Pritzker Energy Trailer Bill Adds Clarity on County Authority
Supporters cast the trailer bill as part of a larger effort to shield families and businesses from rising electricity costs.
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1700 into law Friday, June 26, 2026, creating a technical trailer bill for Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act after the measure passed the General Assembly on May 31, 2026, as lawmakers moved to clarify implementation of the state’s broader energy law.The law, known as HB1700, is tied to the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, or CRGA, a $13 billion omnibus energy law signed in January 2026 as Public Act 104-045...
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