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HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
37TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999
1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Representative Hannig in the Chair.
Prayer by Pastor Dan Schwick from the Lutheran Social Services of
Illinois in Chicago, Illinois.
Representative Franks 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:
116 present. (ROLL CALL 1)
By unanimous consent, Representatives Morrow and Ronen were
excused from attendance.
TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
The Speaker announced the following temporary committee
assignments:
Representative McGuire replaced Representative Flowers, and
Representative Shirley Jones replaced Representative Ronen in the
Committee on Children & Youth on April 14, 1999.
Representative Hannig replaced Representative Garrett in the
Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on April 14, 1999.
Representative Mautino replaced Representative Fritchey in the
Committee on Financial Institutions on April 14, 1999.
Representative Boland replaced Representative Flowers in the
Committee on Human Services on April 14, 1999.
Representative Scully replaced Representative Crotty in the
Committee on Constitutional Officers on April 14, 1999.
Representative Mautino replaced Representative Lopez in the
Committee on Executive on April 14, 1999.
Representative Silva will replace Representative Feigenholtz in
the Committee on State Government Administration, for today only.
Representative Giglio will replace Representative Gash in the
Committee on Appropriations - General Services, for today only.
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REQUEST FOR FISCAL NOTE
Representative Bill Mitchell requested that a Fiscal Note be
supplied for SENATE BILL 1125.
Representative O'Connor requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied
for SENATE BILL 150.
Representative Black requested that a Fiscal Note be supplied for
SENATE BILL 801.
FISCAL NOTES SUPPLIED
Fiscal Notes have been supplied for SENATE BILLS 94, 218, 330,
374, 398, 404, 447, 448, 642, 737, 987, 1055, 1155 and 1201.
REQUEST FOR STATE MANDATES NOTE
Representative Bill Mitchell requested that a State Mandates Note
be supplied for SENATE BILL 1125.
CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTES SUPPLIED
Correctional Budget and Impact Notes have been supplied for
SENATE BILLS 94, 330, 374, 398, 404, 642, 643, 732, 737 and 1155.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
Representative Smith, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Agriculture & Conservation to which the following were referred,
action taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 72, 678, 775, 1074 and
1189.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- SHORT DEBATE: SENATE BILL 725.
That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the
House Calendar -- Short Debate: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 12.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 72, 678, 725, 775,
1074, 1189 and HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 12 is as follows:
16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Smith, Michael, Chair Y Lawfer
Y Bost Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Fowler Y Myers, Richard
Y Franks Y O'Brien
Y Hannig Y Poe
Y Hartke A Reitz, Vice-Chair
Y Johnson, Tim Y Slone
Y Jones, John Y Turner, John
Y Woolard, Spkpn
Representative Ronen, Chairperson, from the Committee on Children
& Youth to which the following were referred, action taken on April
14, 1999, and reported the same back with the following
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recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 544.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 544 is as follows:
7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
A Ronen, Chair (Shirley Jones) Y Flowers (McGuire)
A Bellock Y Howard, Vice-Chair
Y Boland Y Klingler, Spkpn
Y Crotty Y Lindner
Y Righter
Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Constitutional Officers to which the following were referred, action
taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 360 and 624.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 360 and 624 is as
follows:
9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Davis, Steve, Chair Y Kosel
Y Beaubien, Spkpn Y Lyons, Eileen
A Crotty, Vice-Chair Y McGuire
Y Curry, Julie A Osmond
Y Holbrook Y Rutherford
Y Scott
Representative Fritchey, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Consumer Protection & Product Regulation to which the following were
referred, action taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 217 and 481.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 217 is as follows:
9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Fritchey, Chair Y Harris
Y Acevedo Y Pankau, Spkpn
Y Bradley Y Parke
Y Crotty Y Skinner
Y Wojcik
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 481 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Fritchey, Chair A Harris
Y Acevedo Y Pankau, Spkpn
Y Bradley Y Parke
Y Crotty Y Skinner
Y Wojcik
Representative Woolard, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Elementary & Secondary Education to which the following were
referred, action taken on April 14, 1999, and reported the same back
with the following recommendations:
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
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Second Reading -- SHORT DEBATE: SENATE BILLS 17, 215, 291, 389, 475,
549, 554, 757, 840 and 1133.
That the resolution be reported "be adopted as amended" and be
placed on the House Calendar: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 11.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 475 is as follows:
20, Yeas; 1, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
N 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 A Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett (Hannig) Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
A Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 757 is as follows:
19, Yeas; 0, Nays; 3, Answering Present.
Y Woolard, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
P Bassi P Jones, John
Y Cowlishaw, Spkpn Y Krause
Y Crotty Y Mitchell, Jerry
Y Curry, Julie Y Moffitt
Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair P Mulligan
Y Delgado A Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett (Hannig) Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 291 is as follows:
21, Yeas; 0, Nays; 1, 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 A Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett (Hannig) Y Persico
P Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 11 is as
follows:
21, 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
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Y Davis, Monique, Vice-Chair A Mulligan
Y Delgado A Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett (Hannig) Y Persico
Y Giles Y Scully
Y Hoeft Y Smith, Michael
Y Winkel
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 17, 215, 389, 549,
554, 840 and 1133 is as follows:
22, 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 A Murphy
Y Fowler Y O'Brien
Y Garrett (Hannig) 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 on April
14, 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: SENATE BILLS 99, 377 and 827.
That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the
House Calendar: HOUSE RESOLUTION 63.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 99 and 377 is as
follows:
14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Burke, Chair Y Fritchey, Vice-Chair
Y Acevedo Y Hassert
Y Beaubien Y Jones, Lou
Y Biggins A Lopez
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford
Y Tenhouse
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 827 and HOUSE
RESOLUTION 63 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 (Mautino)
Y Bradley Y Pankau
Y Bugielski Y Poe, Spkpn
Y Capparelli Y Rutherford
Y Tenhouse
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Representative Bugielski, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Financial Institutions to which the following were referred, action
taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 98, 378, 447, 461, 815
and 1055.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1055 is as follows:
14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren
Y Biggins A Jones, Shirley
Y Brady Y Lyons, Joseph
A Burke, Vice-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn
Y Davis, Monique A Morrow
Y Durkin A Novak
Y Fritchey (Mautino) Y O'Connor
Y Giles Y Righter
Y Hassert Y Saviano
A Schoenberg
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 378, 447 and 815 is
as follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren
Y Biggins Y Jones, Shirley
Y Brady Y Lyons, Joseph
A Burke, Vice-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn
Y Davis, Monique A Morrow
Y Durkin A Novak
Y Fritchey (Mautino) Y O'Connor
Y Giles Y Righter
Y Hassert Y Saviano
A Schoenberg
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 98 and 461 is as
follows:
16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Bugielski, Chair Y Hultgren
Y Biggins Y Jones, Shirley
Y Brady Y Lyons, Joseph
A Burke, Vice-Chair Y Meyer, Spkpn
Y Davis, Monique A Morrow
Y Durkin Y Novak
Y Fritchey (Mautino) Y O'Connor
Y Giles Y Righter
Y Hassert Y Saviano
A Schoenberg
Representative Feigenholtz, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Human Services to which the following were referred, action taken on
April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 44, 117, 321, 685, 762,
850, 1077 and 1117.
That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the
House Calendar: HOUSE RESOLUTIONS--SHORT DEBATE 93 and 118.
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The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 44, 117, 685 and
HOUSE RESOLUTION 118 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
A Bellock Y Myers, Richard
A Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers (Boland) Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner Y Winters
Y Wirsing
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 321, 762, 850, 1077
1117 and HOUSE RESOLUTION 93 is as follows:
12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Feigenholtz, Chair Y Kosel, Spkpn
A Bellock Y Myers, Richard
Y Coulson Y Pugh
Y Flowers (Boland) Y Schoenberg, Vice-Chair
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Kenner Y Winters
Y Wirsing
Representative Dart, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Judiciary-I-Civil Law to which the following were referred, action
taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 116, 242, 249, 257,
289, 351, 545, 565 and 1128.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 459.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 351 is as follows:
7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan A Mathias
A Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
A Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
A Wait
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 459 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 SENATE BILL 545 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan A Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
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A Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
A Wait
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 116, 242, 249, 257,
289, 565 and 1128 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Dart, Chair Y Lang
Y Brosnahan Y Mathias
Y Hamos Y Meyer
Y Hoffman Y Scott, Vice-Chair
Y Klingler Y Turner, John, Spkpn
Y Wait
Representative Gash, Chairperson, from the Committee on Judiciary
- II - Criminal 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: SENATE BILLS 4, 5, 80, 105, 177,
234, 315, 330, 396, 397, 398, 400, 401, 404, 405, 477, 483, 486, 542,
570, 572, 642, 643, 731, 732, 735, 739, 943, 1142, 1143 and 1150.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 176.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 176 is as follows:
7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Gash, Chair A Lindner
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
A Durkin A Scully
Y Johnson, Tom A Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
A Jones, Lou Y Turner, John
A Winkel, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 177 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 3, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
Y Durkin Y Scully
Y Johnson, Tom N Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
Y Jones, Lou N Turner, John
N Winkel, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 234 is as follows:
12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
A Durkin Y Scully
Y Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
Y Jones, Lou Y Turner, John
Y Winkel, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 570 is as follows:
9, Yeas; 4, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
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Y Gash, Chair N Lindner
Y Bradley N Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
Y Durkin Y Scully
N Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
Y Jones, Lou N Turner, John
Y Winkel, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 4, 80, 330, 396,
400, 404, 732 and 943 is as follows:
11, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
A Durkin Y Scully
Y Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
A Jones, Lou Y Turner, John
Y Winkel, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 5, 105, 315, 397,
398, 401, 405, 477, 483, 486, 542, 572, 642, 643, 731, 735, 739,
1142, 1143 and 1150 is as follows:
13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Gash, Chair Y Lindner
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Delgado Y O'Brien
Y Durkin Y Scully
Y Johnson, Tom Y Smith, Michael, Vice-Chair
Y Jones, Lou Y Turner, John
Y Winkel, Spkpn
Representative Stroger, Chairperson, from the Committee on Labor
& Commerce 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: SENATE BILL 566.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 566 is as follows:
16, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Stroger, Chair Y Johnson, Tom
Y Brady Y Jones, Shirley
Y Dart Y McKeon, Vice-Chair
Y Davis, Monique Y Moore, Andrea
Y Harris Y Osmond
Y Hoeft Y Parke, Spkpn
Y Howard Y Sharp
Y Hultgren A Slone
Y Winters
Representative Giles, Chairperson, from the Committee on Local
Government 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: SENATE BILLS 12, 430, 804 and 939.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 12, 430 and 939 is
as follows:
6, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
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A Giles, Chair A Mathias
A Acevedo Y Mautino
Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn
Y Lawfer Y Scott
Y Skinner
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 804 is as follows:
7, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Giles, Chair A Mathias
A Acevedo Y Mautino
Y Hartke Y Moffitt, Spkpn
Y Lawfer Y Scott
Y Skinner
Representative Saviano, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Registration & Regulation 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: SENATE BILLS 30, 122, 123, 125, 126,
127 and 1130.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILL 801.
That the bill be reported "do pass as amended" and be placed on
the order of Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 288.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 122 is as follows:
12, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler
Y Boland Y Kosel
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair A Meyer
Y Burke Y Mulligan
Y Coulson A Novak
A Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
Y Zickus, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 288 is as follows:
15, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler
Y Boland Y Kosel
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer
Y Burke Y Mulligan
Y Coulson Y Novak
Y Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
Y Zickus, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 801 is as follows:
9, Yeas; 5, Nays; 1, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair N Klingler
Y Boland N Kosel
Y Bradley N Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair P Meyer
Y Burke N Mulligan
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Y Coulson Y Novak
Y Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
N Zickus, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 1130 is as follows:
10, Yeas; 0, Nays; 4, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair P Klingler
Y Boland Y Kosel
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer
Y Burke P Mulligan
P Coulson A Novak
P Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
Y Zickus, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 30 and 123 is as
follows:
13, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler
Y Boland Y Kosel
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer
Y Burke Y Mulligan
Y Coulson A Novak
A Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
Y Zickus, Spkpn
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 125, 126 and 127 is
as follows:
14, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Saviano, Chair Y Klingler
Y Boland Y Kosel
Y Bradley Y Lyons, Eileen
Y Bugielski, Vice-Chair Y Meyer
Y Burke Y Mulligan
Y Coulson A Novak
Y Crotty Y Reitz
A Davis, Steve A Stephens
Y Zickus, Spkpn
Representative Kenner, Chairperson, from the Committee on State
Government Administration to which the following were referred,
action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the
following recommendations:
That the resolution be reported "be adopted" and be placed on the
House Calendar: HOUSE RESOLUTION 125.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Short Debate: SENATE BILL 774.
That the bill be reported "do pass" and be placed on the order of
Second Reading -- Standard Debate: SENATE BILLS 150 and 1125.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 774 is as follows:
8, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Kenner, Chair Y Lang
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A Curry, Julie Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Feigenholtz (Silva) Y O'Connor, Spkpn
Y Franks Y Schmitz
Y Sommer
The committee roll call vote on HOUSE RESOLUTION 125 is as
follows:
9, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Kenner, Chair Y Lang
Y Curry, Julie Y Mitchell, Bill
Y Feigenholtz (Silva) Y O'Connor, Spkpn
Y Franks Y Schmitz
Y Sommer
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 150 and 1125 is as
follows:
5, Yeas; 4, Nays; 0, Answering Present.
Y Kenner, Chair Y Lang
Y Curry, Julie N Mitchell, Bill
Y Feigenholtz (Silva) Y O'Connor, Spkpn
N Franks N Schmitz
N Sommer
Representative Hoffman, Chairperson, from the Committee on
Transportation & Motor Vehicles to which the following were referred,
action taken on April 14, 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: SENATE BILLS 84, 740, 741, 987 and
1086.
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILLS 84, 740, 741 and
1086 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
The committee roll call vote on SENATE BILL 987 is as follows:
26, Yeas; 0, Nays; 3, Answering Present.
Y Hoffman, Chair Y Kosel
P Bassi Y Lyons, Joseph
P Black Y Mathias
Y Brosnahan Y McAuliffe
Y Fowler Y Moffitt
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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 P Wojcik
Y Zickus
CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP
Representative Feigenholtz asked and obtained unanimous consent
to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Righter asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE
BILL 109.
Representative Currie asked and obtained unanimous consent to be
removed as chief sponsor and Representative Mathias asked and
obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE
BILL 145.
Representative Bellock asked and obtained unanimous consent to be
removed as chief sponsor and Representative Currie asked and obtained
unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 529.
AGREED RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions were offered and placed on the House
Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 184
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Allen J. Lynch of Gurnee received the Congressional
Medal of Honor for his actions when he was a Sergeant with the United
States Army near My An, Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam, on
December 15, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lynch received the medal for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and
beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lynch (then Sp4c.) distinguished himself while
serving in the forward element of an operation near the village of My
An; his unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy
force; Sgt. Lynch provided his commander with information which
proved essential to the unit's successful actions; and
WHEREAS, Observing 3 wounded comrades lying exposed to enemy
fire, Sgt. Lynch dashed across 50 meters of open ground through heavy
enemy fire to administer aid; he returned to the area 3 times to
carry the wounded men to safety; and
WHEREAS, When his company was forced to withdraw by the superior
firepower of the enemy, Sgt. Lynch remained to aid his comrades;
alone, he defended his isolated position for 2 hours against the
advancing enemy; using only his rifle and a grenade, he stopped the
enemy just short of his trench, killing 5; he crossed the area 5
times to carry his wounded comrades to a more secure area; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Lynch's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of
his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service; and
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WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Allen J.
Lynch, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Allen
J. Lynch in receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that we
commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all the
best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Allen J. Lynch as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 185
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Captain Harold A. Fritz of Peoria received the
Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions when he was with the
United States Army in Binh Long Province, Republic of Vietnam, on
January 11, 1969; and
WHEREAS, Captain Fritz received the medal for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and
beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Captain Fritz (then First Lieutenant) distinguished
himself while serving as a platoon leader; he was leading his 7
vehicle armored column along Highway 13 to meet and escort a truck
convoy when his column suddenly came under heavy crossfire from a
reinforced enemy company deployed in ambush positions; and
WHEREAS, In the initial attack, Captain Fritz was seriously
wounded; realizing his platoon was completely surrounded, he leaped
to the top of his burning vehicle and directed the positioning of his
remaining vehicles and men; without regard for his own safety he ran
from vehicle to vehicle, to improve the defenses and assist the
wounded; Captain Fritz manned a machine gun and inspired his men to
deliver intense and deadly fire which broke the assault and routed
the attackers; and
WHEREAS, A strong force assaulted the position and attempted to
overwhelm the defenders; Captain Fritz, armed only with a pistol and
bayonet, led a small group of men in a fierce charge which routed the
attackers; and
WHEREAS, Despite his wounds, Captain Fritz returned to his
position, assisted his men, and refused medical attention until all
of his wounded comrades had been treated and evacuated; and
WHEREAS, Captain Fritz's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of
his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Harold A.
Fritz, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Harold A. Fritz on receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that
we commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all
the best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Harold A. Fritz as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 186
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Robert H. Dunlap of Monmouth received the Congressional
Medal of Honor for his actions when he was a Captain with the United
States Marines on Iwo Jima on February 21, 1945 during World War II;
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and
WHEREAS, Captain Dunlap received the medal for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and
beyond the call of duty as commanding officer in action against enemy
Japanese forces; and
WHEREAS, Defying uninterrupted blasts of Japanese artillery,
mortar fire, and machine gun fire, Captain Dunlap led his troops from
low ground upward toward the steep cliffs where the enemy rained down
shrapnel and bullets until his progress was temporarily halted;
determined not to yield, he crawled alone, took observation at the
base of the cliff, located the enemy guns, and returned to his own
lines where he relayed the vital information to supporting artillery
and naval gunfire units; and
WHEREAS, For 2 days and 2 nights, he worked without respite under
constant enemy fire, skillfully directing a smashing bombardment
against the Japanese positions; and
WHEREAS, Captain Dunlap's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of
his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Robert H.
Dunlap, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Robert H. Dunlap in receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that
we commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all
the best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Robert H. Dunlap as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 187
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Russell E. Dunham of Jerseyville received the
Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions when he was a Technical
Sergeant with the United States Army near Kayserberg, France, on
January 8, 1945 during World War II; and
WHEREAS, T/Sgt. Dunham received the medal for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and
beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, T/Sgt. Dunham singlehandedly assaulted 3 machine guns;
wearing a white robe made of a mattress cover, carrying 12 carbine
magazines, and with a dozen hand grenades snagged in his belt, he
advanced in the attack under fire from 2 machine guns and supporting
riflemen; when he was 10 yards from the gun, he was wounded but he
arose and continued his one man assault; and
WHEREAS, A grenade landed beside him, but he kicked it away and
it exploded 5 yards away; he shot and killed the machine gunner and
assistant gunner; he hurled grenades, destroying guns and their
crews; then fired down into the supporting foxholes with his carbine,
dispatching and dispersing the enemy riflemen; and
WHEREAS, T/Sgt. Dunham ended up killing 9 Germans, wounding 7,
and capturing 2; he fired about 175 rounds of carbine ammunition and
11 grenades; and
WHEREAS, T/Sgt. Dunham's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of
his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Russell E.
Dunham, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Russell E. Dunham in receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that
we commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all
the best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Russell E. Dunham as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 188
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sammy L. Davis of Flat Rock received the
Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions when he was a Private
First Class with the United States Army in Vietnam, west of Cai Lay
on November 18, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Davis received the medal for conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and
beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Davis distinguished himself while serving as a
cannoneer at a remote fire support base; the fire support base was
under heavy enemy mortar attack; simultaneously, an estimated
reinforced Viet Cong battalion launched a fierce ground attack upon
the fire support base; only a river separated the Viet Cong from the
fire support base; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Davis seized a machine gun and provided covering
fire for his gun crew; an enemy recoilless rifle round scored a
direct hit on the artillery piece, hurling the gun crew from their
weapon and blew Sgt. Davis into a foxhole; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Davis returned to the howitzer, rammed a shell into
the gun, and fired, which knocked him to the ground; he returned to
fire again when an enemy mortar round exploded, injuring him
painfully; Sgt. Davis continued firing; and
WHEREAS, He fought his way across a river to 3 injured comrades;
while the most seriously injured was helped across, Sgt. Davis
protected the 2 remaining casualties until he could pull them across;
though suffering from painful wounds, he refused medical attention,
joining another howitzer crew which fired at the large Viet Cong
force until it broke and fled; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Davis's extraordinary heroism, at the risk of his
life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military
service; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Sammy L.
Davis, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sammy
L. Davis in receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that we
commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all the
best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Sammy L. Davis as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 189
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, Clyde L. Choate of Anna received the Congressional Medal
of Honor for his actions when he was a Staff Sergeant with the United
States Army during World War II near Bruyeres, France, on October 25,
1944; and
WHEREAS, He commanded a tank destroyer; an enemy Mark IV tank and
a company of infantry attacked, threatening to overrun the American
position and to capture a command post; the tank destroyer was set
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afire with 2 hits; and
WHEREAS, Ordering his men to abandon the destroyer, S/Sgt. Choate
returned to the destroyer searching for injured men; completing the
search and seeing the tank overrunning our infantry, he secured a
bazooka and fired a rocket from a distance of 20 yards, immobilizing
the tank but leaving it able to spray the area with cannon and
machine gun fire; and
WHEREAS, He secured another rocket and his second shot shattered
the turret; with his pistol he killed 2 of the crew; running to the
tank, he dropped a grenade inside the tank and completed its
destruction; and
WHEREAS, S/Sgt. Choate's great daring in assaulting an enemy tank
single-handedly and his skill in the attack turned a probable defeat
into a tactical success; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is proud of people like Clyde L.
Choate, who risked his life in the service of his country; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Clyde
L. Choate in receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor; that we
commend him for his valor and courage; and that we wish him all the
best of luck in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Clyde L. Choate as an expression of our esteem.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 191
Offered by Representative Stephens:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives
wish to congratulate Mandy Zbinden, a senior at Triad High School in
St. Jacob, Illinois, on being named to the John Philip Sousa National
Honors Band; and
WHEREAS, The John Philip Sousa National Honors Band is comprised
of top performing students from around the country, selected for
being top performers in local, district, and state level music
programs; the students will congregate in Washington, D.C. in May to
begin practicing for their concert to be held on May 8; and
WHEREAS, Mandy has played the french horn for 6 years; she began
her musical career on the piano; Mandy has been selected for the
Truman State University Honor Band, the SIU-E Bi-State Honor Band,
and the IMEA All-District Band; Mandy auditioned with the IMEA
All-State Band during her eligible years; and
WHEREAS, Mandy has scored top ratings at the IHSA State
Solo/Ensemble Contest; she works privately with Barb Hunter at SIU-E;
Mandy was a cast member in the school production of South Pacific and
serves as a member of the journalism staff; in 1997 she was selected
as Drum Major for the THS Band, due to her leadership ability; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation she plans to pursue a music career in a
university music program; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mandy
Zbinden on being selected to the John Philip Sousa National Honors
Band; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Mandy Zbinden, along with our sincere regards.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 192
Offered by Representative Stephens:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives
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wish to congratulate Andrew Messerli, of Highland High School in
Highland, Illinois, on being named to the John Philip Sousa National
Honors Band; and
WHEREAS, The John Philip Sousa National Honors Band is comprised
of top performing students from around the country, selected for
being top performers in local, district, and state level music
programs; the students will congregate in Washington, D.C. in May to
begin practicing for their concert to be held on May 8; and
WHEREAS, Andrew has been playing the euphonium for seven years,
and studying independently for five years; he studies with Mr. Sean
Reed-Bippen of Highland, Mr. Al Horney at Eastern Illinois
University, Mr. Ken Steinsultz and Mr. Mark Moore at the University
of Illinois, and Mr. Jim Childers, the band director at Highland High
School; and
WHEREAS, Andrew has played under Colonel John Bourgeois at the
University of Illinois; Eugene Corporon at the Bi-State Band Festival
of '99, and Vic Markovich at the Bi-State Band Festival of '98; and
WHEREAS, Andrew has been the featured soloist with the Highland
Municipal Band during its summer music concerts; Andrew has been
selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association
District Jazz and Concert Bands; he has performed with the St. Louis
Tuba Christmas Organization for the past five years; he is also a
member of the St. Paul Brass Choir of St. Paul's Church in Highland;
and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation he plans to continue his studies in a
university music program and perform with one of the military's elite
music ensembles; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Andrew Messerli on being selected for the John Philip Sousa National
Honors Band; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Andrew Messerli, along with our sincere regards.
HOUSE RESOLUTION 193
Offered by Representative Stephens:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives
wish to congratulate Alicia Loepker, a junior at Triad High School in
St. Jacob, Illinois, on being named to the John Philip Sousa National
Honors Band; and
WHEREAS, The John Philip Sousa National Honors Band is comprised
of top performing students from around the country, selected for
being top performers in local, district, and state level music
programs; the students will congregate in Washington, D.C. in May to
begin practicing for their concert to be held on May 8; and
WHEREAS, Alicia began her musical career on the alto saxophone
but later changed to tenor saxophone; Alicia auditioned into the
first chair position in the SIU-E Bi-State Honor Band and the Kansas
University Summer Honor Band; she auditioned with the IMEA
All-District Band 3 consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Alicia auditioned into the IMEA All-State Honors Band
her first eligible year; she has worked with Sarah Fincham and Dr.
Hinson at SIU-E; Alicia has scored top ratings at IGSMA and IHSA
Solo/Ensemble contests; Alicia is enrolled in honors classes at THS;
and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation she plans to continue her studies in a
university music program; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Alicia Loepker on being selected for the John Philip Sousa National
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Honors Band; and be it further
HOUSE RESOLUTION 197
Offered by Representative Madigan:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives
wish to congratulate the many Jewel Food Stores within the State of
Illinois, that this year celebrate 100 years of serving people; and
WHEREAS, Frank Ross and Frank Skiff incorporated the Jewel Tea
Company in 1899; with $700 start up money, the small business sold
tea and coffee door to door from the back of horse-drawn wagons; by
1909 the business had expanded to hundreds of routes across the
country, with Jewel Route Men visiting their customer's homes every
two weeks and assessing their needs; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Tea Company had 850 routes and sales of over $8
million by 1915; the concept of "advancing the premium" was
introduced in 1919; customers were given sets of Haviland China if
they promised to keep shopping with the Jewel Company; and
WHEREAS, The Green River Ordinance of 1932 prohibited sales
people from calling at homes and soliciting business without an
invitation; the company decided to experiment with a pilot group of
stores; Maurice Karker, Jewel President from 1924 to 1942, bought 77
stores that had been previously operated by Loblaw in Chicago to
begin the program; and
WHEREAS, The history of Jewel continued: in the late 1930s,
Chicago area housewives were interviewed and asked what they wanted
from a food store and their comments were written as the Jewel 10
Commandments, a list telling customers what to expect from the
company; and
WHEREAS, During World War II a restriction was placed on canned
goods, and Jewel set a new initiative by selling frozen food, and
thus starting a new industry; by the 1950's Jewel had become a major
part of the Chicago area, opening 32 new stores and creating a new
headquarters; in the 1960's Jewel added "Red Carpet Service",
"Miracle prices", in-store bakeries, and the Chef's Kitchen; and
WHEREAS, By the 1970's the Pier 14 Seafood Shops were becoming a
part of the Jewel stores growing list of customer services; the
1980's brought a new logo and the purchase of Jewel and Osco by
American Stores; a Jewel Food Store also had a cameo appearance in
"The Blues Brothers" when it was partially destroyed during a car
chase in the movie; and
WHEREAS, The Preferred Customer Program, the introduction of
President's Choice labeled food, and expanded recycling efforts all
became part of the Jewel story in the 1990's; and
WHEREAS, Jewel/Osco is the State of Illinois' largest private
sector employer; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Jewel, "The
Big Cart" was introduced in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade and
will be making appearances in other parades throughout 1999; a
special 100-page edition of the Chicago Tribune with the history of
Jewel was also published; and
WHEREAS, This year Jewel/Osco employees will donate 100,000 hours
of public service in the various communities that Jewel calls home;
Jewel is proud to be partnered with the Greater Chicago Food
Depository, the Museum of Science and Industry, The Alevio Medical
Center, United Way, and the Illinois High School Athletic Association
in showing their commitment to the community; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jewel
on their 100th anniversary; we wish the company and its many
employees continued good wishes for the future; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
The Jewel Company.
RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181,
182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193 and 197
were taken up for consideration.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion prevailed and the Resolution was adopted.
The following resolution was offered and placed in the Committee
on Rules.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 17
Offered by Representative Zickus:
WHEREAS, In Illinois there were 213 collisions between vehicles
and railroad trains in 1997; these collisions resulted in 27
fatalities and 85 injuries; Amtrak was involved in 245 accidents
nationwide in 1997, with 75% of the accidents attributable to
motorists' inattention or impatience; and
WHEREAS, Improving safety at Illinois' railroad crossings is of
paramount importance; therefore be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING
HEREIN, that the Railroad Safety Task Force is created to investigate
rail safety, determine what types of judicial and administrative
action should be taken against motorists who cause railroad
accidents, and investigate advances in technology that may improve
railroad safety; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Railroad Safety Task Force shall be composed
of: 2 members from the House of Representatives, one member appointed
by the Speaker of the House and one member appointed by the Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives; 2 members from the Senate,
one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member
appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; the Governor or a
representative appointed by the Governor; the Secretary of State or a
representative appointed by the Secretary of State; the Secretary of
Transportation or a representative appointed by the Secretary of
Transportation; the Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission or a
representative appointed by the Chairman; 2 representatives of the
railroad industry appointed by the Governor; and one representative
of the trucking industry appointed by the Governor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Railroad Safety Task Force shall compile and
submit a report to the General Assembly before January 1, 2000 on
methods, procedures, and recommendations for improving railroad
safety at railroad crossings throughout this State and on what types
of judicial and administrative action should be taken against
motorists who cause railroad accidents; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be delivered to the
Governor, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Transportation,
and the Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission.
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
Having been printed, the following bills were taken up, read by
title a first time and placed in the Committee on Rules: SENATE BILLS
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778, 783, 906, 1026, 1047, 1111, 1148 and 1158.
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
A message from the Senate by
Mr. Harry, Secretary:
Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of
Representatives that the Senate has adopted the following Senate
Joint Resolution, in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the
concurrence of the House of Representatives, to-wit:
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 33
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING
HEREIN, that when the two Houses adjourn on Thursday, April 15, 1999,
the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 12:30
o'clock p.m.; and the House of Representatives stands adjourned until
Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
Adopted by the Senate, April 15, 1999.
Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate
The foregoing message from the Senate reporting their adoption of
Senate Joint Resolution 33 was taken up for immediate consideration.
Representative Currie moved the adoption of the resolution.
The motion prevailed and SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 33 was adopted.
Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate.
At the hour of 2:08 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved
that the House do now adjourn.
The motion prevailed.
And in accordance therewith and pursuant to SENATE JOINT
RESOLUTION 33, the House stood adjourned until Tuesday, April 20,
1999, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.
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