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HB 5459

Illinois House•In House Committee

Summary

HB 5459, “SOLAR ENERGY-VARIOUS”, was introduced in the House on Feb 6, 2026 by Rep. Lawrence Walsh (D). It was referred to Rules, and last saw action on Mar 27, 2026: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.

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HB 5459 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

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Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning colocation of photovoltaic community renewable generation projects, changes references from "community renewable generation project" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation project" and "community solar projects" to "photovoltaic community renewable generation projects". Requires a project labor agreement for the new construction of certain facilities related to community-driven community solar projects. In a provision applying prevailing wage requirements to facilities for which a renewable energy credit delivery contract is signed, removes an exception for multi-family residential buildings with aggregate geothermal system tonnage, including colocated projects, of no more than 29 tons. Amends the Energy Transition Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall jointly develop activities to support the recruitment of eligible candidates to the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. Provides that the activities shall include coordinating on sharing with community-based providers the contact information of persons preparing to be released into the community, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, if the person preparing to be released consents to the person's contact information being shared. Makes other changes.

Sponsors

Rep. Lawrence Walsh (D) sponsors HB 5459 alone.

Lawrence Walsh

Rep. · D–86 · Sponsor

Committees

HB 5459 went before 2 committees: Rules and Energy & Environment.

Rules
Rules
Referred to · Feb 13, 2026 · 5,290 Bills
Energy & Environment
Energy & Environment
Referred to · Mar 12, 2026

History

HB 5459 has taken 9 actions since Feb 6, 2026, the latest on Mar 27, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 27, 2026
House
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 18, 2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
Mar 13, 2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
House
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

Votes

HB 5459 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com