SB1310Introduced in the Senate
WIU-BORROW MONEY
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Western Illinois University Law. Provides that the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University shall have the power and duty to borrow money for any lawful purpose from the WIU Foundation or any financial institution, as long as such money is repaid within 5 years from the time the money is borrowed. Provides that the amount outstanding from time to time may not exceed $2,000,000. Requires the chairperson, comptroller, or treasurer of the Board to execute a promissory note or similar debt instrument to evidence the indebtedness incurred by the borrowing.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0093
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
110
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Higher Education
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Do Pass / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0093
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