APPOINT-LINDA J. FLOWERS

This bill appoints Linda J. Flowers as a member of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, a role that directly affects the oversight and management of the state police force. The appointment is effective from November 25, 2024, through November 25, 2028, and includes a per diem payment of $280 for each day the nominee attends board meetings, with a yearly limit of $25,400. As an unsalaried position, the primary function of this appointment is to add a member to the board responsible for reviewing and recommending candidates for state police leadership roles. The nominee, who resides in Springfield, Illinois, was nominated by Governor JB Pritzker with the support of Senator Dale Fowler.