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2025 and 2026 SB2477 Introduced 2/7/2025, by Sen. Mattie Hunter SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index 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. LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b A BILL FOR 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026 SB2477 Introduced 2/7/2025, by Sen. Mattie Hunter SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: See Index See Index 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. LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b A BILL FOR
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026 SB2477 Introduced 2/7/2025, by Sen. Mattie Hunter SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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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.
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1 AN ACT concerning State government.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois African-American Family Commission
5 Act is amended by changing Sections 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30,
6 and 35 and by adding Section 23 as follows:
7 (20 ILCS 3903/1)
8 Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois
9 African American African-American Family Commission Act.
10 (Source: P.A. 93-867, eff. 8-5-04.)
11 (20 ILCS 3903/5)
12 Sec. 5. Legislative findings. It is the policy of this
13 State to promote family preservation and to preserve and
14 strengthen families.
15 (a) Over 12 million people live in Illinois. African
16 Americans African-Americans represent 15% of the population
17 and 26% of the residents living in Cook County. Despite some
18 progress over the last few decades, African Americans
19 African-Americans in Illinois continue to lag behind other
20 racial groups relative to indicators of well-being in
21 education, employment, income, and health. According to the
22 2000 U.S. Census, just 26% of the African American
104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026 SB2477 Introduced 2/7/2025, by Sen. Mattie Hunter SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
See Index See Index
See Index
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.
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1 African-American population over 25 years of age in Illinois
2 completed their high school education; 6% held an associate's
3 degree; less than 10% (9%) held a bachelor's degree; less than
4 5% (3%) held a master's degree; and less than one percent held
5 either a professional (.8%) or doctoral (.4%) degree.
6 These levels of education attainment reflect more
7 fundamental problems with retaining African Americans
8 African-Americans in school. The Illinois State Board of
9 Education reported that for the 2001-2002 school year, 36,373,
10 or 6%, of students enrolled in public high schools dropped
11 out. Thirty-nine percent of these students were African
12 Americans African-Americans; 38% were White; 21% were
13 Hispanic; and 2% were classified as Other.
14 Although African Americans African-Americans make up 18%
15 of the high school population, they are disproportionately
16 represented in the number of students who are suspended and
17 expelled. In the 2001-2002 school year, 29,068 students were
18 suspended from school. Forty-seven percent were White, 37%
19 were African American African-American, 14% were Hispanic, and
20 1% were classified as Other. In regards to expulsions
21 Statewide, the total number of high school students expelled
22 was 1,651. Forty-three percent were African American
23 African-American, 41% were White, 14% were Hispanic, and 2%
24 were classified as Other. Within Chicago public schools, 448
25 students were expelled. Seventy-seven of these students were
26 African American African-American; 27% were White; 14% were
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1 Hispanic; and 4% were classified as Other. The fact that
2 African Americans African-Americans are more likely to be
3 suspended or expelled from school also contributes to the high
4 dropout rate among African American African-American high
5 school students.
6 In addition to educational challenges, African Americans
7 African-Americans face challenges in the areas of employment
8 and income. In the year 2000, the unemployment rate for
9 African Americans African-Americans age 16 years or older was
10 15% compared to only 6% for the total Illinois population.
11 Moreover, the median household income of African Americans
12 African-Americans in Illinois was $31,699 compared to $46,590
13 for the total Illinois population, and the percentage of
14 African American African-American families below the poverty
15 level in Illinois was 26% in 1999 compared to 10.7% for the
16 total Illinois population in that same year.
17 Indicators of child welfare and criminal justice reveal
18 still more challenges that African American African-American
19 families face in Illinois. In 2000, African American
20 African-American children represented 18% of children 18 years
21 of age and under, but comprised 73% of children in substitute
22 care. African Americans African-Americans are also
23 overrepresented in the criminal justice population. Of the
24 total Illinois adult inmate population in the year 2000, 65%
25 were African American African-American. During this same time
26 period, African American African-American youth represented
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1 58% of the juvenile inmate population in Illinois.
2 While the leading causes of death among African Americans
3 African-Americans are the same as those for the general
4 population in Illinois, African Americans African-Americans
5 have a higher rate of death per 100,000 residents. The rate of
6 overall deaths per 100,000 residents among African Americans
7 African-Americans in the year 2000 was 1,181; 847 for Whites;
8 and 411 for those classified as Other. The rate of
9 cancer-related deaths per 100,000 residents by racial or
10 ethnic groups in 2000 was: 278 African Americans
11 African-Americans; 206 Whites; and 110 of those classified as
12 Other. The rate of diabetes-related deaths per 100,000
13 residents among African Americans African-Americans in 2000
14 was 41 compared to 23 for Whites and 13 for those classified as
15 Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by heart
16 disease among African Americans African-Americans in 2000 was
17 352 compared to 257 for Whites and 120 for those classified as
18 Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by stroke
19 among African Americans African-Americans in 2000 was 75; 60
20 for Whites; and 35 for those classified as Other.
21 African Americans African-Americans had higher rates of
22 smoking and obesity than other racial groups in Illinois in
23 2001. African Americans African-Americans accounted for more
24 of the new adult/adolescent AIDS cases, cumulative
25 adult/adolescent AIDS cases, and number of people living with
26 AIDS than other racial groups in Illinois in the year 2002.
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1 Still, 23% of uninsured persons in Illinois are African
2 American African-American.
3 (b) The Illinois African American African-American Family
4 Commission continues to be an essential key to promoting the
5 preservation and strengthening of families. As of January 1,
6 2015 (the effective date of Public Act 98-693), just under 13
7 million people live in Illinois. African Americans
8 African-Americans represent 15% of the population and 25% of
9 the residents living in Cook County. Despite some progress
10 over the last few decades, African Americans African-Americans
11 in Illinois continue to lag behind other racial groups
12 relative to indicators of well-being in education, employment,
13 income, and health. According to the 2010 federal decennial
14 census: just 28% of the African American African-American
15 population over 25 years of age in Illinois completed their
16 high school education; 36% had some college or an associate's
17 degree; less than 12% held a bachelor's degree; less than 8%
18 held either a graduate or professional degree.
19 These levels of education attainment reflect more
20 fundamental problems with retaining African Americans
21 African-Americans in school. The State Board of Education
22 reported that for the 2010-2011 school year, 18,210, or 2.77%,
23 of students enrolled in public high schools dropped out. 39.3%
24 of these students were African Americans African-Americans;
25 32.6% were White; 24.2% were Hispanic; and 2% were classified
26 as Other.
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1 Although African Americans African-Americans make up 20%
2 of the high school population, they are disproportionately
3 represented in the number of students who are suspended and
4 expelled. In the 2011-2012 school year, 29,928 students were
5 suspended from school. 36% were White, 34% were African
6 American African-American, 26% were Hispanic, and 4% were
7 classified as Other. With regard to expulsions statewide, the
8 total number of high school students expelled was 982. 37%
9 were African American African-American, 41% were White, 21%
10 were Hispanic, and 2% were classified as Other. Within Chicago
11 public schools, 294 students were expelled. 80% of these
12 students were African American African-American; none were
13 White; 17% were Hispanic; and 3% were classified as Other. The
14 fact that African Americans African-Americans are more likely
15 to be suspended or expelled from school also contributes to
16 the high dropout rate among African American African-American
17 high school students.
18 In addition to educational challenges, African Americans
19 African-Americans face challenges in the areas of employment
20 and income. In the year 2010, the unemployment rate for
21 African Americans African-Americans age 16 years or older was
22 16% compared to only 9% for the total Illinois population.
23 Moreover, the median household income of African Americans
24 African-Americans in Illinois was $34,874 compared to $60,433
25 for the total Illinois population, and the percentage of
26 African American African-American families below the poverty
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1 level in Illinois was 32% in 2012 compared to 15% for the total
2 Illinois population in that same year.
3 Indicators of child welfare and criminal justice reveal
4 still more challenges that African American African-American
5 families face in Illinois. In 2010, African American
6 African-American children represented 14% of children 18 years
7 of age and under, but comprised 56% of children in substitute
8 care. African Americans African-Americans are also
9 overrepresented in the criminal justice population. Of the
10 total Illinois adult inmate population in the year 2012, 57%
11 were African American African-American. During this same time
12 period, African American African-American youth represented
13 66% of the juvenile inmate population in Illinois.
14 While the leading causes of death among African Americans
15 African-Americans are the same as those for the general
16 population in Illinois, African Americans African-Americans
17 have a higher rate of death per 100,000 residents. The rate of
18 overall deaths per 100,000 residents among African Americans
19 African-Americans in the year 2010 was 898; 741 for Whites;
20 and 458 for those classified as Other. The rate of
21 cancer-related deaths per 100,000 residents by racial or
22 ethnic groups in 2010 was 216 for African Americans
23 African-Americans; 179 for Whites; and 124 for those
24 classified as Other. The rate of diabetes-related deaths per
25 100,000 residents among African Americans African-Americans in
26 2010 was 114 compared to 66 for Whites and 75 for those
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1 classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents
2 by heart disease among African Americans African-Americans in
3 2010 was 232 compared to 179 for Whites and 121 for those
4 classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents
5 by stroke among African Americans African-Americans in 2010
6 was 108; 73 for Whites; and 56 for those classified as Other.
7 African Americans African-Americans had higher rates of
8 smoking and obesity than other racial groups in Illinois in
9 2013. African Americans African-Americans accounted for more
10 of the new adult/adolescent AIDS cases, cumulative
11 adult/adolescent AIDS cases, and number of people living with
12 AIDS than other racial groups in Illinois in the year 2013.
13 Still, 24% of uninsured persons in Illinois are African
14 American African-American.
15 (c) These huge disparities in education, employment,
16 income, child welfare, criminal justice, and health
17 demonstrate the tremendous challenges facing the African
18 American African-American family in Illinois. These challenges
19 are severe. There is a need for government, child and family
20 advocates, and other key stakeholders to create and implement
21 public policies to address the health and social crises facing
22 African American African-American families. The development of
23 given solutions clearly transcends any one State agency and
24 requires a coordinated effort. The Illinois African American
25 African-American Family Commission shall assist State agencies
26 with this task.
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1 The African American African-American Family Commission
2 was created in October 1994 by Executive Order to assist the
3 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in
4 developing and implementing programs and public policies that
5 affect the State's child welfare system. The Commission has a
6 proven track record of bringing State agencies, community
7 providers, and consumers together to address child welfare
8 issues. The ability of the Commission to address the
9 above-mentioned health issues, community factors, and the
10 personal well-being of African American African-American
11 families and children has been limited due to the Executive
12 Order's focus on child welfare. It is apparent that broader
13 issues of health, mental health, criminal justice, education,
14 and economic development also directly affect the health and
15 well-being of African American African-American families and
16 children. Accordingly, the role of the Illinois African
17 American African-American Family Commission is hereby expanded
18 to encompass working relationships with every department,
19 agency, and commission within State government if any of its
20 activities impact African American African-American children
21 and families. The focus of the Commission is hereby
22 restructured and shall exist by legislative mandate to engage
23 State agencies in its efforts to preserve and strengthen
24 African American African-American families.
25 (Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)
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1 (20 ILCS 3903/10)
2 Sec. 10. Illinois African American African-American Family
3 Commission established. The African-American Family Commission
4 shall be renamed and established as the Illinois
5 African-American Family Commission and, after the effective
6 date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly,
7 renamed the Illinois African American Family Commission.
8 (Source: P.A. 93-867, eff. 8-5-04.)
9 (20 ILCS 3903/15)
10 Sec. 15. Purpose and objectives. The purpose of the
11 Illinois African American Family Commission is to be an
12 independent voice and represent the priorities of the African
13 American community and advocate for policies, programs, and
14 services that promote greater equity and inclusion in State
15 government. The Illinois African American Family Commission
16 works directly with the Governor, the General Assembly,
17 constitutional officers, and State agencies to develop new and
18 improve existing policies, services, programs, and
19 opportunities for African American families. The Illinois
20 African American Family Commission shall:
21 (1) advocate for State policies, programs, and
22 services that improve equity, inclusion, and the quality
23 of life of African Americans;
24 (2) develop and advance recommendations to the
25 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
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1 State entities and constitutional officers to reduce
2 disparities and disproportionality experienced by African
3 Americans;
4 (3) identify priorities, goals, and objectives
5 reflecting an African American policy agenda to guide the
6 Commission's work;
7 (4) monitor the impact of and shape legislation,
8 policies, programs, and practices to ensure that they are
9 responsive to African Americans in Illinois;
10 (5) collaborate with the Governor's Office, the
11 General Assembly, constitutional officers, State courts,
12 State agencies, and boards and commissions in developing
13 new and shaping existing programs, services, policies, and
14 initiatives to expand and enhance the social and economic
15 well-being of African American children and families;
16 (6) facilitate the participation and representation of
17 African Americans in the development, implementation, and
18 planning of policies, programs, and services;
19 (7) engage in and promote research efforts concerning
20 African Americans that can inform policies, programs, and
21 services to ensure greater equity and accountability;
22 (8) create and approve the annual budget and have sole
23 authority over expenditures in line with the Illinois
24 Procurement Code and the rules adopted under that Code;
25 (9) hire an executive director to administer
26 operations;
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1 (10) make or enter into contracts with third parties
2 as necessary and convenient for the exercise of its powers
3 and duties, including defining personnel needs and hiring
4 staff as required to perform its duties under this Act;
5 all procurement must follow State policy and procedures;
6 (11) co-convene quarterly roundtable meetings with the
7 Illinois Latino Family Commission and the Asian American
8 Family Commission to identify opportunities for
9 collaboration and alignment;
10 (12) hold at least 2 public hearings annually to
11 assist in the development of recommendations for the
12 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
13 State entities and constitutional officers;
14 (13) apply for, receive, establish priorities for,
15 allocate, disburse, and spend grants funds that are made
16 available to the Commission; and
17 (14) exercise such other powers as are necessary or
18 incidental to the administration of this Act or the
19 performance of duties under this Act.
20 The purpose of the Illinois African-American Family Commission
21 is to advise the Governor and General Assembly, as well as work
22 directly with State agencies, to improve and expand existing
23 policies, services, programs, and opportunities for
24 African-American families. The Illinois African-American
25 Family Commission shall guide the efforts of and collaborate
26 with State agencies, including: the Department on Aging, the
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1 Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of
2 Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of
3 Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Department
4 of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public
5 Health, the Department of Transportation, the Department of
6 Employment Security, and others. This shall be achieved
7 primarily by:
8 (1) monitoring and commenting on existing and proposed
9 legislation and programs designed to address the needs of
10 African-Americans in Illinois;
11 (2) assisting State agencies in developing programs,
12 services, public policies, and research strategies that
13 will expand and enhance the social and economic well-being
14 of African-American children and families;
15 (3) facilitating the participation of and
16 representation of African-Americans in the development,
17 implementation, and planning of policies, programs, and
18 services; and
19 (4) promoting research efforts to document the impact
20 of policies and programs on African-American families.
21 The work of the Illinois African-American Family
22 Commission shall include the use of existing reports, research
23 and planning efforts, procedures, and programs.
24 (Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
25 (20 ILCS 3903/20)
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1 Sec. 20. Appointment; terms. The Illinois African American
2 African-American Family Commission shall be comprised of 15
3 members appointed under this Section.
4 As soon as practical after the effective date of this
5 amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, but not later
6 than July 1, 2025, the Governor, the President of the Senate,
7 the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
8 Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of
9 Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to the
10 Commission. Commission members shall elect the chairperson or
11 chairpersons by a majority vote of the appointed members, and
12 the chairperson or chairpersons shall each serve for a 2-year
13 term. The terms of any commissioners serving on the effective
14 date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are
15 terminated.
16 Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of
17 the following initial appointments: each appointing authority
18 shall each appoint 2 members to a 2-year term and one member to
19 a 3-year term. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the
20 contrary, members may be reappointed to a 3-year term.
21 Thereafter, each member shall serve for a term of 3 years
22 and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. A
23 vacancy occurring other than at the end of a term shall be
24 filled by the initial appointing authority only for the
25 balance of the term of the member whose office is vacant and
26 until a successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall
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1 serve more than 2 terms, excluding any partial term resulting
2 from a filled vacancy. Members will serve without
3 compensation, but shall be reimbursed for Commission-related
4 expenses.
5 Appointing authorities shall ensure, to the maximum extent
6 practicable, that the Commission is diverse with respect to
7 age, gender, and geography to ensure the needs of African
8 American families and children through the State are met.
9 Members shall be persons with recognized ability and
10 experience in one or more of the following areas: education,
11 business, social services, human services, community
12 development, labor, economic policy, criminal justice,
13 immigration, or health care.
14 For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire
15 in 2015, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, the
16 Governor, the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of
17 the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
18 the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each
19 appoint one member to the Commission.
20 For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire
21 in 2016, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, the
22 Governor, the President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of
23 the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
24 the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each
25 appoint one member to the Commission.
26 For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire
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1 in 2017, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, the
2 Governor shall appoint 5 members to the Commission.
3 Each member shall have a working knowledge of human
4 services, community development, and economic public policies
5 in Illinois. The Governor shall appoint the chairperson or
6 chairpersons.
7 The members shall reflect regional representation to
8 ensure that the needs of African-American families and
9 children throughout the State of Illinois are met. The members
10 shall be selected from a variety of disciplines. They shall be
11 representative of a partnership and collaborative effort
12 between public and private agencies, the business sector, and
13 community-based human services organizations.
14 Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of
15 initial appointments. One-third of initially appointed
16 members, as determined by lot, shall be appointed to 1-year
17 terms; 1/3 shall be appointed to 2-year terms; and 1/3 shall be
18 appointed to 3-year terms, so that the terms are staggered.
19 Members will serve without compensation, but shall be
20 reimbursed for Commission-related expenses.
21 The Department on Aging, the Department of Children and
22 Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic
23 Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of
24 Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family
25 Services, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of
26 Education, the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois
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1 Community College Board, the Department of Human Rights, the
2 Capital Development Board, the Department of Labor, and the
3 Department of Transportation shall each appoint a liaison to
4 serve ex-officio on the Commission. The Office of the
5 Governor, in cooperation with the State agencies appointing
6 liaisons to the Commission under this Section, shall provide
7 administrative support to the Commission.
8 (Source: P.A. 98-693, eff. 1-1-15.)
9 (20 ILCS 3903/23 new)
10 Sec. 23. Organizational meeting. The Commission shall hold
11 its organizational meeting within 60 days after at least 50%
12 of the members who are to be appointed under Section 20 have
13 been appointed.
14 (20 ILCS 3903/25)
15 Sec. 25. Funding. The Lieutenant Governor's Office may
16 receive funding through appropriations made available for use
17 on behalf of the Illinois African American Family Commission.
18 The Lieutenant Governor's Office shall expend funds set aside
19 for the Commission at the Commission's direction. The
20 African-American Family Commission may receive funding through
21 appropriations available for its purposes made to the
22 Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family
23 Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
24 the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human
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1 Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services,
2 the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Education,
3 the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College
4 Board, the Department of Human Rights, the Capital Development
5 Board, the Department of Labor, and the Department of
6 Transportation. The Commission may also receive and expend
7 funding from federal and private sources, including gifts,
8 donations, and private grants.
9 (Source: P.A. 98-693, eff. 1-1-15.)
10 (20 ILCS 3903/30)
11 Sec. 30. Reporting. By January 1 of each year, the
12 Illinois African American Family Commission shall submit to
13 the Governor and the General Assembly a report detailing
14 progress toward the goals and objectives of the Commission.
15 The report shall detail, at a minimum, the Commission's work
16 with agencies under the Governor, the Commission's current and
17 ongoing research projects, and any legislative activity
18 undertaken by the Commission. The Illinois African-American
19 Family Commission shall annually report to the Governor, the
20 General Assembly, and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion
21 on the Commission's progress toward its goals and objectives.
22 (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
23 (20 ILCS 3903/35)
24 Sec. 35. Administrative support. Oversight.
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1 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the
2 Lieutenant Governor's Office shall, at the request of the
3 Illinois African American Family Commission, provide
4 administrative and technical support to assist the Commission
5 in carrying out its duties. Administrative and technical
6 support includes providing guidance on State rules and
7 regulations pertaining to contracts, expenditures, and
8 payments to ensure compliance with State procurement policies
9 and processes. The Lieutenant Governor's Office shall provide
10 assistance to the Illinois African American Family Commission
11 as requested, including access to office space, technology,
12 and other supports necessary for effective operations.
13 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the
14 Commission on Equity and Inclusion established under the
15 Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act shall have general
16 oversight of the operations of the Illinois African-American
17 Family Commission.
18 (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
19 Section 15. The Asian American Family Commission Act is
20 amended by changing Sections 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 and by
21 adding Section 12 as follows:
22 (20 ILCS 3916/5)
23 Sec. 5. Purpose and objectives. The purpose of the Asian
24 American Family Commission is to be an independent voice and
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1 represent the priorities of the Asian American community and
2 advocate for policies, programs, and services that promote
3 greater equity and inclusion in State government. The Asian
4 American Family Commission works directly with the Governor,
5 the General Assembly, constitutional officers, and State
6 agencies to develop new and improve existing policies,
7 services, programs, and opportunities for Asian American
8 families. The Asian American Family Commission shall:
9 (1) advocate for State policies, programs, and
10 services that improve equity, inclusion, and the quality
11 of life of Asian Americans;
12 (2) develop and advance recommendations to the
13 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
14 State entities and constitutional officers to reduce
15 disparities and disproportionality experienced by Asian
16 Americans;
17 (3) identify priorities, goals, and objectives
18 reflecting an Asian American policy agenda to guide the
19 Commission's work;
20 (4) monitor the impact of and shape legislation,
21 policies, programs, and practices to ensure that they are
22 responsive to Asian Americans in Illinois;
23 (5) collaborate with the Governor's Office, the
24 General Assembly, constitutional officers, State courts,
25 State agencies, and boards and commissions in developing
26 new and shaping existing programs, services, policies, and
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1 initiatives to expand and enhance the social and economic
2 well-being of Asian American children and families;
3 (6) facilitate the participation and representation of
4 Asian Americans in the development, implementation, and
5 planning of policies, programs, and services;
6 (7) engage in and promote research efforts concerning
7 Asian Americans that can inform policies, programs, and
8 services to ensure greater equity and accountability;
9 (8) create and approve the annual budget and have sole
10 authority over expenditures in line with the Illinois
11 Procurement Code and the rules adopted under that Code;
12 (9) hire an executive director to administer
13 operations;
14 (10) make or enter into contracts with third parties
15 as necessary and convenient for the exercise of its powers
16 and duties, including defining personnel needs and hiring
17 staff as required to perform its duties under this Act;
18 all procurement must follow State policy and procedures;
19 (11) co-convene quarterly roundtable meetings with the
20 Illinois Latino Commission, the Illinois African American
21 Family Commission, and the Lieutenant Governor's Office to
22 identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment;
23 (12) hold at least 2 public hearings annually to
24 assist in the development of recommendations for the
25 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
26 State entities and constitutional officers;
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1 (13) apply for, receive, establish priorities for,
2 allocate, disburse, and spend grants funds that are made
3 available to the Commission; and
4 (14) exercise such other powers as are necessary or
5 incidental to the administration of this Act or the
6 performance of duties under this Act.
7 The purpose of the Asian American Family Commission is to
8 advise the Governor and General Assembly, as well as work
9 directly with State agencies, to improve and expand existing
10 policies, services, programs, and opportunities for Asian
11 American families. The Asian American Family Commission shall
12 guide the efforts of and collaborate with State agencies,
13 including: the Department on Aging, the Department of Children
14 and Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic
15 Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of
16 Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family
17 Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of
18 Transportation, the Department of Employment Security, and
19 others. This shall be achieved primarily by:
20 (1) monitoring and commenting on existing and proposed
21 legislation and programs designed to address the needs of
22 Asian Americans in Illinois;
23 (2) assisting State agencies in developing programs,
24 services, public policies, and research strategies that
25 will expand and enhance the social and economic well-being
26 of Asian American children and families;
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1 (3) facilitating the participation of and
2 representation of Asian Americans in the development,
3 implementation, and planning of policies, programs, and
4 services; and
5 (4) promoting research efforts to document the impact
6 of policies and programs on Asian American families.
7 The work of the Asian American Family Commission shall
8 include the use of existing reports, research and planning
9 efforts, procedures, and programs.
10 (Source: P.A. 101-392, eff. 1-1-20.)
11 (20 ILCS 3916/10)
12 Sec. 10. Appointment; terms. Asian American Family
13 Commission.
14 The Asian American Family Commission shall be comprised of
15 members appointed under this Section. As soon as practical
16 after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th
17 General Assembly, but not later than 60 days after the
18 effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General
19 Assembly, the Governor, the President of the Senate, the
20 Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
21 Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of
22 Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to the
23 Commission. Commission members shall elect the chairperson or
24 chairpersons by a majority vote of the appointed members, and
25 the chairperson or chairpersons shall each serve for a 2-year
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1 term. The terms of any commissioners serving on the effective
2 date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are
3 terminated.
4 Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of
5 the following initial appointments: each appointing authority
6 shall each appoint 2 members to a 2-year term and one member to
7 a 3-year term. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the
8 contrary, members may be reappointed to a 3-year term.
9 Thereafter, each member shall serve for a term of 3 years
10 and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. A
11 vacancy occurring other than at the end of a term shall be
12 filled by the initial appointing authority only for the
13 balance of the term of the member whose office is vacant and
14 until a successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall
15 serve more than 2 terms, excluding any partial term resulting
16 from a filled vacancy. Members will serve without
17 compensation, but shall be reimbursed for Commission-related
18 expenses.
19 Appointing authorities shall ensure, to the maximum extent
20 practicable, that the Commission is diverse with respect to
21 age, gender, and geography to ensure the needs of Asian
22 American families and children through the State are met.
23 Members shall be persons with recognized ability and
24 experience in one or more of the following areas: education,
25 business, social services, human services, community
26 development, labor, economic policy, criminal justice,
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1 immigration, or health care.
2 (a) There is hereby established the Asian American Family
3 Commission.
4 (b) The Asian American Family Commission shall be
5 comprised of 15 members. The Governor, the President of the
6 Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the
7 House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House
8 of Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to the
9 Commission. Each member shall have working knowledge of human
10 services, community development, or economic public policies
11 in Illinois. The Governor shall appoint the chairperson or
12 chairpersons.
13 (c) Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case
14 of initial appointments. Five members, as determined by lot,
15 shall initially be appointed to one-year terms; 5 members
16 shall be appointed to 2-year terms; and 5 members shall be
17 appointed to 3-year terms, so that the terms are staggered.
18 Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be
19 reimbursed for Commission-related expenses.
20 (d) The Department on Aging, the Department of Children
21 and Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic
22 Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of
23 Employment Security, the Department of Human Services, the
24 Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department
25 of Public Health, the State Board of Education, the State
26 Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College
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1 Board, the Department of Human Rights, the Capital Development
2 Board, the Department of Labor, and the Department of
3 Transportation shall each appoint a liaison to serve ex
4 officio on the Commission. The Office of the Governor, in
5 cooperation with the State agencies appointing liaisons to the
6 Commission under this subsection (d), shall provide
7 administrative support to the Commission.
8 (Source: P.A. 101-392, eff. 1-1-20.)
9 (20 ILCS 3916/12 new)
10 Sec. 12. Organizational meeting. The Commission shall hold
11 its organizational meeting within 60 days after at least 50%
12 of the members who are to be appointed under Section 10 have
13 been appointed.
14 (20 ILCS 3916/15)
15 Sec. 15. Funding. The Lieutenant Governor's Office may
16 receive funding through appropriations made available for use
17 on behalf of the Asian American Family Commission. The
18 Lieutenant Governor's Office shall expend funds set aside for
19 the Commission at the Commission's direction. The Asian
20 American Family Commission may receive funding through
21 specific appropriations available for its purposes made to the
22 Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family
23 Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
24 the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human
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1 Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services,
2 the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Education,
3 the State Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community
4 College Board, the Department of Human Rights, the Capital
5 Development Board, the Department of Labor, and the Department
6 of Transportation.
7 (Source: P.A. 101-392, eff. 1-1-20.)
8 (20 ILCS 3916/20)
9 Sec. 20. Report. By January 1 of each year, the Asian
10 American Family Commission shall submit to the Governor and
11 the General Assembly a report detailing progress toward the
12 goals and objectives of the Commission. The report shall
13 detail, at a minimum, the Commission's work with agencies
14 under the Governor, the Commission's current and ongoing
15 research projects, and any legislative activity undertaken by
16 the Commission. The Asian American Family Commission shall
17 annually report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the
18 Commission on Equity and Inclusion on the Commission's
19 progress toward its goals and objectives.
20 (Source: P.A. 101-392, eff. 1-1-20; 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
21 (20 ILCS 3916/25)
22 Sec. 25. Administrative support. Oversight.
23 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the
24 Lieutenant Governor's Office shall, at the request of the
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1 Asian American Family Commission, provide administrative and
2 technical support to assist the Commission in carrying out its
3 duties. Administrative and technical support includes
4 providing guidance on State rules and regulations pertaining
5 to contracts, expenditures, and payments to ensure compliance
6 with State procurement policies and processes. The Lieutenant
7 Governor's Office shall provide assistance to the Asian
8 American Family Commission, as requested, including access to
9 office space, technology, and other supports necessary for
10 effective operations. Notwithstanding any provision of law to
11 the contrary, the Commission on Equity and Inclusion
12 established under the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act
13 shall have general oversight of the operations of the Asian
14 American Family Commission.
15 (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
16 Section 20. The Illinois Latino Family Commission Act is
17 amended by changing Sections 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 and by
18 adding Section 23 as follows:
19 (20 ILCS 3983/15)
20 Sec. 15. Purpose and objectives. The purpose of the
21 Illinois Latino Family Commission is to be an independent
22 voice and represent the priorities of the Latino community and
23 advocate for policies, programs, and services that promote
24 greater equity and inclusion in State government. The Illinois
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1 Latino Family Commission works directly with the Governor, the
2 General Assembly, constitutional officers, and State agencies
3 to develop new and improve existing policies, services,
4 programs, and opportunities for Latino families. The Illinois
5 Latino Family Commission shall:
6 (1) advocate for State policies, programs, and
7 services that improve equity, inclusion, and the quality
8 of life of Latino Americans;
9 (2) develop and advance recommendations to the
10 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
11 State entities and constitutional officers to reduce
12 disparities and disproportionality experienced by Latino
13 Americans;
14 (3) identify priorities, goals, and objectives
15 reflecting a Latino policy agenda to guide the
16 Commission's work;
17 (4) monitor the impact of and shape legislation,
18 policies, programs, and practices to ensure that they are
19 responsive to Latino Americans in Illinois;
20 (5) collaborate with the Governor's Office, the
21 General Assembly, constitutional officers, State courts,
22 State agencies, and boards and commissions in developing
23 new and shaping existing programs, services, policies, and
24 initiatives to expand and enhance the social and economic
25 well-being of Latino children and families;
26 (6) facilitate the participation and representation of
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1 Latino Americans in the development, implementation, and
2 planning of policies, programs, and services;
3 (7) engage in and promote research efforts concerning
4 Latino Americans that can inform policies, programs, and
5 services to ensure greater equity and accountability;
6 (8) create and approve the annual budget and have sole
7 authority over expenditures in line with the Illinois
8 Procurement Code and the rules adopted under that Code;
9 (9) hire an executive director to administer
10 operations;
11 (10) make or enter into contracts with third parties
12 as necessary and convenient for the exercise of its powers
13 and duties, including defining personnel needs and hiring
14 staff as required to perform its duties under this Act;
15 all procurement must follow State policy and procedures;
16 (11) co-convene quarterly roundtable meetings with the
17 Illinois African American Family Commission and the Asian
18 American Family Commission to identify opportunities for
19 collaboration and alignment;
20 (12) hold at least 2 public hearings annually to
21 assist in the development of recommendations for the
22 Governor, the General Assembly, State courts, and other
23 State entities and constitutional officers;
24 (13) apply for, receive, establish priorities for,
25 allocate, disburse, and spend grants funds that are made
26 available to the Commission; and
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1 (14) exercise such other powers as are necessary or
2 incidental to the administration of this Act or the
3 performance of duties under this Act.
4 The purpose of the Illinois Latino Family Commission is to
5 advise the Governor and General Assembly, as well as work
6 directly with State agencies to improve and expand existing
7 policies, services, programs, and opportunities for Latino
8 families. Subject to appropriation, the Illinois Latino Family
9 Commission shall guide the efforts of and collaborate with
10 State agencies, including: the Department on Aging, the
11 Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of
12 Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of
13 Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Department
14 of Public Aid, the Department of Public Health, the Department
15 of Transportation, the Department of Employment Security, and
16 others. This shall be achieved primarily by:
17 (1) monitoring and commenting on existing and proposed
18 legislation and programs designed to address the needs of
19 Latinos in Illinois;
20 (2) assisting State agencies in developing programs,
21 services, public policies, and research strategies that
22 will expand and enhance the social and economic well-being
23 of Latino children and families;
24 (3) facilitating the participation and representation
25 of Latinos in the development, implementation, and
26 planning of policies, programs, and services; and
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1 (4) promoting research efforts to document the impact
2 of policies and programs on Latino families.
3 The work of the Illinois Latino Family Commission shall
4 include the use of existing reports, research, and planning
5 efforts, procedures, and programs.
6 (Source: P.A. 95-619, eff. 9-14-07; 95-876, eff. 8-21-08.)
7 (20 ILCS 3983/20)
8 Sec. 20. Appointment; terms. The Illinois Latino Family
9 Commission shall be comprised of members appointed under this
10 Section. As soon as practical after the effective date of this
11 amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, but not later
12 than 60 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of
13 the 104th General Assembly, the Governor, the President of the
14 Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the
15 House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House
16 of Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to the
17 Commission. Commission members shall elect the chairperson or
18 chairpersons by a majority vote of the appointed members, and
19 the chairperson or chairpersons shall each serve for a 2-year
20 term. The terms of any commissioners serving on the effective
21 date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly are
22 terminated.
23 Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of
24 the following initial appointments: each appointing authority
25 shall each appoint 2 members to a 2-year term and one member to
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1 a 3-year term. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the
2 contrary, members may be reappointed to a 3-year term.
3 Thereafter, each member shall serve for a term of 3 years
4 and until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. A
5 vacancy occurring other than at the end of a term shall be
6 filled by the initial appointing authority only for the
7 balance of the term of the member whose office is vacant and
8 until a successor is appointed and qualified. No member shall
9 serve more than 2 terms, excluding any partial term resulting
10 from a filled vacancy. Members will serve without
11 compensation, but shall be reimbursed for Commission-related
12 expenses.
13 Appointing authorities shall ensure, to the maximum extent
14 practicable, that the Commission is diverse with respect to
15 age, gender, and geography to ensure the needs of Latino
16 families and children through the State are met. Members shall
17 be persons with recognized ability and experience in one or
18 more of the following areas: education, business, social
19 services, human services, community development, labor,
20 economic policy, criminal justice, immigration, or health
21 care.
22 The Illinois Latino Family Commission shall be comprised of 15
23 members. The Governor, the President of the Senate, the
24 Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
25 Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of
26 Representatives shall each appoint 3 members to the
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1 Commission. Each member shall have working knowledge of human
2 services, community development, and economic public policies
3 in Illinois. The Governor shall appoint the chairperson or
4 chairpersons.
5 The members shall reflect regional representation to
6 ensure that the needs of Latino families and children
7 throughout the State are met. The members shall be selected
8 from a variety of disciplines. They shall represent a
9 partnership and collaborative effort between public and
10 private agencies, the business sector, and community-based
11 human services organizations.
12 Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of
13 initial appointments. Five members, as determined by lot,
14 shall be appointed to one-year terms; 5 members shall be
15 appointed to 2-year terms; and 5 members shall be appointed to
16 3-year terms, so that the terms are staggered. Members shall
17 serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
18 Commission-related expenses.
19 The Department on Aging, the Department of Children and
20 Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic
21 Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of
22 Employment Security, the Department of Human Services, the
23 Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department
24 of Public Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, the
25 Illinois State Board of Higher Education, the Illinois
26 Community College Board, the Illinois Department of Human
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1 Rights, the Capital Development Board, the Department of
2 Labor, and the Department of Transportation shall each appoint
3 a liaison to serve ex-officio on the Commission. The Office of
4 the Governor, in cooperation with the State agencies
5 appointing liaisons to the Commission under this paragraph,
6 shall provide administrative support to the Commission.
7 (Source: P.A. 98-32, eff. 1-1-14.)
8 (20 ILCS 3983/23 new)
9 Sec. 23. Organizational meeting. The Commission shall hold
10 its organizational meeting within 60 days after at least 50%
11 of the members who are to be appointed under Section 20 have
12 been appointed.
13 (20 ILCS 3983/25)
14 Sec. 25. Funding. The Lieutenant Governor's Office may
15 receive funding through appropriations made available for use
16 on behalf of the Illinois Latino Family Commission. The
17 Department Lieutenant Governor's Office shall expend funds set
18 aside for the Commission at the Commission's direction. The
19 Illinois Latino Family Commission may receive funding through
20 specific appropriations available for its purposes made to the
21 Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family
22 Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
23 the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human
24 Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services,
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1 the Department of Public Health, the Illinois State Board of
2 Education, the Illinois State Board of Higher Education, the
3 Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Department of
4 Human Rights, the Capital Development Board, the Department of
5 Labor, and the Department of Transportation. The funding
6 allocation for the Commission shall be no less than $500,000.
7 (Source: P.A. 98-32, eff. 1-1-14.)
8 (20 ILCS 3983/30)
9 Sec. 30. Administrative support. Reporting.
10 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the
11 Lieutenant Governor's Office shall, at the request of the
12 Illinois Latino Family Commission, provide administrative and
13 technical support to assist the in carrying out its duties.
14 Administrative and technical support includes providing
15 guidance on State rules and regulations pertaining to
16 contracts, expenditures, and payments to ensure compliance
17 with State procurement policies and processes. The Lieutenant
18 Governor's Office shall provide assistance to the Illinois
19 Latino Family Commission as requested, including access to
20 office space, technology, and other supports necessary for
21 effective operations. The Illinois Latino Family Commission
22 shall annually report to the Governor, the General Assembly,
23 and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion on the Commission's
24 progress towards its goals and objectives.
25 (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
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1 (20 ILCS 3983/35)
2 Sec. 35. Administrative support. Oversight.
3 Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the
4 Lieutenant Governor's Office shall, at the request of the
5 Illinois Latino Family Commission, provide administrative and
6 technical support to assist the in carrying out its duties.
7 Administrative and technical support includes providing
8 guidance on State rules and regulations pertaining to
9 contracts, expenditures, and payments to ensure compliance
10 with State procurement policies and processes. The Lieutenant
11 Governor's Office shall provide assistance to the Illinois
12 Latino Family Commission as requested, including access to
13 office space, technology, and other supports necessary for
14 effective operations. Notwithstanding any provision of law to
15 the contrary, the Commission on Equity and Inclusion
16 established under the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act
17 shall have general oversight of the operations of the Illinois
18 Latino Family Commission.
19 (Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)
20 Section 25. The Violence Prevention Task Force Act is
21 amended by changing Section 5 as follows:
22 (20 ILCS 4028/5)
23 Sec. 5. Violence Prevention Task Force; members.
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1 (a) There is created the Violence Prevention Task Force
2 (hereinafter referred to as the Task Force) consisting of 6
3 members appointed as follows:
4 (1) one member of the Senate appointed by the
5 President of the Senate;
6 (2) one member of the Senate appointed by the Minority
7 Leader of the Senate;
8 (3) one member of the House of Representatives
9 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
10 (4) one member of the House of Representatives
11 appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of
12 Representatives; and
13 (5) 2 members appointed by the Governor, one of whom
14 shall be designated the chairperson by the Governor.
15 (b) The members of the Task Force shall serve without
16 compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and
17 necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose.
18 (c) The Task Force may employ skilled experts with the
19 approval of the chairperson, and shall receive the cooperation
20 of those State agencies it deems appropriate to assist the
21 Task Force in carrying out its duties.
22 (d) The Illinois African American African-American Family
23 Commission, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the
24 Illinois Latino Family Commission shall provide administrative
25 and other support to the Task Force.
26 (Source: P.A. 98-194, eff. 8-7-13; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)
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1 Section 30. The Commission on Children and Youth Act is
2 amended by changing Section 15 as follows:
3 (20 ILCS 4075/15)
4 Sec. 15. Commission members; appointments. The Commission
5 shall be composed of the following members, to be appointed
6 within 60 days after the effective date of this Act:
7 (a) Four members of the General Assembly: 2 members of the
8 Illinois Senate, one member appointed by the President of the
9 Senate and one member appointed by the Senate Minority Leader;
10 2 members of the Illinois House of Representatives, one member
11 appointed by the Speaker of the House and one member appointed
12 by the House Minority Leader.
13 (b) A member of the Governor's leadership team appointed
14 by the Governor, who shall serve as one of the co-chairs of the
15 Commission.
16 (c) Up to 30 public members appointed by the Governor with
17 demonstrated interest and expertise in children and youth
18 across the major stages of child and adolescent development.
19 Public members shall include rural, suburban and urban
20 entities; direct service providers; child advocates; human
21 rights organizations; faith-based service providers;
22 philanthropic organizations that invest in children and youth;
23 at least 3 parents of children under the age of 16; and at
24 least 3 young people between the ages of 16 and 24. A second
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1 co-chair of the Commission shall be elected from among the
2 public members of the Commission by the public members.
3 (d) The following shall serve as ex-officio members of the
4 Commission: the Director of Children and Family Services or
5 his or her designee; the Director of Commerce and Economic
6 Opportunity or his or her designee; the Director of
7 Corrections or his or her designee; the Director of Employment
8 Security or his or her designee; the Director of Healthcare
9 and Family Services or his or her designee; the Secretary of
10 Human Services or his or her designee; the Director of
11 Juvenile Justice or his or her designee; the Director of
12 Public Health or his or her designee; the State Superintendent
13 of Education or his or her designee; the Commissioner of the
14 Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services or his or
15 her designee; the Executive Director of the Illinois Violence
16 Prevention Authority or his or her designee; the Chair of the
17 Illinois African American African-American Family Commission
18 or his or her designee; and the Chair of the Illinois Latino
19 Family Commission or his or her designee. In addition, there
20 shall be a representative of a local government entity
21 coordinating services for children and youth and a
22 representative of the Illinois Early Learning Council, to be
23 chosen by the chairs.
24 (Source: P.A. 95-781, eff. 8-5-08.)
25 Section 35. The Commission to Study Disproportionate
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1 Justice Impact Act is amended by changing Section 10 as
2 follows:
3 (20 ILCS 4085/10)
4 Sec. 10. Composition. The Commission shall be composed of
5 the following members:
6 (a) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Senate
7 President, one of whom the President shall designate to
8 serve as co-chair, and two members of the Senate appointed
9 by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
10 (b) Two members of the House of Representatives
11 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
12 one of whom the Speaker shall designate to serve as
13 co-chair, and two members of the House of Representatives
14 appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of
15 Representatives.
16 (c) The following persons or their designees:
17 (1) the Attorney General,
18 (2) the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
19 County,
20 (3) the Director of the Illinois State Police,
21 (4) the Superintendent of the Chicago Police
22 Department,
23 (5) the sheriff of Cook County,
24 (6) the State Appellate Defender,
25 (7) the Cook County Public Defender,
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1 (8) the Director of the Office of the State's
2 Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor,
3 (9) the Cook County State's Attorney,
4 (10) the Executive Director of the Criminal
5 Justice Information Authority,
6 (11) the Director of Corrections,
7 (12) the Director of Juvenile Justice, and
8 (13) the Executive Director of the Illinois
9 African American African-American Family Commission.
10 (d) The co-chairs may name up to 8 persons,
11 representing minority communities within Illinois, groups
12 involved in the improvement of the administration of
13 justice, behavioral health, criminal justice, law
14 enforcement, and the rehabilitation of former inmates,
15 community groups, and other interested parties.
16 (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
17 Section 40. The Advisory Commission on Reducing the
18 Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children
19 in Foster Care Act is amended by changing Section 5 as follows:
20 (20 ILCS 4104/5)
21 Sec. 5. Findings. The General Assembly finds the
22 following:
23 (1) In 1994 the Illinois African American
24 African-American Family Commission was created by
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1 Executive Order to assist the Department of Children and
2 Family Services in developing and implementing programs
3 and public policies that affect the State's child welfare
4 system.
5 (2) However, in 2004 the Commission was renamed and
6 its role expanded to focus on the development of services
7 and programs that aim to strengthen and preserve the
8 social and economic well-being of African-American
9 families.
10 (3) This holistic approach to strengthening
11 African-American families and communities, though
12 necessary, has yet to adequately address the
13 disproportionate number of African-American children in
14 foster care.
15 (4) According to a 2017 fact sheet published by Child
16 Trends, in 2015 African-American children represented 50%
17 of Illinois' foster care population even though they only
18 make up 15% of the State's general child population.
19 (5) In contrast, white children represented 38% of the
20 foster care population in 2015 even though they make up
21 52% of the State's general child population.
22 (6) Hispanic children are underrepresented in
23 Illinois' foster care system as they only accounted for 9%
24 of the foster care population in 2015 despite making up
25 24% of the general child population.
26 (7) Unfortunately, the disproportionate number of
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1 African-American children in foster care is a national
2 dilemma.
3 (8) According to an April 13, 2020 report published by
4 the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT Data Center,
5 even though "the share of children who are black and in
6 foster care remains much smaller than it was nearly a
7 decade ago . . . black children are still overrepresented
8 among youth in foster care relative to the general
9 population" as they account for 23% of all kids in foster
10 care even though they only represent 14% of the total
11 child population in the United States.
12 (9) In light of these grim statistics, the General
13 Assembly finds the need for a separate advisory commission
14 that is exclusively focused on identifying those causes
15 and factors that contribute to the overrepresentation of
16 African-American children in Illinois' foster care system
17 and the policy measures needed to safely reduce the number
18 of African-American children in foster care and keep them
19 with their families.
20 (Source: P.A. 102-470, eff. 8-20-21.)
21 Section 45. The Commission to End Hunger Act is amended by
22 changing Section 15 as follows:
23 (20 ILCS 5015/15)
24 Sec. 15. Members. The Commission to End Hunger shall be
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1 composed of no more than 21 voting members including 2 members
2 of the Illinois House of Representatives, one appointed by the
3 Speaker of the House and one appointed by the House Minority
4 Leader; 2 members of the Illinois Senate, one appointed by the
5 Senate President and one appointed by the Senate Minority
6 Leader; one representative of the Office of the Governor
7 appointed by the Governor; one representative of the Office of
8 the Lieutenant Governor appointed by the Lieutenant Governor;
9 and 15 public members, who shall be appointed by the Governor.
10 The public members shall include 2 representatives of food
11 banks; 2 representatives from other community food assistance
12 programs; a representative of a statewide organization focused
13 on responding to hunger; a representative from an anti-poverty
14 organization; a representative of an organization that serves
15 or advocates for children and youth; a representative of an
16 organization that serves or advocates for older adults; a
17 representative of an organization that advocates for people
18 who are homeless; a representative of an organization that
19 serves or advocates for persons with disabilities; a
20 representative of an organization that advocates for
21 immigrants; a representative of a municipal or county
22 government; and 3 at-large members. The appointed members
23 shall reflect the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of
24 the State and shall include representation from regions of the
25 State.
26 The following officials shall serve as ex-officio members:
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1 the Secretary of Human Services or his or her designee; the
2 State Superintendent of Education or his or her designee; the
3 Director of Healthcare and Family Services or his or her
4 designee; the Director of Children and Family Services or his
5 or her designee; the Director of Aging or his or her designee;
6 the Director of Natural Resources or his or her designee; and
7 the Director of Agriculture or his or her designee. The
8 Illinois African American African-American Family Commission
9 and the Illinois Latino Family Commission shall each designate
10 a liaison to serve ex-officio on the Commission.
11 Members shall serve without compensation and are
12 responsible for the cost of all reasonable and necessary
13 travel expenses connected to Commission business, as the State
14 of Illinois will not reimburse Commission members for these
15 costs.
16 Commission members shall be appointed within 60 days after
17 the effective date of this Act. The Commission shall hold
18 their initial meetings within 60 days after at least 50% of the
19 members have been appointed.
20 The representative of the Office of the Governor and a
21 representative of a food bank shall serve as co-chairs of the
22 Commission.
23 At the first meeting of the Commission, the members shall
24 select a 5-person Steering Committee that includes the
25 co-chairs.
26 The Commission may establish committees that address
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1 specific issues or populations and may appoint individuals
2 with relevant expertise who are not appointed members of the
3 Commission to serve on committees as needed.
4 The Office of the Governor, or a designee of the
5 Governor's choosing, shall provide guidance to the Commission.
6 Under the leadership of the Office of the Governor, subject to
7 appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall also
8 provide leadership to support the Commission. The Department
9 of Human Services and the State of Illinois shall not incur any
10 costs as a result of the creation of the Commission to End
11 Hunger as the coordination of meetings, report preparation,
12 and other related duties will be completed by a representative
13 of a food bank that is serving as a co-chair of the Commission.
14 (Source: P.A. 102-1119, eff. 1-23-23.)
15 Section 50. The Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task
16 Force Act is amended by changing Section 10 as follows:
17 (20 ILCS 5025/10)
18 Sec. 10. Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force.
19 There is created the Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task
20 Force, composed of the following members:
21 (1) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Senate
22 President, one of whom the President shall designate to
23 serve as co-chair, and 2 members of the Senate appointed
24 by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
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1 (2) Two members of the House of Representatives
2 appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
3 one of whom the Speaker shall designate to serve as
4 co-chair, and 2 members of the House of Representatives
5 appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of
6 Representatives.
7 (3) The following persons or their designees:
8 (A) the Attorney General,
9 (B) the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
10 County,
11 (C) the Director of the Illinois State Police,
12 (D) the Superintendent of the Chicago Police
13 Department,
14 (E) the Sheriff of Cook County,
15 (F) the State Appellate Defender,
16 (G) the Cook County Public Defender,
17 (H) the Director of the Office of the State's
18 Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor,
19 (I) the Cook County State's Attorney,
20 (J) the Executive Director of the Illinois
21 Criminal Justice Information Authority,
22 (K) the Director of Corrections,
23 (L) the Director of Juvenile Justice, and
24 (M) the Executive Director of the Illinois African
25 American African-American Family Commission.
26 (4) The co-chairs may name up to 8 persons,
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1 representing minority communities within Illinois, groups
2 involved in the improvement of the administration of
3 justice, behavioral health, criminal justice, law
4 enforcement, and the rehabilitation of former inmates,
5 community groups, and other interested parties.
6 (Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
7 Section 55. The Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act is
8 amended by changing Section 40-10 as follows:
9 (30 ILCS 574/40-10)
10 (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-961)
11 Sec. 40-10. Powers and duties. In addition to the other
12 powers and duties which may be prescribed in this Act or
13 elsewhere, the Commission shall have the following powers and
14 duties:
15 (1) The Commission shall have a role in all State and
16 university procurement by facilitating and streamlining
17 communications between the Business Enterprise Council for
18 Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, the
19 purchasing entities, the Chief Procurement Officers, and
20 others.
21 (2) The Commission may create a scoring evaluation for
22 State agency directors, public university presidents and
23 chancellors, and public community college presidents. The
24 scoring shall be based on the following 3 principles: (i)
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1 increasing capacity; (ii) growing revenue; and (iii)
2 enhancing credentials. These principles should be the
3 foundation of the agency compliance plan required under
4 Section 6 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities,
5 Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
6 (3) The Commission shall exercise the authority and
7 duties provided to it under Section 5-7 of the Illinois
8 Procurement Code.
9 (4) The Commission, working with State agencies, shall
10 provide support for diversity in State hiring.
11 (5) The Commission shall supervise the implementation
12 and effectiveness of supplier diversity training of the
13 State procurement workforce.
14 (6) Each January, and as otherwise frequently as may
15 be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, the
16 Commission shall propose and submit to the Governor and
17 the General Assembly legislative changes to increase
18 inclusion and diversity in State government.
19 (7) The Commission shall have oversight over the
20 following entities:
21 (A) the Illinois African American African-American
22 Family Commission;
23 (B) the Illinois Latino Family Commission;
24 (C) the Asian American Family Commission;
25 (D) the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council;
26 (E) the Illinois African-American Fair Contracting
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1 Commission created under Executive Order 2018-07; and
2 (F) the Business Enterprise Council for
3 Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities.
4 (8) The Commission shall adopt any rules necessary for
5 the implementation and administration of the requirements
6 of this Act.
7 (9) The Commission shall exercise the authority and
8 duties provided to it under Section 45-57 of the Illinois
9 Procurement Code.
10 (10) The Commission is responsible for completing
11 studies as required by Section 35-15 of the Illinois
12 Community Reinvestment Act.
13 (Source: P.A. 102-29, eff. 6-25-21; 102-671, eff. 11-30-21;
14 103-865, eff. 1-1-25; 103-959, eff. 1-1-25; revised 11-26-24.)
15 (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-961)
16 Sec. 40-10. Powers and duties. In addition to the other
17 powers and duties which may be prescribed in this Act or
18 elsewhere, the Commission shall have the following powers and
19 duties:
20 (1) The Commission shall have a role in all State and
21 university procurement by facilitating and streamlining
22 communications between the Business Enterprise Council for
23 Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, the
24 purchasing entities, the Chief Procurement Officers, and
25 others.
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1 (2) The Commission may create a scoring evaluation for
2 State agency directors, public university presidents and
3 chancellors, and public community college presidents. The
4 scoring shall be based on the following 3 principles: (i)
5 increasing capacity; (ii) growing revenue; and (iii)
6 enhancing credentials. These principles should be the
7 foundation of the agency compliance plan required under
8 Section 6 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities,
9 Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
10 (3) The Commission shall exercise the authority and
11 duties provided to it under Section 5-7 of the Illinois
12 Procurement Code.
13 (4) The Commission, working with State agencies, shall
14 provide support for diversity in State hiring.
15 (5) The Commission shall supervise the implementation
16 and effectiveness of supplier diversity training of the
17 State procurement workforce.
18 (6) Each January, and as otherwise frequently as may
19 be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, the
20 Commission shall propose and submit to the Governor and
21 the General Assembly legislative changes to increase
22 inclusion and diversity in State government.
23 (7) The Commission shall have oversight over the
24 following entities:
25 (A) the Illinois African American African-American
26 Family Commission;
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1 (B) the Illinois Latino Family Commission;
2 (C) the Asian American Family Commission;
3 (D) the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council;
4 (E) the Illinois African-American Fair Contracting
5 Commission created under Executive Order 2018-07; and
6 (F) the Business Enterprise Council for
7 Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities.
8 (7.5) The Commission shall have oversight over the
9 collection of supplier diversity reports by State agencies
10 to the extent that those agencies are required to collect
11 supplier diversity reports. This oversight shall include
12 publishing, on the Commission's website, a copy of each
13 such supplier diversity report submitted to a State agency
14 and may include conducting an annual hearing with each
15 State agency to discuss ongoing compliance with supplier
16 diversity reporting requirements. The Commission is not
17 responsible for ensuring compliance by the filers of
18 supplier diversity reports to their respective agencies.
19 The agencies subject to oversight by the Commission and
20 the relevant voluntary supplier diversity reports include
21 the following:
22 (A) the Health Facilities and Services Review
23 Board for hospitals;
24 (B) the Department of Commerce and Economic
25 Opportunity for tax credit recipients under the
26 Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit
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1 Act;
2 (C) the Illinois Commerce Commission for utilities
3 and railroads;
4 (D) the Illinois Gaming Board for casinos; and
5 (E) the Illinois Racing Board for race tracks.
6 (7.6) The Commission may hold public workshops focused
7 on specific industries and reports to collaboratively
8 connect diverse enterprises with entities that manage
9 supplier diversity programs. These workshops may be
10 modeled after Illinois Commerce Commission hearings for
11 utilities and railroads that include a collaborative
12 discussion of filed supplier diversity reports.
13 (8) The Commission shall adopt any rules necessary for
14 the implementation and administration of the requirements
15 of this Act.
16 (9) The Commission shall exercise the authority and
17 duties provided to it under Section 45-57 of the Illinois
18 Procurement Code.
19 (10) The Commission is responsible for completing
20 studies as required by Section 35-15 of the Illinois
21 Community Reinvestment Act.
22 (Source: P.A. 102-29, eff. 6-25-21; 102-671, eff. 11-30-21;
23 103-865, eff. 1-1-25; 103-959, eff. 1-1-25; 103-961, eff.
24 7-1-25; revised 11-26-24.)
25 Section 95. No acceleration or delay. Where this Act makes
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1 changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text
2 that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section
3 represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does
4 not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes
5 made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other
6 Public Act.
7 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
8 becoming law.
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2 Statutes amended in order of appearance
3 20 ILCS 3903/1
4 20 ILCS 3903/5
5 20 ILCS 3903/10
6 20 ILCS 3903/15
7 20 ILCS 3903/20
8 20 ILCS 3903/23 new
9 20 ILCS 3903/25
10 20 ILCS 3903/30
11 20 ILCS 3903/35
12 20 ILCS 3916/5
13 20 ILCS 3916/10
14 20 ILCS 3916/12 new
15 20 ILCS 3916/15
16 20 ILCS 3916/20
17 20 ILCS 3916/25
18 20 ILCS 3983/15
19 20 ILCS 3983/20
20 20 ILCS 3983/23 new
21 20 ILCS 3983/25
22 20 ILCS 3983/30
23 20 ILCS 3983/35
24 20 ILCS 4028/5
25 20 ILCS 4075/15
SB2477- 57 -LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b SB2477 - 57 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477 - 57 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477 - 55 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477- 56 -LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b SB2477 - 56 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477 - 56 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
1 INDEX
2 Statutes amended in order of appearance
3 20 ILCS 3903/1
4 20 ILCS 3903/5
5 20 ILCS 3903/10
6 20 ILCS 3903/15
7 20 ILCS 3903/20
8 20 ILCS 3903/23 new
9 20 ILCS 3903/25
10 20 ILCS 3903/30
11 20 ILCS 3903/35
12 20 ILCS 3916/5
13 20 ILCS 3916/10
14 20 ILCS 3916/12 new
15 20 ILCS 3916/15
16 20 ILCS 3916/20
17 20 ILCS 3916/25
18 20 ILCS 3983/15
19 20 ILCS 3983/20
20 20 ILCS 3983/23 new
21 20 ILCS 3983/25
22 20 ILCS 3983/30
23 20 ILCS 3983/35
24 20 ILCS 4028/5
25 20 ILCS 4075/15
SB2477 - 56 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477- 57 -LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b SB2477 - 57 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477 - 57 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b
SB2477 - 57 - LRB104 11836 SPS 21926 b