Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 1908 — UTIL-SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTMS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that discussion of the energy planning responsibilities and activities of the Illinois Commerce Commission and energy utilities in the Commission's annual report shall include a summary of the adoption of solar photovoltaic systems by residential and small business consumers in Illinois and a description of any and all barriers to residential and small business consumers' financing, installation, and valuation of energy produced by solar photovoltaic systems.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 1908 include new provisions that require the Illinois Commerce Commission to include a summary of the adoption of solar energy systems in its annual report, specifically for residential and small business consumers. It also focuses on identifying barriers these consumers face in financing, installing, and valuing energy produced by solar panels. This change is important as it aims to enhance transparency and understanding of the current status and challenges of solar energy adoption, which could lead to better support for consumers and foster growth in renewable energy use.

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*LRB09909498AMC29706b* SB1908 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2016 SB1908 Introduced 2/20/2015, by Sen.
SB1908 Engrossed LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b AN ACT concerning utilities.
Don Harmon SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/4-304 from Ch.
111 2/3, par.
4-304 Amends the Public Utilities Act.
Provides that discussion of the energy planning responsibilities and activities of the Illinois Commerce Commission and energy utilities in the Commission's annual report shall include a summary of the adoption of solar photovoltaic systems by residential and small business consumers in Illinois and a description of any and all barriers to residential and small business consumers' financing, installation, and valuation of energy produced by solar photovoltaic systems.
LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b A BILL FOR SB1908 LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b AN ACT concerning utilities.
(b) for each significant decision, regulatory action and pending case, a description of the positions advocated by major parties, including Commission staff, and for each such decision rendered or action taken, the position SB1908 - 2 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b adopted by the Commission and reason therefor;
(b) for each significant decision, regulatory action and pending case, a description of the positions advocated by major parties, including Commission staff, and for each such decision rendered or action taken, the position SB1908 Engrossed - 2 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b adopted by the Commission and reason therefor;
(2) A discussion and analysis of the state of each utility industry regulated by the Commission and significant changes, trends and developments therein, including the number and types of firms offering each utility service, existing, new and SB1908 - 3 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b prospective technologies, variations in the quality, availability and price for utility services in different geographic areas of the State, and any other industry factors or circumstances which may affect the public interest or the regulation of such industries.
(2) A discussion and analysis of the state of each utility industry regulated by the Commission and significant changes, trends and developments therein, including the number and types of firms offering each utility service, existing, new and SB1908 Engrossed - 3 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b prospective technologies, variations in the quality, availability and price for utility services in different geographic areas of the State, and any other industry factors or circumstances which may affect the public interest or the regulation of such industries.
SB1908 - 4 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b (d) a summary of the adoption of solar photovoltaic systems by residential and small business consumers in Illinois and a description of any and all barriers to residential and small business consumers' financing, installation, and valuation of energy produced by solar photovoltaic systems.
SB1908 Engrossed - 4 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b (d) a summary of the adoption of solar photovoltaic systems by residential and small business consumers in Illinois and a description of any and all barriers to residential and small business consumers' financing, installation, and valuation of energy produced by solar photovoltaic systems.
SB1908 - 5 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b (a) Commission reorganization resulting from the addition of an Executive Director and hearing examiner qualifications and review;
SB1908 Engrossed - 5 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b (a) Commission reorganization resulting from the addition of an Executive Director and hearing examiner qualifications and review;
The report SB1908 - 6 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b required by this Section shall be adopted by a vote of the full Commission prior to filing.
The report SB1908 Engrossed - 6 - LRB099 09498 AMC 29706 b required by this Section shall be adopted by a vote of the full Commission prior to filing.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  5. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  8. Arrived in House

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2015

  11. Second Reading

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2015

  13. Do Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 016-000-000

  14. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39003
Democrat 13000
Republican 4000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Steans — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Nybo — Not Voting
Duffy — Not Voting
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1908 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that discussion of the energy planning responsibilities and activities of the Illinois Commerce Commission and energy utilities in the Commission's annual report shall include a summary of the adoption of solar photovoltaic systems by residential and small business consumers in Illinois and a description of any and all barriers to residential and small business consumers' financing, installation, and valuation of energy produced by solar photovoltaic systems.
Who sponsors SB 1908?
SB 1908 is sponsored by Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1908?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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