America’s law enforcement system is at a crossroads.
During the course of the past year, cities around the country have been rocked by wave after wave of protests following police-involved shootings. Now that a Minneapolis jury has held former police officer Derek Chauvin responsible for the killing of George Floyd, the national conversation has again turned to police reforms.
It’s clear something must be done to address wrongs and reestablish trust between communities and law enforcement officers, while also protecting the reputations of the majority of officers who serve honorably every day.
A majority of Americans from both political parties support some reform. In fact, 95% of Americans from both sides of the aisle support changing management policies to hold officers more accountable for their actions.
Summary
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to limit the scope of collective bargaining negotiations between peace officer unions and employers solely to wages.
Last Action
What to watch: Lawmakers return to
Springfield today
llinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss upcoming issues during legislative session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2021) – The Illinois General Assembly returns to the Statehouse today to tackle a slate of issues during session including a nearly $4 billion budget hole, criminal justice reform, police reform and more.
Among the lawmakers in the House of Representatives, six are considered “lame ducks” who won’t be returning for the next session.
Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to comment on the implications of the various legislative issues that will be handled during session.
Criminal justice reform
Raymon Troncoso
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has introduced a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill that aims to heavily alter the state of policing in Illinois.
Sen. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, introduced a 611-page amendment to House Bill 163 Tuesday in the state Senate, a move that would allow the bill to move during the General Assembly’s upcoming lame duck session scheduled from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13.
While the bill has been introduced on short notice, it is the result of over 100 hours of hearings held by the Black Caucus over fall and winter months as part of their legislative agenda “to end systemic racism in Illinois.” Criminal justice reform and police accountability made up the first of four pillars in that agenda.
While the bill has been introduced on short notice, it is the result of over 100 hours of hearings held by the Black Caucus over fall and winter months as