IllinoisHB3603104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

NUCLEAR POWER CERTIFICATE

Sponsored By: Dave Vella (Democratic)

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Summary

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.

public utilities

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

    3/27/2025House
  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

    3/21/2025House
  3. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

    3/11/2025House
  4. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/18/2025House
  5. First Reading

    2/18/2025House
  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

    2/7/2025House

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