HB1786 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB1786

Introduced , by Rep. Jack D. Franks

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

320 ILCS 5/1

from Ch. 23, par. 6151

Amends the Senior Citizens on State Boards and Commissions Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning state boards and commissions.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning aging.

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

Section 5. The Senior Citizens on State Boards and Commissions Act is amended by changing Section 1 as follows:

(320 ILCS 5/1) (from Ch. 23, par. 6151)

Sec. 1. It is hereby found and and determined by the General Assembly that state boards and commissions exist for the singular purpose of protecting the public health and welfare; that citizens over 60 years of age represent a significant percentage of the population and have the time and experience to devote to the important issues which have a profound effect on the daily lives of older Illinoisans.

It is also hereby found that senior citizens shall hold their positions on boards and commissions by matter of right, not discretion. These positions shall be held by consumer representatives over the age of 60 who shall serve as spokespersons for the interests of the State's older population.

(Source: P.A. 83-1538.)