SJR0034Introduced in the Senate
POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY
Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and honor those who have made extraordinary sacrifices in the service of our State and country on POW/MIA Recognition Day this year on September 19, 2025.
Where it stands
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
May 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Veterans' Affairs Committee · May 5, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
4
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 | Yes |
| Mary Gill | 35 | Yes |
| Amy Grant | 47 | Yes |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Not Voting |
| Michelle Mussman | 56 | Yes |
| Daniel Swanson | 71 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Not Voting |
| Amy Briel | 76 | Yes |
| Matt Hanson | 83 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Veterans Affairs
Be Adopted Veterans Affairs; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 22, 2025
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions October 15, 2025
Resolution Adopted
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Recommends Be Adopted Veterans' Affairs Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Resolution Adopted
Adopted Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
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