2004 House Bill 5966

Revise multi-state college tuition compact law

Introduced in the House

June 1, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell (R-58)

To revise the law that authorizes the negotiation of reciprocal agreements for the reduction or waiver of nonresident tuition and fees at state colleges for residents of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Ontario. The bill would prohibit such agreements from having a duration of more than three years.

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Bruce Caswell (R-58)

To clarify which tuition rates are specified in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education