On Tuesday, October 2 the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly to override almost all of the Governor’s line-item vetoes and reductions to the budget, which was approved by the General Assembly in August.

A majority of the $463 million was restored, though House members elected to uphold $39 million in cuts to programs directly under the Governor’s control.

The overrides were not unexpected; House Speaker Michael Madigan and other representatives have been vocal critics of what many lawmakers, public service organizations and local leaders contend are unfair, politically motivated vetoes.

Over the last month, hearings were held across the state to highlight how the Governor’s vetoes would have a devastating impact on programs that assist some of the state’s most vulnerable residents—including senior citizens, the developmentally disabled, schools and Illinois veterans.

Despite the cuts to many important public services, to date Senate President Emil Jones continues to resist allowing a Senate vote on the vetoed legislation. Unless Jones relents, it is likely that many of these groups will lose their much-needed funding.

It’s important to note that unlike traditional budget vetoes, the Governor does not intend to reduce spending by the $463 million removed from the budget. Instead, he has announced plans to use the savings to launch a major expansion of taxpayer-paid health care services, which will eventually cost Illinois taxpayers $2.1 billion a year.

To learn more about the Governor’s vetoes click below.

All Item Vetoes (All funding was removed for these items)

All Reductions Vetoes (Funding was reduced for these items)

Health Care Vetoes

Human Services Vetoes

Education Vetoes

Public Safety Vetoes

Local Government and Infrastructure Vetoes

Parks Vetoes

State Agencies Vetoes

Economic Development Vetoes