"First Informer Broadcasters Act" now law in IL
Gov. Quinn signs legislation ensuring broadcasters and cable operators emergency credentials so they can run their operations during disasters Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed the “First Informer Broadcasters Act,” a bill sponsored by State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) and State Senators Antonio Munoz (D-Chicago) and Kirk Dillard (R-Westmont) that ensures broadcasters and cable operators will have emergency credentials needed to run their operations during times of disaster. The bill passed the House 114-0 early last spring, and by a vote of 50-0 in the Senate in early January, and with Quinn's signature, the Act is effective immediately. “The governor’s support in signing the bill confirms the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and great working relationship that already exists between local broadcasters and Illinois’ Emergency Management and Law Enforcement agencies,” said Dennis Lyle, president-CEO of the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) following