On Fourth of July Governor Quinn Signs New Laws Helping Service Members Find Employment Governor Pat Quinn celebrated the Fourth of July by signing a package of bills helping members of the United States Armed Forces, Reserves and Illinois National Guard find employment as police officers, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and commercial vehicle drivers. The new laws will utilize the experience, teamwork and discipline service members gain on the front lines to help serve the public on the home front. House Bill 2563 allows service members who have at least two years experience operating a military motor vehicle to bypass the state skills test in applying for a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). House Bill 3186 recognizes members of the armed forces, Reserves and Illinois National Guard’s military training and clinical experience when applying to be an EMT. The bill also waives the application fee for all Illinois State Troopers or members of the Illinois National Guard who volunteer as an EMT in a municipality with a population of 5,000 or fewer. Senate Bill 204 makes college degree requirement exemptions for certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Illinois National Guard looking to become Illinois State Police officers. The new law will expand the current list of medals required to qualify for exemption, helping more servicemembers find employment. All three laws are effective January 1.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:38:41 +0000
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