RENEWABLE ENERGY TASK FORCE House SponsorsRep. Tim Butler-Robert W. Pritchard-Mike Fortner-Carol Ammons-Carol Sente Senate Sponsors(Sen. Iris Y. Martinez) 7/28/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0155 20 ILCS 687/6-6.5 new Amends the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997. Creates the Utilization of Renewable Energy on State-Owned Properties Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall consider the financial implications of installing and maintaining renewable energy facilities on State-owned property, the impact on property values and the community, and environmental factors relating to renewable energy. Provides that the Task Force shall compile its findings and recommendations in a report to be presented to the Governor and the members of the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2016. Provides that the Task Force is abolished on January 1, 2017. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that the Task Force shall consider the economics and feasibility of installing and maintaining renewable energy facilities on State-owned property and the impact and benefits to the community and the State (instead of the financial implications of installing and maintaining renewable energy facilities on State-owned property, the impact on property values and the community, and environmental factors relating to renewable energy). Provides that the Task Force shall be formed within 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act (instead of by June 1, 2015). Makes changes concerning the membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall present its report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before September 1, 2016 (instead of January 1, 2016). Provides that the Task Force shall be dissolved upon submission of the report. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds a member to the Utilization of Renewable Energy on State-Owned Properties Task Force. 2/26/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 2/26/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/10/2015HouseAssigned to Renewable Energy & Sustainability 3/12/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 3/12/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/16/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Renewable Energy & Sustainability 3/19/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Renewable Energy & Sustainability; by Voice Vote 3/19/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Renewable Energy & Sustainability; 017-000-000 3/19/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2015HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Tim Butler 4/8/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard 4/15/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000 4/15/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 4/15/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 4/15/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Sente 4/15/2015SenateArrive in Senate 4/15/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2015 4/16/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 4/21/2015SenateFirst Reading 4/21/2015SenateReferred to Assignments 4/29/2015SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 5/7/2015SenatePostponed - Energy and Public Utilities 5/7/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 5/7/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/12/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities 5/14/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 5/14/2015SenateDo Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 011-000-000 5/14/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 18, 2015 5/18/2015SenateSecond Reading 5/18/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2015 5/19/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 5/20/2015HouseArrived in House 5/20/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/20/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Tim Butler 5/20/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/25/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Renewable Energy & Sustainability 5/27/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Renewable Energy & Sustainability; 012-000-000 5/31/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 111-000-000 5/31/2015HouseHouse Concurs 5/31/2015HousePassed Both Houses 6/29/2015HouseSent to the Governor 7/28/2015HouseGovernor Approved 7/28/2015HouseEffective Date July 28, 2015 7/28/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0155