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IL HB5268

IL HB5268
LEVEL LAKE MICHIGAN-WATER SALE


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Level of Lake Michigan Act. Requires a municipality that receives water from Lake Michigan to use the revenue from the sale of the water from Lake Michigan for the operation and maintenance of the municipality's drinking water infrastructure. Requires a municipality that receives water from Lake Michigan to follow guidance published by the American Water Works Association when establishing the rates at which the municipality sells the water from Lake Michigan.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Level of Lake Michigan Act to require any municipality that gets its drinking water from Lake Michigan to use the money earned from selling that water specifically for maintaining and operating its drinking water systems. Additionally, these municipalities must follow the guidelines set by the American Water Works Association, a professional organization for the water industry, when deciding how much to charge for the water they sell.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (on 03/02/2026)

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