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IllinoisHB1158104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

METRO WATER RECLAMATION BONDS

Sponsored By: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Water district can issue $600M pension bonds

The sanitary district can issue up to $600 million in bonds to pay into the Article 13 pension fund. Voter approval is not required. The goal is to lower the fund’s unfunded liability. These bond payments do not reduce the regular employer contributions required by law. This rule is in effect starting 1/1/2024.

Sewer and flood bonds through 2034

The sanitary district can issue bonds and notes for sewage plants, flood control, sewers, pumps, tunnels, water quality work, renewable energy gear, land, and engineering. This authority runs through 12/31/2034. Total outstanding under this authority cannot be more than 3.35% of the district’s equalized assessed value. Each budget year, new issues are capped at $150,000,000 plus any authorized but unissued from the prior three years. This yearly cap does not apply to refunding debt, bonds to repay the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, or Build America Bonds issued before 1/1/2011. No voter approval is required, bonds may be sold publicly or privately, and issuance costs can be paid from the corporate fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 134 • No: 49

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 42 • No: 16

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Executive;

Yes: 8 • No: 3

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 72 • No: 30

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0044

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/17/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 042-016-000

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  10. Do Pass Executive; 008-003-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  11. Assigned to Executive

    4/23/2025Senate

  12. Referred to Assignments

    4/8/2025Senate

  13. First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  14. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    4/8/2025Senate

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. Arrive in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

    4/7/2025House

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-030-000

    4/7/2025House

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    3/18/2025House

  20. Second Reading - Short Debate

    3/18/2025House

  21. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    3/12/2025House

  22. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

    3/12/2025House

  23. Assigned to Executive Committee

    2/11/2025House

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

    1/9/2025House

  25. First Reading

    1/9/2025House

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