Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HJR19: US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY
Status: Passed both chambers, May 30, 2026
Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 3, 2025:
HJ0019LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r HJ0019 LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r HJ0019 LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, This year marks the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, The phrase "Semper Fidelis" is Latin for "always faithful" and is the motto of the United States Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, This promise means that Marines are always faithful to those on their left and right, from the fellow Marines they fight alongside to those in their communities for whom they fight; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis"; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper HJ0019- 2 -LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r HJ0019 - 2 - LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r HJ0019 - 2 - LRB104 10763 ECR 20843 r Fidelis".
Sponsors
- Stephanie A. Kifowit (D, 84) · primary sponsor
- Brandun Schweizer (R, 104)
- Martin J. Moylan (D)
- Hoan Huynh (D, 13)
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D, 22)
- Kevin Schmidt (R, 114)
- Patrick Sheehan (R, 37)
- Michelle Mussman (D, 56)
- Katie Stuart (D, 112)
- Amy Briel (D, 76)
- Debbie Meyers-Martin (D, 38)
- Sharon Chung (D, 91)
Latest actions
- : Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- : Adopted Both Houses
- : Resolution Adopted; 058-000-000
- : 3/5 Vote Required
- : Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
- : Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions February 19, 2026
- : Approved for Consideration Assignments
- : Referred to Assignments
- : Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
- : Arrive in Senate
Votes
- Resolution Adopted (May 30, 2026): 58 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Resolution Adopted (May 30, 2025): 115 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges (April 29, 2025): 19 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HJR19?
- HJR19 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY.
- What does HJR19 do?
- Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".
- What is the status of HJR19?
- Passed both chambers as of May 30, 2026. Latest action: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer (May 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR19?
- Stephanie A. Kifowit (D, 84), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR19?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=19&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HJR&SessionID=114
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