VETERAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Senate SponsorsSen. Michael E. Hastings-Mike Porfirio, Andrew S. Chesney, Patrick J. Joyce, Mattie Hunter and Craig Wilcox House Sponsors(Rep. Brandun Schweizer-Stephanie A. Kifowit-Dan Swanson-Mark L. Walker, Jennifer Sanalitro, Paul Jacobs, Travis Weaver, Nicole La Ha and Brad Stephens) 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 25 ILCS 130/10-7 newAmends 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. 1/17/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings 1/17/2024SenateFirst Reading 1/17/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 1/31/2024SenateAssigned to Veterans Affairs 2/2/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 2/8/2024SenateDo Pass Veterans Affairs; 009-000-000 2/8/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2024 3/14/2024SenateSecond Reading 3/14/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2024 3/20/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney 4/9/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 4/9/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 4/9/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/10/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox 4/10/2024HouseArrived in House 4/12/2024HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer 4/12/2024HouseFirst Reading 4/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/15/2024HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver 4/15/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha 5/3/2024HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 10, 2024 5/9/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens 5/10/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die