Rep. Jason Bunting

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Declares May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of Illinois and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.

Maddy summaryHJR 14 designates a specific section of Interstate 55 as the "ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns Memorial Highway." This bill names the segment between Mile Marker 243 and 244, for both southbound and northbound traffic, in honor of ISP Trooper Clay M. Carns.

Declares May 2026 as Illinois Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service, sacrifice, and continued contributions of veterans across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across Illinois to observe Illinois Military Appreciation Month through activities that recognize veterans' ongoing impact, support their successful transition to civilian life, and strengthen connections between veterans and the communities they serve.

Urges the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education to conduct a formal review of the Local School Wellness Policy provision prohibiting pork products. Urges such a review to include identification and disclosure of the original rationale and supporting documentation for the prohibition, consultation with nutrition experts and food service professionals, and consideration of stakeholder input. Encourages the CPS Board of Education to evaluate whether limited menu testing or pilot programs allowing pork products would better align with current nutrition science, cultural inclusion, fiscal stewardship, and full utilization of available USDA foods.

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.

Urges the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to establish a Corrections Fallen Heroes Memorial on the State Capitol grounds. Recognizes the inherent danger and risk that correctional employees confront daily while serving a critical public safety mission. Affirms that the State's fallen heroes are deserving of a public memorial honoring the sacrifice they made.

Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, use and occupation taxes on motor fuel and gasohol are imposed at the rate of 1.25%. Makes corresponding changes concerning the distribution of proceeds. Effective immediately.

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the Partners for Conservation Fund to the Department of Agriculture for grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.