Illinois Code § 5
Illinois Code § 5. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5.
Speaker of the House; operations, employees, and expenditures. (a) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have responsibility for the operation of the House in relation to the House Chambers, House offices, committee rooms and all other rooms and physical facilities used by the House, all equipment, furniture, and supplies used by the House. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have the authority to hire all professional staff and employees necessary for the proper operation of the House. Professional staff and employees may be employed as full-time employees, part-time employees, or contractual employees. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall have the authority to receive and expend appropriations for the purposes set forth in this Act whether the General Assembly be in session or not. (b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall adopt and implement personnel policies for professional staff and employees under his or her jurisdiction and control as required by the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. (Source: P.A. 93-615, eff. 11-19-03.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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