All Roll Calls
Yes: 202 • No: 0
IllinoisSB0224104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
EPA-WATER MAIN INSTALLATION
Sponsored By: Donald P. DeWitte (Republican)
Became Law
assignmentslocal governmentenergy & environment
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Bill Overview
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New water systems must prove capacity
Any public water system started after October 1, 1999 must prove it has the technical, financial, and managerial capacity to run. This proof is required to get a construction or operation permit from the Illinois EPA or its designee. The showing must match the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Illinois EPA can set rules that consider facility need, size, treatment complexity, and money needed to operate.
Permits before water main and hydrant work
Owners of public water systems must submit plans to the Illinois EPA and get written approval before any construction or changes. For water main projects in streets or utility easements, the Illinois EPA alone reviews designs and issues permits for mains and fire hydrants. Installations must follow the Agency’s written permit. Fire hydrants tied to a plumbing system must be installed under the Illinois Plumbing License Law.
Water systems keep records 10 years
Community water system owners must keep operating records for at least 10 years. Keep them on site or nearby and open to the Illinois EPA during normal business hours. Records include billing and documents about buying water from other systems. Board rules may allow limited exceptions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donald P. DeWitte
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jeff Keicher
Republican • House
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/21/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 108 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 27 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass as Amended Local Government;
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0079
8/1/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/1/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/1/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/21/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/13/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/30/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 027-000-000
4/29/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
4/17/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/9/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
4/9/2025HouseArrived in House
4/9/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
4/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/4/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
3/20/2025SenateSecond Reading
3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
3/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 011-000-000
3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
3/18/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1