LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

HB 1660 amends Section 10-2.1-8 of the Illinois Municipal Code to correct a technical error in the existing provisions governing veteran's and educational preference for municipal fire and police department hires. The bill does not change the current criteria for preference, which includes veterans with at least one year of honorable service, individuals with specific law enforcement/crime-related degrees, or those with approved training certificates. This technical update applies to non-home rule municipalities in Illinois that follow the state's municipal code for hiring. The amendment ensures the law's language aligns with its intended meaning without altering eligibility requirements.