PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Amends the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Requires all references and recommendations concerning any individual for nomination, appointment, or employment (i) as a member or employee of an executive board or commission or (ii) as an official or employee of an executive State agency to be made in writing and signed by the individual or entity making the reference or recommendation. Provides that the references and recommendations are public documents and open to public inspection and copying. Defines "executive board or commission" and "executive State agency" the same as those terms are defined in the Officials and Employees Termination Act of 2009. Makes violation a business offense. Effective immediately.