HB 1556

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 99th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Water Rate Protection Act

Abstract

Creates the Water Rate Protection Act. Creates the Water Rate Protection Board to exercise specified powers and duties, including holding hearings and regulating water rates that a municipal water provider with a population over 500,000 may impose upon units of local government that purchase water from the municipal water provider for delivery to consumers. Contains provisions regarding: appointment of board members and election of board officers; employment of hearing examiners and staff by the board; mailings; prohibited acts; conflicts of interest; records; water rates and rate schedules; judicial review; costs; expenses; construction; liability; and other matters. Limits home rule powers.

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Jan 10, 2017

House

Session Sine Die

Feb 09, 2015

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 06, 2015

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

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