HB 1431 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

SYNTH NAT GAS-LONG-TERM CNTRCT

Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Extends to July 1, 2011 (rather than July 1, 2008) the date by which a gas utility must commence construction of a coal gasification facility in order for provisions authorizing the utility to enter into a 20-year supply contract with a company for synthetic natural gas produced from coal through the gasification process to apply. Makes changes to the method by which it is determined that the cost for synthetic natural gas under such a contract is reasonable and prudent and recoverable through the purchased gas adjustment clause. Provides that a utility shall be limited to selling 50% of its output of natural gas. Effective immediately.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2007

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 21, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009

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Jan 13, 2009

House · Failed

Session Sine Die

May 25, 2007

House · Referred to committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 20, 2007

House · Reported by committee

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 013-000-000

Mar 20, 2007

House · Amendment adopted

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Utilities Committee; by Voice Vote

Mar 20, 2007

House · Amendment offered

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Public Utilities Committee

Feb 27, 2007

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

Feb 21, 2007

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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