A local lawmaker has a couple of pieces of legislation that have advanced in Springfield. 

The bill to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from carbon sequestration, SB1723, was passed by the Illinois House last week 91-19. State Senator Sally Turner says it now awaits the Governor’s signature.

Senator Turner also helped support Senate Bill 2372 - establishing the Farmland Transition Commission, a new body within the Illinois Department of Agriculture tasked with studying and addressing the challenges faced by individuals aged 25 to 40 who are seeking to purchase or access farmland. 

Legislation sponsored by the Lincoln Republican to improve food safety for individuals with celiac disease has officially cleared the Illinois General Assembly. SB1288 requires all Illinois food handlers to complete training on celiac disease and the safe handling of gluten-free foods.

The State of Illinois has until Saturday at midnight to pass a budget. Sen. Turner sits on the budget committee and says there has not been a lot of discussion with Illinois Republicans regarding the budget.