Politics & Government
Local Lawmakers Help Override Veto of Concealed Carry Bill
Both the Senate and the House voted for the override. Here's how St. Charles-area lawmakers voted Tuesday.
State lawmakers on Tuesday overrode Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of the concealed carry legislation, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Senators voted 41-17, and the state House voted 77-31 to override the veto.
Here’s how state representatives for St. Charles voted:
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Vote-Lawmaker
- Yes — State Senator Jim Oberweis, R-District 25
- Yes — State Sen. Karen McConnaughay, R-District 33
- Yes — State Rep. Mike Fortner R-District 49,
- Yes — State Rep. Kay Hatcher, R-District 50
- Yes — State Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-District 65
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