Bill Status of HB2533  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  WATER/SEWER UTILITY REFERENDUM

House Sponsors
Rep. Nabeela Syed

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
220 ILCS 5/9-210.5


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 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Public Utilities Committee
  3/11/2025HouseTo Water Subcommittee
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee