Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 1434 — HARPER COLLEGE-BACHELOR DEGREE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 512 may create a pilot baccalaureate program under which the district may establish and offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes or the State, (iv) that the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 1434 allows public universities in Illinois the first opportunity to offer baccalaureate degree programs on community college campuses, provided they meet certain criteria. This change ensures that these universities collaborate with community colleges in addressing workforce needs while preventing competition with nearby universities. Importantly, the programs will not incur additional funding costs from local taxes or the state, making it a more sustainable option for higher education. The pilot program will still end after four years unless extended, aiming to ensure accountability and assessment of its effectiveness.

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*LRB09510147NHT30361b* HB1434 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB1434 Introduced 2/21/2007, by Rep.
HB1434 Engrossed LRB095 10147 NHT 30361 b AN ACT concerning education.
Fred Crespo - Sidney H.
Mathias - Paul D.
Froehlich SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 805/3-65 new Amends the Public Community College Act.
Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No.
512 may create a pilot baccalaureate program under which the district may establish and offer bachelor’s degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes or the State, (iv) that the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 10147 NHT 30361 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB1434 LRB095 10147 NHT 30361 b AN ACT concerning education.
(1) The Board of Trustees has determined that it has the expertise, resources, and interest to offer quality baccalaureate degree programs and the programs are consistent with existing board policy.
(1) The public universities in this State have the right of first refusal to offer the baccalaureate degree programs on the community college campus in a manner that is mutually agreeable between the district and the university.
(2) The district has identified and documented unmet workforce needs.
(2) The Board of Trustees has determined that it has the expertise, resources, and interest to offer quality baccalaureate degree programs and the programs are consistent with existing board policy.
(3) The degree programs will not compete with any nearby public university.
(3) The district has identified and documented unmet workforce needs.
(4) The degree programs will not require any additional funding from local taxes or the State.
(4) The degree programs will not compete with any HB1434 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 10147 NHT 30361 b nearby public university.
(5) The State Board and the Board of Higher Education have approved the offering of the degree programs.
(5) The degree programs will not require any additional funding from local taxes or the State.
HB1434 - 2 - LRB095 10147 NHT 30361 b (6) The pilot program will expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law.
(6) The State Board and the Board of Higher Education have approved the offering of the degree programs.
(7) The pilot program will expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-referred to Rules; Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b)

  3. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee

  5. Held in State Government and Veterans Affairs

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  11. Postponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Matt Murphy

  15. Re-assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  16. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  17. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  18. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Dan Kotowski

  19. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  20. Held in Higher Education

  21. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  22. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  23. Assigned to Higher Education

  24. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Susan Garrett

  25. Referred to Rules

  26. First Reading

  27. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  29. Arrive in Senate

  30. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 069-048-000

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

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

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Withdrawn by Rep. Fred Crespo

  35. Recalled to Second Reading - Standard Debate

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

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

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

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

  41. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  43. Second Reading - Standard Debate

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar

  45. State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed

  46. Fiscal Note Filed

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  49. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  50. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  51. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  52. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  53. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  54. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  55. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza

  56. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate

  57. Do Pass / Standard Debate Local Government Committee; 006-004-001

  58. Assigned to Local Government Committee

  59. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.

  60. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne Bassi

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  63. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  64. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  65. Referred to Rules Committee

  66. First Reading

  67. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  68. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  69. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo

Sponsors

  • Fred Crespo · Cosponsor
  • Michael Noland · Cosponsor
  • Susan Garrett · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 69 Yea · 48 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 624201
Democrat 7200
Republican 0400
Total 694801
% of votes cast 58%41%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Hassert — Nay
Jakobsson — Nay
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Krause — Nay
Leitch — Nay
Howard — Yea
Lindner — Nay
May — Nay
Davis, Monique — Yea
McAuliffe — Nay
McCarthy — Nay
Meyer — Nay
Munson — Nay
Myers — Nay
McGuire — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Phelps — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Verschoore — Nay
Watson — Nay
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Coladipietro — Nay
Cole — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunn — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Franks — Nay
Holbrook — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Osmond — Nay
Pihos — Nay
Poe — Nay
Pritchard — Nay
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Nay
Ryg — Nay
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Nay
Scully — Yea
Schock — Yea
Soto — Yea
Lang — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Nay
Biggins — Nay
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Turner — Yea
Wait — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Nay
Moffitt — Nay
Molaro — Yea
Durkin — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Nay
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1434 do?
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 512 may create a pilot baccalaureate program under which the district may establish and offer bachelor's degrees in 2 fields of study if certain conditions are met, including requiring (i) that the degree programs not compete with any nearby public university, (ii) that the district identify and document unmet workforce needs, (iii) that the degree programs not require any additional funding from local taxes or the State, (iv) that the Illinois Community College Board and the Board of Higher Education approve the offering of the degree programs, and (v) that the pilot program expire 4 years after the initial offering of the degree programs, unless otherwise extended by law. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1434?
HB 1434 is sponsored by Fred Crespo (Democrat), Michael Noland, and Susan Garrett.
What is the current status of HB 1434?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
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