HB3131

IL TRANSMISSION PROJECTS ACT

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3131 establishes the Advancing Federally Regulated Illinois Transmission Projects Act to streamline federal approval for electric.

Illinois HB3131, the Advancing Federally Regulated Illinois Transmission Projects Act, aims to facilitate the development and approval of electric transmission projects within the state. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is authorized to identify projects that could improve resilience, reliability, and access to clean energy for public utilities serving over 3 million customers. The bill mandates that any general contractor constructing part of the project within Illinois must enter into a project labor agreement.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading