Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:22 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:22 AM Reporting from WGN, including a statement from Senate Minority leader Curran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:27 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:27 AM Sen Rose now discussing the Governor's slush fund included in the pay raise bill under discussion and how the Deputy Gov "couldn't even be bothered" to inform the two minority leaders that it was part of the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:28 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:28 AM Sen Rose notes that the previous budget already gave the legislature a 2.4% pay raise.. brings the total pay increase to 20% in the last 6 months if passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:30 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:30 AM Senator Simms claims that the intent here is to get "the best and brightest" to be legislators in Illinois. They are falling far short of the mark. Bailey: "Are you suggesting that the best and brightest are not serving here, on your side of the aisle?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcc Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:31 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:31 AM Legislature pay raises should be approved by a super majority of the voters, not themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mab22 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:34 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:34 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:31 PM, kevinmcc said: Legislature pay raises should be approved by a super majority of the voters, not themselves. Seriously? Put the peasants and mud dwellers in charge of the salaries of our overlords? Perish the thought …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:34 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:34 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:30 PM, Upholder said: Senator Simms claims that the intent here is to get "the best and brightest" to be legislators in Illinois. They are falling far short of the mark. Bailey: "Are you suggesting that the best and brightest are not serving here, on your side of the aisle?" Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mab22 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:36 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:36 AM On 1/8/2023 at 5:15 PM, Dumak_from_arfcom said: Pritzker is upset.. If he starts stress eating he is liable to cause a donut extinction level event. Best stock up on jelly donuts now before the rationing starts. Great another round of rationing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:38 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:38 AM People are coming to Illannoy to find a better way of life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:39 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:39 AM On 1/8/2023 at 5:32 PM, Monty80 said: Jabba is so mad, he might skip a meal. Does it look like he's ever skipped a meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:39 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:39 AM Senate votes to concur with the House and increase legislator pay 30-21-0 HB1720 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM There's a big ***g surprise. More money money for screwing over the taxpayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM (edited) On 1/8/2023 at 7:38 PM, Monty80 said: People are coming to Illannoy to find a better way of life? Coming. He keeps on using that word. I do not think it means what he thinks it does. Edited January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM by cybermgk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:40 AM Dem caucus for 1 hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM Executive committee will meet at 9am, room 212. Senate stands ajourned until 1pm Jan 9th, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:39 PM, Upholder said: Senate votes to concur with the House and increase legislator pay 30-21-0 HB1720 actually closer than I would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:41 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:40 PM, cybermgk said: Coming. He keeps on using that word. I do not think it means what he thinks it does. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmarkla Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:42 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:42 AM Republicans cave in 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM (edited) On 1/8/2023 at 7:41 PM, Upholder said: Executive committee will meet at 9am, room 212. Senate stands ajourned until 1pm Jan 9th, Sorry. Wrong post. Edited January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM by springfield shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:42 PM, djmarkla said: Republicans cave in 59 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:43 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:41 PM, Upholder said: Executive committee will meet at 9am, room 212. Senate stands ajourned until 1pm Jan 9th, Interesting, so no vote on either AWB. Not enough votes? Trying to giv time, for Bloomberg to bus down some more MDA Screaming Zealots to coerce some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM (edited) On 1/8/2023 at 7:40 PM, cybermgk said: Coming. He keeps on using that word. I do not think it means what he thinks it does. Well we are getting **d so someone's bound to. Edited January 9, 2023 at 01:46 AM by Monty80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:42 PM, djmarkla said: Republicans cave in 59 The Senate will be conducting no more business tonight. Back tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:44 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:39 PM, Upholder said: Senate votes to concur with the House and increase legislator pay 30-21-0 HB1720 Got a box score handy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmarkla Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:46 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:46 AM Okay. 11 hours and 59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upholder Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:46 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:46 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:44 PM, springfield shooter said: Got a box score handy? NOTE: I had typed HB1720, it is SB1720. The vote tally is not yet available, It should eventually be here https://ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory.asp?GA=102&DocNum=1720&DocTypeID=SB&GAId=16&LegID=134360&SessionID=110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:49 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:49 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:46 PM, Upholder said: NOTE: I had typed HB1720, it is SB1720. The vote tally is not yet available, It should eventually be here https://ilga.gov/legislation/votehistory.asp?GA=102&DocNum=1720&DocTypeID=SB&GAId=16&LegID=134360&SessionID=110 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mab22 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:51 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:51 AM (edited) So the COWARDS in the senate are AFRAID to limit mags, common weapon types, create gun registries, infringe upon our rights even more? C’mon… What are they afraid of, jelly donut shortages and rationing in Springfield? Edited January 9, 2023 at 01:59 AM by mab22 Grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yurimodin Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:54 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:54 AM DOA..... thank God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim123 Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:56 AM Share Posted January 9, 2023 at 01:56 AM On 1/8/2023 at 7:51 PM, mab22 said: So the COWARDS in the senate are AFRAID to limit mags, common weapon types, create gun registries, infringe upon our rights even more? C’mon… What are they afraid jelly donut shortages and rationing in Springfield? I want whatever guns they're using to protect that guy as well as whatever donuts that fat guy eats. Equal protection and all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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