DISSOL-ED EXPENSE-PARNT-SCHOOL
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SB 2044 — DISSOL-ED EXPENSE-PARNT-SCHOOL
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0954
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2008. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that in proceedings for the educational expenses of a child, unless the court finds that the child's safety would be jeopardized, each parent is entitled to know the name of the educational institution that the child attends. Provides that this provision applies to all orders entered on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 2044 has replaced some of the earlier wording in its engrossed form with new text. This change is important because it may clarify the intent of the bill or adjust provisions to better meet the needs of those affected by the legislation. By refining the language, lawmakers aim to ensure that the bill serves its purpose more effectively and reduces potential confusion.
SB2044 EngrossedEnrolled LRB095 16336 AJO 42360 b AN ACT concerning civil law.
The authority under this Section to make SB2044 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB095 16336 AJO 42360 b provision for educational expenses extends not only to periods of college education or professional or other training after graduation from high school, but also to any period during which the child of the parties is still attending high school, even though he or she attained the age of 19.
This amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly applies to all SB2044 EngrossedEnrolled - 3 - LRB095 16336 AJO 42360 b orders entered under this paragraph (2) on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly.
Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0954
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Effective Date August 29, 2008
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Passed Both Houses
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-001-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 012-001-000
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Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008
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Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 11, 2008
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2008
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Do Pass Judiciary Civil Law; 008-000-000
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Assigned to Judiciary Civil Law
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
Sponsors
- Kirk W. Dillard · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Kirk W. Dillard
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 100 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 1% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Munson | — | Yea |
| Granberg | — | Yea |
| Jefferies | — | Yea |
| Jefferson | — | Yea |
| Krause | — | Yea |
| Lang | — | Yea |
| Leitch | — | Yea |
| Lindner | — | Yea |
| May | — | Yea |
| McAuliffe | — | Yea |
| McCarthy | — | Yea |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Schock | — | Yea |
| Reitz | — | Yea |
| Scully | — | Yea |
| Lyons | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Yea |
| Bradley, John | — | Yea |
| Bradley, Richard | — | Yea |
| Dugan | — | Yea |
| Dunkin | — | Yea |
| Dunn | — | Yea |
| Durkin | — | Yea |
| Eddy | — | Yea |
| Flider | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Fortner | — | Yea |
| Franks | — | Yea |
| Froehlich | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Mitchell, Bill | — | Yea |
| Madigan | — | Yea |
| Mitchell, Jerry | — | Yea |
| Molaro | — | Yea |
| Mulligan | — | Yea |
| Burke | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Myers | — | Yea |
| Hannig | — | Yea |
| Nekritz | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Patterson | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Phelps | — | Yea |
| Sommer | — | Yea |
| Soto | — | Yea |
| Tryon | — | Yea |
| Howard | — | Yea |
| Turner | — | Yea |
| Verschoore | — | Yea |
| Wait | — | Yea |
| Washington | — | Yea |
| Davis, Monique | — | Yea |
| Winters | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Not Voting |
| Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Coladipietro | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Cross | — | Yea |
| Cultra | — | Yea |
| Currie | — | Yea |
| D'Amico | — | Yea |
| Fritchey | — | Nay |
| Golar | — | Yea |
| Gordon | — | Yea |
| Graham | — | Yea |
| Hamos | — | Not Voting |
| Hassert | — | Yea |
| Holbrook | — | Yea |
| Jakobsson | — | Yea |
| Kosel | — | Yea |
| Osmond | — | Yea |
| Osterman | — | Not Voting |
| Pihos | — | Yea |
| Poe | — | Yea |
| Pritchard | — | Yea |
| Ramey | — | Yea |
| Reboletti | — | Yea |
| Reis | — | Yea |
| Riley | — | Yea |
| Ryg | — | Yea |
| Sacia | — | Yea |
| Saviano | — | Yea |
| Schmitz | — | Yea |
| Younge | — | Yea |
| Acevedo | — | Yea |
| Arroyo | — | Yea |
| Bassi | — | Yea |
| Beaubien | — | Yea |
| Beiser | — | Yea |
| Mathias | — | Yea |
| Bellock | — | Yea |
| Berrios | — | Yea |
| Biggins | — | Yea |
| Mautino | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Yea |
| Boland | — | Yea |
| Bost | — | Yea |
| Brauer | — | Yea |
| Brosnahan | — | Not Voting |
| Colvin | — | Yea |
| Moffitt | — | Yea |
| Coulson | — | Yea |
| Chapa LaVia | — | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Halvorson | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Millner | — | Yea |
| Noland | — | Yea |
| Pankau | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Wilhelmi | — | Yea |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Frerichs | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Kotowski | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Not Voting |
| Cronin | — | Not Voting |
| Dahl | — | Not Voting |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Hultgren | — | Not Voting |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Not Voting |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Bond | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2044 do?
- Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that in proceedings for the educational expenses of a child, unless the court finds that the child's safety would be jeopardized, each parent is entitled to know the name of the educational institution that the child attends. Provides that this provision applies to all orders entered on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB 2044?
- SB 2044 is sponsored by Kirk W. Dillard.
- What is the current status of SB 2044?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2008. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 2044?
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