Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell presented The Consumers and Climate First Act to a committee of House legislators Tuesday, highlighting its overall environmental impact and goals related to equity and job retention.

House lawmakers agonized on Tuesday over equity concerns and the cost of decarbonization during a marathon subject matter hearing called to discuss The Consumers and Climate First Act (SB 2896/HB 4074), Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed overhaul of the state’s energy laws.