WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

AM 1040028

APPOINT-MICHAEL VINCENT CLARK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Illinois Senate unanimously confirms Michael Vincent Clark to the Amusement Ride & Member Attraction Safety Board, which regulates public safety at entertainment venues statewide.

Appointment Confirmed
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · AM 1040028

Legislative bill overview

AM 1040028 is an appointment measure that confirms Michael Vincent Clark to a position on Illinois's Amusement Ride & Member Attraction Safety Board. The appointment was processed through Senate consent and unanimously confirmed on October 30, 2025.

Why is this important

The Amusement Ride & Member Attraction Safety Board oversees safety regulations and inspections for amusement rides and attractions across Illinois, directly affecting public safety at venues that serve thousands of visitors. Board appointments determine who makes decisions about safety standards, incident investigation, and enforcement actions that protect consumers.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The bill provides no details about Clark's qualifications, background, experience in safety regulation, or potential conflicts of interest that would allow public scrutiny of the appointment decision.
  • Lack of transparency in vetting: No hearing record, testimony, or explanation of the nomination criteria is available in the legislative documents, preventing assessment of whether the most qualified candidate was selected.
  • Broader appointment bundling: The appointment was processed as part of a large motion combining 31 separate appointments across multiple state boards, which may reduce individual scrutiny compared to separate consideration.

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

Sign in to ask a question.