Veterans

signed · Illinois · House Jul 30, 2026

HB 4911: VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME

Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. In a provision concerning a scratch-off for the benefit of Illinois veterans, provides that the 3-member funding authorization committee appointed by the Director of Veterans Affairs shall meet twice a year (instead of on a quarterly basis), at minimum.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a veteran-focused scratch-off game funding mechanism, explicitly benefiting Illinois veterans per title and summary, with procedural amendment not affecting core funding purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed both · Illinois · House Jun 1, 2026

HJR 62: LCPL JONATHAN PRICE MEM. HWY

This bill designates the stretch of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mount Vernon as the "Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine who died in service in Iraq. The legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying this new name along the route. By officially naming the highway, the state recognizes the sacrifice of Lance Corporal Price, who was killed in action at age 19. The resolution also directs that a copy of the document be given to Price's family and the state transportation secretary.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a fallen Marine by naming a highway after him, explicitly recognizing his sacrifice and service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · House May 31, 2026

HJR 33: ANTHONY GILMAN HGWY

House Joint Resolution 33 designates a specific section of Illinois Route 96 as the "Army Specialist Anthony William Gilman Highway." This commemorative act names the stretch of highway from Mozier to the Pike County line in honor of Army Specialist Anthony William Gilman.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransNames highway in honor of Army Specialist Anthony Gilman, directly recognizing veteran service per topic indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HJR 61: SFC KYLE WEHRLY MEMORIAL HWY

This bill designates the section of U.S. Route 150 passing through Galesburg as the "SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway" to honor Sergeant First Class Kyle Wehrly, a local soldier who died in Iraq in 2005. The legislation directs the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the road with this new name and to present copies of the resolution to the soldier's family. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not alter traffic laws or funding but serves to recognize Wehrly's service and sacrifice within the community where he was born and raised.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a fallen soldier by naming a highway after him, providing public recognition and tribute to veteran service.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HJR 19: US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY

Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of Marine Corps, recognizing military service per topic's recognition criteria90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SJR 62: SGT. SAYNE MEM'L OVERPASS

This bill designates the Fayette Avenue overpass at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 70 in Effingham as the "Sgt. Timothy Sayne Memorial Overpass." It honors Sergeant Timothy Sayne, a local resident who served in the U.S. Army and was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011. The legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs or plaques at the site to officially mark the overpass with this new name. Copies of the resolution will be provided to Sergeant Sayne's family and the state transportation department to formalize the memorial.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a fallen veteran by naming infrastructure after him, recognizing his service and sacrifice.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SJR 61: CW2 DONALDSON MEM'L OVERPASS

This bill designates the Fourth Street Interstate 57 and 70 overpass in Effingham as the "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson Memorial Overpass" to honor a local resident who served in the U.S. Army. The legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs at the site to display the new name and to present copies of the resolution to the soldier's family, the mayor of Effingham, and the state transportation secretary. It directly affects the naming of a specific public infrastructure project in Effingham and involves the state transportation department in implementing the commemorative signage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a public infrastructure after him, providing recognition and respect.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 18, 2026

HJR 59: VETS HOMES TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Veterans Homes Expansion Task Force to study the need for the expansion of high-quality, specialized, and affordable long-term care for aged and disabled veterans through the Illinois Veterans Homes system.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a task force to study expanding affordable long-term care housing for veterans, indicating intent to strengthen housing availability.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a task force to study expanding specialized, affordable long-term care for veterans, directly aiming to strengthen veteran services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 7, 2026

HB 4891: DEPT VET AFF-SERVICE OFFICERS

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA service officers be veterans, ensuring veteran-led support for veterans' benefits and services per amended Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 7, 2026

HJR 48: LCPL RUSSELL ROWE MEMORIAL HWY

HJR 48 designates a specific stretch of Illinois Route 131 (from the state line south to Illinois Route 173) as the "Lance Corporal Russell Rowe Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine Corps veteran who died in service during the 1965 Dominican Republic intervention. The resolution requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to install appropriate signs along this highway segment to commemorate his sacrifice. This bill does not create new laws or affect regulations, but formally names a public roadway in recognition of L.Cpl. Russell Rowe's service and death.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran to recognize his service, directly aligning with topic of veteran recognition as per policy description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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