Bill Status of SB 76   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  UTILITY-MODULAR NUCLEAR REACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Sue Rezin, Jil Tracy, Seth Lewis, Jason Plummer, Win Stoller, Michael W. Halpin, Meg Loughran Cappel, Andrew S. Chesney, Bill Cunningham, Tom Bennett-David Koehler, Linda Holmes-Patrick J. Joyce-Laura Ellman, Dale Fowler-Terri Bryant, Sally J. Turner, Dave Syverson, Erica Harriss, Craig Wilcox, Neil Anderson and Chapin Rose

House Sponsors
(Rep. Lance Yednock-Mark L. Walker-Marcus C. Evans, Jr.-Natalie A. Manley-Harry Benton, Tony M. McCombie, Patrick Windhorst, Katie Stuart, Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr., Gregg Johnson, Michael J. Kelly, Maurice A. West, II, Jonathan Carroll, Martin J. Moylan, Steven Reick, Charles Meier, Adam M. Niemerg, Dave Severin, David Friess, Wayne A Rosenthal, Dan Caulkins, Brad Halbrook, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Joe C. Sosnowski, Ryan Spain, Blaine Wilhour, Dan Swanson, Kevin Schmidt, Amy Elik, Norine K. Hammond, Michael T. Marron, Jed Davis, Paul Jacobs, Jason Bunting, John M. Cabello, William E Hauter, Dan Ugaste, Jackie Haas, Jeff Keicher, Dennis Tipsword, Jr., Martin McLaughlin, Tim Ozinga, Tom Weber, Travis Weaver, Bradley Fritts, Randy E. Frese, Dave Vella and Chris Miller)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  11/8/2023SenateTotal Veto Stands

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/8-406from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406
220 ILCS 5/8-406.3 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
220 ILCS 5/8-406.3

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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, through its authorized agency, 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. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, and makes the following changes: Requires any new nuclear reactor built in the State after the effective date of the amendatory Act to be an advanced nuclear reactor. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Provides that such requirements do not apply to the renewal or subsequent renewal of any license for an existing nuclear reactor. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/20/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  1/20/2023SenateFirst Reading
  1/20/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/31/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Win Stoller
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
  2/16/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  2/17/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  2/17/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
  2/21/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  2/21/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  2/21/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
  2/21/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities
  2/28/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  2/28/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  3/9/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Energy and Public Utilities
  3/9/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-001-000
  3/9/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
  3/10/2023SenateSecond Reading
  3/10/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  3/22/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
  3/30/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-013-000
  3/30/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
  3/31/2023HouseArrived in House
  3/31/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Lance Yednock
  4/3/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker
  4/5/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4/11/2023HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2023HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee
  4/14/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  4/18/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 020-001-000
  4/19/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/2/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock
  5/2/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/3/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
  5/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lance Yednock
  5/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee
  5/9/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 017-000-000
  5/10/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/10/2023HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/12/2023HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 19, 2023
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  5/17/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  5/17/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Harry Benton
  5/18/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  5/18/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason Bunting
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Ozinga
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
  5/18/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-022-003
  5/18/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  5/18/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  5/18/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
  5/18/2023SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
  5/18/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 19, 2023
  5/18/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lakesia Collins
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Sue Rezin
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 011-001-000
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 036-014-000
  5/19/2023SenateSenate Concurs
  5/19/2023SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/16/2023SenateSent to the Governor
  8/11/2023SenateGovernor Vetoed
  10/24/2023SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto October 25, 2023
  10/24/2023SenateMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Sen. Sue Rezin
  11/1/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
  11/8/2023SenateTotal Veto Stands

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