Politics & Government
Concealed-Carry Veto Override: How Did Tinley Park Reps Vote?
Find out where your state senator and representatives stood on the veto override, as well as how they originally voted on the bill.
The Illinois General Assembly voted Tuesday to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of the state's concealed-carry bill—House Bill 183—officially legalizing the private carrying of concealed firearms.
Here's a break down of the voting from a Tinley Park perspective, including a look at the original bill votes.
Veto Override
Legislators Representing Tinley Park
SENATE
Sen. Michael Hastings, 19th District (D-Orland Park): Yes. Hastings was a co-sponsor of House Bill 183. “Today is a historic day for Illinois,” he said in a press release after the override vote. “We now join 49 other states in allowing responsible gun owners to protect themselves and their families by exercising their constitutional right to carry a concealed firearm.”
HOUSE
- Rep. Robert Rita, 28th District (D-Blue Island): Yes
- Rep. Al Riley, 38th District (D-Olympia Fields): Yes
Original Bill Voting
House Votes on Senate's Bill Amendments (May 31)
- Amendment 5: 89-28
- Amendment 6: 89-28
- Amendment 7: 89-28
- Hastings: Yes
- Rita: Yes
- Riley: Yes
FULL VOTING LIST FOR ORIGINAL BILL: SENATE / HOUSE (Amendments: 5 , 6, 7)
READ: Read the Full Text of House Bill 183
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