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Madison County Board adopts resolution opposing Illinois HB5855, sends copies to Springfield
Summary
By a 22–4 vote, the Madison County Board passed a resolution opposing Illinois HB5855 (Protect Illinois Communities Act) and called on the governor to veto similar measures and for repeal of certain state statutes; debate included appeals to constitutional rights and calls for a ballot measure.
The Madison County Board voted 22–4 on Dec. 21 to adopt a nonbinding resolution opposing Illinois HB5855 (the Protect Illinois Communities Act) and like bills, directing the county clerk to send certified copies to members of the Illinois General Assembly and to the governor.
The resolution framed opposition on constitutional grounds, asserting the board’s view that HB5855 would infringe on the…
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