Veterans

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 · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SJR 53: SGT. LEVI RIDGLEY MEM HGWY

Designates U.S. Highway 250 from the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Illinois Route 130 in Olney to 10 miles West of Olney on U.S. Highway 50 as the "Sgt. Levi Ridgley Memorial Highway".

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of Sgt. Levi Ridgley (veteran), recognizing his service per support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HJR 1: LT. GREGORY JONAS MEMORIAL AVE

HJR 1 designates a specific section of Bond Avenue in Centreville, from South 43rd Street to South 47th Street, as the "Lt. Gregory Jonas Memorial Avenue." This bill honors Lt. Gregory Jonas by naming a public road after him.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors Lt. Gregory Jonas (a veteran) via memorial road naming, directly aligning with 'recognition of veteran service' under topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 6: CPL. T. MILLER MEMORIAL HGHWAY

HJR 6 designates a specific section of Illinois Route 140. This portion of the highway, as it travels through Meadowbrook, will be officially named the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway" in honor of Cpl. Tommy N. Miller.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransNames highway in honor of Cpl. Tommy N. Miller, a veteran, directly recognizing his service per support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2362: VEH CD-AIR MEDAL SPECIAL PLATE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates designated as Air Medal plates to residents of this State who meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that the plates shall display the Air Medal. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enables special plates displaying Air Medal (military award), directly recognizing veterans' service through state vehicle registration.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2572: VETS' DEPENDENTS SCH GRANTS

Amends the School Code and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant Act. In provisions concerning the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents scholarship and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant program, provides that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall determine, by rule, the eligibility of the persons who apply for the scholarship or grant (rather than the Department shall determine the eligibility of the persons who apply For the scholarship or grant).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends veterans' educational grant program to clarify eligibility determination, maintaining funding access for dependents' higher education. Directly supports educational access via existing grant program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends veterans' dependents' education grant program to have VA determine eligibility, ensuring smoother access to benefits for dependents of deceased/disabled/MIA/POW veterans.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Illinois · House Aug 15, 2025

HB 2386: VEHICLE-ARMED FORCES PLATES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents that served in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by the Code. Provides that the Secretary has discretion as to the design, color, and format of the plates. Provides that the plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln".

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides special license plates for qualifying veterans, recognizing military service as a form of veteran benefit recognition.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · Illinois · Senate Aug 15, 2025

SB 39: VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION

Amends the Electric Vehicle Charging Act. Exempts any tiny home for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing, if that tiny home is constructed by a specified nonprofit organization that exclusively funds and administers tiny homes for veterans. Provides that every county and municipality that has the power to issue building permits and otherwise control the construction of buildings shall require by ordinance that an applicant seeking a building permit to construct tiny homes for at-risk veterans must include with the permit application a completed and signed affidavit stating that all buildings constructed under the permit are designated for the exclusive use of qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of secure, long-term affordable housing. Prohibits a county or municipality, including a home rule unit, from adopting any building code or ordinance that requires EV-capable parking spaces for tiny homes constructed for the purpose of providing affordable housing for at-risk veterans under the provisions. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts tiny homes for homeless veterans from permitting barriers, directly advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable population through dedicated nonprofit administration.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veteran tiny homes for homeless/veterans at risk of homelessness, requiring local permits and mandating nonprofit focus exclusively on veterans' housing needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans