SB2669 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB2669

Introduced 5/27/2025, by Sen. Willie Preston

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

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Amends the Illinois African-American Family Commission Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the RISE Commission Act. Creates the Commission on Reform and Investment for Systemic Equity (RISE Commission) as an independent commission housed for administrative purposes within the Department of Human Services or another agency as determined by the Governor. Dissolves the Illinois African-American Family Commission. Provides that the RISE Commission shall: oversee, track, and coordinate statewide investment strategies aligned with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus pillars; administer grant programs and provide funding to community-based organizations, units of government, educational institutions, and health care providers focused on systemic equity; monitor and evaluate outcomes; advise the Governor and the General Assembly on best practices and gaps in equity investment; publish an annual equity investment report; and maintain a public data dashboard. Sets forth the members, terms, structure, Executive Director appointment, and staffing of the RISE Commission. Provides that the General Assembly shall appropriate at least $2,000,000 annually to support the operations and grantmaking functions of the RISE Commission. Allows the RISE Commission to receive and expend funds from federal and private sources. Requires the RISE Commission to: maintain a publicly accessible database of all projects and grants funded under its purview; submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor on the allocation, use, and impact of funds; conduct an equity audit every 2 years; and develop an annual community investment scorecard rating agency performance. Repeals a provision regarding oversight of the RISE Commission. 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 Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force Act, and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois African-American Family Commission Act is amended by changing Sections 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 as follows:

(20 ILCS 3903/1)

Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission Act.

(Source: P.A. 93-867, eff. 8-5-04.)

(20 ILCS 3903/5)

Sec. 5. Legislative findings. It is the policy of this State to deliver on the promise of systemic equity by moving from episodic reform to permanent investment.

Black communities and other historically disinvested populations in this State continue to experience stark disparities across health, education, employment, housing, and justice. These disparities are the product of deliberate policy choices, economic exclusion, and structural racism.

In response, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus enacted a historic legislative agenda in 2021, structured around 4 pillars:

(1) criminal justice and police reform;

(2) education and workforce development;

(3) economic access and opportunity; and

(4) health care and human services.

The State recognizes that meaningful progress requires long-term, coordinated, and transparent investment. The Commission on Reform and Investment for Systemic Equity (RISE Commission) is established as the permanent entity to lead this effort. It is the policy of this State to promote family preservation and to preserve and strengthen families.

(a) Over 12 million people live in Illinois. African-Americans represent 15% of the population and 26% of the residents living in Cook County. Despite some progress over the last few decades, African-Americans in Illinois continue to lag behind other racial groups relative to indicators of well-being in education, employment, income, and health. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, just 26% of the African-American population over 25 years of age in Illinois completed their high school education; 6% held an associate's degree; less than 10% (9%) held a bachelor's degree; less than 5% (3%) held a master's degree; and less than one percent held either a professional (.8%) or doctoral (.4%) degree.

These levels of education attainment reflect more fundamental problems with retaining African-Americans in school. The Illinois State Board of Education reported that for the 2001-2002 school year, 36,373, or 6%, of students enrolled in public high schools dropped out. Thirty-nine percent of these students were African-Americans; 38% were White; 21% were Hispanic; and 2% were classified as Other.

Although African-Americans make up 18% of the high school population, they are disproportionately represented in the number of students who are suspended and expelled. In the 2001-2002 school year, 29,068 students were suspended from school. Forty-seven percent were White, 37% were African-American, 14% were Hispanic, and 1% were classified as Other. In regards to expulsions Statewide, the total number of high school students expelled was 1,651. Forty-three percent were African-American, 41% were White, 14% were Hispanic, and 2% were classified as Other. Within Chicago public schools, 448 students were expelled. Seventy-seven of these students were African-American; 27% were White; 14% were Hispanic; and 4% were classified as Other. The fact that African-Americans are more likely to be suspended or expelled from school also contributes to the high dropout rate among African-American high school students.

In addition to educational challenges, African-Americans face challenges in the areas of employment and income. In the year 2000, the unemployment rate for African-Americans age 16 years or older was 15% compared to only 6% for the total Illinois population. Moreover, the median household income of African-Americans in Illinois was $31,699 compared to $46,590 for the total Illinois population, and the percentage of African-American families below the poverty level in Illinois was 26% in 1999 compared to 10.7% for the total Illinois population in that same year.

Indicators of child welfare and criminal justice reveal still more challenges that African-American families face in Illinois. In 2000, African-American children represented 18% of children 18 years of age and under, but comprised 73% of children in substitute care. African-Americans are also overrepresented in the criminal justice population. Of the total Illinois adult inmate population in the year 2000, 65% were African-American. During this same time period, African-American youth represented 58% of the juvenile inmate population in Illinois.

While the leading causes of death among African-Americans are the same as those for the general population in Illinois, African-Americans have a higher rate of death per 100,000 residents. The rate of overall deaths per 100,000 residents among African-Americans in the year 2000 was 1,181; 847 for Whites; and 411 for those classified as Other. The rate of cancer-related deaths per 100,000 residents by racial or ethnic groups in 2000 was: 278 African-Americans; 206 Whites; and 110 of those classified as Other. The rate of diabetes-related deaths per 100,000 residents among African-Americans in 2000 was 41 compared to 23 for Whites and 13 for those classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by heart disease among African-Americans in 2000 was 352 compared to 257 for Whites and 120 for those classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by stroke among African-Americans in 2000 was 75; 60 for Whites; and 35 for those classified as Other.

African-Americans had higher rates of smoking and obesity than other racial groups in Illinois in 2001. African-Americans accounted for more of the new adult/adolescent AIDS cases, cumulative adult/adolescent AIDS cases, and number of people living with AIDS than other racial groups in Illinois in the year 2002. Still, 23% of uninsured persons in Illinois are African-American.

(b) The Illinois African-American Family Commission continues to be an essential key to promoting the preservation and strengthening of families. As of January 1, 2015 (the effective date of Public Act 98-693), just under 13 million people live in Illinois. African-Americans represent 15% of the population and 25% of the residents living in Cook County. Despite some progress over the last few decades, African-Americans in Illinois continue to lag behind other racial groups relative to indicators of well-being in education, employment, income, and health. According to the 2010 federal decennial census: just 28% of the African-American population over 25 years of age in Illinois completed their high school education; 36% had some college or an associate's degree; less than 12% held a bachelor's degree; less than 8% held either a graduate or professional degree.

These levels of education attainment reflect more fundamental problems with retaining African-Americans in school. The State Board of Education reported that for the 2010-2011 school year, 18,210, or 2.77%, of students enrolled in public high schools dropped out. 39.3% of these students were African-Americans; 32.6% were White; 24.2% were Hispanic; and 2% were classified as Other.

Although African-Americans make up 20% of the high school population, they are disproportionately represented in the number of students who are suspended and expelled. In the 2011-2012 school year, 29,928 students were suspended from school. 36% were White, 34% were African-American, 26% were Hispanic, and 4% were classified as Other. With regard to expulsions statewide, the total number of high school students expelled was 982. 37% were African-American, 41% were White, 21% were Hispanic, and 2% were classified as Other. Within Chicago public schools, 294 students were expelled. 80% of these students were African-American; none were White; 17% were Hispanic; and 3% were classified as Other. The fact that African-Americans are more likely to be suspended or expelled from school also contributes to the high dropout rate among African-American high school students.

In addition to educational challenges, African-Americans face challenges in the areas of employment and income. In the year 2010, the unemployment rate for African-Americans age 16 years or older was 16% compared to only 9% for the total Illinois population. Moreover, the median household income of African-Americans in Illinois was $34,874 compared to $60,433 for the total Illinois population, and the percentage of African-American families below the poverty level in Illinois was 32% in 2012 compared to 15% for the total Illinois population in that same year.

Indicators of child welfare and criminal justice reveal still more challenges that African-American families face in Illinois. In 2010, African-American children represented 14% of children 18 years of age and under, but comprised 56% of children in substitute care. African-Americans are also overrepresented in the criminal justice population. Of the total Illinois adult inmate population in the year 2012, 57% were African-American. During this same time period, African-American youth represented 66% of the juvenile inmate population in Illinois.

While the leading causes of death among African-Americans are the same as those for the general population in Illinois, African-Americans have a higher rate of death per 100,000 residents. The rate of overall deaths per 100,000 residents among African-Americans in the year 2010 was 898; 741 for Whites; and 458 for those classified as Other. The rate of cancer-related deaths per 100,000 residents by racial or ethnic groups in 2010 was 216 for African-Americans; 179 for Whites; and 124 for those classified as Other. The rate of diabetes-related deaths per 100,000 residents among African-Americans in 2010 was 114 compared to 66 for Whites and 75 for those classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by heart disease among African-Americans in 2010 was 232 compared to 179 for Whites and 121 for those classified as Other. The rate of deaths per 100,000 residents by stroke among African-Americans in 2010 was 108; 73 for Whites; and 56 for those classified as Other.

African-Americans had higher rates of smoking and obesity than other racial groups in Illinois in 2013. African-Americans accounted for more of the new adult/adolescent AIDS cases, cumulative adult/adolescent AIDS cases, and number of people living with AIDS than other racial groups in Illinois in the year 2013. Still, 24% of uninsured persons in Illinois are African-American.

(c) These huge disparities in education, employment, income, child welfare, criminal justice, and health demonstrate the tremendous challenges facing the African-American family in Illinois. These challenges are severe. There is a need for government, child and family advocates, and other key stakeholders to create and implement public policies to address the health and social crises facing African-American families. The development of given solutions clearly transcends any one State agency and requires a coordinated effort. The Illinois African-American Family Commission shall assist State agencies with this task.

The African-American Family Commission was created in October 1994 by Executive Order to assist the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in developing and implementing programs and public policies that affect the State's child welfare system. The Commission has a proven track record of bringing State agencies, community providers, and consumers together to address child welfare issues. The ability of the Commission to address the above-mentioned health issues, community factors, and the personal well-being of African-American families and children has been limited due to the Executive Order's focus on child welfare. It is apparent that broader issues of health, mental health, criminal justice, education, and economic development also directly affect the health and well-being of African-American families and children. Accordingly, the role of the Illinois African-American Family Commission is hereby expanded to encompass working relationships with every department, agency, and commission within State government if any of its activities impact African-American children and families. The focus of the Commission is hereby restructured and shall exist by legislative mandate to engage State agencies in its efforts to preserve and strengthen African-American families.

(Source: P.A. 103-154, eff. 6-30-23.)

(20 ILCS 3903/10)

Sec. 10. RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission established. The Commission on Reform and Investment for Systemic Equity (RISE Commission) is hereby created as an independent commission housed for administrative purposes within the Department of Human Services or another agency as determined by the Governor.

On the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, the Illinois African-American Family Commission is dissolved. All functions, appropriations, and ongoing programs under its direction shall be transferred to the RISE Commission. The African-American Family Commission shall be renamed and established as the Illinois African-American Family Commission.

(Source: P.A. 93-867, eff. 8-5-04.)

(20 ILCS 3903/15)

Sec. 15. Mission and duties. Purpose and objectives. The mission of the RISE Commission is to serve as the State's lead entity for advancing projects, programs, and initiatives aligned with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus pillars.

The RISE Commission shall:

(1) Oversee, track, and coordinate statewide investment strategies aligned with the 4 pillars of public safety, education and workforce, economic development, and health care.

(2) Administer grant programs and provide funding to community-based organizations, units of government, educational institutions, and health care providers focused on systemic equity.

(3) Monitor and evaluate outcomes, ensuring that all State-funded equity efforts maintain audit-ready documentation and meet measurable goals.

(4) Advise the Governor and the General Assembly on best practices and gaps in equity investment.

(5) Publish an annual equity investment report disclosing outcomes, recipient lists, and geographic distribution of funding.

(6) Maintain a public data dashboard tracking progress on equity outcomes and State agency compliance. The purpose of the Illinois African-American Family Commission is to advise the Governor and General Assembly, as well as work directly with State agencies, to improve and expand existing policies, services, programs, and opportunities for African-American families. The Illinois African-American Family Commission shall guide the efforts of and collaborate with State agencies, including: the Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Employment Security, and others. This shall be achieved primarily by:

(1) monitoring and commenting on existing and proposed legislation and programs designed to address the needs of African-Americans in Illinois;

(2) assisting State agencies in developing programs, services, public policies, and research strategies that will expand and enhance the social and economic well-being of African-American children and families;

(3) facilitating the participation of and representation of African-Americans in the development, implementation, and planning of policies, programs, and services; and

(4) promoting research efforts to document the impact of policies and programs on African-American families.

The work of the Illinois African-American Family Commission shall include the use of existing reports, research and planning efforts, procedures, and programs.

(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)

(20 ILCS 3903/20)

Sec. 20. Appointment; terms; structure; Executive Director; staffing.

(a) The RISE Commission shall consist of the following members:

(1) four members appointed by the Governor;

(2) two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(3) two members appointed by the President of the Senate;

(4) one member appointed by the Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus who is a member of the House of Representatives;

(5) one member appointed by the Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus who is a member of the Senate; and

(6) one member appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chairs who shall serve as the Chair of the RISE Commission.

(b) Appointees shall have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields:

(1) public safety;

(2) education;

(3) workforce development;

(4) economic development;

(5) health policy; or

(6) community investment.

Appointments shall reflect geographic, racial, and gender diversity.

(c) Members shall serve 3-year terms, staggered for continuity. Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for official expenses.

(d) The Governor, based on a list of candidates provided by the Chairs of the Joint House and Senate Black Caucus, shall appoint an Executive Director to lead the RISE Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Executive Director shall have experience in public policy, fiscal management, and community advocacy.

(e) The Executive Director of the RISE Commission may hire staff necessary for the RISE Commission to fulfill its responsibilities, including roles in:

(1) Program oversight and compliance.

(2) Data analysis and impact evaluation.

(3) Strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. The Illinois African-American Family Commission shall be comprised of 15 members.

For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire in 2015, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, 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 one member to the Commission.

For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire in 2016, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, 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 one member to the Commission.

For those seats on the Commission with terms that expire in 2017, and for subsequent appointments to those seats, the Governor shall appoint 5 members to the Commission.

Each member shall have a working knowledge of human services, community development, and economic public policies in Illinois. The Governor shall appoint the chairperson or chairpersons.

The members shall reflect regional representation to ensure that the needs of African-American families and children throughout the State of Illinois are met. The members shall be selected from a variety of disciplines. They shall be representative of a partnership and collaborative effort between public and private agencies, the business sector, and community-based human services organizations.

Members shall serve 3-year terms, except in the case of initial appointments. One-third of initially appointed members, as determined by lot, shall be appointed to 1-year terms; 1/3 shall be appointed to 2-year terms; and 1/3 shall be appointed to 3-year terms, so that the terms are staggered. Members will serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for Commission-related expenses.

The Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Education, the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, the Department of Human Rights, the Capital Development Board, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Transportation shall each appoint a liaison to serve ex-officio on the Commission. The Office of the Governor, in cooperation with the State agencies appointing liaisons to the Commission under this Section, shall provide administrative support to the Commission.

(Source: P.A. 98-693, eff. 1-1-15.)

(20 ILCS 3903/25)

Sec. 25. Funding. The General Assembly shall appropriate at least $2,000,000 annually to support the operations and grantmaking functions of the RISE Commission. The RISE Commission may also receive and expend funds from federal and private sources. The African-American Family Commission may receive funding through appropriations available for its purposes made to the Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, the State Board of Education, the Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Community College Board, the Department of Human Rights, the Capital Development Board, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Transportation. The Commission may also receive and expend funding from federal and private sources, including gifts, donations, and private grants.

(Source: P.A. 98-693, eff. 1-1-15.)

(20 ILCS 3903/30)

Sec. 30. Public transparency and reporting. Reporting. The RISE Commission shall:

(1) Maintain a publicly accessible database of all projects and grants funded under its purview.

(2) Submit an annual report to the General Assembly and the Governor on the allocation, use, and impact of funds.

(3) Conduct an equity audit every 2 years to evaluate alignment with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus pillars.

(4) Develop an annual community investment scorecard rating agency performance. The Illinois African-American Family Commission shall annually report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Commission on Equity and Inclusion on the Commission's progress toward its goals and objectives.

(Source: P.A. 101-657, eff. 1-1-22.)

(20 ILCS 3903/35 rep.)

Section 10. The Illinois African-American Family Commission Act is amended by repealing Section 35.

Section 15. The Violence Prevention Task Force Act is amended by changing Section 5 as follows:

(20 ILCS 4028/5)

Sec. 5. Violence Prevention Task Force; members.

(a) There is created the Violence Prevention Task Force (hereinafter referred to as the Task Force) consisting of 6 members appointed as follows:

(1) one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

(2) one member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(3) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) one member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and

(5) 2 members appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be designated the chairperson by the Governor.

(b) The members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose.

(c) The Task Force may employ skilled experts with the approval of the chairperson, and shall receive the cooperation of those State agencies it deems appropriate to assist the Task Force in carrying out its duties.

(d) The RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Latino Family Commission shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force.

(Source: P.A. 98-194, eff. 8-7-13; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)

Section 20. The Commission on Children and Youth Act is amended by changing Section 15 as follows:

(20 ILCS 4075/15)

Sec. 15. Commission members; appointments. The Commission shall be composed of the following members, to be appointed within 60 days after the effective date of this Act:

(a) Four members of the General Assembly: 2 members of the Illinois Senate, one member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; 2 members of the Illinois House of Representatives, one member appointed by the Speaker of the House and one member appointed by the House Minority Leader.

(b) A member of the Governor's leadership team appointed by the Governor, who shall serve as one of the co-chairs of the Commission.

(c) Up to 30 public members appointed by the Governor with demonstrated interest and expertise in children and youth across the major stages of child and adolescent development. Public members shall include rural, suburban and urban entities; direct service providers; child advocates; human rights organizations; faith-based service providers; philanthropic organizations that invest in children and youth; at least 3 parents of children under the age of 16; and at least 3 young people between the ages of 16 and 24. A second co-chair of the Commission shall be elected from among the public members of the Commission by the public members.

(d) The following shall serve as ex-officio members of the Commission: the Director of Children and Family Services or his or her designee; the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity or his or her designee; the Director of Corrections or his or her designee; the Director of Employment Security or his or her designee; the Director of Healthcare and Family Services or his or her designee; the Secretary of Human Services or his or her designee; the Director of Juvenile Justice or his or her designee; the Director of Public Health or his or her designee; the State Superintendent of Education or his or her designee; the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services or his or her designee; the Executive Director of the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority or his or her designee; the Chair of the RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission or his or her designee; and the Chair of the Latino Family Commission or his or her designee. In addition, there shall be a representative of a local government entity coordinating services for children and youth and a representative of the Illinois Early Learning Council, to be chosen by the chairs.

(Source: P.A. 95-781, eff. 8-5-08.)

Section 25. The Commission to Study Disproportionate Justice Impact Act is amended by changing Section 10 as follows:

(20 ILCS 4085/10)

Sec. 10. Composition. The Commission shall be composed of the following members:

(a) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Senate President, one of whom the President shall designate to serve as co-chair, and 2 two members of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

(b) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom the Speaker shall designate to serve as co-chair, and 2 two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(c) The following persons or their designees:

(1) the Attorney General,

(2) the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County,

(3) the Director of the Illinois State Police,

(4) the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department,

(5) the sheriff of Cook County,

(6) the State Appellate Defender,

(7) the Cook County Public Defender,

(8) the Director of the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor,

(9) the Cook County State's Attorney,

(10) the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Information Authority,

(11) the Director of Corrections,

(12) the Director of Juvenile Justice, and

(13) the Executive Director of the RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission.

(d) The co-chairs may name up to 8 persons, representing minority communities within Illinois, groups involved in the improvement of the administration of justice, behavioral health, criminal justice, law enforcement, and the rehabilitation of former inmates, community groups, and other interested parties.

(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

Section 30. The Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force Act is amended by changing Section 10 as follows:

(20 ILCS 5025/10)

Sec. 10. Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force.

There is created the Racial and Ethnic Impact Research Task Force, composed of the following members:

(1) Two members of the Senate appointed by the Senate President, one of whom the President shall designate to serve as co-chair, and 2 members of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate.

(2) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom the Speaker shall designate to serve as co-chair, and 2 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

(3) The following persons or their designees:

(A) the Attorney General,

(B) the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County,

(C) the Director of the Illinois State Police,

(D) the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department,

(E) the Sheriff of Cook County,

(F) the State Appellate Defender,

(G) the Cook County Public Defender,

(H) the Director of the Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor,

(I) the Cook County State's Attorney,

(J) the Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority,

(K) the Director of Corrections,

(L) the Director of Juvenile Justice, and

(M) the Executive Director of the RISE Illinois African-American Family Commission.

(4) The co-chairs may name up to 8 persons, representing minority communities within Illinois, groups involved in the improvement of the administration of justice, behavioral health, criminal justice, law enforcement, and the rehabilitation of former inmates, community groups, and other interested parties.

(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

Section 35. The Commission on Equity and Inclusion Act is amended by changing Section 40-10 as follows:

(30 ILCS 574/40-10)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-961)

Sec. 40-10. Powers and duties. In addition to the other powers and duties which may be prescribed in this Act or elsewhere, the Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) The Commission shall have a role in all State and university procurement by facilitating and streamlining communications between the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, the purchasing entities, the Chief Procurement Officers, and others.

(2) The Commission may create a scoring evaluation for State agency directors, public university presidents and chancellors, and public community college presidents. The scoring shall be based on the following 3 principles: (i) increasing capacity; (ii) growing revenue; and (iii) enhancing credentials. These principles should be the foundation of the agency compliance plan required under Section 6 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.

(3) The Commission shall exercise the authority and duties provided to it under Section 5-7 of the Illinois Procurement Code.

(4) The Commission, working with State agencies, shall provide support for diversity in State hiring.

(5) The Commission shall supervise the implementation and effectiveness of supplier diversity training of the State procurement workforce.

(6) Each January, and as otherwise frequently as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, the Commission shall propose and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly legislative changes to increase inclusion and diversity in State government.

(7) The Commission shall have oversight over the following entities:

(A) (blank); the Illinois African-American Family Commission;

(B) the Illinois Latino Family Commission;

(C) the Asian American Family Commission;

(D) the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council;

(E) the Illinois African-American Fair Contracting Commission created under Executive Order 2018-07; and

(F) the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities.

(8) The Commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of the requirements of this Act.

(9) The Commission shall exercise the authority and duties provided to it under Section 45-57 of the Illinois Procurement Code.

(10) The Commission is responsible for completing studies as required by Section 35-15 of the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act.

(Source: P.A. 102-29, eff. 6-25-21; 102-671, eff. 11-30-21; 103-865, eff. 1-1-25; 103-959, eff. 1-1-25; revised 11-26-24.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-961)

Sec. 40-10. Powers and duties. In addition to the other powers and duties which may be prescribed in this Act or elsewhere, the Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) The Commission shall have a role in all State and university procurement by facilitating and streamlining communications between the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities, the purchasing entities, the Chief Procurement Officers, and others.

(2) The Commission may create a scoring evaluation for State agency directors, public university presidents and chancellors, and public community college presidents. The scoring shall be based on the following 3 principles: (i) increasing capacity; (ii) growing revenue; and (iii) enhancing credentials. These principles should be the foundation of the agency compliance plan required under Section 6 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.

(3) The Commission shall exercise the authority and duties provided to it under Section 5-7 of the Illinois Procurement Code.

(4) The Commission, working with State agencies, shall provide support for diversity in State hiring.

(5) The Commission shall supervise the implementation and effectiveness of supplier diversity training of the State procurement workforce.

(6) Each January, and as otherwise frequently as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Commission, the Commission shall propose and submit to the Governor and the General Assembly legislative changes to increase inclusion and diversity in State government.

(7) The Commission shall have oversight over the following entities:

(A) (blank); the Illinois African-American Family Commission;

(B) the Illinois Latino Family Commission;

(C) the Asian American Family Commission;

(D) the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council;

(E) the Illinois African-American Fair Contracting Commission created under Executive Order 2018-07; and

(F) the Business Enterprise Council for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities.

(7.5) The Commission shall have oversight over the collection of supplier diversity reports by State agencies to the extent that those agencies are required to collect supplier diversity reports. This oversight shall include publishing, on the Commission's website, a copy of each such supplier diversity report submitted to a State agency and may include conducting an annual hearing with each State agency to discuss ongoing compliance with supplier diversity reporting requirements. The Commission is not responsible for ensuring compliance by the filers of supplier diversity reports to their respective agencies. The agencies subject to oversight by the Commission and the relevant voluntary supplier diversity reports include the following:

(A) the Health Facilities and Services Review Board for hospitals;

(B) the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for tax credit recipients under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act;

(C) the Illinois Commerce Commission for utilities and railroads;

(D) the Illinois Gaming Board for casinos; and

(E) the Illinois Racing Board for race tracks.

(7.6) The Commission may hold public workshops focused on specific industries and reports to collaboratively connect diverse enterprises with entities that manage supplier diversity programs. These workshops may be modeled after Illinois Commerce Commission hearings for utilities and railroads that include a collaborative discussion of filed supplier diversity reports.

(8) The Commission shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of the requirements of this Act.

(9) The Commission shall exercise the authority and duties provided to it under Section 45-57 of the Illinois Procurement Code.

(10) The Commission is responsible for completing studies as required by Section 35-15 of the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act.

(Source: P.A. 102-29, eff. 6-25-21; 102-671, eff. 11-30-21; 103-865, eff. 1-1-25; 103-959, eff. 1-1-25; 103-961, eff. 7-1-25; revised 11-26-24.)

Section 95. No acceleration or delay. Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.