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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may make contracts with any city, village, or incorporated town or with any person, corporation, or county, or any agency created by intergovernmental agreement, for more than one year and not exceeding 30 years, relating to the collection and final disposition, or relating solely to either the collection or final disposition of garbage. Provides that a county may contract with private industry to operate a designated facility for the disposal, treatment, or recycling of garbage, and may enter into contracts with private firms or local governments for the delivery of garbage to such facility. Provides that payments required in regard to a contract for garbage disposal shall not be regarded as indebtedness of the county for the purpose of any debt limitation imposed by any law. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Counties Code to expand counties' abilities to contract for garbage collection and disposal services. Specifically, counties can now enter into contracts with cities, villages, towns, private companies, other counties, or intergovernmental agencies for garbage-related services for up to 30 years. The bill allows counties to contract with private companies to operate facilities for garbage disposal, treatment, or recycling, and to establish agreements for delivering garbage to these facilities. An important provision states that for garbage incineration facilities, the 30-year contract period does not begin until the facility actually starts accepting garbage. Additionally, the bill clarifies that payments made under these garbage disposal contracts will not be counted towards a county's debt limitations, which could make such contracts more financially attractive. This legislation provides counties with more flexibility in managing waste disposal services and potentially creating more efficient and long-term waste management solutions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2784&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2784.htm |
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