HB 1695 Summary

• Re-creates the Scenic Rivers Commission for the Illinois River and Flint Creek Scenic River Areas within Adair, Cherokee, and Delaware Counties, extending the termination date from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2017.

• Establishes commission composition of 7-15 members including Governor-appointed members, Senate-appointed conservation representatives, House-appointed county residents, and elected members representing specific river area jurisdictions.

• Designates seasonal employees working under 1,600 hours per 12-month period as unclassified staff ineligible for paid leave, holidays, retirement, health, dental, or life insurance benefits.

• Requires the administrator to include a summary of seasonal employee use in annual budget requests, detailing the number of seasonal employees and total wages paid.

• Declares an emergency effective date allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.