Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SJR 101 — NUCLEAR POWER ISSUES-TSK FORCE

Last action — Adopted Both Houses

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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

Creates the Nuclear Power Issues Task Force to study nuclear power issues and requires the task force to prepare a report for the General Assembly by January 1, 2009.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

89 added · 90 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of the bill adds information about the safety and security of nuclear facilities and materials in Illinois, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns before the industry can expand. This change matters because it highlights the need for proper safety measures as the state looks to increase its nuclear power capacity, ensuring public health and environmental protection. Overall, the amendment underscores the balance between expanding clean energy sources and maintaining safety standards.

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*LRB09521510MJR51198r* 09500SJ0101 Engrossed LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
*LRB09521510MJR51198r* 09500SJ0101 Enrolled LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
101 (As Amended by Senate Amendment No.
101 WHEREAS, Nuclear power accounts for roughly 19% of the total net electricity generated in the United States;
2 WHEREAS, Nuclear power accounts for roughly 19% of the total net electricity generated in the United States;
and WHEREAS, Expansions in the nuclear power market in Illinois 09500SJ0101 Engrossed -2- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r have the potential to meet increasing demand for electricity without adverse affects on air quality, global warming, and public health;
and WHEREAS, Expansions in the nuclear power market in Illinois have the potential to meet increasing demand for electricity 09500SJ0101 Enrolled -2- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r without adverse affects on air quality, global warming, and public health;
one Senator chosen by the Senate President, who shall be a co-chairperson, one Representative chosen by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be a co-chairperson, one Senator chosen by the Senate Minority Leader, one Representative chosen by the House Minority Leader, one member chosen by the Attorney General, the Director of the Illinois 09500SJ0101 Engrossed -3- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r Environmental Protection Agency, or his or her designee, the Director of the Illinois Power Agency, or his or her designee, the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, or his or her designee, and selected jointly by the co-chairpersons one member from the business community, one member from the environmental community, and one member with homeland security experience in a government agency;
one Senator chosen by the Senate President, who shall be a co-chairperson, one Representative chosen by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be a co-chairperson, one Senator chosen by the Senate Minority Leader, one Representative chosen by the House Minority Leader, one member chosen by the Attorney General, the Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, or his or her designee, the 09500SJ0101 Enrolled -3- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r Director of the Illinois Power Agency, or his or her designee, the Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, or his or her designee, and selected jointly by the co-chairpersons one member from the business community, one member from the environmental community, and one member with homeland security experience in a government agency;
(4) critical security issues, including, but not limited to, facility security requirements, personnel security requirements, the complementary and overlapping requirements imposed by the federal Department of Homeland 09500SJ0101 Engrossed -4- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r Security, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other agencies, key metrics, and audit programs to ensure ongoing security compliance;
(4) critical security issues, including, but not limited to, facility security requirements, personnel security requirements, the complementary and overlapping requirements imposed by the federal Department of Homeland Security, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and 09500SJ0101 Enrolled -4- LRB095 21510 MJR 51198 r other agencies, key metrics, and audit programs to ensure ongoing security compliance;
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Action History

  1. Adopted Both Houses

  2. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

  3. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith

  4. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner

  5. Resolution Adopted

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  7. Recommends Be Adopted Environment & Energy Committee; 014-000-000

  8. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  9. Moved to Suspend Rule 25 Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  10. Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  13. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook

  14. Arrived in House

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  16. Resolution Adopted as Amended 058-000-000

  17. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  18. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 29, 2008

  20. Be Adopted as Amended State Government and Veterans Affairs; 008-000-000

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Bond

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Bond

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland

  28. Assigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs

  29. Referred to Rules

  30. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

  • Michael Bond · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael Bond

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Motion To Adopt

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48001
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Not Voting
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Forby — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 101 do?
Creates the Nuclear Power Issues Task Force to study nuclear power issues and requires the task force to prepare a report for the General Assembly by January 1, 2009.
Who sponsors SJR 101?
SJR 101 is sponsored by Michael Bond.
What is the current status of SJR 101?
This bill died with 95th 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.
Where can I track SJR 101?
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