State government spending is one issue up for discussion as a new legislative session begins at the Illinois Capitol.
The state Senate’s first meeting of 2026 was Tuesday afternoon.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said he disagreed with the characterization lawmakers pass the state budget in the middle of the night with line items added to a shell bill.
Last May, Harmon sponsored empty budget legislation with two days left in the General Assembly’s spring session.
Republican state Sen. Darby Hills said legislators and the public had little time to review nearly $1 billion in new spending.
The Illinois House is scheduled to return next Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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