Bill Title: Create the First Response Broadcasters Act. Defines "broadcaster" and "first response broadcaster". Provides that broadcasters shall, in cooperation with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Broadcasters Association or its successor organization, develop comprehensive, coordinated plans for preparing for and responding appropriately to an emergency or disaster. Sets forth procedures for training and certification of broadcasters and priorities for distribution and confiscation of equipment, supplies, and facilities. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-25 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1155 [HB5528 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2013-01-03	50	0	9	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2012-03-27	114	0	0	1	115	Passed	Link	View