KANKAKEE – State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has joined Republican colleagues in the House and Senate in a lawsuit filed to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Third Reading Rule on Senate Bill 328. Illinois Democrats disregarded the Third Reading Rule, which is outlined in the Illinois Constitution as a mechanism to ensure public transparency on legislation. This litigation is an effort for Republicans to fight for transparency and adherence to the Constitution.
“The unending rule-breaking by Illinois Democrats must stop,” said Haas. “We are fighting to restore transparency and accountability to the people we were elected to serve. When Constitutional rules are broken, it’s the people of Illinois who suffer the most.”
The Third Reading Rule is the final stage of debate that bills are supposed to follow as outlined in the Illinois Constitution. The legislative process is designed for legislators to have adequate time to review and debate legislation. Bills are supposed to be read by title three times on three different days. However, Democrats have repeatedly subverted the Constitution in order to rush bills through without proper review.
Haas concluded, “Enough is enough. It’s time for us to take action and end this blatant disregard of the Illinois Constitution. The people of Illinois deserve better.”
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.
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