Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2533

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that at the next election following the public meeting and notice required in provisions regarding a water or sewer utility that is owned by the State or any political subdivision thereof being acquired by a large public utility, a referendum, subject to the requirements of the Election Code, shall be placed on the ballot for all electors within the area the water or sewer utility operates. Provides that the votes on the referendum shall be recorded as "yes" or "no". Provides that, if a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, then the acquisition may continue. Provides that, if less than a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall not approve the large public utility's acquisition of the water or sewer utility.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/4/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
2/4/2025	House	First Reading
2/4/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/4/2025	House	Assigned to Public Utilities Committee
3/11/2025	House	To Water Subcommittee

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