(DES MOINES) - Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa's boards and commissions.

The following individuals' appointments are effective August 6, 2015, unpaid, and are not subject to Iowa Senate confirmation:

College Student Aid Commission

Amy Brace, Ankeny

Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission

Lisa Walsh, Burlington

Juvenile Justice Advisory Council

Karen Jones, Glenwood

Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System Board

Linda Frederiksen, Bettendorf

State Board of Health

Michael Kanellis, Iowa City

South Central Regional STEM Advisory Board

Amber Pargmann, Ottumwa

Northwest Regional STEM Advisory Board

Eric Forseth, Sioux Center

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Secure Choice Savings Plan Board, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and the State Board of Health.

Name: Miriam Martinez

Position: Member - Secure Choice Savings Plan Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Miriam Martinez to the Secure Choice Savings Plan Board. Martinez is currently the Deputy Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer at the Chicago Treasurer's Office and brings more than 30 years of experience to the position.

In the Chicago Treasurer's Office, Martinez oversees the day-to-day activities of the City Treasurer's portfolio and is responsible for ensuring the city's various portfolios achieve the highest returns while meeting established liquidity needs and investment policy standards. Prior to coming to Chicago, Martinez worked for the New York State Insurance Fund as its Director of Investments. In that position she oversaw a diversified $16 billion portfolio.

Martinez earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She lives in Chicago.

Name: Maureen Josh

Position: Member - Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Maureen Josh to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Her years of experience in managing court records will provide the board with valuable insight. She also previously served on the ICJIA from 2000-2006.

Josh has been the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk for the past 31 years, where she is the keeper of court records. She manages a team of 35 other clerks, while working with members and agencies of the court system, as well as the general public. Prior to becoming clerk, she worked as a secretary for the DeKalb County State's Attorney.

Josh earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. She lives in Sycamore.

Name: Jose Sanchez

Position: Member - State Board of Health

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Jose Sanchez to the State Board of Health. Sanchez' 30 years of experience as a hospital administrator and healthcare executive make him an excellent addition to the board.

Sanchez is currently the President and CEO of the Norwegian American Hospital. He oversees the hospital's operation that covers 200 beds and more than 1,000 employees and doctors. In four years, he turned the hospital's net margin from a loss of $4.5 million to a profit of $1 million.

Prior to this, Sanchez worked for Generations+/Northern Manhattan Health Network as its Senior Vice President. The company is one of the largest healthcare networks in the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation.

Sanchez earned his bachelor's degree from City College of New York and his master's degree in social work from Adelphi University. He lives in Chicago.

Name: David Banaszynski

Position: Member - State Board of Health

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed David Banaszynski to the State Board of Health. He has served on this board since 2012, and brings 18 years of experience in public health to the board.

Banaszynski has worked for the Village of Hoffman Estates since 1997 and is currently a Health Officer. In this role, he inspects a number of establishments and businesses to ensure they're safe for patrons including: child care centers, pools and spas, tanning establishments, and massage therapy centers. He also responds to questions and complaints about common public health issues like lead, radon, mold and West Nile virus.

Banaszynski earned his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University. He lives in Huntley.

Name: Beth Fiorini

Position: Member - State Board of Health

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed Beth Fiorini to the State Board of Health. In addition to her experience as a healthcare administrator and nurse, Fiorini has served on this board since 2014.

Fiorini is currently the Public Health Administrator and CEO of the Whiteside County Health Department. In this role, she is responsible for all areas of the public health department and community health center. Prior to this, she was the Director of Nursing.

In addition to her prior service on this board, Fiorini also serves on the Ebola Task Force. She also previously served on the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Board.

Fiorini earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and her master's degree in hospital administration from the College of St. Francis. She lives in Rock Falls.

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 439

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Amendatory Veto

Effective: January 1, 2016

Note: Veto Message Below

Bill No.: HB 1377

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: July 1, 2015

Bill No.: HB 1446

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 1516

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 2744

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 2745

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 3269

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 3334

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 3533

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 3670

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 3895

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 3896

An Act Concerning Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: HB 4074

An Act Concerning Transportation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: HB 4130

An Act Concerning Land

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 90

An Act Concerning Civil Law

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: SB 993

An Act Concerning Employment

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

Bill No.: SB 1228

An Act Concerning Health

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Bill No.: SB 1898

An Act Concerning the Secretary of State

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

Veto Message for HB 439:

To the Honorable Members of The Illinois House of Representatives,

99th General Assembly:

Today I return House Bill 439 with specific recommendations for change.

Under current law, contract carriers transporting employees in the course of their employment are required to maintain uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle coverages of not less than $250,000 per passenger. This legislation would first increase the minimum coverage required to $500,000 per passenger by 2016, and then further increase the minimum coverage required to $750,000 per passenger by 2020.

Insurance coverages required under current Illinois law are already higher than coverages required by many other Midwestern states. Although it is important to ensure adequate coverage, we must be careful about the impact on the cost of doing business in Illinois.

Given that the legislation initially doubles the minimum insurance coverages, the further increase by 2020 is premature. Before pre-determining the requirement applicable more than four years from now, we should wait to examine the adequacy of then-existing insurance coverage requirements, whether there is a need for a further increase and to what amount, and how our requirements compare to other states at that time.

Therefore, pursuant to Section 9(e) of Article IV of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby return House Bill 439, entitled "AN ACT concerning transportation", with the following specific recommendations for change:

On page 2, line 16, by replacing ", and not" with "."; and

On page 2, by deleting line 17.

With these changes, House Bill 439 will have my approval. I respectfully request your concurrence.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner

GOVERNOR