Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB4039      — SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates terms and requirements for renewable energy projects and workforce recruitment in Illinois.

This bill amends the Illinois Power Agency Act to clarify the terminology for solar projects and mandates project labor agreements. It also requires state departments to support recruitment for a pre-apprenticeship program related to climate jobs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill supports training and job opportunities in renewable energy for individuals preparing to re-enter the community.
  • Environment: The updates aim to promote the development of community solar projects, which contribute to sustainable energy initiatives.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026

  5. Second Reading

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026

  7. Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  9. Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  15. Re-assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  18. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  19. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  23. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  24. Referred to Assignments

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Energy and Public Utilities

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5000
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Harris III, Napoleon — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4039      do?
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors SB4039     ?
SB4039      is sponsored by Steve Stadelman (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4039     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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