With just hours left in the legislative session, House Democrats called a bill for debate that would add three elected positions to Capital Township. Over 20 minutes of debate followed, ultimately resulting in the bill failing to pass. Under House Bill 826 pushed by state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, and Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, the township would get its own supervisor, assessor and clerk. Those roles are currently handled by the Sangamon County officials. The bill was defeated in a 52-46 vote with many Democrats voting present on the bill. Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Chicago, was seen prior to the vote telling some members to vote no on the bill.