Sen. Laura Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Sean T. Stott as a member of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board, an advisory group that helps guide state workers' compensation policies. The appointment is effective from May 12, 2023, to January 18, 2027, and Stott will receive reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. By confirming this nomination, the bill adds a representative to the board who will participate in discussions and recommendations related to workplace injury benefits. The legislation does not change existing laws or funding but simply formalizes Stott's role on the committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Stephen J. Lefaver as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, a state agency that helps develop strategies to improve job opportunities and workforce skills in Illinois. The appointment is effective from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2025, and includes reimbursement for official travel expenses but no additional salary. The Senate confirmed the nomination, allowing Lefaver to serve on the board for the specified term.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints John Gedney as a member of the Employment Security Advisory Board, a role that directly affects the board's composition and advisory capacity. The appointment is effective from May 12, 2023, to January 20, 2025, and provides the nominee with reimbursement for expenses rather than a salary. The Senate has confirmed this nomination, allowing Gedney to serve on the board that advises on employment security matters in Illinois.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Yvette Joyce Johnson-Walker as a member of the Illinois State Board of Health, effective from May 12, 2023, to November 1, 2025. The legislation confirms her role in the state's public health oversight body, where she will serve without a salary but may receive travel expenses and a daily allowance of up to $150, capped at $10,000 annually. By securing the Senate's consent, the bill finalizes the Governor's nomination and establishes the nominee's tenure on the board.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Jayne Vellinga as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, a state agency that helps develop strategies to improve employment and economic growth. The appointment is effective from May 30, 2023, to July 1, 2024, and provides the nominee with reimbursement for official expenses rather than a salary. The Senate has confirmed this nomination, allowing Vellinga to serve on the board alongside other appointed members.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Jorge M. Leon as a member of the Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees. The appointment is effective from May 22, 2023, to January 18, 2027, and covers only the reimbursement of expenses rather than a salary. The Senate has already confirmed the nominee, allowing Leon to serve on the board that oversees the university's governance.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Aaron William Anderson as a member of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Board in Illinois. The appointment is effective from May 15, 2023, through January 18, 2027, and covers only travel and expense reimbursement with no additional salary. Once confirmed by the Senate, Anderson will serve on the board that advises the state on workers' compensation policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally appoints Sheryl Curtis Morris as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, effective from July 2, 2023, to July 1, 2025. The legislation confirms her nomination by the Governor and grants her the authority to serve on the board's advisory panel, where she will receive expense reimbursement but no salary. This appointment is part of a broader set of actions to fill various state board positions, with the nominee's term ending two years after the start date.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the appointment of Dr. Janice Phillips as the Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The legislation formally authorizes her to serve in this role starting July 10, 2023, with an annual salary of $178,500 until January 20, 2025. By passing this measure, the Senate grants its consent to the Governor's nomination, allowing Dr. Phillips to assume her duties within the state health agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill appoints Alexander Purcell as a member of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, effective from June 5, 2023, to July 1, 2024. The appointment is made by Governor JB Pritzker and requires the formal consent of the Illinois Senate, which was granted on May 24, 2024. Purcell, who resides in Glen Ellyn, will serve without a salary but may be reimbursed for official expenses. This action replaces the previous board member, Kevin Battaglia, and adds a new voice to the state agency responsible for workforce development initiatives.