Speaker Matt Hall notified Clerk Scott Starr that he is appointing Representative Brian Beagle and Representative Timothy Beason (alternate) to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission for terms ending Dec. 31, 2026, pursuant to Public Act 173 of 02/2006.

The letter, read into the record, specifies the appointments under the authority of Public Act 173 of 2006. The transcript also records two meeting notices: the House Committee on Finance will meet Tuesday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. in room "5 to 1" of the House Office Building; and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on ABRA and Economic Opportunity will meet Wednesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in room 307 of the House Office Building.

Why it matters: appointments to interstate commissions determine which legislators represent the state in multistate transportation planning and coordination. The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission participates in regional passenger‑rail planning; the transcript shows the appointment letter and the legal authority cited but does not include further debate or acceptance statements from the appointees.

Details from the record: the clerk was addressed by name (Scott Starr) and the speaker identified the appointees and the statutory authority (Public Act 173 of 02/2006). The term end date for the appointment is recorded as Dec. 31, 2026. The transcript does not include statements from Beagle or Beason in the excerpt provided.

The House proceeded to other business after the appointment notice was read into the record.