# Illinois SB0023: AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE

Illinois SB0023, AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Jil Tracy (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-05-30 (Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB0023
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-01-13
- Last action: 2025-05-30, Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
- Sponsor: Jil Tracy (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: assignments
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act. Provides that, in calendar years 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045, the Auditor General shall conduct a performance audit of (i) the programs and procurement activities administered by the Illinois Power Agency to implement the Renewable Portfolio Standard and (ii) the Adjustable Block program established under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the performance audits shall address several questions related to renewable energy, solar vendors, and other issues. Provides that performance audits shall each include physical inspections of 3 random solar sites funded through the Adjustable Block program. Provides that the Auditor General shall consult with energy experts in the audit process and may employ an energy consulting firm. Provides for the Auditor General to report findings and recommendations. Repeals the provisions added by this amendatory Act on July 1, 2046. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jil Tracy (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Chris Balkema (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Neil Anderson (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sally J. Turner (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Terri Bryant (Republican), Senate

## Actions (10)

- 2025-05-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema (Senate)
- 2025-05-23: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson (Senate)
- 2025-02-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate)
- 2025-02-18: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner (Senate)
- 2025-02-13: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney (Senate)
- 2025-02-06: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant (Senate)
- 2025-01-28: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: First Reading (Senate)
- 2025-01-13: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB0023.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB0023.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB0023-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).