Legislative Update – Week of June 6
This week’s update should be the end to the legislative session for the summer, but there is also a potential that both chambers will be back to
The House and Senate did end up passing a budget but what they sent to the Goveor was significantly lower than the Goveor’s desired funding level. While the Senate Democrats had included additional funding to a supplemental bill, the House refused to agree to the additions and appointed a conference committee to try and reach an agreeable solution. But, the chamber adjoued right after the appointment of the committee. So while there is the potential for a vote by the full chambers to such a conference, it does not appear that the additions would be made any time in the near future.
A number of other legislative proposals were considered and many passed, including changes to Worker’s Compensation over the objections and heavy lobbying efforts of the Illinois State Medical Society. Pension changes, however, did not make it through the legislature, and have been put off until the Fall Veto Session.
This report will provide you with up-to-date status information on the legislation we have been tracking and any bills that have come to our attention that potentially impact your organization. Final reports will be provided at a later date that will detail all of the actions taken during the session.