SB 3592 - Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act - Illinois Key Vote
Dave Vella Co-Sponsored (Introduced) this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 17, 2024
- Introduced
- Feb. 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act and protects local news organizations in Illinois.
Highlights:
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Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act and protects local news organizations in Illinois (Sec. 1).
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Requires a minimum of 120-day written notice to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the company's employees if a local media outlet is looking to sell (Sec. 1).
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Establishes a journalism scholarship program through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).
Title: Establishes the Strengthening Community Media Act