This bill (AM 1030519) is a procedural nomination to appoint Sarah Alter as a member of the Lottery Control Board. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group; it solely proposes a personnel appointment for an existing state board. The bill was withdrawn before final action, as noted in its recent actions.
This bill nominates Omer M. Osman to serve as the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation. If approved, Osman would hold this position from April 19, 2024, to January 20, 2025, with an annual salary of $210,000. The legislation formally requests Senate consent to finalize his appointment to the state agency responsible for transportation infrastructure and services.
This bill nominates Irma Martinez Snopek to serve as the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. The appointment would have placed her in charge of the state agency responsible for early childhood development programs, with a term beginning in August 2024 and ending in January 2027. Although the Senate initially received the nomination, the bill was officially withdrawn on December 2, 2024, meaning the appointment did not proceed.
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that owners of income-producing properties shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessor in the form and format determined by the chief county assessor. Effective immediately.
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to (i) establish a new intervention license category entitled "OPS Harm Reduction Services", (ii) establish standards for entities to become licensed under the OPS Harm Reduction Services category, and (iii) create a licensing application process. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, or regulation, any entity licensed as an OPS Harm Reduction Services provider may operate an overdose prevention site as authorized by the Department. Requires the Department to make a determination as to whether to approve an entity's application for an OPS Harm Reduction Services license within 4 weeks after the date upon which the entity submitted its application to the Department. Requires the Department to help educate local communities and public and private entities about overdose prevention sites and the evidence regarding the benefits of overdose prevention sites. Requires entities approved to operate an overdose prevention site to, at a minimum, provide a hygienic space where participants may consume pre-obtained substances, maintain a supply of naloxone and oxygen on-site, employ staff trained to administer first aid to participants who are experiencing an overdose, provide secure hypodermic needle and syringe disposal services, encourage drug checking or the use of fentanyl test strips, and other services. Requires licensed entities to submit a report to the Department on the number of participants who have received or are receiving services at the overdose prevention site and other matters. Grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to specified persons. Preempts home rule powers.
This bill nominates Catina Lynett Rupert to serve as a member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board. The appointment is set to begin on June 7, 2024, and is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026, with the nominee receiving reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. Although the bill was introduced to confirm this appointment, it was officially withdrawn by the Senate on October 11, 2024, and did not proceed further.
This bill nominates Shenonda Tisdale to serve as a member of the Illinois Forensic Science Commission. The appointment, proposed by Governor JB Pritzker, would have placed her on the commission's roster from October 30, 2023, to October 30, 2027, with reimbursement for travel expenses but no salary. Although the legislation sought Senate consent to finalize the appointment, the bill was officially withdrawn on September 23, 2024, and did not become effective.
This bill nominates Kirstin Chernawsky to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. The appointment was set to begin on May 1, 2024, and was scheduled to end on January 20, 2025, with an annual salary of $178,500. Although the legislation sought Senate approval for the position, the bill was ultimately withdrawn on September 17, 2024, and did not become effective.
This bill nominates Jo Johnson to serve as a member of the Treasurer's Personnel Review Board, a body that reviews personnel matters for the state treasurer's office. The appointment would be effective from November 14, 2023, to November 14, 2029, with the nominee receiving a daily payment of $100 for their service but no annual salary. Although the bill was formally introduced to seek Senate consent for this appointment, it was ultimately withdrawn by the sponsor before final passage.
Nominates Beth Shadur as a Member of the Illinois State Museum Board.
This bill nominates Clodoaldo Rodrigo Carrillo to serve as the Associate Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. The appointment was intended to begin on April 26, 2024, and was set to end on January 20, 2025, with compensation determined by the department's Secretary. Although the nomination received Senate referral and assignment, it was ultimately withdrawn on July 19, 2024, meaning the position was not filled through this specific legislative action.
Amends the School Code. Provides that a school board that decides to offer to the school district's teachers a retirement savings plan under Section 401(k) or 457 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 may enter into a contract with only one vendor to administer the plan. Provides that a vendor shall be selected, with the approval of the teachers' exclusive bargaining representative, if any, through a competitive bidding process. Provides that the school board may enter into a contract with the vendor for no more than 5 years.
