Chambana Sun

Illinois Senator Rose is taking a stand against Governor JB Pritzker's handling of illegal immigrant welfare policies, calling for increased transparency regarding state spending on this issue. Senator Rose expressed concerns about the lack of clarity surrounding the financial implications of the Governor's initiatives, stating, "How much is being spent? The people of Illinois deserve to know just how much the total tab for this crisis really is."

In response to this opacity, Senator Rose has co-sponsored legislation aimed at providing Illinois taxpayers with a detailed account of the expenditures related to illegal immigrant and asylum-seeking populations. The proposed Senate Bill 3170 mandates that the Illinois Department of Human Services collaborate with relevant state agencies to compile an annual report for the General Assembly. This report would include information on total spending, specific appropriations, impacted individuals, funding sources, and contracts awarded for various services and resources.

Furthermore, the legislation calls for Governor Pritzker to disclose all proposed spending on illegal immigrant populations in future state budgets, enhancing transparency for the citizens of Illinois. Senator Rose emphasized, "The people of Illinois deserve to know how much of their tax dollars are being spent on illegal immigrant services, especially when the Governor is trying to raise their taxes by $1 billion."

Through these efforts, Senator Rose aims to shed light on the financial implications of the state's involvement in addressing the migrant crisis. The proposed legislation seeks to ensure accountability and transparency in government spending, particularly in relation to services provided to illegal immigrant populations.