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State of Illinois 91St General Assembly Final Senate Journal State of Illinois 91st General Assembly Final Senate Journal 46 JOURNAL OF THE [Jan. 27, 1999] SENATE JOURNAL STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3RD LEGISLATIVE DAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1999 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Senator Laura Kent Donahue, Quincy, Illinois, presiding. Prayer by Reverend Charlie Lee, West Side Christian Church, Springfield, Illinois. Senator Sieben led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Journal of Wednesday, January 13, 1999, was being read when on motion of Senator Burzynski further reading of same was dispensed with and unless some Senator had corrections to offer, the Journal would stand approved. No corrections being offered, the Journal was ordered to stand approved. The Journal of Thursday, January 14, 1999, was being read when on motion of Senator Burzynski further reading of same was dispensed with and unless some Senator had corrections to offer, the Journal would stand approved. No corrections being offered, the Journal was ordered to stand approved. REPORTS RECEIVED The Secretary placed before the Senate the following reports: The 1998 Annual Report submitted by the State Board of Education in compliance with 105 ILCS 5/1A-4. A Catalogue of Reports submitted by the State Board of Education pursuant to 105 ILCS 5/2-3.87 of The School Code. The 1997 Annual Statistical Report submitted by the State Board of Education as required by 105 ILCS 5/2-3.11. A report submitted by the Office of the Inspector General, Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to 20 ILCS 505/35.5. SENATE 47 A designation of TAP Holdings, Inc. & Subsidiary as a High Impact Business submitted by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs in accordance with Section 5.5 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act (1996 Illinois Compiled Statutes). The annual reports on state-owned and surplus real property submitted by the Department of Central Management Services as required by Illinois Compiled Statutes, 30 ILCS 605/7.1. The Fiscal Year 2000 Higher Education Budget Recommendations, Operations and Grants and Capital Improvements, submitted by the Board of Higher Education. The foregoing reports were ordered received and placed on file in the Secretary's Office. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A message from the House by Mr. Rossi, Clerk: Mr. President -- I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has concurred with the Senate in the adoption of the following joint resolution, to-wit: SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 Concurred in by the House, January 14, 1999. ANTHONY D. ROSSI, Clerk of the House INTRODUCTION OF BILLS SENATE BILL NO. 26. Introduced by Senator Petka, a bill for AN ACT regarding property, which may be referred to as the Property Owners Protection Amendments of 1999. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 27. Introduced by Senator Bowles, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act by changing Section 607. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 28. Introduced by Senator Clayborne, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Election Code by changing Section 24A-10. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 29. Introduced by Senator Parker, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 6-106.1. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 30. Introduced by Senator Radogno, a bill for AN ACT concerning respiratory care practitioners. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 31. Introduced by Senator Sieben, a bill for AN 48 JOURNAL OF THE [Jan. 27, 1999] ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 11-1414. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 32. Introduced by Senator O'Malley, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Bingo License and Tax Act by changing Section 1. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 33. Introduced by Senator Watson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 9-195 and adding Section 15-103. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 34. Introduced by Senators Radogno - Petka, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 15-175. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 35. Introduced by Senator O'Malley, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Sections 5-5, 12-50, 14-15, 16-95, 16-125, and 16-160. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 36. Introduced by Senator O'Malley, a bill for AN ACT in relation to truth in taxation. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 37. Introduced by Senator Peterson, a bill for AN ACT concerning tax objections. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 38. Introduced by Senator Karpiel, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 10-25. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 39. Introduced by Senator R. Madigan, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Municipal Code by changing Sections 11-74.4-3 and 11-74.4-7. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 40. Introduced by Senator Watson, a bill for AN ACT concerning economic development. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 41. Introduced by Senator Dillard, a bill for AN ACT regarding disabled persons. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 42. Introduced by Senator Watson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 12-15. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered SENATE 49 printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 43. Introduced by Senator Lauzen, a bill for AN ACT concerning cancer research. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 44. Introduced by Senator Lauzen, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 12-4.11. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 45. Introduced by Senator Parker, a bill for AN ACT concerning cancer research. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 46. Introduced by Senator Parker, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section 204. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 47. Introduced by Senator Silverstein, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Banking Act by adding Section 6.5. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 48. Introduced by Senator Silverstein, a bill for AN ACT in relation to mental health records of applicants for Firearm Owner's Identification Cards. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 49. Introduced by Senator Silverstein, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Higher Education Student Assistance Act by changing Section 55. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 50. Introduced by Senator Peterson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act by changing Section 14. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 51. Introduced by Senator Peterson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 19-60. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules. SENATE BILL NO. 52. Introduced by Senator Weaver, a bill for AN ACT concerning property taxes. The bill was taken up, read by title a first time, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Rules.
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