Our government is made up of many areas of interest. Our lives in every aspect are effected by these areas. The House and Senate have committees which each member votes on bills and proclamations that turn into laws that regulate each area. It is important to see how each member votes in these areas to determine if they have your best interest in mind.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

Governor

Enacts state laws, manages agencies, and holds supreme executive power

Lieutenant Governor – first in line for governor, acts on behalf of the governor, and takes on duties assigned by law or the governor

Attorney General – chief legal officer, protects public interest, provides legal representation for the state/agencies, and enforces consumer protections

Secretary of State – maintains state records, issues driver’s licenses, and registers vehicles/corporations

Comptroller – Chief fiscal officer, manages state financial accounts, oversees money in/out, and orders payments

Treasurer – manages state funds, investments, and banking

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Chief Legal Counsel – chief legal advisor to the governor and the administration

Chief of Staff – The principal advisor to the governor, manages schedule, coordinates between state departments, and overseas the flow of information to the executive

Deputy Chief of Staff – Chicago focuses on specialized administrative and outreach areas for chicago

Deputy Chief of Staff – Springfield focuses on specialized administrative and outreach areas for the state

Deputy Governor for Education and Workforce – lead for education p-20 agenda, which coordinates policy from early childhood through post secondary education, cradle-to-career spectrum, overseas the illinois state board of education, higher education boards, and the student assistance commission

Deputy Governor for Program Planning – roles and responsibilities include strategic planning and oversight of public safety and infrastructure, health and human services, budget and economy, and education

Deputy Governor for Public Safety – manages over 10 state agencies focused on physical infrastructure and public safety

Deputy Governor for health and human services – overseas 12 cabinet agencies and commissions, including the department of human services, public health, and aging

Deputy Governor for budget and economy – primary point of contact for the state’s fiscal health and economic growth strategies

director of the governor’s office of management and Budget – overseas the development of the governor’s annual state budget and advises on revenue availability

Director of Communications – Manages messaging and media strategy

Director of Legislative Affairs – advocates for the governor’s agenda in the general assembly

Director of Policy Development – develops the governor’s agenda in the general assembly

Press Secretary – provides the most recent press releases, public schedules, and personnel announcements, media contact, communication across vatios state departments, and media strategy

CODE DEPARTMENTS

Directors, Assistant Directors and General Counsel of the following agencies:

Aging

Agriculture

Central Management Services

Children and Family Services

Commerce and Community Affairs

Corrections

Employment Security

Financial Institutions

Human Rights

Human Services

Insurance

Labor

Lottery

Natural Resources

Nuclear Safety

Professional Regulation

Public Aid

Public Health

Revenue

State Police

Transportation

Veterans’ Affairs

NON-CODE DEPARTMENTS

Directors, Assistant Directors and General Counsel of the following agencies:

Banks and Real Estate

Emergency Management Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Fire Marshal

Historic Preservation Agency

Military Affairs

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Chairmen, Executive Directors and General Counsel of the following:

Capital Development Board

Civil Service Commission

Commerce Commission

Educational Labor Relations Boards

Gaming Board

Human Rights Commission

Illinois Development Finance Authority

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority

Illinois Health Facilities Authority

Illinois Housing Development Authority

Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Industrial Commission

Liquor Control Commission

Pollution Control Board

Prisoner Review Board

Property Tax Appeal Board

Racing Board

State/Local Labor Relations Boards

Toll Highway Authority

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

Chief Fiscal Officer

Chief of Staff

Chief of Strategic Planning

Director of Scheduling

Legislative Affairs Director

Policy Executive

Press Secretary

Rural Affairs Coordinator

Senior Policy Executive

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE

Chief Deputy Attorney General

Chief of Staff

Counsel to the Attorney General

Deputy Attorney General/Child Support Enforcement

Deputy Attorney General/Civil Litigation

Deputy Attorney General/Criminal Justice

Deputy Attorney General/Springfield & Regional Coordination

Deputy Chief of Staff/Administration

Deputy Chief of Staff/Policy & Legislative Affairs

Senior Counsel to the Attorney General

Solicitor General

SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE

Chief Auditor

Deputy Chief Auditor

Deputy Chief of Staff

Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Deputy Secretary of State/Chief of Staff

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Director of Policy and Programs

General Counsel

Inspector General

Press Secretary

Directors, Chief Deputy Directors and Deputy Directors of the following departments:

Accounting Revenue Information Technology

Administrative Hearings Legislative Affairs

Archives Library

Budget and Fiscal Management Personnel

Business Services Physical Services

Communications Police

Court of Claims Securities

Driver Services Senior and Community Services

Index Vehicle Services

COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE

Assistant Comptroller – Fiscal Policy

Assistant Comptroller – Policy & Planning

Assistant Comptroller – Operations

Chief of Staff

Deputy Director of Legal Affairs

Director of Administrative Services & Budget

Director of Cemetery Care & Burial Trusts

Director of Communications

Director of Financial Reporting

Director of Human Resources

Director of Information Technology

Director of Internal Audits

Director of Issues Development

Director of Legal Affairs

Director of Legislative Affairs

Director of Local Government

Director of Research & Fiscal Information

Director of State Accounting

Legislative Liaison

Press Secretary

Purchasing Agent

TREASURER’S OFFICE

Assistant Director of the Unclaimed Property Division

Chief Internal Auditor

Chief of Staff

Deputy Chief of Staff for Law and Policy

Deputy Chief of Staff/Chief Fiscal Officer

Deputy Director of the Illinois Funds

Director of Community Initiative/Intergovernmental Affairs

Director of Economic Development

Director of Human Resources

Director of the Illinois Funds

Director of the Unclaimed Property Division

Inspector General

Manager of Accounting

Manager of Banking

Manager of Estate Tax

Manager of Financial Education

Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs

Manager of MIS

Manager of the Warrant Division

Portfolio Manager

Press Secretary

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Agriculture bills determine everything related to the food we eat. The House and Senate have members on each respective agriculture board where you can view bills that are sponsored and voted on. Click below to explore current topics in agriculture being brought to the floor, file witness slips, and become a part of the decision making process.