Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

20 ILCS 627/30 new

20 ILCS 627/35 new

20 ILCS 627/40 new

220 ILCS 5/16-107.8 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Electric Vehicle Charging Act, which may be referred to as the Beneficial Electrification Act. Sets forth requirements for parking spaces that are electrical vehicle ready applicable to new or renovated residential or nonresidential buildings. Sets forth provisions concerning electric vehicle charging station policies for unit owners and renters. Amends the Electric Vehicle Act. Creates the Electric Vehicle Access for All Program to maximize opportunities for carbon-free transportation across the State, particularly targeting environmental justice and low-income communities and to provide grants to pilot programs with the purpose of bridging public transportation gaps between residences and employment locations. Sets forth provisions concerning administrative review and authorized expenditure of State-controlled funds to accelerate electric vehicle adoption. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that no later than May 31, 2022, electric utilities serving greater than 500,000 customers in the State shall file a Beneficial Electrification Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Provides for review of the plans by the Commission and establishes a system for utilities to consider specified businesses, nonprofit organizations, or worker-owned cooperatives when awarding bids. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/26/2021	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. John Connor
2/26/2021	Senate	First Reading
2/26/2021	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/23/2021	Senate	Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
4/16/2021	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/30/2022	Senate	Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

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