HB2802

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SCH CD-STEAM ABSENCE EXEMPTION

What this bill does

Amends the Compulsory Attendance Article of the School Code. Provides that a female student in any of grades 6 through 12 who is participating in an educational program in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, subject to guidelines established by the State Board of Education, shall be permitted by a school board to have one school-day-long, excused absence per school year to participate in an externship or volunteer opportunity with an Illinois organization in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Provides that the school board may require that the student provide reasonable advance notice of the intended absence to the appropriate school administrator and require that the student provide documentation of the participation in an externship or volunteer opportunity to the appropriate school administrator.

Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-05
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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 421 days ago

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  1. Introduction of Bill

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  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Campaign finance

This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.

Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.

$20,515,581.01 Across sponsors / voters
11 Members with trails
25 Overlapping donors

Sponsor and voter funding

Member Role Receipts Total received Top donors
Tony M. McCombie Chief sponsor 755 $2,812,873.48 Engineers Political Education Committee ($385,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC ($300,000.00); Tony McCombie ($103,629.08)
Sue Scherer Sponsor 76 $166,498.00 Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($15,000.00); Operating Engineers ($13,500.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00)
Anna Moeller Sponsor 157 $196,750.18 Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC ($25,000.00); IPACE ($11,750.00); Illinois Hospital Association PAC ($10,000.00)
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Sponsor 1189 $13,860,632.96 Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($3,515,000.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($1,245,000.00); Sports Betting Alliance ($530,000.00)
Suzanne M. Ness Sponsor 143 $207,288.44 Liuna Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($75,800.00); NextEra Energy Resources Development LLC ($29,833.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($17,500.00)
Doris Turner Sponsor 341 $1,402,044.10 LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($145,600.00); Carpentry Advancement PAC ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00)
Mary Edly-Allen Sponsor 57 $70,160.38 Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); IPACE ($5,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($5,000.00)
Rachel Ventura Sponsor 90 $146,774.53 ISDF ($50,000.00); I.P.A.C.E ($15,000.00); West Suburban Teachers Union ($9,554.53)
Javier L. Cervantes Sponsor 140 $189,587.08 Nicor Gas Company ($12,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($11,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($9,500.00)
Kimberly A. Lightford Sponsor 120 $179,320.76 Ameren Illinois ($10,000.00); I.P.A.C.E, ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($5,500.00)
Christopher Belt Sponsor 346 $1,283,651.10 Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($145,600.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC ($145,600.00); Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee ($145,600.00)

Overlapping donors

Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.

Donor Members Total
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC Kimberly A. Lightford, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Suzanne M. Ness, Doris Turner, Mary Edly-Allen $3,556,000.00
LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Mary Edly-Allen $1,251,000.00
Sports Betting Alliance Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Anna Moeller, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner $550,000.00
Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner, Javier L. Cervantes, Mary Edly-Allen $424,700.00
IBEW Illinois PAC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt, Suzanne M. Ness, Doris Turner, Rachel Ventura $371,100.00
Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund Kimberly A. Lightford, Emanuel "Chris" Welch $349,700.00
I.P.A.C.E. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Suzanne M. Ness, Doris Turner, Javier L. Cervantes $238,100.00
ISDF Christopher Belt, Doris Turner, Rachel Ventura $216,637.78
AFSCME Illinois Council 31 Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Doris Turner, Rachel Ventura $203,600.00
Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Anna Moeller, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt $197,500.00
Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE Kimberly A. Lightford, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Anna Moeller, Christopher Belt, Suzanne M. Ness, Doris Turner, Mary Edly-Allen, Rachel Ventura $194,300.00
SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner $170,600.00
Health Care Council of Illinois PAC Kimberly A. Lightford, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner $159,000.00
LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee Doris Turner, Javier L. Cervantes, Rachel Ventura $154,100.00
Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund Christopher Belt, Javier L. Cervantes, Rachel Ventura $152,600.00
Carpentry Advancement PAC Sue Scherer, Suzanne M. Ness, Doris Turner $148,600.00
IPACE Anna Moeller, Christopher Belt, Mary Edly-Allen $129,550.00
Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Christopher Belt $113,000.00
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers' L.U. 130 U.A. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Anna Moeller $110,250.00
Ameren Illinois Kimberly A. Lightford, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Sue Scherer, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner, Javier L. Cervantes $80,066.87
Simmons Hanly Conroy Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner $80,000.00
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Anna Moeller, Christopher Belt, Javier L. Cervantes, Mary Edly-Allen $70,500.00
Clifford Law Offices Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Christopher Belt, Doris Turner $70,000.00
Marquis Energy LLC Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Tony M. McCombie, Doris Turner $67,250.00
Realtor PAC Kimberly A. Lightford, Tony M. McCombie, Christopher Belt, Javier L. Cervantes $66,520.00

Top donors across these members

Donor Occupation Employer Receipts Total
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC — — 22 $3,556,000.00
LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC — — 7 $1,251,000.00
Sports Betting Alliance — — 9 $550,000.00
United Assn of Journeymen & IL Pipe Traders ASSN Pac Account — — 3 $440,000.00
Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee — — 16 $424,700.00
Engineers Political Education Committee — — 2 $385,000.00
IBEW Illinois PAC — — 15 $371,100.00
Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund — — 6 $349,700.00
Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC — — 1 $300,000.00
I.U.O.E. Local 399 Political Education Fund — — 4 $262,000.00
I.P.A.C.E. — — 10 $238,100.00
ISDF — — 21 $216,637.78
AFSCME Illinois Council 31 — — 5 $203,600.00
UA Political Action Fund — — 1 $200,000.00
Engineers Political Education Committee Separate Education Fund — — 1 $200,000.00
Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC — — 6 $197,500.00
Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE — — 21 $194,300.00
SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC — — 8 $170,600.00
Pipefitters' Assoc Local 597 UA Illinois PAC Fund — — 3 $160,000.00
Health Care Council of Illinois PAC — — 15 $159,000.00
LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee — — 5 $154,100.00
Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund — — 9 $152,600.00
Carpentry Advancement PAC — — 8 $148,600.00
LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC — — 2 $145,600.00
IPACE — — 7 $129,550.00

Witness slips

6 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Education 2025-05-06
Jake W Butcher Fulcrum Government Strategies ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS Proponent Education 2025-05-06
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-04-07
Nicholas Haile self self Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-04-07
Gabriela Garza Illinois Manufacturers' Association Illinois Manufacturers' Association Proponent Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-03-26
Hector Rodriguez Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State Board of Education No Position On Merits Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 2025-04-07

Roll-call votes

Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.

Date Chamber Type Description Yea Nay Present NV Outcome Margin Deciding voters
H Committee Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter 9 0 0 0 Passed 9 —
H Floor Third Reading 115 0 0 3 Passed 115 —
2025-05-06 S Committee Education 14 0 0 1 Passed 14 —
2025-05-22 S Floor May 22, 2025 58 0 0 1 Passed 58 —

Action History

46 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0250. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-05 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-06 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-06 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-04 Committee Assignment
Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-11 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-11 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-12 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-13 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-19 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-19 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-20 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-03-24 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-26 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26 Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-07 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-08 Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Regan Deering Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-08 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-08 Other
Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Tony M. McCombie
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-11 Other
Remove Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie
Uncategorized action.
2025-04-11 Cross-Chamber
Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Chief sponsor changed — may indicate leadership taking ownership or a strategic handoff.
2025-04-11 Amendment Actions Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-11 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-11 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-14 Cross-Chamber Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-14 Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-23 Cross-Chamber Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-23 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-04-23 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-29 Committee Assignment
Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-05-07 Committee Action Positive
Do PassEducation; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-13 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-13 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-20 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-22 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-22 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22 Concurrence Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-20 Governor Action Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15 Governor Action Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0250 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-02-05 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-06 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-06 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-04 House Assigned toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-11 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-11 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-12 House Do Pass / Short DebateElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) Committee Action Positive
2025-03-13 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process Positive
2025-03-19 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Tony M. McCombie Amendment Actions —
2025-03-19 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions —
2025-03-20 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Amendment Actions —
2025-03-24 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-26 House Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process —
2025-04-07 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedElementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 008-000-000 Amendment Actions —
2025-04-08 House Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Regan Deering Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber —
2025-04-08 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Suzanne M. Ness Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-08 House Chief Co-Sponsor Changed toRep. Tony M. McCombie Other —
2025-04-11 House Remove Chief Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Other —
2025-04-11 House Chief Sponsor Changed toRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber —
2025-04-11 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted Amendment Actions Positive
2025-04-11 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-04-11 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed115-000-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 Floor Vote Positive
2025-04-14 Senate Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-14 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 Procedural —
2025-04-23 Senate Chief Senate SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-23 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-04-23 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-04-29 Senate Assigned toEducation Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-05-07 Senate Do PassEducation; 014-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-05-07 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-13 Senate Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-13 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-20 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-22 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-22 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-22 Senate Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) Floor Vote Positive
2025-05-22 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-22 House Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 Concurrence Positive
2025-05-26 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Kimberly A. Lightford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-27 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-06-20 House Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law
2025-08-15 House Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0250 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law