SB1475Introduced in the Senate
HIGHER ED-BD MEMBER COMPENSATE
Introduced by David Koehler, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Board of Higher Education Act and the Public Community College Act. Provides that a student member who serves on the Board of Higher Education or the Illinois Community College Board shall receive a scholarship award of $500 for each semester in which the student member is enrolled and serving.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0380
August 15, 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 22, 2025
99
Yes
14
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
114 representatives recorded in this House 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 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. David Koehler
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Education
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Re-referred to Higher Education
Do Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Third Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Arrived in House
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
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 099-014-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0380
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