OBAMA-SHAW-LIGHTFORD AND SILVERSTEIN. 220 ILCS 5/8-205 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-205 220 ILCS 5/8-205.5 new 220 ILCS 5/8-206 from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-206 220 ILCS 5/8-310 new 220 ILCS 5/8-315 new Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that when the price of natural gas increases by 30% or more, a public utility that supplies natural gas must provide certain notices to customers, must offer energy audits upon request and at no charge to the customer, may not disconnect service to a customer, and if the customer has contacted the utility and made arrangements for payment, may not report the customer to a collection agency. Requires the Commerce Commission issue rules to ensure that customer service departments are adequately staffed. Requires a public utility to disclose a toll-free telephone number for the utility on billing statements. Requires a public utility to disclose the price of natural gas on billing statements and on its website. Effective immediately. FEB-21-2001 S FIRST READING FEB-21-2001 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-28-2001 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ENVIR & ENE MAR-07-2001 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE MAR-07-2001 S COMMITTEE ENVIR & ENE MAR-08-2001 S ADDED AS A CHIEF CO-SPONSOR LIGHTFORD MAR-23-2001 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR SILVERSTEIN MAR-31-2001 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary