Senate Sponsors: MAHAR-PHILIP-TROTTER, SULLIVAN AND OBAMA. House Sponsors: PERSICO-SCHOENBERG-NOVAK-GRANBERG-MEYER Short description: ICC ENFORCEMENT POWERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Commission to seek an injunction against violations of the Act or Commission rules or orders without first holding an administrative hearing. Permits the Commission to establish penalty schedules for certain violations. Establishes penalties for violations by entities other than public utilities. Provides that the Commerce Commission may assess public utilities for costs the Commission incurs in determining whether damages should be paid by the utility because of power interruptions or fluctuations. Authorizes the Commission to utilize outside consultants. Effective immediately. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that civil penalties related to the late filing of required documents and taxes are due at the time the late filing is made. Limits penalties to $30,000 per offense and $1,000,000 per continuing violation. Deletes provisions authorizing the Commission to establish penalty schedules. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Commerce Commission may assess public utilities for costs the Commission incurs in determining whether damages should be paid by the utility because of power interruptions or fluctuations. Authorizes the Commission to utilize outside consultants. Establishes a procedure for the imposition and collection of penalties with respect to public utilities other than telecommunications carriers. Provides that the Commerce Commission may compromise civil penalties. Provides that civil penalties related to the late filing of reports, taxes, and other filings shall be paid into the Public Utility Fund. Limits penalties to $30,000 per offense and $500,000 per continuing violation. Deletes provisions authorizing the Commission to establish a penalty schedule. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 220 ILCS 5/4-202 220 ILCS 5/4-203 220 ILCS 5/5-202 220 ILCS 5/16-125 Adds reference to: 220 ILCS 5/16-102 220 ILCS 5/16-115C new 220 ILCS 5/16-115D new 220 ILCS 5/16-115E new 220 ILCS 5/16-116 220 ILCS 5/16-124 220 ILCS 5/16-128 Replaces the title and everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Public Utilities Act to provide for the provision of unbundled delivery services by entities other than electric utilities and alternative retail electric suppliers. Establishes criteria that must be met to obtain a certificate of authority as a provider of unbundled delivery services. Establishes the service obligations of providers of unbundled delivery services and provides for oversight by the Commerce Commission. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 2 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status