The most important legislation in play in Springfield is a plan to fix Illinois’ $133 billion pension crisis. Two companion bills (HJRCA 21 and SJRCA 9) would amend the state constitution so it still protects earned benefits but would allow for changes to future benefit accruals. They’ve already been filed in the General Assembly and could be moved ahead immediately. After amending the constitution, lawmakers should reintroduce reforms similar to those passed through the Democratic supermajority-controlled General Assembly and signed by former Gov. Pat Quinn in 2013.