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HB3145 Could Impact Elections for Rock Vallley College Board of Trustees
Our region is committed to economic success, our future workforce and business growth. Therefore, local communities have a vested interest in our education system.
Recently, HB3145 was introduced and passed in the Illinois House of Representatives, by a vote of 99-17. This House Bill is meant to amend the Public Community College Act, by changing the current means of electing College Trustees. This would allow for the creation of sub-districts for the election of college board of trustees, instead of an election at-large.
House Sponsors: Rep. Maurice A. West II, Mark Batnick, Jonathan Carroll and Chris Bos
HB3145 subsequently moved to the State Senate, where, as of May 21, 2021, it was Re-referred to Assignments.
Senate Sponsor: Sen. Steve Stadelman
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Proposed Graduated Income Tax (Illinois)
The Illinois Allow for Graduated Income Tax Amendment, which was on the November 3, 2020 ballot, failed to pass with 46.73% voting YES and 53.27% voting NO. Although this ballot item failed to pass, we will continue to monitor any similar ballot questions in the future.
Learn more about this proposed amendment, by viewing Ballotpedia, HERE.
