Bill Text: IL HB1163 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that if a person is a veteran (defined as any person who has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia), then the governing board of the university shall deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or she is not a resident of this State. Effective July 1, 2013.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)

Status: (Failed) 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die [HB1163 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HB1163-Introduced.html

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2013 and 2014 HB1163 Introduced , by Rep. Adam Brown SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
110 ILCS 305/7e-5
110 ILCS 520/8d-5
110 ILCS 660/5-88
110 ILCS 665/10-88
110 ILCS 670/15-88
110 ILCS 675/20-88
110 ILCS 680/25-88
110 ILCS 685/30-88
110 ILCS 690/35-88
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that if a person is a veteran (defined as any person who has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia), then the governing board of the university shall deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or she is not a resident of this State. Effective July 1, 2013.
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AN ACT concerning education.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The University of Illinois Act is amended by
changing Section 7e-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 305/7e-5)
Sec. 7e-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board of Trustees shall
deem an individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in

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the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and
any of his or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition
purposes. Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a
person is on active military duty and is stationed out of
State, but he or she was stationed in this State for at least 3
years immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then
the Board of Trustees shall deem that person and any of his or
her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long
as that person or his or her dependent (i) applies for
admission to the University within 18 months of the person on
active military duty being reassigned or (ii) remains
continuously enrolled at the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who

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has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board of Trustees shall
deem that person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even
if he or she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 10. The Southern Illinois University Management
Act is amended by changing Section 8d-5 as follows:
(110 ILCS 520/8d-5)
Sec. 8d-5. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at

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least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the

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University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 15. The Chicago State University Law is amended by
changing Section 5-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 660/5-88)
Sec. 5-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.

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(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years

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immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 20. The Eastern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 10-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 665/10-88)
Sec. 10-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the

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following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his

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or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 25. The Governors State University Law is amended
by changing Section 15-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 670/15-88)
Sec. 15-88. In-state tuition charge.

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(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in

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implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 30. The Illinois State University Law is amended by

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changing Section 20-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 675/20-88)
Sec. 20-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the

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earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or

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she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 35. The Northeastern Illinois University Law is
amended by changing Section 25-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 680/25-88)
Sec. 25-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen

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or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed

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Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 40. The Northern Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 30-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 685/30-88)
Sec. 30-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school

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diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents
Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at

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the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 45. The Western Illinois University Law is amended
by changing Section 35-88 as follows:
(110 ILCS 690/35-88)
Sec. 35-88. In-state tuition charge.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, for tuition purposes, the Board shall deem an
individual an Illinois resident, until the individual
establishes a residence outside of this State, if all of the
following conditions are met:
(1) The individual resided with his or her parent or
guardian while attending a public or private high school in
this State.
(2) The individual graduated from a public or private
high school or received the equivalent of a high school

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diploma in this State.
(3) The individual attended school in this State for at
least 3 years as of the date the individual graduated from
high school or received the equivalent of a high school
diploma.
(4) The individual registers as an entering student in
the University not earlier than the 2003 fall semester.
(5) In the case of an individual who is not a citizen
or a permanent resident of the United States, the
individual provides the University with an affidavit
stating that the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident of the United States at the
earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
This subsection (a) applies only to tuition for a term or
semester that begins on or after May 20, 2003 (the effective
date of Public Act 93-7). Any revenue lost by the University in
implementing this subsection (a) shall be absorbed by the
University Income Fund.
(b) If a person is on active military duty and stationed in
Illinois, then the Board shall deem that person and any of his
or her dependents Illinois residents for tuition purposes.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, if a person is on
active military duty and is stationed out of State, but he or
she was stationed in this State for at least 3 years
immediately prior to being reassigned out of State, then the
Board shall deem that person and any of his or her dependents

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Illinois residents for tuition purposes, as long as that person
or his or her dependent (i) applies for admission to the
University within 18 months of the person on active military
duty being reassigned or (ii) remains continuously enrolled at
the University.
(c) In this subsection (c), "veteran" means any person who
has been honorably discharged from the United States Armed
Forces or any reserve component of the United States Armed
Forces or the National Guard of any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
If a person is a veteran, then the Board shall deem that
person an Illinois resident for tuition purposes even if he or
she is not a resident of this State.
(Source: P.A. 95-888, eff. 1-1-09.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1,
2013.