Roll Call: IL SB0266 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
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Bill Title: Creates the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter into and continue in employment in this State as assistant State's Attorneys, assistant Public Defenders, civil legal aid attorneys, assistant Attorneys General, and assistant public guardians. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish and administer the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Program for the primary purpose of providing loan repayment assistance to practicing attorneys to encourage them to pursue careers as public interest attorneys. Provides for the distribution of funds, in the form of a forgivable loan. Sets forth provisions concerning the creation of an advisory committee, the application process, eligibility requirements, the maximum amount of assistance, and prioritization. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Fund.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-08-24 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0615 [SB0266 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Bill Title: Creates the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter into and continue in employment in this State as assistant State's Attorneys, assistant Public Defenders, civil legal aid attorneys, assistant Attorneys General, and assistant public guardians. Provides that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission shall establish and administer the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Program for the primary purpose of providing loan repayment assistance to practicing attorneys to encourage them to pursue careers as public interest attorneys. Provides for the distribution of funds, in the form of a forgivable loan. Sets forth provisions concerning the creation of an advisory committee, the application process, eligibility requirements, the maximum amount of assistance, and prioritization. Imposes conditions on any rulemaking authority. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Fund.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2009-08-24 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0615 [SB0266 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Vote: Concurrence in Senate
| Vote | Tally | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | 53 | 34 | 19 |
| Nay | - | - | - |
| Not Voting | 1 | - | 1 |
| Absent | - | - | - |
| TOTAL | 54 | 34 | 20 |
