HB3603 - 104th General Assembly

NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dave Vella and Jason R. Bunting
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/8-406from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions regarding a certificate of public convenience and necessity, makes changes to the limitations on the construction of a nuclear power reactor. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, construction may commence on an advanced nuclear reactor (rather than a new nuclear power reactor with a nameplate capacity of 300 megawatts of electricity or less) within the State under specified conditions. Defines "advanced nuclear reactor". Makes other changes.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
2/18/2025 House First Reading
2/18/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025 House Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting