House Bill 2813 creates the 72-Hour Budget Review Act which prohibits a hearing or vote on any appropriation bill or revenue bill for at least 72 hours after the bill is made publicly available. State Representative Mike Coffey is Chief Co-Sponsor on this bill and has this to say:
“This bill is a step towards more transparency and gives legislators ample time to review and analyze legislation. Not only will this help us better understand a bill and know the actually purpose, but it also creates a better structure for the legislative process.”
Illinois Democrats have a long history of working behind closed doors and dropping bills with very little, or no time at all for legislators to thoroughly review language in the bills. HB2813 aims to improve transparency within the General Assembly.
Rep. Coffey Co-Sponsors Critical Voter Integrity Bill
Springfield, IL…State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined a growing number of House Republicans in championing election security with his support of House Bill 5887. Filed by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, this legislation mandates all voters in Illinois provide proof of citizenship during voter registration. Rep. Coffey is committed to ensuring the integrity of Illinois elections, preserving the foundational principles of our democracy, and protecting people from unintentional criminal activity.
“Free, fair, and secure elections is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and Illinois has a responsibility to protect the sanctity of our elections,” said Rep. Coffey. “With an influx of undocumented migrants pouring into our state, this legislation is essential to safeguarding our elections from unlawful voting and election fraud.”