Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 11 D · 6 R cosponsors

HB 5385 — DEPT VETERANS AFF-SKILLBRIDGE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-1074

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2022. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    2 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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 Text

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

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

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2023

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Eric Mattson

  5. Sent to the Governor

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

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

  8. Passed Both Houses

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

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

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  13. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

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

  18. Second Reading

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading

  20. Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000

  21. Assigned to State Government

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

  23. Referred to Assignments

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

  26. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  27. Arrive in Senate

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

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

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

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

  45. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  46. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  48. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

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

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

  51. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

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

  53. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  54. Removed from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Dave Vella

  55. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar

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

  57. Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

  58. Referred to Rules Committee

  59. First Reading

  60. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 24002
Republican 14000
Unaffiliated 16003
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Stewart — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Stoller — Yea
Gillespie — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bush — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Connor — Yea
Barickman — Not Voting
Crowe — Not Voting
Landek — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — 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
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat 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
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 104 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 22004
Unaffiliated 33005
Democrat 49005
Total 1040014
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Hamilton — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Bos — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Harris — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Luft — Yea
Davis — Yea
Marron — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Willis — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Ozinga — Not Voting
Brady — Not Voting
Carroll — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Jones — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Stoneback — Yea
Welter — Not Voting
Ramirez — Not Voting
Robinson — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Not Voting
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Not Voting
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Not Voting
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5385 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 5385?
HB 5385 is sponsored by Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), David Friess (Republican), Dave Severin (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Chris Bos, Mark Luft, Jonathan Carroll, Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Steve Stadelman (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Eric Mattson, Dave Vella (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Frances Ann Hurley, Simmons, Mike, Glowiak Hilton, and Loughran Cappel.
What is the current status of HB 5385?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2022. Enacted.
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