Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

30 ILCS 105/5.708 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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, Illinois 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 application process, eligibility requirements, the maximum amount of assistance, and prioritization. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment Assistance Fund. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/14/2008	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
2/14/2008	Senate	First Reading
2/14/2008	Senate	Referred to Rules
2/20/2008	Senate	Assigned to Higher Education
2/28/2008	Senate	Postponed - Higher Education
3/14/2008	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
1/13/2009	Senate	Session Sine Die

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