SB2258
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What this bill does
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to initiate a proceeding within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of pilot thermal energy networks. Provides that within 10 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility serving over 100,000 customers shall file with the Commission a petition seeking Commission-approval of at least one and no more than 3 proposed pilot thermal energy network projects. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to report to the Commission, on a quarterly basis and until completion of the pilot thermal energy network project, the status of each pilot thermal energy network project. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to demonstrate that it has entered into a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization that is actively engaged in representing its employees. Requires the Commission to adopt specified rules within 4 years after the completion of the construction of all thermal energy network projects. Provides that a gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility required to develop a pilot thermal energy network project shall be permitted to recover all reasonable and prudently incurred costs associated with the development, construction, and operation of one or more pilot thermal energy network projects through general rates or through rates set in a Multi-Year Rate Plan. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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Pipeline Progress
Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 428 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
Robert Peters
Low Influence (#95)
Bills sponsored by Robert Peters advance 9% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
92 witness slips filed
88 proponents / 3 opponents
31 organizations
Witness slips
92 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Estrich | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Andrew Fisher | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Ann Kennedy | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Anne Logue | SSI | SSI | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Austin James Mink | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Barbara Cooper | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Benjamin Nagy | SELF | SELF | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Betty Magness | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Brandon Ebert | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Candace Colby | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Candice Goldstein | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Cate Caldwell | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Claudia Jackson | Chicago League of Women Voters, Coalition for Plastic Reduction | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Clayton Miller | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| CORINNE CRESWELL | Citizen | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Cynthia Linton | Self | Climate Reality Chicago | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Dana Nehls | self | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| David Schwartz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Diane Fager | retired | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Don Wedd | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Donald Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Dorelle Ackermann | INDIVIDUAL | SELF | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Elissa Rothman | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Em Jacoby | none | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Frida Furman | Climate Reality Project | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Hannah Rudnicke | none | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Hillary J Colby | NA | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Jacob Goodman-Palmer | Self | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Janet Kittlaus | Retired | Myself | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Jason Han | self | No | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| JeeYeun Lee | Not applicable | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Joe Duffy | Climate Jobs Illinois | Climate Jobs Illinois | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| John Lowder | Lowder Govermental Solutions | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Josephine Ferorelli | Self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Julia Utset | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Julie Moller | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Kady McFadden | McFadden Strategies | Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Karen Daiter | Cllimate Reality Project- Chicago Metro Chapter | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Kathryn Balk | NA | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Kavitha Chintam | Vote Solar | Vote Solar | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Kristin Sherrard | Third Act Illinois | NA | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Larry Coble | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Laura Davis | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Laura Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Llona Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Lynn Steele | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Madeline Semanisin | Natural Resources Defense Council | Natural Resources Defense Council | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Marnelle Curtis | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Mary Grose | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Mary Penick | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Matthew Slade | Myself | Myself | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Mike Gallagher | NA | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Nicholas Haile | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Nicole Saulsberry | sierra club Illinois | Sierra Club Illinois | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Patrick Lindley | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Paul Berland | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Rachel Fredericks | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Ryan McLaughlin | NA | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Samantha Iadanza | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Samarth Medakkar | Advanced Energy United | Advanced Energy United | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Sandra Feaver | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Sandy Crawford | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Sarah Farbman | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Susan Coleman | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Sylvia V Panek | xxx-xx-xxxx | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Tarek Hijaz | Not authorized to represent my employer | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Toni Louise Oplt | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Wahila Wilkie | None | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Bob Stephens | Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers | Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers (IIEC) | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Eric Lindroth | Self | Self | No Position On Merits | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-04 |
| Ann Kennedy | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Daniel Robles | Illinois Environmental Council | Illinois Environmental Council | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Eileen Rico | self | self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Janet Kittlaus | Retired | Myself | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Joe Duffy | Climate Jobs Illinois | Climate Jobs Illinois | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Kady McFadden | ICJC | Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Kavitha Chintam | Vote Solar | Vote Solar | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Marc Poulos | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Local 150 Operating Engineers | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Pamela Tate | The Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Phyllis B Rubin | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Rosemary Maziarz | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Sherry D Wilson | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Tracey McFadden | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Fox Valley Electric Auto Association | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| William Koehl | Self | Self | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| William Peterman | Arbor West Neighbors | Arbor West Neighbors | Proponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Alec Messina | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Illinois Chamber of Commerce | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
| Bob Stephens | Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers - IIEC | Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers (IIEC) | Opponent | Energy and Public Utilities | 2025-04-10 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| S | Committee | Energy and Public Utilities | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 4 | — |
Action History
25 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-05-09 — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-02-07
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-02-07
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.
2025-03-04
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.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura 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.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-03-14
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] 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.
2025-03-18
Amendment Actions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
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.
2025-03-25
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán 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.
2025-04-04
Amendment Actions
Positive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-04
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass as AmendedEnergy and Public Utilities; 009-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-04-04
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters
[Amendment] Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-04-08
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments
[Amendment] 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.
2025-04-09
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-04-09
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities
[Amendment] Senate Assignments Committee forwards the bill to a substantive committee.
2025-04-10
Amendment Actions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptEnergy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-11
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(5-6)
Senate Third Reading (floor vote) deadline set or extended.
2025-04-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-05-09
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.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Assigned toEnergy and Public Utilities Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-04 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-03-21 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(3-4) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-03-25 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted | Amendment Actions | Positive |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Do Pass as AmendedEnergy and Public Utilities; 009-005-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary bySen. Robert Peters | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred toAssignments | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-09 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers toEnergy and Public Utilities | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do AdoptEnergy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000 | Amendment Actions | — |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Javier L. Cervantes Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(5-6) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-23 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-09 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred toAssignments Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |