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IL HB1538

IL HB1538
BLOOMINGTON-TREATED WASTEWATER


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Provides that the board of trustees of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may enter into an agreement to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the District's boundaries. Provides that the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may accept wastewater for treatment from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries. Provides that the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District may acquire and accept, by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise fee simple interest or any lesser interest as may be desired in real property necessary to carry out its powers under the provisions. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917 to expand the powers of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District (BNWRD), allowing it to engage in new wastewater-related activities. Specifically, the bill enables the BNWRD to sell, convey, or distribute treated wastewater to private entities located within 50 miles of its boundaries, and also allows the district to accept wastewater for treatment from such private entities. The bill further grants the BNWRD the ability to acquire real property through various means (such as gifts, grants, or purchases) that are necessary to carry out these new powers. The agreement for wastewater treatment or sale cannot exceed 30 years, and the provision explicitly does not apply to private entities located outside of Illinois. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing the BNWRD with expanded operational flexibility in managing and trading treated wastewater within a defined geographic region.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0186 (on 08/15/2025)

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