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IL SB3818
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Porfirio
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) to increase Illinois National Guard recruitment through peer-to-peer referrals and promote cooperation between the Army National Guard and Air National Guard
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Authorizes the Department of Military Affairs to provide grants from the Military Affairs Trust Fund to current National Guard members who help recruit new soldiers or airmen
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Eligible grant recipients must be current Illinois National Guard members in good standing who are not assigned as official recruiters but serve as "JEEP lead generators"
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Requires the State Treasurer to accept and deposit gifts, grants, transfers, and other funds from public or private sources into the Military Affairs Trust Fund
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Directs the Department of Military Affairs to establish eligibility criteria, grant conditions, and administrative requirements for the program through rulemaking
Legislative Description
DEPT MILITARY AFF-JEEP PGRAM
Last Action
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
3/5/2026