Illinois State Legislature House Speaker Chris Welch has focused on reducing Chicago crime and carjacking, the Better Government Association said.
CHICAGO -- Moving into his second year as House speaker, Chris Welch is now focused on the state Legislature reducing crime in Chicago and across the state.IL Speaker of the House Emmanuel 'Chris' Welch one year later; chamber is 'a lot more accessible'
The Better Government Association reported that Welch expressed interest in legislation targeting organized retail theft and carjackings. "The budget and some criminal justice work are really the top agenda items," said David Greising of BGA said.Aside from the budget, criminal justice will be perhaps the most important issue addressed in the Legislature's 2022 spring session. Issues include enhanced laws, cash bail - which was ruled out in last year's crime reform bill that goes into effect in 2023.
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