Here is what House Republican members are saying about Speaker Madigan’s failure to call the state budget for a vote by the May 31st deadline:
Rep. Norine Hammond (Macomb, IL)"It is, indeed, entirely unacceptable that Illinois is poised to enter a third year with no State Budget in place. We need a balanced budget right now! We cannot let the perfect be the enemy of the good. We also cannot let the bad pass as good just to drop a mission accomplished banner and pat ourselves on the back." http://www.norinehammond.org/2017/05/op-ed-make-no-mistake-there-will-be.html
Rep. Dan Swanson (Alpha, IL)"As a minority member of this co-equal legislative branch of government, I urge our leaders on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, to immediately address this breach of oath and enact a revenue estimate and negotiate a balanced comprehensive budget." http://www.repswanson.com/2017/06/swanson-reacts-to-record-setting-third.html
Rep. Sheri Jesiel (Winthrop Harbor, IL)
"The taxpayers, students and most vulnerable being made to endure this calamitous situation deserve better and I hope the Speaker will finally put people ahead of politics before it is too late." http://www.sherijesiel.com/2017/05/jesiel-says-failure-to-even-vote-on.html
"Today, another spring legislative session ended, and with it ended another opportunity to stop the financial death spiral gripping Illinois. Despite the efforts of many rank-and-file members to create a balanced budget compromise, Illinois’ rigged political system has once again superseded good governance." http://www.barbarawheeler.org/2017/05/wheeler-politics-continues-to-supersede.html
"Instead of working with House Republicans and the Governor to pass a balanced budget, the House Democrats, led by Speaker Madigan skipped town without changing a thing. A budget bill wasn’t even put on the board for a vote in the House." http://www.repbryant.com/2017/05/bryant-house-dems-kick-budget-can.html
“It is imperative that we come together to pass a full-year, balanced budget that provides for our families and for the most vulnerable in our communities. Education, human services, and public safety have all fallen victim to these political games. Let’s come together to accomplish what the taxpayers sent us here to do.” http://www.repjerrylong.com/2017/06/rep-longs-statement-regarding.html
"A true budget solution for Illinois will involve tough choices. I’m prepared to make tough choices and to compromise, but good faith efforts and cooperation will be needed. Let’s roll up our sleeves and work together to pass a budget by June 30 - or sooner." http://www.repryanspain.com/2017/05/op-ed-spain-prepared-to-make-tough.html