SB1513

MUNI CD-EMINENT DOMAIN-WATER

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

SB1513 amends the Municipal Code to allow municipalities to acquire water systems by eminent domain, with specific provisions for inspections.

SB1513 amends the Municipal Code to allow municipalities to acquire water systems by eminent domain. It mandates that municipalities offer available positions to qualified employees of the acquired water system. The bill outlines procedures for inspections, reimbursements, and the handling of proprietary information. It also specifies that eminent domain actions can be submitted as a referendum to the affected area's electors. The acquisition price must be based on the system's purchase price from a private entity, adjusted for inflation.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 27, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán