Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4520      — $BD HIGHER ED-HUNGER FREE PRO

Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allocates $1 million to the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund.

This bill appropriates funds from the General Revenue Fund to support initiatives aimed at eliminating hunger on college campuses. It specifically deposits $1 million into the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund.

What this means for you
  • Workers: College workers may find improved campus environments that support student wellness, indirectly benefitting their work conditions.
  • Families: This means potential support for family members attending college who may face food insecurity.

Summary

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for deposit into the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  3. Second Reading - Short Debate

  4. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Higher Education Committee; 012-006-000

  6. Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Approp-Higher Education

Passed 12 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12000
Republican 0600
Total 12600
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety education agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4520      do?
Appropriates $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund for deposit into the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB4520     ?
HB4520      is sponsored by Carol Ammons (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4520     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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