Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 2185 — ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ANALYSIS

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

This bill died with 98th 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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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission in its' annual report shall, beginning in 2014, and in every even year thereafter, include an analysis of alternative energy sources, the cost or savings to consumers relative to the current market, and a projection of any new sources or methods that would decrease dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2185 includes the requirement for the Illinois Commerce Commission to provide an annual analysis of alternative energy sources starting in 2014. This analysis will evaluate the costs or savings for consumers compared to current energy prices and forecast new methods to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy. This change is significant because it aims to promote transparency and encourage investment in renewable energy, potentially leading to lower energy costs and a greener environment for consumers.

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*LRB09809432JLS39573b* SB2185 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2014 SB2185 Introduced 2/15/2013, by Sen.
SB2185 Engrossed LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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 the Illinois Commerce Commission in its' annual report shall, beginning in 2014, and in every even year thereafter, include an analysis of alternative energy sources, the cost or savings to consumers relative to the current market, and a projection of any new sources or methods that would decrease dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.
Effective immediately.
LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2185 LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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 SB2185 - 2 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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 SB2185 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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 SB2185 - 3 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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 SB2185 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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.
SB2185 - 4 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b (4) A discussion of the extent to which utility services are available to all Illinois citizens including:
SB2185 Engrossed - 4 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b (4) A discussion of the extent to which utility services are available to all Illinois citizens including:
(b) Commission responsibilities for construction and rate supervision, including construction cost audits, management audits, excess capacity adjustments, phase-ins SB2185 - 5 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b of new plant and the means and capability for monitoring and reevaluating existing or future construction projects;
(b) Commission responsibilities for construction and rate supervision, including construction cost audits, management audits, excess capacity adjustments, phase-ins SB2185 Engrossed - 5 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b of new plant and the means and capability for monitoring and reevaluating existing or future construction projects;
The report SB2185 - 6 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 b required by this Section shall be adopted by a vote of the full Commission prior to filing.
The report SB2185 Engrossed - 6 - LRB098 09432 JLS 39573 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. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kelly Burke

  3. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner

  7. Arrived in House

  8. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2013

  10. Second Reading

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 19, 2013

  12. Do Pass Energy; 016-000-000

  13. Assigned to Energy

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Unaffiliated 39004
Republican 3000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Harris — Yea
Kotowski — Not Voting
LaHood — Yea
Brady — Yea
Landek — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
McCann — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Dillard — Not Voting
Duffy — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Noland — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2185 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission in its' annual report shall, beginning in 2014, and in every even year thereafter, include an analysis of alternative energy sources, the cost or savings to consumers relative to the current market, and a projection of any new sources or methods that would decrease dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2185?
SB 2185 is sponsored by Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2185?
This bill died with 98th 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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