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AM 1040158

APPOINT-C. J. KATTENBRAKER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Illinois Senate seeks confirmation of C. J. Kattenbraker to an unspecified state executive position through standard appointment process.

Withdrawn Pursuant Rule 10-2 (f)
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Bill Summary · AM 1040158

Legislative bill overview

Bill AM 1040158 is an appointment measure that seeks to confirm C. J. Kattenbraker to a state position in Illinois. The bill was introduced by Senator Laura Murphy and referred to the Executive Appointments committee on April 2, 2025. This is a personnel confirmation bill rather than substantive legislation creating or modifying laws.

Why is this important

Executive appointments are significant because they determine who will lead state agencies and implement policy. The specific impact depends on which position Kattenbraker would fill—different roles carry vastly different responsibilities and influence over state operations and residents' lives. The confirmation process provides legislative oversight of executive branch staffing decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available information: Without knowing the specific position, agency, or Kattenbraker's background, full policy analysis is limited; this affects transparency and public scrutiny
  • Committee process effectiveness: The Executive Appointments committee will evaluate qualifications, experience, and potential conflicts of interest, but the criteria and thoroughness of such reviews can vary
  • Political considerations: Appointment confirmations sometimes become partisan debates depending on the position's significance and the appointee's political alignment or policy positions

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

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