Sen. Laura Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Michael Macellaio as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board, a group that helps oversee medical fee schedules for injured workers. The appointment is effective from July 7, 2023, until December 4, 2025, and provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. The legislation requires Senate consent to confirm the Governor's nomination and places the individual on the board for a fixed term.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Jonathan Carson as a member of the Energy Workforce Advisory Council, a body that advises the state on workforce development within the energy sector. The appointment, which began on June 16, 2023, is made by Governor JB Pritzker and requires Senate consent, which was granted on January 6, 2025. Carson will serve without a salary, receiving only reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing official duties. This action adds a new voice to the council to help guide future energy workforce initiatives in Illinois.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Nina Grondin as a member of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, effective from June 30, 2023, to June 1, 2027. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker with the consent of the Senate and covers only the reimbursement of expenses rather than a salary. Once confirmed, Grondin will serve on the board that oversees the management of Chicago's downtown piers and the state fairgrounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Michelle Coady Carter as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Christian County, Illinois. The appointment is effective from July 7, 2023, through December 4, 2025, and requires the Senate's consent to take effect. Once confirmed, Carter will oversee the administration of estates and guardianship matters for individuals within that specific county. The legislation is a procedural appointment message rather than a new policy initiative, and it does not alter existing laws or create new programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Dr. Preston M. Wolin as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board, a group that helps set fees for medical services provided to injured workers. The appointment is effective from June 23, 2023, to December 4, 2025, and Dr. Wolin will receive reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. The measure requires the Senate's consent to finalize the appointment, which was granted on January 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Darren Tillis to serve as a member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees. The appointment, made by Governor JB Pritzker with the Senate's consent, is effective from June 16, 2023, to January 15, 2029. While the nominee receives no salary, they are eligible for reimbursement of official expenses. The legislation formalizes Tillis's role on the board, which oversees the governance and operations of Illinois State University.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Michelle Coady Carter as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Menard County, Illinois. The appointment is effective from July 7, 2023, to December 4, 2025, and requires the Senate's consent to take effect. Once confirmed, Carter will oversee the management of estates and guardianship duties for residents within that specific county. This is a personnel action that places an individual in a public office rather than changing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Michelle Coady Carter as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Calhoun County, Illinois, effective July 7, 2023, through December 4, 2025. The legislation confirms her selection to oversee the management of estates for individuals who have died or are unable to manage their own financial affairs. By securing the Senate's consent, the bill finalizes the Governor's nomination and establishes the nominee's official start date and term length. Once enacted, Carter will assume the duties associated with this public office within the specified county jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Sherly Chavarria as a member of the Illinois State Board of Education, effective from June 26, 2023, to January 8, 2025. The appointment, initiated by Governor JB Pritzker and confirmed by the Senate, allows Chavarria to serve on the board with an annual compensation package consisting of reimbursement for expenses plus a daily meeting fee of $50. This legislative action directly affects the composition of the state education board and establishes Chavarria's official tenure and financial allowance for her service.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Melissa Neddermeyer as a member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, a role that involves overseeing the state's toll road system. The appointment is effective from July 17, 2023, to March 1, 2025, and includes an annual compensation of $31,427. The legislation requires Senate consent, which was granted on January 6, 2025, confirming Neddermeyer's position in the agency.