APPOINT-JEFFREY BUFORD

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

The bill authorizes or confirms the appointment of Jeffrey Buford to a specific Illinois government position, defining the terms, duties, and tenure of that appointment.

Assigned to Executive Appointments

Bill Summary: AM 1040466 (104th Illinois General Assembly) – APPOINT-JEFFREY BUFORD

Purpose and intent

The bill appears to be a legislative amendment or appointment measure related to filling a vacancy or formalizing an appointment involving an individual named Jeffrey Buford.

Co-sponsor listed: Laura Murphy. This indicates bipartisan or cross-chamber sponsorship intent, though the exact legislative vehicle (e.g., appointment authority, board or commission designation) is not explicitly stated in the provided title alone.

Key provisions and changes

Appointment Focus: The bill’s title “APPOINT-JEFFREY BUFORD” suggests the primary provision authorizes or confirms the appointment of Jeffrey Buford to a specific public position (likely a state or local board, commission, agency, or judicial or advisory role) within Illinois government.

Procedural Mechanism: The measure would establish or affirm the authority, process, or tenure terms for Buford’s appointment, including any required confirmations, term length, duties, and scope of authority.

Co-sponsor detail: The inclusion of Laura Murphy as a co-sponsor signals formal legislative support and may indicate cross-cutting relevance or urgency.

Note: The exact statutory changes (e.g., amend specific Illinois Compiled Statutes, code sections, or administrative rules) and the precise nature of Buford’s appointment (title, agency, commission, or function) are not specified in the summary header provided. The bill’s substantive text would clarify these elements, including eligibility criteria, duties, reporting requirements, and any associated funds or administrative responsibilities.

Who or what would be affected

Appointee: Jeffrey Buford would gain a formal, legislatively authorized position within the relevant Illinois government body, organization, or agency.

Governmental entity: The institution to which Buford is appointed would experience changes in leadership, duties, or governance posture as defined by the appointment terms.

Public stakeholders: Depending on the role, affected parties could include other state agencies, boards, professional communities, or the general public who interact with the appointed entity.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction: The bill has co-sponsor status, indicating it has moved through or is prepared to move through the standard legislative process for appointments.

Confirmation: If required by statute, Buford’s appointment may be subject to confirmation by a legislative chamber or a specific committee, with potential timelines for hearings and vote.

Term and renewal: The bill would likely specify the term length and any renewal or removal provisions for the appointment.

Practical considerations for readers

To fully assess impact, readers should review the bill’s full text to identify:

The exact position being filled (title and agency/board name).
Term length, compensation, and duties.
Any eligibility criteria, conflicts of interest provisions, or ethics requirements.
Whether the appointment is temporary or permanent and any sunset provisions.

If you represent stakeholders (e.g., affected communities, professional groups, or the appointing agency), check for fiscal notes, implementation timelines, and reporting obligations tied to the appointment.

If you’d like, I can locate the full bill text and provide a more detailed breakdown of the specific statutory changes, duties, and fiscal implications.