Elaine Nekritz
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires an electric utility to procure or obtain renewable energy resources in amounts equal to provided quantities. Requires an electric utility to report to the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding compliance with renewable energy resource standards by April 1 of each year beginning in 2008. Provides penalties for an electric utility that fails to procure or obtain the full amount of renewable energy resources as required by specified provisions. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules as necessary within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to assist in implementing methods of procurement, accounting, tracking, and reporting in order to achieve the stated objectives. Provides that electric utilities may enter into long-term contracts of up to 20 years with providers of renewable energy resources. Provides that the provisions shall not prohibit an electric utility from issuing a competitive solicitation for renewable energy resources in order to meet the required standards. Effective immediately.
Session Sine Die
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather Steans
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Cullerton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Bond
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terry Link
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
Sponsor Removed Sen. Todd Sieben
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Referred to Rules
First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
Arrive in Senate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-012-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Dunn
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Biggins
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Electric Utility Oversight Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Electric Utility Oversight Committee; 009-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Electric Utility Oversight Committee; 009-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Electric Utility Oversight Committee; by Voice Vote
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Electric Utility Oversight Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule April 30, 2007
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 31, 2007
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
Assigned to Electric Utility Oversight Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Electric Utility Oversight Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz
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