HB3541Introduced in the House
ILLINOIS CLIMATE WORKS PROGRAM
Introduced by Lawrence Walsh, District 86
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that each Climate Works Hub that receives funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund shall: (i) dedicate at least one-third of Program placements to applicants who reside in an area that is both an R3 Area and an environmental justice community; (ii) dedicate at least two-thirds of Program placements to applicants who reside in an area that is either an R3 Area or an environmental justice community; and (iii) prioritize the remaining Program placements according to certain stated criteria. Adds provisions amending the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. Provides that contractors or subcontractors may be eligible to earn bid credits under the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program for apprentices who have completed the Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program or the Highway Construction Careers Training Program.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
92
Yes
21
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 027-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 027-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 092-021-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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