Come Friday, 237 new laws will be in effect in Illinois – about half of those that passed during Governor Bruce Rauner’s first term. But the state is still without a budget as Rauner and lawmakers fight over a handful more.
In 2016, minors will no longer be able to trade in cell phones in Illinois. Airports will have to begin accommodating breastfeeding moms. Another new law requires anyone who makes a fake 911 call to reimburse expenses.
Most of these passed with easy majorities, and had the support of Gov. Rauner.
Rauner, a Republican, is nearing the end of his first year and still seeking passage of five more measures. Those five could drastically alter Illinois by propping up companies, minimizing unions and affecting property taxes.