Friday, May 13, 2011

Legislative Update--Today!


Legislative Update - May 13, 2011

Both the House and Senate passed their versions of the Department of Agriculture's budget today.  The numbers follow. 

Remember you can view these bills and amendments at the General Assembly website www.ilga.gov.  Enter the bill number and then click on "full text" at the top of the page and then the amendment number. 

The numbers - House Version - House Bill 124 (HB124) House Amendment #1

The numbers - Senate Version - Senate Bill 2408 (SB2408) Senate Amendment #6

County Board Match

Governor's Proposed Level - $10,800,000 
House Version - $10,800,000  
Senate Version - $10,000,000

Youth Educator

Governor's Proposed Level - $1,047,100  
House Version - $994,700    
Senate Version - $1,047,100

Cook County Initiative 

Governor's Proposed Level - $2,893,900  
House Version - $2,749,200    
Senate Version - $0 


These are the numbers that the House and Senate will be taking in to the budget negotiations.  We supported the House version today when it came up for vote.

Continue to carry the message to your legislators, especially the Senators!  

We can't slow down now.  Call or email Jeanne or me if you have questions or need help.

Have a great weekend, and don't miss any opportunities to contact your legislators.

Pam Weber

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