Illinois lawmakers are in Springfield for the lame duck session before the new legislature begins January 11th. 

State Representative Brad Halbrook provides an overview.

Rep. Halbrook says that lame duck is an opportunity for outgoing lawmakers to vote one last time. 

He adds that democrat lawmakers have their sights on a piece of legislation banning assault rifles in Illinois. 

Rep. Halbook believes this piece of legislation is widely unpopular. 

Learn more at rephalbrook.com. He appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.