Gov. Pat Quinn says the decision by the Illinois House to end the Legislature's tuition waiver program makes it a good day for Illinois taxpayers.
Earlier this month, the Illinois Senate agreed to stop letting lawmakers hand out free college education to certain constituents. It ends a century-old practice plagued by allegations of corruption and political favoritism.
Quinn said Monday is a good day for deserving students in financial need. He added there is "no place for a political scholarship program in Illinois."
The governor also thanked the leaders of the General Assembly for passing the legislation. He said there is a need for more bipartisan progress in coming days to "get big things done for the people of Illinois."
Quinn said he is looking forward to signing the legislation.