HB3522
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What this bill does
Creates the Public University Direct Admission Program Act. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the State Board of Education, shall establish and administer a direct admission program. Requires each public university in the direct admission program to identify and provide its grade point average standards for general admission for first time admission and for transfer students to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission by March 1 of each year. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 and each July 1 thereafter, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall use data collected from school districts to determine which students meet the standards for general admission and provide the data to the Board of Higher Education. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year, the Board of Higher Education, in collaboration with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and the State Board of Education, shall develop, in consultation with the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a preselection outreach campaign to encourage qualifying State high school juniors and seniors to apply to the University of Illinois at Chicago or the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Requires the Board of Higher Education to submit a report on the direct admission program and the preselection outreach campaign to the Governor and General Assembly by August 1, 2029 and each August 1 thereafter. Amends the School Code. Requires a school board to provide access to high school student directory information and each student's email address and grade point average to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and each public institution of higher education for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities.
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How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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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.
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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.
$22,547,581.71
Across sponsors / voters
33
Members with trails
25
Overlapping donors
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Stuart | Chief sponsor | 148 | $448,010.54 | Carpentry Advancement PAC ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council Political Action Committee ($43,700.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($40,000.00) |
| Dan Swanson | Sponsor | 197 | $118,572.71 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,500.00); I.P.A.C.E.Illinois Political Action Committee for Education ($7,500.00); Marion Calmer ($5,000.00) |
| Sharon Chung | Sponsor | 75 | $304,813.00 | LiUNA Chicago Laborers' Dist Council PAC ($72,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($72,800.00); SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC ($26,400.00) |
| Terra Costa Howard | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Norine K. Hammond | Sponsor | 298 | $716,889.27 | House Republican Organization ($141,779.06); I.P.A.C.E. ($72,800.00); Women's Leadership Coalition PAC ($69,023.30) |
| Maura Hirschauer | Sponsor | 69 | $270,982.77 | Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee ($73,800.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council ($72,800.00); SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC ($48,400.00) |
| Michael J. Kelly | Sponsor | 176 | $286,801.63 | Local 2 Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 ($29,000.00); International Association of Fire Fighters ($27,500.00); Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois ($20,000.00) |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Sponsor | 158 | $124,433.00 | IPACE ($15,000.00); Realtor Political Action Committeee ($6,000.00); Chicago Land Operators ($5,500.00) |
| Joyce Mason | Sponsor | 90 | $97,369.38 | IPACE ($16,950.00); Abbvie PAC ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
| Maurice A. West, II | Sponsor | 108 | $234,834.21 | IBEW Local 364 Political Action Fund ($20,000.00); Davita ($20,000.00); Joseph James Partners ($14,364.00) |
| Barbara Hernandez | Sponsor | 149 | $182,021.82 | Superior Ambulance ($9,736.00); Realtor PAC ($8,500.00); IPACE ($7,500.00) |
| Aarón M. OrtÃz | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Martha Deuter | Sponsor | 86 | $81,322.80 | Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); Democrats for the Illinois House ($6,722.80); IPACE ($6,000.00) |
| Nicolle Grasse | Sponsor | 109 | $337,169.54 | LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC ($75,800.00); Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund ($73,800.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($52,500.00) |
| Michael Crawford | Sponsor | 132 | $105,245.76 | IPACE ($10,000.00); SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC ($9,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC ($7,500.00) |
| Rick Ryan | Sponsor | 156 | $169,068.00 | Friends of Bill Cunningham ($15,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council Political Action Committee ($5,000.00) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Graciela Guzmán | Sponsor | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Sue Rezin | Sponsor | 360 | $619,466.78 | The First National Bank of Ottawa ($65,324.89); I.P.A.C.E. ($50,000.00); Busey Bank ($43,117.52) |
| Steve McClure | Sponsor | 153 | $131,826.60 | IPACE ($12,500.00); Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management LLC PAC ($12,500.00); Realtor Political Action Committee ($6,500.00) |
| Chapin Rose | Sponsor | 25 | $46,900.00 | Downstate Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($20,000.00); Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC ($5,000.00); Marathon Petroleum Corp. Employees PAC ($3,000.00) |
| Erica Harriss | Sponsor | 203 | $312,210.18 | Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee ($170,263.93); Realtor Political Action Committee ($11,000.00); Plummer for Illinois ($7,311.00) |
| Dale Fowler | Sponsor | 95 | $156,908.09 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($10,000.00); Save Our Local Businesses Illinois PAC ($10,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Celina Villanueva | Sponsor | 169 | $223,020.93 | Illinois Laborers Legislative Committee ($12,500.00); I.P.A.C.E. ($12,500.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($11,500.00) |
| 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) |
| Mike Simmons | Sponsor | 15 | $1,250.00 | Enterprise ($600.00); Steven Stearns ($400.00); Benjamin Topp ($250.00) |
| Napoleon Harris, III | Sponsor | 154 | $313,499.63 | Friends of Timnetra Burruss ($50,000.00); Napoleon Harris ($23,459.30); John Kasperek Co, INC ($10,000.00) |
| 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) |
| Steve Stadelman | Sponsor | 75 | $104,675.00 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($7,000.00); Ameren Illinois ($5,000.00); United Assn of Journeymen & IL ($5,000.00) |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Sponsor | 176 | $230,529.00 | I.P.A.C.E. ($19,450.00); AFT Local 604 COPE II ($15,834.00); LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee ($12,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
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| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 46 | $3,623,000.00 |
| LiUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 8 | $1,254,000.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 22 | $592,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 22 | $476,700.00 |
| I.P.A.C.E. | — | — | 21 | $472,850.00 |
| United Assn of Journeymen & IL Pipe Traders ASSN Pac Account | — | — | 3 | $440,000.00 |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | — | — | 18 | $372,350.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 7 | $350,700.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement Political Action Committee Fund | — | — | 22 | $308,200.00 |
| I.U.O.E. Local 399 Political Education Fund | — | — | 7 | $268,000.00 |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | — | — | 18 | $266,800.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC | — | — | 18 | $231,400.00 |
| ISDF | — | — | 21 | $216,637.78 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 41 | $214,800.00 |
| 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 |
| IPACE | — | — | 18 | $185,750.00 |
| Illinois Senate Republican Campaign Committee | — | — | 17 | $185,263.93 |
| Pipefitters' Assoc Local 597 UA Illinois PAC Fund | — | — | 3 | $160,000.00 |
| Affordable Assisted Living Coalition PAC | — | — | 3 | $157,500.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee | — | — | 4 | $151,100.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborer's District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $145,600.00 |
| House Republican Organization | — | — | 34 | $141,779.06 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming LLC | — | — | 20 | $128,500.00 |
Public Engagement
52 witness slips filed
48 proponents / 4 opponents
22 organizations
Witness slips
52 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
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| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Emma Darbro | University of Illinois | Current University of Illinois Student | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Katharine Gricevich | Illinois Student Assistance Commission | ISAC | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Lindsey Volz | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Liz Brown | Liz Brown Reeves Consulting | Illinois Council of Community College Presidents | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Matt Berry | Illinois Community College Board | Illinois Community College Board | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-07 |
| Blanca Jara | NEIU | NEIU | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Danielle Stanley | Partnership for College Completion | Partnership for College Completion | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Erin Steva | Chicago State University | Chicago State University | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Ginger Ostro | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Jennifer Juarez | Latino Policy Forum | Latino Policy Forum | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Jennifer Stevens | University of Illinois System | University of Illinois System | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| John Charles | Southern Illinois University System | Southern Illinois University System | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Katharine Gricevich | Illinois Student Assistance Commission | ISAC | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Katie Anselment | Eastern Illinois University | Eastern Illinois University | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Katie Davison | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Liz Brown | Liz Brown Reeves Consulting | Illinois Community College Presidents' Council | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Matt Berry | Illinois Community College Board | Illinois Community College Board | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Maureen Kelly | Governors State University | Governors State University | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Nick Yelverton | Illinois Federation of Teachers | Illinois Federation of Teachers | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Tony Sanders | Illinois State Board of Education | Illinois State Board of Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Zach Messersmith | Western Illinois University | Western Illinois University | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Alison Maley | Illinois Principals Association | Illinois Principals Association | Opponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Emily Warnecke | Illinois Association of School Administrators | IASA | Opponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Erin Steva | Chicago State University | Chicago State University | Opponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Sarah Miller | Illinois Association of School Boards | IASB | Opponent | Higher Education | 2025-03-19 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Katharine Gricevich | Illinois Student Assistance Commission | ISAC | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Liz Brown | Liz Brown Reeves Consulting | Illinois Community College Presidents' Council | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Matt Berry | Illinois Community College Board | Illinois Community College Board | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-30 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Katharine Gricevich | Illinois Student Assistance Commission | ISAC | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Liz Brown | Liz Brown Reeves Consulting | Illinois Community College Presidents' Council | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Matt Berry | Illinois Community College Board | Illinois Community College Board | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-29 |
| Emily Miller | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Jenna Rossi | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Illinois Board of Higher Education | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Katharine Gricevich | Illinois Student Assistance Commission | ISAC | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Lindsey Volz | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Liz Brown | Liz Brown Reeves Consulting | ACMHAI | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Matt Berry | Illinois Community College Board | Illinois Community College Board | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
| Samir Tanna | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker | Proponent | Higher Education | 2025-05-14 |
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 |
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| H | Committee | Higher Education | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 11 | — | |
| H | Floor | Third Reading | 100 | 2 | 0 | 16 | Passed | 98 | — | |
| 2025-05-07 | S | Committee | Higher Education | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 12 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | S | Floor | Third Reading | 57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Passed | 57 | — |
Action History
89 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-06-30 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0015. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-18
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.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Terra Costa Howard Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. OrtÃz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-11
Committee Assignment
Assigned toHigher Education Committee 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.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateHigher Education Committee; 011-000-000 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.
2025-03-20
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.
2025-03-26
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
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.
2025-04-07
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed100-002-000 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.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan 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
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.
2025-04-08
Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-08
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-08
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.
2025-04-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-23
Committee Assignment
Assigned toHigher Education 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.
2025-04-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-04-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toHigher Education
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-04-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-04-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toHigher Education
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-06
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toHigher Education
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-07
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-05-07
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedHigher Education; 012-000-000 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.
2025-05-08
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.
2025-05-08
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-09
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-05-09
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred toAssignments
[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.
2025-05-13
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers toHigher Education
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-05-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do AdoptHigher Education; 011-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-14
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Floor Process
Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a)
Bill pulled back from Third Reading to Second Reading, usually to adopt a floor amendment. Common and not negative — sponsors often recall bills to incorporate negotiated changes.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Belt
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-22
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
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;057-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-22
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-22
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-23
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-05-23
Concurrence
Mild +
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3, 4 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
Concurrence vote scheduled on the calendar.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Katie Stuart
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Katie Stuart
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-23
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-26
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toHigher Education Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-28
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toHigher Education Committee
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-29
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedHigher Education Committee; 009-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedHigher Education Committee; 009-000-000
[Amendment] Motion filed to agree with the other chamber's amendments.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 House Concurs103-010-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs103-010-000
[Amendment] House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30
Concurrence
Positive
House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII
House agrees with Senate amendments to the bill.
2025-05-30
Concurrence
Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-05-31
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-24
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.
2025-06-30
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).
2025-06-30
Enacted Into Law
Law
Effective Date June 30, 2025 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-06-30
Enacted Into Law
Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0015 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Katie Stuart House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Dan Swanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Sharon Chung Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Terra Costa Howard Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maura Hirschauer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-27 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Aarón M. OrtÃz Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toHigher Education Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-19 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateHigher Education Committee; 011-000-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | 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 |
| 2025-03-26 | 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 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed100-002-000 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Martha Deuter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Chief Senate SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-14 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sue Scherer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Assigned toHigher Education Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toHigher Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toHigher Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-06 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers toHigher Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-07 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedHigher Education; 012-000-000 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 |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary bySen. Christopher Belt | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers toHigher Education | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do AdoptHigher Education; 011-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading Rule 5-4(a) | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Belt | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;057-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Sue Rezin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 3, 4 Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Katie Stuart | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed ConcurRep. Katie Stuart | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred toRules Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-26 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-28 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toHigher Education Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-28 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred toHigher Education Committee | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-29 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedHigher Education Committee; 009-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be AdoptedHigher Education Committee; 009-000-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 House Concurs103-010-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs103-010-000 | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | House Concurs Senate Rule 8-1/Article VIII; House Rule 72/Article VIII | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-30 | House | Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 | Concurrence | Positive |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Napoleon Harris, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Doris Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-04 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-06-24 | House | Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-06-30 | House | Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 | Governor Action | Positive |
| 2025-06-30 | House | Effective Date June 30, 2025 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |
| 2025-06-30 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0015 Article IX | Enacted Into Law | Law |