STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
81ST LEGISLATIVE DAY
Perfunctory Session
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002
2:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 81
[January 15, 2002] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 81st Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 9 Introduction and First Reading - HB3770-3793....... 8 Permanent Committee Assignments.................... 3 Temporary Committee Assignments.................... 8
3 [January 15, 2002] The House met pursuant to adjournment. Brad Bolin, Assistant Clerk of the House in the Chair. Prayer by Brad Bolin, Assistant Clerk of the House. Minutes Clerk Jennifer L. Timms led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. PERMANENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS LEE A. DANIELS REPUBLICAN LEADER January 11, 2002 Mr. Anthony Rossi Clerk of the House 402 State House Springfield, IL 62704 Dear Mr. Rossi: Please be advised that due to the resignation of Former Representative Tom Ryder, I have appointed Representative Tom Cross to serve as Deputy Minority Leader, Representative Patricia Lindner to serve as Assistant Minority Leader and Representative Raymond Poe to serve as Republican Caucus Chairman for the remainder of the 92nd General Assembly. These appointments are effective immediately. If you have any questions regarding these appointments, please feel free to contact Laura Anderson, Chief of Staff at 782-5104. Sincerely, s/Lee A. Daniels House Republican Leader OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JESSE WHITE-Secretary of State RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS January 10, 2002 Honorable Tony Rossi Clerk of the House of Representative Room 402 Capitol Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 Dear Mr. Rossi: This office is forwarding herewith a copy of the Notice of Vacancy from the Republican Representative Committee of the Sixty-First Representative District, declaring the existence of a vacancy in the office of Representative in the Ninety-Second General Assembly in the Sixty-First Representative District, as a result of the resignation of Andrea S. Moore on December 31, 2001. Also enclosed are copies of the Certificate of Appointment by the Republican Representative Committee of the 61st Representative District of Suzanne D. Simpson, 33034 Forest Drive, Grayslake, Illinois 60030, to fill the vacancy in the Office of Representative, in the Ninety-Second General Assembly from the Sixty-First Representative District, along with the Oath of Office. Yours truly, s/JESSE WHITE Secretary of State
[January 15, 2002] 4 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JESSE WHITE-Secretary of State NOTICE Change in the Ninety-Second General Assembly HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appointment Vacancy Suzanne D. Simpson Andrea S. Moore 33034 Forest Drive 61st Representative District Grayslake, Illinois 60030 Resigned: December 31, 2001 Appointed: December 27, 2001 Filed: December 20, 2001 Took Oath: January 4, 2002 Filed: January 8, 2002 GENERAL ASSEMBLY STATE OF ILLINOIS ANDREA S. MOORE STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 61ST DISTRICT December 14, 2001 Mr. Anthony Rossi, Chief Clerk Illinois House of Representative Room 402 - State House Springfield, IL 62706 Dear Mr. Rossi: This letter is to inform you that I resign my position as Illinois State Representative for Illinois Legislative District #61 effective 5:00 P.M., December 31, 2001. I have enjoyed my tenure in this capacity and have considered it a privilege to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives. Sincerely, s/Andrea S. Moore State Representative 61st District December 27, 2001 Honorable Jesse White Illinois Secretary of State 213 Statehouse Springfield, Illinois 62756 The Honorable Anthony Rossi Clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives 402 Statehouse Springfield, Illinois 62706-1150 The Honorable Ron Michaelson Executive Director The Illinois State Board of Elections 1020 South Spring, P.O. Box 4187 Springfield, Illinois Re: Declaration of House of Representative Vacancy Gentleman:
5 [January 15, 2002] Pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/25-6(a), the 61st Representative District Republican Committee declares that the resignation of State Representative Andrea Moore has created a vacancy in the 61st House District. Furthermore, the 61st Representative District Republican Committee intends to appoint a replacement within 30 days pursuant to 10ILCS 5/26-6(b). Sincerely yours, s/John Schulien Chairman State of Illinois County of Lake 61st Representative District Minutes of 61st Representative Committee Meeting This is to certify that, in accordance with 10 ILCS 5/8-5, the representative committee of the Republican Party of the 61st representative district met on Thursday, December 27, 2001, in the Village of Libertyville, County of Lake and organized by electing the following officers in conformity with the election laws of this State. Chairman: John Schulien 941 Sandstone Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048 Secretary: Carol Calabresa 821 Arthur Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 The committee received the letter of resignation of State Representative Andrea Moore, R-61st Representative District. The committee reviewed possible candidates to be appointed to complete the unexpired term of Representative Moore. The committee voted to appoint Suzanne D. Simpson, 33034 Forest Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030, to complete the unexpired term effective with the resignation date of January 1, 2002. Signed: s/Chairman John Schulien Attest by s/Secretary Carol Calabresa STATE OF ILLINOIS I, Suzanne D. Simpson, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Illinois State Representative to the best of my ability. s/Suzanne D. Simpson Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of January 2002. s/Judge Barbara Gilleran-Johnson OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JESSE WHITE-Secretary of State RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS January 10, 2002
[January 15, 2002] 6 Honorable Tony Rossi Clerk of the House of Representative Room 402 Capitol Building Springfield, Illinois 62706 Dear Mr. Rossi: This office is forwarding herewith a copy of the Notice of Vacancy from the Republican Representative Committee of the Thirty-Ninth Legislative District, declaring the existence of a vacancy in the office of Representative in the Ninety-Second General Assembly in the Thirty-Ninth Representative District, as a result of the resignation of Vince Persico on January 9, 2002. Also enclosed are copies of the Certificate of Appointment by the Republican Representative Committee of the 39th Representative District of Roger C. Marquardt, 2015 South Finley Road #1204, Lombard, Illinois 60148, to fill the vacancy in the Office of Representative, in the Ninety-Second General Assembly from the Thirty-Ninth Representative District, along with the Oath of Office. Yours truly, s/JESSE WHITE Secretary of State OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JESSE WHITE-Secretary of State NOTICE Change in the Ninety-Second General Assembly HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appointment Vacancy Roger C. Marquardt Vince Persico 2015 South Finley Road, #1204 39th Representative District Lombard, Illinois 60148 Resigned: January 9, 2002 Appointed: January 8, 2002 Filed: January 7, 2002 Took Oath: January 10, 2002 Filed: January 20, 2002 NOTIFICATION OF VACANCY Representative Committee of the ) Republican Party of the ) 39th Legislative District ) ) ) ) STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF DUPAGE ) WHEREAS, Representative Vince Persico, a member of the Republican Party, has resigned as Representative in the General Assembly for the Thirty-Ninth Representative District; WHEREAS, Representative Persico's resignation is effective January 9, 2002; NOW, THEREFORE, the Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the Thirty-Ninth Representative District does hereby find and declare that the office of Representative in the General Assembly for the Thirty-Ninth Representative District is vacant.
7 [January 15, 2002] SIGNED: James "Pate" Philip Chairman Dated:1/5/02 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE THIRTY-NINTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Representative Committee of the ) Republican Party of the ) 39th Representative District ) ) ) ) STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF DUPAGE ) WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in the office of Representative in the General Assembly in the 39th Representative District of the State of Illinois by reason of the resignation of Vince Persico, a duly elected member of the Republican Party from the 39th Representative District of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 39th Representative District has met and voted to fill the vacancy in said office, as required by 10 ILCS 5/25-6; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 39th Representative Committee hereby appoints Roger C. Marquardt, of 2015 South Finley Road, #1204, Lombard, Illinois, 60148, a member of the Republican Party, to the office of Representative in the General Assembly in the 39th Representative District, effective January 10, 2002. s/James Pate Philip Chairman s/Jim Rasins Secretary s/Roger Marquardt Member Dated:1/8/02 ATTEST:Jim Rasins Secretary STATE OF ILLINOIS I, Roger Marquardt, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Representative in the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, for the 39 Representative District to the best of my ability. Representative Roger Marquardt Signature Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10 day of January 2002 Honorable Rita B Garman Signature
[January 15, 2002] 8 TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Leitch filled the vacant seat in the Committee on Rules on January 9, 2002. Representative Leitch filled the vacant seat in the Committee on Rules on January 10, 2002. 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 3770. Filed by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT concerning agriculture. HOUSE BILL 3771. Filed by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT concerning townships. HOUSE BILL 3772. Filed by Representative Currie, a bill for AN ACT concerning State lawsuit immunity. HOUSE BILL 3773. Filed by Representative Righter, a bill for AN ACT concerning public graveyards. HOUSE BILL 3774. Filed by Representative Klingler, a bill for AN ACT in relation to education. HOUSE BILL 3775. Filed by Representative Kenner, a bill for AN ACT concerning taxes. HOUSE BILL 3776. Filed by Representative Kenner, a bill for AN ACT concerning education. HOUSE BILL 3777. Filed by Representative Brunsvold, a bill for AN ACT concerning antitrust law. HOUSE BILL 3778. Filed by Representative Bellock, a bill for AN ACT concerning municipalities. HOUSE BILL 3779. Filed by Representative Morrow, a bill for AN ACT concerning courts. HOUSE BILL 3780. Filed by Representative Osmond, a bill for AN ACT concerning insurance. HOUSE BILL 3781. Filed by Representative Jerry Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT in relation to vehicles. HOUSE BILL 3782. Filed by Representative Lou Jones, a bill for AN ACT concerning parole. HOUSE BILL 3783. Filed by Representative Lou Jones, a bill for AN ACT in relation to public aid. HOUSE BILL 3784. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT in relation to the Metro-East Sports Facilities Authority. HOUSE BILL 3785. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT in relation to civil procedure. HOUSE BILL 3786. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT creating the office of the Curator of the Executive Mansion. HOUSE BILL 3787. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT concerning State finance. HOUSE BILL 3788. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT concerning dental hygienists. HOUSE BILL 3789. Introduced by Representative Mautino, a bill for AN ACT in relation to agriculture. HOUSE BILL 3790. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT in relation to food safety. HOUSE BILL 3791. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT regarding townships. HOUSE BILL 3792. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT concerning counties. HOUSE BILL 3793. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT in relation to the Uniform Commercial Code. At the hour of 3:00 o'clock p.m., Representative Poe moved that the
9 [January 15, 2002] House do now adjourn until Thursday, January 17, 2002, in perfunctory session. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.