Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 151 — HIGHER ED-EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. With respect to employment contracts entered into with the president or all chancellors of a public university or an employee of a community college district, provides that severance under the contract may not exceed 6 months (rather than one year) of salary and applicable benefits.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Assigned to Higher Education

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 151 do?
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities and community colleges in Illinois. With respect to employment contracts entered into with the president or all chancellors of a public university or an employee of a community college district, provides that severance under the contract may not exceed 6 months (rather than one year) of salary and applicable benefits.
Who sponsors SB 151?
SB 151 is sponsored by Thomas Cullerton and John F. Curran (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 151?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 151?
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