Bill Status of HB 5071   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  UTILTY-ELECTRIC VEHICLE-CHARGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Ann Williams-Dan Brady-Michael J. Zalewski-Brandon W. Phelps-Dave Winters, Jim Durkin, Elaine Nekritz, Sidney H. Mathias, Jack D. Franks, Richard Morthland, Mike Fortner and Karen May

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Heather A. Steans, Don Harmon, Ron Sandack-William E. Brady and Mike Jacobs)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/28/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1128

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/3-105from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 3-105
220 ILCS 5/16-102

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that an entity that owns or operates a facility that furnishes or sells electricity to the public for the purpose of charging electric vehicles is not and shall not be deemed a public utility or an alternative retail electric supplier. Provides that if, however, the entity that owns or operates such a facility is otherwise deemed a public utility or an alternative retail electric supplier under the Act, or is otherwise subject to regulation under the Act, then that entity is not exempt from and remains subject to the otherwise applicable provisions of the Act. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 627/25 new
220 ILCS 5/16-128A

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the engrossed bill with changes. Further amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that when the Illinois Commerce Commission initiates rulemaking proceedings to establish certification requirements that are applicable to persons or entities that install, maintain, and repair electric vehicle charging stations, the rules regulating the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric vehicle charging stations shall include certain specified criteria. Changes references from delivery service customers to retail customers. Defines "electric vehicle charging station" and "self-installer". Provides that the certification of persons or entities that install, maintain, or repair distributed generation facilities or electric vehicle charging stations is an exclusive power and function of the State. Also amends the Electric Vehicle Act. Creates a provision that any electric vehicle charging stations under the Act shall meet the requirements set forth in certain provisions of the Public Utilities Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann Williams
  2/7/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/8/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin
  2/8/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
  2/8/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  2/8/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps
  2/8/2012HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
  2/17/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  2/17/2012HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee
  2/21/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  2/28/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 019-000-000
  2/29/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/6/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/6/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/8/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
  3/8/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/8/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard Morthland
  3/8/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner
  3/8/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  3/21/2012SenateArrive in Senate
  3/21/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 22, 2012
  3/22/2012SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
  3/23/2012SenateFirst Reading
  3/23/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/26/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
  3/28/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ron Sandack
  4/11/2012SenateAssigned to Energy
  4/26/2012SenatePostponed - Energy
  5/3/2012SenateDo Pass Energy; 014-000-000
  5/3/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2012
  5/3/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady
  5/16/2012SenateSecond Reading
  5/16/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2012
  5/21/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans
  5/21/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/22/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy
  5/25/2012SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2012
  5/29/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Energy; 011-000-000
  5/30/2012SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/30/2012SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Steans
  5/30/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/30/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs
  5/30/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-010-000
  5/30/2012HouseArrived in House
  5/30/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  5/30/2012HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Ann Williams
  5/30/2012HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/31/2012HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Public Utilities Committee
  5/31/2012HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 016-000-000
  5/31/2012HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 092-025-001
  5/31/2012HousePassed Both Houses
  6/29/2012HouseSent to the Governor
  8/28/2012HouseGovernor Approved
  8/28/2012HouseEffective Date August 28, 2012
  8/28/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1128

Back To Top