Illinois § 7.01
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.01.
The Council shall consist of 31 voting members, including: two Senators appointed by the President of the Senate; two Senators appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; two Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; two Representatives appointed by the House Minority Leader; and twenty three citizen members, at least sixteen of whom shall be senior citizens or have actual experience in providing services to senior citizens. Of the citizen members, at least 7 shall represent underrepresented communities as follows: (1) one member who is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer individual; (2) one member who is a transgender or gender-expansive individual; (3) one member who is a person living with HIV; (4) one member who is an African-American or Black individual; (5) one member who is a Hispanic or Latino individual; (6) one member who is an Asian-American or Pacific Islander individual; and (7) one member who is an ethnically diverse individual. (Source: P.A. 102-885, eff. 5-16-22; 102-1129, eff. 2-10-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7.01
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7.01 cover?
Section 7.01 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 7.01?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 7.01 apply to my situation?
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