Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB0044      — SCH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRANTS

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation and beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to school districts that submit a grant application to the State Board requesting funds to purchase an electric vehicle to be used for student driver education courses. Requires the State Board to disseminate a request for applications for grants that shall be accepted on an annual basis. Requires the State Board to establish procedures for submitting requests for grants and issuing funds to approved applicants. Sets forth priority determinations for application selection by the State Board if the appropriation amount in a fiscal year is less than the amount required to fund all applications for grants. Establishes application requirements. Allows the State Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  7. Assigned to Appropriations- Education

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0044      do?
Amends the School Code. Provides that, subject to appropriation and beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the State Board of Education shall award competitive grants on an annual basis to school districts that submit a grant application to the State Board requesting funds to purchase an electric vehicle to be used for student driver education courses. Requires the State Board to disseminate a request for applications for grants that shall be accepted on an annual basis. Requires the State Board to establish procedures for submitting requests for grants and issuing funds to approved applicants. Sets forth priority determinations for application selection by the State Board if the appropriation amount in a fiscal year is less than the amount required to fund all applications for grants. Establishes application requirements. Allows the State Board to adopt rules to implement the provisions.
Who sponsors SB0044     ?
SB0044      is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat) and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0044     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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