HB4815 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to authorize the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security to adopt rules for implementation of State-funded grant programs.

• Establishes Director salary of $180,000 (or higher as set by Governor) for terms beginning January 16, 2023, with annual cost-of-living adjustments authorized by Senate Joint Resolution 192.

• Sets Assistant Director salary at $156,600 (or higher as set by Governor) for terms beginning January 16, 2023, with annual cost-of-living adjustments.

• Authorizes the Agency to make grants to not-for-profit organizations exempt under federal section 501(c)(3) for security improvements to prevent or respond to threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism, with grant application periods of at least 45 calendar days per fiscal year.