EMER EMP DEVELOPMENT ACT House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias-Lou Lang-Rita Mayfield-Kay Hatcher-La Shawn K. Ford and Al Riley Senate Sponsors(Sen. Michael Noland-Don Harmon) 8/26/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0581 20 ILCS 630/2from Ch. 48, par. 240220 ILCS 630/3from Ch. 48, par. 240320 ILCS 630/6from Ch. 48, par. 240620 ILCS 630/7from Ch. 48, par. 240720 ILCS 630/9from Ch. 48, par. 240920 ILCS 630/11 new20 ILCS 630/12 new20 ILCS 630/13 new20 ILCS 630/14 new20 ILCS 630/15 new20 ILCS 630/16 new20 ILCS 630/17 new20 ILCS 630/18 new Amends the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act. Defines "Advisory Committee", "Department", "Director", "Employment Administrator", "service delivery area", and "Workforce Investment Act". Sets forth the powers of the Illinois Emergency Development coordinator and the uses for funds appropriated for the program. Provides that the Department of Employment Security shall publicize the program and that the Board of Higher Education and Community College Board shall review their policies to ensure that specified programs serve the needs of the economically disadvantaged. Sets forth the requirements for businesses receiving funds under the program concerning repayment. Establishes the Illinois 21st Century Workforce Development Fund Advisory Committee and provides its powers and duties. Provides how the funds shall be allocated among service delivery areas. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Employment Administrator. Provides what constitutes an eligible employer under the Act. Creates the Illinois 21st Century Workforce Development Fund. Provides that the Secretary of Human Services shall inform each applicant or recipient of the benefits of the program. Provides that the State of Illinois and other governmental units may employ unemployed or underemployed persons pursuant to this Act. Effective July 1, 2011.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 630/15 new20 ILCS 630/16 newAdds reference to:20 ILCS 715/530 ILCS 787/15Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Further amends the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act. Makes changes to certain definitions. Provides that an eligible employer may not terminate, lay off, or reduce the working hours of an employee for the purpose of hiring an individual with funds available under the Act. Adds certain small businesses and businesses that produce energy conserving materials or services or are involved in development of renewable sources of energy to the list of businesses that may be given preference under the Act. Removes language allowing certain government agencies to participate in the Act. Makes numerous other changes. Amends the Corporate Accountability for Tax Expenditures Act to include assistance given under the Illinois Emergency Employment Development Act from the definition of "development assistance". Amends the 21st Century Workforce Development Fund Act to provide that the Fund is subject to appropriation. Effective July 1, 2011.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Defines the term "fringe benefits". Provides that the Secretary of Human Services shall make available to each employment administrator lists of local child care providers available through the Child Care Resource and Referral Network (now, the Department of Children and Family Services shall provide lists of currently licensed local day care facilities). Removes provisions from the engrossed bill requiring the Secretary of Human Services to inform recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or other related public assistance of the transitional jobs program. Makes other changes. 2/22/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/23/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/23/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2011HouseAssigned to Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee 3/1/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang 3/8/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/15/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 3/15/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/15/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher 3/16/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee 3/16/2011HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford 3/16/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee; by Voice Vote 3/16/2011HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee; 018-000-000 3/17/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/5/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/5/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/6/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 4/7/2011SenateArrive in Senate 4/7/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 8, 2011 4/11/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland 4/12/2011SenateFirst Reading 4/12/2011SenateReferred to Assignments 4/12/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 4/27/2011SenateAssigned to Labor 5/4/2011SenatePostponed - Labor 5/9/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Noland 5/9/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/10/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor 5/11/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/11/2011SenateDo Pass as Amended Labor; 006-004-000 5/11/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2011 5/12/2011SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2011 5/17/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-002-000 5/17/2011HouseArrived in House 5/17/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/18/2011HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 5/18/2011HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/27/2011HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee 5/29/2011HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development Committee; 020-000-000 5/31/2011HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000 5/31/2011HousePassed Both Houses 5/31/2011HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley 6/29/2011HouseSent to the Governor 8/26/2011HouseGovernor Approved 8/26/2011HouseEffective Date August 26, 2011 8/26/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0581