A measure now in the Illinois House says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency would be able to do “all things necessary, incidental, or appropriate for the implementation” of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.
Opponents of Senate Bill 3434 said Illinois’ emergency authority continues under the Pritzker administration and giving more power lacks proper oversight. State Sen. Win Stoller said the bill grants extraordinary power to the department rule making authority and bypasses the legislature.
Stoller said sometimes there are emergencies that require quick responses, but there’s already a mechanism in place where the governor can declare emergency declarations and disasters.
State Sen. Celina Villanueva introduced the measure and said whether it’s another once-in-a-lifetime pandemic or a tornado, IEMA needs the “clarification” so they can continue to do the work they need to do in emergency situations.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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