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Full Text of HB6748 96th General Assembly

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HB6748sam001 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Sen. John J. Cullerton
Filed: 4/21/2010

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1 AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 6748
2     AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 6748 by replacing
3 everything after the enacting clause with the following:

4     "Section 5. The Department of Commerce and Economic
5 Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
6 amended by changing Section 605-1000 as follows:

7     (20 ILCS 605/605-1000)
8     Sec. 605-1000. Illinois Science and Technology Commission.
9 The ~~The~~ Illinois Science and Technology Commission is created,
10 subject to appropriation, to coordinate efforts on behalf of
11 the State, units of local government, and institutions of
12 higher education in order to attract, retain, and promote
13 scientific endeavors and research facilities within the State.
14 The Commission may coordinate with other states, the federal
15 government, and scientific research facilities to achieve its
16 objectives under this Section. The Department of Commerce and

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1 Economic Opportunity shall, subject to appropriation for this
2 purpose, provide staff support for the Commission. The
3 Commission shall consist of the following 10 members, who shall
4 be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the
5 Senate unless otherwise provided in this Section:
6         (1) Two members with a background in physical sciences.
7         (2) One member with a background in civil engineering.
8         (3) One member with a background in land use.
9         (4) One member with a background in environmental
10     issues.
11         (5) One member representing institutions of higher
12     education.
13         (6) One member appointed by a statewide association
14     that advocates for business.
15         (7) One member appointed by a statewide association
16     that advocates for labor.
17         (8) The Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
18     ex officio, or his or her designee.
19         (9) The Governor, ex officio, or his or her designee.
20     The members shall elect a member to serve as chairperson.
21 Of the initial members appointed under items (1) through (7) of
22 this Section, 2 shall serve for 3-year terms, 2 shall serve for
23 4-year terms, and 4 shall serve for 5-year terms, as determined
24 by lot. Successor members shall be appointed by the original
25 appointing authority and shall serve for 5-year terms. Members
26 shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for

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1 travel expenses.
2 (Source: P.A. 95-943, eff. 1-1-09.)".

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