Rep. Bunting’s 2026 Survey

Dear neighbors,

Thank you for taking the time to read and return my 2026 Legislative Survey.

With the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly just getting started, I am eager to hear your thoughts on the important issues we will be addressing this year. Knowing your thoughts and opinions helps me to better represent the people of our area when I am in Springfield. Please feel free to use the extra space on this survey to elaborate on any of your answers if you would like to do so.

While there are many issues in the news at both the local and federal level, as your state representative I want to know what we can do at the state level to improve the lives of the people of the 106th district.

Thank you again for your time and for giving me the privilege of serving as your representative.

Sincerely,

Jason R. Bunting
State Representative
106th District

1. Electricity prices in Illinois surged last summer. Some of this increase was due to existing power plants being shut down before new green energy plants were fully operational. As a result, Illinois utilities had to purchase power from out-of-state suppliers at higher costs, which were passed on to consumers. Should the state:
2. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the most powerful politician in Illinois, began serving a federal prison sentence for corruption last fall. Despite widespread calls for stronger ethics laws, proposals for reform have not been allowed to be debated or voted on in Springfield. Do you believe the General Assembly should:
3. Since the SAFE-T Act was enacted in 2021, communities across Illinois—including ours—have experienced situations in which individuals arrested for violent crimes were released quickly due to restrictions in the law which limit detention. This has raised concerns about public safety, law enforcement effectiveness, and the ability of the criminal justice system to hold offenders accountable. Do you believe the number of detainable offenses should be expanded to include a longer list of felonies, allowing authorities to keep individuals in custody when they are considered a serious threat to public safety?
4. Should the SAFE-T Act be repealed altogether?
5. The Illinois state budget has increased from nearly $40 billion when Governor Pritzker took office to more than $55 billion today. Over that time, numerous taxes have been raised to provide revenue for more spending. In the upcoming fiscal year, should Illinois:
6. The 106th District is largely rural, with many residents relying on local roads for daily travel, farm operations, school routes, and access to businesses and services. Do you believe the rural roads need safety upgrades, including higher visibility stop signs or other improvements at intersections, to better protect drivers, pedestrians, and farm equipment operators?
7. Decisions about wind and solar energy projects, and battery storage facilities, can impact local communities, including land use, property values, and the rural landscape. Some argue that local communities are best positioned to make decisions affecting their neighborhoods, while others believe the state should maintain primary control to ensure consistent energy policy across Illinois. Who do you believe should have more authority over wind and solar energy projects in your community?

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