Fall veto session has adjourned and lawmakers saw very little action from the majority party on the issues important to Illinoisans. Now the General Assembly prepares for Lame Duck session that begins in January. Republicans voted against a Lame Duck session; however, the majority party pushed their way through to make it happen. Read more…
“Illinois lawmakers do not need to engage in a lame duck session to quickly pass legislation behind closed doors,” said Rep. Coffey. “We have seen previous lame duck sessions that end with controversial laws, such as the end of cash bail that was rammed through the General Assembly in 2021.”
The majority party needs to understand that bipartisan legislation works best for Illinois residents. Under Speaker Welch, private partisan conversations are held in the dark with no Republican input. This is not how a body of government should operate, and the people of Illinois deserve better.
Although House Republicans were expecting more from veto session, they continue to work towards crafting additional commonsense legislation to bring forth in the coming months. Recent legislation filed that State Representative Mike Coffey supports, includes changes to the Environmental Protection Act.
- HB5897: Extends deadlines by 5 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent for electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.
- HB5898: Extends deadlines by 10 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent for electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units.
- HB5899: Extends deadlines by 5 years for reduced or zero carbon dioxide equivalent for electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that use coal as a fuel.
The Future of Illinois
Following the elections, voters made their voices heard loud and clear. They are tired of progressive policies pushed by the Democrats, and they want change. Republicans have bills ready to be called that would immediately change the trajectory of our state. Poor public policy in Illinois is stifling economic growth, population growth, educational growth, and opportunities. The General Assembly can change course and create a brighter future for Illinois families, but bipartisan legislation must be passed.