ILLINOIS: Gov. Quinn Calls Special Session, Another Chance For Marriage?

Illinois Gov. Quinn today called the state legislature back for a special session in two weeks in order to resolve a pension reform bill.  Some activists have speculated that a special session could provide one more shot at same-sex marriage before the new session begins in the fall.

The governor called for a special session of the Legislature on June 19th to deal with pension reform. Last Friday, lawmakers adjourned their spring session after failing to reach an agreement on pension reform. A bill backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan was overwhelmingly rejected by the Illinois Senate. A competing measure backed by Senate President John Cullerton was never called for a vote in the Illinois House.

I'll update this post if we hear from any of the marriage groups.