The bill, as it was introduced in the Senate by Sen. John J. Cullerton (D-6) on Jan. 31, "amends the Educational Credit for Military Experience Act" and "makes a technical change in a section concerning the short title," according to the General Assembly website.
The following senators also co-sponsored the bill: Cristina Castro (D-22), Laura M. Murphy (D-28) and Heather A. Steans (D-7).
The following house representatives co-sponsored the bill: Bob Morgan (D-58), Aaron M. Ortiz (D-1) and Justin Slaughter (D-27).
The table below shows a history of actions for this bill through Aug. 12.
Actions
Date
Chamber
Action
Aug. 12
Senate
Public Act . . . . . . . . .
Aug. 12
Senate
Effective Date January
Aug. 12
Senate
Governor Approved
June 19
Senate
Sent to the Governor
May 23
Senate
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
May 21
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
May 21
House
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
May 21
Senate
Passed Both Houses
May 21
House
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
May 14
House
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
May 14
House
Second Reading - Short Debate
May 8
House
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
May 8
House
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
May 7
House
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
April 30
House
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee
April 11
House
Referred to Rules Committee
April 11
House
First Reading
April 11
House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
April 11
House
Arrived in House
April 11
Senate
Third Reading - Passed
April 11
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
April 11
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted(Castro
April 11
Senate
Recalled to Second Reading
April 9
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Education
April 9
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
April 5
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
April 5
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
April 3
Senate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro
March 7
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March
March 7
Senate
Second Reading
March 6
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March
March 6
Senate
Do Pass Executive
Feb. 20
Senate
Assigned to Executive
Jan. 31
Senate
Referred to Assignments
Jan. 31
Senate
First Reading
Jan. 31
Senate
Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
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