IL-CENTURY-NETWORK-PRIORITIES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Century Network Act. Provides that the connection of anchor institutions to the Illinois Century Network shall be prioritized according to the type of anchor institution, starting with schools and libraries.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Signed Aug 15, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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5 edits
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Aug 15, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as Enrolled, removing specific examples of institutions (libraries, schools, prisons) that were previously listed as top priorities. Instead, the law now establishes a distance-based priority system for connecting anchor institutions to the network, prioritizing those closest to existing infrastructure first.
Scope change
The scope of priority determination shifted from a fixed list of specific institution types to a flexible, distance-based criteria applicable to all anchor institutions.
ELIGIBILITY
Removed specific mandates prioritizing libraries, schools, correctional facilities, and park districts over other institutions.
Added a new priority tier for institutions connectable within 5 miles of existing network infrastructure.
Added a new priority tier for institutions connectable within 10 miles of existing network infrastructure.
Changed the criteria for the third priority from specific district types to distance-based eligibility (over 10 miles) combined with E-rate funding qualifications.
Added a fifth priority tier for institutions requiring expanded last-mile infrastructure.
Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2025 · House Apr 8, 2025
How they voted
57–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
May 21, 2025
D
Democratic39
97% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
42
Key actions
11
Committee
13
Amendments
3
Aug 15, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-000-000
lower
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government Administration Committee
lower
May 21, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Amy Briel
lower
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
lower
May 21, 2025
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 012-000-000
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
upper
May 2, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 2, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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