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HB5195Introduced in the House

DCEO-ENERGY CHOICE

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Introduced by Lawrence Walsh, District 86

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Illinois Future of Energy Choice and Economic Impact Commission. Sets forth the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission has certain duties with respect to energy policy. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

April 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Energy & Environment Committee · March 26, 2026

28

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

29 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 028-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee

  12. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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