HB 2036 — ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE

Summary

Creates the Entrepreneur-in-Residence Act. Establishes an Entrepreneur-in-Residence Pilot Program. Provides for the nomination, appointment, term of service, and compensation of entrepreneurs-in-residence. Requires the Director or Secretary of specified State agencies to appoint entrepreneurs-in-residence and to issue a report on the program to the General Assembly and the Governor by January 1, 2028. Describes the duties of appointed entrepreneurs-in-residence. Provides that an entrepreneur-in-residence shall report directly to the Governor and may provide recommendations for programmatic improvements to the nominating authorities. Repeals the Act on January 1, 2030. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

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The bill establishes the Entrepreneur-in-Residence Act, creating a new pilot program and defining the roles and appointments of entrepreneurs-in-residence within Illinois state agencies.

• The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Act.

  This introduces a new legislative framework for appointing entrepreneurs-in-residence.

• Entrepreneur-in-Residence Pilot Program.

  This establishes a specific program aimed at enhancing collaboration between state government and the private sector.

• the nomination, appointment, term of service, and compensation of entrepreneurs-in-residence.

  This outlines the process for how entrepreneurs-in-residence will be managed.

• by January 1, 2028.

  This sets a requirement for program evaluation and reporting timeline.

• An entrepreneur-in-residence shall report directly to the Governor and may provide recommendations for programmatic improvements to the nominating authorities.

  This clarifies the reporting structure and advisory role of entrepreneurs-in-residence.

• This Act is repealed on January 1, 2030.

  This establishes a sunset clause for the program.

• assist the State agency in improving outreach to small business concerns and entrepreneurs;

  This specifies a duty of the entrepreneurs-in-residence.

• provide recommendations on inefficient or duplicative programs;

  This mandates entrepreneurs-in-residence to propose improvements.

• provide recommendations to the Governor and the nominating authority on methods to improve program efficiency at the State agency;

  This further defines their advisory role to state officials.

• provide recommendations to the Governor and the nominating authority on new initiatives that may be instituted at the State agency;

  This allows entrepreneurs to suggest new initiatives.

• facilitate meetings and forums to educate small business concerns and entrepreneurs on programs or initiatives of the State agency;

  This outlines another duty focused on education and outreach.

• facilitate in-service sessions with employees of the State agency on needs and issues of interest to entrepreneurs and small business concerns;

  This mandates interaction with state agency employees to address entrepreneurial needs.

• provide technical assistance or mentorship to small business concerns and entrepreneurs in accessing programs at the State agency.

  This encourages direct support to small businesses.

Action History

1. February 07, 2023

   Referred to Rules Committee

2. February 07, 2023

   First Reading

3. February 01, 2023

   Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy L. Grant

Sponsors

• Amy L. Grant · Primary

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