The 103rd Illinois General Assembly is in the past as legislators wrap up the lame duck session.
During the four-day lame duck session that included the capital city being hit with a major snow storm, legislators approved a slew of new bills ready to be sent to the Governor. One dealt with orders of protection, requiring police to confiscate firearms in certain cases. Another dealt with more oversight of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. Yet another would repeal the requirement to publish legal name changes. Republican State Senator Chapin Rose said the measures preparing to head to the Governor’s desk aren’t good for constituents.
The total number of bills filed over the past two years was nearly 10,000. Legislators approves around 500. The 104th General Assembly that was elected in November will be seated today at noon.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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