HB2985

IL WORKS-APPRENTICE

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

HB2985 amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act to establish the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program and the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative.

HB2985 amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act to create the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program, which allows contractors and subcontractors to earn bid credits for employing apprentices who have completed the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program. These bid credits can be used toward future bids for public works projects contracted or funded by the State. The bill also establishes the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative, which requires apprentices to perform a certain percentage of labor hours on public works projects.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:08 AM

Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 25, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 6, 2025

House

To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee