State Senator Dale Fowler | Illinois State Senator
State Senator Dale Fowler | Illinois State Senator
Lawmakers gathered in Springfield on November 12 for the start of the fall Veto Session. The first week ended without significant floor action, but Senate Republicans held a press conference urging Governor Pritzker to pledge not to raise taxes amid a $3.16 billion budget deficit.
Senate lawmakers also honored veterans during their annual Veterans Day recognition tribute. In addition, the Senate Executive Committee discussed a bill aimed at banning carbon sequestration injections near sole-source aquifers. Senate Bill 3968, which sought to prohibit this controversial practice, remained in committee without a vote.
State legislators are set to reconvene at the state Capitol for the final three days of the Veto Session starting November 19.
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