478 JOURNAL OF THE [February 25, 1999]
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
17TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999
12:00 O'CLOCK NOON
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
The Speaker in the Chair.
Prayer by Pastor David McHenry, the Pastor of Cornerstone
Community Fellowship in Shelbyville, Illinois.
Representative Black 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)
TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
The Speaker announced the following temporary committee
assignments:
Representative John Turner will replace Representative Biggins,
and Representative Stephens will replace Representative Rutherford in
the Committee on Executive, for today only.
Representative Wojcik will replace Representative Stephens in the
Committee on Registration & Regulation, for today only.
Representative Bill Mitchell will replace Representative Moffitt
in the Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education, for today only.
Representative Tenhouse replaced Representative Kosel in the
Committee on Constitutional Officers on February 24, 1999.
Representative Stephens replaced Representative Righter in the
Committee on Financial Institutions on February 24, 1999.
Representative Black replaced Representative Bill Mitchell in the
Committee on Agriculture & Conservation on February 24, 1999.
Representative Black replaced Representative Moffitt in the
Committee on State Procurement on February 24, 1999.
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 479
February 25, 1999
Tony Rossi
Clerk of the House
Room 4, State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Dear Clerk Rossi:
It has been brought to my attention that during the February 25,
1999, meeting of the Executive committee, certain action was taken on
the bills that are identified on the attached list while the House
was in session.
Such action was in violation of House Rule 21(b). Pursuant to my
power and authority as Speaker of the House under House Rule 4, this
letter will reflect my direction to the Clerk that all action taken
on the bills referenced in the attached list while the House was in
session, shall be considered null and void. The committee report
shall reflect that these bills were not reported out of the
committee, and that they shall be considered when the Executive
committee next convenes, following the recess of the committee
earlier today. Any action taken upon these bill following receipt of
this letter by the Clerk's Office shall be considered valid until
further notice.
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Sincerely,
s/Michael J. Madigan
Speaker of the House
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 Computer Technology: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 8.
Committee on Health Care Availability & Access: HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 6.
Committee on Human Services: HOUSE BILL 898.
Committee on Judiciary I-Civil Law: HOUSE RESOLUTION 72.
Committee on State Government Administration: HOUSE RESOLUTION
61.
The committee roll call vote on the foregoing Legislative
Measuers are as follows:
3, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Currie, Chair N Ryder
Y Hannig N Tehnouse
Y Art Turner
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 Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education:
SENATE BILL 22.
COMMITTEE ON RULES
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REASSIGNMENTS
Representative Currie, from the Committee on Rules, recalled the
following bills and reassigned them as follows:
HOUSE BILL 1165 from the Committee on Labor & Commerce and
reassigned it to the Committee on Executive.
HOUSE BILL 1187 from the Committee on State Government
Administration & Election Reform and reassigned it to the Committee
on Transportation & Motor Vehicles.
HOUSE BILLS 1801, 1860, 1879, 1990, 2388 and 2660 from the
Committee on Registration & Regulation and reassigned them to the
Committee on Consumer Protection.
HOUSE BILL 2202 from the Committee on Consumer Protection and
reassigned it to the Committee on Public Utilities.
HOUSE BILL 2760 from the Committee on Human Services and
reassigned it to the Committee on Children & Youth.
MOTIONS
SUBMITTED
Representative Madigan submitted the following written motion,
which was placed on the order of Motions:
MOTION
Pursuant to Rule 58(a), I move to discharge the Committee on
Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education from further
consideration of SENATE BILL 22 and advance to the appropriate order
of business.
REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE
Representative Black requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for
HOUSE BILL 1372.
Representative Cowlishaw requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied
for HOUSE BILL 897.
Representative Poe requested that Fiscal Notes be supplied for
HOUSE BILLS 552, 661, 710, 727, 851, 999, 1229 and 1365.
FISCAL NOTES SUPPLIED
Fiscal Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 383, 504, 575,
758, 820, 870, 880, 1403, 1452, 1459, 1503, 1538 and 1539.
REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATE NOTES
Representative Poe requested that State Mandate Notes be supplied
for HOUSE BILLS 515, 552, 661, 710, 727, 763, 999 and 1229.
STATE MANDATE ACT NOTE SUPPLIED
A State Mandate Act Note has been supplied for HOUSE BILL 440.
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 481
Representative Poe requested that Judicial Notes be supplied for
HOUSE BILLS 552, 661, 710, 727, 763, 999 and 1229.
JUDICIAL NOTE NOTE SUPPLIED
A Judicial Note Note has been supplied for HOUSE BILL 157, as
amended.
REQUEST FOR BALANCED BUDGET NOTES
Representative Poe requested that Balanced Budget Notes be
supplied for HOUSE BILLS 552, 661, 710, 851, 999 and 1229.
REQUEST FOR HOME RULE NOTES
Representative Poe requested that Home Rule Notes be supplied for
HOUSE BILLS 552, 661, 710, 763, 999 and 1229.
REQUEST FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IMPACT NOTES
Representative Poe requested that Housing Affordability Impact
Notes be supplied for HOUSE BILLS 515 and 763.
REQUEST FOR CORRECTIONAL BUDGET & IMPACT NOTES
Representative Poe requested that Correctional Budget & Impact
Notes be supplied for HOUSE BILLS 727 and 1365.
STATE DEBT IMPACT NOTE SUPPLIED
A State Debt Impact Note has been supplied for HOUSE BILL 557.
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 passed bills of the following
titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the
concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit:
SENATE BILL NO. 12
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Water District Act by
changing Section 26.
SENATE BILL NO. 22
A bill for AN ACT regarding appropriations.
SENATE BILL NO. 27
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution
of Marriage Act by changing Section 607.
SENATE BILL NO. 37
A bill for AN ACT concerning tax objections.
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SENATE BILL NO. 53
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Municipal Code by
changing Sections 11-74.4-3 and 11-74.4-7.
SENATE BILL NO. 81
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Civil Administrative Code of
Illinois by adding Section 55.95.
SENATE BILL NO. 144
A bill for AN ACT in relation to taxation.
SENATE BILL NO. 145
A bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental protection.
SENATE BILL NO. 167
A bill for AN ACT concerning real property.
SENATE BILL NO. 168
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Fire Protection District Act by
changing Section 21.
SENATE BILL NO. 174
A bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Procurement Code by
changing Section 1-10.
Passed by the Senate, February 25, 1999.
Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate
The foregoing SENATE BILLS 12, 22, 27, 37, 53, 81, 144,
145, 167, 168 and 174 were ordered printed and to a First
Reading.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
Representative Smith, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Agriculture & Conservation to which the following were referred,
action taken on February 24, 1999, 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 63.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 196, 220, 254, 514 and
822.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 63, 196, 220, 254,
514 and 822 is as follows:
17, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Smith, Michael, Chair Y Lawfer, Spkpn
Y Bost Y Mitchell, Bill (Black)
Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard
Y Franks q O'Brien
Y Hannig Y Poe
Y Hartke Y Reitz, Vice-Chair
Y Johnson, Tim Y Slone
Y Jones, John Y Turner, John
Y Woolard
Representative Ronen, Chairperson, from the Committee on Children
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 483
& Youth to which the following were referred, action taken on
February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with the following
recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 312 and 1248.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 312 is as follows:
9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Ronen, Chair Y Flowers
Y Bellock Y Howard, Vice-Chair
Y Boland Y Klingler, Spkpn
Y Crotty Y Lindner
Y Righter
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1248 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Ronen, Chair Y Flowers
Y Bellock Y Howard, Vice-Chair
Y Boland Y Klingler, Spkpn
Y Crotty Y Lindner
N Righter
Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Constitutional Officers to which the following were referred, action
taken on February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with the
following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 195, 891 and 1281.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 195 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Davis, Steve, Chair Y Kosel (Tenhouse)
Y Beaubien, Spkpn P Lyons, Eileen
Y Crotty, Vice-Chair Y McGuire
Y Curry, Julie Y Osmond
Y Holbrook Y Rutherford
Y Scott
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 891 and 1281 is as
follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Davis, Steve, Chair Y Kosel (Tenhouse)
Y Beaubien, Spkpn Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Crotty, Vice-Chair Y McGuire
Y Curry, Julie Y Osmond
Y Holbrook Y Rutherford
Y Scott
Representative Boland, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Elections & Campaign Reform to which the following were referred,
action taken on February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with
the following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 1, 294, 939, 940, 1109,
1137 and 1138.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 38.
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The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 294 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 2, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Boland, Chair Y McCarthy
Y Gash, Vice-Chair Y Ronen
Y Giglio (Bradley) P Schmitz
Y Hamos Y Wait
N Hoeft Y Winkel
N Winters, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 940 and 1109 is as
follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Boland, Chair P McCarthy
Y Gash, Vice-Chair Y Ronen
Y Giglio (Bradley) Y Schmitz
Y Hamos Y Wait
Y Hoeft Y Winkel
Y Winters, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 1, 38, 939, 1137 and
1138 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Boland, Chair Y McCarthy
Y Gash, Vice-Chair Y Ronen
Y Giglio (Bradley) Y Schmitz
Y Hamos Y Wait
Y Hoeft Y Winkel
Y Winters, Spkpn
Representative Woolard, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Elementary & Secondary Education to which the following were
referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with
the following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 795, 897, 924, 1193,
1269, 1290, 1291, 1417, 1476, 1501, 1502, 1516 and 1536.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: HOUSE BILL 1264.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1264 is as follows:
12, Yeas; 8, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair N Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi A Jones, John
N Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
N Crotty N Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie A Moffitt
A Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
N Fowler Y O'Brien
N Garrett Y Persico
N Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
N Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 897 is as follows:
14, Yeas; 1, Nays; 5, Answering Present.
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Y Woolard, Chair A Johnson, Tom
P Bassi P Jones, John
N Cowlishaw, Spkpn A Krause
Y Crotty P Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair P Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett P Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
A Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1290 is as follows:
16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 2, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair A Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi Y Jones, John
Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn A Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt
A Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
P Garrett Y Persico
A Giles Y Scully
P Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
A Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1516 is as follows:
19, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi A Jones, John
P Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie A Moffitt
A Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1291 is as follows:
22, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi Y Jones, John
Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn A Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
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The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1269 is as follows:
22, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi Y Jones, John
P Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt (Mitchell, Bill)
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 924 is as follows:
22, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
Y Bassi Y Jones, John
N Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt (Mitchell, Bill)
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 795, 1193, 1417,
1476, 1501, 1502 and 1536 is as follows:
23, 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
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair Y Mulligan
Y Delgado Y Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
Representative Burke, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Executive to which the following were referred, action taken earlier
today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 515, 552, 819, 999 and
1365.
That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the
House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: HOUSE BILLS 30, 58, 59, 83, 91,
92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 121, 149, 150, 173,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 487
174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 185, 186, 187, 188, 216, 217,
219, 237, 245, 247, 250, 253, 273, 287, 304, 305, 353, 355, 358, 359,
360, 369, 389, 406, 411, 451, 453, 460, 468, 469, 479, 483, 484, 494,
500, 501, 522, 529, 532, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 554, 560, 563, 565,
566, 568, 569, 570, 576, 580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 589, 590, 591, 598,
606, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 636, 637,
641, 642, 644, 648, 660, 661, 665, 670, 673, 674, 676, 679, 680,
681, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 693, 694, 695, 697, 698, 699, 700,
702, 703, 706, 707, 708, 712, 715, 716, 717, 719, 724, 728, 729, 732,
733, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 744, 745, 746, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752,
754, 757, 760, 762, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 775,
776, 777, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 798, 801, 806, 808, 809,
823, 826, 827, 829, 840, 861, 862, 863, 864, 867, 872, 874, 878, 879,
881, 893, 894, 896, 903, 904, 905, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 917,
920, 922, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 942, 944, 945, 946, 947,
948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960,
961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974,
975, 976, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992,
993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005,
1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016,
1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028,
1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039,
1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051,
1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1083, 1085,
1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096,
1101, 1113, 1117, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130,
1131, 1135, 1139, 1142, 1144, 1157, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173,
1174, 1178, 1179, 1181, 1204, 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214,
1215, 1216, 1220, 1222, 1223, 1226, 1227, 1231, 1235, 1236, 1237,
1238, 1239, 1240, 1241, 1250, 1251, 1266, 1267, 1273, 1284, 1295,
1296, 1297, 1318, 1332, 1342, 1344, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1351,
1364, 1376, 1379, 1384, 1385, 1395, 1397, 1406, 1409, 1410, 1411,
1415, 1423, 1444, 1445, 1451, 1454, 1456, 1460, 1466, 1471, 1482,
1483, 1484, 1485, 1486, 1487, 1488, 1489, 1490, 1491, 1492, 1493,
1494, 1495, 1506, 1507, 1518, 1520, 1521, 1522 and 1523.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 727, 851
and 1177.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 515 is as follows:
12, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
N Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
Y Biggins A Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford (Stephens)
N Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 661 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 6, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo N Hassert
A Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
N Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley N Pankau
Y Bugielski N Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli N Rutherford
N Tenhouse
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The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 819 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
A Beaubien A Jones, Lou
Y Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski N Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford
N Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 999 is as follows:
13, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
N Beaubien N Jones, Lou
Y Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford
Y Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 552 and 727 is as
follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
Y Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
Y Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford
Y Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 851, 1177 and 1365 is
as follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
Y Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
Y Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford (Stephens)
Y Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2 is as
follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
Y Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
Y Biggins (John Turner) Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford (Stephens)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 489
Y Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 30, 58, 59, 83, 91,
92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 121, 149, 150, 173,
174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 185, 186, 187, 188, 216, 217,
219, 237, 245, 247, 250, 253, 273, 287, 304, 305, 353, 355, 358, 359,
360, 369, 389, 406, 411, 451, 453, 460, 468, 469, 479, 483, 484, 494,
500, 501, 522, 529, 532, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 554, 560, 563, 565,
566, 568, 569, 570, 576, 580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 589, 590, 591, 598,
606, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 636, 637,
641, 642, 644, 648, 660, 665, 670, 673, 674, 676, 679, 680, 681,
686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 693, 694, 695, 697, 698, 699, 700, 702,
703, 706, 707, 708, 712, 715, 716, 717, 719, 724, 728, 729, 732, 733,
737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 744, 745, 746, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 754,
757, 760, 762, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 775, 776,
777, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 798, 801, 806, 808, 809, 823,
826, 827, 829, 840, 861, 862, 863, 864, 867, 872, 874, 878, 879, 881,
893, 894, 896, 903, 904, 905, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 917, 920,
922, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 942, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948,
949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961,
962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975,
976, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993,
994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,
1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017,
1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029,
1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040,
1041, 1042, 1043, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052,
1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1083, 1085, 1086,
1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1101,
1113, 1117, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131,
1135, 1139, 1142, 1144, 1157, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174,
1178, 1179, 1181, 1204, 1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215,
1216, 1220, 1222, 1223, 1226, 1227, 1231, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238,
1239, 1240, 1241, 1250, 1251, 1266, 1267, 1273, 1284, 1295, 1296,
1297, 1318, 1332, 1342, 1344, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1351, 1364,
1376, 1379, 1384, 1385, 1395, 1397, 1406, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1415,
1423, 1444, 1445, 1451, 1454, 1456, 1460, 1466, 1471, 1482, 1483,
1484, 1485, 1486, 1487, 1488, 1489, 1490, 1491, 1492, 1493, 1494,
1495, 1506, 1507, 1518, 1520, 1521, 1522 and 1523 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 7, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo N Hassert
N Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
N Biggins Y Lopez
Y Bradley N Pankau
Y Bugielski N Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli N Rutherford (Stephens)
N Tenhouse
Representative Bugielski, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Financial Institutions to which the following were referred, action
taken on February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with the
following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 736 and 1416.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 736 is as follows:
17, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren
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Y Biggins N Jones, Shirley
Y Brady Y Lyons, Joseph
Y Burke, Vice-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn
N Davis, Monique Y Morrow
Y Durkin Y Novak
Y Fritchey Y O'Connor
Y Giles Y Righter (Stephens)
Y Hassert Y Saviano
Y Schoenberg
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1416 is as follows:
19, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren
Y Biggins Y Jones, Shirley
Y Brady Y Lyons, Joseph
Y Burke, Vice-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn
Y Davis, Monique Y Morrow
Y Durkin Y Novak
Y Fritchey Y O'Connor
Y Giles Y Righter (Stephens)
Y Hassert Y Saviano
Y Schoenberg
Representative Flowers, Chairperson, from the Committee on Health
Care Availability & Access to which the following were referred,
action taken on February 24, 1999, 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 BILLS 189 and
804.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 189 is as follows:
13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 6, Answering Present.
Y Flowers, Chair Y McKeon
Y Brosnahan P Moore, Andrea
P Coulson P Mulligan
Y Dart P Persico
Y Feigenholtz, Vice-Chair Y Ryder
Y Garrett Y Scully
Y Kenner Y Sharp
P Klingler Y Silva
Y Krause, Spkpn Y Sommer
P Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 804 is as follows:
18, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Flowers, Chair Y McKeon
A Brosnahan Y Moore, Andrea
Y Coulson Y Mulligan
Y Dart Y Persico
Y Feigenholtz, Vice-Chair Y Ryder
Y Garrett Y Scully
Y Kenner Y Sharp
Y Klingler Y Silva
Y Krause, Spkpn Y Sommer
Y Wirsing
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 491
Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Human Services to which the following were referred, action taken on
February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with the following
recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 57, 616, 755, 803, 931,
1147, 1247, 1249, 1283, 1306, 1307, 1312 and 1443.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 385, 631
and 923.
That the bill be "tabled" pursuant to House Rule 22(g): HOUSE
BILL 454.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 385 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock A Myers, Richard
Y Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner A Winters
Y Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 57 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 4, Answering Present.
P Feigenholtz, Chair A Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard
Y Coulson Y Pugh
P Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
P Howard Y Sharp
P Kenner Y Winters
Y Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 631 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
N Bellock A Myers, Richard
Y Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner A Winters
Y Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 803 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 2, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock P Myers, Richard
A Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner Y Winters
P Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1147 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 3, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard
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Y Coulson P Pugh
Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner P Winters
P Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1312 is as follows:
7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair A Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard
Y Coulson A Pugh
A Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
A Howard P Sharp
A Kenner Y Winters
Y Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 616, 755, 923, 931,
1247, 1249, 1283, 1306, 1307 and 1443 is as follows:
13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
Y Bellock Y Myers, Richard
Y Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner Y Winters
Y Wirsing
Representative Mautino, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Insurance to which the following were referred, action taken on
February 24, 1999, and reported the same back with the following
recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 701, 812, 814, 1355 and
1469.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 154 and
161.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 154 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 4, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Mautino, Chair Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Mitchell, Bill
N Brady, Spkpn N Parke
Y Bugielski Y Persico
N Giles N Stephens
Y Hoeft Y Stroger
Y Kenner Y Winkel
Y Woolard, Vice-Chair
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 161 is as follows:
13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Mautino, Chair Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Brady, Spkpn Y Parke
Y Bugielski Y Persico
Y Giles A Stephens
Y Hoeft Y Stroger
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A Kenner Y Winkel
Y Woolard, Vice-Chair
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 814 is as follows:
14, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Mautino, Chair Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Brady, Spkpn N Parke
Y Bugielski Y Persico
Y Giles Y Stephens
Y Hoeft Y Stroger
Y Kenner Y Winkel
Y Woolard, Vice-Chair
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 701, 812, 1355 and
1469 is as follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Mautino, Chair Y Lopez
Y Bradley Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Brady, Spkpn Y Parke
Y Bugielski Y Persico
Y Giles Y Stephens
Y Hoeft Y Stroger
Y Kenner Y Winkel
Y Woolard, Vice-Chair
Representative Dart, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary
I-Civil Law to which the following were referred, action taken
earlier today, and reported the same back with the following
recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 421, 504, 574, 658, 721,
779, 852, 855, 1061, 1115, 1244, 1299, 1334, 1370, 1396, 1403 and
1432.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 1252.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: HOUSE BILL 210.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 210 is as follows:
6, Yeas; 5, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan N Mathias
Y Hamos N Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
N Klingler N Turner, John, Spkpn
N Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 421 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
P Hamos A Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler A Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
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The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1244 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair A Lang
A Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
P Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1370 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair A Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1396 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
P Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 504, 658, 1299 and
1334 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos A Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 779 and 1061 is as
follows:
9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos A Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
A Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 574, 721, 852, 855,
1115, 1403 and 1432 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
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Y Wait
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 1252 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos A Meyer
A Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y 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 24, 1999, and reported the same back with
the following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: HOUSE BILLS 432, 1271, 1388 and
1408.
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILL 432 is as follows:
17, Yeas; 11, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Hoffman, Chair Y Kosel
N Bassi Y Lyons, Joseph
Y Black N Mathias
N Brosnahan Y McAuliffe
N Fowler Y Moffitt
N Garrett Y Myers, Richard
N Gash N O'Brien
Y Giglio, Vice-Chair Y Pankau
A Hamos Y Reitz
Y Harris N Schmitz
Y Hartke N Scully
Y Hassert Y Sharp
Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn
Y Jones, John N Wojcik
N Zickus
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE BILLS 1271, 1388 and 1408
is as follows:
29, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Hoffman, Chair Y Kosel
Y Bassi Y Lyons, Joseph
Y Black Y Mathias
Y Brosnahan Y McAuliffe
Y Fowler Y Moffitt
Y Garrett Y Myers, Richard
Y Gash Y O'Brien
Y Giglio, Vice-Chair Y Pankau
Y Hamos Y Reitz
Y Harris Y Schmitz
Y Hartke Y Scully
Y Hassert Y Sharp
Y Holbrook Y Wait, Spkpn
Y Jones, John Y Wojcik
Y Zickus
RE-COMMITED TO COMMITTEE
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The following bills were recommitted to the Committee on
Executive: HOUSE BILLS 30, 58, 59, 83, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97,
98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 121, 149, 150, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178,
179, 180, 181, 185, 186, 187, 188, 216, 217, 219, 237, 245, 247, 250,
253, 273, 287, 304, 305, 353, 355, 358, 359, 360, 369, 389, 406, 411,
451, 453, 460, 468, 469, 479, 483, 484, 494, 500, 501, 522, 529, 532,
546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 554, 560, 563, 565, 566, 568, 569, 570, 576,
580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 589, 590, 591, 598, 606, 608, 609, 610, 611,
612, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 636, 637, 641, 642, 644, 648, 660,
665, 670, 673, 674, 676, 679, 680, 681, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691,
693, 694, 695, 697, 698, 699, 700, 702, 703, 706, 707, 708, 712, 715,
716, 717, 719, 724, 728, 729, 732, 733, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 744,
745, 746, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 754, 757, 760, 762, 765, 766, 767,
768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 775, 776, 777, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784,
785, 786, 798, 801, 806, 808, 809, 823, 826, 827, 829, 840, 861, 862,
863, 864, 867, 872, 874, 878, 879, 881, 893, 894, 896, 903, 904, 905,
907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 917, 920, 922, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937,
938, 942, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 952, 953, 954,
955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967,
968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985,
986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998,
1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010,
1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021,
1022, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033,
1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1045,
1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056,
1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1083, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090,
1091, 1092, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1096, 1101, 1113, 1117, 1123, 1124,
1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1135, 1139, 1142, 1144,
1157, 1169, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174, 1178, 1179, 1181, 1204,
1209, 1210, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216, 1220, 1222, 1223,
1226, 1227, 1231, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 1240, 1241, 1250,
1251, 1266, 1267, 1273, 1284, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1318, 1332, 1342,
1344, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1351, 1364, 1376, 1379, 1384, 1385,
1395, 1397, 1406, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1415, 1423, 1444, 1445, 1451,
1454, 1456, 1460, 1466, 1471, 1482, 1483, 1484, 1485, 1486, 1487,
1488, 1489, 1490, 1491, 1492, 1493, 1494, 1495, 1506, 1507, 1518,
1520, 1521, 1522 and 1523.
CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP
Representative Brunsvold asked and obtained unanimous consent to
be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Granberg asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL
1962.
Representative Cross asked and obtained unanimous consent to be
removed as chief sponsor and Representative Woolard asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL
2022.
Representative Rutherford asked and obtained unanimous consent to
be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Krause asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL
2720.
Representative John Turner asked and obtained unanimous consent
to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Winkel asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL
2827.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 497
The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time,
ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules:
HOUSE BILL 2861. Introduced by Representatives Stephens -
Saviano, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act by changing Section 3.14.
HOUSE BILL 2862. Introduced by Representative Silva, a bill for
AN ACT to amend the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act by changing
Sections 30 and 35.
AGREED RESOLUTION
The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar
on the order of Resolution:
HOUSE RESOLUTION 92
Offered by Representative Delgado:
WHEREAS, Since 1844, Dominicans throughout the world have proudly
joined in the celebration of Dominican Independence Day, February
27th; and
WHEREAS, Dominican independence was the culmination of a 22-year
struggle led by the Trinitaria, Juan Pable Duarte, Francisco del
Rosario Sanchez, and Matias Ramon Mella; and
WHEREAS, As one of the first new world nations to institute an
emancipation proclamation, the Dominican Republic's Native, African,
and Spanish peoples have created an all-inclusive yet unique culture;
and
WHEREAS, Casa Dominicana was born in 1991 in Chicago, Illinois,
as a non-profit, community service organization to preserve and
promote Dominican culture; and
WHEREAS, Casa Dominicana serves the entire Latin community, both
locally and internationally, sponsoring health fairs, advocacy and
legal defense, and disaster relief in Latin American countries; and
WHEREAS, Casa Dominicana welcomes to the City of Chicago and the
State of Illinois His Excellency, Bernardo Vega, Ambassador of the
Dominican Republic; and
WHEREAS, His Excellency, Bernardo Vega, one of the brightest of
the Dominican Republic's native sons, is not only an experienced
diplomat but also a prolific writer of history, culture, and
economics; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we do hereby
commemorate the 155th anniversary of Dominican independence and
extend to Casa Dominicana, Ambassador Bernardo Vega, and Dominicans
in the great State of Illinois every best wish for continued success
in present and future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be tendered to
Casa Dominicana and to His Excellency, Bernardo Vega, as recognition
of their achievements and contributions.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 94
Offered by Representative McKeon:
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. William
V. Pesch of Chicago are celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of their
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marriage; and
WHEREAS, William Vito Pesch and the former Delores May Cavanaugh
were united in holy matrimony on February 27, 1949 at St. John
Birchman's in the rectory; and
WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of William Richard and the
proud grandparents of Maria, William John, and Ryan Anthony; and
WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest
plateaus when a couple such as Willy and Delores celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Willy and Delores Pesch 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 Willy
and Delores Pesch on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding
anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy
marriage, blessed with a child and grandchildren and rich in
friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the
future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
them as an expression of our respect and esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 96
Offered by Representative McGuire:
WHEREAS, The members of This Body are pleased to honor milestones
in the lives of the people of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Cantigny Post 367 of the VFW will honor individuals from
the various service organizations in the community of Joliet; and
WHEREAS, Included in the honors will be: Policemen C. Marc Reid
and Kevin O'Boyle; Firemen Ron Fox, Craig Perrine, and Victor
Stancheiski; and Will County Sheriff Michael L. Gielf; and
WHEREAS, Awards and citations will be given at the Post meeting
on February 25, 1998; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate C.
Marc Reid, Kevin O'Boyle, Ron Fox, Craig Perrine, Victor Stancheiski,
and Michael L, Gielf on receiving their honors from Cantigny VFW Post
367; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to
these valiant individuals.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 97
Offered by Representative McGuire:
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives are happy to
recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the
well-being of the citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, Manhattan, Illinois Police Chief William Harris has
announced his retirement from the department; and
WHEREAS, William Harris has been on the police department of the
Village of Manhattan for over 33 years; he began his career on
October 20, 1965, when he was hired as a part-time officer while
working full-time at Caterpillar Tractor Company in Joliet; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harris served in the security division of the United
States Air Force from 1956 to 1960; and
WHEREAS, He took over as "acting chief" on June 1, 1969; during
this time, he was a volunteer for the Manhattan Fire Department; on
January 1, 1970, William Harris was hired as police chief for the
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 499
Village of Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Chief Harris has earned the respect of all who have come
to know him; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Chief
William Harris as he retires from the Village of Manhattan Police
Department and applaud his fine work; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 98
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Because of the famine that devastated Ireland in the
mid-19th Century, more than 1.8 million people fled to the United
States in cramped, disease infested ships; and
WHEREAS, The exodus in these "coffin ships" is being commemorated
by a new United States Postal Service stamp, the first to honor the
country's Irish heritage on this, the 150th anniversary of the "Irish
Potato Famine"; and
WHEREAS, Over a five-year period, more than 3.5 million Irish
men, women, and children either died of starvation or, because of
massive evictions and facing certain death, were forced to emigrate
to survive; people bound for America boarded the makeshift "coffin
ships" as steerage passengers and traveled a month or more under
fetid conditions; and
WHEREAS, After arriving in America, the Irish accepted menial
jobs at very little pay; most of the women worked as domestics until
they could get better paying jobs in sweat shops and textile mills;
and
WHEREAS, The Irish helped to build railroads, canals, cities, and
schools throughout our nation; and
WHEREAS, The Irish immigrants sent whatever savings they could
afford from their meager incomes back to Ireland to help their
families; many civic and church groups and individuals generously
contributed to provide aid relief for Ireland; the United States
Congress provided two former military vessels to collect the
clothing, food, and money in the ports of New York and Boston to
transport the goods to Ireland; and
WHEREAS, Today's 44.5 million Americans who claim Irish lineage
can indeed be proud of their ancestors and the many contributions
they have made over the past century and a half to all aspects of
American life; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we wish to express
our appreciation to the United States Postal Service for issuing the
Irish Immigration Stamp and for honoring this nation's Irish
heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Postmaster General of the United States, William J. Henderson.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 99
Offered by Representative Black:
WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this House that Jack
Hardy will be inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches
Association Hall of Fame at Illinois State University in Normal on
April 24; and
WHEREAS, Jack Hardy was born in Danville and went to Schlarman
High School before his family moved to Westville; he attended Eastern
Illinois University; and
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WHEREAS, After graduation, he returned to Westville as a physical
education teacher and began his coaching career as an assistant in
football, basketball, and track; he took over as head basketball
coach for the 1970-1971 season at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Jack Hardy coached the Westville High School basketball
team for 17 years, from the 1970-71 season through the 1986-87
season; he compiled a 245-178 record; and
WHEREAS, He guided the Tigers to two Wauseca titles, one ICC
title, four Vermilion County titles, three regional titles, and one
sectional title; and
WHEREAS, A man whose deep love of basketball drove him to great
achievements, Jack Hardy was a true inspiration to many young
athletes; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jack
Hardy on being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches
Association Hall of Fame and we express our sincere wish for
continued health and happiness in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Jack Hardy as an expression of our deep respect and esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 100
Offered by Representative Mulligan:
WHEREAS, Hugh E. Muncy dedicated his professional life spanning
more than three decades in service to the retail industry in
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Muncy was born on June 19, 1917; he was graduated
from Cornell College, Iowa, with majors in speech and journalism; he
received special training in radio broadcasting at the University of
Iowa and completed studies at Northwestern Univrsity's Institute for
Trade Association Executives; and
WHEREAS, He began his long and illustrious career in 1949 as
Community Relations Director of the Illinois Chain Store Council,
during which time he brought Illinois retailing into Chicago public
school classrooms by conducting retail lectures on WBEZ Radio; and
WHEREAS, He joined the staff of the Illinois Retail Merchants
Association upon its creation in 1957; and
WHEREAS, As a staff executive and later during his 15 year tenure
as the second President of the Association, he, with the guidance of
members, Directors, staff, and all Illinoisans, contributed
immeasurably to developing and managing IRMA's full range of
services, fashioning from his efforts one of America's pre-eminent
State retail associations; and
WHEREAS, In the area of store operations, he was responsible for
creating IRMA's renowned SELLING IS OUR BUSINESS training program,
its Unemployment Insurance Manual, and countless seminars and
training programs; and
WHEREAS, Under Hugh's direction IRMA moved to the forefront of
government relations in Illinois by creating model shoplifting and
bad check prevention laws, replacing the onerous personal property
tax, and negotiating significant compromise in unemployment insurance
and workers' compensation laws; and
WHEREAS, He guided IRMA to become "The Voice of Retailing" in
Illinois, encouraging staff executives to participate in virtually
every kind of business meeting imaginable to keep retailing as an
industry in front of the general public, and organizing EVERYTHING
HAS A PRICE WEEK to impress upon the public the significant impact
retail theft on the economy; and
WHEREAS, He created numerous opportunities for IRMA membership
investments to more than pay for themselves in the form of
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dollar-saving bankcard processing, insurance, collection and freight
auditing services, and monthly sales comparison reports; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Muncy was known across the United States for the
1,806 RETAIL NEWS BRIEFS newsletters he authored that kept Illinois
merchants posted on the people, trends, and national issues of
importance to the industry; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Hugh Muncy has had more ideas than could
be considered in two lifetimes, much less one distinguished career;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we extend our sincere
condolences upon the death of Hugh E. Muncy to his dear wife, Mary;
hs beloved daughters, Martha, Sue, and Margie; and their families;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
his widow, Mary Muncy.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 101
Offered by Representative Hannig:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are
pleased to honor milestones in the lives of the people of the State
of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Potsic of Nokomis, Illinois will be celebrating
his 94th birthday on February 27; Mr. Potsic was born in 1905 to his
parents, Stephen Potsic, Sr., and Anna Sarsany Potsic, both
originally from Zavadka, Czechoslovakia; Stephen Potsic Sr. worked in
the coal mines to pay for his trip to the United States, and soon
settled in Witt, Illinois to raise his family; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Potsic was diagnosed at an early age with
Infantile Paralysis (polio); he grew up to overcome this childhood
illness and become the skilled craftsman he is today; and
WHEREAS, Stephen began carving at an early age; today he has
amassed a collection that includes an Indian chief, a copy of the
Abraham Lincoln statue in Rosemond Grove cemetery in Rosamond,
Illinois, pigs, duck decoys, and all of the presidential profiles
from Washington to Bush; he would like to do a profile of our current
President, but is suffering from poor eyesight and cannot see well
enough to carve; and
WHEREAS, Stephen has appeared on local news programs, as well as
local publications that want to tell his story; he was recently
honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from Congressman John
Shimkus and a letter from Governor Jim Edgar; Mr. Potsic is a fine
example of the best of Illinois; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Stephen Potsic for achieving a lifetime of memories through his wood
carvings; we wish him a continued long and happy life, as well as
good thoughts on his 94th birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Stephen Potsic of Nokomis, Illinois, along with our warmest regards.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 103
Offered by Representative Lang:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body are honored to recognized
significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and
WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Samuel Minkus of
Chicago is celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of his birth; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Minkus was born March 9, 1909 in Zhitomir,
Russia, to Oscar and Anna Minkus, who brought their family to the
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United States in 1914 and settled in Winnipeg, Canada, via Ellis
Island; and
WHEREAS, He came to Chicago in 1921; he was always athletically
inclined; he won many medals in boxing and track and field; he
trained Barney Ross and refereed boxing matches; and
WHEREAS, His first job was at the Chesapeake & Ohio; he also
worked as a bookkeeper in the dairy business, and ran a venetian
blind business; and
WHEREAS, On October 18, 1942, he was united in holy matrimony to
Lilliam Wein; he entered the army at the age of 35 during World War
II; and
WHEREAS, He entered the luggage business with his father-in-law,
Joseph Wein, and sold the luggage business in 1957; he began work at
Everware, Inc., where he worked until he retired in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Minkus is the loving father of two sons, Paul and
Loren, and the proud grandfather of Michelle, Jamie, Elizabeth, and
Aaron; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Samuel Minkus on his ninetieth birthday and wish him the best for the
future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
him as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 104
Offered by Representative Granberg:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body were saddened to learn of the
death of Ralph J. Loyd of Greenville on February 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Greenville Fire Department, Mr.
Loyd answered a call and drove his truck to the fire, the last time
he would do so; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loyd was born in Greenville on September 18, 1908,
the son of Lee and Anna White Loyd; he married the former Helen M.
Hentz on February 8, 1929; she preceded him in death on February 26,
1995; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loyd drove 20 accident free years for the Purple
Swan which later became Greyhound Bus Company; he operated Lee Loyd
and Sons Trucking with his father and later owned the company; he
farmed until his retirement in 1969, and in retirement he drove for
DeMoulin Brothers, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Loyd was a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge
245 AF&AM and a member of the First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, His passing will be deeply felt by his family and
friends, especially his son, Van Loyd; his daughter, Ann Strang; four
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow
and regret the death of Ralph J. Loyd and extend our sincere
condolences to his family and friends; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to
the family of Ralph J. Loyd.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 105
Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell:
WHEREAS, On February 2, 1874, a group of transplanted Lutherans
from Pomerania, East Prussia, formed a new congregation called
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church; this year marks the 125th
anniversary of the Church; and
WHEREAS, The congregation has grown from a few members to a
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membership of over 900 members; and
WHEREAS, Since its beginning in 1874, Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church has been the scene of many festive occasions, as well
as many sad ones, for the members of its congregation and has
provided the community with the necessary services essential to the
socialization and stabilization of a community; and
WHEREAS, It is through the tireless efforts of such dedicated
individuals as Reverend Fred A. Muenchow, and all those who have
preceded him in this task, that the Church has been an enduring
example of Christ's Church and an exemplary beacon of spiritual
service to its community throughout the past 125 years; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 125th
anniversary and acknowledge the valuable services it has provided
throughout the years; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
the Pastor, Reverend Fred A. Muenchow.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 106
Offered by Representative Klingler:
WHEREAS, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School and its predecessors
have provided a strong tradition of quality, Catholic education for
the young people of the Springfield area; and
WHEREAS, In 1960 Father Joseph C. "Padre" Canella decided that
Griffin High School would begin serving a pasta dinner in celebration
of the feast of St. Joseph; and
WHEREAS, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School has continued the
tradition and now serves nearly 12,000 dinners every year on
Mostaccioli Sunday; and
WHEREAS, To feed 12,000 people, SHG cooks over two tons of pasta,
over one thousand gallons of sauce, and 29,000 meatballs; and
WHEREAS, Sacred Heart-Griffin has relied on the hard work and
good will of thousands of alumni, parents, and friends of the school
throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, Through the generosity of Sacred Heart-Griffin's
out-of-town alumni over 300 dinner tickets are donated back to the
school each year and distributed to local charities; and
WHEREAS, Mostaccioli Sunday now includes not only delicious
pasta, but also a Country Cupboard, a raffle for a new vehicle, a
gymnasium full of exhibitors, and an Advertising Booklet; and
WHEREAS, On March 17, 1999, Sacred Heart-Griffin will proudly
celebrate forty years of the Mostaccioli Dinner; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois on the
fortieth anniversary of Mostaccioli Sunday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 107
Offered by Representative McKeon:
WHEREAS, The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis),
a very destructive insect pest which attacks a wide variety of
healthy, living trees, was first found in New York City in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Infestations of the Asian long-horned beetle have been
traced to raw lumber used to pack goods shipped from China; and
WHEREAS, Infestations of the Asian long-horned beetle were first
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discovered in the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois in
July, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Subsequent to the discovery of initial infestations,
local, State, and federal inspectors have conducted intensive surveys
and have located additional infestations in Summit in Cook County and
Addison in DuPage County; and
WHEREAS, In late July, 1998, the City of Chicago issued a beetle
alert notifying the public about the Asian long-horned beetle and
efforts to identify and eradicate infestations in the City; and
WHEREAS, On July 28, 1998, the Illinois Department of Agriculture
issued a quarantine order for the Asian long-horned beetle in the
Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago; in August, the State expanded the
quarantine area around the Ravenswood neighborhood, and extended its
quarantine to include the area around Summit in Cook County and
Addison in DuPage County; and
WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives held a public
hearing in Chicago on August 17, 1998 on the status of Asian
long-horned beetle infestations in the Chicago metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, On August 23, 1998, the Illinois Department of
Agriculture declared trees infested with the Asian long-horned beetle
to be an official "public nuisance" under the Insect Pest and Plant
Disease Act; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Agriculture provided funds to
help pay the cost of removing infested trees on public and private
property, and the City of Chicago used its own personnel and
equipment to remove infested trees from City property in the infested
areas; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that the Illinois
Department of Agriculture be commended for the professional and
expeditious manner in which it implemented measures to pinpoint areas
infested with the Asian long-horned beetle, establish a quarantine of
infested areas, and remove infested trees; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Natural Resources be
commended for providing assistance, through its Forest Protection and
Health Management Program, in the form of grants to plant trees on
public property to replace infested ones which have been removed; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the U.S. Department of Agriculture be commended
for providing assistance in the form of technical expertise,
personnel, and funds to locate and remove infested trees; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That Mayor Richard M. Daley and Alderman Eugene
Schulter of the City of Chicago be commended for their timely
assistance in identifying and removing trees infested with the Asian
long-horned beetle and subsequent reforestation efforts; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to
the Directors of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor, the
Mayor of the City of Chicago, the Chicago City Council, and the
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 108
Offered by Representative Morrow:
WHEREAS, The members of this Body were saddened to learn of the
death of Reverend W. E. Harris of Chicago on January 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS, He was born on February 15, 1911, the son of the late
Jake Harris and Lillian Shinholster; he received his education in the
Twiggs County Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, He joined the Spring Hill C.M.E. Church at the age of 8
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years and was a faithful member until his death; he was assistant
pastor of Spring Hill C.M.E. Church; and
WHEREAS, He was also a member of Shiloh Lodge #83, a member of
several missions and the father of Spring Hill Mission, and a member
of the Fort Valley Conference; and
WHEREAS, He was united in holy matrimony to Leathan Hall on
September 14, 1930, a union which lasted for 68 years; and
WHEREAS, His passing will be deeply felt by his family and
friends, especially his wife, Leathan; his children, Willie Odessia
Barber, Willie James Harris, Homer Harris, Laverne Hillman, Charlie
Harris, Frank Harris, Ethel Pearl Rodgers, Minnie Lillian James,
James Lee Harris, and Mary Ann Harris; his sisters and brothers,
Rusie Bell Burney, Mary Bell Burney, Minnie Shinholster, Lemon
Harris, Bennie Harris, and Addie Hollingsworth; 52 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we note with sorrow
and regret the death of Reverend W. E. Harris and extend our sincere
condolences to his family and friends; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution shall be
presented to his widow, Leathan Harris.
HOUSE BILLS ON SECOND READING
Having been printed, the following bills were taken up, read by
title a second time and advanced to the order of Third Reading: HOUSE
BILLS 162, 215, 223, 224, 225, 226, 248, 279, 284, 442, 463, 473,
518, 555, 632, 678 and 1509.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING
The following bill and any amendments adopted thereto were
printed and laid upon the Members' desks. This bill has been
examined, any amendments thereto engrossed and any errors corrected.
Any amendments pending were tabled pursuant to Rule 40(a).
On motion of Representative Madigan, HOUSE BILL 7 was taken up
and read by title a third time.
And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in
the affirmative by the following vote:
82, Yeas; 35, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
(ROLL CALL 2)
This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority
of the Members elected, was declared passed.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their
concurrence.
RECALLS
By unanimous consent, on motion of Representative Lindner, HOUSE
BILL 645 was recalled from the order of Third Reading to the order of
Second Reading and held on that order.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
Having been printed, the following bills were taken up, read by
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title a first time and placed in the Committee on Rules: SENATE BILLS
22 and 81.
At the hour of 3:14 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved
that the House do now adjourn until Friday, February 26, 1999, at
2:00 o'clock p.m.
The motion prevailed.
And the House stood adjourned.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE ROLL CALL
QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE
FEB 25, 1999
0 YEAS 0 NAYS 118 PRESENT
P ACEVEDO P FOWLER P LINDNER P RIGHTER
P BASSI P FRANKS P LOPEZ P RONEN
P BEAUBIEN P FRITCHEY P LYONS,EILEEN P RUTHERFORD
P BELLOCK P GARRETT P LYONS,JOSEPH P RYDER
P BIGGINS P GASH P MATHIAS P SAVIANO
P BLACK P GIGLIO P MAUTINO P SCHMITZ
P BOLAND P GILES P McAULIFFE P SCHOENBERG
P BOST P GRANBERG P McCARTHY P SCOTT
P BRADLEY P HAMOS P McGUIRE P SCULLY
P BRADY P HANNIG P McKEON P SHARP
P BROSNAHAN P HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA
P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MITCHELL,BILL P SKINNER
P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRYP SLONE
P BURKE P HOEFT P MOFFITT P SMITH
P CAPPARELLI P HOFFMAN P MOORE P SOMMER
P COULSON P HOLBROOK P MORROW P STEPHENS
P COWLISHAW P HOWARD P MULLIGAN P STROGER
P CROSS P HULTGREN P MURPHY P TENHOUSE
P CROTTY P JOHNSON,TIM P MYERS P TURNER,ART
P CURRIE P JOHNSON,TOM P NOVAK P TURNER,JOHN
P CURRY P JONES,JOHN P O'BRIEN P WAIT
P DANIELS P JONES,LOU P O'CONNOR P WINKEL
P DART P JONES,SHIRLEY P OSMOND P WINTERS
P DAVIS,MONIQUE P KENNER P PANKAU P WIRSING
P DAVIS,STEVE P KLINGLER P PARKE P WOJCIK
P DELGADO P KOSEL P PERSICO P WOOLARD
P DURKIN P KRAUSE P POE P YOUNGE
P ERWIN P LANG P PUGH P ZICKUS
P FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER P REITZ P MR. SPEAKER
P FLOWERS P LEITCH
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
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HOUSE BILL 7
SCH CD-ELIMINATE GA SCHOLRSHP
THIRD READING
PASSED
FEB 25, 1999
82 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 PRESENT
N ACEVEDO Y FOWLER N LINDNER Y RIGHTER
Y BASSI Y FRANKS Y LOPEZ Y RONEN
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 N MAUTINO Y SCHMITZ
Y BOLAND N GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SCHOENBERG
Y BOST Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY N SCOTT
Y BRADLEY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCULLY
Y BRADY Y HANNIG N McKEON N SHARP
Y BROSNAHAN N HARRIS Y MEYER N SILVA
N BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE N MITCHELL,BILL Y SKINNER
N BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MITCHELL,JERRYY SLONE
N BURKE Y HOEFT Y MOFFITT Y SMITH
N CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN N MOORE Y SOMMER
Y COULSON Y HOLBROOK N MORROW Y STEPHENS
N COWLISHAW N HOWARD N MULLIGAN N STROGER
Y CROSS Y HULTGREN N MURPHY Y TENHOUSE
Y CROTTY Y JOHNSON,TIM Y MYERS N TURNER,ART
Y CURRIE Y JOHNSON,TOM Y NOVAK Y TURNER,JOHN
Y CURRY Y JONES,JOHN Y O'BRIEN Y WAIT
Y DANIELS N JONES,LOU Y O'CONNOR Y WINKEL
Y DART N JONES,SHIRLEY N OSMOND Y WINTERS
N DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KENNER N PANKAU N WIRSING
Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KLINGLER N PARKE N WOJCIK
P DELGADO Y KOSEL Y PERSICO N WOOLARD
Y DURKIN Y KRAUSE Y POE Y YOUNGE
Y ERWIN Y LANG N PUGH N ZICKUS
Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LAWFER Y REITZ Y MR. SPEAKER
N FLOWERS N LEITCH
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