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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
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Water Commission Act of 1985. Provides that a commission may not receive more than $10,000 per year in compensation (currently a commission may not receive more than $10,000 per year in compensation except that no commissioner who is a member of the governing board or an officer or employee of the county or any unit of local government within the county may receive any compensation for serving as a commissioner). Allows a commission to use alternate project delivery methods, establish goals or requirements for the procurement of goods and services and for construction contracts, and accept assignment of municipal waterworks system contracts or other public improvement contracts. Gives commissions the authority to enter into design-build contracts and use a design-build delivery system. Includes definitions and requirements for the design-build delivery system. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a water commission may construct water transmission and distribution lines within a radius of 50 miles (rather than 25 miles) outside the corporate limits of member municipalities for the purpose of furnishing water to any additional entities which contract with the commission for a supply of water.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Water Commission Act of 1985 and the Illinois Municipal Code to expand the powers and operational flexibility of water commissions. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum annual compensation for commissioners from $600 to $10,000, removing the previous restriction that commissioners who are also government employees cannot receive compensation. The bill introduces new provisions allowing water commissions to use alternative project delivery methods, including design-build and construction-manager-at-risk approaches, which provide more flexibility in how infrastructure projects are planned and executed. The legislation establishes detailed procedures for soliciting and evaluating design-build proposals, including a two-phase selection process that evaluates design-build entities based on qualifications and technical capabilities before considering cost. Additionally, the bill expands the geographic reach of water commissions by increasing the radius within which they can construct water transmission and distribution lines from 25 to 50 miles outside member municipalities' corporate limits. The bill also allows commissions to establish procurement goals that promote economic development for businesses owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, or businesses located within or employing residents of member municipalities. These changes are designed to provide water commissions with greater operational flexibility, enhance procurement processes, and support local economic development.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (on 02/05/2026)
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