Illinois House passes contraception coverage bill HB 211
The Illinois House approved HB 211 to require insurance plans to cover birth control and other contraceptives across the state including HMOs and state employee programs. Supporters say it could save $15 million to $17 million in public aid costs from fewer pregnancies while opponents warn of budget strains and define abortion coverage limits. The bill moves to Governor Blagojevich for approval.
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Senate
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Rdanville
Illinois lawmakers approve recording of closed public meetings
The Illinois House voted 72 to 20 with 24 present to require audio or video tapes of closed sessions by public bodies. Tapes must be kept 18 months and provided to a judge in Open Meetings Act violation cases, aiming to curb improper discussion and protect officials falsely accused. Barack Obama and others supported the measure, Governor Blagojevich weighing a signature.
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Buffalo Grove
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Forsyth
Decatur
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Chicago
Barack Obama
Senate
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Rod Blagojevich
Tuition freeze bill passes House to Blagojevich for final action
The House approved HB 1118 by a 116 to 0 vote to require public universities to keep tuition unchanged for four consecutive academic years for incoming students, covering five year programs. Governor Blagojevich backs the proposal and it targets students enrolling after 2003-04. Springfield Bureau
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Illinois House passes gun show background checks bill
The Illinois House approved a measure requiring unlicensed gun show dealers to call state police for spot checks before selling firearms. The 60 to 51 vote aims to extend background checks to all show sellers, with penalties of up to one year in jail for noncompliance.
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Illinois House Rejects Judge Pay Increase Amid Budget Strain
The Illinois House failed to pass SB 100 to grant judges a retroactive, cost-of-living pay hike, with a 55-53 vote after threats of lawsuits and concerns over a $5 billion deficit. Critics blasted the move as unfair to public employees and school districts facing cuts.
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