Dave Vella
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 68
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.
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2023
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1074
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Eric Mattson
Sent to the Governor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2022
Second Reading
Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Assigned to State Government
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Referred to Assignments
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Arrive in Senate
First Reading
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 009-000-000
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Veterans' Affairs Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Removed from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Dave Vella
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar
Do Pass / Consent Calendar Veterans' Affairs Committee; 009-000-000
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
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House Amendment 001 | HTML PDF |
House Amendment 002 | HTML PDF |
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