The Illinois General Assembly is currently in its annual “veto session.”  This is when they may hold votes to overturn the governor’s vetoes, as well as push through any final legislation before the year ends.  A number of key topics are on the table at the veto session.  They include extra charges related to home deliveries, as well as a potential response to tax cuts at the federal level. 

State Senator Steve McClure has been at work in the veto session.  One measure he and his colleagues are discussing is a transit reform package.  It would institute a $1.50 tax for items delivered to homes in the state, with revenue from it used to help fund the Chicago Transit Authority. 

CTA has faced heavy criticism over its reduced fare initiatives for certain riders, high crime rates, and lack of maintenance of vehicles.

Parts of Illinois law regarding taxes are meant to mirror that of federal law.  The federal tax code has seen significant changes following the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law.  As such, there is an ongoing effort to “decouple” from federal provisions.

Supporters of the move to decouple say it would help the state avoid budget shortfalls.

Another point of discussion in the veto session is more symbolic.  Senator McClure filed a resolution to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  The two previously met at a convention in Springfield, and Kirk was raised in Illinois.

More information on Senator Steve McClure is available at www.senatormcclure.com.

Senator Steve McClure appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.