Sen. Laura Murphy

Nominates Sarah Alter as a Member of the Lottery Control Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints David B. Menchetti as a member of the Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board. The appointment is effective from May 31, 2024, until December 5, 2027, and includes reimbursement for expenses without a per diem payment. Menchetti, who resides in Chicago, was nominated by Governor JB Pritzker with the support of Senator Mattie Hunter. This action is an administrative appointment that adds a new member to the advisory board responsible for overseeing medical fee standards in workers' compensation cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Patricia Ann Saccone as a member of the Illinois Racing Board, a state agency that regulates horse racing and other gambling activities in Illinois. The appointment is effective from July 2, 2024, through July 1, 2030, and Saccone will serve without a salary, receiving only a daily allowance of $300. As an unsalaried position, the role does not provide a fixed annual wage but covers expenses and time commitment through the per diem rate. The legislation confirms her selection by the Governor and seeks final approval from the Senate to formalize her membership on the board.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Franciene Sabens as a member of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, an agency that helps manage student financial aid programs in the state. The appointment is effective from May 31, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and includes reimbursement for travel expenses but no additional salary. By confirming this nomination, the Senate allows Sabens to serve on the board that oversees student loan and grant administration.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally appoints Michael Sutton as a member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board, a role he will hold from June 24, 2024, to January 17, 2028. The appointment is unsalaried, with the nominee receiving a daily fee of $36 and reimbursement for expenses while serving on the board. This legislative action confirms the Governor's selection of Sutton to join the agency responsible for overseeing the safety of amusement rides and attractions in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally appoints Brian Shanahan as a member of the Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority, effective from July 12, 2024, until January 18, 2027. The legislation confirms the Governor's selection of Shanahan, who resides in Mokena, Illinois, and specifies that his role involves serving on the authority's board without a salary, covering only expenses and per diem costs. As a procedural appointment measure, the bill directly affects the regional development authority by adding a new member to its roster and does not alter any existing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Michelle Coady Carter as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Macoupin County, Illinois. The appointment, which begins on June 17, 2024, and ends on December 4, 2025, allows her to manage county estates and represent individuals who need guardianship services. She will receive expenses related to her duties rather than a fixed annual salary. The nomination was supported by Senator Doris Turner and follows the required process of seeking Senate advice and consent.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially appoints Mona Noriega as a member of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. The appointment is effective from July 26, 2024, until March 1, 2027, and requires the Senate's consent to take effect. While the nominee will serve on the commission, the text does not specify new powers or duties for the role, as it is a standard confirmation of an existing position. The bill is a procedural action that formalizes Noriega's membership in the state agency tasked with addressing discrimination and hate crimes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Pastor Walter P. Turner as a Commissioner on the Executive Ethics Commission, serving a four-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028. The appointment includes an annual salary of $42,398 and requires Senate consent to take effect. This action directly affects the composition of the state agency responsible for overseeing ethical conduct among public officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Van Philip Austin as a member of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion, effective from July 1, 2024, to January 20, 2025. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker with the consent of the Senate and includes an annual salary of $141,002. This action replaces the previous member, Kellye Keyes, and adds a new voice to the state commission focused on equity and inclusion issues.