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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a public utility shall ensure that it has the necessary labor force in order to fulfill its duties under the Act. Provides that no substantial change shall be made by any public utility in its labor force unless the public utility provides notice to the Illinois Commerce Commission at least 45 days before the implementation of the change. Provides that a public utility shall provide a report to the Commission in addition to the notice of the substantial change. Sets forth requirements for the content of the report. Provides that the Commission may conduct an audit or investigation of any public utility report filed pursuant to provisions concerning a public utility's labor force. Provides that if, after notice and hearing, the Commission finds that a report was insufficient to justify the substantial change in labor force, then the cost of any independent audit conducted by the Commission shall not be recoverable as an expense from the ratepayers of the public utility.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to establish new requirements for public utilities regarding their labor force management. The bill defines "labor force" as all employees hired directly by a utility and its suppliers/subcontractors involved in infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair. A "substantial change in labor force" is defined as either a greater than 5% reduction in total labor force or a greater than 5% decrease in labor force spending relative to capital spending. Public utilities are required to maintain a labor force that ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality service. Before implementing any substantial labor force changes, utilities must provide the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) with a detailed notice at least 45 days in advance, including a comprehensive report explaining the reasons for the change and demonstrating that the change meets specific criteria, such as being in the public interest, not endangering service quality or safety, and minimizing financial hardship for affected workers. The ICC is empowered to audit or investigate these reports, and if the commission finds the report insufficient to justify the labor force change, the utility cannot recover the costs of any independent audit from its ratepayers.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3282&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3282ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3282eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3282.htm |
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