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IL SB1973
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Cullerton
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Utilities Act Section 16-126.1 regarding regional transmission organization memberships for electric utilities.
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Changes language from "shall not" to "may not" to allow the State discretionary authority rather than an absolute prohibition on preventing qualifying electric utilities from seeking membership in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved regional transmission organizations.
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Applies to electric utilities that served at least 100,000 customers in Illinois as of December 31, 2005.
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Preserves the Illinois Commerce Commission's existing regulatory authority over electric utilities despite this change.
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Provision expires July 1, 2022 unless the General Assembly extends it by law.
Legislative Description
UTILITY-REGIONAL TRANSMISSION
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019