SB 1802

Abstract

Creates the Innovation Technology Honors Program Act. Provides for the application and hiring process to the Program, and the term of employment to be served. Provides that the Program shall be limited to 50 new hires each year, with no more than 250 participants working under the Program at any given period of time. Provides that 50% of the yearly hires to the Program shall be reserved for recent graduates of an Illinois college or university. Provides for compensation to participants under the Program. Provides that the provisions of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act regarding collective bargaining and the right to organize shall not apply to any person hired as a participant under the Program, and participants shall be barred from representation in a bargaining unit. Provides that hiring of participants under the Program shall not be subject to any veteran preference requirements as provided in the Personnel Code. Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to make a conforming change. Provides for a purpose of the Act and defines terms.