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SB 292 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

HIGHER ED-U OF I-SCHOLARSHIPS

Summary
Amends the University of Illinois Act. In provisions concerning scholarships for the children of veterans, provides that an honorary scholarship may also be given to the children of persons who served at any time during the invasion of Panama between December 20, 1989 and January 31, 1990.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education scholarships by adding eligibility for children of Panama invasion veterans, increasing financial access to university education.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands scholarship eligibility for children of veterans who served in Panama invasion (1989-90), adding new benefit category to existing program.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations- Education
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Steve McClure
Steve McClure
RRepublican
IL
54
Co
Photo of Mike Porfirio
Mike Porfirio
DDemocratic
IL
11