SB3538Introduced in the Senate
IEMA-WEATHER RADAR STUDY
Introduced by Chapin Rose, District 51
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act . Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security shall conduct a comprehensive study of weather radar in the State. Provides that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security shall prepare a written report summarizing the findings of the study. Requires the report to include recommendations, if any, for legislative or administrative action to improve or expand weather radar coverage in the State. Requires the Agency to submit the report to the Governor and the General Assembly by no later than one year after the effective date of the Act.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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