At least one lawmaker wants Illinois’ governor to call both chambers back for a special session to work on a budget but the governor says they should just do their job.
In the final moments of a short session Thursday Democratic Representative Jack Franks said Governor Bruce Rauner should order lawmakers back for a special session.
However, Governor Rauner said earlier this week that forcing lawmakers to come back won’t work, noting lawmakers haven’t taken up any of his proposed reform ideas like term limits, redistricting, workers’ comp or a property tax freeze with local cost controls.
Rauner said attempts at special sessions, or even four leaders meetings, by past governors didn’t work.