SB3538 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

IEMA-WEATHER RADAR STUDY
Last Action

2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

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.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
3/26/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
3/26/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
3/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
3/30/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
3/30/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy