Hit Run Bill on Veto Session Agenda in Illinois
Springfield focus turns to veto session October 28 as south suburban measures join the agenda. Debbi Halvorson pushes harsher penalties for hit and run, while Patrick O'Malley, Arline Fantin, Phil Novak, and others seek changes to tax districts licenses and homestead exemptions. Gov. Edgar vetoes or rewrites most controversial bills, citing penalties and budget concerns amid a tally of 575 proposals sent by the General Assembly.
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Debbie Halvorson
Crete ‘Township
Patrick O'Malley
Cook County
Arline Fantin
Phil Novak
Jim Edgar
Edgar
Halvorson
Dcrete
Anne Zickus
R-Palos Hills
Christine Radogne
R-Lagrange
Jim Brosnahan
D-Evergreen Park
O'Malley
Mey
Tson
Edgar Sai
Illinois
House
Senate
Jack Kubik
R-Berwyn
Peterson
Christine Radogno
R LaGrange
Illinois lawmakers weigh tax bills and veto agenda
The General Assembly faces a veto session to debate vehicle lease sales taxes, tax exemptions, and penalties. Gov. Edgar opposes a sales tax on leased vehicles and favors revenue protections. lawmakers push education reform, campaign finance, deregulation, and a gas tax hike.
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