Sen. Laura Murphy

Maddy summaryThis appointment bill confirms Dawn Brown as a member of the Illinois State Board of Health, effective from October 23, 2023, to November 1, 2025. The legislation authorizes her to serve on the board with reimbursement for expenses and a per diem payment of up to $150 per day, capped at $10,000 annually. By passing this measure, the Senate grants its consent to the Governor's nomination, finalizing Brown's appointment to the state agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Robert J. Sprague as a member of the Illinois Court of Claims, a state court that handles claims against the government. The appointment, which began on January 16, 2024, is set to last until January 21, 2030, with an annual salary of $67,615. The legislation confirms the Governor's selection of Sprague after the Senate voted to approve the nomination. This action places Sprague on the judicial roster to serve in his official capacity for the specified term.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Roxanne Nava as a member of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency responsible for managing financial resources and investments. The appointment, effective from November 13, 2023, to July 17, 2026, designates Nava to serve on the board without a salary, covering only her expenses. Nava was nominated by Governor J.B. Pritzker and confirmed by the Senate with unanimous consent. This action adds a new voice to the authority's leadership team while maintaining the existing structure of the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Monique R. Green as a member of the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund, a state agency focused on advancing clean energy initiatives and workforce development. The appointment, which runs from November 27, 2023, to November 27, 2028, is made by Governor JB Pritzker and requires the Senate's consent, which was granted on January 6, 2025. Under this arrangement, Green will serve without a salary but may be reimbursed for official expenses. The legislation formalizes her role within the board and does not alter the fund's existing operations or funding levels.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Stacy Crook as a member of the Governors State University Board of Trustees, effective from October 20, 2023, to January 20, 2025. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker and requires the Senate's consent, which was granted on January 6, 2025. As a trustee, Crook will serve on the board without receiving a salary but may be reimbursed for official expenses. This action directly affects the composition of the university's governing body and replaces the previous member, Lisa Harrell.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Grace Pai as a member of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, effective from December 14, 2023, to March 1, 2025. 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. Grace Pai, who resides in Chicago, will serve on the commission without receiving additional compensation beyond the reimbursement of necessary costs. This action is a procedural appointment that adds a new member to an existing state agency without altering its core functions or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Luis Galindo as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, a state agency that helps develop strategies to improve job training and economic growth. The appointment is effective from December 8, 2023, to July 1, 2025, and includes reimbursement for travel expenses but no additional salary. Once confirmed by the Senate, Galindo will join other board members to advise the governor on workforce development policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Roderick K. Hawkins as a member of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, a state agency responsible for overseeing sports-related infrastructure and programs. The appointment is effective from November 27, 2023, through July 1, 2026, and the nominee will receive expenses and a per diem rather than a fixed salary. The legislation requires Senate consent to confirm the appointment, which was granted by a vote of 55-0. This action updates the board's membership to include a representative from Chicago's South Side, succeeding Tarrah Cooper Wright in the role.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Lance J. Kovacs as an unsalaried member of the Illinois Health Benefits Exchange Advisory Committee for a two-year term beginning January 5, 2024. The appointment, proposed by Governor JB Pritzker and supported by Senator Laura Ellman, requires Senate consent before taking effect. Once confirmed, Kovacs will serve without a salary and is eligible for per diem expenses related to committee duties. This action fills a new position on the advisory body that guides the state's health benefits exchange operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the appointment of Brian Sullivan as a member of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, a regulatory body that oversees the state's alcohol industry. The legislation formally approves Sullivan's nomination by Governor JB Pritzker, allowing him to serve a six-year term starting on February 1, 2024, with an annual salary of $38,428. Once confirmed, the bill enables Sullivan to participate in the commission's decision-making processes regarding liquor licenses and regulations.