Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 2302 — WAR ON TERROR VETS ACT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0797

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2008. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    0 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill SB 2302 has been updated to include additional medals that recognize service in specific military operations. Now, in addition to the Southwest Asia Service Medal, it also honors individuals who earned the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. This change is significant as it broadens the recognition of veterans’ service and contributions, ensuring that more individuals are acknowledged for their sacrifices during various military operations.

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SB2302 Engrossed LRB095 19274 HLH 45553 b AN ACT concerning State government.
SB2302 Enrolled LRB095 19274 HLH 45553 b AN ACT concerning State government.
A memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
A memorial honoring persons who earned (i) the Southwest Asia Service Medal, (ii) the Afghanistan Campaign Medal for service in Operation Enduring Freedom, (iii) the Iraqi Campaign Medal for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, or (iv) the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for service in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0797

  2. Effective Date August 11, 2008

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Randall M. Hultgren

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Carole Pankau

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 006-000-000

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Larry K. Bomke

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-May 27, 2008

  16. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01

  17. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Watson

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Shane Cultra

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  29. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole

  30. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan

  31. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro

  33. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brent Hassert

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. James H. Meyer

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ronald A. Wait

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

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

  46. Second Reading - Short Debate

  47. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  48. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

  49. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  50. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  51. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  52. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Veterans Affairs Committee; 010-000-000

  53. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Veterans Affairs Committee; by Voice Vote

  54. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Veterans Affairs Committee

  55. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 23, 2008

  56. Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee

  57. Referred to Rules Committee

  58. First Reading

  59. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters

  60. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  61. Arrived in House

  62. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  63. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones

  64. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2008

  65. Second Reading

  66. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2008

  67. Do Pass State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000

  68. Assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  69. Referred to Rules

  70. First Reading

  71. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Larry K. Bomke

Sponsors

  • Jil Tracy · Cosponsor
  • Larry K. Bomke · Cosponsor
  • Raymond Poe · Cosponsor
  • Rich Brauer · Cosponsor
  • Ronald A. Wait · Cosponsor
  • Ron Stephens · Cosponsor
  • Jerry L. Mitchell · Cosponsor
  • Bob Biggins · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth Coulson · Cosponsor
  • Jim Sacia · Cosponsor
  • James H. Meyer · Cosponsor
  • Roger L. Eddy · Cosponsor
  • Brent Hassert · Cosponsor
  • Dennis M. Reboletti · Cosponsor
  • Franco Coladipietro · Cosponsor
  • Ruth Munson · Cosponsor
  • Rosemary Mulligan · Cosponsor
  • Sandy Cole · Cosponsor
  • Bill Mitchell · Cosponsor
  • Shane Cultra · Cosponsor
  • Keith P. Sommer · Cosponsor
  • Carolyn H. Krause · Cosponsor
  • Renée Kosel · Cosponsor
  • Sandra M. Pihos · Cosponsor
  • Mike Fortner · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Harry R. Ramey · Cosponsor
  • Jim Watson · Cosponsor
  • Donald L. Moffitt · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (28)

  • Jil Tracy Republican
  • Larry K. Bomke
  • Raymond Poe
  • Rich Brauer
  • Ronald A. Wait
  • Ron Stephens
  • Jerry L. Mitchell
  • Bob Biggins
  • Elizabeth Coulson
  • Jim Sacia
  • James H. Meyer
  • Roger L. Eddy
  • Brent Hassert
  • Dennis M. Reboletti
  • Franco Coladipietro
  • Ruth Munson
  • Rosemary Mulligan
  • Sandy Cole
  • Bill Mitchell
  • Shane Cultra
  • Keith P. Sommer
  • Carolyn H. Krause
  • Renée Kosel
  • Sandra M. Pihos
  • Mike Fortner
  • Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
  • Jim Watson
  • Donald L. Moffitt

Not signed on (155)

155 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 46003
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Lauzen — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Noland — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Garrett — Not Voting
Haine — Not Voting
Hultgren — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Not Voting
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8001
Unaffiliated 98007
Republican 4000
Total 110008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jefferies — Not Voting
Nekritz — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Schock — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Munson — Yea
Myers — Yea
Osterman — Not Voting
Howard — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Not Voting
Watson — Not Voting
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Not Voting
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunn — Not Voting
Hassert — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Black — Not Voting
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 46003
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Halvorson — Yea
Noland — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Brady — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Viverito — Not Voting
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Not Voting
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Peterson — Not Voting
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2302 do?
Creates the War on Terrorism Veterans Act. Provides that a memorial honoring persons who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal serving in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom may be constructed by a private entity on a portion of the State property in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2302?
SB 2302 is sponsored by Jil Tracy (Republican), Larry K. Bomke, Raymond Poe, Rich Brauer, Ronald A. Wait, Ron Stephens, Jerry L. Mitchell, Bob Biggins, Elizabeth Coulson, Jim Sacia, James H. Meyer, Roger L. Eddy, Brent Hassert, Dennis M. Reboletti, Franco Coladipietro, Ruth Munson, Rosemary Mulligan, Sandy Cole, Bill Mitchell, Shane Cultra, Keith P. Sommer, Carolyn H. Krause, Renée Kosel, Sandra M. Pihos, Mike Fortner, Harry R. Ramey, Jr., Jim Watson, and Donald L. Moffitt.
What is the current status of SB 2302?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2008. Enacted.
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