Few expectations for lawmakers in post-election session
Via State Journal Register
By Sophia Tareen and Kerry Lester
The Associated Press
CHICAGO — Moments after conceding a close election, outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn vowed to fight for a minimum wage hike before leaving office — but whether lawmakers follow through or pursue other major issues before Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner takes over is far from certain.
During a statewide post-victory tour, Rauner asked lawmakers not to tackle major issues before he’s in charge. Some legislative leaders and experts predict that’ll be the case during this month’s scheduled veto session and the so-called lame-duck session in January, a time when lawmakers are more likely to consider controversial bills. Still, last-minute plans could materialize if Democrats, who have majorities in the House and Senate, decide to cram through proposals ahead of the first Republican arriving in the governor’s office in more than a decade.
“There’s going to be a lot of feeling our way on both sides,” Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno said. “Clearly this is a huge change for the state to have a two-party system back in play.”
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