Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 8 R · 6 D cosponsors

SB 2769 — VETERAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shall create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program for the purpose of providing internships for honorably discharged veterans to participate in the General Assembly's legislative staff internship program. Provides that, subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Commission shall implement the pilot program. Provides that the Commission shall operate the pilot program for a 2-year period. Provides that, at the end of that 2-year period, the Commission shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings. Provides that the Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.

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The amended version of SB 2769 adds a requirement that the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability will create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program specifically for honorably discharged veterans to gain experience in legislative internships. This program is intended to enhance opportunities for veterans and help them transition into civilian careers, especially within government roles. It sets clear participation criteria and outlines the program's duration and evaluation, ensuring that it can effectively serve its purpose before it ends in 2027. This matters because it provides valuable support to veterans, recognizing their service and helping them build skills for future employment.

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*LRB10336626SPS66735b* SB2769 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2024 SB2769 Introduced 1/17/2024, by Sen.
SB2769 Engrossed LRB103 36626 SPS 66735 b AN ACT concerning State government.
Michael E.
Hastings SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 130/10-7 new Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984.
Provides that the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shall create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program for the purpose of providing internships for honorably discharged veterans to participate in the General Assembly's legislative staff internship program.
Provides that, subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Commission shall implement the pilot program.
Provides that the Commission shall operate the pilot program for a 2-year period.
Provides that, at the end of that 2-year period, the Commission shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings.
Provides that the Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit.
Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027.
Effective immediately.
LRB103 36626 SPS 66735 b A BILL FOR SB2769 LRB103 36626 SPS 66735 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB2769 - 2 - LRB103 36626 SPS 66735 b (c) The Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit.
SB2769 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 36626 SPS 66735 b (c) The Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit.
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This bill establishes a new Veteran Internship Pilot Program within the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

  • 25 ILCS 130/10-7

    Sec. 10-7. Veteran Internship Pilot Program. (a) The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shall create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program for the purpose of providing internships for honorably discharged veterans to participate in the General Assembly's legislative staff internship program implemented under Section 10-3. (b) Subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Commission shall implement the pilot program. The Commission shall operate the pilot program for a 2-year period. At the end of that 2-year period, the Commission shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings, including, but not limited to: (1) the number of pilot program participants; (2) the number of applicants to the pilot program; and (3) the effectiveness of universities in recruiting veterans to participate in the pilot program. (c) The Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit. (d) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2027.

    The bill creates a new program to provide internship opportunities for veterans, with specific requirements and a sunset clause.

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  3. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 10, 2024

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  11. Assigned to Executive Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  15. Arrived in House

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  19. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024

  22. Second Reading

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2024

  24. Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 009-000-000

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  26. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

  27. Referred to Assignments

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

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Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (168)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 31003
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 7001
Total 55004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Toro — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Stoller — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Veterans Affairs

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6000
Republican 3001
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 9002
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Harris III, Napoleon — Not Voting
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2769 do?
Amends the Legislative Commission Reorganization Act of 1984. Provides that the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shall create a Veteran Internship Pilot Program for the purpose of providing internships for honorably discharged veterans to participate in the General Assembly's legislative staff internship program. Provides that, subject to appropriation, beginning on July 1, 2024, the Commission shall implement the pilot program. Provides that the Commission shall operate the pilot program for a 2-year period. Provides that, at the end of that 2-year period, the Commission shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report to the General Assembly with its findings. Provides that the Commission shall establish qualifications for participation in the pilot program, including that a participant must be honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces and have completed at least 60 hours of college credit. Repeals the provisions on January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2769?
SB 2769 is sponsored by Dan Swanson (Republican), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), Brad Stephens (Republican), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), and La Ha.
What is the current status of SB 2769?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2769?
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