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Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Veterans State Employment Plan Act. Provides that the Act is designed to: (1) improve State services delivery to Illinois' veterans; (2) increase the number of veterans: who are employed throughout State government, who are promoted, and who are hired by State government; (3) assist State agencies meet goals established by the Veterans State Employment Plan; and (4) establish a Veterans State Employment Plan Advisory Council. Provides that "veteran" means an Illinois resident who has served as a member of the United States Armed Forces on active duty or State active duty, a member of the Illinois National Guard, or a member of the United States Reserve Forces and who has received an honorable discharge. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall: develop and implement plans to increase the number of veterans employed by the State, including those at supervisory, technical, professional, and managerial levels; prepare a Veterans State Employment Plan; annually report to the General Assembly State agency activities that implement the Plan; and assist State agencies with training programs. Provides that each State agency shall: implement programs under the Plan to increase the number of veterans employed by the State, including at supervisory, technical, professional, and managerial levels; and report annually to the Department its activities that implement the Plan. Provides that the Veterans State Employment Plan Advisory Council is created, consisting of 11 members each of whom shall be a subject matter expert on the employment of veterans appointed by the Governor. Provides that members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses from appropriated funds. Includes other provisions. Effective immediately.
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