Illinois · Senate Bill 76 · 103rd General Assembly

UTILITY-MODULAR NUCLEAR REACT

SB 76 Sponsored by Sue Rezin Vetoed

  1. Introduced Jan 20, 2023
  2. In committee Jan 20, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 30, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 18, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 16, 2023
  6. Vetoed Aug 11, 2023

What it does

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

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government has identified and…

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Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Provides that the Commission shall only issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to a public utility operating or located within the State or to a company with a fossil fuel-based power generator. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules concerning the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the construction, purchase, or lease of small modular nuclear reactors. Provides requirements for the Commission to follow when adopting rules for the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for small modular nuclear reactors. Provides that the Commission may adopt emergency rules for the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for small modular nuclear reactors.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
  6. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  8. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  9. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  11. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  12. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  13. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  14. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  15. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
  16. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  17. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  19. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  20. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  21. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  22. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  23. CommitteeAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  24. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  25. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  26. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  27. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  28. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  29. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-001-000 · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
  30. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
  31. SenateSecond Reading
  32. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  33. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  34. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  35. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
  36. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-013-000
  37. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  38. HouseArrived in House
  39. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
  40. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  42. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  43. HouseFirst Reading
  44. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  45. CommitteeAssigned to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  47. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 020-001-000 · House Public Utilities
  48. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  49. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock
  50. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  51. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  52. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock
  53. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  54. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee · House Public Utilities
  55. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 017-000-000 · House Public Utilities
  56. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  57. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  58. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023
  59. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  60. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  61. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  62. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  63. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  64. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  65. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  66. HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Harry Benton
  67. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  68. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  69. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  70. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
  71. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  72. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  73. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  74. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  75. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
  76. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  77. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
  78. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  79. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  80. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  81. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
  82. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
  83. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  84. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  85. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  86. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  87. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  88. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  89. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
  90. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  91. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  92. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  93. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  94. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  95. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  96. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  97. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
  98. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  99. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Ozinga
  100. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  101. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  102. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  103. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  104. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-022-003
  105. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  106. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  107. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  108. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
  109. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
  110. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 19, 2023
  111. HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lakesia Collins
  112. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Sue Rezin
  113. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  114. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive · Senate Assignments
  115. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 011-001-000 · Senate Executive
  116. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 036-014-000
  1. SenateSenate Concurs
  2. SenatePassed Both Houses
  3. SenateSent to the Governor
  4. SenateGovernor Vetoed
  5. SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto October 25, 2023
  6. SenateMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Sen. Sue Rezin
  7. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
  8. SenateTotal Veto Stands

Roll calls

8 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 5 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 39–13
Mar 30, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 39 No 13 Not voting 7
Democrats: 20 yes, 13 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 39

No · 13

Not voting · 7

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 84–22
May 18, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 84 No 22 Not voting 12
Democrats: 45 yes, 22 no Republicans: 39 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 84

No · 22

Not voting · 8

Excused · 4

House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Concurrence · Full Senate

Passed 36–14
May 19, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 36 No 14 Not voting 9
Democrats: 21 yes, 13 no Republicans: 15 yes, 1 no
How each member voted

Yes · 36

No · 14

Not voting · 9

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 9, 2023 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Energy and Public Utilities - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 15

No · 1

Not voting · 1

 Passed 15–1
Mar 9, 2023 Senate Energy and Public Utilities Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Energy and Public Utilities - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 15

Not voting · 2

 15–0
Apr 18, 2023 House Public Utilities Public Utilities - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 20

No · 1

Not voting · 3

 Passed 20–1
May 9, 2023 House Public Utilities House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Public Utilities - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 17

Not voting · 7

 Passed 17–0
May 19, 2023 Senate Executive House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Executive - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 11

No · 1

Not voting · 1

 Passed 11–1

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 68 cosponsors: 49 Republicans, 19 Democrats.

All 68 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.