UTILITY-DECOMMISSION OF PLANTS

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that beginning April 1, 2020, and on a bi-annual basis thereafter, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall issue a report to the General Assembly concerning the decommissioning of nuclear power plants in this State. Provides for the contents of the report. Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 1 (Illinois Commerce Commission) Although the bill requirements will require staff time, it will be minimal and will not require additional headcount. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Provides that beginning on or before May 1, 2020, and every 2 years thereafter, the owner or operator of each nuclear power plant in this State shall provide the Illinois Commerce Commission with a copy of the nuclear decommissioning funding assurance status report submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and, as applicable, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Provides that beginning June 1, 2020, and every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall provide the General Assembly with a copy of the nuclear decommissioning funding assurance status report for shutdown units as submitted by the owner or operator of a nuclear power plant in this State to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and, as applicable, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. State Mandates Fiscal Note (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) This bill does not create a State mandate.