House Sponsors: KRAUSE-MATHIAS-CAPPARELLI AND MULLIGAN. Senate Sponsors: DILLARD Short description: COUNTIES-COOK CO STORMWATER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Amends the Section concerning stormwater management in Cook County. Provides that one of the purposes of the Section is to provide for the adoption of a united countywide stormwater management plan. Provides that stormwater management in Cook County is under the general supervision of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, including the power to impose taxes and issue bonds, rather than of the Cook County Board. Provides that the District is responsible for implementing a plan. Provides that stormwater management planning councils shall be formed to advise the District in developing and implementing a plan. Provides that the Cook County Stormwater Management Planning Committee shall develop a plan for presentation to and approval by the District Board. Provides for public hearings on the plan. Provides for the adoption of rules to be followed in implementing the plan. Provides for tax levies to finance the plan, subject to referendum. Provides procedures for the discontinuance and disconnection of drainage districts and for the issuance of bonds. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Amends the Counties Code. Makes a stylistic change in the Section regarding stormwater management in Cook County. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status