Illinois House Approves Plan to Cut Spending from 2012 Levels

Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) joined his colleagues Thursday in the House of Representatives in approving a budget blueprint for fiscal year 2013 that includes spending that is significantly less than what Governor Pat Quinn proposed in his budget address.

House Resolution 706 was approved Thursday in a 91-16 vote, with three additional members voting present.

“This appropriations plan allows us to pay off at least $1.5 billion in overdue bills while still making a full pension payment next year of $5.1 billion,” said Tryon. “While the steps we took today are difficult, they are necessary if we are to stop the practice of living beyond our means and of mortgaging our state’s future on the backs of our children.”