HB5535

DRAINAGE COMMISSIONER PAY

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5535 amends the Illinois Drainage Code to adjust the compensation of drainage district commissioners.

Illinois HB5535 modifies the Illinois Drainage Code to change how drainage district commissioners are compensated. Commissioners can now receive either a daily sum not exceeding $30 for each day they are engaged in their duties or a fixed monthly payment set by the county board, not exceeding $30 multiplied by the number of business days in the month. Commissioners must present an itemized account of their services and expenses to the court for auditing and certification. These changes apply only to commissioners who begin their terms after the effective date of this amendatory act.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing

Mar 20

10:00 AM

House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate