HB 1135

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 96th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Muni Cd-Liability-Overflow

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that municipalities shall be liable for damages to real estate within or outside of the corporate boundaries of the municipality damaged by overflow or otherwise damaged by reason of the construction, enlargement or use of any channel, ditch, drain, outlet, or other improvement by the municipality. Provides that, if judgment is rendered against a municipality for damages, then the plaintiff may recover reasonable attorneys' fees. Specifies notice requirements. Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Provides that municipalities shall be liable for damages to real estate within or outside of the corporate boundaries of the municipality damaged under certain specified circumstances. Effective immediately.

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Jan 11, 2011

House

Session Sine Die

Apr 03, 2009

House

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

Apr 02, 2009

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael W. Tryon

Apr 01, 2009

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 11, 2009

House

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Mar 10, 2009

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Cities & Villages Committee

House

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-001-000

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Cities & Villages Committee; by Voice Vote

Feb 18, 2009

House

Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee

Feb 11, 2009

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael W. Tryon

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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