Springfield, ILL — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), both members of the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, issued the following joint statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 19, a controversial measure that makes changes to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
“After the Governor ignored our consistent and clear warnings, a horrible murder was triggered by a terrible decision by the Prisoner Review Board (PRB). Now, instead of listening to a bipartisan coalition at the capitol, he and his far-left allies pushed through a bill that makes it more difficult for the PRB to keep violent criminals off the streets.
“It also shields PRB members from being held accountable by the Senate, which has a duty to vet the members in a timely manner. This is the exact response that we would expect from a Governor who has repeatedly shown no concern for victims and disdain for those who prioritize public safety. This is a dangerous decision driven by the Governor’s political desire to keep activists happy rather than prioritize the safety of our communities.”