Both the House and Senate will convene at the capitol on Wednesday, but Rauner has said that even if both branches agree to a one-month budget, he will veto it because it will be out of balance.
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The Senate approved it on a vote of 39-0 with 15 voting “present”. Democrats used their supermajority to override Rauner’s vetoes on several budget bills sent him in June.
Senate Democrats in Springfield have the chance to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget vetoes and solve the budget crisis, but the chances of a compromise are still unknown. Democrats, who have used provisional fiscal plans several times in the past decade, want to keep essential and emergency services available during the standoff, but Rauner wants a permanent agreement. There, Democratic Reps. Jack Franks of Marengo and Scott Drury of Highwood oppose override because the plan still doesn’t have enough revenue to cover spending.
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The next scheduled pay day for state employees is Wednesday, and Comptroller Leslie Munger, as she should, is taking steps to see that payroll is met. The governor did, however, sign a budget bill for K-12 and early childhood education, meaning schools will open on time if the budget stalemate persists. Workers’ pay became an issue because the first paychecks are due Wednesday and Rauner has won court rulings thus far that allow payment.
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“This puts us on a path to cementing in an out-of-balance, unconstitutional budget”, Senate Republican budget leader Matt Murphy of Palatine said during floor debate.
