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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