HB4983

UTILITY-EXPEDITED ACQUISITION

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

HB4983 amends the Public Utilities Act to allow large public utilities to expedite the review process for acquiring water or sewer utilities.

HB4983 allows large public utilities to request expedited review from the Illinois Commerce Commission for the acquisition of water or sewer utilities. If the large public utility provides evidence supporting the need for expedited review, the Commission must issue a ruling within 30 days. The bill outlines specific factors that may justify expedited review, such as infrastructure needs or pending environmental violations. If the Commission grants expedited review, it must issue its final order within five months.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading