Illinois · House Bill 2875 · 103rd General Assembly

THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK

  1. Introduced Feb 16, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 16, 2023
  3. Passed the House May 12, 2023
  4. Died  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall initiate a proceeding within 3 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of thermal…

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Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall initiate a proceeding within 3 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of thermal energy networks. Specifies the matters the Commission shall consider in such proceeding. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules within 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act to do specified tasks. Provides for procedures for submittal of proposed pilot thermal energy network projects with the Commission. Provides that each gas, electric, or combination gas and utility corporation shall report to the Commission, on a quarterly basis and until completion of the pilot thermal energy network project, the status of each project. Provides that any thermal energy network created shall demonstrate that the gas, electric, or combination gas and electric corporation has entered into a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization of jurisdiction that is actively engaged in representing gas and electric corporation employees. Makes corresponding changes to the Act and the Illinois Power Agency Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

49 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 41 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  5. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  6. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 013-008-000 · House Public Utilities
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  11. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  12. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  13. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  14. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  15. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  16. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  17. HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Carol Ammons
  18. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  19. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  20. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  21. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  22. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  23. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  24. CommitteeApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000 · House Rules
  25. HouseThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 19, 2023
  26. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  27. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
  28. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  29. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  30. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 014-004-000 · House Public Utilities
  31. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  32. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  33. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-030-000
  34. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  35. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  36. SenateArrive in Senate
  37. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  38. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  39. SenateFirst Reading
  40. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  41. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  1. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  2. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 19, 2023
  5. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8 (b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments. · Senate Assignments
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 25, 2023
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

3 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 75–30
May 12, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 75 No 30 Not voting 12
Democrats: 69 yes, 0 no Republicans: 6 yes, 30 no
How each member voted

Yes · 75

No · 30

Not voting · 2

Absent · 1

Excused · 9

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 8 cosponsors: 8 Democrats.

All 8 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.