Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB0023      — AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Provides that, in calendar years 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045, the Auditor General shall conduct a performance audit of (i) the programs and procurement activities administered by the Illinois Power Agency to implement the Renewable Portfolio Standard and (ii) the Adjustable Block program established under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the performance audits shall address several questions related to renewable energy, solar vendors, and other issues. Provides that performance audits shall each include physical inspections of 3 random solar sites funded through the Adjustable Block program. Provides that the Auditor General shall consult with energy experts in the audit process and may employ an energy consulting firm. Provides for the Auditor General to report findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions added by this amendatory Act on July 1, 2046. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Subjects

environment technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0023      do?
Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Provides that, in calendar years 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045, the Auditor General shall conduct a performance audit of (i) the programs and procurement activities administered by the Illinois Power Agency to implement the Renewable Portfolio Standard and (ii) the Adjustable Block program established under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the performance audits shall address several questions related to renewable energy, solar vendors, and other issues. Provides that performance audits shall each include physical inspections of 3 random solar sites funded through the Adjustable Block program. Provides that the Auditor General shall consult with energy experts in the audit process and may employ an energy consulting firm. Provides for the Auditor General to report findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions added by this amendatory Act on July 1, 2046. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB0023     ?
SB0023      is sponsored by Jil Tracy (Republican), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Neil Anderson (Republican), and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0023     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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