NUCLEAR POWER PLANT CLOSURES House SponsorsRep. Michael J. Madigan-Jim Durkin-Sue Scherer-Mike Smiddy-Bill Mitchell, John D. Anthony, Tom Demmer, Brian W. Stewart, Mike Fortner, Patrick J. Verschoore and Daniel V. Beiser 5/29/2014HouseResolution Adopted Urges the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, PJM Interconnection, LLC, and the Mid-Continent Independent Systems Operator to adopt rules and policies to ensure the continued operation of nuclear power plants in Illinois; urges the United States Environmental Protection Agency to adopt certain rules concerning the use of nuclear energy; urges State agencies to review federal greenhouse gas regulations and adopt policies to promote economic activity in Illinois; urges the examination of existing policies regarding the transmission of electricity to other states; and urges the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Power Agency, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to prepare reports concerning the potential impacts from the premature closure of existing nuclear power plants and to present those reports between November 15, 2014 and the adjournment sine die of the 98th General Assembly. 5/23/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 5/23/2014HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin 5/23/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/23/2014HouseAssigned to Environment 5/23/2014HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Environment; Rep. Emily McAsey 5/23/2014HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 5/23/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer 5/23/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy 5/27/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell 5/28/2014HouseRecommends Be Adopted Environment; 016-000-000 5/28/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brian W. Stewart 5/29/2014HouseResolution Adopted 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore 5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser