Senate President John Cullerton said Tuesday the legislature will try to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill raising the legal sales age for tobacco products in Illinois from 18 to 21.
Cullerton acknowledged that securing enough votes to override the veto will be difficult. However, if the effort fails this fall, Cullerton said another attempt to raise the age will be made next year and he will lead it.
“If (an override) is not successful, we will reintroduce this bill and try to pass it as soon as possible next year,” Cullerton said, adding that he plans to “steal” it from Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Deerfield, this year’s principal sponsor.
