This bill appoints Rachael Jay Sinnen as an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, a role that involves helping to resolve disputes between injured workers and their employers. The appointment is effective from July 21, 2023, through July 1, 2026, and includes an annual salary of $155,863. To take effect, the Senate must vote to consent to the Governor's nomination, a process that was completed in January 2025. This legislative action formalizes Sinnen's position within the state agency responsible for handling workers' compensation claims.
This bill appoints Laura L. Gonzalez as a member of the Illinois State Board of Education, serving from July 21, 2023, to January 13, 2027. The appointment, requested by Governor JB Pritzker, provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses and a daily stipend of $50 for meetings. The Senate confirmed the appointment with a unanimous vote, replacing the previous member, Nike Vieille.
This bill appoints James M. Byrnes as an arbitrator for the Workers' Compensation Commission, a role that directly affects workers seeking compensation for work-related injuries. The appointment is valid from August 29, 2023, to July 1, 2026, and includes an annual salary of $155,863. The Senate confirmed the nomination through a consent vote, finalizing Byrnes' position on the commission.
This bill appoints Douglas R. Pryor as a member of the Enterprise Zone Board, effective from July 21, 2023, to May 31, 2027. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker with the consent of the Senate and provides the nominee with expense reimbursement but no per diem payment. Once confirmed, Pryor will serve on the board that oversees designated enterprise zones in Illinois.
This bill confirms the appointment of Michael D. Mankowski as a member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board, serving from August 1, 2023, to July 1, 2026. The legislation makes no changes to existing laws or regulations but serves as a procedural step to formalize his selection by the Governor and approval by the Senate. Upon confirmation, Mankowski will receive an annual salary of $132,080 while contributing to the board's oversight of pollution control policies in the state.
This bill confirms the appointment of Jeanne L. AuBuchon as an arbitrator for Illinois' Workers' Compensation Commission. The legislation formalizes her role in the state agency that adjudicates workers' compensation claims, with her term set to begin on July 21, 2023, and end on July 1, 2026. Upon confirmation, AuBuchon will receive an annual salary of $155,863 for her duties. The bill serves as a procedural measure to finalize the governor's nomination and grant the nominee official authority to serve in the position.
This bill confirms the appointment of Mark S. Wright as a member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, a body responsible for managing state toll roads. The appointment is effective from July 17, 2023, until March 1, 2027, and includes an annual compensation of $31,427. The legislation follows the standard executive appointment process, where the Governor nominates an individual and the Senate provides consent to finalize the role. Upon passage, the bill officially establishes Wright's position within the agency without altering existing laws or policies.
This bill formally appoints Bradley Duane Gillespie as an Arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. The appointment is effective from July 21, 2023, through July 1, 2026, with an annual salary of $155,863. The legislation confirms the Governor's selection of Gillespie, a resident of Alton, to serve in this specific administrative role.
This bill appoints Elizabeth M. Sanders as a member of the Illinois State Board of Investment, a state agency responsible for managing public funds. The appointment is effective from July 17, 2023, to May 31, 2027, and covers only the expenses associated with serving on the board. The legislation was approved by the Senate on January 6, 2025, following a motion to consider multiple appointment messages together.
This bill appoints Tessica Dooley as a member of the Mid-Illinois Medical District, effective from July 21, 2023, to June 30, 2028. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker following Senate consent and serves as an unsalaried position with no per diem. The legislation confirms Dooley's role in this specific regional medical district without altering any existing laws or funding.
This bill formally appoints Linda Jean Cantrell as an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. The appointment, which began on July 21, 2023, is set to last until July 1, 2026, and includes an annual salary of $155,863. The legislation confirms the Governor's selection of Cantrell, who resides in Marion, Illinois, to serve in this specific government role.
This bill appoints Ben Veal as a member of the Waukegan Port District Board, effective from July 17, 2023, to May 31, 2029. The appointment is made by the Governor with the consent of the Senate and provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses incurred while serving. The legislation directly affects the composition of the Waukegan Port District Board by adding a new representative to its governing body.
