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IL SB1462

Bill

Status

Passed

11/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Holmes

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Entrepreneur Learner's Permit pilot program administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, running for 3 fiscal years upon appropriation beginning July 1.

  • Provides reimbursements to beginning entrepreneurs for state filing, permitting, and licensing fees associated with forming information services, biotechnology, and green technology businesses.

  • Requires applicants to apply before business formation and gives priority to female and minority entrepreneurs; limits each applicant to 3 program applications maximum.

  • Caps total reimbursements at $500,000 per state fiscal year.

  • Requires the Department to report by February 1 of the final program year to the Governor and General Assembly on business formation outcomes, employment numbers, economic impact, participant satisfaction, and program continuation recommendations.

Legislative Description

ENTREPRENEUR LEARNER'S PERMIT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0541

11/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Economic Opportunity5/3/2017
Rules4/26/2017
Commerce and Economic Development3/7/2017
Assignments2/9/2017

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