House Sponsors: DEUCHLER-FLOWERS-SCHAKOWSKY-LINDNER-ERWIN, KRAUSE, CURRIE, WOOD, O'BRIEN, JONES,LOU, YOUNGE, WOJCIK, MOORE,ANDREA, DAVIS,MONIQUE, SLONE, PANKAU, MULLIGAN, HOWARD, CROTTY, COWLISHAW, CLAYTON, COULSON, FEIGENHOLTZ, KLINGLER, SILVA, GASH, FRITCHEY, GIGLIO AND LYONS,EILEEN. Senate Sponsors: RADOGNO-BERMAN-SMITH-TROTTER-BOWLES Short description: COMMN STATUS WOMEN ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Commission on the Status of Women Act. Contains the short title only. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Creates the Commission on the Status of Women Act within the Department of Human Rights. Provides that the Commission shall consist of 8 members of the General Assembly appointed by the 4 legislative leaders, 8 members of the public appointed by the 4 legislative leaders, and 2 members of the public appointed by the Governor. Provides that members shall serve 2-year terms. Provides that the Commission shall identify barriers to women's equality; educate the public on the status of women; help develop programs and services for women; and perform other duties. Provides that the Commission may accept gifts or grants from the federal government, charitable foundations or professional associations, and other sources. Provides that the Commission shall make a report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before February 1 of each year. Contains other provisions. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. Human Rights) Fiscal impact would total $104,192. FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 (Dpt. Human Rights) Costs would center around staffing, travel, commission mtgs., clerical support, annual reports, and equipment. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status