HB1828

UTILITIES-WATER COST CAUSATION

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1828 authorizes the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve non-traditional water and wastewater rate designs if they enhance equitable.

HB1828 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve rate designs for water and wastewater services that do not follow traditional cost causation principles. The Commission can approve such designs if they enhance equitable, safe, reliable, and affordable service or are in the public interest. Public utilities must present evidence justifying the rate design, including its impact on customers and overall benefits. The Commission may require utilities to provide customers with details about the proposed rate design.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

5:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 7, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee