Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 1958 — TRANSFER REFORM-VARIOUS

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0402

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 15, 2025.

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The updated version of SB 1958 clarifies its purpose: to improve the transfer of academic credits between community colleges and state universities in Illinois. It now mandates that state universities actively create formal agreements with community colleges to ensure a smooth transfer process for students, rather than just encouraging them to do so. This change is significant because it aims to reduce barriers for transferring students, making it easier for them to continue their education without losing credits.

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SB1958 Engrossed LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b AN ACT concerning education.
SB1958 Enrolled LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b AN ACT concerning education.
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act is amended by changing Sections 5, 8, 10, 20, and 25 and by adding Sections 21, 22, and 24 as follows:
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act is amended by changing Sections 5, 10, 20, and 25 and by adding Sections 3, 21, and 24 as follows:
(110 ILCS 150/3 new) Sec.
3.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Act is to enhance the transfer of academic credits between community colleges and State universities in Illinois, ensuring equitable and consistent practices, reducing barriers for students, and promoting accountability and transparency in transfer credit acceptance.
"Associate degree for transfer" means any of the following community college degree programs:
Associate in Arts;
Associate in Engineering Science;
Associate in Fine Arts;
or Associate in Science.
"State university" means a public university in this State.
"State university" means a public university in this SB1958 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b State.
"Transfer articulation agreement" means a formal written agreement between a community college and State university that outlines a process for the seamless transfer of credits from a community college to a State university.
"Transfer articulation agreement" means a formal written agreement between a community college and State university that outlines a process for the seamless transfer of credits from an associate degree for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree at a State university.
1-1-16.) (110 ILCS 150/8 new) Sec.
1-1-16.) (110 ILCS 150/10) Sec.
8.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Act is to enhance the transfer of academic credits between community colleges and State universities in Illinois, ensuring equitable and consistent practices, reducing barriers for students, and SB1958 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b promoting accountability and transparency in transfer credit acceptance.
(110 ILCS 150/10) Sec.
A community college district may not impose any requirements in addition to the requirements of this Section for a student to be eligible for an associate degree for transfer and subsequent admission to a State university pursuant to Section 15 of this Act without the approval of the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher SB1958 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b Education.
A community college district may not impose any SB1958 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b requirements in addition to the requirements of this Section for a student to be eligible for an associate degree for transfer and subsequent admission to a State university pursuant to Section 15 of this Act without the approval of the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education.
(d) The General Assembly encourages community colleges to facilitate the acceptance of credits earned at other community colleges toward an associate degree for transfer pursuant to this Section.
Pursuant to Section 21 of this Act, if a transfer articulation agreement is requested by a community college district or State university, both parties shall enter into an agreement.
(d) A community college shall The General Assembly encourages community colleges to facilitate the acceptance of credits earned at other community colleges toward an associate degree for transfer pursuant to this Section.
1-1-16.) (110 ILCS 150/20) Sec.
1-1-16.) SB1958 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (110 ILCS 150/20) Sec.
(a) A State university may not require a student transferring pursuant to this Act to take more than 60 additional semester units beyond the lower-division major requirements for majors requiring 120 semester units, provided that the student remains enrolled in the same program of study SB1958 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b and has completed university major transfer requirements.
(a) A State university may not require a student transferring pursuant to this Act to take more than 60 additional semester units beyond the lower-division major requirements for majors requiring 120 semester units, provided that the student remains enrolled in the same program of study and has completed university major transfer requirements.
A State university shall, upon the request of a community college district, enter into a transfer articulation agreement with the community college district to provide a seamless pathway for transfer.
SB1958 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (a) A State university or community college shall, upon the request of the community college district or State university, enter into a transfer articulation agreement to provide a seamless pathway for transfer.
The community college may request to enter into multiple articulation agreements with a single State university as appropriate and requested.
The community college or State university may request to enter into multiple articulation agreements as appropriate and requested.
The agreement between the State university and the community college district may include 2+2 programs, which are designed for students to take half of a degree at the community college SB1958 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b and the second half of the degree at the State university, or 3+1 programs, which are designed for students to transfer to the State university for completion of their final, senior-level coursework.
The agreement between the State university and the community college district may include 2+2 programs, which are designed for students to take half of a degree at the community college and the second half of the degree at the State university, or 3+1 programs, which are designed for students to transfer to the State university for completion of their final, senior-level coursework if permitted by 23 Ill.
The transfer articulation agreement shall be signed by the president or chancellor of the community college and by the president or chancellor of the State university and shall include all of the following:
Adm.
Code 1050, university policy, institutional accreditors, and professional licensure bodies.
(b) Community colleges and State universities are also encouraged to enter into agreements whereby community college students may indicate their transfer destination of choice on their application to the community college.
If a transfer destination is provided, the community college may share the student's contact information with the destination university so that it may contact the student and co-advise the student on the recommended coursework for seamless transfer.
(c) A transfer articulation agreement shall be signed by the president or chancellor of the community college or the president's or chancellor's designee and by the president or SB1958 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b chancellor of the State university or the president's or chancellor's designee.
A transfer articulation agreement shall include all of the following:
The agreements may be program-to-program agreements that align community college associate degree programs with comparable bachelor's degree options, major-to-major agreements that align specific program coursework to external accreditation standards, or institution-to-institution agreements that establish partnerships and alignment between a specific college, discipline, or program area.
(2) A list of the eligibility criteria for transfer admissions, including any minimum grade-point-average requirements and prerequisites needed.
(2) A list of the eligibility criteria for transfer admissions, including any minimum GPA requirements and prerequisites needed.
(3) A timeline for timely response on applications for transferring credits.
(3) A list of any scholarships or financial assistance available to students participating in the articulation agreement.
(4) A list of all fees and costs assessed during the SB1958 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b transfer and admission process and any scholarships or financial assistance available to students participating in the articulation agreement.
(4) A standardized transfer-credit framework for general education and lower-division, major-specific courses that clearly identifies specific courses that will transfer between institutions, the number of credits that will transfer, the program at the State university to which credits will apply, if applicable, and an outline of how transferred credits will be applied toward degree requirements.
(5) A standardized transfer credit framework for general education and lower-division, major-specific courses, which clearly identify specific courses that will transfer between institutions, the number of credits that will transfer, the program at the State university to which credits will apply, if applicable, and an outline of how transferred credits will be applied toward degree requirements.
(5) A clearly defined transfer pathway outlining how students at the community college can progress from their program at the community college to the corresponding SB1958 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b program at the State university and be granted junior or senior status as appropriate.
(6) A clearly defined transfer pathway outlining how students at the community college can progress from their program at the community college to the corresponding program at the State university and be granted junior or senior status as appropriate.
(6) Other degree requirements, including, but not limited to, standardized test scores, required clinical hours, internships, or residency requirements.
(7) Guidelines for alignment of course objectives, learning outcomes, and credit hours.
(7) A policy on the reverse transfer of credit for those students who transfer prior to completion of the community college degree as stated in the agreement and, as applicable, the transfer of credit earned for experiential learning, including, but not limited to, prior learning assessment and competency-based education.
(8) Other degree requirements, including, but not limited to, standardized test scores, required clinical hours, or residency requirements.
(8) The academic and non-academic opportunities and support, such as designated transfer admission coordinators, academic advisors, or other support specific to student participating in the agreement, if applicable.
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(9) A policy on the reverse transfer of credit and transfer of credit earned for experiential learning, including, but not limited to, prior learning assessment and competency-based education.
(9) Data-sharing requirements and limitations, including, if applicable, assessment policies to measure the effectiveness of the agreement.
(10) The academic and non-academic opportunities and SB1958 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b supports and, if applicable, guidance that will be provided to students participating in the articulation agreement.
(10) An agreement on the marketing process and responsibilities for programs covered by the articulation agreement, including any limitations imposed by either party.
(11) Data-sharing requirements and limitations, including, if applicable, assessment policies to measure effectiveness of the agreement.
(11) A clear and transparent policy and appeal process for resolving disputes over transfer credit acceptance.
(12) An agreement on the marketing process and responsibilities for programs covered by the articulation agreement, including any limitations imposed by either party.
(12) Dates of applicability of the agreement and conditions for renewal or termination of the agreement.
(13) A clear and transparent process for resolving disputes over transfer credit acceptance.
SB1958 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (d) A transfer articulation agreement executed under this Section does not negate any previous transfer articulation agreement between a community college and a State university.
The agreement shall outline policies to provide students transparency in how and why credit is accepted or rejected by the State university and how and why credit is or is not applied toward degree requirements.
(e) If, within 180 calendar days after the initial request to enter into a transfer articulation agreement, the community college and State university do not reach an agreement on the transfer articulation agreement, then the community college may submit a written request to the Illinois Community College Board or the State university may submit a written request to the Board of Higher Education, which shall jointly assist with facilitation of an agreement between the community college and State university.
The agreement shall also provide for a process for the student to appeal the State university's failure to accept the student's request for transfer credit.
(14) Dates of applicability of the agreement and conditions for renewal or termination of the agreement.
An agreement executed under this Section shall not negate any previous transfer articulation agreement a community college has developed with a State university.
If, within 180 calendar days of the community college's initial request to enter into a transfer articulation SB1958 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b agreement with the State university, the community college and State university do not reach agreement on the transfer articulation agreement, then the community college and State university shall jointly implement the provisions of the Model Transfer Articulation Agreement established under Section 22 of this Act.
(110 ILCS 150/22 new) Sec.
22.
Model Transfer Articulation Agreement and Committee.
A Model Transfer Articulation Agreement shall be developed through a Transfer Articulation Committee by March 31, 2026.
The Committee shall consist of 5 members appointed by the Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education and 5 members appointed by the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board.
The Committee shall be co-chaired by the Executive Director of the Board of Higher Education or his or her designee and the Executive Director of the Illinois Community College Board or his or her designee.
The Model Transfer Articulation Agreement shall address all of the requirements set forth in Section 21.
The Model Transfer Articulation Agreement shall be reviewed and updated every 5 years by the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board.
Each community SB1958 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b college and State university shall publish the institution's process and a timeline for reviewing and making decisions regarding transfer credit requests on the institution's website.
Each community college and State university shall publish the institution's process and a timeline for reviewing and making decisions regarding transfer credit requests on the institution's website.
The institution shall update its website within 30 days after making a change to its process and timeline for reviewing and issuing decisions regarding transfer credit request.
The institution shall update its website within 30 days after making a change to its process and timeline for reviewing and making decisions regarding transfer credit requests.
(a) (Blank).
SB1958 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (a) (Blank).
(A) The number and percentage of community college students who transferred to a State university and earned an associate degree for transfer pursuant to SB1958 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b this Act.
(A) The number and percentage of community college students who transferred to a State university and earned an associate degree for transfer pursuant to this Act.
(E) The degree to which the requirements for an associate degree for transfer take into account existing articulation agreements and the degree to which community colleges facilitate the acceptance of credits between community college districts, as outlined in subsections (c) and (d) of Section 10 of this Act.
SB1958 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (E) The degree to which the requirements for an associate degree for transfer take into account existing articulation agreements and the degree to which community colleges facilitate the acceptance of credits between community college districts, as outlined in subsections (c) and (d) of Section 10 of this Act.
(2) Recommendations for statutory changes necessary to SB1958 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b facilitate the goal of a clear and transparent transfer process.
(2) Recommendations for statutory changes necessary to facilitate the goal of a clear and transparent transfer process.
(c) By May 1, 2027, and May 1 of each subsequent year, each State university shall report to the Board of Higher Education, in a form prescribed by the Board, all of the following information:
(c) For the purposes of this subsection (c), "courses" refers only to those courses for which a student has received a passing grade as determined by a State university.
(1) The total number of community college transfer students admitted, offered provisional admission, and denied admission, disaggregated by the student's community college district of origin.
By October 1, 2027 and by October 1 of each subsequent year, each State university shall report to the Board of Higher Education, in a form prescribed by the Board of Higher Education, all of the following information based on the previous academic year:
(2) Of the students admitted, the total number of credits presented for transfer and the percentage and number of credits accepted for transfer from each community college district.
(1) The total number of community college transfer SB1958 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b students admitted, offered provisional admission, and denied admission, disaggregated by a student's community college district of origin.
(3) For credits that are denied, the reason for denial and whether those courses are part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum.
(2) Of the transfer students enrolled, the total number of courses presented for transfer and number of courses accepted for transfer, in accordance with subsection (e) of Section 10, from each community college district.
(4) Of the credits accepted in paragraph (2), the total number applied toward the University's meeting general education requirements that are identified as part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum disaggregated by the student's community college district of origin.
(3) For each Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curricula course, the number of courses that are denied transfer from each community college district.
For those courses identified as part of the General Education Core Curriculum that are denied transfer credit, including the rationale for denial.
(4) For each Illinois Articulation Initiative major course, the number of courses that are denied transfer from each community college district, the number of courses that are accepted for elective credit but not major credit, and the number of courses that are accepted for major credit.
SB1958 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b (5) If the student has declared a major, the total number of degree program credits that were applied as elective credit, applied as major equivalent credit, or not applied disaggregated by degree program and community college district of origin.
(5) Beginning October 1, 2028, for each non-Illinois Articulation Initiative course, in accordance with subsection (e) of Section 10, the number of courses that are denied transfer from each community college district.
For any courses where credit is not applied, identification if they are or are not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative Major Panels and the rationale for denying the application of credit.
The Board of Higher Education shall publish an analysis and report of the information provided by State universities by March 1, 2028 and by March 1 of each subsequent year.
The Board of Higher Education shall publish an analysis and report of the information provided by the State universities annually by October 1, 2027, and October 1 of each subsequent year.
An electronic copy of the report shall be accessible on the Board's official website.
SB1958 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 10341 LNS 20415 b An electronic copy of the report shall be accessible on the Board of Higher Education's official website.
The Illinois Community College Board and Board of Higher Education shall, every 3 years, review the reports to determine if the reports are generating useful information or whether the reports need to be revised or discontinued.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0402

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Senate Concurs

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  17. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Cristina Castro

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2 - May 26, 2025

  19. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 2

  20. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  21. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  23. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  24. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000

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

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

  28. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  29. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  30. Second Reading - Short Debate

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000

  33. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote

  34. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee

  35. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  36. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  37. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  40. Referred to Rules Committee

  41. First Reading

  42. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  43. Arrived in House

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

  45. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  46. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Castro

  47. Recalled to Second Reading

  48. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education; 013-000-000

  49. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 9, 2025

  50. Second Reading

  51. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education

  52. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  53. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

  54. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  55. Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000

  56. Assigned to Higher Education

  57. Referred to Assignments

  58. First Reading

  59. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

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Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 19000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Concurrence

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 19000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Higher Education

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4001
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Higher Education, Amendment 2

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4001
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 66003
Republican 39000
Unaffiliated 9000
Total 114003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Stava-Murray — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Not Voting
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Higher Education, Amendment 2

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 3001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Higher Education

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7001
Republican 4000
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Terra Costa Howard Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 19000
Total 55003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Higher Education, Amendment 1

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Republican 5000
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Higher Education

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4001
Democrat 9000
Total 13001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Not Voting
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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SB 1958 is sponsored by Costa Howard, Cristina Castro (Democrat), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), and Katie Stuart (Democrat).
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