The State of Illinois passed its annual budget in the early morning hours of Saturday and a central Illinois Republican is sounding off.

State Sen. Chapin Rose calls the bill a perfect illustration of the difference between modern Republicans and modern Democrats. 

The Mahomet Republican feels this budget was a chance to do the right thing and give Illinoisans permanent  tax relief.

Lawmakers voted to receive pay raises and Sen. Rose points out that decision came at the expense of vulnerable Illinoisans.

He believes Illinoisans can see through the election year gimmicks and predicts lawmakers at that supported the legislation are going to have buyers remorse come election time.