THERE WASN’T MUCH ACTION IN SPRINGFIELD FOR THE FIRST DAY OF THE SPECIAL SESSION.
THE HOUSE AND SENATE SPENT JUST A FEW MINUTES IN SPECIAL SESSION. REPUBLICANS ARE URGING HOUSE DEMOCRATS TO SUPPORT THEIR BUDGET PLAN AND END THE IMPASSE…BUT HOUSE SPEAKER MADIGAN SAYS HIS BUDGET TEAM IS ALSO PUTTING TOGETHER A PROPOSAL.
THE HOUSE WILL BE HOLDING TWO COMMITTEES OF THE WHOLE TO DISCUSS WORKER’S COMPENSATION REFORM AND A PROPERTY TAX FREEZE THIS WEEK.