[il-talk] latest status of the Parental Rights for the Blind Act

[Bill Reif]

We're almost there! Below, please find the latest copied from the 
ILGA.gov web site regarding House Bill 2026 status in the senate:

5/5/2017
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary
5/12/2017
Senate
Do Pass Judiciary;  010-000-000
5/12/2017
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2017
5/12/2017
Senate
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
5/15/2017
Senate
Second Reading
5/15/2017
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2017

Tomorrow, the final vote will be taken. I have no idea what time, and 
can't be there in any event. Given the Judiciary Committee's unanimous 
support, I hope this legislation will be favorably considered and 
enacted this session! All filed witness slips, including one by Ray 
Campbell of the Illinois Council of the Blind, recommended passage.


Thank you all members of the Legislative committee and others who helped 
identify and secure sponsors, contacted their respective senators and 
representatives, completed Witness Slips through what was originally a 
daunting process, and otherwise put us on the road not only to passing 
this important legislation, but also reestablishing the NFBI's 
relationship with the Illinois Legislature. This legislation is crucial 
if we are to effectively propose or oppose legislation that enhances or 
would restrict the independence of the blind.


Cordially,

Bill