Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive 2 D cosponsors

SB 3272 — RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS

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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 03, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes plans for increasing access to renewable energy.

This bill creates Renewable Energy Access Plans that aim to enhance the availability of renewable energy resources. It focuses on ensuring broader access to sustainable energy options.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers may have greater access to renewable energy options and resources.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The most recent version of Bill SB 3272 replaces the term "Engrossed" with "Enrolled," indicating that the bill has finished one stage of the legislative process and is ready for final approval. This change shows that the bill has moved forward and suggests that it is closer to becoming law. The distinction is important as it reflects the legislative timeline and progress, which can impact when and how the bill's provisions will be implemented.

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SB3272 Engrossed LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB3272 Enrolled LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB3272 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (1) Contracts between the State and its political subdivisions or other governments, or between State governmental bodies, except as specifically provided in this Code.
SB3272 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (1) Contracts between the State and its political subdivisions or other governments, or between State governmental bodies, except as specifically provided in this Code.
(7) Contracts necessary to prepare for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations, provided that the chief legal counsel to the Governor shall give his or her prior approval when the procuring agency is one subject to the jurisdiction of the Governor, SB3272 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b and provided that the chief legal counsel of any other procuring entity subject to this Code shall give his or her prior approval when the procuring entity is not one subject to the jurisdiction of the Governor.
(7) Contracts necessary to prepare for anticipated litigation, enforcement actions, or investigations, provided that the chief legal counsel to the Governor shall give his or her prior approval when the procuring agency is one subject to the jurisdiction of the Governor, SB3272 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b and provided that the chief legal counsel of any other procuring entity subject to this Code shall give his or her prior approval when the procuring entity is not one subject to the jurisdiction of the Governor.
(B) Contracts for legal and financial services entered into by the Illinois Housing Development Authority in connection with the issuance of bonds in which the State SB3272 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b of Illinois is not obligated.
(B) Contracts for legal and financial services entered into by the Illinois Housing Development Authority in connection with the issuance of bonds in which the State SB3272 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b of Illinois is not obligated.
SB3272 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (15) Contracts with a railroad or utility that requires the State to reimburse the railroad or utilities for the relocation of utilities for construction or other public purpose.
SB3272 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (15) Contracts with a railroad or utility that requires the State to reimburse the railroad or utilities for the relocation of utilities for construction or other public purpose.
SB3272 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (17) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health to implement the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program requirements and ensure access to medical cannabis for patients with debilitating medical conditions in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
SB3272 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (17) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health to implement the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program requirements and ensure access to medical cannabis for patients with debilitating medical conditions in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
Notice of each contract entered into under this paragraph (18) that is related to the procurement of goods and services identified in SB3272 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b paragraph (1) through (9) of this subsection shall be published in the Procurement Bulletin within 14 calendar days after contract execution.
Notice of each contract entered into under this paragraph (18) that is related to the procurement of goods and services identified in SB3272 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b paragraph (1) through (9) of this subsection shall be published in the Procurement Bulletin within 14 calendar days after contract execution.
(19) Acquisition of modifications or adjustments, limited to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, adaptive equipment, repairs, and replacement parts to provide reasonable accommodations (i) that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to SB3272 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b complete the job application process and be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires, (ii) that modify or adjust the work environment to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position held by that employee, (iii) to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, and (iv) that allow a customer, client, claimant, or member of the public seeking State services full use and enjoyment of and access to its programs, services, or benefits.
(19) Acquisition of modifications or adjustments, limited to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, adaptive equipment, repairs, and replacement parts to provide reasonable accommodations (i) that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to SB3272 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b complete the job application process and be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires, (ii) that modify or adjust the work environment to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position held by that employee, (iii) to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, and (iv) that allow a customer, client, claimant, or member of the public seeking State services full use and enjoyment of and access to its programs, services, or benefits.
(20) Procurement expenditures necessary for the SB3272 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Illinois Commerce Commission to hire third-party facilitators pursuant to Sections 16-105.17 and 16-108.18 of the Public Utilities Act, or an ombudsman pursuant to Section 16-107.5 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator pursuant to Section 16-105.17 of the Public Utilities Act, or a grid auditor pursuant to Section 16-105.10 of the Public Utilities Act.
(20) Procurement expenditures necessary for the SB3272 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Illinois Commerce Commission to hire third-party facilitators pursuant to Sections 16-105.17 and 16-108.18 of the Public Utilities Act, or an ombudsman pursuant to Section 16-107.5 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator pursuant to Section 16-105.17 of the Public Utilities Act, or a grid auditor pursuant to Section 16-105.10 of the Public Utilities Act.
(22) Contracts for project management services and SB3272 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b system integration services required for the completion of the State's enterprise resource planning project.
(22) Contracts for project management services and SB3272 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b system integration services required for the completion of the State's enterprise resource planning project.
(24) Contracts for public education programming, noncommercial sustaining announcements, public service announcements, and public awareness and education messaging with the nonprofit trade associations of the SB3272 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b providers of those services that inform the public on immediate and ongoing health and safety risks and hazards.
(24) Contracts for public education programming, noncommercial sustaining announcements, public service announcements, and public awareness and education messaging with the nonprofit trade associations of the SB3272 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b providers of those services that inform the public on immediate and ongoing health and safety risks and hazards.
The procurement processes shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Article 50 (ethics) and Sections 5-5 (Procurement Policy Board), 5-7 (Commission on Equity and Inclusion), 20-80 (contract files), 20-120 (subcontractors), 20-155 (paperwork), 20-160 (ethics/campaign contribution prohibitions), 25-60 SB3272 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (prevailing wage), and 25-90 (prohibited and authorized cybersecurity) of this Code.
The procurement processes shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Article 50 (ethics) and Sections 5-5 (Procurement Policy Board), 5-7 (Commission on Equity and Inclusion), 20-80 (contract files), 20-120 (subcontractors), 20-155 (paperwork), 20-160 (ethics/campaign contribution prohibitions), 25-60 SB3272 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (prevailing wage), and 25-90 (prohibited and authorized cybersecurity) of this Code.
Nothing in this paragraph (26) authorizes the replacement SB3272 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b or diminishment of State responsibilities in hiring or the positions that effectuate that hiring.
Nothing in this paragraph (26) authorizes the replacement SB3272 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b or diminishment of State responsibilities in hiring or the positions that effectuate that hiring.
(c) This Code does not apply to the electric power procurement process provided for under Section 1-75 of the SB3272 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Illinois Power Agency Act and Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act.
(c) This Code does not apply to the electric power procurement process provided for under Section 1-75 of the SB3272 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Illinois Power Agency Act and Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act.
(i) Each chief procurement officer may access records SB3272 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b necessary to review whether a contract, purchase, or other expenditure is or is not subject to the provisions of this Code, unless such records would be subject to attorney-client privilege.
(i) Each chief procurement officer may access records SB3272 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b necessary to review whether a contract, purchase, or other expenditure is or is not subject to the provisions of this Code, unless such records would be subject to attorney-client privilege.
SB3272 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (Source:
SB3272 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (Source:
SB3272 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (2) Grants, except for the filing requirements of Section 20-80.
SB3272 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (2) Grants, except for the filing requirements of Section 20-80.
SB3272 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (8) (Blank).
SB3272 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (8) (Blank).
Such contracts shall be awarded through a competitive process authorized by the members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority and are subject to Sections 5-30, 20-160, 50-13, 50-20, 50-35, SB3272 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b and 50-37 of this Code, as well as the final approval by the members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority of the terms of the contract.
Such contracts shall be awarded through a competitive process authorized by the members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority and are subject to Sections 5-30, 20-160, 50-13, 50-20, 50-35, SB3272 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b and 50-37 of this Code, as well as the final approval by the members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority of the terms of the contract.
Contracts included within this paragraph SB3272 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (15) shall include, but not be limited to, those associated with:
Contracts included within this paragraph SB3272 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (15) shall include, but not be limited to, those associated with:
(17) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health to implement the SB3272 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program requirements and ensure access to medical cannabis for patients with debilitating medical conditions in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
(17) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health to implement the SB3272 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program requirements and ensure access to medical cannabis for patients with debilitating medical conditions in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.
The Chief Procurement Officer shall prescribe the form and content of the SB3272 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b notice.
The Chief Procurement Officer shall prescribe the form and content of the SB3272 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b notice.
(19) Acquisition of modifications or adjustments, limited to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, adaptive equipment, repairs, and replacement parts to provide reasonable accommodations (i) that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to complete the job application process and be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires, (ii) that modify or adjust the work environment to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to perform SB3272 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b the essential functions of the position held by that employee, (iii) to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, and (iv) that allow a customer, client, claimant, or member of the public seeking State services full use and enjoyment of and access to its programs, services, or benefits.
(19) Acquisition of modifications or adjustments, limited to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, adaptive equipment, repairs, and replacement parts to provide reasonable accommodations (i) that enable a qualified applicant with a disability to complete the job application process and be considered for the position such qualified applicant desires, (ii) that modify or adjust the work environment to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to perform SB3272 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b the essential functions of the position held by that employee, (iii) to enable a qualified current employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, and (iv) that allow a customer, client, claimant, or member of the public seeking State services full use and enjoyment of and access to its programs, services, or benefits.
(20) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Illinois Commerce Commission to hire third-party facilitators pursuant to Sections 16-105.17 and 16-108.18 of the Public Utilities Act, or an ombudsman pursuant to Section 16-107.5 of the Public Utilities Act, a SB3272 Engrossed - 24 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b facilitator pursuant to Section 16-105.17 of the Public Utilities Act, a grid auditor pursuant to Section 16-105.10 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator, expert, or consultant pursuant to Sections 16-126.2 and 16-202 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator, expert, or consultant pursuant to Section 8-512 of the Public Utilities Act, a procurement monitor pursuant to Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act, an ombudsperson pursuant to Section 20-145 of the Public Utilities Act, or consultants and experts pursuant to Section 5-15 of the Utility Data Access Act.
(20) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Illinois Commerce Commission to hire third-party facilitators pursuant to Sections 16-105.17 and 16-108.18 of the Public Utilities Act, or an ombudsman pursuant to Section 16-107.5 of the Public Utilities Act, a SB3272 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b facilitator pursuant to Section 16-105.17 of the Public Utilities Act, a grid auditor pursuant to Section 16-105.10 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator, expert, or consultant pursuant to Sections 16-126.2 and 16-202 of the Public Utilities Act, a facilitator, expert, or consultant pursuant to Section 8-512 of the Public Utilities Act, a procurement monitor pursuant to Section 16-111.5 of the Public Utilities Act, an ombudsperson pursuant to Section 20-145 of the Public Utilities Act, or consultants and experts pursuant to Section 5-15 of the Utility Data Access Act.
This paragraph (21) applies to contracts entered into on or after January 10, SB3272 Engrossed - 25 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1116) and the renewal of contracts that are in effect on January 10, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1116).
This paragraph (21) applies to contracts entered into on or after January 10, SB3272 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1116) and the renewal of contracts that are in effect on January 10, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 102-1116).
SB3272 Engrossed - 26 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (24) Contracts for public education programming, noncommercial sustaining announcements, public service announcements, and public awareness and education messaging with the nonprofit trade associations of the providers of those services that inform the public on immediate and ongoing health and safety risks and hazards.
SB3272 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (24) Contracts for public education programming, noncommercial sustaining announcements, public service announcements, and public awareness and education messaging with the nonprofit trade associations of the providers of those services that inform the public on immediate and ongoing health and safety risks and hazards.
The procurement processes shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Article 50 (ethics) and Sections SB3272 Engrossed - 27 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b 5-5 (Procurement Policy Board), 5-7 (Commission on Equity and Inclusion), 20-80 (contract files), 20-120 (subcontractors), 20-155 (paperwork), 20-160 (ethics/campaign contribution prohibitions), 25-60 (prevailing wage), and 25-90 (prohibited and authorized cybersecurity) of this Code.
The procurement processes shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Article 50 (ethics) and Sections SB3272 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b 5-5 (Procurement Policy Board), 5-7 (Commission on Equity and Inclusion), 20-80 (contract files), 20-120 (subcontractors), 20-155 (paperwork), 20-160 (ethics/campaign contribution prohibitions), 25-60 (prevailing wage), and 25-90 (prohibited and authorized cybersecurity) of this Code.
The procurement process under this paragraph (26) shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements SB3272 Engrossed - 28 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b of Sections 20-160 and 25-60 and Article 50 of this Code.
The procurement process under this paragraph (26) shall be conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements SB3272 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b of Sections 20-160 and 25-60 and Article 50 of this Code.
The chief procurement officer shall submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly no later than November 1 of each year that shall include, at a minimum, an SB3272 Engrossed - 29 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b annual summary of the monthly information reported to the chief procurement officer.
The chief procurement officer shall submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly no later than November 1 of each year that shall include, at a minimum, an SB3272 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b annual summary of the monthly information reported to the chief procurement officer.
SB3272 Engrossed - 30 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (h) This Code does not apply to the process to procure or contracts entered into in accordance with Sections 11-5.2 and 11-5.3 of the Illinois Public Aid Code.
SB3272 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (h) This Code does not apply to the process to procure or contracts entered into in accordance with Sections 11-5.2 and 11-5.3 of the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Except as specifically provided in this Code, this Code shall not apply to procurement expenditures SB3272 Engrossed - 31 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b necessary for the Department of Public Health to conduct the Healthy Illinois Survey in accordance with Section 2310-431 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
Except as specifically provided in this Code, this Code shall not apply to procurement expenditures SB3272 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b necessary for the Department of Public Health to conduct the Healthy Illinois Survey in accordance with Section 2310-431 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.
(1) Transmission planning, primarily for reliability purposes, but also for economic and public policy reasons is conducted by regional transmission organizations in which transmission-owning Illinois utilities and other SB3272 Engrossed - 32 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b stakeholders are members.
(1) Transmission planning, primarily for reliability purposes, but also for economic and public policy reasons is conducted by regional transmission organizations in which transmission-owning Illinois utilities and other SB3272 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b stakeholders are members.
SB3272 Engrossed - 33 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (6) Existing transmission infrastructure may constrain the State's achievement of 100% renewable energy by 2050, the accelerated adoption of electric vehicles in a just and equitable way, and electrification of additional sectors of the Illinois economy.
SB3272 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (6) Existing transmission infrastructure may constrain the State's achievement of 100% renewable energy by 2050, the accelerated adoption of electric vehicles in a just and equitable way, and electrification of additional sectors of the Illinois economy.
A forward-looking plan can also help integrate and achieve a comprehensive set of SB3272 Engrossed - 34 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b objectives and multiple state, regional, and national policy goals.
A forward-looking plan can also help integrate and achieve a comprehensive set of SB3272 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b objectives and multiple state, regional, and national policy goals.
To assist and support the Commission in the development of the plan, the Commission shall retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant fields of expertise, solicit technical and policy analysis from the public, and provide for a 120-day open public comment period after publication of a draft report, which shall be published SB3272 Engrossed - 35 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b no later than 90 days after the comment period ends.
To assist and support the Commission in the development of the plan, the Commission shall retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant fields of expertise, solicit technical and policy analysis from the public, and provide for a 120-day open public comment period after publication of a draft report, which shall be published SB3272 Enrolled - 35 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b no later than 90 days after the comment period ends.
(5) consider proposals to improve regional transmission organizations' regional and interregional system planning processes, especially proposals that SB3272 Engrossed - 36 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b reduce costs and emissions, create jobs, and increase State and regional power system reliability to prevent high-cost outages that can endanger lives, and analyze of how those proposals would improve reliability and cost-effective delivery of electricity in Illinois and the region;
(5) consider proposals to improve regional transmission organizations' regional and interregional system planning processes, especially proposals that SB3272 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b reduce costs and emissions, create jobs, and increase State and regional power system reliability to prevent high-cost outages that can endanger lives, and analyze of how those proposals would improve reliability and cost-effective delivery of electricity in Illinois and the region;
(c) No later than December 31, 2025, and every other year thereafter, the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and adopt an updated renewable energy access plan that, at a minimum, evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the renewable energy access plan, recommends improvements to the renewable energy access plan, and provides changes to transmission capacity necessary to deliver electric SB3272 Engrossed - 37 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b output from the renewable energy access plan zones.
(c) No later than December 31, 2025, and every other year thereafter, the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and adopt an updated renewable energy access plan that, at a minimum, evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the renewable energy access plan, recommends improvements to the renewable energy access plan, and provides changes to transmission capacity necessary to deliver electric SB3272 Enrolled - 37 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b output from the renewable energy access plan zones.
(3) The State of Illinois does not currently have a comprehensive power and environmental policy planning process to identify transmission infrastructure needs that can serve as a vital input into the regional and interregional transmission organization planning SB3272 Engrossed - 38 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b processes conducted under Order No.
(3) The State of Illinois does not currently have a comprehensive power and environmental policy planning process to identify transmission infrastructure needs that can serve as a vital input into the regional and interregional transmission organization planning SB3272 Enrolled - 38 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b processes conducted under Order No.
(7) Transmission system congestion within this State and the regional transmission organizations serving this State limits the ability of this State's existing and new electric generation facilities that do not emit carbon dioxide, including renewable energy resources and zero emission facilities, to serve the public policy goals of SB3272 Engrossed - 39 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b this State and other states, which constrains investment in this State.
(7) Transmission system congestion within this State and the regional transmission organizations serving this State limits the ability of this State's existing and new electric generation facilities that do not emit carbon dioxide, including renewable energy resources and zero emission facilities, to serve the public policy goals of SB3272 Enrolled - 39 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b this State and other states, which constrains investment in this State.
(11) Because transmission planning is conducted primarily by the regional transmission organizations, the SB3272 Engrossed - 40 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Commission should be advocating for the State's interests at the regional transmission organizations to ensure that such planning facilitates the State's policies and goals, including overall consumer savings, power system reliability, economic development, environmental improvement, and carbon reduction.
(11) Because transmission planning is conducted primarily by the regional transmission organizations, the SB3272 Enrolled - 40 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b Commission should be advocating for the State's interests at the regional transmission organizations to ensure that such planning facilitates the State's policies and goals, including overall consumer savings, power system reliability, economic development, environmental improvement, and carbon reduction.
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(b) Consistent with the findings identified in subsection (a), the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and SB3272 Engrossed - 41 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b adopt an initial renewable energy access plan no later than December 31, 2022.
(b) Consistent with the findings identified in subsection (a), the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and SB3272 Enrolled - 41 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b adopt an initial renewable energy access plan no later than December 31, 2022.
(4) consider programs, policies, and electric transmission projects that can be adopted within this State that promote the cost-effective delivery of power SB3272 Engrossed - 42 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b from renewable energy resources interconnected to the bulk electric system to meet the renewable portfolio standard targets under subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act;
(4) consider programs, policies, and electric transmission projects that can be adopted within this State that promote the cost-effective delivery of power SB3272 Enrolled - 42 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b from renewable energy resources interconnected to the bulk electric system to meet the renewable portfolio standard targets under subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act;
SB3272 Engrossed - 43 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (c) No later than December 31, 2025, and updated no later than 180 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly to incorporate changes pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, and every other year thereafter starting in 2028, the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and adopt a renewable energy access plan update that considers electric transmission projects, transmission policies, transmission alternatives, advanced transmission technologies, other ways to expand capacity on existing or future transmission, and transmission headroom and, at a minimum:
SB3272 Enrolled - 43 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (c) No later than December 31, 2025, and updated no later than 180 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly to incorporate changes pursuant to this amendatory Act of the 104th General Assembly, and every other year thereafter starting in 2028, the Commission shall open an investigation to develop and adopt a renewable energy access plan update that considers electric transmission projects, transmission policies, transmission alternatives, advanced transmission technologies, other ways to expand capacity on existing or future transmission, and transmission headroom and, at a minimum:
(4) may request utilities and other parties to specifically identify all elements of the existing transmission system where advanced transmission technologies are likely to achieve enhanced system resilience or reliability, reduce potential siting conflicts or land impacts from the development of new transmission lines, promote the cost-effective delivery of power from renewable energy resources interconnected to SB3272 Engrossed - 44 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b the bulk electric system, enable the interconnection of renewable energy resources, or reduce curtailment of renewable energy resources.
(4) may request utilities and other parties to specifically identify all elements of the existing transmission system where advanced transmission technologies are likely to achieve enhanced system resilience or reliability, reduce potential siting conflicts or land impacts from the development of new transmission lines, promote the cost-effective delivery of power from renewable energy resources interconnected to SB3272 Enrolled - 44 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b the bulk electric system, enable the interconnection of renewable energy resources, or reduce curtailment of renewable energy resources.
and (7) considers additional mechanisms designed to capture the potential value of geographically diverse SB3272 Engrossed - 45 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b resources that proposed interregional transmission projects may provide.
and (7) considers additional mechanisms designed to capture the potential value of geographically diverse SB3272 Enrolled - 45 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b resources that proposed interregional transmission projects may provide.
The Commission shall aim to complete the updated plan investigation within 12 SB3272 Engrossed - 46 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b months of opening.
The Commission shall aim to complete the updated plan investigation within 12 SB3272 Enrolled - 46 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b months of opening.
The plan must identify all elements of the existing transmission system which have experienced capacity constraints or congestion within the prior 2 years and explain whether any advanced transmission technology could reduce or SB3272 Engrossed - 47 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b resolve the capacity constraint or congestion.
The plan must identify all elements of the existing transmission system which have experienced capacity constraints or congestion within the prior 2 years and explain whether any advanced transmission technology could reduce or SB3272 Enrolled - 47 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b resolve the capacity constraint or congestion.
SB3272 Engrossed - 48 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (g) The Commission shall notify the applicable regional transmission organizations and utilities of any final recommendations to support the clean energy public policy objectives of the State.
SB3272 Enrolled - 48 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b (g) The Commission shall notify the applicable regional transmission organizations and utilities of any final recommendations to support the clean energy public policy objectives of the State.
Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does SB3272 Engrossed - 49 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.
Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does SB3272 Enrolled - 49 - LRB104 18654 AAS 32097 b not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.
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The bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to expand the exemptions under which the Code does not apply to certain procurements and adds new categories of procurement exemptions.

  • 30 ILCS 500/1-10

    16) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Public Health to provide the delivery of timely newborn screening services in accordance with the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act. → 16) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Public Health to provide the delivery of timely newborn screening services in accordance with the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act and 17) Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Public Health to implement the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program and Opioid Alternative Pilot Program requirements and ensure access to medical cannabis for patients with debilitating medical conditions in accordance with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.

    This change modifies an existing exemption and adds a new category of exemptions related to public health and cannabis program implementation.

  • 30 ILCS 500/1-10

    18) This Code does not apply to any procurements necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Department of Public Health to implement the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act if the applicable agency has made a good faith determination that it is necessary and appropriate for the expenditure to fall within this exemption and if the process is conducted in a manner substantially in accordance with the requirements of Sections 20-160, 25-60, 30-22, 50-5, 50-10, 50-10.5, 50-12, 50-13, 50-15, 50-20, 50-21, 50-35, 50-36, 50-37, 50-38, and 50-50 of this Code; however, for Section 50-35, compliance applies only to contracts or subcontracts over $100,000. → Procurement expenditures necessary for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Department of Public Health to implement the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act if the applicable agency has made a good faith determination that it is necessary and appropriate for the expenditure to fall within this exemption.

    This provision clarifies the exemption for procurements related to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Passed Both Houses

  3. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-035-000

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  5. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-009-000

  9. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  13. Arrived in House

  14. Third Reading - Passed; 041-012-000

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026

  16. Second Reading

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026

  18. Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  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. Bill Cunningham

  23. Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

  24. Referred to Assignments

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 47 voted No

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Not signed on (181)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 70 Yea · 35 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 63008
Unaffiliated 6100
Republican 03405
Total 6935013
% of votes cast 59%30%0%11%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Nay
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Not Voting
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Energy & Environment

Passed 16 Yea · 9 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16003
Republican 0901
Total 16904
% of votes cast 55%31%0%14%
How each member voted (29)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Not Voting
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 41 Yea · 12 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 31005
Republican 61201
Total 401206
% of votes cast 69%21%0%10%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Not Voting
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 4001
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Not Voting
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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SB 3272 is sponsored by Bill Cunningham (Democrat) and Jay Hoffman (Democrat).
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