SB 2409 — CHIEF AND DEPUTY EEO OFFICERS
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that, when a State agency advertises seeking new employees, it must include advertising that is targeted toward racial and ethnic communities or other individuals that are underrepresented in the agency's workforce. Provides that the agency's advertising must also include advertisements in newspapers or on radio stations whose primary audience is the underrepresented communities and individuals. Provides that an agency with less than 1,000 employees must appoint a Chief Equal Employment Opportunity officer and an agency with 1,000 or more employees must appoint a Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity officer for every office of the agency. Includes other provisions relating to the qualifications, training, and duties of a Chief or Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity officer.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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To Subcommittee on Government Operations
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
Sponsors
- Rachel Ventura · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Rachel Ventura Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2409 do?
- Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that, when a State agency advertises seeking new employees, it must include advertising that is targeted toward racial and ethnic communities or other individuals that are underrepresented in the agency's workforce. Provides that the agency's advertising must also include advertisements in newspapers or on radio stations whose primary audience is the underrepresented communities and individuals. Provides that an agency with less than 1,000 employees must appoint a Chief Equal Employment Opportunity officer and an agency with 1,000 or more employees must appoint a Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity officer for every office of the agency. Includes other provisions relating to the qualifications, training, and duties of a Chief or Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity officer.
- Who sponsors SB 2409?
- SB 2409 is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 2409?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 2409?
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