This bill nominates Anthony P. Garcia to serve as a member of the Illinois Gaming Board, an agency responsible for regulating gaming activities in the state. The appointment is set to begin on August 28, 2023, and is scheduled to end on July 1, 2026, with the nominee receiving only travel expenses and a daily allowance of $300. The legislation was subsequently withdrawn by the Senate on June 24, 2024, meaning the appointment did not proceed.
This bill nominates Tamakia Edwards to serve as a member of the Capital Development Board, a state agency responsible for overseeing major infrastructure and development projects. The appointment, which would have been effective from November 9, 2023, to January 19, 2026, was sponsored by Senator John F. Curran and included provisions for the nominee to receive only expense reimbursements. Although the bill was formally introduced, it was later withdrawn by the Governor's office on May 14, 2024, meaning the appointment did not proceed. Consequently, the bill does not result in any new policy changes or alter the composition of the board.
Nominates Kirstin Chernawsky as Associate Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Nominates Clodoaldo Rodrigo Carrillo as an Associate Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Creates the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Anthony Gay Law. Provides that a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 consecutive days. Provides that a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 days in any 180-day period. Provides that, while out of cell, committed persons may have access to activities, including, but not limited, to: job assignments, educational classes, vocational classes, meals, recreation, the yard or gymnasium, the day room, medical appointments, visits, and group therapy. Provides exceptions. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall post on the Department's official website quarterly reports on the use of isolated confinement. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2024, except that some provisions are effective immediately.
Amends the Nuclear Safety Law of 2004. Directs the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to convene an advisory body, to be known as the Small Modular Reactor Advisory Committee, which shall consist of relevant stakeholders and members of the public, including, but not limited to, members of the environmental community, electric utilities, appropriately credentialed academics, energy economists, energy engineers, public interest organizations, consumer protection organizations, and others whose insights are relevant to the preparation of the small modular reactor study and small modular reactor rules to be adopted under the Act. Directs the Small Modular Reactor Advisory Committee to provide current, expert information germane to the topic, critique and fact-check the development of the draft modular reactor study and rules, provide meaningful point and counter-point analysis on the small modular reactor issue, and provide additional access and referrals to additional experts in fields relating to the preparation of the draft small modular reactor study. Specifies that members shall not be compensated for service on the Small Modular Reactor Advisory Committee but shall be reimbursed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, not less than quarterly, for such items as travel to meetings, meals, copying expenses, and other related expenses. Repeals the new provisions on July 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
Nominates Raychel A. Wesley as an Arbitrator of the Workers' Compensation Commission.
Nominates Michelle Hoy-Watkins as a Member of the Illinois State Police Merit Board.
Nominates Dana Allison Popish Severinghaus as Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that any rule adopted by the Department of Children and Family Services that adds an education or experience requirement to the eligibility criteria for a position does not apply to an employee who already holds that position at the time the requirement is added. Provides that an individual seeking employment at the same position level but at a different facility shall remain eligible for employment in a position equivalent to the individual's current employment position despite any potential changes to eligibility criteria. Effective immediately.
Amends the School Code. In a Section concerning the debt limitations of school districts, provides that, in addition to all other authority to issue bonds, Central Community Unit School District 301 may issue bonds with an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $195,000,000 if specified conditions are met. Provides that the debt incurred on the bonds shall not be considered indebtedness for purposes of any statutory debt limitation and must mature within not to exceed 25 years from their date. Effective immediately.
Nominates Mario Treto Jr. to serve as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
