ENTREPRENEUR LEARNER'S PERMIT Senate SponsorsSen. Linda Holmes-Patricia Van Pelt-Julie A. Morrison and Mattie Hunter House Sponsors(Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit-Sue Scherer-Martin J. Moylan, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Thaddeus Jones, Silvana Tabares, Kelly M. Burke, Deb Conroy, Carol Ammons, Litesa E. Wallace, LaToya Greenwood and Katie Stuart) 11/8/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0541 20 ILCS 605/605-1Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:20 ILCS 605/605-1Adds reference to:20 ILCS 605/605-1020 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, on and after July 1, 2017 and prior to June 30, 2019, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall administer an Entrepreneur Learner's Permit pilot program. Provides that the purpose of the program shall be to encourage and assist first-time entrepreneurs in starting new information services, biotechnology, and green technology businesses by providing reimbursements to those entrepreneurs for any State filing, permitting, or licensing fees associated with the formation of such a business in the State. Provides that the aggregate amount of all reimbursements provided by the Department pursuant to this Section shall not exceed $500,000 in any State fiscal year.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with changes. Provides that the program is subject to appropriation. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is required to administer the program beginning on July 1 of the first fiscal year for which an appropriation of State moneys is made for that purpose and continuing for the next 2 immediately succeeding fiscal years (instead of on and after July 1, 2017 and prior to June 30, 2019). Provides that applicants may not apply for participation in the program more than 3 times. Provides that the purpose of the program is to encourage and assist beginning entrepreneurs (instead of first-time business owners). Effective July 1, 2017.Governor Amendatory Veto Message Recommends providing that the purpose of the Entrepreneur Learner's Permit pilot program is to encourage and assist beginning entrepreneurs in starting new businesses (rather than in starting new information services, biotechnology, and green technology businesses) by providing reimbursements to those entrepreneurs for any State filing, permitting, or licensing fees associated with the formation of such a business in the State. Removes a provision limiting the aggregate amount of all reimbursements provided by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under the program to $500,000 in any State fiscal year. 2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments 3/7/2017SenateAssigned to Commerce and Economic Development 3/10/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes 3/10/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/14/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Commerce and Economic Development 3/16/2017SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/16/2017SenateDo Pass as Amended Commerce and Economic Development; 011-000-000 3/16/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 28, 2017 4/6/2017SenateSecond Reading 4/6/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2017 4/26/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 4/26/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 4/26/2017HouseArrived in House 4/26/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 4/26/2017HouseFirst Reading 4/26/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/3/2017HouseAssigned to Economic Opportunity Committee 5/9/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 5/9/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/9/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Economic Opportunity Committee; 008-003-000 5/9/2017HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 5/10/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 5/10/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 5/16/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 5/16/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 5/17/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Economic Opportunity Committee 5/23/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Economic Opportunity Committee; 009-001-000 5/24/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/24/2017HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 5/24/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017 5/26/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy 5/30/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 088-028-000 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood 5/30/2017SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 5/30/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 31, 2017 5/30/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Linda Holmes 5/30/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/30/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart 5/31/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government 5/31/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000 5/31/2017SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 052-003-000 5/31/2017SenateSenate Concurs 5/31/2017SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2017SenateSent to the Governor 8/25/2017SenateGovernor Amendatory Veto 10/24/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto 10/24/2017SenateMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Sen. Linda Holmes 10/25/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison 10/25/2017Senate3/5 Vote Required 10/25/2017SenateOverride Amendatory Veto - Senate Passed 049-007-001 10/25/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 10/25/2017HouseArrived in House 10/25/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Amendatory Veto 10/26/2017HouseMotion Filed Override Amendatory Veto Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 11/7/2017House3/5 Vote Required 11/7/2017HouseOverride Amendatory Veto - House Passed 082-027-000 11/7/2017SenateAmendatory Veto Overridden Both Houses 11/8/2017SenateEffective Date November 7, 2017 11/8/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0541