by Steve Dunford
Within the last hour, the Illinois House of Representatives passed both Senate bills 0006 and 0009 to bring some amendments to both bills back to the senate to vote on again, and then go to Governor Bruce Rauner’s desk.
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted for SB 6 which was the budget before a tax increase. Southern Illinois representatives Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Brandon Phelps (D-Norris City) supported it as well. The bill passed the house with a vote of 81-34. This bill is veto proof.
Severin voted down SB 9, which raises the state payroll tax in Illinois from 3.75% to 4.95%. This also raises the corporate income tax in the state to 7%. It passed the house 72-45, one over the 3/5 of the house to override the bill, which Governor Rauner already stated he would veto.
Senate minority leader Jim Durkin earlier in the day said that Speaker of the House Mike Madigan put some add on amendments to SB 9. It is worth keeping an eye on as the Senate reconvenes tomorrow.
Senate bills 6 and 9 were passed along party in the Senate in May.
More information about the bills will be provided in the morning as it becomes available.
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