State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District
State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District
The Illinois House Republicans are advocating for swift ethics reform in response to what they describe as a culture of corruption that has undermined public confidence in the state. They criticize the existing political structure, which they say grants excessive power to the current Speaker, allowing one individual to impede legislation on issues such as term limits and redistricting.
The Republicans argue that this system enables unethical practices, such as legislators lobbying while still in office and public officials using campaign funds for legal defenses. They emphasize the need for comprehensive ethics reforms to eliminate these issues.
In their proposal, the House Republicans suggest a legislative package aimed at returning power to the citizens of Illinois. One key element is a petition supporting HJRCA 5, which proposes an independent commission for drawing congressional and legislative district maps, thereby ending gerrymandering.
They express unity against what they perceive as Democratic political maneuvers and highlight their walkout from a session where Democrats allegedly diverted attention to criticize President Trump.
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