Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, to assist and support the Illinois Commerce Commission in the development of renewable energy access plan updates, the Commission may retain the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience. Provides that the procurement is exempt from the requirements of the Illinois Procurement Code. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: In provisions concerning the renewable energy access plan, provides that the procurement process for the services of technical and policy experts with relevant expertise and experience shall be conducted in a manner that is substantially in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Ethics and Disclosure Article of the Illinois Procurement Code.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30 ILCS 500/1, 220 ILCS 5/8