UTILITIES- SOLAR CUSTOMER Senate SponsorsSen. Gary Forby, David S. Luechtefeld, Wm. Sam McCann and Andy Manar House Sponsors(Rep. John Bradley-Jay Hoffman-Tim Butler-Brandon W. Phelps-Avery Bourne, Jerry Costello, II, Norine K. Hammond, Terri Bryant, John Cavaletto and Daniel V. Beiser) 7/8/2016SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0538 220 ILCS 5/16-102Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "solar customer" as any class of customer of an electric utility or an alternative retail electric supplier that uses a photovoltaic electric delivery system. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:220 ILCS 5/16-102Adds reference to:225 ILCS 705/1.25 new225 ILCS 705/5.06from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 506225 ILCS 705/5.09from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 509225 ILCS 705/5.10from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 510225 ILCS 705/5.11from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 511225 ILCS 705/6.01from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 601225 ILCS 705/6.04from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 604225 ILCS 705/6.05from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 605225 ILCS 705/6.10from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 610225 ILCS 705/6.11from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 611225 ILCS 705/6.12from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 612225 ILCS 705/6.15from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 615225 ILCS 705/6.16from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 616225 ILCS 705/16.11from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1611225 ILCS 705/25.01from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2501225 ILCS 705/25.02from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2502225 ILCS 705/25.04from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2504225 ILCS 705/25.05from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2505225 ILCS 705/29.01from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2901225 ILCS 705/31.03from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3103225 ILCS 705/31.04from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3104225 ILCS 705/31.05from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3105225 ILCS 705/31.06from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3106225 ILCS 705/31.10from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3110225 ILCS 705/31.30from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3130225 ILCS 705/25.03 rep.225 ILCS 705/25.06 rep.225 ILCS 705/25.07 rep.Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Coal Mining Act. Adds a definition for "recorder". Makes changes concerning mine examinations, including timing and scope of the examination. Allows for the use of a multi-gas detector, rather than a flame safety lamp, to test for methane or oxygen. Requires examiners to enter the examination report either by calling out the results of the examination to a recorder on the surface or by personally recording the report so it is not susceptible to alteration. Provides that a mine manager shall not act in the capacity of mine examiner while acting as mine manager (formerly only mine managers in any mine employing more than 25 men). Allows for text messages to be used in the working sections of the mine and for emergency communications. Makes other changes. 2/17/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 2/17/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/17/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 3/1/2016SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 3/10/2016SenateDo Pass Energy and Public Utilities; 012-000-000 3/10/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2016 3/16/2016SenateSecond Reading 3/16/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 17, 2016 4/6/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 4/6/2016HouseArrived in House 4/6/2016HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke 4/6/2016HouseFirst Reading 4/6/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/6/2016HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 5/18/2016HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 5/18/2016HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2016 5/19/2016HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. John Bradley 5/19/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John Bradley 5/19/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/23/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler 5/24/2016HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Tim Butler 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant 5/24/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John Cavaletto 5/25/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Executive Committee; by Voice Vote 5/25/2016HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000 5/25/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/25/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David S. Luechtefeld 5/25/2016HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser 5/25/2016HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne 5/26/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/26/2016HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/27/2016HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2016 5/29/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/29/2016SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Gary Forby 5/29/2016SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/29/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 30, 2016 5/30/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Gary Forby 5/30/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/30/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs 5/30/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 005-000-000 5/30/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 5/31/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andy Manar 5/31/2016SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 059-000-000 5/31/2016SenateSenate Concurs 5/31/2016SenatePassed Both Houses 6/29/2016SenateSent to the Governor 7/8/2016SenateGovernor Approved 7/8/2016SenateEffective Date January 1, 2017 7/8/2016SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0538