SB4039Introduced in the Senate
SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · May 7, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Re-assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 015-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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