"I would support an amendment that would allow for farm-to-farm transportation," said Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem. "But otherwise, I like the legislation."
Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, - the bill's sponsor - said the legislation arose from constituent questions about the governor's appointment powers following a scandal involving former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich has been charged with corruption for attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama.