Burr Ridge Vet's Complaint Prompts Senate Bill

A bill requesting greater voting access for residents of Illinois’ five federal veterans facilities is on its way to the governor's office. The bill is being sponsored by State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-41st,) who introduced the bill in response to concerns raised by Burr Ridge resident and Armed Forces veteran Edward McCambridge.

“Mr. McCambridge approached me with concerns stemming from a conversation he had with a resident of Hines VA Hospital. While volunteering at the facility, he discovered that the veterans at federal VA hospitals do not receive the same voting assistance as residents at state veterans facilities or nursing homes,” Radogno explained.

Radogno consulted with McCambridge during the process to draft the bill.

“We must make every effort to guarantee our veterans’ voting rights are absolutely protected. Senate Bill 98 ensures that veterans at federal facilities receive the assistance they need to cast their ballot on Election Day, be it through absentee or on-site voting.”

Having been approved by the General Assembly, Senate Bill 98 advances to Gov. Pat Quinn for consideration.