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* The bill now goes to the Senate…
Rep. Sommer says designating pumpkin as the official state pie would help recognize the good things about Illinois. #twill
— Erin Hegarty (@erin_hegarty) April 16, 2015
@mhobe55 Pumpkins really present a trifecta of benefits: healthy to eat, an integral part of IL agriculture and they draw tourists to IL.
— Erin Hegarty (@erin_hegarty) April 16, 2015
Here is roll call on pumpkin pie bill: http://t.co/b8wXzKvW5G Nos: Franks, Dunkin, Will Davis. Presents: Sims, Feigenholtz
— Monique Garcia (@moniquegarcia) April 16, 2015
Rep. Sommer has introduced just three other House bills this year, only one of which has made it out of committee…
Amends the Flag Display Act. Requires the Governor to issue an official notice to fly the United States national flag, the State flag of Illinois, and the appropriate military flag upon the death of a resident of this State killed during on duty training for active military duty.
I think the pumpkin bill is the most publicity he’s ever received.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:09 pm
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Eli’s cheesecake should be the official state pie.
Comment by Juvenal Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:10 pm
How is Rep. Jay ‘Punkinhead’ Hoffman not a Chief Sponsor of this bill?
Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:11 pm
Time for a 21 punkin chunkin’ salute!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMXiXzliUcg
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:16 pm
After the bill was carved up in committee, the board lit up….never mind…
Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:18 pm
==Rep. Sommer says designating pumpkin as the official state pie would help recognize the good things about Illinois.==
Man, we’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel if we’ve got to turn to pumpkin pie as a positive aspect of the state.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:20 pm
Thank goodness we’ve put pension reform on hold to address really important matters.
Comment by Stones Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:21 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Footage of the floor debate over House Bill 208 http://tinyurl.com/HB208Debate
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:26 pm
In defense of Rep. Sommer he was the lead sponsor of a key reform bill for the adoption of children. It passed yesterday.
Comment by Adopted Parent Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:26 pm
Does this count as a success in the turnaround agenda?
Comment by AC Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:27 pm
Illinois is the world’s leading pumpkin producer. Morton is home of the annual Pumpkin Fest. Rep. Sommer is from Morton. Ding ding ding!
Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:30 pm
At least it wasn’t a state raptor…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiN_-AEhTpk
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:33 pm
Guess I missed it here and in the papers where the budget got passed so the GA could spare the time for pumpkins.
Comment by West Side the Best Side Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:34 pm
“This is NOT one of the votes I’m demanding. I don’t have a $&@#% problem with this.
Signed,
Bruce Rauner
Governor
State of Illinois”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:37 pm
An 8″ pumpkin pie contains 2500 calories and over 100 grams of fat.
That’s about the same as 10 candy bars, before you add the whipped cream.
Don’t get me wrong, I like pumpkin pie, but “healthy to eat” it is not.
Comment by Juvenal Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:41 pm
@Juvenal
but a slice or 1/8th of that pie has only 323 calories. Moderation is key to a healthy diet.
Comment by Cable Line Beer Gardener Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:48 pm
A silly bill, yes, but why the “no” and “present” votes? Apple or cherry fans, perhaps?
Comment by ??? Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:03 pm
Generally, when catapulted toward a governor, pumpkin pie has better aerodynamics and adhesion that other pie fillings. Moreover, the whipped cream cushions the landing on the face of the designated target. However, greater training is needed to assure accuracy. Over all, a good choice.
Comment by D.P.Gumby Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:04 pm
Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie.
Who’s afraid to holler, I?
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:19 pm
Humble Pie more like it.
Comment by walker Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:45 pm
Was there an explanation from the legislators that voted NO?
Comment by Anon Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:52 pm
With ALL the real serious cuts proposed this IS WHAT THEY DO WITH OUR TIME!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!
Comment by real one Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 5:31 pm
I second the request for an explanation of the three NO votes! there must be something interesting there.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 5:51 pm
Who’s going to introduce the bill declaring Gov. Rauner the state raptor?
Comment by olddog Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:15 pm
YUM!
Comment by ejhickey Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:31 pm
old dog-
Jurassic or canine?
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:35 pm
===How is Rep. Jay ‘Punkinhead’ Hoffman not a Chief Sponsor of this bill?===
I am surprised he was able to vote yes. Obviously he has a conflict of interest.
Comment by Been There Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:40 pm
To those questioning how in the world three folks actually ended up voting “no” to this silly waste of legislative time (which we are all paying for, of course)…
Three possibilities:
1- Three folks were so outraged that they were actually taking a vote on this, in th State House — instead of dealing with genuine issues, in a time of fiscal crisis and rampant cuts and a outstanding solution for the pension theivery still to be dealt with — that they decided to take it out on the bill;
2 - Three of those present actually did get a bit confused, and thought this was one of those votes that might tally up toward Gov. Rauner’s “I’ve got 20 million bucks in my Carhart pockets, here, , and I need ten — or was it eight? Six? votes…”
2 - Three of our esteemed legislators prefer Gino’s East, and were already constructing a bill to make it the State Pie… as soon as they test their carbohydrates (?)
Comment by Justan Observer Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:44 pm
Sorry- long day. Meant to say Jurassic or buteo?
Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:46 pm
What was that about rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic?
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 8:03 pm
Similar thing in New Hampshire, they were a little less receptive to say the least:
https://youtu.be/v8Jh9TkdzbU
Comment by Person 8 Friday, Apr 17, 15 @ 5:18 am
Empty suit
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Apr 17, 15 @ 8:32 am
Of all the problems existing in the State of Illinos and what are they concentrating on, THE STATE PIE!
Kick them all out and elect representatives that will work for you.
Comment by spfldadm Friday, Apr 17, 15 @ 8:52 am