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State Lawmaker Believes Portion of Capital Bill Violates Federal Law
With Governor Pat Quinn planning to sign the capital bill Monday, a state lawmaker is asking for an amendatory veto.

State Representative Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) says about one-quarter of the capital bill, about $300 million a year, is funded by controversial video poker and internet wagering, which is not legal under federal law.

"If we are basing our revenue on something that is illegal at the federal level, this could be subject to challenge by anyone, and once that's challenged, it could be caught up in the courts for years," he said. "We could lose the entire capital bill unless the governor amendatorily vetoes this deal."

Franks says with an amendatory veto, the state is still left with three-quarters of the capital bill, and a chance to discuss other ways to pay for the remaining quarter.

Franks has previously argued against the video poker and online gambling provisions of the bill on the grounds that they are detrimental and costly to society.

(Illinois Radio Network)
07 12 09 by Newsroom
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