Sangamon Sun

Representative Mike Coffey from Springfield, Illinois, has spoken out against the recent election omnibus bill passed by House Democrats without proper transparency. In response to the rushed nature of the bill, Rep. Coffey criticized the lack of democracy in the process, stating, "The General Assembly has a legislative process and what we saw yesterday from the majority party is a direct rebuttal of democracy in Illinois." He further added, "This attempt to suppress Republicans from slating candidates for the November election is a clear reflection of the values from everyone who voted yes on this last-minute bill."

The bill in question, SB2412, has raised concerns about the lengths to which Democrats are willing to go to maintain political power, as well as the inclusion of non-binding questions on ballots like property tax relief, which Republicans view as an insult. In contrast, House Republicans, including Rep. Coffey, have introduced several pieces of legislation aimed at reducing property taxes in Illinois with full transparency and without hidden agendas.

Among the bills proposed by House Republicans are measures such as a property tax freeze for senior citizens, limitations on property tax increases following reassessment, and exemptions for veterans with disabilities. These bills, according to Rep. Coffey, offer tangible solutions to address property tax burdens in the state in a transparent and ethical manner, contrasting the approach taken by the majority party.

In the midst of the ongoing political debate surrounding the election omnibus bill, Rep. Coffey and his Republican colleagues continue to advocate for legislation that they believe will provide meaningful benefits to the people of Illinois without compromising on transparency or ethics.