Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 2084 — UTILITIES-ELECTRIC SERVICE

Last action — Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Bill Cunningham

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to extend the time for considering a certificate of service authority request by an alternative retail electric supplier under specified circumstances. Adds to the findings the Commission must make when granting a certificate of service authority for an alternative retail electric supplier. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier and an alternative gas supplier to provide the Commission and Attorney General the rates it charged to residential customers in the prior quarter. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier's marketing materials that include a price per kilowatt-hour for competitive electricity service include a specific statement that the alternative retail electric supplier is not the same entity as the customer's electric utility delivery company and directing the customer to the Commission's website. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier to provide notices to residential customers concerning certain rate changes. Provides that complaints against an alternative retail electric supplier may be filed with the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall ensure alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers have proper training in place to prohibit impersonation of a utility, investigate complaints, and impose fines for each incident. Provides that the Commission may establish a program for promising expanded use of energy savings programs for residential and small commercial customers. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning electric service provider selection, provides that suppliers shall maintain and preserve an electronic version of third-party verifications if automated. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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The bill amends the Public Utilities Act to enhance regulation of alternative retail electric and gas suppliers, including new requirements for certification, transparency, and customer notifications.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    The Commission may extend the time for considering a certificate of service authority request by up to 90 days and may schedule hearings on the request if: (1) a party to the application proceeding has formally requested that the Commission hold hearings in a pleading that alleges that one or more of the allegations or certifications in the application is false or misleading; or (2) any other facts or circumstances exist that will necessitate additional time or evidence in order to determine whether a certificate of service authority should be issued.

    The bill allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to extend the review period for certificate applications under specified conditions.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    An alternative retail electric supplier shall provide the Commission and Attorney General the rates it charged to residential customers in the prior quarter.

    This requires alternative retail electric suppliers to report their rates charged to residential customers every quarter to regulatory authorities.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    An alternative retail electric supplier's marketing materials that include a price per kilowatt-hour for competitive electricity service shall include a specific statement that the alternative retail electric supplier is not the same entity as the customer's electric utility delivery company and shall direct the customer to the Commission's website.

    This enhances transparency in marketing by requiring clear distinctions between electric suppliers and utility companies.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    An alternative retail electric supplier shall provide notices to residential customers concerning certain rate changes.

    This mandates that suppliers notify residential customers about changes to rates.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    Complaints against an alternative retail electric supplier may be filed with the Commission.

    This establishes a formal mechanism for customers to file complaints against alternative suppliers.

  • 220 ILCS 5/16-115

    The Commission shall ensure alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers have proper training in place to prohibit impersonation of a utility, investigate complaints, and impose fines for each incident.

    This improves consumer protections by requiring training to prevent utility impersonation and enforce penalties.

  • 220 ILCS 5/20-140

    The Commission may establish a program for promising expanded use of energy savings programs for residential and small commercial customers.

    This allows the Commission to promote energy-saving initiatives for smaller customers.

  • 815 ILCS 505/1

    Suppliers shall maintain and preserve an electronic version of third-party verifications if automated.

    This requires suppliers to keep electronic records of third-party verifications to enhance accountability.

Action History

  1. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Bill Cunningham

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

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  5. Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  15. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2084 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to extend the time for considering a certificate of service authority request by an alternative retail electric supplier under specified circumstances. Adds to the findings the Commission must make when granting a certificate of service authority for an alternative retail electric supplier. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier and an alternative gas supplier to provide the Commission and Attorney General the rates it charged to residential customers in the prior quarter. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier's marketing materials that include a price per kilowatt-hour for competitive electricity service include a specific statement that the alternative retail electric supplier is not the same entity as the customer's electric utility delivery company and directing the customer to the Commission's website. Requires an alternative retail electric supplier to provide notices to residential customers concerning certain rate changes. Provides that complaints against an alternative retail electric supplier may be filed with the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall ensure alternative retail electric suppliers and alternative gas suppliers have proper training in place to prohibit impersonation of a utility, investigate complaints, and impose fines for each incident. Provides that the Commission may establish a program for promising expanded use of energy savings programs for residential and small commercial customers. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning electric service provider selection, provides that suppliers shall maintain and preserve an electronic version of third-party verifications if automated. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2084?
SB 2084 is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Sue Rezin (Republican), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Thomas Cullerton, John F. Curran (Republican), John G. Mulroe, Neil Anderson (Republican), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), and Van Pelt.
What is the current status of SB 2084?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 2084?
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