Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB2985      — IL WORKS-APPRENTICE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that the term "community-based organization" includes a high-school based program. Provides that funding from the Illinois Works Fund shall be categorized based on Illinois Department of Transportation regions. Adds a member to the Illinois Works Review panel who shall be a representative of a community-based organization that addresses high school-based workforce programs. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

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

  3. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2985      do?
Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that the term "community-based organization" includes a high-school based program. Provides that funding from the Illinois Works Fund shall be categorized based on Illinois Department of Transportation regions. Adds a member to the Illinois Works Review panel who shall be a representative of a community-based organization that addresses high school-based workforce programs. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB2985     ?
HB2985      is sponsored by Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), and Dagmara Avelar (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2985     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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