DCEO-SKILL SHORTAGE STUDY Senate SponsorsSen. Gary G. Dahl-John O. Jones-David Luechtefeld House Sponsors(Rep. Dave Winters-Al Riley) 9/25/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0966 20 ILCS 605/605-302 newAmends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law. Requires the Department to conduct a study to identify current and projected shortages in critical occupations and specific skill sets within Illinois businesses and industries and to devise strategies to alleviate any identified shortages. Requires all State agencies to cooperate with the Department in conducting the study. Requires the Department to report the results of its study and its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than February 1, 2009. Effective immediately.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Specifies that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's conducting of the study is subject to appropriation. Provides that the study may build upon previous efforts by the Department, including studies conducted under its Critical Skills Shortage Initiative.Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends, with respect to the study by DCEO of shortages in critical occupations and specific skill sets, that the study also assess any changes in economic activity that could reasonably be expected to occur if the State's Individual Income Tax Rate were increased from the current rate of 3% to a new rate of 5%, including the impact on total employment, employment by sector, wages, disposable income, import and export activity, and other economic indicators as may be relevant. Further recommends removing language providing that DCEO's conduct of the study is subject to appropriation. Delays the reporting date from February 1, 2009 to March 15, 2009. 2/15/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl 2/15/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/5/2008SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 3/13/2008SenateDo Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000 3/13/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2008 3/13/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones 3/24/2008SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld 4/3/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl 4/3/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 4/8/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl 4/8/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 4/9/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs 4/10/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000 4/16/2008SenateSecond Reading 4/16/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Dahl 4/16/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2008 4/17/2008SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 4/17/2008SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/17/2008HouseArrived in House 4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 5/1/2008HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters 5/1/2008HouseFirst Reading 5/1/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/6/2008HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee 5/9/2008HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008 5/14/2008HouseDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 010-000-000 5/14/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/19/2008HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 5/23/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008 5/28/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 5/28/2008SenatePassed Both Houses 6/26/2008SenateSent to the Governor 8/25/2008SenateGovernor Amendatory Veto 9/22/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 22, 2008 9/22/2008SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. Gary G. Dahl 9/22/2008Senate3/5 Vote Required 9/22/2008SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 050-004-000 9/22/2008HouseArrived in House 9/22/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto September 23, 2008 9/23/2008HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Dave Winters 9/23/2008House3/5 Vote Required 9/23/2008HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 098-000-000 9/23/2008SenateAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses 9/25/2008SenateEffective Date September 23, 2008 9/25/2008SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0966