HB4803

ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION SITING

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4803 establishes priorities for siting high-voltage transmission lines and outlines the process for colocation requests.

Illinois HB4803, known as the Electric Transmission Colocation and Siting Priority Act, sets priorities for the siting of new electric transmission facilities. It mandates that existing public utility corridors be used first, followed by State highway corridors, and then new corridors. The bill allows public utilities or transmission developers to request evaluations for potential high-voltage transmission line locations. If approved, these requests lead to the development of a constructability report detailing terms and conditions for siting.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 16

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee