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AM 1040388

APPOINT-REBECCA A. COOPER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Murphy

Illinois Senate considers appointment of Rebecca A. Cooper to unspecified state executive position through standard committee review process.

Assigned to Executive Appointments
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Bill Summary · AM 1040388

Legislative bill overview

Bill AM 1040388 proposes the appointment of Rebecca A. Cooper to a state position in Illinois. The bill was introduced by Senator Laura Murphy and received by the Senate on January 29, 2026, where it was assigned to the Executive Appointments committee for consideration.

Why is this important

Gubernatorial and high-level state appointments shape policy implementation and agency leadership across state government. These confirmation processes provide legislative oversight of executive branch staffing decisions and ensure appointed officials meet statutory qualifications for their roles.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific position Rebecca A. Cooper is being appointed to is not detailed in the available bill information, making it difficult to assess relevant qualifications or potential controversies
  • Without knowing the appointment details, legislators and the public cannot evaluate whether this represents consensus support or partisan disagreement
  • The committee assignment to Executive Appointments suggests this will follow standard confirmation procedures, but Cooper's background, experience, and any prior controversies remain unspecified in this summary

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

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