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HB 3994

$ILLINOIS POWER AGENCY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Robyn Gabel

HB 3994 would supply multi-fund funding to the Illinois Power Agency to cover operations, renewable purchases, ACP adjustments, and Solar for All program costs.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3994

Summary of HB 3994 (Illinois Power Agency)

Status: Referred to Rules Committee
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Robyn Gabel
Companion: SB 1337
Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Purpose and intent

HB 3994 is an appropriation bill that provides specific funding to the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) from several dedicated funds. The primary goal is to support the IPA’s operating costs, ongoing renewable energy procurement activities, and programs such as Solar for All. The bill directs money into and between IPA’s core funds to cover current and prior year expenses, refunds, and program-related costs.

Key provisions and funding allocations

  • Section 5: Appropriates $46,999,828 to the Illinois Power Agency from the Illinois Power Agency Operations Fund. This funding covers the IPA’s ordinary and contingent expenses for the current and prior year, as well as refunds.
  • Section 10: Appropriates $4,000,000 to the IPA from the ordinary Transition Act funds to cover contingent expenses of the IPA Operations Fund (described as related to Energy Section 15 activities).
  • Section 15: Appropriates $56,000,000 to the Illinois Power Agency Resources Fund. This is designated for:
    • Funding current and prior fiscal year purchases of renewable energy resources and related expenses
    • Overpayments of Alternative Compliance Payments (ACP)
    • Expenses related to the development and administration of the Illinois Solar for All Program
    • The appropriation is made under subsections (b), (c), and (i) of Section 1-56 of the Illinois Power Agency Act
  • Section 20: Appropriates $12,000,000 to the IPA from the Illinois Power Agency Trust Fund for deposit into the IPA Operations Fund, pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 6z-75 of the State Finance Act

Who/what is affected

  • Illinois Power Agency (IPA): Receives targeted funding to cover operating costs, contingent expenses, and program administration.
  • IPA Funds: Transfers among the Operations Fund, Renewable Resources Fund, and Trust Fund to support ongoing activities, renewable energy purchases, and Solar for All administration.
  • Renewable energy programs: Funding supports current/prior year renewable energy purchases and the Solar for All program.
  • Financial administration: The bill interacts with State Finance Act provisions and the Transition Act, guiding how funds are appropriated and deposited.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Considered in public hearing on April 21, 2025; a committee substitute was considered and testimony was taken.
  • Left pending in committee as of that hearing.
  • Filed and first read in February 2025; referred to Ways & Means (initial step) and then to Rules Committee (status listed).

Practical impact

If enacted, HB 3994 would provide explicit, multi-fund appropriations to support IPA operations, renewable energy procurement, and Solar for All initiatives. By earmarking funds from the Operations Fund, Renewable Resources Fund, and Trust Fund, the bill aims to ensure IPA can meet its current and prior year obligations, manage ACP-related adjustments, and continue program development and administration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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