HB1149Introduced in the House
HIGHER ED-FIREFIGHTER CREDIT
Introduced by Daniel Swanson, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Educational Credit for Firefighting Experience Act. Provides that before June 1, 2027, each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy regarding its awarding of academic credit for firefighter training considered applicable to the requirements of a student's certificate or degree program. Requires the policy to apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of higher education and who has completed a firefighting training course or program that meets certain requirements. Provides that each institution of higher education shall develop a procedure for receiving the necessary documentation, provide a copy of its policy to certain applicants, and develop and maintain a list of qualifying firefighting training courses and programs. Provides that each institution of higher education shall submit its policy for awarding academic credit to the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board, if applicable, before June 30, 2027 and before June 30 of each year thereafter. Provides that the Board of Higher Education shall collect data in the Illinois Higher Education Information System on students who are firefighters to assess enrollment and completion outcomes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0043
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
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?
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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 | Yes |
| 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. Dan Swanson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Higher Education
Do Pass Higher Education; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0043
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