Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Jenifer Johnson; Kiswai Broomfield
Contact E-Mail
Jenifer.L.Johnson@Illinois.gov; Kiswai.Broomfield2@Illinois.gov
Function
The Task Force shall investigate and provide a report on generative artificial intelligence software and natural language processing software.
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
None
Composition
The Task Force shall be composed of all of the following members: 1) 1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as a co-chairperson; 2) 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; 3) 1 member appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as a co-chairperson; 4) 1 member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; 5) The Secretary of the Department of Innovation and Technology or their designee; 6) The State Superintendent of Education or their designee; 7) The Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board or their designee; 8) The Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education or their designee; 9) 2 teachers recommended by a statewide association appointed by the Governor; 10) 2 principals recommended by a statewide principals association, appointed by the Governor; 11) 2 experts on cybersecurity, appointed by the Governor; 12) 2 experts on artificial intelligence, appointed by the Governor; 13) 2 members of statewide business associations, appointed by the Governor; 14) The Statewide Chief Information Security Officer or their designee; 15) 2 members of statewide labor associations, appointed by the Governor; 16) The Attorney General or their designee.
Chair
Co-chairs appointed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the House
Authority
20 ILCS 1370/1-80 / Public Act 103-0451
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid, Rep. Abdelnasser | 08/10/2023 | Speaker of the House | Co-Chair | ||||
| Diers, Tyler | 10/02/2023 | Minority Leader of the House | Member | ||||
| Stroller, Sen. Win | 09/08/2023 | Minority Leader of the Senate | Member | ||||
| Peters, Sen. Robert | 01/08/2025 | 08/25/2023 | President of the Senate | Co-Chair | |||
| Gupta, Sanjay | Statute | Member | Secretary of the Department of Innovation and Technology | ||||
| Helfer, Jason | 11/28/2023 | Statute | Member | State Superintendent of Education | |||
| Follis, Jerry | 01/17/2024 | Statute | Member | Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board | |||
| Gebke, Jill | 01/18/2024 | Statute | Member | Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education | |||
| Salem, Omar | 06/21/2024 | Governor | Member | Teacher recommended by a statewide association representation teachers | Cook | ||
| Fatheree, Joseph | 03/22/2024 | Governor | Member | Teacher recommended by a statewide association representation teachers | Effingham | ||
| Gastón, Raúl | 08/02/2024 | Governor | Member | Principal recommended by a statewide principals association | DuPage | ||
| Ripka, Deidre | 05/24/2024 | Governor | Member | Principal recommended by a statewide principals association | Tazewell | ||
| Zhdanov, Dmitry | 03/29/2024 | Governor | Member | Expert on cybersecurity | McLean | ||
| Vasquez Jr., Juan Manuel | 03/29/2024 | Governor | Member | Expert on cybersecurity | Cook | ||
| Crichlow, Jennie | 03/22/2024 | Governor | Member | Expert on artificial intelligence | Cook | ||
| Aramayo, Angie | 04/05/2024 | Governor | Member | Expert on artificial intelligence | Cook | ||
| Ponce, Alicia | 09/06/2024 | Governor | Member | Statewide Business Association Rep. | Cook | ||
| Nkengla, Mechie | 09/20/2024 | Governor | Member | Statewide Business Association Rep. | Cook | ||
| Bowen, Jason | Statute | Member | Statewide Chief Information Security Officer, DOIT | ||||
| Beck, David | 02/09/2024 | Governor | Member | Statewide Labor Association Rep. | Champaign | ||
| Shavzin,, Richard | 03/09/2024 | Governor | Member | Statewide Labor Association Rep. | Cook | ||
| Van Hise, Matthew | 11/09/2023 | Statute | Member | Attorney General |