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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning procedures for a large public utility to acquire a water or sewer utility, provides that if the water or sewer utility being acquired is owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State, a referendum will be required to approve the acquisition of the water or sewer utility by the large public utility (rather than only requiring a public meeting and publication of the terms of acquisition in a newspaper of general circulation in the area that the water or sewer utility operates). Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to require a referendum for a large public utility to acquire a water or sewer utility that is owned by the state or a political subdivision. The referendum would allow voters within the service area of the water or sewer utility to approve or reject the proposed acquisition. The bill also provides details on the process for appraising the value of the utility, establishing the ratemaking rate base, and setting rates for customers after the acquisition. The bill is effective immediately.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=737&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 | 02/09/2021 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB0737.htm | 02/09/2021 |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB0737.pdf | 02/09/2021 |
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