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Yes: 13 • No: 0
IllinoisSB0075104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate
UTILITIES-WATER ACQUISITION
Sponsored By: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that 20% of the lesser of (rather than the lesser of): (i) the purchase price or (ii) the fair market value shall constitute the rate base associated with the water or sewer utility as acquired by and incorporated into the rate base of the district designated by the acquiring large public utility, subject to any adjustments that the Illinois Commerce Commission deems necessary to ensure such rate base reflects prudent and useful investments in the provision of public utility service. Provides that the difference between the rate base and the purchase price or fair market value shall be borne by the shareholders of the acquiring large public utility. In provisions concerning the acquisition of a water or sewer utility, provides that, at the next election following the public meeting and notice requirements, a referendum shall be placed on the ballot for all electors within the area the water or sewer utility operates. Provides that, if a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, then the acquisition may continue. Provides that, if less than a majority of the electors voting on the referendum within the service area of the water or sewer utility vote in favor of the referendum, the Commission shall not approve the large public utility's acquisition of the water or sewer utility. Removes a provision that provides that the Commission may authorize a water or sewer utility to file a surcharge which adjusts rates and charges to provide for recovery of costs associated with an investment in qualifying infrastructure plant, independent of any other matters related to the utility's revenue requirement. Makes other changes.
assignmentsenergy and public utilities
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Craig Wilcox
Republican • Senate
Emil Jones, III
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Linda Holmes
Democratic • Senate
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democratic • Senate
Michael W. Halpin
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Napoleon Harris, III
Democratic • Senate
Patrick J. Joyce
Democratic • Senate
Rachel Ventura
Democratic • Senate
Sue Rezin
Republican • Senate
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities;
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/1/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
5/28/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
5/27/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
5/22/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
5/21/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
5/21/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
5/15/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
5/14/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
5/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
5/8/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
4/17/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
4/14/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
3/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
3/5/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
3/5/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
1/29/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
6/2/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/23/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
5/15/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/9/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
4/16/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
4/11/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2025
4/10/2025Senate
Bill Text
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2
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