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HB 3401

HIGHER ED-BD MEMBER COMPENSATE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Crawford and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill establishing or modifying compensation for higher education board members to potentially influence recruitment and board composition at state universities.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3401

Legislative bill overview

HB 3401 would establish or modify compensation procedures for members of higher education governing boards in Illinois. The bill has progressed through initial readings and committee referrals but specific compensation details are not publicly detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Board member compensation directly affects who can afford to serve on governing bodies that make critical decisions about tuition, budgets, and institutional direction at Illinois colleges and universities. Changes to compensation structures can influence the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds represented on these boards.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether increased compensation is necessary or represents unnecessary spending during tight higher education budgets
  • Questions about whether compensation changes might create conflicts of interest or alter board members' independence
  • Debate over whether higher compensation would attract more qualified candidates or simply increase costs without proportional benefits
  • Concern that enhanced compensation could set precedent for other state board positions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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