SB3272Introduced in the Senate
RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS PLANS
Introduced by William Cunningham, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends 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.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0717
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
70
Yes
35
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 041-012-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 016-009-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-035-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0717
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