" each time it appears to "
[February 2, 2000] 18 His Excellency, Governor George Ryan, was admitted into the Hall of the House of Representatives, and was presented to the General Assembly, to deliver his message in person as follows: "Meeting Today's Challenges...Investing in Tomorrow's Promise" Governor George H. Ryan's 2000 State of the State Address and FY 01 Budget Address (Combined) Revised Draft Wednesday, February 2, 2000 Speaker Madigan . . . President Philip . . . Justices of the Supreme Court . . . My fellow Constitutional Officers . . . My partners in the General Assembly . . . Our guests in the gallery . . . And my fellow citizens of Illinois. I'm joined today by my wife, my son George, my daughter Joanne, my daughter Jeanette, my son-in-law John; and there weren't anymore seats left to bring them in, so, but the ones that are here, we welcome all of you here. Thank you. You know last year when I came to this chamber and stood here, we had one of our fellow Constitutional Officers that was in trouble. Jimmy Ryan had a tough battle against cancer. I came in here today and I'm delighted to see that he's got a full head of hair and he's healthy as a bird. We're glad to have you back Jimmy. Thank you very much . . . your warm welcome is greatly appreciated. It's always a pleasure for me to come back to this House . . . it will always be my home. The days I spent here will forever be in my memory . . . and the friendship of this House will always be close to my heart. We stand here...at the dawn of a new century...and the state of Illinois is strong. Just over a month ago . . . for a day and a night . . . people and families all over the world gathered to greet the new millenium. Remote corners of the world . . . places that most of us only read about . . . were beamed into our homes via the flick of the remote control. In countless homes all over the world . . . people paused, and prayed, and were filled with hope and joy for a better day and a new beginning. I believe we are at a crossroads - there are generations behind us . . . and monumental change ahead of us. Let us think about what we do in terms of the opportunities of the future. Let us remember who we are - regular, ordinary people . . . who have an awesome obligation. While watching the Super Bowl last weekend, I saw a pre-game interview with Kurt Warner . . . a former stock boy from an Iowa grocery store...and he said, "I'm just a regular, ordinary guy - in an extraordinary situation." I thought, "That pretty much applies to all of us." We're just regular, ordinary people who struggle through life . . . good times and bad. We hope our kids grow up OK. And if we are very lucky, we find someone to love. . . to stand at our side and hold our hand as we walk through this great adventure called life. Most of us - you and I -- are just regular, ordinary folks like Kurt Warner . . . who are sometimes called on to do important things.
19 [February 2, 2000] One year ago, I stood before you and asked that you join with me in a partnership to fashion a bold plan to begin a new day for the People of Illinois. Together, we made history. Working together, we enhanced education for our children . . . we created thousands of jobs for our People . . . we provided for the public safety . . . we increased social services for those among us in need . . . we invested in the largest public works improvement program in Illinois history...and together- - we balanced the budget. We made a difference. The People of this State will live better lives because of what we accomplished . . . and we did it together. We can debate political action, and have great discussions concerning political philosophy . . . but when a child is hungry, we must provide food . . . when a senior citizen needs health care, we must provide it . . . when a woman is battered, we must provide shelter. In Scripture we read, "Though I have faith, so that I could move mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." Let me say that any political party . . . or any philosophy of government . . . that loses its heart, loses its purpose for existence. Last year, we had that purpose. When I asked you to give me your hand in partnership for the People, you said . . . George, here is my hand . . . I am with you. You don't know how important that was to me . . . and from the bottom of my heart- - I thank you. Because of that bipartisan cooperation, our economy is strong. More people are working in Illinois than ever before. Crime rates continue to fall. The teen birth rate is at its lowest level in a decade. The infant mortality rate continues to drop. And, fewer Illinois children grow up in poverty today than did a decade ago. And, I can report to you today that the outlook for Illinois' future is unlimited- - and the state of this state is outstanding. Even with that, we have a special burden . . . now more than ever . . . to look beyond today. To think beyond ourselves. To think about what quality of life we will give to our children . . . and to theirs. We made education our number one priority. We agreed that the basic educational development of our children . . . and the preparation of an internationally competitive workforce in Illinois . . . are the keys to success in the 21st Century. We agreed to earmark 51% of all new state revenues to schools and job training. We fully funded categorical grants - for the first time in Illinois history. We established tougher teacher standards . . . and demanded tougher standards for student learning . . . because our children must be prepared to compete in a global economy. We made our schools safer to learn - by providing $14 million to fund the Attorney General's "Safe Schools" initiative. We will make sure
[February 2, 2000] 20 our schools are free from crime . . . free from gangs . . . free from guns . . . and free from drugs. And I ask you to join me in thanking him. Acting together, we gave parents throughout the State a greater choice in selecting a school for their children. And, provided new scholarship assistance for adult learners, and we fully funded our merit and veterans scholarship programs for the first time ever. Secondly, we worked on a far-reaching agenda for job creation and economic expansion. At the heart of that agenda was the EDGE tax credit. Our efforts have already begun to reap benefits. In the last year, we worked with companies large and small on investment projects to benefit the People of Illinois. Those projects resulted in $4.4 billion in new private investment in Illinois- - and created or retained 61,000 jobs for Illinois. Over 750 jobs at Solo Cup, at the former USX site in Chicago . . . 1,100 jobs at Uniforms to You in Bedford Park . . . 2,300 jobs at Tellabs in Naperville . . . 1,000 jobs at MUMS in Pinckneyville . . . 1,200 jobs at Sprint PCS in Bolingbrook . . . 900 jobs at MCI Worldcom in Rockford . . . and 550 jobs at Quaker Oats in Danville. Throughout Illinois, we are putting people to work. As we open this 21st Century, the first "buzz words" to enter our culture have been "e- commerce" and the "New Economy" . . . terms that reflect the on-going evolution of business as the world marketplace keeps pace with technology. Illinois must keep pace with technological advances so that we can retain and attract high tech firms . . . and the high-paying jobs they create. Last year, we accelerated that pace by devoting over $230 million to help expandall aspects of technology development - from concept to customer. Together, we also expanded tourism promotion last year - providing the largest targeted tourism promotion budget in the nation to support this $21 billion industry in Illinois. And, we took the first step towards establishing the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library here is Springfield-the capstone of our efforts to honor Illinois' most famous son. We expanded Illinois exports through creation of the Illinois Trade Office. Were- established a presence for Illinois in critical overseas markets by opening new Illinois trade offices around the world. And, we expanded our horizons by traveling to Cuba . . . a humanitarian mission to a nation that has been closed to Illinois farmers and Illinois businesses for 40 years. And, you and I enacted a five year $30 million program to assist distressed communities...thank you, Senator Emil Jones. Last year, we said we would embark on an historic effort to rebuild our State's crumbling infrastructure . . . and we did. Through Illinois FIRST, we agreed to provide $12 billion over five years to repair aging and deteriorating roads and bridges . . . and to build needed new highway lanes to reduce congestion. We agreed to provide the funds to revitalize our mass transit systems . . . to construct needed classroom space in growing school districts, and to repair aging schools . . . to clean up urban brownfields and other
21 [February 2, 2000] environmental hazards . . . to upgrade our water and sewer systems . . .and to fund projects that will improve our overall quality of life in Illinois. Like you, however, I am concerned about making sure that these dollars are wisely spent. I have, therefore, directed the Department of Transportation to impose extra safeguards to make certain that all construction criteria are met. To oversee this scrutiny . . . to make sure that the process is open and straightforward . . . I will appoint a panel of business, labor and community leaders to oversee the bidding and contracting process and review any problems or complaints. They will receive my full authority and support. I want the schools, bridges and roads to be built. . . I want the environment to be protected . . . and I don't care who is selected to do the work as long as the work is done well. Agriculture continues to be our number one industry and our proudest heritage. And yet, our farm families continue to suffer . . . along with others across this country who grow our food. The truth is, we depend on them . . . and they're counting on us. Last year, we lobbied Congress hard . . . and successfully . . . to pass a federal farm bill that increased payments to farmers -- and we continue to support ethanol. We said we would do more to protect our environment . . . and we did that too. We created the $160 million Illinois Open Lands Trust . . . the largest open space preservation program in Illinois history. We continued to fund the effort to restore thousands of acres along the Illinois River watershed. We extended and expanded the $100 million Conservation 2000 program. We earmarked over $57 million for pedestrian and bike trails in Illinois - a 79% increase over the previous two fiscal years combined. We protected Illinois land by beginning the cleanup of leaking landfills . . . in Chicago, Mattoon and Carlinville. And, we budgeted enough money to leverage the maximum federal contribution for low- interest wastewater and drinking water loans to help local governments. You and I fulfilled the promises we made to the People of Illinois last year . . .about recommitting ourselves to educational excellence, strengthening our economy, rebuilding our communities, and restoring our land. But one of the strongest commitments we made last year - together - was the pact we made with families throughout Illinois to better protect them from gun violence and crime. We required longer prison sentences for anyone who uses a gun to commit a crime. We enacted one of the toughest anti-violence laws in the nation...by passing 15- 20 & Life. We had the wisdom to pass a Child Access Prevention law that properly balances the rights of legitimate gun owners with the safety we demand for our children. I convened a Discrimination and Hate Crimes Commission . . . to make recommendations for dealing with these ugly crimes, and to ensure legal protections for all Illinois citizens. Criminal acts committed against any individual because of race, color,
[February 2, 2000] 22 creed, gender or sexual orientation cannot . . . in any way . . . be tolerated or excused. I think it is time we acted. Regrettably, one critical anti-crime measure was left undone - the Safe Neighborhoods Law with the felony gun provision intact. I urge you to fully reinstate a law that worked well for five years to help control illegal gun possessions and reduce gun violence on our streets. I will continue to work with you on a fair compromise. The debate was distorted by false fears of law abiding hunters being swept up by police. Those claims were nonsense, and we all know it. This is not an issue about It is simply a matter of doing what is right. I believe the People of Illinois understand this issue very well. They know our streets will be safer . . . our schools will be safer . . . and our law enforcement officers will be better protected . . . when the we re-enact this Law. I urge you to do so now - re-enact all of it . . . including the felony gun provision. Last year, we also said we would strengthen and protect Illinois families . . . and we did. We enacted landmark HMO reform . . . to protect consumers... and to provide a Patients Bill of Rights. We established the "Futures for Kids" program under the direction of the First Lady to help coordinate . . . publicize . . . and expand comprehensive prevention and intervention services for young. I think she has done a terrific job with that program . . . thank you... Lura Lynn Ryan. In addition, with the help of school districts, the clergy, business leaders, doctors, organized labor and community activists -- we have rescued the KidCare health insurance program from mediocrity. Last year at this time, we had only 28,000 children enrolled. Today, our enrollment numbers are close to 90,000 . . . and growing every day. I congratulate Director Ann Patla and the Department of Public Aid and their partners for their tremendous success in turning around this program. For the second straight year, Illinois led the nation in the number of children placed in permanent homes. In 1999, thanks to your commitment of $46 million more for these services, DCFS placed a record number of children in loving, caring homes-- a 72% increase from 1998. The department is to be congratulated for those efforts to stabilize the lives of these kids- 7,000 Illinois children. Your ongoing commitment to Illinois' welfare-to-work programs continues to bear fruit. Last year, Illinois was recognized by the federal government for leading the nation in finding jobs for welfare clients who had faced significant barriers to employment. In the last year, thousands of welfare families have started making a positive contribution to their lives . . . and to the lives of their families . . . earning respect for themselves as they loosen the bonds of poverty-70,000 Illinois families. In the last year, the number of state welfare clients with full-time jobs has grown by 50%. And even more encouraging, over the past three years, scores of people have become former welfare recipients and have worked their way completely off of the public aid rolls. Its equivalent to the entire population of Rockford-100,000 families.
23 [February 2, 2000] Last week, I announced my nomination for a new Secretary of Human Services . .. Linda Renee Baker . . . and I have every confidence that she will continue the tremendous strides we've been making at that Department. And there were other successful ways, last year, that we were able to help people in need. Together, we agreed to strengthen the role of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse within the Department of Human Services . . . to help recommit ourselves to the prevention, recognition and treatment of substance abuse in our society. Under the strong leadership of the Lieutenant Governor, Illinois' efforts to address women's health concerns are now recognized as a national model for other states tp follow. Please join me in thanking her- Lt. Governor Corinne Wood. Thanks to your commitment and funding, last year the state expanded cancerscreeningprograms from 50 counties to all 102 counties - a potentially life-saving service for women throughout the State. In addition, we increased funding for domestic violence prevention programs by 62% -- a key element in giving women the strength they need to break free from an abusive relationship for a life of independence. For our seniors, you and I committed resources to help older Illinoisans maintain a proper level of independence for as long as they can. One important element was to increase the wages of community care workers that provide services to seniors in their own homes. While I am proud to highlight our human services successes from last year, I must also report on our unsuccessful implementation of the federally mandated disbursement unit for child support payments. There was nothing wrong with Illinois' child support disbursement process when the federal government mandated the change. There is nothing easy about taking 102 separate and distinct systems and merging them into one. Illinois and its sister states have had great difficulty in making the change over. That does not excuse our lack of success, however. And, it certainly cannot remove the anger and frustration of custodial and noncustodial parents . . . nor the hardship some have had to endure. We acted quickly to provide emergency relief, and the situation has improved, but we are not out of the woods yet. We have brought in outside experts to pinpoint what needs to be done to make the SDU work properly. The General Assembly has directed Auditor General Bill Holland to conduct an audit so we can all better understand what broke down and why. The solutions evident from both studies will be implemented . . . the SDU is one of our highest priorities. We need action now. Overall, we have made great strides this past year to improve the way we manage Illinois state government. I established the Office of Statewide Performance Review, I challenged them to look at every program . . . every regulation . . . in state government. In this first year of their Review, they have already identified 638 pages of the Administrative Code that should be repealed . . . that's 43,000 lines of rules and regulations that can be eliminated. Several dozen obsolete and inactive boards and commissions are being recommended for abolition. We're determined to cut government and make it work better. We're rewriting another 400 sections of the
[February 2, 2000] 24 administrative code. Because here in Illinois...it's time for government to speak the way our people do...in plain English. Our transition to the 21st Century was uneventful in more ways than one. As the calendar turned, the world . . . and our State . . . experienced no dramatic problems . . . no earth- shattering change. I want to extend my appreciation to our Chief Technology Officer, Mary Barber Reynolds, and the thousands of state employees who prepared our state for the Y2K roll over . . . and I want to recognize the 9,000 state workers who gave up all, or a portion, of their millenium celebrations to guard the Y2K watchtowers and keep everything running smoothly. On behalf of a grateful state...we thank you. We all woke up on January 1st to face the same world we left behind on December 31st --- and the same challenges for the future. There are still potholes that need to be filled. The sick and the elderly still need to be cared for. Children still need to be schooled and protected from harm. Families still need health care and clean water and safe neighborhoods. Businesses and farmers still need support in marketing their products and creating jobs. We still need to make sure that the trains run on time. And yes...the Bulls still need a decent point guard. Our responsibilities haven't changed. Today . . . we need to chart our course for Illinois in this new century. Today . . . I am here to present this General Assembly with my policy agenda . . . and my proposed State Budget for Fiscal Year 2001 . . . to help us meet our obligations to the People of Illinois. This is a continued bold agenda for Illinois . . . and another aggressive budget . . . that allows us to continue to fulfill our commitments to the People. I believe its an affordable agenda . . . a prudent budget . . . as Illinois continues to be blessed with strong economic growth. Because of that our continuing economic prosperity . . . this budget provides $480 million in tax relief approved by this General Assembly during the last two years. Illinois taxpayers will be able to retain $480 million in their own pockets this year . . . Rather than sending it to Springfield. I know that most of you would like to enact MORE tax relief measures this year . . . and because this is an election year, there is no shortage of good ideas for tax cuts. I have advised the legislative leaders that if we can reach a consensus on a tax relief plan this Spring . . . an affordable plan within our budget . . . then I would certainly consider it. My door will always be open to discuss your ideas. But let me be clear - I do not believe it is in the State's best interest . . . nor in the best interest of our People . . . to engage in a bidding war for the affections of voters. I will not give away the store just to soothe
25 [February 2, 2000] election year anxieties. I also know that a second overriding concern this year will be the question of what we should do with the tobacco settlement money. With this budget, I propose we adopt a five year spending plan only . . . with the basic principle of "Spend a little, and save a lot." Because of continuing uncertainty over the amount of . . . and the long term availability of . . . the tobacco settlement monies, this budget proposes that we spend none of the $377 million expected to be received in FY 2000. Instead, I propose we leave all of that money in the Treasurer's investment portfolio as the state's "Revenue Stabilization Fund" . . . Let's save it for a rainy day. This fund would keep the interest it earns . . . and at the end of FY 2005, should contain nearly $500 million. I would recommend that 50% of the tobacco settlement receipts for FY2001 through FY2005 be deposited in a trust fund to be invested by the Treasurer. The remaining 50% of the total revenues would all be spent on health and human service programs. . . and that money would be used to leverage additional matching funds. With this plan, then, we would spend roughly $970 million of our tobacco funds on programs that would generate nearly $2 billion more in matched spending. We would be able to improve our health and human service infrastructure by nearly $3 billion over the next 5 years. . . and still have almost $1.4 billion in the bank. Where should we spend this money to accomplish the greatest good? As with tax relief measures, we have had a number of thoughtful suggestions put forward . . . many from those of you in this room . . . and I acknowledge all of those suggestions. Yet, I believe we can best spend this $970 million on programs to improve the health of our society . . . and by planning strategically we can generate program benefits at roughly 3 times the size of our investment. I propose that we allocate $217 million over the next five years to gradually expand Medicaid eligibility for the aged, blind and disabled. These funds would leverage an additional $315 million in federal funds over the five years. By making this investment, the State would increase funding for the purchase of prescription drugs by our low income elderly and disabled citizens, and our funding of other medical services for our most needy citizens would increase by $300 million. This plan proposes that we spend $40 million over the next five years to allow disabled workers to obtain or continue Medicaid coverage by paying a premium. This year, I suggest a one-time investment of $8 million . . . to hopefully attract an additional $15 million in federal funds . . . to finance further KidCare outreach to medically uninsured children in our State. This plan provides $315 million over the next five years to hospitals for serving the most severely ill patients. I propose we spend an additional $350 million to nursing homes providing long term care for the elderly. As you know, Illinois currently has 94 local health departments which are responsible for providing local health assistance needs and aiding in the prevention of communicable diseases. I propose that we provide them with an additional $55 million over the next five years, so they can increase per capita spending from one dollar and 15 cents to two dollars, and so we can increase their base level funding from $50,000
[February 2, 2000] 26 to $100,000 for each department. I propose we allocate an additional $4.5 million of these tobacco funds for the childhood lead screening program . . . and an additional $5 million for our Women's Health Illinois initiative. I propose we provide $6 million for grants-in-aid to local governments to establish enforcement programs that reduce youth access to tobacco products. I propose we allocate $50 million to community-based alcohol and substance abuse services around this State... and $17.5 million to the Youth Smoking Prevention initiative at the Department of Public Health...Let's act today to protect Illinois kids. I propose we spend $15 million to establish local, community-based Family Resource Centers so that government at all levels can provide services to those in need at a single location . . . in the neighborhood that must be served. I propose we spend $180 million over five years for grants to major teaching hospitals throughout the State. These grants allow hospitals to develop new treatments and therapies that could benefit all of us. Finally, I propose that we allocate $196 million in tobacco funds over the next five years to expand our operations and capital investments in biotechnology in this State. These investments will allow us to leverage an additional $1 billion to help improve our biotechnology infrastructure. I believe this five year comprehensive plan for our tobacco revenues is a reasonable approach . . . providing for the best and wisest use of this financial windfall. I have proposed allocations that will advance the health and welfare of the People of Illinois . . . while safeguarding our economy and our future. This budget, in particular, addresses three fundamental areas for our attention this year: preparing Illinois for the new economy and workforce and technology...the, refinement of our human services infrastructure...and, our continuing commitment to criminal justice and public safety. Last year, I was privileged to be one of only eight governors named by the National Governors Association to a new "Task Force on the New Economy". The New Economy is fast . . . knowledge-based . . .and service-oriented. It is driven by technological advances and fueled by the skill levels of the workforce. We must be ready to compete. I want Illinois to become a recognized leader in this technological revolution. . . and this budget stakes our claim to that leadership. With this budget . . . our #1 priority, as it was in 1999, continues to be educating our children . . . and preparing our workforce for the jobs of the New Economy. This budget honors our commitment to devote 51% of all new general revenues to our schools and to job training programs. This budget proposes $528 million more for education and workforce programs . . . the largest education funding increase ever proposed in Illinois that doesn't require a tax increase to pay for it. Last year, for the first time in Illinois history, we fully funded mandated categorical programs for local districts. With this budget, we do so again. Early childhood programs, reading grants and summer bridge programs
27 [February 2, 2000] will get an increase of $53 million to reach more kids. This budget boosts funding for literacy programs, school to work initiatives, and our on-going campaign to promote greater parental involvement in their children's schools. This budget includes a pilot program...based on the successful Israel Arts and Science Academy... to improve science and technology instruction in our K through 12 classrooms. This budget includes a pilot program . . . based on the successful Israel Arts and Science Academy . . . to improve science and technology instruction in our K through 12 classrooms. We will invest $42 million to assist in the professional development of our teachers. If we expect our students to do well in the classroom, we must provide the resources for their teachers to stay at the top of their game. In addition, this budget contains $80 million to support and retain the academic talent and research that makes our college campuses among the best in the nation. To help open access to higher education, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will receive a budget increase of $39 million to increase the scope and breadth of its scholarship programs to serve more than 135,000 students throughout the State. And, I propose that for the first time in Illinois history, we provide "career scholarship" grants to high school graduates who choose not to go to college. We will provide a grant of up to $1,000 in support of vocational training, or an apprenticeship, or attendance at a trade school to learn a specific job skill and start down a career path. These grants would be designed to give a helping hand to young people when they need it most...at the start of their working adult lives. To further bring our workforce up to speed with the New Economy, I recommend the coordination of some 18 separate programs form six different agencies to provide for a seamless continuum of education, job training, and lifelong learning. Last month, the State Board of Education voted to transfer the control of their expansive adult education program to the Illinois Community College Board. I ask you to approve this transfer. I also ask that you approve the proposal of the State's Workforce Investment Board to move the administration of the federal Job Training Partnership Act from DCCA to the Department of Employment Security. I believe that such a move assists the ability of our locally-based Employment & Training Centers to match appropriate workers with available jobs. I also ask that you approve the proposal of the state's Workforce Investment Board to move the administration of the federal Job Training Partnership Act from DCCA to the Department of Employment Security. I believe that such a move assists the ability of our locally-based Employment & Training Centers to match appropriate workers with available jobs. And while we reshape our workforce, I'm asking you to join with me to approve an historic initiative that will "re-wire" Illinois' place in the high tech New Economy. With this budget, I am proposing a
[February 2, 2000] 28 five-year $1.9 billion commitment of state funds that will assist in the development of over $3.9 billion in technology-related infrastructure throughout Illinois. It's called Illinois VentureTECH. It's an investment in our future . . . a commitment to research and development, biotechnology, health sciences, information technology and advanced physics . . . that will nurture and expand our State's role in the New Economy of the 21st Century. I believe these are investments we must make if we are to secure our place in the New Economy. I ask your support to enact Illinois VentureTECH. This five year plan will provide $343 million to enable us to build the Illinois Century Network - the statewide technology "backbone" that we initiated last year. The Illinois Century Network will link schools, libraries, museums and government offices throughout the State. This five year plan includes nearly $200 million for technology programs in our elementary and secondary schools . . . and over $400 million for technology management initiatives in state government. This five year plan includes support for engineering equipment grants through IBHE . . . Alzheimer's Disease research, Juvenile Diabetes and other health services grants . . . expansion of the Illinois Technology Enterprise Corporation . . . and Accelerator research led by IIT. For technology-related capital projects, I propose $30 million to support the construction of a $200 million biotechnology building at Northwestern University . . . I include the $93 million we agreed on last year to build a new Medical School for the University of Illinois in Chicago . . . I propose $30 million to provide additional space at the National Center for Super computing Applications in Urbana ---to allow them to compete for potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in new federal funds for technology research. This five year plan includes a value-added research program for agricultural crops that will be run by the Department of Agriculture. This initiative will provide farmers with matching funds to help them increase the value of their harvests by preparing crops for use in more diverse and lucrative products. Additionally, Illinois VentureTECH will provide Illinois entrepeneurs and technology businesses with over $800 million in critical venture capital investments over the next four years - investments made possible because of an historic partnership between State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, the IDFA, DCCA, the State Teachers, the State Universities Retirement System, and the Illinois State Board of Investment. I will invite a group of prominent Illinois-based entrepeneurs and technology experts to advise me on the administration of this Illinois VentureTECH initiative. We have the fourth largest technology economy in the nation here in Illinois. If we are to keep pace, we must make this technology investment now. Along with this focus on technology . . . this budget proposes that we help small businesses in Illinois, since they are responsible for most of our State's economic growth and job creation. I propose to increase resources for small business incubators, development centers, and international trade centers . . . and we call for the creation of new "Business Information Centers" to help growing firms reach their full potential. As I've already mentioned, this New Economy is a global economy . . .
29 [February 2, 2000] and this budget proposes that we increase our commitment to exports and international trade. I propose to use technology to create a "Virtual Trade Office" . . . and we propose to use old-fashioned shoe leather to help open foreign trade doors by improved marketing through missions and trade shows. We are in the process of opening a new trade office - as promised last year -on the continent of Africa to take full advantage of this emerging market for food, technology and basic consumer goods. Later this year, I plan to lead a mission to the Republic of South Africa . . . to officially open our State's presence in Johannesburg. We have re-established a commercial office presence in Canada . . . and we continue to examine potential office locations in China, Israel and South America. The second fundamental premise of this budget is that no one will be left behind as we move Illinois forward. We will continue to develop the human services infrastructure we need in this State. This budget proposes that we continue our successful welfare-to-work programs -efforts that have freed more than $200 million in tax dollars over the last two years that we have been able to use to help other families. I recommend that we further increase funding for state-subsidized child care by 30% . . . providing care for approximately 218,000 children. This budget focuses our human resources dollars in our neighborhoods, and our communities. We will establish "Family Resource Centers" as consolidated service centers . .. providing one-stop human services offices along with one-stop employment and training offices and one-stop local government services offices. We will increase our commitment of resources to fight domestic violence . . . we will increase our commitment of resources to the Coalition Against Sexual Assault . . . and we will provide funding for the Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program you created last year. We will provide $2 million for community-based Child Advocacy Centers. And, we will provide $5 million more for Community Integrated Living Arrangements for persons with developmental disabilities . . . and provide an additional $4 million for Family Assistance Programs and Home Based Support Services. Our commitment to the human services infrastructure also will include a total of $7 million to expand services to fight the abuse and neglect of the elderly . . . and a $7 million allocation to expand the home-delivered meals program to 1,500 more senior citizens in need. This budget will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to open and staff a new 40 bed Alzheimers unit at the Manteno Veterans Home . . . and to fully fund 120 beds at the new John Joseph Kelly Veterans Home in Chicago. The success of our efforts to improve the human infrastructure of Illinois would be incomplete without a strong and comprehensive answer to crime and violence . . . and that is the third fundamental premise of this budget. Providing for the public safety is one of our first duties in government.
[February 2, 2000] 30 First, we must update our laws. Each and every year, for decades now, the Legislature has added to our criminal code. In some ways, the provisions are now inconsistent, and even contradictory. It's time for a complete overhaul. Accordingly, I will issue an Executive Order creating a "Commission to Rewrite the Illinois Criminal Code," and ask knowledgeable citizens to serve to help us bring our criminal laws up to date. Earlier this week, I made a difficult, but important decision, relating to the administration of the death penalty in Illinois. First, let me say that I believe the death penalty is an important tool in our criminal justice system. But, no one in our state can ignore the fact that at least 13 people sentenced to death have had their convictions overturned. Clearly, something is wrong. As the one person who has the final word before an execution is carried out, I cannot, in good conscience, allow a flawed system to stand unchallenged until I can be sure that an innocent person will not be executed, there will be no further executions in Illinois. One year ago, you and I enacted new measures to protect the public. The centerpiece of our effort was 15-20&Life- the landmark law that significantly raised the stakes for those who would do violence with a gun. I know that law will be effective . . . but it must be actively used by our local police and prosecutors to keep our streets safe. I call on all 102 state's attorneys to use this law to punish those prone to do violence and to ensure the deterrent effect of this law. Second, we need to empower the victims of crime. My Commission on the Status of Women have proposed the "Illinois Gender Violence Act" . . . to open the doors to justice for women who have been beaten or sexually assaulted . . . and to provide opportunities to seek justice for those whose lives are damaged or destroyed by violence because of their sexual orientation. It is a fair initiative . . . and I support it. Last year, this Assembly passed, and I signed, the "Illinois Equal Justice Act". It's a cornerstone piece of legislation for the legal assistance community. With this budget, we devote $1 million to fund this program. Third, we need new technology. Criminals today threaten Illinois with a staggering array of high-powered weaponry and high-tech tools. We need to level the playing field . . . and I am asking State Police Director Sam Nolen to lead a major new initiative to modernize the Illinois State Police and keep it at the vanguard of law enforcement technology. It's called "ISP 2000" . . . It will focus on the new 21st Century technology to fight crime. I want Director Nolen to assess all the new technologies available, and develop a plan of cooperation with local police agencies for the sharing of crime fighting technology . . . lab facilities . . . forensic expertise . . . and manpower. I want Director Nolen to accelerate and expand the ISP partnership with Argonne National Laboratory that has begun the development of a DNA microchip. This technology will solve violent crimes faster - and help protect the innocent. I want him to develop a plan to create a forensic science institute in connection with the University of Illinois . . . to serve as a consolidated center for forensic and crime scene training . . . and to serve as a national focal point for the advancement of forensic technology.
31 [February 2, 2000] And, ISP 2000 will continue the improvement in communications technology that we began last year with Illinois FIRST. Fourth, we need to bring the forces of community decency together. That's why my Office will convene a statewide crime summit later this year . . . to talk about the impact of guns, gangs and drugs on our neighborhoods, our schools and our communities. Finally, we must match our rhetoric with resources. The new laws, technologies and other innovations I've talked about today will require additional police to ensure we can bring a new measure of safety to the neighborhoods and communities of Illinois. This budget funds two new state police cadet classes that will add 86 new officers to the force. This budget also funds needed improvements to our statewide communications system . . . retools the technology and equipment at the state's forensic lab . . . and funds a new initiative to better prepare our state police to thwart and battle potential acts of terrorism. For the Department of Corrections, this budget fully funds the 1,082 new prison beds we opened last year, and enables us to decrease dangerous prison overcrowding by opening three new facilities that will house 4,400 inmates. We plan to open a new maximum security prison in Thomson . . . a new medium security facility in Lawrence County . . . and a needed juvenile facility in Kewanee. In addition, this budget fully funds the pledge we made last year to double the number of parole agents that are monitoring released felons on our streets. Comprehensive reforms like this require resources . . .continuity . . . and focus. I therefore announce today that I am creating a new post in my Administration - Deputy Governor for Criminal Justice & Public Safety. I have appointed a distinguished former Assistant United States Attorney, Matt Bettenhausen to serve in this new post. Working with me . . .and reaching out to you and the whole law enforcement community . . . he will help immeasurably in my effort to make real the issues of public safety and criminal justice. As we move to make our communities safer from crime . . . we will also allocate sufficient resources in this budget to address essential "quality of life" concerns in Illinois. Our population continues to grow with our economy . . . as families gravitate to the opportunities we have to offer throughout the State. Families everywhere crave open spaces . . . natural areas . . . and bike paths and other recreation facilities. It's our responsibility to make sure that this critical need of our People is met . . . and with this budget, we do just that. Our land is our greatest resource in Illinois - for farming . . . for living . .. for industry . . . and for recreation. In various, meaningful ways . . . this budget protects and invests in our land. This budget includes the second $40 million installment for our Illinois Open Lands Trust, and $21 million for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants for park districts and forest preserves to construct playgrounds, bike trails, and nature reserves. It devotes $13 million to our efforts to clean and restore urban brownfields for redevelopment. It includes funding to help reduce urban sprawl through innovative transportation strategies and business redevelopment incentives. And, it includes substantial funding for the Department of Natural Resources to help students and families learn
[February 2, 2000] 32 more about our rich natural heritage. Thanks to the generosity of Bill Rutherford . . . and his donation to the People of Illinois of the Wildlife Prairie Park near Peoria . . . future generations of Illinoisans will be able to enjoy his unique 1,200 acre natural preserve. This budget contains the resources for DNR to preserve this natural resource gem. The quality of life we enjoy is threatened by the hours and hours that many commuters must endure sitting in traffic congestion on the Tollway. That's going to change. The Board and the Administration of the Illinois Toll Highway Authority will be identifying strategies for us to consider . . . and I expect to announce a plan of action within the next several weeks. I realize that all of this is an ambitious agenda . . . and I recognize your intention to shorten your time in Springfield this Spring. But we can accomplish all of this through the FY 2001 spending plan I am presenting to you. It's a plan to invest in Illinois' future. This budget sets out a plan guided by educational excellence . . . expanded health care . . . renewed public safety . . . and an investment in technology for the New Economy. This budget takes a solid step toward strengthening our State for years to come. This budget addresses our critical human services needs and fills many of the gaps in the lives of families. Together . . . we can make Illinois a better place to live. Because we stood together last year . . . we were able to accomplish much . . . we were able to begin building a new Illinois. I invite you to continue the journey this year . . . let us build on our successes . . . learn from our mistakes . . . and march confidently . . . together . . . into the 21st Century. Thank you . . . and God bless All of You. Having concluded his message, his Excellency Governor George Ryan was then escorted from the Hall of the House of Representatives by the Committee heretofore appointed. At the hour of 1:20 o'clock p.m., President Philip moved that the Joint Assembly do now arise. The motion prevailed. The Senate having withdrawn, the House resumed its session. Speaker Madigan in the Chair. RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE RESOLUTION 561 Offered by Representative Hoffman: WHEREAS, Statistics show that an alarming number of young drivers are involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes, and while teenagers make up only 6% of the driving population, they account for 16% of all
33 [February 2, 2000] automobile deaths; and WHEREAS, The vehicles teenagers operate in driver's education class during their behind-the-wheel instruction have "Student Driver" signs prominently displayed on them; and WHEREAS, Before a teen may obtain a driver's license, as a supplement to his or her driver's education class, the teen holds an instruction permit for three months, and under the instruction permit, the teen must practice behind-the-wheel driving with a responsible adult for a minimum of 25 hours; and WHEREAS, The Office of the Secretary of State encourages parents to spend these 25 hours supervising their children driving in many different situations, for example, driving both during the day and at night, driving on the highway and in the city, and driving in varying weather conditions; and WHEREAS, There is currently no requirement that a beginning driver display a sign on his or her vehicle that reads "STUDENT DRIVER" or "PERMIT DRIVER" during the 25 hours he or she spends behind the wheel driving under the supervision of a responsible adult, meaning that other drivers on the road have no way of knowing that they should exercise additional caution around these drivers; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Secretary of State to initiate a program to provide the parents of student motorists with signs or stickers, bearing the words "STUDENT DRIVER" or "PERMIT DRIVER", to be displayed while the student is performing his or her mandatory practice driving; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be delivered to Secretary of State Jesse White. HOUSE RESOLUTION 564 Offered by Representative Woolard: WHEREAS, Illinois is a coal-producing and coal-consuming State that has benefitted tremendously from the hard, dangerous work of retired coal miners; and WHEREAS, The United States government entered into a contract with the coal miners in 1946 that created the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds; and WHEREAS, This contract was signed in the White House in a ceremony with President Harry Truman; and WHEREAS, A federal commission established by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole concluded in 1990: "Retired coal miners have legitimate expectations of health care benefits for life; that was the promise they received during their working lives and that is how they planned their retirement years. That commitment should be honored."; and WHEREAS, This promise became law in 1992 when Congress passed, and President George Bush signed, the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act (the Coal Act); and WHEREAS, The Coal Act reiterated the promise of lifetime health benefits for retired coal miners and their dependents; and WHEREAS, Congress intended the Coal Act to: "(1) remedy problems with the provision and funding of health care benefits with respect to the beneficiaries of multi-employer benefit plans that provide health care benefits to retirees in the coal industry; (2) allow for sufficient operating assets for such plans; and (3) provide for the continuation of a privately financed self-sufficient program for the delivery of health care benefits to the beneficiaries of such plans"; and WHEREAS, Certain court decisions have eroded the financial structure that Congress put in place under the Coal Act; and WHEREAS, These court decisions have placed the continued provision of health benefits to retired coal miners in jeopardy; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Congress
[February 2, 2000] 34 and the Executive Branch of the United States to work together to reform the financial structure of the Coal Act and to ensure that retired coal miners continue to receive the health care benefits they were promised and so rightly deserve; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 46 Offered by Representatives Granberg - Lang: WHEREAS, The State of Illinois made a good faith effort to help the economy of Illinois; the hotels that benefited from this effort have not returned that same good faith by paying back the money borrowed and are now required only to pay back money toward the loans when they declare a profit and the money is applied to the principal not the interest; and WHEREAS, State of Illinois employees have paid more to stay at these hotels than the hotels have paid back since the inception of the loans, and the continued use of these hotels is resulting in the residents of Illinois paying double to these hotels because the loans are not being repaid; and WHEREAS, The Collinsville Holiday Inn has borrowed from the State of Illinois and still owes $15,428,773 in principal and $8,837,518 in interest, and has a total outstanding balance due of $24,226,291 as of December 30, 1999; and WHEREAS, The Renaissance Hotel of Springfield has borrowed from the State of Illinois and still owes $14,012,106 in principal and $8,994,624 in interest, and has a total outstanding balance due of $23,006,730 as of December 30, 1999; 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 until such time as the loans to the hotels are being paid back on a regular basis, all State of Illinois employees shall be directed not to use these hotels while travelling on State business; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Governor George H. Ryan. At the hour of 2:20 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn until Thursday, February 3, 2000, at 12:00 o'clock Noon. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.
35 [February 2, 2000] NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE FEB 02, 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 E MORROW P STEPHENS P COWLISHAW P HOWARD P MULLIGAN P STROGER P CROSS P HULTGREN P MURPHY P TENHOUSE P CROTTY P JOHNSON,TIM P MYERS P TURNER,ART P CURRIE P JOHNSON,TOM P NOVAK P TURNER,JOHN P CURRY P JONES,JOHN P O'BRIEN P WAIT P DANIELS P JONES,LOU P O'CONNOR P WINKEL P DART P JONES,SHIRLEY P OSMOND P WINTERS P DAVIS,MONIQUE P KENNER P OSTERMAN P WIRSING P DAVIS,STEVE P KLINGLER P PANKAU P WOJCIK P DELGADO P KOSEL P PARKE P WOOLARD P DURKIN P KRAUSE P PERSICO P YOUNGE P ERWIN P LANG P POE P ZICKUS P FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER P PUGH P MR. SPEAKER P FLOWERS P LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence
[February 2, 2000] 36 NO. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2909 MTBE-PUMP LABELS THIRD READING PASSED FEB 02, 2000 116 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 E 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 A PARKE Y WOOLARD Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y PERSICO Y YOUNGE Y ERWIN Y LANG Y POE Y ZICKUS Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y PUGH Y MR. SPEAKER Y FLOWERS Y LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence