Bill Status of SB 1431   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  COOK CTY SHERIFF'S MERIT BOARD

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/3-7002from Ch. 34, par. 3-7002
55 ILCS 5/3-7004from Ch. 34, par. 3-7004
55 ILCS 5/3-7005from Ch. 34, par. 3-7005
55 ILCS 5/3-7008from Ch. 34, par. 3-7008

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board shall consist of 3 members (rather than not less than 3 and not more than 7 members) appointed by the Sheriff with the advice and consent of three-fifths of the county board. Provides that all members of the Board shall be appointed to hold office from the third Monday in March of the year of their respective appointments for a term of 6 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified for a like term. Provides that the terms of the members need not be staggered. Removes language authorizing the Board to employ hearing officers to conduct hearings under specified provisions. Provides that certification by the Board for appointment of deputy sheriffs in the Police Department, full-time deputy sheriffs not employed as county police officers or county corrections officers, and of employees in the Department of Corrections may be granted upon an applicant's successful completion of the Sheriff's application process which includes, but is not limited to, any mental, physical, psychiatric and other tests and examinations as may be prescribed by the Sheriff. Removes certain provisions concerning qualifications for appointment of deputy sheriffs in the Police Department, full-time deputy sheriffs not employed as county police officers or county corrections officers, and of employees in the Department of Corrections. Makes other and conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  1/31/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/31/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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