Thursday, September 20, 2007

Illinois Senate Passes Casino Bill

Next stop the Illinois House -- let your voice be heard. Find out how your senator voted.

From "Casino Bill Passes the Illinois Senate" by Dave Smith, posted 9/19/07 at Illinois Family Institute

Last night, the Illinois State Senate voted 37 to 15 (with 6 voting 'present') to pass HB 2035, a bill that will expand gambling with three new casinos -- one for Chicago and two more at locations to be determined later.

Look at the chart below to see how your State Senator voted, or you can also download it by clicking HERE.

This bill now moves to the Illinois House of Representatives. Call your state representative and urge them to vote NO on Gambling Expansion (HB 2035). If you prefer to E-mail your state representative, CLICK HERE.