Public Act 099-0338
 
HB1490 EnrolledLRB099 05926 HEP 25974 b


  
    AN ACT concerning State government.
  
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
represented in the General Assembly:
  



  
 
    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the 
Commission on Young Adult Employment Act.
 
    Section 5. Commission on Young Adult Employment. The 
Commission on Young Adult Employment is created as a 17-member 
Commission. Four members of the Commission shall be appointed 
by each legislative leader. Members of the Commission shall 
receive no compensation, but may be reimbursed for their 
expenses from appropriations available for that purpose. The 
Chairperson of the Chicago State University Board of Trustees 
or his or her designee shall be the  chairperson of the 
Commission. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair. 
Each Commission  member shall have a 2-year term. A legislative 
leader may appoint a replacement member upon the death, 
disability, or resignation of any member appointed by that 
leader.
 
    Section 10. Administrative support. Chicago State 
University shall provide administrative support to the 
Commission.
 
    Section 15. Commission duties. 
    (a) The Commission shall identify issues concerning the 
readiness and ability of young adults to find employment after 
graduating from college or otherwise completing their 
education that may be addressed by the 99th General Assembly 
and future General Assemblies. The Commission shall make 
recommendations regarding the issues identified. The issues 
and recommendations shall address the barriers faced by young 
adults who seek employment or promotional
opportunities in 
State government and possible incentives
that could be offered 
to foster the employment of and the
promotion of young adults 
in State government.
    (b) The Commission shall consult with State agencies, 
community stakeholders, other universities and institutions of 
higher education, and local school boards.
 
    Section 20. Findings and recommendations. The Commission 
shall meet and begin its work no later than 60 days after the 
appointment of all Commission members. By November 30, 2015, 
and by November 30 of every year thereafter, the Commission 
shall submit a report to the General Assembly setting forth its 
findings and recommendations. The requirement for reporting to 
the General Assembly shall be satisfied by filing copies of the 
report with the Speaker, Minority Leader, and Clerk of the 
House of Representatives, the President, Minority Leader, and 
Secretary of the Senate, and the Legislative Research Unit as 
required under Section 3.1 of the General Assembly Organization 
Act.

  
 
    Section 97. Repeal. This Act is repealed January 1, 2019.
 

    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 
becoming law.

Effective Date:  8/11/2015