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On
Sept. 13, Senate lawmakers returned to Springfield to vote on a
comprehensive energy package that includes the largest utility
rate increase in Illinois history. State Senator Sally Turner
(R-Beason) issued the following statement after Senate Bill 2408
passed with a 37 to 17 vote:
“While I believe it is important for us as a state and nation to
address the serious issues related to our planet’s climate, I
believe we must do so in a realistic and reasonable way, which
Senate Bill 2408 simply doesn’t do as it will create the highest
rate increase in Illinois history.
“This legislation also allows a private company to invoke
eminent domain to take personal property from Illinois residents
who live in seven counties, just so that company can increase
their own profits. This bill sets a dangerous precedent. It
changes the fundamental use of eminent domain as we know it
under the guise of job creation.
“While I support the additional ethics included in for public
utilities in the wake of the ComEd controversy, I am shocked
that the bill does not include those same ethical rules for
renewable companies that are receiving even more ratepayer
subsidies.
“I don’t doubt the good intentions of this bill. However, I
could not support SB 2408 considering all of problems that are
contained in it.”
[Marcus J. Durrett
Illinois Senate Republican Staff
Communications and Public Affairs]
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