APPOINT-KEVIN DUFFY BLACKBURN

This bill appoints Kevin Duffy Blackburn as a member of the Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees, a position that directly affects the governance of retirement benefits for Illinois teachers. The appointment, which takes effect on August 19, 2024, and runs until July 14, 2028, is made by Governor JB Pritzker with the Senate's consent. Blackburn will serve without a salary but may be reimbursed for official expenses incurred while performing his duties. The legislation formalizes his role on the board, succeeding his previous term as the most recent holder of the office.