Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE. House Sponsors: WINTERS-DAVIS,STEVE-BEAUBIEN Short description: CMNTY SERV COMN-LT GOV TRANSFR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Commission on Community Service Act. Transfers the powers and duties of the Lieutenant Governor to the Department of Human Services and places the Commission within that Department rather than the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 710/0.01 from Ch. 127, par. 3800 20 ILCS 710/3 from Ch. 127, par. 3803 20 ILCS 710/5.1 20 ILCS 710/Act title Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Commission on Community Service Act. Transfers the powers and duties of the Lieutenant Governor to the Governor and places the Commission within the Department of Human Services rather than the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Makes the currently-required number of Commission members the maximum number permitted and allows the Commission to consist of fewer members. Permits a member to serve no more than 3, rather than 2, consecutive terms. Provides that voting Commission members serve until their successors are appointed. Renames the Commission as the Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and retitles the Act accordingly. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the Secretary of Human Services, rather than the Governor, shall appoint and fix the term and compensation of the executive director of the Commission. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status