Illinois Lottery Special Instant Scratch-off Task Force
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Department of the Lottery
Function
The Task Force shall study the joint special instant scratch-off game offered under Section 21.4 and make recommendations on: (1) maximizing revenue for this State as well as various special causes; (2) whether to expand the program to additional causes; (3) establishing criteria for special causes; (4) the impact on revenue of the joint special instant scratch-off game; and (5) other issues related to the joint special instant scratch-off game.
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
(1) the Director of the Lottery, or his or her designee; (2) 2 members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task Force; (3) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; (4) 2 members, appointed by the President of the Senate, one of whom shall be named co-chair of the Task Force; (5) 2 members, appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; and (6) 2 members, appointed by the Governor.
Authority
20 ILCS 1605/21.17
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mays, Harold | Director of the Lottery, or his or her designee | Member | |||||
| Delgado, Rep. Eva-Dina | 08/24/2023 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Member, Co-Chair | ||||
| Hernandez, Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" | 08/24/2023 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| Hammond, Norine | 01/24/2024 | Minority Leader of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| Swanson, Dan | 01/24/2024 | Minority Leader of the House of Representatives | Member | ||||
| Hunter, Sen. Mattie | 01/08/2025 | 08/25/2023 | President of the Senate | Member, Co-Chair | |||
| Cunningham, Sen. Bill | 01/08/2025 | 08/25/2023 | President of the Senate | Member | |||
| DeWitte, Sen. Don | 11/27/2023 | Minority Leader of the Senate | Member | ||||
| Turner, Sen. Sally | 05/08/2024 | Minority Leader of the Senate | Member | ||||
| Diana Leza Sheehan | 07/01/2026 | 10/20/2023 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Barnett, Sara | 10/06/2023 | Governor | Member | Cook |