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AM 1040059

APPOINT-ANDREA ZOPP

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Confirms Andrea Zopp to the Chicago State University Board of Trustees via Senate confirmation, enabling governance leadership and oversight at CSU.

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Bill Summary · AM 1040059

Summary of AM 1040059 – APPOINT-ANDREA ZOPP

Purpose of the bill

AM 1040059 is an appointment message authorizing the confirmation of Andrea Zopp to the Chicago State University Board of Trustees. The bill’s core function is to formalize her appointment by the Senate, following the standard executive appointments process.

What the bill would do

  • Confirm the appointment of Andrea Zopp to the Chicago State University Board of Trustees.
  • Serve as the official legislative confirmation required for her to serve on the board.

Note: The filing is part of a coordinated set of appointment messages being considered together, but the bill itself specifically names Andrea Zopp and the Chicago State University Board of Trustees.

Who would be affected

  • Chicago State University: Board of Trustees would gain a new or reappointed member (Andrea Zopp), contributing to university governance, policy direction, and oversight.
  • Andrea Zopp: Becomes a confirmed trustee, subject to the board’s duties and term length as defined by state law and university bylaws.
  • The State Senate: Responsible for confirming executive appointments to boards like this, following standard confirmation procedures.

Key procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: February 18, 2025
  • Initial action: Assigned to Executive Appointments (February 18, 2025); Received by the Senate (February 18, 2025) under Sen. Laura M. Murphy as sponsor.
  • May 1–6, 2025: Senate action pathway established
    • May 1: Committee recommendation to Do Consent for Executive Appointments; placed on Calendar for May 6, 2025.
    • May 1: Motion to place multiple appointment messages on a joint consideration track; the motion prevailed.
    • May 30, 2025: Pursuant to Senate Rule 10-1(c), motion to compile AMs for joint consideration filed; consent items grouped (including AM 1040059).
  • October 30, 2025: Do Consent Passed (059-000-000)
  • October 30, 2025: Appointment Confirmed (final status)

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Potential impact

  • Governance: Provides Illinois with a confirmed trustee to help guide Chicago State University’s strategic direction, compliance, and accountability.
  • Continuity and leadership: Ensures participation of the appointed member in board decisions and university oversight.
  • Process and precedent: Demonstrates the Senate’s formal confirmation process for executive appointments and the use of joint consideration for multiple appointments.

Additional context

This AM is part of a broader package of executive appointments undergoing a coordinated review process, as evidenced by references to other appointments (e.g., boards and commissions) being acted on together. The final status indicates successful Senate confirmation and completion of the appointment process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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