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Welcome to IML’s Legislative web area! This area is designed to give you access to the most current legislative information in order to stay on top of the issues. From here you can access:
- General Assembly Updates
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IML’s Legislative Department is charged with representing the interests of municipalities before the General Assembly and other public and private forums. We advocate, negotiate and build relationships to create a strong municipal presence under the Dome. We serve you by providing assistance and information about legislation that could impact your community and what you can do to help pass or defeat these measures. If there are other ways in which we can serve you better, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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ANALYSIS OF AGREED PUBLIC SAFETY PENSION REFORM LEGISLATION
The final version of HB 5088 can be reviewed here.
A complete index of the legislation can be reviewed here.
A one page fact sheet can be reviewed here.
July 2, 2008
Governor Calls Special Session
The Governor has called a special session for July 9. The special session is intended for the General Assembly to take up revenue-generating legislation to bring the state budget into balance. Among the bills that will likely be considered are a capital bill and fund sweep legislation.
Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect
Just a reminder that the new Illinois minimum wage of $7.75 an hour took effect on July 1. The increase is the second in a series of increases that will see the minimum wage in Illinois top out at $8.25 in July of 2010. The Chicago Tribune has a story on the issue.
June 24, 2008
How Much More Will It Take to Make the Capital Plan Reality?
While the Governor's Capital Improvements Plan languishes, the spring flooding disaster underscores increasing needs. Story here.
June 23, 2008
Outside Influences That Could Affect YOUR Municipality's Financial Health
This business analyst believes that coverage of the impact of the current economic bust upon state and municipal governments has been largely ignored by the media. Read what could happen to municipalities next -- and why -- in this article from The Chicago Business Ledger.
June 22, 2008
Chicago Panel to Recommend Defined Contribution Pension Plan for New City Hires?
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Mayor Daley's pension commission, tasked with solving the city's growing pension debt, may recommend a two-tiered system where new hires would find themselves participating in a 401(k)-style pension plan.
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