AM 1040349 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

APPOINT-DONN MENDOZA

This bill nominates Donn Mendoza for appointment to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, a state board that oversees public higher education policy. It directs the governor to appoint Mendoza to fill a vacancy on the board, which advises on state funding, academic standards, and institutional oversight for colleges and universities. The nomination process is handled through the Senate's Executive Appointments committee, as reflected in the bill's recent actions. No policy changes or financial impacts are associated with this procedural appointment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Laura Murphy
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