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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. In provisions concerning goals of the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative related to the percentage of labor hours performed by apprentices, provides that, for contracts and grant agreements executed after January 1, 2029 and before January 1, 2031, at least 25% (instead of 50%) of the labor hours of each prevailing wage classification performed by apprentices shall be performed by graduates of the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, or the Highway Construction Careers Training Program. Provides that, on and after January 2031, at least 50% of the labor hours of each prevailing wage classification performed by apprentices shall be performed by graduates of the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, or the Highway Construction Careers Training Program. Removes provisions setting goals for those apprentices before January 1, 2029. Makes changes concerning circumstances under which the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may grant a reduction or a waiver of those goals. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall maintain a list of graduates of the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program for a period of not less than 3 years (instead of one year) after the participant graduates from the Program. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act by adjusting the requirements for apprentice labor hours on public works projects costing $500,000 or more. Specifically, for contracts and grant agreements executed between January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2031, the requirement that at least 50% of apprentice labor hours in each prevailing wage classification be performed by graduates of specific pre-apprenticeship programs (Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program, Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, or Highway Construction Careers Training Program) is reduced to 25%. After January 1, 2031, this requirement will revert to 50%. The bill also removes previous goals set for apprentices before January 1, 2029, and extends the period the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity must maintain a list of graduates from the Illinois Works Preapprenticeship Program from one year to at least three years, including graduates from before the bill's effective date. Additionally, it clarifies circumstances under which the Department can grant reductions or waivers of these apprentice goals, such as when insufficient graduates are accepted into registered apprenticeship programs or when the Department hasn't produced enough graduates in a project area.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2026)
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