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IL HB3716
Bill
Status
Passed
8/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Davidsmeyer
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AI Summary
- Veterans who served at least 6 months, for the duration of hostilities, in a theater of operations with hardship discharge, or were honorably discharged due to service-connected disability receive hiring preference for Illinois Department of Transportation seasonal positions
- Preference applies specifically to snow removal operator and winter salaried highway maintainer positions under IDOT's Winter Seasonal Employment Program
- Illinois National Guard members receive priority over National Guard members from other states for public works employment
- Veterans preference extends to those who served in the U.S. armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserve Forces, National Guard) or allied armed forces during declared wars or recognized emergency conditions
- Merchant Marine service qualifying as active duty under federal law also counts toward veteran status for employment preference purposes
Legislative Description
VETS-IDOT-SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Swanson
2/10/2022
Committee Referrals
Executive5/10/2021
Assignments4/27/2021
State Government Administration3/16/2021
Rules2/22/2021
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