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IL HB0737

IL HB0737
UTILITY-WATER/SEWER REFERENDUM


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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