Bill
AM 1030309
Confirms the governor's appointment of Ahmadou Drame to a state executive board/commission through Senate advice-and-consent; finalizes leadership for that body.
AM 1030309 — APPOINT-AHMADOU DRAME
Summary of Purpose, Provisions, and Impact
Overview
- What it is: A Senate appointment message formalizing the appointment of Ahmadou Drame to a state executive appointment. The bill represents the procedural step of confirming Drame’s nomination through the Senate’s advice-and-consent process.
- Current status: Appointment Confirmed (as of 2025-01-06).
- Introduced: August 16, 2023.
- Context: The measure is part of a broader package of executive appointments considered together by the Senate. The record shows the confirmation process moving through standard steps for executive appointments.
What the bill does
- Purpose: To confirm the Governor’s appointment of Ahmadou Drame to an executive position on a state board/commission (the specific board/position is not stated in the provided text, and readers should consult the official bill text for the exact title).
- Procedural mechanics: The action reflects the Senate following its confirmation procedures for executive appointments, including a precedent "do consent" vote, and confirmation by the Senate.
Key provisions and changes
- No substantive policy changes or appropriations are contained in this appointment message. The bill serves to authorize and finalize the appointment through the Senate’s consent process.
- The record notes a broader package of simultaneous appointment messages (AMs) considered in the same legislative action, illustrating a batch confirmation practice.
Timeline and procedural points
- 2023-08-16: Received by the Senate and assigned to Executive Appointments.
- 2024-11-20: Recommendation to Do Consent (Executive Appointments); placed on calendar for November 21, 2024.
- 2025-01-06: Motion filed to act on all listed appointment messages together; motion prevails; Do Consent passes 055-000-000; Appointment Confirmed.
- 2025-01-06: The appointment of Ahmadou Drame is confirmed.
Who is affected
- Ahmadou Drame: The primary individual affected (appointment to a state executive board/commission).
- State agencies/boards: The specific board or commission to which Drame is appointed is not identified in the provided text; the confirmation affects the governance and leadership of that board/commission.
- Broader public: Depending on the board’s jurisdiction, constituents served by the appointed body may experience the impact of leadership decisions and policy implementation.
Notes for readers
- The exact position (board/commission) and term details are not specified in the supplied information. For precise title, term length, and duties, consult the official AM 1030309 text or the Illinois General Assembly’s records.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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