Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 2969 — HIGHER ED-GRAD GRANT PROGRAM

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. In the provision governing the graduation incentive grant program, removes the requirement that the Board of Higher Education annually submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a budgetary recommendation for the grants and the requirement that the Board notify applicants that the award of grants is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 2969 modifies the graduation incentive grant program by removing the requirement for the Board of Higher Education to submit an annual budget recommendation to the Governor and General Assembly. It also eliminates the stipulation that the grant awards depend on the availability of appropriated funds. This change simplifies the process, making it easier for grants to be distributed without annual budget constraints, potentially benefiting more students who are seeking financial assistance for their education.

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*LRB10017741AXK32914b* SB2969 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 SB2969 Introduced 2/15/2018, by Sen.
SB2969 Engrossed LRB100 17741 AXK 32914 b AN ACT concerning education.
Paul Schimpf SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 205/9.28 Amends the Board of Higher Education Act.
In the provision governing the graduation incentive grant program, removes the requirement that the Board of Higher Education annually submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a budgetary recommendation for the grants and the requirement that availability of appropriated funds.e award of grants is contingent upon the LRB100 17741 AXK 32914 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2969 LRB100 17741 AXK 32914 b AN ACT concerning education.
the number of undergraduate students participating in the program, the requirements of the 4-year graduation contracts offered by the university, the types of SB2969 - 2 - LRB100 17741 AXK 32914 b additional support services provided by the university to the contracting students, and the cost of the program.
the number of undergraduate students participating in the program, the requirements of the 4-year graduation contracts offered by the university, the types of SB2969 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 17741 AXK 32914 b additional support services provided by the university to the contracting students, and the cost of the program.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed to Table Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  5. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Juliana Stratton

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K Smith

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  23. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  24. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  25. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  26. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  27. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  28. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018

  29. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 017-000-000

  32. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  33. Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terri Bryant

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terri Bryant

  40. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  41. Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 014-002-000

  42. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  43. Referred to Rules Committee

  44. First Reading

  45. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  46. Arrived in House

  47. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2018

  49. Second Reading

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 28, 2018

  51. Do Pass Higher Education; 011-000-000

  52. Assigned to Higher Education

  53. Referred to Assignments

  54. First Reading

  55. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Schimpf

Sponsors

  • Paul Schimpf · Cosponsor
  • Kelly M. Burke · Cosponsor
  • Carol Ammons · Cosponsor
  • Mr. Nicholas K Smith · Cosponsor
  • Sonya M. Harper · Cosponsor
  • Juliana Stratton · Cosponsor
  • Litesa E. Wallace · Cosponsor
  • Dave Severin · Cosponsor
  • Terri Bryant · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 32003
Democrat 15000
Republican 9000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Manar — Yea
McCann — Yea
Rooney — Yea
Landek — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
McGuire — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Brady — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Steans — Yea
Bush — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Haine — Not Voting
Hutchinson — Yea
Nybo — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Schimpf — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2969 do?
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act. In the provision governing the graduation incentive grant program, removes the requirement that the Board of Higher Education annually submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a budgetary recommendation for the grants and the requirement that the Board notify applicants that the award of grants is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
Who sponsors SB 2969?
SB 2969 is sponsored by Paul Schimpf, Kelly M. Burke, Carol Ammons (Democrat), Mr. Nicholas K Smith, Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Juliana Stratton, Litesa E. Wallace, Dave Severin (Republican), and Terri Bryant (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2969?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 2969?
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