Senate Sponsors: DONAHUE-DEMUZIO AND LIGHTFORD. Short description: COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Commission for the Blind Act. Provides for a Commission for the Blind to administer educational and rehabilitation programs for blind persons now administered by the Illinois Bureau of Blind Services and the Department of Human Services. Requires the commission to be operational by July 1, 2000. Provides for a governing board appointed by the Governor. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status