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The Illinois House advanced three measures to the Senate,
including House Bills 1526, 3699, and 3892, the last of which
would provide incentives for the development of affordable
housing projects that incorporate urban and suburban gardening
programs.
State Rep. Charlie Meier, R-Okawville, had issues with the
developer of the property being on the hook for the cost of
tools.
"On this bill, I like the whole program part of it. At the end
of it, it stated that the Housing Development Authority would
have to pay for the gardening tools. I have a problem with
that," Meier said. "I just believe when you garden, you should
be responsible for your own tools. A lot of people haven't grown
up on a farm. We shined our tools every night, we take care of
them, we put them away, and we know what they're going to be
like the next day."
The
Senate spent most of its time reviewing proposed amendments to
legislation and advancing several to the third reading agenda.
One measure that passed Thursday was Senate Bill 1879, which
would provide electric suppliers access to personal data stored
on a costumer's smart meter.
The measure's sponsor state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago,
said the legislation is intended to help customers by helping
them "better manage their bills" and "promote energy
efficiency."
Lawmakers return to session on Tuesday.
Andrew Hensel reports on issues in Chicago and
Statewide. He has been with The Center Square News since April
of 2021 and was previously with The Joliet Slammers.
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