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 Bill Status of SB4214  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  UTILITY-MODULAR NUCLEAR REACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Sue Rezin - Laura Ellman

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

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. Defines "small modular nuclear reactor". 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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/14/2022SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
  11/14/2022SenateFirst Reading
  11/14/2022SenateReferred to Assignments
  12/20/2022SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  1/10/2023SenateSession Sine Die

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