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 Bill Status of SB2155  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  AUDGEN COM COL AUDIT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham - Michael Connelly - Thomas Cullerton - Laura M. Murphy and Michael E. Hastings

House Sponsors
(Rep. Kelly M. Burke, Deb Conroy, Frances Ann Hurley, Jeanne M Ives, David Harris, Jack D. Franks, Carol Ammons and Linda Chapa LaVia)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  7/29/2016SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0691

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
30 ILCS 5/3-1from Ch. 15, par. 303-1
110 ILCS 805/7-24from Ch. 122, par. 107-24


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Provides that the Auditor General shall annually conduct or cause to be conducted a financial and compliance audit of one-third of community colleges such that every community college is audited by the Auditor General every 3 years. Sets forth provisions concerning the filing, public inspection, and costs of the audit. Requires a community college to make available to the Auditor General its books and records and any other documentation necessary to conduct the audit as required. Provides that certain audits under the Public Community College Act shall not be prohibited in years a community college is not audited by the Auditor General. Amends the Public Community College Act. Makes a related change.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
110 ILCS 805/3-22.1from Ch. 122, par. 103-22.1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the contents of the introduced bill with the following changes. Makes changes concerning compliance with the Public Community College Act and who receives a copy of the audit report. Provides that certain audits shall not be prohibited in years a community college is not audited by the Auditor General. Amends the Public Community College Act to make related changes.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
30 ILCS 5/3-1
110 ILCS 805/3-22.1
110 ILCS 805/7-24
Adds reference to:
110 ILCS 805/2-15from Ch. 122, par. 102-15

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Community College Act. In provisions concerning recognition of community colleges which maintain equipment, provides that recognition shall include regular peer audits of the finances and operations of community colleges. Provides that every community college shall be subject to a peer audit every 5 years. Provides that the peer audit shall review compliance with all applicable State laws, including, but not limited to: laws regarding transparency; contract formation, renewal, extension, or termination; bonus payments; and Open Meetings Act requirements.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Community College Act. In provisions concerning recognition of community colleges which maintain equipment, provides that recognition shall include a review of compliance with applicable State and federal laws regarding employment contracts and compensation. Provides that the Illinois Community College Board shall convene an advisory committee to review the findings and make recommendations for changes or additions to the laws or review procedures. Makes a technical change.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  7/14/2015SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  7/14/2015SenateFirst Reading
  7/14/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  7/20/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
  7/21/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
  8/17/2015SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  9/9/2015SenateAssigned to Higher Education
  9/9/2015SenateTo Subcommittee on Public Higher Education Executive Compensation
  9/9/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  9/9/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  10/10/2015SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  10/20/2015SenateRe-assigned to Higher Education
  10/20/2015SenateTo Subcommittee on Public Higher Education Executive Compensation
  1/7/2016SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  2/16/2016SenateRe-assigned to Higher Education
  2/16/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Higher Education
  2/17/2016SenateTo Subcommittee on Public Higher Education Executive Compensation
  3/2/2016SenateReported Back To Higher Education; 003-000-000
  3/2/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/3/2016SenateDo Pass as Amended Higher Education; 010-000-000
  3/3/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 8, 2016
  3/8/2016SenateChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  4/5/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  4/5/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/5/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Higher Education
  4/6/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Higher Education; 010-000-000
  4/8/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
  4/12/2016SenateSecond Reading
  4/12/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Cunningham
  4/12/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 13, 2016
  4/14/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 049-001-000
  4/14/2016HouseArrived in House
  4/14/2016HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  4/14/2016HouseFirst Reading
  4/14/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/18/2016HouseAssigned to Higher Education Committee
  5/9/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
  5/10/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/10/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/11/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Higher Education Committee
  5/11/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Higher Education Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/11/2016HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Higher Education Committee; 017-000-000
  5/12/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  5/17/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives
  5/17/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/17/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris
  5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  5/25/2016SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/25/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 26, 2016
  5/26/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Bill Cunningham
  5/26/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/26/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Higher Education
  5/30/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Higher Education; 009-000-000
  5/31/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
  5/31/2016SenateSenate Concurs
  5/31/2016SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/29/2016SenateSent to the Governor
  7/29/2016SenateGovernor Approved
  7/29/2016SenateEffective Date January 1, 2017
  7/29/2016SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0691

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