House Sponsors: PERSICO. Short description: ICC-POWER INTERUPTION-COSTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Commerce Commission may assess public utilities for costs the Commission incurs in determining whether damages should be paid by the utility because of power interruptions or fluctuations. Authorizes the Commission to utilize outside consultants. Establishes a procedure for the imposition and collection of penalties with respect to public utilities other than telecommunications carriers. Provides that the Commerce Commission may compromise civil penalties. Provides that civil penalties related to the late filing of reports, taxes, and other filings shall be paid into the Public Utility Fund. Limits penalties to $30,000 per offense and $500,000 per continuing violation. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. 220 ILCS 5/16-125 Deletes provisions authorizing the Commission to assess public utilities for costs incurred in determining responsibility for damages caused by power outages. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status