HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 205
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
6TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 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 Englewood United
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 Illinois Department of Labor concerning
the activities of the Safety Inspection and Education Division for
calendar years 1997 and 1998.
A Report submitted by the Illinois State Board of Education
pursuant to the requirements of the Private Business and Vocational
Schools Act 105 ILCS 425/14.2 from the period from January 1, 1998
through December 31, 1998.
RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
JESSE WHITE-Secretary of State
February 2, 1999
Honorable Tony Rossi
Clerk of the House of
Representatives
Room 115
206 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
Capitol Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Clerk Rossi:
This office is forwarding herewith copies of the resignation of
Rep. Eugene M. Moore as Representative for the 7th Representative
District; and the Official Notice of the Democratic Representative
Committee that a vacancy exists in the office of Representative in
the 91st General Assembly for the 7th Representative District, as a
result of the resignation of Rep. Eugene M. Moore.
Also enclosed is the 7th Representative District Democratic
Committee's Certificate of Organization and Certificate of
Appointment of Wanda Sharp, 719 North Fifth Avenue, Maywood, Illinois
60153, who was appointed to fill the vacancy in the Office of
Representative, in the 91st General Assembly, for the 7th
Representative District; and the Oath of Office.
Yours truly,
s/JESSE WHITE
Secretary of State
EUGENE MOORE
State Representative - 7th District
January 27, 1999
Mr. Michael J. Madigan
Speaker of the House
Illinois House of Representatives
300 State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Speaker Madigan:
This correspondence is to inform you that I hereby resign my position
as State Representative for the Seventh Legislative District
effective Friday January 29, 1999.
It has been a wonderful experience and overwhelming pleasure
representing the people of the Seventh Legislative District as well
as the people of the State of Illinois for the past six years.
I am looking forward to continuing my public service as I begin my
new challenge in the capacity as Cook County Recorder of Deeds.
It has truly been an honor serving in the Illinois House of
Representatives.
Very truly yours,
s/Eugene M. Moore
State Representative
Seventh District
January 29, 1999
Honorable Jesse White
Secretary of State
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 207
State of Illinois
c/o Marge Sodemann
111 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, Illinois 62756
Re: 7th District Democratic Representative Committee
Dear Ms. Sodemann:
This is to inform you that the Democratic Representative Committee
for the 7th Representative District of the State of Illinois met on
January 29, 1999 and organized pursuant to Section 8-5 of the
Election Code. The Committee has declared the existence of a vacancy
in the office of Representative in the General Assembly from the 7th
Representative District by virtue of the resignation of Eugene Moore
on the same date, January 29, 1999.
You are hereby notified that the vacancy in office has been filled,
in accordance with Section 25-6 of the Election Code, by the
appointment of Wanda Sharp, who resides at 719 N. 5th Avenue,
Maywood, Illinois 60153.
Dated: January 29, 1999 s/Eugene Moore
Chairman of the Democratic Representative
Committee for the 7th Rep. District
CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION
Democratic Representative Committee for the
7th Representative District, State of Illinois
This is to certify that, in accordance with Section 8-5 of the
Illinois Election Code, the Democratic Representative Committee of
the 7th Representative District of the State of Illinois met on the
29th day of January, 1999, in the Village of Maywood, county of Cook,
and within the 7th Representative District of the State of Illinois,
and organized by electing the following officers:
Chairman: Eugene Moore
9 N. 5th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
Secretary: Philip J. Rock
306 W. Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302
SIGNED: s/Eugene Moore
Chairman
ATTEST: s/Phillip J. Rock
Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE
OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists in the office Representative
in the General Assembly from the 7th Representative District of the
State of Illinois, by reason of the Resignation of Eugene Moore
earlier on this date on January 29, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Democratic Representative Committee of the 7th
208 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
Representative District has declared the existence of a vacancy in
said office and has voted to fill the vacancy as required by Section
25-6 of the Election Code; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Democratic Representative
Committee of the 7th Representative District on January 29, 1999,
Wanda Sharp, who resides at 719 N. 5th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois,
60153, in the 7th Representative District of the State of Illinois,
received a majority of the total number of votes received by Eugene
Moore at the general election at which he was elected, as voted by
the respective committeemen for the Democratic Representative
Committee of the 7th Representative District, pursuant to Section
25-6 of the Election Code; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, on this 29th day of January, 1999, that the
Democratic Representative Committee of the 7th Representative
District of the State of Illinois hereby appoints WANDA SHARP, who
resides at 719 N. 5th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois, 60153, in the 7th
Representative District of the State of Illinois, who is eligible to
serve as a member of the General Assembly, and who is a member of the
Democratic Party, as the representative in the General Assembly from
the 7th Representative District, for the remainder of the term.
s/Eugene Moore s/Danny L. Davis
Com., Democratic Rep. Com., Democratic Rep.
Com. for the 7th Rep. Dist.Com. for the 7th Rep. Dist.
s/Philip J. Rock Percy Z. Giles
Com., Dem. Rep. Com., Dem. Rep.
Com. for the 7th Rep. Dist.Com. for the 7th Rep. Dist.
State of Illinois )
) ss.
County of Cook )
Subscribed and Sworn to
before me on this 29th day
of January, 1999.
s/Philip J. Rock, Secretary
7th Representative District
Subscribed and Sworn to
before me on this 29th day
of January, 1999.
s/Reatha Sue Henry
Notary Public, State of Illinois
OATH OF OFFICE
State of Illinois )
) ss.
County of Cook )
I, Wanda Sharp, do solemnly swear and affirm that I will support
the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the
State of Illinois, and I will faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of State Representative for the 7th Representative District to
the best of my ability.
s/Wanda Sharp
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 209
Subscribed and Sworn to
before me on this 29th day
of January, 1999.
s/Reatha Sue Henry
Notary Public, State of Illinois
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 Agriculture & Conservation: HOUSE BILLS 254, 288
and 309.
Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education:
HOUSE BILL 391.
Committee on Appropriations-General Services & Government
Oversight: HOUSE BILLS 260, 299, 300, 302, 303, 342, 357, 372, 373
and 374.
Committee on Appropriations-Public Safety: HOUSE BILLS 289, 290,
292, 296 and 341.
Committee on Children & Youth: HOUSE BILL 312.
Committee on Computer Technology: HOUSE BILL 293.
Committee on Constitutional Officers: HOUSE BILLS 275 and 314.
Committee on Consumer Protection & Product Regulation: HOUSE
BILLS 264 and 278.
Committee on Elections & Campaign Reform: HOUSE BILLS 257 and
294.
Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILLS 258,
259, 301, 313, 323 and 354.
Committee on Environment & Energy: HOUSE BILLS 310, 311, 379,
380 and 381.
Committee on Executive: HOUSE BILLS 253, 273, 274, 276, 287,
318, 321, 335, 353, 355, 358, 359, 360, 369 and 389.
Committee on Health Care Availability & Access: HOUSE BILLS 370
and 382.
Committee on Higher Education: HOUSE BILLS 325 and 336.
Committee on Human Services: HOUSE BILLS 298, 317, 385 and 386.
Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: HOUSE BILLS 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 256, 281, 283, 284, 377, 384 and 387.
Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILLS 252, 272,
295, 329, 333, 343, 376 and 392.
Committee on Labor & Commerce: HOUSE BILLS 328 and 383.
Committee on Local Government: HOUSE BILLS 261 and 390.
Committee on Personnel & Pensions: HOUSE BILLS 266, 267, 268,
269, 270, 271, 280, 316, 319, 320, 324, 330, 331, 332, 334, 337, 338,
339, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 356, 361, 362, 363,
364, 365, 366, 367 and 368.
Committee on Public Utilities: HOUSE BILL 322.
Committee on Revenue: HOUSE BILLS 263, 265, 297, 315, 326, 371,
375 and 388.
Committee on State Government Administration: HOUSE BILLS 285,
286 and 340.
Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles: HOUSE BILLS 262
and 291.
Committee on Urban Revitalization: HOUSE BILL 306.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs: HOUSE BILL 307.
Special Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse: HOUSE BILL
378.
Special Committee on State Procurement: HOUSE BILL 279.
210 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
FISCAL NOTES SUPPLIED
Fiscal Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 104 and 107.
CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTE SUPPLIED
A Correctional Budget and Impact Note has been supplied for HOUSE
BILL 115.
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 0393. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 4-109.1 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0394. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 4-109 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0395. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 4-108 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0396. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 4-110 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0397. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Section 4-114 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0398. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing
Sections 4-109.1, 4-109.2, and 4-113 and to amend the State Mandates
Act.
HOUSE BILL 0399. Introduced by Representatives Smith - Bost, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by adding Sections
4-105e and 4-109.3 and changing Sections 4-109 and 4-109.1 and to
amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0400. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 1-119.
HOUSE BILL 0401. Introduced by Representative Coulson, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section
203 and adding Section 215.
HOUSE BILL 0402. Introduced by Representatives Art Turner -
Andrea Moore - Granberg - Black, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxes.
HOUSE BILL 0403. Introduced by Representatives Tom Johnson -
Gash, a bill for AN ACT creating the Criminal Law and Corrections
Commission, amending a named Act.
HOUSE BILL 0404. Introduced by Representative Kosel, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Power of Attorney Act by changing
Section 4-10.
HOUSE BILL 0405. Introduced by Representative Kosel, a bill for
AN ACT in relation to offenses committed against persons at least 60
years of age or physically handicapped persons.
HOUSE BILL 0406. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Coal Mining Act by changing Section 25.04.
HOUSE BILL 0407. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Fire Protection District Act by changing Section
6.
HOUSE BILL 0408. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 211
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing Section 12-9.
HOUSE BILL 0409. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for
AN ACT concerning consumer contracts.
HOUSE BILL 0410. Introduced by Representatives Kosel - O'Connor
- Eileen Lyons - Zickus - McAuliffe, a bill for AN ACT making
appropriations to the Department of Transportation.
HOUSE BILL 0411. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Animal Control Act by changing Section 8.
HOUSE BILL 0412. Introduced by Representative Boland, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by adding Section 7-199.4
and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0413. Introduced by Representative 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 0414. Introduced by Representative Boland, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections 7-142,
7-144.2, 7-152, and 7-156 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0415. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Act by
changing Section 5.
HOUSE BILL 0416. Introduced by Representative Woolard, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section
11-601.
HOUSE BILL 0417. Introduced by Representatives Madigan - Art
Turner - Hannig, a bill for AN ACT concerning State budget
stabilization.
HOUSE BILL 0418. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act by
changing Section 35.
HOUSE BILL 0419. Introduced by Representatives Kosel - Eileen
Lyons - O'Connor - Bill Mitchell - Righter, a bill for AN ACT making
an appropriation to the State Board of Education.
HOUSE BILL 0420. Introduced by Representative Beaubien, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Section 10-22.31.1.
HOUSE BILL 0421. Introduced by Representative Winkel, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
by changing Section 505.
HOUSE BILL 0422. Introduced by Representative Zickus, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Election Code by adding Section 29-19.5.
HOUSE BILL 0423. Introduced by Representative Madigan, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Hospital Licensing Act by amending Section 9
and adding Sections 6.14a, 6.14b, 6.14c, and 6.14d.
HOUSE BILL 0424. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a
bill for AN ACT to amend and re-enact the Gang Crime Witness
Protection Act.
HOUSE BILL 0425. Introduced by Representative Stephens, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing the heading
of Article III of Chapter 10 and Section 10-301.
HOUSE BILL 0426. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by adding Section
11-1429.
HOUSE BILL 0427. Introduced by Representative Joseph Lyons, a
bill for AN ACT to create the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act,
amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0428. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 14-107.
HOUSE BILL 0429. Introduced by Representatives Bugielski -
Meyer, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Motor Vehicle Retail
Installment Sales Act by changing Section 2.8.
HOUSE BILL 0430. Introduced by Representative Stephens, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Wildlife Code by changing Section 2.33.
212 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
HOUSE BILL 0431. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section
18c-7401.
HOUSE BILL 0432. Introduced by Representatives Hartke - Wirsing,
a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing
Section 15-316.
HOUSE BILL 0433. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0434. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0435. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0436. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0437. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Act
by changing Sections 65 and 68.
HOUSE BILL 0438. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0439. Introduced by Representatives Leitch - Ryder, a
bill for AN ACT making appropriations to the Environmental Protection
Agency.
HOUSE BILL 0440. Introduced by Representative Giglio, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Sections 26-2 and 26-2a.
HOUSE BILL 0441. Introduced by Representative Giglio, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections 7-142,
7-144.2, 7-152, and 7-156 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
HOUSE BILL 0442. Introduced by Representative Giglio, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Plumbing License Law.
HOUSE BILL 0443. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by repealing
Article 5E.
HOUSE BILL 0444. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by adding Sections 10-20.31
and 34-18.18.
HOUSE BILL 0445. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing
Section 911.
HOUSE BILL 0446. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Sections 27A-3,
27A-4, 27A-5, 27A-6, 27A-7, 27A-8, 27A-9, 27A-10, and 27A-11 and
adding Section 27A-11.5.
HOUSE BILL 0447. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Snow and Ice Removal Act by changing
Sections 1 and 2.
HOUSE BILL 0448. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing
Section 12-4.
HOUSE BILL 0449. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing
Section 12-715.
HOUSE BILL 0450. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by changing
Section 21-1.3.
HOUSE BILL 0451. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for
AN ACT concerning community antenna television systems.
HOUSE BILL 0452. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT concerning real property.
HOUSE BILL 0453. Introduced by Representative Brunsvold, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Riverboat Gambling Act by changing Section 1.
HOUSE BILL 0454. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 213
for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section
5-5.02.
HOUSE BILL 0455. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Environmental Barriers Act by changing
Section 4.
HOUSE BILL 0456. Introduced by Representatives McAuliffe -
Capparelli - Saviano, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations to the
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum.
HOUSE BILL 0457. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
HOUSE BILL 0458. Introduced by Representatives John Turner -
Hoffman, a bill for AN ACT concerning vehicles.
HOUSE BILL 0459. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Election Code by changing Sections 7-43 and 7-44.
HOUSE BILL 0460. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private
Security, and Locksmith Act of 1993 by changing Section 135.
HOUSE BILL 0461. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to tobacco products, creating a new Act, and
amending certain named Acts, and repealing certain Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0462. Introduced by Representative Brosnahan, a bill
for AN ACT regarding persons with disabilities.
HOUSE BILL 0463. Introduced by Representatives Novak -
Brunsvold, a bill for AN ACT to create the Illinois Conservation
Congress.
HOUSE BILL 0464. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 1-130.
HOUSE BILL 0465. Introduced by Representatives Hartke - John
Jones, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by
changing Section 11-601.
HOUSE BILL 0466. Introduced by Representative Wojcik, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by changing Sections
1-7 and 1-8.
HOUSE BILL 0467. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT making appropriations.
HOUSE BILL 0468. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Construction Bond Act by changing Section
1.
HOUSE BILL 0469. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Livestock Management Facilities Act by changing
Section 10.47.
HOUSE BILL 0470. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Section 3-11.
HOUSE BILL 0471. Introduced by Representative Wojcik, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by adding Section 12-10.1.
HOUSE BILL 0472. Introduced by Representatives Schoenberg -
Hartke - Tenhouse - Hassert - Myers, a bill for AN ACT to amend the
Illinois Procurement Code by changing Section 50-35.
HOUSE BILL 0473. Introduced by Representative Schoenberg, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Local Government Debt Reform Act by changing
Section 12.
HOUSE BILL 0474. Introduced by Representatives McKeon - Beaubien
- Howard - Mulligan - Scott, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois
Human Rights Act by changing Sections 1-102, 1-103, 3-103, and 3-106
and the heading of Article 1 and adding Section 1-101.1.
HOUSE BILL 0475. Introduced by Representative Flowers, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Nursing Home Care Act by changing Section
3-202 and adding Section 2-209.5.
HOUSE BILL 0476. Introduced by Representative McKeon, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by adding Section 5-23.
HOUSE BILL 0477. Introduced by Representative Cross, a bill for
214 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
AN ACT to amend the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act by
changing Sections 402, 602, and 603.
HOUSE BILL 0478. Introduced by Representative Cross, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act by
changing Section 702.
HOUSE BILL 0479. Introduced by Representative Capparelli, a bill
for AN ACT to amend the Riverboat Gambling Act by changing Section
16.
HOUSE BILL 0480. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Abandoned Housing Rehabilitation Act by changing
Section 3.
HOUSE BILL 0481. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Carrier, Racing, Hobby, and Show Pigeon Act of
1993 by changing Section 7.
HOUSE BILL 0482. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 11-604.
HOUSE BILL 0483. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Municipal Code by changing Section
1-1-1.
HOUSE BILL 0484. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT concerning abandoned commercial and industrial property.
HOUSE BILL 0485. Introduced by Representatives Ronen - Erwin -
Lopez, a bill for AN ACT in relation to children's product safety.
HOUSE BILL 0486. Introduced by Representative Wirsing, a bill
for AN ACT concerning kidney transplants.
HOUSE BILL 0487. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for
AN ACT concerning electronic computing devices and the year 2000 date
change.
HOUSE BILL 0488. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to judicial redistricting.
HOUSE BILL 0489. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to judicial redistricting.
HOUSE BILL 0490. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill
for AN ACT in relation to judicial redistricting.
HOUSE BILL 0491. Introduced by Representative Zickus, a bill for
AN ACT concerning Veterans' organizations.
HOUSE BILL 0492. Introduced by Representatives John Turner -
Bost, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Veterans Burial Places Act by
changing Section 1.1.
HOUSE BILL 0493. Introduced by Representative Saviano, a bill
for AN ACT concerning smoke detectors, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0494. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Counties Code by changing Section 2-5001.
HOUSE BILL 0495. Introduced by Representative Stroger, a bill
for AN ACT concerning transfers to the Local Government Distributions
Fund, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0496. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Illinois Insurance Code by changing Section
397.1.
HOUSE BILL 0497. Introduced by Representatives Hamos - Mathias -
Delgado - Bellock - Franks, Bassi, Fowler, Garrett, Harris, Howard,
Bill Mitchell, O'Connor and Osmond, a bill for AN ACT concerning
computers for children, amending named Acts.
HOUSE BILL 0498. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Criminal Code of 1961 by adding Section 17-23.
HOUSE BILL 0499. Introduced by Representative Feigenholtz, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the State Employees Group Insurance Act of
1971 by adding Section 6.12.
HOUSE BILL 0500. Introduced by Representative Bost, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing Section 13-406.
HOUSE BILL 0501. Introduced by Representative Bost, a bill for
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 215
AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing Section 13-402.
HOUSE BILL 0502. Introduced by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a
bill for AN ACT to amend the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing
Act by adding Section 5-23.
HOUSE BILL 0503. Introduced by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a
bill for AN ACT in relation to the licensure of hypnotherapists.
RESOLUTION
The following resolutions were offered and placed in the
Committee on Rules.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 41
Offered by Representative Biggins:
WHEREAS, The members of the House were saddened to learn of the
death of James E. Sullivan of Rockford on November 20, 1998; and
WHEREAS, He was born in San Francisco, California, on October 13,
1927; he was a veteran of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, He was a reporter for newspapers in South Bend and
Elkhart, Indiana; for several years he wrote for the Rockford
Register-Republic and the Rockford Morning Star as the theater
critic; and
WHEREAS, He was a sports fan of the Cubs and the Fighting Irish
of Notre Dame; he spent countless hours researching and documenting
his family's history through the State archives, the internet, and a
journey to Ireland; and
WHEREAS, His passing will be deeply felt by his family and
friends, especially his wife, Lois; his sons, James, Thomas, Robert,
Timothy, and Daniel; his daughters, Peggy, Julie, and Katharine; his
grandchildren, Charlie, Willie, Carly, Michael, Thomas, Gabriel,
Molly, and Riley; his brothers, Bernard, William, and the late
Robert; and his sisters, Patricia Sullivan Condon, Barbara Sullivan
Finn May, Helen Dolores Sullivan, and the late Jane Sullivan Biggins
and Mary Ann Sullivan; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow
and regret the death of James E. Sullivan and extend our sincere
condolences to his family and friends; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
his widow, Lois Sullivan.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 42
Offered by Representative Tim Johnson:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives
wish to acknowledge significant milestones in the lives of its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, The oldest Black church in the City of Urbana, Illinois
is celebrating its 88th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Morningstar Freewill Baptist Church was founded and
organized February 22, 1911; and
WHEREAS, The congregation of the Morningstar Freewill Baptist
Church currently holds their services at 1402 West Eads Street in
Urbana, Illinois; the pastor is Reverend Jimmie O. Holmes Sr.; and
WHEREAS, The celebration will include a dinner, fellowship, and a
special service to commemorate the anniversary; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the
Morningstar Freewill Baptist Church in Urbana, Illinois on their 88th
216 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
anniversary; may they continue to serve God, and the people of their
community for years to come; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Pastor Jimmie Holmes.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 43
Offered by Representative Tim Johnson:
WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones
upon which our society is built and a marriage that has achieved a
notable longevity is truly a model for the people of the State of
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Ideus of rural St. Joseph celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage; and
WHEREAS, Alfred and Lorine Ideus were united in holy matrimony on
January 5, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Flatville; and
WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Marvin Ideus, Nancy
Olson, and the late Dale Ideus and the proud grandparents of six
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest
plateaus when a couple such as Alfred and Lorine Ideus celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Alfred and Lorine Ideus stand as examples of the best of
our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to their
family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard work,
dedication, and love can make a difference in today's world;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Ideus on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding
anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy
marriage, blessed with children and grandchildren and rich in
friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the
future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
them as an expression of our respect and esteem.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
FIRST READING
Representative Granberg introduced the following:
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING
HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State
for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at
least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to
amend Section 2 of Article VI of the Illinois Constitution as
follows:
ARTICLE VI
THE JUDICIARY
(ILCON Art. VI, Sec. 2)
SECTION 2. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
The State is divided into 5 five Judicial Districts for the
selection of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges. The First Judicial
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 217
District consists of Cook County. The remainder of the State shall be
divided by law into four Judicial Districts of substantially equal
population, each of which shall be compact and composed of contiguous
counties.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
SCHEDULE
This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared
adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional
Amendment Act.
The foregoing HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 4
was taken up, read in full a first time, ordered printed and placed
in the Committee on Rules.
At the hour of 2:09 o'clock p.m., Representative Hartke moved
that the House do now adjourn until Wednesday, February 3 1999, at
1:00 o'clock p.m.
The motion prevailed.
And the House stood adjourned.
218 JOURNAL OF THE [February 2, 1999]
NO. 1
STATE OF ILLINOIS
NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE ROLL CALL
QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
FEB 02, 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
[ Top ]