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* Just after midnight, the Senate takes up SB5, which is the guv’s health insurance bill. Right now, they’re doing amendments.

* 12:15am - The actual bill won’t be called. They passed the “guts” of the proposal on an amendment, which passed with less than 30 votes (29-28). It will be tough to claim a victory on this one, even though the amendment passed.

* 12:18am - An amendment to a different bill to exempt riverboats from the smoking ban just failed.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:05 am

Comments

Looks like healthcare has a chance tonight.

Comment by Busy night Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:08 am
Now that it is after midnight, does it take 3/5 to pass a bill?

Comment by DRB Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:09 am
Looks like Republicans are going to caucus - running out the clock?

Will they come back and declare it June 1?

Comment by UPDATES Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:10 am
I don’t think it matters. What you’re seeing is the proof that Jones still has the muscle to get his will, regardless of all the antics.

Announced that the bill will not be called.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:13 am
Healthcare bill will not be called this evening - Republican caucus canceled.

Comment by UPDATES Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:13 am
Now they are taking up amendments on exempting casinos from the statewide smoking ban.

Comment by UPDATES Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:16 am
The Senate has adjourned until 11am June 1.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 12:24 am
If we did our jobs like this, we would all be on the dole.

Comment by Disgusted Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 5:29 am
They keep doing their jobs like this we all will be on the dole

Comment by Anon Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 6:31 am
The ‘legislature’ did manage to come up with significant assistance…..for themselves:

9.6% raise retroactive to January.

State workers that have not had a raise in four years and are now LUCKY IF THEY GET A $100/MONTH RAISE, are completely disgusted by these thieves. Why don’t they just get rid of all the workers then they wouldn’t have to worry about them at all? Just hire all of Emil’s family.

Absolutely criminal.

Comment by 9.6% Solution Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 6:35 am
I’m glad the Senate had the wisdom to vote no on the casino exemption. The American Gaming Association has given up fighting smoking bans, as they realize it’s a losing bet. Who would know better the guys who bank on the odds? Besides isn’t one addiction enough?

Comment by Where there's smoke... Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 6:56 am
Addictions are more entertaining when bundled.

Comment by Big Al Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 7:16 am
All this talk about what a poor lot “these politicians” are does bring to mind the greatest comic strip line ever: Pogo circa 1970ish; “We have met the enemy and he is us”
Come on folks these guys are elected by the good people of the State of Illinois. It is a government that we elected and deserve, damn it.

Comment by lincolnlandbubba Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 7:24 am
9.6% RAISE ! ! ! ! Thought there was no money!

Comment by Any Kodak Moments Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 7:44 am
There’s always money for what’s important…even if we have to steal it from the pensions to get it.

Comment by Lincoln Log Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 7:49 am
big al,
those who say pills and booze don’t mix don’t have any doctor’s for friends. Better living through chemistry.

Comment by nino brown Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 7:56 am
They all deserve a raise for the excellent job they’ve done hosing us taxpayers.

Comment by Milorad Friday, Jun 1, 07 @ 8:53 am