Sen. Laura Murphy

Primary AM 1040122

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-QUIWANA BELL

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Quiwana Bell for appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. It directly affects the department's leadership structure by proposing a specific individual for a state executive role. As a procedural appointment bill, it does not establish new policy or funding mechanisms. The nomination is currently under review by the Senate's Executive Appointments committee.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040216

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-PATRICK S. M. NOLAN

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the appointment of Patrick Stephen Matthew Nolan as the Deputy Secretary for the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040123

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-RYAN THOMAS

Maddy summaryThis bill (AM 1040123) nominates Ryan Thomas for appointment as Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. It is a procedural appointment bill, not a policy change, and directly affects the Illinois Department of Human Services by proposing a leadership position. The nomination is currently under review by the Senate's Executive Appointments committee. This bill does not alter laws or regulations but follows standard state procedures for filling executive roles.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040196

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-SCOTT PADDOCK

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the appointment of Scott Paddock. He is nominated to serve as a Member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040215

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-CHRISTOPHER M. BRITTEN

Maddy summaryBill AM 1040215 nominates Christopher Mark Britten to serve as the Assistant Secretary for the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. This bill directly affects Christopher M. Britten and the leadership structure of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040192

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-THEODORE DONALD BERGER

Maddy summaryAM 1040192 proposes the appointment of Theodore Donald Berger. If approved, Mr. Berger would serve as the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040121

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-DULCE M. QUINTERO

Maddy summaryThis bill nominates Dulce M. Quintero for appointment as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. It is a procedural nomination requiring Senate confirmation, directly affecting the appointment process for this state agency leadership role. The bill does not establish new policies or alter existing laws, as it solely proposes a personnel appointment.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040202

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-JULIE HOENIGES

Maddy summaryBill AM 1040202 nominates Julie Hoeniges for a position as a Member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees. This bill directly affects Julie Hoeniges by proposing her appointment to this governing body.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040179

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-BRANDON RAGLE

Maddy summaryThis bill (AM 1040179) formally nominates Brandon Ragle for appointment as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. It directly affects the Illinois state government by proposing a specific individual for this leadership role within the department. The bill is purely procedural, containing no policy changes or new mechanisms - its sole purpose is to submit Ragle's name for consideration by the relevant appointing authority.

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AM 1040198

Passed · Illinois Senate · Lead sponsor

APPOINT-ARNALDO RIVERA

Maddy summaryBill AM 1040198 nominates Arnaldo Rivera for a position. If approved, Mr. Rivera would be appointed as a Member and Chair of the Illinois State Highway Authority.

TransportationSupports TransportationAppoints Chair of Illinois State Highway Authority, directly overseeing transportation infrastructure management and highway operations.95% confidence

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track