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HB1170Introduced in the House

FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION

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Introduced by Rita Mayfield, District 60

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall develop and maintain a program to provide free tuition at one community college in each R3 Area (designated as such under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act) using money appropriated from the Cannabis Regulation Fund. Authorizes the Board to adopt any rules necessary. Amends the State Finance Act to make related changes.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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