Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act (Sec. 1-98).

• Requires operators of warehouses (as defined by specified NAICS codes) to prepare tornado safety plans (Sec. 1-98).

• Specifies that these plans must be reviewed and updated at least once a year (Sec. 1-98).

• Requires that plans be filed with the local fire department or fire protection district (Sec. 1-98).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Warehouse Tornado Preparedness Act (Sec. 1-98).

• Requires operators of warehouses (as defined by specified NAICS codes) to prepare tornado safety plans (Sec. 1-98).

• Specifies that these plans must be reviewed and updated at least once a year (Sec. 1-98).

• Requires that plans be filed with the local fire department or fire protection district (Sec. 1-98).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

Full Bill Text