PEMBROKE TWP-NATURAL GAS House SponsorsRep. Jackie Haas-Mary E. Flowers-Anthony DeLuca, Mark Luft, Paul Jacobs, Tim Ozinga, Lawrence Walsh, Jr., David Friess, Maurice A. West, II, Steven Reick, Amy Elik, Chris Bos, Seth Lewis, Martin McLaughlin, Tim Butler, Dan Ugaste, Norine K. Hammond, Jeff Keicher, Tony McCombie, Joe Sosnowski, Amy Grant, William Davis, Robert Rita and Michael T. Marron Senate Sponsors(Sen. Patrick J. Joyce-John Connor, Rachelle Crowe, Thomas Cullerton, Bill Cunningham, Meg Loughran Cappel, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Terri Bryant, Dale Fowler, John F. Curran, Donald P. DeWitte-Michael E. Hastings, Emil Jones, III-Mattie Hunter-Patricia Van Pelt, Jason A. Barickman, Dave Syverson and Jason Plummer) 8/27/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0609 New Act30 ILCS 105/5.935 new220 ILCS 5/8-406from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-406220 ILCS 5/8-406.2 new Creates the Pembroke Township Natural Gas Investment Pilot Program Act. Directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create a pilot program for the distribution of grants for the construction of new natural gas pipelines and infrastructure in Pembroke Township. Requires applicants for grants to demonstrate that the grants will result in the construction of a new natural gas pipeline to provide natural gas to the residents of the township. Provides that the Department shall report annually to the Governor and General Assembly beginning in 2022 regarding cost estimates for the Pilot Program, recommendations for improvement to the Pilot Program, and a recommendation as to whether the Pilot Program should be continued. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Pembroke Township Natural Gas Investment Pilot Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a gas public utility may apply for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to increase its gas service territory and extend its gas distribution system to serve a designated hardship area. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall, after notice and hearing, grant a certificate of public convenience and necessity if, based upon the application filed with the Commission and the evidentiary record, the Commission finds that specified criteria are satisfied. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Replaces provisions concerning the Pembroke Township Natural Gas Investment Pilot Program with language providing that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create the Pembroke Township Natural Gas Investment Pilot Program for a duration of 5 years. Provides that the Department shall distribute grants, subject to appropriation, from moneys in the Pembroke Township Natural Gas Investment Fund for the conversion of appliances to be compatible with natural gas. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for the administration of the Program. Provides that, at a minimum, the rules shall require that the applicant for the grants demonstrate that the grants will result in the conversion of necessary equipment to have the ability to utilize natural gas. Provides that the rules shall allow for conversion grants awarded to residents of Pembroke Township and to Pembroke Township to provide assistance for the use of natural gas and shall ensure that the applicant complies with all other requirements of the rules. In provisions amending the Public Utilities Act, makes changes concerning what a gas public utility applying for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall include in the application and the criteria the Illinois Commerce Commission shall consider in granting the certificate. Effective immediately. 2/19/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas 2/22/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/9/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke 3/9/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 3/9/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 3/9/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft 3/9/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs 3/9/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke 3/9/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer 3/9/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr 3/16/2021HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee 3/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Ozinga 3/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. 3/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess 3/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 3/22/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Public Utilities Committee; 025-000-000 3/24/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick 3/24/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik 4/2/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 4/2/2021HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/12/2021HouseRemoved from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Greg Harris 4/12/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/13/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Bos 4/13/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Seth Lewis 4/13/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 4/13/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/13/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/13/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler 4/14/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski 4/15/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/15/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant 4/15/2021HouseRemoved from Short Debate Status 4/15/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate 4/15/2021HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 088-014-001 4/15/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 4/19/2021SenateArrive in Senate 4/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/19/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 4/19/2021SenateFirst Reading 4/19/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 5/10/2021SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 5/11/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachelle Crowe 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran 5/12/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte 5/13/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 5/13/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/13/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/13/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III 5/17/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities 5/20/2021SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/20/2021SenateDo Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 019-000-000 5/20/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2021 5/21/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 5/21/2021SenateSecond Reading 5/21/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 24, 2021 5/27/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt 5/27/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman 5/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 5/28/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer 5/28/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-003-002 5/28/2021HouseArrived in House 5/28/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/28/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 5/29/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jackie Haas 5/29/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/29/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Public Utilities Committee 5/30/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 020-002-001 5/31/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael T. Marron 6/1/2021HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 081-025-000 6/1/2021HouseHouse Concurs 6/1/2021HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Jackie Haas 6/2/2021HouseMotion Withdrawn Rep. Jackie Haas 6/2/2021HousePassed Both Houses 6/30/2021HouseSent to the Governor 8/27/2021HouseGovernor Approved 8/27/2021HouseEffective Date August 27, 2021 8/27/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0609