IL SB1726 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Passed on August 18 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-08-18 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0399
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Passed on August 18 2015 - 100% progression
Action: 2015-08-18 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0399
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility seeking to construct a high-voltage electric service line and related facilities (Project) must show that the utility has held a minimum of 2 pre-filing public meetings to receive public comment concerning the Project in each county where the Project is to be located, no earlier than 6 months prior to filing an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Illinois Commerce Commission. Provides that a public utility seeking to construct a Project shall include with the application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to the Commission a list containing the name and address of each owner of record of the land included in the primary or alternate rights-of way for the Project as disclosed by the records of the tax collector of the county in which the land is located, as of not more than 30 days prior to the filing of the application. Provides that a public utility seeking to construct a Project may not ask for an easement for more ground than what it has filed with the Commission. Provides that a public utility that has been granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the purpose of making land surveys and land use studies shall provide a second notice to the owner of the property, identifying the date and time when land surveys and land use studies will begin on the property and informing the landowner of his or her right to be present when the land surveys or land use studies occur. Provides that the second notice shall also indicate whether the certificate of public convenience and necessity has been granted, whether it has been stayed by a court at the time of surveying, and indicate that, should the certificate of public convenience and necessity not be granted or is stayed by a court, the public utility has no right to enter the property. Provides that the notice shall also clearly indicate the property the public utility wishes to survey, and where the landowner can call to deny permission if the certificate of public convenience and necessity has not been granted or has been stayed by a court. Effective immediately.
Title
UTILITY-HIGH-VOLTAGE ELEC LINE
Sponsors
| Sen. Chapin Rose [R] | Rep. Brandon Phelps [D] | Rep. Donald Moffitt [R] | Rep. Jack Franks [D] |
| Rep. Carol Ammons [D] | Rep. Carol Sente [D] | Rep. Linda LaVia [D] | Rep. Patrick Verschoore [D] |
Roll Calls
2015-05-28 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 116 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-05-07 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 55 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-05-07 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 55 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-18 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0399 |
| 2015-08-18 | Senate | Effective Date August 18, 2015 |
| 2015-08-18 | Senate | Governor Approved |
| 2015-06-26 | Senate | Sent to the Governor |
| 2015-05-28 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks |
| 2015-05-28 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 |
| 2015-05-22 | House | Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2015 |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2015-05-21 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 2015-05-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2015-05-20 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 011-000-000 |
| 2015-05-13 | House | Assigned to Public Utilities Committee |
| 2015-05-13 | House | Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 22, 2015 |
| 2015-05-07 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2015-05-07 | House | First Reading |
| 2015-05-07 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps |
| 2015-05-07 | House | Arrived in House |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Adopted; Rose |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading |
| 2015-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000 |
| 2015-05-06 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments |
| 2015-05-06 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-05-05 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-05-05 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2015-04-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-04-29 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2015-04-24 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015 |
| 2015-04-23 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-04-23 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-04-21 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-04-21 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-04-21 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2015 |
| 2015-04-21 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 2015-04-17 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-04-17 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2015-04-17 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-04-17 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2015-03-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 14, 2015 |
| 2015-03-26 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 017-000-000 |
| 2015-03-26 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 2015-03-24 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-03-20 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-03-20 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
| 2015-03-11 | Senate | Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities |
| 2015-02-20 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2015-02-20 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2015-02-20 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 5 | 8-406 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 220 | 5 | 8-406.1 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 220 | 5 | 8-510 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
