IL·Bill·102nd Regular Session
HB 5589
UTIL-REMOVE BAN-NUCLEAR CONST
Introduced 2022-01-28Last action 2022-06-14 — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Sponsor
Mark L. Walker
Cosponsors
Dan CaulkinsDave VellaDaniel DidechLawrence WalshJr.Lance YednockThomas MorrisonJay HoffmanSteven ReickDeanne M. MazzochiStephanie A. KifowitJeff Keicher
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Died in House committee
The 102nd Regular Session ended on 2021-06-01. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
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, through its authorized agency, 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. Effective immediately.
Note
Historical import. Session: 102nd
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