SB2789

HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2789 amends the Public Utilities Act and Illinois Highway Code to regulate the construction and maintenance of high voltage transmission.

Illinois SB2789 amends the Public Utilities Act and Illinois Highway Code to regulate the construction, maintenance, and relocation of high voltage transmission lines. The bill establishes an order of priority for siting new electric transmission facilities, prioritizing existing utility corridors and highways. It requires utilities to obtain consent from the State or county highway authority for using highway rights-of-way.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Feb 3

Senate

Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities

Jan 13

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce