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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, to assist and support the Illinois Commerce Commission in the development of renewable energy access plan updates, the Commission may retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience. Provides that the procurement is exempt from the requirements of the Illinois Procurement Code. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to hire technical and policy experts to help update renewable energy access plans, which are plans to ensure the state has the necessary infrastructure to deliver renewable energy to consumers. Importantly, the bill exempts these expert procurements from the Illinois Procurement Code, which typically governs how the state buys goods and services, to streamline the process. This change is made to ensure the ICC can efficiently gather the necessary expertise to develop and update these crucial plans for the state's renewable energy future.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities (on 02/17/2026)
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