What to expect when legislature returns Wednesday – State Journal-Register (Springfield)

With more than two months to catch up on, but only three days to meet, lawmakers will hope to pass essential bills while minimizing the risk of spreading the novel virus. COVID-19 is the first topic that appears in the special session proclamation; That could mean laws specifically tailored to the pandemic or aimed at economic recovery related to it. And legislators are legally obligated to pass a budget, which takes effect July 1.