Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 4258 — IL SMART ENERGY TASK FORCE

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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. Creates the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force to conduct a study and make recommendations to the Illinois Commerce Commission and the General Assembly concerning (i) the improvement of system-wide reliability and the reduction of peak demand through energy efficiency; (ii) the improvement of energy efficiency and access to energy options for underserved customers; and (iii) the reduction of negative environmental impacts caused by energy production and use. Requires the task force to file an annual report of its findings and recommendations with the Commission and the General Assembly and to make that report available to members of the public, upon request.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 47 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 4258 expand the composition of the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force by adding two representatives from electric public utilities and one expert in energy conservation. This is significant because it aims to enhance the task force's ability to address energy efficiency and reliability by incorporating diverse perspectives, especially from underserved communities. Additionally, the task force is now required to hold regular public meetings and provide opportunities for community members to voice their opinions. These adjustments are intended to promote transparency and ensure that the task force's work reflects the needs and insights of a broader segment of the population.

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*LRB09415768MKM50983b* HB4258 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 HB4258 Introduced 12/15/05, by Rep.
HB4258 Engrossed LRB094 15768 MKM 50983 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Patricia Reid Lindner SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/4-305.5 new Amends the Public Utilities Act.
Creates the Illinois Smart Energy Commerce Commission and the General Assembly concerning (i) the improvement of system-wide reliability and the reduction of peak demand through energy efficiency;
(ii) the improvement of energy efficiency and access to energy options for underserved customers;
and (iii) the reduction of negative environmental impacts caused by energy production and use.
Requires the task force to file an annual report of its findings and recommendations with the Commission and the General Assembly and to make that report available to members of the public, upon request.
LRB094 15768 MKM 50983 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB4258 LRB094 15768 MKM 50983 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
one member appointed by the Governor who is a representative of public utilities;
one member appointed by the Governor who is a representative of an electric public utility whose service area includes a county with a population of 1,000,000 or more;
one member appointed by the Governor who is a representative of an electric public utility whose service area does not include a county with a population of 1,000,000 or more;
If a vacancy occurs in the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force membership, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment.
If a vacancy occurs in the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force HB4258 Engrossed - 2 - LRB094 15768 MKM 50983 b membership, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment.
(c) Members of the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of their duties as HB4258 - 2 - LRB094 15768 MKM 50983 b members of the task force from funds appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose.
(c) Members of the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as a result of their duties as members of the task force.
For purposes of task force meetings, a quorum is 4 voting members.
For purposes of task force meetings, a quorum is 5 voting members.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading February 23, 2006

  7. Arrive in Senate

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson

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

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 009-000-000

  21. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  22. Referred to Rules Committee

  23. First Reading

  24. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

Sponsors

  • Patricia Reid Lindner · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Patricia Reid Lindner

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 99007
Democrat 9000
Republican 3000
Total 111007
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Schock — Yea
Soto — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Lindner — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Beaubien — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Churchill — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Myers — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Jenisch — Yea
Krause — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons, Joseph — Yea
Poe — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Brady — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Madigan — Not Voting
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
McKeon — Not Voting
Burke — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Munson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Parke — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Howard — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Tenhouse — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Watson — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Jones — Yea
Wait — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Washington — Not Voting
Winters — Yea
Younge — Yea
Chavez — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Daniels — Yea
Froehlich — Not Voting
Giles — Not Voting
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reis — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4258 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Creates the Illinois Smart Energy Task Force to conduct a study and make recommendations to the Illinois Commerce Commission and the General Assembly concerning (i) the improvement of system-wide reliability and the reduction of peak demand through energy efficiency; (ii) the improvement of energy efficiency and access to energy options for underserved customers; and (iii) the reduction of negative environmental impacts caused by energy production and use. Requires the task force to file an annual report of its findings and recommendations with the Commission and the General Assembly and to make that report available to members of the public, upon request.
Who sponsors HB 4258?
HB 4258 is sponsored by Patricia Reid Lindner.
What is the current status of HB 4258?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 HB 4258?
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