STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
5TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Perfunctory Session
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2001
12:00 0'CLOCK NOON
NO. 5
[February 5, 2001] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 5th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 16 Introduction and First Reading - HB0506-0606....... 9 92nd GA Majority Committee Appointments............ 3 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HC 0002 Constitutional Amendment - First Reading........... 7 HC 0003 Constitutional Amendment - First Reading........... 9 HR 0024 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0026 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0027 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0028 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 HR 0029 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 HR 0030 Agreed Resolution.................................. 15 HR 0031 Agreed Resolution.................................. 15
3 [February 5, 2001] The House met pursuant to adjournment. Representative Poe in the Chair. Prayer by Anthony D. Rossi, Clerk of the House. Minutes Clerk Jennifer L. Timms led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. 92ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAJORITY COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OF ILLINOIS MICHAEL J. MADIGAN ROOM 300 SPEAKER STATE HOUSE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706 February 5, 2001 Anthony D. Rossi Illinois House of Representatives Chief Clerk of the House 402 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Dear Clerk Rossi: Please be advised that I am appointing House Members to their respective committees for the 92nd General Assembly (see attached list). The attached list shows House Committees, Committee Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons, Committee Appointments, and the number of authorized members for the majority and minority caucuses. These appointments are effective immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Mapes, my Chief of Staff. With kindest personal regards, I remain Sincerely yours, s/MICHAEL J. MADIGAN Speaker of the House Aging: Representative Jack C. McGuire, Chairperson; Representative Jack D. Franks, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Mary E. Flowers, Gary F. Forby, Calvin L. Giles, Joseph M. Lyons, Susana Mendoza, Douglas P. Scott and Cynthia Soto. Agriculture: Representative Michael K. Smith, Chairperson; Representative Dan Reitz, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Gary F. Forby, James D. Fowler, Charles A. Hartke, Frank J. Mautino and Mary K. O'Brien. Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education: Representative Julie A. Curry, Chairperson; Representative Calvin L. Giles, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Edward Acevedo, William Delgado, Susana Mendoza, Harold Murphy, Ricca Slone, Michael K. Smith and Wyvetter H. Younge. Appropriations-General Services & Government Oversight: Representative Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Chairperson; Representative Ricca Slone, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Daniel J. Burke, John A. Fritchey, Susan Garrett, Howard A. Kenner, Karen May, Larry McKeon and
[February 5, 2001] 4 Karen A. Yarbrough. Appropriations-Higher Education: Representative Wyvetter H. Younge, Chairperson; Representative Judy Erwin, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives M. Maggie Crotty, Steve Davis, Constance A. Howard, Shirley M. Jones and Cynthia Soto. Appropriations-Human Services: Representative Monique D. Davis, Chairperson; Representative Harry Osterman, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Sara Feigenholtz, Calvin L. Giles, Julie Hamos, Frank J. Mautino, Susana Mendoza, David E. Miller and Robert L. Ryan, Jr. Appropriations-Public Safety: Representative Charles G. Morrow, Chairperson; Representative Frank J. Mautino, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives William Delgado, Jack D. Franks, Jay C. Hoffman, Lovana S. Jones, Joseph M. Lyons, Jack C. McGuire, Todd H. Stroger and Wyvetter H. Younge. Aviation: Representative Julie Hamos, Chairperson; Representative George Scully, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Judy Erwin, Kurt Granberg, Douglas P. Scott and Arthur L. Turner. Child Support Enforcement: Representative Kevin A. McCarthy, Chairperson; Representative M. Maggie Crotty, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Julie A. Curry, Julie Hamos and Mary K. O'Brien. Children & Youth: Representative M. Maggie Crotty, Chairperson; Representative Constance A. Howard, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Mary E. Flowers, Karen May and Robert L. Ryan, Jr. Cities & Villages: Representative Dan Reitz, Chairperson; Representative Kevin A. McCarthy, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Gary F. Forby, Frank J. Mautino, Karen May and Ricca Slone. Commerce & Business Development: Representative George Scully, Chairperson; Representative Mary Flowers, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Annazette R. Collins, Gary F. Forby, David E. Miller and Robert L. Ryan, Jr. Computer Technology: Representative Constance A. Howard, Chairperson; Representatives Julie Hamos, Jay C. Hoffman, Louis I. Lang, Todd H. Stroger and Karen A. Yarbrough. Conservation & Land Use: Representative Ricca Slone, Chairperson; Representatives Karen May, Representative George Scully, Vacancy and Vacancy. Constitutional Officers: Representative Steve Davis, Chairperson; Representative M. Maggie Crotty, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives James D. Brosnahan, Thomas Holbrook and Jack C. McGuire. Consumer Protection: Representative John A. Fritchey, Chairperson; Representatives William Delgado, Susan Garrett, Susana Mendoza, David E. Miller, Cynthia Soto and Karen A. Yarbrough. Counties & Townships: Representative James D. Fowler, Chairperson; Representative William Delgado, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Gary F. Forby, Charles A. Hartke and Vacancy. Elections & Campaign Reform: Representative Michael J. Boland, Chairperson; Representative Susan Garrett, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Julie A. Curry, Kevin A. McCarthy, Harry Osterman and Ricca Slone. Elementary & Secondary Education: Representative Calvin L. Giles, Chairperson; Representative Monique D. Davis, Vice-Chairperson;
5 [February 5, 2001] Representatives M. Maggie Crotty, William Delgado, James D. Fowler, Susan Garrett, Harold Murphy, Harry Osterman and Michael K. Smith. Environment & Energy: Representative J. Philip Novak, Chairperson; Representative Steve Davis, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Richard T. Bradley, Joel D. Brunsvold, Charles A. Hartke, Thomas Holbrook, Shirley M. Jones, Dan Reitz and Cynthia Soto. Executive: Representative Daniel J. Burke, Chairperson; Representative Robert J. Bugielski, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Edward Acevedo, Richard T. Bradley, Ralph C. Capparelli, Lovana S. Jones and Larry McKeon. Financial Institutions: Representative Robert J. Bugielski, Chairperson; Representative Daniel J. Burke, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Ralph Capparelli, Monique D. Davis, Calvin L. Giles, Shirley M. Jones, Joseph M. Lyons, Charles G. Morrow, J. Philip Novak and Jeffrey M. Schoenberg. Health Care Availability & Access: Representative Mary E. Flowers, Chairperson; Howard A. Kenner, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Karen May, David E. Miller, Robert L. Ryan, Jr. and Cynthia Soto. Higher Education: Representative Judy Erwin, Chairperson; Representative James D. Fowler, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Monique D. Davis, Calvin L. Giles and Constance A. Howard. Human Services: Representative Sara Feigenholtz, Chairperson; Representative Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Mary E. Flowers, Representatives Constance A. Howard and Cynthia Soto. Insurance: Representative Frank J. Mautino, Chairperson; Representatives Richard T. Bradley, Joel D. Brunsvold, Robert J. Bugielski, Howard A. Kenner, Todd H. Stroger and Karen A. Yarbrough. Judiciary I-Civil Law: Representative Thomas J. Dart, Chairperson; Representative Douglas P. Scott, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives James D. Brosnahan, Julie Hamos, Jay C. Hoffman, Louis I. Lang and George Scully. Judiciary II-Criminal Law: Representative Mary K. O'Brien, Chairperson; Representative James D. Brosnahan, Vice-Chairperson; Representative Richard T. Bradley, Joel D. Brunsvold, William Delgado, Lovana S. Jones and Michael K. Smith. Labor: Representative Todd H. Stroger, Chairperson; Representative Larry McKeon, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Edward Acevedo, Julie A. Curry, Thomas J. Dart, Monique D. Davis, Jay C. Hoffman, Constance A. Howard, Shirley Jones and Ricca Slone. Mental Health & Patient Abuse: Representative Louis I. Lang, Chairperson; Representatives M. Maggie Crotty, Vice-Chairperson, Annazette R. Collins, Kevin A. McCarthy and Douglas P. Scott. Personnel & Pensions: Representative Harold Murphy, Chairperson; Representative Todd H. Stroger, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Steve Davis, Kurt M. Granberg, Dan Reitz and Mike Smith. Property Tax Reform & School Funding: Representative Larry McKeon, Co-Chairperson; Representatives Julie A. Curry, Sara Feigenholtz, John A. Fritchey, Calvin L. Giles, Frank J. Mautino and George Scully. Public Utilities: Representative Shirley M. Jones, Chairperson; Representative Charles G. Morrow, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Monique Davis, Steve Davis and Lovana S. Jones.
[February 5, 2001] 6 Registration & Regulation: Representative Angelo Saviano, Chairperson; Representative John A. Fritchey, Vice-Chairperson; Representative Michael J. Boland, Richard T. Bradley, Joel Brunsvold, Robert J. Bugielski, Daniel J. Burke, M. Maggie Crotty, Steve Davis, J. Philip Novak and Dan Reitz. Revenue: Representative Joseph M. Lyons, Chairperson; Representatives Barbara Flynn Currie, Kurt M. Granberg, Arthur L. Turner and Vacancy. State Government Administration: Representative Howard A. Kenner, Chairperson; Representative Annazette R. Collins, Vice-Chairperson; Representative Jack D. Franks, Vacancy and Vacancy. The Disabled Community: Representative James D. Brosnahan, Chairperson; Representative Sara Feigenholtz, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Mary E. Flowers, Kevin A. McCarthy, Mary K. O'Brien, Robert L. Ryan, Jr. and Karen A. Yarbrough. Tourism: Representative Thomas Holbrook, Chairperson; Representative Judy Erwin, Vice-Chairperson; Representative Frank J. Mautino, Karen May and Jack C. McGuire. Transportation & Motor Vehicles: Representative Jay C. Hoffman, Chairperson; Representative Mary K. O'Brien, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives James D. Brosnahan, James D. Fowler, Susan Garrett, Julie Hamos, Charles A. Hartke, Joseph M. Lyons, Harry Osterman and Dan Reitz. Urban Revitalization: Representative Douglas P. Scott, Chairperson; Representative Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Vice-Chairperson; Representatives Thomas J. Dart, Kevin A. McCarthy and George Scully. Veterans' Affairs: Representative Mike McAuliffe, Chairperson; Representatives John A. Fritchey, Thomas Holbrook, Frank J. Mautino and J. Philip Novak. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Conflicts of Interest: Representative Louis I. Lang, Chairperson; Representatives Kurt M. Granberg and Arthur L. Turner Electric Utility Deregulation: Representative J. Philip Novak, Co-Chairperson; Representative Vincent A. Persico, Co-Chairperson; Representatives Shirley M. Jones, Charles G. Morrow, Mary K. O'Brien and Douglas P. Scott. Prison Management Reform: Representative Thomas J. Dart, Co-Chairperson; Representative Tom Johnson, Co-Chairperson; Representatives William Delgado, James D. Fowler, Charles A. Hartke, Lovana S. Jones, Frank J. Mautino, Harold Murphy and Dan Reitz. Prosecutorial Misconduct: Representative Jim Durkin, Chairperson; Representatives Barbara Flynn Currie, Constance A. Howard, Lovana S. Jones and Susana Mendoza. State Procurement: Representative Jeffrey M. Schoenberg, Chairperson; Representatives David E. Miller, Charles G. Morrow, Robert L. Ryan, Jr. and Vacancy. Telecommunications Rewrite: Representative Shirley Jones, Co-Chairperson; Representatives Julie Curry, Steve Davis, Julie Hamos, Lovana S. Jones, Joseph Lyons, Karen May and Dan Reitz. Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Distribution: Representative Sara
7 [February 5, 2001] Feigenholtz, Co-Chairperson; Representative John A. Fritchey, Co-Chairperson; Representatives Michael J. Boland, Monique D. Davis, Mary E. Flowers, Susan Garrett, Calvin L. Giles, J. Philip Novak, Harry Osterman and Jeffrey M. Schoenberg. PERMANENT COMMITTEE Rules: Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson; Representatives Gary Hannig and Arthur L. Turner 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 concurred with the House in adoption of the following joint resolution, to-wit: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 5 Concurred in the Senate, February 1, 2001. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS FIRST READING Representative Lang introduced the following: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to add Section 9 to Article XIII of the Illinois Constitution as follows: ARTICLE XIII GENERAL PROVISIONS (ILCON Art. XIII, Sec. 9 new) SECTION 9. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER There is created the office of Insurance Commissioner. The Insurance Commissioner shall regulate the insurance industry in Illinois. The Insurance Commissioner shall have such other powers and duties as provided by law. The Insurance Commissioner shall be elected by the electors of the State. The General Assembly shall provide by law for the qualifications, term of office, and manner of election of the Insurance Commissioner. SCHEDULE This Constitutional Amendment takes effect upon being declared adopted in accordance with Section 7 of the Illinois Constitutional Amendment Act. The foregoing HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 was taken up, read in full a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules. Representative Lang introduced the following:
[February 5, 2001] 8 HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3 WHEREAS, The Ninety-second Congress of the United States of America, at its Second Session, in both houses, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds, adopted the following proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States of America: "JOINT RESOLUTION RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED (TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE CONCURRING THEREIN), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: "ARTICLE ______ Section 1. Equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article. Section 3. This Amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.""; and WHEREAS, A Joint Resolution is a resolution adopted by both houses of the General Assembly and does not require the signature of the Governor; a Joint Resolution is sufficient for Illinois' ratification of an amendment to the United States Constitution; and WHEREAS, The United States Congress has recently adopted the 27th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the so-called Madison Amendment, relating to Compensation of Members of Congress; this amendment was proposed 203 years earlier by our First Congress and only recently ratified by three-fourths of the States; the United States Archivist certified the 27th Amendment on May 18, 1992; and WHEREAS, The founders of our nation, James Madison included, did not favor further restrictions to Article V of the Constitution of the United States, the amending procedure; the United States Constitution is harder to amend than any other constitution in history; and WHEREAS, The restricting time limit for the Equal Rights Amendment ratification is in the resolving clause and is not a part of the amendment proposed by Congress and already ratified by 35 states; and WHEREAS, Having passed a time extension for the Equal Rights Amendment on October 20, 1978, Congress has demonstrated that a time limit in a resolving clause can be disregarded if it is not a part of the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, The United States Supreme Court in Coleman v. Miller, 307 U.S. 433, at 456 (1939), recognized that Congress is in a unique position to judge the tenor of the nation, to be aware of the political, social, and economic factors affecting the nation, and to be aware of the importance to the nation of the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, If an amendment to the Constitution of the United States has been proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures, it is for Congress under the principles of Coleman v. Miller to determine the validity of the state ratifications occurring after a time limit in the resolving clause, but not in the amendment itself; and WHEREAS, Constitutional equality for women and men continues to be timely in the United States and worldwide, and a number of other nations have achieved constitutional equality for their women and men; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America set forth in this resolution is ratified; and be it further RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Archivist of the United States, the Administrator of General Services of the United States, the President pro tempore of the Senate
9 [February 5, 2001] and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. The foregoing HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 3 was taken up, read in full a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules: HOUSE BILL 0506. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT in relation to minors. HOUSE BILL 0507. Introduced by Representative Murphy, a bill for AN ACT concerning elections. HOUSE BILL 0508. Introduced by Representatives Hartke - Turner and Lawfer, a bill for AN ACT in relation to vehicles. HOUSE BILL 0509. Introduced by Representative Biggins, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxation. HOUSE BILL 0510. Introduced by Representative John Turner, a bill for AN ACT concerning attorneys. HOUSE BILL 0511. Introduced by Representative John Turner, a bill for AN ACT concerning mineral leases. HOUSE BILL 0512. Introduced by Representative John Turner, a bill for AN ACT concerning mineral rights. HOUSE BILL 0513. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 14-104. HOUSE BILL 0514. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee pensions, amending named Acts. HOUSE BILL 0515. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to schools. HOUSE BILL 0516. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. HOUSE BILL 0517. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. HOUSE BILL 0518. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. HOUSE BILL 0519. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. HOUSE BILL 0520. Introduced by Representatives Art Turner - Moore, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxes. HOUSE BILL 0521. Introduced by Representative May, a bill for AN ACT concerning health coverage under State employee programs. HOUSE BILL 0522. Introduced by Representative May, a bill for AN ACT in relation to the disclosure of personal information. HOUSE BILL 0523. Introduced by Representative Leitch, a bill for AN ACT in relation to gambling. HOUSE BILL 0524. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT to create the Agriculture Producer Protection Act. HOUSE BILL 0525. Introduced by Representative Fowler, a bill for AN ACT concerning Illinois Correctional Employee Memorial license plates. HOUSE BILL 0526. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to wildlife. HOUSE BILL 0527. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to elections. HOUSE BILL 0528. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to agriculture. HOUSE BILL 0529. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to agriculture. HOUSE BILL 0530. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to gambling. HOUSE BILL 0531. Introduced by Representative Art Turner, a bill
[February 5, 2001] 10 for AN ACT concerning taxes. HOUSE BILL 0532. Introduced by Representative Art Turner, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxation. HOUSE BILL 0533. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill for AN ACT concerning public employees. HOUSE BILL 0534. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT in relation to motor vehicle fuel sales. HOUSE BILL 0535. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill for AN ACT in relation to education. HOUSE BILL 0536. Introduced by Representatives Crotty - Jerry Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT relating to education. HOUSE BILL 0537. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT concerning vehicles. HOUSE BILL 0538. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for AN ACT in relation to taxation. HOUSE BILL 0539. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxation. HOUSE BILL 0540. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for AN ACT in relation to taxation. HOUSE BILL 0541. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for AN ACT concerning parental notice of abortion. HOUSE BILL 0542. Introduced by Representative Righter, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act by adding Section 13.3. HOUSE BILL 0543. Introduced by Representative Righter, a bill for AN ACT concerning tort immunity. HOUSE BILL 0544. Introduced by Representative Righter, a bill for AN ACT concerning recreation funding. HOUSE BILL 0545. Introduced by Representative Daniels, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 0546. Introduced by Representative Bill Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 0547. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 0548. Introduced by Representative Flowers, a bill for AN ACT in relation to children. HOUSE BILL 0549. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for AN ACT concerning counties. HOUSE BILL 0550. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for AN ACT regarding vehicles. HOUSE BILL 0551. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0552. Introduced by Representative Daniels, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0553. Introduced by Representative Franks, a bill for AN ACT concerning land. HOUSE BILL 0554. Introduced by Representative Franks, a bill for AN ACT in relation to the development and management of the groundwater resources of the State of Illinois. HOUSE BILL 0555. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT in relation to elections. HOUSE BILL 0556. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT in relation to elections. HOUSE BILL 0557. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 0558. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0559. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0560. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0561. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 0562. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental matters. HOUSE BILL 0563. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for
11 [February 5, 2001] AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 0564. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 0565. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 0566. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental matters. HOUSE BILL 0567. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental matters. HOUSE BILL 0568. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental matters. HOUSE BILL 0569. Introduced by Representative Poe, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public employee benefits. HOUSE BILL 0570. Introduced by Representative Franks, a bill for AN ACT regarding telemarketing. HOUSE BILL 0571. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public health. HOUSE BILL 0572. Introduced by Representative Kosel, a bill for AN ACT concerning the regulation of professions. HOUSE BILL 0573. Introduced by Representative Currie, a bill for AN ACT in relation to contracts. HOUSE BILL 0574. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT in relation to drycleaners. HOUSE BILL 0575. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT concerning motor vehicles. HOUSE BILL 0576. Introduced by Representatives Art Turner - Delgado - Younge - Currie - McKeon, a bill for AN ACT to abolish the death penalty. HOUSE BILL 0577. Introduced by Representative Flowers, a bill for AN ACT concerning midwives. HOUSE BILL 0578. Introduced by Representative Moore, a bill for AN ACT in relation to environmental safety. HOUSE BILL 0579. Introduced by Representative O'Connor, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 18c-7402 and adding Section 18c-7402.1. HOUSE BILL 0580. Introduced by Representative O'Connor, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Sections 6-206, 11-1201, and 16-105. HOUSE BILL 0581. Introduced by Representative Ryan, a bill for AN ACT in relation to gambling. HOUSE BILL 0582. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act by adding Section 65.27. HOUSE BILL 0583. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT concerning higher education scholarships. HOUSE BILL 0584. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT concerning insurance. HOUSE BILL 0585. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT concerning government contracts with State appointees. HOUSE BILL 0586. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT requiring disclosure by State appointees. HOUSE BILL 0587. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT concerning elections. HOUSE BILL 0588. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT in relation to bingo games. HOUSE BILL 0589. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Procurement Code by changing Section 50-65. HOUSE BILL 0590. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT creating the Internet Voting Commission. HOUSE BILL 0591. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act concerning extending protection of elders against abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. HOUSE BILL 0592. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 by changing Section 114-13.
[February 5, 2001] 12 HOUSE BILL 0593. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Probate Act of 1975 by adding Section 2-6.2. HOUSE BILL 0594. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT concerning registration of persons convicted of certain offenses against the elderly. HOUSE BILL 0595. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. HOUSE BILL 0596. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT in relation to elderly persons and persons with disabilities. HOUSE BILL 0597. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for AN ACT concerning land claims. HOUSE BILL 0598. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT concerning driving violations. HOUSE BILL 0599. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT concerning cruelty to animals. HOUSE BILL 0600. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to real property. HOUSE BILL 0601. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT in relation to property. HOUSE BILL 0602. Introduced by Representative Slone, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 11-1502. HOUSE BILL 0603. Introduced by Representative Slone, a bill for AN ACT in relation to clean air. HOUSE BILL 0604. Introduced by Representative Slone, a bill for AN ACT relating to facility planning areas. HOUSE BILL 0605. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT in relation to State soil. HOUSE BILL 0606. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT in relation to taxes. AGREED RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 24 Offered by Representative Osmond: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize significant milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Beverley Mae Peterson will be retiring from her duties at Pekin Insurance in February, 2001 after serving 29 years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Peterson was born on October 3, 1938 in Creve Coeur, Illinois; she graduated from East Peoria High School in 1956; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Peterson started working at Pekin Insurance on June 20, 1972; she was promoted to the position of Administrative Assistant on October 17, 1982; she created the term "Heartbeat of the Company" for the Sales Department; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Peterson has been an active member of the Social Activities Committee for over 5 years; she was also "arrested" as part of the American Cancer Society's Jail and Bail program on May 7, 1986; and WHEREAS, Beverley Mae Peterson will be spending her retirement years with her loving husband, Corwin "Corky" Peterson; and WHEREAS, In honor of Beverley Mae Peterson's retirement this February, her loving co-workers at Pekin Insurance have planned a special "surprise party" on Friday, January 26, 2001 to show her their appreciation for her dedicated 29 years of service; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Beverley Mae Peterson for her 29 years of dedicated service to Pekin Insurance and wish her well in all of her retirement endeavors; and be it further
13 [February 5, 2001] RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Beverley Mae Peterson as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 26 Offered by Representative Osmond: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Lake Villa Township Supervisor, Sue Hanson, is retiring from her duties on April 10, 2001; and WHEREAS, Sue Hanson was elected to the position of Lake Villa Township Clerk in 1985 and then elected Township Supervisor, where she has served loyally from 1989 to the present day; and WHEREAS, Sue Hanson was a very diligent and hard worker during her township service, and her many accomplishments illustrate this; some of her accomplishments include: creating the Township Food Pantry, distributing food baskets during the holiday season, establishing a Township Plan Commission, establishing a curbside recycling and yard-waste pick up program, offering an AIDS/HIV Health Education program, and establishing a Meals on Wheels Coordinator for the Lake Villa Township Area; she has also established many community services for Lake Villa Township which include: cardboard recycling, Share Foods, vehicle stickers, notary township maps, a handicap parking card, school physicals, lifeline communicators, state identification applications, a reduced fare for taxi and the bus, RTA Train and Bus photos, and passport application processing; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sue Hanson for her years of dedicated service as Lake Villa Township Clerk and Supervisor and wish her well in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sue Hanson as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 27 Offered by Representative Johnson: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, For the past 56 Christmas seasons, longtime St. Charles resident, John Forni, has visited Chicago-area nursing homes, retirement facilities, hospitals and children's homes as Santa Claus, lending an ear and sometimes a lap as a labor of love; and WHEREAS, It all started 56 years ago when John Forni heard about a hospitalized young girl in the St. Charles area; he rented a Santa suit visited her and found out that she wanted a doll, so he went out and bought her a doll and presented it to her; and WHEREAS, For more than five decades and several Santa suits later, John Forni still dresses up as Santa each holiday season just to see the look in children's eyes as he walks into a room; and WHEREAS, After his first appearance, John Forni moved into his role as the Fox Valley's Santa with gusto, taking the initiative to tour hospitals on his own; and WHEREAS, John Forni previously worked as a voluntary firefighter for the Geneva Fire Department, and that eventually led to the annual gig as Santa for the fire department in St. Charles nearly 30 years ago; and WHEREAS, Over the years portraying Santa Claus, John Forni has worn out nearly five suits; on October 28, 2000 fellow St. Charles Park District board member, Clint Hull, conducted a fund-raiser to raise money to purchase a new suit for Santa Claus; in all, the majority of the money raised went to buy John Forni a new suit, and the rest went to "Toys for Tots"; and
[February 5, 2001] 14 WHEREAS, John Forni's portrayal of Santa Claus radiates cheer; he listens patiently and never makes promises, a policy that parents and others appreciate; and WHEREAS, John Forni has promised that as long as he has a Santa suit, he will be Santa Claus for many generations to come; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate John Forni for his dedicated 56 years of portraying Santa Claus for the residents of St. Charles; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to John Forni as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 28 Offered by Representatives Leitch - Slone: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor the Human Service Center in Peoria, Illinois, as the staff prepares to celebrate twenty-five years of quality care to the Peoria area; and WHEREAS, The Human Service Center was established in 1976; the Center was started as a result of the consolidation of the Comprehensive Mental Health Board of Central Illinois, the Peoria Mental Health Clinic, the Stonehedge Foundation, Inc., and the Peoria Area Council on Alcoholism; and WHEREAS, The Human Service Center's statement of purpose is "to provide a program of mental health and substance abuse services which is comprehensive in scope, fully acceptable to those needing these services, integrating with other social and health care systems, and responsive to the current and changing needs primarily of the citizens who and or work in Peoria County, Illinois"; and WHEREAS, By the end of the first decade, the Human Service Center offered services at fourteen locations; there was an operating budget of $5.2 million; and the Human Service Center had received State-wide recognition as a provider of health care to the mentally ill; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years there have many changes in the Human Service Center; there have been good times and rough patches, but the Human Service Center has endured to become an important and vital part of Peoria and Peoria County; and WHEREAS, On February 25, 2001, a dinner will be held celebrating twenty-five years of service provided by the Human Service Center; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the men and women of the Human Service Center as they prepare to celebrate the organization's twenty-fifth anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the staff of the Human Service Center. HOUSE RESOLUTION 29 Offered by Representative Joseph Lyons: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the history of organizations of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, In 2001, The Retired Teachers Association of Chicago is celebrating its 75th anniversary of service to the retired teachers of the Chicago Board of Education; and WHEREAS, The Association has been a leader in legislative efforts to provide financial and health benefits to Chicago's retired teachers; and WHEREAS, The Retired Teachers Association of Chicago has, for many years, provided fellowship and personal support to Chicago's retired teachers; and WHEREAS, The Retired Teachers Association of Chicago has encouraged many retired teachers to become volunteers for many civic, community,
15 [February 5, 2001] and cultural organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, The Retired Teachers Association of Chicago has been a leader in providing a variety of personal, financial and social services to the retired teachers of Chicago's school system since 1926; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago on its 75 years of outstanding service to its thousands of members; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 30 Offered by Representative Mautino: 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. Leo Fonderoli of Arlington, Illinois, will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and WHEREAS, Leo Fonderoli and Dolores Thompson were united in holy matrimony on January 20, 1951 in Bristol; and WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Robert (wife, Velma) Fonderoli, Catherine (husband, Terry) Drummer, Rick (wife, Beth) Fonderoli, Tim (wife, Lynda) Fonderoli, Steve (wife, Konni) Fonderoli, Lori Lucas, and the late Jeffrey Fonderoli; the grandparents of fourteen wonderful grandchildren; and the great-grandparents of two great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest plateaus when a couple such as Leo and Dolores Fonderoli celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Fonderoli's 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-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Leo and Dolores Fonderoli on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 31 Offered by Representative Cross: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives honor former members and public officials on milestone events; and WHEREAS, DeKalb County Circuit Judge John W. Countryman is retiring from a career of public service to pursue his interests and dedicate more time to travel and his family; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman was born in DeKalb County in 1945, the son of a prominent lawyer and State's Attorney, and has lived in DeKalb County his entire life; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1967; and his Juris Doctorate, with distinction, from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1970; he was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1970; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman has served the people of the State of Illinois in all three branches of government over the years including
[February 5, 2001] 16 having served as a member and chairman of the State Board of Elections, a member of the Illinois General Assembly; and as the presiding Circuit Judge in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman was a member of the State Board of Elections for five years serving as Vice-Chairman and Chairman; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman as a legislator serving the 76th legislative district from 1983 until 1990 helped make improvements in the civil justice system, including enhancing the rights and protections afforded to participants in the criminal courts of our State; he sponsored many bills which became law benefiting Northern Illinois University and the entire 76th District of Illinois, and he served on many committees including Higher Education, Elections, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules as Co-Chairman and Judiciary as Minority Spokesman; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman engaged in private law practice from 1970 through 1990, including practice in the State and Federal Courts, in addition, he was active in trial practice during those years; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman has served as presiding Judge in the courts of DeKalb County for more than ten years, where he has rendered many important decisions affecting the well being of many Illinois residents, and decisions which have been affirmed by the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts, as proper interpretations of the Illinois Statutes and the Illinois Constitution; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman has served in many other public positions throughout the years including Public Defender of DeKalb County, Adjunct Professor at Northern Illinois University College of Law, a member and President of the Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club, Kishwaukee YMCA Board of Directors and Past President, Chairman of the International Council on Governmental Ethics laws, and as President of the DeKalb County Bar Association; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman has received many honors and awards over the years which include the Bud Geigle Award for service to Northern Illinois University in 1990, and the Northern Illinois University Foundation Humanitarian Award for service to Higher Education in 1997, and legislative service awards from the Illinois Agriculture Association, Illinois Public Defender Association and the DeKalb County Board of Realtors during his tenure in the Illinois House; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman and his wife Cheryl, to whom he has been a devoted husband for more than thirty-three years, reside in DeKalb where they successfully raised their three children Julia, Amy, and Jeffrey, to whom he has been a supporting father and role model; and WHEREAS, John W. Countryman is a long-suffering fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, having spent many an afternoon dreaming of the first time in his life that he will see the National League pennant flying over Wrigley Field; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the service of DeKalb County Circuit Judge and former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, John W. Countryman, and wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to John W. Countryman as an expression of our esteem. At the hour of 4:15 o'clock p.m., Representative Klingler moved that the House do now adjourn. The motion prevailed. And in accordance therewith and pursuant to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 5, the House stood adjourned until Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 1:00 o'clock p.m.