SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS
- Introduced Feb 6, 2026
- In committee Feb 6, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain…
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Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.
Every action
26 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
- CommitteeRe-assigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- CommitteePostponed - Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
- CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000 · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Senate Energy and Public Utilities | Energy and Public Utilities - Do Pass As Amended | Passed 15–0 |
| May 7, 2026 | Senate Energy and Public Utilities | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Energy and Public Utilities - Be Adopted | Passed 15–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Steve StadelmanD Primary sponsor · District 34
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.