Lawmakers convened in Springfield for the start of the fall Veto Session on November 12.

The first week of the Veto Session concluded without substantial floor action. However, Senate Republicans did come together to hold a press conference calling on Governor Pritzker to commit to not raising taxes to cover a looming $3.16 billion budget deficit.

Senate lawmakers also came together to recognize veterans as part of their annual Veterans Day recognition floor tribute. Meanwhile, members of the Senate Executive Committee met to discuss a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near sole-source aquifers. Senate Bill 3968, which would have banned the controversial practice, was held in the Committee without a vote.

Next week, state legislators will gather once more at the state Capitol for the last three scheduled days of the Veto Session beginning November 19.