SB4039 - 104th General Assembly

SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Steve Stadelman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments