HB5268

LEVEL LAKE MICHIGAN-WATER SALE

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5268 mandates municipalities using Lake Michigan water to use revenue from water sales for infrastructure maintenance.

Illinois HB5268 amends the Level of Lake Michigan Act to require municipalities sourcing water from Lake Michigan to allocate revenue from water sales towards the operation and maintenance of their drinking water infrastructure. Additionally, these municipalities must adhere to American Water Works Association guidelines when setting water sales rates. This ensures sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure upkeep.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee