RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 3/24/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026 30 ILCS 500/1-10220 ILCS 5/8-512Amends 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.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 In provisions concerning the renewable energy access plan, provides that the procurement process for the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience shall be conducted in a manner that is substantially in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Ethics and Disclosure Article of the Illinois Procurement Code. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities 3/12/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/12/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000 3/12/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026 3/24/2026SenateSecond Reading 3/24/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026