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

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Dear Bill,

Thanks so much for this exciting update! Thanks to everyone on the
Legislative Committee who worked to move this bill forward!

Debbie


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

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



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