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SB 1538

Died in Senate committee

RENEWABLE ENERGY-SMALL REACTOR

Introduced 2025-02-04Last action 2025-06-02 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to AssignmentsCommittee Assignments

Sponsor

Mark L. WalkerD

Cosponsors

Terri Bryant(R)
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Died in Senate committee
The 104th Regular Session ended on 2025-05-31. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Summary

This bill amends Illinois's Renewable Energy Production District Act to expand the definition of "renewable energy facility" to include small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), which are defined as advanced nuclear reactors with a capacity of 300 megawatts or less that can be built and operated in combination at a single site. The main purpose is to allow renewable energy production districts in Illinois to develop and operate small nuclear reactors alongside traditional renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. This change would enable local districts to include SMRs in their renewable energy portfolios, potentially expanding clean energy options despite nuclear power not traditionally being classified as "renewable" energy.

Bill history

  1. 2025-02-04 · Senate
    Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mark L. Walker
  2. 2025-02-04 · Senate
    First Reading
  3. 2025-02-04 · Senate
    Referred to Assignments
  4. 2025-02-11 · Senate
    Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
  5. 2025-03-21 · Senate
    Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  6. 2025-04-04 · Senate
    Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  7. 2025-04-11 · Senate
    Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
  8. 2025-05-07 · Senate
    Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
  9. 2025-05-09 · Senate
    Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  10. 2025-05-23 · Senate
    Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  11. 2025-06-02 · Senate
    Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Note

Historical import. Session: 104th

Full Bill Text
https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB1538.pdf
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