Bill Text: IL SB1609 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Amended

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that beginning April 1, 2012, and each year thereafter, the Illinois Power Agency shall prepare a report for the General Assembly and Illinois Commerce Commission that shall include, but not be limited to, renewable portfolio standards. Provides that a required annual report shall include the quantity, price, and rate impact of all renewable resources purchased pursuant to long-term contracts under the electricity procurement plans for electric utilities. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that beginning April 1, 2012 and by April 1 of each year thereafter, the Illinois Power Agency shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly, the Commission, and alternative retail electric suppliers that shall include specified information. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-13 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0669 [SB1609 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-SB1609-Amended.html

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Rep. Luis Arroyo

Filed: 5/18/2011

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1609
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1609 by replacing
everything after the enacting clause with the following:
"Section 5. The Urban Weatherization Initiative Act is
amended by changing Section 40-40 as follows:
(30 ILCS 738/40-40)
Sec. 40-40. Weatherization Initiative Board.
(a) The Weatherization Initiative Board is created within
the Department. The Board must approve or deny all grants from
the Fund.
(a-5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article,
the Board has the authority to direct the Department to
authorize the awarding of grants to applicants serving areas or
populations not included in the target areas and populations
set forth in Section 40-25 if the Board determines that there
are special circumstances involving the areas or populations

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served by the applicant.
(b) The Board shall consist of 5 voting members appointed
by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The
initial members shall have terms as follows as designated by
the Governor: one for one year, one for 2 years, one for 3
years, one for 4 years, and one for 5 years, or until a
successor is appointed and qualified. Thereafter, members
shall serve 5-year terms or until a successor is appointed and
qualified. The voting members shall elect a voting member to
serve as chair for a one-year term. Vacancies shall be filled
in the same manner for the balance of a term.
(c) The Board shall also have 12 4 non-voting ex officio
members appointed as follows: 3 Representatives one
Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House, 3
Representatives one Representative appointed by the House
Minority Leader, 3 Senators one Senator appointed by the
President of the Senate, and 3 Senators one Senator appointed
by the Senate Minority Leader, each to serve at the pleasure of
the appointing authority.
(d) Members shall receive no compensation, but may be
reimbursed for necessary expenses from appropriations to the
Department available for that purpose.
(e) The Board may adopt rules under the Illinois
Administrative Procedure Act.
(f) A quorum of the Board is at least 3 voting members, and
the affirmative vote of at least 3 voting members is required

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for Board decisions and adoption of rules.
(g) The Department shall provide staff and administrative
assistance to the Board.
(h) By December 31 of each year, the Board shall file an
annual report with the Governor and the General Assembly
concerning the Initiative, grants awarded, and grantees and
making recommendations for any changes needed to enhance the
effectiveness of the Initiative.
(Source: P.A. 96-37, eff. 7-13-09.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.".