Resident Status for Tuition Purposes

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AI Summary: The "Resident Status for Tuition Purposes" bill aims to establish guidelines for determining residency status for tuition purposes at educational institutions. It outlines criteria such as domicile, intent to remain in a state, and financial independence to qualify for in-state tuition rates. The bill seeks to prevent abuse of residency classifications and ensure fair access to affordable education for residents. This legislation could impact students' eligibility for lower tuition rates based on their residency status and may lead to more consistent policies across educational institutions regarding tuition classification.

Latest Action: Filed

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Actions (25):

  • 2023-12-06 : Filed

  • 2023-12-19 : Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

  • 2023-12-19 : Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

  • 2023-12-19 : Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  • 2023-12-19 : Now in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

  • 2024-01-09 : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  • 2024-01-23 : PCS added to Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee agenda

  • 2024-01-25 : Favorable with CS by Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

  • 2024-01-26 : Reported out of Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

  • 2024-01-31 : Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  • 2024-01-31 : CS Filed

  • 2024-01-31 : 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  • 2024-02-01 : Referred to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

  • 2024-02-01 : Referred to Education & Employment Committee

  • 2024-02-01 : Now in Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

  • 2024-02-02 : Added to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee agenda

  • 2024-02-06 : Favorable by Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

  • 2024-02-06 : Reported out of Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

  • 2024-02-06 : Now in Education & Employment Committee

  • 2024-02-12 : Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda

  • 2024-02-14 : Favorable by Education & Employment Committee

  • 2024-02-14 : Reported out of Education & Employment Committee

  • 2024-02-14 : Bill released to House Calendar

  • 2024-02-14 : Added to Second Reading Calendar

  • 2024-03-05 : Laid on Table

Text Versions (2):
Roll Calls (3):
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-01-25
  • Description: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
  • Yea Votes: 15
  • Members Voting: Anna Eskamani,Melony Bell,Jason Shoaf,Allison Tant,Yvonne Hayes Hinson,Lauren Melo,Joel Rudman,Vicki Lopez,Lindsay Cross,Lisa Dunkley,Kimberly Berfield,Carolina Amesty,John Temple,Susan Plasencia,Tom Keen
  • Nay Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Mike Beltran
  • Absent Votes: 2
  • Members Voting: Tiffany Esposito,Karen Gonzalez Pittman
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-06
  • Description: House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
  • Yea Votes: 13
  • Members Voting: Kimberly Daniels,Mike Caruso,Randy Maggard,Jason Shoaf,Kevin Chambliss,Christopher Benjamin,Joel Rudman,Lindsay Cross,Alina Garcia,Philip Griffitts,Juan Porras,Gallop Franklin,Susan Plasencia
  • Nay Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Jessica Baker
  • Absent Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Adam Anderson
  • Roll Call Agency: House
  • Vote Date: 2024-02-14
  • Description: House Education & Employment Committee
  • Yea Votes: 16
  • Members Voting: Ralph Massullo,Patricia Hawkins-Williams,Stan McClain,Susan Valdes,Melony Bell,Dana Trabulsy,Marie Woodson,Kaylee Tuck,Lauren Melo,Traci Koster,Chase Tramont,Doug Bankson,Katherine Waldron,Jennifer Canady,Karen Gonzalez Pittman,Gallop Franklin
  • Nay Votes: 1
  • Members Voting: Randy Fine
  • Absent Votes: 3
  • Members Voting: Kimberly Daniels,Alejandro Rizo,Tiffany Esposito