SOS-DEPT EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Amends the Departments of State Government Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that beginning July 1, 2023, the Director of Employment Security shall be appointed by the Secretary of State. Provides further related appointments of the Secretary of State. Amends the Department of Employment Security Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that upon the appointment of a Director of Employment Security by the Secretary of State, the Department of Employment Security shall be a department under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Secretary of State. Allows the Secretary of State to establish a transition committee concerning the Department of Employment Security. Requires the Office of the Governor to coordinate with the Secretary of State concerning the Department of Employment Security. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Modifies the duties of the Secretary of State to include the appointment of and jurisdiction over the Director and Department of Employment Security, and related duties. Provides for the adoption of rules, including emergency rules. Makes conforming changes.