HB5073

UTILITIES-WATER ACQUISITION

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5073 amends the Public Utilities Act to establish procedures for large public utilities acquiring water or sewer utilities, including rate.

HB5073 amends the Public Utilities Act to provide specific procedures for large public utilities acquiring water or sewer utilities. The bill mandates that 20% of the lesser of the purchase price or fair market value of the acquired utility constitutes the rate base. The difference between the rate base and the purchase price or fair market value is borne by the shareholders of the acquiring utility. The bill also requires the large public utility to offer positions to qualified employees of the acquired utility.

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History

Apr 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

Mar 27

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

Feb 19

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman