Senate Bill 1716 has moved to Third Reading, according to Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris. The bill will establish Civil Unions in Illinois. “Civil Union” means a legal relationship between 2 persons, of either the same or opposite sex, according to the bill.
According to the Illinois House Democrats web site, “Third reading” means the bill is read for a third and final time before the full chamber. After the sponsor explains the bill, members of the chamber can ask questions. When debate is completed, the chamber votes on the bill.
Turning Left will furnish updates as the bill continues to progress.