Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

220 ILCS 5/8-406

from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406

220 ILCS 5/8-406.3 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Deletes language that provides that no construction shall commence on any new nuclear power plant to be located within the State, and no certificate of public convenience and necessity or other authorization shall be issued therefor by the Illinois Commerce Commission, until the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste, or until such construction has been specifically approved by a statute enacted by the General Assembly. Defines "small modular nuclear reactor". Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules concerning the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the construction, purchase, or lease of small modular nuclear reactors. Provides requirements for the Commission to follow when adopting rules for the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for small modular nuclear reactors. Provides that the Commission may adopt emergency rules for the granting of certificates of public convenience and necessity for small modular nuclear reactors.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
11/14/2022	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
11/14/2022	Senate	First Reading
11/14/2022	Senate	Referred to Assignments
12/20/2022	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
1/10/2023	Senate	Session Sine Die

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