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SB 4140

$FY27 IEMA OCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Elgie Sims

SB 4140 appropriates FY2027 funding to Illinois Emergency Management Agency for disaster response and emergency preparedness operations.

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Bill Summary · SB 4140

Legislative bill overview

SB 4140 is a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Office of the Chief Executive. The bill allocates funding for IEMA's operations and emergency management functions for the upcoming fiscal year. It was recently introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process.

Why is this important

IEMA coordinates disaster response, emergency preparedness, and recovery efforts across Illinois. Appropriations bills determine whether the agency has adequate resources to fulfill critical functions like coordinating responses to natural disasters, severe weather events, and other emergencies. Funding levels directly affect response times and effectiveness during crises.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount unclear - Without the specific appropriation amount, it's impossible to assess whether proposed funding increases, decreases, or maintains current emergency management capacity
  • Staffing and resource allocation - Decisions about how funds are distributed between personnel, equipment, training, and regional offices may face scrutiny
  • Preparedness priorities - Disagreement may arise over funding allocation between different emergency types (natural disasters vs. infrastructure threats vs. public health emergencies)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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