HB 5385

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 102nd Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 07, 2022
  • Passed House Mar 04, 2022
  • Passed Senate Mar 31, 2022
  • Signed by Governor Jun 10, 2022

Dept Veterans Aff-Skillbridge

Abstract

Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to contract with a non-profit organization to serve as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members. Provides that the selected non-profit organization must demonstrate a commitment to assisting service members as they transition from military to civilian life. Provides that as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for qualified businesses in this State and for transitioning service members who reside in, or who wish to reside in, this State, the organization shall: (1) establish and maintain, as applicable, its certification for the SkillBridge program or any other similar workforce training and transition programs established by the United States Department of Defense; (2) educate businesses, business associations, and transitioning service members regarding the SkillBridge program and its benefits, and educate military command and personnel within the State on the opportunities available to transitioning service members through the SkillBridge program; (3) assist businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula under the SkillBridge program, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships; and (4) match transitioning service members who are deemed eligible for SkillBridge participation by their military command with training opportunities offered by the organization or participating businesses, with the intent of having transitioning service members achieve gainful employment in this State upon completion of their SkillBridge training. Permits the Department to adopt rules. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Makes the bill subject to appropriation. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Veterans' Affairs Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall serve as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members. Provides that as the State's principal assistance organization under the United States Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for qualified businesses in this State and for transitioning service members who reside in, or who wish to reside in, this State, the Department shall: (1) establish and maintain, as applicable, its certification for the SkillBridge program or any other similar workforce training and transition programs established by the United States Department of Defense; (2) educate businesses, business associations, and transitioning service members regarding the SkillBridge program and its benefits, and educate military command and personnel within the State on the opportunities available to transitioning service members through the SkillBridge program; (3) assist businesses in obtaining approval for skilled workforce training curricula under the SkillBridge program, including, but not limited to, apprenticeships, internships, or fellowships; and (4) match transitioning service members who are deemed eligible for SkillBridge participation by their military command with training opportunities offered by participating businesses, with the intent of having transitioning service members achieve gainful employment in this State upon completion of their SkillBridge training. Permits the Department to adopt rules.

Bill Sponsors (25)

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Actions


Jun 10, 2022

House

Governor Approved

House

Effective Date January 1, 2023

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1074

May 17, 2022

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Eric Mattson

Apr 20, 2022

House

Sent to the Governor

Apr 08, 2022

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Mar 31, 2022

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Senate

Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

House

Passed Both Houses

Mar 29, 2022

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

Mar 24, 2022

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2022

Senate

Second Reading

Mar 23, 2022

Senate

Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

Mar 16, 2022

Senate

Assigned to State Government

Mar 15, 2022

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Mar 07, 2022

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Senate

First Reading

Mar 04, 2022

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney

Mar 03, 2022

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 009-000-000

Mar 02, 2022

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 01, 2022

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee

Feb 24, 2022

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 22, 2022

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

Feb 17, 2022

House

Removed from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Dave Vella

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Feb 16, 2022

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar

Feb 15, 2022

House

Do Pass / Consent Calendar Veterans' Affairs Committee; 009-000-000

Feb 09, 2022

House

Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

Jan 31, 2022

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Jan 28, 2022

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

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