SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE CALLING FOR A SERIES OF PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS TO BE HEARD DURING THE FALL VETO SESSION. 

THE MEASURES CRACKDOWN ON GUN OFFENDERS, CREATING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR VIOLENT FIREARM CRIMES. LEGISLATION ALSO DENIES BAIL FOR FELONS CHARGED WITH A GUN OFFENSE AND SETS UP A 100 MILLION DOLLAR POLICE GRANT FUND TO HELP LOCAL DEPARTMENTS HIRE MORE OFFICERS, BUY EQUIPMENT AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. SENATOR CHAPIN ROSE OF MAHOMET SAYS CRIME IS OUT OF CONTROL AND THE FOCUS NEEDS TO BE ON VICTIMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.

SENATOR NEIL ANDERSON OF MOLINE SAYS THE PROPOSALS NEED TO BE VOTED ON NOW.

JUST THREE DAYS REMAIN IN THE VETO SESSION…NEXT TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.