Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2402 — TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE COMMISSION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Legislative Technology and Science Commission Act. Provides that the Commission, with respect to technology, science, and economic development, shall: study the impact of legislation; advise the General Assembly and the Governor; research issues; solicit input from other entities; encourage research; assist and coordinate efforts of other agencies and institutions of the State; and accept private and public funds for these purposes. Provides that the Commission has 12 members and that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate shall each make 3 appointments, of whom 2 shall be members of the General Assembly and one shall have expertise in science or technology. Provides that members of the Commission shall serve at the discretion of the officer of the General Assembly who appointed that member. Provides that vacancies shall be filled in like manner. Provides that a vacancy occurs when a member of the General Assembly who serves on the Commission no longer holds the elected legislative office held at the time of the appointment, dies, resigns, or has been removed by the appointing officer of the General Assembly. Provides that the chairperson and the secretary of the Commission shall be selected by the Commission. Provides that the Commission may create sub-committees. Contains other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Legislative Technology and Science Commission Fund.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer

Sponsors

  • James H. Meyer · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • James H. Meyer

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2402 do?
Creates the Legislative Technology and Science Commission Act. Provides that the Commission, with respect to technology, science, and economic development, shall: study the impact of legislation; advise the General Assembly and the Governor; research issues; solicit input from other entities; encourage research; assist and coordinate efforts of other agencies and institutions of the State; and accept private and public funds for these purposes. Provides that the Commission has 12 members and that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate shall each make 3 appointments, of whom 2 shall be members of the General Assembly and one shall have expertise in science or technology. Provides that members of the Commission shall serve at the discretion of the officer of the General Assembly who appointed that member. Provides that vacancies shall be filled in like manner. Provides that a vacancy occurs when a member of the General Assembly who serves on the Commission no longer holds the elected legislative office held at the time of the appointment, dies, resigns, or has been removed by the appointing officer of the General Assembly. Provides that the chairperson and the secretary of the Commission shall be selected by the Commission. Provides that the Commission may create sub-committees. Contains other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Legislative Technology and Science Commission Fund.
Who sponsors HB 2402?
HB 2402 is sponsored by James H. Meyer.
What is the current status of HB 2402?
This bill died with 94th 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 HB 2402?
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