HB2533

WATER/SEWER UTILITY REFERENDUM

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

HB2533 regulates the acquisition of water or sewer utilities by large public utilities in Illinois.

HB2533 amends the Public Utilities Act to establish procedures for large public utilities acquiring water or sewer utilities. The bill mandates a public meeting and notice to customers before an acquisition. It requires a referendum on the acquisition, where a majority vote in favor allows the acquisition to proceed. The bill outlines rate-setting procedures, including the use of appraisals and the consideration of customer usage and income. It also mandates project labor agreements for new construction and offers positions to employees of the acquired utility.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 11, 2025

House

To Water Subcommittee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Public Utilities Committee