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Moffitt Hopeful for Governor's Signature on Historic Sites Funding Bill
A local lawmaker says he's glad the Illinois Senate did the right thing earlier this week and pass the bill that restores funding to the state's historic sites and parks.

74th District State Representative Don Moffitt says he couldn't be more pleased the Senate passed the bill during special sessions this week that would sweep $230 million from special purpose funds so that the budgets for historic sites and parks would be brought back to normal, and avert what now would be a November 30th shutdown of sites like the Carl Sandburg birthplace in Galesburg, and the Bishop Hill State Historic Site among others.

But Moffitt tells WGIL what happens from here remains to be seen. "The Governor has to sign (the bill), and I'm hopeful he will sign it," Moffitt said. "If he doesn't, if he vetoes it, then, of course, the Legislature would have the option of going back (to vote to override the veto). I would hope -- I know the House would go back and have an opportunity. I hope the Senate would do the same thing."

Moffitt says because the fund sweeps are the primary method of paying for the funding, he hopes that gives the Governor incentive enough to sign it.

Then again, the Gilson Republican says he is still befuddled by the Governor vetoing funding for things that make the state money.
09 24 08 by Newsroom
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