HR0863Introduced in the House
IL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
Introduced by Brandun Schweizer, District 104
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Veterans' Affairs Committee · May 19, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
16 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Not Voting |
| Mary Gill | 35 | Yes |
| Martha Deuter | 45 | Yes |
| Amy Grant | 47 | Not Voting |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Not Voting |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Matt Hanson | 83 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
Resolution Adopted
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
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