DateChamber Action 3/4/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate


It looks to me like nothing has been passed yet. It has simply been put on the calendar for the second debate. Check out if that site has anything explaining how Bills become Laws in the State of Illinois.

Here's the simplified version of how it goes in NJ( where I'm from). The Bill is introduced and if you're lucky it gets debated a few times( looks like that's where you're at in the process) After extensive debate it will be recommended for a vote or not. If it is voted in by, say, the State Senate then it has to be debated and voted on in the State Assembly. Once both houses vote it through it goes to the Governor to be either signed into Law, conditionally vetoed or just outright vetoed.

Like I said simplified version but I hope this helps. All in all a step in the right direction for Illinois.

Check out this link: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legisla...legprocess.asp

It tells you how the process works in NJ. I don't think it will be too different in Illinois. Write to your Assemblymen and State Senators. Tell them you want to see this passed. Good luck.