Il - Illinois Veterans Benefits

[Commander Bob]

In the past, when I would testify at the state level, I would always ask that the pending bill not be tabled.

[Justme1949]

Al, Although Suzanne Bassi is also my representative, I decided to send an e-mail to

Rep.Stephens. I figured since he introduced the Bill I might get answer sooner than from

Rep.Bassi. She was one of the last reps I heard from when I sent out my orignal e-mails.

Will keep y-all updated if I hear anything. Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Take Care,

Grace

[putintime]

Commander Bob,

OK, I am understanding what you are writing, stop the

debate, pernmanently kill pending matter, and get it going

for the 2nd & 3rd reading. Am I on the right track? In the

interim the more Co-Sponsors the better correct.

Thank You

Pete

[Commander Bob]

In the past, when I would testify at the state level, I would always ask that the pending bill not be tabled.

It's been well over fifteen years since I've been in the trenches, like you all are today.

Parliamentary procedure, and "Robert's Rules of Order" should require the bill be brought up as unfinished business at the next meeting. However, if it's tabled, usually it's dead. This could also happen if it makes it out of the committee and on to the floor of the general assembly.

My most positive thoughts are with you all in Illinois, for a successful outcome.

Edited February 12, 2009 by Commander Bob 92-93

[Commander Bob]

Commander Bob,

...? In the interim the more Co-Sponsors the better correct.

YES. Hang in there. You are doing an outstanding job.

[putintime]

Commander Bob,

Thanks,

Your experience and insight is greatly appriciated.

We are going to keep plugging away....

With 65 Co-Sponsors..6 of 12 Committee members

are Co-Sponsors.

Through in your prediction, we know, but I feel

better with you telling us if we are spinning our

wheels, and if it is Killed, must be start from scratch

or is there an appeal process.

Thanxs

Pete