HB 2293

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the money in the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund shall be paid to the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois, Inc. (instead of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.). Authorizes the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois to provide grants to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the Young Marine National Foundation, and the various chapters of the Marine Corps League throughout the State. Provides that any grant money paid from the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund shall be used for any academic, financial assistance, or monetary award to veterans or veterans' families that are located within the State of Illinois. Effective July 1, 2019. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes. Authorizes the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Illinois to also provide grants to the Women Marines Association. Provides that any grant money paid from the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund shall be used, among other things, for scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and career and technical education and certification (instead of "for any academic award"). Effective July 1, 2019.