Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB5037      — FIXING HIGHER ED FUNDING ACT

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  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 February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · 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.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires a study on the funding of higher education in Illinois.

The Fixing Illinois Higher Education Funding Act mandates the Board of Higher Education to examine cost drivers in State universities and create a 10-year funding plan. A report with findings is due to the Governor and General Assembly by March 31, 2027.

Summary

Creates the Fixing Illinois Higher Education Funding Act. Requires the Board of Higher Education to study the cost drivers of State universities and develop a comprehensive, 10-year plan to ensure the long-term performance and sustainability of higher education in the State that ensures funding supports education outcomes, assesses the affordability of higher education for students, and supports long-term economic and workforce development goals. Sets forth factors to be studied. Requires the Board to issue a report based on the findings of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than March 31, 2027. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

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

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  6. Assigned to Higher Education Committee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jeff Keicher

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5037      do?
Creates the Fixing Illinois Higher Education Funding Act. Requires the Board of Higher Education to study the cost drivers of State universities and develop a comprehensive, 10-year plan to ensure the long-term performance and sustainability of higher education in the State that ensures funding supports education outcomes, assesses the affordability of higher education for students, and supports long-term economic and workforce development goals. Sets forth factors to be studied. Requires the Board to issue a report based on the findings of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than March 31, 2027. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB5037     ?
HB5037      is sponsored by Jeff Keicher (Republican), La Shawn K. Ford (Democrat), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), and Dave Severin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5037     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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