Li Arellano, Jr., Illinois State Senator for 37th District | www.ilga.gov
Li Arellano, Jr., Illinois State Senator for 37th District | www.ilga.gov
State Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon), along with Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon), has filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Three Reading Rule concerning SB 328.
“Democrats are once again forcing through reckless legislation and ignoring our Illinois Constitution to do it,” said Senator Arellano. “Just like they did with the budget, they use unethical practices that break transparency laws. When the state Constitution is ignored and public scrutiny is bypassed, Illinois families end up footing the bill. We will fight this corruption!”
The Illinois Constitution mandates that every bill be read on three separate days in each chamber, a requirement allegedly bypassed by Democrats when advancing SB 328.
“Illinois Democrats have shown time and time again that they will ignore any procedural rule, even our state Constitution, to advance their agenda,” said Leader Spain. “The Three Reading Rule is meant to guarantee that the people of the state of Illinois, and the legislators they elect to represent them, have an open and transparent process in place to review legislation. Every time Democrats subvert that process, it only degrades trust in state government further. This lawsuit is about guaranteeing Illinoisans get the transparent government they deserve.”
Representative Fritts also emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural rules: “The continued rule-breaking on behalf of Illinois Democrats needs to end,” he stated. “Breaking the rules that ensure transparency and accountability to the people of Illinois is blatantly wrong and undermines our democracy. Every time these rules are ignored, it harms the people we were elected to serve.”
SB 328 would allow individuals nationwide to sue companies registered in Illinois without any connection to the state, potentially increasing costs and overwhelming courts while impacting business climate negatively.
While Republicans pursue legal action, Governor Pritzker retains the option to veto SB 328.
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