ST BD ED-WORKFORCE SHORTAGE Senate SponsorsSen. Scott M. Bennett-Kimberly A. Lightford House Sponsors(Rep. Robert W. Pritchard) 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 105 ILCS 5/2-3.167 newAmends the School Code. Creates the Advisory Committee on Workforce Shortages. Provides for the membership of the Advisory Committee. Provides for meetings and the election of a presiding officer. Requires the Advisory Committee to conduct a thorough review of existing career and technical education programs in the State and to identify industries and occupations within the State that face workforce shortages or shortages of adequately trained, entry-level workers. Requires the Advisory Committee to submit recommendations by December 31, 2016. Abolishes the Advisory Committee and repeals the provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on January 1, 2017. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Includes three representatives on the Advisory Committee from statewide organizations representing a diverse range of professions, which may include, but are not limited to, manufacturers and health care professionals, appointed by the Governor. 2/19/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Scott M. Bennett 2/19/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 3/8/2016SenateAssigned to Education 3/16/2016SenatePostponed - Education 4/5/2016SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 4/6/2016SenateDo Pass Education; 010-004-000 4/6/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2016 4/14/2016SenateSecond Reading 4/14/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 18, 2016 4/15/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Scott M. Bennett 4/15/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/19/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education 4/19/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education; 009-004-000 4/21/2016SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/21/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Bennett 4/21/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading 4/21/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-012-000 4/22/2016HouseArrived in House 5/12/2016HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 5/12/2016HouseFirst Reading 5/12/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/16/2016HouseAssigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee 5/16/2016HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2016 5/27/2016HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2016 5/31/2016HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2016 6/30/2016HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die