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HB 1170 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION

Summary
Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall develop and maintain a program to provide free tuition at one community college in each R3 Area (designated as such under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act) using money appropriated from the Cannabis Regulation Fund. Authorizes the Board to adopt any rules necessary. Amends the State Finance Act to make related changes.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUses cannabis tax revenue to fund free community college tuition, directing existing tax funds to essential public education services without new taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free community college tuition using Cannabis Regulation Fund, directly expanding higher education access and funding for students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
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Jan 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Rita Mayfield
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