Sen. Linda Holmes supports SB3661 mandating investment earnings stay with emergency management funds

Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) gave her approval to SB3661 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, supporting legislation that keeps investment earnings within emergency management funds. The measure, according to the Illinois Senate, was approved in the Senate with a unanimous 58-0 vote.

The text of the bill refers to it as: "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FUND."

Below is a summary based on the bill's official language, which may interpret aspects to make the measure clearer.

The legislation updates the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, stipulating that interest gained from investing or depositing money in state treasury funds set up for the agency’s administrative and operational activities must stay with those funds. The goal is to ensure these earnings continue to support emergency management, rather than being shifted into other state accounts. The bill takes effect immediately once enacted.

For SB3661, the official action recorded was 'House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs'.

Holmes earned a bachelor’s degree from National College of Education in 1984.

A member of the Democratic Party, Holmes began serving in the Illinois State Senate representing District 42 in 2007, succeeding Phyllis Petka.

The legislative procedure in Illinois involves several stages, including introduction in a chamber, committee analysis, debate, and voting in both the House and Senate, before legislation advances to the governor for final approval or veto. During each biennial session, lawmakers typically introduce thousands of bills, though only some make it through to become state law.