RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS

What it does

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

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, to assist and support the Illinois Commerce Commission in the development of renewable energy access plan updates, the Commission may retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience. Provides that the procurement is exempt from the requirements of the Illinois Procurement Code. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

1. May 19, 2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2. May 20, 2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3. May 21, 2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-035-000
4. May 21, 2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 18, 2026SenateSent to the Governor
6. Jul 31, 2026SenateGovernor Approved
7. Jul 31, 2026SenateEffective Date July 31, 2026
8. Jul 31, 2026SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0717

Roll calls

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

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• Bill CunninghamD Primary sponsor · District 18
• Jay HoffmanD Floor sponsor · District 113