Governor Takes Bill Action

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 229
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 4388
An Act Concerning Regulation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 4462
An Act Concerning Public Health
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 5009
An Act Concerning Regulation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 5529
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 5683
An Act Concerning Government
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 5958
An Act Concerning Land
Action: Vetoed
Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: HB 6086
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6093
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6109
An Act Concerning Domestic Violence
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6123
An Act Concerning State Government
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6131
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6136
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6167
An Act Concerning Elections
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6182
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6190
An Act Concerning Criminal Law
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6213
An Act Concerning Public Aid
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6226
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6245
An Act Concerning Regulation
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6252
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 6261
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Signed
Effective: June 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 6285
An Act Concerning Civil Law
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: HB 6287
An Act Concerning Health
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 321
An Act Concerning Government
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 579
An Act Concerning State Government
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2204
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Vetoed
Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: SB 2469
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2533
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2567
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2767
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Vetoed
Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: SB 2782
An Act Concerning Revenue
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2833
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2835
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2839
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2840
An Act Concerning Education
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2842
An Act Concerning Civil Law
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2845
An Act Concerning Civil Law
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2896
An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 2906
An Act Concerning Public Aid
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 2972
An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 3018
An Act Concerning Transportation
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 3063
An Act Concerning Land
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 3079
An Act Concerning Safety
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 3080
An Act Concerning Public Aid
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 3106
An Act Concerning Criminal Law
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 3166
An Act Concerning Civil Law
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 3284
An Act Concerning Local Government
Action: Signed
Effective: January 1, 2017

Bill No.: SB 3354
An Act Concerning Criminal Law
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediate

Veto Message for HB 5958
To the Honorable Members of
The Illinois House of Representatives,
99th General Assembly:

Today I return House Bill 5958, which allows the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Transportation to convey specific parcels of land to certain townships. This bill is identical to Senate Bill 3063, which I approved.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 5958 entitled "AN ACT concerning land", with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner
GOVERNOR

Veto Message for SB2204
To the Honorable Members of
The Illinois Senate,
99th General Assembly:

Today I return Senate Bill 2204, which would lessen the residency requirements for student members of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

To be eligible to serve as a student member of the Board of Trustees, a student must be a resident of Illinois. Current law sets out three criteria for demonstrating residency: evidence of the student's Illinois domicile for at least six months; possession of a current, valid Illinois driver's license; and registration to vote in Illinois. Senate Bill 2204 would allow a student to demonstrate residency by satisfying only one of these criteria - for example, just living on campus for six months before the election. Therefore, in effect, a non-resident could serve on the Board.

The University of Illinois is a public institution supported by Illinois taxpayers, and therefore in-state student representation on its Board of Trustees should be a priority. Student trustees have the authority to influence decisions with lasting effects on the University and Illinois taxpayers, so it is therefore important to ensure that student trustees are residents of Illinois. Senate Bill 2204 goes too far in eroding the residency requirement.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 2204 entitled "AN ACT concerning education", with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner
GOVERNOR

Veto Message for SB 2767
To the Honorable Members of
The Illinois Senate,
99th General Assembly:

Today I return Senate Bill 2767, which would allow certain counties to collect delinquent taxes and fees through private debt collectors.

Current law authorizes large, Chicago area counties to pursue court-adjudicated fines, such as for violation of county ordinances, through private debt collection. Senate Bill 2767 would expand that law to also apply to taxes and fees.

Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the country, and those taxes continue to rise. Many property owners struggle to make tax payments. The current tax sale process provides both counties and taxpayers with a system through which to address unpaid or delinquent taxes. Referring unpaid tax bills to private debt collectors would penalize property owners who are already facing skyrocketing property taxes. First and foremost, we need to make property taxes more affordable.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(b) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return Senate Bill 2767 entitled "AN ACT concerning local government", with the foregoing objections, vetoed in its entirety.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner
GOVERNOR