SUPPORT-U OF I CANCER CENTER
Summary
Supports the accreditation of the University of Illinois Cancer Center (UICC) as an additional NCI-designated cancer center in Illinois, which will be focused and driven to characterize and eliminate disparities in cancer outcomes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2024
Last action May 24, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Higher Education Committee; 011-000-000
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marcus Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Ammons
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Smith
DDemocratic
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