Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB3818      — DEPT MILITARY AFF-JEEP PGRAM

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0575

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a program to incentivize recruitment into the Illinois National Guard.

This legislation amends the Military Code to create the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP), which incentivizes recruitment for the Illinois National Guard through grants. The program allows current guardsmen to support recruitment efforts and establishes a fund for financial contributions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Current members of the Illinois National Guard may benefit by receiving grants for assisting in recruitment efforts.

Summary

Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Military Affairs has the authority to make grants from the Military Affairs Trust Fund for the purpose of incentivizing recruitment into the Illinois National Guard. Provides that the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) is established for the purpose of increasing recruitment through peer-to-peer referrals, fostering esprit de corps, and promoting cross-component cooperation between the Illinois Army National Guard and the Illinois Air National Guard. Permits the Department to provide grants under the JEEP program to current members of the Illinois National Guard who are not assigned as recruiters, are in good standing, and serve as JEEP lead generators by supporting or facilitating the enlistment or accession of soldiers or airmen into the Illinois National Guard. Requires the State Treasurer to accept and deposit into the Military Affairs Trust Fund all gifts, grants, transfers, appropriations, and other funds from any lawful public or private source that are designated for deposit into the Fund. Requires the Department to establish eligibility criteria, grant conditions, and administrative requirements for the JEEP program by rule.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0575

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Veterans' Affairs Committee; 012-000-000

  14. Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  20. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  21. Arrived in House

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 046-000-000

  24. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026

  26. Second Reading

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026

  29. Do Pass Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  31. Assigned to Veterans Affairs

  32. Referred to Assignments

  33. First Reading

  34. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 590011
Republican 34004
Unaffiliated 6003
Total 990018
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jones — Not Voting
Du Buclet — Not Voting
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Yang Rohr — Not Voting
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Not Voting
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Not Voting
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Veterans' Affairs

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6004
Republican 6000
Total 12004
% of votes cast 75%0%0%25%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Not Voting
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Not Voting
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 46 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15004
Democrat 26008
Unaffiliated 4001
Total 450013
% of votes cast 78%0%0%22%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Not Voting
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Not Voting
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Not Voting
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Not Voting
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Not Voting
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Not Voting
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

veterans labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3818      do?
Amends the Military Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Military Affairs has the authority to make grants from the Military Affairs Trust Fund for the purpose of incentivizing recruitment into the Illinois National Guard. Provides that the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) is established for the purpose of increasing recruitment through peer-to-peer referrals, fostering esprit de corps, and promoting cross-component cooperation between the Illinois Army National Guard and the Illinois Air National Guard. Permits the Department to provide grants under the JEEP program to current members of the Illinois National Guard who are not assigned as recruiters, are in good standing, and serve as JEEP lead generators by supporting or facilitating the enlistment or accession of soldiers or airmen into the Illinois National Guard. Requires the State Treasurer to accept and deposit into the Military Affairs Trust Fund all gifts, grants, transfers, appropriations, and other funds from any lawful public or private source that are designated for deposit into the Fund. Requires the Department to establish eligibility criteria, grant conditions, and administrative requirements for the JEEP program by rule.
Who sponsors SB3818     ?
SB3818      is sponsored by Dan Swanson, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Wayne A. Rosenthal, Brandun Schweizer, Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), and Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3818     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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