State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is weighing in on the state's attorneys lawsuits to stop the SAFE-T Act on the basis that the legislation effectively amends the Illinois Constitution, which needs to be done through a ballot measure.
State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is criticizing the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act as he believes its provision to eliminate cash bail will endanger the lives of community members and police officers.