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* Email to Illinois House Democrats…
Good afternoon, members –
Please be advised that the session days scheduled for next week will be cancelled; however, as I indicated in my communication earlier this week, the session schedule is “in flux,” and members should be prepared to return to Springfield to address urgent matters. Regarding the committee deadline for House bills, which was set for March 27, that will be extended to April 3; this and other deadlines will be reviewed and extended when needed moving forward.
Generally, members should be re-evaluating any and all travel plans, including those made for the weeks of April 5 and April 12 (the legislative spring break). This is not only due to the need to practice social distancing to safeguard the health of our communities, but also due to the possible need to return to Springfield for session during that time period.
Furthermore, we are planning to have a conference call for all caucus members. We’re planning for tomorrow, but still finalizing the details – more info on this will be sent to members as soon as possible. The agenda will include a status update on the progress of various working groups.
Take care and be well,
Jessica
Jessica Basham, Chief of Staff
Office of the Speaker
*** UPDATE *** The Senate has also canceled next week.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 12:17 pm
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Good idea. Perhaps if this goes well a measure of remote participation.
The members could stay nearer their constituents and further away from the lobbyists
Comment by Plutocrat03 Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 12:34 pm
I suppose the Eva Dina Delgado qualifications hearing will be permanently postponed now that she won the primary?
Comment by Oak Parker Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 12:43 pm
“I have plans during the April break. Typical Madigan asking everyone to make changes.”
Please tell me this is snark.
Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 12:57 pm
The legislature should meet using Zoom or equivalent technology for the foreseeable future. The science is very clear. The more social distancing we do, fewer people will die. The more we gather in groups , rhe more people will die. And it is not just a few people–it is a lot.
Comment by jake Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 1:39 pm
The more social distancing we do, fewer people will die. The more we gather in groups , the more people will die.
Somebody needs to tell the folks running the show at HFS this.
Comment by One man’s opinion Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 1:54 pm
Must be nice while the essential employees sit up here and fear for our lives.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Mar 18, 20 @ 1:57 pm