SB1527
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What this bill does
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the construction of new nuclear power reactors with a nameplate capacity of more than 300 megawatts of electricity to be located within the State until the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security finds that the United States Government has identified and approved a demonstrable technology or means for the disposal of high level nuclear waste.
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law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 208 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Sue Rezin
Low Influence (#150)
Public Engagement
64 witness slips filed
47 proponents / 17 opponents
16 organizations
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Witness slips
64 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Roth | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Alan Medsker | None | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Alex Hambrock | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Andrew Rice | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| April Riordan | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Arnav Goyal | Self | College Students | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Austin King | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Bella Pequette | Self | college students | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Brendan Pittman | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Brian Blankstein | NA | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Cynthia Suzanne Breckenridge | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Daniel Cudzich | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Eddie Lehwald | Strong Towns Chicago | Strong Towns Chicago | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Eric G Meyer | Generation Atomic | Generation Atomic | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Eric Glen Meyer | Generation Atomic | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Eric Knapke | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Gavin Hamilton | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Ian Gurley | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Jake Haywood Mitstifer | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Jeff Dunlap | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| John Santilli | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Jon Knecht | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Jordan Ryan | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Joseph Meyer | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Joseph Miscimarra | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kennedy Dempsey | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kevin Hund | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kira rowell | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kurt Reif | NA | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Liam Mickus | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Lucille Dentice | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Mark Nelson | Radiant Energy Group | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Matteo Riordan | Generation Atomic | Generation Atomic | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Michael Riordan | Generation Atomic | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Michael Riordan | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Michelle Budniak | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Mike Grossenbacher | Individual | Myself | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Noah Ayoub | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Patricia Santilli | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Philip Hult | Generation Atomic | Generation Atomic | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Radek Bizon | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Riley Trendler | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Sado Marinovic | State of Illinois | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Steffany Bahamon | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Steven Vance | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Zoey Walker | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Catherine Franczyk | self | self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Clark | self | self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Chicago | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Daniel Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| David McEllis | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Environmental Law and Policy Center | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kathleen Rude | Gaia Wisdom | self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kay Ahaus | Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Kolleen Blume | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Mark Lundholm | self | self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Mary C Rice | Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Sally Jane Gellert | citizen | self only; Sally Jane Gellert | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Shawn Stacey-Choinard | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Steven Sondheim | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| Susan Balaban | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| William Ahaus | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-05-02 |
Action History
39 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-10-29 — Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-04
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Sue Rezin Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-04
Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-04
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Patrick J. Joyce Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-18
Committee Assignment
Assigned toEnergy and Public Utilities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-20
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-21
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-02
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dave Syverson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Andrew S. Chesney Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Neil Anderson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-03
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-04
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4)
Senate committee deadline set or extended. Procedural — establishes when the bill must be voted out of committee.
2025-04-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-04-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-09
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)
Combined committee and floor deadline set for Senate bill.
2025-06-02
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a)
Senate procedural rule — bill re-referred to Assignments for missing Rule 2-10 deadline. Bill is NOT dead but faces uphill battle.
2025-08-21
Other
Sponsor RemovedSen. Sally J. Turner
Uncategorized action.
2025-08-21
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-10-29
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Sue Rezin Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-02-19 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Bill Cunningham Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-20 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Patrick J. Joyce Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-25 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-28 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Li Arellano, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Assigned toEnergy and Public Utilities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. David Koehler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-02 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Steve Stadelman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Terri Bryant Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Laura Ellman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Meg Loughran Cappel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dale Fowler Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Dave Syverson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jil Tracy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Craig Wilcox Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Andrew S. Chesney Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chapin Rose Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Neil Anderson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Steve McClure Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Christopher Belt Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Michael E. Hastings Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-03 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Erica Harriss Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-07 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Chris Balkema Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-05-23 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-08-21 | Senate | Sponsor RemovedSen. Sally J. Turner | Other | — |
| 2025-08-21 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Sally J. Turner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-10-29 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Jason Plummer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |