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IL SR0190
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/2/2009
Primary Sponsor
James Clayborne
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AI Summary
- Urges U.S. Congress to fund the Illinois Community College Sustainability Network (ICCSN) request for $648,600,000 from the federal government's economic recovery initiative
- Funds would support training and development of a green-collar workforce by expanding the ICCSN to serve all 48 public community colleges in Illinois
- Supports renewable energy and energy conservation projects on community college campuses, including geothermal, wind, and solar technology installations estimated to create 50,000 direct and indirect green-collar jobs
- Projects would reduce campus energy consumption by 30% to 50%, provide hands-on renewable energy technician training, and be shovel-ready immediately or within 180 days
- Directs delivery of resolution copies to the President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and each member of the Illinois congressional delegation
Legislative Description
ICCSN-GREEN COLLAR WORKFORCE
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
8/15/2009
Committee Referrals
Assignments8/15/2009
Higher Education4/28/2009
Assignments4/2/2009
Full Bill Text
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