Illinois Senate Bill 3977

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 6 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-11-06 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Provides that, in calendar years 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045, the Auditor General shall conduct a performance audit of (i) the programs and procurement activities administered by the Illinois Power Agency to implement the Renewable Portfolio Standard and (ii) the Adjustable Block program established under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the performance audits shall address several questions related to renewable energy, solar vendors, and other issues. Provides that performance audits shall each include physical inspections of 3 random solar sites funded through the Adjustable Block program. Provides that the Auditor General shall consult with energy experts in the audit process and may employ an energy consulting firm. Provides for the Auditor General to report findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions added by this amendatory Act on July 1, 2046. Effective immediately.

AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE

Sen. Jil Tracy [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-11-06	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2024-11-06	Senate	First Reading
2024-11-06	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
30	5	3-2.5	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3977&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB3977.htm