2016 BUDGET - EDUCATION Senate SponsorsSen. Kimberly A. Lightford 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die Urges an immediate adoption of a State budget that will provide security for students dependent on State financial aid, ensure financial stability to community colleges and public universities, and deliver to Illinois public higher education the resources needed to accelerate and sustain the State's economic health. 11/10/2015SenateFiled with Secretary 11/10/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 1/27/2016SenateAssigned to Higher Education 2/17/2016SenatePostponed - Higher Education 3/3/2016SenatePostponed - Higher Education 3/9/2016SenatePostponed - Higher Education 7/31/2016SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die