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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois African-American Family Commission Act, the Asian American Family Commission Act, and the Illinois Latino Family Commission Act replacing current provisions in those Acts with the following: Makes a grammatical correction to the title of the Illinois African-American Family Commission Act and to other provisions of the Act, and makes conforming changes in the Violence Prevention Task Force Act, the Commission on Children and Youth Act, the Commission to Study Disproportionate Justice Impact Act, the Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care Act, the Commission to End Hunger Act, the Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force Act, and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Provides that each Commission shall advocate for policies, programs, and services that promote greater equity and inclusion in State government. Provides that the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to each commission (with the term of a member of any of the Commissions serving on the effective date of the amendatory Act ending on the effective date of the amendatory Act), and each Commission membership shall appoint the chairperson or chairpersons. Provides that the organizational meeting of each Commission shall take place after all members are appointed but no later than 60 days after 50% or more of the members on the Commission have been appointed. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor's Office shall provide administrative support for the Commissions (rather than the Commission on Equity and Inclusion providing general oversight of the operations of the Commissions). Provides that the Lieutenant Governor's Office may receive funding through appropriations made available for use on behalf of the commissions. Provides that the Office shall expend funds set aside for the Commissions at the direction of the Commissions. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill provides comprehensive updates to three family commissions in Illinois: the African American Family Commission, the Asian American Family Commission, and the Latino Family Commission. The bill restructures these commissions to enhance their roles in advocating for policies that promote equity and inclusion for their respective communities. Key provisions include expanding the commissions' purposes to develop recommendations, monitor legislation, facilitate community participation, conduct research, and collaborate with state agencies. Each commission will now have 15 members (3 appointed by the Governor, Senate President, Senate Minority Leader, House Speaker, and House Minority Leader), with members serving 3-year terms and elected chairpersons. The Lieutenant Governor's Office will provide administrative support, and each commission will have the authority to create budgets, hire an executive director, and enter into contracts. The commissions will be required to hold quarterly roundtable meetings together, conduct at least two public hearings annually, and submit yearly reports to the Governor and General Assembly detailing their progress and activities. The bill also makes conforming changes to several other state acts to reflect these updates, ensuring consistent language and representation across different governmental bodies. These changes aim to strengthen the commissions' ability to address disparities and promote the social and economic well-being of African American, Asian American, and Latino families in Illinois.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3591&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3591.htm |
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