HB0460Introduced in the House
EDUCATION-TECH
Introduced by Barbara Hernandez, District 50
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Retention of Illinois Students and Equity Act. Provides that students who are eligible to apply or receive consideration for any student aid or benefit offered by a unit of local government or administered by any public institution of higher learning is not subject to any caps on grant assistance available under the Monetary Award Program other than those required by State law. Provides that the eligibility requirements for any student aid or benefit offered by a unit of local government shall be interpreted to promote the broadest eligibility for students who are Illinois residents in accordance with State law or policy. Makes a conforming change.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0164
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 30, 2025
34
Yes
18
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Hernandez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 007-002-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-040-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 21, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Assigned to Higher Education
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Do Pass Higher Education; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 034-018-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0164
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